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Michelle roas face to face with a three foot, double -ended- plastic version of the male genitalia, and the party coordinator told her to position herself so the sex toy could be passed between her knees.

"It was only girls, but at the same time, nent. Some make the choice because of reli- around me, I'd sit farther away.", dated for nine months." so sexu- my friend and I were the only ones who did- gious beliefs, whereas 'others —like Michelle said she never wanted to'ave She said she was not ready to be 'ri't know what was going on,'ichelle Mic/elle —are just waiting for the right per- sex with Matt. The temptation was there, I ally intimate with her boyfriend, said. "The older women at the party would son to come along. but it was never the right time. The vibe was "Ijust didn't want to. I wasn't ready," she - "I tell their stories, and yeah, it was awkward. "At that Essence of Romance party, I was just not there between them. .'. said. mean, I was still kind of young. This it' They didn't know and probably still don'." trying hard to pretend and go with it," she "I don't know why he creeped me out,"'as before I came to college. But not like I'm haven' The "Pass-the-Penis" game was under- said. "But this one lady with a huge-ass she said. "Ineed my space, so when people:, waiting for marriage. I just way and Michelle's face turned a distinct hairy mole was telling her story about her invade my bubble and get too close, I get found someone I feel comfortable enough shade of. red. She said she smiled and husband and a hot tub, and I about had it, It creeped out." with to strip down naked, physically and emotionally laughed along with the other women, but was just really awkward," She and Matt "messed around," but 'she her decision to remain she felt out of place. Michelle had her first boyfriend at age 16. would always stop before it progressed too Berdeguez said abstinenthasnothingtodowithchurch.She Michelle is a 20-year-old University of He was polite and charming, she said, but far, She said Matt would get frustrated has learned from her friends'istakes and Idaho-s'ophomore who has asked to remain the relationship did not develop into a sexu- when she said "no," and she said "no"'a lot. 'oes not want them to happen.to her. anonymous for this story. Her friends say al one. After MicheBe moved to college, the rela- she is 'attractive by most standards, with "Jess was really religious," she said. "The stranger," she said, "and I don't want sex in blond hair and blue eyes. She is outgoing months we dated, we didn't even "Idon'.~ I'e found the right person: couple the back of a car. It s not uke I m a Prude or and athletic, confident and sociable. But she kiss. But a couple years after that came to(havesex) wld yet,-she said.-It SPahuge . an ice queen. I have exPectations is also a convincing liar with a big secret. Matt." t st issue'or me; I mean I don't ~ 111 just high What most people do not know is that was the be like the 40-year old virgin, because yeah, Her second boyfriend polar . Like Berdeguez, Michelle said her ~ Michelle is a virgirI. that would be'h d awk ard too," '.,: py opposite of Jess. Matt was always touching of 'friends sometimes assume she's an 'ice hands-on of berly Berdeguez, 19, has had similat her, a very type guy. ueen" because she keeps guys at a d;s- Making a choice "I'm pretty sure he wanted to have sex experiences with a boyfriend. tur'ned "My 't might sound out of place on a college with me, but I into Jess kind of, like, last boyfriend really Pushed (sex). "One time we were sittin in a car and campus, where stereotypes lead some to I became the person who didn't want to do He was always asking for it and would -'the fiat-outaskedme,'When wasthelast believe everyone is well-versed in the bed- anything," she said. "It was more of his always ask if we had dated long enough to room, but Michelle,is not alone. She is one of actions and the way he acted around me have it," she said. "We finally broke up and See VIRGIN, 4 many on campus who choose to be absti- that creeped me out, Any time he was he went out and slept with another girl, We '., page

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full- By Hillary Flowers toward campus programs, increase, but said it seems the Student Media and a new Vandal Friday, recruitment Argonaut maintenance, repair and administration will be lobby- time position in the'.ASUI salaries. ing for the higher percentage. office coordinating funding - Kevin Wicitersham have begun planning their ASUI leaders believe uni- "Itstarts a pattern of people The firial increase, he said, will for volunteer'rograms ancgl By for the year. The new administrators will asking for money, student fee likely be somewhere around student activities. The first Argonaut agenda versity exe'cutive board members took seek a 9.5 percent student fee dollars to fund other. things the 9.5 percent range. round of reQuest presentations Note Thts rs office on Jan. 1. increase for the 2006-2007 such as budget deficits," said "I see what the university began on Feb. 8. story part of a series on the, organizations that "We are getting comfort- school year. ASUI President Berto Cerrillo. needs, I don't think it's right Within the next three to . student A able in our positions. We hope The reason? People from Last year, ASUI Vice that students are paying for four weeks, Cerrillo said, govern housing poups. "I'm featur'e on the Panhelietuc Cou'net I we are going to.have a good around the school. want President Travis Shofner said, it," Cerrillo said. definite- ASUI will meet with the stu- ran on Feb. 3. year working with students money. ASUI asked for a high increase ly going to voice that opin- dent fee committee to deliber- receiv'ed ion." ate on what should and the administration," said The University of Idaho is and $22 per student. programs 'om all but one of the Callery, IFC public rela- the 'only college in the state At that time, former -ASUI "ASUI is asking for almost .,receive money. After the pro- Though officers of the Interfraternit'y tions chair. that cannot charge its in-state President Autumn Hansen next to nothing," Shofner said. posal is made, it is sent to UI Council arI. new this Scott Wiggins, president of students tuition —other uni- lobbied for the 'administra- "We'e askin~ for money for President Tim White. He then year, that hasn't the council, said IFC is trying versities were allowed to tion's proposal of a 9.25 per- other people. looks over the proposal to see stopped the group said'hofner student lead- from hitting the ground run- change from fees to tuition last cent student fee increase, This ' ning. fall —'o it must charge stu- school year Cerrillo hoped to ers are asking for money for See ASUI, The elected officers See IFC, 5 dent fees. Those fees go lobby for a 5 to 7.5 percent new computers and salaries in page 3 newly page

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The Idaho Department of Fish and agricultural engineering professor, waste oils are used. announces its "brown bag" series for Loca/BRIEFS to Game was also a project collaborator. and Jon Van Gerpen, lead UI biodiesel In the presentation of their paper, spring 2006, The free series is open from Participating West Coast scientists production researcher, used recent "Biodiesel Energy Balance," Shrestha the public and will take place 1Nest to 1:30 p.m. each Friday until Coast scientists selected just 15 genetic markers that and new research on biodiesel energy uses results of the 1998 study point 12:30 to out the efficiency of biodiesel energy 19 in the Idaho Water Center, 320 use fins to accurately characterize an individual balance to show that the fuel from May identify Chinook salmon's down to balance and to counter claims to the Front Street, Room SR 348A. birthplace renewable sources produces far more every Chinook salmon the marine equivalent of an expanded contrary that have appeared recently Each seminar will begin with a energy for consumers than it takes to presentation about the Center Researchers ZIP code. Chinook have hundreds of in the popular press. short from 10 salmon genet- make. is for Ecohydraulics Research and will ics laboratories these "microsatellite" markers —non- The UI researchers'aper —including three in The two made a presentation using available online at follow with a presentation by gradu- Idaho —have gene DNA associated with particular made it possible to pin- recent and new research on the www,uidaho.edu/bioenergy. More ate students and/or faculty. Topics point with traits —but the scientists successfully greater than 95 percent biodiesel energy balance question at information about the National will include stream restoration, accuracy the narrowed them down to only the nec- origin of any Chinook the annual National Biodiesel Biodiesel Conference is available at remote sensing, data transfer in visual salmon found essary few. dead or alive in a West "It's Conference and Expo in San Diego, www.biodieselconference.org. basic, riparian habitat and flood plain Coast waterway., as if a group of scientists from all of these different laboratories got Calif., this past week, modeling, shear stress reversal and "This is phenomenal," said UI ani- Biodiesel is an alternative fuel together and created a very informa- Ul-Boise announces much more. mal scientist Matt Powell, who works from renewable resources such Center is the tive language that consists of only 15 made The Idaho Water in Hagerman. "It provides us with a or mustard ecohydrauljcsltalks Idaho-Boise'I words —and those 15 words can tell as rapeseed, canola, soy University of primary tremendous informational tool to oil and is one of the most thoroughly The six-story facility houses them the identity of every Chinook There are many different ways location. manage and conserve these fish, tested alternative fuels in the market- federal and university resea'rch salmon in the world," Powell said. water affects people and their envi- state, because we can tell where they came place. Dependency on fossil fuels is focused on river and water quality educational semi- from, whether they'e in. decline or reduced increasing the availability ronment. A weekly including the Center 'for Ul by Idaho-Boise issues, whether they'e being exploited researchers present of biodiesel in the United States. nar at the University of Ecohydraulics Research. The laborato- unequally out in the ocean." on biodiesel efficiency In addition, Shrestha is working on will provide insight into current ries include a unique high-elevation Powell's Idaho team of genetic a current USDA research project eval- research developments surrounding flume for river simulation, the Erst "curators" included researchers from University researchers say "flawed uating the energy balance of biodiesel. ecohydraulics. and largest of its kind in North the UI Ha german Fish Culture information" is fueling the debate Early results indicate similar, if not The Student Chapter of the America, For more information ab'out Experiment Station and the Columbia about biodiesel energy balance. even higher, efficiency, particularly International Association of CER, visit www,uidaho.edu/ecohy- River Intertribal Fish Commission. Dev Shrestha, UI biological and when recycled oils such as restraint Hydraulic Engineering and Research draulics.

Center, ASUI weal try end of March. said of Idaho always takes prece- with Medicare, Medicaid and Cluldren s Wiggins 20,000. Vandal Friday is important dent, These efforts require the Department of Corrections. to give it about $ IFC ASUI since the state is a Other things ASUI.funds are from the perspective of them to coordinate with both He said from 1 from page 1 Republican-controlled state, it the Idaho Commons, the Kibbie page recruitment because it allows New Student Services and the doesn't want to raise taxes to Dome, Student Health and prospective students to gain residence halls, he said. discrepancies. If to empower individual chap- if there are any fund education. Counseling, the Campus "a of the Greek "We to all potential ters to do for themselves and positive image appeal everything looks OK, then When it comes to funding, Recreation Center, the spirit community and UI." The students, 'e said. "We recruit White will it into his total to'trengthen the individual put ASUI will get about a quarter or squad and the International is blood for UI first and the Greek com- budget request, which is sub- chapters and Greek communi- council planning a less than the amount the admin- Experience Grant for students canned-food munity second." mitted to the Idaho State Board ty''as a whole," drive, a drive istration receives, he said, That who want to study abroad, for the Both Wiggins and Callery of Education. "We are not a governing and other events money will toward ASUI and "The administration needs a said that for fraternity recruit- "The only source of income go agency here to crack down on week, he said, fund money," he said. "We are ment to be successful, the IFC other than the state is student will be used to campus lot of people," Wiggins said. "We "Vandal Friday is impor- for what we can, has to work to promote the fees," Cerrillo said. "Ijust wish pfograI11s. going to fight are a resource. We want to tant for the chapters, a really "I what we'e to positive'spects of the Greek the state would realize that edu- hope ASUI gets it but in the end just got empower people." good time to show their because of it's for make sure the students get the community while changing cation is worth investing in." wants, most Callery said IFC has many houses and to the stu- SIl'ofner said. best deal out of it, If we'ie going speak some of the negative "animal Shofner said he believes the other people," goals this year. Among them "It's for us." to see such a huge increase like dents, giving them time to house" perceptions that par- state has a serious problem not are'promoting and recruiting mull over whether or not the when it comes to funding One program Shtifner said he that, we'e got to see some real the Greek side act- ents and prospective students of campus, (Greek) style of living is for because education is competing hopes will get'unded is the UI tangible results." ing as a liaison between Greek have of the fraternity system. them," said Callery. students and 'the university, To combat these perceptions, "Each is to and keeping the lines of com- chapter trying they promote the strong munication open on campus. convince as many people as scholastic records, philanthro- "We have a few bumps in possible to rush," pies and traditions of brother- the road, but we try to smooth Though fraternity recruit- hood and sisterhood the Greek them over," he said. ment is one the most impor- community has. 80Y IFC is currently planning tant aspects of the council's "We want to raise awareness ~ ~ events for this year's Greek involvement in Vandal of the positive aspects of the a Greek community," Wiggins ig FOUR Week and Vandal Friday, Friday, Wiggins said that which will take place at the recruiting for the University said. GOODYEAR

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thing that needs to be hidden. guess when you stand up at "I think from the data (sex) is VIRGIN "I'm not really ashamed'of the altar and if you'e been not as prominent as we think," anything. It's a good thing to sleeping around, are your Developmentally, sex makes know there are still virgins vows just lip service?, It's like sense, Fritz said. At the college around," "People 'ou have been committed to to begin to time you had male intunacy? he said. age, 18 22, people It's and Because you are hella-mean to should be bold. good to other people," explore their sexuality the male species.' didn' have a name to go along with Abstinence is a hard choice look for partners. statement." "Part of it has to do with know what to say, but one of the that takes self-discipline, Reoch Hirata's decision remain said. Sex is and able to make their owd my girl friends was like, 'Oh to everywhere, being decisions," said. "It's the she got some last weekend,'" abstinent has been affected by people try to define their worth she she said. "I don't tu1ow if the his religious beliefs. He with sex. independence factor. Parents believes sexual intimacy to be a "It's hard not to have sex," can no longer tell them what to believed me. I guess I try II guys "Because do to "hide my red face and pray special gift from God intended he said. the world is that I'm believable." for marriage. telling you that you are crazy." Travis The-signs . She tries to laugh off intru- "Now, along with the fact of Smith, 22, did not sive questions and go along my religious beliefs, Ijust think wait until marriage to have sex. "I Michelle said her close vjrLth the commentary, in hopes that it's so sweet knowing my lost my virginity when I only "I friends that it shows her friends she is wife is a virgin and vi(e'vjrrsa,'e was 18,"he said. didn't have group of girl knows she not prudish, said. "(Sex) is awesome and reservations before, I mean, I is a virgin. They make jokes "I don't want to be I can't wait, but it's only awe- believed in God, but (religion) about sex'and drop subtle hints ridiculed, point blank. I know some in the confines of mar- didn't seem applicable at the about"I'eher virginity. people who have been, and I riage." time." got two condoms don't want that to be me," she Devon Reoch, 21, feels the He said his past experiences hanging on a bulletin board don't know said, "I know of a guy who I same, Sex outside of marriage, with sex have lead him to make because, yeah, I recently found out was a virgin he says, cheats the system God the decision to practice absti- why. I guess, it's just for show," "But and my opinions of him created for humanity. nence until marriage. she said. I mean, come on, changed. I don't want to seem "My (decision to abstain "My decision is primarily the condoms haven't moved in like a liar." from sex) comes from my spir- faith-based. I know what it' like a semester and a half. That itual conviction. Marriage was like to have that emotional con- should be a sign to my other The religious factor set out by God as a metaphor nection with someone and friends." for his love for humanity. The what it does to a relationship," She said it is fun to crack '.": Hirata, 20, said he does Jay institution was set up and it's a he said. "I haven't been inside jokes with her friends .Tto't think virginity is some- beautiful thing," he said. "I ridiculed because I have more that no one else understands. It of a story behind it. Sex just is all about creative lying. isn't worth it right now. I'e "Less than 10 people know been there and known what it' I'm a virgin. It never really 'Oh, comes up with my other „»Percentage of young adults who ha ve said they felt pressure when like. So people are like, he he' friends. In my circle, there are .«joked Io have sex. kind of knows what doing.'" other virgins," Michelle said. "We even have this thing called Kentaro Mural / Argonaut Male the V-Club." What the survey says Sophomore lay Hirata, a member of Phi Gamma Delta, stands in The V-Club, or Club, Virgin front of his fraternity house at 600 University Avenue on Sunday. A lot Smith said there are more is a small of girls who group Hirata is a virgin by choice. abstinent people at UI than are virgins. It is their own Some people believe, and not every- secret society. Males are not "I one wants to sleep with a ran- permitted membership in the Society's attitude served," he said. can deal Not much dom person on a Saturday V-Club, and they protect their with them as sisters. Women night. own at parties. Brooke Jardine, 21, said have always been on-guard. "Iri frat, I'd about "I being a virgin has not affected They think, 'Is he safe?'" None I t my say know it's really inuna- Ijalfjare virgins,"~ he said. "But ture, but it's fun. We are all the way in.which she interacts Berdeguez said a guy friend ou wouldn't 'think that. I good friends and when we first with guys. once told her virginity is not a 00)1'I kflow 1% "I I ow in the Greek system it' ot to know each other, we think that (my decision to dignity, it is a lack of opportu- not advertised. It's like, just fly ound out we were all virgins," stay abstinent) is something nity. Refused "He's $1% under the radar." she said. "Hooray for the dying I'e always been upfront retarded. I guess he According to the National breed. And if we see something about," she said. "Isay it in the means it's more socially accept- Female College Health Assessxnent sexually funny, we hold up the beginning, so the boundaries able," she said. "I'think a lot of conducted by the UI peace sign lund of sideways. prevent certain situations," people think it's the cool thing Counseling and Testing Ceriter All in good fun." Hirata said his decision has to do. It's expected from a lot of A loi ~ . in fall 2005, not all students at But their good fun is also not changed his interactions people like guys. I listen to UI are having sex, used as a good tool, Michelle with the opposite sex either. fr'iends tell their stories about Some In a random sample of 800 said. They even have special "When I go out, it's not like the different positions they like UI students, 28 percent had no signals for uncomfortable situ- I'xn trying to get into bed with and how good (sex) feels, and I Nct much sexual partners and 47 percent ations, them," he said, "I tell them think it's ridiculous." had sex with only one partner. Like at a WSUHalloweeri straight away and the girls are Michelle, like the others, None That means 600 students party where one gladiator fine with it. They like the said she advises other virgins polled were either virgins or in decided to get a lit'tie too close. boundaries." , to stay true to their values. Don't know)<1', Source: The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation National Survey monogamous relationships. "I looked at friend and Reoch disagrees. Abstinence "You are not alone. You ic my of Adolescents and Young Adults; Sexual Health Knowledge, "This shows that most peo- she was like, 'Abort, abort.'" has significantly affected the might think there are no more Ailiiudes and Experiences (2003) Refused ple are in relationships with When the gladiator leaned way in which he interacts with virgins, but stick to your one partner," said Sharon Fritz, in for a kiss, Michelle said, she girls. "I can have a more pure guns," she said. "If you don' a licensed at the shoved the bottle neck into his relationship with them. I can want don'. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to roufidjng, psychologist to lose it now, Counseling and Testing Center. mouth and smiled. serve them as they shoUld be Regret is a bitch."

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Pacify Drin smarter, not al'r with Valentines While I was talking to 13-year- my Getting wasted, trashed, plas- but are possible ones. The actions, can out for your A Ladder to old brother, I asked him what he they you wretch tered, schnockered —whatever unpleasant alcohol-related inci- friends, If you see them making a thought about Valentine's Day. After you want to call it, getting drunk dents in Moscow are symptoms of destructive choice, be honest. If some grumbling, he brought up the seems to be a popular pastime at problem: It's acceptable tn ou have friends whose alcohol namesake of .the holiday. a larger the University of Idaho. be foolish with alcohol. abits are putting them in danger, remember "Saint Valentine must have been a Unfortunately, it's a pastime that and it's OK to let them know you'e acifist, to have a holiday all about For many people, college .I lil can carry some seriously bad con- alcohol together better than col- worried, If you must, take their ove named after him." go The goldeny-hops liquid floated im- sequences. and Classe. Some drink casual- keys and get them safely home. Miranda lege bowl, undulating in an ocean in" For proof, take a few of the lat- but others wasted on a regu- Organizations a role in pre- my ly, get play which no fish would want to live. I ' est news issues in Moscow. Vandal lar basis. While there's nothing venting alcohol issues as well. drank, and I drank, climbing this Speedy affection 'uarterback Steve Wichman was with alcohol Living and clubs must prac- wrong enjoying groups Everest, clawing, clambering and know arrested for driving the wrong with respect for your- tice what they preach. A living I my romantic growth is way responsibly whining way to the top. on a one-way while that claims it does not allow my stunted, but even I realize that there street allegedly self and others around you, it group But I swore to under the influence of alcohol. should acceptable should enforce those is something wrong'with the state of not be socially partying myself that I would the rules, and show its members that candy sales. For Valentine's Day, a Some of women to whom for people to get so drunk they finish, And I did. I local pharmacy that may or may not Kanay Mubita allegedly transferred can't make good decisions, being irresponsible is not accept- Ladder don't scaled The be located next to WinCo is perpetu- HIV admitted they know if Every student has the power to able. at the Sandpiper 'a alco- can be a fun to ating heinous crime. For a shiny they used protection because they control the negative affects of Drinking way Lounge, and with friends and dollar, affectionate citizens can show were too intoxicated to remember, hol. It starts with yourself —be relax, spend time learned a valuable their love with a custom-made Dale A woman who passed out from aware of how inuch you'e drunk sing terrible karaoke, but binge lesson, It's the same Earnhadt Jr. (No. 8 on the car, No. 1 drinking too much was sexually and how xnuch you can handle. drinking and other irresponsible moral learned in Don't can be in our hearts) box of chocolates. assaulted by an acquaintance. In succumb tn pressure to drink drinking habits dangerous the story of the 'I Jan the past few years, UI has seen more than is safe, If you feel you to ynu and others. It's up to all of Tortoise and the Sam Taylor three drunken driving deaths. can't tell when to stop, ask some- us to xnake intelligent choices, Hare. Slow and The great compromise Jail time, disease, sexual assault one you trust to help you out. break these habits and keep each steady wins the Argonaut and death aren't exactly desirable While no one can be entirely other out of trouble. race. Or in case, '~;i""b"xi' I love Valentine's Day. Except the my side effects of a "fun weekend out," responsible for another person' T.R. to avoid 'elps part where I have to buy things, or vomiting think of lovey things to do. Sure, I'm. spilling, and glorified belligerence, creative. But can only do so you For those not schooled in the ways much. This will be the third V-Day The Ladder, it is a sequence of vol- I'e had with wonderful girl- A,RTV Q4 of my umes of beer. When you finish, friend, and always feel like I have I lxT 5 you'e crowned champion of the to what did last Not this top I year. world. nobody really said., yearbaby! We have agreed we will Actually, anything but 'et's home" — get you 't at home, watch some chick flick stay least, I think. I don't really remem- (it is her day, right? Guys don't get wAs 8! Fthm ber. our birthdays or days except ... wait, That's where pacing comes in. is there a club Kidding. Or strip day? You begin The Ladder by drinking sushi. will even am I?) and eat We out of a fishbowl. It is literally a 64- cuddle, Yes, compromise is a lovely ounce bowl that could be purchased thing, But I know that deep down at any pet store. Then you drink a 14- inside, she still expects something ounce beer. It's the equivalent of a shiny to put around her neck. tub at CJ's or the Corner Club. Next Sam is a 16-ounce beer. Then an eight,

then they hand you a shot glass full'f Barbie love connection D beer. m's A ST sure.'', Just in time for Valentine's Day, Ken c. It sounds easy. &y it. Make ou have a designated driver on and Barbie may be reuniting. Barbie DD's,'; left Ken for Australian boogie boarder ps and. Actually, consider two Blaine in February 2094, However, because one may end up so angry at 'our Ken's consultant announced antics that they, too, must begin stylist and ~ last week that Ken wants to rekindle Qg wK 'rinking. cw~~ partner. In the romance and has undergone a I, I also advise having a makeover in hopes of winning Barbie whs D ~wrrAp, my endeavor I drank with a good back. Barbie's publicist replied with a friend, Joe. What a machine, drinkmg statement that Barbie ".appreciates the 'g~";14'~ thxough the global . xiew~1ooLxg(crt'.is'rior'ttxig;:,He ,:24mce'-before, ji'.any.'ookj this'4 grea$ Buf,we if,hjve, tn"spy~. ~e t rung of tuned to"see''hether'these Svo will get I named experience'. He also got sick. ~ b'ack together." And it hurt. And it was funny. Aud Considering that stories about the I was mad. Then I was happy. Then $ plastic Brangelina appeared on cried. Well, not so much cried as cnn.corn and nytimes.corn, this may whimpered by the time I was done. ~> be the best marketing ever. But I was able to experience this"; Abbey for you. I offer this journalistic Mai/BOX endeavor to you, so that you can Work make your own informed decision.~ it, boys! > to point out that instead of punishing that man for There are downsides to it. First, I read a lot of National Geographic. ~> School spirit needed supporting his team, it would be a better use of our the cost. Any day except for the $9 One of favorite articles talked Wednesday fishbowl gets another my Dear Editor, time and energy to support our team, our classmates @ about sexual selection in the anixnal tacked on to the price. You must flxt; First off, I'd like to congratulate the Lady Vandals and our peers, After all, they worked hardi to bring world. For the majority nf species, the ish, or you have spent the rest of on their win against San Jose State. The women did a home that win for us, for themselves and for the female is in charge of sexual selection, your week's beer money on this ontl and, as usual, it was a pleasure to be there. University of Idaho. Males, often decorated with glorious great job, thing for nothing. I'd like to express disappointment in Meladi Mottern markings or plumage, compete for However, my Secondly, it is easy to go'too fastt fans. xnanaged to dis- human resources & management female attention, and the females some of our students and They You must consider that there are a of Idaho and San lait choose the best competitor. respect themselves, the University more than five beers in the first Jose State, Leave them alone But for humans, it seems to be the round of drinkin'g. You must pace -, fan for San showed more opposite. Women spend a ridiculous One man, the lone Jose, Dear Editor, ourself. There are some that will > for his team than our entire crowd. Even amount of time on perfecting their support was disappointed to see the front article on augh at this amo'unt, Remember that team was that man showed more I page appearance, and men then choose though his losing, Steven Wichman's DUI charge on Friday. It is an it's also from a tap, which seems to"; I'e ever seen froxn our fans. When our from a plethora of pretty faces. heart than unfortun'ate situation but one that happens all the hit people faster than out of a can. I. teams are losing, our fans can't wait to leave. They What a waste of time. I think we time to various people in this community,'nd just don't know why —it's probably got should wear ponytails and don't stick around to see the end of the game, let women because he is a member of the football team, his alle- some scientific explanation —but I 'm their teams on. sweatshirts and let the men get pretty alone cheer ation was xnade very public. Athletes do have a a journalist, and as we all know, disappointment comes from the fact that as an for us! My 'gher standard of living wluch they are forced to journalists Are scum who can't be for the university I was x'epeatedly asked by Cady employee abide but such heavy scrutiny was uncalled for, trusted, right? our fans to reprimand this man. It is important to by, by especially for someone who pleaded innocent and The upsides? It's an experience the man never said one negative word Three simple rules note that should be believed innocent until proven guilty. I that you can choose to share with; our team or our school; he was the kind of fan about was also annoyed at the end of the article to see yet your children someday. Brag to yoiir On this momentous day, please we can dream about. They wanted me to kick only again the charges th'at have been brought against future college-aged children that they take a moment to reflect upon a few him out or tell him to quiet down; they wanted me other football players this year. Let those issues too can partake in poor choices. Give simple rules: chastise this man for supporting his team in a pos- go to awa . them the details. Tell them how yoiI ~ Half of a leftover six-pack and itive way, Even worse, members from our own band 'ose have settled their cases and suf- vomited four times throughout, all."'he a flower you picked on the way over sat in his seat. They were irritated because players went and fered their consequences, and they do not need to while coniinuing the feat. Not: do not compensate for forgetting he was louder than they were, keep being brought in this newspaper. Becky that this happened to me (yes it die(, what day it is. If nur school, our students and our fans showed up ~ Pauli said, "People should treat the athletes like any but you get the idea. ~ Neither do reservations at the that man did, I guarantee our athlet- half the support on campus" and let them focus on I know I'l have this experience.'t McDonald's down the road. better. I know it's a pastixne to other people ic teams would do hav- was one that was worth it (not the: . ~ have roommates. going to school without the embarrassment of You likely talk about how we can't win a game, but what moti- next and will be able to looL don't want to listen ing their private lives published for all the'school to day), I Roommates who vation do our athletes have? They don't have the on career and Roommates read. back my college say, to you all night long. ... support from their peers. Our athletes watch as their es, I too. partiedlike the Andrea Miller president„'ok'for with guns. fans —their classmates —walk out on them. Nate junior, public relations me in office one day. So, to all those that were irritated with ine I'd like 4

I think 23 percent I would say less than S eakOUT of students are vir- 10 percent of students: gins. People are virgins. I have the; should be respected, utmost respect for What percent of college students do you think for whatever deci- people who can main- ~ sion they make. tarn their V-card. It' are virgins? How do. you feel about a student's Jaran Williams hard! seniar, Jennifer J. Burdin: choice to stay a virgin through college? 'ommunitation junior, English'f

Ten percent of stu- I think less than 10 Less than 10 percent of students are vir-. virginity is important to a then dents are virgins. I percent of students are gins. I think it is way awesoxne that person's religitius beliefs, think everyone over virgins. I think it' people keep their virginities during more power to them. If not, 18 should lose their cool that people keep their college career. I do have respect then it's just a personal choice ., it's nor bad. virginity and be sex- it. And Imnot for people who can do that, but I don' and neither good students ually active. opposed to people los- think there is anything wrong with I think 30 percent of Zachary Zumstein ing it, either. people who do lose their.virginities. are virgins. Sheri Intermill junior, agriculture Rose Hoskins . Shayla Weeks theater . ','enior, business fr eshnuxn, English freshman, dance I

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By Carissa Wright decided to follow suit, wexen't even passing acquain- Argonaut "It's in celebration of tances. It took some time for HOST YOUR OWJrrl Valentine's Day, for women who them to relax. Valentine's Day is easy. don't really care if they have a A roundabout introduction Jojxel Anderson, Passion and chocolate boyfriend," she said. "It's all where every woman in the circle Champagne Parties with your honey if you'e taken, about pleasing themselves, mak- had to introduce herself with a beer and nachos with your single ing themselves happy." sexual adjective that began with (253) 589-5169 friends if you'e not. Sherri jl and Tonasket chose to the saxne letter of her first naine charmedgirlyourpassion Choirs of angels work with the helped loosen things up. consultant. corn sing, there is»tt g Ijke + ~et Passion Parties The Passion Parties mentality another option. company, but there seems to be focused on painper- Call it a tp-klipijif-yog are altemnaiive. ing. The Romanta Therapy line of Kathy Sprague, Eclectica Tupperware party. Down town products, which Anderson said (208) 892-9100 But instead of eVent, but Moscow's Eclectica is one of the coxnpany's most kathysmoscow.corn handy food-saving ~ ~ a hosts toy parties in popular, is all about sweet-scent- devices, these par- With VibratOrS the area on a regu- ed body lotions and bath prod- other. ties are all about lar basis, ucts. with each "It's like a get-to-know-you sex. Lisa Leingaxgg Jone] Anderson While passing around sam- event, but with vibrators," said On Sunday jurrlor, wsu is the Passion ples from this line, Anderson a WSU. afternoon at Parties consultant emphasized the need to take Lisa Leingang, junior at "This is information Washington State University, who led Sunday afternoon's time for oneself, to transition you don't hear," she two WSU resident assistants presentation. A recent WSU &om the hustle of day-to-day life normally get to put said. "It's not stuff you'd discuss together a program with Passion graduate, she joked with the to the intimacy of an evening with your xnom." Parties, a company and line of tense group of women before she with one's partner. Eclectica is local outlet for roducts founded in 1994 to beganthe presentation. With references to her days at a hosting a sex The ring sex education to an infor- "IfI see body parts, Irm WSU and anecdotes of her expe- toy party. going store's Sex and mal, comfortable, in-home envi- to have to charge," she said, riences with other parties, Candy programs, which are focused on ronment, referring to the various products Anderson was able to establish a primarily of transmit- Resident assistants Allison available for sampling on the light-hearted and personal rap- prevention sexually ted infections and HIV, are popu- Sherrill and Nicolle Tonasket arms and hands only. port with the women who lar in UI residence halls. planned the event for their hall. The group of women laughed attended. By the time the lingerie "It's important to get factual Another hall at WSU had hosted nervously, but was otherwise and vibrators were passed Melissa Davjin/Argonaut a Passion Party, which Sherrijl quietatfirst. Thewomenweren't around the circle, the women Lisa Leingang, a junior at WSU, samples flavored lotions at said was well received, so they good friends. Some of them were laughing and comfortable See PA/TIES, page 8 a Passion Party Sunday afternoon. I

"Xp'tk Pretty Girls 611 baHrooxn on Valentine's Day .

By Brian Rich Argonaut

for Singles looking something 'o do toda) may want to'teer their attention to the SUB Ballroom, where pretty girls will be on display at 7 p.m. Pretty Girls Make Graves, that is, a Seattle-based rock 'n'oll band led by &ontvtrpmanuA'ndr'ea, Zollo, There is one catch, though —Zollo Rtfxe'only rfrehdferrin the band." Dylan Sinclair, ASUI small con- cert chair, booked the show for Valentine's Day partially as a way to give people something to do if they don't have a significant other to spend the evening with, though he said couples are encouraged to attend the show as a date as well. "It's a good thing for people to do on Valentine's Day because there's not that xnuch to do other than po out to dinner," Sinclair said. 't's also something for peo- i, ple to do who don't have a rela- tionship." Taking rock in a unique direc- tion, Pretty Girls combines quirky guitar riffing and off-tempo beats with smooth vocals and a bit of sass, Zoiio's femi- .few. putting unique, nine sound at the front of a xnost- ly male band. Though they get a lot of atten- tion for having a female lead singer, j, this band has something moxa to I offer than a gimmick, 'College ~ Media Journal, a popular Web site for new music and xnedia, said 'ejissa "The notion that hard rock should Davjin/Argonaut be not only inteHectually stimulat- Members of Sigma Tau Delta sell Valentine's Day cupcakes for dollar and the Idaho one Monday today at Commons. ing and structurally imaginative, but just plain f—ing enjoyable, j doubles as their theme and M.O." Opening for Pretty Girls is "PortugaL The Man," an eclectic gathering from Alaska with an elec- a Wl I? txonica/rock sound that can't be ove welrtdness s in o topped anything 0 0 by other than the band's own name. Sinclair said the shows he had Ul students share what they really think about Valentine's Day last semester,'inus the Bear and Blood Brothers, did so well that it helped get the go-ahead for Pretty By Lix Virtue Kaucic said, "But I know they expect Valentine's Day has never interfered "I'l be working so people who Girls, which was harder to book, Argonaut something nice, or sweet, or roman- with his birthday celebrations. have a boyfriend here can go out," "I'e been trying to book them tic,'hatever you want to call it." "Ijust wish they had better candy Cron said. "I might as well be work- for quite a while because i think The day begins like any other day. Sophomore Adam Hudson said he for this holiday. I ing and making they d be a good show for The alarm off, snooze thought it was obvious what to do hate those candy money rather tha»it- Moscow," he said. "A lot of kids goes you press / juSt WISIi ghee a few tixnes and then you finally when it came to buying women pres- hearts," Kinney said. ting around xnoping." that haven't heard of them would muster the energy to roll out of bed. ents on Valentine's Day. "Everyone always Iigmd Qetteg C',giddy Cron said she uses be really open to thexn if I could You throw on a sweatshirt, dowxi a "I think girls just want fun pres- gets those and gives the holiday as an et them here. The agent that cup of coffee and are about to run out ents," Hudson said. "Just yet her thexn tome'cause it's fof tlllS klOljdly. I excuse to buy funny ooked the Blood Brothers flowers and 'cute'ink birthday. But I cards but isn't as into booked it, After Blood Brothers the door for class when your heart stuff.'ost my g. ~ ~L ~ skips a beat. Today is no ordinary woxnen on campus said a had a good turnout, she decided 'day. Today is Feb. 14. nice gesture is all it takes to make " to give me Pretty Girls," . Valentine's Day brings images of thexn smile, and in most cases the doesn't particularly + realize that people Andrew Martineau, a KUOI DJ „: flowers, chocojates, romantic dinners typical flowers and candy do the enjoy a entine s glyggyg t4pge s ou s ow you that and sophomore history student,:: gets said and mushy Hallmark cards to mind, trick. Day, but wouldn' they care about you all he likes Pretty Girls and will:, "Usually be the but to some, it means somethirig dif- my boyfriend and I will xnind it if he were. in and giVeS them to year round, not just on attending show with his o out to dinner or relationship. ~ girlfriend. ferent. Students at the University of something simple a J a svecific day," Cron f':ike that," said Kaucic,who issin- me CauSe it'S "I like their Idaho were quick to voice their opin- sophomore Christina my»ia early songs, but Lish. "Itwould be nice to get flowers gle as well, said he Whether it's spent their last CD is pretty great. They'xe ions about Valentine's Day and what too, though." agrees the holiday "' working . or great musicians technically," they think it's all about. 'lone, Lish. has been dating her has potential to with someone Martineau said. "Soxne of their "It's a stupid holiday," said fresh- dOg't Ijoe f/egg you boyfriend for five years and said evoke negative 'emo- love, Valentine's Day songs have both female and male:~ man Justin Kaucic. "It's all about Valentine's Day has never played a tions for someone will continue to occur vocals. The interplay between that "„ commercialism: food, candy, choco- significant role in their relationship, without a significant Chase Kinney every year whether has a cool dynaxnic to it." late and xnaking money." "I really don't think it's a special other. junior accounting maJor we like it 'or not. While Martineau said though he's not Kaucic is not alone in his thinking. It's "I I day. nice to do something special, guess it can be some-believe it is a a huge fan of eitherband,he'l be i Businesses around town run adver- but I don't think it has a deep mean- kind of depressing if day to show someone attending the show because he and i tisements months in advance offer- ing," Lish said. "It's not like an ou're single," Kaucic said. "You how much they care, others are con- his girlhiend love going to shows. ing deals for the perfect Valentine's anniversary or a ave see "I birthday or any- to everyone all happy with vinced it is just a money-making hol- really like these srhall shows I gifts. But how far does someone have thing." their flowers and stuff, and all those iday. they'e been having lately. PGMG to to make his ~b go significant other But for junior accounting major couples." "Do we even know where this hol- should be really fun. I don't really h happy? Chase Kinney, Valentine's Day is just Senior Lisa Cron said she mill be iday came froxn?" Hudson said. "I listen to them but their live show i "There's really not a set thing you that, a birthday. Kinney said he has spending the holiday alone this year honestly think Hallmark made it all should be pretty sweet. It's really ", have to.get for your girlfriend always been single on the holiday, so because her boyfriend is in Ohio. up. xockin'tuff "

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By jon Ross In Gerald Clarke's 550- Like Capote's most would not have been possible. the book is not a chore, but a luxury. Argonaut age exploration into the famous nonfiction work, In a sense, this book is a case study The only problem with the book, amous author's life, all of - "In Cold Blood," Clarke's in Capote's journalistic style. Clarke and this is simply a matter of cultural ' Truman Capote's life was a series Capote's inadequacies are . compelling biography is took what Capote spent more than six perspective, is the constant name- of tragedies held together by literary given equal weight with his the result of countless years completing and copied the dropping. Capote's life was one full of success. countless triumphs. Direct interviews with the subject. approach. Clarke's masterful ability to heonism; he was the guest of honor at, Serial abandonment courtesy of his quotations from Capote and ... The author's unrestricted paint word pictures and describe the parties in New York and Los Angeles,, mother and a string of empty promis- his confidants —which at the;. -:;„., access to Capote allowed intricate details of Capote's life is a joined his famous friends on vaca- es made by his smooth-talking father height of'is popularity,:-.:.'' "'" him to present a portrait of mechanism borne from'In Cold tions around the world and knew ' provided Capote with the self- included Jacqueline Kennedy- . the'man from many differ- Blood." Clarke, unlike Capote, care- some of the biggest stars in show busi- destructive behavior that, half a cen- Onassis'ister,'arilyn ent angles. As Clarke con- fully sourced every fact, direct or ness. But this was the '50s, and tury later, ended his life. Oh, he had Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, Capote: A fesses in the book's after- implied, but the main ideas are still younger readers may have a hard happy times —periods of literary and among others —are woven Bjpgfaphy" word, these conversations the same. time fully appreciating the weight of social ecstasy —but they were always together by a seamless prose. with Capote could just as Clarke's ability to tell a fascinating some of the names in the book. This in sullied, sometimes right away, by the Capote's story is so tragic ***'"l J easily be filled with tall tale makes the book an enjoyable no way detracts from the read, as the , dark doud that was his childhood in because his literary and social ««id

By Ityler Wilson Gerald Clarke, to detail the the guff to award her inated director carry enough emotional intensi- "Munich" and it's dear which Argonaut eccentric writer's research for for her best perform- Bennett Miller doesn' ty, the middle sections are nominee doesn't belong. his famous book "In Cold ance of the year in exactly fill the screen unnecessarily slow and repeti- "Capote" isn't a bad biopic,-. Sometimes single perform- Blood." Capote spent six years "The 40-Year-Old with his artistic pres- tive. Too much of the film and it certainly doesn't pander ..:I ances in movies overwhelm the researching a quadruple murder Virgin." Chris Cooper ence. Restraint is a lingers on Smith and Capote to unnecessary sappiness the films themselves. Charlize in rural .::.„:,> talking inside a jail cell. The Kansas, including long, is strong as ever as a ...~~' goodthinginthiskind way "Ray" did. But it "'- also'ever Theron certainly carried intimate conversations with local detective investi- of film, but Miller does emotional dynamics of the pair- explodes from its small "Monster" doesn't into critical acclaim, convicted 'murderer Perry gating the murder, and little to even enhance ing just go anywhere So how important 'anvas. and Johnny Depp made Smith. The film examines Clifton Collins Jr. is the action on-screen. until the final 30 minutes. And performance? Hisis'offman's "Pirates Caribbean" Capote's fine as Smith, Credit the for while the script isn't flawless, of the questionable joumalis- Perry guy presence is why anyone com-' much more than the standard tic decisions while although he's often molding such fine per- director Miller is largely respon- exploiting pares this film to other, better '". summer blockbuster. Philip Smith, as well as his own formances, but his sible for the film's ultimate lack films of 2005. It's why the film Seymour Hoffman, however, is demise from building a relation- Hoffman's presence in uninspiring camera of energy. Compare Miller's ***(of 5) received five nominations,. on a completely different level. ship with the death-row convict. their many scenes work and overall look work to George Ciooney's brisk h.l. than one, Philip His performance as Truman Make no mistake, Hoffman's together, of the film certainly 90 minutes of "Good Night, and rather just H ff is Truman-.;. Capote has turned "Capote" performance as writer Truman Fantastic perform- shouldn't be recog- Good Luck" or Steven Seymour Hoffman „hn,'ng into a Best Picture nominee at Capote is his strongest work in a ances can certainly " nized over more auda- Spielberg's nearly three hours Capote, and in turn, his per-,, next month's Academy Awards. phenomenal career. Not only lead to something great, but it's cious directorial efforts. of nonstop intensity in formance is "Capote." "Capote" joins the Oscar does he nail Capote's unique "Capote's" other elements that The film's pacing is also a ranks as the most recent so-so voice, he captures the compli- disappoint; For one, Oscar-nom- problem. While the bookends film to sneak into the Best cated essence of the man him- Picture race because of one phe- self, At times Capote is unlik- nomenal performance. Last able and selfish, at others he is year it was Jamie Foxx's charming and charismatic. As acclaimed portrayal of Ray the film progresses, Hoffman e i ~ Charles that landed mediocre slowly turns Capote into a trag- Conduct--Market-Resarch-Surveys "Ray" into Best Picture land. In ic figure, done in his own by Emergency Contraception . 2000, Julia Roberts did the same greed and guilt. This last stretch via 'the-..Telephone for "Erin Brockovich," and some of the film is where Hoffinan Birth Control: Pills, Patch, could argue Russell Crowe's clearly justifies his award- Shot & Ring I''(jOLUED!---,I "A I-"NO'SALE/ work earned Beautiful sweeping acclaim. Oral & Blood HIV Testing Mind" 2001's Best Picture The supporting performanc- STI Testing 8 Treatment award, despite Crowe himself es are all strong, but they'd need Afternoon/Eve nndtIUe ok end shi fts losing to Denzel Washington for to be when Hoffma'n is in full Annual Exam & Pap Test nijig Catherine Keener is — ---—.-~ Best Actor, Oscar loves movies swing. o'oe Pregnancy Test ( ~vakiabte

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IIIINIILL%8 Zach Ritchie at 885-9283,:.:-'- SUNI Tuesday, February H, 2006 Page 8 The Argonattt the SUB Borah Theater. 2006. p~ in fall of are 2 for students with Tickets for the live auction Tickets $ one ID and $3 for the general public , are 15, which indudes sexuality $ are available at the SUB Tackling religion, beverage. They can be pur- and 'Words'rtsBRIEFS information Desk on the night I Honors society chased at the gallery and event. offers cupcakes BookPeople. The invitational of the w''ith and auction will fea- socie- exhibition and acceptance The English honorary tuie works donated by artists lndIe FIlm Senes Delta is selling ty Sigma Tau who have previously exlubited with liter- continues Ryli Hennessey their parents want them to," cupcakes decorated the Prichard. By honor of at Argonaut said director Sharon Trautwein, See The Play ary love quotes in The ASUI Vandal a theater graduate student. Valentmes Day. They will be Volunteers needed Entertainment Indie Film Series in the front of "Pride Feeling different, the desire She said the prevailing "Words" will be at 7:30 available today continues this week with Commons. Profits Jazz Festival to belong and isolation are uni- theme of the play is isolation. Wednesday-Friday and the Idaho for & Prejudice" at 7 and 930 pm p.m. Tau Delta and versal themes shared in "It's about how she,oo) feels will go to Sigma 2006 Lionel Hampton Wednesday and Thursday in 2 p.m. Sunday in the Kiva Department. The "Words." about religion and how she the English International Jazz Festival is the Student Union Borah it," Theatre. Tickets are $10 for are Theater. "Words," by theater gradu- feels imprisoned by 'Love Local Feb. 22-25, and volunteers ate student James D. Clayton, Trautwein said. adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 Your needed for a variety of tasks Tickets are $2 for students will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Though the play deals with for youth and students Forests'n Saturday Volunteers can earn free tickets with ID and $3 for the general Wednesday-Friday and 2 p.m. religious themes, Trautwein and win prizes. Many volunteer public and are available at the Friends of the Clearwater Information Desk on the Sunday in the Kiva Theatre. said it is by no means anti-reli- options are available. For more SUB will host "Love Your Local the play's main character, gious. stage." information, visit night of the event Jo, and this is an intimate Forests," a benefit concert fea- has in what Clayton "There is a conflict of self is also a prevail- wwwlazz.utdaho.edu or e-mail grown up Acceptance turing local bluegrass band a state of self-imposed iso- and religion," Trautwein said. "Words." jazzvolunteeruidaho.edu. Blockbuster Series calls ing theme in Chubbs Toga, at 7 p.m. She must come to terms Eric Branson, who plays Jo's lation. "I would really hope that Saturday. The concert will be at continues a lesbian despite husband, said he hopes his Wood and jazz at with being people wo'uld take away that the American Legion Cabin on com- character will make that clear. The ASUI 'andal ~.religious everyone is a different person Howard Street. Prichard gallery the audience S. the Entertainment Blockbuster 'n the belief that her He said he hopes and they have different experi- Beverages will be served by as nice Prichard Art Gallery in series continues this week with sexuality is an abomination, will see his character a ences," Clayton said. "The Mikey's Gyros. Admission is The is told mainly who just wants what he Moscow presents two new the musical "RenY't 7 and 9:30 The story guy entirety of the earth cannot exist by donation, and all proceeds Jo's in thinks is best for his wife, but he exhibits Wednesday through p.m. Friday and Saturday in the through memories, in one single dogma." go to Friends of the can't on his faith. April 1. "Woodtuming on the Student Union Borah Theater. . which she is told to deny who just give up Trotter said the says it is Clearwater's forest protecbon "I that's of play Edge" features 47 artists high- Tickets are $2 for students she is. think most my job with others, but efforts. OK to disagree various techniques in with ID and $3 for the general Clayton said he wrote the is to make it not an attack on the For more information, con- lighting "It's you can accept them all The exhibit is curat- public and are available at the story based on experierices and religion," Branson said. not tact Noel Palmer of Chubbs woodwork. same. The play also demands Christiansen and Information Desk on the 'he has had in his own about religion, it's about Jo find- at 883-4998 or Friends of ed by Jim SUII acceptance, she said. Toga Ness. of the event. Ilf ing herself," Clearwater at 882-9755. Gerritt Van night . "The challenge is accepting the pres- "I think a lot of students feel The actors said the staging in In addition, Prichard despite the topic," Trotter said. and lyrics from that they need to make other the Kiva creates a sense of ents drawings Auditions for Trautwein said people will Bade-Mc Murphy arranger and people happy," Clayton said. oppression and isolation by jazz composer, take from the the Gerry summer theater He said students will relate closing the audience into the away play Quartet to play baritone sax player experiences and feelings they Mulligan. Idaho Theatre to the play because at some theater. The Rachel Bade-McMurphy The Repertory bring to it. As part of the Lionel regional audi- point people all want to make "It really forces the show Quartet will be performing tra- will be holding "I want them to walk away Hampton Jazz Festival, the summer their parents proud or fit in into the audience," Branson ditional and contemporary jazz tions for the coming about their own life Prichard gallery will host a pub- are with a group so badly that they said. thinking music at 8 p.m. Friday at The season. The auditions by said about lic reception at 5 p,m. Feb. 24. and will be on are willing to change them- Mary Trotter, who plays Jo, choices, things they Daily Grind Coffeehouse on invitation only "How The reception is sponsored by in selves. thinks the shape of the Kiva others," Trautwein said. Main Street in Pullman. All ages March 4. Actors interested the Prichard, the International 'end a "They are going to become reflects the subject matter. do they really feel about their are welcome and there is no auditioning should Collection, the UI e-mail or lawyers because "Ithink it's an intimate issue, own decisions?" cover charge for the event. For Jazz resume and headshot via doctors Office and the more information, visit Development to theatreOLudaho.edu or Idaho President's Office. www,rbmcjazz.corn. Repertory Theatre, ATINI Auditions, PO Box 443074, available are Passion Party-brand products. Poet Frank X Walker Moscow, ID 83844-3074. has the opportuni- Documentary at Ul PARTIES Eclectica, on the other hand, to visit Ul March 1 Audition materials must be ty to offer many brands of, products to bring the Women's Center received by 5 p.m. Monday. from page 6 Kentucky-based poet and e- best possible toys and accessories to partygoers, The documentary "Standing Actors will be notified via educator Frank X Walker will said. on Sister's Shoulders" will mail by Feb. 24 if invited to information about sex," said Kathy Sprague, the Sprague My read 7:30 March 1 in the Wednesday at at p,m. audition. If invited, actors will owner of Eclectica. Sprague said Passion Parties "Every manufacturer has their strengths," be at 3:30 p.m. of Law Courtroom on Women's Center in College need two contrasting mono- are more about selling the Passion Parties line of and soliciting feedback, read- the UI campus. He has written Sprague said, by The award- the logues. If actors want to be con- products than about getting information across. Memorial Gym. well as "Buffalo ing product reviews and sending toys home chroni- oems as sidered for musicals, they must "Very little practical information is given," winning documentary ance: The Journey of York," Eclectica sells products in be able to sing 16bars of a piece she said. with employees, only cles the civil rights movement which is a first-person account of of music. At a Passion Party event, the only products the owners find high quality. Mississippi from the point of William Clark's slave, York, who The plays in the Idaho view from the women during the Lewis and Clark "I lived it, "Buffalo Dance" Repertory 2006 season are: ExpetIition, You'e Perfect, Now Lillian Smith Book Love You, won the "Lend Me A Tenor," Music at John' 2004, Change," Award in "Grace Glorie" and "A The reading is sponsored & ~ ~ d I ~ Alley this weekend by Errors." more I the UI creative writing pro- Comedy of For The Downtown Apostles ram and the Id'ahod information, contact [email protected] win play at 10 p.m, Friday at ovemor's Lewis and Clark John s Alley Tavern in Moscow. Trail Committee. The event is The band River will play at 10 free and open to the public. A Gaming tournament p.m. Satttrday. For more infor,! book signing will follow. 'coming in;April Dress for..Success ....:.: 'mahon, ' visit "I I ra. (I ~i.'lu ra e,e! I)s. 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d fjeld athlete season and began receiving recruit- gggl'jfjges lpyeg ment letters from colleges halfway ptheI through his senior year. fPt'i'jmcly PciSSjPP The thought of scholarship money excited him, especially a full-ride By Alee Lawton offer from the University of Montana, Argonaut but in the end he decided the Vandals were the best fit. Russ Winger loves the sound of a "I'm a long way from home, but I 16-pound shot put hitting packed still have a family here," Winger says. sand. Having the right people to work "The best feeling is when I'm just with is important to Winger, who says releasing the throw training with and it all feels ii z ~ Matt Wauters right," Winger says. Mp heart jufnps at Wes Hendricks ,"'„'„„d „"~jy, ... that distinct thud when it hits the sand heart jumps at that vated. And he when it'S says the coaching distinct thud and if cloSe enOugh 't hits the sand, and by Julie and Tim if it's close enough tO the edge, yOu CaIl Taylor o the edge, you can throwing coach- hear the sand scat- hear the sand scatter es, is as good as 'er off m the gpss Off Ih 'the grass. any available a Winger, a junior Division I school. metallurgical engi- Winger will neering major and Russ Winger need this sup- t rower member of the port if he is to Idaho. track and reach his post- field team, has many passions. He collegiate goal of coxnpeting in the loves to fish, but has not had a free'lympics. He has clearly defined weekend since Christmas. He loves stops on the road to reaching that being the membership development dream, including performing well at is chair of the Alpha Ganuna Rho frater- the USA Championships and NCAA nity, but has limited time for it after Nationals, where he placed fifth in training for hours every day. He con- throwing last year. cedes he just cannot do everything Winger looks to former Idaho ath- and has to make sacrifices to focus on letes and Olympians Sherman James 'is main passion: perfecting his and Angela Whyte for inspiration. He throw. also has spoken with former Each of Winger's practices lasts at Olympians and, knows that he will least three hours, and he sometimes face intense competition on the way has two practices a day. He usually to the Games. spends Fridays and Saturdays on the "I'e thrown against these guys road at meets. before," Winger says, "and I think Throwing was not always such a with enough training it's doable." serious affair for Winger. He joined Z." 69iigei~tkxx'ds to,re-.evaluate,.his jjjg„high school track and field team in „..Olyxxxpic prospects at the end of lxis lus junior year partly because his collegiate eligibility, but is deter- father had thrown in high school. His mined to push himself to his personal school in Colorado Springs, Colo., did limit. "I'e coxne farther than I ever Clifford Murphy/Argonaut not have an established athletic, pro- so he started his career throw- thought I could," Winger says. "And " the Idaho track and field team, warms up with the shot put Wednesday afernoon inside gram, Russ Winger, a thrower on himself. 'oming this far has only motivated ," ing by the Kibbie Dome. In spite of limited coaching, me to shoot higher." vi'o

; MEN'S BASKETBALL "San ose State ass i ea eceivin By Mackenzle Stone Argonaut WELQVESS PROGRAM

Two out of three isn't bad, Sall, s liat, Vandals unless the best part is left out. sweeps and Balance Ball, Ballet, and Balance is a UI wellness class tha't is sup- When: 7:30 By Keanan Lamb State, converting only 40 per- osed to combine physioballs, p.m. Argonaut cent. allet and yoga for a strength Wednesday Sophomore post Mike Kale dass. Last week, the dass used Where: SRC After winning its first con- was the only Vandal in dou- physioballs and yoga poses, ference game of the season blefigures,withacareer-high and was focused on strength, West 10-of-14 shoot- last wee%, the Idaho men's 20 poihts on but there was no ballet to be Mackexizie Stone FYI: Be rest of the Vandals The class can be a great basketballteamlostThursday ing. The found. Argonaut prepared to at San Jose State, went a combined 16 of 50. workout for interxnediate stu- arg spoe be flexible. The Spartans (6-17 overall, "Mike is getting better and denis, but be prepared for a sur- Clsub.uidaho.edu 2-8 WAC) dominated in the I'm pleased with his progress prise. rebounding battle 41-32, over the pas't five games," Instructor "Kristine Petterson ferent levels of the tree pose, a "We =. which Idaho coach Leonard Perry saiZ are getting incorporates many different yoga balancing stance, and a ;-'erry said was the key to the him the ball and he answered exercise mediums into her dass, few generic stretches. 72-61 the Vandals (4- . the bell." induding yoga, pilates, ballet, < loss by What to bring: Alotof exer- 17, 1-9). Senior physioball workouts and tradi- dse equipment is used in this "We didn' Tan oris tional exercises. There is no class, including physioballs, Shepard was control the specific workout schedule for yoga mats and dumbbells, but it r things that we We Can't COntrOI held to single her class, because she gears the is all provided. Students can ' class based on feedback from bring their own yoga mats, if P~"""„d someone being f the students and her personal desired. It also is a good idea to ec~'con more athletic than,f ' e tl preferences. That is not to say bring water. trol someone 'eason, going she wings the dass or selfishly The best part: The yoga. bemg mo~ uS, but We Cari gears the workout to her Petterson teaches the best yoga athletic than field and needs, but she definitely has a workout I have seen at the uni- us,butwecan control how hard scoring nine loose outline for her class versity. Not only does she teach 'he points 'with schedules. Petterson changes control how n students poses and instruct hard we block We blOCk Out. eight assists. the focus of the class each them when to breathe, but she out." Keoni Watson week. The workout's focus also explains the importance of chipped'. in Before the fluctuates between a strength breathing in yoga and the prop- eigat points, class and a meditative class ~ Perry Leonard peny er techniques. While other g ' n d emphasized 'aadi a depending on the day, instructors at the university Kentaro Murai / Argonaut to his team the Desmond Petterson said. I probably have the same knowl- (Front to back) Freshman Courtney Evans, freshman Jessi Vernon Nwoke had Class breakdown: The dass importance of edge as Petterson, she actually and sophomore Emily Rawls go through an exercise routine dur- seven points and seven was small, with eight controlling the rebounding fairly only explains why and how to ing the Ball, Ballet, and Balance class Wednesday at the Student edge. boards. women. Petterson'aid five to breathe correctly. Also, the Recreation Center. Gardner and Alex "We talked a lot about sec- Tyree 10 students attend her class yoga portion of the class with 13 | ond shots and we knew that Elam led the Spartans each week. The major portion seemed to flow. It was not a col- incorporates yoga, but I did after Instead my arms were was where the game was pointseach. Thewincomplet- of the dass was yoga. Petterson not think it was going to be the sore from bicep curls on the "I'm lection of exercises melded going to lie," Perry said. ed a season sweep of the started with breathing exercises together, but a sequence of majority of the dass. I will be physioballs. I was able to tap a four- ann mus- upset that we gave up 17 Vandals and snapped and meditative techniques, then movements. Petterson's yoga the first to say I know very lit- into a new area of my oBensive rebounds and we game losing streak. San Jose transitioned into several yoga tle about ballet, but I'm des because I had never done instruction made me feel like I pretty'ure State's last was a 57- before. knew that is what would victory sequences. She focused on a was practicing the art of yoga we didn't do any ballet in curls like those break our backs." 53 win on Jan. 21 in Moscow. more advanced version of the rather than doing individual the entire hour. After talking Final thoughts: This dass is season students who do not Unlike their upset of With regular sequences because most of the yoga poses. to Petterson, I understood that great for in games dwindling, Perry and dass had done them before. the really mind what exerdses they t Fresno State at hoNe earlier The worst part: Oddly she gauged the class by Vandals know chances as as the week, the Vandals were the Afterward, Petterson used enough, the yoga, or maybe it students and dedded to not are doing, just long they offensive to win games like the one the physioball to target abs, indude ballet, but nonetheless, are getting a workout. t unable to establish is just the name of the dass. I consistency in either half. Thursday cannotbewasted. arms and the lower back The walked into the dass expecting the dass name can be deceiving. However, students that like to Making 48 percent of their "Nowwehavetogetback class did several exercises on to dance, because the name of How I felt the next day: I go to a class where they can * shots against the Bulldogs, in the gym and set a game the ball, such as crunches, bicep the class includes ballet. thought for sure I had done somewhat expect what is going I the Vandals'hooting plan for Utah State," Perry curls and "superwomans." The Granted, in the class descrip- enough abs to make them sore, to happen should skip Ball, dif- and Balance. dropped off versus San Jose said. class ended arith practicing tion it does say the instructor but I did not feel a thing the day i3allet, Tuesday February 14 2006 Page 10 The Argonaut

at Northern Arizona, Oregon State, the Idaho's Efrat Leopold taking out the final leg of the distance medley . S orts I.ENDAR S ortsBRIEFS San Francisco 49ers and Sacramento EWU's Nelly Dvornicka in three hard relay; the relay team finished second State, is likely the running backs coach. sets, winning 6-4, 3-6, 6-2. and broke the Idaho school record with Today Erickson lines up staff Jonathan Smith, who played quar- "It was a very hard fourth match a time of 11:35.32, The previous record terback for Erickson at Oregon State, today," Perlman said. "It came down 11:47.70. UI men's at Thunderbird There will be a lot of familiar faces was golf remains as the quarterbacks coach, to the last match with Efrat and she Vandals are home this week- Invitational Dennis Erickson's football staff— The on while Jason Eck, who coached offen- was able to pull it out in three sets. It Vandal Indoor on last and some whose end, hosting the St. George, Utah some from year sive line the past two,seasons, will was a great win." McDonald's on further back. Friday and the Open Vandal ties go coach tight ends. In doubles action, Tinnirello and "It's a combination of Saturday. Wednesday young guys Contracts are pending Idaho State Ruman beat EWU's Knox and veterans," said Erickson, men's and some Board of Education approval. Yoshimoto in a very dose match with a :UI basketball vs. Utah Idaho on Mitchell nominated for :State who returned to the campus 9-8 victory. as the Vandals'ead (9) -'Cowan Spectrum Wednesday Nlomen's "As a whole we'e very happy," Lieberman Award "I interview- tennis earns 7 p.m, coach. spent a lot of time Perlman said. "It's great to have our real- season's Leilani Mtchell, a point guard for ing and talking to the staff here. I first victory first win under our belts and it's going ;SRC co-ed volleyball touma- felt they did a good job. I wanted to the Idaho women's basketball team, ly The Idaho women's tennis team got to be a great confidence builder," sev- ;ment keep as many as I could." has been named a finalist for the first win The Vandals also lost two this week- entries due Erickson retained the entire defen- its of the season Sunday, enth annual Nancy Lieberman Award. - end. Idaho lost 4-3 Friday afternoon to with Mills assuming the defeating Eastern Washington The award is a national project of the sive staff, Jeff the University of Wyoming, and was .Thursday coordinator's role in addi- University 4-3. Rotary Club of Detroit honoring the defensive "It's swept 7-0 Saturday afternoon by the :UI women's basketball at Utah tion to coaching the safeties. Alundis our first win of the season, so nation's top point guard in women' we'e very excited," coach Katrina University of Utah. Division I basketbalL .-State Brice remains the cornerbacks coach, Idaho takes on Gonzaga at 9 a.m. :Logan, Utah the line- Perlman said. "Eastern Washington is The criterion for the award whi/e Johnny Nansen is with Saturday in Spokane. :6p.m. backers and James Cregg is with the a good team; they'e improved a lot includes the floor leadership, play- defensive linemen. and today was a good fighting match Olson earns WAC honors making and ball-handling skills that :Friday Offensively, Erickson is expected to for us." personified Hall of Famer Nancy 'he :UI'track and field hosts 30th bring in long-time colleague Gregg Vandals won in the number Idaho distance runner Dee Olson Lieberman 'uring her career. :Annual Vandal Indoor Smith, who was at Idaho with Erickson one, two, three and four spots. The No. was selected as the Western Athletic Mitchell, a junior from Kennewick 'Kibbie Dome during his first go-round with the 1 spot was, dominated by Mariel Conference Women's Indoor Track and (Wash.) High School, is currently Tinnirello, 17.9points per game and is Vandals, as the offensive htne coach and who defeated Sayaka Field Athlete of the Week for her per- averaging ;SRC co-ed volleyball tourna- as his assistant head coach, Vandal Yoshimoto of EWU 6-1, 6-1. ranked No. 3 in the nation for steals :ment formance at the Husky Classic. alum Dan Cozzetto, who also was with The second win came from Patricia per game with 4.0. :9p.m. Olson, a sophomore from Estacada, Erickson at Idaho in the 1980s and at Ruman, who beat Kasey Knox of EWU Sportswriters from across the Ore., finished third overall in the mile :.Saturday Oregon State, should fill Erickson's 6-4, 7-6. Kareen Konishi also pulled it country have determined .the final offensive coordinator position and out in two straight sets, defeating and was the top collegiate finisher with nominee list, and will select three :UI track and field hosts serve as receivers coach. Jamie EWU's Amanda Mankovits &4, 6-1. a personal best and NCAA provisional finalists and one winner from this list :McDonald's Open Christian, whose career includes stops The toughest match came with qualifying time of4:41.23. She also ran at the end of March. Kibbie Dome

-UI women's tennis vs. '-Gonzaga matchup. The injury brought Kwan's Raiders in 1989, and he NationalS PORTS Raiders hire Shell becomes the seventh .black :Missoula, Mont The game was sloppy decade-long quest for :9a.m. with 10 turnovers, including Olympic gold to a sad end. as head coach coach currently in the league. James ends a 58-yard interception return Youngster Emily Hughes will Oakland Raider's owner Al Spurs'inning Kwan at the Games, :UI women's basketball at streak for a touchdown by game replace Davis introduced Art Shell as Coach Snyder out Nevada MVP Derrick Brooks, Kwan has won everything his new head coach or. at Missouri ,Reno, Nev, LeBron James scored 44 The return gave the NFC in her career but Olympic Saturday, bringing back the .2 p.m. points to lead the Cleveland a 17-10 lead, and its impres- gold, including a silver medal Hall Fame offensive lineman Quin Snyder stepped down of men's Cavaliers to a 101-87 victory sive defense was able to hold at Nagano in 1998 and bronze and former Raiders head coach. as the Missouri basket- UI men's basketball at over the San Antonio Spurs on the AFC offense to just seven at Salt Lake City in 2002. The Raiders tumed to their ball coach on Saturday, one day sis- fin- Montana State 'Monday night. points the rest of the game. Hughes is the younger former coach after being reject- after saying he planned to ter of 2002 champi- ish out the Tigers'isappoint- Bozeman, Mont. It was James'ixth game Players on the NFC team Olympic ed by Steelers offensive coordi- on Sarah She will season. 6 p.m. with more than 40 points this earned 40,000 for their win, Hughes. nator. Ken Whisenhunt and ing $ join national champion Sasha Associate head coach season, and ended the while AFC players collected Louisville head coach Bobby Spurs'ranchise-record Cohen and Kimmie Meissner Melvin Watkins took over for Sunday nine straight 20,000. Petrino, $ on the U.S. team in Torino. the 10-11Tigers and is expected road victories. The NFC and AFC are tied The Raiders have won just UI women's tennis at In other Olympic news, to remain as acting head coach Montana James was 19of 33 with five 18-18in the current Pro Bowl 13games the past three seasons assists and three rebounds, fol- Bode Miller and Daron and have produced only one for the rest of the season. Missoula, Mont. format, which has been in Rahlv'es Missouri had lost six lowed Zydrunas Ilgauskas were unable to victory against the AFC West in 9 a.m. by p)ace since 1971. straight after a 10-5start, medal in the downhill skiing the past two years. games with 17 points and Drew and the team fell to 3-7 i'n the competition, and Apolo Shell has not been a'head UI men's tennis at Gonzaga Gooden with 10 points. Injured Kwan Big 12 after last week' loss to pulls Anton Ohno fell in his 1500- coach since the Raiders fined Spokane meter speed-skating semifi- Baylor. 3 p.m. NFC wins Pro Bowl, out of Torino him after the 1994 season, and Snyder compiled a 126-91 nal. his last coaching job was as an Brooks named NIVP The 2006 Torinci Winter The U.S. snowboarding record in seven years at Intramural 3-point shootout assistant with the Atlanta Olympics began with the team kept the Americans Missouri, and leaves with two play begins The NFC upset the AFC 23- Falcons five years ago. years remaining on. his con- opening ceremonies on Friday afloat as Shaun White and 54-38 17 on Sunday in the NFL Pro He posted a regular- tract. night, but unfortunately for Danny Kass took gold an'd sil- season record with the Raideis Monday Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Tigers earned .¹AA American figure ska ter ver in the men's half-pipe, and led them to one AFC cham- AFC teams have won five of bids in his first four seasons as UI men's basketball vs. Mchelle Kwan, her Olympics while Hannah Teter and pionship game. head coach, including an the six Bowls and Nevada past Super ended after she injured her Gretchen Bleiler took the top Shell was the first black appearance in the elite eight in Cowan Spectrum four of the previous five Pro groin in practice over the two positions in the women' coach in modern NFL history 2002, but have gone just 42-42 1 p.m. Bowls entering Sunday's weekend. half-pipe. when he was hired by the since that time.

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