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THURSDAY. APRIL 5. 2007 ISSUE 54, VOLUME 19. FIRST ISSUE FREE.

OPINION President Kustra PAGE 3 BSU student murdered celebrates One of our opinion writers looks to see how President Bush Former U of I student held in Nevada jail in connection with two murders Boise State's derives pleasure from his newly accomplishments elected U.S. attorneys. BY DREW MAYES AND "Especially for those who knew match the vehicle and found a per- DUSTIN LAPRAY Bradley, we recognize that this is a son matching Delling's description Compiled by Arbiter staff Arbtter Staff very difficult time as we begin the and made the arrest. healing process." Idaho State Police officers are The March issue of Boise State President Bob Kustra's monthly let- Authorities reported Wednesday Morse was also an employee of currently traveling to Washoe ter discussed the university's news that a body found in a decorative Parks and Recreation. He got off County, Nev.where Delling is being and updates, and celebrated the ac- pond near Warm Springs Avenue work at 9:30 p.m. and was killed held for questioning about the ho- CULTURE complishments of various organiza- is that of Boise State University stu- shortly after. According, to officials micides. He has a warrant issued by tions on campus. dent Bradley Winter Morse. Morse was shot twice in the head. the Ada County Sherrif's Office on Kustra said Dean of the College of Morse, 25, was a senior majoring Morse's death comes just days the charge ofgrand theft. ' Business and Economics Howard L. in computer science. after the murder of University of "Its' just weird," Ada County Lt. Smith was named vice president for Ada County authorities recov- Idaho student David Robert Boss. Scott Johnson said. "They're both university advancement. According ered Morse's body from the pond Boss, 21, was murdered last good kids, both going to school, to Kustra, Smith began his new after an Idaho Department of Parks Saturday at his apartment home in both trying to do things with their duties immediately and will con- and Recreation employee found Muscuw. lives and it's weird because we don't tinue to serve as dean' of the Morse's body and called police. Police officers from Sparks, Nev. PHOTO COURTESY ADA COUNTY SHERRIFF have a motive, we don't know why." College of.Business and Economics The employee followed what po- reported that they have booked According to Kustra, BSU will John Joseph Delling until May I, when Associate Dean lice are describing as a "blood trail" former University, of Idaho student offer counseling services to any of is being held on a $2 Diane Schooley-Pettis will take on a sidewalk near the agency's of- John Ioseph Delling on fugitive those who may need such aid. The million bond in Nevada over. fice where he saw two feet sticking warrants and possession of a sto- number to call for counseling ser- aggravated assault. "As the university was about to out of the pond and called police. len vehicle. He is being held on a $2 vices is (208) 426-1601. Moscow police discovered that begin a national search to fill this The pond sits in between the Parks million bond. "It's a very dark day for us at Boise Delling, 21, was arrested in Delling had made a call to Boss' State," Kustra said. position, it became clear that SPORfS • , ..,F and Recreation Building and the cellular telephone at 12:12 a.m. Howard was perfect for the job," ------~,. Greenbelt, about 100 yards from the Sparks, Nev. around 4 p.rn, when Local and state authorities are Saturday. Moscow Police believed Kustra said. "1 am confident that PAGE 6 ...."(3 Boise River. found driving a stolen Nissan se- asking for the public's assistance Boss died between midnight and his familiarity with the campus, "On behalf of the entire Boise dan, which police said belonged to in its investigation of Morse's death The search for the ,. 12:30 a.m. Saturday. commitment to our strategic goals State University community, Iwant Morse. and the possible connection to next BSU quarterback According to KXLY,a radio sta- and thorough understanding of the to express my personal sadness and Both Morse and Boss died ofgun- Delling. Anyone with informa- goes through senior ' tion in Sparks, Nev.,Moscowpolice, corporate and donor community will sincere condolences to the family shot wounds to the head. tion can contact the Ada Countv working with Sprint were able to, assure his success, as well as that of Taylor Tharp, but It\' and friends of Boise State student Delling is a suspect in both mur- Sheriff's Office at (208) 577-3072. . track Delling by his cellular phone our upcoming comprehensive cam- doesn't end with the form~r' ' Bradley Morse," BSU President ders. Morse, Boss and Delling all at- paign." backup. Find out the words of Robert Kustra said in an e-mail sent He was arrested in 2005 on two and a global positioning device tended Treasure Valleyhigh schools According to Kustra, private fi- to BSU students, faculty and staff. different occasions for stalking and (GPS).Police in Sparks were able to between 2000 and 2004. wisdom Coach Petersen Is giving nancial support is increasing for his young quarterbacks as well BSU with major pledges to a new as a preview of the track team's College of Business and Economics dual with Idaho State. Building. Alumnus Doyle Heaton, a California businessman in the home-building industry, pledged $250,000. Alumnus Allen Dykman, the owner of a Boise-based ARBITERONLINE.COM wholesale electrical company and his wife, Dixie, pledged $100,000 The guys from "Arbiter Sports to the project. Talk" rap about the NCAA men's "In both cases, Heaton and the championship game and MLB's Dykmans said they were motivated by Micron's donation and the recent opening weekend. They're on publicity generated by the Bronco location this Friday In the SUB. football team. Impressive support , , such as this will enable us to build \ a state-of-the art Business Building and help make Boise State's College WEATHER of Business and Economics one of the best in the Northwest," Kustra said, "Mysincere thanks to [them]." .In his letter, Kustra congratu- lated the Talkin' Broncos, Boise FRIDAY State's intercollegiate speech and debate team, and the women's bas- High: 79F / Low 49F ketball team for its "stellar sea- sons" and the "impressive heights" the teams reached in their com- petitions earlier in March.. The Talkin' Broncos finished second at SATURDAY the 2007 Pi Kappa Delta National High: 80F / Low 50F Forensics Tournament, led by All- America selections Katy Iibben and Wayne Rysavy. "Talkin' Broncos' runner-up finish marks the fifth consecutive time they have finished in the top fiveat the bi- SUNDAY ennial national tournament," Kustra High: 71F / Low 47F said. "Boise State went into the tour- nament as the defending national champion .., Atthis year's nationals, BoiseStatewon 22 individual awards and advanced three debate teams to ON CAMPUS the tournament semifinals." The women's basketball team THURSDAY finished as the Western Athletic "Dlsturbla" SPB Movie Night. Conference's regular season co- Come see a sneak preview of champions and tournament "Dlsturbia" at 7 p.rn. in the champs and qualified for the Special Events Center. Tickets NCAAplayoffs. Coach Gordy Presnell, who guld- are free and can be picked up ed Boise State to a 24-9 record, was at the Student Union Info Desk. named the 2007 Region Seven Coach ofthe Yearand the WACCoach ofthe FRIDAY Year. SPB and Pinnacle Security will According to Kustra, Megan host "Hands on the Van." Frary, assistant professor in the Registration begins at 10 a.m., Department ofMaterials Science and Engineering, received the National and is only open to Boise State Science Foundation's most prestl- students. During "Hands on gious award for early career faculur the Van" students who keep less than two years after receiving their hands on the van the her ,Ph.D. from the Massachusetts longest will win thousands of Institute of Technology. Kustra said dollars in prizes. Located on Frary will receive $488,457 over five the Student Union patio. years as part of the NSF career pro- gram, which will SUpportFrary'sma- .terials research. SATURDAY "The program recognlzes out- Used Outdoor Equipment . standing faculty from atrosSthe na- Rental Sale. tion who have shown exceptional Come and check out the ablllty at integrating research arid great deals on the Outdoor teaching, and who are mostly Uke- '. Programs rental equipment. Iyto .become the aeade*le8d- ers of.the 21st century .. Rafts, kayaks, snowshoes, skis ~8likt "Megan Fflll'Y is but. 0 ' " y . and camping gear. Student examples of t!te . IDrequlred for equipment, arswbo.·afe·jOlnl~m.t:/" purchases. For details on this l:ill1Pibg~'to aUlIin\ Campus Recreationevent, call -,tobecOlJlea" , Geoff Harrison at 426-2628: 'umietSttYof~' '.. World/National/What the? stories courtesy of MCTCampus WireServices unless otherwise cl~:~I~~dN;:~a~B;U 5, 2007 stories are courtesy Of the Boise State Website .at www.bolsestate.edu. Allstories are comp n ers. THE HEADLINES WORLD Hicks' Marine defense attorney has sued the company for unfair that Microsoft has spent quite a lot of barrel - as a result of the standoff which has it own operation for emergency calls. The new systems Terror detainee will serve had sought a 20-month sentence, and deceptive marketing. money advertising as the Vista expe- between Britain and Iran over cap- arguing that Hicks should get credit Dianne Kelley, represented by rience," tive British personnel. could be installed by the end of nine-months inAustralia for his fiveyears and four months in Seattle law firm Gordon Murray Microsoft said consumers run- "Jittery traders define a nervous June, McMillan said. detention at Guantanamo as a so- Tilden, filed a lawsuit Thursday, al- ning the Basicversion are in fact get- petroleum marketplace, where $10 "The contract will upgrade our Australian David Hicks pleaded called enemy combatant. leging "Microsoft engaged in bait ting the "core Vista experience" of moves in crude prices and 30-cent telephone systems and capabili- guilty here Friday to supporting "His heart wasn't with al-Qaida," and switch. _ assuring consum- increased performance, better secu- moves in gasoline prices are com- ties for better information from the terrorism in exchange for a nine- said Marine Maj. Dan Mori, Hicks' ers they were purchasing 'Vista rity and easier file searching, mon; Carlson said. "A few short public and faster responses," she month prison sentence under a plea attorney. He cast Hicks as a "wan- Capable' machines when, in fact, Microsoft attorney Norman said years ago, that was not the case." explained. . deal that forbids him from claiming nabe" soldier who as a high-school . they could obtain only a stripped- advertising is a visual medium so Idaho's average price was higher New systems under consider- he was abused in U.S.custody. dropout was rebuffed by a bid to en- down operating system lacking it's not surprising the snazzy trans- than the national average price for a ation are computer-aided with In return, Hicks, 31, will be al- list in the Australian army. the functionality and features that lucent user interface called Aero six-month period from August until backup handsets, and are more lowed to leave Guantanamo within Countered Marine Lt. Col. Kevin Microsoft advertised as 'Vista." and other visual aspects ofVista are February. At one point last August, modern and more user-friendly for 60 days to serve out the sentence in Chen ail, the case prosecutor, in The suit seeks class-action status. highlighted. . Idahoans were paying as much as dispatchers. his native Australia. And he will be urging the maximum seven years: A Microsoft attorney defended "(But) what customers are going 40 cents more a gallon than the na- The county is considering four free by NewYear's Eve. It was a star- "Other confused, lost souls might the marketing practices in an inter- to appreciate on a day-to-day basis is tional average, but by early March vendor bids to provide' the eight to tling conclusion to the first U.S.war- followin his footsteps." view Tuesday, noting that the "Vista the underlying architectural chang- they were paying 20 cents less. 10 new phone systems that will be crimes tribunal since WorldWar II. During the morning hearing Capable" logo was one part of an es that have increased the security The gap has closed in recent funded through existing customer "They told us this was one of the where he entered his plea, Hicks ad- "unprecedented effort" by the com- and reliability of that experience _ weeks. 91I surcharges. worlds worst terrorists, and he got mitted to a 35-point narrative that panyto distribute information about not something that's easy to put up The national average price for No county funds are involved in the sentence of a drunken driver," he'd taken four training courses the operating system's features and on an advertising board and catch a regular grade Easoline is $2.70, the purchase of the new system, said Ben Wizner, staff attorney for with al-Qaida before the Sept. II at- hardware requirements. - consumer's attention," she said. compared to Idaho's $2.66 aver- and customers will not notice any the American Civil Liberties Union. tacks and that he'd asked bin Laden "Our goal is to give (customers) as The suit was filed in U.S. District age. But Idaho's average price is changes other than potentially The Bush administration had orig- why he offered no training manu- much information as possible down Court in Seattle. well below West Coast neighbors quicker response' times, McMillan inally sought life in prison forHicks. als, He also admitted to standing to the precise technical specifica- California, $3.27; Oregon, $2.95, said. Eight senior U.S. military' officers ·guar.d with an AK-47 during the tions that they need" to operate the and Washington, $2.91. Tight sup- Courtesy Idaho Press-Trtbune were told they could sentence him U.S.invasion of Afghanistan, first at various versions ofVista,said Linda plies in those states mean motorists to seven years for providing mate- Kandahar Airport and later beside a Norman, associate general counsel could face high pump prices for the rial support to terrorism, which they Taliban tank. Hesaid hewas engaged in Microsoft's litigation group. Idaho gas prices jump remainder of the year. WHAT THE?' did. But moments after they were in two hours of combat with U.S. In March 2006, Microsoft began Coupled with the seasonal draw- ushered out of the tribunal cham- proxy Northern Alliance troops, but a program that allowed computer Aside from a country drive or a down of gasoline inventories that bers at 8:15 p.rn., the presiding offi- . Stupid Earthlings, your didn't admit to ever firing a shot. Not makers whose machines met cer- visit to a city park, the Easter holi- happens each spring, tensions in cer, Marine Col. Ralph Kohlmann, in his final agreement were some of tain specifications to label them as day is not a big one for holiday trav- the Mideast will likely mean high laws don't apply to me. disclosed that a Pentagon official 'the most explosive charges that had "Vista'Capable," The required specs elers. prices will be around for a while, had cut the deal. initially been drawn against him: included at least 512 megabytes of And that's good news for motor- Carlson said. Some analysts are Police in Trenton, N.)., arrested a Under the deal, Hicks agreed not that he had discussed going on a sui- meniory and a DirectX 9 graph- ists in the Gem State, where pump hopeful that, this early seasonal man for possession' of a controlled to talk to reporters for a year, to for- cide mission with a senior al-Qaida ics processor. But PCs bearing the prices have climbed 40 cents lrlgher run-up in prices couldend if inven- dangerous substance and resisting ever waive any profit from telling leader, that he'd met the so-called "Capable" logo "cannot run, or run in just the past month, and appear tories go up and the tensions in the arrest. So the man claimed diplo- his story, to renounce any claims of shoe-bomber Richard Reid and that poorly, with Vista Home Premium, poised to move even higher, AAA Mideast ease. matic immunity as a member of the mistreatment or unlawful detention he fought in the same unit as John the least expensive version of Vista Idaho reported Tuesday. Abannaki "lndigeneous nation" that and to submit voluntarily to U.S.in- Walker Lindh, an American cap- that includes Vista's heavily mar- Dave Carlson, AAAIdaho public includes people from Mars, Venus terrogation and testify at future U.S. County eyes new 911 system tured by U.S. forces in Afghanistan keted and most popular features," and government affairs director, and "the so-called planet Earth," trials or international tribunals. and now serving time in a federal Kelley'scomplaint said. said the markets suggest motorists The agreement drew criticism Canyon County dispatchers will prison for his actions. Microsoft later introduced a could see rising prices for the near Money first, wedding later from civilliberties and human rights get updated telephone systems later "Premium Ready" designation future. attorneys monitoring the trial. They this year to help provide faster re- for PCs with enough memory and Based on AAA'sDaily Fuel Gauge A woman in Singapore hooked were especially critical of the order NATIONA,,- . sponses to emergency calls. graphics processing power to han- Report, Idaho's average price for a up with a rather stupid man in an forbidding Hicks from protesting The Sheriff's Office has requested dle the additional features, includ- gallon ofself-serve regular gasoline online chat room, pretended to be any mistreatment, saying such a Lawsuit alleges Microsoft the new phone systems out of ne- ing the translucent Aero user inter- is $2.66, up 41 cents from $2.25 on a beautiful actress and promised requirement would be unconstitu- misled on Windows Vista face and many of the digital media March 1. A year ago, Idaho's aver- cessity, Dispatch Manager Mary to marry him. And, oh yes, she got tional in a civilian U.S.court. applications forphotos and DVDs. age price was $2.36. McMillan said, because the cur- him to send her $45,000 before "If the United States were not A Washlngton woman who Jeffrey Thomas, an attorney at Carlson said gas prices were al- rent system is outmoded and repair the wedding could take place. The ashamed of its conduct, it wouldn't bought a computer in November Gordon Murray Tilden, said the av- ready high, especially for this time parts arc unavailable. woman's' real husband defended hide behind a gag order," Wizner 2006marked as "VistaCapable" and erage consumer shopping for a new of year, reflecting tight inventories, Once a new service provider has his wife after she was arrested, say- said. "The agreement says he wasn't later discovered it's capable of run- PC and seeing a "Vista Capable" strong demand and problems with been chosen, new telephone sys- ing "no sensible man would send so mistreated. Why aren't we allowed ning only the most basic version of sticker has "a reasonable expecta- key refineries. Now,crude oil prices tems will be installed at all county much money to a woman without to judge for ourselves?" Microsoft's new operating system, tion" of getting."the core experience are also higher - as much as $10 it dispatch centers, except Nampa, seeing her in person first," BOB SCHNEIDER .' , '."-"""~', "., . -'...... '~', "-"- .. ': ~.~_.~-. . .. ~ " ,., . , . OPINI .Theway we seelt ... Spring has just begun It's a no-brainer right? Seasonally . Ace up his sleeve: speaking spring has sprung. So what? So, we've broken spring in' and now Alberto Gonzales' nine new attorneys

we must settle down, focus our stud- BY MICHAEL J. MCLASKEY one he wants to fill the newly vacated po- hand, if the history books focus on how is the lack of oil-profit investigations, ies and get those grades up and in and' Opinion Writer sitions, without congressional approval. we bungled our way out, Bush's presi- Halliburton inquiries, and other legal If he knows what's good for him, he will dency will read to history like a Timor matters such as voter fraud, all of which - graduate and bounce into summer. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales appoint only those wi!ling to serve the Dr a Lame-Napoleon hybrid, such that could look embarrassing to an already- But there are some things we must has had a rough time lately on president's ultimate pleasure (whatever he could conquer whatever he truly put mortified administration. remember as we complete this 2006- Capitol Hill. that means). his mind to. In W's case, this seems to In short, the new attorneys will only Not only did he have to muscle out All I'm saying here is that for be a crapshoot every time. In the last six serve the president at his pleasure and 07 school year, things we must clear nine attorneys who weren't "serving at the attorney general to say that years, we've seen more and more power it seems Gonzales wrote the how-to up. the pleasure of the president," but he he serves "at the pleasure of the funneled into the gaping maw of the Oval . manual. After all, he fired those other also had to explain to a congressional president" is to insinuate a king-like Office, which is now so opaque that only attorneys because they didn't know The onset of spring brings a rebirth committee why there are two conflicting power to the presidency, as if Gonzales insiders know what's going on there, and how to pleasure the president properly. ofthought and insight which may have accounts of the nine dismissals. Initial is a court jester, parading for the "plea- in lieu ofthese firings it seems thatin;id- For anyone wondering how, oral praise reports said competence was at issue sure" of the president. If Gonzales issup- ers are set to rule the roost. is the way. frozen over the winter. with the firings, but other reports told posed to be an entertainer, I think his I believe that this is a reactionary ma- Even if you think he's the worst presi- In recent weeks this campus has a different tale, one of party allegiance. specialty is sleight-of-hand. Who else neuver on the part of the GOP; they lost dent in U.S. history, tell him otherwise (if been a contemptuous mess. We bick- The most important thing to notice here could pull off post-Nixon wiretopping the mid-term election by a narrow mar- you know what's good for you). The new isn't the firings, but what they mean - ev- without causing the impeachment of his gin, and need to tighten the ranks they "back nine," or replacement attorneys, ered over what exactly we mean this eryone who didn't toe our president's 'ar- commander in chief? have left. By getting rid of party disloy- will be sure to keep the proper parties university to stand for. There is no bitrary line got the finger, out the door. The last thing I want to see out of alty, the Republicans took partisan- out of and in trouble, respective to party Now we usher in a new era of corrup- .Bush's presidency is a legacy of monar- ship to a new level, where simply being . affiliation, and they'll be sure to tell the right answer. There is no way we will tion for the attorney general's office.- chial power, although his getting his a Republican isn't good enough. What cameras, "I serve at the pleasure - what's ever. come to a consensus on our be- There is a provision in the new Patriot way into Iraq will likely make the his- comprises the new criteria is anyone's that teleprompter say? The pleasure of Act that allows Gonzales to appoint any- tory books read that way. On the other liefs or our opinions. We have strong guess, but what won't be surprising our president." voices on not two sides of these is- sues concerning race and society, but . 19,000sides. T\REI>.WORN DOWN. There have been accusations of ra- TOO~YTOURS OF~ cial tendencies slung from the right 1'RA'PPED .\N THE M\DDLE and left and every point on the line OF AN ISLAM" CIVIL WAR. in between. We ask that you cease at- tacking each other. Our online forums have been wrought with anger and assumptions which cannot be quan- tified. Do not presume that someone exists within -a closed mind, just be- cause they have strong opinions. And DO NOT BE CLOSED-MINDED! Do not assume that just because you have always had an opinion, that that is the right opinion. Let yourselves be open to dialogue and listen to one another, or even better, start to actually hear what your opposition has to say. This opinion is purposefully vague. This April Thursday we do not wish to tackle a specific issue, but rather how we approach all issues, all topics of de- . bate on this growing campus. Growth can be measured in layers of steel and concrete, but true growth exists with- in the minds of the populace walking the paved trails and communal lawns within and beyond our bounds. We appeal to your young minds and foundational beliefs, and ask you to let them be challenged, to learn and, ac- The problem is history, not science cept all viewpoints. You need not ad- BY FREDERICK AREHART fortunately It is not. Much of the discord over origins today gins are based upon historical interpre- here to others' opinions, but you must Opinion Writer You see, the question ofwhere we came is a result of researchers confusing their tation of the same data can we debate on from cannot be analyzed and answered artifact interpretations and demonstra- merit. Ifevolutionists expect creationists accept that they exist. Realize that "Science" is a discipline of objective through repeatable observation. There ble technology with the scientific meth- to be open to questions about their literal there are people behind those opin- thought that requires "the evidence to is simply no way to go back and review od. It doesn't matter if you favor neo- interpretation of the Bible, they should speak for itself." The scientific method the event(s) or to repeat them in the here Darwinism, punctuated equilibrium, be equally open to questions about the ions and beliefs, people with hearts of research requires that an event or and now. No matter how much we wish it special creation or intelligent design; you many inconsistencies in radiometric and minds which can be insulted, out- series of actions (such as an experiment) were so, no amount of sophistry or wish- are all not working within the scientific dating results, the fossil record, the geo- be based upon actual observation and raged and sincerely affected by your fulthlnking can change these facts. Thus, method or the realm of science at all. logic column and genetic assumptions be repeatable under controlled condi- any conception or theory on origins can- You are instead working within his- There should be no yelling, name call- actions and statements. tions. Outcomes are assessed based not be tested and by definition are not torical interpretation. The artifacts are ing, blackballing, interrupting or disin- There are great troubles in this world upon hypothesis and the result. The verifiable through the scientific method. all the same, but what they mean is in formation allowed; please leave these key phrase in the scientific method is An example of this confusion is the bum- the eye of the beholder; a fossil bone is at the monkey bars on the playground and the only way to get solutions is to "testable results." per sticker, "Evolution is just a theory, no different than a shoe from a Civil War (pardon the pun). commit to reasoned discourse. The question of where we came from '[ust like gravity," The words are implying soldier. Answering the questions of our There should be only respectful de- tickles our frontal lobes. In the search that both are equally verifiable scientific origins is subjective and, alas, not prov- bate on the merits of the arguments that The way we see it is based on the majority opinions of The for our origins, we would all like to have' facts oflife. But are they? Gravity can be Arbiter editorial board. Members of the board are Drew Mayes, able. Fossils and other artifacts are items are presented. No theory should be editor-in-chief; Troy Sawyer, business manager; Heather answers free of bias and opinion. We just repeatedly demonstrated at will and test- of historical (not scientific) significance. accepted on blind faith and no theo- English, production manager; Dustin Lapray, managing edi- want the facts. Science, with its scientific ed under controlled conditions. Can the So where does this leave us? Well, first of ry should dominate through political tor;Barry Franklin, opinion editor; Harsh Mantri, online editor method, would seem to be a straightfor- same be said of evolution or any theory of all it leaves us with a level playing field. correctness. I, for.one would like to see and Sheree Whiteley, lead copy editor. . ward means of determining facts but un- our origin? Unfortunately, it cannot. Only when we accept that theories of ori- such debate on campus.

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Does it have to be this way? The an- area. Knowing that flip-flops and f, ", swer is a big "no." With a little creativity, Exercise Is a big money, saver, Stop us- , shorts are just around the bend, f" '. simplicity and compromise we can all be ing your car so much. You can do this in makes the post-Spring Break re- living the good life. Sound too good to be many easy ways. First of all, if you need t() turn to lectures, labs and exams true? Here are some tips on working with run to the store that sits a couple blocks bearable. yOur budget to go from living meagerly to from',your house just, walk, or ride, your Few things feel better than step- " living large, , " . blke.lfyoudon'thaveablke,investinone ping outside in a pair or shorts for ,Dating Is a major aspect of the college immediately. Consolidate, errands com- the first time of the year, but one experience; but it doesn't have to cause pletedvla car into one trip to save money thing has always bothered me bankruptcy. All It takes is a little extra ef- on gas, as well as time. !fyou leave the car about warm-weather wear. fort and.a pinch of creativity. To plan an at home as often as you can, you'll enjoy I firmly believe that skimpier enjoyable and inexpensive date, you have the benefits cifbelng outdoors in the fresh clothing should corne with a big tothlnk beyond the standard dinner and air whlle getting a dose of dally exercise warning label: beware or overex- a movie. and helping out the environment. ' posure. For example, a picnic in the park is vir- The main piece of sure-fire advteeto Short-shorts shouldn't be paired tually costless and Ifyou round up a meal maintain a fun lifestyle within a' strict with barely-there tanks. Guys, no straight from your cupboards, it's free. 'budgetls to keep things simple. MallY one wants to see your armpit hair You'll get to enjoy the fresh air and seen- times the simple things are so small and peaking out of cut-off l-shlrts. ery of the local parks In the warm spring seemingly Insignificant that we ten~ to Asimilar label should be posted weather while also enjoying good com- overlook them. Isn't It always said that before venturing into the' social pany and a nice meat the simple things in life are the sweetest? world. Guys, if you surprise a girl with a pic- .Welflt's true. Past experiences have taught nlc you'll earn' major brownie points for Look at things in terms cifwhat It costs me that it's important to retain a creativity and thoughtfulness In addition you over a long-period of time. For ex- significant amount of emotional to saving a bundle of money. Everybody ample, if you purchase a.sodafromthe clothing as well (yes, I know that wins. vending machine before your class every- sounds like something a cheesy If you happen to be athletic, there are . day, over the course of a year you would therapist would say, but hear me Infinite optloris - such as a game of ten- ,be spending around $365. Moneywhlch out). nls, frisbee golfor a scenic bike ride. This could have been.l,lsed to buy something No one tells us to keep certain way you and your date can save money, moreworthwIille atthe end ofthe year. things covered up, and this often work up a nice sweat, get toned and have Youcan also keep things simple by be. results in catastrophic incidences a blast - all for free. Does it get anY'belter, Iing resourceful. BorrO\'1:'bOoksfrom, the of overexposure. , than that? '. .'. n (",t/':: 'lid, I" library instead of buying them; Waitadl1y How are we supposed to know Let's not forget the 'relaxing night In 'before purchasing scimethi~ you aren't what to hide and what to "put Ollt with, Bmovie, popcorn and cuddling. sure about - elIminate impulse buys. there?" Via trial and error? Watching a movie already purchased The truth IslIvingJarge doesn't have One thing to keep covered up: makes for an even cheaper date. to come from a large paycheck. All you references to exes. No new signifi- Or If you prefer to go out, the $1 theatre needto do Is keep things simple, immerse cant other wants to know where Is always available. '" "" yourself In the free or cheap events Boise you and your ex hung out, what We all enjoy going out and, haVing a has to offer, get outdoors and exercise and sweet (or, similarly, unspeakably good time to relIeve ourselves from the tap into your creativity to entertain your- rude) things helshe did to you never-ending world ofstudying and work. self and your friends. or the reasons you two broke up. And you might as well keep past- boudoir talk wrapped up like you would be on a trip to Antarctica. Then there's SSB: For non "Sex and the City" addicts, SSBstands Dorm dwelling: a dare or a·drag? for "secret single behavior." The things you do when you're BY MATTHEW BOYLE student body that lives ofrcampus. Thomason said that university virtually anywhere on campus and a lot of complaints, but none that I alone and wouldn't want anyone Culture Writer According to the Boise State housing could improve by "im- forordering delivery from Domino's feel could have been prevented," (especially romantic interests) to University Housing Website, proving the facilities and also be- Pizza on Broadway Avenue). Cabrera said. College life can be characterized know about. It's your quirky, silly, "University housing enriches the ing more strict on noise after quiet Janet Cabrera, 19, also resides BSU offers beller and perhaps by the desire to learn or the pursuit too-weird-to-share side. learning experience by creating an hours." Thomason also made a in Chaffee Hall and said, " I find it more private options for students The things that you do, but of higher education and a better environment that fosters personal point of the lack of privacy in the very convenient that I am on cam- life. . over the age of 20 or at sophomore aren't really sure why. It just feels growth, academic success, civility dorms. pus and able to just roll out of bed status. It also can be and usually is con- and commitment to citizenship at good. Tyler Jones, also a 19-year-old to go to class then head back to the Although the vast majority ofBSU sidered the first time in many stu- Boise State University." Maybe it involves prancing sophomore residing in Chaffee dorms later for a shower." students live off campus and com- dents' lives to be liVing (In their In laymen's terms, this means around your house in super-high Hall, said his favorite part of dorm Cabrera's opinion of dorm life mute to school, on-campus housing own, without their parents. that the on-campus experience will heels screaming your lungs out life Is, "nothing - I really hate it. It's has its problems too, though. is definitely something to look into The greater part of college stu- make students into better people alongside Alanis Morrisselle noisy, I have an inability to concen- "Dorm life is a lot of fun. I have although it comes with problems. while SlUffingyour face with pea- dents in most universities across and also more active in their edu- trate." nut-bUller sandwiches - whatever the country live in on-campus cation. Jones also proposed the idea of your extreme alone time entails, housing, particularly dormitories. To an extent, on campus housing making the rooms "bigger and nic- keep it clothed. Boise State University has an ap- may do these things. er." We can't ever be sure how peo- proXimate 18,900students enrolled, On the other hand, many people Lisa Barrett, a 19-year-old fresh- ple will react to what we reveal. which makes it a decent-sized uni- live in on campus housing to meet men also residing in Chaffee Hall, versity. Donning skirts and bare legs for new people or to just be closer to said "Ilike the dorms because I can the first time of the season could The unusual part about BSU is the campus. walk everywhere and because of either result in inquiries as to that an overwhelming estimated 90 Kraig Thomason, a I9-year-old the meal plan." whether or not you're allergic to percent or its students live off cam- sophomore who resides in Chaffee The meal plan comes with dorm the sun or compliments on time pus, commuting to school by auto- Hall (BSU's largest residence hall) living and usually includes meals mobile. spent in the gym and tanning bed. said the best part of liVing in the at the Table Rock Cafe along with Similarly, we never know whether The lifestyle of on-campus living dorms is, "being able to constantly BroncoBucks (prepaid cash on a can be a mystery to that bulk of the sharing a dark secret or letting interact with p~?ple." student's ID card that can be used someone see our bad side will

~~~:.peoPlecloserorscarethem Internationally renowned activist delivers on the Grove This isn't to say that we all need ~ to wander the streets clothed --..=....--'------BY DUSTIN LAPRAY ble, individual mental health. He neck-to-ankle or be pretentious in prison systems, helping crimi- ligion or belief system. It does not Managing Editor is a diminutive man, with a great toward others. nals deal with stress, lowering the conflict with any faith.' black beard and scraggly hair. A But in life it's important to' His Holiness number of prison fights wherever It Is an all-inclusive Idea based He made us breathe. quiet man, with a voice like a child. choose carefully who sees all of he traveled and taught. on peace. Peace. What an origi- In and out. In and out and in He wore long white robes and spoke you (someone, should have told Sri Sri Ravi "Inside every culprit is a victim nal idea, that we human beings, so again. from a sofa on the stage, also cov- this to Britney Spears before the crying for help,' Shankar said. wrapped In our own bel.lefs,might It wasn't something we weren't ered In robes and rose when he no-underwear Incident). Shankar spoke In Kashmir (the long-fought- someday corne to rest, not under used to. We had breathed before. felt the need to answer questions Wandering the streets while ex- . over region between, India and a flag or a doctrine, but under the But never like this. Never in my life standing. posing too much skin makes peo- to a crowd of Pakistan), Shankar brought 1,500 common bond inside us all - the had I sa~in a room with that many The Art of Living Foundation ple want to gawk orthrow money . terrorists (manyTaliban tribesmen) want for peace. people and breathed with them, (which has a Boise office), under at you. about 8,000 back Into the main stream ofpublic Shankar said that the art of.living collectively inhaling and exhaling, his guidance, has touched millions Revealing too much emotion at affairs, many becoming teachers of comes from the heart. sounding the hiss and moan that Is of people In 140 countries. He has' work can make your coworkers Sunday at the his art ofllvlng. "Pure heart is not harboring ha- respiration. mentQred people from all,walks think you're a nut case. ' Sowhatis It,thlsart ofllvlnglIt Is tred,' Shankar said. "Every heart His Holiness Sri Sri Ravl Shankar of life; from victims of Hurricane Be careful, about what you put Boise Centre.on not a religion. Is carries no dogma. ;s pure; It only needs a little wash- Is an activist. He founded The Art of Katrina, the Asian Tsunami, victims out there for the W'or1dtosee. Keep "Ihave kept it secular, thatmany ing.. ' Living Foundation, a not-for-profit from September 11,2001,citizens of .cottage-cheese thighs and water- the Grove. people can make use oflt,· Shankar organization which encourages the war-torn Kosovo. Afghanistan ingeyes where they belong. said; ~Thls is the properly of the .world pel!ce, healthy living and sta- and many others. He has work!!d whole planet, no matter what re- .See ShCinkar[page 5] . ..- , ~. ' .... - ..' . ,.'-""'"".~>"~':';;~~~'.,,~;:-,'~'.. .• ,. "",·_,r·"· -~~ o:- ",. '" ., , - --.,•. -",-.~ ~ •.•• • ' , .... , .•• '-'.- •. ~-._~- ... ~ ... "' •• _ •.. ,c •••

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The tecliniques are honestly a lit- being selfish while still having per- second and minute and to breathe tle vague for me (I will not pretend sonal aspirations, he replied, "Yes, those breaths and let them go. to understand it all after a 2-hour be selfish, want the best for your- Shankar spoke about human val- presentation). He led the congrega- self, and by 'yourself', include ev- ues. He sang and let the audience 000000000000 tion, many of whom belong to local eryone else." sing along. He was given a paver (a churches, in a breathing and medi- When asked by a 10-year-old brick) from the Anne Frank Human tationexercisefor20minutes, which child, "Why is there war?" Shankar Rights Council to be placed among to me and my closed eyes felt like 20 bowed his head and stated that war the Memorial where, Eighth Street years or 20 seconds. According to stands for "Worst Act of Reason." and the Greenbelt meet. Shankar, breathing is the third type "War becomes inevitable when The Art of Living Foundation will of energy. The first is foodr second reason fails," Shankar said. hold its course, which teaches the is sleep and fourth is meditation. As for his heroes, "I see a hero in methods referred to above, April Breathing is the only one we do all every child. I am just a child who re- 13-18. The cost is $200 per student. the time. He said when we breathe fused to grow up." For more information, call the in, it gives our body energy, when He said that children don't car- foundation at (208) 353-3297 or e- I.l.ik we breathe out it brings relaxation. ry stress like adults. When a baby mail [email protected]. (!)LV-n! His teachings include 112 breath- cries, he said, it cries 100 percent. As for Shankar, he Is off to' New Widi a 9Uuun oj:. ~ ing techniques. Its whole being is wrapped up in the York City and the world, teaching Before the exercise, the bulk of present. Adults have the uncanny and visiting cities like Boise and FrO~ $325 the presentation came in the form knack to lapse into memories and people like Boiseans, people of nis of a question-and-answer session. lament the past, plan for the future. world dynamic, which has no bor- ALL IJTILITIES PAID Hundreds of audience members "Everything that has happened , ders and has no hatred. He 'said he submitted questions and he an- up to now is gone? Isn't it?" he came to Boise because he had never swered them quaintly and with asked. , been here before and that he felt 336-8787 modest touches of humor, which Part of his teaching is to live in comfortable here, because this is rippled throughout the crowd. the now, to drop the things which his planet and he is never a stranger When asked how we can avoid weigh us down and live for the here. ~Ea:pen6e6 ~ '"/J-O-LVt- 9J~ £ov-e W~ ~ .ewe • 'prlvafe bedroom sulle' • laundry facilities • in-room vanttv .. eomnurer center '. large nano or de~k ' • free ~ahle ' - sonnY, NO.-.:'I'S I\I.1;OWF.n-'- - - , . . ~DDKINGFD N-STDPl ACTI

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II'. managed only six rebounds. For Three BSU gymnasts many players those numbers may selected to Regional seem like average statistics, but for Johnson, it's not good enough. Championships The 6'9" forward from the Detroit Pistons snatched 35 offensive re- Although Boise State University bounds over a five-game span this will not be competing as a team season, including one. game in lit the NCAA West Regional which he pulled down 11. On this Championships for the first time night Johnson was held to just one BY KYE JOHNSON in 20 years, senior Kristin Aldrich offensive rebound. Assistant Sports Editor and freshmen Yvette Leizorek and "That was huge for us," Gates DeAvera Todd were selected to said. "Give most of the credit to Major league baseball hit open- csmpete as individuals on Monday. Lance [Allred] because he did a fan- ing-day in full stride Monday af- The West Regional, hosted by tastic job keeping him contained ternoon and we saw a lot of the the University of California, will be and limiting what he could doout sarne-nldvsarne-old, The Yankees held April 14 atthe Haas Pavilion in there tonight against us." wore down a weaker, less-talent- Berkeley, Calif. Ticket information As a team, Sioux Falls collected ed opponent. The Twins won with for the event can be found at http:// just 13 rebounds and shot 43 per- Iohan Santana on the mound and calbears.cstv.com. cent from the field. Houston's bullpen choked again. Leizorek, who earned second The Stampede allowed a league- But at the same time we saw a hand- team all-conference honors on , best 96.3 points per game by their full of not- so-familiar feats. both bars and floor at last week- opponents this season and that, ac- Mariners' young ace Felix' end's Western Athletic Conference cording to Gates, is no coincidence. Hernandez pitched eight scoreless Championships, will .be compet- "This is what we focus on," Gates innings and struck-out 12 batters ing on bars at the regional meet. said. "We know our offense will in a dominating 4-0 win against Leizorek was also selected as an al- come, but it's defense that wins Oakland. Curt Schilling got lit up by ternate competitor on floor. games." a young, inexperienced, low-paid Aldrich, who earned first team The Stampede led by as many as Kansas City Royals team. Sammy all-conference honors on beam and 13 points but the team shot just 41 Sosa went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in second team all-conference honors percent from the field, which left his debut as a Ranger. on vault this past weekend at the the door wide open for the Skyforce. Ok, maybe the Sosa thing wasn't WAC Championships, was selected Tuesday night's game featured six so unexpected after all. The point to compete on beam. ties and five lead changes in the is, every time April rolls around and Rounding out the Bronco trio se- second half. Sioux Falls was able Major League Baseball kicks off its lected to compete at the regional to reclaim the lead with just un- ridiculously-long season there is al- tournament, Todd was selected as der nine minutes remaining in the ways something new in store. Not an all-arounder. In her debut sea- fourth quarter.but two late techni- only for fans, but for players too, son, Todd was the Broncos' only all- cal fouls and an ejection for Sioux and for some players, 2007 might be around competitor this year. Falls Head Coach' Mo McHone the perfect chance to get their ca- In each region, only the top- doused any chances of stopping the reer back on track. ranked gymnast for each event who Stampede late in the quarter. Here are a few guys who at one , is not on an advancing team is se- "We didn't let the officiating both- point in their careers were all-stars lected to compete as an individual. er us or affect our emotions," Taylor . or big-name guys but have strug- In the all-around, the top five indi- said. "Our opponents tonight were gled over the past few years due to viduals not on an advancing team getting caught up in it and it affect- injuries (or whatever else). are selected to compete at the re- ed their focus, no question." Mike Sweeney - K.C. Royals gional meet. ' The Stampede did surrender Sweeney is a lifetime .302 hitter Each of Boise State's individual nearly 50 points in the paint when and a five-time all star between 2000 competitors will be looking to ad: they normally give up just under 25 and 2005 (including the 2002 season vance the NCAA Championships. points. Idaho did make good on 14 where he hit .333, drove in over 140 The26thAnnuaiNationaiCollegiate second-chance points and dumped runs and swatted 29 home-runs). Gymnastics Championships, host- in 46 points in the paint of its own. • But Sweeney hasn't played more ed by the University of Utah, will "We made some plays tonight than 122 games in a season since be held April 26-28 at the Jon M. and got big play from our bench and 2002. Last season he dealt with a Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, we really needed that," Gates said. lingering back problem, which lim- Utah. "We were able to put up 91 shots as ited him to only 60 games and 217 a team and even though we only at-bats. But at age 33 he is still the Karl undergoes surgery shot 42 percent from the field, when face of the franchise and he is ready you're getting that many opportu- to make a comeback. Sweeney also Monday, April 2, former Boise nities it's hard to lose." went 2-for-4 in the Royals' season State basketball player Coby Karl With the win Idaho captured its opener against Boston. With a little underwent surgery to remove can- 30th win of the season and extend- more help around him now, look for ,cerous lymph nodes. ed its lead to just one game more Sweeney to produce the numbers The surgery was the second such than the Dakota Wizards, who lead he has in the past - especially if he ,removal after Karl also had his thy- the Eastern Division. The Stampede keeps his back healthy. 'roid removed last year after he was has clinched a home playoff game Tim Hudson - Atlanta Braves ;di

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0' • Boise,StatewiUnext participate for Roblnson.to,8et another ~hot ill". Iledskin.s. tops,the.llst1()fthe. ~o-. " ter inthe Reds' opening day llne~up 'lhtheBY'lJ' (;otls,ar IhVi~tlonal ter/97so he COll1dgo outa\Vbit1e.r. ,',pIu~pIayer8th~t WIlnti1() ,the~FL.-, ,andweiit 2-for-4 front the dish with April 20·21 til Salt Lake City, Utah.' . But the:tmee·WiJl season'-and de-' after pIa}ring'(Of1ltoblhsOD(Sl!ven)' "'8 plll.rofsin8Ies and scored.a nin, --'-- --.:.. -.'- --=-A~p~r~i=_=1__=_5~,~2=_O=_O~7 Finding a quarterback: Part III

Tharp had a less-than-ideal day, ,. however, completing 4 of 13passes Tharp for 42 yards. Rightnowwe'rein apositionwhe~ "1 would say I was a little bit emerges out -nervous," Tharp said. "Obviously " there's four of us competing for a I didn't have the day I wanted to -of Zabransky's have. But that's why there are three spot. It all matters. Coaches count scrimmages. It's a long spring ball. shadow It's not all about one day. I'll get bet- ter and we'll get better." everything. " Tharp's positive attitude will be - Taylor Tharp, important over the next fivemonths Junior Quarterback as the race for the starting spot be- Boise State Football BY JAKE GARCIN gins to narrow. Sports Editor Tharp brings the only real game of the team depends on the quar- experience to the table, having seen one play:' terback. Everyone - the coaches, Over the past two years Taylor action in 14games over the past two As Tharp competes alongside fans and teammates, are looking to Tharp was (privileged or cursed) seasons. junior Bush Hamdan, sophomore the man closest to the journey of . Tharp played the entire second Nick Lomax and freshman Michael see how that position is doing be- former Boise State starting quarter- half at University o~Georgia in 2005 Coughlin, his focus is quickly shift- cause it is so important to our suc- back Jared Zabransky. and also helped lead a victorious ing from preparing to back up cess. It's part ofthe job and it's extra Tharp was Zabransky's backup rally against University of Idaho Zabransky to preparing to lead the pressure, but you don't think about and, on occasion, his replacement. just a fewweeks later. offense. it. You just know that that's what As a sophomore and a junior "I've been through some dif- "It's one of the harder positions you're dealing with:' Tharp playedthe ~oleofZabransky's to be in because you don't get to . .(1 ferent experiences and gotten the PHOTO COURTESY BRONCO SPORTS apprentice. chance to play in some different en- play and you don't get the recogni- Now, however, he is fighting to vironments," Tharp said. "But right tion, but yet you're still behind the be the new leading man for the now I've just got to be that guy that scenes grinding and working hard Broncos, comes out and is consistent, does trying to prepare for the starting With three other players running what they ask us to do and not try to job," Tharp said about preparing in the race for the starting QBjob, make every play." . each week as a backup. Tharp is using spring football prac- Perhaps the biggest adjustment The 2007 starting job should pro- tice as a chance to put himself in Tharp will be making is going from vide an added element of pressure, contention for the top job. a position of not knowing when-the however, with the Broncos coming "Right now we're in a position next chance will come to being a off the best season in program his- where there's four of us compet- catalyst for the Bronl:~ offensive at- tory. ing for a spot," Tharp said about tack. Tharp said the pressure to con- the importance of spring practice "Jared's junior year, my first year tinue the success at BSU is some- and scrimmages. "It all matters. as a real second string, I was told thing every player and coach has to Coaches count everything." deal with, even ifZabransky's shad- Senior Taylor Tharp is competing to become every week be ready," Tharp said, "I On March 23 Tharp got his first needed to prepare like I was a start- ow is given the niost attention. the next Boise State starting QB after being chance to showcase his progress er. Every game I really had no idea "That's pretty important because the backup to Jared Zabransky since 2005. to BSU fans in the Broncos' first whether I was going to be in the it is such a high profile position," Tharp has played in 14 games as a backup. scrimmage ofthe spring. next play. As a backup all it takes is Tharp said. "Somuch ofthe success Petersen mentors quarterbacks Where it BY JAKE GARCIN lived the life of a college QB at the "There's no one phase ofthe sea- Pays to Care Sports Editor University of California Davis and son that's more important than an- spent time as the University of other," Petersen said. "It's kind of a When yOIl6';\,( plasma you're Boise State Head Football Coach Pittsburgh quarterback's coach be- building block process. Spring ball literally giving someone another chance at life. Chris Petersen is no stranger to a fore becoming the offensive coordi- leads us into summer workouts. nator at Boise State in 2000. These last two weeks are important Thousands will benefit from quarterback competition. Petersen your blood-plasma donations. After molding two of the most because we get to be with them for prolific quarterbacks in BSU his- two weeks and after that we can't be Up to $200 compensation tory (Ryan Dinwiddie and Jared with them." for your first month. ", Zabransky) Petersen Is now work- All four competing quarterbacks ing on selecting the next signal (Taylor Tharp, Bush Hamdan, Nick caller for the Broncos. Lomax and Michael Coughlin) will .F'orji'rtlll'r iukmnation Oil The race is still wide open with .play in the annual Blue and Orange IlOw JOII call help please 1'1111: four seemingly different players in Game April 13. After the Blue and Biomat USA, Inc. .the·program,forPeters.ento'choose '-Orange Game the BSU coaching staff will not be permitted to work- from, (208)338-0613 "I' "The good news is we've got good out any of the players over the sum- .'-. players," Petersen said about hav- mer months until the team meets ing four QBs in contention for the for fall camp in July. starting job. "The bad news is we do "There's not a lot of words of have to narrow it down sooner than wisdom being passed on here," later." Petersen said. "Those guys know (//0",\,\ ::: Although there is no definite what's expected. So we're just try- deadline for picking a starting quar- ing to let them play and compete." terback, Petersen and Offensive The one sentiment of advice Coordinator Bryan Harsln will like- Petersen said he is offering to his ly narrow the competition to two or young quarterbacks is to enjoy the three players by the end of spring competition and not get caught up MIND·BODY·SPIRIT CONFERENCE \. ) '/ football. in the stress ofthe situation. Although kickofffor the 2007 sea- "I think the one thing is, we ...... ::: son is more than five months away, don't want them to put too much MAy 4,2007 the next three weeks of drills and pressure on themselves," Petersen ...... ,...... practice might be the most crucial said. "Every practice Is like life and 8:00am~3:30pm in solidifying the top contenders for death. 'Is he ahead of me?' Wedon't the job. want them to look at that. 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Michael Eldred leads the life of a fairly ordinary Boise State student. The 21-year-old Fruitland native NEWS has simple academic dreams like any other collegian. He is a junior in Engineering and commutes on a SPORTS daily basis from Fruitland to attend classes at the BSUcampus. CULTURE Outsldetheclassroomfildredlsn't just an average BSU student, how- OPINION ever. He is a national judo cham- pion and one day hopes to use his craft on the Olympic stage. March BIZTECH 25 Eldred won the Collegiate Judo National Championship in Miami, Fla. In January he took second in the 73 kg weight class at the British Open tournament in London. "When I first started I started be- cause my brothers were doing it," Eldred said about his start in the world of judo. "It was more of just recreational - local. In high school I started competing nationally and , internationally. That's what I'm do- ingnow." During the summer months he travels to Japan. Over the past few years Eldred spent a month train- ing each summer with some of Japan's best judo masters. All the preparation goes to helping him maintain his current No.3 ranking f,."RE'-END in the country. 1 [ OF BITTER, BURNT COFFEE 1 "It's more ofa known sport there," Eldred said about the benefits of training in Japan. "Everyone knows IllS HERE about it. There's a lot more guys do- Ii Drink Lucy's Coffee & Espresso. It Is DELIQUIDOUS. ing it." If things go as planned Eldred II)lI)((:\~fl!~~ I will compete in the 2008 Olympic COffee" espresso trials, which involves the top eight I senior competitors in the country 1079 Broadway by Newt &Harrold's Ii fighting for one Olympic spot. Ask about our Student (20~/o.•O~~L~_a.~~~~""""""",_tl "That's what is tough about it," Eldred said. "Youcan't be injured at the time. You've got to have a good day." I HAVE OVERCOME Senior competitors are typically classified as anyone over the age of PROCRASTINATION 19years old with no maximum age limit - although Eldred said most Michael Eldred (in white) won a judo national championship March 25. men stop competing in their early I will work with you to teach you, on-site. 30s. If I go to Europe I have to leave format on the campus of Florida honored with the Jeremy Glick how to overcome this habit! Aldred did say he hopes to make Thursday or Wednesday." International University. Eldred Sportsmanship award. Glick was a overpowered a field of 20 competi- collegiate judo national champion Stress, anxiety, guilt and cramming will , a run at garnering the one Olympic However, Eldred has been at qualifying spot in 2008 but feels Boise State for three years and tors to take home the collegiate in 1993and was on United Airlines become things of the past within 2-3, he could be' ready to compete for said he hasn't had too many prob- judo crown. He defeated Takeshi flight 930n September 11,2001. 25-minute sessions; I work on-site with an Olympic medal by 2012. All the lems balancing his judo career and Young of San Jose State in the final Eldred's next competition comes while he will also be trying to finish school thus far. round using a triangle choke. at the Senior Nationals Tournament you. his college degree. "Most of [my professors] have "There's basically four ways to on the Florida International cam- No charge for the initial interview. Ongo- "It's tough because I have to train been okay with it as long as I tell win," Eldred said. "Youcan arm bar, pus, April 19-21. Eldred still leads thelife of all ordinary BSUstudent ing help. Call- Jake, at 850-1845 and drive and travel," Eldred said. 'them in advance," Eldred said. choke, pin orthrow a person. That's "Alot of it's missing class - usually Eldred's most recent success all we do at that competition." - except for when fighting to put Mondays and Fridays because the at the Collegiate Championships Along with going undefeated at Boise State on the map as home of a came in a one-day tournament the tournament Eldred was also national judo champion. :::::::::;::;:::::::::::;;;::::;::;;::::;;=;::::;;====:::::::::::~~to::urnaments are on the weekends. BSU duals with Idaho State

BY KYE JOHNSON gural dual because ofthe respect he Assistant Sports Editor has for its program. "They're' a good team, I mean In rare form the Boise State they're a very good team," Maynard Track and Field team will square said. "They are one of the top teams off in a dual meet with Idaho State in their conference. And their coach Saturday. Breakirig away from the Dave Nielsen goes out of his way to traditional, multiple team track make sure his teams do well in this meets, the Broncos will host the type of format. Across the board, Bengals in a throw back event in they don't have any holes and he Bronco Stadium. makes sure he's always making "It kind of a little bit old school," sure he's got competitors in each BSU Head Track Coach Mike event." Maynard said about the dual. "It's Maynard also mentioned how not very common now for collegiate his team is just starting to get to the teams to have dual meets." point where he feels his athletes But this weekend's dual meet will start posting better times and with Idaho State is just the begin- scores. ning of a bigger plan. "I'd say this weekend is really the "One of the things that myself last weekend where you're going and the coach from Idaho State to see our athletes training impact are' trying to do is to kind of create them in a negative way a little bit," , or foster an in-state rivalry type Maynard said. "Next week, we start meet," Maynard said. "We would our first week of beginning to ta- like to maybe make this thing into per our training down a little bit to sort oflike an Idaho collegiate state get ready for the meets in May and challenge to where we invited all of June." the colleges and Universities in the As for this weekend, from a team state of Idaho. To where somebody standpoint, Maynard is looking for could say, 'hey I'm the Idaho col- a couple key individuals to break legiate champion in 100meters: or out. whatever the event might be." "There are people who are At this point· Maynard under- definitely ready to bust out big," stands the competition is wishful Maynard said. "One the men's side, thinking. However, this weekend I think Marlon Douglas really has a is certainly a step in the right di- great upside and I think that Sean rection for eventually turning this Chaney-Waller in the 400 could meet into something bigger. make a big step forward this week- "It kind of has a lot of meaning end." - I think because on our team and As for hitting being on pace to Idaho State and'a couple ofthe oth- where he wanted his team to be at er colleges there Is a lot oflocal kids this point in the season, Maynard on them and I think we could get couldn't be happier. . some good spectatorship on that," "In many cases we're ahead of ' Maynard said. "This year asldnd ' where we thought we'd be," he of one of the siepsohhe process of said. "And we've got six qualifiers moving towards that type of com- for· NCAA regionals already and , petition Is to have this dual meet if things go well this weekend, we college student MERCURY with Idaho State and then we'll in- may add forour five more." ' 1.1 N COloN. ,,".~_"'D purchase program vite a few of the other colle'ges~'" Saturday's dual ~II begin with thewomen's hammer throw, which JI, Maynard sald he.is Ilappyto'have ,ISU travellngt() Boisefox;the inau~ is scheduled for11a.m,

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