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Students reward profs who have made a difference in their lives

sor in the Philosophy department, that what I'm doing is working," BY JESSICA WIGLEY "I never had a chance to say dents get to recognize and reward the event. Some of the students" won the recognition award in the Roark said. thanks for all the profound dif- their teachers and mentors. "You, who nominated the faculty were News Writer College of Arts and Sciences. Roark Brandon Beckham, a former in- ferences he made in my life," [the students] today, have the op- also absent. A nomination may be made was initially surprised by the nomi- tern of Beckham's, nominated him Faculty members from seven Boise State University President portunity to celebrate the impact a by an intern, a student who has nation because, he noted, while the for the award. departments were recognized for Bob Kustra said, speaking of his faculty member has made onyour had numerous personal en- Philosophy department is trying to "The truth is that while he is be- their outstanding characteristics experiences with his mentor, career and your life," he said. counters with a faculty mem- reach ont to students, the. faculty ing friendly and approachable, it's that have impacted a student's life Bob Batson. While this has been a tradition ber, or simply a professor who don't always have an opportunity creating an environment in which at the ASBSUFaculty Recognition - Kustra was keynote speaker at BSUfor the past 20 years, atten- inspired a student to make a life to work one on one. students are enthusiastic about Banquet on Tuesday evening in at the faculty recognition event. dance seemed to dwindle this year changing decision. "This is very rewarding. The val- the Jordan Ballroom of the Student Kustra emphasized how meaning- as about 50 percent of the nomi- See Faculty [palle 3J Tony Roark, assistant profes- ue of this recognition is knowing Union Building. ful it is to the faculty that the stu- nated faculty members attended

Fired professor says Nazi ties Students have until Jan. 30 were an act

BY PATRICIA ALEX The Record (Bergen County. N.J.)

to claim their $453 back A professor fired last spring from his job at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, N.J., after he became a vocal promoter of a neo-Nazi group now says the whole thing was just an academic exercise. Jacques Pluss said his involvement with the National Socialist Movement, and his appearances on the group's radio Internet show in which he disparaged people of color and Jews, was all part of his research for a book he is preparing on "the wacky White power movement." His disavowal of the National Socialist Movement was posted on the History News Network In an essay entitled "Now It Can Be Told: Why I Pretended to Be a Neo-Nazi," "As much as was possible, 'I had to assume the role," Pluss wrote. "... even ifthat meant forcing myself to wear a neo-Nazi facade until I came to understand, in the core of my poetic sense, the neo-Nazis as the fraudulent thugs my mere intellect told me they were." Pluss, who lives In northwest- ern Bergen County, could not be reached for comment. His tele- phone number has been discon- be waived if proof of an alternative insur- Whl1e BSU's Student Health nected. In his essay he says he was BY CHAD MENDENHALL 30 to waive their mandatory Student Health threatened and vilified after he quit Insurance Plan ifenrolled with an alterna- ance provider is reported via BJoncoWeb. Insurance Plan offers uninsured News Writer Pat Branson, SHIP Manager at the Health the movement In August. tive insurance provider that meets compa- students medical coverage, FDU relieved Jacques Pluss ofhis rable coverage requirements. and Wellness Center, who monitors thewaiv- the SHIP fee is automatically The Health and Wellness Center at Boise ers said, "It's pretty obvious when a student classroom duties in March 2005 af- State University offers uninsured students In March 2003, the State Board of added to every student's account, ter information surfaced about his Education introduced a bill requiring full- sends us false insurance information, and if an opportunity for coverage, but students we are unable to establish verification, the whether they are insured or not. involvement in the nco-Nazi group. already insured by another provider are time students to have insurance coverage. The university said it. got rid of Consequently, every time a BSU student waiver will be reversed and the student will Insured students must waive the charged $453 anyway. be responsible for payment." $435 fee every semester. Pluss because of excessive absenc- Full-time students attending classes' in registers for eight or more academic credits, es. They later said his racist views a SHIP fee of $453 will be automatically as- Idaho are required to maintain adequate See Insurance [page 3J would make his position on cam- health insurance, and only have until Jan. sessed to their student account. This fee can pus "untenable." He had ridiculed FDU students of color on the neo- Nazi group's Webcast. FDU this week had no comment BSU Plan V~Outside Plan on the latest twist in the Pluss plot. "It's a personnel matter," said Gretchen Johnson, a spokeswoman • $250 deductible • $1,000 deductible for the university . • total out of pocket $4,000 • total out of pocket $3,000 Pluss, 52,had been an adjunct, or • annual maximum part-time, instructor in the History • annual maximum Department from 2002-05. Pluss benefit of $100,000 benefit of$l,OOO,OOO. was a tenured professor at William Paterson from 1984 to 2000,when $505.32 -$657.72 for a full year. he resigned to co-own a horse $453 per semester farm. Students interviewed after his dismissal from FDU. seemed SPRING 2006 INSURANCE RATES:, More information on this outside stunned by his racist rhetorlc..say- Idaho State University: plan is available by calling Jeff ing he never displayed such a bias $390 Anderson at Blue Cross Blue In class. University of Idaho: $518 Pluss has a doctorate' in .medl- Shield at (208)523-3340. See Fired [page 3J . Boise State University: $45,3 WOrld/National/What . the? , sto'- ries courtesy of KRT Campus Wire Services unless otherwisecred-, Ited.Local/BSU stories are cour.· tesy of the Boise State Web site at www.boisestate.edu. All stories are complied by News Writers.

team championship at the inaugu- For a good time, Last .September, MRSA spread 2006 semester . . Isfahan, a facility that converts _ ral Clackamas College Invitational world among Katrina evacuees at a shel- Inorder to be automatically con- 'call ... uranium ore into uranium hexaflu- Forensics Tournament Jan. 13 and oride gas, could be bombed easily, ter in Dallas. The S1.Louis Rams sidered for Boise State scholarships, 14in Portland, Ore. battled an' outbreak that affected students must submit all admission When his girlfriend dumped him, N~easy military said Kupchan, now at the NewYork- All 12 members of the Talkin' five players, who apparently passed .materials to the Admissions Office a jilted man in Marburg, Germany, based Eurasia Group, a political risk Broncos squad placed in at least one option ·to stop Iran, advisory and consulting firm. the infection to members ofthe San no later than Feb. 15. got his revenge by posting a video Francisco 4gers. Acompleted application package' event, contributing to the team to- of her in the nude along with her experts say The other, Natanz, is a research tal of 211 points. First-place award On Friday, the Dallas County consists of: ' name, address and phone number. facility where experts are trying to winners for BSUwere: Katy Ubben Department of Health and Human • A completed application, avail- WASHINGTON- Most analysts master the technique o(converting (sophomore, Boise), who won open Services issued a warning about able online at http://admissions. agree that military action against uranium hexafluoride gas into en- division Speech to Entertain, nov- It MHSAinfections picked up in con- boisestate.edu/applying.htm will be romantic Iran is unlikely at this point be- riched uranium. Low levels of en- ice Informative Speaking, novice taminated whirlpool footbaths at • A$30 non-refundable, one-time cause the Bush administration and riched uranium are used for civil- Persuasive Speaking and nov- When two ex-lovers decided some area nail salons. application fee European countries appear intent ian nuclear plants; and more highly ice Program Oral Interpretation; to get together for a weekend at a enriched fuel is used in nuclear Most of the time, people carry • Official high school and/or col- on pursuing diplomacy first. But Barton Jackson (junior, Eagle), who Montreal hotel, the man appar- staph bacteria in their noses with- lege transcripts (or GEDscore) what if diplomacy fails? weapons. placed first in open Informative ently wasn't aware that his former out knowing it. Only when it slips· •ACTor SATscores for applicants Many analysts say that in that International inspectors found Speaking and open Impromptu girlfriend had taken their break- the facility after they were tipped through breaks in the skin does under 21years of age. Students who case, an attack on Iran's nuclear fa- Speaking, and who 'teamed with up pretty badly. She slipped some off by an Iranian dissident group MHSAannounce itself. It concerns still need to take the ACThave one cilities would be relatively easy to debate partner Chad Judy (sopho- pills into his drink to knock him out doctors not only because of its po- more chance before the deadline. carry out. With U.S. troops in Iraq in 2002. Iran recently resumed re- more, Idaho Falls) to win open so, police say, she could slash his _search at Natanz and said it was tential to cause disease, but also The residual ACTis offered on cam- and Afghanistan, and with war Parliamentary Debate; Judy also throat while he slept. But the man for peaceful purposes, but analysts because it resists many traditional pus for Boise State admissions use planes and ships scattered through- won junior Rhetorical Analysis, sensed he was being drugged, so he have expressed doubt because of treatments. only. The test is offered Feb. 4 and out the Persian Gulf, U.S.forces es- Jordan Park (freshman, Idaho fled the room. The desk clerk called Natanz's size and the fact that part This month, in the Journal of will be scored in time to meet the sentially have Iran hemmed in on Falls) placed first in junior the cops. of it has been constructed.under- Infectious Diseases, researchers application deadline. To sign up, three sides. U.S. cruise missiles Informative Speaking and junior ground .. from the U.S. Centers for Disease call the Admissions office at (208) and stealth aircraft with precision- Speech to Entertain; Nate Pohl Control and Prevention report that 426-1156. guided-bombs likely would over- (sophomore, Boise)won both Prose It was like this ... about 32 percent of the American Completed applications will au- whelm Iran's air defenses. Interpretation of Literature and national population harbors S.aureus. About tomatically be considered for schol- When his pals in a pub in Ipswich, The key questions, however, are Dramatic Interpretation; Camille l percent ofthat staph appears robe arshlps at Boise State if a student England, heard that a man had whether such an attack would be Levi (senior, Nampa) was first in MHSA.That would mean between has a 'minimum 3.0 grade-point caught his genitals in a mousetrap very effective and how Iran and the 2 million in U.S. junior Persuasive Speaking; and rest of the world would respond. 1.2 million and 3.8 million people average. Scholarships are competi- when he was a boy, they urged him may carry staph carry the more dangerous form. tive, and academic credentials will KristinDavidson (senior,Winnipeg, Some experts sayan attack would Manitoba) won open Rhetorical to show them how it happened. He delay, not destroy, the Iranian pro- infections The most likely staph carriers be compared to those of all other was so drunk that he agreed. He ex- were children, though the MHSA .qualified applicants. Analysis.' gram and would only reinforce Other multiple award winners for posed himself and walked toward Iran's efforts to develop nuclear DALLAS- The first nationwide form was most common among An added bonus to meeting the a pool table with a mousetrap set older people, especially women. Feb. 15 deadline is that admitted Boise State were Francie Bevill (se- weapons. statistical snapshot of a worrisome up on it, but he tripped and got his Doctors are intensifying efforts students will receive priority reg- nior, Boise), Wayne Hysavy (junior, Iran, taking- lessons from the infection estimates at least 2 mil- Ramstein, Germany) and Jessica manhood snapped again, Israeli air attack that destroyed lion people in the country may be to control the spread ofMHSA. istration opportunities in order to have access to the most complete Wingett (senior, Boise). Iraq's nuclear facility at Osirak in silently carrying a potentially dan- slate of fall classes. For more infor- 1981, has dispersed its atomic re- gerous bacterium. And a second Hey, has anyone mation, contact the Boise State New o search and development facilities study reports that the germ appears' lncal/bsu Student Information Center at 426- what the? seen Wladislaw? in dozens, if not hundreds. of loca- to be creeping into hospital patients 1820. tions above and below ground. at a steady pace. This does not A woman in Scinawa, Poland, Regardless of the total number The studies are the latest clues Feb. 15 set as became so frustrated about her 75- of Iran's nuclear facilities, Isfahan to the behavior of methicillin-re- BSU Talkin' Broncos look good year-old husband coming home and Natanz are the most important sistant Staphylococcus aureus, or scholarship deadline drunk that she chained him in a because they constitute the "two MHSA.Since its appearance in 'the win Tournament Firefighters in Shimohetsugi, doghouse for three weeks. He was weak links" in Iran's program, said general population in 1999,the in- The deadline is approaching Japan, had a cookout at their fire finally rescued by his drinking The Boise State debate and Cliff Kupchan, an Iran expert and fection has already become noto- for new and transfer students who station as part of a fire awareness buddies who hadn't seen him in speech team brought home 41 in- former State Department official in rious for illness among inmates, wish to apply for scholarships to promotion. The station burned to the local bar and wondered where dividual awards to easily win the the Clinton administration. children and professional athletes. Boise State University for the fall the ground. he was.

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eval history fr~m the University of Chicago. In his essay this week, he said he hadn't revealed his true intent to colleagues Of students during the course of his involvement with the National Socialist Movement. "I had to become, as much as my very being allowed me, the subject of my study," he wrote. Pluss also has written an autobio- PHtmlS DYSEAN PllALI/I1IE AllIIlTED graphical novel, "Jumping Fences: ASBSU President Joe Holladay presented faculty members An Artfully Crafted Madness." with their student-nominated awards. out all over campus for students to faculty members are nominated by fill out and recognize faculty mem- their peers. learning," Beckham stated in bers who have impacted their lives "Recognizing faculty is impor- Boise Movie Premiere Roark's nomination. significantly. tant because they are who make IHeart oj'the Beholder' '.- . . The majority of nominations ASBSU Sen. Katie Io Rupert BSU what it is...without them, we were collected by ASBSUthrough wouldn't be here," Rupert said. served as spokesperson for the 5 time Best Feature FUm the online nomination forms; oth- event, saying that this event is very ers were collected from flyers left important that students know that Award Winner! FrldaYt Feb. 31"d, 8PM Boise State UniverSity Special Events Center $8 Admission!$4Student

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BSUinsurance plan, which he said ing from one company to 'Inother, Iilsurance would be more fitting for the aver- but this arrangement allows BSUto Ifrom page tI age healthy college student. shop around for the best coverage Eligible waiver requirements in- "If it were me, Iwould rather have for the best price. "We try to make as many people clude continued coverage through a little higher deductible with the as happy as we can. We try to serve the academic year with an insur- higher maximum benefits ...$750 the students," Branson said. ance company in full compliance will not bankrupt a student, but if She said she believes educating with federal law that is based in you had a $200,000 kidney trans- students about their SHIP benefits the United States, a minimum of plant, (the BSU plan's maximum and coverage is essential in main- $65,000 per incident limitation, an benefit of) $100,000 is far insuffi- taining their health and wellness. individual deductible of no more cient," Anderson said. Branson spends the majority of her than $1,000 and standard co-pay- Anderson also said outside plans time informing parents and stu- ments cannot exceed 40 percent of have the benefit of covering students at orientations all over cam- charges. ' dents all year, not just during the "AFLAC won't cut it," said fall and spring semesters. pus. Under the current health plan, Branson. "Many students end up buying students can expect to visit the Supplemental insurances like short term plans to cover those Health and Wellness Center with- AFLAC or Colonial are not de- months," Anderson said. "A rela- out any out-of-pocket expenses, signed to cover medical expenses. tively healthy student would save unless treatment requires' a pre- They send customers money to help a few hundred off the school plan scription, any laboratory tests sent compensate for expenses indirectly and stay insured for the summer outside the center for interpretation related to the medical treatment. months." and review, or surgery. For example, if someone was hos- Last year, 5,228 full-time stu' In that case, a $10 co-pay for ge- pitalized for reconstructive knee dents out of 13,562were enrolled in neric drugs and a $250 deduct- .surgerv, a supplemental insurance the BSUSHIP. ible for outside work may.apply. company would give that person The 2006 SHIP is provided by Maximum benefits under United money to pay for things such as rent United Healthcare, but is subject to Healthcare are $100,000. Dental or any other debt accrued during change every year. "I am displeased about the recent and vision are not included. hospitalization. The Health and Wellness Center JeffAnderson of Blue Cross Blue change in the health service plan, is open to any student currently reg- Shield said there are other insur- because laboratory tests are no lon- istered at BSU,and operates as any ance plans available that can cost ger covered," said BSU sophomore other basic family practice medical students less. Anderson referenced Karina Grajeda. '''It seems there facility. For more information, visit a plan, that he sells to students is no consistency from one plan their Web site at www.boisestate. that has a higher deductible and a to another." edu/healthservices/insurance higher maximum benefit than the It may frustrat~ students switch- ·.Hl:Ilpfll1

BY JESSICA WIGL.EY tions have until January 31st to mail out these I FREE TAX RETURN HELP Hews Writer documents. However, these are only a few If students need help preparing . - . forms that may be applicable to students. I their federal and state' returns, they It's that time of year again, tax season. The most important form is the W-2, which can go to a VITA (Volunteer Income Around the first week of February, many stu- is needed to file both state and federal taxes, so I Tax Assistance) site to get free tax dents at Boise State will start to get those of- be sure to make copies for your own records. assistance. This program is designed ficial tax forms in the mail and have no idea !fyou do not receive the documents you may I specifically to help most elderly, iltng Inthlsadclu ...~g what to do with them. The following are some have received last year, the IRS suggests the low-Income, non-English speaking, helpful tips to prevent errors and to make filing following: and disabled taxpayers with the February Be March taxes as easy as possible. •. Contact your employer(s) for the W-2for I preparation of their tax returns. In Receive $5 off any Jump Common Mistakes • Contact the educational institution you at- addition, many people that have Each year taxpayers make one of two rnis- tended for the 1098Tform . I income under $37,263 and qualify for takes when filing taxes. According to the Idaho • Contact the financial institution (bank) if the refundable Earned Income Credit (208) 455-2359 =~.:.: State Tax Commission, they either file their you have dividends or investments I (EIC) have their returns prepared by taxes too early before receiving all of the nee- Ifyou decide to file your own taxes: our volunteers. ~ essary paperwork or they don't verify all of Go to the tax commission's Web site, www. the information such as math, social security tax.idaho.gov. Click on the "Free income tax I Do you qualify for the refundable Earned Income Credit (EIC)? ~ numbers and signatures. filing" link on the home page. .;...oj These minor mistakes could turn Thesite features software companies that I major when anticipating a offer qualifying taxpayers free electronic fll- Do you have ... tax return because the reo ing for both federal and I • earned Income (wages, tips, etc.) turn could be delayed up state income tax • a child living with you In your home ~ to six weeks. To avoid these returns. About 60 I for over six months ~Q) mistakes, follow these tips in or- percent of filers • a valid social security number der to file your taxes correctly and qualify. Those who for you and your child get the maximum refund as soon as are eligible include: I • Income under $35,263 possible. • Taxpayers with an ad- ($37,263 for married filing jointly) p Make sure you receive all papers be- justed gross income of $28,500 I fore filing. Such items may include: or less Or are you ... • W-2forms from all employers • Taxpayers who are age 25 I • single or married filing a joint in 2005 or under return WITH NO CHILD' • 1098Tforms from Boise State Electronic filing, better known as I • at least 25 but under 65 and any other school attended E-File, is a fast and easy way to file tax- • earning less than $11,750 in 2005 es and allows taxpayers to get a refund ($13,750 for married filing jointly) • 1099INTor 1099D1Vforms, within 14 days versus 6 to 10 weeks if I if applicable they file by paper. Youcan file electronl- For more information, Employers, banks cally by going to www.irs.gov/efile. I visit www.idahocareline.org and all other .instttu- I

"- I W-2 form: IIl:I iii I This form consists of the earned income from each employer you worked for in 2005 and also includes the II=i -=-: amount of taxes withheld for federal, state and social security. The instructions are listed on the back of the form 111., Ion how to fill in the blanks with the figures listed on the W-2 form.

0 ..... 1098T form: Ii;e 0 I This form is only applicable to you if you or the person who may claim you as a dependent paid tuition or fees in .... 2005. You or they may be able to take either the tuition and fees deduction or claim an education credit for the ::-::~ I qualified tuition and related expenses paid. -=-: ~ 1099INT and 1099DIV forms: E-t = I For information regarding these, go to www.irs.gov or call 1-800-TAX-FORM. These forms are not applicable to ... I most students ages 18-25.

I,, \ 'a nu a ry 26 2006 THE ARBITER 15 • • uu

What's better A teacher than Friedrich Nietzsche and Cap'n Crunch? pay raise BYDR£W MAYES Opinion Editor

So here it is, another semester. For some of you, this is the first time you can proudly wear the orange and blue and cal1yourself a member of Bronco is long Nation. For others, this may be the last time you ever walk the hal1s of Boise State University. And for many more of you, this semester is just somewhere in between the beginning and the end of your time as a Bronco. So ask yourself, where are you? Are ~overduel you thinking about where you've been or where you're going? Maybeyou justgotoutofhighschool, maybe you moved here, or maybe you haven't seen the inside of aclassroom in 10years. Whatever the situation is, your mind is consumed with being top so is respect young, too old, too new and you just want to go back a few months in your life when everything was not so new, but instead really comfortable. Or maybe your mind is as far away from school as possible. You've already taken most of the classes, been to aI1 the games you can handle and net- worked your ass off.Yet, even though you've spent the last four plus years of your life to get to this point, these next few months for you are aI1 about finding a job, or studying for the GRE and getting your letters of recommenda- tion ready for grad school. Whatever (current career choice) doesn't the situation is,your mind isconsurned delicate issue for some, mainly honored more in their absence who are running right alongside BY BRANDON NOLTA work out, I could always teach." with change, change for yourself and because of how people of dif- than in their practice), teachers the machine eight or more hours Opinion Writer What the Hell kind of attitude is change foryour future. ferent biases have come to view are difficult to classify because a day, trying to keep it on track that? That's the unique thing about being ur fun lovin', smi- ,,' public education. I think the their real work is largely invis-' despite pressures and influenc- Being a teacher will never in college though. When we final1yget lin' Gov. Dirk problem, though, is not in how ible. es from every direction. They're make a person rich, but it is po- , here, aI1 we ever thinkaboutis how we Kempthorne has much money the public is or isn't ,- ,,", Sure",\het~'$.leeturing,de~-, .. -\lxpected. to act as parents with- tentlally one of the most influ- gottothis point andhowwe're ever go- , deliveredanotlli "throwing ~teducation. Nor does . onstratiQ1W.;gI.g~pape~Jl and .",P\lt,~ same.level of authority ential jobs a person could have. ing to make it through. And just when er Ofun-filled proposal to" the' the salary issue realIy reflect so all, but that's really ancillary to 'and discipline; they're expected you get comfortable, It's time to start Nearly everybody remembers a Legislature, and various parts much on the quality of the ed- a teacher's [ob, which is the pro- to meet the state's demands, the teacher or two from their youth, thinking about leaving. of it are meeting with the usual ucatlon, although most of the cess of shaping youth. That's a school's policies, parents' ex- some because they were' in- So whether this is your first, last or whooping and hollering. Since loudest shouters in the debate long, arduous, draining process, pectations and the intellectual credible instructors and some somewhere in between semester, do Dirk is on his last legs as top would have everybody think and the rewards are slim. It can needs of students, all on dead- because they were mind-bog- everything you can to live in the mo- inmate in the loony bin known that. No, what it comes down to take years for the real work to lines imposed by forces outside glinglybad. ment. Try not to dwell on where you've as Idaho, he's more concerned ' is how teachers themselves are show itself, and it's not some- the classroom. It is not a job for When you remember a teach- been. Forget about where you're going. with going out looking like a perceived, and that is an area thing that has a lot of discrete nine-to-fivers ...and yet, how er, you acknowledge the mark The days of meeting new people ev- champ than stirring up any real that needs to be addressed. goals because education is more many people do you know who they left on your memories, on eryday, debating the merits of Cap'n dust. However, some of his wish See, it seems that teachers than a series of steps. It's a habit, sec teaching that way? you, for good or ill. That's pow- Crunch versus Lucky Charms on one list entries are long overdue, es- have been getting a bum rap a process and an approach to the We've all heard that cruel er, and that is to be respected. hand and Nietzsche versus Adler on the pecially his proposal to bump in American culture for years. world that builds, at its best, in- aphorism, "Those who can, do. When more people come to re- other, and your GPAas your biggest life up teacher salaries, setting the Decades, even. In a culture that tel1igent, thoughtful citizens out Those who can't, teach," and I spect the profession, within and concern are numbered. After aI1, col- average starter salary at about historical1y values can-do spirit, of the rough clay of childhood. would bet most people who read without the field, that's when lege is the last time you can have a piz- $30,000 a year. • hard work and incessant activity Teachers don't do this alone, this know at least one person real change will begin. za box on your bedroom floor for days Now, teacher salaries are a (and other traits that seem to be of course, but they're the ones who has said, at some point, "If and have it be total1yacceptable.

aspirations and concerns and come to this meeting prepared. Chart out for Everyone at work except me yourself a three-month goal of your current duties and what your supervisor • seems to be getting raises or feels will put you in that "above expectation" category. Go above and beyond • promotions. I feel like I'm whateverit takes to get the job done. If you arecaught up with your responsi- Odoing a good job, so why am I being bilities ask your supervisor what else you can do to help your team. Doing this over looked? will show initiative and will help you stand out in the crowd. \ Many job descriptions Take responsibility for your career development because no one else will; you • have a minimum standard are your greatest advocate! • of work that needs to be ac- A I can't afford to buy a new wardrobe for job interviews. How can I look complished, but what you want to do is stand • sharp for my job interview on a limited budget? out and go "above and beyond" your job description to get that promotion. Remember, a promotion O. ' into a new job would entail more duties than you current- 'A Thrift stor,es,such as the salvat, ion Army, Desert Industries, St. Vincent ly have, and if you're doing a "good" job now, how can your • DePaul, the Idaho Youth Ranch, and other stores sel1ing second-hand supervisor know you'll be able to do a more complicated job? • clothes can be an inexpensive source of interview attire. Many pro- _ Don't wait for your next performance review; start with talking to fessional people donate quality clothing they have tired of wearing. There are your supervisor now. Keep Itvery positive and talk about your career also discount stores that sell new clothes that retail stores have discontinued.

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BY TRAVIS ESTVOLD would be surprising since Culture Columnist this topic has been covered in countless sitcoms - but there is I've talked about pooping an entire unwritten code that and peeing in this column governs men's behavior at a many times. I've talked about urinal. Some rules dictate the my "Bverybody Poops" brace- spacing required when multi- let, I've discussed the high-tech ple urinals are available, while toilets on campus and I've joked others simply imply that if you You know you've hit it big when about the duality ofthe number 'have to break wind while using "Saturday Night Live" releases a two. One might think I've ex- that particular stand-up facil- best-of DVD in your name and hausted the topic of the bath- ity, you wait until others are not you've never even been a member room and its peripherals. But, next to you. of the cast. much to the chagrin of my fam- But rule number one -'. and That's the story for Alec Baldwin, ily, my friends, and I'm sure, the this is where my complaint whose "Saturday Night Live: The handful of people who read this against the advertisement Best of" disc is not only less than column regularly that I don't comes in - is that under no cir- 10 minutes long due to lack of ma- know, I have not. cumstances are you to look over terial, but is actually measurably However, assuming I make into the vicinity of the urinal of funnier than castmember David it through today's offering' un- the person next to you - not for Spade's best-of disc. For whatever scathed, I will hereby promise any reason. Not even if he says, reason, Baldwin is funnier on "SNL" to retire the lavatory as a source "Hey, look, a quarter!" and you than he typically is offit, and he has of inspiration for my writing. infer from the tone of his voice the skits (Pete Schweddy, Governer I'm very nearly an adult, and it's that you absolutely must see Buckwell, his perfect Robert De probably high time I act like it. this magical coin - still, you Niro impersonation on "The Joe I now make my final foray must avert your gaze. Pesci Show") to show for it. into foulness. Now, for the proprietors of I was using the restroom to- this communique to have po- Celebrity news: day, as I am wont to do from sitioned it directly between time to time, and I noticed an urinal one and urinal two, they incongruity. A sign on the wall have, in my estimation, made of a Student Union Building re- themselves a party to the po- stroom, posted directly above tential breaking of rule num- and between the' pair of uri- ber one. Luckily, when I did my , nals,was adverttsmgen-event: slight sideward glance, I -was Normally, random filers don't alone in the room, and no harm ,The owner of Trip Taylor Booksellers, Trip Taylor, grew up being an avid reader, Which grab my attention, even those - or ridicule - befouled me. But led him to opening his own bookstore in downtown Boise, Idaho. above stations designated for I must say, the choice of ad lo- men to stand and micturate cation is not the best I've seen, into. and I must therefore lobby for A brief note: I'm a big fan of its immediate removal or relo- advertising. I'm unsure if my cation. melancholY afternoon; homework is tauntingly weighing you down, support of the art form was a So, anyway, as my time at your crush doesn't even acknowledge your existence, and you miss your leading factor in my decision Boise State wanes, and even more urgently, as my days of Supermodel Kate MOs'swill speak pet Fido from home. To your unrealizable delight, there is a relaxing to pursue a marketing degree, Ii A or ,rather, my degree-seeking making light of bathroom hu- to British police investigating alle- outlet, an intrinsically valuable pit stop from your hectic schedule. It's time I made me hyper-aware of ads mor in this column come to a gations of cocaine use, but no time- you escape from tedious and often mundane yesterdays and spice up the here- close, I must leave one depart- table has been set for her interview in our culture. Either way, I ing thought. Though I may have by officers, her spokesman said. and-now of today. It's time to take a mini vacation (no luggage or passport dig it. And I've long-since been "issues," as I have been told, due Moss, 31, lost valuable contracts needed) to the Trip Taylor Bookseller! a proponent of placing adver- tisements on the inside doors to my apparent obsession with with H&M, Burberry and Chanel joking about the bathroom, if after the Daily Mirror tabloid in of bathroom stalls. I can think you are offended by what hap- September published pictures of of no better captive audience pens behind a closed stall door, her apparently using cocaine in a BY APRIL RUMORE delight. High value books with the low cost price than a poor soul with his pants around his ankles, trying to re- perhaps you have issues as well. west London music studio where Culture Writer tag simply screams college student atmosphere. As my bracelet constantly re- ' her then-boyfriend, rock musician Conveniently organized, the two story shop is lieve himself of last night's sup- minds me, yes, everyone does Pete Doherty, was recording. Growing up, young Trip Taylor was quite the divided into an endless variety of intriguing and per. what you are doing in there, and "Kate has made it absolutely clear avid reader. Taylor had a strong enthusiasm for valuable sections. , That being said, don't think if you can't talk about it, then it all along that she will cooperate the world of bind ed-paper creations. When Cupid Whether you are interested in fantasy, mystery, • me a critic of advertising in gen- is you - and not what you leave with any police investigation when was matchmaking 'Harry' and 'Sally: Trip Taylor fiction or non, crafts, architecture, self-help, psy- , eral after the following. behind - that stinks. Well, may- the necessary arrangements can fell for the deep sea ofthoughts, ideas, stories and chology, comics, children books, textbooks, cook- • Perhaps members of the fe- be you both do. be made," Stuart Higgins, Moss' tales enveloped in what we all know as the end- books or exercise techniques, there is a section male gender don't know - which spokesman, said in a statement. less sea of books. In college, Trip nurtured his for you. Don't let the low price make you raise an Since the newspaper revelations, lifetime passion by majoring in literature. Now he eyebrow of curiosity. Quality is Taylor's main con- Moss has been outside Britain, en- owns and runs his very own little quaint, cozy and cern and why his shop remains alive and thriving, tering a rehab clinic in Arizona and eclectic book haven in downtown Boise. while neighboring bookstores went dry. working on international assign- Five years ago, the doors of his personal sanc- For all your buying, selling or trading of book ments. tuary of his lifetime book collections went public needs and desires, Trip Taylor Bookseller is the in Boise's very own Hyde Park. Located on N. 13'h place to be. Even if you don't have time to read Health and Beauty Tip: street and neighboring other down-home shops a book, or if that doesn't get your motor runnin', that would be found in "Leave It To Beaver-ville," you can contribute to the store's inventory while pocketing a little extra cash by selling your books The 411 on migraines The Trip Taylor Bookseller fit in perfectly. But due to the will and drive to expand his business, Taylor to Taylor. Youcan also drop in to simply visit with Taylor,the happy entrepreneur, test the bookstore' Migraine is characterized by transported, his shop to 10'hstreet by Macy's this last July. Space, convenience, and visibility were waters, tap your toe to the soothing jazz and blues throbbing head pain, usually on music, and bond with his adorable pet poodle, one side of the head, often accom- three key factors of Taylor's big transition. Being known for entertainment, shopping, eating and Apollo. panied by nausea and sensitivity to So grab a cup of Joe, turn your cell phone on si- light and/or sound. The combina- city culture; the new location of downtown Boise has resulted as a wise business upgrade. _ lent, and hit the road for your personal travel get- tion of disabling pain and associ- away to the Trip 'taylor Bookseller. ated symptoms often prevents suf- Step inside to an oasis of affordable intellectual ferers from performing daily activi- ties. Stress may be a trigger, but certain foods, odors, menstrual pe- riods and changes in weather are .-----The box office repDrt------~------.' among many factors that may also the Oscar noms aren't kind, the $70 mil- ing Texas Western basketball squad, had BY RICK HOLT~R ensemble for "Underworld: Evolution." trigger headache. lion "Munich" and the even more pricey the lead after three days, but the fairy-tale Knight Ridder Tribune Swami sez: No. l·with a bullet - and $19mil. Emotional factors such as depres- "Memoirs of a Geisha" might just slide Into surprise ."Hoodwinked" surged on MLK sion, anxiety, frustration, letdown oblivion. Both have reached seml-wlde re- . Day only to falljust $48,000 short. That left and even pleasant excitement may PREDiCTION: lease, and neither looks like a lock to match Queen Latif~ with the bronze. medal for. "Tristan and Isolde"would last about as be associated with developing a its budget domestically. . . "I.ast H!lliday,"·which trailed. the. hooded '. long as Nick and Jessica, hitting $7 mil and headache. ' : one by only SI.4 million. at the Orilsli line, unlucky No.7. Result: Nearly dead on. And Keeping a headache diary will pocket changein:boit office terms. we do mean dead. No.8 with $7.6mil. , help you determine whether factors Total so far: 20 outof 32 (63 percent). such as food, change In weather, and/or moq.d have any relationship to your headache pattel1l~ , lOIN THE TEAM Bood liars may be Now hiring culture writers to review concerts, movies, and Boise events. wired differentl cultlJretlarbiteronlirie.com TheArbiter TIlE INDEPl:NIlENl S1UDENrVOICE OF BOISE STATE BY JEFF G~HH~GE ·cessfullie requires at least two ing a one-woman battle against Knight Ridder Tribune parties, one to tell it and one to Virginia's death penalty, found- believe it. Studies show most of ing the Coalition on Jails and For more than 11 years, from us aren't very good at identify- Prisons. She was no naif: She the moment of his arrest to the ing liars. In fact, the people who knew the ways of death row and moment of his execution, Roger think they're good at it actually the men who lived there. She Keith Coleman lied. score lower. also knew the anguish of the He lied to the courts, to his at- Phillip Maltin,a Los Angeles victims' families; her mother- torneys, to the news media, to lawyer who lectures on how to In-law had been murdered. the aunt and uncle who stood by identify people who are lying, When the DNA results were him, to thousands of supporters was once asked by a group of announced this month, Deans who took up his cause. conspiracy buffs to examine the says, she didn't feel betrayed. He lied as he sat strapped in videotaped confession of James Instead, she wondered: Is it ly- Virginia's electric chair in 1992, E. Files, an Illinois prison in- ing ifyou honestly believe you're proclaiming his innocence with mate who claims he shot John F. telling the truth? such sincerity that his backers Kennedy. "Ever since DNA poked its pressed on even after his death. "He is fantastic," Maltin says, head up, he was like, 'I want His guilt was definitively prov- . with grudging admiration. "You one of those tests," she says. en only last week, through new look for all the indicia of dis- "If you're guilty and you "know DNA tests. honesty: change in tone, pitch, you're guilty, you're not going to How could COleman have lied hesitation, change in body lan- be begging for forensic testing," so long and so well to so many? guage, perspiration. This guy She long believed that The fact is, everybody lies isn't exhibiting this stuff," Coleman suffered from neuro- sometimes.· But some people Where Files trips up, Maltin logical problems, that he had in- step beyond the polite lies that says, is when the interviewer curred some type of brain dam- color everyday discourse and asks how much he was paid to age. He heard things, she says. into pathology. kill Kennedy. At that moment, Sometimes he would seclude The hard question is why that Files exhibits a cluster of behav- himself in his cell, not speaking happens. Young children are iors not seen elsewhere on the to anyone, for a week or more. notorious liars - and that's nor- tape. He shrugs slightly, alters "I came to the conclusion that mal, psychologists say, given his tone, halts in his speech. if Roger had committed this their difficulty distinguishing "How would you forget how crime, he didn't know i't,"Deans fact from thought, dream or de- much you got paid to shoot the says. "I don't believe that Roger sire. But most kids, as they grow president of the United States," was a scarnmer, or somebody older, go to school and interact Maltin asks, "if you can remem- who just decided he could lie with peers, come to learn the ber the color of the gun, and the his way out of this:" difference between truth and date, time and place you met Of course, Coleman never imagination, right and wrong. with Lee Harvey Oswald?" claimed he had a brain injury. They develop the moral com- Maltin .cites the research of He said he was innocent. And in pass known as a conscience. University of California profes- hindsight, one incident seems "The so-called pathological sor Paul Ekman, who conducted telling. In his book about the case, liar has learned from an ear- pioneering work in "micrnex- "May God Have Mercy," author ly age that they get punished presslons:" the small, involun- John Tucker wrote that Coleman more often for telling the truth tary facial movements that re- once hesitated at the prospect than they do for lying," says veal true emotions. Most people of DNA testing. Coleman main- John Rooney, an emeritus pro- never notice microexpressions tained he had had sex with a fessor of psychology at La Salle in others. But to a trained ob- female corrections officer, and University. "They get so. accus- server, they represent the brain's that DNA from that encounter tomed to devious behavior that recognition.of dishonesty, even could be used to frame him. they lie without much thought as the mouth blabbers on. At the time, his fears were dis- or emotion," Youdon't detect dishonesty by missed as prison paranoia. Recently, University. of . loqking .fpr,the .lie, ,Maltin says. To some, the revelation of Southern California scien- but by identifying the change in Coleman's guilt was no revela- tists offered a possible physi- behavior that suggests a person cal explanation, finding proof is nervous in a situation where tion. "Stop the presses: It turns of brain abnormalities among he or she shouldn't be. But out that rapists and killers are people who habitually lie and there's a caveat. also liars," Michael Paranzino, cheat. Pathological liars had a "If somebody doesn't believe president of a pro-death-penal- surplus of white matter, the wir- what they're saying is dishonest ty group called Throw Away the ing that can provide tools for or deceptive, or if somebody de- Key, told the Associated Press. deceit, and a deficit of gray mat- lights in trying to deceive you, To others it's more compli- ter, which helps restrain the im- that person will not exhibit the characteristics," Maltin says, cated. pulse to lie. "The reason they're able to lie Our culture accepts a certain "You will never, for the most so effectively Is so few of us are amount of deception, even depart, be able to identify a liar good at detecting people who mands it. If your wife asks you if unless the person has a con- lie," says former U.S. military she's getting fat, there is but one science," interrogator Greg Hartley. A lie correct reply. Answering in the Virginia legal specialist Marie cannot exist in isolation. It re- affirmative doesn't prove that Deans visited Roger Coleman in quires the support of innumera- you're honest, it proves you're a prison for nearly a decade, talk- ble smaller lies, says Hartley, an fool. But we have less tolerance ed to him by phone practically Atlanta consultant. and author for people who refuse to come every week. of "How to Spot a Liar" (Career clean when the evidence against She was with him the night he died and afterward helped Press). them is overwhelming. He recalls an exercise where For years, Pete Rose main- to scatter his ashes in the soldiers were being taught to tained he never bet on base- . Southwest Virginia mountains. resist interrogation. As the sub- ball. and was banned from the Throughout their relation- jects were harassed, they'd try game. Rosie Ruiz has become ship, Coleman insisted he didn't to protect their family by elimi- a punch line, still insisting she murder 19-year-old Wanda McCoy, his wife's sister. nating the line of questioning. won the 1980 Boston Marathon, "I'm an orphan," they'd say. 26 years after she jumped into "My normal way of reacting to The ley to decoding that fiction the race near its end. Korean people telling me they were innocent was to say, 'Right,' and lay not just in the soldiers' body stem-cell pioneer Hwang Woo- language, but In the details of suk, his career in ruins, recently then ask the next question," their story, Hartley says. Where apologized for claiming to have Deans says. "But I didn't with and when did it occur? Was it a cloned a human embryo. Roger. I paid very close atten- one-car crash or two? But as much as we castigate tion." Any "orphan" would remem- people for lying, some of the In the early 19801',when she ber these details. blame lies with ourselves. Asue- met Coleman, Deans was wag-

Self-paced stUdy. Anytime •.Anywhere! O'Orianka KUcher as "Pocahontas," protects -. Colln Farrell as "Captain John Smith" in New Line Cinema's upcoming film, "The New World."

grasshoppers and caterpillars often BY DANIEL.F1ENBERG Red Llne"). meant that pages ofdialogue in the script Knight Ridder TrIbune Although Bale ("Batman Begins") has cemented a place as one ofthe industry's would be reduced to a yearning glance or two on screen, somewhat negating the illS ANGELES - Get Christian Bale rising leading men, he eagerly took on time Bale spent in the library learning talking about his "New World" director l! supporting role in "The New World." about the real Rolfe. Terrence Malick and it's very difficult for Rolfe, famous for his role in the Virginia "Asusual. 1tend to fmd that by the time the 31-year-old actor to stop.' tobacco industry, shows up well into .1finish the movie 1think. 'Ail yeah. once "I just like his style of working so the film to romance Pocahontas (new- again Christian. you did all that research much," Bale raves. "He's such a calm- comer Q'Orianka Kilcher) after her heart and it wasn't needed," Bale laughs. "But ing'director. He's so curious and he's ap- has been broken by John Smith (Colin 1just can't help it. It's nice to know. 1just preciative of absolutely everything and Farrell). Bale never minded playing sec- enjoyfmding out as much as 1can:' there's never a sense that you're kind of ond fiddle to the other actors; or even to Malick's own eccentricities. Watching the fmal product.' Bale . being tested. doesn't miss the scenes of character de- "Sometimes, with a movie, where "There were absolutely times where velopment for Rolfe or any of the myriad there's such a hard, fast idea from the we'd be in the middle ofdoing a scene and moments that were left out of the final director about exactly what the scene itwas,'Oh God, look at the sun, look at the cut. His main regret seems to be that he should be, then it's very much like you' way that, look at the trees, the waythey're didn't have more opportunities to be ed- are being tested, you know? You better moving right now. Quick .... Bale recalls. ited out ofthe film. achieve that line there, you better get that "And people would run over there, get "The only thing that I would have one in there and this one has to have this that. you know. or hey. 'Q'Orianka, chase liked is just to have been involved more inflection and you've gotta switch here. that grasshopper ... Go on. There you actually there. actually in the filming. And itstops being natural." go: Or somebody would walk past with You know, because 1ended up only be- It's immediately obvious that Baler a caterpillar on their hand and it would ing there for 1 think four or five weeks who plays John Rolfe in this latest be, 'Heeeey! Come on. get the caterpillar or something. And I just like his style of retelling of the Pocahontas legend, has now!' But itwas great, so you never knew working so much. u joined that legion of actors willing to sac- what was gonna happen and Terry was riflce various and sundry limbs to work just endlessly enthusiastic:' with the reclusive Malick ("The Thin Of course, concentrating on sunsets. - - omas _~t~tF!nfbliss------and genuine. She wrote the song "For BY TRACEY SPERL.ING and artistic ensemble produced a Moni ...which she performs a cappella, Culture Writer positive vibe, and left several people to dancing in their seats, throughout as a tribute to her friend Monica who died of breast cancer. Thomas sang This past. November many people the theatre. "For Moni" at a Boarding for Breast gathered at the Boise Little Theatre Although Thomas's sound has Cancer charity concert in Lake Tahoe. to support local singer/songwrit- been compared to that of Natalie The songs lyrics are also displayed er Christine Thomas with the re- Merchant's, she truly possesses her on the inside cover of the book "Why lease of her first solo album, titled own unique style, her voice rich with 1 Wore Lipstick To My Mastectomy," "Neighborhood of Nine." Performing passion. "Neighborhood of Nine" has by Author Geralyn Lucas. A portion the song "State of Bliss," Thomas's a great mix of tunes that'll make you of the proceeds of "Neighborhood of folk rock sound want to get up and dance, and a few that'll make you wish you were soak- Nine" and of "For Moni" on iTunes ing in a tub surrounded by candles. will go towards the charity Boarding Thomas began her musical career for.Breast Cancer. in the late 1980s and has performed With such original lyrics. one could in the bands Major Lingo in Arizona, wonder where the creative intuition and Jackson Thorne and Trailer for her. songwriting really comes Park, both of Boise. Jackson Thorne from. Thomas admitted on stage that' and Trailer Park have played at she sometimes has a hard time getting popular venues such as Grainey's, lunch dates with her friends as she ha- the Blues Bouquet. and have also bitually will turn their real life events performed in the Hyde Park Street into a song, hence the lyrics to "Tell Fair. Me What Happened:' Thomas's lyrics are emotive There were a few hands in the pot with the composition of "Neighborhood of Nine." Listening to the songs you will also hear the talented sounds of a few of Thomas's friends. including local artists Steve Fulton and Bill Coffey. . "Neighborhood of Nine" was number one at The Record Exchange for two weeks over the holidays. and number 45 on the top 200 selling al- bums of the year. • ,~.. ~ l Thomas's songs present a pleasant Representative democracy requires an inlonned public and attentive legislature. mixture of instruments from the cello, This workshop (offered lor 1 credit or as nOI-cred"tclass) explores how the legislalute bongos. maracas. tambourines. and operates and features presentatiOlll by academicians, lellislaliveleadell, medIa mandolin, to an assortment of guitars .. representatives. ae~ lobbyists. Italsa include. I toIf Of the Idebo State Capitol Building. Combine this with Thomas's enticing. mesmeric voice and you have yourself Saturday, February 11& 11. 8:30 am - 6:(}Opm an exquisite musical treat. Boise Slate UniYersltf EducatiDn Building, Room 112 TopicslRClude: • EJections and campaigns • Organization of legislature • Who ilfluences the • Meanings of lipresentation • The legislative process process Spealtel$lnclude: • D.Carl Bianchi. Legislative • Bruce Nemombe, HOll$I • Medii Representatives S1afI DiectJr,Idaho legisIanJe Speaker. Idaho legislature Dan Popkey, Greg Hahn, Idaho SlIlesm.~ • Dt Gary Moncrief, Dept of • Floor Leaders, Idaho Betsy Russel, Spoksnf Pclitical Science. Boise state legislature: Bart Davis, • DLIIilben Kum. President. Wendy Jaque\. 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I, s • Ii S:Ii"". .)"-', i It:, .I Men's hoops [THISW££KIN Broncos win I lth game, on the road tonight in Reno SPORTS] continues on a BY TREVOR HORN 6 overall, 1-4 Western Athletic Conference) reportedly yelled at fans behind the visitor's bench. - MInt BokedJ.1I Sports Editor 83-75 despite losing their point guard to an nasty week Thursday ankle injury In the first minute of the game, "It's one ofthose things. Basketball Is a fun- ny game because sometimes things work to Nevada@BSU This can be called a crazy week forthe Boise and some odd decisions by the officiating your favor momentum wise, and some things ~RBITER 7:30p.m. State women's basketball team, just by the crew. Boise State head coach Gordy Presnell SPORTS ST~FF Saturday theatrics on Monday night. And the team still was called for a technical foul at the halfway don't," Presnell said. BSU@Idaho has two more games coming this weekend. point ofthe second halfby an officlal with the That momentum was the Broncos out scor- The Boise State men's basketbaIl 2:05 p.m. (PT) The Broncos have three games in six nights, game tied at 66. Just minutes later, the same ing the Wahine 17to 9 the rest ofthe game. Nadia Begay hurt her ankle while com- team continue the torrid week to- including tonight at Nevada (7:00 p.m, PT) ref yelled out to a fan in the first row behind night at home 'against Nevada at and at home against In-state rival Idaho on the press table, "one more word, and I will ing down the court with the ball on the sec- 7:30p.m. In Taco Bell Arena. Wmnmt'§ B48Jwtbilll Saturday at 2:00 p.m, in Taco BellArena. have you throw out,' In the middle of a play. Thursday See Hoops [paga 131 From Monday to this Saturday, Monday night, the Broncos beat Hawaii (10- This all went on while the Hawaii head coach BSU @ Nevada 7 p.m. (PT) the Broncos will have played three Saturday teams In three different time Idaho @BSU, 2 p.m. zones. Monday, the Broncos (9-8 overall, 2-4 Western Athletic Conference) Gymn48tw8 lost to Hawaii, 72-61 In Honolulu. Friday Eric Lane led the Broncos with BSU @UC Davis, TBA 15 points on 5 of 9 shooting from three-point range, but the Broncos AUng could not beat the Warriors, who Friday-Saturday are ali Impressive 10-2at home. Colorado Nordic Collegiate Broncos leading scorer, Coby Steamboat Junction, Colo. Karl shot just 21 percent from the field including missing his first nine shots, but did score 12 points Men', Teni.., and eclipsed 1,000points for his ca- Thursday reer at Boise State. BSU @Pepperdine Karl and Hawaii's Julian Sensley I p.m. (PT) each reached the I,OOO-polntmile- Malibu, Calif. stone In the game, less than one minute apart. Karl, who needed Friday seven points heading Into the game, BSU@UCLA nailed a 3-polnter with 8:36 to play 1:30 p.m. (PT) to reach the milestone. Los Angeles Tonight, the. Broncos face a Nevada team (13-5;3-.3WAC) com- Sunday ing off a home loss to Utah State Texas A&M @ BSU Monday night. Nevada is led by ju- Ip.m. nior center Nick .Fazekas. Nevada beat Boise State on Jan. 1481-67 in WOJlum'j Tctmdj Reno. Saturday Saturday Is the first of two con- BSU vs. Santa Clara, TBA ference games against In-state rival BSU vs. Portland, TBA Idaho. Saturday will be the first conference match-up between the two Sunday teams since both played in the Big BSU vs. Oregon, TBA West Conference In 2000-01.)daho Eugene, Ore. is 3-13 overaIl this season, but is winless (0-5) in the WACgoing into PHO'llI BY STANLEY BREWSTEIlITHE ARBITER Saturday's game in Moscow. TflWk & 'wId Boise State Is.currently in seventh Friday-Saturday Boise State footballplayers Drisan James [left) and Lee Marks (far lane) are also competing for the Boise State indoor track and field team this season. Punt r~turner lJuinton Jones and freshman Widereciever Aiona Key will also be on the team. place In the conference. Louisiana Athletes Invitational Tech Is atop the standing with a 5-1 Nampa, Idaho record. Utah State (5-2) and Hawaii (4-2) round out the top three and only a game and a half separates [SIDE] fourth and seventh place. Awin to- .night against Nevada for Boise State and a Fresno State (2-3) win over LINE Football and track make New Mexico State (3-2) would push C4J1~dpw pIli)' the Broncos Into a tie with Nevada In fifth place. _ In 8wdof Bowl The Broncos are 7-2 at home this season, with the two losses coming Boise State offensive lineman a speedy combination only to Weber State on Nov. 21 and Daryn Colledge is among the 100 to La Tech on Jan. 5' on a despera- top senior NFLdraft prospects par- tion three-pointer by Paul Milsap, ticipating in the 2006 Senior Bowl as time expired. this week in Mobile, Ala. BY TREVOR HORN pus-their national ranking and our national adds exceptional speed. What that does to our Colledge is a member of the ranking are similar and I think can be of great team is it gives us the ability to score many more Senior Bowl'sNorth squad, which is Sports Editor help to each other." points. What it does to those individual such as being coached by Tennessee Titans Last weekend, the Indoor season began Andre (Summers) and Antoine (Echols) and the head coach JeffFisher and his staff. The blend of speed and power are nearing for the Broncos in the Hampton Inn & Suites rest of our sprinters, is ItaIlows us to take some [INSIDE Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. (MT) full throttle for some of the Boise State footbaIl Classic in Nampa where former running back ofthe load offand utilize them,' Maynard said. and the contest will be nationally players now that they are members of the track Lee Marks competed for the Broncos in the 60- Last season, Echols competed in the 60-, 200- televised by ESPN. The contest is and field team. meier dash. Senior-to-be wide receiver Drisan and 400-meter dashes, along with the triple SPORTS] also a complete sellout in 40,646- Four players in all are competing during James also competed in the 60, but ran un- jump. seat Ladd-Peebles Stadium. the indoor track and field season, which con- attached, as did redshirt freshman receiver "We won't have to do that now because with ESPN and the NFL Network are tinues tomorrow and Saturday in the Athletes Aiona Key in the high jump. All-american punt people like Drisan James and Lee (Marks) and also televising Senior Bowl prac- Invitational on the Jackson's Track at the Idaho returner Quinton Jones is expected to compete Quinton (Jones), when he's with us," Maynard .Nascar tices this year with over 11 hours Sports Center. for the Broncos once he is cleared to play both said. "They are going to have a major impact. of coverage during the week. "It's fantastic," Boise State track and field See what Nascar sports. It's going to help that we can be helpful to the Remaining ESPN practice tele- head coach Mike Maynard said. "I think the Maynard explains how important this is for football program with regards to recruiting." is coming out with casts air from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. transition of the new football program and both teams. Jones is listed as the fastest footbaIl player today and Friday. The Senior Bowl Chris Petersen is going to be exceptional for us. this season, "What it does for those football players is It See Track [paga 13J is the nation's premier pre-draft Two of the most successful programs on cam- pg.12 showcase, annually featuring the top senior NFL draft prospects on teams coached by the entire coaching staffs of two National Football Bryant League teams. San Francisco 4gers Post 8i-point head coach Mike Nolan and his Tima to start sizing up Super Bowl XL staff are coaching the South squad performance. in this year's game. In 2005, ten Senior Bowlers were COM MENT~RY makethetrip. like Cincinnati, Cleveland and the No.1 seed in the NFC. The Whatcan the chosen in the first-round oftheNFL BY DON PIERSON "Everybody in the stadium Indianapolis plot ways to keep Seahawks are the league's top- Laker do now? Draft and 83 players were drafted Chicago Tribune is coming," Seattle coach Mike them away. scoring team. The Seahawks overall. Ninety-five percent of last Holmgren said. They invaded the Denver air- have the league's most valuable pg.12 year's Senior Bowlplayers made ac- DENVER - Roethlisberger vs. But this game will be a home port Saturday night waving their·' player,Shaun Alexander. All the tive rosters in the NFL in 2005, in- Hasselbeck sounds more like a date for the Steelers, and not just. yellow Terrible Towels. TheySteelers have is a run-down, 33- eluding the NFL'sOffensiveRookie beer-tasting contestthana Super because running back Jerome were on the streets, in parking year-old Bettis. M. ., of the Year _ running back Cadillac Bowl. In Pittsburgh and Seattle, Bettis grew up In Detroit. lots and scattered throughout . No quarterback as young ase n 8 Wl1llams of Tampa Bay. they don't care. Itls a matchup . The Steelers are as national as the stadium. Ben RoethUsbergerever .has Over 560 former Senior Bo.....I . notmanyexpected,andthewin- a sports team gets. The Seahawks "We're a road team/safety won aSl1perBowl.Seattle's Matt Tennll • players were on active rosters In ner might be even harder to pre- are so regional not everybody re- . Troy Polamalu said. "We're the Hasselbeckhas been around ·T.he·•··..·6 ro n'.co s ...W· ·1"" the .NFL in· 2005.1\venty~six for- diet. members they played Inthe APe Pittsburgh Steelers. Wehave fans longer aridpBld .more dues. mer Senior Bowlers were named to The Steelershave been to Super for most ofthelr 30-year history. .everywhere." Seahawb coach Mike Holingren .:pla y·~hre..e.top- rostersforthlsyear'sNFLProBowl Bowls before. 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BY DUSTINLAPRAY Assistant Sports £dUor " In the faU, you have the Imagine standing one-footed on a solid beam, four inches wide, and weekends off, s.oyou can go, launching your body into the air, cartwheeling, dismounting with a to the mall and stuff like that, back flip-360 and sticking the land- • I IDAHO ing. Imagine curling your body but come gymnastics season, I downtown boise in elegant gestures and contort- ing your frame into positions most can't do that stuff. Ihave to sit humans are incapable-of. Imagine the. focus, the concentration on perfection, with judges criticizing down and do my homework. " your every move. That is the plight ~1'~; -Lindsay Ward, BSU Gymnast of the college gymnast: to achieve Lower calorie, hifJlH,;;rbliss. perfection in a sport hi which 'a "10" is nearly impossible of attain- " .Jamba smoothies and juices ing, yet continually attempting being tall, with long legs.It looks reo Gymnasts head are the tastiest way to get your that perfection. do my homework~" ally good, there's definitely an ad- five servings of fruit each day, Boise State junior gymnast Ward said that Coach Sam vantage with that range. I think it for-UC Davis Great taste and nutrition couldn't come in a better Lindsay Ward makes such attempts Sandmire and the rest of the BSU .'looks more beautiful." package! for her team, herself and the history coaching staff are very helpful when Ward also indicated that her The Boise State gymnastics team of a program that finished No. 20 in it comes to academics, allowing for height was a disadvantage for many travels to Davis, Calif. to a dual with visit U5 at the nation last season. Sunday practices and requiring things, such as tumbling and the UC Davis Saturday. The Broncos 7709 W. Overland Rd. Ward, on top of her achievements high standards for the women on contortions that a gymnast must be are I-I so far this season, downing (Noxt to tho Edwards Cinoma) in the gymnastic arena, is a bio- the team. able to perform. the Aggies at Taco Bell Arena last Friday. -, 208,658.1765 chemistry major, taking classes like Ward got into gymnastics at an "It's really a disadvantage for a Calculus III and Organic Chemistry. lot of different things:' Ward said. The early season has the young early age at the suggestion of her now blending at 7am! As an upper-division student, Ward dance instructor. She said that~ in "When you're used to lifting 90 Broncos figuring out roles and has completed all her electives and dance, she did jazz, tap and acro- pounds and then you have to lift 20 learning the techniques they will prerequisites. batics. Gymnasticswas a mild tran- more, it's just so much harder," need later in the season when they "You have to take these classes. sition. It brought a competitive an- Ward said that her favorite events will need secure performances to It's all planned out. It's kind of nice, gle to her athletic endeavors. were the balance beam and the un- reach the regional tournament and they just tell me what to do, but it's "It's really helpful," Ward said. even bars. She added that the floor qualify for nationals. all math and science classes from "Dancers always have good pos- exercise and the vault were more "I want our team to peak when here on out." ture. (In gymnastics) you push difficult for her, since they incorpo- it counts," BSU head coach Sam CURIOUS? Ward said she wants to go into yourself really hard. It's really fun, rate maneuvers that don't come as Sand mire said. "In gymnastics, the Have you become a victim of Religion? the prescription drug field. She did though, I wouldn't do it if it wasn't. naturally forher. score is so much more important than the win-loss. We try to not fo- an internship with the BSUchem- Just the feeling you get from corn- .Whichever events Ward consid- Have you "inherited" beliefs passed down to cus on our opponent, to focus on istry lab last summer working with petition, it's like the best feeling ers her favorites, she is proficient in you from previous generations without ourselves and our performance, to enzymes involving cancer medica- you can have; to see your hard work all four. She won the all-around at focus on what we need to do at that scriptural substance? tions. payoff." the Beauty and the Beast competi- exact moment," Do you desire to discover the TRUTH Ward said that she has had to As a teenager Ward hit a growth tion last weekend and went to na- The Broncos scored a 190.325 adjust her schedule, with the more spurt, gaining four inches in height tionals in 2005. as it was taught by Christ Jesus through His against UC Davis, but Sand mire difficult classes and the structure in a single year. The spurt threw off Outside of school, Ward said that ministers in the Bible? wants theteam to score in the mid- of a gymnastics season. her technique and catapulted her she enjoys those summer runs, not 190's when regionals roll around. "In the fall, you have the week- to 5-foot-8, which is tall for a gym- indoors where you must run laps for Please visit our website atwww.blble-research.orq This will be the road dual for the ends off, so you can go to the mall nast. a certain' time or a number of laps. to receive more information on subject specific topics Broncos this season. and stuff like that, but come gym- "I pretty much lost everything," She said she can look around and using the scriptures in the Bible. "The first road trip is a chance for nastics season, I can't do that stuff," Ward said. "I couldn't do any of my see the world, run to some place Or contact us at 719-573-4055, P.O.Box 9813",Colo. Spgs., CO 80932 the team to bond:' Sandmire said. Ward said. "I have to sit down and skills any more. I think it helps now, and come back.

" Blue Cross of Idaho's Short Term Blue" Limited Benefit Program t Brash skiers such as Miller are nothing new

BY HECHELLE VOEPEL called professional. It was a dirty Olympians would just as soon not '''lT 've' got you covered word then in the Olympics. But compete in relative obscurity, that's Knight Ridder Tribune V V le '. Schranz's outspoken criticism of what Millerwould prefer. Except it's . • The "renegade" skier who speaks Bm~4.a8~:::L~~lch' then-branded ,hiB fame that has helped make him ,.,. , ',' " ' (.h~~~t¥ltJt)W"'1~"1lk~'~"Wl!'l1ltbt!'ell'6hgli't6"feel he;doesn'f~" ',."," ;~·mton;·,yoru\gradiiate'~$~yout ,.,.' ., shc1rt~Jt1ness or injuries are taken care of 111~I mind 'chllfes" at 'restrtctlons; common sense railing against an have to answer to anyone. makes his own rules and always while you're between full benefit programs. seems to be annoying the establish- unfair, unrealistic and outdated The U.S.SkiTeam has never been health insurance needs are covered. ment. Bode Miller, you say? Well, if standard. , overburdened with stars or sue- With Blue Cross of Idaho's Short Term Call us today, J ·SSS-GO-CROSS, or visit our The word "brash" is a classic de- cess. So the organization probably . that's really what he is, then he's web site: bcidaho.ccm. only the latest in a long line. scription of alpine skiers. It's been needs Miller more than he needs Blue temporary health care coverage The sport of alpine skiing has used extensively with competitors it. Miller.has said and done what program you'll be sure any unexpected Blue Cross of Idaho. We're there for YOIl. never lacked for competitors who fit such as American Bill Johnson, he pleased, including complain the above personality description Italy's Alberto Tomba and Miller. about drug testing and equipment to some degree. Remember, these And the most famous fictional checks, boast about prerace party- are folks who go up to B5mph down U.S. skier - Robert Redford's David ing and clash with U.S. ski coach icy mountains. Chappellet in the 1969 movie Phil McNichol. The ability to ignore fear - or at "Downhill Racer" - was the em- Miller was criticized roundly least overcome it - is a prerequisite bodiment of the stereotype: cocky, for his comments on "60 Minutes" for being a successful alpine skier. reckless, self-focused and deter- about skiing under the influence Sowe should not be surprised when mined to "do it his way." of alcohol. Although Miller apolo- people whose occupation requires Miller, though, is a real flesh- gized, one suspects the "real Bode" that they quite literally live on the and-blood, highly skilled athlete probably didn't feel too sorry at all. edge sometimes don't "obey au- who may well be the best American For all the stories written about thority," skier ever. And wouldn't you know Miller's unconventional childhood Back in those quaint days when . he has a history of being more or and young adulthood as a paren- Olympic leaders were trying to en- less unmanageable for the U.S. Ski tally encouraged free spirit grow- force a strict concept of amateur- Team. ing up in New Hampshire, the best ism, the great Jean-Claude Killy A year ago, after he became the is told by Miller himself. ran afoul ofthe establishment. The first American in two decades to' In his autobiography, Bode: Go Frenchman thrilled .his country win the World Cup overall title, Fast, Be Good, Have Fun. he makes by sweeping the three men's al- Miller floated the idea of skipping it clear that he insists on living his pine events of the 196BGames in the Turin .Olympics altogether. own way and that his success is be- Grenoble, France. He also talked then about start- cause ofthat, riot inspite of it. But then-International Olympic ing an alternative skiing circuit Street told the Los Angeles Times Committee president Avery and criticized the International Ski last week she thought Miller want- Brundage criticized Killyand other Federation and the U.S.Ski Team. ed to see how hard he could push alpine skiers for intentionally al- Miller told reporters at the time: and that he was still growing up at lowing the trademark brands on "There's coaches, fans, a lot of peo- age 28. their equipment to always be fac- pIe who want me to do one thing or Meanwhile, McNichol told re- ing the camera in post-race pho- another, who attach themselves to porters in regard to Miller, "We've tographs. Pretty much everyone your success. It creates a conflict been pretty busy cleaning up after knew that cash exchanged hands of emotion because it's easy to lis- our one outspoken cowboy." for these suppusedly inadvertent ten to your own voice in your head McNichol suggested maybe "endorsements." but Killy pulled it if you're the only one talking. But Miller should go it alone in Italy and offand got the gold medals. if there's a million different people not be part of the U.S.Ski Team, al- Blue Cross. Four years later in the Sapporo talking, you can't help but revert though he could compete for the Games, though, the crusading back to the loudest voice you hear United States. The U.S.alpine team ·ShO~.,~ of Idaho Brundage disqualified Austrian in your head." will be announced Wednesday in TernP" skier Karl Schranz for being a so- Although many Winter LasVegas. The NASCAH Carol Tomor- rowan display at the sanc- tioning body's Research and Development Center in-Con':" cord, North Carolina, Monday January 23, 2006.· Toyota will be apart of tbe Nascar Nextel Cup Series beginglng this season. The 2006 season begins on Feb. 19 with the Daytona 500. JeU Gordon w1ll be defending his 2005 - Daytona title.

PHIllO BY !\NIGHT HIDDER TRIBUNE

• PHIllO BY !\NIGHT HIDDER TTDBUNE What'll Bryant do next? Take on Lex Luthor? Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeckholds up the NFC cham- I pionship trophy as Shaun Alexander (left) smlles along. a difference," said Gervin, who COMMENTARY never be broken. said. "It's pretty exhausting to The Steelers will use the same holds the record for most points in BY DAVID MOORE The. 100 points the Big Dipper think about." reasoning against the Seahawks, He wasn't bejng gracious. a quarter with 33. O The Dallas HornIng News scored on March 2, 1962, are the NFL [from page1 I who coasted down the stretch af- "Back in the day, you could be product of a bygone era when Breaking 100 in today's game is in sacks, so who are the Steelers to ter wrapping up home-field advan- held. Adefender used to be able to Now that he's flaunted the laws Chamberlain was bigger and unthinkable. brag about their stifling defense? tage, Chamberlain scored 100 points put a hand on your side or an arm of physics and NBAbox scores, it's - stronger than anyone he faced and The Seahawks won the NFC title By contrast, the Steelers have in a season in which the league av- in your back. I was 185pounds and only natural to wonder ifhe can do defenses weren't nearly as sophis- game Sunday by a bigger margin been in playoff mode since Dec. II, erage was 118.8 points. Only five had guys at 225 pounds putting more. ticated. It's one of those athletic than the Steelers won the AFC. when rhe Bears went to Pittsburgh teams are above 100 in the NBA their hands on me. It was like try- Kobe Bryant isn't constrained feats, along with Joe DiMaggio's The Seahawks and Steelers last after the Steelers had lost three this season, and the average is 96.7 ing to'move a stump. 56-game hitting streak in base- played in 2003, and Seattle won. gamesin a row. The Steelers ran all by the mundane boundaries of re- "I'm not saying it's easier now, ality and history. He's one of those ball, revered as untouchable. "If points. The Seahawks have won eight of 14, over the Bears andstarted on a sev- The possibility of Bryant, or but it's different." . rare athletes who tempt you to be- one person did it, it's possible that games between the two franchises. en-game winning streak. any player, scoring more than the Very different. And that makes lieve the impossible may now be someone else can accomplish the The Seahawks got to stay home "The Chicago game was a big league average is absurd .. for a spirited debate. possible. same-feat," argued George Gervin, .and win two playoff games. The game for us establishing ourselves Another crucial consideration is The Lakers' Phil Jackson said This IS what Bryant has done who once scored 63 points in a Steelers had to go on the road for as arunning football team:' Cowher the nurriber of possessions. he's never witnessed anything like . with his 81-point game. He's forced game and now works in commu- three games and beat the top three said. "Westarted to get Ben back at The Lakers average 80.8 shots what Bryant did to Toronto, which us to examine the assumption that nity relations for the San Antonio seeds, wearing themselves to a that time, too, when he came back a game. That's 27 less than teams is pretty heady stuff when you con- Wilt Chamberlain's record will Spurs. "All the young kids who frazzle. from his (knee and thumb) inju- averaged during the 1961-62 sea- sider he coached Jordan. Gervin have people teli them you can't do By Monday night, the Steelers ries.' son. It's part of the reason seven considers Bryant's 81 as impres- this, you can't do that, those who and their fans will happily conclude The Steelers and Seahawks both of the 10highest scoring games in sive as Chamberlain's 100. hear Wilt's record will never be that no one in their right mind.will love to run and stop the run, the @ssenetJojf!/{omanee$ league history came between 1960 Bryant did shoot better and broken {ellipsis} give them a chance of succeeding twin keys to success. It's a familiar and '63. score a greater percentage of his Parties for Women "Kobe has proven things like in Detroit. formula on which the Bears pride Not everything about this- era team's points (66.4 percent to 59.2 Let Olll' Romance Specialists that can happen." It will be tough duty, but they will themselves. puts Bryant and others at a disad- percent) than Chamberlain did in help you cl'rate a more intimate Maybe it can. But it's not likely. find a way to stay "disrespected." It also is telling to note that both vantage. The Lakers guard picked his 100-point effort. connection with YOlJl' partner That's the difference - OK, one On Sunday, they said this year was the Steelers and Seahawks ran and up seven additional points behind "To compare it to anybody which - leads to iI/creased of many differences - between a easier for them than last year, when stopped the run better this year the 3-point arch that wasn't avail- would be useless," Gervin said. com11l11/licaliol/sand a stllmgtJl- four-time NBAscoring champion they were 15-1and lost the AFCtitle than the Bears did. encd Iouq-term rela/iollSllip. able when Chamberlain played. "He set himself apart from every- and a jaded journalist. Gervin game at home to New England. Because the best teams play run Rule changes that prevent defend- one else. Everyone looks for an- • Sensual Aids • Lotions looks at the highest scoring game "Everyone put overwhelming defense as well as they run, the big- ers from hand-checking an oppo- other Michael Jordan, and there •.Lingerie • and more in nearly 44 years and sees more. pressure on us," receiver Hines gest games usually get decided by nent have opened up the game on probably won't be one. Cotifidentialordering. - I look at Bryant's brilliant Ward said. "It was overwhelming which quarterback passes better. the perimeter. . "What Kobe did was establish Goodies call be taken performance and see why for everyone, including the veter- Roethlisberger's passer efflcien- Chicago's Michael Jordan nev- himself as one ofthe greatest scor- home the night ojtJle Chamberlain's record is safe. ans.' cy rating for the season was 98.6, er scored more than 69 points ers ofall time at an early age. He's a party! I'm not alone. After the Los This year? Hasselbeck's 98.2. "'lV,tlSsmcro!romantt, rom in a game. Portland coach Nate phenom. I'm a believer, man. Angeles Lakers star autographed "People said there was no way we That makes it hard for either McMillan is one who believes "Now we've got to sit back and copies of the box score for team- could do this three weeks in a row," team to play underdog, not that Jordan would have scored 100 wait and see if anyone scores 82." mates and staff, he was asked Ward said. "There was more pres- both won't be trying every day for points under the current rules. Notice he said 82. about Chamberlain's record. sure on (the Broncos) than on us." the next two weeks. "That's unthinkable," Bryant "You better believe it makes Not 101. January 262:006 _....:-_~-....:-_---'------,--_.....:...:-_------~--'------,--~

Track,from page to) Mens. tennis to play three top-IS teams in four days ever at Boise State in the 40-meter dash. Key. last season at Mira Lorna highschool, outside of Sacramento, BY TREVOR HORN a ditch and we need to get ourselves this weekend to Southern California. Calif.,high jumped seven feet. Last Sports Editor Along with Shields, Schoeck and out of it. We have a chance to play weekend, the 6 foot,4 inch freshman Webeck, the Broncos will also have teams that we want to play and we competed unattached and cleared If the ran kings and head coach sophomore Eric Roberson, senior think we can play with the: top-20 six feet, eleven inches; James took Greg Patton don't lie, this is an enor- Ehren Vaughn, and freshmen Steve teams. So we are going to see where . second to Andre Summers last mous weekend for the Boise State Robertson and Clancy Shields, the we are,' Patton said. weekend In the 60 at 7.06 seconds men's tennis team. younger brother of Luke Shields. Despite the opening loss to Utah, "hiltlonal1y, to Summers' 6.88. Marks finished Following a home loss to be- Clancy lost last weekend in his Patton is optimistic about this sea- pblestt;a¥:;ofI>feskclV!i, third with a time of 7.16 and junior first collegiate match, but Patton has gin the 2006 spring season to Utah son for the Broncos. d~Olivosis'rll~d college transfer for the track team, last Saturday, 4-3, the Broncos will high hopes for the youngster. "I think we got a great team. ~;(;~;Ntl;6in:the,reglon, as well Nick Cunningham, finished fourth play three teams in the top-15 in "Clancy Is a great player. It was Nothing has changed I think in a lot ;p;t1l.Qi',~SN.Q.4~uationQlly -. , •.. at 7.17. the nation. of ways this was really good losing to his first college match, where every- .igafnSl"":taJj4,Hadler son at both the Jack Taylor Ions broke his own school record we have got several guys that we are one team in the nation. They're good. matches, the Broncos return home MacFarlllnefor Boise State Invitational and the Husky, in the 35-pound weight throw. His waiting to be able to play," Patton What a great opportunity for us. Now Sunday to host Texas A&M at the 'all!the<;e~trarReglon's . Invitational, going 8-7 winning throw of 69 feet, 7 inches said. "So we are doing good. We have instead of us having the target on Boise Racquet and Swim Club. 'No;S'doubles' . team> against the Ducks in sin- broke his old record of 67-2.25. our backs, now it will take the pres- The Aggies beat Boise State in a lot of depth." '. Fresh'man TatiahaGanzha· gles. "Mattias' training levels this sure off so we can be free to play," Boise last season to oust the Broncos . Is raokedNo;13In'slngles 'Boise State also played year have really- been exceptional. Patton said. from the NCAA tournament. In the Centia~ Region. .'.. many of the girls from Obviously last year he had a great 1h Have questions, comments, The Broncos, who are ranked 28 "Every time you lose, the next .. In:thtf)West Reglciil~ Portland this fall, going season. He was second in the in- or story ideas? Call the Arbiter In the nation by the Intercollegiate match is redemption," Patton Oregon boa~t8 five 6,3 In singles against the door championships and has really Sports Department at 345-8204 Tennis Association, then play No.5 said. "By that time, we will be ..ranked plaYers. Domlnlka Pilots. stepped it up since then," Maynard [x103] or send an e-mail to UCLA on Friday in Los Angeles. battle hardened." . said. sportsgrarbiteronline.com "This Is as big as it gets. We are in The Broncos send seven players His throw also surpassed the NCAA automatic qualifying standard for this year's NCAA National Championships to be held March 10 and H in Fayetteville, Ark. His Sophomore Jackie Lee, much like Thompson throw is the fourth best collegiate Hoops Ifrom page 101 Monday night, had one great half, and one mark in the country this season. to forget. ond possession of the game for Boise State, forc- Lee started the game off just 2 for 7 from the field Two former Broncos ing Presnell to keep true freshman shooting guard- in the first half, and just two points. But Lee fin- leave program Jessica Thompson in the game for the entire 40 min- ished the game with 20 points, seven rebounds and utes. Thompson scored 19 points in the first half, six assists. Former All-American high jump- but to score just two points after halftime-both "Our three biggest scorers, Nadia, Jess and Jackie er Miruna Mataoanu and pentath- from the line late in the game. . Lee-when they are all playing well, we've got a lon standout Sophie Lundstrom did "Jessica kind of geeked out and Jackie picked it up good team. When one or two show up, then we can not return for the 2006 season. for us. But Nadia is our point' guard and when she be beat pretty easily," Presnell said. Mataoanu, who was a 2004 All- goes out, she is the only one on the team that plays Unlike Idaho (7-10, 3-3 WAC), which comes in American in the outdoor high jump point guard so that's why (Jessica Thompson) had Saturday with an entire week off, the Broncos (H- transferred to the University of to go 40 (minutes). She muscled up," Presnell said. 7, 3-3 WAC) will continue to play through the odd Alabama, for what Maynard said Itwill be a game time decision tomorrow whether week schedule. was "to be near her sister," Begay will play tonight against Nevada. "The schedule, I don't understand it," Presnell Lundstrom decided to go back If she doesn't, it may mean more minutes for said. "We've got three games and Idaho doesn't horne to Sweden. Thompson, something that was apparently hard on play at all this week and they are just sitting there "There was no discipline issues," waiting for us. That part is a bit frustrating, but you her body Monday night. nLE PHOTOBY STNALEY BREWSTEiVlHE ARBITER Maynard said. "They just wanted to "I was definitely tired. My team totally stepped have to go with what you are dealt and we will just True freshman guard Jessica Thompson played all 40,minutes be close to horne and family," it up," Thompson said, "They finished the game have to see," off. Coach always emphasizes to always to just go The win Monday was the llth of the season for of Monday night's game against Hawall for Boise State after play by play and not worry about your mistakes or Boise State, the first tim, the program has had over point guard Nadia Begay left the game with an ankle Injury. missed shots or turnovers," 10wins since the 2000-01 season.

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