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FIRST ISSUE FREE THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICE OF BOISE STATE SINCE 1933 ISSUE 06 TUESDAY September 5 2006 www.arblteronllne.com VOLUME 19
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PAGE 3 Back to school time Is big • business for retailers. How much did you spend In August? Identity theft steps, Insurance •companies have BY MARTEE ORTIZ a concern all . News Writer also made Identity Insurance read- Ily available to anyone Interested CULTURE Innumerable questions and through homeowners' Insurance students shoul concerns plague students' minds policies. ------~------throughout the school year. Will I According to the Better Business PAGE 4 have enough money for rent this Bureau: "Whether to purchase Iden- Learn the Inside scoop on the be aware of month? I think I can make It to tity theft Insurance [or not] Is a per- new race-dividing season of school on the gasoline vapors still sonal decision. "Survivor," while a teenager In my tank. Do these jeans make me Keep In mind that whether Insured or not, victims are usually not held takes Harry Potter Into the look fat? Hey, which one of you ate the noodles with my name clearly responsible for fraudulent charges digital world. marked on It?Booze or food ...Booze Incurred by Identity thieves. or food? Oh snap, I'm late for class I It Is out-of-pocket losses that can But how many students worry be a consideration. -Anew survey- about the real traumas such as iden- conducted Tor Nationwide Mutual OPINION tity theft? Insurance which focused on 10met- According to the Federal Trade ropolitan areas found that ID theft PAGE 6 , Commission, identity theft occurs victims paid an average of $587 In ,'r, Son a K. Andrews, provost and when someone uses your personal out-of-pocket charges for legal fees, ~~ vice president for academic Information without your permls- copying charges, telephone calls and I• simi to commit fraud or other crimes. lost wages." affairs at Boise State University ," They have three simple steps to help Although some people may believe ,- disputes the Idea that the BSU guard oneselffrom the theft of Iden- that Identity theft Isn't a constant administration doesn't care tity: Deter, detect and defend. problem and couldn't possibly hap- about adjunct faculty. Deter Is a precautionary step In pen to them, it Is important to real- which one safeguards.any person- ize that identity theft has occurred at al information. Detect Is a Boise State University. Faculty mem- personal responsibility of ber Peter Collins experienced a theft SPORTS checking financial records ofhis Identity over the Internet. ------~------. and billing statements on a Collins reviewed his bank state- PAGE 7 regular basis. If all else ments one day while in college, and found purchases not recognizable. How did the football team fails, defend is the step one takes after the theft After contacting his bank immedi- perform on opening night? One has occurred. ately, Collins filled out tedious pa- Bronco wide receiver stole the Within the past year, perwork and changed his credit card spot light. 'colleges have teamed up number. with the Federal Trade Allfunds were reimbursed. Collins Commission in the fight has not experienced identity theft ONLINE against identity theft. Most since. Taking prevenative measures colleges and universities have could help one avoid these endless Check out the new Arbiter removed social security numbers amounts of paperwork and financial podcasts: "Arbiter Sports Talk" from campus identification cards, stress. ' and "On the Fllpslde." but thieves find other ways to get Thoughthisproblemcouldbeover-ex- personal financial information. aggeratedby the media, identity theft Authorities also recommend that has proved itself to be a nuisance Post your comments online at: students take the necessary-precau- and quite a headache for the unlucky WWW.ARBITERONLINE.COM. tions and shred any pre-approved victims. credit cards and only purchase By being Informed and tak- items off the Internet through ing action, more people can avoid the likelihood of this happening ON CAMPUS secure websites. In addition to these precautionary to them.
WEDNESDAY Volunteer Expo. Student Union Jordan D Ballroom and first Students sweat through floor of the Student Union. 10 a.m.-2 p.rn, Check out more , military vvoikout than 50 non-profit booths to learn about volunteer BY RYAN RASMUSSEN and its great to get all the kids out here,' Major Darren Blagburn said. opportunities In the Treasure NEWS WRITER Ascoreboard was kept forthe highest Valley. Boise State students and staff were numbers in push-ups and sit-ups, while given the opportunity last Tuesday to the military crew had someone count- Student Organization Fair. test their fitness level on the Military ing for and cheering the students on. The Quad. 10 a.m.-2 p.rn, Fitness Challenge, an inflated obstacle "I like this, its great PR for them, I Learn about getting Involved course set up by the ROTCprogram and like that they're trying to get people in Boise State's student Idaho National Guard. Students were involved, I'm a big advocate of fitness,' student Andrew Booksaid. organizations. With more challenged by how many push-ups and Boise State receives $23.8 million The inflated obstacle course directed than 200 organizations, there full sit-ups they could do in two min- utes. Upon completion, students had participants through a hole in an inflat- are many ways for students for research and sponsored projects the opportunity to run or race through ed wall with vertical posts that bounced to get involved. the 62-foot long, 17.5-foothigh inflated and pushed them around. They then obstacle course. had to crawl under horizontal bars and WEATHER dive through or struggle over a stack of BY CEAN SIEGEL about the importance the reo grant, totaling $435,000 from The challenge ran from 10 a.m, to search from BSUplays in the sur- the U.S. Department of Energy, 2 p.m. on the intramural field by the bars. News Writer The final stage of the course con- rounding area. will be used to develop new tech- Student Union Building. BSU student tained an incline that required a rope Research at Boise State "As this region's metropolitan nologies to reduce the expenses Ben Do completing 115push ups in the to scale the apparatus. Students were University received a financial university, we have the respon- of producing electricity from I20-second span. Andrew Stubblefield offered water and a shaded area to.rest boost for the fiscal year 2006, to- sibility to supply the creative wind farms. completed 87 sit-ups to lead, and Lacey ,. ifneeded and could go though.the chai- -~ taling $23.8 million: the second energy, discover tools, tech- ."Wewill be looking attechnol- Williams achieving 64 sit-ups and 52 TUESDAY lenge as much as they desired, to race highesttotalin BSUhistory. nology platforms and research ogy to make mid-range wind- push-ups. other friends or even military personal. High: 93F / Low 62F BSU has seen a substantial methodologies that align to pro- mills more efficient,' Gardner "It was tough. I got 22 push ups and Student cadets going to and from class- increase in external funding duce what one commentator has said. According to Gardner, us- 27 sit ups," student Nikki Johnson said. es stopped to participate and show through the past 20 years, with called the 'creative class' of theing both theoretical and real re- Students who participated in the their support, and race against a fellow totals doubling from 1999 to .21st century," Kustra said. search, the project should last challenge received a t-shirt, key chain soliders and classmates. present day, and multiplying by Watershed investigations, about a year, with faculty and and other prizes, as well as the oppor- "We're getting great PR with this nearly 10times since 1985. asthma studies, cancer studies students working together. tunity to learn more about the ROTC WEDNESDAY about the ROTC Program and were The funds come from varying and bird migration surveys are Todd Shall at, director of the and National Guard and measure their High: 90F / Low 61F promoting fitness,' Terri Shafer of the sources including grants .from several examples of the large Center for the Study of Idaho fitness level. Military Science'Department said. the Environmental Protection number of research projects History' and Politics also re- "We have had a lot more out to par- Studegts interested in pursuing fit- Agency(EPA),NationalInstitutes funded in fiscal year 2006. ceived funds to be used toward ticipate in this than expected, showing ness and looking fora good workout are of Health, National Science "Boise State researchers are the cost ofthe public policy jour- that army is not just forthe all ready re- CONTACT advised to take Military Style Fitness Foundation, Idaho Department pursuing funded projects that nal"Idaho Issues Online," which ally fit people, but shows we will help people get to the fitness level they want through the Kinesiology departinent. NEWS of Health and Welfare, Idaho bring many benefits to our stu- can be viewed at www.idahois- (208) 345-8204 x 102 Department of Education and dents, our state and our region,' sues.com, [email protected] a number of businesses and Jack Pelton, interim vice presl- "What we try to do is take private foundatlons. as well as . dent for research said. "By con- research that people are do- OPINION several other federal and state ducting hands-on research, stu- Ing about important issues and (208) 345-8204 x 112 agencies. dents have opportunities to ap- showcase it by publishing pop- [email protected] The largest award was for $3.17 ply what they've learned In the ular versions in common lan- million from the EPA.Funds will classroom, '.'The research serves _guage,' Shallat said. CULTURE be used to develop and test multi- as a catalyst for economic devel- ASwith a number of projects, .(208) 345-8204 x 104 purpose sensors to identify and opmentand also helps train a "Idaho Issues Online' would not [email protected] evaluate contaminants and . to' wor~fll:r-the high-tech jobs be able to operate without grants develop hydrogeophysical-im~ o{the future!' . ' ~roni external sources; .. SPORTS aging technologies thatfacili>, ' The· Will4 energy. researchAd(WoJial;questio~ ~,iegard, (208) .345-8204 x 103 . tatethemappingoftontamlilarit 'projeCl',\'iU provide 'students' ingtheresearchmoneyreceived ,[email protected] . movementin the.sUbsurfal;e.:,_c,~",~lll.ndS:o~:: rese~ch:'criln . by .. _can be.~ected toJackPelton~ in· During . the , State ....of the Jo.h~ Gardner,> chair ' of -iite':' tefiitf vice presldenHor resealcll; - Universlty'AddressAugust 16;:'~Diipartn!ent.ofMec,~ical· ~ ,VI!l!l"l:Uailat jpelton@bp~estaie; ~SU President Brib KuStraspoke-.',:Blomedicil! •.~@!'Wrl1lgi.~ ;ed~orJtt 42§-,~?3a.·2.':,~:;.· . • , .• -' .. '7' .. ~ ''';-'''''- .,"'- '." .~-.-,,-; -. -:' . -' . -~'--'-''.\\'~:'''''''''':''::;-':.'; ..:.~~''.-.':''':''.--'''''~-'--- ,World/National/What the? stortes cotirtesy of MCT Campus Wire Services unless otherwise credited. LocallBSU Se'ptember 5 stories are courtesy of the Boise State Web site at www.bolsestate.edu. All stories ~re complied by News Writers,
national sue. Those talks presumably would 'world focus on Iran's Aug. 22 offer of wide- ranging negotiations. However, it Cluster bombs Bush says ban must refused to halt uranium enrichment threaten civilians in face 'consequences' for as a condition for talks. southern Lebanon nuclear progra~ localjbsu Leftover explosives from. Israeli In his toughest language to date, cluster bombs have claimed the lives President Bush warned Thursday Caldwell man dies of of at least 13people and wounded 46 Aug. 31 that "there must be conse- more in southern Lebanon since a quences" for Iran's "defiance and the West Nile virus cease-fire ended fighting between delay" in ignoring international de- Israel and Hezbollah more than mands that it stop enriching ura- BY CHRISTIN RUNKLE two weeks ago, according to United nium. Bush stopped short of men- Idaho Press-Tribune ~~Io"J~ Volunteer Fair .1(klln~2pm., .tord;m fl."I!!roNlI sun Nations officials . , tioning military action in remarks .-.-.ti As many as 100,000 pieces of un- to the American Legion convention. After battling West Nile virus But his comments, on the day of the for more than a month, WE. "Bill" Wtct Student Org Fair • IOflm-2pm .. Q'filcf exploded ordnance litter southern SJ:i{jI1~ Lebanon, and 75 percent of the pop- U.N. Security Council's deadline for Bicknell of Caldwell succumbed to ulation lives in areas where unex- Iran to halt its enrichment program the disease on Aug. 27. nnafJ'i{jil77 Student StNvIces .Ilam~;;pm,Q~w,j ploded munitions remain a threat, or face international economic The' 77-year-old is Canyon the officials estimate. sanctions, made it clear that his pa- County's first resident to die from Cluster bombs have Jong been tience with the Tehran government the mosquito-borne illness. Lg30pmt Patio Entr.rllKe SWJ ~ ~ 77 SronctiBlItz· controversial. The munitions, which is wearing thin. Bicknell is the sixth Idahoan to die BSU V. Oregon state • 5:30pm, lJrflfl.:o Stariilllil can be dropped from the air or fired "It is time for Iran to make a from complications linked to West from artillery, are designed to scat- choice," the president said. "We've Nile. A 12-year-old Massachusetts ter hundreds of small explosives made our choice: We will continue boy also died in Idaho from West FrffJ'i{jil(l) Study Abroad Fair· JO,1m<'pJT~,Jorosu An D.'iHH:J('1iH SU8 over a wide area to kill enemy sol- to work closely with our allies to find Nile virus and Rocky Mountain ". diers, But because all the smaller ex: a diplomatic solution - but there Spotted fever. plosives, or "bornblets," frequently must be consequences for Iran's de- Raised in Vancouver, Wash .. don't explode, civilians returning fiance, and we must not allow Iran Bicknell moved to Canyon County home after a battle often are killed to develop a nuclear weapon." Bush from Spokane, Wash., about IS years or wounded by them. warned that the world faces a "grave ago, according to his brother Richard On Wednesday Aug, 3D,the senior threat from the radical regime in Bicknell. Bill Bicknell drove' a truck U.N. official in charge of hum ani tar- Iran" that extends beyond its nucle- for Armor Meat Co. and hauled mo- ian affairs blasted Israel for using ar ambitions. He described Tehran bile homes for Morgan Drive Away cluster bombs, particularly in the as the main supplier of weapons and before he retired. last days of the fighting. cash for the militant Islamist group Bicknell's stepson, Steve Roedel, "What's shocking - and 1 would Hezbollah in its deadly confronta- described the Caldwell man as say, to me, completely immoral - is tion with Israel in Lebanon and as a someone who liked traveling, that 90 percent of the cluster bomb destabilizing force in Iraq, spending time outdoors and playing strikes occurred in the last 72 hours "The Iranian regime interferes pinochle. "He waskind," Roedel said ef the conflict, when we knew there in Iraq hy sponsoring terrorists and of the retiree who enjoyed raising would be a resolution," said Jan . insurgents, empowering unlawful rabbits, chickens and pigeons. Egeland, the U.N. undersecretary- militias and supplying components For about the past seven years, general for humanitarian affairs. for improvised explosive devices," - Bicknell was married to Helen, "Every day people are maimed, . he continued. whom he met at the Nampa Senior wounded and are killed by these "The Iranian regime denies ba- Center where the two played cards. ordnances." sic human rights to millions of its The pair traveled extensively to- Israeli officials defend their use people, And the Iranian regime is gether, most often to the Oregon of the munitions. "All the weap- pursuing nuclear weapons in open Coast, and they had planned to take ons and munitions used by the IDF defiance of its international obliga- a cruise to Alaska next month. (Israel Defense Forces) are legal un- tions." The Idaho Department of Health der international law, and their use Iran ignored the deadline to stop and Welfare confirmed the first conforms with international stan- enriching uranium and clear up Canyon County death linked to West dards:" the Israeli Defense Ministry questions about other activities that Nile infection. said Thursday in a statement faxed have fueled suspicions that it's in- "We offer our sympathies to his to McClatchy Newspapers. tent on acquiring nuclear arms, family," Deputy State Epidemiologist , i Neither the Defense Ministry nor The International Atomic Energy Leslie Tengelsen said. "We continue Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Agency reported that Iran on Aug. to see Widespread infections across Mark Regev would comment on 24 resumed feeding uranium hexa- southern and eastern Idaho and urge Egeland's claim that most ofthe mu- flour ide gas into a system of centri- people to.i.protect themselves." nitions were dropped when an end fuges that are designed to produce Richard Bicknell said his brother to the fighting was in sight. Regev purified uranium. Enriched urani- was a very strong man before he be- said he couldn't talk about specific um can be used to operate civilian came ill. "He rode his motorcycle, he military operations. .nuclear-power plants, but uranium rode the treadmill," Richard said. A report by Human Rights Watch that's more than about 90 percent "He wasn't weak at all before he got Ii '. shortly after . the 'cease-fire went .pure can fuel nuclear weapons ... ',. .the virus." ,J into effect quoted a farmer in Kfar The report by the IAEA, obtained Bicknell spent 30 days in the hos- Roumanne, where unexploded mu- by McClatchy Newspapers, also cit- pital after he started showing symp- ! nitions were found, who said Israel ed other troubling findings, includ- toms 10 days earlier. He had some had fired four projectiles into the ing the August discovery of trace promising moments, but doctors area after Hezbollah militiamen particles of highly enriched urani- decided to send him to a rehabilita- fired rockets, In 1982, the United urn on a storage container at a facil- tion center when they realized noth- States suspended .sales of cluster ityin the city of Karaj. ing could be done, bombs to Israel for six years af- The IAEA said it "remains unable A total of 440 Idaho residents have ter finding that they'd been used to make further progress in its efforts been reported with West Nile infec- against civilians during Israel's in- to verify the correctness and com- tions this year, and 77 of those suf- vasion of Lebanon that year. pleteness of Iran's declarations with fered from neuroinvasive illnesses ~" See one of tho ClI1gul:" 5tOI(!~ listed below lor BSlJ ',1Ild,'llt '51?ecIOIIdiscounts. Just show ;1~,d()IlIID, The State Department is investi- a view to confirming the peaceful that typically require hospitaliza- " . gating whether Israel's use of U.S.- nature of Iran's nuclear program." tion,
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Non-newsworthy news .For law interns, work comes with big perks
BY NATALIE SINGER trips that followed helped, too. The experience, by most accounts, Firms compete for top students for a reason: said summer asso- The Seattle Times "I love this company," said Taylor, is part legal boot camp and part after meeting them on annual ciate John Peterson, a University a Seattle University student. social junket. . recruitingtripsatlawschoolsaround of Washington student who has Jerry Taylor was all nerves before Welcome to the high-pressure The programs allow students the country. A typical summer worked this summer with corpo- he started his summer internship yet perk-filled world of summer law to spend the summer writing associate at a midsize Seattle firm rations, nonprofits and a Central at the Seattle law firm of Garvey internships, where firms compete memos, doing legal research, earns the weekly equivalent of American youth seeking asylum. Schubert Barer. He worried about to lure "summer associates," who conferring with clients and soaking $100,000a year. "It's a client business, and how- the workload, whether he would can walk away with $100,OOO·a-year up everything they can from "It's a very exciting time for the ever you have to meet those needs, impress his superiors, whether job offers more than a year before veteran attorneys. firm when the summer associates you do it." the other attorneys would be tough they graduate. Internsalso devote a chunk of show up. These are the best from Students say they appreciate the on him. Every summer, law-school stu- their time lunching at Seattle's America's law schools," said Craig summer perks, but that those aren't As a 23-year-old student with two dents from around the country file top eateries, cruising the region's Miller, partner and chair of the hir- the highlights. • BY CHAD MENDENHALL more years of law school ahead of into the hushed, high-rise interiors waterways, trekking to company ing committee for the Seattle office Hunter Ferguson, who has one News Editor him, he was under a lot ofpressure. of Seattle law firms for what sea- retreats and tipping back gratis of Davis Wright'Tremaine, which more year at the- University of But Taylor's anxiety melted away soned attorneys refer to as a "12- martinis. is bankrolling 12 summer associ- ,'Chicago, said his best day at Heller Comparing apples to apples when he arrived at the law firm and week job interview." .' Contrary to the intern stereo- ates this year. Ehrman was when he was hard at was ushered into his private !Jf- As in most major cities, dozens of" type, summer law associates are Having students on stafffor three work on a project with a firm at- About this time in grade school, fice with sweeping views of Puget Seattle firms rely on this constant not treated as lowly hangers-on, months helps revivify a law firm's torney, and both were struggling to kids all over the United States are Sound and a nameplate on the door. succession of fresh brainpower sent to pick up partners' dry clean- atmosphere, and most attorneys craft an argument. taught about our pioneers. The The lunches, parties and recreation to build their permanent ranks. ing or lattes. find satisfaction in helping train "I was starting to get nervous Pilgrims, Daniel Boone, David the next generation, Miller said. that I wasn't going to be able to see Crockett and Johnny Appleseed "It's like buying a suit at anything, and then all of a sudderrl are only a few of our prominent pi- Nordstrom and then picking it up found the argument that drove our oneers discussed in school. two weeks later after the altera- point home," the 28-year-old said. More than 230 years ago Johnny tions. It's just great to have them "I felt like I was doing real law- Appleseed was simply known as around. We get a buzz out ofit." yering. The best experience wasn't John Chapman, and it's only fit- Firms want law students to get a social event or any ofthe so-called ting the legendary apple baron real-life experience, but they don't perks, it was real work, and feeling was born in the same month as require frequent all-nighters and like, 'Yeah, I can really do this.' " one of the largest apple harvests weekends at the office, say sum- The students are not coddled. - September. mer-program organizers. Their work is critiqued by the firms' Chapman earned his nickname "We want them to strike a bal- attorneys, and more than one in- because he traveled the- Midwest ance. We don't want them to just tern recalls a memo being returned with a bag of apple seeds, and grind away," said Bob Howie, hir- with harsh red markings for over- upon finding a ripe plot of land, ing chair at Riddell Williams, which sights as seemingly innocuous as a would proceed to purchase the has three summer associates. misplaced comma. land, clear it and plantorchards, Still, some interns say they have "I've gotten thrown right in on His nurseries varied from sim- found themselves basking in the some projects and done real, sub- ple one-acre lots to rows and rows computer glow at 3 a.m., perfecting stantive work. In the long run it of apple trees spanning acres and the memo an attorney is expecting gets me a better chance of landing acres offertile land. the next morning or working on the in the right place," said Ben Potter, pro-bono case for which they have 30, a student at the University of He didn't merely wander the Ben Potter, a summer law intern at Heller Ehrman, drafts a memo in wilderness and randomly scatter begun to feel a passion. Michigan, who is inhis second sum- seeds, but rather, Chapman con- his office high atop Columbia Center in Seattle, Wash., August 16. "You're paid what you're paid mer interning at Heller Ehrman. sciouslymoved ahead of the ear- ly settlers and planted his apple trees, allowing him to sell or give his trees and apples to traveling Back to school: pioneers. Chapman's religious beliefs the economics of taught him to refrain from alcohol- ic beverages and-adhere to a veg- education THE POWER TO etarian diet,. which is why many historians believe he carried a pot BY SHERRY SQUIRES or kettle with him so he could cook BSU Communications potatoes, corn meal, nuts and oth- er various items he would gather in Cha-chingl Back to school time is his travels. big business for retailers. National This is most likely why he has data shows businesses that sell GET 3600 TEXT been described wearing a pot, like clothing, electronics and school a hat, on his head. supplies can expect a spike in sales Most illustrations of Chapman during August, the only time ofyear depict him with worn out clothes, besides the holiday season that they no shoes and a shaggy appea~ will see a noticeable increase. ance. Idaho businesses will fall in line MESSAGES. This idea seems accurate, as with national numbers, according most historical stories about to Don Holley, a professor of eco- Johnny Appleseed tell of a gener- nomics at Boise State University. ous man that always helped any- The good news for parents of one in need. young children is that while prices New Indeed, Chapman is said to have for gasoline and other consumer ultra-thin Katana'" by Sanyo· trudged the wilderness barefoot, items have risen drastically in re- Choose a slim new phone with even in the frosty winter. cent years, what they will pay for features like an MP3 Player or a built-In clothing and general school sup- Available In 3 colors His religious convictions caused camera, and do a whole lot of textlng. Built-In camera him not only to spread apples, but plies has not. Bluetooth" technology
the gospel as well. Retailers will see their clothing "me i w,,* 2"WMsn Chapman was a missionary sales rise about 25percent over their for his church, spreading the monthly average in August. But the Now get 300 free text messages a month for 12 months. Sweden borg ian' gospel wherever overall cost of clothing for consum- In-store exclusive offer for students with a valid college 10. he traveled. ers is down.Parents will.pay about After 12 months, pay the regular monthly fee. Swedenborgianism is a system 2.2 percent less for children's cloth- MP3 Phone These new phones start at after instant savings Fuslc" by LCi· of beliefs based on the Biblical ing' and 3 percent less for shoes $79.99 interpretations and writings of than last year, according to num- and mail-In rebate. Requires activation on a new line of service and two-year subscriber agreement. 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Scheduled to tour with in- com/silversunpickups, a video for Lastly, she gets tangled in the die rocker's Viva Voce beginning "Kissing Families" from the previ- band's power chords and falls out September 28, Silversun Pickups ous release Kikul appears. •. the window, knocking the band (SSPUto fans) compares to the likes In the comedic"video lead singer over, and almost taking all the of great rockers before them, My Brian Aubert shows off a seem- equipment with her. She lands BloodyValentine. ingly inexplicable black eye, but with a giggle. Brian Aubert's voice embodies an the reason soon becomes apparent Silversun Pickups plans to play androgynous quality that makes it after watching the antics of Nikki the Neurolux along with Viva Voce mesh well when singing alongside Monniger. on Thursday, October 26th. It Nikki Monniger. Nikki, portrayed as the spin- proves to be a good show, but be The video for "Well Thought Out dly band klutz, traps her cat under sure to watch out for Nikki. cash, and access into an event in Twinkles," the second track on the an empty laundry basket, drops BY KATRINA L. SAVITZ turns this movie will take with the . Check out Silversun Pickups at which the president is scheduled c.d.,willaironMTV2'sSubterranean her guitar .pick and almost Asst. Culture Editor . constant fear of terrorist attacks www.silversunpickups.com. on America. With this, the film be- to appear. Instead of taking all the on Sunday, September 31d• knocks a piece of furniture onto I want to start offthis review with comes more relatable to viewers, evidence with him, he leaves it and i". a confession, I am not much of an especially when the hit men use a tips off Sutherland. Ultimately, the action movie fan, but films such short distance missile to take down hit man's partners arrive at the as "The Fugitive" and "Face off" Marine One. apartment before Sutherland and hold a special place in my heart, In the same vein as many other take all the potential evidence. , "Sentinel," which is based on the action movies, in which men are Now, why would he do that? In the novel by Gerald Petievich should trying to establish their innocence, words of Michael Douglas himself, I: live up to every action film enthu- two of the similarities are: "I haven't figured it out yet," It just siast's yardstick. The Non-stop ac- The first, every man on the seemed like a stupid move. I hope tion and smart tactics should keep run has the split-second pause ... the writer chose to put that in to viewers on theirtoes. Douglas' and Sutherland engage show that Douglas is in fact human, "Sentinel" surrounds the life of in a dialogue, resembling that of and sometimes makes mistakes, a secret service agent, played by The Fugitive's, stars Harrison Ford regardless of the severity of the sit- \ Michael Douglas, who is on a mis- and Tommy Lee Jones. The tun- uation. i sion to try to clear his name after nel scene just before Ford takes his Aside from the formulaic action being suspected for collaborating leap into the water: Ford tells Jones sequences, numerous scenes of fo- on a plot to kill the president of the that he didn't do it and Jones re- rensic science may thrill audiences. United States. Keifer Sutherland, plies, "Idon't care." The only differ- I sure am captivated: I nearly con- 1~ I f, taking a page out of his 24 char- ence - Jones didn't take a shot and templated changing my major. " acter, portrays the secret service Sutherland does. Why? Perhaps, The star studded cast was flaw- Sutherland's role as 24's Jack Bauer less. A surprising yet excellent per- M agent assigned to the investigation K of Michael Douglas. Flash images prepared him to take a more ballsy formance by Eva Longoria put an of presidential hate mail share with approach .. end to her sultry reputation' she . the viewer the intense surveillance The second, every man on the gained from her role on Desperate and investigations the secret ser- run makes a slip-up or runs into a Housewives. vice engages in during their daily close call. In "Sentinel," Douglas "Sentinel" will hold a space in lives. finds one of the hit men. After my DVDcollection: I believe it will The director doesn't hide the shooting him, he finds passports, hold one in yours as well. line crew and they read over what Harry Potter [from page 4] they call "rebuttals" of the previous Ii week's theories from listeners as far all rank of 46th out of tens of thou- go on a trip, paid for by Warner away as Australia. They spend up to sands on the same site. Bros., to the England film set of two hours taping, and Sims spends Podcast Alley, a directory of "Harry Potter and the Order of the an additional six to eight hours ed- podcasts nationwide, ranked it Phoenix:' due out next year. iting, he said. No. 2 on its top-lO list. The show "Getting interviews is hard," Sims Downstairs in the family kitchen, also has been nominated for the said. "We did one with Warwick Dad, a postal inspector, and Mom, Nickelodeon Australia's 2006 Kids' Davis (Professor Flitwick in "Harry a teacher's aide, speak proudly of. Choice Awards, and ·is a nomi- Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"), their boy wonder. Yet they can't nee for the 2006 Podcast Awards and we are trying to get a couple of help but worry about the hours he People's Choice Award. others. keeps. He sometimes edits into the The show also is beating its com- We do know that Ivanna Lynch, wee hours. petition. Potter Cast, its closest ri- who plays Luna Lovegood (in He tells them he has no time for val, gets 30,000downloads on aver- "Order of the Phoenix"), listens to a girlfriend and barely uses the car age, host Melissa AneIli said. With the podcast. So we hope to get an they just bought him. But they like an older staff of 20- and 30-some- interview with her when the film- that he is committed, and with col- things, PotterCast appeals to an ing is done." lege choices soon to be made, it's older audience and offers a more In the meantime, there's a new comforting to see that he's made a news-oriented format with celeb- show to record. A new podcast business of his Potter prowess. rity interviews. is aired every Sunday, usually "I guess every kid has to find MuggleCast hopes to beef up the before midnight. . his gift, his niche:' Jeff Sims said, latter for its audiences in the future. On Wednesday evenings, ina tidy watching his weary son make his Sims will do celebrity one-on-ones room surrounded with remnants of way into the kitchen after taping. next month when he and AneIli his boyhood, Sims greets his on- "Looks like this is his." Subs, SOUpS, Salads, &'·IVow Servin85eer! ;' '''J'''';''''} ')~'•-. "J'"'' "'''','0 ·······... ;.~~;;j;···,~;;:·~:,;-;.",,;"";;·:.'i,'l.i·K_ ._ ...... ;".;.;~' ~:~~7-~~~~~-y~r~..;;·~~~.~~.....~ .•~.;>.-.,~::\....·•..,·~'-~...... :.;-y-~\ -c!,.....~ ..,.:~ lIll*,JII__ ) i~>,a. t, asucares .about ITluhvay wesee it ·•. ~ adj~ncts l \ BY SONA K. ANDREWS l- f, Bike thieves are the .It's your choice to . Guest Opinion t scum of the Earth I am responding to the guest opin- " '. ion regarding adjunct professors Bike thieves are the bastard chil- printed by The Arbiter on August 28 ) dren of derelicts and demons. Anyone put on a happy face to provide additional information ~who would steal a bicycle deserves a that will clarify the initiatives un- tortuous hell that includes climbing ri- derway. at Boise State University de- i signed to improve the employment i diculous inclines on flat tires and BY SHANNON MORGAN environment of our adjunct faculty. ( wobbly rims. We truly value the contribu- Arbiter Staff [ The bicycle is Boise's answer to ris- . tions made by our adjunct faculty ( ing gas prices, parking debacles at Boise and have made some demonstra- t State University and our physician's Being happy isn't a condition that has to be given by some- ble commitments in that regard. t pleas of "Exercise, Please!" . one else, it's not something that another person will make you During this. past spring semester, . You little jerks who steal bikes ruin or that you have no control over. I met with several adjunct faculty that attitude of change reverberating Being happy is a choice you make moment to moment, all who unofficially represented oth- . across the quad and around the thor- throughout your day. er instructors who were also con- oughfares of BSU. Will you choose to let anger consume you, or will you choose cerned about compensation and campus environment for our part- We shake our fingers at you. to forgive? College students don't have the money Will you choose to see your failures or the lessons you time and full-time instructors. We have already responded in have learned? to go out and buy a new bike. They never three specific ways to their con- forget how to ride and they never forget Will you s.ee the magnificence in yourself? Will you cherish your body, feed your mind, and try to grow cerns and plan to do more: how .their bikes ride. There is a familiar- as a person, or will you eat another handful of Oreo's, keep The first response is the initia- ity found in owning a bicycle. When sto- trying to charge your happiness on your Visa or love someone tion of an Adjunct Commission len, that familiarity becomes a funeral who is not worth your love because they don't value you? that will be convened by the end of possession, on foot. You have significance, you are unique and you do September to make recommenda- There are a lot of people riding these have something to offer and something to teach that no tions for action on issues such as days. The city and the school are getting one else can. compensation, privileges and ben- healthier as students and citizens walk However, there's also a choice on whether you take care of have wronged you for creating the discontent in your life. efits, campus environment, profes- and ride to class and work. your body, your mind and your heart so that you are able to Recognize that your unhappiness is caused not only byyour sional development, and integra- We are sick and tired of rising fuel teach them. choices but also in the way you are viewing yourself and tion and support of our part-time instructors. I am confident that this costs and the hassle of finding a park- Choose to see yourself as happy; choose to remember how your world. you overcame obstacles in your life instead of becoming a'vic- Give your thoughts the respect they deserve. will result in very real and positive ing space on campus, near campus or at changes for implementation as ear- least hopefully in the city of Boise. tim to them. When you tell yourself that you are ugly, stupid, too fat, too Think only of the things you want for yourself and visualize skinny or unworthy of love that is what you will attract and ly as the spring semester. So we ride. Stealing our bikes is just them happening. ' manifest into your life. . Second, and contrary to the opin- rude. Buy your own. Get a job. Go to Never give your attention or your thoughts to the things you Our mind is a powerful, creative instrument that we use to ion piece headline, "Adjunct profes- school. don't want. You give your power of creation to the things you produce our reality and perceptions. sors get the boot," BSU has initiated . Drop that joint and shape-up you lit- give your attention to. It's up to each one of us what reality we live in and how we a process to immediately convert a tle twerps. You think stealing a bicycle In other words, If you see only negative things in choose to feel about it. number of part-time adjunct posi- : is cool? It is not. It is detrimental to the your life that is what you'll train your mind to look for. What you do with your day is your choice, what you think tions into permanent special lec- turer positions. The goal here Is to ! owner's lifestyle. You'll date the wrong people, stay at a bad job and con- about, how you feel, and how you let others affectyou ... it's Stealing, itself, is against the law. But tinue the self-destructive patterns that are causing all a choice. create full-time, permanent posi- your discontent. When you start to see itthis way, you give yourself the power tions for employees who currently stealing from people who cannot af- have temporary, part-time status. ford to be stolen from is even against the When you force yourself to start seeing your happiness as to create change in your world and bring about the content- a choice, then you have to hold yourself accountable for that ment and happiness you so desire. We identified about 40 Instructors code of thieves. So get out there and make good choices. who had consistently taught both You cross the line. happiness. semesters and carried the heaviest Stop blaming your parents, your ex-lover or the people who Choose to be happy and you will be,' There ought to be a thieves union com- loads during the past few years. ing after you for tarnishing the titles of From this group, we identified thieves everywhere. They will come af- departments with heavy reliance ter you and steal your hands. on adjuncts or temporary lecturers Cycling is good for the heart and great and worked with the deans and de- for the soul. It makes men faster. It cuts partment chairs to select individual travel times in half. It lets you race, and instructors to move into the perma- nentpositions. The basis of selection cruise and perform stunts on video at the department level took into ac- "If cameras for your friends to laud. count anumber of factors 'including When you steal a bike, you deprive the , butnot limitedto instruction/diss rider of the release from the earth bal- requirements (e.g, required cours- ance that a bike provides. es), the areas In which adjunct fac- You cyclists who don't want your bikes ulty are qualified to teach and dem- onstrated teaching ability. stolen, don't leave them places! Don't do not graduate in six years, dropping out and feet at it). It is our intention to convert a expect strangers to respect your belong- Nobody at BSUCRU thinks Incurring increased debt. According to college The Biblesays in I Corinthians 13:1 "If! speak number of part-time positions into ings chained to a fence or rack. Any jack- admission test-maker ACT, only 22 percent of in the tongues ofmen and ofangels, but have not full-time positions each year in a ass with a pair of bolt cutters can snap a you are going to go to hell students entering college are prepared In read- love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging similar manner to the extent that chain in a jiffy. Ing, math and science. cymbal." Later in the chapter it says, "Love is funding allows. On the first day of school many of you ob- At night, park your bike in your living kind ... it Is not proud, it Is not rude." The huge Publishers are responding to this need by cre- Our third effort was to increase served the offensive, obnoxious display of some room, in a lighted space. sign people were not treating you with love. If ating new instructional tools to help college stu- the minimum salaries of full-time folks with huge signs who were convinced that Don't chain it up around some cor- you'd like to meet some loving Christ-followers, dents succeed, a role that traditionally belonged instructors. We know this increase everyone they saw at Boise State is going to to postsecondary Institutions. According to one .1 ner behind a bush where a thief can get check out BSUCRU- www.bsucru.com is still not where wewantto be, but It hell. I'm sure I don't need to convince you that away with ease. survey, 75 percent of professors require or rec- is a start. We are also examining the their attacks were counter-productive, but 1do Leave your bike in main thorough- Billy Mogensen ommend that students use textbooks with these rate paid to part-time Instructors. fares where these pussies dare not make feel compelled to clear up some confusion. Advisor for BSUCRU types of supplementary materials. Tuition and As with all of our major initiatives I observed the whole scene from our Campus student fees have increased faster rate than the and improvement efforts, positive · their moves. Crusade for Christ at Boise State University But do not live in fear, for cycling is a average new textbook price. change will occur incrementally. booth on the Quad. BSUCRU Is an Interde- Textbooklilmuyarticlewas According to Student Monitor, an indepen- The university is motivated in these sport which alleviates fearful thoughts. nominational group of Christ-followers on dent student research service, the average col- · It ought to be used as a method to ease unfair andinaccurate topublishers initiatives, as well as In starting campus. As people stopped by to grab some of lege student spent $644 on textbooks during the Adjunct Commission, to create travel and pocket books. Think about it: our free stuff and a flier for our free barbecue, the 2005 - 2006 academic year, a cost that has The recent article by Jessica Christensen teaching and learning conditions · to refill your bike's gas tank, all you have many wondered Ifwe were associated with these remained generally steady over the past three about textbook prices failed to provide an ac- that promote student learning. to do is eat lunch and drink a bottle of religious demonstrators. curate understanding of the changing nature of years. Compare that to what most students I hope I have been able to clarify water. You would do that anyway. Well, we were told that we were going to hell spend annually on cell phones, instant messag- both the initiatives, demonstrated today's college textbooks. just like everyone else, so what does that tell ing, music downloads, video games and dorm actions and desires on the part of The moral of the story is obviously to To help every student succeed, publishers of- you? the University to create a positive not steal bikes. fer thousands of options for textbooks and in- room furnishings! Later In the day though, these demonstra- As the cost of higher education continues to teaching environment for our stu- Jesus is watching you. Instant karma structional tools at a wide range of prices. This tors were associating themselves with us, which escalate, America's publishers are helping stu- dents and working environment is gonna getcha. Steal bikes and you variety of choice, which can range from one-or caused some confusion. dents get the most out of their tuition dollar by for our instructors. We appreciate steal livelihoods. two-color editions, textbooks by the chapter, on- Please understand this: BSUCRUis not affili- responding to changing needs and helping them everything that all our instructors Don't be a jerk. line texts or complete learning packages, allows ated with the "huge sign people." Youcan distin- do their best. Contrary to the image created by do for our university and students. faculty and students to select the course materi- gulsh us by our actions. They offered passers by your article, today's college textbooks may be They are important members of our als best suited to their needs. The way we see it is based all the majority opin- a glare and condemning words. the best long-term investment a student can Boise State University community Research shows that students who use these ions of The Arbiter editorial board. Members of We offered people a smile, free stuff and cold and we look forward to their contin- advanced textbooks and learning tools earn bet- make. the board are Drew Mayes, editor-ill-chief; Marcus water. Our goal as a group is threefold: Love God ued contributions. ter grades and graduate sooner. Student success Hackler, business manager; Heather English, pro- (Matthew 22:37), Love others (Matt. 22:39), and Stacy Scarazzo · duction manager; Dustin Lapray, managing edi- should be everyone's concern. Sona K. Andrews is tileprovost and tor; Brandon Stoker, opinion editor; alld Hadley make disciples of Jesus (Matt. 28:18-20). 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However, not since the 1992 Olympic games in Volleyball BY JAKE GARCIN Sacramento State defense. An Barcelona, Spain have we had the Friday-Saturday Sports Editor Anthony Montgomery field goal greatest team in the world. The NAU Tournament from 33 yards out in the third and a original Dream Team is undeni- TBA Eight months worth of ques- one-yard Jon Helmandollar touch- ably the greatest combination of , Flagstaff, Ariz. tions were erased in one single play down run with 1:181eft in the game players the US has ever put togeth- Thursday night after an Ian Johnson sealed Sacramento State's fate, fail- er for international competition. touchdown that acted as an official ing 45-0 to the overpowering Bronco After Friday's loss to Greece in the introduction to 2006 Bronco foot- attack. basketball World Championships, [SIDE ball. On Boise State's first offensive The Broncos were able to amass it is becoming more apparent than drive of the game, a 19-yard touch- 215 yards on the ground against ever that we may never again see a down run by Johnson electrified the Hornets. Johnson led the way team of such caliber. LINES] Bronco Stadium, giving new Head with 89 rushing yards on just 13 Behind the leadership -of the Coach Chris Petersen's squad a carries for the game. BSU did man- NBA's youngest stars, America Free agent tryouts set spark that would propel them into . age to balance out the attack in the ran a seven game winning streak overdrive for the first 15 minutes of later quarters, tallying 212 yards in easy to do when you got all day back As for the man in charge, Petersen through exhibition games and for Stampede the game. the air. Zabransky completed 11 of there." was thrilled with getting his first the first two rounds of the tourna- The first Bronco score came just 20 passes for 181 yards in just over . Coach Pete shared similar sen- victor.y out of the way and looks for- ment. However, Lebron, Melo and The Idaho Stampede will con- 4:26 into the contest on a five-play three quarters of work. Zabransky timents with Zabransky on his ward to carrying the momentum D-Wade showed their age against duct open tryouts Saturday and opening drive, which gave way to gave a great deal of credit to his of- quarterback's opening night perfor- into Oregon State. His transition the Greeks, sending another shock Sunday, October 21-22, atthe Boys two more rushing touchdowns in fensive line after the game, for mak- mance. to the sidelines appeared to be a wave through the American bas- and Girls Club, 610 E. 42nd sr, the first quarter. Senior quarterback ing the offensive push possible. "It was solid," Petersen said. "I smooth one, but according to "Pete" ketball system. in Garden City. • Jared Zabransky found the end zone "We knew what we needed to get know there was a couple things in there is much more to it than meets The US shot an embarrass- The tryouts include one session on a one-yard sneak up the middle done," Zabransky said. "You know a there that he would like to do over. the eye. ing 9-28 from three-point range on Saturday, October 21 and an- at the 5:10 mark, shortly followed by large part of that was execution. The But, uh, we expect that guy to play "There's a little less to do on the in the semi-final game against other session on Sunday, October a second Johnson touchdown with first few times we touched the ball perfect, that position to play perfect. sidelines than there is in the press : Greece. It also became apparent 22. The Saturday session will 2:46 stiII to play in the first. The score we moved it down the field and put Idon't know ifthat's happened in the box," Petersen said. "I'm more of a that our bigs were simply unable consist of two times, the day will came on a four-yard punch that gave it in the end zone. I felt very com- history of football, but we're going to cheerleader. Hawk and I used to joke to match the power of the inter- begin at 9 a.m. with registration Johnson 61 yards rushing on just fortable' back there. It's easy to feel keep trying. Trying to get that done. about that all the time. He had about national post players. After losing and conclude at 1 p.m, Part two eight carries in the quarter. comfortable when you've got a great But I think he played well; played at 50 jokes about what he's actually do- in the last Olympics and World of the Saturday session will begin The fast Boise State start was due offensive line like we do, and the ahighleveI." ing on the sidelines. Iwas feeling his Championships, US fans are learn- at 5 p.m. and conclude at 7 p.m. in large part to BSU's control over running backs are moving the ball The BSU offense received a large pain out there today." ing the hard way that the world is Sunday's session is scheduled to the line of scrimmage early on. down the field. It opens things up load of support from the Bronco While Thursday's game is the catching up; or is it? begin at 2 p.m. and conclude at 5 BSU's quick success on the ground for you:" defense, which put overwhelming type of start Petersen and his staff Despite filling a roster with mar- eM also gave way to a more Wide-open While Zabransky was satisfied pressure on the Sacramento State were looking for to begin the year, quee young faces on this year's •, I ( ,~_:'K p.m, at the Boys and Girls Club . Applicants must be eligible to' passing approach in the quarters with the team's overall perfor- offensive unit the entire night. The the road will only get more difficult. World Championships team, the play in the NBA' Development to follow. Zabransky found Legedu mance, he remained hesitant to be , Hornets could 'only muster 82 to- While a win is always nice, there is best players in the NBA remain in 'League and may pre-register by Naanee for a three-yard touchdown too content with his individual out- tals yards from scrimmage for the no denying the Broncos will need all America, uninterested in playing submitting the official registra- pass on the opening drive of the sec- ing. Zabransky gave himself a "B" game. Senior lineback Colt Brooks the momentum they can get to carry for their country. However, even tion, disclosure, and release forms, ond quarter, giving BSU a 28-0 half- grading on his performance, feeling gave more than his share of big hits, into a much more intense Oregon with the likes of Shaq, Kobe and along with a $150 fee by 5 p.m. on time lead over the Hornets. there is still room for improvement including one ear-hole blast on a State game on September 7. Kevin Garnett, I fail to believe all Oct. 13. Applications are avail- It took only 2:40 for the Broncos before Oregon State next Thursday. Quinton Jones punt return in the "There's a different animal our problems would be solved. able at idahostampede.com or the to strike again in the second half, "There was a lot ofthrows in there third, which sprung Jones for a 22- coming to town next week," Petersen Instead, I think that our fixation Idaho Stampede office located when Zabransky found wide re- that I could have made, a couple de- yard return up the sidelines. Brooks said. on these non-participating super- at 233 S. Capitol Blvd., Suite 100, ceiver Drisan James on a 52-yard cisions Iwould have changed, but I finished with eight tackles and one "This is the fourth year in a row stars is providing us with a crutch. we've played those guys [Oregon Boise, ID 83704. hook up down the heart of the feel I played good. Like I said, that's interception in the game. Giving us an excuse to explain this Tryouts wiII be limited and "[The game] was pretty good for State]. I was thinking about it the phenomenon. other day. 1was thinking 'gosh, we no incomplete registrations will the defense," Brooks said. "The last Where the US needs to go from used all our good plays on those be accepted. two weeks we've been really focused here is to a better selection pro- on playing a different team. It's hard guys; they've seen them all. We're cess. This would take a tremen- playing against the same people in gonna have to figure out some new dous amount of support from Tamarack unveils two-a-days, stuff like that. Coach ones.' But those guys are good. players in the NBA, ensuring that expansion Pete was really excited to release us. They [OSU] are a good program. whom ever was selected would He knows how talented our defense They're a good team. It'll be a great actually participate. Tamarack ski resort is unveiling is, returning nine starters. Coach challenge for us. But I know our Critics complain that the US 5,000 new acres of terrain for its Pete. is always talking about focus- kids will be looking forward to can't shoot the ball well enough third winter season. Under a spe- ing on ourselves and not the other playing them." . to hang with International teams. cial use permit from the U.S. Forest team. I think we did that tonight." I agree that the players we have Service, Tamarackwill offer guided sent aren't capable of doing so. backcountry services on the expert However, you can't tell me in all terrain to the north and south of Boise State-Sacramento State Stats sincerity that Ray Allen, Michael the resort boundaries. This means Sacramento State o o o o Redd, and even JJ Redick can't , Tamarack's skiing terrain is now Boise State 21 10 7 45 shoot with the best in the world. five times larger than last year. First Qyarter They play from a college length Also on tap for the winter: BSU-Johnson 19run (Montgomery kick). 10:34 three-point line; if those guys can't BSU-Zabransky 1run (Montgomery kick), 5:10 250-plus acres of new gladed BSU-Johnson 4 run (Montgomery kick), 2:46 knock down shots for us than we tree-skiing, three new runs, should just stop sending teams to Second Qyarter ' additional luxury lodging and BSU-Naanee 3 pass from Zabransky (Montgomery kick), 12:35 international play all together. a nationally televised premier One of the most popular ideas Third Qyarter snowboarding event. BSU-James S2 pass from Zabransky (Montgomery kick), 13:20 I've heard since the last Olympic BSU·FG Montgomery 33,4:31 debacle is that we should send US free-ride Fourth Qyarter which ever team that wins the NBA loses' BSU:Helmandollar 1 run (Montgomery kick). 1:18 championship, to the Olympics to Bejing Attendance-29,674 that year. This wouldn't be a half bad idea in concept, because it BSU SSU would give us a team that has al- For the second time in as many First Downs ready played at least 90-some Rushes-yards international competitions, the Passing yards games together. Once again there United States came up short, this Rettltnyards is flaw to this plan, however. Comp-AII time with' Friday's 101-95 semi·' Sacked-Yards Lost With a great number of players final loss, to Greece at the- World Punts from other countries comprising Fumbles-lost Championships in Saitama, Japan. . Penalties-yards NBA teams these days, if a team Foremost, this means there will Time of Possession , like the Mavericks were to win be no cruising to the 2008 Beijing the championship, we would au- Olympics for USA Basketball. tomatica1ly lose our best player: Another exhausting' off-season Dirk Nowitzki, Also, with free is on the horizon, with the United agency and .. off-season trades States now having to qualify, for there is no teIling who would be the 2008 Olympics at the 2007' on roster by the time the Olympics Tournament of the Americas in came around. As it appears to be a Venezuela. decent concept, there is plenty of Considering only the top two fin- work to be done to ensure that it ishers ofthat tournament will earn would work at all. , Olympic berths, the United Sta.tes As for.now all we can do is sit will have to accomplish somethmg back and hope the American's next summer that It couldn't In can find bronze at the World Japan or in ~thens: advance ttl the •ClJamPlonshlps. WiOjreals\)going ~~,.,j tttle game, 10have toremembertllafanythlri.g ", "'~ If Team USA fails, to reach the canh~Afterall,ifitWasn'tfor fillal its last chance for a trip to .upsetS and" stirptHes. 'Wiry Wollld' , . Beljlrig is 'a qualifying tournament .'.W¢plaf .', :·thef4Stp'lace?:'S~ that runs from July? through July, 13 in2Q08. ' Drisan James. caught three passes for 125 yards and a touchdown against Sacramento State. BY JAKE GARCIN down. James recognized after the do last year; instead we took the sea- son as a whole. Since we lost the first Sports Editor game that he's just doing his job to help his team win. game our whole team went down Drisan James has seen enough of "It gets the whole team started into the slumps. This year we've just the good and bad times at BoiseState off like that," James said. "I mean, got to take things a game at a time." to understand his role on this year's all the receivers actually see one re- While james appears to be willing football team. Prior to the Bronco ceiver getting a 100-yard game, you to step into the spotlight this season, season opener against Sacramento know' that's motivation factor for he also seems to be staying ground- State, however, everyone else had them to get another 100-yard game. ed. James accepts the credit, but yet to figure out exactly what his role It's gonna be an all-around perfor- isn't losing site of the Bronco team was going to be. After two 50 plus mance, it's gonna push everybody. concept. yard receptions Thursday night, the I was fortunate to have guys to help The (offensive) line, hands down, picture Is getting much clearer now. me out." was the best performance by far. Ifit One ofthe biggest question marks "I'm fortunate to have a good re- wasn'tfor the line, I wouldn't be sit- for Bronco fans during the off-sea- ceiver inside, as well as a bunch Of ting here right now getting the post son was who would step into the backups that are also good to run game interview." deep threat role from the BSU re- the inside route and bring the safe- As far accolades are concerned, ceiving corps. ty down to give me a one-on-one for james, the warm reception by the In recent years, Boise State quar- match up:' James said. BSUfans is all the reward he needs. terbacks have had the luxury of . The Sacramento State game The Boise State faithful prides it- having at least one marquee wide proved to be a valuable learning self in being one of the best home receiver to provide quick strike experience for the entire team and crowds in the country; according to passing opportunities ..Following a staff. James, that's not far from the truth. Ii year in 2005 that gave no consistent Although no one claims they "Weiove the crowd:' James said. downfleld threat, coach Petersen have been looking ahead to their "Whenever we hear that Boise was looking for someone to step into match-up with Oregon State on State chant that gets everybody fired that role this year. After game one September 7, James admits their up. It gets the hairs on the back just of the '06 season, it appears he may first win is a step in the right direc- sticking straight up. We love the have found his guy. tion to preparing for the Beavers. fans. I wish that every time we score James burned the Hornet second- "Obviously last year things didn't we could interact with the fans, but ary-twice Thursday night; once on turn out too good in Georgia," James you know the refs are gonna throw a a 56-yard play that led to a Bronco said. "It kind of put us down a little big hissy fit about it." touchdown, and once on a 52- bit. This year, we know that things james' next challenge comes yard touchdown pass from Jared are gonna happen, that not every- against a much more experienced Zabransky on the first BSUdrive of thing isgonna be pretty. Eventhough OSU secondary, In a game that the second half. James finished with we did beat them (Sacramento State) should give the entire BSU offense only three receptions for the game, by 45, we also feel we got to take it a a chance to show their early season •c but totaled 125yards and one touch- game at a time. That's what we didn't success isn't a fluke. http://career.bolsestate.edu Olympic torch unifies community 426-1747 BY JAKE GARCIN the pride is more than you can put Sports Editor into words," Michals said. "The This is the one thing that I could say is: these true spirit of what Boise was graced with the pres- athletes, these kids, these young " ence of arguably the greatest sport- adults. For so many aspects oftheir we would like to ing event in the world this weekend. life that folks say that there's things emulate as a country An event incomparable to a Roy that they can or can't do. These are On-Campus Interviews Jones Jr. title fight or a Boise State things that they absolutely can do. and as a society. " football game; this truly was an This is the true spirit of what we Resume & Cover-Letter Assistance event ofolympic proportions. would like to emulate as a country - Cory Michaels, Timberline high school was the and as a society." KQFC host site for the opening ceremonies Now an event of any size needs Interview training BroncoJobs of the 2006 Idaho Special Olympics volunteers and theSpecialOlympics Friday September 2. relies on them more than anything. and their families. The ceremonies signified the be' One of the intricate persons of the Announced at the opening cer- Job-5earch.Advlslng . ginning of a weekend' of athletic preparation is director of communi- emonies was the proud news that competition for some ofthe mostre- cations Tam Baker. Boise will be the host city for the BOISE • STATE ,;~,connedioil&- . markable people in our community. Baker shared the same senti- 2009 International Winter Special I I I' l • , 1 , 1 ••••••• 000000000000 Broughttogetherthrough one com- ments as Michals; being very ap- Olympics. While the 2006 Idaho mon love, the 2006 Special Olympic preciative of the community sup- Summer Special Olympics were games appeared to be offto another port, the support of the City of impressive in numbers, fining the special start. Boise to help host such an event. football facilities at Timberline High The ceremonies were ushered in "[There's] tons of community sup- School, the International Olympic by a 2l-motorcycle caravan, which port," Baker said.. "It's wonderful. games of2009 is going to be a much circled the track at Timberline's In fact most of the venues that we're larger-scale event. "It's much big- football field, giving an official start working at have been donated or ger," Baker said. "It win be the Iarg- to the ~end.· A great Olympic discounted substantially to help us. est single event ever to be in Idaho. :tradition shortly followed as the The community support around They compare it pretty closelyto the Parade of Teams presented faniiIy here isjust phenomenal." Olympics in Salt Lake City, In size members and fans with all 22 com- For both special volunteers, the and in event. It will bring in, they es- peting teams from around the state. hard work of their own time is all timate, $40 million into this market Idaho communities were represent- paid off with one smile from one over a two-week period." ed from PrIest River to Snake River athlete. The joy that the Olympians _ Baker and Michals win both . and Greenleaf. However, no matter receive from being able to compete undoubtedly be a big part of put- where the athletes were represent- In the games every year makes the ting together the Winter Special. ing, they all shared a common joy work well worth itfor Baker. Olympics of2009. For Michals, there for the event. "You can see this is the payoff," Is no doubt the support. will only Maximize Guest emcee for the occasion Baker said. "We work hard all year continue to growwith each Olympics Your was Boise radio's own Cory Michals' raising moneyand doing fund-rats- that come to pass. "Youknow Ihave of the weekday morning show on. ers to get to this point. This Is the seen more and more every year," Benefits .KQFC.·Michaels has been involved payoff for the bard work.~ . Michals said. withtheSpeclai Olympics for 25 The actual' games kicked off "I've seen more understanding, . yeats and. could hardiy'putinto Saturday, with events .tn aquat- more prideln people of theseath- wo~dsb~lmportant the event has ics, softball, basketball, track and. letes, More understanding that this .t>:ecOmemhim: "to see these lith- field, cycllngand golf; The games is truly the athleiesthatwewould Jetes and'to see the looks.{In.their '... will conclude Satutd.8y,night with a . wanttoemulate and that Wesbould w ~esdti 'seetlle Snliles 8J1d)oSlle' "victo;ryd!lll~~forall~mpetit(lrS seeinllll1lthleitcs. , •... .~" .' . ----~------'----=S:...:e~p::::..- t=.,:e::...:ffi=':...:b:....::e=-::r~5_=2_=O:....::O:...:6=_ Tweaking the· BeS - again• BY RANDALL MELL for "Theismann, as in Heisman," Bowl. Both games willbe played at Rose Bowl: TCU would be added to the pool like the NFL. South Florida Sun-Sentinel the new Fiesta Bowl site, Cardinals Penn State vs. Notre Dame. in this model as a required pick by Really, it isn't the action that runs This season may begin with a ret- Sugar Bowl: ro feel, but Saturday's first full slate- Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Georgia vs. Oregon. virtue of its No. 14 too long, it's the commercials. Texas is the defending cham- of games is pointed toward a newly Orange Bowl: final standing, eight spots ahead pion. Ohio State is No. I in the first designed finish in the desert. Here's a reminder of how last Florida State vs. West Virginia. ofACCchamp FSU. Adding fifth BCS Associated Press poll ofthe season. year's BCS matchups looked: Fiesta Bowl: The Bowl Championship Series Ohio State vs. ICU. And Notre Dame's quarter- Rose Bowl: No. game a mistake gets another major tweak this t USC vs, No.2 Texas. Shorter games are back is the front-runner to win the year with the unveiling of the BCS Sugar BO\'{I: M, part of the new BCS agree- • Adding a fifth game to the BCS Heisman Trophy. National Championship Game _Georgia vs, Wesl Virginia. ment, champions from Conference a bad move for fans Orange Bowl: mix may prevent mid-majors from The last, time college football's as part of the, new "double-host" USA, Mid-American, Mountain Florida State vs. Penn State. Other than sportswriters on suing, but it doesn't seem likely to stars were similarly aligned at sea- championship format. Fiesta Bowl: West, Western Athletic and Sun Belt deadline in the press box, who's create more intriguing big bowl son's start, bell-bottoms, pork-chop The Fiesta, 'Orange, Rose and Ohio State vs. Notre Dame. conferences are given greater op- matchups outside the national title sideburns and mood rings were in Sugar bowls will all continue to be portunities to crack the BCSmix. complaining about the length of game. Instead, it threatens to dilute fashion. played as BCSbowl games, but the Below Is your prImer for They will automatically quali- college football games? the pool ofeligible teams. It was 1970and Longhorns coach BCSNational Championship game working out how the newiJCS fy as an at-large pool team if they What misguided group fought to The two new teams added to the Darrell Royal was confounding has been added as a fifth game in format works. Here's how rank among the top 12 in the final change the rules remains a mys- the games might have looked mix will likely be lower-ranked his colleagues with his innovative the series. BCSstandings, or ifthey are among tery. pluggIng the final DCS stand- The NCAA's decision to shorten teams that finish farther from na- Wishbone triple-option attack, the The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl will be Ings Into the new selection the top 16and rank ahead of one of games by running more clock this tional title consideration. . Buckeyes were rolling overdefenses the first to double host, with the format: the six champs from the traditional season shortchanges - fans who They're a threat to mess up more in "three yards and a cloud of dust" BCSNational Championship to be BCS National Championship: BCSconferences (ACC,BigEast, Big riveting matchups. and Fighting Irish fans were rooting played Jan. 8, a week afterthe Fiesta No.1 USC vs. No.2 Texas, Ten, Big 12, Pac-IOand SEC). don't want to see college games run Preseason football polls arefull ofholes BY WENDELL BARNHOUSE' come, the Sun Devils are probably a collection of voodoo spells that this week that it would make more Troy Smith and wide receiver Ted this Season. And the voting is based on depth McClatchy Newspapers closer to 64 than 24. vary from poll to poll. But the bot- sense to not have the first polls Ginn Ir., but they must replace Preseason polls arc as old as tom line is that the rankings are come out until a fewweeks into 'the nine starters on defense. charts, perceptions, schedule as- 'Pre-owned means "used." bowl games and as traditional as _slightly more reliable than throw- season. The Irish, who open the season sessments and ... checking out where the preseason magazines Pre-nuptial means "lackoftrust. " homecoming. College football ing darts blindfolded. Bingo. But we'll have a Division tonight at Georgia Tech.ihave the Preseason polls mean "college -continues to survive and thrive as Votes matter in college football. I-A playoff before preseason polls leading Heisman Trophy candidate have teams ranked. Does it matter? football. " a crowd-pleasing and money-mak- It's as much a popularity contest as are extinct. (preseason, of course) in quar- In the eight years of the Bowl The season's first full week- ing sport even though it celebrates a sport. It's always been that way. This season, Ohio State and terback Brady Quinn. But Notre Championship Series, 10 of the end kicked off Thursday night. inertia and rewards perception . Why? Blame the media. Notre Dame start the season as Dame's defense allowed as many 16 teams that have played in the Arizona State was one of the teams over reality. In 1936, The Associated Press the top two teams in the AP pre- . big plays as coach Charlie Weis has championship game started the that won, beating Division I-AA In college football, every team wanted to draw attention to its season poll. Voters who ranked the inches in his waist line. preseason ranked one or two. Northern Arizona, 35-14. starts out 0-0, like all the other news service. It started ranking Buckeyes high remembered Ohio Ohio State coach Jim Tressel, Of course, even the BCS title The Sun Devils needed 21 sports. But one team is anointed college football teams based on State's 34-20 victory in the Fiesta whose team opens Saturday game match ups are based on a fourth-quarter points to avoid a the "preseason No. I." And 24 oth- the votes of sportswriters. Bowl. against Northern Illinois, put it this way: "Idon't think we know for rankings system that relies on vot- home upset. ers are ranked in a top 25. Thcnthoserankingsstartedcom- Voters who ranked Notre Dame ers and computer rankings. That's No. 24 Arizona State, ac- The other 94 Division I-A teams ing out before teams had played high forgot the Irish lost in the sure who we are righr now." Nobody does. - But Ohio State This ye-ar's national champion cording to The Associated Press are also-rans (although some wind any games. Fiesta Bowl. and Notre Dame get the coveted will be as mythical as any year. 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