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.NEWS ------PAGE 3 Four deaths have been linked to the West Nile Virus so far In Idaho .• Kustra has' strategic plan for Boise' State

OPINION BY CHAD MENDENHALL News Editor

PAGE 6 Boise State University President Opinion Editor Brandon Stoker Bob Kustra addressed students, gives everyone a preview of faculty members and politicians In how the.optnronsectlon will . his annual "Stateofthe University'! run under hls~dershlp. address on Wednesday, August 16 In the Student Union Building. Kustra's vision for Boise State CULTURE University Includes a campaign that will require the community and university to respond to In or- PAGES der to make successful students Check out the helpful hints for and citizens. Incoming college Freshman. "A great city.and what it produc- es is made possible and Is reflec- SPORTS tive of the university that serves as its foundation," said Kustra. He also said Boise's location. PAGE 11 offers BSU and the community The sports section reviews an opportunity to advance as a scrimmages for the football metropolitan research school by and women's soccer teams. capitalizing on local business re- lationships like Micron and the Shakespeare Festival. ONLINE "This region is home to Boise State University. From both an ef- ficiency and effectiveness stand- Post your comments online at: point It only makes sense for the \"J\AJ\A!.ARBITERONLINE.CO~·1 hume uuivershy, wiih lis campus in the heart of the region, to play the leading role in the education of its citizens and the research ON CAMPUS that serves as the foundation for our economy and our communi- Boise State University Invites ties," 'said Kustra. .students to stay 'Up All Night: At the forefront of Kustra's campaign are the four themes of The Boise State University Boise State; academic excellence, public engagement, vibrant cul- Student Programs Board ture and exceptional research. will host the annual "Up All BSU reported its two best

N!ght," a late eveningof fun fund raising years in 2005 and I, I and games, to welcome back 2006, but that does riot change I students from 10 p.m.-2 the university's priorities for the a.m. Aug. '25 at the Student 2007 Legislative session, which .' Union Building. Admission is involvessecuringmoneytodevelop faculty recruitment and retention, free for students wlth ID and. 'need-based scholarships and $5 without; each student Is loans and a permanent campus allowed to bring one guest. building fund. "We can't expect out students to PHOTO COURTESY MIKE VOGT/IDAHO PRESS TRIBUNE "Up All Night" will take place be building all of our new build- ings," said Kustra. on the first floor and patio of Boise State University President Bob Kustra outlines tenative plans for BSU in his address. the Student Union. This year's He called himself a "digital im- migrant" when describing the theme Is "Endless Summer growing need for'BSU and its fac- Nights," and scheduled events ulty to adapt to technology and .versity can best respond to the scheduled to open next June. "An independent community "If our' students' don't succeed, include a screening of the create new, progressive methods changing needs of the students, Included in Boise State's strate- college makes sense' for Boise nothing else we have done here re- hit movie "Pirates of the to the learning needs of its stu- including open learning environ- . gic campaign to transform itself State ..: this state's most productive ally matters." Caribbean," live music on the dents. ments that will accommodate self- into' a metropolitan research uni- regional economy has the poten- This is his fourth year as presi- patio, volleyball games, a hula Kustra said the Interactive directed learning and transform versity is the creation of a com- tial to improve and expand work dent of Boise State University, re- hoop contest, speed dating, a Learning Center, which i.s cur- the teaching role from that of lec- munity college, but acoording to force. preparation which will cre- placing President Charles Ruch as rently under construction, would turer to facilitator," said Kustra. Kustra unresolved issues between raffle, other games and food. ate more jobs, increase the earn- the sixth university president on help meet these requirements. The. $13.5 million, 54,000- funding .and governments Ifave ing power of our citizens and bol- July 1, 2003. "The center will showcase the square-foot buildingis adjacent to delayed the progression indefi- ster more economic development ways in which a metropolitan uni- the Multipurpose Building and is nitely. in the region," Kustra said. WEATHER

, : \ Cheney visits Boise-to support GOP MONDAY Hlqh: 99F I Low 66F BY CASSIE GUTIERREZ and resources on." AND CHAD MENDENHALL "It's kind of a sticky situation," Arbiter News Staff said Harber. "I mean, on one hand, we really don't belong there be- VicePresident Dick Cheney made cause we just started another fight brief visit to Boise on Wednesday, TUESDAY a just like 'we did in Iran and every- Aug. 16 to lend his support to First where else. But on 'the other hand, High: 96F I Low 64F Congressional District Candidate if we pull out now, we're going to . Bill Sall, . make it even worse." Cheney addressed nearly 200 College Republican President people at the Boise Centre on the Brandon- Stoker said he believes Grove despite an equal number Cheney's visit was a defiriite boost WEDNESDAY , of protesters lining both sides of for the GOP. Front Street. High: 92F I Low 62F "The vice president's .visit to Supporters for Democrat oppo- Boise put the nail in the coffin nent Larry Grant dressed in hunter- for the .Grant campaign.' Cheney orange and passed out flyers de- certainly has aninterestinkeeplng •. cONTACT picting various species of birds. the House in Republican' control," "The fact that the vice president Stoker said: NEWS hastomake atrip to Boise to try (208) 345.8204 x 102 to beat me isa clear demonstra- [email protected] tion theyreallze their. candidate is in trouble in the First Dlstrict," . OPINION' cGrantsaid.·· .. .".; (208)345-8204 x 112 AcoinmoJ1 bpihilm amo~gstoth~ [email protected] er Pf!ltestors waS that the U.S. does:'. not belong in Iraq. '. -. '.' ...... •....• ."Iwpuld ratherriskgetting bloWn, \: up or shot byilrandoiittcriQrist;;· fordifferentrea~ns·;thanhave mY-~. gove~entliilve1lilmpie~~ntior·\? "'!Jni~~~ntr,~~·'<~~f,~ Wor!d;National/What the? stories courtesy pf MeT Campus Wire Services unless otherwise credited. local/BSU-storles are cour:tesy of tile Boise State Web site at www.boisestate.edu. All stories are compiled by News Writers.

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British Prime Minister Tony Fifty-one new faces will join the After crashing his car into the Blair's support for wars in Iraq and ranks of the Boise State faculty bedroom of a sleeping couple in , Lebanon provides "ammunition to as the university prepares to start Alice Springs, Australia, at two in extremlsts.taccordlng to an open the 2006-2007 academic year. the morning, a drunk driver freed letter published in newspapers They include 18 from the College himself from the wreckage; pulled and signed by leaders of prominent of Arts and Sciences; eight from a brewski from his vehicle, arid told British Islamic groups. the College of Education; six the stunned homeowners, "I'd bet- The letter, endorsed by three from the College of Health ter have another beer. I'm going to members of Parliament and three Sciences; five each from the jail for sure." British peers, in addition to the 38 College of Applied Technology, " organizations notes: "The debacle of the College of Engineering and This is a stick-up ... oh, Iraq, and now the failure to do more the College of Business and to secure an immediate end to the Economics; and three from the no, don't ... BLAM! attacks on civilians in" the Middle College of Social Sciences and East, not only increases the risk to, Public Affairs. A man went into a gun shop in ordinary people in the region, it also Some are adjunct instructors Auckland, New Zealand, with rob- . provides ammunition to extremists promoted to full-time status. bery in mind. who threaten us all." A few enter academia from Alas, he had armed himself only Whil,e urging Blair to "do more to successful careers in the private with a machete; fight against all those who target ci- sector. He was immediately shot . vilians with violence, whenever and Several are younger scholars wherever that happens," the writers fresh out of Ph.D. programs. contend that "current British gov- Some are veteran educators I've got you now ... hey, f,:o' ernment policy risks putting civil- and researchers, joining the uni- wait, no ... WHAM! , ians at increased risk both in the UK versity from some prestigious in- and abroad." stitutions. A convicted rapist in Oregon tried "I have no doubt that there are "These newcomers are an to kidnap a woman at knifepoint, many issues which incite people to impressive group who will but made the mistake of attempting ,~j loathe government policies, but not play a vital role in Boise State his crime near a construction site.' \, to strap explosives to themselves University's growth into a met- A~ soon as she screamed, a crew ropolitan research university of and go out and murder innocent of very burly hard-hatted men were distinction," said Sona Andrews, ,1 people," Foreign Office Minister all over him . .~ :.t~ Kim Howells said. "There is no way provost and vice president of rationalizing that. I thinkit is very, for academic affairs. very dangerous when people who "Along with the excellent Yes officer, I'm positive '.,1 1 "rt ' " ,~._ call themselves community leaders faculty and staff who already work --'1",. ...." ~ . " fll\i:i I I~~~I that is the SmurfI saw make some assumption that some- here, our newest cohort of faculty how there's a rational connection members will undoubtedly help Two 19-year-old men stole a between these two things.' the university move forward." JEPTEMBER~1; trampoline form a back yard in :'stlNbAY 'In other developments, Home The effective teaching and , .." DOORS 6 PM SHOW 7 PM Dunedin, New Zealand, at one in ", ,{ Secretary John Reid said that while innovative research of our fac- . th~orning, then boldly walked authorities believe the main sus- ulty members are part of the •• '" t n ,,;,.I"".u .... 1# --_ •• :_~ '. Tickets available at all Select A Seat' , ~G WAl the sldcwalk carrying It. pects have all been found, they are foundation on which Boise State ?.A neighbor saw them and called ';':::o'ilt'iets,the Morrison Center S'ox - - not to a point where they "can or University is built. police. The two dropped the tram- should stop searching. That is why Our new professors will expand Office, enllne atldahotickets.com, poline and tried to 'flee through the alert level remains at critical." the university's capacity to help several back yards when the cops chargcf1)yphone at: 208·426·1110, or "All of us know that this investiga- our students gain the knowledge arrived, but they were easy to spot tion hasn't ended," Reid said. and skills they need for twenty- 'vi 208·426·1494. because they were heavily intoxi- Beginning to become evident is first century jobs and provide Icon cated and dressed as Smurfs. ENTERTAINMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT CARLOSMENCIA.COM AND ICONCONCERTS.COM how deeply into normal British life expertise in expanded academic the apprehe~ded were. offerings across the curriculum." Theywer~ arrested. A.pri I 2 7 2 0 0 6 -- NEW S --~. Non-newsworthy news West Nile Virus linked. to another local.death

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Ada County officials announced that they will begin aerial spraying The Facts for mosquitoes that carry the West Nile virus today. Canyon County may soon follow su it. Idaho's.West Nile toll Aug. 16 confirmed Breeding like bunnies Meanwhile, West Nile is believed humans cases:234 to have contributed to the death of BY CHAD MENDENHALL an Elmore County man in his 60s. 32,additional people have been reported News Edieor lIis marks the fourth death linked with. serious,infections requiring hospital- to the virus sofar in Idaho. The nation's population is ex- The Idaho Department of Hearth ization. pected to reach :JOOmillion some- and Welfare reported 299 hu- time this year, man cases of West Nile virus last CanyonCounty: 48 . Celebrating this milestone with- Thursday, 74in Canyon County and out recognizing the first European 7:i in Ada County. A~aqourtty;45. ' , borninthe Americas wouldn't be ,Weather permitting; aerial spray- ".~".,., right. ing over specific sections' of Ada Gem County: 10 Virginia Dare's claim as the first County along the Boise River and Owyhee County: 8 European born in whas is now the other strategic locations in south- Payette County: 12 U.S. began in August 15fi"1.when west Boise will hegin today at ap- she was born on Hoanoke Island, an proximately 9 p.rn. and continue Washington County: 6 island in the outer hanks of North for about four hours. The plan calls Carolina. Her parents had been for repeat spraying over the same among the approximately 120 set- 50,000 acres Tuesday evening. Note: tiers who left England on an ex- . Aerial applications will not take Although the Idaho Department of, pedition supported by Sir Walter place in conditions of rain or winds Raleigh. that exceed 10 mph within the des- health and Welfare updates the numbers Oddly, Virginia never personally ignated spray zone. . of newly documented West Nile infections , made this claim because, as an in- In Canyon County, Mosquito fant, she vanished with all the other Abatement District workers arc be- on a dailybasis, some fluctuation' in those colonists on Iloanokc. ing paid by the countyto spend part numbers occurs as-some cases are reclassi- Shortly nfterficr birth, Dare's of this week surveying areas of the grandfather left the colony to se- county to see what regions most re- fied. cure additional assistance in quire mosquito abatement to con- For example, if a Canyon, County resi- . England. After a three-year delay, trol West Nile. he finally arrived on Roanoke only Canyon County officials fol- dent is first treated in a Boise hospital, the to find the word "croatoan" carved lowed Ada County officials by de- case mayadCl to :Ada C~unty'sinfecti~:m on a post. His granddaughter had claring their county a disaster arcu numbers:' .. .., disappeared along with any other last week because of an epidemic traces of the colony. of West Nile virus. Canyon County When authorities learn thatthe person is It is said that the colonists had Commissioners will make a deci- designed a code that should they sion next week as to how the coun- from Canyon County or most likely con- leave the island, they would carve ty will approach combating West tracted the virus in Canyon County, the their new location on a post or tree. Nile. For this reason, some suppose that The Ada County Mosquito statistics are adjusted accordingly. the colonists were absorbed into Ahatetncnt District will usc the the Croatoan Indian tribe. chemical Dibrom Concentrate Further indications of the during its aerial spraying op- Croatoan tribe's adoption of the erations. Dibrom appears on the "lost colony" arc found in an Idaho Department of Agriculture's English explorer's observations approved pesticide list arid' will be .aerial spraying operation. of the Hatteras Indians In l70B: applied according tll state' and (ed-' , Local "officials expect a BO per- "Several of their ancestors were eral law, As prescribed, Dibrom is cent kIll rate on adult mosqui- white people and could talk in a not harmful to humans, pets, birds toes within the spray zone. As a book as we do, the truth of which is or fish. Airplanes wIll spray the follow-up to aerial spraying, Ada confirmed by gray eyes being found pesticide into droplets 30 microns County Weed, Pest and Mosquito infrequently among these Indians in size approximately' 300 feet Abatement workers will also .ln- and no others," said English ex- above the ground. crease their Iarvaciding efforts at plorer John Lawson. The Hatteras While this microscopic dose of area ponds and lakes to kill mos- Indians are descendants of the pesticide is enough 10 kill mosqui- quito larva before they hatch into Croatoan trihe. toes, it is not expected to widely flying adults. In the IBfiOs a man named harm larger insects within the des- This two-pronged approach will ' Hamilton MacMillan believed the ignated spray zone. Officials say significantly impact the area's Pembroke Indians, located. at a the pesticide is active for only a mosquito population and great- settlement in North Carolina, were short period of time and will-likely . ly reduce the risk of any further descendants of the "lost colony." be inert by morning: human West Nile infection, Ada MacMillan said the Pembroke tribe Ada County Weed, Pest and County officials said. shared the last names of many Mosquito Abatement officials have Vector Disease Control, the com- of the lost colonists and spoke supplied the company in charge of pany hired for Ada County's aerial Anglo-Saxon English. According to .the aerial application with global spray operation, has dispatched MacMillan, the tribe had fair eyes positioning system data that will two twin-engine Piper Aztec air- and light hair. prevent pilots' from spraying any planes to perform the mosquito ' Still today, Dare's life remains pesticide over Ada County's four control operation. Each plane will a mystery, as. no one really knows registered organic farm operations. carry approximately 60 to 75 gal- what happened to the colony. Mosquito Abatement nfflcials have lons of the pesticide, which is ca- A lot has changed since 1537. also sent written notification to pable or covering approximately Every day in the U.S., more than known local beekeepers about the' 10,000 to 15,000 acres. 11,000 babies are born. Had Dare's colony actually relo- cated, or joined the Croatoan tribe, CLIlR' she probably would have been ex- .nected to live between 33 and 37 CHBICES years. In contrast, the 2006 life ex- pectancy is 77.3 years. lier parents, as well as the rest of the colony, were all foreign-born inhabitants. According to the U.S. Census, the number of people to- i '.J day that were born on foreign soil is 34.3 million, making up 12 percent of the total population. The United States; while still in its infancy, conducted the first na- tional census in I7fJO,counting 3.9 million inhabitants. Families then averaged six persons per house- hold. Today, the typical household averages 2.6 people. The nation's population reached 100 million in 1915 and 200 million. in 1967. . Mo(.August 18, 2006 the official, U.S. population was 299,5,07,252 and the world's was 6,535,461,872. The world population reached 6 billion on October 12, 1999. Populations are expected to arrive at 7 billion in 2013,8 billion In 2028 , and 9billion In 2054. . . Roanokelsland Is pasted with American history ·and,adventure . . Pirates ruled its seas for neadya. decade; thtrislalid became a critl-' cal outpost on the At1anticCoas~ ...... •...... ; .. dqring theCivil.war;. an4 in~l;.. r. ..". ....' ..... PHO:OC~u~~H~o.~qH'~~r]~~~':s~<._ . 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From the Student Union to the Statehouse'steps, former Associated 'Students of, Boise State University presidential carididate Tim Flaherty is still speaking for his causes. smpus Student Job Fslr - 98m-3p,?, Jordan D SUB Flaherty is' campaigning for the District 17 seat in the Idaho Slate Senate. Sunday, Plahertwand his support- 'Wed!1rr{f]j]g) Csmpus Rec Dsy -lIlJm~2Pm., Sl,IBP8tio& tntremum; Field 'ers held a brief press conference on the Idaho Statehouse steps to de-. Tim Flaherty, .17th district state senate. candi- clare his support for Idaho Govenor James E. Risch's proposed changes date, announces his support for Gov. Risch. to the state property tax laws. The purpose of the bill is to light- been right on. I really feel confident. Wed!1rr{f]W Greek BBQ - 4:40pm, Q~i:1d The only people who showed en the load on homeowners and "We've been shaking hands and .. up to the conference, other than businesses in Idaho, both of which talking to people about things they Flaherty's supporters, were repre- are faced with rising property taxes. want in their state legislature and sentatives ofThe Arbiter. Some of the funding from property what it is they see that can be differ- lun!1rr{f]f1il Rafting TrIp - 98m~5pm, Meet at Outdoor Center "There's been some mis-infor- taxes goes to education. By raising ent and better. We try and work with mation in my district about the tax the sales tax, which goes toward ed- them on how it is on how we're go- plan," Flaherty said. "We're here ucation as well, logistically the state ing to make thingsbetter in the next to set the record straight. This is a government could divert the funds year." 0- working-families tax cut. This will and slow the rise of property taxes. Flaherty is an incoming senior at help every Idahoan who owns a The main reason property taxes Boise State University. home:' are rising so fast in the Treasure "It's going to be really great work- Gov. Risch called a special ses- Valley is because the cost of living ing with students and constituents:' sIon of the state legislature, which and property values are rising rap- ' Flaherty said. will convene Aug. 25, to discuss and idly, so much so that some hom- But he has to get elected first, in chan&e the law. • eowners have been pinched by the the November 7 state elections. To see the Property Tax Relief Act costs . Flaherty lost the ASBSU presi- of2006, checkour Gov. Risch's web- .Students at BSU may not have to dential election to Wyatt Parke by a site http://gov.idaho.gov/property_ worry so much about this proposed mere 31votes. tax_relieCinfo.html. act, but their landlords do. Flaherty ,Since Flaherty is a student, educa- "I'm 100kiJ\g forward to our spe- said that landlords can pass the ris- lion is one of his more-focused earn- cial session on the twenty-fifth be- ing costs of property taxes on to paign platforms. cause I think this is a chance for us their renters. "I grew up in Idaho schools:' to protect homeowners, to give a lit- "Renters benefit under this plan Flaherty said. "So I know exactly tle property tax relief to people who as well:' Flaherty said, what the needs are of students ill are on a fixed income, to families As for students ... this state. We think education is key who have bought a home-fulfilled "It's going to help students be- in the state." the 'American dream'- but have a cause of education," Flaherty said. Sen. McKenzie seems to have mortgage and' are being taxed on "Their future is going to be safe- Flaherty's back. their debt to support the schools," guarded. Boise State has a high "One of the reasons I'm out here is Idaho State Senator for District 12 populatiun uf nun-truditiunul stu- because I want iu support Tim, and Curtis McKenzie said at the press dents and students above the age having worked with him at the state conference. "Education has always of 30, most of whom have families convention, I think he's the right been a state function under our con- and own homes. This is going to be man for this job," McKenzie said, "I stitutionand I think the money for it a benefit to them:' think he's articulate, intelligent and should come from a state source, like I think he'll do a great job in the sen- the general fund. I'm glad that we'll Flaherty hits the campaign trail ate:' have a chance to help Idahoans and In his bid to win the 17'11 District Flaherty is 24 years old; he turns support our schools with this bill." Serrate seat, Flaherty has been cam- 25 before the election. The Bill would set aside $100 mil- paigning the old-fashioned way. All residents ofIdaho above the lion and place it intowhat Flaherty "We've been working hard all age of IB are legally allowed to vote, termed a "rainy-day fund" for edu- summer long, meeting with peo- 'unless their privileges have been cation. The monies would be set pIe; we've knocked on a good 5,000 revoked. IfBSU students truly want aside in case a future decrease in- doors, maybeeven more," Flaherty _their voices heard on issues, they educational funding arose and the safd."We're in a really good position. ;.can dol] on November 7 at the hal- monies were needed to assist in sup- to win. Our fundraising efforts.have lot box. porting education. "Education is important in our state," Flaherty said. "I would say the most-important thing in our state. And this plan protects educa- . tion betterthan any other plan that I have seen in a long, long time. It sets aside $100 million in a 'rainy-day' account in case there's any hiccups or a flummox in the economy-any sort of slow down, if you will." The monies will come from a one- ." ••i"""I""",i,""""""""" cent raise of Idaho state sales tax [makingit 6 cents on the dollar). ,PHOTO' BY JOHN TOWNERm1E ARBITER ~ooim~20FR Campus Crime : your next purchase oH 10 ormore, : 7/30/06 - Resisting & Obstructing - 8/8/06 - Bike Theft - locked bike was two males fighting,in Julia Davis Park, taken from a bike rack outside the Rec knife showlnq, Foot pursuit resulted in Center. Report taken., : III Not valid \11thany other promo;ion or coupon: : arrest. Report taken. • One coupon per customer. , 8/89/06 - Theft - box of personal in- , 0 OC(I)J O~l 4 ' 8/M06 - Gra~ Theft, - a laptop was formation was taken from the Student stolen from'~ Science, Nursing Union Building. Report taken. "·, 888 W. Fort St. Boise, Idaho 83702 ~ 208.472.4500 " . Bliil~ing. 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In case you've been working in some $8 an hour job to afford the yearly astronomical rise in BY BRIAN WOOD When I told them I am a firearms instruc- tuition - The Arbiter hasalready undergone sig- Guest Opinion tor they doubted me and treated me with dis- nificant changes from the graduation issue you dain. One officer even said "you aren't even In may have picked up last spring. I could be recognized for many noteworthy ac- the same league with us." This statement sums up Ifyou're reading this article (and why wouldn't complishments. I bought my home at 21, I am an their condescending attitude. As they left, an offi- cer returned my guns with and incredible display of you bet) then you already know something is Eagle Scout, I earned a Congressional Medal from the United States Congress for community service unsafe gun handling. different. and I am a National Merit Finalist. Do I hold resentment against law enforcement? I don't. My family Instead of just having a bunch of individuals I find myself in the news not for a personal achievement, or even for some- has a longillstory of military and law-enforcement service. My uncle Harvey from differing ideologies yelling back and forth thing illegal, but rather for the simple fact that I legally carry a gun. I am the holds the national record for being the oldest living active-duty sheriff. at each other like school children (don't wor- man with a gun as reported in the July26 issue of The Arbiter. I work part-time at a nationally recognized firearms training institute ry, we'll still have that) we're, also giving you a First, several corrections to the original article. I live in Boise, Idaho, not where most of my colleagues are law enforcement. strong-willed, highly verS\lt~aff editorial that Florida. I was carrying one legally concealed weapon and one fully exposed This is why lam concerned about Boise PD's unprofessional handling of this particular situation - because unprofessional law enforcement officers give would just as soon slap the taste right out of your firearm. My gun wasn't "hanging out from under my shirt" but rather it was in a holster on my belt with my shirt tucked in (exactly how many Law the rest a tarnished name. mouth as it would give kudos to those deserv- Enforcement officers carry their sidearm). This event was handled in an unsafe and unprofessional manner, so, I ing. In July I was detained by Boise Police Department officers for carrying a would like to extend an offer to the three primary ~cers involved. I offer The editorial board has representatives from gun at BSU; .. my firearms training services to you free of charge. I will work with you per- all of the varying departments within The I had broken no law. The officers disarmed me. Through the entire inci- sonally to bring your firearms safety, gun-handling and marksmanship up Arbiter who meet before each issue, and present dent I was very cooperative, polite and reasonable. Even so, the three pri- to industry standards. this editorial, "The way we see it," which is more mary officers were very unpleasant and uirprofessional. To the officer who said that I am not even in the same league as him, there or less the newfound "voice" of The Arbiter. It became obvious that this wasn't about whether I had broken a law or is nothing honorable about such a statement. I would like to give you the op- not; they were just bent out of shape that I would dare to carry a gun. They portunity to prove it publicly. As shown (or will be shown) by the staff edito- tried I challenge you.to a shooting competition open to the public, particularly rials, you can also expect the content you read in to intimidate me by saying that I was trespassing and that my concealed BSU students. here to be a little more ... edgy. Our summer ori- Contact the Arbiterto obtain mycontact information. weapons permit was invalid (both entation issue raised some heads, er - eyebrows, "",men'7' . , so much so that a local news station made The Arbiter and its content this year their lead story on an evening newscast. You can view their re- • port by searching the orientation archives of our website. Right-wing coupd' etat? Speaking of our website, arbiteronline.com has undergone a face lift that would make even Michael Jackson's plastic surgeon say, "wow The future of The Arbiter's Opinion sectioni - that's different." We've made a commitment to be one of the few college newspapers in the BY BRANDON STOKER gnashing of teeth, all is not lost. makes for a drab learning environ- look upon those who would deny oth- country to venture into the strange new world of Opinion Editor The naysayers are not as much ment. What fun is it debating those ers the right to urge and argue their _

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BY RUSSEL WILLERTON legiate publication; the AP and UPA That's a great recruiting boost-sfor suspect that you shared a few chuck- What we're trying to say is this, be a "participa- Cucst Opinion stylebooks wi]] tell you <1~ milch, U of I, NNU, and all other universities les around thc newsroom when devel- Try leading off a job interview with tion-er." That's a word we made up this summer attempting to offer students in this oping that headline. that headline, or submit it for the next a state a "higher" education. Do the However, the administration of because ... well, we can. If you think it's bullshit, I am writing in response to your is- sue dated July 26, 2006, and your use round of Pacemaker awards and see university a favor and save the foul this university probably are not then come do something about it. . of vulgarlanguage. . how far you get. 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BY JONATHANSAWMILLER Left and the Right Opinion Writer

There are times when my life as the facts. The right attributes everything good making a profit from every available bit of virtual slave 'labor and natural resources a Boise State University student BY DAN SIGLER The left thinks the right wants to push their that happened during the Clinton admin- still available both in the U.S. and overseas, seems very remote. Afewweeks ago Guest Opinion rigid and narrow [udaec/Christian values on istration to rollover from the Bush and was one olthose times. the rest ofsociety, and in doing so they violate Reagan administrations. and will use "morality" as the smoke screen to hide the true motivation for their corrupt Along with one hundred or so The right claim that the mainstream news the separation of church and state. Interestingly, both condemn the values actions, which range from low wages to full- other airmen, I paid my last re- media is almost entirely Iiberai, and run by The right thinks the left want to push their . portrayed by Hollywood (i.e. objectification spects to a soldier who was killed nee-communists. progressive, liberal values on the rest of soci- of women, gratuitous violence). on war. How the right view the left overall: Power in action. He was working convoys, The left claim that mainstream news me- ety, even the churches, and in doing so they How the left view themselves: Champions hungry, aristocratic elitists committed to and an lED got him. dia is almost entirely conservative, and run violate the separation of church and state. of the poor and oppressed, a coalition of government control of every aspect of so- I didn't know him, but thought it by far-rlght.wtng fundamentalists. The left thinks the right continually pro- peacemakers, a lone force against the 'cor- cial and private life, who are determined to would be appropriate to honor him Maybe the media is more balanced than we duces flawed and biased research studies to ruption o(corporate America, unswervingly stamp out every hint of moral and religious by participating in the 'simple cer- thought (at least in terms of liberal and con- support their views. committed to protecting human rights for conscience in this country and replace it emony, loading his body into the servative). The right thinks the left continually pro- all. with the values of Marx, Lenin, and Stalin, C-130 that would take him back to The left thinks the problem with the right is duces flawed and biased research studies to Howthe rightviewthemselves: Champions and who use "human rights" as the Trojan the States. that they are completely closed-minded, im- support their views. Both sides only accept of the working class and poor, protectors of horse to gain control of every aspect of hu- The Army didn't bring any pall- possible to reason with and more committed the studies that fit their views, and disregard the rights of individuals against the corrup- tion of big government, a coalition to pre- man life, from government to schools to bearers with them; so some of the to dogma than facts. ",hose that don't. ' serve morality, advocates against govern- churches. Air Force men carried the coffin. The right thinks that -the problem with The left attributes everything good that ment oppression of religion. We marched in solemn silence, the left is that they are completely closed- has happened during the current Bush ad- Howthe left view the right overall: Corrupt, Dan Sigler is a graduate student forming a double line from the minded, impossible to reason with and more ministration to rollover from the Clinton big business war mongers committed to at Boise State University truck carrying his flag-draped cof- committed to their socialist ideals than 10 administration. fin to the plane, stood at attention and held a salute. I stood there, the hot desert sun beating down, the sand-filled wind howling by, and watched the red, white and blue covered box that liver Stone gets tasteless again my buddy Swat was carrying move o slowly towards the aircraft. I thought about how, like me, MICHAEL J. MCLASKEY Slone's detractors accused him of glorify- Specialist Joshua Ford must have Opinion Writer ing mass-murderers, even though the real assured his famir~~ot to worry, be- point of the movie was how American culture " The worst thing about this WTC cause he would be llome in a few In American film, it seems that we have itself glorifies horrific violence through the months. no sacred cows. Oliver Stone's latest movie media. And now he was going horne, but movie is that there are thousands of "World Trade Center" is no exception, fol- As in key with his ethos as ever, Stone re- there would be no joyful reunion lowing in a recent line of movies that not only turns to horrific violence yet again, casting people who have to re-live the with family, no homecoming cel- reek of impropriety, but fill this viewer with a Nicholas Cage as a police officer in ''World will ebration, just tears and anguish. sense ofmoral outrage. Trade Center." I looked around at the desolate When the movie "United Flight 93" came I think by now, most of us have seen mov- experience of 10sing their loved ones desert sand, the crumbling build- out, I was incensed. ies like "Saving Private Ryan" and "Pearl ings of Ali Base. What here was Even though the victims' families came Harbor," and .the difference between those in the buildinzs'o collanse,... ,.11,. worth dying for? I thought back to' out in support of the film and no matter that movies and this new batch is that the wounds a conversation that I had several 10percent ofthe proceeds went to the families represented by those movies are more than weeks before with an Iraqi engineer ofthose who died trying to stop the hijackers, 50 years old. ' form of post-traumatic stress disorder during I'd rather watch more romantic comedy I sometimes work with, whom I'll the very idea ofmaking a movie, a thing ofen- . The worst thing about this WTC movie is the viewing. shtick, because at least the slapstick trials of call Mahmoud. He lived and went tertainment, about something as horrific as that there are thousands of people who will That was limited, however, to the men on finding love aren't impinging upon the mem- to college in Baghdad before the the tragedy ofSeptember II, makes me angry have to re-live the experience of losing their the ground in WWII. ories ofbrave men and women who've died in war, and spoke excellent English. enough to spit. loved ones in the buildings' collapse. September 11 affected every American, senseless tragedy. "Before the Americans came," Oliver Stone is now throwing his tasteless With "Flight 93," the permission of the vic- and for Stone to show us something that we When "Pearl Harbor" went into produc- he told me, "we had two newspa- hat into this awful mash; not that he's any tims' families green-lighted production, but all vividly remember isn't just callous, it's tion, the war with the Japanese was long over. pers. One said Viva lalSaddam and stranger to the offensive. I doubt.'Stone has received the blessing of dangerous. We still have an enemy in al Queda, and we're the other one said Saddam la Viva." His movie "Natural Born KiIlers"- three-thousand-plus families; such an un- With Ground Zero still barely more than a still at war. Mahmoud smiled at his own joke, albeit one of my all-time favorites-stirred up dertaking would be as difficult, if not more gouge on America's soil, Stone expects us to Worse than forgetting the people who died then grew serious again. controversy when his lead character Mickey so, than making a movie. welcome his adaptation of events less than in the World Trade Center that day is cheap- "Now,"he said proudly, "we have. Some of America's brave veterans who S'lW five years old with open arms? ening their memories by turning the tragedy Knox unapologetically killed no lass than ",I over two hundred newspapers. We twelve police officers. . ' .. "Saving Private Ryan" experienced a mild Not this consumer. into spectacle for money. "1 put up TV satellite dishes to get real news. Under Saddam, the penalty for owning a TV satellite dish was five years in prison." "Some people say that things are not much different than when Saddam ruled. What do you think?" Marriage in glass houses I asked Mahmoud. He just laughed bitterly. "I was sidized apartments, you would see just how arrested four times for nothing," he BY SHANNON MORGAN Aska child what the word marriage means be less concerned with how gays and lesbi- ans will dirty the sanctity of marriage and un-radiant the word marriage can be. said. "The police stopped me while Arbiter Staff to them. l was walking down the street to , Children whose parents have divorced more concerned with how we have done a I can't heip but feel that the microscope fine job of thafourselves. we have focused on marriage right lIOW is school, and asked for my !D. I gave Marriage. have higher rates of suicide, exhibit more More than half of the families with zooming in on the wrong petri dish. them my!D, and they said it was no What kinds of feelings and thoughts do health, behavioral and emotional prob- children who experience divorce move Could it be that we are looking for a way good without even looking at it. you experience when you hear that word? lems, are involved more frequently in crime, into poverty. to distract ourselves from dealing with more I spent a week in jail before the I recently went to a friends bachelorette are more inclined to abuse drugs and alco- I write this as I'm sittingin my non-air- pressing issues in our society? police commander released me. party to celebrate one of her last nights as a hol, and are more likely to be the victims of conditioned subsidized apartment. This Perhaps our attention should not be fo- Saddarn's police had to arresta quo- single woman. abuse. statistic hits closer to home than I would cused on what is happening in Bob and ta of Iraqis every week, so they just When you say the word marriage to 'her These facts are haunting considering the like to admit. Steve's bedroom and with what's happening grabbed people off the street and she lights up with excitement and is quite percentage of marriages that end in divorce I should ask all of the other single Moms in our own. If we don't want to go there then charged them with false crimes. It simply radiant. in our country is almost half. who attend class with me how drastically perhaps we should turn our spotlight more is not like that now." The word marriage to me brings about an Marriage is also being thrown around in their lives have been affected by the dissolu- to the war in Iraq, the health care crisis in Mahmoud was far more optimis- entirely different feeling that I can safely say the political arena, as everyone is up in arms tion of their families. our country or any number of other blaring- 'tic 'about the, future of Iraq tha~ makes me in no way radiant. over the possibility that gays and lesbians If you could be a tear drop in the eye of Iymore pertinent issues. . most Americans. ' Not by any stretch of the. imagination. will be extended the right to marry. one of the children who blame themselves Perhaps those who live in glass houses "Democracy is inevitable," Having just begun my divorce proceedings It seems some feel this is an abomination for their parents' divorce and are uprooted should refrain from throwing stones, and said. "Iraqis want to be free. It can- I have a completely different perspective on to the institution of marriage. and moved away from their friends into sub- promptly locate a bottle of Wind ex. not be stopped. The reason they this cultural staple in our society. It occurs to me that this country needs to, (foreign insurgents) fight so hard is because they know that democracy will spread from Iraq. What happened after Eastern Germany was freed?" he asked, You can't just ignore West Nile virus threat then answered his own ques- . tion. "Czechoslovakia, Romania, COURTESY didn't know it. Others may have make you mighty miserable, and Bulgaria, Poland, all those coun- IDAHO-PRESS TRIBUN'E suspected it, but didn't feel bad can kill, then you must take precau- • Protect yourself - DEET isn't the only answer. Wear clothing that covers your arms, legs tries, they all became democratic. enough to seek medical help and a tions for yourself and your family. and ankles, , Infected mosquitoes' don't dis- • Fix your screens at home to keep the pesky bugs outside. They are attracted to sweat, The same thing is happening Personal responsibility is' key subsequenttest. body odor and heat. here. Iraq is already influencing to protecting yourself from infec- EdBurnett,directoroftheCanyon criminate when they seek their • They breed in water - especially quiet, standing water. Their life span ranges from a the countries around it," Mahmoud tion. Have you taken West Nile seri- County Mosquito Abatement prey. They just bite and deliver. week to more, The female - with her I1lfg proboscis - bites mammals to gather blood said proudly. ously? Are you taking steps to keep District, which only covers 24 Officials want you to take this (protein) for laying eggs. Males have short mouth parts and live on plant nectar. "Last year, Iraq had a vote, and yourself and family members vi- square miles near the Lake Lowell "epidemic" seriously. Carry spray • Get rid of standing water. Uyou have a pond, stock it with fish that eat the larvae. this year, Kuwait had a vote. Even rus-free? Not too many people have area, said Friday "We're in an epl-. with DEETin the event you are sud- Goldfish are affordable and effective. denly "outside," where you could , • There are some chemical treatments that will work in water. but they could kill your women voted. One day we will all considered the mosquito-delivered demic - probably the first year of fish. so be careful. • be free." illness a real health threat. one." be bitten by an infected mosquito. Freedom for the people of the But you need 10. Idaho holds the Southwest, District Health Those little irritating buggers can Middle East. That's what Specialist tlistinction of having the most con- Director Gene Gunderson says be out all day, but are especially a o Ford died for. firmed human cases in the nation. Canyon County is "certainly notap- threat in early morning and eve- "That's what's happening here. A week ago, Idaho had close to proaching anything that could be ninghours. Mahmoud could see it. The people 100confirmed caseswherehumans considered a public health emer- And get to know your enemy: The here who have been set free realize had contracted the West Nile virus. gency." insects have been around for more the irriportance of what America is That number is up by 50 percent But Mosquita Abatement District than 30 million years. doing, not only for Iraq, but for the in a week. The statistics in Canyon Board President Dr. D.W.Wingard

entire region. ' County more than doubled - from says the problem is" that people <> " ,The coffin settled into place and 18to 40 _ in the same time period. don't understand how important I dropped my salute, feeling along Brace yourself. Because those this is because they "are.not being with the sadness an immense pride stats are bound to climb even more told this is a serious disease." in the men and women around me; in the next few weeks. It's also im- Canyon and Ada. counties ap- we volunteered to fight this war, portant to understand that health propriately declared einergencies knowing that we might have to pay officials .esttmate that the reported ,Thursday and Friday,'and Gov.1im the ultimate price. ' cases represent probably ,2liper-. Risch has answered the call, Some Specialist Fora had paid that cent ofthe actual cases. That means help mayheon'theWay. ButinWhat price; so that Mahmoud and there are probably more than 200 form, how and when tsunclear, his people might someday live people who either have or have had, ..No one shouldwait forthe county in freedom;' 'the wis It's also logical that sev- .or state to s,olvethIs problerri, Uyou lii~k~Z!~;:f~~::~~~~1mmi~~lIW·~~ls~th;;at.calnili"lii.ii ••• II. WHAT'S HOT WHAT'S NOT IN ENTERTAINMENT...-~;....~.~,~··-';--''" ",~'( ~"j "~."""~"" n'. .:,.~

Globally HOy' "-\ - A Fall Full of Movies -~-fdfreshman" ", I',' ,I'" Jessica Simpson, terrorist weap- ons, horror flicks and more. No, I'm not talking about what I did over the summer, but what's to be expected this fall in the next wave of box-of- fice wonders. James Bond is back with a new face, that of Daniel Craig. The mov- ie "Casino Royal" is expected to be the next big hit since "Pirates," after "Superman Returns" tanked at the box office with lower-than-expected sales. Comedy continues to manifest Charlene Leigh Drew, 18, center, spends time with her mother Betty, left, and father Charles, July 19, 2006.

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Does the child get the benefit of being sans-par- their own laundry). lege students and their parents well you manage your time and Also lookfor'Saw III," "The Grudge ents? Will the empty-nested parents be trauma- But most students are going to feel at least a come from Mary Bolin-Reece, effort. 2," and actors Nicole Kidman, Huge tized? twinge of homesickness at some point. director of EKU's Counseling But you al~o have a much Jackman and other Aussies tearing Or does everybody suffer a little and gain a lit- "We certainly hear that from students: 'Oh my and Testing Center: higher reading load, more up the screens this season. tle? gosh, I really miss being at horne," said Mary Top priority: Get plugged in challenging courses and no Betty Drew has had kids in her house for 35 Bolin-Reece, director of the University of Kentucky someplace. College is your new parent or high school counselor NOT years. Counseling and Testing Center. home. "as a backstop when you don't get Do we really need another hero? But soon Drew, 53, will have an empty nest, Her For some students, homesickness hits early-trig- Get involved in a livlng/learn- the work done. ' Superman, Spiderman, The youngest child, Charlene Leigh Drew, who recent- gered by, say, missing the family dog, a birthday or ing community, a residence hall What does your average work Incredible Hulk: They have all ly graduated from Harlan's Cawood High School, a valued event like the high school homecoming or a faith-based community. week include'! Budget time for swept across the masses in the last will move to start life as a freshman at Eastern football game-and vanishes quickly. Some students will find a set of going to class, writing papers, few years, but it's ti~ to move on. Kentucky University. "For others, they'll have a very different experi- friends with fraternity and so- putting in time with your advis- Although these' characters gener- After five kids, Drew is worried about the empty ence. They'll start out gangbusters. Then it's not rority rush; some might take lon- , er, keeping up with reading and ated great profits for corporations, house. until later in the semester that they'll have that ex- ger to find a niche. work. Even plan when you're go- some television programming is . Charlene is excited to be starting college; she'll perience:' said Bolin-Reece. The important thing is not ing to bed because most dorms taking the interest in superheroes a be rooming with her hometown best friend and, Some students, for example, can't make their to fall into the routine of dorm- have students coming and go- little too far. she says, there will be about half a dozen other first home visit until Thanksgiving. to-class. A university is its own ing 24/7 (and no parent yelling at The SCI FI Channel's latest tele- buddies on campus, That's one of the reasons she Not that three months on a college campus is a small town. Take advantage of you that 3 a.m. means lights out vision show "Who Wants to be a chose Eastern, she says- she knew she would have bad thing: while the time estimated to acclimate to its opportunities. or else). Superhero?" makes a mockery of a community of familiar faces on site. college life varies, most agree that students should Look at college as your job, and E-mail. Most parents will this sudden interest in superheroes It's that annual rite oflate summer: thousands of plan to be on campus without a home visit for at learn time-management skills. have gone through college with and brings it to an unpleasant-to- parents realize their homes are going to be emp- least the first month(others say six to eight weeks As a first-time college student, the phone as their only lifeline. watch tier. Not only do people run tier as their kids troop off to the mixed pleasures of to grow fully acclimated to college life without re- you have an unprecedented de- Today's students have e-mail, around in tights performing out- college and dormitory life. Meanwhile, thousands sorting to the comforts of home cooking, unlimited gree of' autonomy over what cell phones with text messaging landish maneuvers, but some actu- of teens realize tha't Mom and Dad are no longer See College [page'.10.] classes you select, whether you and MySpace.com. ally believe they are really superhe- roes. I'm sorry, but I don't care how powerful one may feel. If I need help I'm caIling the true professionals: " BSU Security. Locally HOT The Red Hot Chili Peppers School's back and the Peeps Now that school is back in session, it's time to unwind, join up with rock the Taco Bell Arena friends and catch up-which, figura- tively speaking, means that parties are underway. music scene in .back down in their seats. I decided they must their newest album "Stadium Arcadium.' It has been a few months since the mid-1980s, have been saving their energy for the main act, These included "Dani California:' "Charlie" some have journeyed back to cam. The Red Hot so I joined them and attempted to enjoy The and "Tell Me Baby." pus, but the weather is still great Chili Peppers Mars Volta. Despite the recent release, of "Stadium for summer floating on the Boise have drawn My only prior experience with The Mars Arcadium," the Chili Peppers paid homage to River and dips in Lucky Peak. While in music lov- Volta was when I got on their Myspace pro- many of their older hits. Along with the rest school is still number one on the ers with their file (http://www.myspace.com/themarsvol- of the audience, I was pleased to hear radio priority charts, activities on and blend of tal and listened to a small selection of their favorites like "Scar Tissue," "By the Way" and around campus make getting back funky tunes songs. "Give it Away." into the swing of things that much and edgy , For the most part, I liked what I heard. They But the Chili Peppers did more than play easier. From outdoor concerts and lyrics. had a ro?gh, edgy sound that was fresh to the their hit singles. Flea, Frusciante and Smith movies shown in the Boise State The Red ears. each played solos on their instruments and Amphitheatre, there are plenty of Hot Chili But something didn't connect at the Taco performed jam sessions for the audience. things to do that are easier than Pep per s Bell Arena. Their sound was too chaotic and Kiedis also had several shtninz moments going to class. So when you aren't (r e fer red lead vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala was in- throughouttheir set. 0 - - throwing mass amounts of money at to fond- comprehensible. I couldn't tell where one Let's just say his balletic dance moves were the Bookstore cashiers or being lee- Iy as just song ended and another began. far superior to Bixler-Zavala's. Oh yeah, and tured in the classroom, hit the scene the ,'Chili But props to Bixler-Zavala on his dance his voice Was right on, Whether it was rap or before finals creep on up. Peppers' by their fans)' moves. It takes a lot of skill to dance around rock, this guy's pipes could handle anything. clearly have a variety of friends in Boise. like a chicken with its head cut off. The elaborate special effects enhanced the NOT BY F RAN C Y MAR C 0 TT E While roaming through the crowd inside the The band members also did not talk to the _factthatthese guys were rockstars. Hugevid- Longer Lines Downtown ' Culture Writer Taco Bell Arena, I noticed people of all ages audience at all. No "Hey what'sup Boise?" area screens on the backdrop displayed close- With school starting, it's hard not chatting in small groups, staring at their tick- even "Thanks for coming out to listen to us." ups of each band member during the concert to notice the increase in the popula- The date was August IS, 2006. The time was et stubs wondering where their seats were Manypeople in my section got bored with this and spotlights circled around the.audience. , tion around campus and intown. 7:30 pm and the location was the Ta'co Bell and paying a cool $35 for band T-shirts, Kids lack of communication and left the arena. The concert ended with the audience want- Living in Boise during the sum- Wh were, even there with their parents. Why I The Mars Volta exited the stage, leaving me ing m are. ' Arena. at was the event? I can give you mer has its advantages, and one of five words: The Red Hot ChiIiPeppers,neverl ' withnothing buta headache. As the stage was The cuu Peppers, could have played for those Is the shorter lines downtown This was the California-based band's first I slid into my assigned $60 seat only to pop being set, up for the Chili Peppers, I, hoped another eight hours without overstaying their and around campus. Unfortunately, . B ' ' fight back up and cheer with the rest of the 'that my $60 had not gone to waste. welcome, It was that'good, folks,• , 'atis'n' ot the 'case" anymore. If, you appearancern O1sesince2000.~ectations d 'th' II h td' 'Tb 'I·gh·~' ,', t-' I 'Th 'd' ' th were high for the four-man ensemble which crow as e g ts wen own. e I , Ibwen uown aga n. e au lence My only disappointment regarding this plan on goingout,expectto stand in Included front man Anthony Kiedls, bassist A purple spotlight shone down on,the, piemberssprallg to their feet: ',', concert was t/lat undoubtedly Iwill have to linelor a while and plan ahead to en- Michael Balzary (nickIlamed "Flea"), gUi- band as they began to play. They rocked, -'One by aile" tli~, ChilL PepperS took the wait a few more years to see the Chill Peppers , sure you'rlKln tlIne. ,Fromthe bars" tadst 'John Frusciante and' drummer Chad they roIled" but they were not the Red Hot ',stage,m~ngthe;audieil¢es~rearri louder ,live again. aridmavie theaters to the Bookstore, Smith. Since their first appeafllOce 'on Jh~,,'.Chi1f.peppers;Thllywere"I'~e MarsVolta, the, ea~, tllll~~,Th~y.,opell~d ~th,their 2002. hit ",'',', When that day.comes,those fuhkyrockers lail"~.'_:'::i::!Pi~·il~ic-l,JsI'~"'lc~Iij_~j"""11eel""I'~.··::~I~_.·=_'IIIIiIttliillii".ilili' I' ii' .. ~,,,,,,,.~,,.~~~·~~:t,,\gg~llP,g~,~~=;-.~~and ,~~_,";~~~~:t",~!!P.L:~~!~!I~g~l>.~th,S~Il&sf~.Ill~WU1,~~~tyelc~m~~~~~~~~~~~~,t~~~i·,~· --' ------_.~-,------" April 27 2006 CULTURE

BY ANDREA OYARZABAL and drums, DeVotchKa has found a Tom Hagerman (violinist/accor- Culture Writer comfortable niche that could make dion player) has the look of your even the most conservative soc- uncle, but can play the violin like a On August 10, the Neurolux cer moms tear up during songs like finely-tuned heart looked like home for a group' of "How It Ends," Drummer Shawn King has in- fans seemingly still celebrating the After releasing two more al- credible rhythm for backing up the World Cup Tournament At other bums, "Una Volta" (2003, Cicero band, o , points it looked like somebody's Recordings] and "How It Ends" The true heart of the band for o Eastern European family reunion (:W04, Cicero Recordings): most fans is Jeanie Schroder, Jeanie was taking place, but I assure you, DeVotchKa finally made it to Boise plays the bass and sousaphone, o this was not the case, during the late summer of 2005 Jeanie is small in stature, but huge Even though it looked iike your to perform free at the Tour De Fat in noise, • http://career.bolsestate.edu Uncle Tom was playing the accor- Festival (a festival put on by Fat Tire The sousaphone is covered in red 426-1747 dion with Uncle Nick singing along, beer producers New Belgium) and Christmas lights that lit up while ,·tR~,,· center Denver band DeVotchKa had actu- again the next day at the Neurolux, she played, Donning a huge flower ally hit the stage in full force and This time after their 2006 release, in her hair as tradition, she bounced had fans singing all night "Curse Your Little Heart," vocal- up and down with the music while DeVotchKa has been described ist/guitarist Nick Urata had an even the crowd sang and clapped along. as a mix of immigrant dance mu- more intense and mesmerizing The show was sold out and the sic, circus rock and gypsy indie vibe. - crowd was mainly dancing singu- rock, and is one of the most musi- His dark eyes, 'dark suit and larly, but on each other's feet Access employment listings on our password-protected. cally talented and diverse bands in throaty vibrato could make girls If you missed the show, hope- web-based system. America in the last decade, and boys alike completely melt fully you get another chance to see DeVotchKa formed in Denver, Nick has an uncanny stage pres- DeVotchKa, as it's worth any asking Colo" and released their first al- ence that resembles Morrissey, the price, Student Employment & Internship Job Listings bum, "Supermclodramn" via Cicero power to make an audience silent Check them out online at www. Recordings in 2000, on command and dance as if there devotchka, net a nd sample their mu- Comprised of vocals, sousa- were firecrackers exploding all sic on Myspace at www.myspacc. Career Employment Job Listings phone, accordion, strings, therernln over the floor, com/devotchkamusic.com,

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BY KATRINA L. SAVITZ period becomes interrupted by.' stickers, Assistant-Culture Editor hundreds of students that have also The South IJarmon Institute of ..been accepted to South Harmon Technology's mascot is theS,ILLT,'" b"n\)lifl!~";'((";;: Imagine you applied to eight col- and are ready for orientation. Sandwiches and 'all the students leges and received rejection letters After speaking to several stu- (S.H,I.T. heads) are enjoying their from all eight-what would you do'! dents, Bartlcby realizes that these college experience, that is, until the Probably apply to a trade school, . students are just like him; slackers, Harmon College Frat boys ruin it all join the military, or just get a job that just really want to go to col- and the truth about South Harmon and apply next year, right? Well, lege, make their parents happy and comes out. They are forced to shut Bartleby Gaines (played by Justin perhaps "get a good job with a good down and appear before the State Long who appeared in 2004's starting salary," Bartleby make a Board of Education. ' Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story) rash decision and allows the stu- In an elaborate speech about had another idea-create a college to dents to stay. He hires Uncle Ben neverlettinggo of your dreams and fool his parents. (played by Lewis Black) to act as the giving the losers a chance, Bartleby When Bartleby tells his parents faculty and Dean of S,H.I.T. convinces the board to give South that he was denied admission to Bartleby visits neighboring Harmon one-year accreditation as , college they provide him with the Harmon College to see what a real a provisional. The students return whole song and dance about the college is like in hopes of apply- to S.ILI.T. and continue their jour- importance of getting a degree, ing some of its qualities to South ney through higher education, even THE A OUT After you graduate high school Harmon, He finds himself in a if'jt is Slacking 101. "you go to college!" If you don't, stressful environment, where stu- "Accepted" is a light-hearted, you've basically thrown your life dents are so paranoid and burned funny film that reenacts nearly ev- ABOUT COLLEGE·' DRINKING away(how many times have we out that they have lost their ra- cry 80's college film, Don't expect heard that?). Determined to make tinnale. In overflow classes there anything new or innovative; this his parents proud, Bartleby makes are no instructors, just a speaker film reminds me why 1love the 80's, a fake acceptance letter to a school from 1955 in front of class emit- "Accepted" probably would have Explore the world of college drinking and leave with the tools to make informed choices about that doesn't exist, called the South ting the class lecture, and there been more successful if released in alcohol. Pocked with stories, musk.vldeo clips and humor, you are sure to be entertained! Harmon Institute of Technology are academic advisers who counsel the' spring around graduation time, Photography Art majors not to take when tilt pressures of being accept- When: Friday, August 25, 9:00pm-l0:00pm (SJUT). Bartleby asks his cornputer-geek photography courses, cd or declined from colleges would Where: Special Events (enter, SUB friend Schrader to create a website This experience leads Bartleby make it easier to relate to. However, that was so authentic that it not to realize that Harmon College "is it is still easy to enjoy and highly en- only cons his parents, hut convinc- , for pussies!" and "at South Harmon tertaining. es every local college reject too. He we say yes!" He initiates a 'sign up I recommend this film to those employs three of his fellow losers for your own classes' board where who want a quick laugh, and enjoy to renovate an old abandoned psy- there are "no tests, no essays and no movies Ihat don't necessitate a lot required reading." Courses include of in-depth brain function. If you chological center to appear as the S.H.I.T. campus. After the whole skateboarding, meditation, mak- don't make it to the theatres, this ing stuff blow up with your mind, would be a great rental to share scheme is complete and the 'rents are satisfied, the teen's relaxation or you can just major in bumper over some pizza and brew. or i!f j. ;l GEl AN • NOT JUST A DEGREE'

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t-- "." April 27 2006 r------~------~------~-~------~I . =. , ~ ~"Imif Tuning in to an iPod means ii!i Goppee e espresso..!! l~ 8 tuning out the world 'around you I Cure the S~mert:ime Blues· a't Luc::y's she said. "But it's not help- Show your Faculty, Staff or Student 10 and get BY ABIGAIL LEICHMAN l Ing us with social skl1ls. It's I 2.0% OFF any purchase - all sununer! MeT Wire Services alienating us from other l!Y.!!.c.!.II.!',!M.!':,!P!C1.!!1,;.'!!B!!.!!t'!!!! !1!!'!P!t!!'!S!!~!.' .!.m.!,O!!! .. When Josh Adams sees other people:' - students at Manhattan's School of Adams; who has down- Visual Arts, each plugged into an loaded 2,300 songs Into his iPod, he figures they're being anti- own iPod, admits he used the social. device to duck conversation PERFECT LOOK. "I feel like they're trying to shut In high school. These days, people out, maybe even unin- he says, he's plugged In less II's Ihe difference belween, tentionally," says the IB-year-old often. Manhattan resident. "Being in college promotes "You got a baircut:' and For New York University student being more social." he said. Dante Lima, it's entirely intention- "Now I normally listen when "BEY, NICE-BAIHCUT!"R. al. With his ear buds in place, he's I'm going to school or coming !,~:' never bothered by sidewalk huck- home, to make the time go by. sters. BOt if someone asks mesornethlug, "If you want to get away from I always answer them. Idon't have it the them, just start listening to your on so loud that I can't hear the peo- University of il'od," says Lima, 20. "They don't 'ple around me." Albany. "People approach people with headphones Many users of portable MP3 play- who don't have on," . ers say the devices help them re- that are re- Wearing headphones has become lieve stress or (particularly at work) ally missing the modern equivalent of wearing a concentrate. something." "Do Not Disturb" sign around one's A New Jersey manufacturing Evidence neck. foreman says that eye~~B.--years suggests, Perhaps that's no surprise. The ago, many of his plant s employ- Lachmann greeting MP3 player is only the latest in a ees listened to music during work. said, that and there's number of gadgets-starting with Some of them still prefer radios to these inter- no reaction be- the Sony Walkman, leading to the MP3s. Younger workers' iPods keep actions help cause they don't cell phone and now the iPod-that the music from bothering others, us cope with the even realize I'm sit- give people the ability to close off he said, yet may be distracting to stresses of everyday life and ting next to them:' the outside world. the user. give us a feeling of community that He prefers to use his own iPod to Shoppers chat on their cell- "The younger people are more is "as much good as having a bunch enhance already allocated "alone phones, stopping only to talk brief- wrapped up in their music rather of cousins who live nearby:' time." ly to a cashier. Children watch films than using it as background," he "If people lose that," Lachmann But while MacKenzie dislikes the on the car's DVD player instead of said. "We've encouraged iPods if said, "it's going' to become a big way MP3 players "silo people rather playing license-tag bingo. Airline they.do want to listen to music, but problem:' than making them part of a collec- passengers watch movies on laptops they have greater concentration if Still, the fuss about the iPod tive," he relies on the devices more Twin Falls Fred Meyer (208) 735-8582. Glenwood Fred Meyer (208) 322-7054 or answer e-mail on BlackBerries they don't:' strikes some as much 'ado about and more in his work as senior vice' Pocatello Fred Meyer (208) 234-1265 • Boise Fred Meyer (208) 429· 6560 rather than chatting with the per- If MP3 players help you tune out nothing. . president for entertainment mar- Boise Broadway Plaza (208) 338-7888 • Emmell (208) 398-8510 SOil if.the next seat. noisy co-workPrs or help you. reo. Although he admits that "we go keting at Manning, Sclvagcz, Lee. But is tuning out the rest of the lax while waiting for a doctor's ap- around in a kind of fog of techno- "We're finding it's impossible Visit us at: perfectlooksalons.com world good for us? pointment, then what's the harm in logical insulation," cultural his- to reach target markets anymore ..•...... "We're living in a world where cocooning inside your own techno- torian Timothy Burke says most through traditional means:' he technology is a huge part of our logical bubble? Americans already avoid making said. ALL HAIRCUTS lives, but it can be a blessing and a The danger, says one sociologist, eye contact on planes, trains and "We're using alternative media, curse:' says Jacqueline Whitmore, is that we start losing touch with the especially elevators. whether iPods or cellphones, to 95 author ofBusiness Class: Etiquette people in our lives, even if it's just "Before the iPod, in subways or deliver branded messages in ways OF~ RETAIL PRODUCTS Essentials for Success at Work" (St. the cashier, because we won't get off on buses, people carried books or that interest people." S7 Martin's Press, 2005). . the phone or take off headphones to newspapers. Or they looked at the He finds it ironic that one of his Coupon must be presented at the time.of service Coupon must be presented at the time of service No double discounts NP No double discounts. N "Some people think this technol- exchange pleasantries. ground," said Burke, a professor at projects, the federal government's ' . ogy can make us more productive," Studies show that these mini- Swarthmore College. VERB anti-obesity campaign, en- conversations with the same wom- "In that way, there's nothing nov- . courages kids to turn off their iPods an at the coffee shop each morning el about the iPod. It's just one more and computers for one hour a day or the regular banter with the guy way of controlling the social space ,'of physical activity -but must use who owns the gas station are im- around you." those very devices to deliver the portant to our psychological well- Bruce MacKenzie, 44, argues that message. being. iPods allow. that phenomenon to be "That's where (kids) spend their "If' you have a regular routine taken to extremes. time," MacKenzie said with resig- and you go back to the same plac- Riding the ferry to and from nation. "Even in the golden age of es, your day can be filled up with Hoboken every day, he notes, television, potentiallyyou'd interact these short contacts with people "Everybody's in their own world, with those around you. Now you're you see regularly," says Richard with those things in their ears block- in your own little universe:' Lachmann, Sociology professor at ing out the sound. Often I give a

College For parents, the key is to be sym- disciplinary misstep or overspend- [from page 8] pathetic but not smothering, or as ing hits home. Bolin-Reece puts it, "For parents This is a good news/bad news cable TV; sibling spats and having to allow students to know that the scenario for both sides. Parents your laundry delivered and folded support is there, but to challenge don't lose their kids, but they have by a parental unit). Different stu- the student to be independent." to learn to pick their opportunities. dents might take various amounts There's a safety net available, but Students don't lose a home; they of time to figure out their way . college students need to make and just learn it's no longer their prima- around, master schedules, start or- take responsibility for their own de- ry residence. ganizing a study routine and learn cisions. Parents can, however, ask, "My mom's kind of taking it that there are many other people students what they would do differ- hard ...they're freaked out, but they and activities available for campus ently in the future whenever a par- know I have to go to college," said interaction. ticularly rotten decision, bad grade, Charlene Drew. SPORTS [THIS WEEK IN SPORTS] Broncos hold final Volleyball Friday-Saturday South Carolina, Loyola College, TCU • TBA TCU Tournament Ft. Worth, Tex. open scnmmage Women's Soccer Friday BY DUSTIN LAPRAY Southern Utah Managing Editor 5p.m. BSU Soccer Stadium BOISE - It wasn't anything spectacular, earth-shaking. But it was clean and it got the fans out of their seats. BY )AKE GARCIN Those fans got their glimpse of the Boise State Football squad Friday Sports Editor night at the team's final open fall scrimmage. The Broncos scrimmage [SIDE next Friday as well, but that is closed to the public and the media. The art of tailgating has be- BSU Head Coach Chris Petersen held out a handful of his starters come a sacred ritual, perfect- Friday, to give them rest and keep them healthy. ed by fans and passed down LINE] "This is the last time that some ofthe young guys are really going to through the generations. get a chance to play (in front of any people at least) so we wanted to give With temperatures at a wind Merritt signs those guys a good shot," Petersen said. ' chilled negative 46 degrees, In all, the team only scored 17points, but puttogether some long drives 50,861 Packer fans stood tall with Broncos and featured a much-improved game by senior starter Jared Zabransky. as their team took home the Zabransky scored one of the Broncos' two touchdowns on a one-yard '67 NFLchampionship. Boise State University Men's sneak. He rushed for 45 yards on eight carries in the scrimmage. After such a display of Golf Head Coach Kevin Burton an- "(Zabransky) has been doing a great job in camp," Petersen said. "He's dedication, tail-gating was nounced the signing of Troy Merrilt a weapon. He's got to be one of the faster QBsin the country in terms of changed forever. to a valid financial aid agreement his foot speed. If he can continue to make good, smart decisions, with Since then it has become .Thursday. that foot speed we'll be in good shape." common practice to pull Merritt, a native ofFridley, Minn., Zabransky also went 7-of-14through the air for 95 yards in his limited a trailer down to stadium is transferring from Division 11 action. parking and plant your-self Winona State University and will be "1think he's being smart," Petersen said. "He has to be two things: an in a lawn chair for an entire a junior this season. accurate thrower and a good decision maker. He's been working on that Saturday all fall long. Merritt garnered Golf Coaches for a year solid and you can see his decisions are getting better. He's not Now- Veteran tail-gaiters Association of America Division 11 going to be perfect, nobody is, but as long as we'remaking progress and don't take their ritual lightly PING All-America honors his soph- getting better, we're happy with that." and neither should our faithful omore season at Winona State, and Zabransky was perhaps shown up again by backups Bush Hamdan (3- student body at BSU. Division 11PINGAll-Central Region for-3, 100yards) and Nick Lomax (6-for-7,91yards, TD). However, there are yery honors in each ofhis two seasons. Zabransky has a bad habit of tucking the ball after his first read on strict dos and don'ts everyone A winner of eight tournaments in the defense and running downfield. But he is making better decisions. should know before partaking two seasons at Winona State, Merritt Rather than risking a loss or throwing a bad pass, like he may have done in a day of college football. earned Northern Sun Intercollegiate in the past, the senior has learned to throw the ball out of bounds when The first piece of advice to Conference MVPand Central Region needed. lay down for tailgaters is the MVPaccolades. "He still likes to think he's Brett Favre on occasion and fire that ball in underrated art of pacing the Merritt was also a Super Regional there," Petersen said. "He's doing a good job, being a smart QB,knowing pre-game festivities. • Medalist last year and named to the when to run and when to throw it out of bounds and when to take a shot Take a look at the aisles Freshman All-America team two in there." around halftime of any game you get to this year. I'd ven- years ago. Lomax threw the game's only touchdown pass, a 25-yard drifter, which floated into the open arms of freshman receiver Aiona ture to bet you'll see some Key. poor drunk undergrad being . "rstruggled a couple of days in practice," carried down the bleachers BSU introduces Key(6-4, 194)said. "Then I came out and out of the stadium be- "Olympic on top and showed up at the cause they couldn't dictate scrimmage. That how much fun to have before Sports Pass" was a good going to the game. We're in college, but this Boise State Athletics introduc- isn't Animal House! There es the "Olympic Sports Pass" for is plenty of time to celebrate 2006-07. college football Saturday in a The cost ofthe pass is $50and enti- more appropriate setting. tles the owner admission to all home Let's face it; the whole events for the following sports: soc- drunk in public act isn't the cer, volleyball, women's basketball, most attractive lOOK for a per- gymnastics and wrestling. son anyway. Individual game prices for these Now I don't want to be a five sports this season are as fol- buzz kill. Since I've given you lows: some etiquette tips to wrap Adults: $5 per game thing." your brain around, it would Seniors (62 years of age mini- Key was the high- only be fairto give you some mum): $3 per game light and the standout in the alternatives to look forward to Child (high school and younger): scrimmage, hauling in five catches for 108 at the games. $3 per game yards. One of my personal game All tickets and passes can be pur- "Aiona is a phenomenal athlete," Petersen said. "He really is. day favorites is the smorgas- chased at the Boise State University We're trying to figure out a way to get him on the field, we put him in on bord of food that can be found Athletic Ticket Office or at each defense there at the end too. We're trying to make him a special team around the stadium. event. Tickets may be purchased by . phenom. We're really trying to figure out how to get him on the field; he On a particularly lucky day calling 426-4737. does make plays." some organizations will even Note: Exclusions to the Olympic Key is part of a very deep receiving corps and probably won't get a set up booths and cook free Sports Pass include basketball dou- starting spot, but he really wants a spot, any spot. hot dogs for BSUsupporters. ble-headers and post-season com- "Ifyou ask any player, it would mean a lot (to start for BSU): Keysaid. Even if you don't have the petitions (all sports). "Everybody on the team is really good, so if you can beat OI:tanother eating passion that I do, who guy, that means you are really, really good." would n't get excited about Legedu Naanee, Drisan James, Ierard Rabb and Jeremy Childs are all the thought of a free meal. on the depth chart ahead ofKey:Friday may have been his best opportu- Football games may be the Broncos hire nity to catch the limelight. But Petersen will find a role for him, whether only way to receive enough assistant swim he plays safety or special teams, the man will take the field. proper nutrition for you to During the scrimmage, the Broncos worked on the backed-up offense ~make it through the fall se- coach and backed-up defense packages, designed to teach the team what it mester. After all, free food is would be like to have that pressure in front of a crowd. something a college student Preparing for the inaugural sea- The team also worked on all of its specialteams, including punts (two should never pass up. son of 'the Boise State University ofwhich were blocked, one returned for a touchdown by Austin Smith). Now luckily for my readers Women's Swimming and Diving The Bronco longsnapper, Mike Dominguez had troubles with high I do have a passion for one Program, Head Coach Kristin Hill snaps, but Petersen said he'd have that locked down. Dominguez.has thing more than food, and has announced the hiring of Laurel been the longsnapper for two years. this happens to be a love of Hill (no relation) as assistant coach Overall, the Broncos looked good. They had fewer penalties and the the opposite-sex. on August 7. defense is the main reason the offense can't get it going. In all honesty football Laurel Hill was a four-year letter- "We're not there yet, but we will be in two weeks: Petersen said. Saturday's may be the best ,-~ .. - winnerattheUniversityofNebraska- "We've got a lot ofwork left to do. We're now moving into the very-much chanceoftheyeartomakenew 1. Lincoln, where she served as team detailed phase of our offense and defense. We'll start bearing down and friends and mingle wl!h cute captain her final two seasons and get Into our 2-deep stuffand then we'll start game planning." cooed's. was named to the Scholastic AII- The Broncos did getto work some of their situational plays. . While a close game Is'nev- Conference teani each of her final "We tried to do a little backed-up offense and defense and do a little er aglven, I guarantee you'll .three seasons. goalline," Petersen said. " it's Important to practice those things when have some eye candy. to oc- Hill has 30 years of swimming ex- we get some more people In the stands. It changes the kids' anxiety level. cupy those' short ,attention perience, serving as an instructor for The more we can do those type of things, situational spans. You never know, .you the past 25years. Most recently, Hill things, the better for us." may even meet your next ex- served as the head coach, CEO and The Broncos' are working through a few injury whatever. president of the Golden West Swim problems. AIldrew Woodruff, the starting right tack- .So whether you become Club in Huntington Beach, Calif. le ali offense, left the scrimmage 'with a leg injury, but a regular' on ..Saturday's ·••or "I am- really excited to be work- Petersen said he would be fine. The Broncos have a lot of only catch tbeoccasIQ.ilal.~lg ing with Kristen to bring collegiate depth at certainpositilins,but have scattered depth at run- game, you now hl\Ve no .,ea-

swimming to BoiseState,· Hill said. ning back and in the defensive backfield. '" . r son not to .take advantage of . "My husband and I are look- "We feelOK right now," Petersen said. 'Butwet:a~'t keep los- every llspect oftlle-~U' fopt- ing forward to getting to know the ..:'.IngguYS Itke we bave.Sobn ~wiU runoutofthat depth. Youhate ball ex~elice.,>, community and discover all thetoloseanybody, at any position. Ifwe canstay,beaithy from hereon . And lfY;0lJ, bt!llave~~L greattbings ithas to offer\?lirJainilYout, we'll be fme.~ _. ;..... -. . . '.' .enough''Ydllnlll eVen abJe -and the yOungwOInenwe will '.. The.1Jroncos open the seasoIiagainsfSacramento State Aug. 31at to remem1Jere< )J_,r~ttng" ...•.•- '. . Bn>IicoStadium: ...... 'Slth~al~6':.

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BY ANDREAS KREUTZER Saturday to get Into gear for its first SPORTS WRITER game of the season Friday, August 25. With 16 upperclassmen, the Boise The Broncos were In control ofthe State soccer team has a great level of game for the full 90 minutes, which experience going into the new sea- were split up into three 3D-minute· son. The six seniors on the squad are periods, and ended up beating the looking to lead the way In the up- Crusaders 7-0. The non-traditional coming season. format and the fact both teams had "The seniors want to be the best unlimited substitutions made it eas- class that's ever left here," BSU ier for both coaches to give all the head soccer coach Steve Lucas said. players their playing time. The ex- "They've been good, because those hibition game allowed the coaching guys came in and played from the staff to test the players and to make day they stepped onto this field. By some final adjustments for the first the time they'll leave, they will have game against Southern Utah. 78 to 80 games on their record. That "It gives us a good chance to see means you played every game for where we are, using everything that four years. They have been a crucial we've worked on in small groups part of what we're doing and they over the course of the last ten days," know that. They want to leave here Lucas said. "It just gives us a chance on the right note; they want to leave to see what we need to do to get ready their mark." for next week." .The team had' a scrimmage The scrimmage against against Northwestern Nazarene at Northwestern Nazarene has been the Boise State Soccer Stadium at the part of the preparation for the BSU BOAS Tennis and Soccer Complex soccer season for the last few years. "We've done this since I've been the head coach," Lucas said. "It helps them as well. We both get dif- .. ferentthings out of it." " The Broncos got off to a good start, scoring on a shot by senior captain Kristin Hall less than six minutes into the game. After that, the team failed to take advantage of its chanc- es on several rushes on the wings. Three minutes before the end of the first period senior forward Annie Tom scored to give the Broncos a 2- Olead. Boise out-shot NNU by a wide margin, but could only record one more goal in the second period, a shot in the 50'h minute by Kaylea Perenon. The Broncos were able to blow

.,.' the game wide open, scoring four times in the final stanza. Samantha' Gambala scored a pair of goals in the third period (assisted by Sabrena Schwinn and Emma Boyack). Recent Borah High School graduate and two-time all conference forward Danielle Schwalbe scored in the 78'h minute on an assist by Erin Wofford. Wofford, a transfer student from Santa Rosa Junior College, scored the final Bronco goal, assisted by sophomore Randi Baker. '.i. "'. / ~',frf~:;/)';:;;:'!::'.;.:"X.f'·'2> 5 .Throughout the game, the BSU ".'.·.··.'~(.~f.!!;•.LI.:;:;~·dff~.' defense kept the NNU players away :[iU~U~ from the goal. They got help from the mid fielders whom pressured the Crusaders, immediately preventing lO:oopm to 2:00am NNU plays from developing. Having a strong defensive team to lead them to consecutive winning " MUS" C on patio seasons the last two years, Lucas Live J'I .' Id and the Broncos are looking to im- prove the offense this season. Movie on the fie "We got some speed, we got some strength and we got kids that can A Hypnotist, volley score goals," Lucas said. "Not that we didn't (in 2005), but we got some Ball, Raffle, Games, , more of them. From 35 yards and in we've got to get going. It's hard to say, fOo~, and lots More, . when you scored seven goals, but we're still not happy with the service we are getting." The Broncos begin regular.season » .play when they host Southern Utah August 25 at the Boise State Soccer Stadium. The game begins at 5 p.m. Saturday's Match Scoring Summary

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ing them "major and severe." Purdue 0 Joe Paterno says that he doesn't coach Joe Tiller said he doesn't like likethe NCAA rules changes that "any rule that changes our game and will be put into effect this fall-but he makes us more like the NFL." just might have last year. Paterno, a former rules committee Consider this: With a four-point member entering his 41st season as lead and 1:53remaining in the game, Penn State's head coach, dismissed ,Penn State kicks off to Michigan. the changes as the product of non- The clock doesn't start until Steve coaches. Breaston fields the ball. Ten plays 'According to NCAA projections, later, with one second left, Chad the new kickoff nile could shave be- Henne hits Mario Manningham in tween 4~ seconds and 1 minute off the end zone for the game-winning game times, based on 10kickoffs per touchdown. game. The "ready for play" rule will But under the NCAA's new rules, have more far-reaching effects. - the clock would have'started as soon John Adams, secretary-rules edi- as the ball was kicked. Run off 3-to- tor of the rules committee, said the 4 seconds of hang time, and who change could cut between 10and 24 knows how much time is left at the plays per game, depending on how end for Michigan? quick offenses snap the ball. That The NCAA approved several col- would reduce game times from 5-12 lege footbali rules changes this minutes.

offseason, including nationwide o But which plays will be most af- instant replay (with a coach's chal- fected, and how the rule will be en- lenge) and a smaller tee for place- forced uniformly, has coaches most kickers. But two changes in particu- concerned. 'lar have drawn questions, and scorn On changes of possession, coach- in some cases, from coaches. es will have to be quicker getting of- Seeking to shorten "televised fensive plays and personnel in place, games, the football rules commit- especially at theend of the second tee adopted two measures that will and fourth 'quarters. 'I'imeouts will restart the game clock more quickly become even more valuable, since after kickoffs and on changes of pos- coaches might have to use one be- tween possession changes in tight o session. On kickoffs, the clock now will start when the ball is kicked in- games. And fewer plays means fewer stead of when it is fielded. chances to score. In addition, how officials deter- o And on changes of possession (punts, turnovers, failed fourth- mine "ready for play" could change down attempts), the clock will restart, from game to game or series to se- when the referee gives the "ready for ries. Picture a last-minute change play" signal. Previously, the clock of possession as a referee scrambles . . ,.~ didn't start until thenffense snapped to place the ball ana an offense hies the ball. frantically to get set. 0 ~ The changes, NCAA officials Then there's the kickoffs. In 1982, said, could shorten games by up to Stanford kicked off to Cal leading 20- 24 plays and 12 minutes. Last year, 19with four seconds left. The Bears' L:::>P-...'\IVSON'S times averaged 3:20 for televised lateral-fueled return for a touch- games, 3:03 for non-televised. down has become an iconic moment Dennis Poppe, NCAA managing in college football. director for football and baseball, "They are doing it because of tele- Located inside said that college administrators have vision, and that doesn't light me Located inside up," Paterno said. "I think that we the MPC Building' been asking the NCAA for years to the SUB address increasing game times. But (should) cut out a couple of commer- coaches weren't troubled-though cials and never mind cutting out the they are now. way the game is played." ! '/ :, _._ ..._---~-.------~:.-__ .-

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