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ISSUE 21, VOLUME 19. FIRST ISSUE FREE. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 26.2006 ar iteror11irle, "iil

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PAGE 3 Read the confessions of an angry banker and Hadley Rush's Western Literature Wee~ gracesBo~1 perspective on the history of . ;/i BY DUSTIN, Mana "Whore-Ioween." .. ' Terry Tempest IIjams will read tonight at the Egyptian Theater CULTURE College is about a lot of things, but at the core of the endeavor resides a yearning at".,7:3.0 tICke~,."-.are F schedulep.rn., of . W events,$12. for educational challenges. This week the City of Boise and Boise State University play PAGE 4 ch out arbltero - lne.corn host to a vibrant series of lectures, readings and presentations by western writers and scholars. The Arbiter or" ow up to the' ve Hotel embarks today through Satu" ay and he Western Literature Week conference is in its 40th dreds of speakers and scholars reading this week. on all register. Most events are free, year. More than 350 such scholars and writers will Many BSU students, professors and professors emeri- things others have minimal costs. Tattend this year's conference (Oct. 23-28). Itis a con- tus will take part in hosting the events, which run today Hookah, fluence of literary minds and its right out your back door. through Saturday. while giving There Is something for everyone. "There are a lot of very talented, creative writers in the you the "I wanted a lot of genres, writers of different ages, wrIt- West - even in the Boise area - that don't get a lot of press low-down ers who represent the different aspects of western life and and that are living some place off the beaten path of lit- erary centers (New York and San Fransisco, or Seattle)," on "Marie writers who don't speak directly of western life, but who live it," Western Literature Association President and BSU Penry said. "So I want to show the communitythatthere Is Antoinette." Associate Professor of English Tara Penry said. a lot of talent nearby." . We all live the western life. We are western people, even Friday morning at 10 a.m. there will be a workshop ti- ifwe do not fit the stereotype of what you think that is. You tled "Western Women's Memoirs of Domestic Violence: might learn in the process of attending these workshops The discussion and sharing session is to be held at the BSU SPORTS and lectures that there are many types of westerners. Student Union Barnwell Room. Panelists Lillian Schlissel, "I want it to have something for everyone," Penry said. Mary Clearman Blew, Judy Blunt, Barbara Richard and "I wanted Western Literature Week to be the outreach Jeanette Weaskus will share their experiences with do- from an academic organization (The Western Literature mestic violence. . , Association) so that whether people are interested in "The readings in that panel are highl): accessible and .jspeak experiences that we " ,w about women writers or nature writers or poetry, there is some- '.',, . omrnu ...... , te . thing in this program for them." .,.'~- ':.' >' • Most of the workshops' and lectures will be hel Thursday through Saturday at the Grove Hotel in down- toWn Boise. But some will beheld in the Student Union Building atJJSU, and others are (and were) held In various places around town. "Fan-fest." The headliners are also western writers. Terry Tempest Williams, a Utah native, will re night at the Egyptian Theater.Williams is the aut ' books, including her renowned introspection "R Unnatural History of Family and Place: The bo the epic rise of the Great Salt Lake in 1983 and t '. ing wipeout ofthe Bear River Migratory Bird Ref .e ~i'destruction of the refuge parallels Wl1Iaims'. own experl- :ences with family members suffering from cancer. ... '. PAGE 8 .The Williams reading is at 7:30 p.m. at the,Bg}'Jltian.The Addicted to the Internet? So ;(cost is $12 at the box,o e.Most of the other;.ts for .:, Western Literature Wi refree, '., ;' ,... are millions of other Americans. , '. The~ekkicked . ..o~~nd1Uesda Read more about this growing GrlU;\VhereJJSU. s~u4ent$ phenomenon. And a new Williams and'herfellow'ke web site helps you take full ,"i,'tMdll:lQ@aIs aJ~p~ s advantage of sick-day benefits. ;;,i<:ali{.;H~sitladingfk~t 'Meft,i6r@.)nadl\)s' "Legends From. ";':;' '.',' ,,' ONLINE . camps ~t up by", ------anese Amerlc Check out arblteronllne.com for nada's poe • polls, podcasts and electronic od. Most SW' versions of every story printed iiHelsatea:c~< .., '. ' herein. Listen to local politicians 1.'he~o keyit'ci~;/s,~$!~s are jusf(me Pluf o(theh ,',;, : ,- - , ·.:.":"~{!t;':":::'-':' .:: .'.--:., " : .>.).;, ..<,;:.:' speak their minds and read the PDFversions online. Do It.

WEATHER Talkin' Broncos win 10th consecutive tourney ------with a first-place finish in and Program Oral Interpretation, team than any recruiting class in re- COMPILEDBYARBITERSTAFF forensics. cent memory," Most said. I,;.::" Boise State had six competitors Impromptu Speaking. a second in and placed fifth in Informative Speaking; Regan Charlton, who , The Lewis and Clark tourna- -::'~\'t"'1'~'f:~ The Boise State University de- who scored in double figures, with Extemporaneous Speaking, a third placed first in Extemporaneous ment is one of the largest mtercol- ,~'i\('\ bate and speech team ran its win- co-captains senior Katy libben and in Informative Speaking and a fifth Speaking, second in Informative legiate tournaments held .in the FRIDAY ning streak to 10 consecutive Barton Jackson leading the way. in Speech to Entertain. Speaking and third, in Persuasive Western United States. _Colleges High: 62F / Low 35F tournaments, dominating a field "Competitive speech and debate "We have an incredibly strong Speaking; Wayne Rysavy, who was and Universities from California, of 31 schools from eight states to can be mentally exhausting at times, team this year. The team decided first in Rhetorical Analysis, fourth in Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, win the Lewis and Clark College but what separates the Boise State back In August that we are going to Program Oral Interpretation, fourth Oregon, Utah and Washington par- Pioneer Invitational Tournament team from other schools is that we ' do whatever it takes to be a com- in Impromptu Speaking, and who ticipated in the three-day competi- in Portland, Ore., Oct. ~2 to 15. are extremely enthusiastic about the petitive team at the national tourna- teamed with Travis Walker to place tion. Boise State's 10·tournament The Talkin' Broncos rolled up 192 success that we have had, and hope ment In March. Our success thus far SATURDAY fifth In Debate; and Watson, who winning streak extends back to team points to outdistance run- to have in the futurc/Tlbben said. has proven that each member on the was second in Rhetorical Analysis, February2005 and includes the 2006 High: 65F / Low 41F ner-up University of Oregon's 120 Iibben had 36 points and won team is not only passionate about third in Extemporaneous Speaking Great ~est Regional Championship points. Utah State University placed both the Persuasive Speaking and competitive speech and debate, and sixth in Speech to Entertain. and the 2005 Pi Kappa Delta National third with 102 points and Pacific Informative Speaking competitiio- but is also enthused to put the time "The strengths of this team Championship. University was fourth with 70. , ns. She also placed third in Speech and effort needed into representing are maturity, experience and a The Talkin' Broncos travel to "What made the win particularly to Entertain, fifth in Program Oral Boise State's debate program in a strong work ethic. Even the fresh- Shreveport, La., next month for gratifying was that we'd wrapped Interpretation and teamed with positive way,· Iibben said. SUNDAY men members of the team have' a the Red River Swing, co-hosted by up the team title by the end of the Sean Watson to take second in the Boise State's other double-dig- High: 63F / Low 37F more mature approach and bring Louisiana Tech and Louisiana State second day of the three-day tourna- novice division of Debate. it scorers were; Chad Judy, who more high school experience to the University. ment," said Marty Most, director of Jackson scored 28 points won both Impromptu Speaking ON CAMPUS ------FRIDAY Students must be.prepared to tackle test jitters "Perspectives in Imaginative those concepts. probably will wind up on a test lat- ally confounded by a question, tak- Engagement with Fiction." BY JULIE HAHN Support's Study Skills Resource Center assistant, offer these tips for Make a group effort. er. But the long view also applies ing a look at the rest ofthe test may Hemingway Center. 7:30 p.m, Boise State University Shaw and Wills highly recom- to school in general, Shaw said. offer up Clues that could help with Communications students: ' Elisabeth Camp, assistant Transfer what you know. mend that students study in groups, Students need to realize that each the tricky area. "- professor of philosophy at the From end-of-chapter exams to In order to retain information, which allows them to getthe benefit test they take creates a foundation Damage control. of multiple perspectives. Studying for the next class and next test, and Let's be realistic: There will be University of Pennsylvania, state-mandated achievement tests, students need to move the infor- in groups also forces students to that each will help them reach the times when students show up un- will present. This is part of , students are taking more tests than mation they've learned from their verbalize what they've learned, ultimate goal: graduation. prepared for a test. What's a des- the MFAreading series and Is ever. In 2005, Idaho saw a 14.6 per- short-term memory to their Ipng- which is essential to success. Take a deep brea~hand peratestudent to do? The first step , cent increase in students taking term memory (that's why cramming cosponsored by the Boise State "Iftheycanverbalizeitinreal-life is to get organized, Wills said. Find Advanced Placement exaillS; 21per- doesn't work, Shaw said). Wills get started. Philosophy Department and cent of students took the SATand 51 suggested that students devote 10- language,' they can learn It,~ Shaw Students should look at the en- notes, from the class and go over Boise State Philosophy Club. percent sat through the ACT. It's 15 minutes of study per class per said. Talking aboutit even works for tire test and setup a quick organ 1- them to glean as much Infonnation enough to give any student a case of day so that the information is still subjects such' as math, Shaw said, zation'al strategy. How many pages as possible. '.' "The Shining." Special Events the jitters. Kimber Shaw, director of fresh' and clear. After class, stu- becauseifstudentscan"talkmath,· does the test haveUs it multiple Next,seekouttheteacherandask Center. 7 p.m. Attendees AclidemicSupport Services at Boise dents 'should rewrite their notes they 'can learn math~ Meeting with choice, essay,·. or both?' Students for help. Students canat least figure a group regularly also can help stu- need to read the Instructions twice out if the testis multiple choice or will have to brave a haunted State University, has helpedhun- and highlight the most Important dents stick toa study schedule. and make sure that they clarify any essay, and the teacher maybe able hallway to enter the Special dredsofstudentsgetovertheirtest- ideas from the lecture or chapter Ing worries. Her remedy is simple. they were studying. Writing a sum- Take thelong~lew. ., questlcnsrlght a\Vay.Getting stuck togive an idea of the areas tbe.~st Events Center. This 1980 ' "The number, one way to reduce mary paragraph of the main Ideas Remember thllt¢llteri'al builds In one.spot can rUin'an eniiretest will cover. '.' .' .. '.., .' i thriller starring J~ck Nicholson test-taking anxiety, jitters and ner- from class 'also will help. Finally, onmaterl'al, Shaw Sind. Shidents . score. Shaw said,so·it's ctuCilll;~at . -"Learn from tbeewerlenceand carries the tagllne ""A vousness is simply to be prcparedt students. should separate any ideas lleedtom~ .~. thatthey\1nder~ • stUdentsan~r. \\rhat,th~y~()~ "tein~mber, thirP~ ;~o~\,o~' Masterpiece of Modern Horror." she saId.. '. .'..... that still aien't clear arid seek out stand ~llch:coneept~itiS,mtrO:: befllfl(tll~ng~~0lis·th~(~ -' d,O.D ,t~avetl:l goth,rollghl!;~ ", . duced,~e~usemost()ftIi~ Ideas 'qwi:einO~ tiine.Ifsrodents ani~;')WillS'S8ld.:;,.( ,:,,: •:': :'-';:'<.'«,,: It !s rated R.. ShawaIld MaryWills, Academic i\bt!lp inorder!obetter understand World/Natlonal/Wtlat the? stories courtesy of MCT Campus Wire SefVlces unlessottlerwlse credited. Local!BSU October 26, 2006 stories are courtesy of ttle Boise State Web site at www.bolsestate.edu. Ail stories are complied by News Writers. THE HEADLINES pendent print press," Rice said. LOCAL/BSU WORLD "Unfortunately there is not much Up to $3,OOO.OO·Per Semf!Jster for left of independent television in Gang leade~ surrenders Rice praises work of mur- Russia." Full-Time Students III dered Russian journalist - Journalists in Russia have been A Nampa gang leader wanted on under increasing pressure in recent local and federal firearms possession charges has turned himself in to the * Montgomery GI Bill * Montgomery Gl Bill Kicker Secretary of State Condoleezza years, and the country is now one Ada County Sheriff's Office. Simon * State Tuition Assistance * Cash Bonuses Rice paused Saturday during a visit of the world's more dangerous Jose Hernandez, 23, surrendered at • Student t.oao Repayment Program to Russia for talks on North Korea for reporters. 8:50 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22. He was and Iran to make a pointed tribute Since 2000, at least 12journalists being held on a Canyon County war- For More information contact: to a prominent dissident journalist have been victims of contract-style rant until a detention hearing today, TSGT. Christine Witte who was killed this month under killings, according to the Committee 422-5597 or (800) 621-3909 according to Ada County Sheriff's Lt. suspicious circumstances. to Protect Journalists. Scott Johnson. Law enforcement of- The Oct. 7 slaying of Anna Rice spoke with Politkovskaya's ficials had offered a $1,000 reward Politkovskaya, 48, a special corre- son, I1yaPolitkovskaya, and "Novaya for information on his whereabouts. :Where it spondent forthe independent week- Gazeta" editors shortly before she ly "Novaya Gazeta," has focused met with Putin. Hernandez was also wanted by fed- Pays to Care fresh attention on restraints on She said in advance, that she eral authorities for unlawful posses- '-' sion ofafirearm by a convicted felon, When you give plasma you're press freedom in Russia and stirred planned to include human-rights literally giving someone another suspicions of official involvement in issues among her concerns during Jean McNeil of the U.S. Attorney's a whirlwind of meetings with Office said. The felon was convicted chance at life. the shooting. Thousands will benefit from An outspoken critic of Russian Russian officials. in Canyon County in 2001for aggra- your blood-plasma donations. President Vladimir Put in, She also said she would focus vated assault and for unlawful pos- Up to $200 compensation Politkovskaya frequently journeyed on enforcement of United Nations session of a pistol similar to those for your first month. to the breakaway Russian republic sanctions against North Korea forits carried by law enforcement officers, of Cher.hnya and documented hu- Oct. 9 nuclear test, efforts to impose McNeil said. Hewas also indicted on sanctions on Iran for its nuclear a federal firearms charge Sept. 13. Forfurther il/formatiol/ 01/ man-rights abuses committed there The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, hem' )VI/ can help please ('(l//: by Russian soldiers. program and a simmering conflict , Biomat USA, Inc. She was shot in her apartment between Russia and neighboring Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; building -with a second bullet to the Georgia. the Nampa Police Department and (208)338-0613 head, a signature ofcontract killings the Metro Violent Crime Task Force - as she was finishing an article on NATIONAL had offered the reward for informa- torturers in the pro-Kremlin gov- tion on Hernandez, who was consid- ernment ofChechen Prime Minister eredarmed and dangerous and was FT~--~~-j; Updated Firefox browser to a known gang leader in the Nampa ,~~j Ramzan Kadyrov. Putin's response provoked criti- be available Tuesday area. TIle partnership between lo- cism as he initially remained silent cal and federal officials on the $1 OFF pitchers during BSU Games forthree days and then responded to Mozilla will release the latest Hernandez case was part of a valley- a reporter's question on the incident version of its browser, Firefox 2, on wide effort to fight gangs and reduce by belittling her work, calling her Tuesday, the company said Friday. gang violence. FREEJello Shots when BSU scores influence "utterly insignificant." It's the first update since last "We believe as a result the law Kadyrov has declared his inno- November for the browser - used enforcement community was \ FLIP NIGHT! everywed. after 8 pm cence, saying on national television, by II-to-15 percent ofpeople on the able to apply enough pressure on "I did not kill women and I never Internet, according to independent Hernandez that he self-surren- kill them." and company estimates. dered," he said. "The Treasure Valley $1.25 PBR pints all the time In Russia for meetings with gov- New features warn users offraud- community is a safer place simply ernment leaders, Rice invited the ulent "phishing" Web sites, correct because he is now in custody." journalist'S son and editors of spelling and offer suggestions of Novaya Gazeta to her hotel for an frequently-used search terms. Courtesy Idaho Press Tribune interview and used the occasion to Firefox and other browsers have mark the journalist's murder. grown in popularity by providing ,,WHA.T TH E? ' Her remarks were embargoed un- features that users of Microsoft's til Monday, when the weekly journal Internet Explorer could only get is published. with third-party add-ens. Ithought we had a deal But, speaking to reporters ear- Last week, Microsoft released lier in the day on her flight from a major update to its dominant After a man's car was stolen in Beijing to Moscow, Rice praised browser, Internet Explorer 7, offer- San Diego, he called his cell phone Politkovskaya as "a well-known and ing many of those features itself. (which he had left in the vehicle) well-respected journalist." Pirefox 2 is free, . open- and spoke to one ofthe thieves, who "Novaya Gazeta is also one of source software and runs on agreed to meet him and sell the car the best independent voices in Windows, Apple and Linux back to him. But the guy sent the Russia, and there is still an inde- .operating systems. . police to the meeting instead.

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Theway we see it·••-. A miserable day Ifyou're old enough to buy beer, in the life of a -; you're too old to trick-or-treat Teach Congress a lesson in November

It's that time of year. The one with crunchy According to a new Wall Street Journal/NBC News fall leaves littering the streets, jack-e-lan- bank employee poll, voters' approval of Congress has fallen to 16 terns waiting to be smashed to pieces and percent from 20 percent since early September, while sorry, sir, this is drawn off the First National Bank of greedy little candy mongers dressed up as their disapproval has risen to 75 percent from 65 per- Zimbabwe. We need to allow it to clear before releas- . cent. This is the worst approval rating since 1992. superheroes and queer representations of ing the funds." Half of all Americans believe most members of evil spirits. . Inevitably, the response is "I have a lot of money In Congress are corrupt, according to news resources. Yup, it's Halloween. my accounts, this is preposterous!" I guess all checks We all hear conflicting reports from Congress that And while some people enjoy the holiday should be good right away, since counterfeit checks progress is being made on the war in Iraq. Some say by carving pumpkins and buying candy are unheard of in the banking industry. progress is being implemented while others say the Oh, and by the way, the Nigerian government won't in bulk, others look to spoil it - the ancient war has been a complete mess. really give you $100,000 if you wire them $5,000. It's Which way is it? trick-or-treaters. called a scam. 1 sure hope members of Congress are not sitting In all honesty, the ancient trick-or-treater back and wondering why they have such a big disap- isn't really ancient.just well past the unspo- 3. Teenagers proval rating. ken age limit. . I just recently learned from news sources that What is the unspoken age limit? They'll come to the counter and say "I need $20 out claim voting machines can be easily hacked into. It's really tough to say. Some end their of 'the bank," OK, you're at 'the bank,' that's a good This makes you wonder if your votes are even going start. What you forgot to bring, though, was 'a clue: . candy-hunting phase in junior high, oth- to count in November. Anything else that comes out of their mouth is not Isn't this just another issue Congress has failed ers trick-or-treat until they're old enough to worth mentioning. to resolve? have children themselves. If any number I say as I'm counting out their money Is this a failing Congress? Others take a break and go back when is 69, a wholesome chortle will erupt from them. Ha, Winter is approaching and just around the they have hellions of their own. It's really a BY JASON D WARD ha, ha, 69. That is not only a number, but also a sexual corner for Congress in Washington. personal question: when am Igoing to stop Opinion Writer position where people get together in a physical way Don't you think it's time for us to turn off the looking cute perusing the streets in a cos- that resembles the spatial relationship ofthe six and heat for them? nine In 69. Comic gold. tume with a bucket shaped like a pumpkin As a college student without wealthy parents, I've I think it's time for Congress to take worked many jobs trying to finance my future. One off their suits and ties and put on the and start looking like a lunatic that escaped ofthese jobs (waiting tables) I've written about previ- 4. Anyone discussing overdraft charges tank tops. It's time for Congress to sweat from the local mental institution? ously. And now I'd like to share a snapshot of what it's and get dirty like so many of us do each day when To aid in answering this question, we like to work in a bank. First, let me assert that some people have legitimate we go to work. here at The Arbiter have provided some A bank is technically defined as a brick-and mor- claims about their overdraft charges that resulted in Go tell Congress to stop dividing us and start helpful hints. tar institution that houses cash and negativity. From an actual, honest-to-whatever bank error. But for the uniting us as a nation this November. 1. If you're old enough to buy beer (legal- the customers to the employees, it's a mishmash of other 99 percent, I will go on. You are responsible for Tell Congress to get a real job and start working for your own bank accounts. When you spend more than ly), then you're too old to trick-or-treat. hatred for each other. I was a caged animal in a neck- the American people again. tie ready to snap at the next person that doesn't know you have, you overdraw, A checking account is not a Whatever you do, go vote in November! Embrace the freedom given to you and enjoy why they should fill out a deposit ticket when they credit card. a Halloween cocktail. want to deposit money. If it was, the APR would be so high, no one would Ryan Vogel 2. If you can vote on an amendment to ban I will share four different breeds of patron that ever get one. Boise.ll) old trick-or-treaters, you're too old. come into the bank on a regular basis with an agenda The fees are in place to discourage you from 3. If you have to shop for your Halloween of causing me to have an embolism. They are: spending anything other than your own money, be- cause if everyone was able to overspend their ac- costume in the adult section, you prob- 1. Small business owners count without repercussions, every last penny in the Idaho politicians sold out to big tobacco ably shouldn't go trick-or-treating. You reserve would be gone and banks wouldn't be able Bill Congressman Butch Otter, and could see a mini version of your costume on These guys think you work for them because they to fund start up loans for businesses, or mortgages Sali, Congressman Nike Simpson would like to some little tike, resulting in extreme keep their business accounts at the institution you for families, or credit consolidation loans for cus-. thank your children for smoking, chewing, and embarrassment and raised eyebrows from work at. It's not enough that you treat them with re- tomers who max-out credit cards and overdraw the child's parents. spect and do your job as dictated by the people who their accounts. dipping tobacco. According to the Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund, 4. If you own/are paying rent for a house, sign your paycheck; they want you to bend federal It boils down to the end of capitalism, people. If you have a problem with overdraft fees, I'd rec- Bill Sali has accepted $1000 from the tobacco indus- you really shouldn't be soliciting candy from banking regulations to save them time. And if you aren't willing to break the law, you'll ommend overdraft protection, like a line of credit to try in the current election cycle. your neighbors. Since 2001, Butch Otter has received $16,000 from get a sublimated tirade of aggression for the next 20 cover your account if you don't know how to add or the tobacco industry while Michael Simpson has re- 5. Gentlemen: If you have facial hair, you minutes. Not all small business owners are like this. subtract. ceived $39,500 from the tobacco industry. shouldn't be trick-or-treating. The only mus- I wish lots ofluck to entrepreneurs who manage to be If you can't get a line of credit, put money in a sav- If selling their souls to Joe Camel is one of the mor- taches that warrant a handful of Smarties decent human beings. Everyone else, I look forward ings account that will transfer over when.you over- al values of Bill Sali, Butch Otter, and Mike Simpson, are fake and glued to 10year-olds. to your Chapter 11 announcement. draw. If anyone is wondering, Ino longer work in (or ever then I'd hate to see what their immoral values are . C I,~ 6. Ladies: If you're old enough to partake in K 2. Homeowners with stock portfolios will again) any sort of financial institution. But I am . the scandalous costume frenzy and walk extremely nice to people who handle my money, be- [ason Hsu . 'out of the house without a parent there to Cedar Rapids, IA They're the ones who deposit $20,000 checks and cause I remember how much more attention I paid to scream at you about your outfit, you're too expect the funds to be available right away. "I'm the customers whom were polite. old to trick-or-treat. 7. Ifyou're old enough to be exempt from the Grant is the wrong choice for Idaho midnight curfew rule, do something better with your late-night time. Yes, our country is threatened by Islamic extrem- ists, and we've got to protect ourselves from that 8. If you have kids, take them trick-or-treat- Happy whore-loween threat. But we are also faced with a threat from the ing and allow them to enjoy it without inside from liberals. you presenting your candy bucket Not only do they advocate cutting and running in the French maid, or your quiet I'm not really sure why this erog- BY HADLEY RUSH the War on Terror, they just can't keep themselves alongside theirs. next-door neighbor to become enous evolution even took place. Arbiter Staff from spending us into oblivion, while at the same "g. If you think it's cool to downscale your nurse naughty. Had 1 newly discovered my pros- time undermining the foundations of our civiliza- costume to a rubber mask and carry a pil- The risque Halloween cos- pering sexuality? Was it simply Ladies, break out your thigh- lowcase to collect candy, you're a dumbass. tume almost seems to be a rite of peer pressure to dress. this way? tion and our laws. highs. It's nearly that time of Larry Grant knows that the people of Idaho don't 10. If you've ever smashed someone else's passage. Suddenly daddy's little Or was 1 maybe seeking attention year again. support that. That's why he's got to work so hard to girl turned from his pretty-pink to fill a void brought about from jack-o-lantern and thought it was fun- You of course know I'm talking . try and paint himself as a conservative. But it just trick-or-treating princess to a sex- some childhood trauma? ny, you've killed a part of Halloween and about Halloween- the one holiday pot milk maid slamming Iaiger The following year, I decided to ain't selling, Larry. that legitimizes and even encour- The truth about your stands on the issues is get- are unworthy of. reaping the benefits of bombs in downtown bars. But just be a grasshopper for Halloween. ages girls to dress like complete . ting around, despite the best efforts of your friends the holiday. when and why does this so-called What's odd about this, was that whores (aside from Valentine's .Getting older is difficult, but there are "rite of passage" occur? Let's in- there was never a question in my in the media. Day's leather and lace attire, but mind whether I'd buy the neon many more options for Halloween fun be- vestigate. that's behind closed doors so it Eric Woodland The first year I first remember green fishnets to go with the neon sides trick-or-treating. doesn't count). Boise, ID unsheathing my inner Halloween green wings. All grasshoppers are Embrace your years - go to a bar, dress Imagine, if you will, dressing temptress was, disturbingly slutty, no? up in barely-there attire, hit the streets with in scandalous attire for the fam- enough, when I was a sophomore ~ think ultimately women ily friend's Christmas Eve party. Learn to make learning fun your kids oryounger siblings, see the new "R" in high school- i.e., of illegal age. choose to dress sexy on Halloween Patent leather stilettos and a mir- rated horror flick that debuted just in time Four of my best friends and I de- is because it's the only day of the This weekend at the Grove Hotel, the Cabin, acle bra peepshow are probably a for the holiday. Leave the candy collecting cided to dress like "sexy cops." We year they're allowed to let their the Egyptian Theater and the Anne Frank memo- no no. Or take for example Easter all wore tight-fitting white but- cleavage protrude while simulta- rial more than 350 western writers and scholars will for the young, not the young at heart. Sunday. Few would show up to the ton-up shirts - which of course neously allowing their creamy up- be attending the 40th annual Western Litterature annual Easter egg hunt wearing a weren't really buttoned-up at all per thighs to see the light-of-day, Week conference. This is one of the few opporuntites The way we see it is based on the majority opinions playboy bunny corset - though it of The Arbiter editorial board. Members of the board - clingy black skirts, thigh-high or more accurately, the moonlight , for students to acrtually go out and learn sornethin' would be funny. But that's just it: are Drew Mayes, editor-in-chief; Troy Sawyer, busi- fishnet stockings, aviator glasses of All Hallow's Eve. in their extracurricular lives at Boise State University. the sexy costumes on Halloween ness manager; Heather English, production manager; and of course, handcuffs. The So remember on this Halloween, You should get yur tails out there and learn Dustin Laptay, managing editor; Brandon Stoker, aren't meant to be humorous. year prior I was humbly dressed ladies, "less is more." Ask any guy, opinion editor;Harsh Mantri, online editor; and Sheree They're meant more as a means something suckas. in black sweats, a pair of cat ears, and after he wipes the drool from Whiteley, lead copy editor. of unbridling the unruly fox in and painted-on whiskers: It was his neatly-trimmed chin ..,.. he'll Matthew LaRouge each of us. Halloween allows the quite the transition. most likely agree. Boise,ID demure housewife to become Fifi

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A few short years ago, I attended the University of Idaho. Although I will no longer claim the Idaho Vandals as my own, I've been to a few pre-game Vandal tailgate par- ties in my day. In fact, I spent most of my youth drinking cheap beer from dented cans in the Kibbie Dome parking lot with fellow Vandals whom were usually unaware that there was even a game going on. We usually couldn't have cared less if our team was up or down (usually down) a few points - after all, we had our beer bong, even if we'd lost our game ticket. I spent last weekend on myoid cement-turf stomping ground. The Palouse and their sports team were just as I remember them: drunk and losing. After transferring to Boise State, I've not only apprehended the ob- ject of football (to actually score) but I've become somewhat of a Bronco fan. It helps, after all, if your team can win. Allow me to delve deeper into the Vandal ridiculousness. After BSU had scored a few times over, I made my way to the stadium bathroom. Though I wasn't wearing Bronco- obvious clothing, it was apparent to other bathroom tenants that I was not one of their own. As I was nearly finished rinsing the soap from my hands, someone shoved me into the wall from be- hind. "Bronco bitch," slurred a Vandal girl in a black mock-football jersey. I turned around, pissed off, while soapy water dripped from my hands. "What?" She yelled in my face as she spun around showing me the back of her shirt, which read, "Boise is not a state, idiot." I . laughed, shook the water from my hands and made my way around the stall toward the door. "Well," I said, "the Vandals aren't a sports team, dumb ass:' Right then, .the restroom door closed, leaving her stupefied on the other side. Aside from being cocky for no apparent reason (aren't you sup- posed to win before you gain the attitude?) It's also common for Idaho Vandals to be so drunk from tailgating that they actually forget to go to the game. I found an un- used ticket the morning after U of I's defeat that belonged to a Vandal friend of mine who was busy tail- gate-recovering on the couch. I made my way to her downstairs. "Isn't this' your ticket?" I asked Vandal-alumni friend. 'Marie Antoinette' is not your traditional queen "Yeah," she replied, clutching her hung-over head. "I forgot to go" BY KATRINA L. SAVITZ She nonetheless, found hap- she spoke without an Austrian or piness by purchasing expensive French accent, was for the most (Translation: I was haer-bonglng.). Assistant Culture Editor f;fli AI" ;t Please note, this Vandal-alumni 1~0)""n.·~ clothing and throwing extravagant part was not half bad. friend of mine traveled all the way "~'l; Sofia Coppola wrote and direct- parties. Shewas also oftenridiculed Iloved Rip Torn as King Louis XV. from Montana just for the occasion, ~. i, ~l ed this wonderful, yet different film by the French people for deviating He played such a simple and amus- and then "forgot" to attend the oc- ( about one of the world's most fa- against royal protocol. They called ing pompous king, which made it . I N casion for which she was there. \ -rnous queens, Marie Antoinette. her an irresponsible spender and all the more believable. Another shirt many of the Beginning with the cast, which accused her or pushing the country I am still wondering as to what Vandals were sporting that is wor- was made up of Kirsten Dunst, into poverty. the exact purpose ofAunt Victoire's n thy of noting, was one printed Jason Schwartzman, Rip Torn and - To keep in pace with the films character,playedbyMollyShanno in orange and blue that pictured Molly Shannon, this film showed unique depiction, the soundtrack was, It was also rather uncom- a semi-remedial-looking mule. Coppola intention to relate today's consisted of modern music, which fortable seeing Mary Katherine Above it, read."Donkey State." audiences to the historical figures, closely resembled 60s Euro new Gallagher of 1999's "Superstar" all Oh Vandals. whom we vaguely remember learn- wave. The music was a hip surprise, dressed up, gossiping and using in- Really? ing about in various history classes, which could easily be enjoyed by appropriate comedic punch lines in Yo;lre going to make fun of our into contemporary icons. today's audiences, especially when her dialogue. mascot? Yes, it's a horse. Coppola made the characters they are watching a period piece Some of the dialogue would have That's funny. But your mas- seem real on a level that viewers and are expecting the score to rep- been more suitable for a Saturday cot is an old sea plundering would hopefully believe. the char- resent the era. Night Live skit, as opposed to a rna- scandlnavlan who invaded Britain acters were accurate portrayals. Coppola and costume designer jor motion picture. I and now eats crumpets, throws From my limited kn'ow;~edgeof Milena, Canonero did' an amazing Allin all,this film was nicely as- back the Earl Grey and has discol- Marie Antoinette (Dunst) (after do- job combining modernity, but all sembled, albeit disjointed in its his- ored, buck teeth. Who's funny now ing a little research), I discovered the while staying true to the era torlcal execution. old chap? shewasayoungAustrianarchduch- with the attractive garb and glam- Oddly, there was no mention The Idaho Vandals are not inno- ess, chosen to marry the Dauphin orous couture shoes. of Marie Antoinette's role in the cent. - Louis XVI of France (Shwartzman), They also did an amazing job French Revolution, or her convlc- No one is innocent. as away to unite the two boarding incorporating the bright and vi- tion of treason, which ultimately countries into an alliance. brant colors that are most popular lead to her beheading. ',. According .to the fIlm, young in today's fashion industry to the, Apparently, it was not that im- : Marie was unaware ofwhat she was costumes; this Willdefinitely entice portant, butl bet mosthistorians iettfnginto. Shefound herself mar~ fashionista'sevemvhere. . woulddisagree. . riedtoallaWkwardandshyman, Honestly; I am not'ahugefan of ThisnIm will be highly enter- ,,~,:'\ w;hofound if more pleasurable to Dunst'and hl!rquestlonable' talent;tainlngforaudlenceswho want to :'j.•.;'p~~cW~~~.~•.•.:h::~t~~~.s male.frtends~~.•hMaJ::=ln~~:"·~Ji:~,:~:;ar;;:;:ft~:~e:tb.a.modern, _._ _ liliiii ... , .iL_•...•...•.:.•..--_ l1li 111".-. "IIII!I!IIII.I!II!I, .. II!I!I!1I!I!I!•.. lIII!III!I.. !I!I!III!lI!I!IIII!II!I!••• ~•. ~ ~•.. ~.. ~~~~~ .";1 OCTOBER 26, 2006 Make way fQr BoJ~e'sfirst BoCon arbiteronline.cmn BY MEL TROUT' • ent, Boneflsh Sam and His Orchestra, which . .., Culture Writer is a primarily electronic and experimen- - tal act. Bonefish Sam also collaborated The first annual BoCon, short for Boise on the "Open- Sculpture" providing the sound Convention, is coming Friday and Saturday and music. October 27-28. BoCon will take place at the Visual The entertainment isn't the only thing Arts Collective located at 1419 Grove St., in the that's free at BoCon. There will also be a soft- Linen District. ware exhibit where you can pick up and The eventwill feature live music performances, download Open-Source software. If you bring your laptop, they will even assist in exhibits, and speaking events focused on Open- installing it. In addition, their web- Source culture. It is free and open to the public. site will feature music and software Joseph Coffland, a Boise State Computer Science graduate, will be spearheading the event. Open-Source culture developed around the downloads after the event to ensure that everyone can access all the free goodies. As an open-source software developer, it.was im- software community and extended to include Coffland hopes a range of people will portant for him to create an event that would all forms of art and music. . come to the event. The wide mix of tech- bring publicity to deserving and talented indi- The primary tenet is that when something is nology, music and art should attract teo viduals who might otherwise go unnoticed ex- shared among many, it can become more than chies, geeks, professional business peo- cept by those 'in the know.' the greater sum of its parts. A strong example Japan Exchange and Teaching Program ple, artists, musicians and community Coffland expressed that regular ave- of this is the "Open-Sculpture" exhibit. The members who otherwise might Live In Japan for a year or more and partlclpate In the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) nues of expression tend to limit the amount "Open-Sculpture" is a culmination of sound, not be exposed. It was Important.when plan- Progrum! Every year the Japanese Government InvItes people from around tho world to purttcl- of exposure of an artist or musician to the lights, and programming amassed into a distinct pate In this unique program, to serve as A•• latant Language Teacher. or Coordinator. for ning BoCon to make it more informal and people they can contact. Having a 'ere- piece of art. It can be reprogrammed at the exhibit International Relations. Currently, there are nearly 5,500 participants In the Program from 44 not just have an academic conference with ! ccuntrles. Benefits Include round trip alrtare. salary, pald vacation and 'Insurance. ative commons' or other open licensing al· to essentially create a new work of art. lows people to share works gaining publicity The music that will be featured at the event is limited appeal. Ultimately, BoCon is about having fun for the artist. Open-Source is typically associ- labeled as "nerdcore" and is described as "gang' APPLICANTS MUST and celebrating Open-Source culture. ated with software where the source-code is ster rap for nerds." Saturday night will feature out A full listing of events and performers can available and can be altered. This allows the of town "nerdcore" performers from all over the ; Have U.S. CItizenship be found at the BoCon .website at Or hold cntzcnsnlp of one of the other 43 partlclpatlng countries. person with the software to personally edit it country such as MC Plus +, Beefy and MC Router. http://bocon.org/. You must flPply In your home country . if there are security holes or other problems. Friday night will conclude with local tal- • Hold a Bachelor's Degreo by July 1st, 2007 No Japanese language abl11tyrequired for the Assistant language Boise State discusses Queer Theory Teacher position. value of coming out in a classroom, The Consulate-Gencral of Japan In Portland, Oregon will be at . queer confessor does so to explain from those being named," Alegria BY MEL TROUT particularly one where multiple QoJ'H~Jitll_tQ.JIn.'Yfi'n,.tty for an lntcrmntlcnal orientation on 'the Japan Exc~imce the behavior or standardize it to as- said. Much like the previous speak- Culture Writer cultures intersect. He asserted that. and Teaching (JET) Program on the following day: sume hetero-norrnative standards. er, Alegria's seminar was more con- discussing his own identity and po- Thursday, Oct, 19, the Boise State Ultimately, King said, "We don't cerned with discussing problems Dalo: 1.0/31/0G sitions with students grants him a 3:30 . 5:00 prn Cultural and Ethnic Diversity Board need to relate to understand oppres- rather than finding a singular cure Tlmo: better understanding as well. From Alumni Center hosted " panel for their "Queerll)" sion is bad." for social science ailments. Building: The final speaker was a graduate there, he can more effectively ex- Room: Career Center conference on Queer Theory. It was She completed her speech with press his situation with students and a question, not an answer and en- student and ESL (English as a Second the second panel for the "Queerll)" for_ ffiON.,nfQrrn4JUQ'h. t;:Qntol;t. C~t'.o~!".Sorv.'.(:.QJ'&.ff'o _Con'"'4It~e"f}!al. of Language) and English Composition start on open dialogue. . event and included guest speakers couraged the audience to recognize laJmn .aUS9:JJ "1,18l1,oo/.1l oallneal www.u ••oml>:laMn.gOJ .. instructor from Washington. Following the presentations, the u. from around the country. The pan- her limits and form their own opin- Contrary to King's work, Kenny moderator, led an open question- elists included Lisa King, Sharla ions on the topic. Capps began his speech by re- and-answer session involving the Alegria and Kenny Capps. Sharla Alegria spoke on "Queering calling his moment of confession. more than 25 audience members According to the event mission Social Science Research: The Rather than viewing it as limiting or in attendance. Topics ranged from statement, the intention was to "de- DiscursiveProblemsofQueerTheory A SCHOLARSHIP WORTH as a forced defense of his sexuality, the problems with identity politics, stabilize notions of 'otherness'; cel- in the Social Science Research Capps felt it was a "groundbreaking to the multiplicity of identities, and ebrate creation, diversity, and cul- Model." As the title suggests, Alegria thing to do in the location I am at." finally a discussion on whether cat- ture; [and] educate the public on lamented on the inherent problems SMILING ABOUT. In "Do you like? Do you like a egorization of people is valuable in issues pertinent to the lives of queer- of qualitative research using a mod- man?" he recalled when an ESL our current society. identified individuals," el that was created to operational- student smiled widely and asked Ultimately, the debate was cut Lisa King's presenta- ize and standardize. However, the him that same question. His reac- short due to time restrictions. The Good news for tion, "Transsexual .Narratives: definition of Queer Theory suggests' tion was to discreetly answer "yes" queer theorizing panel was just one Contested Identities, Flourishing a need to use open-terminology and allowing for a few giggles and then of many events for the 2006 QueerID dental students. Communities" opened the panel. In place the researcher and research- continuing with his lesson plan. In Conference, which concluded she outlined her theory of "con- subject on equal ground. it, Saturday evening. Join the Army "Naming people takes power away hindsight, however, he realized the fession as assimilation" where the Dental Corps and you can receive ,What's,comi!1g a one- to tour-year scho\arship that provides full tuition, a monthly stipend to the movies of over $1,250 and reimbursement of BY KATRINA L. SAVITZ Asstlstant Culture Editor most academic fees. 1 ing, breathing, scary monster." Catch aFire film takes a different turn by follow· ing Truman Capote on his road to re- The teens. attempt to reveal the Although it can be considered the search for his novel "In Cold Blood." house's mysterious powers by em- underdog, this film is among many Along the way he develops a strange ploying help from neighborhood Tofind out more, or to speak to all Army Health other Oscar worthy films. relationship with the 1950s most no- adults. The star studded cast in- It's strong and emotional storyline Care Recruiter, call 800-794·8867 or visit torious convicted killers Perry Smith cludes; Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jon will captivate audiences as it fol- healthcare.goarmy.com/hct/54 and Dick Hickock. Beder. a lows the life of a South African man © 2006. Paid for by the United States Army. All rights reserved. [l!IB'lIr named Patrick, played by .Derek Luke of 2002's "Antwone Fisher." Hot DVD releases Nacho Libre Patrick is wrongly accused of an Jack Black stars as a cook in a act of terror he had no part in. In at· Slither Mexican monastery, who decides tempt to clear his name and end the This thriller uses the supernatural he will enter a wrestling contest to violence ridden country, he joins to captivate audiences by creating a win $200 to buy better food for the October 27, 2006 the African National Congress, plague produce by wormlike aliens, orphans in the monastery. which is behind the anti-apartheid who have just landed in a small Saw III movement. American town. An American Haunting He takes on a perilous assignment The third person to fall victim The worms physically get into the This horrific film is based on alone to undermine the organiza- to the infamous jigsaw serial kill- brains of its victims, who then be· the true events of a ghostly entity tion; meanwhile he is pursued by' er in this· film's trilogy undergoes come zombies. in Tennessee, who haunts the Bell the one man who believes in his in- brut~1 torture at the hands of Family, ultimately killing one of the nocence, played by Tim Robbins. jigsaw's apprentice. Meanwhile, Monster House family members. Jigsaw's health continues to deterio- "Monster House" is this years This story has been documented rate, so he employs a doctor to keep On the indie scene family animated comedy about numerously and is known to be the him well enough to teach his ap· Infamous three teens who realize that a house first time in history where a person prentice all that they need to know was killed by a spirit. Similar to last year's "Capote," this in their neighborhood "is really a liv· to aid him in his legacy.

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Full-time students receive one free : '.." . general admission ticket and are Withl){rt:~'Jo~tball", game" on the'last weekend 'of able to purchase one guest ticket October. the Boise State'Athletic Department decided for $18. Part-time students can it wa~a, penectopportunityforlts other athletic pro- ' purchase one guest ticket gramsto gilinsQme local face tlme, ' ($18) for the game. ., (jnTl~ui'sday. Oct. 26, tIle men'~ and women's Student IDs are re- 'basketball 'teams will present the first annual quired for ticket "Fan-Fest" in Tac6Beil Arena. The event is an in- pickup and at the troduction to Bronco basketball through 3-point stadium entrance shoot.ingcontests, dunk competitions and even on game day. The Almost every true football fan' some light scrimmaging. game is sched- hates referees, let's admit it They The event is the first annual basketball meet-and- , uled for 6 p.m. on have a hard enough time mak- greet at Boise State. Thecon~eptof a team introduction Wednesday, Nov. 1. ing calls that are actually writ- night isn't newto the rest of college basketball, however. Tickets have been selling ten out in the rulebook, so why in Many Universities around the country have similar func- out within a few days this season, the name of God would any tions to kick offthehoops season. Some extreme basketball so any students interested in organization give them the schools even hosta "midnight-madness", which kicks"off at attending Wednesday's game burden to make more calls midnight of the opening night of practice. According to BSU should get tickets as soon as based on their own judgment'! Men'aBasketball Head Coach Greg Graham, Fan-fest s!tould possible. I'm talking about touchdown be a good middle ground for Broncofaithful., "I think it's a big plus;" Graham said. "Hopefully the celebrations. Johnson tops nation's turnout willbe good and we can do it every year. I think' It used to be that a player who scored a touchdown had a scoring charts "Midnight Madness" has kind of run its course. This is something, for me, is a little better for our players and chance to show the world his own little piece of individu- Following his 183-yard rush- for the fans. It's notso late. People can bring their kids to it. Hopefully it will turn into an event we do every ality. The celebrations added ing performance in Boise State a nice touch to an already University's 42-26 win at the year and it'll get bigger and bigger each year." Perhaps the biggest attraction of the event is a com- good experience. They University of Idaho this past are the cherry on top the Saturday (Oct. 21), Bronco running petition for a big screen television. Fans will be given the chance to compete for the rights toa sports-fans sundae, if you will. You get back Ian Johnson has been named a guy who makes a spec- the Western Athletic Conference's dream TV. It isn't just fans and students that are excited for Fan-fest though. It seems the Boise State basketball tacular catch or goes off on Offensive Player of the Week. a jaw-dropping run, and A sophomore from San Dimas, players are equally as excited.to compete for season- he should have the Calif" Johnson carried the ball 27 long bragging rights. personal liberty to do what- times for an average of 6,8 yards- "Iknow our guys have gotten excited about it," Graham ever he wants in the .end per-carry and scored four touch- said. "They've seen a lot of (publicity) on it and they're zone. Honestly, I'd, rather downs to bring his season total for excited. (We're) starting to see a little light at the end keep myeyeson him while he's doing rushing touchdowns to a nation- of the tunnel. So I think it's good for them. It's an interesting dance or celebration leading 18. Johnson's touchdown good forthestafftoo. We can get out and play and instead of going to the kitchen runs went for eight, 18, four and see where we are at." to grab my uncle another beer 12yards. The award marks the third Both teams open their preseason schedules because I know I'm not going to miss time this season that Johnson has - next week with home scrimmages. The men host Western Oregon Thursday Nov.·2 and Cascade 1 anything special. - won the league's weekly honor. The problem is, kids everywhere JohnsonwasalsonamedPlayerofthe College Saturday Nov. 4~The women open their are now being forced to go get those Week following Boise State's 42-14 season officially on Sunday Nov. 5when Lewis and ~ beers. Well hopefully not, but here's win against Oregon State University, Clark State College travels to Taco Bell Arena. my point: If a player scores a touch- and its 41-34 win against the With tough preseason schedules rapidly STArE' down, -let him do what he wants. University of Hawaii. approaching for both teams, Fan-fest may I mean he's the one who's putting Johnson leads the nation in scor- provide the last light-hearted test for the fans in the seats, drawing people ing - averaging 13.5 points-per- Broncos this season. to the television sets and bringing game. He is fifth in rushing with a "I think every time you have an event in be- in loads of money for the guys who 147.63 yards-per-game average and tween It helps," Graham said. "Ithink we're doing t make these stupid rules in the first ninth in all-purpose yards, averag- well. We just need to playa little bit. We've done place. Instead, fancy guys wearing ingl51.5 per game. Johnson's 183 enough drilling and working at it" suits and ties gather together some- yards against the Vandals brings his Fan-fest kicks off at 7 p.m. In Taco Bell where far from a football field and season rushing total to 1,181 yards Arena. The event Is free of admission and create these rediculous rules. - the sixth best single season rush- ' fans of all ages are encouraged to attend. It's almost as if every time a play- ing average in school history. His 18 er scores a touchdown, the local touchdowns rank second on the all- PHOTOS COURTESY WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE ref starts to grab for that oh-so-un- time single season list. liked yellow flag. Just watch next Brock Forsey holds the single- time your favorite player scores. season rushing record with 1,611 The guy is probably excited out of yards and the single-season rush- WeeklyGuest his mind as he crosses that goal line, ing touchdown mark with 26. The Michael Jake Drew Dustin Kye Stanley and what's the first thing he has to Broncos are off this weekend be- Butler Garcin Mayes Lapray Johnson Brewster think about? "Oh, I better not do fore they host Fresno State in an ' Sports Photographer Culture Writer Sports Editor Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Asst. Sports Editor anything too excessive." ESPN2 game at Bronco Stadium Guest Record Give me a break. I can under- Wednesday, Nov. 1. 3-5/30-18 Last week/Season 4-4/30-18 7-1/25-25 3-5/29-19 5-3/30-18 6-2/27-13 stand if someone is pulling out the infamous throat-slashing celebra-' Clemson Idaho Stampede invades . Virginia Tech Clemson Clemson Clemson VT- VT tion or maybe busting out a sexually Hooters for fan night @#12 Clemson absurd celebration or gesture - then sure they deserve to draw a flag. Oklahoma The Idaho Stampede is invit- #19 Oklahoma Missouri Oklahoma Missouri Oklahoma Oklahoma But the refs take it too far. ing fans to their inaugural NBA @#23 Missouri How much harm does it really Development League Draft Party on cause when you have three or four WSU Nov. 2 at Hooters of Boise, located at Washington State UCLA WSU WSU UCLA UCLA guys doing a little dance or pre- 8000 W. Franklin Road. The festivi- '@UCLA meditated celebration in the corner ties will begin at 6 p.m. and the draft of the end zone after they score? I Arizona St. will commence at 7 p.m, There is no Arizona State UW UW UW ArizonaSt. UW say if they earned the right to get cost to attend and parking is free, but @Washington that far, allow them the right to cel- space is limited so the Stampede en- ebrate. Maybe ifthe players take far courages fans to arrive early. There Wyoming Wyoming TCU TCU TCU Wyoming TCU too long to get off the field they de- will be prizes given to fans through- @TCU serve a delay of game penalty, but out the night as well as food and nothing more. I've gotten tired of BSU drink specials. Fresno State BSU BSU BSU BSU BSU watching guys like Boise State wide Fans will be joined by the @#15 Boise State receiver Jerard Rabb make a good Stampede's lovable mascot, AAA play to get into the end zone and Rumble, the Farmers and Merchants NFL then celebrate very mildly, like he Arizona State Bank Stampede Spirit Dance Arizona Arizona GB GB GB GB did against Louisiana Tech earlier Team, the Stampede front office @GreenBay this season. Rabb did nothing more and coaching staff and some spe- than a little good, pure, player-to- KC cial guests. This draft will be un- Seattle KC. KC Seattle ,KC Seattle player celebration. Then the refs like any other in Stampede his- @ Kansas City threw not one, not two, but three tory. Each of the 10 players se- flags on Rabb and kicked him out lected will join the team dur- of the game. For what, having some ing training camp, which makes fun after he scored? each pick more significant than Humanitarian Hall of Fame announces '06 class It's not like he flipped the crowd in years past. The draft will be con- off or pretended to hump the ball ducted live via teleconference (on BY JAKE GARCIN Department Hall of Fame. The class of '06 is the eleventh in- seven Pro Bowls. or anything, he was just excited he ductlon class into the Hall of Fame. "We are extremely proud of the location at Hooters) to the NBAStore Sports Editor The organization is working to- scored. I understand the refs have in New York City and fans will have ward constructing a permanent While no member has been recog- World Sports Humanitarian Hall of to go by the rules, so it falls on the nized as an elite member of the Hall, Fame Class of 2006," Maneely said. an upclose view of the "war room" as The World Sports Humanitarian bulldtngm Bronco Stadium to house shoulders of both the rule-makers all three of the newest inductees cer- "They have set the bar high in com- Stampede Head Coach Bryan Gates Hall of Fame announced its class the history of its honorary members. and the refs. Point being. watching tainly live up to the standard set by petition and with their humanitar- and Assistant Coach Ray Lopes work of 2006 Tuesday on the Boise State The Hall also hopes to provide a cur- guys like Chad Johnson and Terrell their predecessors. ian efforts, challenge us all to do to make their selections on draft University campus. The newest class riculum to BSU students' that will Owens get a little creative in the end " Harmon Killibrew was born and more, whenever and wherever we night. The draft will also be live on of inductees will consist of Major work to promote the ethics of its Hall zone after a big play is fun to watch. Sirius Satellite Radio and streamed League Baseball Hall of Fame mem- of Fame inductees. raised in Payette, which makes him have the opportunity." As long asit doesn't hurt anything live on NBADLEAGUE.com. ber Harmon Klllibrew, Pro Football "It's wonderful we are able to the first Idaho native to be induct- The Arbiter will highlight all or anybody, or slow the game down, ed into the Hall of Fame. Killibrew three men and their humanitarian The Idaho Stampede franchise is Hall of Fame member Steve Largent find these great athletes around the the refs should just keep that little was a 13·time All-Star in the Major accomplishments during the time entering its ninth season as a new and retired professional basketball world," Maneely said. "If we can put flag in their pocket for once. It's per- Leagues. Steve 'Smith won an leading up to the event. The Indue- member of the NBA Development player Steve Smith. in place something that will ensure fectly OKto celebrate after you score NBA Championship with the San tlon ceremony will take place Nov. League and an affiliate of the Utah Humanitarian Board of Directors that weare teaching the next gen- and it should be perfectly fine to let' Antonio Spurs in 2003. Smith was . 30 at Mountain View High School in Jazz and Seattle SuperSonics. President" Larry Maneely, an- eration of teachers about getting the fans enjoy a little bit of end zone Individuals and businesses nounced the' class of '06 in involved in their community, doing also a member ofthe 2000 Olympic Meridian. creativity. To all of the fans who are' Gold Medal basketball team. Steve Ticketsto'thelnductionceremony Interested in season tickets starting ,Allen Noble Hall of Fame in it the right way and giving back. We crying about players celebrating too' feel we've done something that.will Largent played 14 seasons in the will be available: through "select- at only $175should call (208)388- Bronco Stadium. mUl;,h ordoing unnecessary dances i NFL, all with the Seattle Seahawks. ,a-seat', .Idahotlckets.com and the 4667 'or, visit Idahostampede.com Allen Noble Hall is currently the .be leaving its mark on the country in the end zone, I have one piece of for more Information about the location of the' Humanitarlan Hall and around, the world for geriera- - Largent (5-11, 187)\set six ca~e~,J:e-, Humanltarian'HailofFamewebsite: adyice for you:" don't look '-end of cords in the NFL and was named to, 'w:ww.sportSb.:um~rti~arian,tolJL ' upcoming season. of Fame and the Boise State Athletic tions to come." S1\bjett.' ',~ " , ,j , '.' ' '~.': ,:,.,;~~~:},::.... ',", .." .' I ____ IiiiiIii~;;;;;;;;======----,------:---.-:.-.:..-~O~.-=c~t~o~b.-:e~r~2~6~,~2~O~O~6_

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BY BRIAN LUPTAK and seven kills against the Wolf many different things that have happened to her," Davis said. Sports Writer Pack. BSU still came up short in a close 3-2'match. "She takes it in stride, she takes it Boise State's volleyball pro- The Broncos then traveled really well." Hewitt is also noticing higher gram has witnessed many players' Saturday to Logan, Utah, to face the a level of understanding for Davis' breakout games this season. This Utah State Aggies. Hewitt stepped past weekend the Bronco stand- up again with another five blocks techniques and coaching.

"Coach has been teaching us "". out was middle blocker Robyn and 11 kills. a lot of new techniques," Hewitt Hewitt. Hewitt, a sophomore from "Honestly, this weekend I just ~" '" said. "It took me a while to catch on Vancouver, Wash., played a key gave it to God," Hewitt said. to them. It's starting to make more role in the team's performance as "That's how I look at it. It was sense to me and it's getting easier it faced Nevada and Utah State on in his hands." to execute them." the road. According to Coach Davis, Hewitt and the Broncos will re- "[Hewitt] absolutely solidi- Hewitt's consistent play over the Date course of the weekend was encour- turn to BSU for their next four con- Night fied what we have been wanting ference games. Hewitt and Davis out of our end two," Head Coach aging after the last two years. are both happy to be back in Boise 5ho"r yotrr' B5U TO and get anyone of: our' Robin Davis said. "Elise [Ardron] "It's been tough because it's playing in their home gym after has been really good at that been a couple years of frustration Neapolitan PizzaS, a huge salad to share and the team has spent the majority position too, lately. We feel com- for her," Davis said. "She's been of its season on the road and out 2 beers f:or only $20. fortable playing them both right hurt both of the years she's been of schoo!. Davis is hoping to see now, but Robyn was just off-the- here. She's a really good commu- Hewitt's improved skills continue charts good." nicator. She really wants to do it Thp ~!"rl

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