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Boise State University ScholarWorks Student Newspapers (UP 4.15) University Documents 3-31-1999 Arbiter, March 31 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]. March 31, 1999 Volume 12 Issue 25. First Copy Free No one speaks out against proposed tre fee hikes 5 Attention Kempthorne, III. .Callister and Coles: Women claim dibs on . March 10..11 . I ICover: Victims' I fit .,rights recognized to r easoi at BSU I this week I 12 13 1 • L to pr0Yn: I . I Gymnastics, wrestling, track, ~ . L t opreser . golf and tennis );' . ~ take national hon- , } ! S . .J;::, i:'.1 ors l~ £l 20~22 ! j :,'I ·1 ·1 Wear your PJ's & get in free! :Z.Door prizes . �~Drink specials all night long Brought to . :z. Raffle for ;' lingerie you by: ~~ Sixth & Main .!?~~Prizes for .~ . Discreet Secrets :'.sexiest lillgerie .----- Marcb3l1999 contents " 3 _ The Arbiter 1910O~YersiIYDriye News Hey kids, DON'T try this at home! •....................•. 5-6 Boise. Idaho 83n5 Rychert rubs elbows with researchers .....................6,;. 7 . bUp'JlarbilerjdbSlledu A 40 degree heat wave ................................6 Editor in Chief:KellyMillinglon Teal The deer and antelope may still play, but the buffalo have real problems . .7 . Business Manager: Brad Arendt Skilling us softly •................................... 8 News Editors: Jessi Lomb and Opinion Editorial: True progressivism leads to dialogue 9 Slepbanie Mallock Letters 9 Arts & Entertainment Editor: Juslin Endow . Frequent fliers forbidden funniness ...•................... 14 Sports Editor: Doug Dana What's Going On? Attention Charlton Heston fans! 19 Photo Editor: Troy Kurtz Online Editor: Carrie Nielson AdManager: KellyMoody • Cover Victims' Rights Week at BSU 12-13 Advertising Sales: Don Crowell,Tobie Lamke, . Sean Murphy Classifieds: KellyMoody Arts Bringing Mexico home through its music ; 15 Ass'!. Business Manager: Krisla Harkness When.it was still his store .............................16 ProduclionManager/AdDesign: Bands battle it out at Bogie's ; 17 Jeremy Webster Overdosing on bad music '......•.......... 18 SlaITWrilers: Trisha BennelLJuslin Baldwin, Michael Cole. Ginny Eggleslon, Pele Erlendson, Sports BSUathletes rule the world this season! .........•.•..•.•. 20-22 Josh Jordan, Doreen Martinek, Sara Millon, Dand Siewart, John Threel Rebecca J. Turner. Sleyen Zabel Study Break! A new Fishbowl cartoon plus classifieds • . • . • . • • . .23 Photographers: Jim Allen, Rafael Saakyan Columnists: Ira AmYl,Damon Hunzeker, Lesleigh Owen,Asencion Rarnire~ Dale Slack 'Biter of the Week ••. Sports writer Pete Erlendson and A & E writer Rebecca Cartoonists: Ira AmYl,Eric EIti~Jeremy Turner each turned in colorful, exciting copy. We think it really stands out! Lanningharn. Dale Slack Distribution Supervisor: EDricFigueras Distribution: Carmen Figueras, Carlos Cana Letters policy: Letters should not exceed 300 words in length, should be typewritten and must include a phone number for OfficeManager: Slefanie Wood verification. Guest forums are welcome. Contact the editor in chief prior to submitting commentaries. 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All articles written by Arbiter staff are copyrighted by http://arbiter.idbsu.edu , ,. .1 • , ... i ••• .. tHe'Aibiter; . , , •• , Manb31,1999 --~ '__ 4 newsbllckel ference 'and lightens somebody's annuat.C~~~r~t;mght..· at 7:30 Jon Worthan, Boise, Travel a p.rn, onSatorday, April 3 in the Conference. heart, no matter how unimpor- Five Boise State Tourism Marketing, fourth. ' Jordan Ballrqorn· \ -: Following are the results tant it might seem. Bree Black, Middleton, Sales This year's thel11eis "How students take first invol~ing Boise State students: The Valley Crisis Center is a Representative, fifth. in state business Amy McCain, Boise, Apparel not.for.profit organization the West Was S~gg." The concert will .feature~;.lWdley of songs competition and Accessories Marketing, first. designed to help women and chil- Food and household . about and inspt·..r.ed by the West Lou Wyrick, Pattonsburg, dren in abusive relationships to .':" - -- , .ttem drive for local includingsolJlefrom "Oklahoma" MO., Retail Merchandising, first. find a way out and start a new Five marketing/manage- women's shelter and "Paint Your Wagon." Square Frank McCutchen, Boise; life. Victims of domestic violence ment technology students from this weekend· dancing and old-fashioned fid- Sales Representative, first. are given a free place to live, the Boise State University dling will complete the stage. Jake Keaton, Marion, N.C.,' food, child care and counseling. College of Applied Technology The Students in Free The University Singers are and Paul Stenslie, Meridian, After a recovery period the were among the first-place fin- Enterprise (SIFE) campus organi- directed by music professor International Marketing, first. women leave the shelter to start ishers at the 1999 Idaho Delta zation is sponsoring a food and Gerald Schroeder and the staging Judy Heinbach, Caldwell, on their own lives with the items Epsilon Chi Career Development household item drive for the will be executed by Charles Entrepreneurship, second. collected. For more information Conference. Valley Crisis Center, a women's Lauterbach of the theatre arts . Lindsay . Byars, McCall, on the Valley. Crisis Center call The statewide competition shelter in Nampa. It will take Restaurant a Food Services Lori (Volunteer Coordinator) at department. was held in Boise recently. place Saturday, April 3 in the Snacks will be provided and Marketing, second. 465·5011. Students from Boise State, Idaho Todd Domeier, Boise, Sales Alexander Room of the SUB at the concert features table seat- State University, College of Boise state University. The drop ing. Tickets cost $6 (or adults, $4 Manager Meeting, second. Boise State singers Southern Idaho, Eastern Idaho Troy Sawyer, Idaho Falls, off hours will be from 10:30 for students and seniors. For Technical College, Lewis-Clark Entrepreneurship, third. a.m.-4 p.m. present fifth annual more information,. call the music State College and Ricks College Judy Heinbach, Caldwell, Organizers say they are col- cabaret concert department at 426·3980. competed in 13 categories. Retail Merchandising, third. lecting anything people are will- The winners are eligible to Jon Heaton, Boise, and Lou ing to donate-from a spoon to The Boise State University travel to Orlando, Fla., May 1-4 Wyrick, Boise, Business-to- office supplies or furniture. They to compete at the National Singers will present the fifth Business Marketing, fourth .. add that each item l1lakes a dif- Career Development '1Uesday $1.50 Wells & 1.00 Copper Camels NEED EXTRA • Wednesday $2.00/$2.75 pints $1.00 Mud Slides MONm 'Thursday $1.50 Wells EARN $18,000 ' $1 .00 Alabama shots 'Friday & saturday PART TIME! $1.50 cans 'Monday Wed. March 31 $1.75 Wells $2.0012.75 pints $1.00 Schnapps Rock Out! 'Sunday $2.0012.75 pints EZYLoader s1.00 Kamikazies Thurs.Aprill Sun. April 4 Hoochi Coochie Men 1920's & 1930's Fun FRI. Apri 1 2. BBQ BO~ Reggae FromAfrica· Mon. Apl"~ 5 The Mandators 'lie"i/teIe & ~ (f£Ig), • ~uu~ Sat.,April3 I Tues.Apri/6 Re..live the 70 s 1970'~331u{l~ $ou~ugo$e. w& Roek $5.00 aywar'd.3 '--- March 31,1999 news 5- _ Fee increases proposed for 1999/2000 school year: full-time students could pay another $83.25 per semester .JessI Lomh .' . ' Ruch, w~o ~ust now for- additional funds to show signifi- Bleymaier said the increases are said the Children's Center pro- News Edilor Iward his .mput to the cant progress. He cited three necessary to comply with Title vides some of' the best day care '·March 16 hearing on pro- St~te Boa~~ of Education areas the, university must IX. The money would support in the a.rea at very reasonable posed fee increases at for the final decision. address: Inadequate salary, women's athletic programs with- prices. ABoise State drew many tenure track faculty and library out pulling· funding from men's The possible rise in ASBSU supporters for boosting educa- . Costscould total staffing and. acquisition.. sports. and SPBfees drew support from tion costs, but no opposition. $83.25 for full Schmidt's written request says, Additional fee increases a variety of areas. Advocates for During the three-hour hearing, :'It has become increasingly were proposed for 'student com- ASBSUpoint out that its fund students and faculty told why time students Important to. use student fee puters, the Children's Center, must help maintain many more they advocated different pro- and $7.64 per revenue. to meet needs of the ASBSUand the Student Programs clubs than just a few years ago posals. For example, members campus ... The five most recent Board. and that ASBSUrepresents the of the Speech and Debate team credit hour for years have demonstrated that official voice of the students. used their oratorical skills to part time the state is unwilling or unable Advocates for SPB proponents highlighted the gain support for their request of to f~nd, th~ e~~ential needs of ASBSUpoint out board's past accomplishments a $4 fee per full-time student to students.