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Boise State University ScholarWorks Student Newspapers (UP 4.15) University Documents 9-9-2004 Arbiter, September 9 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]. THURSoilY 'SEPTEMBER 9 2DD'i THE 5 T U 0 E NT V 0 ICE 0 F B 0 I 5 E ST R TE 5 INC E I 9 3 3 VOLUME 17 FIRST ISSUE FRH ISSUE 07 READ US ONLINE AT « PSEUDO 8SU LOOKS TO EHTEND <{. PARTYING NATION'S LONGEST _~. ) message boards, breaking news, archive search, photo UJITH STEUE-O UJIN STREAK slideshows & weather Nader gives ronco fans early l rl fiery speech. on campus PIIlJI'O BY 1ffiJ5TAAOAMsmlE ARBITER Ralph Nader apaaks to a Sunday eudrsnce 10 the Spacial Events Canter on current events and tns democratic campaign. RRNORLL POST News reporter As part of an invite by the Campus Greens, inde- pendent presidential candidate Ralph Nader spoke in BSU's Special Events Center on Sunday, Aug. 8. Nader spoke about current issues such as the war in Iraq, the U.S. polltical system, corporate crime and health care in the United States. "The Iraq quagmire was started by two chicken- hawks, George Bush and Dick Cheney, based on de- ceptions, fabrications, and lies," Nader said. Nader said his ticket is the only one that offers a set date and complete withdrawal of U.S. forces in Iraq. "We invaded Iraq for one word-oil." Nader said the majority of American citizens now think the Iraq war was a mistake. He also said the war alienates the Islamic world and endangers America's security. Nader continued by attacking the political sys- tem, saying the two-party system is rigged and is infiltrated with corporate interests. "Bush is nothing more than a giant corporation disguised as a human being," stated Nader, claim- Kustra campaigns for the future ing the Bush Administration's ties to corporations leaves them with no allegiance to the U.S. Nader's campaign has run into obstacles trying sess the financial needs of BSU for Idaho's institutions of public high- BY GREGORY RUTTY lar program at EKU, and thinks it to get on November's ballot. He lashed out at the. News Reporter sends a strong message about the the next 15 to 20 years and to help er education. "The Idaho State Legislature . Democrats for what he called obstructing the dem- importance of class discussions facilitate the campaign. ocratic process. Nader was denied the Oregon bal- While BSU's capital campaign is has had a very difficult time hold- President Robert Kustra remem- and reading assignments. lot because some of the required signature pages in the earliest stages, with a search ing on to this level of support that bers with fondness the students While Kustra is determined to were not numbered. for a consultant still in progress, they once used to provide ..." says he advised as president of Eastern enhance the undergraduate expe- Nader claims sabotage by Oregon Secretary of Kustra is determined to raise the Kustra. "We simply cannot afford Kentucky University. He remem- rience, he is equally detefmined to State Bill Bradbury, who happens to be a demo- money necessary to help transform to give up the public support that bers getting to know them, learn- broaden BSU's role as a metropoli- crat, stating the denial was laughable and the Kerry BSU into a first-tier, metropolitan we have received traditionally from ing about the obstacles they faced tan university. campaign could have a "Watergate" type scandal. research university. the state." as well as the successes they earned Just months into the second year on their hands. "Wewill raise that sum of money. Because state funding hasn't met on their way to obtaining degrees. of an aggressive presidency, Kustra Nader proposed universal health care, calling for . Wewill be doing this over a fiveyear expectations, Kustra says retain- "It was a very good experience," is beginning the preparations for a an end to the drug companies charging whatever period, we will be aggressive about ing and recruiting faculty has be- says Kustra. "I was able to get to capital campaign, what he hopes they want for drugs the taxpayer has already paid it, we will be disciplined about it," come more and more difficult. To know students up close and per- will be his signature accomplish- the majority of the research for. Kustra remarked. address this problem, he proposes sonal." ment at BSU.The capital campaign Nader continued by saying we must focus on re- The success of the capital cam- a policy that would allow student It was such 1!. good experience will be aimed at raising enough building our infrastructure of highways, roads and paign will hopefully provide the fees to be used to pay faculty sala- that Kustra will again be advis- money to allow BSU to grow into a libraries because of the Bush Administration's fail- resources needed to realize the ries. Currently, student fees are . ing a few undergraduate students, major research institution. ureto doso. .bold vision for BSU that President reserved for the maintenance and setting an example he hopes his "I consider this to be the most Nader called for the end of the Electorai College, Kustra laid out in his Aug. 18 State building of facilities and cannot be faculty will follow. Kustra has en- important responsibility or assign- run -off voting, and the increase of minimum wage of the University address. used to pay faculty. couraged faculty to participate in ment that I will undertake in my to a living wage. Kustra hopes to elevate BSUfrom Kustra says the policy will not the Faculty Advising Institute and presidency," says Kustra. "This is Nader also attacked President Bush's assault on offers a stipend for those who com- the signature of my presidency ... in its current third-tier ranking (U.S. cause a dramatic increase in un- tort reform saying it, u... ties the hands ofjudges and News and World Report, 2005) to dergraduate fees but instead allow plete it. Just one of many new initia- the last analysis, when I leave Boise jurors," and debunking the claim that the country a position of national prestige. He the university more flexibility in of- tives Kustra spoke about in his State State I hope that I can say I was suc- is "litigation happy." envisions BSU as a major metro- fering graduate degrees. of the University address, he hopes cessful in raising this large sum of Nader also called for the end of commercial log- politan research university that "At the undergraduate level we better academic advising will help money for a university that clearly ging in National Forests, saying less than five per- plays a major role in the economic must be able to offer the students enhance students' experience at 'deserves to go to the next level if it cent of commerclallogging comes from National development of the state and the ofidaho an affordable education," Boise State. were only for the resources to do Forests and more jobs come from recreational use region, while still offering afford- says Kustra. "We stand for certain Another initiative designed to so." of the forests than commercial logging. able access to a quality education. public values ... like. access for all help students succeed will be a Capital campaigns are organized Nader said John Kerry was the lesser of two evils One reason the capital campaign students who are qualified and af- summer reading assignment for efforts to raise enough money to but slammed Democrats for taking important is- is so vital to the health and future fordability for students." incoming freshmen followed by satisfy the needs and goals of an or- sues off the table remarking, "Republicans go for of BSUis that state aid has failed to open discussions during orienta- ganization. According to Kustra, a the jugular, Democrats go for the capillaries." tion week. Kustra initiated a simi- consultant will be hired to help as- keep up with the growing needs of New library sarurce answers Inquiring minds AnswerXpress can be found ly. 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