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Boise State University ScholarWorks Student Newspapers (UP 4.15) University Documents 10-21-2002 Arbiter, October 21 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]. Broncos pound Bulldogs Neon artist lights up Boise on ESPN Page 6 Page 10 • Boise State 'University Iter www.arbiteronline.com Monday, October 21,2002 Vol r"', I ',SUI' +;~c First Copy Free ASBSU PROPOSES QUAD DISMOUNT zone By Elizabeth Puckett sidewalks. The Arbiter - _ had already indicated their an unfair policy. means of transportation. I on Campus Lane and "This is not a measure to willingness to enforce the "Some students have been can't walk from the Morrison University Drive. punish people who prefer to new policy. working for a couple of years Center to the Pavilion in ten "It's ridiculous to push ASBSU Senator Jim use wheels on campus. It's a "What students need to to get a new bike lane estab- minutes, and I don't think bikes off-campus," she said. Sherman introduced a reso- protective measure for those rernemberJs that the quad lished. Just last year, I many students can," Sweat "Some days I feci like the lution Tuesday to establish a who don't." was designed when the stu- worked with many students said, dismount zone, which would quickest way of getting The new dismount zone dent population was about a on campus to allow for "The university should be around is to ride directly ban wheeled transportation would extend from the east quarter of what it is now:" greater bike access, including working toward more means in the quad. , across the grass." side of the library to the west Mathias said. pushing to widen the side- of alternate transportation Zach Brown, student and The resolution was creat- side of the Math-Geosciences "We have over 17,700 stu- walks and get better bike for students rather than tak- avid bike rider, said that the ed at the urging of ASBSU building. If the resolution dents on this campus, and parking," Sweat said. ing away one of thc.altcma- new resolution is just anoth- President Chris Mathias, goes through, ASBSU will we all need to look out for Sweat said she feels that tives. The sidewalks are too er rule to keep the honest who is concerned that pedes- send it on to the Facilities one another's safety." ASBSU is trying to put a narrow, and yes, there is a people honest. trian safety is at risk due to Planning Office. From there, Mathias also said that he "band-aid solution" on a big bike lane of sorts by the river, "I am always very careful students rushing to class on it will be a matter of posting hopes that students will problem. but it is often as flooded with of pedestrians everywhere bikes, skateboards and roller official signs indicating the work toward establishing a Last year Sweat and oth- pedestrians as the quad." on campus. I think-most of us blades. The proposed ban boundaries of the dismount bike lane. In the meanwhile, ers worked on establishing a Sweat also said that the are. Idon't feel it's right to let would not affect students in zone. the dismount zone is a solu- bike lane, but says that stu- school has done nothing to a few jerks destroy the ridini? wheelchairs. According to the resolu- tion that can be implemented dents were underrepresent- make it safer for students on rights of the rest of us,' "I've witnessed at least tion, the dismount zone immediately with little cost ed on the committee. Her bikes. One way students get Brown said. two accidents involving would be enforced only dur- to a budget-conscious uni- current work with the BSU past the quad is to go over to "Besides, how is campus bikes on this section of the ing peak traffichours-8 a.m. versity. Democrats is keeping her University Drive, but the security going to enforce this quad," Mathias said. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. At Some students strongly busy, she said, or she' J take roads are dangerous and the rule? By chasing the offend- "It's only a matter of time Tuesday's ASBSU Senate oppose the new resolution. up the cause again. sidewalks narrow. Sweat ers across the quad on before BSU gets sued." meeting, Vice President of Lea Sweat, public relations "It's just too difficult to get s,uggests that if this bill pass- bikes?" Mathias said it's not fair Student Affairs Peg' Blake director of the BSU College from one side of this campus es, the university should put for pedestrians who use the said that ca~pus security Democrats, feels that this is to the other withou t some up "watch for bikes" signs Governor DEBATE FUELS RACE By Casey Wyatt The Arbiter ------- Jerry Brady wants to heat up the contest for the gover- nor's seat in the last few weeks before the Nov. 5 'clcc- tions. A recently televised debate gave him tile chance to add fuel to the fire. He focused primarily on dried- out budgets for higher educa- tion and other state pro- grams. The incumbent, Dirk Kempthorne, was constantly on the defense as his oppo- nent questioned his leader- ship mettle and business sense. Brady said that last year the governor buckled and abandoned his opposi- tion to a $100 million tax cut, which resulted in an exhaust- ed surplus and wide pro- gram cuts in education and key government services. But Kempthorne's pol- ished demeanor and political experience were evident as' he insisted that his actions An ESPN cameraman captures footage of Friday's game. during the budget crunch were in the state's best inter- est. "I hope Mr. Brady doesn't believe that our ef£orts to ESPN BRINGS BIG SHOW TO Bronco Stadium leave some money in fellow Idahoans' pockets brought B Matt Neznanski Ed Palcey, director of col- us more. accessible," Palc.ey said Frid,ay's game "It can help to ge~ some o~ on the national recession." The Arbiter Ie e sorts for ESPN, said Bleymaier said. used el&ht caJ:neras ~o record the money back mto, th~ M~sk! an Iowa-based com- And accessibility makes it the action, including one schm?1 and the community, Brady disagreed, saying A record-breaking crowd pany ~upplies the lights for easy for TV crews to come to 'fringe' camera for crowds. he said. , that the tax cuts were tailored eve ' Friday night game.' town. He said this is typical of Pal~ey ~aJd E.SPN st.arts to 'those with incomes over of orange-clad, screaming fans, big plays on a chilly fan "0e have to use them a "We're the lone college the Friday night games. Top- plannmg ItS Friday mght $70,000. evening - a big day for Boise lot. Most stadiums aren't set football game on Friday ranked college gam~s broad- matc~l-upS as soon as the Bypassing formalities, State football fans, but just up for this kind of broad- night," said Brad Larrondo, cast on .Saturday nights use team s schedules are Brady began his attack in his another production for cast," Palcey said. director of athletic pr<?mo- 14 or 15 cameras for more announ~ed:. opening remarks and contin- ESPN. Musko also provided tions and broadcast services. angles. ." If the teams .accept, they ued his onslaught till the end Friday's game was broad- li hting for the clean-up "With Sporfscenter high- ESPN enlisted about ~O reschedule the!r Satu:day of the hour-long debate. The' cast on the national network, eflorts at Ground Zero. lights, the benefits for the crew J.11embers for their games· . for . Fnday night, eastern Idaho businessman a first for Boise State at home According to Gene university can't be mea- game-night staff. Some 25.-30 Ble1.maler sa~d. pointed out various cuts in after beating Fresno State last Ble maier, Boise State athlet- sured.' people wer~ flown to BOIse, We have to. caordm.ate higher education totaling to a season in a similar ic direetor, the WAC might Larrondo said last year's and the rest were locals - s~u- the, schedule wI~h the h!gh 10 percent reduction. He arrangement. be interested in more nation- national exposure has dents, BSU clubs and chanty sch~:lO.ls,dea!., \":Ith pa~k111g I e already boosted interest from groups.. logistics, but n s Just business blamed Kempthorne for Production crews arrived a exposur . '.. I id . divid I I I ." I id vocational and technical class Thursday to set up ~xtra "The conference is looking alumni and athletic recruits. Pa cey sa) m 1':1 ~Ias as usua ot lerWlse, le sal,' cancellations and the denial lighting, satellite transmitters at a way to finance some sta- "People want tei play in we~e each paid for theJr.t~n:e, and run cables through dium lighting. That will be bowl games"and th~y want to while th.e clubs and chantIes of over 1100 nursingappli- the first thing we do to make play on TV, he said.