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OPINION

PAGE6 Opinion writers Michael McLaskey and Shannon Morgan offer their views on the controversial Iraq Commission Report.

."._.,<_'0 .0''''"", .. =".,~~"".P'liOTO BY STANLEY BREWSTER{THE ARBIT~ CULTURE The Boise State Broncos accepted an invitation Sunday to play in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Jan. 1 against the University of Oklahoma in Glendale, Ariz. The Broncos finished the regular season 12-0 and won their fifth consecutive Western Athletic Conference Championship.

BY DUSTIN LAPRAY brand-new University of Phoenix you know what?" BSU quarterback competitors, they're great people. ... there's a trick to that in Bowl games because there's a lot of fun Managing Editor Stadium. Jared Zabranksy asked the pepped- They are excellent football players. The fans at the arena erupted up crowd. "When we walk Into that So, what they do doesn't really sur- things going on. There's a fine line between enjoying yourself, having ruption. from their seats when the an- stadium in Arizona, with 40,000- prise me:' fun and staying focused, The word typifies not nouncement was made around 6:05 strong, including 110 men in blue, Over the years, the football team has proved to be a continued suc- "We're definitely going down only the 5,000-plus fans p.m. The Blue Thunder Marching with a big chip on our shoulder, cess. It has won national champi- there to win the game." The Arbiter takes you into the and their voices rever- Band belted the fight song, the play with extreme confidence and onships at every level of competi- Who would have. thought at world of Beer Pong, while berating off the walls of Taco Bell Harvey NeefManeline Dancers and flex our muscle:' tion. the beginning of this campaign, giving you a glimpse at the Arena at Sunday night's pep rally, the BSU Cheerleaders led the crowd Zabransky is 38-5 as a starter at in-uproarious exultation as the re- Boise State. He has led the team to "This is a' program you guys the first ever as a head coach for latest comedy attraction. but the word also belongs to this built," BSU Athletic Director Gene Petersen, with Dan Hawkins de, program so rapidly on the rise. ality truly set in. two bowl games, but has yet to win Bleymaier said. "This is the pro- parted to Colorado' and tons o,f The Boise State Broncos were 1996: theyearBSU made the move one. The Broncos lost to Louisville gram the community supported turnover on the coaching staff, chosen Sunday to play in the 36th to Division I-A. In 10 years the team in 2004 in the Liberty Bowl and lost from day one. This is the program coming off a 9-4 season and facing SPORTS Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. It was went from a winner at the l-AA level to Boston College in the 2005 MPC Lyle Smith established for 38 years the challenge of "rebuilding" that a simple Invitation, but it sent rip- to a. champion at the I-A level, now Computers Bowl. In the last eight as the head coach and AD here at the Broncos could have possibly ples through Bronco nation. set to play on national television on years, the Broncos have gone to sev- Boise State. Thank you guys." done what they have done? "We congratulate the Broncos on New Year's Day. en bowl games and have amassed One thing that has helped keep "This could have been a rebuild- their incredible undefeated sea- "It's huge," BSU head Coach Chris the best winning percentage in the the Broncos an Idaho team is the ing year: Petersen said, "but for son and being selected to playing Petersen said. "It's the next step we nation through that span (85-16). continued use and success of lo- two factors: One, we were able to In the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl against needed to take and now we have to The Broncos have won seven cal players, like Colt Brooks (who hire the finest coaching staff in the Oklahoma Sooners," Tostitos go and represent Boise State, the conference championships in played for Eagle High) and Korey America. Two, we've got some re- Fiesta Bowl Representative (and State of Idaho and all the mid-ma- that span, including five consecu- Hall (a standout from Glenns ally, really good players." BSU alumnus) Ann Damiano said. jors out there the best we can." tive Western Athletic Conference Ferry). Tickets are still available for "We are very excited to host Boise BSU Is only the second team In Championships. The team Is 50-2 at home since "This has been a great commu- the game. Petersen and the team State In the valley of the sun and I history from a "mld-majorunlversl- 1999 and is No. 1 in the nation in nity to have lived in, the communi- wished everyone at the rally and can ensure you of an Incredible ex- ty" to play in a Bowl Championship winning percentage. ty and the program," Brooks, a se- everyone who has ever dreamt perience." Series game. Utah broke ground in The team moved to No. 10 in the nior linebacker and captain, said. of being a Bronco fan to get to An invitation requires response. 2004 and the Broncos look to do the nation in all-time winning percent- "We'll see you in the Arizona sun." Glendale and cheer the Broncos to "Folks, I think I heard an invita- same. the hype and media attention for their first-ever BCS win. tion and the only way to deal with BSU will playa storied program, age this season. .,.. Despite the unlikelihood of the . this game will be unlike anything Student tickets will be available , an invitation, of course, is to re- one of the true greats in college foot- team posting and undefeated sea- the Broncos have ever encoun- Dec. 9 at the Bronco ticket office. spond to it," an enthusiastic BSU ball - the University of Oklahoma son and actually achieving its great- tered. Petersen and his staff have You might want to camp out. President Bob Kustra said. "So Sooners (11-2), who beat Nebraska est of goals, Petersen said he wasn't the huge responsibility of prepar- Few times in the history of a pro- Ann, on behalf of the faculty, the Saturday night to win the Big 12 surprised by the many successes of ing and focusing the team on the gram is a team given the chance to Find out how the women's staff and the students of Boise State Championship. The Broncos (12-0) his team. goal, which is of course, to get a make one' great stride in this race basketball team faired against University, we would be honored to will most likely be huge underdogs. "We know these guys," Petersen win. to football glory. The Broncos get join you in the Fiesta Bowl:' "There's going to be a lot of San Diego and how the said. "We knew what we had here "We prepare correctly." Petersen one ofthose chances Jan. 1. Where The game will be played Jan. people out there that are going to Humanitarian Hall of Fame for quite a while. They're the best said. "If our guys stay focused will you be when it happens? I, 2007 in Glendale, Ariz. at the doubt the Boise State Broncos, but Is helping to put Boise in the national spotlight.

ARBITERONLINE.COM Methamphetamine spreads eastward from West Managing Editor Dustin BYMARTEEORTIZ bility, tremors, confusion, cardiovas- Lapray and Sports Editor News Writer cular collapse and eventually, death. Jake Garein break down the TheNationalInstituteonDrugAbuse Scientists know methamphet- reports long term affects in- BCSannouncments and the amine as one of the most danger- c1ude paranoia, aggressiveness, implications they have on the ous psycho stimulant drugs created. anorexia, memory loss, audito- Broncos in the latest edition of Broken down, 'meth'· has a longer ry hallucinations, delusions and "Arbiter Sports Talk." acting morphine-like effect in which severe dental problems. people use in replacement of a mor- Not to mention, methamphet- Shannon f\10rgi:Jndiscusses the phine or heroin addiction. amine can also spread the HlV vi- darks Ide of Boise bars with a The .synthetic, mood al- rus, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. tering and addictive am- Injecting meth through reused nee- former Boise bartender and phetamine is used to treat dies from person to person spreads current BSUstudent in "On the some children with attention defi- HlV and Hepatitis. The NIDA re- Flip Side:' cit disorder and attention deficit ports that reusing needles may even hyperactivity disorder, as well as increase the advancement of HlV adults with narcolepsy. and therefore AIDS. This addictive stimulant activates "Studies with methamphetamine WEATHER certain brain systems. Doctors have abusers who have HlV indicate that ".------made meth a schedule II stimulant, the HlV causes greater neuronal in- meaning it has a high abuse poten- jury and cognitive impairment com- tial, available only in small prescrip- pared with HIV-positive people who tions that do not come with a re- do not use drugs," the NIDA:said. newal or refill. Methamphetamine This rising epidemic in metham- TUESDAY Increases dopamine release levels In phetamine abuse has opened up High: 39F / Low26F the brain, which enhance mood and more research and more therapies body movement. Chronic meth use for abusers. . . '. . PHOTO COURlBY MCT changes how the brain functions .... the most effective treatments Metro Narcotics agent Sgt. Rick Stinson holds up a glass pipe stereotypically used completely. In animal research, for methamphetamine addiction for smoking Crystal Meth in from of an assortment of pipes and bongs confiscated meth destroys neuron cell endings. are behavioral therapies' such as in several drug busts. .'. Methamphetamine, made cognitive .behavioral and contin- WEDNESDAY in illegal labs across the west- gency management interventions," High: 46F / Low 31F ern .United States, goes by many researchers and scientists from a nasal spray for asthma and then used drug in the western U.S. that an who suffered from the abuse ot names including crystal, crank, ice, the National Institute on Drug to treat narcolepsy and ADD. Then is being distributed from Mexico her meth addiction told her story, . stove top, speed, tweak and poor Abuse said. the Japanese used it for their pilots and also made in small clandestine "It's overpowering all .our .sys': man's cocaine. . Even after treatment, recent stud- in themiliiary to stay awake. The' . meth labs; The main piGblems uf tems, Our foster care !:jd~a.re!l\lffer~ . Though known by many names, ies have shown that chronic abusers general public started to use it and this drug come from Alaska, Hawaii, ingfrom itt Georgia Girvan of the , meth has specific side affects and of methamphetamine have reduced abuse spread worldwide. In the 50's, Idaho, Oregon and WashingtOil. Regional Alcohol DrugJ\wanme~ long term affects. Short-term affects motor skills along with impaired trUckers, athletes 'and students in . Because ofContiiluous~metli use .. ResoUtteNetworiccentersaid.'; . High: 46F / Low 31F include' restless .wakefulness; .in- verbal abilities. Governor Jim Risch the United States started attach- and the itfipac:t it has taken on peo- " ·Thoughonly12millionAmeriCanS .creased physical activity, decrease has personally stated that he intends ment to the drug; . pie's iives, President George W. BUsh .havettpOrtedtrfingthednigatl~asi' : ON CAMPUS in '.appetite, abnormal. respiration, to lessen themeth cpldcmicin Idaho Ten }"a.-s latet;the public started . dubbcdNov. 30 as Naticnal !I.eth once;thiu;lrI18:risesabovemostfu.· rapid heartbeat, non-regular heart- while in office. noticing rqe affects of the drug and Awareness Day: .' ...... toxk:ltyandaddicti°ti.·'i':;-~ ~------' beat and hyperthermia. .: This drug has increased its users inuIledlateiymade,itUlegal. ·'Boise state ,heItian event with a PeOple have ' slllW1y~~~ FINALS RELIEF WEEK 'These side affectS go along with in other parts of the countrysince The" illicft pIodllction' of .meth ·s~er·· from,wa5liington •D~C.· atreaIi~tl1e·dfeets'i)L!h!siIlegally:: Marketing Booth In SUB stiu1edandhere ifts today, a widelY , .:the 'Student UnionBililding. A worn-; .made dIUg., -.''.";-., .··;·~·:3',';:; , 8:00am-5:00pm daily , anxiety, ins0mnia;lncreased irrita~ '. it fitstralSedproblems. Itst~ as IIIf '111 {lL••• · ! [ II I III] II I Iii II 'UIlI III '11il i [til'" '."1 'II';';""JILh World/Natlonal/What therstories courtesy of MCTcampus ~Ire Services unless otherwise credited. Local/BSU stories are courtesy of the Boise State Website at y(ww.bQlsestate.edu. All stories are complied by News Writers. THE HEADLINES not one, not two, not any ofthem • to NAACP,said. "VORl n continue to kill unarmed victims," "Black men in this county, in this Florida NAACPPresident Adora Obi city ;.. in Broward and Miami-Dade counties don't receive the benefit of Pope's visit to Turkey Nweze told reporters Friday. the doubt, and this has to stop." ends with ambiguity City spokesman Ted Lawson wel- comed the federal investigation. Some residents said in a meeting with police Thursday night that they As Pope .Benedlct XVI left the "We always welcome other juris- feel unsafe around officers and fear streets of Istanbul Friday, a city that dictions and other levels of govern- retaliation if they file complaints. had been locked down since his ar- ment bolstering our resources, par- Lawson said that the police regu- rival, some Turks said they had been ticularly in an investigation where larly meet with homeowner groups, won over by his four-dayvisitto this community comfort and support of community members and religious secular nation ofMuslims. the eventual outcome is so impor- leaders and will continue to do so. Others said they remained du- tant," Lawson said. . "Miami Herald" staff writer bious about a man who had been Eddines and Jackson were un- Jennifer Mooney Piedra contribut- roundly criticized for comments armed when they were shot Tuesday, ed to this report. earlier this fall about Islam. but they had been armed in the days Many Muslims were furious when leading up to the shooting, accord- the pope quoted a former resident of ing to the Broward Sheriffs Office, . LOCAL/HSU. . this city,Byzantine Emperor Manuel Plantation and Coconut Creek po- II Paleologus, saying, "Show me just lice. Eddlnes was identified Friday Planned Parenthood of as the man who held up a Plantation what Muhammad brought that was Idaho to distribute over- new and there you will find things laundry facility Nov.21 at gunpoint, only evil and inhuman, such as his said Plantation Detective Phil the-counter Plan-B command to spread by the sword Toman. Planned Parenthood ofIdaho will the faith he preached: "He went inside, pulled a gun on Everyone agreed that there was the cashier and demanded money," officially begin distributing Plan B no lack of effort, or symbolism, in Toman said ofthe robbery. emergency_contraception (EC)over his visit. He became only the sec- No one was injured. A cashier the counter Dec. 1. The decision ond pope (after John Paul II) to enter identified Eddines from photo- comes after the FDA's August an- a mosque, and he bower! his head graphs as the robber. Jackson was nouncement, granting Plan B over- as the imam at the Blue Mosque, arrested Thursday in the robbery the-counter status. or Sultan Ahmet Mosque, offered a of three teenage boys Nov. 26 in Plan B will be available for retail prayer. He also refrained from vis- Tamarac. Coconut Creek police purchase for anyone 18 years and ibly praying in Hagia Sophia, some- have identified Eddines as one of older presenting a valid picture ID .thing that was seen as showing re- three people who carjacked the SUV with birth date. Those interested in spect for the secular Turkish state. he later died in. Plan B need not be an established Hagia Sophia, a former Byzantine Eddines was also identified as the Planned Parenthood patient, and church, became a mosque after 1453 gunman, officials said. It was a flier an exam is not required. Both men and is now a museum. on the stolen 2006 white Mitsubishi and women may purchase the con- The mufti of Istanbul, Mustafa Endeavor that led officers Robert traceptive with no quantity limit Cagrici, who'd been highly critical Norvis and Todd Hill to pull the men imposed and are invited to come 2200 ••...·d.iCfereif••• into either Planned Parenthood * \Vi.:nes of Benedict XVI after the speech in over, said Detective Kathy Collins. September and who had signed a The officers knew it had been tak- location - Boise or Twin Falls. The 499_varietiesofbee...... • .. cost is $35. * protest letter by Islamic academics, en in an armed carjacking. As they Over SOOrotatingsalads at the deli said that he was impressed by the neared the SUV,it reversed and hit Individuals younger than 18 will * visit. . one ofthem in the leg. Police haven't still be required to see a Planned Meats & .cheese from around the world "The joint prayer, in the mosque, said exactly how many shots the of- Parenthood clinician and obtain a * was more important than his pre- fleers fired, but know it was fewer prescription for Plan B. Experts es- * We have wine guys . vious words," he said. In fact, the than eight, Collins said. timate that wide access to EC could ,,·_..1 ...... n._ ...._f.a ..... n...~ .. Sabah newpaper covered its front Police haven't said whether prevent up to 1.5million unintend- ftIJU~lI J,U:u'-'....·.a.u;U.11Li .... page with a photo of the two ofthem Norvis and Hill knew who was driv- ed pregnancies and 800,000 abor- , - -,.- - -' -', - - .... together, and said, "Forgiven in ing the SUV or that they were sus- tions a year . Sultan Ahmet." pects in other crimes when they The sooner EC is administered There were, however, complaints. pulled them over. after unprotected intercourse, the On the streets of Istanbul, Mehmet The FBI opened its investigation better it works, making timely ac- Tekindag, 46, a Turkish national- into the shooting after phone calls cess critically important. ist, said he was angry about the Thursday from Fort Lauderdale If used within the first 120 hours \I $2.00 OJ.J. of sexual activity, the drug great- trip, which he said was no more Commissioner Carlton Moore and : Your purchase of $10 or more. than an excuse to visit Patriarch the NAACP,FBISpokeswoman Judy 1y reduces the risk of unplanned Bartholomew of the eastern Orihuela said .. pregnancy. :,1.••••••••••••••• ·······- Orthodox church. A young woman, "It's not unusual for us to get in- "In Idaho, 10percent oflive births I In store coupon. One coupon per customer. per day are to teenagers age 15-19. I Not valid vvith any other coupon or promotion. I Zeynep Koru, noted that security volved in these investigations," she said. The case wiII be handled The best ,w.ayto reduce. teen preg- '1"0 _. ~x~.!.2~!!()!,. __ was so tight for the visit that getting -i_ -_._-....,.-; .. around was very difficult. Traffic by agents from its public corrup- nancy and abortion rates in Idaho snarls lasted for hours. tion and civil rights unit. Fort is to provide men, women and teens "He is calling for peace, ethics," Lauderdale NAACP President with both better access to proven she said. "Then he should respect to Marsha Ellison said the chap- prevention methods and compre- people and visit the places by heli- ter has filed a complaint with the hensive sexual health education. copter." Department of Justice, asking it to Over-the-counter Plan B is a look into the police department's major stepping stone toward ac- . NATI()NAL procedures and policies " in regards complishing those goals," said to the use of deadly force in the city Rebecca Poedy, president and CEO of Fort Lauderdale against our com- of Planned Parenthood ofIdaho. NAACP files complaint in munities." Scientific and sociological studies Florida police shooting NAACPleaders also called for a have repeatedly demonstrated that reform of the police department's access to emergency contraception The FBIis investigating the shoot- internal oversight system, saying does not encourage promiscuity, ing of two unarmed men 'Iuesday the department had lost the ability nor does it harm a person's health. by Fort Lauderdale, Fla., police of- to police itself. ficers, and the local branch of the "It's not the feeling of this com- 'WHATTHF? . .NAACPhas filed a complaint with . munity that the police depart- . .. the Department ofJustice. ment is making an effort to find out Troy Eddines was shot to death what took place," Fort Lauderdale No, I'm not working, why? and Travis Jackson was wounded Commissioner Carlton Moore said. when officers fired on the stolen Hill and Norvis were placed on a A teenager robbed the bank in SUV.They were riding in a mostly three-day administrative leave. A Spencer, Mass., where his grand- black community. The scrutiny of decision will be made by Monday mother works, but waited until the shooting comes amid an outcry whether they will return to work her day off before he pulled the from black community leaders that or continue on leave, Collins said. heist. the Fort Lauderdale department has Neither officer has given an official Granny saw videotape of the lost the ability to police itself. statement on the shooting, she said. robbery and noticed physical sim- Eddines' fatal shooting was The frustration in FortLauderdale ilarities between the robber and the fourth in six months by Fort mirrored angst around the U.S. her grandson. Lauderdale police officers. "We're tired of burying unarmed Adding to her suspicions was "This community is outraged. We black men," Bishop Victor Curry, the fact that the lad had been ask- will not stand forany police officers- president-elect of the Miami-Dade ing her about her work schedule.

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Your body works finals at the close of the semester. Trainers will answer whatever to break down calories, thus giv- Keeping off the pounds gained questions the participants have, ing you more energy. Getting some over these festivities and stressful teach them how to properly use cardio or weight lifting in gets the days can be difficult. equipment and introduce them blood going and that will boost a Students may have the New to routines that will work best for person up as well," Year's resolution of losing weight each individual. Fisher explains that not eating will not help with weight loss. She BY CHAD MENDENHALL or packing on some muscle, but Personal training can be pur- might not know the best way to go chased in packages of eight, 12and gives the example of two people News Editor about it. Personal training can be 16sessions, with the option to pur- with the same amount a daily calo- rie intake of 2000. If one oniy eats a solution. chase additional sessions after the twice a day as opposed to the other Erected evergreens The Boise State University initial package is used. good time with this and integrate eating four smaller meals a day of stairs or parking farther out in the Recreation Center offers these "It's funny, 'people don't realize it into your lifestyle. Set reahs- the same calorie amount, the per- parking lot and walking in. Getting Christmas season seems to come services at a lower cost for col- that we offer fitness testing and fit- tic goals both short term and long son eating more times throughout on some supplementation helps, earlier and earlier every year. lege students. The Rec Center ness training," Stuppy said. "We term. Start out easy go two or three the day will lose more weight. especially just a multivitamin. Lights, lawn ornaments and little offers regular programs that are for try to keep our rates reasonable for times a week for only 30 minutes, Fisher abides by three fitness That's going to give you more nu- Santas replace garden gnomes the most part free to members. students, because they are limited and give your body some time to keys: nutrition, motivation and ac- trients and more energy:' and pink flamingos before the The Rec is currently featuring on funds," adjust to it. It usually takes three countability for achieving any fit- Fisher advises that people set- Thanksgiving turkey is complete- "The 12 Days of Fitness," a pro- According to the National Center to six weeks, because your body ness goals, whether it's weight loss, ting New Year's resolutions involv- ly consumed, superstores prepare gram that asks participants to do for Health Statistics, 66 percent of thinks your going to give up, b~ muscle gain or increased muscle ing exercise get a trainer and/or a months in advance for shoppers fitness activities every day Dec. adults are overweight and 32 per- after those first few weeks it reallj' tone. partner. It helps those who might interested in the latest fashion 1-12. Those who participate can cent are obese. gets going. Get a partner they help "Most times we think we're too be unsure howto get started or have trends and Christmas tree vendors earn prizes each day and there is a "College students have ail this with the motivation and account; busy, it's part of accountability, it's been out of the gym for awhile. suffocate every possible open lot. drawing forindividuals who com- stress and the first thing to go out ability. Just don't over do it. A lit- time management, just like plan- "First whoever dubbed the term Traditionally,' Christmas trees plete all 12 days. the window is nutrition," Jeanne tie bit of something is better than ning for a class," Fisher said. "Even 'working out' should be slapped," were not even bought and deco- "We try to run incentives to keep Fisher, a fitness professionai and little things help, like taking the Fisher said. "You need to have a nothing at all," rated until Christmas Eve, but the people motivated," Lisa Stuppy, as- nutritionist, said. "When people prevailing commercialization of Christmas has resulted in trees be- ing set up much earlier. Congressional oath doesn't involve a Bible or anything else] The history behind decorat- . ing trees dates back to the Middle them and have their families or Ages, during which an evergreen BY BRADY AVERILL AND religious leaders present, Beuttler was ornamented with apples on STEVEN THOMMA said. Dec-:"24 to celebrate the feast of Courtesy MCT « protocol in the higher chamber Adam and Eve. Some scholars ar- is similar. The Senate president gue that the Old English poem, the When newly elected members the vice president. of the United "Dream of the Rood," refers to an of Congress raise their right hands States usually swears in four sena] early Christmas tree, and the tree as they take their oaths of office tors at a time, who often are aci eventually became the cross on in January, they won't be placing companied by their fellow sena] which Jesus was crucified. their left hands on the Bible, their tors from the same states, Senate Both Latvia and Germany trace' high school yearbooks or any reli- historian Richard A. Baker saidt their Christmas tree traditions to gious texts. The staged ceremony occurs late;' the 16th century, when small fir During official sweartng-in cer- in the old Senate chamber. Again; trees were decorated with apples, emonies, elected members don't it's up to the senator if he or she candies, nuts, pretzels and paper place their hands on any books. wants to place a hand on a sacred flowers. It's up to individual members, text or carry one. .. The first Christmas trees in however, if they want to carry sa- Using the Quran during a Hous~ . America seem to come from a cred texts. swearing-in ceremony would he 4 number of conflicting stories. "Some members carry a Bible. first, piquing plenty of curiosity. : Some say the earliest accounts You don't actually put your hand While religion isn't part ofthe of' come from German settlers in on a Bible. Ican't see how anyone ficial swearing-in ceremonies, the eastern Pennsylvania, while an- would object to carrying a Quran," House routinely prays. The House other report tells of a Christmas Senate historian Don Ritchie said. chaplain designates who leads the tree set up at Fort Dearborn, Ill., But the blogosphere and talk ra- opening prayer at a House session; by American Soldiers in 1804.' dio are having a field day, criticiz- often a minister brought in by d Others believe German soldiers, ing Minnesota Democratic Rep.- member, Beuttler said. • hired by Great Britain during elect Keith Ellison's decision to use masse on the Iloor of the House of Only Christians have· served non thatfocuses on the news me- .£onstitution of the United States the Revolutionary War,' set upthe the Quran when he's sworn in to Representatives. as House chaplains, he said. The dia's influ'enceon society, hasen- 'against all enemies, foreign or do- fiistfestive trees in the United officdan.4. He'sthe first Muslim It's up to individual members if current chaplain, the Rev. Dan tered the fray, calling on people to mestic; that I will bear true faith States in 1777. to be elected to Congress. they want to hold religious texts, Coughlin, is the first Roman: ask members of Congress to pass a and allegiance to the same; that I Since about 1850, Christmas When 'Ellison took the oath af- said Fred Beuttler, the House dep- Catholic. The House leadership law that would make the Bible the take this obligation freely, without trees have been sold commercially ter being elected to Minnesota's uty historian. selects the chaplain, who's then only book that could be used dur- any mental reservation or purpose in the United States, with. the first House he didn't use the Quran, .After the official swearing-in, elected by the entire House . ing swearing-in ceremonies. of evasion; and that I will well and retail lot in New Yorkin 1851. Dave Colling, his spokesman, members often have photos taken Several rabbis have given the The taking of the oath is rela- faithfully discharge the duties of In 1882 Thomas Edison's assis- wrote in an e-mail. Colling didn't at a staged swearing-in ceremony opening prayer, but Beuttler said tively simple, with members asked the office on which I am about to tant, Edward Johnson, conceived say whether Ellison had used any in the speaker's office or their own he didn't recall a Muslim ever giv- to say: "I, (name of member), do enter. So help me God." the idea of electric lights, and in other sacred text. offices, where they can place their ing the opening prayer during a solemnly swear (or affirm) that The House speaker admin- 1890 Christmas tree lights were The American Family left hands on sacred texts or hold House session. I will support and defend the isters the oath to members en mass produced. Association, a nonprofit organiza- In 1923President Calvin Coolidge lit the first National Christmas Tree on the White House lawn. Consider these Christmas tree rdahorssues releases BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY facts from the University of Illinois _. 30-35 million real Christmas MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. trees are sold in the U.S. every its newest edition HUMAN RIGHTS CELEBRATION year. art, economics, history and • An acre of Christmas trees pro- CEAN SIEGEL News Writer photography. vides for the daily oxygen require- This issue was sponsored by the ments of 18people. Idaho Issues, the online publi- Idaho Humanities Council, a non- JANUARY 15-20, 2007 • In the United States, there are cation sponsored by the College of profit organization that works to more than 21, 000 Christmas tree Jesse Jackson Social Sciences and Public Affairs, expand the public's knowledge of growers. humanities in Idaho. .73 million new Christmas trees recently came out with its fifth Wednesday, January 17 edition, "Idaho Rivers," The main goal of Idaho Issues . 7:30p.m. will be planted this year. This online feature can be found is to provide the public with an Taco Bell Arena • Artificial trees will last for six easily-accessible resource that is years in your home, but for centu- at idahoissues.com. Free "Idaho Rivers" includes articles not written in technical terms. ries in a landfill. discussing the different effects "People really like [Idaho Issues] • The best selling trees are of rivers 'throughout Idaho and because it's understandable," Scotch pine, Douglas fir, noble fir, concerns including their protec- Editor Kathleen Craven said. Fraser fir, Virginia pine, balsam fir tion. Craven feels this current issue and white pine. There are also contributions is one of the best to this point. • In 1979,the National Christmas from professionals in the field such Starting in the fall of 2004, the Tree was not lit except for the top as Director of Idaho Department past four issues were "The Five ornament. This was done in honor of Water Resources Karl Dreher Tribes", "Prisons", "Immigration" ofthe American hostages in Iran. and Public Lands Director and "Cities: • Teddy Roosevelt banned the "Water is so important to Idaho,' Christmas tree from the White John Robison. "There are over .500,000 aban- Craven said. "It's something that House for environmental reasons. doned mines scattered across the is important to everyone: • Real Christmas trees are in- West," Robison wrote in his fea- Director of the Center for Idaho volved in less than one-tenth of ture article online. "Mining has History Todd Shallat works with one percent of residential fires and had 'a huge unanticipated im- Craven identifying and accepting only when ignited by some exter- pact on one of the West's defin- proposed articles. nal ignition sources. ing natural resources - water ... Shall at agrees that the current • More than 2,000 trees are usu- BOISE • STATE Agendes responsible for mining issue is appealing to the audience. I' I Y I II I I Y ally planted per acre. On an aver- --DIVI!ION OF'-- have not done a good job of pre- "Every time we do it we get a lit- age 1,000 to 1,500 of these trees STUDENT AFJ:AIRS dicting when acid mine drainage tle better," Shall at said. will survive. In the North, maybe I will actually occur, Predicting the "Rivers are really visual' ... UMITED NUMBER OF SllJOENT PRIORlTY SEATING' 750 trees will remain. Almost all amount of sulfide in a deposit is People don't use the Web to kick ilCKETS mianabIe aI Student ~ Info Oi.!d<. 000"' opeii trees require shearing to attain the problematic: back and read." 1116p.m.lII'ldlt1OieCtumwlll~In817::lilp.m.leclUre . I. _Christmas tree shape. Atsix to sev- "Idaho Rivers' includes stories As Craven and Shallat continue attendeGs ahouId a~ ~.ch4lcks and A1ll .'. ' en feet, trees are ready for harvest. di!lcoUraged /rom bringit\g'~ ~ ~ClI ~~ ',;:. about the Kootenai River, dams to' produce online publications, It takes six to 10 years of fighting in the Boise Valley, hydroelectric Shallat said they are learning heavy rain, wind, hail and drought power In Idaho and the King Hill more and more about how to get to get a mature tree. students involved. 7~E;.~~~E~:~~$'~'fu irrigation projects, One trend gaining popularity is Due to the energy provided Anyone who would like to con- the inverted evergreen. by dams, Idaho has the lowest tribute to Idaho Issues can submit Here, artificial trees arc retail electricity rates in the their writing or artwork to Craven hung from the ceiling or wall up- United ~tates~ nearly half the via e-mail, at kcraven@boisestate. side-down. . national average. " edu. . 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It takes less wayoflife. strapped for cash and want to than a minute to adopt a sol- Soldiers will receive cards, help but don't think they can letters and care packages from afford to commit to sending dier. After submitting the form, Individual volunteers who a care package every month, a confirmation e-mail stating Donate your old textbooks have signed up to be Angels. Soldiers' Angels suggest that that a 48-hour screening pe- Their mission is to find peo- you get a church or other orga- . to the Textbook Library. riod wiil be put into effect. ple who wish to support our nlzatlon Involved. If the screening process is fighting men and women with Letters to soldiers can be successful, you will be given snacks, comfort items and sent for the cost of a first class the information for your sol- words of caring support. stamp; just 39 cents. For more information, To adopt a soldier, you must That's only $1.56 per month dier. Help show our. country's .please contact: commit to sending a card or to send a letter once a week proud service men and women letter at least once a week and and a fewminutes ofyour time Taylor C. Newbold that we care, we are thinking a minimum of one or two care dedicated to help support your Secretary of Public Relations of them and we are more than packages per month. soldier. willing to lend our support. Boise State University' The duration of time you You can also submit a sol- [email protected] (208) 4261147 ... 0··· . PIN~IO-&.N:L..'.:.....--.------~------=--Themzyyousee~ : The way wesee it ••• Arealistic smoking plan fur campus I understand that most people object to second- 'Xl d 'L k ' hand smoke on campus. Butt)1e smoking policy needs l'l'e nee to oc it up to be thought out carefully to accommodate all indi- viduals. Smoking could be considered a freedom that for14 finals week a complete non-smoking policy would violate. The effect on Ada County Highway District and Boise Parks and Recreation is also a consideration. Is the Greenbelt part of Boise State University or Boise Today marks the beginning of dead Parks? If it is part of Parks and Recreation, then it week. - is logical that smokers could walk to the Greenbelt Finals begin next Monday. along the river and smoke, over into Julia Davis or Ann If that procrastination in your back Morrison Parks. Is the sidewalk along University Drive part of BSU pocket is burning a hole, you better Ilals so th~t'lvecan';allbesent'aw~y'to . •····pIlson andId~od~esn't have to l,riC}lf t~· . or is it a public sidewalk? If it belongs to ACHD, it is take notice. debtofthe porir. .... '.. . .' logical that smokers could walk to the sidewalk or step Time is dwindling with final grades As iUs, Idaho is trYing togetrid of the fi; out Into the road and smoke. The scenario above of a two weeks away. Now is the time to write, .l.was reCently Informed by Boise state nancial burden of veterans, Mllybe they'd . complete non-smoking campus would likely cause personnel office that Idaho state employ- cigarette butts to be strewn along the Greenbelt, river, those 12-page essays. like to get rid of the burden of poor stu~;· eesare required to have direct deposit. .dents who are single mothers (or lirt ma- parks and sidewalks. Sit down and do it as soon as possible. I told the receptlonist that I couldn't jors£or, that matter), . - A more feasible solution, and one less likely to cause Don't wait until the night before your afford a bank account. " .. I don't believe Itis constitutional to "re-_ adverse affects, is to provide designated smoking areas As It is I have huge charges for a Clleckl exam to open your biology textbook. '.quire" people to have bank accounts -. every couple ofbuiIdlngs or so on campus. It would al- wrote for $5 at Boise Blue to finish a flnal Don't assume that just because you've .Isn't to have or not to have' a bankac- low smokers the freedom to smoke, would not submit art project last semester; non-smokers to second-hand smoke all over campus been doing well all semester, you will count a personal choice?; .. :. "...... • My bank refused to close my account When did Idaho become such a wealthy . and would contain the possible litter from cigarette .' and allow ine to make payments as I re- ace your final. ' state that we can .all afford bank ac- butts in one area. Take the time to learn your subject quested, but they did offer to take me to counts? . . collections in don'qlay up. " . .' ShellyDoty As a single mother and art student 1 matters. I Went to ASBSU and explained the situ- .Meridian, ID would like to say that Idaho's state gov- Be patient and ask questions going into ation; but they didn't feel it 'was an emer- ernment is completely out to. lunch If gency and refused to Iend me enough to dead week. they think that everyone In Idaho lives Freedom of speech does not include stop the charges until my paycheck. If you're in an English class, get your next a life that allows them luxuries such as The; .Human Resources receptionist the freedom to use hurtful language bank accounts. portfolio done now! , replied that It Is ontyan ATM withdrawal This is your last chance to be excellent Butthatwould mean admitting that op- I was upset greatly by the letter "End the assault on account. pression against poverty exists in Idaho. So what's the difference, if I withdraw free speech" that said stifling hurtful comments was in your scholastic endeavors. Instead, we'd rather focus on oppression my paycheck (which I need every cent of) an abridgment of our right to free speech. This week is the defining moment, the against' women but ignore the. fact that and can't afford to leave enough to cover First, this type of pejorative language promotes hate. judging moment of your entire semes- women remain in oppressive relation- bank processing charges (which were the Even if it is'only the hate of the people offended toward ships because they cannot afford to get ter. cause of my over draft charges last time. A the users ofthis abusive language. out of those kinds of relationships without Whether you are a senior or a freshman, bank charge came through after I wrote a Second (and most importantly), this is not limiting hecorning financially destitute. free speech. Freedom of speech safeguards my ability a traditional student or anything but, check at Boise Blue)? . I chose not to have a bank account be- Boise Blue threatened to file criminal to go up to a person and say, "Please don't say that. It you must make the immediate effort to cause I knowthat if I have to choose be- charges, although I've spent over several hurts my feelings." Nobody advocates strong-arm- tween bouncing a check or letting my kid succeed, that you may term your semes- thousands of dollars there since becom- ing others into curbing their vocabulary, but alerting go without medicine, I'd bounce a check ter a success. ing an art student. them that certain language they use without thought any day. It W;1S after that incident that Idecided Is painful isn't a bad thing. Freedom of speech is not This dead week (which is a terrible Kudos to Idaho for being a family state as a single mother and a starving art stu- an excuse to allow harmful language. it is a guarantee term because so many classes have as- when any Boise State Student or state dent that 1 cannot afford to maintain a that all people will be allowed to exchange Ideas with- employee can become a criminal for signments due and tests to be taken) is out fear of physical retribution. bank account. bounced checks, and requiring BSU em- supposed to be a week to kick back and Perhaps that Is the State of Idaho's plan Ms. Washburn also wrote, "College is a time to ex- ployees to maintain a checking account. study, but we all know that it is this week _to turn Impoverished people lJ;ltocrlmi- press ideas, find your passion and, yes, be offended by others. That's what makes It fun." Yes it is. It's really in which you must work the hardest. fun for me to hear people using the word "dyke" when You freshmen must realize that an ex- referring to lesbians. What expression of ideas is be- tra three hours of study this week could ing silenced by disallowinghurtfullanguago?The idea mean a "B" instead of a "C". that gays are abnormal and wrong? Such words have This is even more important now, with no intellectual value. Their only purpose is to isolate and hurt others' feelings: the plus/minus grading system inplace, . The absence of paper products in the Freedom of speech is the freedom to discuss oppos- where the grade you earn is more cor- ing viewpoints - not the freedom to hurt others with . rectly translated to your grade point av- women's restroom IS fueling oppression your words. erage. Audrey Malone You may not be too worried right now, Idaho Falls, ID but when you're a senior applying for BY CLEO FISH ER graduate school, you may second-guess Guest Opinion . " If we don't have any money and we have to wad up Take my advice on filing academic gobs of thin toilet paper to protect our underwear and your semi-quasi-devotion in your early grievances 000 you'll need it at BSU I would like to talk about the everyone's furniture, why don't both men and women years when you look at your final GPA. availability of feminine products have to wad up that nasty tissue to dry our wet hands Another semester has flown by - here come the Focus on your core classes. in public bathrooms across the after washing them? , , grades, and with them, academic grievances. Igradu- great, free, liberated, democratic You at least need "C's" for them to ated In May of2006 and I just recently completed such United States of America - specifi- a grievance. The verdict: I did not succeed in getting count. cally in Boise, Idaho and most spe- ucts. I have also found that hu- my grade changed. The mysterious tn-polnt deduc- Think about the classes you are taking cifically at Boise State University. els? If we don't have any money mans can keep a potty log and we tion for which my professor had contradictory expla- right now. We all can see our truly marvel- and we have to wad up gobs of can track our bowel movements, nations remains forever a factor in my final grade. ous football team reaping the thin toilet paper to protect our un- Find something you like, an atmo- give or .take a few hours. In that My final grade was fairly decent (a "B"), but had fantastic financial rewards of fa- derwear and everyone's furniture, sphere or a subject matter you enjoyed case, going "number two" Is just those mysterious points never been deducted, I would voritism in our male-dominated why don't both men and women as much a choice as the monthly and excelled at. Itmay be the subject you culture while the nursing, science have to wad up that nasty tissue have an "1\." cycle, and we should either all The outcome of the grievance was partially my fault; will make your major focus of study. and math department students to dry our wet hands after wash- have to pay for the luxury oftoiIet I did not bring the actual polnt-by-potnt grade break- The university experience is a ton of continue to crawl along pleading ing them? Wet hands don't soil paper, or we can look at our potty down Including my point deduction. Withoutthe grade for mercy and understanding and anything. Hand towels may be a' fun. You learn how to interact in an en- logs to know when to toss a roll of breakdown in front of me, there was a good scenario maybe a few more dollars to help luxury (like Kotex) that our thin paper in our backpacks. for a hung jury, which is exactly what happened. vironment wholly new. out so we can eventually make society just can't afford. Another point some good folks Irecommend the following to all students who may But you must remember that this is a a living and even help our fellow For those who don't know, all have made Is that there are a cou- university (not a social club). This cam- citizens (after all, we can't all be humans must go "number one" file a grievance: ple lovely and humane bathrooms First, keep all correspondence about the Issue and great football stars). and "number two," and all ovulat- pus' intent is to spread education into on campus where the products send it to the chair of your department and the dean of Those are important issues to ing women will have monthly pe- are free. This is a great step for hu- the school. Second, file the grievance in a timely man- the tracks of society. discuss, but what I would like to riods, give or take a few days. From mankind, but some of us have tak- ner - you will have until the fourth week ofthe next se- Focus on your tasks. talk about is a very basic human my experience. it would be just as en the unfortunate and perhaps mester to do this. Filing early gives you time to fully need: paper products for women inappropriate to attend class un- Learn. necessary liberty of taking more present your case. Finally, make sure you have all of that protect our clothes, furniture, wiped as it would be to show up Study. than one to last us until the end your documents, especially a copy of the grade break- and everyone's furniture - even "unprotected" during a period. of the school day, leaving other Excel. classroom furniture. Not only do Putting it that way, it seems like down. pitiful students banging on empty Most professors probably want to protect their own Pass your classes. Kotex and Tampax protect our Kotex is as much about choice as machines In despair. hides. You will become a very irritating thorn in his physical surroundings, wonderful toilet paper. We can vote, we can work, we or her side when you contest a judgment of your aca- The way we see iris based on the ma- inventions like toilet paper help Some people have brought up supposedly are able to speak our demic work. Tenured professors may even emit a God iority omnions 0ifijhe Arbiter editorial give us some dignity and sense of an interesting point: They believe minds without too many scary re- complex. Just keep your goals in line, do not become -board. Mf!.mbers the board are Drew civilization as human beings. that women are fully capable of percussions. Can we have some discouraged and be firmwith your conviction and fair Mayes, editor-in-c ief; TroVS{-lwyer,busi- Why is there a cost for feminine keeping track of their menstrual ness manager; Heather EhgllSh, proauc- Kotexand Tampons too? in your judgment. tion manager' Dustin Lapray, managing products? Does someone think cycles. This is true - with a simple women have a choice In this mat- menstrual log I write in every day, Araminta Self editor; Branaon Stoker, opmion emtor; Cleo Fisher is a pre-nursing ter? If that's so, then why don't I can pretty much determine when Boise, ID Harsh Mantri, online editor; and Sheree student at Boise State University Whiteley, leaa copy editor. we pay for those paper hand tow- to stuff my backpack with prod-

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BY DANIEL KEDISH Culture Editor Glo.bally HOT Turning to AA in the public eye What Is better than being seen repeatedly in the' public eye for partying and taking part in cra- zy activities? Going to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings afterward. Beer Pong, an instant delight across the That is what one young star is do- nation's campuses,continues to attract ing. Lindsey Lohan apparently en- . different national flags. colleqe students to the practice of binge drinking. listed in the classes Friday, accord- BY MEGAN TWOHEY ordered to drink. Once popular was a game in Others remove doors from While fraternity houses and local bars support ing to her publicist. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The .whole situation is just too which students would watch their hinges. "It's a big prob- the game, colleges are becoming more concerned lem," said Mike, the UW- about its potential effects on students. rich. Lohan isn't even legal to drink The ping pong table stood reruns of "The Bob Newhart Madison junior, who works yet, but she continues to prove how mightily on the front lawn Show." Every time a character maintenance in his apartment mature and wise she is by stepping of a fraternity house near would say "Hi, Bob," everyone building to help pay the bills. into her adult years even sooner by the University of Wisconsin- would have to drink. "They have a hard time putting becoming an alcoholic. Besides, I Madison, one side painted with Also common have been the doors back on. They're re- thought you couldn't call yourself the red and white stripes of the a variety of games requiring ally sticky from beer." an alcoholic until you are at least American flag, the other with players to consume alcohol out Researchers who study drink- thirty. I mean isn't being drunk and the Soviet Union hammer and ofthe long, gangly tubes of beer ing games say they can cause crazy just part of your twenties? bongs. sickle. serious problems, contribut- Hmm, maybe I have that wrong, Ten plastic cups filled with What distinguishes U"1:1 ing to binge drinking and the and it looks like Lohan may as well. pong from these drinking game beer were perched on each end. negative consequences, such I guess she is just too anxious to fill staples is how competitive it is. Hunched over the cups were as drunken driving, that go the shoes of her friend Paris. pairs of students, brows fur- It's not just a vehicle for getting drunk; it requires skill. along with it. One study of col- rowed, eyes aglow. lege students found that nearly The most popular drinking Or so beer pong enthusiasts NOT half the male respondents who game on campus was getting would have you believe. Celebrity friend or foe? "It's like a sport that involves played drinking games said Well,besides enlisting into AAfor under way. The crowd of spec- alcohol," said Patrick, a junior they did so to facilitate roman- help, Lohan was the topic of other tators grew silent. tic interactions and sexual en- "I'm going to make it," pro- at UW-Milwaukee, who said he concern in Hollywood, especially had worked hard to perfect the counters. involving Paris Hilton and the so- claimed one of the players, in a "Drinking games are a struc- Bucky T-shirt and wraparound arc of his ping pong tosses and cialite's new best friend, Britney his bounce shot. Patrick, who tured way to drink heavily," Spears. . ..sunglasses. as she thrust one said Brian Borsari, a researcher arm forward, unleashing a began dabbling in the game last Last week, Hilton and Spears year, is now a self-proclaimed at Brown University who has were seen repeatedly each night pingpong ball from her hand. studied drinking games and addict. together clubbing and enjoying the Beer pong - in which players who wrote a paper summa- make their opponents drink by He and his four roommates scene. However, there might have engage in weekly beer pong rizing studies on the subject. been a little jealousy over the new sinking a pingpong ball in one "One motivation is to get peo- oftheir cups - has been around tournaments against their found bond between the two girls. next-door neighbors. The win- ple drunk. There is a link be- Lohan approached the paparazzi for more than a decade. But in tween alcohol use and sexual the last couple of years, it has ner gets a plastic gold belt like in a cloud of hate about Hilton hit- assault." reached unprecedented popu .. those found in World Wrestling ting her at a friend's' house with a Entertainment matches that A national association of fra- drink. Lohan had bruises to add to . larity - to the chagrin of college ternities and sororities recently administrators who fear the says "World Champion." the tale. However, the three girls Mike, ajunior at UW-Madison strengthened its risk manage- were seen together the next night game fuels binge drinking. ment policy prohibiting drink- Students say that it's rare to who also enjoys beer pong perfectly fine and in good spirits. tournaments with friends, has ing games, citing beer pong as Now what can we make ofthis tale? attend a party where the game a specific activity that should is not being played. a poster tacked up above his Here is what probably went down. dining room table in honor of not be tolerated. Many colleges Lehan, being a newly recognized al- Stroll' the neighborhoods now include warnings as part of the game. coholic, probably got wasted alone, around UW-Madison, and their freshmen orientations. you'll find lawns and driveways The poster, a birthday gift tripped on an empty vodka bottle from his sister, shows a side- "We're trying to emphasize, and fell down some stairs. Anyone strewn with beer pong tables. especially to freshmen, the There's a distinct beer pong ways shot of 10 plastic cups with those markings and story must dangers of drinking games," culture, complete with tour- with the caption: "Champions be a drunken loner. said Paul Dupont, a psycholo- naments, posters and custom- are made one cup at a time." In January, a World Series of gist at UW-Milwaukee's stu- made tables. dent health center, who leads Locally "It has exploded," said Nick, a Beer Pong took place in Nevada _ the first world series of its the university's Task Force on UW-Madison junior, as he stood Alcohol and Alcohol-Related HOT over a table that had taken him kind. Cabin retreats "Guys are so competitive, so Issues. weeks to make, a pingpong ball Beer pong advocates inter- With snow on the ground and fl- in one hand, a beer in the other they can't help but get 'sucked nals around the corner, it's time to into the competition," said viewed for this story conceded (Like other underage drinkers that while it is often not the put the friends to the test and use quoted in this story, he asked Alex, a Marquette freshman. their cabins for a weekend retreat. When they don't have ping- intention, the game can cause that his last name be Withheld). them to get severely intoxicat- Relaxing around the fireplace, "We play from dusk to dawn." pong tables, players will make making naked snow angels and their own, often taking the ed. Not only must they drink Drinking games are not new the beer contained in a cup in toasting the night away make for time to apply lacquer (to avoid to college campuses. which the ball lands, losers also the perfect rehabilitating experi- For years, students have tak- warping) or paint images. A ence one may need just before fi- Marquette student painted his are required to, at the end ofthe en part in quarters, a game in game, finish the beer remain- nals. which a player can make oth- table to look like the university's Sotake my advice, hit up the cab- basketball court. The fraternity ing in the cups of the winners. ers drink by bouncing a quar- "Once you drink all that ins if you have one, or make friends ter into a cup, and a card game that painted the flags ofthe U.S. with someone who does as soon as and former Soviet Union on its beer, you pretty much are ham- with a distinct hierarchy, in mered: said Patrick, the UW- possible. It wni surely brighten any which the person at the bottom, pingpong table owns several f other tables, each painted with Milwaukee junior. ) snow-covered weekend. known as an expletive, can be • NOT. . ~ The thrill of the journey With the temperatures dipping into the freezing factors, the roads New clean comedy club ComedySportz rocks the house are becoming much harder to drive on without the proper precautions: of many' different mtm-games tions are taken directly from it and show hosted by Drew Carey. The it plans to have everything com- four-wheel drive and snow tires. BY MATTHEW BOYLE in which two teams (red and blue) dictates the nature of certain parts reason Carey says on the show, "the plete and ready to go. However, the I, unfortunately, had none. of Culture Writer compete for the audience's laughter of the mini-game. 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Women's Basketball All it took was a little momentum on Sunday Tuesday afternoon for the Boise State women's basketball team and the rest was history. The women got out Denver to an early 4-1 lead, but that quickly faded as the 7 p.m. University of San Diego rattled off 10 consecu- Boise tive points to take an 11-4 lead with just over 15 minutes to go in the first half. Combine that.with National Baby-sitting Friday a handfull of missed lay-Ins and several turnovers UCDavis Association and Head Coach Gordy Presnell was ready to 7p.m. make a change. At that point the Bronco coaching Davis, Calif. BY JAKE GARCIN staff switched from a man-to-man defense into a Sports Editor 2-3-zone defense, which turned out to be the most Sunday pivotal decision of the game. San Francisco The other day, the NBA Players "They're not the best three-point shooting 2p.m. Association filed a labor complaint team," sophomore guard Tasha Harris said about San Francisco, Calif. against the Owners Association to' San Diego. "We wanted to see how they could voice its displeasure for the "crack handle it and it worked really well for us. We just down" by NBA officials this sea- stayed intense, gave a lot of pressure and stuff son. [SIDE like that." As the rap goes, the Players" Harris chipped in a solid effort for the Broncos, Union is mad that Commissioner LINES] scoring nine 'points and getting three steals. The David Stern has lowered the tol- , Broncos clawed their way back to a slim 14-13 erance on players acting like five lead with 8:22 remaining in the first half as fresh- Andrew Browning earns year-old children. At the start of' man guard Bridgette Reyes hit sophomore lenna the season, Stern set new rules' academic honors Galassi for a wide-open fast break lay-in. with the officiating association: As the first half came to a close, the Broncos' to put more emphasis on players Defensive tackle Andrew zone defense continued to force turnovers and complaining about calls. ' i Browning has been an outstand- bad shots. San Diego went 4-for-27 from the floor 'When Stern Introduced the new ing member of the Boise State and didn't score a field goal in the last 12:52 Harris rules I assumed players would University football team through- got BSU out to a hot start in the second half by make an adjustment and every- out his career as a Bronco, and at nailing an early three-point shot to extend the thing would go back to how it was the same time he has excelled in the Bronco lead to ten points. San Diego finally ended 20 years ago. Classroom. Those efforts away from its field goal drought when Sabin Leowe made a Instead, there has been a grand the field were rewarded this week lay-in with Hl:::2to go. ' total of 175 un-sportsman-Iike when he was selected to the second Sophomore Jessica Thompson had a produc- technical fouls through the first team of the "ESPN The Magazine" tive second half with three steals, four points and 225 games of the year. Last sea- Academic All-America team. some key plays on the fast break. son there were only 120 such A senior from Lake Oswego, Ore., "We always try to be a running team," Harris fouls through the same amount Browning is a three-year starter in said. "We always try to advance the ball up the of games. Rather than not arguing the defensive line and has a 3.31 floor and tonight we were getting a lot of rebounds players are doing the next logical grade point average at Boise State. so it was a lot easier to run." thing: complaining about not be- , Browning has made 40 total tack- Boise State pulled away down the stretch and ing able to complain. les this season and leads the team came away with a 47-29 victory. The win put Boise .To warrant the Players' ' in tackles for loss and quarterback State at 4-3 on the season, while the loss for San Association's complaints, these sacks. He has made 10 tackles be- Diego (6-1) was their first. rich babies are fined for being In- : hind the line of scrimmage for a "We kind of needed a redemption game to get fantile. Players must pay $1,000 for' loss of 50 yards, with eight of those back on our feet," Harris said. "To get our confi- the first five technicals and there is ~, tackles quarterback sacks. dence back, so it was good to come in here and a $500 increase for each five tech- : Browning, along with team- playa good team and beat them:' nicals after that. Finally, all the . mates Kyle Stringer (punter) and Michelle Hessing may have turned in the best fining is capped by a $2,500 fine, Nick Schlekeway (defensive end) game of the night for BSU. The six-foot, two-inch which takes effect after the stx-:' were named to the 2006 "ESPN The senior from Boise scored a team-high ten points, teenth foul of the year. Wow! If that" Magazine': Academic, AlhDistdct srx'Of~Hch came itt'the' second half. She also isn't enough to stop these guys I'm ; Eight team in early November. pulled down eight rebounds and had three steals. not sure what will. Browning was the only play- Senior wing Jackie Thompson also did her To give you an idea of the num- ' er from the Western Athletic part, scoring six points and pulling down four ber of dollars the NBA has collect- , Conference to make either the first rebounds. "It was a collective effort," Thompson ed already this year, if175 different: or second academic, .All-America said. "Some people were missing lay-ups but then players collected one ofthe 175 to- , teams this year. you had some other people getting rebounds. It tal technical fouls, that's $175,000 : was a collective effort. Everybody was working _ not exactly hard math. If you, Bronco football awards together. It was a team game, nobody out-shined want to take Rasheed Wallace in : announced anybody." his NBA-record-setting season, we j: The win for Boise State was a key one, especially could see the most drastic of fining :, after coming offof a tough loss against Utah Valley Boise State University Head Coach scenarios. ' In 2000-01 Wallace recorded 41 : Chris Petersen announced the 2006 State. "We're at a pretty good place right now," Harris Bronco team awards Saturday night, technical fouls. Ifhe were "T'd-up": said. "We just need to work on staying intense and that many times this season his: at the team's annual football ban- playing together every single game. Because we year-end total In money owed to: quet. know what kind of team we can be, we can be a Sophomore running back Ian the NBA would be $87,000. I could: very good team when we're all on the same page." Johnson was honored as the team's go for that as a yearly salary, but I : Boise State continues its pre-season guess when you're making a few' Offensive Player of the Year. The on Tuesday, hosting Denver at 7 p.m, at Taco Bell million a season that's only one: Defensive Player of the Year award less car in the garage or five less, was given to senior linebacker Korey Arena. Hall. Junior Ia Falo was named the people in the entourage. What It really comes down to is' Broncos' Special Teams Player of the we have a bunch of so called "men" " Year. on our hands that can't "man-up" ' The Pat Fuller MemorialAcademic Inspiration comes from. triumph: and act like they are actually work- ' Achievement award was given ~ose- ing. At some point in time profes- ' nior punter Kyle Stringer. Bobbie Martin reached out to Americans with his story of perseverance sional athletes started to forget, Sophomore tackle Ryan Cladywas was coming for me. The whole him national awards for inspira- that they get paid to play sports" honoredastheBroncos'Outstanding BY BRIAN LUPTAK Regression Syndrome, a diagno- crowd was coming at me so I had tion. In 2005, he received an Arete because It is a job. I'm pretty sure, Offensive Lineman, while senior sis from birth that left him without Sports Writer to maneuver out of there and get Award for his courage, and In 2006 if I walked around The Arbiter of- ' tackle Andrew Browningwas named legs. While a wheelchair is con- back to the sidelines. That kind of he was invited to the ESPYs where fice whining about every single job, the squad's Outstanding Defensive "Saluting those individuals [10- tinuously provided for Martin, he determined to me I wanted to play he was awarded in the category of my boss gave me I wouldn't be em- Lineman. cal citizens] who care about their refuses to use it. He would rather football," Best Male Athlete with a Disability. Senior linebacker Colt Brooks communities and not only 'Talk the walk using his hands or customized ployed for long. Martin's entrance into the sport "That was really excellent. That IIi the real world my boss was awarded the Denny Erickson Walk', but 'Walk the Talk.' You may skateboard for transportation. ' was not 'an easy feat. First, there was like any kid's dream to meet wouldn't make me pay him five: Award for Valor. Junior cornerback not know who they are but mem- Even while standing at an even was the acquisition of muscle and all the big names in sports. I met bucks, then let me keep working . Austin Smith was honored with the bers oftheir communities do!" three .feet tall and weighing only hand development that enabled Shaquille O'Neil, Dwayne Wade, -This is the' description of the 110 pounds, Martin runs a 40-yard so I could set up ameeting to bitch" Hammer Award, given to the Bronco him to maneuver his body in 11 way Shawn Alexander ... There's a lot of Founder's Award, an honor that sprint in 5.8 seconds without any about him not letting me bitch any- ,: with the most "big hits" on the year. he never had before. Next came his them, I can't even remember them more. In the real world I would be i The Iron Bronco Strength Award, is awarded annually at the World prosthetics. With his Intensity and acceptance. all.'' out looking for a new job with bad: given to the strongest athlete on the Sports Humanitarian Hall of will to succeed. Martin decided in "It was the third game of the sea" As it was an honor for Martin to references because I complained: active roster, went to senior safety Fame Induction Ceremony. At the high school that he wanted to play son," Martin said. ,"I had played meet these superstars of the ath-: my way out of every job I've ever i' Gerald Alexander. The Ultimate 12th annual ceremony, held last football. two other games already. The ref.s letic world, it was also an honor for Thursday at Mountain View High "I'm a physical-type person so had. " , j Hard Hat award, given to the stron- thought on their behalf they were them to meet him. Additional1y, it School, Bobby Martin was the well- I like any type of contact sport,", If this sounds ludicrous, it's be- t gest incoming Bronco athlete, went being safe for me, so they told me was the same story at Thursday's deserving honored recipient " Martin said. "Football for me was cause it Is. If these guys don't care ~ to sophomore linebacker Jame~ I couldn't play. I would not accept' Induction Ceremony when the City Martin is a 19 year-old fresh- so fun because my goal was to see about losing $87,000 a year, they; Hurlburt. that fact because I know what I am of Boise played host to humanitar- man at Central State University how hard 1could hit somebody. I could at least give it to charity and ~ On the scout team, freshman line- capable of. So I talked to my prin- ian'athletes, such as Martin. in Wilberforce, Ohio'- He attended got a couple loose screws, but if I not waste Itby crying after they foul t backer Derrell Acrey was awarded cipal and he told me It wasgonna Martin has proven that by perse- high school in Dayton, Ohio, where play, a video game I go out and try out. Mter all, there are 82 games in f Defensive Player of the Year, fresh- blow over and nobody can stop you vering through, racial, 'mental and, he was a devoted member of the to hit people as hard as I can. That's a season. Ifthese guys can't accept ~ man quar~erback Mike Coughlin from doing what you want to do so physical obstacles, what many may varsity football team. Martin used' just my mind set, but it works." that they mightactually commit E was named Offensive Player Of the keep that mind set. That's basically deem impossible can be overcome his speed and strength to play de- Football was not the first athletic six fouls In one of those 82 games, t Year, and freshman cornerback wliat I've done and whatI've ac- with desire and refusalto quit. In fensive line and special teams. He venture that Martin took part in. In we're dealing with slime Ignorant~ Cade Hulbert was named Special compllshed," . c ,., manyways,considering the most was selected as his high 'school's fact, he first fotind athletic success people., ," " , ~ Teams Player of theYear. The of the referees dUring import~nt aspects, he is the biggest homecoming king and is now an on the wrestling mat inthe eighth 111ling • Mostoftheseguysplayedcollege: Hall, Brooks ami senior quarter- that game was based lliithe tactth,at "man on rlre-fieiuitfidciUillut haun, _ aspiring marketing major. grade:'accuxnulatlng a 36-2 record. bail and college hOops dOesn't have: back Jared Zabransky were hon- Martin wasn't wearing shoes, knee . tldpated as anything different. From Martin's everyday Martin involved himsell in the ath- a problem with excessive technical = , ored with Captain's Awards for their and thigh pads> a direCt.viQlatiml, , ,"Iwant everybody tobestr!lng life, he may seem like an ordi- letics of his two older brothers as fouls, Ccincluslon:,somehnw,the.se- contributions .to the Broncos this of basic higIlschoolfo()tbaUtegula-and never giw'up," Maiiiri sald~ b1e nary American cOllege student. welt' guys manage'to be resporisi at i season. tlons;The'dedsion'againstMartin "DetenniI1~tionis the key to my However, it Is the manner in which ~When Iwas younger, my brother 18 but 10Sethata~,UitybY,~be,',<~~' Based on team vote, the 2007 wasql1i ed• as news of Iife.lf1figtueo\1tthere'ssometWng he has created this lifestyle, despite played football ,and I was the guy ckly oveutiI they tum 24. Keep.up ~. effu{t~ " captains were also announced. hiS,'S~~rtSion'ilPreadtliii>pgliout • "I~'taccompllslil'~1ion:nakeep;. , a significant obstacle, that inspires, ,'whowent out and got the kicking Johnson, junior defensive end Nick the¢()\intry.,>Xi{;' ,,' tfytngUntillget it doni; .•Qnce·1 get ,,' millions., ,'; • tee," Martin said. "One day t went ScWekeway, junior tight end Ryan M,:ll!iiil'sperseveratl~ t9 succeed. 'itdOne;th~n: i'tn:g0m:ill,JIY ~nd en~ " , ~~d:~~al'.'~,exact!YWhat you are. <"i, .",' ~ " TbeonlyexplanatlonforMartin's out tl) gettlutkicking tee and the' , -, ~_ .. _. '''''. :.-;,',"_.",,--.," ..-'-',:.--.'" :--:"_l};~; Putnam and Falo will serve as despite alE obstllclesltas¢arned courageqther people t()try: ' ' ," . .' _.c· - ", ': 'f lJronco1:aptllIns next season. cOlldltion isa severe case, of Caud,al ' kick retu111erbroke for again an4 ! i i _L' ::D~e=-:c=-e=-m=-=.b=-:e=-r~4~,~2~O~O~6=--~--,- :..-.....c._----:--~ __ ----- :1 I I r ! \; !. f' p~aSTS L I'l'\'''' 0\(1 'or',t:' ".Goodguy c1ub"hon()rs newest members - - - - wW'rUJrblH1l0n~iDL:~~Om ®®ee- BY JAKE GARCIN and giving back to the communi- ',.. Sports Editor ties In which we played or lived. That's the real significance to the " What's more important is the Idahoans .have always taken whole thing: of Fame pride in the down-home lifestyles In the Hall of Fame's twelve-year message that the Hall they enjoy. The small-town at- existence there has been a slow, mosphere embodies the saying yearly Increase in success. sends to all athletes. I'm really "it takes a village to raise a child: When Finkbeiner first an- '!\velveyears ago Myron Finkbeiner nouncedhls idea for the Hall It honored, flattered, humbled to be took his belief In community In- was scoffed at by many people volvement and dared to go where close to him. given this award. But the inost no one thought he could go. People felt It would be Myron founded the Impossible to bring ath- important thing to me is to keep Humanitarian Hall of Fame, a letes such as Steve Young, "good guy club" In the true sense Drew Bledsoe and Tony Gwynn to deliveririg the message that this of the term. The Humanitarian Boise. Hall of Fame was created from a Twelve years later, however, foundation is all about. vision ofhonoring world-class ath- athletes such as Killibrew, Smith letes, both men and women, for and Largent are joining Young, ' - Steve Largent, their positive Influence on society Bledsoe and Gwynn In the Hall of WSHHF Inductee" rather than their achievements on Fame. The Hall currently Includes the playing field or court. members such as Jackie Robinson, Since Its Inception In 1994, the Jesse Owens, Jackie Ioyner-Kersee reason I'm happy to be a part of it:' scheduled to speak to the team Hall has Inducted 35 members, and Mary Lou Retten. Finkbeiner's All three men were given the op- about Boise State's achievements Including the newest class, which dream of a Hall of Fame to honor portunltyto address the media and and the road ahead. was Inducted Thursday, Nov. 30 the most prestigious men and some of the Hall's most-Involved Dooley coached Helsman- at Mountain View High School women In sports came true. sponsor businesses at Thursday's trophY-Winner Hershel Walker In Meridian. For the three newest members, luncheon at the Arid Club In Boise... and also led the Bulldogs to the The class of 2006 includes Major their Induction was so important While community service took National Championship in 1980. League Baseball Hall of Fame they even scheduled trips to Boise center stage in the conversations, "If you win every game, I don't member Harmon Kllllbrew, Pro around their busy lives. there was plenty of time for light- care what the situation is - that is Football Hall of Fame member Smith flew into Boise Thursday hearted talk as well. Killibrew hard to do. What a great opportu- Steve Largent and Olympic Gold morning to attend a luncheon and broughtthe room to roaring laugh- nity, going to the Fiesta Bowl. I'm Medal basketball player Steve the ceremony Thursday night, ter with reflections on his profes- very excited about It. I told Gene Smith. but he had to be back in Atlanta sional baseball career. [Bleymeyer] last year our team The three men were selected by Friday morning to prepare for "I played in over 2,400 major [Georgia] played very, very well for their exemplary efforts in the a television commentary on an teague games. I walked 1,500 some because of the tremendous respect community, away from their Atlanta Hawks game Friday night. times. Then a fact that I'm really we have for [BSU].I'm excited and respective sports. "It's great to be here, especialfy not proud of - I struck out 1,699 after I go out and see the team I'm All three men shared in the sen- with those honorees," Smith said. times. You don't get anything for going to get real excited during the timent that the Hall of Fame is an "For me to be a part of it as those a walk and certainly nothing for a Fiesta Bowl." honor but means more to their two guys are going In is an honor:' strike-out. So Ifyou add my strike- Following the big names to Boise causes than as a reward for their Despite the numerous other outs and my walks together, that's is national exposure that has con- efforts. obligations in Smith's life,' he well over 3,000 times at the plate. tinued to increase with the success "Steve Largent said it best: 'We're said coming to Boise was never a That means that I went to the plate of the Hall of Fame. really not here because it's another question. in my career - a total of six years - Forthe first time in the Hall's his- award," Killibrew said about be- According to Smith the and did absolutely nothing. That's tory ES'PNtelevised live interviews ing inducted. "What it does is to Humanitarian Hall of Fame also a real Hall of Fame statistic:' with the inductees on Sportscenter. draw more attention to what we gave him the perfect opportunity' While Killibrew, Smith and There has also been a great deal of should be doing as former players to recognize another dream of his. Largent headlined the event, they exposure irom articles appearing Smith arrived late to the media weren't the only humanitarians in "Sports Illustrated" and various luncheon because he insisted on being recognized by the Hall this national newspapers. touring the Boise State University year. Also attending the ceremo- "It's an incredible opportuni- campus immediately after his nies were legendary University of ty for us," Hall of Fame Board of plane landed. Georgia Head Coach Vince Dooley, Directors President Larry Maneely "Growing up you get a chance Nampa's Bill Lofholm and ESPY said. "We've sort of he en launched to see the blue field," Smith said. recipient Bobbie Martin. -Porrner by the support of Albertson's and "Well not growing [at a young age]. Heisman-Trophy-winner . Danny some of the other local sponsors. But to get a chance to see the blue Wuerffel was also recognized as It's like all of this has been well- field, that's the first thing I did:' the Tradition of Excellence award ing up inside of people all over the 35 t;:~· Of the Hall of Fame mem- winner. Wuerffel was unable to at- country and nobody knew how to n:.: bers the honor may not be more. tend the ceremonies; however. ..' . express It. You're starting to see !'is 'significant than 'IHsfor 'LofhoIm WBsiiwarded"tliir Dbn ".:'that"'feel-'goodtype of stdryand ~~':-'-' -Harmon.r..' 4': KiIIlbrew. Simplot Award for his contri- people respond to that:' !-1;: r,-:.,' Killibrew was born and raised butlons within the Idaho com- As the Hall of Fame continues to f:-.t t'/· in 'Payette, making him the first .muntty, Lofholm helped to re- expand, the ultimate hope is that t!'I The Community ... Idaho native to be Inducted into vamp the baseball' facilities in the recognition of athletes such as 1":;< The Privacy... ~;:. the Hall. Killibrew founded the the City of Nampa and now has Largent, Smith and Killibrew con-. 1;., Your Very Own: • All Utilities Included ;;Minimize Maximize Danny Thompson Memorial Golf Nampa's Rodeo Park named after tinues to inspire professional ath- • Bedroom Suite • Free Cable & Internet Tournament in Sun Valley in him: Lofholm Field. Martin was letes around the world. • Activities/Events , Your "", Your • Accent Wall 1977. The tournament has grossed the Founders Award winner for "I think it's great for the athletes • Laundry Facilities ~~.Expenses • In-Room Vanity Benefits nearly $9 million for cancer and his inspirational desire to com- who have been Inducted, like my- • Mirrored Closet • Furnished or Unfurnished Leukemia research. pete. Coach Dooley and his wife, self this year, Into such an elite 1':;';':- t:; I • All Appliances "I think it's very, very Important Barbara, were awarded the Nell group," Largent said. L,., • Cable TV outlet • Food Pantry to this state and to Boise. Of course and John Wooden Award, which is "What's more important is the • Patio/Balcony it's at the campus of Boise State given to a worthy coach and his or message that the Hall of Fame University right now and It prob- her spouse. sends to all athletes. I'm really ably needs It's own home some- The Boise State football team honored, Clattered, humbled to From $325 where so more people can visit and benefited from Coach Dooley's be given this award. But the most learn more about it. I think this appearance in Boise. Dooley important thing to me is to keep year It's becoming more visible attended Thursday's practice at delivering the message that this ,Where it than it has In the past and for that Bronco Stadium and, was also foundation is all about:' '..,, ..Pays to Care When you give plasma you're literally giving someone another Finkbeiner's dreams come to fruition chance at life. Thousands w'ill benefit from BY ADAM ADER would be a university that would began because he had to go sell It your blood-plasma donations. Sports Writer respond and say we want to make to Dr. Kustra. Then they had to go that program the center piece of sell it to the [Idaho] State Board of Up to $200 compensation If you were to look up the word an educational component to what Education: for your first month. "humanitarian" -in the dictionary we're doing; That's the real legacy The support of BSU Athletic you might find a definition simi- for him - teaching the next genera- Director Gene Bleymeyer and BSU For further intormation on lar to "human-centered; devotion tion of teachers and coaches and President Bob Kustra has been in- how JVU can lielp please call: to human welfare; involved in im- parents and kids." strumental in assuring the legacy proving people's lives: That Is ex- That university Maneely referred of the Humanitarian Hall of Fame Biomat USA, Inc. actly what Myron Finkbeiner want- to is Boise State University. BSUex- as it continues to grow in Boise and ed to recognize when he founded tended its hand to the Hall of Fame around the world. (208)338-0613 the World Sports Humanitarian and offered the Allen Noble Hall of The WSHHFhas already inducted Hall Fame in 1994. He wanted to Fame in Bronco Stadium as a tem- such athletes as NFL quarterbacks recognize people who Improved porary site for the Humanitarian Drew Bledsoe and Steve Young, and others' lives. Hall display. former Los Angeles Lakers forward Professional athletes are looked Working side by side, Boise State A.C.Green and former San Antonio up to by millions of people around University and the Humanitarian Spurs center David Robinson also the world, especially by young peo- Board of Ditectors hope to develop joined the Harlem Globetrotters ple. Finkbeiner wanted to honor a permanent Humanitarian Hall of as some of the NBA's elite induct- those great athletes who not only Fame building on the BSUcampus. ees. The newest class of inductees gave their all on the field or on the BSU is building a complex on the - Steve Smith, Steve Largent. and court but also gave their time, their southeast side' of Bronco Stadium. Harmon Killibrew - is another per- money and themselves to aid the The complex is planned to cover fect mold of community-conscious less fortunate. He is honoring those 50,000 square feel and cost $10 mil- professional athletes. people who provide an excellent ex- lion. The new building will include Maneely said he feels the work- ample. These are people who show . classrooms for teaching about giv- ing relationship. with Boise State that the most important part about ing back to the community, coach- will benefit both parties while. life is neither money nor material Ing and sports ethics. The WSHHF spreading a positive message things; the most Important part of has already partnered with BSUto throughout the community. The life is life and everyone should get create a scholarship program. The success of the WSHHF .has given a fair shot at having a good one. two are working closely together to Boise State plenty of justification Starting the Hall of Fame was a create a valuable program that will for contributing ,to the future of beloved dream of his; combining very positively impact this commu- the Humanitarian Hall Program. sports and the kind hearts of some nity for years to come: "It's the right type of program at great professional athletes to help ·1 give all credit to Gene the right time inour sports cul- causes greater than those helping. Bleymeyer as the guy who came ture in hlstory," Maneely said. "I "It's going even beyond that,' to us, joined our board, came to think that'sthe reasonthey'vebeen .Hall of Fame Board of Direetors us with this vision' of creating this successful in moving us to this lev- President Llin:y Maneelysald at a educational component and brlng-; , el. We.coUld not be more thrilled media iuncheonThursday.-ldon't liig the HaIl of Fame ont:ampus,· . with the involvement we haveWlth Boise State.' ...... > thlnkheever envisioned there Maneely sald, "ThenthehiiId. part . ' - - ...... -,....:

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