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Boise State University •• ._u_~ ~~-..__ ....~,~ '"~_~~ __..,, ....__._.~~ .__ ._~.. _~.__ ~~...... _."_ ...._ .. _._ . __.,,'~._.•.. ~~e... Thursday, Sept8mber 12, 2002 otter www.arbiteronline.com . "~"---'-'" Vol. 16 Issuo t- Eirst Copy Free ASBSU wants part in selection process Student leaders involvement in the selection "The board hasn't final- Foundation unchecked- fear shut out, process. ized anything yet, but we are provost at Virginia whom they would pick as - ASBSU President Chris power, placed a heavy Commonwealth University, looking as a smaller screen- emphasis on athletics and the next president. Thirty- State Board says Mathias has been lobbying to ing committee." Stivers said. was eventually selected for one chose Cox, and only two see four student positions on hired his personal friend, the position. committee not Stivers also said SBE plans Tom McGregor, as Dean of chose Ruch. the search commIttee. to provide for student and However, Ruch was not Respondents were also finalized According to ASBSU the College of Technology. the favorite candidate of the faculty representation on the In response to the SRE's asked If they trusted the SBE Chief of Staff China committee, but the number student body; ASBSU to select the right candidate By Andrew Be~son Veldhouse, the SBE has not actions, over 1,000 students endorsed Joseph Cox, presi- The Arbiter _ of seats has not been deter- marched to the Capitol for the position. Two out of respondedto attemJ?ts to con- mined. dent of Southern Oregon three said no. firm if students WIll receive Building to protest Kaiser's College for the job. The State Board of The last search process ten firing. Ruch was eventually seats on the committee. years ago proved to be a con- Cox also emerged as the selected in a closed-door Education is organizing a "We can't even get them The SBE formed a 23-per- overwhelming favorite tentious one. Students and son committee to search for a meeting which violated search committee to find to return our phone calls," choice in a phone survey of Idaho's open meeting law. Boise State President Charles faculty were angry with the new president. The commit- Veldhouse said. "Chris staff and faculty members The SBE was then forced to Ruch's replacement when he SBE after the university pres- tee included three BSU stu- [Mathias] has tried to contact ident at the time, John Kaiser, conducted by the Arbiter in reselect Ruch in an open retires next summer. Rod Lewis [chair of. the dents and three faculty mem- September 1992. Eighty- was summarily fired with no bers, as well as representa- meeting, putting an end to a However, SBE staffers and search committee] and Blake seven random participants trying selection process. board members are keeping notice at a SBE meeting. . tives from the legislature, Hall [board president] to no After Governor Andrus were selected from the BSU details about the make-up of avail. It's frustrating. It's SBEand corporate communi- campus directory and asked the committee quiet until a called on the board to justify ty. . going to be our president the firing, the SBE provided formal announcement later runnmg our institution." The committee narrowed 1/ this month or early October. their reasoning: Kaiser had the list of applicants to five Gary Stivers, SBE execu- pursued projects such as the This isn't sitting well with tive director said nomina- finalists who then visited We can't even get them to student leaders who want to Pavilion and the Morrison campus to meet with BSU 11 tions are still being collected Center without consulting see substantial student for committee membership. students, faculty and admin- return our phone calls. the SBE, allowed the BSU istrators. Dr. Ruch, then the ASBSU Chief of Staff Student senator ( Chitta Veldhouse seeks change in core classes
Ishaq: 'real education for the real world' should require a multicultural education
By Elizabeth Puckett The Arbiter ------_
ASriSU Senator Ali Ishaq wants to make Boise State live up to its promise of providing a 'real education for the real world' by requiring students to take multicultural classes as part of the core curriculum. Ishaq says that the cultural climate of the uni- versity's campus does not reflect the cultural cli- mate of the real world, and therefore Boise State falls short on its promise. He will present his resolution to the ASBSU Senate today. The resolution is based on a 1994 report by the Western Interstate Commission on Hil?,her Education. The report stated that Boise State was lacking cultural diversity in three essential areas: academic, campus climate and student life. H successful, Ishaq's resolution will add classes to the three core areas, answering the academic issues stated in the WICHE report. Ishaq said his resolution would give students more flexibility in fulfilling their core require- ments and would provide an opportunity to learn about other cultures. The resolution would require students to complete one class on a non-dominant culture before graduation. According to Ishaq, his resolution wouldn't cost the university anything to implement as Boise State already offers the necessary classes. Students could fulfill this requirement with any- thing from African-American literature to American Indian history. "We just want students to realize there are other cultures out there. Idaho has a terrible image as a racist territory," Ishaq said. Marcy Ne,,:,man,. pr~fessor of E~glis~, also said that BSU ISbehind m terms of diversity. ·In a recent Idaho Statesman article, Newman wrote "the global emphasis implied in BSU's motto would necessarily enable all students to think critically about the multi-ethnic, multi-lin- guistic and multi-cultural world in which we reside." . She also said 62 percent of colleges n?li~n- wide have a diversity requirement or are m the process of establishing one. . Since WICHE presented their report to University officials in 1994, some changes have been instituted. Boise State has developed a Cultural and Ethnic Diversity Board, and established a Cultural Center where interested students as well as ethnic students can go for support and learning. However, Newman said these changes are mostly cosmetic. "Ethnic studies have been relegated mostly to elective courses, and while it's nice to know that a student is in your class because they. want . to be there; electives simply don'tget the kind of institutional support that core classes or classes Ieading to a major do,'! she said. . . Newman also said non-core classes are not .promoted or talked abo~t unless a student specifically .seeks ethnic culture classes. Newman and several others are working on expanding the ethnic collections at Albertson's Library, but she said it is slow·/?oing. . "Not having adecent collection of non-dom- inant literature is like saying this collection of books by brown skinned people just .isn't as important as this collection- of Shakespeare's works. It's all important." Newman said. ,. . She also said non-dominant perspectives should also be integrated in every course if uni- versities.want to prepare students for the real world. . .. .:' Ishaq's prop-osaI, if passed, wiII be presented by the end of the semester to the Faculty senate. where he hopes it will be p~ssed on to Ute C:ore. Committee fodmple~entation. . New_ Editor " Andy Benson Phonel 345.8204 xl02 E-mail: • [email protected] News Thursday, September 12,2002 Page 2 • The Arbiter News>," Campus Shorts Bucket- Changes to the 'SAT, which East are expected to be incorpo- rated in 2004 and will include Boise State to Penn State student falls the addition of a writing compete in from 8th floor balcony component to the SAT I test, College Bowl have not gone unnoticed by UNIVERSITY PARK, the WU admissions office. 'ii" Tarbouni noted that the writ- The first of two cam.- Pa.-A 20-year-old Pennsylvania State ing component could level pusCoilege Bowl, tour- the playmg field by &iving 'naments will take place University student suffered serious injuries early Sunday students tne opporturuty to from' 4-8 p.m. show their wntmg skilIs in Wednesday, Oct. 2, in morning after she fell from an eighth-floor balcony at addition to their reasoning the Student Union Hatch abilities. Ballroom as part of the Beaver Terrace apartments, Homecoming Week fes- 456 E. Beaver Ave, the State tivities. College Police Department Admission is free to said. spectators. The woman was initially West Student teams may taken to Centre Community pick up. a registration Hospital. She was then trans- Second chance for grades at packet at the Information ferred to the Trauma Center u. Northern Colorado Desk in the Student at Altoona Hospital, and has Union until Sept 30. A $5 since been taken to the' GREELEY, Colo.-SRC Vice non-refundable registra- Ashley Johnson of Jackson, Mo. (left), ant;J Trisha Smith !!f Eldqrado, Ill. (ccn.te~ gray shfirt), Hershey Medical Center, examine their new laptop computers dur-ing freshman or ierrtntton at St. LoUIS \,;ollege.o . President for Academic tion fee is charged per where she may have under- Pharmacy. The college is changing to a wireless computer network. Photo by Teak Phillips, St. Affairs Cris McGilvray said team. gone surgery Sunday, police Louis Post-Dispatch. ' the new grade forgiveness Boise State is among said. policy implemented this more than 300 institu- Police would not release returned to pre-Sept. 11 lev- thought anything of his dis- prospective student's appli- semester gives students a tions of higher education els by the end of December, appearance. cation, such as recommenda- chance to right their wrongs her name because they had tions and extracurricular playing College Bowl. not contacted all of her fami- and 2002 did not see an Fraternity members began and try again. increase in blood supply searching the grounds activities, when it comes to McGilvray led the push to ly. evaluating applicants. Seattle jazz trio to She fell at about 2:55 a.m., despite a rise in demand. Thursday evening, when enforce grade forgiveness, a Lengas' mother and sister According to figures pub- headline Jazz landing on her face in the The American Red Cross policy that would allow stu- reportedly collected so much arrived at the house. _ lished recently in the St. dents to retake a UNC course rocks on the west side of the Louis Post-Dispatch, the gap Saturdays ' blood in 2001 that unused Ann Arbor Police Sgt. to increase their GPA. 11-story apartment building. between black and white stu- units had to be thrown Richard Kinsey said the man- The policy was first present- Police said they do not ner of death was suspicious, dents taking the ACT in ed to the Undergraduate Seattle-based New believe there was a party in away. Blood centers across Missouri has risen. Last year, Stories Trio will join the the nation tried to avoid sur- and an autopsy was per- Council before moving on to the apartment. \ formed Friday. Kinsey said white students averaged a the Faculty Senate, and was Jazz Saturdays faculty as pluses by placing caps on score of 21.9, while black stu- featured artists for a collections, and many final results will not be finally approved by the A year after Sept. 11, blood announced for another two dents averaged 17.5. Board of Trustees. workshop and concert banks run dry donors were turned away The average score on the on Saturday, Sept. 28, in from blood drives. or three weeks, when quanti- A student may retake a tative toxicology reports are ACT by both white and black course only if his or her pre- the Morrison Center PROVIDENCE, R.I.-A year students dropped across the Recital Hall. finalized. vious grade was a "0" or an after the rush to donate Kinsey said he did not nation, as well, this pasfyear. "F." The policy can be A master class work- blood following the terrorist believe violence was a factor. WU admissions officers shop will be held at 1 applied once per course for a attacks of Sept. 11, blood Midwest Lengas, a former student at emphasize ,a holistic p.m. with the concert to maximum of four courses. reserves are at a critical low, Eastern Michigan University, approach when reviewing The previous grade will follow at 7:30 p.m. Both U. Michigan fraternity death applications from students according to the National remains a mystery was not enrolled in any class- remain on the student's tran- events are free. The mas- Blood Data Resource Center, es this school year. because of the disparity in ter class is open to musi- script, but only the new Though blood banks wit- standardized test scores grade affects his or her cians of all ages and abil- ANN ARBOR, Mich.-The between white and minority nessed the largest turnout in Sigma Phi fraternity house at Race affects admissions at cumulative GPA. ities. students. first-time donors in modern the University of Michigan Washington U.-St. Louis Becky Barnes, who works at Since its inception in history after Sept. 11, a year According to Nanette. 1988, New Stories has experienced tragedy the Registrar's office, said the later, only a few-less than 8 ST. LOUIS, Mo.-In light of Tarbouni, director of admis- . divided its time between Thursday night when mem- office already has received percent-of those first-time recent statistics showing a sions, several aspects are more than 400 applications performing as a trio and bers found 25-year-old donors have returned, said gap in standardized test intensely examined by for grade forgiveness. as the backup group, to Anthony Lengas dead on the Stephanie Millian, a repre- scores between minority and admissions counselors dur- Rebecca Macon, Executive some of the greatest floor of the basement furnace ing the evaluation process. sentative for the New room around 9:30 p.m. white students, admissions Director for Enrollment names in jazz. England American Red counselors in the The high school course work Services, said the policy was For more information Lengas had not been seen by of an applicant is one of the Cross. fraternity members since 2 Washington University implemented to help stu- call 426-3980 or 733-9554, According to the National Office of Undergraduate most important indicators of dents, .and not to lower the a.m, Wednesday. Since he how well the student will ext 2557. Blood Data Resource Center, was in the process of moving Admissions stress the impor- university's academic stan- blood donation levels out of the house, nobody tance of other aspects of a perform at WU. dard. '~---:------Jl_"j.l!II,e,_II!, .."'...,I!II.,.~~1,11111111~~~
Thursday, September 12, 2002 News The Arbiter • Page 3 ...... , Glover to speak at MLK celebration Jessica Adams is there anything else we can The Arbiter ----- __ directors, will give an to the capital in honor of do?''' Ishaq said. "They said, evening lecture pertaining to Martin Luther King, Jr. has 'absolutely not, either you African issues such as the steadily drawn about 600 Danny Glover's asking give us the money or it won't repayment of debt to foreign price was originally $25,000; people. Meyer said the com- happen.''' countries and AIDS and mittee is· hoping for even a price well beyond BSU's However, Associate other epidemics. In addition, budget. However, with a lit- more community involve- Director of Student Trans-Africa Forum ment. tle bit of ingenuity, the Involvement Rob Meyer, President Bill Fletcher will Martin Luther King Jr. com- "This is about human who also serves as chair of also speak. rights awareness. The more mittee was able to arrange the Martin Luther King, Jr. Since 1990, the MLK com- for Glover to speak for' people, the more visibility, Committee, discovered a mittee at Boise State has the more awareness," said $18,000. Glover is scheduled new angle for the committee brought an academic focus to to give a talk on African Meyer. to pursue. the Martin Luther King, Jr. Last year's keynote speak- issues at The Pavilion on "We tried for two or three celebration in Boise. By Friday, January 17th on er, Hurricane Carter, drew a months, and then finally Rob bringing Glover to Boise crowd of 4,000 to The behalf of the Trans Africa Meyer found a way to get in Forum. State, the committee hopes Pavilion. The Friday evening contact with him through students will be compelled to After attempting to nego- presentation by Glover is Trans-Africa," Ishaq said. take a look at community expected to garner three tiate Glover's price with his "So myself and another sena- issues as well as global and agency only to be rejected, times the national recogni- tor, Jerilyn Grow, sent a let- political issues. tion the presentations have ASBSU senators Ali Ishaq ter in and we got a response "On the campus, there is and Jerilyn Grow wrote let- received in years past. after that." the tendency to become iso- The MLK committee is ters to Glover personally, Tile $18,000 Boise State is lated. Hopefully Glover's asking him to come to Boise still looking for more student spending for Glover's speech talk will urge Boise State stu- involvement assisting with State for less money. will go to the Trans-Africa dents to look at the world "Especially after the bud- the facilitation of events dur- Forum, an organization that view," said Meyer. ing Martin Luther King, Jr. get crunch, we didn't have serves as an educational and The celebration, running that much money, so we week. Students who are organizing institution for Jan. 17-24, will feature work- interested are encouraged to tried to talk to the agency African-American causes. shops, live music, theater saying, 'can we negotiate contact the Student Glover, a member of the productions and community Involvement Center at 426- with him, can we talk to him, Trans-Africa Forum board of events. Each year, the march 1223. Walesa brings insight to campus By Colleen Underwood many trials and tribulations The Arbiter ------before he triumphed, includ- ing time in prison. After The Distinguished Lecture Walesa's release, he contin- Series is featuring former ued to lead Solidarity as an Polish President Lech Walesa underground movement. Oct 9 in The Pavilion. Wales a's efforts led to his Walesa's lecture is expected being awarded the Nobel to offer insight into the Sept. Peace Prize in 1983. His wife ] 1 attacks. was sent to receive the award Christine Loucks, chair- in Oslo, Norway, as Walesa person for the Distinguished was wotried he would not Lecture Series, brings quali- allowed to return if he left fied speakers to the campus Poland. twice a year. Speakers select- Wales a went on to become " ed have had an influence on the President of Poland in ',1 many fields of interest on 1990. He has been an enfhu- both a national and interna- siastic activist in Poland's I tionallevel. government since. f Walesa is a Poland native Walesa is scheduled to who throughout his lifetime speak for the students and has served as an inspiration public 'on Oct. 9. to the labor unions. Walesa, The event will start at an electrician by trade, rose 7p.m. in the Pavilion and stu- to become president of the dents will need a ticket to Solidarity labor movement attend. Tickets will be avail- and pushed. the communist able on Sept. 13 at any Select- government to recognize A-Seat outlet on campus. labor unions. Walesa went through
Look,for these ads in~onday and ':thursdayissues of the Arbiter to get that weeks',questions' and answers. Vie...... oints . Thursda ,Se tember 12 2002 Pa e 4· The Arbiter Despite economic struggles, university moves forward , or her family and provide We continue to attract top . facilities by hosting the But the news on our cam- opened in May. names to our campus. Those Western Athletic Conference pus is hardly all gloom and Boise State With an outstand- ing fil:cility ~o host social scheduled to appear at Boise championships in those two doom, • .A project to expand the State in the coming months sports as well as the Pac-Ifl . While the nationwide eco- Boise State Children s Center gaThenngs -IS nearing com- is about to begin construc- pletion. include ABC News anchor wrestling tournament. nomic downturn has indeed Peter Jennings, former Polish All of these achievements slowed our progress, Boise tion. president and Nobel Peace - this good news, if you will; State's growth and develop- • Furthermore, in other areas such as academics, Prize winner Lech Walesa and the many other not list- ment hasn't come to a • A new indoor track and Hollywood actor Danny . ed here would not be possi- screeching halt - witness facility will be installed adja- financial support and public cent to the Idaho Center in events Boise State continues Glover along with several ble if it weren't for the finan- the many construction pro- distinguished zuests who cial backing the university' jects that have recently been Nampa. to raise the bar. Another sampling: will speak later {{lismonth at receives from our state ana completed or are under way. the Frank Church federal government, private: While these projects receive • New blue Astroplay turf has been installed at Bronco • Funding for research Conference on Public supporters, ~nd corporations funding from various Affairs. ana foundations -but most' Stadium. grants and contracts for the sources, both public and pri- Boise State was recently of all from our students.' vate, collectively they pro- current year is approaching vide clear evidence that the • The university recently the $20 million mark. listed in the latest edition of Look no further than our broke ground on the first Great Colleges for the Real new Rec Center, which was: university continues to World, a publication that paid for by students, as an grow. The most obvious building at our Canyon • The public response to Guest--- example is the recent open- County site - a high tech our new athletic logo has features more than 200 col- .example of what can be' ing of our $12.5 million business incubator known as been most impressive. July leges that "attempt to deliver accomplished on this cam-: Student Recreation Center. the TECenter. and August clothing sales in what students want" and pus. Opinion But the Rec Center isn't the Bookstore, for examrle, that "feature programs that While there is no denying: the only campus-improve- • The expansion of the are above last year's tota by offer a tan~il)le return on that we are in the midst of Morrison Center / Barnes $68,000, or 93 percent. investment 111 the form of a tough times, it is clear that, By Richard A. Smith ment project that will make a difference to Boise State and Tower parking lot is com- job or career path." Boise State plans to move plete. • The Colleqe of Business The Boise State athletic forward, even in this period During this time of state- the community. Allow me to delineate some - but cer- and Economics undergradu- department will again host of economic stress. mandate a budget cuts and • The modular for the ate and graduatelr9grams the Humanitarian Bowl, but reduced class selections, it's tainly not all - of our recent construction highlights: Mathematics Learning were reaccredite by the that isn't the only major ath- Dr. Richard A. Smith is: only human nature for many Center is open. Association to Advance letic event scheduled this Boise State's vice president for: of us at Boise State to feel dis- Collegiate Schools of coming academic year. The universityadval/cement.' : couraged and frustrated as • The site has been cleared for construction of it • New campus lighting Business, the premier agency Broncos will showcase our we face increased demands has been installed south and for business school accredita- new tennis and indoor track with fewer faculty and fewer second phase of the parking structure on the west side of west of the intramural field tion. class seats for our students. and south and west of the Without a doubt, the univer- campus, and bidding for the project has been completed. Science/Nursing Building. • Private donations to the sity community - students, BSU Foundation rose by teachers, staff and adminis- . • The Appleton Tennis • The renovation of the about 12 percent from a year trators - are all feeling the Langroise House - which ago, an increase of approxi- pinch as the state's economic. Center - considered one of the best outdoor collegiate will serve as the home of the mately $600,000. 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The arbiter is the official student newsFcaperof Boise State 'Universities have role in crisis University. It's mission is to provide a orum for the discus- sion of issues affecting the BSU community. The Arbiter's By John H. Bunzel list singled out certain pro- strengthen the resolve of the goal of eradicating terror- budget consists of fees paid by the student body and advertis- Hoover lnstiiutiim fessors as the "weak link" in trustees to protect the uni- ism but still question ing sales. The paper is distributed Mondays and Thursdays to America's response to the versity from the intrusion of whether our means and the cam~us during the academicschool year. The first copy is KRT Forum free. A ditional cotes can be purchased for $1 a piece at the attacks of Sept. 11 for point- politics and the passions of actions may sometimes be Arbiter editorial of Ice, Why, one wonders, are ing "accusatory fingers" a..t an aroused off-campus pub- working against our best various conservatives and the United States instead of lic. In its zeal to expose interests. . Submit letters to the editor to: other voices of the political the terrorists. "patriotic incorrectness," the Conservatives should be [email protected] right seemingly driven to Sen. Joseph Lieberman' council should not lose Sight among the first to insist that of a vital role of universities the unhindered and "robust drawing up enemy lines? called the council's report Dr. Dan Morris "unfair and inconsistent for in a time of crisis. exchange of ideas" our uni- James Patrick Kelly In the late 1940s, they pro- Editor-in-Chief Adviser an organization devoted to Many professors (espe- versities provide should not duced blacklists of men and 345-8204 x105 345·8204 x107 women in Hollywood and promoting academic free- cially in the humanities and be reduced to easy or sim- the media whom the right dom" and asked that it cease social sciences) are openly plistic moral categories. Matt Neznanski charged with being referring to him as a "co- left-liberal in their political Managing Editor Brad Arendt Communists or sympathiz- founder." - outlook. Some of them used John H. B/l1lzel is a senior 345·8204 x106 General Manager ers. In' 1950, Sen, Joseph It is not necessary to the events of Sept. 11 to research fellow at the Hoover 345·8204 xlOl McCarthy came up with his expand on the importance of express their enmity toward Institution (uiuno.nootcr.org); Andy Benson famous (but nonexistent) list the university as an institu- the United States in state- past president of San Jose State News Editor of 205 names "known to the tion of free speech (acknowl- ments such as, "We have University; and a former mem- 345-8204 xl02 Ad Design secretary of state as being edged by the cotincil)!What ourselves to blame for the ber of the U.S. Commission of Justin Lee members of the Communist needs to be emphasized is attacks." Civil Rights. He is all expert ill Phil Dailey Mike Roche Party and who nevertheless that the current threats to A campus is where one the fields of civil rights, race Sports Editor are still working and shaping academic freedom are signif- expects to hear outrageous relations, higher education, 345·8204 x103 the policy of the State icantly different from those and offensive ideas and U.S. politics, and elections. Reporters Lauren Consuelo Tussing Aaron Barton Department." that defined the McCarthy where one has the right to be BII1lZel'S most recent book is Diversions Editor Aaron Beck And President Nixon had era. outraged and offended. But "Race Relations 011 Campus: 345-8204 xl04 Kate Roberson it's also where one has been Stanford Students Speak." his own enemies list. Fifty years ago the gov- Robert Seal Readers may write to him at: Several months after the ernment tried to tell the pub- able to hear thoughtful and Melissa L Uanes Brownlee Jessica Adams horrific events of Sept. 11 lic what was permissible and deliberative discussions of Hoover Institution, Stanjord Rebecca Last Kristina Newman came another list, compiled impermissible speech. how to fight terrorism, dis- Uniuereinj, Stanford, Calif Copy Editors Colleen Underwood by the conservative Today, as many observers cussions that go beyond 94305-6010. Elizabeth Pucker American Council of have noted, it is public senti- choices of "right versus Ted Harmon Tammy Sands Trustees and Alumni. ment that often dictates wrong" and the dictum "you Photo Editor Tanya Dobson Condemning what it called a behavior. are either with us or against 345-8204 xlll "blame America firf',t" reac- This is why a responsibili- us." tion on college campuses, the ty of the council should be to One may strongly support, Bannister Brownlee Office Manager Business Manager Melissa L. Danes Brownlee 345·8204 xi iz
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American flag-red, give me a tims of racial profiling. Little instead of taking action. coffin if the corfse inside chance to explain why I don't Timmy with the crack-smok- Perhaps instead of buying 43 served America. vote that put much stock in the ing father and bipolar moth- peel-and-stick American we move past these irrational American banner. It's not er might actually become flags to paste on a minivan, procedures. It's both offen- because I don't understand President of the United one should consider donat- sive and hypocritical to show that the flag represents all the States. We might actually ing those dollars to a charity. more regard for an arbitrary ideals that this nation clings respect and pay decent Some are eager to parade out symbol than for fellow to with the ferocity of a wages to the Mexican immi- the flag on Flag Day, human beings, whatever steroid-rumping tiger. grants who clean our toilets Memorial Day, the Fourth of their nationality may be. No, realize that the red, instead of trying to shove July and now the anniversary Holding a match to the white, and blue symbolizes their heads in, hoping to of September 11th. But I have American flag is only burn- liberty, freedom, equality, flush them back to )Tetto see one day of the year ing away cheap cotton, not By Erica Crockett the pursuit of happiness and Guadalajara. that all America unites and liberty or freedom. I know, I other noble ideals and goals The Arbiter ------It's not that America is a works towards equality for know: it's symbolic. But the (feel free to fill the margins horrific country. I love living all citizens or opportunities only symbolic power the flag with all the other virtues it in America and I am thankful for kids on the ground below holds is the symbolic power The American flag or its stands for). But I also realize image is plastered every- that I'm in a section of the bottom rung of society. American citizens give it. I something else equally American society that actual- Furthermore, all those that choose to give the flag less where. I've seen it on cars, on important, perhaps more sig- houses and on television. It ly has access to things such as carefully observe the rules power than. I give all nificant than knowing what higher education and clean for proper flag handling and Americans and myself. s~ems as though a large por- the American flag represents. tion of society has risen into drinking water. But this care need to recognize their It's easy to decorate our I know that as a symbol of nation has as many down- obsession as dogmatic and homes and our businesses i patriotic fervor, waving the America, the flag represents flag like kids wave lollipops. falls as any other nation does. would also do better to with American flags, as easy 11 what most Americans would And although we can wave devote their time towards as it is to always cheer for the But Ihave a naughty secret. like America to be, not what At least, it seems like a the flag and feel warm inside, improving America. home team. But a truly pro- it currently is. we must realize that what naughty secret in this day It's ridiculous that the flag gressive and conscientious But I'm an optimist. I could (and somewhat can't touch the ground, but American citizen throws off and age: I don't hold the think that America can American flag in high regard. alreadr does) make America the flag's image can be dis- the authority of the flag and become a nation that actually specia resides in Americans, Burn it. Defecate on it. Hell, played across a woman's focuses on opening her wal- honors all the values it pur- not in a flag. breasts. Likewise, it's strange let, her mouth or her mind. eat the damn thing. I don't ports to hold in such high care. Too many citizens put that the flag should be prop- regard. If we work to their faith in a piece of color- erly disposed of by (I sup- But before your anger improve America, black citi- ful cloth and display the flag causes your face to turn pose) dumpsites blessed by zens might not become vic- in desensitizing excess God, but the flag can cover a ----JJ
terror caused by lack of BSU is an educational seeking her degree to think critically about the Letters sanitation, decent drinking institution, not a daycare become a contributing mem- issues at hand and arrive water, decimated infra- ber of society, but there is a at our own conclusion. structure and frequent First and foremost, BSU's time and place, and this is Critical awareness is the Israeli military incursions. purpose is to educate, not to not the place to practice issue at stake when BSU TRICK !~Edit~r Students would also experi- accommodate newborns in ideas of the best way of rais- administrators ask us to OR ence the infamous Israeli the classroom atmosphere. ing one's son. In the outside blindly accept that the Palestinian issues need to checkpoints scattered thick- I am a transfer student, world, I don't think one's job only two options are fac- be addressed, too ly . throughout the and at my last school stu- would allow an employee to ulty layoffs or requiring \[Crabe Territories and would have dents were not allowed to accommodate that request. ' students to pay more It's too bad that the the joy of a several hour bring anyone (regardless of I am a single mom of a money for an already American [ewish wait in the blistering sun. age) into the classroom son who was not breastfed overpriced education. , Committee doesn't have a Perhaps U.S. students because of liability issues. and is very healthy and, inci- .Boise State , sister organization, the could even visit an illegal My obiective is not to dentally, is an honor roll stu- University has only American Palestinian Israeli settlement in order to agree or disagree, but rather dent. ' recently been able to Committee, which could assess the stark contrast of to recognize that allowing attract a better faculty. also fund overseas trips for lush, watered lawns and this student to bring her Baxter Q. Andrews Normally, I would say student leaders. open roadways with the child to class will open a can Criminal Justice major that tuition increases ' If it existed, the latter austere conditions endured of worms. Consequently, Senior could be beneficial group could pay to have by Palestinians only yards opening the floodgate for because they usually members of student govern- away. others to inquire about improve the quality of ment visit the Occuf'ied Unfortunately, even if bringing their own children Tuition increases and instruction students Territories in order to ' pro- such a Committee existed, (including single father's faculty cutbacks, oh my! receive in some way. , mote tolerance, both in the no such visit would ever who may also not 'prefer' to Now, however, the sta- States and abroad, by giving occur. place their child into a day I am angry and frustrat- tus quo cannot be guar- students the opportunity to This is because Israel care). Linda Edson inter- ed with the recent talk of anteed, even with fee see the Occupied Territories carefully screens travel into prets her situation, as "mak- tuition increases and facul- increases. It is ridiculous , first hand." and out of the West Bank in mg me choose between get- ty cutbacks. Both of these to think, though, that If student leaders were to order to make sure that no ting my degree or raising issues not only lower the students should have to go on such a trip, they Americans, or other foreign- my son in the matter 1 quality of education, but pay more money to ) would be exposed to a num- ers, are exposed to such hor- believe is best." _I'm sure also serve to disillusion the receive a poorer educa- ber of injustices that would rors. Too Dad. she is correct in stating faith that many students tion. likely appall their American Maybe if more of us were "There are tons of informa- have in BSU. As students, It is up to students consciences. exposed to such conditions tion on the benefits of we cannot allow ourselves now to stop this mad- For example, students we could get a lot further breastfeeding." Then let's to be managed in such a ness. We can make a dif- would witness entire towns along the road to tolerance also acknowledge the bene- way that the administra- ference by letting BSU silent and streets empty in and justice. fits of raising your child tion can threaten us with know how we feel about the middle of the day due to first, and then obtaining a "fee increases or else." the proposed changes coIIective punishment and Nate Williams degree or completing a Do we not attend a and by demanding what curfews. Social Work degree afterwards. But it's high institution of learning is rightfully ours-s-a As students interacted 1st year s,radl/ate student ludicrous to expect a profes- to escape following blind- good education at a rea- with Palestinian children, sor of a university (or the ly? The purpose of higher sonable cost. . parents, brothers and sis- university as a whole) to education is not only to ters, they would witness oblige that request. ' earn a higher degree, but Shannon Murray first hand the horrors and I am thrilled that she is also to teach us hOWto
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By Tanya Dobson impression. All of these play- The Arbiter ------ers saw significant playing time last season. Coming off a 1-12 confer- New players to join the ence schedule and a 1-25 team are Kate Alderson of overall record last season, Nampa, Leah Hollingshead Boise State's volleyball team of Filer, Sarah Kozlowski of hopes to improve their Coeur d' Alene, [illian Ruff record this season. of Meridian, Erin Conway of The Lady Broncos started Haysville, Utah, Cari the season at the University Gunstream of Glendora, of Montana Invitational on California and Karlie Pein of Au/? 30-31 with a win . Addy, Washington. agamst Eastern Kentucky, So far this season, Megan but they lost to Ole Miss and Tranter and Tameisha Montana. They then traveled Hastings have both been to Corvallis on September 6- prominent players. Tranter is I
, t 7 to compete in the Oregon averaging 3.07 kills and 2.07 State Tournament. However, digs. Hastings had an aver- the Broncos lost to both Cal age of 2.27 kills and 1.0 State Northridge and Oregon blocks in the 2002 season. State. Another addition to this The Lady Broncos. will year's team is head coach host an invitational on Sept. Scott Sandal, formerly of 13-14 at the Pavilion, which Northern Michigan is their first home showing of University. the season. With 13 years of experi- Other teams competing at .ence, Sandal led his previous the Bronco Invitational are teams to 10 national post- Eastern Washington, George season tournament aPI?ear- Washington University and ances, winning one national Utah State. Boise State opens championship. Sandal has the tournament against also coached two NCAA George Washington on Division II Players of the Friday. Year, nine All-Region play- This year sees seven ers and six All-Americans. In returning players and seven 1991, Sandal led the newcomers. Also, for the first Northern Arizona Lady time in two years, the team jacks to a record-breaking has a senior class. The two season with a 26-8 show- seniors are setter Chera ing- the biggest single-sea- Sommer and middle blocker son turnaround in collegiate Tameisha Hastings. women's volleyball history. Other returning players With one win under their are juniors Joy Baldwin, belts, the Lady Broncos now . Christina Moore and Megan look to improve last year's Tranter. Sophomores Mindy dismal record with wins this Bennett and Kelly Hadd are weekend. also expected to make an Bronco Volleyball Schedule 2002
09/13/2002 09/26/2002 5:00pm 7:00pm George Washingion- Gonzaga - Bulldogs Colonials Boise, 10 Boise, ID 09/28/2002 09/1412002 2:00pm 12:30pm Fresno State - Bulldogs Utah - Utes Boise,ID Boise, ID 10/03/2002 09/14/2002 7:00pm CT 7:15pm Rice - Owls Eastern Washington - Houston, TX Eagles Boise, ID 10/06/2002 12:00pm CT 09/18/2002 Southern Methodist - 7:00pm Mustangs Idaho State - Bengals Dallas, TX Boise, ID 10/10/2002 Photo by Jeremy Branstad, The Arbiter. 09/2012002 7:00pm The Broncos practice in The Pavilion on Tuesday, in preparation for their games this weekend. 7:00pm Tulsa - Golden Hurricane Weber State - Wildcats Boise, ID Volley ball schedule cont. 10/26/2002 Fresno State - Bulldogs 11/16/2002 Boise, ID 7:00pm Fresno, CA 7:00 pm PT 10/1212002 10/19/2002 - San Jose State - Spartans Nevada - Wolf Pack 09/2412002 7:00pm 7:00 pm CT . Boise, ID 11/09/2002 Reno, NV 7:00pm PT UTEP - Miners Louisiana Tech - Lady 7:00pm HT Idaho - Vandals Boise,IO Techsters 1110212002 Hawai'i - Rainbow Wahine 11/21/2002 Moscow, 10 Ruston, LA 7:00pm Honolulu, HI TBA Hawai'i - Rainbow Wahine WAC Championship 10/25/2002 Boise, ID 11/1412002 Tournament 7:00pm 7:00pm PT Reno, NV BOISE .STATE Nevada - Wolf Pack 11/07/2002 San Jose State - Spartans UNIVERSITY 7:00pm PT San Jose, CA Career Center Services Boise, ID Career, Internship & Part-time, Summer, & Temporary Employment Listings on Bronco.lobs Career Counseling Soccer team wins Bengal Classic Resume & Job-Search Assistance By Aaron Barton walked away with their first keeper. found themselves down http://career.boisestate.edu The Arbiter ------two wins of the season as Just minutes later, early when Idaho State's 426-1747 they defeated Siena College' Howard and midfielder Brooke Alton converted a 1173 University Drive Last weekend, the and Idaho State to win the Tara Milligan were each penalty kick in the fifth women's soccer team Bengal Classic in Pocatello. able to add more points for minute of the game. (in the Alumni Center across from the stadium) On Saturday, the Broncos Boise State. The Bengals were able to played Siena College in Within 14 minutes, the sustain their lead until the their first-ever meeting. Broncos scored four goals beginning of the second half Are YouInterestedin Celebrating the Siena took an early one-goal against Siena and took a when Sophomore BreeAnn lead on Boise State when commanding 4-1halftime Milligan beaded in the tying Sarah Shumway nailed a lead. goal for the Broncos. Rights for All People? shot 11 minutes into the Siena was unable to Nicole Feuz added a sec- match. - recover. Sophomore Megan ond goal for Boise State just Apply for the Martin Luther King, Jr./ Eight minutes later, The McCoy further sealed the minutes later and Katie ; . Broncos responded when victory for Boise State with Wopat sealed the victory; Human Rights Celebration Committee freshman forward Anna a vollehed shot and goal in with a few seconds remain- Howard beat two defenders the 77t minute of the ing in the match, with a 65- Chairperson and assist in the planning of and found the back of the match that gave the Broncos yard assist from goaltender net, tying the game. a 5-1 victory. Lindsey Vandenberg. a multifaceted program with a strong Abbe Roche then scored On Sunday, the team was The Broncos improve to another goal with a free kick successful again as they 2-1-0 arid return home this commitment to. educational, social, from about 25-yards out knocked off Idaho State 3-1. weekend to host Gonzaga that soared over Siena's Once again, the Broncos on Saturday. cultural, recreational, and service goals of defense and past the goal- the university. Through the use of a strong, organized, committee, the Chairperson leads the general committee meetings, appoints sub-committee chairpersons, and monitors the budget. Chairperson will QUQlificationslnclude: . -Pastor current campuslcommunity earn a $250.00/month service award - leadership experience through February 2003. -GPA2.25 or greater Applications are -BSUfull-time student (both fall and spring semesters) currently being accepted. pplication ancf job description are twailable~ at Student Acivities/ASBSU - Studimt~ Union. 426-1223 -
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.-...... - Broncos head to.Wyoming By Phil Dailey the season at War' Memorial Wyoming. J.D. Wallum has a Tile Arbiter ------Stadium. Wyoming has a dis- partial tear in his meniscus tinct advantage playing on and might be out for the It's hard to believe that its home field: The Cowboys entire season. Wallum was two college football pro- football stadium is at 7,220 third in the nation last year in grams in states that border feet, the highest elevation in field goals, with nearly two a each other have never Division I-A. game. Losing their number engaged in battle on the foot- "It's a tough llace to one kicker could hurt them in ball field. play:' Bronco hea football a close game. This weekend, the Boise coach Dan Hawkins said. The Broncos have con- State football team is on the Wyoming's no-huddle cerns of their own after los- road again as they travel to type offense is intended to ing a valuable member of Laramie to take on the keep teams off- balance. their team last week in Wyoming Cowboys. When executed properly, the Fayetteville. The Broncos are coming no-huddle offense prevents Ryan Dinwiddie is on the off a tough loss last week teams from substituting, disabled list for at least against Arkansas and look to which can be an extreme dis- another six weeks with a bro- reload against a struggling advantage to opponents. ken ankle, and now the Wyoming team. The biggest offensive Broncos look to B.J.Rhode to -The Cowboys have fell on weapon the Cowboys have is take over on offense. hard times recently, winning wide receiver Ryan "He has been in our pro- only three times in their last McGuffey. McGuffey is the gram' for five years now, so 24 games. This season has go-to-guy for Wyoming, but he knows the system:' not been any different, losing suffered a concussion two Hawkins said. their first game at No. 4 weeks ago against "He is a very capable play- Tennessee and falling last Tennessee. Coach Koenning er." - week at Central Michigan 32- said they hope to get him The Broncos need to be 20. back in time for the game this more effective on offense to "We did not playas well weekend. beat the Cowboys, including as we hoped: Wyoming Another offensive weapon hanging on to the ball. head coach Vic Koenning for the Cowboys is quarter- "I don't know if I have, said. back Casey Bramlet. Last sea- had too many games where "We didn't execute consis- son as a sophomore, Bramlet you have seven turnovers tently, on either side of the was 14th in the nation in total and lose your starting quar- ball. ' offense, averaging 277 yards terback:' Hawkins said After two tough loses on a game. about last week's loss to the road, the Cowboys finally The kicking game is an Arkansas. play their first home game of area of concern for Wyoming is aware of the
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Cross Country During her four-year carries in a loss to instate Broncos' back-up quarter- Conference schedule. need to rebound and put last career at Boise State.Orm . rival Texas Tech last back and his ability to move "I still believe this is a week's loss behind them. A Two Broncos earn Player setthe standard for future Saturday. His 37 attempts the ball down field. team that is good enough to win against Wyoming will o/tI,e Week honors . Bronco goalkeepers hold- tied him for the third most compete:' Koenning said. build confidence, not only for in SMU history. Kincade, ' "He has a strong arm, he is ing 20 school records. arm a big guy:' said Koenning. This weekend's game will their new starting quarter- Boise State's Forest Braden played in 61 of the who leads the WAC and is set the tone for the rest of the back, but also for the team 16th in the nation in yards With a tough game and Robin Wemple have Broncos' 70 matchesdur- against the Broncos this season for both teams. A and the rest of the season. been named the Western ing her career including 59 per. game at 130.5, rushed Cowboys' win could turn The game is being shown for over yards in each weekend, it doesn't get any Athletic Conference men's asa starter. arm was erect- 100 easier in the future for the their season around, while a locally Safurday at 2 p.m. on and women's crcss.coun- ed and served as a team co- of the Mustangs first two KBCl Channel 2. . games. . Cowboys as they prepare for loss could sink their moral . try Athletes of the Week. captain her junior ..and a challenging Mountain West even lower. The Broncos .~.;(.; ... ··;\\1Bniderf[':a·freshman· from ··seniorseasons ·2000~m.··;·, Sanders,'"".a . sophomore :Bonners Ferry took first in Off the field arm. served from San Diego; .Calif, had hts'firstcolleglate meet. He on the campus' student- 11tackles in Fresno State's - 1 . finisnedwitha time of athlete advisory commit- loss to No. 13 Oregon. He 19:08059in the 6k at the tee, coachedyottth soccer added three tackles for BOISE STATE STUDENT UNION if NorthwestNazarene Open ' and volunteered at various losses, two sacks and a <1" in Nampa...... soccer camps including forced fumble. In the best Wemf'le, a SOphOIl,10re one for. visuallyirilpaired game of his career, he set from Victor, took first in youth. '. career highs for tackles, CLASSIC the 4k at the Northwest arm a native of Milton, tackles for loss and sacks in NazareneOpen inNampa.: Washingtonand'a gradu- a .game, adding his first Idaho: Wemple finished ate of FifeHigh School will forced fy.mble~ ' ... PERFORMANCES ahead of teammate Kayla· graduate in the spring-of Hale, a senior. from Christensen, who finished 2003 with a . degree in: Duncanville, Texas f'unted SERIES·ZOOZ-Z003 second, by 12 seconds. Biology. The former Jeanne six times in aloss.to No. 15 Curtice and her husband Michigan State, averaging of two years, Dave arm, 44.8 yards, wl.·tha long of Soccer are expecting their first 52. He also landed one child in October inside the 20, upping his Former socceristandout WAC leading average to honored Football 45.0. Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 8:00pm Boise State's Jeanne arm has been named the 2002 Players of the Week Saturdays Football Alexandre Bouzlov NCAA Woman of the Year Schedule for the state of Idaho. arm SMU tailback Keylon was a member of the ·1998 'Kincade; Fresno State Tulsa. at Louisiana Tech inaugural soccer team.and defensive end Claude a senior on last year's Sanders and Rice punter .BrighamYoul1g~t Nevada squad at Boise State. She Travis Hale were mimed Saturday, October 26, 2002 . 8:00pm was a four-year starter in the Western Athletic Boise State at Wyoming goal for the Broncos and Conference offensive; Xiahan Wang named to the 2001 All- defensive .and special mEP at N().2 Oklahoma WAC first team as a senior, teams players of the week, arm was chosen as the respectively. Southem' Methodist at team's . Most Valuable Kincade, a junior from TCV Player in 2001 and the Troup, Texas rushed for San Jose State at Stanford team's Defensive Most 160 yards and a touch- Saturday, November 16, 2002 - 8:00pm down on a career-high 37 Valuable Player in 1998. Haft Ahang Ensemble
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BookFest 2002••. The Log Cabin Literary Center presents BookFest 2002beginning toda.yand running until Sunday. The aim of BookFest2002 .is to highlight notable . authors from the i < Northwest. BookFest 2002 is also featuring Tile Grapes ofWrathby}ohn .Steinbeck as selected by the Citywide Book Club. B.ookFest2002 begins tonight at 7:30p.m. at The'Flicks willi a special screening of the film ver- sionof Grapes of Wrath. Workshops wifl be held . on Friday from 1-5 p.m. for $20. A reception will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday at the Boise Art ': Museum for $18. A din- ner with the authors will commence on Saturday at 6 p.m. for $30.Tickets are '. available from the Log Cabin Literary Center. All other events for BookFest 2002 are free. Photo by Jeremy Branstad, The Arbiter. There are two keynote Philip Atlakson: bringing theatre to regular people. speakers scheduled for BookFest 2002: Joy Passanante ... Passanante is an Idahoan Professor prefers film to theater poet, essay-istand novel- ISt.She will be speaking theater with an emphasis in lenged teaches them to learn Della. with a group of authors Atlakson's stubborness dramatic writing. He went by experience. He said, "I think the thrill about writing for multi- on to achieve his master's "I'm trying to bring peo- of the art of theater and film ple literary genres. She is ple into the experience. I'm is to be alart of· it all and also holding a workshop degree from the' State on poetry writing on key to cinematic success University of New York in not trying to be a bad ass or understan it aIL" intimidating," he said. He played a murderer on Friday as well as reading Binghamton. for the scheduled rather than as a play. Most universities do not He said the way he teach- America's Most Walrted and a By Tammy Sands sketchy character in an inde- "favorite John Steinbeck The Arbiter ------Theater people would have a professional play- es writing in the classroom passages reading" that scratch their heads and wright on staff, Atlakson comes from his children. pendent film, Tattoo, which was directed by a former stu- will conclude BookFest Boise State's Department couldn't understand the con- said. He turned down sever- Atlakson said raising chil- on Sunday. Passananteis cepts of the plays Atlakson al jobs when they were not dren is like being in theater dent. He also played a drug well known for her novel, of Theatre Arts professor addict sponging off his par- Philip Atlakson'sXl years of produced, but it meant open to the idea of starting a because the true essence of My Mother's Lovers, set in something to people on the playwriting program. . theater comes naturally for ents in Art and Della. Idaho. teaching has led to his "I don't have a lot of act- appreciation of the discipline street. Still, he felt like he Boise State Department of children, whereas adults ing credit in film and televi- and history of theater, but couldn't get regular people Theatre Arts' playwriting have to work at becoming Tom Spanbauer ... sion, but I consistently play film intrigues him because of to come to the theater. program be~an when simple and child-like. Spanbauer is also an scumbags," he said, "It's a the audience it draws in. "I don't even go to the Atlakson was hired, He said his four children Idaho native, although he "Regular people won't theater. I can't hardly blame "Teaching represents the have been the true test of dubious honor." now resides in Portland. them, but if it were a film I analytical side of me," he everything he believes in He is well known for his come to the theater," he said. critically acclaimed novel, Atlakson began his own could get it in front of the said. and have made teaching and "----- people I was interested in," He feels it's possible to get writing worthwhile. The Mall Who Fell ill Love theater company when he I'm trying to With the Mooll. arrived in Boise, which Atlakson said. lost without some theoretical Atlakson has also written two short films: Meet Truck Spanbauer's most recent attempted to draw in "real" Scenic and lighting design framework around him. bring people novel is III the City of Shy people rather than theater is another area of Atlakson's Teaching is a constant reali- and The Catch. In addition, he has written professionally Hunter». Spanbauer is . people, snobs, and cultured theatrical knowledge. In an ty, but playwriting is not, he into the experi- best known for his explo- r types. However, the compa- educational setting, he says said. Atlakson is notorious for Paramount, 20th Century ration of homosexuality I ny eventually lost its space. he would rather design than for having challenging class- Fox and Robert Redford's ence. I'm not in his work. BookFest At the time, Atlakson was direct. es in the department. Wildwood Productions. attendees will be able to in the middle of his film He will be doing the He said of his students, Atlakson has two scripts .trying- to be a get a sneak preview of entitled Not This Part of the scenic design for the produc- "They're coming to a higher presently circulating which the novel he is currently World. tion of Damn Yankees, one of consciousness, and they only he hopes to get launched bad ass or working on during a It became an award-win- the theater department's get there because they are in into production. reading on Saturday ning independent feature productions this year. the crucible." He is currently at work on' night.' film because Atlakson Atlakson received his Atlakson said experience Nevada, a partner effort with intimidating. Call the Log Cabin refused to give it up. He also undergraduate degree from is the real teacher to his stu- New York filmmaker Lisa Philip Atlakson Literary Center for addi- realized it would draw in the the University of dents, and putting them in a Shannon, who directed the Theatre Arts professor tional information or a . crowd he wanted as a film Washington, majoring in place where they feel chal- independent film Art and full schedule of BookFest " 2002 at 331-8000. The Suffocation -Keep finds a name Nada Brahrna Jason Ganz. ... [had] nine people there. "We're pretty lame to By Lauren Consuelo Tussing With a full band on board, I've kind of forgotten what watch, I'd say. We don't real- The Arbiter _ The Suffocation Keep imme- touring was like with Built to ly move much ... I'm not fuses world music diately began working on Spill because ... there's peo- really a people kind of per- son. I wouldn't necessarily inal, sound in the clubs, the Built to SJilillbassist and recording an album, then ple there and we make The Suffocation Keep front opened .Ior Built to Spill's money and the people at the say I'm shy, but I guess I'm Local band band decided that it was just not very outgoing or time to. add a full-time man, Brett Nelson, is always West Coast tour in June 2001. clubs are nice," Nelson said. fighting for a noble cause. Nelson's new project gave Despite the band's dwin- charismatic, It's a band full ·began with singer to the equation. of introverts ... I just stare at In March tliey brought After all, The Suffocation him a chance to explore other dling finances and brutal -patlo gigs Keep derived its name from musical alleys besides his experiences with low-atten- my shoes for most of it," in vAaron Maynard on Nelson said. vocals. Besides his singing the warning printed on longstanding spot in Built to dance shows, Nelson remains positive and realistic Charismatic or not, Robert Seal duties, Maynard also adds garbage bag ties: "Warning: Spill. To avoid suffocation keep "I think that most people about their hopes for success. Nelson and The Suffocation The Arbiter ----- auxiliary percussion and Keep have hit on something plays the didgeridoo: away from children." expect that it [The "Its not like it bums me If that's not enough to Suffocation Keep] will sound out. I realize that's where worth listening to. Nada Brahma is a smaIl- The versatility of Nada every band starts," Nelson Their latest album fea- town band with a world- Brahma's multi-instru- snag your attention, The more like Bum to Spill. I said. "I'd rather play to nine tures surreal synthesizer-pop wide sound. This local mental' members allows Suffocation Keep's unique think it's helped that some people that pay attention along with the' remarkably band formed in the spring the band to explore new brand of 80's pop will surely people who like Built to Spill than 90 people that don't." comforting and familiar of 2001 and began to pia}" musical frontiers. The catch your ear.. have probably bought the The Suffocation Keep was CD, but the two don't seem Nelson also said that The vocals of Nelson. Nelson is primarily instrumental . band mixes the Asian also responsible for the shows around town. sounds of Nelson's sitar initially birthed near the end connected whatsoever. At Suffocation Keep seems to be of the 20th century, when least not the way I look at it:' generally well received by Moby-esque piano on the ; Brad Nelson sings as and oud and the African Built to Spill fans. . album .: Along with Kimsey ·well as llays the guitar, rhythms of Pursley,' s hand- Built to Spill bassist Brett Nelson said. . Nelson began a solo side pro- After their 23-day stint The Suffocation Keep was on guitar, Hensley on drums, sitar, an electric oud. He drumming techniques scheduled to play for the Beazer on bass and Ganz on was looking for a way to with the· distinctively ject· entitled opening for Built to Spill, The BrettNOTNeTson-a name Suffocation Keep added syn- Record Exchange's 25th keyboards and synthesizer, reinvigorate his music American bluegrass style The Suffocation Keep proves :with spirituality when 'he of .Tyler, and tops it off inspired by the constant state thesizer work from Jon Anniversary .Block Party early this month, but. unfor- that it isn't just for people joined. up with Ben .with the Australian of confusion of Built to Spill Mullin for their album /01111 fans trying to distinguish Hughes Was Never So Wrollg .. tunately the show was can- who secretly never wanted 'Pursley, percussionist and Aboriginal sound of the 80's to end. But that does- · flutist, -, .' . Mamard's didgeridoo. Brett Nelson from Caustic With the remix of the celled due to rain. The day quickly cleared. n't mean Nelson is not one of '. . Pursley was also search- The band members Resin member Brett Netson. album complete, the band Nelson finished recording began traveling again, open- up, but the block party's per- those people. : ing for a new musical describe their sound in mit lasted only until '6 p,m., "New Wave ... that's all I : adventure of his own. At various ways, such as, music for BrettNOTNeTson ing for Built to Spill'sEast leaving The Suffocation Keep listen to. I'm kind of. lame ;tlle same time, Scott Tyler "Buddha meets Hendrix." in 2000. Coast tour. . Nelson's project expanded Creating a new. band without enough time to per- like that. I never made it out 'was in the local band Tyler.refersto the.s.oundas form. So, what is it like to see of the 80's," Nelson said. : Farmdog -.·Presented with' "Hindu '.grass,".·. while.' when he ran into guitarist proved to be a humbling The Suffocation Keep play ; th~ opportunity to len
Museum. Idaho artists , I Nada Brahma cont. who have created public art in Boise will discuss really young kids all the way their experiences. This tually and instrumentally they are now looking to answer the question, "What up to grandparents," panel will discuss what it; into their music. Maynard said of their audi- takes to conceive and pro- The band is currently is our essential language as a a band?" . ence. pose public art to anaudi- ' putting the finishing touches Nada Brahma will be ence. on their debut CD and look- If you happen to catch Nada Brahma during one of playing an outdoor show for ing to embark on a tour of all ages at the Hyde Park STUDIO TO PUBLIC: the West Coast soon. Their their many local gigs, don't be surprised to see audience Street Fair in Camel's Back ARTIST WORKSHOP long-term goal is to capture Park on Saturday at 6 pm. Saturday, September 14 the attention of an interna- members joining in on the dance floor with tam- The band can also be found from 10:00 a.m, to 4:00 tional audience with their p.m. at the Boise Art bourines in hand. playing at the Blues Bouquet sound. f Museum. Seattle artist This is a band that enjoys on most Tuesday nights free In the meantime, they of charge. Pamela Beyette will direct ,., hope to perform for larger the full-circle feeling that a workshop for local ."; outdoor festivals, although comes when the audience artists. $20 workshop fee, >; they continue to enjoy play- and band celebrate together pre-registration required.' ~ ing the local clubs. and the traditional role of A box lunch will be ' With the completion of each becomes blurred. Nada Brahma served. the CD, Pursley said that "Our music appeals to
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