Boise State University ScholarWorks Student Newspapers (UP 4.15) University Documents 3-15-2007 Arbiter, March 15 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]. ,..,.,.-----------~-------------------------....--..------------:------~------~--------,-~-~--~-~~~~- THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICE OF BOISE STATE SINCE 1933 THURSDAY. MARCH 15, 2007 arhiteron Iine•.i.lill ISSUE 50, VOLUME 19. FIRST ISSUE FREE. BIZTECH Looking ahead: Hans Blix lectures on diplomacy PAGE 4 BY SONIA TREVIZO Energy Agency in 1981.Blix led ef- say nuclear weapons should be Researchers say some video News Writer forts to uncover stockpiles ofweap- used on terrorists, Blix said, may actually be helpful for child ons of mass destruction during the "Using nuclear weapons on ter- development. The new daylight The Distinguished Lecture Series build-up to the U.S.-led invasion rorists is like shooting mosquitoes savings time affects technology at Boise State University moves for' March 20, 2003. with a cannon." and Viacom merges with Joost. the first time to the Morrison Center Blix advocated setting an ex- "I felt that he was very fair-mind- for a lecture by Hans Bllx, the for- ample by moving away from weap- ed. He gave us credit were credit OPINION mer chief U.N. weapons inspector ons of mass destruction instead was due but he also pointed out in Iraq, Monday, March 12.The lec- of developing them. Even though mistakes that have been made by ture series has presented free lec- it is said that diplomacy is often our country," student Jared Neal PAGE 5 tures in the Student Union Jordan ridiculed and that diplomats think said. Blix concluded the lecture by Learn how to deal with this Ballroom several times a year since twice before saying nothing, Blix quoting that the U.N. is there not to country's checkered past of 2001. According to BSU president urged diplomacy over war to re- bring us to Heaven but to help us owning other human beings. Bob Kustra these lectures are a part solve this issue. The disarmament avoid going to Hell. of the intricate learning that goes of weapons of mass destruction After his work in Iraq he wrote Also, think about protecting on here at BSU. would then reduce the possibility the book "Disarming Iraq," pub- yourself from attackers In BlIx's lecture discussed the of nuclear war, whether by force or lished in 2004. Bllxsaid, dark corners. present state of affairs in Iraq and by accident. Although he claimed "There was another option the possibilities for preventing not to be a pacifist he said he for the states that wished-to take CULTURE the spread of weapons of mass would rather have old men sit- armed action against Iraq in the ,,"':' destruction in the future. ting around a conference table get spring of2003. Hans Blix spent his early career ulcers than have young men die in They could have heeded the [U.N PAGE 6 as a Swedish diplomat, from 1962to the battlefield. Security] Council's requests for . 1978. He served as Swedish foreign "One of my worst fears is that more time for inspection. Instead, t ,_ I minister from 1978 to 1979, and weapons will land in the worst a greater price was paid for this , '. '.iI. ,.,:~:;" •• then' chaired the Swedish Liberal hands," Blix said. He believes that action: in the compromised legiti- macy ofthe action, in the damaged ,; ::-..' I . Party's campaign during the 1980 increasing interdependence among referendum on nuclear power. He states is needed for cooperation, credibility ofthe governments pur- i ..~~.~ ;Y~ ;a,. was also named the director gen- which would then make conflicts suing it, and in the diminished au- The culture section gets eral of the International Atomic less likely. In response to those who -thority of the United Nations." educated In all things beer .".PHOTO COURTESY UNIVERSITY NEWS SERVICES pong, while provldlnq a .1, glimpse of the Taking Back Sunday concert happening this weekend. SPORTS PAGEB Two BSU Talkin' Broncos Find out who the women's basketball team will face in the opening round of the NCAA named national All-Americans tournament and how the BSU football team will be changing Seniors Katy Jibben and Wayne Rysavy received the honor of being among the chosen few to during spring football. be named All-Americans at the Pi Kappa Delta national convention. The Boise State forensics team also added a second place national finish to its long record of success, which includes w ARBITERONLINE.COM • ,!t eight top-10 finishes at the national tournament since 1971 . I The sports guys Jake Garcln and Dustin Lapray Interview jor from Boise, ished third, Webster University Speaking; Regan Charlton in former Bronco running and senior Wayne placed fourth, West Chester Broadcast Journalism; Rysavy back Donny Heck In Rysavy, a com- University was fifth and host in Impromptu Speaking and At the national "Arbiter Sports Talk." munication ma- Central Michigan was sixth in freshman Travis Walker in jor from Ramstein, the field of 60 colleges and uni- Broadcast Journalism. Germany, were among versities from 27 states. Two Boise State teams ap- tournament, WEATHER 10 undergraduates from The national tournament peared in national final rounds of across the United States recognizes outstanding perfor- debate and received "Superior" Boise State won honored as All-Americans mances with "Superior" awards, awards. In the open division of at the Pi Kappa Delta National presented to the top 10 percent Parliamentary Debate, Jackson 22 individual COMPILED BY Convention. All-American se- of competitors in an event, and and Judy finished second on Arbiter Staff lections are based on excellence "Excellent" awards, given to a 2-1 decision to Carson- FR-IDAyJ oJ in debate and speech competi- those in the next 20 percent. Newman University. awards and High: 67F / Low 42F areful, these two can tion, academic achievement and Earning "Superior" awards for In the novice division of par- talk you into anything. volunteer service. Boise State were sophomore liamentary debate, Iibben and advanced three Iibben is captain of Boise Ben Bishop in Informative Watson were second to Cameron -, C Two members of , Boise State's intercollegiate State's individual events team Speaking, senior Barton Jackson University. Freshmen Ernest debate teams to ,11-.- debate and speech were and Rysavy is captain of Boise in Impromptu Speaking, Katy Dunlap and Bvan Meriwether "L)~' recently named to the Pi Kappa State's debate team. Iibben in Informative Speaking lost a 2-1 decision to University SA+V~bAY Delta National Honorary Both were named to the and senior Sean Watson in ofthe Cumberlandsin the junior the tournament High: 73F / Low 45F All-American Team. NorthwestForensicConference's Extemporaneous Speaking. division semifinal round and In addition, the Boise State 2006-:!7 All-Conference team "Excellent" awards went to finished third. semi-finals, but team finished second at the earlier this year. Ilbben in Persuasive Speaking, In the Legislative Debate divi- 2007 Pi Kappa Delta National At the national tournament, Speech to Entertain and Poetry sion, Watson was honored as one Forensics Tournament at Central Boise State won 22 individual Interpretation; Watson' in of four outstanding legislators could not defend Michigan University in Mount awards and advanced three de- Persuasive Speaking, Speech and received a superior award. SU~6A Pleasant, Mich., March 7-10. bate teams to the tournament to Entertain and Rhetorical Jackson and Judy both received the national High: 72F / Low 45F The runner-up finish marks semi-finals, but could -not de- Criticism; junior Chad Judy excellent awards. the fifth consecutive time' the fend the national championship in Impromptu Speaking, Boise State received three championship Talkin' Broncos have finished they won two years ago. Extemporaneous Speaking and team superior awards, one in ON CAMPUS in the top five at the biennial Southwest Baptist University in the special commemora- individual events sweepstakes, national tournament - they edged the Broncos by two points tive event, Speeches in Honor in which they placed fourth they won'two WEDNESDAY went into the tournament as the to claim the national champion- of Native Americans; freshman overall, one in debate sweep- defending champions. ship, a title SBUhas held for 18of Tyler Leatham in Informative stakes, in which they placed years ago.. Senior Katy Iibben, a com- the past 26 years. Speaking and Extemporaneous second overall, and one for THURSDAY munication education ma- Truman State University fin- Speaking; Iacksonin Informative overall sweepstakes. Blood Drive to benefit the American Redcross sponsored by the Volunteer Services Board. Location: Jordan 0 ballroom. Day and Time: Thursday, March 15, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.rn. Free. Sum-mer classes open for enrollment Contact: Bijoux "Most summer classes meet four build their skills. fees do not apply in summer," Ngwanda at 426-4240 I ' BY DARCIE NUTT days a week or less, so students "The very popular three-week Urquidi said. [email protected]. News Writer can earn credits and stlll enjoy session runs May 10 to June 3 and Classes are available on .the- Registration for summer pro- long summer weekends,' Dean of allows students the opportunity to Boise campus, as well as Boise State SATURDAY gram sessions at Bose State Extended Studies at Boise State take classes and have the rest of the West in Nampa. Students can also A "Major" Decision Workshop.