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TID.WUll~~®LbN. e.w. .5 'fl /;I Jib..•... Students underrepresented Training' and destiny at Boise State University." By Andy Benson committee membership. That. can higher. The motion was resoundingly The date of the next meeting is still development lists The Arbiter make it difficult for students to have a defeated by the committee, 13 to 2. upco!"ing class strong voice in the decision making Jones defended the 12 percent unknown. When asked, Jones was non- committal about the date of the next- Would you like to see what is process. increase regardless of the actual bud- offerings budget meeting, saying it was too early involved in determining how Boise That fact isn't lost on ASBSU get cut as necessary for planning pur- to determine. "Until we have a clearer State deals with the impending budget President Nate Peterson. He has been Eoses. He stated after the meeting that Training and idea of the budget cuts we are facing, crunch? Then you may want to try vocal in his criticism of the administra- the admittistration needed to be able to Development will offer the we have no basis for proceeding:' attending the next meeting of the tion for pushing a 12 percent student count on the 12 percent increase in following classes this month: Jones was unwilling to speculate Executive Budget Committee. fee increase. The administration origi- order to avoid mailing non-renewal "Fed Ex and BSU," offers when the next meeting would take The committee is responsible for nally asked the Board of Education for notices to 2nd year faculty. two opportunities to see how place, saying only that it would be no recommending ways of dealing with permission to request a 15 percent Peterson and Ali criticized the move the delivery company and the sooner then next semester. university work together in the projected shortfall to President increase, but was only granted permis- as balancing the budget on the backs of sion to seek a 12 percent limit. students. They contended that if the At the last Executive Budget expediting mailings. Classes Ruch. Committee meeting, Peterson request- Admittistration, faculty and student "I think more students need to be budget cut was less then 10 percent, are from 10 to 11:15 a.m, or ed that the meeting location be representatives make up the commit- aware that our financial destiny is con- which is considered the worst case sce- from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. on Dec. changed from the President's confer- tee. The committee membership con- trolled by the administration," nario, then the budget shortfall could 12. ence room in the Business building to sists of the four university vice presi- Peterson said. "We have absolutely no be covered disproportionately by stu- "Defensive Driving," is a the Forum meeting room where the. dents, four faculty members, four power to decide how much of a cost dent fees. two-part training from 8 a.m, ASBSU Senate convenes. Peterson stat- administration staff members, one we are going to incur." Peterson said it would be education- to noon each day on Dec. 11 ed that several members of the Senate classified employee, and two student At the last Executive Budget al for students to observe the budget and 12. expressed interest in attending the next ASBSU representatives. The committee Committee meeting, Petersen and meetings. To register, e-mail meeting and that a change in venue is chaired by Darrell Jones, provost and ASBSU Chief of Staff Imran Ali "I think it would be very productive Training & Development at would be the best way to accommo- [email protected] or vice president of Academic Affairs. attempted to place a condition on the for students to attend the budget meet- date observers. complete the registration Students have a limited presence, 12 percent fee increase that would only ing," Peterson said. "Especially any- body who would like to see how much form on T&D's Web site at having only two representatives out of. permit the fee increase if the University of a say students have in their financial see STUDENTSon pg. 2 training.boisestate.edu / and a total of 15 members or 13 percent of received a budget cut of 10 percent or fax the completed form to 426-3493. The once proud king of the beasts BSUemployees Students help those less fortunate during holidays .. have many
Extended studies is pro- viding Christmas for some of health care residents of Community House. Their organizational needs included a supply of options toilet paper, sheets, laundry detergent and toiletries. They also are looking for gift dona- tions of non-gender specific By Ashley Gettings chlamydia test is $52. Tests for but still personal nature such The Arbiter other sexually transmitted dis- as gloves, scarves and small eases are more specialized and backpacks. Community Quick and affordable health have varying costs. House puts these in a gift care service is a necessity for At Idaho Family Physicians room and children may college students. Since the bit- the cost for a women's exams choose a gift for their parent, ing cold of Jack Frost has final- depends on the type of insur- or adults for another adult ly arrived and students are ance the patient holds and also resident. The House then feeling the stresses of the last their age. For a college student wraps the gifts and shares weeks of school, The Arbiter' that has a wellness package them at a party. Extended investigated various health through their insurance . Studies will collect the gifts clinics around BSU to find provider, the overall exam is and monetary donations and which facility offered the best $128. For other college age deliver them to the center for deal for a runny nose or other women, the price will range distribution. To contribute common health problems fac- between $64 and $100. call extension 3295 or exten- ing students. On the other hand, Capital sion 2047. After comparing just a few City Family Medicine on 17th The Business Professionals of the medical facilities ncar and State streets has longer of America student organiza- campus, including BSU's hours, but some differing tion has a box on the upper Health and Wellness Center, it prices for their services. The level of' the Applied was found that each place is facility is open Monday Technology Building for unique and provides a variety through Friday from 8 a.m, to 8 Christmas donations. They of services. Because of this; stu- p.m. and on Saturday from 10 are collecting items to be dents must choose for them- a.m. to 6 p.m. donated to an organization selves, which is the best deal The cost for flu shots and such as WCA for women and for their money. throat cultures are the same as children at Christmas. These comparisons are at Idaho Family Physicians, but Contact Teri Harbacheck at based on the costs of a variety SID and HlV testing l,rices arc extension 3735 for more infor- of different services offered by higher. According to the clinic, an test is $28 plus another mation. the various facilities as well as HIV the hours of operation. $10 charge for having blood Club concerned Idaho Family Physicians on drawn. Costs for all other SID Boise Avenue offers service tests depend on the specific terrorism' Monday through Saturday. disease, and the type of insur- crackdown could Their hours arc Monday to ance held by theratient. harm students Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The price 0 a complete and Saturday from 10 a.m, to 2 wellness examination for women will vary with age. The BSU's Idaho Progressive p.m. The clinic quoted various KRTphoto by Peter And.- Bosch. M10ml Herald Student Alliance, along with prices. A general flu shot or a older the patient, the more other local activist groups, is strop throat culture, students expensive the exam. For a col- A lion at the Kabul Zoo, blinded and disfigured by a hand grenade thrown by the Taliban. Almost all of the zoo's animals were dead by the time the Americans started bombing trying to dissuade the City will be charged about $16. An Tallban strongholds around Kabul. Council from approving a HIV test costs $27 and a see HEALTHCAREon pg. 2 plan by the Boise Police Department to create a Criminal Intelligence Group. The mission of the new New history group would be to gather intelligence - on "security- threatening groups/ individ- professor uals." Activists are concerned because groups considered vvorking hard for "infiltration" include those that participated in the WTO protests last September to make a riame and recent protests at Boise • Cascade. The club says stu- y dents can voice their opinions E R s I T at the City Council meeting u N I v Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. New logo preview .releasea to public
By BSU News Serylces advantages of our location in gram to coordinate the uni- News one of the most dynamic versity's "brand" more effec- Boise State has adopted a metropolitan areas in the tively. More than 30 inde- • BSU readies for first country," says Smith. pendent logos now exist on winter commencement - new logo to replace the lower case letters that have repre- The new logo features an campus, which diffuses the pg.2 sented the university for abstract building set against graphic image the university Opinion more than 25 years. a mountain backdrop. The presents to the public, Smith The new logo is part of a school's name is spelled in a says. program to focus the univer- special type that will be used A fund was set aside more • Student body president only with the logo. Two than one year ago to pay for should cooperate with sity's graphic image, says Vice President for University shades of blue are used. the design of the university Senate - pg. 4 Advancement Rick Smith. "It was important to and athletic logos. The The university is also ill select a contemporary" clas- design cost for both logos Sports '. '. the process of redesigning its sic looking logo because over was $85,000. athletic logo. the years it Will appear on They _were designed by players • •POotball "While the old logo hundreds .of thousands of. North Charles Street Design awarde;d-:pg.6.. served. us well for many publications and' the Wep,"Organization, •one .. of the years, it didn't describe the says Smith. . ...•... .••.•• •.•.... nation's top collegiate mar- .Diversions .The university wU1Us~th~.· -.ketirtg' .companies, .based in ~v~~~irOg~!~:fa~ed:~ili~ logo as the basis fora.pJ.'()- Baltimore, Md .
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HEALTH CARE from Pa, 1 BSU schedules first or check-up they want. Center receptionists said when lege female, the price of a pap Unlike the other facilities, smear range from . carrying this insurance, stu- will $35-$60 the Center is only open during plus charges for an office visit. dents pay a $5 fee for each winter commencement the week, and during the The BSU Health and office visit, as well as the price school session. Their hours are Wellness Center located right for each medication purchased. The diploma presentation administration department Monday through Thursday 8 Bv BSU News Serylces on campus charges a much Students without the col- when Raul lbarra receives his a.m, to 6 p.m. and Friday from includes two large screens that smaller amount for college stu- lege's insurance must go in and will broadcast the graduates MA. 8 a.m, to 3 p.m. Boise State will hold its 68th dents who carry BSU insur- speak with physicians in per- Commencement ceremony, the accepting their degrees so that Following commencement, son in order determine the a reception will be held in the ance, which they can obtain by first ever to be held in those sitting farther away from paying $216 to the school. The costs for the specific kind of test December, from 10 a.m. to the stage will be able to see Student Union Jordan 12:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, in individuals up close. Ballroom. Free shuttle buses PROFESSOR The student speaker is Ann will trans~rt visitors to and The Pavilion. from Dg, 1 A total of 956 students have Marie Kaus, a Boise State gym- from the Student Union. Free "I grew up in Kirkland, future, and therefore students ing them get excited about his- qualified for graduation, earn- nast graduating with high hon- parking will be available at all Washirlgton, and have been can expect to be writing a fair tory and not be afraid to share ing 1,025 degrees or certificates. ors. Jerry Evans, former state reserved and metered parking waiting for a position to open amount of papers in her class. their own thoughts and feel- Graduates from all colleges superintendent of public lots. Because of the limitation of in the Northwest for years, so I "I am thoroughly enjoying ings." will gather for a single ceremo- instruction, will receive the handicapped parking, family am thrilled to be here. Most of the students of Boise State, and Klein loves being surround- ny, which includes a group Silver Medallion, Boise State's and friends who cannot walk a my family lives in Seattle so it is getting to know a lot of them. I ed by mountains, and she grew processional as well as individ- highest award for service or distance can be dropped off at nice to be closer to all of them love just being in the classroom up hiking, camping and canoe- ual recognition for each gradu- achievement. the front of the Pavilion at . with them and having discus- ing. Because of tills, she is glad as well," Klein said. ate. About 500 graduates are The ceremony will also Entrance 1, where volunteers Outside of teaching she sions. It is wonderful for me to be back in an area of the expected to attend the ceremo- mark the first time a master's will assist them with elevators, sings in the Boise Master when they reach the point that United State where she can ny. No ticket is needed for fam- degree has been awarded in the etc., while drivers park their Chorale, and acts as a goalie for I don't have to lead the class enjoy those kind of outdoor ily and guests to attend. university's criminal justice cars. discussions anymore. I like see- activities. , her soccer team.
STUDENTS Nebraska fetal homicide from pg, ) Jones responded by saying closed to the public only if a missal or disciplining of" indi- bill spurs abortion debate that the next meeting may be two thirds majority votes to vidual employees or staff close the meeting and that vote members is discussed. The rate of violent crime and Union, said that language could closed to the public if person- Bv Gwen Tletgen is recorded in the minutes. It is not immediately clear if homicide among pregnant be a "back' door" attempt to nel decisions regarding indi- Daily Nebraskan ~U. Nebraska) The requirements for clos- the dismissal of individual women is higher than among undercut the legal foundation vidual employees are dis- cussed at the meeting. ing a meeting are strict as well. employees is the responsibility LINCOLN, Neb. - A fetal those who aren't pregnant, of Roe v. Wade. According to the Idaho In the case of personnel issues, of the Executive Budget homicide bill has the governor Foley said. He said the bill could create Open Meeting Law, meetings ~he meeting may only be Committee. and some Nebraska anti-abor- "The bill, while protecting a situation in which people by state agencies may be closed if the "evaluation, dis- tion and abortion rights groups the child, also undeniably pro- could be punished for accidents talking. tects the woman," he said. that happen even if the mother The bill would make it possi- An act of violence against didn't know she was pregnant, ble for murder charges to be her but directed toward her Butzsaid. brought against someone who child would be two crimes "Let's say you're driving killed a fetus. instead of just one, Foley said. down the street and you rear The bill was introduced last Nebraska Right to Life testi- end someone who is six months legislative session by Lincoln fied in favor of the bill last ses- pregnant and she suffers a NEEDED Sen. Mike' Foley and awaits sion. spontaneous abortion," he said. debate on the floor of the "This provides families who "Under the language that per- Legislature. have lost children in the womb son could be prosecuted even if On Monday, Gov. Mike with some measure of comfort they had no intention to kill Johanns said he supported and closure," said Julie Schmit- anyone." • Competitive Wages Foley's bill, and if passed, he Albin, executive director of Until the murder of a preg- would sign the bill into law. Nebraska Right to Life. nant woman in North Platte, • Diverse Workforce "We are not breaking new The language of the bill the bill was headed nowhere, ground on tills and are behind states a fetus at any point in the Butz said. other states on this issue," pregnancy can count as a fetal He said bills passed in an • Travel Opportunities Johanns said. homicide. emotional environment are ill- About 27 states have passed Johanns said the bill doesn't considered and often fail to get • Natural Resource Protection laws on fetal homicide. get into the area of abortion. the attention they should as far Foley said he had a tremen- But Tim Butz, executive as detail. dous amount of support for the director of the Lincoln chapter www.id,blm,g!Jv/siif . '. . call:(208) 886-7299' bill. of the American Civil Liberties .The Arbiter • Page 3 '_D_ec_em....;.;..be;;.:.r...:;13::.!.,-=2~O~01~ ...,.-- __ ""'-...,.-- News More debt-laden 20~somethingsareseekfng help
merits, credit-card bills and already has an American Milwaukee Journal Sentinel other debts, said Steve Express and Gap card, but that Gillingham, operations man- doesn't stop her from being Jeff Filsinger was 19 when ager for the company. tempted by credit companies he got his first credit card, 22 "We've been doing this for offering free goods for filling when he maxed it out at 35 years, and I've noticed in, out an application. $15,000. He kept living it up _ the last several years that our "It seems so easy, when a new car, rounds of drinks for clientele has been getting they're just like 'Fill this out: friends on a new credit card, younger and younger," I'm an idiot because I'm like, loans for college - until he Gillingham said. 'Doh, free T-shirt. Free phone was 24 and $50,000 in debt. Young people's debt may card,": Berg said. That's his story. But if just mirror the overspending But while signing up for -you're a 20-something, it could general population. those cards is easy, many stu- very well be yours, too. The Between 1990 and 2000, the dents complain that getting rid .number of 20-somethings number of bankruptcy cases in of them isn't. Phil Ventura, a seeking assistance for out-of- the United States increased 20-year-old Marquette stu- 'control debt has exploded in 94.7 percent, according to the dent, said that when he called recent years, statistics show. American Bankers his credit-card company to ~d the number of people fil- Association. And the cancel his card, he was on hold mg. for ~ankruptcy while in American Bankrur-tcy Institute for 45 minutes. He's not sure their 20s IS also on the rise. So is expecting an al -tirne record other young people would ~ith the country now officially of bankruptcy filings this year. have the same patience. 111 a recession and jobs harder Still, several Milwaukee "Trying to cancel a credit _to find, some experts are wor- attorneys who deal with bank- card is impossible," said -ried about the MTV genera- ruptcy cases say that in this Ventura. "It's sad." tion. time of layoffs and economic No - Latice, a 24-year-old "There is sufficient evi- cutbacks, the number of young dialysis nurse from dence to indicate that this is a people walking into their Milwaukee, is sad. p~oblem," said Mark Schug, offices concerns them. The par- She jumped into the world BVTom Lynn, Milwaukee ents of the 20-somethings may of debt at 18, after she was .director of the University of Jeff Filsinger sits next to his computer at his home In'Germantown. fIIsinger who Is working his suffer setbacks during this preapproved with a $500 limit. Wisconsin-Milwaukee Center way out of debt problems was at one time $50,000 In debt. for Economic Education. recession, too, but young peo- She loved the idea of buying things for herself and her Schug and others say the ple often lack the economic 'I'll make enough to be able to should learn early on about young daughter. impossible to payoff this .cornbination of credit-card resources or financial disci- pay it off.' ... I don't think col- getting involved with saving pline to end their money woes. In the next few years, Latice debt." marketing strategies, frivolous If credit-card debt is the first lege kids understand." and investing programs, he "I'm often shocked by the kept getting approved for spending attitudes and lack of problem, experts suggest the Attorneys don't completely said. young people who come in credit cards. When department financial training is making it second problem could be indif- blame the 20-some things for Filsinger, however, is not so and just don't care that much. stores offered her. large credit more important than ever that ference. People in their 20s their frivolousness. Most were sure more education will be Who just aren't overly con- limits, she thought: new baby people in their 20s begin pay- were raised in a spend-happy just doing what they saw enough. His (parents were cerned by the ramifications (of clothes. When companies like ing attention to their spending society, in which paying for a everyone else doing during the always good about managing bad credit) as much as they Discover approved her for habits. parking space often means booming 90s. money, and they trained him should be," said James Miller, $1,000, she thought: concert "1just bought things when I accepting a $10 parking ticket "It's not (young people's) to be so as well. When the bills a bankruptcy attorney in tickets. shouldn't have, all the time," and smelling like the outdoors fault it's society. started piling up, he never told downtown Milwaukee. But what many young cred- .said Filsinger, 26, who eventu- means buying grass-scented Everybody's, thinking that his parents about the debt Take a peek into almost any it-card holders don't realize is ally went to a credit counseling perfume from the Gap. things are going to get better," because he knew they would 20-year-old's wallet and you'll that most of the preapproved .service to get control of his Because many young peo- Check said. disapprove. It wasn't until he find what experts believe to be cards carry 19 percent to 22 eight credit cards, car pay- ple have never known harder The only way things are had to resort to the debt con- the first problem: credit cards. percent annual interest rates. ment, rent and other bills. "1 financial times, many also going to improve, Schug solidation agency - and In recent years, credit cards And once they max out their just kept falling further and don't know they should be argues, is by training young wove back home to cut rent have become not only easier to credit cards, young people - further behind without ever worried about them. In people better and earlier about costs - that his parents get, but harder to get rid of. In with small incomes - end up getting ahead." Northwestern Mutual's sur- the ramifications of debt. learned the full extent of his fact, in a survey conducted by making nothing but the mini- Ten years ago at Credit vey, almost everyone said they In the Northwestern money problems. Northwestern Mutual Life this mum payments. The legacy of Counseling Centers Inc., a were confident they would get Mutual survey, only 8 percent "They knew I was in debt, national debt consolidation year, the 2,001 20-somethings debt begins. of graduating college seniors but they didn't know how bad After months of dreading what they wanted out of life - company, there were nine new interviewed carried an average felt very knowledgeable about I was in debt," he said. the bills and falling $12,000 even though secondary clients between the ages of 20 of three credit cards each, said financial planning and invest- Nowadays, Filsinger turns into credit-card debt on top of research showed that one in and 29. This year, the company Deanna Tillisch, director of ing. The figures worry the over the bulk of his paycheck her car payment and student five 20-somethings is more has taken on 2,605 new clients public relations for the compa- company - which will ulti- to the debt consolidation com- loans, Latice filed for Chapter 7 than $20,000 in debt, Tillisch in that age group, evidence of ny. mately depend on young peo- pany. He has been doing so for bankruptcy in November. She said. both the growth of the debt "When I graduated from ple's saved money to keep the last two years, and is down didn't want her last name used Latice was $12,000 in debt consolidation industry and 20- college, you couldn't get a them in business. to about $6,000 in debt. He's because she was embarrassed. and owed almost $19,000 in somethings' need for financial credit card until you were a "1don't think it's intuitively looking a couple years down Check, the bankruptcy student loans when she decid- help, said Courtney Swanson, senior in college," said Richard obvious that saving is a good the road, 'when he'll be 'in his attorney, says this is a common ed to buy herself a brand-new spokeswoman for the compa- Check, another bankruptcy Chevy Prism. And Filsinger's thing, and you're not likely to late 20s, and will finally be able attorney in Milwaukee. "Now, story among his younger ny. big bills didn't stop him from learn it unless you've had a to say he doesn't owe any- In the Milwaukee area, the seniors in high school are get- clients. good mom or dad," Schug thing. "If younger people would going on a Florida vacation. increase in young clients ting credit-card offers in the said. "Not many people can say read under the dotted line, "I was naive," said shows at ABC Budget Service mail." Filsinger, who landed a steady Schug believes schools and that," Filsinger said. Mary Alice Berg, a 19-year- they'd see how a higher inter- Inc. in Brookfield, Wis., a com- job as a manager at Target parents should put a much pany that helps put people on old Marquette University stu- est rate is going to turn into a stronger emphasis on teaching compound interest loan," right after graduating from : .payment plans for student dent, gets opportunities for economic basics. Students Check said. "It becomes college. "You know, thinking , :loans, mortgages, car pay- new credit cards regularly. She Amateur Strip Night Every Thursday Night Come on down and strut your stuff! t\\\Th®r~ldCot!! ,..".'
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I guess the incorrect tabbing and is, he's probably hoping we'll final- , getting tired of its administration- lovely addition to any Boise State spacing are just part of this unique, '! By Seqn C. Hqyes advertising photo." ly institute the old Soviet national Tile Arbiter backed messages of liberalism, com- anthem. It's such a bother to have to independent format. munism and atheism delivered to Sometimes, however, our bias It's also unusual that, though can be subtle. sing that every day when I come to We'd like to extend a fine Arbiter me twice a week. BSU must be held work, "In the victory of their mission statement includes accountable for the lies it spreads, For instance, the headline opin- promotion of patriotism, they use greeting to our new competitor, The ion column suggesting that it takes Communism's deathless ideal,/We Boise State Free Press. promotes and encourages to all the see the future of our dear English styles of grammar. Since we students it harbors." . 37 BSU administrators to screw in a gained our independence from the According to Melissa Simpson, light bulb was thoroughly mislead- land. / And to her fluttering scarlet co-editor-in-chief (whose name we The jig is up! banner,/Selflessly true we always Brits, we now put our punctuation Peg Blake, please move away ing. It actually takes 164. inside of quotation marks. misspelled in a news story, apolo- Sometimes, tOO, we have to shall stand!" I just can't hear that gies), "There is a part of the student from my shoulder so I can reveal one before a football game, but Oh, but enough criticism. Lord the whole sorry truth of it all. throw people off by taking an anti- (whoops, there is no lord) - Ruch body that has not been satisfied administration stance. For instance, Ruch insists. with the Arbiter, some because it Our administrators are commu- I'm so jealous of the fact that knows we've run many grammati- nists/ and we are their greatest com- the editorial, "New logo won't take cal errors. has a liberal slant, while others per- BS out of BSU" was a clear fabrica- Boise State Free Press, as it points ceive it to be nothing more than a rades. You can tell the administra- out in the From the Editor column We're happy there's a new publi- tion are communists, because of tion. We love the new diamond cation. That's what the free market's mcuthpiece for the Boise State logo! In fact, we/reo working on a on page 2, gets to choose their own administration." their heavy reliance on committees format and content. The administra- all about. (group thinkl). new Boise State theme song, Whoops, I can't let Buster Neel Evidently, some students whole- "Diamonds are a Bronco' s best tors just won't leave us alone. I heartedly agree. A letter arrived last Our bias is clearly visible at times received a memo just this morning see that I just praised free market such as our headline editorials, friend" - here's the first line, capitalism, I'll hurry and save this week at the paper, declaring, "Ruch/s our guy even if fees are saying there must be at least three 1 "Personally, I am glad to see the "The quarterback wasn't drunk, he news stories in every issue denying before he notices. (' was resting after a hard day at prac- high." Arbiter dethroned as the only paper' Of course, radically left as Ruch the existence of God. on the Boise State campus. I was tice," or "Peg Blake would make a
ate should stop Leftist bias inherent in the major media grandstanding voted for a republican. He I contend that there is a other hand, was treated like of merely complaining or mak- claims in his book that he ASBSU President Nate told The Arbiter many times liberal bias in the major royalty by having his rape ing false accusations. media. By .-- --. charge by Juanita confronted the president of Peterson recently appeared' on that Peg Blake,vicepresident of In addition, Peterson should major media I Broderick buried CBS news about the slanted the public tele- . student affairs, is pic- news, to which the president tured at the airport in cooperate with the student sen- mean ABC, in the news along vision show ...------..... said, "All of the major news a BSUad - pretending ate so student government can NBC, CBS, with the harass- "Dialogue," stations have a liberal bias." to be a student. work as a whole. Many ASBSU CNN, The New ment charge of where he and His whole book docu- However, this infor- members and senators are mak- York Times, Kathleen Willey. student body ments the blatant slant the mation has been ing a difference, and Peterson Washington This is a blatant presidents major networks give the proven patently false. should recognize their efforts. Times, and the example of bias. from the U of I For example, Kara Janney, news. and ISU dis- Also, Peterson Los Angeles Yet another ASBSU vice president, and Times. argument As one can imagine, this cussed budget makes contradictory Imran Ali, chief of staff, have Any censer- is that the has the major news in an cuts, among ( statements. In one inter- spoken out in favor of free vative realizes m e d i a uproar. They are calling other issues. Bernie Goldberg a traitor vie w , speech on campus after many this bias exists. still pro- Of the stu- students wanted The Arbiter to and a disgrace to the busi- dent body Peterson told Our problem mot e s an Arbiter censor a controversial colum- has been con- capital- ness. Notice that he is a trai- presidents, tor and not a liar. A traitor Peterson clear- reporter he nist. vincing the rest ism, so was absolute- Janney went so far as to of the population that this they must tilt to the right if reveals secrets that are true, ly took the attend a Cultural and Ethnic a liar spreads false informa- lead in providing information ly against a fee increase over 10 blatant bias exists and that they have any tilt at all. This Diversity Board meeting in all news is filtered through a argument is weak unless tion. about how students will be percent, but minutes later said Bernie is a traitor for affected by budget cuts. he would do whatever it took defense of Jerel Thomas (From leftist lens. leftists have adopted the Right Field columnist) despite revealing to the public what' Peterson should be commend- to preserve faculty - including Conservatives often cite philosophy that anybody loathing his message. examples of stories that had that loves America and conservatives already know, : ed for his representation of BSU a fee increase over 10percent. that is, that the left controls ' Peterson also voted to reallo- Ali also spoke out in favor of an obvious liberal slant. enjoys capitalism is a right- students. Thomas' right to be heard, the media and slants the However, Peterson seriously cate SUBexpansion feesdespite Perhaps the best example is wing radical. despite believing him to be a how the major media treated Until now the debate news in the its favor. cripples student government claiming such a move would So there we have it. A 28- . by seeking initiatives the stu- set a dangerous precedent - "meathead." Bob Packwood's (R-Ore.) about a left-wing bias in the Peterson must realize -he is year veteran of the news dent senate doesn't approve. and could make students wary sexual harassment charges media has been speculation not the only voice of the stu- confirming what conserva- For example, the senate recent- of future fee increases. compared to Bill Clinton's and an interesting topic of dent body. Instead of grand- tives knew all along, that the, ly voted not to oppose a fee Peterson needs to delineate rape charge. debate. some realistic goals and stick to standing, he must work in con- Bob Packwood resigned A 28-year veteran of CBS media tilts left. increase over 10 percent - What can I say to all the' them. He must realize that the junction with the student sen- under intense media scruti- news has just published a despite Peterson's energetic naysayers out there besides, : university needs money, and it ate and his staff if he wants to ny in which story after story book called "Bias." The pleas to do so. "See, I told you so!" In addition, Peterson should has to come from somewhere. represent students effectively. portrayed him as a sexual author, Bernard Goldberg, is be more careful when provid- Peterson should offer practical predator. Clinton, on the a democrat that has never ing information. Peterson has cost-cutting measures instead Losing yourself in the big banks of the world son, I have not been able to to remember your 10-digit Nebraska and the country for money makers that those By Mgrk Karpf mergers and financial syndi- banks have. I'll tell you why balance my checking account cates, the little guys and gals account number off the top of that matter. If you can't find totally for months because Daily Neoraskan (U. your head. Unfortunately a Wells Fargo ATM within a they're so easy to use: Nebraska) are getting lost too easily. I because it's no accident that the bank can't or won't give call this the Wells Fargo con- today's tellers are nothing mile or two of where you are me an accurate balance more than minimum-wage right now, then you aren't all of those ATMs are placed LINCOLN, Neb. - Banks, spiracy. strategically for maximum because I supposedly have Large corporate banks laborers pushing thousands looking hard enough. But I Visa check card charges still the keepers of money, the of dollars a day. No longer do hate the fact that at almost all usage and payout. They want global gateway to the finan- don't offer any more security; they try to __ ---,,-- of those you to withdraw your out. : they just provide more Get this. They tell me the cial world of time deposits remember your "They want you ATMs, you money, especially if it's a dif- and demand deposits (sav- chances for a huge fallout ferent bank card or different only way to get a true with repercussions rebound- name because t "thd can only get ings and checking accounts) you are just 0 twenty dollar bank ATM. All of those little account of my money is to ing around the country and un raw your with their bombproof vaults a not her bills out of fees add up faster than you not use the card for at least a the world. But a small-town money, espectally week. Why do they say this? and vacuum tubes at the account num- if it's a different them, which can say "Pretty please! Rip drive-up window. Their bank has your money me off." Maybe they don't want me to colossal monuments for the insured for $100,000,just like ber without a bank cardor di-«er- just encour- Tell me this. How is it that know how much money I the FDIC does for the big face. JJ' ages me to main bank branch and their But what spend more I can use this card for free at have; it's almost like they dogs. No matter what, your ent bank ATM. All want me to overdraw my tiny reconditioned fast food really gets me Ofthose little fees money (the any of the thousands of loca- restaurants for their drive- money is almost always safe. tions that accept Visa, but if account so that they can through branches. That's thanks to the Great is the increased add up faster than one in the it's a different bank ATM, charge me a fee for that, too. Depression. What isn't safe push for online Neb r ask a Banks are the keepers of Through them you can get banking. It you can say Union gives there's a fee? Why is it that a house, a car, a student loan with large banks is your when I get money out of the money. Like a double-edged sense of individuality as you seems like "pre7/: please! Rip out $5 bills, sword, I want my bank to be or almost anything that you every time I go me 0 ':" though). ATM it gives me an exact bal- want. Without them you get lost among the millions of ance/ but when I use the Visa friendly, speedy and accu- customers and numbered into the bank, I love my rate. But all that speed and won't be able to get a credit the tellers ATM check check part of the card it takes accounts. accuracy can be expensive. card, sign a lease or get any always are asking me if I've card; it's just so damn conve- three to five days for it to hit I can still remember the Their little fees are like loan at all. tried online banking yet. nient! But I hate my ATM my account? good 01' days when the bank Chinese water torture on my I grew up around small- Don't they know that they're check card because it's just Now, last time I checked, town banks. Of course, when teller would actually fill out all of this stuff is hooked up savings, with a continual your deposit or withdrawal just pushing themselves out too damn convenient! 'drip, drip, drip that drains I say This, I mean any locally of a job? This is where the Wells to the same thing, tying it slip for you. Now they don't my account. Banks are keep- owned bank in Nebraska. But I have a love-hate relation- Fargo conspiracy finally directly to the Internet with now, fewer and fewer of even smile at you as they its instantaneous electronic ing too much of my money .. slide the slip of paper ship with Wells Fargo. I love comes into play. Those little those are surviving. In a all of the ATMs around town, ATM cards are the best little response .: But for some rea- world of huge corporate towards you, expecting you
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.~r 1\ ~.;;.;eC;.;;;em=b::.:e~r~13~•.!::.20~O~1_--,- Op.inion The Arbiter • Page 5 Arbiter does not belfeve in free speech then your proclamation of free By Duke Staggs Mr. McNeil. Making these contacted me the day before the Arbiter staff believe Jerel 1. A retraction would be speech and constructive empty agreements with me, Mr. Hayes printed his article. should not be printed due to printed for Jerel directly mis- debate rings hollow. and treating Mr. McNeil so Instead of getting to the bot- poor articulation and gram- There seems to be some quoting me in one of his Just to inform you so that poorly, led me to the conclu- tom of the story, the Arbiter mar. This begs the question, confusion about the letter I pieces. there will not be another mis- sion that the Arbiter did not saw fit to print a rumor, but it what standards are in place at sent out to the advertisers con- 2. Mr. Fiala claimed that understanding, the Idaho value input from readers, or was an opinion piece so any- the Arbiter? cerning Jerel Thomas. from that point forward he Media Project contacted both cared to fulfill the agreements thing can be printed regard- If I write a paper that gross- Let .me state would personally Jerel and I to debate this very made with me. less of fact, right? ly misrepresents facts, and use emphatically, I did G review Jerel's arti- issue. The program offered to I decided to contact people The second issue I wish to poor grammar, I get flunked. not urge anyone of cles before they allow us to debate this issue ~est I in our community that I felt address is the "Free speech At the Arbiter I would get them to boycott nr... were printed. without personal attacks, in the Arbiter would listen to. I lives at the Arbiter," a staff paid and, protected. The the Arbiter. I did ~'p-llllOn 3. Mr. Fiala let an open, level, constructive mail them copies . me know that contacted not just advertisers, editorial authored by Sean Arbiter gives Jerel a center forum. but also Indian tribes, local Hayes. He claims the Arbiter page placement, a picture, a of .five article~ that the Arbiter although he had asked Jerel to Both of us agreed but only I editors and many others. My will not censor an opinion bold headline, and a pay- printed of his, along with a focus on BSU issues before, he showed up, Jerel was nowhere intention was that if all these piece due to free speech. check. The Arbiter edits and co;rer letter asking them to would do so again. to be found. I wouldn't want people contacted the editor The previous issue before censors . student responses, voice their opinion on the 4. Mr, Fiala also claimed a you to go and print another then maybe Mr. Fiala would the "Free speech lives at the then lets it own opinion matt~r, a boycott was never blurb would be printed next rumor, but it really doesn't fulfill the agreements he had Arbiter" column, next to the columnist personally attack mentioned, to Jerel's article stating that matter since the Arbiter has made with me. Mr. Hayes letters to the editor, the the people who write in. - I also did this by mail pur- the opinions expressed by him already made it clear anything could have confirmed all of Arbiter stated, "Due to space This confirms, in my opin- posefully in the interest of were his own. can be printed in an opinion this before printing the editor- restrictions, lengthy pieces ion, that the Arbiter has no saving. time, and to allow the Of these four agreements without the least concern for ial "Free speech lives at the may often be trimmed, intention of enlarging the advertisers to freely choose made, one has occurred in a fact, or for the students who what options they wished to period of seven issues and Arbiter" by· discussing the bumped or not run." I see, free debate. If the Arbiter truly wanted fund the paper. pursue without pressure. three weeks. Inaction on the matter with me. speech is protected for only to create a positive forum for I felt this course of action part of Mr. Fiala created this Instead he choose to print a those who get paid by the the discussion of ideas it -Editor's Note: Fiala contends Was warranted because I had situation as much as anything rumor of a boycott that simply Arbiter. would not engage in practices that there may have bem confusion contacted (Editor) Brandon Jerel wrote. was not true. I am certain that The students who pay fees that give a clearly lopsided witll regard to agreements made. Fiala about one month prior to In addition to this Larry with a little bit of investigation to support the Arbiter do not advantage to one party. Level Arbiter staff members are edited for today, we agreed to four solu- McNeil contacted (Associate he would have found that I enjoy the same luxury. In the playing field and protect lengt/l. Columnists also have flOW tions concerning the "From Editor) Sean Hayes to discuss was the author of the letters to addition to censoring student freedom of speech for all if been forbidden to respond to letter- Right Field" opinion editori- the issue as well, Mr. Hayes the advertisers. I am sure of opinions that are expressed in you are truly interested in writers. als. These four agreements ended the conversation by this because the Idaho Media letters to the editor, Mr. Hayes enlarging the debate, until carne out of our discussion, hanging up the telephone on Project, with very little effort, admits that some writers on
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Is it just me Football players honored . ; Idaho) Outstanding. 1'1 and returned 17 kickoffs for Special Teams Player of the Bronco Sports Offensive Lineman Award-. 362 yards and a 21.3 per- Year award for his outstand- Informgtlon and the Academic . return average. He led the ing play on all the Bronco spe- Achievement Award (a Pat: Broncos in scoring with 16 cial teams. Merritt made the a mess BOISE, Idaho - Running Fuller Memorial); Bobby Des teams only blocked kick of the touchdowns for 96 points. back Brock Forsey was named Hammer (junior from: Mikell, a junior from year when he knocked down a the Most Valuable Offensive Carmichael, Calif ) '. Bv Darrln Shindle wins came from a lucky Eugene, Oregon (Willamette punt against Louisiana Tech. Player of the Year, and safety Outstanding Defensive . bounce, or a missed extra HS), led the Bronco defense Merritt also made 19 total Sports Editor Quintin Mikell the Most Lineman A ward; and tigh(· point. Sure Colorado blew again this year receiving his tackles during the season, Valuable Defensive Player of end [eb Putzier (senior from-. Is it just me, or has it been them out, but you do not second straight first team all- including one for a nine-yard the Year, at the 2001 Boise Eagle, Idaho ) - The Valo(' a crazy end to an even cra- win or lose the right ~o go to league award. Mikell was loss, and forced one fumble. State University football Award (a Denny Erickson·: zier year in college football? the national championship Boise State's top tackler in Other Bronco players awards banquet on Saturday Memorial). . There have been more game in one game. That 2001 with 87, 63 unassisted. receiving awards included (Dec. 8) night. Head coach The Broncos finished the": upsets late in this season comes from an entire sea- He also intercepted two passes Brad Chase (junior from Boise, Dan Hawkins, and the Bronco 2001 season with an overally- than I can remember in a lot son. for 34 yards and one touch- Idaho) - Defensive Scout assistant coaching staff pre- record of 8-4. In its first year its- : of full years. And it's not Well each team can make down, broke up 10 passes, Team Player of the Year; quar- sented the awards. a member of the Westerl\' quite over. It has been such a case for itself, and we forced three fumbles and terback Rafe Espinoza (fresh- A junior from Meridian, Athletic Conference (W AC)" : a bizarre season that there could debate it from now recovered one fumble. Among man from Arlee, Montana - Idaho (Centennial HS), Forsey Boise State tied for second,': are only a couple of things until Jan. 3 and there would led the Broncos in rushing his tackles were seven behind Offensive Scout Team Player still be two unhappy teams. the line of scrimmage for a loss of the Year; defensive back place with a 6-2 record. .: that are for sure. with 1,207 yards and 13 touch- Boise State opens the 2002· The BCS is supposed to So what does this tell every- of 25 yards, including two Brad Allen (freshman from downs. His 100.6 yards-pe.r- season' on August 31.: straighten out the standings one? I think that it speaks quarterback sacks for a loss of Eagle, Idaho) - Special Teams game average was second ill (Saturday) when it flays host .: and give us a national cham- loud and clear that we need 16 yards. Scout Team Player of the Year; the WAC and helped Forsey to the University a Idaho pionship game that no one a play-off system. Linebacker Kameron linebacker Greg Sasser (senior ~t-: earn first team all-league hon- Bronco Stadium. : can argue with. Well last I have always supported ors this past season. Forsey Merritt, a junior from Corning, from Salem, Oregon) - Special season it screwed it up, and the bowl system because of also caught 35 passes for 369 Calif. (Corning Union Teams Iron man Award; Matt this season could be no dif- its tradition. I think its good yards and three touchdowns, HS/Shasta JC), received the Hill (senior from Grangeville, ferent. for college football to have There is one thing that is bowl games. But I don't for sure though, and that is think that its good for col- that Miami deserves to be in lege football to have to the Rose Bowl. They are debate who deserves the national championship after Wanted: Faster college recruits now the only undefeated team in the nation and they the final game of the season guys that are strong enough sophomore season and-. played a schedule that was is played. And if that is By John Miller Oklahoma, Texas Tech and to stop the first-down run, played defensive tackle this : strong enough to get them what is harpening because Knight Ridder Newspapers Texas are among the Big 12 but are also going to have the season at 267 pounds. : there, barely. The problem of the bow games, then we schools that have turned to agility and quickness to "You don't look as much· now arises as to who need a play-off. . FORT WORTH, Texas - the spread offense. Instead of avoid the chop block on third for the 300-pounder as much : deserves to play against But with all the mess that While a senior in high school, always lining up with full- backs and tight ends, they down and get back in the face as you look for the 250- Miami in the Rose Bowl. the BCS caused, there is one 6-foot-1, 206-pound Maurice pounder that can run corning- . thing that they got right, often replace those players of the quarterback." Should it be Colorado, Gordon raced around and out of high school, but rangy and that is that BYU had no with an extra wide receiver Some high school players the team that dismantled past offensive lineman. enough where, after its all . business being considered Gordon used his speed, or two, increasing the total already have that combina- Nebraska and then went on said and done, they can be: for one of the BCS bowl speed of the offense. tion of speed and strength. to whip Texas in the Big 12 which had been docked at 280 pounds and athletic;"· games. Do you think that less than 4.5 seconds in the "I think a lot of what Oklahoma freshman Tommie Championship? The only Venables said. "You can cre- BYU is going to sue Luke 40-yard dash, to turn small you're seeing is the evolution Harris does, and he started team considered that has ate pressure and wreak havoc Staley for breaking his leg holes into big gains, rushing of offense, and the spread every game for the Sooners two losses. this season. He was named on a quarterback and an: Or should it be Oregon, and causing them to lose to for 1,572 yards and 15 touch- offense is more the norm now than what you've seen in the the Big 12 Defensive offensive line." . another team that only lost Hawaii? downs on 222 carries. The whole time the play-. BYU fans are going to use Five years later and now past," Oklahoma co-defen- Newcomer of the Year by The one game all year and who ers were adding weight, they this as an excuse as to why playing for Texas, Gordon sive coordinator Brent Associated Press. won the Pac 10 title? had to maintain their speed they lost to Hawaii, but Venables said. "Then it But Harris remains the Or maybe it should be still utilizes his speed to race as much as possible through guess what, Luke Staley around bulky offensive line- comes down defensively to exception. Most defensive Nebraska, whom the BCS running.. . doesn't play defense. So create the best matchups as tackles lack that combination. selected to go. They too had men. "It's very important to bal- what does that say? It just possible. We have to be able Given the choice between the only one loss, and were Only now, he weighs 60 ance it out," Gordon said. -tr shows that BYU wasn't even more pounds, plays defen- to match up well with them two, many coaches favor ranked number one for part you're doing too much run.' good enough to be ranked sive tackle and is only one- when they are putting recruiting smaller players of the season. ning arid not enough of the as high as they were, let tenth of a second slower in receivers, slots and quicker, with speed, but have a frame Colorado's case is based weight-gaining stuff, you alone good enough to be in faster, athletic players on the that can take the additional on how they are playing the 40-yard dash. never gain any weight. But if . a BCS bowl. When recruiting for field." size. right now, and that is some- you don't do any running Had BYU played anyone defense, college football That means putting more "You can get guys bulky thing that should be taken and you do a whole lot of with a heartbeat before coaches look more and more players with skill-position- over time and more powerful into consideration, but they weight lifting and weight Hawaii, then they wouldn't for speed on the defensive like speed on defense, even and stronger," Venables said. have two losses. No team gainers and stuff like that, have been undefeated at line rather than size in order on the defensive line. "If a guy can't move his feet with two losses should be you get big and you slow that point. The BCS people to combat the growing num- "You just can't line up out of high school, he usually able to play for the national down." were probably laughing all ber of spread offenses. with the same old defense, or does not make the cutting championship. Gordon, who was timed at: Oregon claims that they night long as Hawaii scored Linebackers have moved to they will run vertical by you board for us." Gordon showed his speed 4.6 seconds in the 40-yard should be in the Rose Bowl touchdown after touch- defensive end and defensive all day," TCU coach Gary while playing running back. dash during the season, because they won the Pac 10 down. ends to defensive tackle so Patterson said. "You have to He then moved to linebacker believes he can shave some and only lost to number All in all there were a lot they can chase down skill- be able to rush the passer." and to defensive end before time off and get into the 4.5s nine Stanford. But does win- of teams left out of bowl position players in the pass- That pressure cannot come settling in at defensive tackle. while maintaining his weight ning the Pac 10 really mean games that were definitely ing game. only from defensive ends. He is merely one example. once the games are over and that you are good enough to worthy of playing in the "On offense, people are . Coaches are looking for A teammate, former tight end he heals from the bumps and be in the Rose Bowl? No. post season. Including Boise doing so many different defensive tackles who can get Marcus Tubbs, left high bruises they cause. The Pac 10 is a lot stronger State. We may never have a things," Texas coach Mack into the backfield quickly and school in 1999 at 6-5, 235 Future defensive tackles this season than it has been perfect system to go with, so Brown said. "They are play- pressure the quarterback as pounds. This season, he lined could be running in the 4.4s. : in the past, but it still does- we may just have to settle ing four wide outs and five well as stop the run. up next to Gordon at defen- "I'm so impressed with the n't stand up to the SEC or with what we have. But wide outs and throwing "You have to have guys sive tackle at 290 pounds. size of young people and the Big 12. wouldn't it be better if it screens and delays and run- that can play every single Tumtine started his career their speed and. ability as Nebraska had a great sea- was settled on the field? The ning draws and shovel pass- down," said Jeremy Crabtree, at TCU as a linebacker in compared to the past, that I son in which they won only fitting end to this sea- es. With people being so the director of Rivals100.com, 1999 at 235 pounds. He really don't know where it's every game until the son would be for Nebraska spread out, you better be able a Web site devoted to recruit- moved to defensive end his going stop," Brown said. Colorado game by more to beat Miami. to run." ing. "You have to have the than 10 points. None of their But maybe it's just me. An ordinary coach fits the Notre Dante progr-am later, had won a national title embarrassing. In the last week,: home to all those wannabe us up where we belong. any college coaching is the By Andrew Bggnato and transformed the Irish job athletic director Kevin White' alums. Where Notre Dame belongs head coach of Notre Dame," Chicago Tribune into the most demanding in the did everything but post the job: No, O'Leary fits because is probably somewhere O'leary said. nation. The demands over- on Monster.com . he's used to working at a histo- between last year's perfor- What else did you expect . ATLANTA - Notre Dame whelmed Bob Davie, a nice guy WANTED: FOOTBALL: ry-laden school whose glory mance (nine wins and a Bowl him to say? It beats coaching at couldn't bring back Leahy. who failed to light a fire under COACH. EXPERIENCE' So they found an O'leary - days are over. Namely, Georgia Championship Series berth) Purdue? In fact, Notre Dame has the faithful. By the end, Davie ESSENTIAL. George O'leary. -Tech. and this year's performance (5- become a rather ordinary foot- had become vilified by alums, Jon Gruden, the Oakland Begorrah! Every time O'leary went to 6 and plenty of quality time ball factory, which is why the real and bars tool, the same peo- Raiders' wonder boy, was a "If Notre Dame really want- his office on Bobby Dodd Way, with family over the holidays). Irish settled for a rather ordi- ple will spend the next several candidate only in the minds of ed a Fighting Irishman, they he passed a statue of Jolin Of course, there are also dif- nary football coach. months debating whether die-hard Darners and delusion- got one," said Maryland coach Heisman, of Heisman Trophy ferences between Tech and NO. This isn't to say O'leary, O'leary is the best man for the al talk-show hosts. San Ralph Friedgen, who served as fame, who coached at Tech While Techsters have almost who went 52-33 in seven-plus job. Francisco 4gers coach Steve O'leary's offensive coordina- from 1904-1919. The Yellow become resigned to a second- seasons at Tech, won't be wild- That's mostly irrelevant. Mariucci and Oklahoma coach tor at Georgia Tech. Jackets claim four national class citizenship in their own ly successful in South Bend. He O'leary was the best man will- Bob Stoops also were fantasies. Named on Sunday to titles, but only one since 1952. town-the University of Georgia may be. He's respected by his ing to take the job, and it wasn't Oregon's Mike Bellotti may replace Bob Davie as coach of Notre Dame has more stat- is the top dawg around here- peers, although he's no Lou as if the folks at Georgia Tech have been a more realistic pos- the Fighting Irish, O'Leary ues, and more national titles. Notre Dame followers still Holtz. were lying down in front of his sibility, but he wasn't interest- seems a perfect fit in the plaid, But the challenge is similar to ardently believe their program But then- Holtz was no Lou car when it pulled away ed. No wonder. His 10-1 team plaid world of Golden Dome the one O'leary assumed in is special. O'leary seems will- Holtz when he left Minnesota Sunday. O'leary's desire to go just won the Pac-to and may football. And not only because 1995 when he became head ing to indulge them, at least rescue Notre Dame from the to South Bend had to come as a snag a share of the national title he's Irish-American, Catholic coach of a team that had gone until he becomes more familiar to Gerry Faust fiasco in 1985. By relief after a national search if things break right in the Bowl and knows his way around the I-to in '94. with his depth chart. the time Holtz left a decade that was beginning to turn on pg. 7 New York subway system, Revive us. Rebuild us. 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Tampa Bay vs Chicago Chic Chic Chic [ax vs Cleveland [ax Clev Clev Minnesota vs Detroit Minn Minn Minn Atlanta vs Indianapolis Indy Atl Indy Denver vs Kansas City Den Den Den Cincinnati vs NY Jets NY NY NY Miami vs San Francisco Mia S.F. S.F. Dallas vs Seattle Dall Sea Sea Philly vs Washington Wash Wash Philly Green Bay vs Tennessee G.B. G.B. G.B. Pittsburgh vs Baltimore Pitt Bait Pitt St. Louis vs New Orleans St. L. St. L. St. L. "Well at "It's a good "Time's least I'm tied tllillg Clint's a running Ollt for secolld. " ligllhveigllt. " /Joys. Mmmmm /Jeer." Libertv Bowl Dec. 28 BYU vs. Louisville Dec. 31 Holiday Bowl, Rose Bowl Washington vs, Texas Miami vs. Nebraska New Orleans Bowl Dec. 28 Jan. 3 North Texas vs, Colorado State Sun Bowl Washington State vs, Purdue Fiesta Bowl Dec. 1& Oregon vs. Colorado Dec. 31 - Jan. 1 Tangerine Bowl N.C. State vs. Pittsburgh Motor City Bowl Orange Bowl Dec. 20 Toledo vs. Cincinnati Maryland vs. Florida Dec. 29 Jan. 2 GMACBowl East Carolina vs, Marshall Alamo Bowl Sugar Bowl Dec. 19 Texas Tech vs. Iowa . Illinois vs. LSU Dec. 29 Jan. 1 Las Vegas Bowl Utahvs. Insight.com Bowl osc Kansas State vs, Syracuse Florida Citrus Bowl Dec. 25 Dec. 29 C~mllle Woodneld puts up a runnIng shot against Idaho. Michigan vs, Tennessee Jan. 1 Seattle Bowl Stanford vs, Georgia Tech Peach Bowl North Carolina vs. Auburn Gator Bowla Dec. 27 Florida State vs. Virginia Dec. 31 Bronco women happy Tech Independence Bowl Jan. 1 Iowa Slate vs. Alabama Humanitarian Bowl Dec. 27 Louisiana Tech vs. Oemson Outback Bowl Dec. 31 to be back in Pavilion' Ohio State vs, South Carolina Galleryfumiture.com Silicon Valley. Jan 1 Bowl . dropped the game against the four-game road trip with Texas A&M vs. TCU Classic Bowl 8Y Steve Gowgns Fresno State vs. Michigan The Arbiter Portland 64-47, and faltered a two-game home stand as Cotton Bowl Dec. 28 against Sand Diego as well, they prepare for Gonzaga on Oklahoma vs. Kansas State Dec. 31 "The Boise State women's falling 73-61 on Sunday. Friday and then Eastern Jan. 1 Music City Bowl . Boston College vs. Georgia basketball team returned One bright spot in the loss Washington Sunday after- home Monday after a long against San Diego .was the noon. and unfriendly four-game team's desire and relentless- The Broncos are sure to ness. After falling behind 40- have their hands full against NOTRE DAME road trip that included stops from pg. 6 at' Washington, Portland 22 early in the first half, the Gonzaga as the Bulldogs State, Portland, and San Broncos staged a second half have begun the season 8-4 led Championship Series. players who often come back to also noted O'leary wanted the Diego. comeback and closed the gap. behind the play of senior for- White was running into the beat the Irish on the field. job, and wanted it bad. After dropping their first BSU was led by freshman ward Jessica Malone who same problem encountered last USC had to endure a humil- "I believe we have found a road game of the season to a center Heather Little who fin- leads the team in points and year by his colleagues at iating series of "no-thank- man who is ideally suited to talented Husky team, the ished the game with 14 three pointers as well as Southern California and yous," including one from become a part of Notre Dame, Broncos looked to rebound points, 4 rebounds, and 2 shooting percentage. . Alabama, a couple of other pro- Bellotti, before Pete Carroll to energize our football pro- against Portland State, Senior blocked shots. Contributing The game will get under grams past their sell-by dates. accepted the position. gram and to lead us, as some- forward Crista Peterson' led in the losing effort were way at 7 p.m. Friday in the Fans and boosters believe Likewise, Alabama courted one once said, 'onward to vic- the way for the Broncos as Crista Peterson who finished Pavilion followed by the it's great to be the head coach at everyone but Bear Bryant's son tory:" White told a South Bend she wracked up a career high with 10 points, Jenny Binford Sunday afternoon game those schools. But in the real before luring Dennis pep rally I news conference 31 points and 10 rebounds for who grabbed 5 rebounds, which will begin at 2 p.m. world of 85-scholarship parity, Franchione away from Texas Sunday. a double-double in a 80-75 and freshman guard Jodi Tickets are free to students the Oregon job is at least as Christian. And they found someone with ID to all Bronco win over the Vikings. 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Applicable taxes 3re the sole respomibilhy of the winners. 1 I ....,.' ~::"'f------"""';'~-"""'-I ~ t -, The Arbiter • Page 9 necember 13, 2001 ~lay and mindscollide for pottery By J, Patrick Kelly Most of the ceramics are func- The Arbiter tional by design, such as bowls, cups, [lates and vases, Boise State's Department of but some a the pieces are Fine Arts is presenting "Clay purely ornate. and Fire," a pottery show and Senior art major Chad sale, on Dec. 15-17 in Gallery Ritzer, who has been working One of the Liberal Arts build- diligently to produce pieces ing. for the show, is displaying a This semiannual event large array of functional offers a wide variety of hand- ceramics. crafted ceramics created by "Besides bowls, plates and students, faculty and alumni. vases, I also made a few large "Clay and Fire" features func- decorative platters, which tional earthenware, decorative could be used to serve a " , vases and small sculptural cre- turkey or something like that, ations. or you could just hang it on a · . A portion of the profits wall," Ritzer said. benefit a fund for Boise State's "Clay and Fire" features Visiting Artists in Ceramics the works of nearly twenty Program, which recently ceramic artists, including showcased a group of potters drinking vessels by junior from Mata Ortiz, Mexico. Chris Kranz, dishware by This year's pottery sale is senior Aki Mizuno and "fun just in time for the holiday and wacky" ceramic sculp- season, offering the public a tures by art professor Jim great opportunity to purchase . Budde. unique handcrafted gifts. " , If You Go, ... " , . Boise State is presenting "Clay and Fire," a pottery show ana sale, from 10 a.m. to 5 p,m, Dec. 15-17 in Gallery One of the Liberal Arts building. For more information call 426-3205. -. \ \ \\ ... --',- ') \ ... 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