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Arbiter, February 19 Students of Boise State University Boise State University ScholarWorks Student Newspapers (UP 4.15) University Documents 2-19-2004 Arbiter, February 19 Students of Boise State University Although this file was scanned from the highest-quality microfilm held by Boise State University, it reveals the limitations of the source microfilm. It is possible to perform a text search of much of this material; however, there are sections where the source microfilm was too faint or unreadable to allow for text scanning. For assistance with this collection of student newspapers, please contact Special Collections and Archives at [email protected]. 1 9 J J B 01 S E TE ' S INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPEI{ SIN C E CELEBRATING THURSDAY 70 YEARS FEBRUARY 19,2004 Broncos saving the best for last SPORTS· 8 FIRST COpy FREE ' WWW.ARBITERONLINE;COM VOLUME 16 ISSUE 43 BSUblack .students make history BYClIARUE CLAYTON , News Reporter hough stereotypes of Idaho as a culturally homogeneous state tend to obscure the . past and present contributions of influ- ential black leaders in Boise, many black students, faculty and staff at Boise State have been making history. TBlack students have dedicated their time and energy to making Boise a city that shines with the pride they feel for their culture by taking part in organizations such as the Black Student Alliance, created in 1977 with the purpose of developing anti-racism tactics. And many of the black historians of BSU have contributed their sports skills, while developing race relations as part of a team. Here are the stories of three such historians and some their contributions to Boise State and the wider commu- nity. KRT PHOTOGRAPHBY KARENT. BORCHERS/SANJOSE MERCURYNEWSSAN FRANCISCO,CA - Ann Marie McMartin, 18. and Brittalny McMartin. 21, celebrate their marriage at San Francisco City Hall on Monday. February 16. 2004. IDAHO LEGISLATORS FIGHT TO PASS A TI-GAYMARRIAGE BILL Keith Anderson "The rationale ethat was giv- ly," BGlAD President Iessi Strong know if I could live here any- BYMONICA PRICE more." News Reporter en since Massachusetts passed said. Keith Anderson attended Boise State University from Gay marriage isn't just about "It's a simple matter of equal 1977-1980 and graduated with a communication degree. the gay marriage law .is it will happen in Idaho ... Idaho is not the rights of couples but fami- rights for everybody," Idaho Anderson was the first black man from BSU to have his Reaction to the Idaho Massachusetts," said Ring. lies as well; the children of gay ACLU Executive Director Jack own television show, Praise Time Video, aired on KBCI, Legislature's decision to pass Ring argued that current Idaho couples are also being affected, Van Valkenburg said, "We are go- Channel 2, Friday nights. He also published his own House Joint Resolution No.9, ing to do everything we can ... to the controversial state constitu- law forbids marriage, and that said Strong. book, A Field Day ..He is currently adapting this story into convince the senators that this is tional amendment to ban same- putting an amendment on the Kulczyk insists HJR9 is not a screenplay. November ballot is a lot of mon- about hate, but citizens such as - not only unnecessary but going Anderson's day job is here on the BSU campus as part sex marriage, passed on the ey to spend to alienate a part of Strong wonder how could it be to be very harmful." of an educational and economic-based search for first house floor of the Idaho State the population and create' an about anything else. Van Valkenburg also com- generation prospective college students. This program Legislature Wednesday, 53-17 in additional barrier for something "They [legislators! want to mented that the amendment has affected more than 1,500 students in the Treasure favor of the bill. won't likely reduce the possibili- Idaho law already states mar- that isn't a problem. make us second class citizens," Valley. "I see no reason to hurt a said Strong. "I love Idaho. My ty of a court challenge to anti-gay Some students know him as Professor Anderson. riage is an institution for a het- bunch of people's feelings over family is here, I was raised here, marriage laws. He has instructed Teaching Speech Communication erosexual couple. Thus, the deci- something that doesn't amount but ifHJR9 passes into law I don't for 15 years. He also hosted the special topics class, sion to pass HJR9 doesn't change to a hill of beans," Ring said. Understanding and Disassembling Racism. Anderson Idaho law in any way, Rep. Henry Ring is certain that HJR9 will lectures in a seminar on "Fighting Against Racism" and is Kulczyk (R-Dist21). pass the Senate and be on the working on his doctorate in educational leadership, with "It's an insurance policy," Kulczyk said. November ballot. It will be an emphasis on multiculturalism. economic boost for the folks that For eight years Anderson contributed a religious col- The legislator took it upon make yard signs, Ring said. umn to the Idaho Press Tribune, an activity he still enjoys himself to propose a cpnsti- Gays in Idaho are deeply of- when he feels particularly inspired. Of his contributions, tutional amendment officially fended that a constitutional Anderson said he is most proud of his ability to offer an banning gay marriage.' Kulczyk amendment excluding marriage interracial relationship with the middle and high school believes allowing gay marriage would be an attack on traditional rights to individuals based solely students of suburban Idaho. on sexual preference would be "I am an ambassador for black relations. I might be Idaho families. considered by the Legislature. the first black person these kids interact with," Anderson Kulczyk worked with attorneys when creating the bill to make They feel that marriage is a right said. sure the wording was clear in its they are entitled too and this intention. could be the last big civil rights Faida Muzaliwa "It's not something I did light- battle. ly," said Kulczyk. "They not giving usa chance to Faida Muzaliwa graduated from Boise State in 2003 Rep. Robert Ring (Dist. 1O) was organize and show our strength ... KIlT PHOTOGRAPH BY KAREN T, BORCHERS/SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS with a degree in finance and accounting. Muzaliwa was among the few opposed to HJR9. they're pushing it through quiet- Hundreds of same sex couples waited In line for hours to apply for their marriage involved in multiple organizations throughout her col- licenses and to say their wws at San Francisco City Hall. legiate career at Boise. She was a volunteer at the Black History Museum, a board member of the Idaho Human Rights Education Center, and served as president of the BSU Black Student Alliance. Muzaliwa also served on the Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Celebration Planning Committee, and for BSUprofessor receives National Science FOlindationgtant a laugh, she was the comedy coordinator of the Student Programs Board. So why did she align herself with so DYJOYFUGATE are too broad and can lead to er- ing to radioactive waste manage- els so that other researchers can many groups? News Reporter rors. For instance, the [current] ment under the Nuclear Waste use them to conduct continued "My involvement with the BSAand other organizations system can't always distinguish Policy Act. In the tobacco litiga- experiments. Determinations of at BSU which afforded me the opportunity to promote my Boise State University between a printed 'e' and 'c'. tion process, 39,000 documents how models can be used to best culture have made me a better person," Muzaliwa said. - Electrical Engineering Professor We hope to develop a system to were released to the public using improve OCR accuracy will assist For her hard work and dedication, Muzaliwa was rec- Elisa Barney Smith was award- tell the model that maybe the 'c' the current OCR technology. in carrying the work forward: . ognized by the BSU Women's Center in 2002 as a Woman ed a $400,000 National Science won't have the bar across the top The process can put together The educational component Making History. She attends the University of Denver, Foundation grant, more specifi- of the letter, and be able to distin- and analyze the information used of Barney Smith's project alms seeking a master's degree in taxation. cally in the form ofa Faculty Early guish between the two letters by to sort through millions of docu- to bring study of OCR into un- Career Development grant. This other features." ments to compile relevant Infer- dergraduate courses, and she Chris Childs awardwill help advance the new Also, modem documents are mation. Everyday documents will wants to develop a course on development of optical character frequently reproduced byfaxing be converted from paper form to 'Engineering for Educators,' so NBA player Chris Childs rewrote Bronco men's bas- recognition (OCR) systems, the or photocopying and these pro- digital form, so that we can easily those majoring in education can ketball records during his attendance at BSUfrom 1985- . project on which she is currently cesses make the documents "all access the information. understand, appreciate and edu- 1989. He is the.only player in the team's history to start working. but impossible for machines to The National library of cate all students aboutengiheer-' every game in his four-year career and he took advantage Optical systems work byrec- read with our current technolo- Medicine has requested that fu- ing applications.' '.' .......'.. of every opportunity in those games to insure his legacy. ognizing individual characters of gy," according to Barney Smith. ture versions of the Medline ar- In,.'.addition;; ."tlle!\ PC<lposa} Childs is the third leading scorer in history with 1,602 written work and allowing them And, says Barney Smith, the ticle index be converted using the seeks .•to address .tP.e;weni.4~cu~ points, leads BSU in free-throw percentages, making 359 to be converted into a digital development of better OCR tech- OCR format.
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