Boise State University ScholarWorks Student Newspapers (UP 4.15) University Documents 4-4-2005 Arbiter, April 4 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]. VOLUME 11 � ,2 DOS THE r II 0 E P E II 0 Ell T 5 TUDE II T ' V 0 ICE 0 F B 0 I 5 EST R.T E 5 III eEl 933 ISSUES� FREE Players leave women's hoops program message boards, breaking "tnews, archive search, photo ;l(~ slide shows & weather !',[(!JohnPaul IIpasses away '~0~ . John Paul was pope during the Polish and called him one of history's great- , .~~;:~ BY RNAe~~~~Ito; 0ST cr~~~ ~s~O~~~~~;:I~:::~~~r~~.;!~:~,: revolution and the fall of communism est moral leaders. , ' ,,:( Square below the pope's apartment as in Eastern Europe in the 1980s, "The Catholic Church has lost its (.', ,,' Pope John Paul II, who led the Undersecretary of State Archbishop As pope, John Paul repaired relations shepherd, the world has lost a champi- ',';,.:;:, Roman Catholic Church for 26 years, Leonardo Sandri told them, "We all between Catholics and Jews, met with on of human freedom, anda good and i'i;,~j:died Saturday night, after a well-pub- feel like orphans this evening." YasserArafat, and was the first pope to faithful servant of God has been called : ,,' ;' licized illness, in his Vatican apart- Since his stunning election in 1978 step foot in a mosque when he visited home," Bush said. >' " <~:ment. He was 84. (John Paul was the first non-Italian Damascus, Syria, in May 200L Bush has ordered flags to be flown at \ Of· ,. According the Associated Press, pope tn-tss yearsj.Iohn Paulpreached John Paul's papacy also saw the sex half-staff in honor of the pope. .'\ Vatican officials announced in an e-, against consumerism, contraception, abuse scandal that sent the church Allthe major television networks had I. mail to journalists that the pope died and abortion. into moral crisis, In 2002, the pope reporters standing by at the Vatican iM' at 9:37 p.m. (2:37 p.m, EST). In 2003, the pope started a global summoned U,S, cardinals over the sex anticipation of the pope's death. I; j John Paul gave a written farewell campaign against gay marriage. abuse scandal and declared "there is Pope John Paul II was born Kat' statement: "I am happy and you A native of Poland, John Paul spoke no place in priesthood for those who Iozef Wojtyla on May 18, 1920, i should be as well." The statement was out against, communism and' called would harm the young." Wadowice, Poland. : written with great difficulty, accord- for an end to the arms race between President Bush said the pope was an (Sources: Associated Press, NPR; . ing an Australian newspaper. the United States and Soviet Union. "inspiration" to millions <ifAmericans and White House) ,; l. College Ilriue-ln closed for good on Friday BY MARIRNABEKKER ASSistantNewsEditor After 34 years of serving burgers and fries to Boise State students and other locals, the College Drive-In closed its doors forever at 5 p.m. last Friday. Owner Bill Parsons opened the res- taurant in June of 1971,when BSUwas a junior college and University Drive was College Boulevard. Across the street from the restaurant was a pas- ture, which is now BSU's engineering and technology building. The College Drive-In's famous Bronco Burger, now $2.39, at one time only cost 75 cents. "Alothas changed around here, n Parsons said. The only thing that has not changed is the yellow and green menu sign. It is the original from when the restaurant first opened. Parson signed papers on Thursday afternoon to sell the property to Boise State. He doesn't plan on re-opening at another location, and he believes that the College Drive- In will not remain a restaurant. "It's a hard thing to do, but I think it's time," Parsons said. PHOTOS BY RlCliAE 5WANUECKtrJIE AfiUlTER University Communications Director ASBSU Senators Jared Dunn, Sasa Zuko, and Whatlyne Frederick take the oath 01 ollice. Frank Zang said that the sale has not ASBSU recognizes student organizations See Orlue-In [paqa 31 ernment at the 2005 ASBSU standing ovation. She died on Hall of Fame and Student March 7, 2005, from heart relat- Organization Recognition ed complications. "If she were Student orientation program Awards Ceremony, here, she'd tell you how proud Wednesday, March 30, 2005, she is of all of you students. You at the Powerhouse Events were her passion. She'd say, 'You prepares freshmen Center in Boise. rock!" students once every couple' of The Adviser of the YearAward BY ANNAOEMETRIAOES The ceremony celebrates Spsctal to TheArbiter months to discuss how the student went to Karen West, for the the achievement of indio is doing with classes, work, or any- Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity. West viduals and groups on and Rob Dennis, director of the new thing else that might effect his or continued to work, despite un- around campus for their student orientation program, is her scholastic success. dergoing surgery and being in a work throughout the year. standing outside his sunny little Steve Marick, a second year wheelchair. The event was' catered and office laughing with a group of team member, is one of three se- Heather Gribble was award- filled with active members of Boise State students. They are his nior orientation leaders. His de- ed Volunteer of the Year by the Boise State University, both team. Together they help fight the scription of working with' Rob fits Student Programs Board. students and staff. low return rate of BSU freshmen. the overall attitude conveyed by "The only thing she knows Many students and staff An average of only 63 percent of the other leaders. His door is al- how to do really, really well i~ members were presented ways open, and if not, he is prob- volunteer," Student Programs freshmen return each year. with awards (see box). The His team consists of 20 to 25 ori- ably in a meeting discussing how late Margie Van Vooren was Board Director Sarah Bromley ASBSUSimlor Justice Baxter Andrews swears in Joe Holladay as president. entation leaders. These BSU stu- to bring more enthusiasm to the given the David S.Taylor Service said. "She is so genuine." . Many others were awarded dents volunteer their time to help campus. B'it ou STI~ LAPRAY 2004-05 Associated Students to Students Award for her 20 and cheered for their work for make new students feel welcome Dennis and his team use their NewsWriter of Boise State University is no years of service as the dean of this community. , and to monitor their progress enthusiasm to invite new students more. A new president, vice students. Her husband received Rollover, recognition, and president, and 14 new senators The newly elected Associate? throughout the first year.' into th.e mix. By putting incoming the award on her behalf to a Whether it's a call or an email, the changing of the guard: The began careers in student gov· See ASBSU[paqa 3J they find time to contact all new See Orlent.at.lon [page 31 ~he wonder years: Religion on campus takes a leap of faith Stephanie Augsburger, president of the BSU BY MARYGRACE LUCRS Emeritus of Economics Chuck Skoro says. He NawsWriter explains that coming-of-age uncertainties Baha'i Faith Association, says that, in contrast translate easily into questions of faith, espe- to many religious groups, the Baha'i faith ac- Four lanes of University Drive traffic sepa- cially for those who wish to satisfy their curio, tually attracts increasing numbers of believ-' rate Boise State students from multiple reli- osity about a variety of religions or often none ers in their twenties. She attributes this to the gious facilities across the street. But distance at all. ' faith's overall encouragement of truth seek- may not be the only factor-keeping students "People always wantto find out for them- ing, In addition, Augsburger says people in gen- out of the pews. selves," says Becky Boyle, president of the Many students may not cross the street sim- Later Day Saints Student Association. But eral have a natural tendency towards believ- ply based on habits of questioning that arise she also says having faith is not necessarily. ing ina higher power. "When people are really from the constant introduction of different at odds with attending class, "I think the two sure oftheir faith, they have a placeto fall back philosophical viewpoints inclasses. work very well in tandem." on. It makes things easier." According to a 2003 study, roughly 56% of Skoro says that college campuses in general 1'koro says that people tend to settle in II:bit BSU students "consider themselves to be reli .. can foster an environment of wondering sim- more to their faith around the age of 38 years, or so. He says in' the meantime; he. enjoys gious." ply due tothe fact that so many viewpoints are But that mayor may not reflect the general descending on students at once. ' working With students who are active in many : trend of questioning that can be a part of step- He says many college campuses, in hopes of religions.