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Students ask ASBSU Senator Stoker to resign from his position BY TESSA SCHWEIGERT ior and single parenting. Students ed Stoker's removal from ASBSU. Assistant News Editor offended by the column, and un- Also called into question was Sen. Texie Evans commended Kauer accused Stoker of misrepre- Stoker's role on the Budget and organizations at BSU. satisfied with Stoker's follow-up senting his BSU constituents and Stoker for his Oct. 24 Arbiter col- "I would never try to take away Following a controversial column Finance Committee. Clark said she umn. column in Monday's issue of The everything ASBSU stands for. from any of those organizations and written by Brandon Stoker in The Arbiter, asked Stoker to leave his felt Stoker would not fairly allocate "He makes a conscious effort to Arbiter, two students asked Stoker "As a social science major, I am funding to the groups he criticized what they do," he said. "We have an post as ASBSU senator. appalled at the fact that somebody not mix his roles of being a repre- open government here, and we I.is'. to resign during the Associated "I am here today, Mr. Stoker, to in his Oct. 17 column, such as the sentative of the student body and . Students of Boise' State University representing the [College) of Social Single Parents Club . ten to your concerns. On important ask .you to step down," said April Science[s] and Public Affairs is an opinion writer for The Arbiter," issues like funding, I think that I'm Senate. meeting 'Iuesday. Stoker . Stoker, however, said his person- shesaid. Clark, a BSU student and Single completely just hitting the people a pretty fair person." . serves as the ASBSU social scienc- mother. Clark held her young child _al views do not influence budgeting Evans added that she doesn't you're supposed to be helping," decisions. es/public affairs senator and is an as she addressed the Senate, say- agree with Stoker and is critical of opinion columnist for The Arbiter. Kauer said. "You can write your "I can be impartial," Stoker said, ing Stoker's remarks "bashed single opinion for The Arbiter as much as some of his views, but said he was In an Oct. 17 column, Stoker ar- parents." adding that the budget has already elected by the student body and gued that gang activity is most of- you want to, but not while you're a passed for this year. He said though Taylor Kauer, student Irom the senator and not while you're repre- represents a large demographic ten the product of destructive and he has strong political views, he did group's views. BSU College of Social Sciences senting me as a student and every- irresponsible reproductive behav- and Public Affairs; also request- not inhibit clubs from receiving Stoker closed with saying that he one else on campus." funding. appreciates the diversity of student

Albertsons pulls Seventeeg~~ magazine issue: BY TESSA SCHWEIGERT BY RYAN MORTENSEN AssIstant News Editor NewsWrtter For the past two weeks Boise State students clad in black shirts have ad- Albertsons stores in Idaho a-nd vertised a simple message: The tunnel is coming. The shirts succeeded in 11 other states pulled copies of the provoking curiosity around campus, said Cultural Center Coordinator Ro Parker. October issue of Seventeen maga- zine from its shelves due to con- "People have been asking, 'What does that mean?''' Parker said. cerns over a controversial article She provided some answers In a Tuesday interview, but said to truly un- published in the health section of derstand It, people will have to come to the Tunnel of Oppression Nov. 1. the magazine titled "Vagina 1m." The tunnel will be set up like a maze In the Student Union Building Hatch In a statement,Seventeen de- Ballroom from 10 a.m, to 7 p.m: (The last group will be taken through the' tunnel at 6 p.m.). . fended the article, saying Its writers address issues that concern read- Parker said the tunnel focuses on five areas of oppression, Including , ers. racism, homophobia, and gender, dlsabllity and global issues. The tun- AIberisons ordered the removal nel highlights oppression that is happening today, right here In Boise, she of Seventeen magazines from 2,50Q said. The racism portion focuses on the oppression of by Native Americans, stores in all 12 of its Intermountatn African Americans and Latin Americans, Parker said. west states, including Idaho. > "In the past, there hasn't been enough dialogue," Parker said. "The dan- The article, which focused on ger In that Is people don't think there's a problem. "One person recently yeast and urinary tract infections, e-mailed Parker about the tunnel, saying it was unnecessary because op- vaginal discharge, and pubic hair, pression Isn't occurring. "It is happening now," she responded. "We need to was meant to educate girls about talk about these things, however uncomfortable it may be." their bodies. Pictures included a Parker has a slogan near her desk that reads, "No one is free when others color drawing labeling eight parts are oppressed." of the vagina and two photos of va- "This is key," she said. "I want people to understand that." ginas, which led to the Boise-based The tunnel will feature Images and theatrical performances illustrating grocery chain's action in pulling oppression. Children are advised not to attend, and people will be required the magazine from its shelves. to sign a disclaimer before entering the tunnel, Parker said. Attendees can According to a news release, exit the tunnel whenever they want to. Planned Parenthood Federation Kathy Simpson, who is the director of the Tunnel of Oppression, said she of America (PPFA) expressed out: wants people to step out of their comfort zone boxes and open their eyes rage at the removal by Albertsons and ears. "We want it to provoke emotion," Simpson said. stores. Simpson said theatrical performances will focus on oppression through- "It is nothing short of astound- out history as well as modern-day portrayals. ing that Albertsons would censor Groups will walk through the tunnel every 20 minutes, Parkersaid, and this basic sexual health infornia; she expects as many as 500 attendees. Individuals and groups wanting to tlon," said PPFA National Medical experience the tunnel must register for the free event by Monday at noon. Committee Chair Scott Spear, M.D.' To register, call 426-5950 or go to the Cultural Center, located In the SUB. "Too often, young people don't More than 75 people have collaborated for the last few months to bring know where tatum for accurate in- the tunnel to BSU for the first time in the school's history. Many campus- formation about their reproductive es across the nation participate In the tunnel each year, Parker said, since. health care. In removing the maga- Western Illinois University exhibited the first Tunnel of Oppression in the zine, Albertsons has done a disser-: early I990s. , vice to teens by blocking access to The event Is co-sponsored by the BSU Gender Studies Program, the information," said Spear. BSU Martin Luther King, Jr./Human Rights Celebration Committee and According to other published the Associated Students of Boise Sate University. Parker said the tunnel reports, Danielle Killpatrick, pub- involves three phases: the tunnel walk-through, a debriefing time and a lic affairs director for Albertsons' Social Justice Fair. Oregon division, said the company At the fair, which will include several organizations Including the BSU received several complaints thatthe Volunteer Services Board, people will learn how they can get involved In material was explicit, but would hot fighting oppression. Because the tunnel may evoke distur~ing experi- specify the sources of those coni~ ences, debriefing and the Social Justice Fair are key, Parker said. That way plaints. Killpatrick maintained that people can deal with their responses toward the Tunnel of Oppression and it was the right of thecorporatlon til also learn how to make a difference In society. PIlIllU BY M@AIJJlEIVI'liEARBJTEH Images1llustrating examp.les of dtscrtminau.on will bashcwn in the 'funnel of OppreSSion. Here., 'funnel decide what goes on Its shelves an~ "It's going to be pretty intense Inside," she said. "Ihope people come away of Opp.resslon Director Kathy Simpson, holds a book with a photo(Jraph from the 1960s when homo- what doesn't. ' .• with a better understanding of the oppression that others goth rough." sexuality was being debated. ",. Tsunami relief worker shares experiences with communications. classes . BY SARA BAHNSON and her belongings were swept erty for over 30 years. the right time.· ". Indian culture, andhow organlzit- News Writer away, but she didn't understand the .. Currently, ActlonAidIs work- .'.•. Morris said she worked as!!nar~ ,.nons hadto take that 4iitGm.;;iiiint~'~ magn!u.:d:::;f the oeva5tatluii iliiiHC-iIigtaiheel the basic needsrinil- 'coiintanilii -a-fiJdoffi~e~ but also Tsunami· rellef worker Amy the next day when it was reported ,cal South Indian people; helping distrlbutedrellef supplle~; . She Morris spoke to a BolseState com- that 20,000 were dead. . them rebuild their lives, reducing .' said she spent five months with munlcatlon class' Monday in .the Morris said because Indian news psychosocial effects of the tsunami ActionAid in South . and left . Communication lJullding about. . outlets don't censor .their.' photo~and monitoring aid so that it flows forSri LallkaWhenfundingwasbe_.' her volunteer experiences follow- graphs, she sa~ graphic pictures of to the poorest.~ndlilost marginal- coming more regular. ' ...... >' ing the devastation in South India bodIes...... ited people, .accoJdlng to its Web MThesepeoplewereStl'uggIing' and Sri Lanka. 'MI knew I wanted to do some- . site, ' , , .'. withtheloss'of.eveiything;~''I'h~,COmPl1etl Mmris, 31, said she spent t1iiJig,"Morrissaici. .' . '.. Morris said AetionAldwaspar- was a lot of guilt a:ndp.sycbQsoCi[l~- str~etion Christmas "In ·India. On Dec. 21:i,.'iMoriiss~dshe\VChteasttoSouth' ticularly,·,·irtVr,jlved.·With helping logical. tr8UJDa,~:1d()riisi8aid;::;~It' "OCI" 200S,. 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Idaho St. Doors open at 5 p.m, ing called in to prevent people from give up her seat to a white man Lauderdale, authorities called, and the lecture begins a15:30 p.m, ropeans .confront fleeing infected areas -.Alarm grew on a Montgomery, Ala., bus on. Hurricane Wilma the "Worst storm 'ebntradictory infor- over the weekend 'when a parrot Dec. I, 1955. to hit that county since Hurricane ·NPR.News9~ pres- Admission and appetizers are that died in quarantine after being A black person refusing to move Kin~ In 1950. At· least four ents'An Idaho free; a cash bar will be available. dation on avian flu imported to Britain from Suriname so a white person could sit down people died. Fettuccine will also be available to JI . purchase for $5. Call 426-3701 for If checked positive for H5N1. was almost unheard of back then. Miami-Dade police made at least Perspective' - With each day Public reaction has been pre- But soon the world heard of six arrests for looting. Miami-Dade more Information. bringing fresh reports of bird' flu dictable. There was panic buying Parks' quiet act of courage. Mayor Carlos Alvarez' ordered a NPR News 91 has announced a This month's speaker. is John outbreaks on Europe's peripher- of Tarniflu, an antiviral drug used Her refusal ignited a fire that countywide curfew from 8 p.m. to new radio showcase for Idahoans Bieter, director of the Cenarrusa ies, the British government's chief to treat bird flu. When pharmacies spread until racial segregation was 6 a.m., and It may be extended into to present their Ideas, .concerns Center for Basque Studl~ and medical officer, Liam Donaldson, ran out, TamifIu was offered on burned out in the . Tuesday night. Service on Miami- and views on .local, state and na- a Boise State history instr'trctor. warned that a human pandemic eBay, the Internet auction site, for Her simple act of defiance earned Dade's Metrorail system was sus- tional issues. Boise State Radio is Bieter will speak on "Becoming was "inevitable" and that it proba- nearly $200, more than six times her worldwide acclaim, including pended because of damage. looking for contributors for the Boise: Ethnicity, Identity and bly would kill at least 50,000 people the normal cost of a standard five- the National Association for the Search-and-rescue teams were new 'short radio program. Titled Community." Irish dancers, inter- in Britain alone. day course. Advancement of Colored People's reassigned from the Naples area "An Idaho Perspective," the pro- national students and members of But the European Union's Center The H5NI virus that first emerged highest award - the Spingarn and dispatched to Glades and gram consists of short essays writ: ethnic clubs in the Treasure Valley lor Disease Control says, "The risk in Hong Kong eight years ago is Medal the Congressional Hendry, where mobile-home parks ten by Idahoans. The essays, edited will be on hand to participate in the of infection for most people in a global threat. It -has resulted in Gold Medal awarded by former and low-lying single-family homes by the show's producer, will be re- forum and answer questions. Bieter Europe is'close to zero." the deaths of millions of chick- President Bill Clinton and a peace were smashed. corded In the voice of each author. and BSU history Professor Todd Back in August, when the threat ens, ducks and other fowl across prize in Sweden. A falling tree killed one man in Accepted essays are then aired on Shallat will also present a com- of the deadly flu appeared on a wide swath of Southeast Asia. After she was arrested, black Coral Springs, authorities said. A NPRNews 91. , panion workshop; call 426-1709 for Europe's horizons, the Dutch gov- About 150 million birds have had people in Montgomery refused Palm Beach County man died in Although the essays must be registration information. ernment ordered poultry farmers to be culled. The virus has reached to ride the city's buses. They Loxahatchee when a tree hit his written from an Idaho viewpoint, The Fettuccine Forum is cospon- to move all their birds indoors. But Europe and experts say that be- walked or used a well-orga- car. Another man in rural Collier their scope is not limited to Idaho sored by the BSU Center for Idaho a month later, it changed its mind, cause of the migratory patterns of nized car pool put together by the County was killed when a roof col- issues. Instead, they may range in History and Politics and the Boise mainly because the EU would no birds, it will inevitably reach Africa city's black churches. lapsed on him, possibly after being focus from issues that affect our ,City Office of the Mayor. Lively and longer let Dutch farmers sell their and the Americas. They .boycotted the buses for hit by a tree. families and communities to those informal, the monthly event invites chickens as "free range." a year and created a model of Several other bodies were found, that affect our nation and world. the public to interact with politi- Now the EU says all chickens national mass protest unlike anything and at least one person died of a Further Information, sub- cians, artists, historians, activ- must be kept indoors. that has been seen since in the heart attack during the storm, but mission guidelines and addi- ists, advocates and professionals. Ifthe chickens are confused, pity United States. authorities couldn't immediately tional details can be found at Civil rights the people of Europe. With out- Freedom fighters across the world confirm that the deaths were relat- the Boise State Radio Web site: what the'? breaks of the deadly H5NI strain pioneer Rosa were inspired by her courage. ed to the hurricane. http://radio.boisestate.edu. of avian flu now confirmed in Regionally, Wilma gouged much NPR News 91 is a broadcast ser- Turkey, Russia and Romania, and Parks' dies at 92 wider damage -; though thank- vice of Boise State Radio and is Now you know how with more suspected outbreaks in Wilma tears across fully less intense- than Hurricane heard on KBSX,Boise, at 91.5 FM; Croatia, Macedonia and Greece, DETROIT - People worldwide Florida, causing 4 Andrew, the Category 5 monster on KBSY,Burley, at 88.5 FM; on granny feels Europeans have been bombarded are mourning the death of the that flattened much ofsouth Miami- KBSJ,Jackpot,Nev., at 91.3 FM; on with confusing and contradictory woman known as the mother of the deaths and damage Dade in 1992. KBSQ,McCall, at 90.7 FM; and on Skilled male workers in their 30s i.Qformationfrom the governments civil rights movement. At one point, Wilma's eye simul-' KBSS,Sun Valley,at 91.1FM. are leaving New Zealand in droves

BY EMILY POllEVIN BSU graduate Ben Ltnhoff, pIctured HewsWrtter on a geology field trIp. recently' won a Fulllright Scholar award to study In Mongolia. Boise State graduate Ben Linhoff recently received the prestigious "His [Linhoffs] interest in geo- Fulbright Scholar award in associa- chemistry led him to seek out a . tion with conducting water quality research experience that next research in Mongolia. According summer," Schmitz said. "I took to the Fulbright Program for U.S. him on a study of the geochem- Students Web site, fulbrlghtonllne. istry of rocks from the Earth's erg/us, the award program is "the mantle, which evolved into an un- lar~est U.S. international exchange dergraduate senior thesis. It was program offering opportunities during the advising sessions as- for students, scholars and profes- sociated with this work that Ben sionals to undertake international and I started talking about future graduate study, advanced research, plans, graduate school and the university teaching, and teaching in Fulbright program." elementary and secondary schools Schmitz was also a Fulbright worldwide." It covers all travel and scholar in the mid-1990s, and says living expenses for the recipient for that it was his experiences that led .up to 10 months. In addition, the him to encourage Linhoff to apply. award also includes an allowance "I saw in Ben the same potential for research. to broaden his scientific horizons Linhoff, who is currently pur- with an international research ex- suing his master's degree at the perience," he said. "From my dis- University of Texas at Austin after PHOTOllJURTESY Of BSU NEWS SERVI~ES cussions with Ben in class and dur- earning his bachelor's degree in and Technology. His research will Linhoff hopes to use the research ing advising, it was clear to me that geology from BSU,was unavailable mainly deal with the effects un- funded by-the Fulbright award as he also had the necessary passion, for comment. In an interview with treated sewage and mine runoff has the basis for his master's thesis. empathy and curiosity about other BSU media 'contact Janelle Brown, 'on the water supply in Mongolia. Linhoff was encouraged to apply people and other cultures which is he said how shocked he was to re- In addition, he will also study the for the award by his undergraduate vital to the Fulbright program ex- ceive the award. problem of the lack of water t.r"eat- advisor MarkSchmitz, who is a geo- perience." "Mymouth dropped," he said. ment facilities in the country. This sciences professor at BSU.Schmitz In addition to researching wa- Linhoffwill conduct his research problem occurs largely because first met Linhoff as a student in his ter quality issues, Linhoff may also while being sponsored by the Mongolia is primarily a nomadic geochemistry course in the spring study the microbiology of saline Mongolian University of Science country. of2004. lakes in the Gobi Desert. Crooks target aid money, hit consumers twice

BY ANDREA COOMBES Christensen is just one face of a someone like Christensen siphons That school requires applicants HarketWatch growing problem: identity thieves off$300,OOO...that's $300,000that's to appear in person. Knight Ridder Tribune who target an estimated $70 billion not there to help someone else," Christensen stole identities by the U.S. Department of Education Drake said. purchasing a list ofinmates' names, - When John disburses in grants and loans to Taxpayers ultimately pay, too, as then writing letters to inmates Christensen signed up for classes students every year. much of the money is never recov- posing as a lawyer offering help. at a small community college in Financial-aid identity theft is ered. In most cases, thieves Eventualiy, he gleaned enough in- Arizona, he wasn't worried about "a growing area of concern," said about $20,000 and "the likelihood formation to apply for,financial aid his final grade, or any grade at all. Natalie Forbort, special agent of getting that back from them is in their names. He could only fail if he didn't hold in charge at the U.S. Education zero," Drake said. . But not all scams are so complex. The increasingly electronic "We have other cases where fam- on long enough to collect thou- Department's Office of Inspector BEiTER INGREDIENTS sands of dollars in fraudulent stu- General, which investigates all world of financial aid helps identity ily and friends ar!!using other peo- , dent loans and grants. types offinanclal-ald fraud. Forbort thieves stay anonymous, Fortbort ple's identities to get financial aid," BETTER PIZZA . "The object I had was to not be is in Long Beach, Calif. said. "They're applying online for Forbort said. - .' dropped out of the courses for the The crime is particularly vexing financial aid, enrolling online, they Thirteen percent of identity-theft 1323 BROADWAY AVENUE .' ." first 30 days. If I didn't drop out, for victims, whose first indication stay enrolled for 30 days and then victims said scammers used their 367-9200 .~ identity to apply for a loan, includ- -" and the instructor didn't drop me they've been targeted may be when move on." \ ." ing studentloans and mortgages, ,i out, I was going to get the money," '"the!riJwri 'sflidei'lt:illd request is Often, thieves target community ASK FOR BSU SPECIAL DlSicOUNTS FOR , " J said Christensen, an identity thief turned-down or when they are reo . colleges, where tuition is cheap, according to a survey of 500 identi- aOISE ST.UDENTS·ANDFACULTY who collected more than $3i6,OOO fused another type ofloan over a thus leaving more money to line ty-theft victims by Javelin Strategy .., .-'. .. .', ~". . -r- - '.' : ';.,> , .- . -•. :' " . '. ','.. :- -. . - ·c .• their own pockets. Thanks to the' &. Research, a consulting firm in in federal college aid with 43 sto- defaultthey know nothing about. $5.99 LARGE! "TOPPINGPIZZA len identities until he.was caught in While victims aren't on the hook advent of online, classes, thieves Pleasanton, Calif., in 2004. September 2003. .for the money, they usually. spend can steal money "in several states Checking your credit reports of- DELIVERED ANYWHERE ON CAMPUS Christensen now tells his .sto- hundreds of hours cleaning up because ofthe fact they don't physi- ten is the cheapest way to find out OR CARRYOUT WITHBSU 10. ry from federal prison in Tucson, their credit reports and expiain- cally have to be in school," Forbort quickly whether thieves have hit. recorded in a U.S. Department ing the situation to creditors, said said. "The schools do not want to Consumers can access one free of Education promotional video Daniel Drake.an assistant U.S. at- make someone come in ...it defeats credit report annualiy. Go to www. aimed at educating college-aid of- torney in Phoenix and an identity-' the purpose of distance educa- AnnuaICreditReport.com. ficers about the problem ,of crooks theft expert who worked on the tion." For more on preventing iden- who use other people's names to Christensen case. A college financial-aid official tity theft and other types of finan- bilk the federal government out of And there are other victims: ' caught Christensen by recognizing cial-aid scams, see' the Education millions of dollars of federal grants Students who don't receive aid when his face from a previous request un- Department's Web site. Go to www. and loans. they needed it. "To the extent that der a different name. ed.gov/misused.

paredness in my own country," [from page 11 "Watching these people [in India] TSunami become empowered in making Morris said. She said she hopes to 15 meters in Sri Lanka, but many these decisions was my most posi- work with AmeriCorp on disaster people still live in temporary struc- tive experience." • preparedness plans in Cape Cod. tures. Morris said she helped the com- She thinks there's a lot of commu- Morris said she left South India mittees define their needs, which nity service that can be done in the in June when her visa was expiring were relayed to a localorganlza- U.S. Morris, niece of Boise State and traveled to SriLanka. While she tion charged with coming up with a Communication Professor Dan said she intended to stay for only a budget, for ActionAid, that was re- Morris, said she grew up with nat- month, she actually stayed for four flective of the communities needs ural disasters in the Floridl! Keys. months. Morris initiallyplanned to as a whole. Morris said she recently helped her work with a women's rehabilitation "Coordination is the most chal- . father, an insurance adjuster, with effort, but returned to Sri Lanka as a lenging aspect when dealing with a claims last year after Hurricane volunteer with ActionAid. disaster," Morris said. "There's tons Charlie. "Women suffered the most. They of money, but it needed to be allo- Morris said she gained a less lost their children. There were cas- cated properly." judgmental approach to life from es when there was real guilt put on After what Morris said was a her work as a tsunami relief worker. women for not saving [their] in- "mentally exhausting" nine months "We shouldn't just think laws," Morris said. of "ccnstant disaster," she returned about philanthropy when Morris said she worked to mobi- to the United States to visit her fam- disaster happens," she said. Also, lize communities and help them ily.However, Morris's native Florida it's important to recognize there be directly accountable for those Keyswere recently hit by Hurricane are social problems that happen receiving aid by helping to develop Wilma, on a regular basis that Americans committees that were representa- "Disasters seem to be on the rise could be helping with, such as Big tive of community members. ... I'm thinking about disaster pre- Brothers BigSisters. -..-.:~;::-~. , .. " '-,' -.:", . ~ . r-,',:,",,' , '····C' .. '.··'· "."':·,·····'···:'·······;·i..:.~.' '.'.: '.'.1..1.'.:.', ' , ': ' . . ,--' ". ' c'.' " ...,.,';', ' , ,.1"·,'··e····'"···,··,,,··',····.', . -';'-," " .,... ' '."'i: " . -. i,' - -. _:' - - . .. ', "",, .. ,.

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BY TRAVIS ESTVOLD Luthor opposite the Superman Culture Columnist character I once portrayed some five Halloweens ago, the Halloween is arriving on local Maverik gas station Is of- Monday whether I want to ac- fering Kryptonite (in the form knowledge it or not. Every year, of Nestle brand candy bars) at • I battle with the inevitable task four-for-a-dollar. Geez! Could of coming up with a costume to it get any easier to make myself wear for annually-scheduled fat? parties. And every year I seem Because of their stroke of to come up on the short end marketing genius- namely, of the stick - as in, I pick the selling cheap candy near to a worst costume ever, and at the college campus - I find myself last possible second. This year, making excuses pretty regular- I've had my costume picked out lyso that Ican visitthe store. Uh • for more than a month. It's not oh, looks like I'm down a ~_a~~ a great one, but at least I can ofgas - I oughtta go tOMaverik! sleep at night. Let me rephrase Oh wow, the lottery is over $300 a lifestyle that: at least Halloween issues million - better get toMaverlk! BY sodden with won't be responsible for my And not only have I been mak- HEATHER a Whumancsquc sleeplessness - looming due ing random excuses to head FLYNN joy, devoted to cele- dates for school projects can there, I've been broadcasting Culture Writer brating the mere sensa- now assume complete respon- the sale price to my friends in tion of life itself. sibility. hopes that they'll want to go, Imagine an old chair What are Parrotheads? With the evaporation of my too. The way I see it, if! am able perched upon the white To put it plainly, they are costume woes, I am left with to keep eating it in groups, I can shores of Key West, the Jimmy Buffet fans, but time to pursue more fruitful claim I'm only a social candy expanse of the ocean there is much mor~o being endeavors, like gorging myself user, and Iwon't have to admit I rolling before it, and the a Parrothead than revering on Chinese food. have a problem. sun, like a dim bulb in a Buffet and collecting memora- Last year, in my column In retrospect, now that three- paper lantern, sinking into bilia. that ran just after Halloween, fourths of this column's space the waves. Beside the chair, Parrotheadism has its own, I talked about last-minute out- has been used up, I'm thinking lies a yellowed copy of some unique Ideology, founded on the fit-searching at a second-hand I might regret having spilled Hemingway novel, and a nearly songs .and the stories of its leader, store, and my ridiculous over- the secrets of my poor diet. If empty margarita .glass, tipped over Buffet, who claims that his own inspira- eating at an all-I-could-eat- my parents read this, I'll surely and spilling small streams of tequila into tion comes from romantic and adventurous and-then-some Chinese res- hear about It.However, the final the sand. 'writers like Ernest Hemingway. Buffet's songs taurant. But now, as the 31st of quarter can be devoted to mod- The owner of this chair is walking with an range across various topics, from inane descrip- October draws near once again, ifying my story, ifjust a bit. inebriated but well-practiced stride back to- tions of cheeseburgers in Paradise, to slow and I'm not certain, butl think Imay Consider these. Number one: have upset the delicate balance ward a small cottage not far from the beach. His mellow ponderlngs about the unearthed myster- Very nearly every Chinese meal I established last year between skin is the healthy brown of a leathern sailor, and ies of the world. I devote myself to has broc- costume shopping and over- coli or some other vegetable in there is a guitar slung over one shoulder. He is His commentary on human nature. might read eating. it. Number two: I hear rice is that famous pirate, 200 years too late, and another something like his song "Fruitcakes," which purports Clearly, committing to what healthy. Number three: Half of day past 40. He is Jimmy Buffet. that there's "a little bit of fruitcake left in everyone of I'll wear at such anearly junc- the candy I buy contains "natu- Jimmy Buffet is the Floridian singer/songwriter/ us" (fruitcake referring to insanity). ture has had an impact on how ral fruit flavors." Number four: author, who has been writing and playing songs According to Key West resident and former cocktail much I am eating. Almost ev- My bathroom is clean. And since the 1970s, and is making a comeback today waitress Amy Morris, "[Parrotheads] are very hap- ery day, I have a hankering for number five: I got a really good , through the medium of country music. py people. They want to have a good time, and listen the deep-fried goodness that grade on a test two weeks ago. You might have heard him on a couple of Alan to good music. They wear a lot of weird hats and bad Americans continually pass off Now sure, I realize those Jackson's newer tracks, such as "Its Five-O-Clock shirts, drink a lot of margaritas, and steal a lot of salt as Asian cuisine. And worse yet, last two have nothing to do Somewhere", or you might have caught his name in shakers." I keep succumbing to my urge with my diet, but keep things some of Kenny Chesney's songs. No doubt you have They are island peoples, but they range in location to eat it. Luckily, I'm a fairly in perspective. (I don't know heard Buffet's famous single, "Margaritaville." from the waterless deserts of Wyoming, to the traffic- skinny kid; otherwise, I would what that means, either, but it However, he's much more than aslmple singer/ entrenched isle of Manhattan, to the snowy peaks of be in real trouble. sounds like a good argument.) songwriter. He has co-written a novel with Herman Denver. Additionally, though I'm not So, anyway, I'm looking for- Wouk (famous author of "The Winds of War"), writ- The. spirit of the island life does not always exist sure if it's related, I can't stop ward to Halloween finally be- ten the music for a Broadway musical (UDon't Stop around them, but it breathes from within them; a vi- eating candy. Perhaps the in- ing over with. That way, I can the Carnival"), and has written a few good books of . brant, red pulse of mottled reggae beats and country gestion of sweets is another get back to eating healthy. And his own (such as uA Pirate Looks at Fifty"). licks contracts their margarita-drowned hearts, and • unfortunate side-effect of my I will keep telling myself that He has encouraged the rebuilding of island gestates the island spirit upon which they thrive. 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One of the hardest lessons to I A buddy of mine dated this girl learn in life is that no matter how I for years. They lived together, took perfect things may seem to be, it vacations, bought everything. in can always turn sour. So now you the house together, etc. Basically, . need to get your things back, and I his money was hers and vise versa. figure out how to separate the Well, one day things started to go things that you both have bought I bad and that one bad day turned Sometimes salvation isn't just a Black Crowes song together, Let's hope that the sepa- into two bad days. Those two bad ration was a smooth one and you I days turned into a week. That week BY BRAN DON NOL TA was saved by rock and roll," I get the.impres- station, and it was (and is) all right. Simple, will both go atthis like adults. turned Into a month. Youget where Opinion Writer sion that he feels his was, too. It's an upbeat direct, without a trace of hip self-awareness. The best advice that I can give I'm going with this? song, not just in tempo but in message, and I I don't think Lou Reed could sing "Rock and you is that you need to sit down I After a few months of this they 1write this, it's about 1:20 in the wonder why I don't hearthat kind of sentiment Roll" that way today; I'd bet it would come out and go over what you really want decided it was time for them to say morning. There aren't enough hours anymore. self-mocking or a little sad. or absolutely need, because he is goodbye to each other. Well; one . I ~ etween now and when I'll have to It's a complex idea, salvation. Most of the When I hear that song or a precious hand- probably going to be doing this. day I'm having a beer with this guy get up for work, and I'm wondering what to time.when I hear someone talkingabouttheir fulofothers, though, I can pickup that joy that Now, this will take some bargain- I and ask him how he's going to get write about when a line from an old Velvet life being saved, they mean it in a very literal Lou was singing about way back when (well, ing, so make the things that you his stuff back. He just smiles back Underground song comes to me. The song, sense. Someone got them into rehab just in the late-Bus, anyway). I can bypass the things want sound less important to him. at me. for the terminally curious, is "Rock and Roll," time, kept them from driving into a pileup on in my life that aren't particularly joyful and Acting like the things that you are I Then I ask him about all the what the disk jockeys used to call an oldie but the interstate, pulled them from an undertow. for a few musical moments, recharge my hope going to let him keep seems to have money he just gave her for bills a goodie. Youknow, the stuff of heroism. . for the day; Three minutes and change - at the the greatest value. I and how he's going to get it back? 1queue up the song in iTunes to give it a lis- But the real threats to our lives aren't usu- right moment - and I remember joy.How won- This is probably going to be your Again he just, smiles, so I probe a ten. There's Lou Reed out front; nearly forty' allyopQysjcal,and they're a hell of a lot more derfulls that?' .. '. best bet on getting the things that I' little more. Finally he tells lIle,"1 " years younger and way less Ironic, leading one gradual. Our 'culture has grown to be more su- It's no longer fashionable to say this (Ifft ever you really desire. . would have paid twice as much to . . ofthe legendary bands ofrock. What strikes me perficially aware of them- stress, harmful reo was), but In a way, Ithinkrock and roll saved If the breakup was bad, itis'key get out." . '. about the song, listening to it for the first time lationships, self-destructive behavior - but not my life, too, and keeps doing it. Not in the sense to keep composure and not let him I If something he has is really lm- In years, is how joyful it is. When Lou sings, necessarily better equipped to handle those of averting illness or stopping catastrophe, but know how important some ofthese portantto you thenl would appeal "Her life same threats. in reminding me there are better things than items mean to you. He could keep I to him as a human being and just '-; "~ I think what draws me to the song is not meetings or bills or driving the right car, and them just out of spite. ask for it back. Otherwise, consider -~'-.~ ,', . \i~ just the idea of salvation, but finding joy in bringing a little piece of something better into Overall, though, this is a tough I all the materialistic items you lost "'" ,<::..~. '::.:"< ..3. it. There's something better than simply my life. Alittle piece ofwonder in a three-min- situation to advise you on. Your the cost of getting out ofa bad situ- • . . -,". . continuing to live, it says; you can ute song; not too many better deals than that. instincts are going to be your best ation. --://';'~~ --:..~ just dance to the rock and roll I'll take it every time. friend right now. I

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[SIDE Junior Kim Parker and sopho- more Michaela Morrison have accomplished something rarely LINE] seen in collegiate sports. They are ranked first and second in the Western Athletic Conference for Men's hoops to the lowest amount ofgoals allowed scrimmage Saturday against them ... and they are both Broncos. The Boise State men's basketball "Both of our goalkeepers are team will scrimmage on Saturday similar in the way they play," said morning (Oct. 29) from 10:30 to teammate Nicole Coleman, "but II :30at Taco BellArena. The scrim- they do have an individual impact, mage is open to the public and fans too," tailgating before the Nevada-Boise Again, statistics can back up this State football game are encouraged statement. Already this year, the to attend. Boise State returns six tandem helped the team break four letterman, including three start- team records, but they also broke ers, off a team that advanced to the four different individual records. championship game of the Western - Parker now holds the record for Athletic Conference Tournament the most combined shutouts in a last season. The Broncos arc career, as well as the most career led by juniors Coby Karl, a pre- league player of the week honors season second-team All-WACpick by an individual. by the league coaches, and Eric Morrison nabbed the most pen- Lane. Boise State also returns alty-kick saves in a season as well starting forward Tez Banks, Seth as the most career penalty-kick Robinson, McNeal Thompson, and saves. Kareem Lloyd. Head coach Steve Lucas points Boise State also returns a pair of out that their strength lies in each redshirts, guard Matt Bauscher and other. center Colin Hallberg, while add- "Obviously they bring out the

ing 'six new players. Three of the best in each other. They compete PHOTO BY RJOIAE SWANBECM'HE lIRBlTEB newcomers could sec action with in practice to get on the field, and Goalkeepers Kim Parker (left) and Michaela Morrison are currently ranked number one and two In goal saves this season In the WAC. both sophomore Tyler Tiedeman that helps us out in the games for and freshman Kurt Cunningham sure." goalkeepers at the half has actual- their "hands on the ball" and com- "The team makes us look good," seeing action for sure. Freshman Parker agrees. "It is fun to play ly madea positive impact on their ment on which players to key in on Morrison said. "Just look atthe save guard Anthony Thomas may play , with Michaela. We definitely push play. Morrison notes that it gives or what formation to watch. against Texas A&M. Nicole James this season as well. Forward Matt each other. Even though we are them an opportunity to 'give it all' In the end, both players con- made the key save, but we get the Nelson and guards Kenny Wilson competing, we are always there for for a half instead of having to save sider the arrangement beneficial. credit when it comes to stats." and Jordan Keck will redshirt for each other." energy for the second half. Their comments re-align with It is hard to give individual hon- the Broncos. When it comes to getting along, The communication as the team spirit. ors to such a tight team. To them, it Boise State kicks off the 2005-06 Parker and Morrison maintain a starter comes off the field is key. They say it is working out well for is the whole team working hard all season with an exhibition game good relationship on and off the Parker explains that it is mentally the team. They work for each other. the time. against Albertson College next field. In fact, they have even been tough to come in the second half. They workfor the team: So, go ahead and say it. Thursday. The Broncos open the roommates. They warm up together during the To the keepers, the statistics are This time you can back it up. "We regular season, which features The recent role of SWitchingout break, giving them a chance to get exciting (or the team. have the best players in the WAC!" games at Arizona State and BYU, against Montana in Taco BellArena on Nov. lB. " Recruit excited to play for the Broncos Volleyball hosts La Tech tonight, Aggies Saturday

BY SARAH JOHNSON The Boise State volleyball team High school senior quarterback won lis first game 01the Mike Coughlin is ready to be a Sports Writer Western Athletic Conference Bronco. The Mira Mesa High School season against LaTech last week. senior from San Diego, Calif., ver- Boise State volleyball welcomes The Broncos host the Lady bally committed to Boise State and Louisiana Tech and New Mexico Techsters and New Mexico State will be an incoming freshman this State into Bronco Gym this week- this weekend. coming summer. end. The team's expectations are If BSU volleyball wins both ~I like the apthoshhere, the high entering into the weekend. matches this weekend, the team coaches were really nice. I like the Practices this week have been ded- .will advance to 3-8 in conference type f offense they run, it just seems icated to scouting and breaking play. Although the first half of con- like a good fit," Coughlin said. down the offense and defense of La ference did not map out like head Following his junior year, where Tech and NMSU, which helps the coach Scott Sandelexpected, he he threw for 1,760 yards and 14 palyers prepare and become men- believes in the team, and urges touchdowns, Coughlin is ranked in tally focused for their matches. them to give great effort every day. the top 30 of high school quarter- There are no surprises for the The coaching staff wants to see back in the nation by RivaiS.(;(Hii. Broncosthisweekend, a5vnHcihaU the team break out"and ·pial'· with Thisseasonthroughsevengames, knows well what to expect from its' heart, desire and 100 percent ef- Coughlin has already thrownfor 13. opponents. Playing both teams last fort. '. " touchdowns to just one lntercep- week gives the players theadvan- ·We should have a successful' tion. He says his greatest attribute tage of experience and knowledge. weekendff the girls want it, we're he can.bring to.Boise State is hls.; .c....They ...'¥.il.l.be ab.le to.target.·~..t e.ir not Ina pes!tionWhere we caa pick ability to learn,"! think' have great" opponent's weaknesses easily and and choose matches; we need to work ethic and am willing to do . they can execute some ofthe s me show up with a sense.of urgency, anything toget better.".'. . . effective strategies that worked In and get the Job done,· assistant. He will join fourotherquarter~. thepreviousmatches.I'IlOTOBYSTAIIIn~AIUlITEB coachChelsieSchafersaid. backs on theroster next season for . I3SUbeat.La Tech In five games the seaSO~n()~h~lfo.JerWere~;ou!aridgetlt,nothirtg Is goirig to burY the New!dexico Stllte Aggies. ..' BSUYolleybaU-WiIl pla)'~ . Boise State. Another recruit, Cody . last Thuisday giving volIeybaHits auyneed to~apltalize,· Kimberly be handedJo us~· .: "Theyplan to sweep twO big wins. Tech Tlllirsday at fP:in.,Note . Hawkins, the soil of head coach. .first conference win. Now the team Fenneman,seniorco-captalidor " The Brooco.s·plan"to gOOU!and this weeJeend.. ..:" . . that. achangeh8s,~.beenmlUte Dart Hawkins-is also' a' senior this' looks fo~a~d to. using this Win to. tlieBroncos;sald. .•.. ..' .' ·:get.· it·.··.thl~.weekend;Aci:oriung ·."Lastweekend's ·.l~l.split Is'not ..' .lb.·•..the' sclied~le':'~egaidingithe" . year, but has reportedly said he.wiIl , perpetuate ..momentum ..for this '•..•..,Dutsldebltter,TeUaPeterson •toPeterso~#ow thatth~y are on ",satisfyfng.purgoalfor thisweek~· '....tlilitC~~nSaiurd~y:iJ3SY,wiUptay(c,;

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BY SH~WN ~SHBY according to Welsh. Axtman will be joined by Caleb Sports Writer "Sandewas probably the top long- Cazier, Brandon Christoffersen, distance running recruit out of the KyleChristoffersen, David Creamer, TheWesternAthleticConference's state ofIdaho last year,· Welsh said. Cody Eaton, Bryan Rodie, Matty best long-distance runners will "She is tearing it up right now." ' Schmasow and, Darren Strong be competing stride for stride this Guyette and Sande will be joined as the Broncos chase the chance Saturday at Eagle IslandState Park, In the race by Kendra Hernandez, for their first WAC Cross Country just outside Eagle. Tiffany Barry, Meadow Braden, Championship. All runners will be looking to Tess Col\lns, Leah Hover, Melinda Forest Braden led the Broncos takehome the WACCross Country Rackliffeand Heidi Suder. last season with a third-place finish Championship. On the men's side, Welsh is opti- in the WACchampionships, and a The races begin at 9 a.m. for the mistic ofhis team's chances. 24'h national finish. Braden is red- women (a 5 K race), and 9:45 a.m, "We'reyoung, but we have a shot shirting this season and will return forthe men (an 8 Krace). if we hit on all cylinders," Welsh to the Bronco roster next season. The Boise State teams are head- said. "I totally expect 'IY Axtman to Because the Broncos are building ing Into the championships with challenge forthe win." a team for next season, that doesn't more caution than is involved in a Axtman, a junior, has anchored mean they are forgetting about this regular season meet, according to the young team this season. He has season. Coach David Welsh. "We'retapering recorded five top-10 finishes inthe "We're staying focused on this into this week, making sure we're team's six meets. season, and want to compete," rested and taking care ofthose little "I'm excited. I'm ready to rock- Welsh said. nagging injuries:' Welsh said. and-roll," Axtman said. The Bronco men were the top fin- The women's field looks to be "Axtman Identifies his stron- ishers In last season's WACcham- PHOTO BY STANLEY BREWSTEM1IE ARBITER very .competitive, The University gest competition as Trevor Ball of pionships and the warne'! placed The Boise State soccer team automatically qualified for the WACChampionshIps next weekend In of Idaho, Utah State and BSUlook Utah State. Axtman has competed sixth last year. Boise with a win Sunday over Ideho. to be the top three contenders against Ball once this season in the The NCAA West Regional Sai'urday,Welsh said. first meet, Ballwon the battle. Championship will take place In BSUveteran Becky Guyette, and Axtman has recorded better Palo Alto, Calif. on Nov. 12. The freshman Breanne Sande have times than Ball throughout the sea- NCAAChampionship finals will be Broncos prepare to hit the road both been running extremely well, son and is looking forward to an: run on Nov.21,in Terre Haute Ind. and both could contend for the win, other shot. for final stretch of the season

Men's golf captures title at seD Invitational' BY JE T'~IME D~VIS split the lead with 12points apiece, with a 2-3-1 record. Sports Writer for now, but will face each other Utah State leads the series this weekend, giving the remain- against BSU 4-1, but Boise State COURTESY who each finished in the top 20. on the Bronco career list for top 25 ing teams an opportunity to take took the most recent win in Logan DeLaet, the September WAC finishes with eight. Boise State soccer makes its fi- Broncosports.com last season. Golfer of the Month, finished in Junior Brian Smith finished in the nal road trip of thc season this the first or second seed. Fresno State and San Jose also Sophomore Dana Peart and ju- SANJOSE,Calif. - Led by senior second place with a three-round top _20for the second consecutive weekend whcn it faces Utah State face each other in the final week- nior Charity Weston are the Aggies Graham DeLaet and sophomore score of212 (-4) atthe par-72, 6,926- tournament. With a three-round and LaTech Oct. 28 and 30. end of regular season play. and to watch for on offense, leading Matt Hastings, Boise State captured yard Silver Creek Valley Country total of 221 (+5), Smith finished BSUsecured a Western Athletic their schedule toughens as they the team with nine and 16 points the team title in the last tournament Club. In five tournaments this sea- tied for 17th. Smith finished tied Conferencetournamcntberthwith face the top two teams. This gives respectively. Weston has accurnu- of the fall season, the Santa Clara son, DeLaet has finished in the top for sixth at the Boise State Bronco itswin over thc Idaho Vandals, and ,now looks to improve the team's BSU and Utah State an advan- , lated three game-winning goals University Invitational, Oct. 25. five four times, including tourna- Invitational, Oct. 11. tage with a lighter schedule, The this season. Heading into the final round, the ment victories at theGene Miranda With eight career top 25 finishes, seeding. The Vandals and Lady Techsters Broncos and Aggies will face WAC La Tech is a first-time opponent Broncos were three strokes back of Falcon Invitat-ional, Sept. 11,and at Smith is also making a charge at havcstatistically removed them- newcomers La Tech and Idaho for BSU, boasting a young roster second-round leader and tourna- the Boise State Bronco Invitational, the Boise State record books. Smith selves from the tournament with a after facing each other Friday in with 19 of the 21 players in their ment host Santa Clara. The Broncos Oct. II. has now moved into a tie for eighth lack of conference wins. Logan, freshman year. Lady Techster posted a final-round 289, the low- For his career, DeLaet now has 22 place on the all-time list for career The Broncos are in fourth place BSU will need to improve its Emily Cleaveland leads the team est team score of the day, winning top 10 finishes, and 31 top 25 fin- top 25 finishes. in the WACwith a record of 3-2-0 road game to be victorious over with 23 points while Kathleen the tournament by four strokes over ishes, both of which are school re- With a score of 223 (+7), senior (9-6-2 overall), giving them nine Utah State. The Aggies have a McCullough followswith 14. Santa Clara. cords. Jason Williams finished tied for total points. San Jose and Fresno home record of 8-2-1 against con- The WAC2005 Women's Soccer The tournament victory marks 'Hastings, the 2004 WAC 20th. The finish is Williams' third State also have three wins, but ference opponents since moving Tournament will be held in Boise the first team title for the Broncos Freshman of the Year, finished in this season in the top 20, and the Fresno State retains 10 points be- to Chuck and Gloria Bell Soccer Nov. 3-5. Games are still to be de- since Oct. 15, 2002, when Boise third place, two strokes back of 13th top 25 finish of his career, tied cause ofits tie with Utah State over Field in 2002. The Broncos have termined based on seeding, Statewon theBronco Round-up. Del.aet with a total of 214 (-2). The for fifth-best all-time. the weekend. Nevada and Hawaii strug&led on the road this year The Broncos were led by senior finish marks the best performance Rounding outthe scoring for the Graham DeLaet and sophomore , of his career, and moves him into Broncos was senior JakeSestero, MattHastings, who each finished in a tie for sixth place on the all-time who posted a 231(+15). the top three, as well as junior Brian list forcareeI:,top)QJinishes (four). Smith and senior Jason Williams, Hastings is now also tied for eighth \ ~;.- ...~- ';-'; .,

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~ . PHOTOBY STANLEY BHEWSTEIIITIIE ARBITER a long time ago, when he was heavily recruited by Boise State after Antwaun Carter (8) ISone olfour BY TREVOR HORN leading McQueen High School in Reno, Nev.to a state title in 2001. Broncos who has scored a rushIng sports Editor Rowe is second in the conference in passing yards per game and touchdown thls season. Carter's five earing up for Nevada is going to be nothing new for Boise has an impressive 11-4touchdown to interception ratio this season. scores are second on the team to the State. Another new defense, another new offense to gear However, Rowe has benefited from the strong combination 'of the sIx scored by Jared Zabransky. up for,only this time it's against another unbeaten confer- running game. B.I.Mitchell is the best running back in the WACso G far this season. ence foe that is not ready to lie down. "Ieff Rowe is a talented player. That guy is a big guy and he can "I think they arc playing with a lot more urgency and 1think the run," Hawkins said. "He's got a good arm and he's a smart kid." I think they guys are running around and playing more as a team. 1think it's c(. Mitchell has rushed for 606 yards, but when he is held under 100 going to be a different ball game that we (saw) last year," Boise State yards, Rowe's efficiency drops off significantly. Against Colorado are very good .. quarterback Iared Zabransky said. State earlier this season, Mitchell Washeld to just 53 yards on the The Broncos lead the overall series 19-12,and have won the past ground, and Rowewas forced to throw. Rowedid pass for 324yards. They are five meetings. The 19victories over Nevada is-the most against any but two of his four interceptions this season came in that loss. team the Broncos face this season, and is tied for the third most playing very . Ifthe Broncos continue to stuff the run (BSUis second in the WAC against any team as a four-year program .. yielding only 109yards per game), the secondary can give up a few well, and I deep passes without stirring VPa mess on defense. .. . Pack comes in with pistols a blazin'· "They have two really good receivers and it's going to have to be think they Nevada (4-2 overall, 3-0 Western Athletic Conference) may have balanced. Yougototostay on your P's and Q's every play," cornerback the most balance offense so far this season in the WAC.Shoot, head Gerald Alexander said. . are talented. " coach Dan Hawkins even said that other than Georgia, this is the The pass rush also took a huge turn for the better last Saturday best team the Broncos will have faced so far this season. against Utah State. The Broncos defense had five sacks against the - Dan Hawkins, "Ithink they are very good. They are playing very well, and 1think Boise State head coach they are talented," Hawkins said. See Matchup [page 81 Ieff Rowe is a very skilled quarterback. Dan Hawkins knew that

~..:-._._._.- IIARBITERDNLINE.CDM Perfection could hit the big 30 i BY TREVOR HORN State has been the most lopsided of any of the seven that have at least " It is impressive, Sports £dltor three games played against the opposition. In the five games against the Spartans, the Broncos have outscored San Jose by 23 points per but we are Like the Energizer Bunny, it just keeps on going, and ...well, every- game. The highest scoring game came against the Spartans. in 2003 not so much one gets the idea . when the Broncos won 77-14at Bronco Stadium. . .The Boise State football team has not lost a game in the Western The only team Boise State has not averaged over 41 polntsper game concentrated Athletic Conference since 2001. Not at home, not on the road, not in against has been Fresno State. No big surprise here. The firstwin over on the streaks the snow, not during hailstorms. The team flat out just doesn't lose the Bulldogs during the streak may have been the biggest of the 29 in the WAC. games. With David Carr calling signals in the NFL a year after the as opposed to For now, that is. • Broncos spoiled the hopes of big bowl appearance for Fresno State-« A win versus Nevada (4-2, 3-0 WAC)will push the impressive run the Broncos rolled up a 67-21victory at Bronco Stadium and contin- each game. " to 30 games, five games better than the previous record held by BYU ued their dominance as the leader ofthe pack ...err, the WAC. in the early 1980's. - . - Jared Zabransky, Boise State quarterback "Ithink It says a lot about our program that back when people were thinking this was just a fluke year or two in there. But, we are really They haven't all been easy . Yes, the Broncos have outscored the opposition by a combined starting to realize this is a program. We are a winning program.We are building a traditlon," quarterback Jared Zabransky said. score of 48.1-19.3during the streak-but there has been some scary ones thrown in there. The streak began because of a loss to Louisiana Tech in Ruston, LA.The Broncos also had a tough time the next trip down South, as the Broncos edged out LATech 43-37. Last season the Broncos need- See Streak(pagu BI

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. TEAM STAT.S BSU NEV Scoring Avg. 33.7 32.2 Scoring Def. 27.9 28.2 Pass Off. Per Game .232.6 268.8 Pass Def. Per Game 266.7 222.0 Rush Off. Per Game 200.6 158.8 Rush Def. Per Game 109.1 144.0 Kickoff Returns Avg. 26.6 16.2 Punting Avg. 36.5 31.3 WOLF PACK KEYS TO THE GAME

PASSING Att-Comp-Int Pct. Yds TO Avg/G Jeff Rowe 208-19-4 62.0 1554 11 259.0

RUSHING Att Yds Avg. TO BJ.Mitchell 114 606 5.3 6 Robert Hubbard 50 180 3.6 3 Jeff Rowe 63 168 2.7 2

RECEMNG Rec Yds ro long Caleb Spencer 37 484 3 52 Nate Flowers 30 378 1 31 Kyle Sammons 18 250 2 43

DEFENCE TIks TFL Sacks Int Roosevelt Cooks 41 6.0 5.0 0 Ezra Butler 33 8.0 2.5 0 Roderick Stallings 30 2.5 1.0 1

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fifth-year senior line~acker Chris Barrios Chris Barrios is the epitome of patience. He is also the king of quiet. And now this season, he a workhorse on the field. has been waiting a half-decade. Now he Barrios is a fifth-year senior linebacker for Boise State. He had the luck of playing behind one of the best linebackers in the his- tory of the program . gets his chance to fi;nallyhavefun' . "I just think he unfortunately got In behind a very good football player. I think there are a lot of guys in life, that would not have continue to battle," Boise, State head coach Dan Hawkins said. Barrios was Andy Avalos' back up for three seasons, and now after a half decade, he is a starter for Boise State. "He kept working and he kept grindin'g and even though he was behind Andy, he's had some really good plays and has been really productive," Hawkins said. "He's done a nice job, just kind of been silently plugging along." Silently can be an understatement. "That guy is unbelievable. I'm sure' he's not banging out a lot of quotes. It's hard to get him to say anything. I just .call him 'Silent Sam' in practice," Hawkins said. Is he really this quiet though? "I'm naturally quiet," Barrios said. There doesn't seem to be any argument for someone who is the latest recipient of the Western Athletic Conference defen- sive player of the week honors. Barrios recorded a career-high 11 tackles versus Utah State last Saturday. He also recorded 1.5 sacks. The lone unassisted sack, it seemed. as if Barrios was shot out of a cannon, .he came across the line so quickly towards Aggies quarterback Leon Jackson. 'I have speed there when I need it," Barrios said. Another thing he also has is a tendency to speak up on the field when needed. "I speak. up when I have to speak up when I have to on the field. I got to make a lot of calls and a lot of checks," Barrios said. Now there hasto be some surprise from other players when they do hear his voice. ' "I always get that. Everyone is always surprised when I say something. When I speak up loudly, I always get those looks." Barrios is second on the team this season with 54 tack- les through seven games. His previous career-high came last season when he played a significant time In the 3-4 defensive alignments when he had 18 tackles. "It's great. I've been' backing up for four years and now I get my chance," Barrios said. "Fin'ally to be starting out there Is a great feeling and getting a chance to be out there every game." He is also not without his own highlights in previous seasons. In 2002 as a red-shirt freshman, Barrios returned an in- terception 23 yards for a touchdown against Fresno State. Then last season, he took another interception to pay dirt against Hawaii. '] just think that's the Boise State way. There's a lot of guys on this team in the past who didn't play much early in their career and they just continued to play hard," Barrios said. And now he gets his moment In the spotlighfas the Broncos continue the season, in hopes of a fourth straight WAC title. "I just waited my turn and paid my dues and finally I am getting my chance to have fun." .. Wallpack . prowlsintoBoise

BY DUSTIN LAPRAY Assistant Sports Editor

BOISE - The Nevada Wolfpack comes to Boise Saturday looking to establish it- self as a force in the Western Athletic Conference. The Wolfpack is 3-0 in the WAC, 4-1 overall, riding a three-game winning streak and must end the longest winnng streak in WAC history to remain atop the league standings. The winner of this game should be tied with Fresno State for the WAC lead. (The Broncos travel to Fresno in two weeks and Nevada hosts the Bulldogs in the last game of the regular season). Boise State leads the rivalry, 19-12, and won last year in Reno 58-13. Nevada hasn't beaten the Broncos since 199B when both teams were in the Big West. Boise State quarterback Jared Zabransky and linebacker Chris Barrios have both received WAC Player of the Week honors following Boise State's 45-21 vic- tory at Utah State last weekend. Zabransky may struggle again this week when he faces the best pass defense in the WAC. The Wolfpack only allows on average 114.48 passing yards per game. Nevada quarterback JeffRowe had his second career 300-yard game in the loss at Colorado State, the second-highest total in his career. Rowe has thrown for 4,065 yards in his career at Nevada. He is 33'din the nation in passing efficiency (144.56) and 18th in total offense (285.8). The senior is 129-for-208 passing this season for 1,554 yards with II touchdowns and four interceptions. Rowe has two receivers with at least 30 receptions this season. Caleb Spencer leads the team with 37 grabs for 489 yards and three scores. Spencer gets a lot of one-on-one coverage playing opposite Nichiren Flowers (30 catches for 378 GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL yards). Flowers has caught a pass in 33 consecutive games to lead the WAC. He is tied for sixth place among active WAC leaders with 189 career catches. SCHOOL DAY Spencer had back-to-buck career days in receiving with 126 yards on seven catches with a career-long 52-yarder and a touchdown against Washington State. at BOISE STATE UNIVERSIY He followed that with 12 catches, a career-best, with 149 yards against UNLV. After leading the conference for three weeks, he is now third in receiving yards Thursday, October 27, 2005 2 p.m.-6 p.m. (82.4) and fourth in receptions (6.23). Flowers is seventh in receptions per game in the WAC with 4.8 and eighth in receiving yards with 58..6. Student Union Jordan Ballroom Nevada's B.J. Mitchell rushed for more than 100 yards for the third consecutive game with 146 yards against Louisiana Tech. Mitchell has 626 yards on 114 car- ries this season with six scores and a 5.3-yard average. He was named the WAC Player ofthe Week afterthe Idaho game, in which he scored four touchdowns and racked-up 149 yards on the ground. The Wolfpack defense is held together by Roosevelt Cooks' 41 tackles and five sacks. Ezra Butler has 33,tackles, eight for a loss and two sacks. Nevada has 35 tackles for a loss as a team, 35 pass breakups and five interceptions this season. Kevin Stanley leads the team (No.4 in the nation) with 10 pass breakups, but has yet to record an interception. Nevada also has recovered five fumbles this year. The Nevada offense has lost seven fumbles and has thrown four intereptions for a (-.17) turnover ratio. BSU is iu» in the nation with a (-1.29) ratio (18 turn- overs lost, nine gained). In the WAC, the Wolfpack ranks first in pass-efficiency defense (1l4.5), time of possession (33:18), and in fourth-down conversions (71.4). The Pack is second in passing offense (268.8), and pass defense (222). Nevada is third in scoring offense (32.2). first downs (145), total offense (427.7), rushing (158.8), punt return average (9.7) and passing efficiency (135.2), and third down conversions (44.3). Nevada is 3-0 in WAC play for the first time since 2003 and is 8-2 at home the past two years. . mARBITERONLINE,COM SfOety. Study. Refresh .. energize with a ' Matchup [from page 31 natural caffeine rush! . Aggies by six different players. Boise State is tied for third in the WACwith 16 sacks this season. matcha momentumTM~' A nutritious source of lasting energy. We blend Got a jersey, get to play matcha green tea with passlonfruit-mango The Broncos are getting contributions from just about juice, soymilk, peaches and mangos. everyone that suits up this season. . "That's kind of our formula a little bit is to get everyone involved and trying to find a role and niche. All these guys ac;al.eye-opener™ # bust their fannies, do the right things and work hard and Get started and keep gomg with a~ar.IM·sah-yee.) we are trying to find a creative way to use them In a game The juice of this Brazilianberry. infused with . plan and I think it allows our whole team to succeed and guarana. adds antioxidants and omega fatty acids you don't rely on just one guy," Hawkins said. "If everyone into strawberries. bananas and soymilk. can just jump in and contribute like that, you have a lot of fun and you have a good team." 7709 W OVi,>ri,md .Rd. (~J .. ,t t o th .. ! rivv ,,,I,. '. ""." ,J 658.1765 There were a handful of those guys that contributed for Bedshlrt freshman Andrew Woodruff (67) Is one of d'l, ,J I j \ \(1j IIlrh1r,l 'If 'i ,dl l ; ,II t j"), many Broncos who have made contributions this season the first time In specific ways last weekend. coming offthe bench. Freshman wide receiver Tanyon Bissell recovered a you," Zabransky said. LOCATEDAT3801 E FAIRVIEW muffed punt return against Utah State. Senior receiver His four touchdown passes are a career-high for the ju- (EAST OF EAGLE ROAD)" Cole Clasen caught his first career touchdown since 2002, when he was stl1l at Oregon State. Backup tight end Ryan nior. Plus, the game was the first turnover-free game ofthe Putnam caught his first career touchdown. And back up season for Zabransky. TAILGATE FUN offensive tackle Andrew Woodruff stepped in and made We've been doing a good job over the last few games of BRONCO HOME GAMES big holes for the running game late against the Aggies. winning the turnover battle," Zabransky said. This is the ~ AT THE BSU ALUMNI CENTER "It's good to see guys work hard in practice all week and third time in his career Zabransky has been named. t then see it pay' off on Saturday," Woodruff, who is a fresh- The other recipient was fifth-year senior linebacker man, said. "Everyone works hard. But to see people who Chris Barrios. The Upland, Calif. native recorded 11 tack- -JOINUS FOROUR EARLY E:ENiNG are good players go in there and get their chance as they les and 1.5 sacks against Utah State. DINNER SPECIAL waited all season for it. It really establishes that we are a SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY really diverse team. It's an advantage for us that we have Such bright, sun shiny day , 4-6 PM alI these guys who can play." For the first time this season, the Broncos wiIl get a chance to play an entire football game in the sunlight. The ' Weekly honors 1 p.m. kickoff should not last until nightfall, and that is an For the first time this season, a Boise State Bronco was added plus for the coaching staff and players. named a WAC offensive and defensive player of the week. "1like the early starts. You don't sit around all day. You Quarterback Jared Zabransky was honored for his of- get up and you get going. There's no breaks and you play fensive performance after completing 26 of 39 passes for the football game early in the day. 1 like it," Zabransky a season-high 328 yards. said. "I was honored with player of the week. I have been just But dayor night,.players are geared up regardless. working hard to get back in that groove and I felt like I am "We got to do what we usually do," Woodruff said. starting to get back and the guys arc all playing in sync "Whether it's day or night. We just got to come out and and you can't do any of that stuff without the help around show these guys whose number one in the WAC."

Streak [from page 41 "It's awesome to play with those guys," Barrios said. "We've been here for four years. We've been through a lot ed a last-second by Tyler Jones to prevent over- of stuff. I've had great memories with these guys, and great time in Tulsa, as the Broncos edged one out, 45-21 on the times. It's just awesome." road. Later in the season, an early game almost doomed But, it can all end with one loss. The streak can end with -the Broncos. Starting at 9 a.m, (Pacific Time) because of just one loss. Until then, the streak wiIl move up one num- an ESPN telecast, Gerald Alexander blocked a Jeff Carr ber per win, and the numbers will continue to grow and field goal attempt that would have given the Spartans the shape the record books. lead with just over a minute remaining in regulation. The Broncos eventually won'56-49In double overtime. Overall, the road games In comparison have been hard- Every game matters .er for Boise State. The nail biters have been away from the Cliche, yes-but it is stiIl the way Boise State plays foot- friendly confines ofBronco Stadium and the overall scores balI. have been closer-if that can be said. The average score on "It is impressive. But, we are not so much concentrated the road Is 46.6-21.6, compared to the unreal 50.3-16.8 ra- on the streaks as opposed to each game and we keep do- . tio at home. ing that and we keep that mindsetwhere we arc taking this Regardless of the numbers, the ability to year-in and game as the biggest game of our season. You are going to year-out have a squad that can compete at the highest level see things like streaks and you are going to see conference and win every year is impressive, whether it's in the WAC, championships and conference wins," Zabransky said. the Big West orthe Big East-Boise State has dominated for . Especially for the seniors who have seen it all, there Is a the past three-plus seasons. - mind frame that they cannot let down on any game. This senior class of Alex Guerrero, Daryn Colledge, Lee "You can't really think about the streaks, you just got to Marks, Jeff Carpenter, Chris Barrios, Cam Hall and Ben take it one game at a time," Barrios said. "Every game from

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