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...lori't mess ~ith ~y posse' S,udents design. dojo logo Three children local herding goatsinear By Colleen Underwood the South Bug The Arbiter ------River in Guyvoron, Ukraine, were sud- A new karate dojo has denly attacked by a opened in Boise to help pack of wild dogs. spread the knowledge of Japanese culture and tra- , The dominant ditions, and assisting in male goat, appar- this opening are the Boise ently considering State students enrolled in the children to be TetsuyaEhara's Japanese under his protec- 102 class. tion like the rest of The students designed the herd, sprang to a new logo for the front of the rescue. The Reef Dragon Karate He butted two of Dojo located on Orchard St. and also painted the ,the dogs to death, dojo's namesake on the seriously injured window of the dojo class- two others and room. In addition to creat- forced the rest to ing the logo, students flee. The children spent time interacting are OK. with young dojo students. Pone Inthathirath, the Crime shouldn't be center's creator" currently harder than work teaches a class called Krav Maga, which is an Israeli A gang of armed fighting system for condi- robbers rammed a tioning and self-defense. truck into the auto- Inthathirath said he creat- matic teller ed the center as a way to machines at a bank expand awareness of on the outskirts of Japanese culture here in Rio de Janeiro, but Boise. discovered that the "Working on the dojo was the best fit for stu-. strong boxes hold- dents to learn about Japan , ing the cash were in addition to learning the too large and heavy Japanese language in the for them to carry. class," Inthathirath said. So they stopped Students know a passing bus and Inthathirath as "sensei," forced the passen- which means, teacher in gers to assist them. Japanese. Then, they went to Inthathirath received his first black belt in 1994. a nearby bar and He has been studying commandeered all martial arts techniques the patrons. since·1989. There were 35 Inthathirath, a, propo- , Photo by Jeremy Branstad, The Arbiter, people helping the nent of community-ser- Travis Blaker, one of the students who painted the Red Dragon logo behind him, speaks to a group of people gathered in the dojo criminals at gun- vice learning, said he about the service learning project. hopes to present informa- point when the He also teaches students Inthathirath said stu- service-learning project. Cindy Clark, a BSU pline," Clark said. coP? arrived. The tion about Japan, and its culture, as accurately as who go out and perform dents have the opportuni- "Before my students grofessor in the Nurs~n/j "I feel like I am in robbers fled. possible. ' for the community. One ty to demonstrate their started this project, I epartment and a partici- excellent condition "I want people to group performed at a skills and by doing so asked them to do some oant in the project, said because of this." Not just i1ny old understand my people Boise State women's bas- share their understanding homework in how to she and her husband and The Red Dragon dojo cultural event and culture without ketball game. of Japanese culture. make the studio more daughter take classes as a center is located at 2404 S. In em effort to stereotYJJing," Students who attend To help make the dojo authentic through internet family. Orchard St. in Boise. the class will perform for more authentic, students and books, including dis- "There is a sense of Classes start at 5 p.m. on end the drought Inthathirath said, ' different CVC:1tc end the decorated the C!::CCiCC:;i p!~j'~ cf the dcjc ph:Jc:;~ self confidence end lead ..·.:cc~d~y::..Per member- that has been rav- intharhirarh has been teaching various forms of community is more than with artifacts and pictures phy, and writing on the ership. They are a lesson ship information call aging southern welcome to participate. from Japan as part of the wall, If Inthnthirath said. on respect and disci- 345-6544. Australia, 200 karate for over 10 years. women from' Victoria State will carry out a rain Womeri's sports struggle for fan, funding support dance in the nude By Andrea Trujillo . tative, said BSU does said that she has always costs time, staff, equip- next spring. Special to The Arbiter -- meet Title IX require- been treated well. ment and money," she A large turnout ments. ' "Females are offered said. is expected. • In 1972 Congress "There are three ways every advantage that , Hays said that there is passed the EducatIonal to comply with Title IX. men are. Boise State is considerable ground to Amendment, which, Boise Slate is in compli- Title IX compliant and be made aside from among other provisions, ance with Title IX proud of that fact," funding issues. She said Sick of smoking? contained Titfe IX. This through a continuing his- Vaughn said. female athletic programs Sick of chewing? amendment prohibited tory of expanding oppor- Christina - Van Tal, do not receive the fan or Can't quit? ' discrimination against tunities in athletics for associate athletic direc- alumni support automat- girls and women in fed- women," Wicklow- tor, said while BSU meets ically given to the major Free tobacco cessa- erally funded education- Howard said. Title IX requirements, men's programs. tion classes at BSU al and athletic programs. "Boise State is respon- there is a difference "The athletic depart- for faculty, staff and At Boise' State- sive to its p,lan to remain between opportunity and ment tries to promote all 'students, . ' women's athletics out- compliant. ' equality 111 men's and sports. It still comes number men's 8-7, but in Abby' Vaughn, a mem- women's athletics. down to student support. Five consecutive dollar amounts and fan ber of the BSU women's She said Boise State Most students only sup- weekly classes: " turnout, the numbers are basketball team, said, has not reached equality port football and men's Thursdays: Jan. 30, lacking. . although the lack of fan in sports yet, but the situ- basketball," Hays said. Feb. 6,20,27, and' Marcia Wicklow- support can be difficult, ation has dramatically Hays said that the lack 'March 6, 2003. .' Boward, Boise State's BSU provides well for improved. NCAA faculty represen- their female athletes. She Van Tal said BSU has see Title IX page 3 6:30-8 p.m. Studentunion's Brink Room' Where do you want to go today? Professor wins award ,'For ll1oreinformation, contaclNancy with help of students Casperson RN, By Colleen Underwood available free of char~e :at34Z:'0308~ .' and Jessica Adams ' . for anyone who can t ' The Arbiter ----- afford it. "The notion behind Tom Foster, professor this site is pretty ~traight~ of networking.operations forward. The fIeld,'Qf: and information systems, quality management,llj'; 'recently received an spite of many claims to award for a Web site built, the contrary, na~ not ~on~ with the help of his stu- ' ? good job of dissermnat~:, dents. The 2002' National mg quality tools toth~ Decision Sciences general public," Foster" InstHute selected Foster said. ' for the award because of , "Software is expensive. his innovative teaching and consultants are more method. than willing to sell thei,r Foster traveled to San wares at exorbitant Diego on Nov. 24 to pre- p'rices. We decided to senf the Web site. He oevel9P this Web site to received a certificafe of give' away quality tools recognition and a· $1500 for free." cash prize for his efforts. The National Decision i In the site's mission ScienCes Institute has ! statement, Foster said his given an Instructional ' 1 journey began with a Innovation Award annu- I vision for a Web site that allilifor last16 year5~BSU 1 wo~ld be~omfe"a p.li~e- his e only' universd~lty-ijla! "j ernment .slte or qua ty as won the awar l~; \',1, practitioners and others In 2000" RobertMih~' who are interested in and Sharon TaborhY'9t\' i PhOto by Stanley Brewste ....The Arbiter , quality improvement" of theawardfor~'l:i~net;"~', J Stu.del1t;sfrriiliLau"ie-SIQkeslee~s 3-D design class redec~rated the Uni\rerlilityDr.bus stop in front " of t1lf!'Admlnisp-ation· building in an' atteinil(W make public transportatiollmore inviting: The • "living ro()t!1"includ,esspaces for Wdlitiug.coDlUluters to answer the question, "Where do you want 'to go todaY?':': •• ' . '.',,"-'. ' ;1~~:~St~;~~I;G':·.I' ~, " '." .•.• ..... •. , . News Editor ' , ..Andy Benson Phone: ,345·8204 xl02 E-mail: . "~_bi"ro.,ji",.oom

Monday, December .16, 2002 Page 2'· The Arbiter News :Ne\Vs··.··· · ·.·.·.· Campus Shorts Unset eXP..ected.1 in March or April. South 'Two cases filed in·1997 by H·aowl events set for students denied admission to alumni,fans . Students should take the university will be dis- precautions during cussed at these hearings. All The Boise State Alumni holiday break arguments were based on the Association'will once again tum students' beliefs that they the Alumni Center into H-Bowl TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - were rejected while less-qual- headquarters as it hostsseveral .Before heading out of town _ified students of color gamed game-day activities for the admission. public Jor the Crucial.com for the Thanksgiving holi- Humanitarian Bowl. days, four roommates locked Hanging in the balance is the 1978 Bakke decision, Boise.State takes on Iowa all the doors in their house, State at 10 a.m.Tue.sday, Dec. even the ones to the bed- which allows universities to use race as a factor in admit- 31, at Bronco Stadium. ESPN rooms. wiUbr:oadcastthegame live. They thought their rental tance. The center is located at 1173 home in southwest If the court rules against University Dr~acroi>s the Sire. . et Tallahassee was secure until this decision, UM as well as , from Bronco ;:!tadium. one of them returned and an)' other universities nation- . An Elmer:s Pancake>Feed discovered the back door wide who use similar sys- will begin at 8 a.m. The event ls swinging open. A search of tems will be expected to free for association members the house revealed a DVD change their admission poli- Photo by Phil Sears/Tellahassee Democrat . and $3foraIl6thers. player and about 60 DVDs cies. 'However, if the court Florida State University students (from left) Ricky Kennedy, Chris Cantey, Guy Browning and . Algame time, fans are invit- had been stolen. rules in favor of the Bakke David Dyess are angry about their home's burglary over Thanksgiving holiday. They recently ed to stay warm and watch the "We immediately got a decision, universities will be installed an,alarm system. . game on the big screen lnslde able to keep their existing security system after all newspapers a crime. the renter. that," said Chris Cantey, a policies. The law states university edition' of The Daily Following the game, a post- Californian. freshman at florida State UM openly admits to employees can organize to 2ap~~.recePIl~nwill be held until using race as an admission make their views heard, but In a statement to the Daily' Job market for students University. increasingly competitive "We'd always been cau- factor within its 150-point administration does not have , Cal, Bates said he will plead For more mformation on any system. Admissions couri-; ..to listen because Missouri guilty to the infraction tious to lock our doors. BOULDER, Colo. - With of these events, contact the When we go home for the selors rank students on a prohibits teachers, police and charge, and will pay the $250 Alumni Center at 426-1698. number of factors, number . those in the National Guard fine. The copies that Bates approximately 2,000 holidays we'll take our valu- has admitted to stealing University of Colorado stu- ables with us." one being academic abilities. from forming any sort of Essay contest asks kids to The majority of these acad- labor organization which included the endorsement of dents graduating from the contemplate peace The number of residential his opponent in .the university on Dec. 20, many burglaries increases' during emic points are awarded could result in collective bar- are looking for jobs. But in based on 'a student's grade gaining. November election, then- Treasure Valley students in the 'holiday season because Mayor Shirley Dean. the face of a currently weak thieves are hunting for point average. However, an . Bill Vaughn, assistant pro- third through fifth grade are In addition to the fine, economy, many find it hard invited to submit an essay by empty homes and apart- outside 20 points are award- fessor of English at CMSU, is to find employment. . . ed to African American, the leader. of the petition Bates has made Jan. 6 answering the question, ments, said Rhonda Scott, a arrangements with the Daily "It's a very competitive "How do I create peace where I crime prevention officer for Hispanic and American drive. As of Dec 6, Vauglm job market," said Gordon Indian students automatical-said more than 75 signed. Cal to pay a restitution of live?" the Tallahassee Police $500 to cover the cost of the Gray, Director of CU Career In its 11th year at Boise Department. ly because of their race. cards had been collected: Services. Race is used as a factor at Vaughn said forming the trashed Nov. 4 Daily Cals. State, the annual children's By next week, thousands Furthermore, Bates said "Jobs are pretty scarce and essay contest is part of the of students will be leaving UM to create a diverse learn- union is a two-step process. the employer demand is ing community for students. First, those involved want he plans to speak to Berkeley Martin Luther King Jr. Human town for the Christmas public school students to truly ofE" Rights Celebration week. break. Some will likely to collect 100 signatures out One indicator for the cur- of 435 faculty members, help them understand that The essay should not return as crime victims. Central Missouri State U. "impulsive actions have last- rently difficult job situation exceed-250 words and may be Students and other resi- faculty seck union which would SllOW enough ing consequences that can is the' decline in the number written in either English or dents should know as much interest to seek other unions profoundly affect the rest of of employers participating in Spanish. information as possible MARYVILLE, Mo. - For throughout the nation. their lives." CU career fairs. And an even Each entry should include about 'their valuable items more than a year, Northwest The second phase would Daily Cal editor in chief greater decline can be seen in the following information: The and they should engrave Missouri State University's include an election where Rong-Gong Lin, II said he the companies visiting the child's name, parent's name, them with their' driver's administra tion has' kept fac- more than 50 percent of fac- would rather have seen university fur on-campus name of teacher and school, license numbers, police said. ulty and staff updated on the ulty member votes would be Bates charged with a misde- interviewing. child's grade level, home tele- budget crisis, but one sister needed. meanor for a "very serious Within the last three phone number and home institution cannot say the crime." But he said the fact years, their number halved address. Midwest same. that Bates was charged for from 177 businesses visiting Six $50 cash prizes will be More than 75 faculty West stealing free newspapers CU in 2000 to 82 this year. awarded, three for the English Future of race-based members at Central Missouri was important, because past "This doesn't mean that language essays and three for admissions in limbo State University are petition- UC-Berkeley-area mayor to thefts of Daily Cals have not there are no jobs available, the Spanish language essays. ing to form a union to get plead guilty to theft resulted in prosecution. but it means that the employ- Submit essaxs to: Boise MADISON, Wis. their voice heard. In response to the recent ers are doing much less State University Student Progress continued in the However, although CMSU BERKELEY, Calif. - The theft and a request by Lin, active recruitinp seeking out Activities, Martin Luther King Jr. University of Michigan's' faculty has the right to hand Alameda County District Bates agreed to propose a the applicants,' Gray said. Essay Contest, 1910 University affirmative-action cases this out petition cards, they may Attorney charged Berkeley, .city ordinance and support "College graduates are Drive, Boise, Idaho 83725- semester, as the decision was not have the right to form a Calif., Mayor TO!TI Bates state legislation specifically finding jobs, but they are 1335. made to send the case to the 'union because a state law Thursday with theft for steal- making the theft of free having to work harder at Supreme Court. A ruling is could stand in the way. ing 1,000 copies of the Nov. 4 finding them this year." Monday, December 16, 2002 News The Arbiter • Page 3 Environmental community: Campus pect entered the vehicle stolen from the library and a through an unlocked door book that had been in it was Whitman may resign EPA and stole personal property. turned in to the "buy back" crime 7 p.m. A 'drunk driver table at the Student Union. By Seth Borenstein are wrong. Whitman "has environmental news on days was arrested in the parking Follow-up investigation is KlIight Ridder Newspapers - absolutely no plans about when few people are paying Campus Crime Report lot of the Student Union continuing. leaving, out she has a lot of attention. Nov. 27 - Dec. 12 Building. Dec.U WASHINGTON - plans about how to continue However, officials in busi- nee.s 7:30 a.m. A burglary was Although her office strongly getting the job done," he said. ness lobbies and regulated Nov. 28 8 a.m, A burglary was reported at the denies it,' agency insiders, Nevertheless, the buzz in industries - who often are 2 p.m. A hit and run acci- reported on the second floor Environmental Health and Capitol Hill staff and environ- Washington's environmental- closer to. the White House dent occurred at Belmont of the Education Building. Safety Office on Denver mental groups expect policycommunity only grows than environmental groups and Euclid. There are no wit- Sometime between Dec. 3 Street. The burglary Environmental Protection louder. In the most common are - downplay suggestions nesses and no suspect infor- and early morning of Dec. 5, occurred sometime Agency Administrator scenario, Whitman is expect- that Whitman is about to mation. an unknown suspect entered overnight and is not Christine Whitman to leave ed to take an ambassador- jump ship. Dec. 2 a locked office and stole per- believed to have involved a her job soon. ship. That would permit her "I've heard for six years 9 a.m. A burglary was sonal property. forced entrv to the locked

Whitman, a former New that (Whitman's predecessor J , to walk away from the EPA reported at the Student 10 a.m. Vandalism was building. Jersey governor and a high- Carol) Browner was going to without abandoning Bush Health and Wellness reported at the Tennis 3 p.m. A battery occurred profile Republican moderate, and would let the White leave, and I've heard for the Building. The burglary Bubbles. Sometime after at Chaffee Hall. The suspect has been a green-friendly face House 'cast her departure as a last year that Whitman was occurred sometime between Dec. 4, an unknown suspect was located and was issued on President Bush's environ- promotion for a deserving going to leave, and it never Nov. 28 and Dec. 2. There spray-painted light posts, a a citation. mental team, but she report- team player. Whitman's asso- happened, so I just dismissed storage shed and a Dec. 12 edly has chafed at the admin- was no sign of forced entry. ciates say she loves foreign the story," said Bill Kovacs, dumpster. 2:30 p.m. A car accident istration's pro-development 10 a.m. A burglary was policy and has a strong sense the u.s. Chamber of 12:30 p.m. Vandalism of a was investigated in the policies. Among the signs of reported at the Mechanical of loyalty to Bush. Commerce vice president for vehicle was reported. A Pavilion parkmg lot. her imminent departure, EPA Russell Train, the EPA's Technology Building. The environment and energy Chaffee Hall resident report- 3 p.m. A vehicle burglary watchers say, are: second administrator under affairs. burglary occurred sometime ed that an unknown suspect was reported. The burglary -She isn't setting any Republican Presidents Nixon Whitman has taken a lot of between Nov. 29 and Dec. 1. had kicked in the doors of occurred within the last hour appointments for meetings end Ford, said he had heard heat from environmental There was no sign of forced entry. his car. that the victim's vehicle was after Jan. 1, according to peo- that Whitman wanted to groups because as EPA direc- parked by the Student Rec ple in the EPA, on Capitol 12 p.m. A vehicle was 11 p.m. A vehicle bur- leave but was talked into tor she is easingstrict air-pol- Center. A window was bro- Hill and in environmental taken from the Raptor glary was reported. stayins; until after last lution regulations and global- ken and a CD player and organizations. However, the month selections. warming measures that she Center without permission. Sometime during the other property were taken EPA's chief spokesman, Joe "There's a lot of demoral- had supported when she was Unknown suspect(s) drove evening, the window on the out of the car. There are no Mart yak, denies that, saying a ization in the agency today, governor of New Jersey. From the vehicle for approximate- victim's vehicle was broken suspects or known scheduling session Tuesday and the White House seems the other side, conservatives ly 10 miles before abandon- and items were taken from committed Whitman to meet- to be calling most of the tunes have chastised her for her ing it at the Heights inside the car. witnesses. _ ings as far out as April and as far as regulatory matters," early emphasis on the need to Apartments. The vehicle was Dec. 10 May. Train said. fight global warming and for taken sometime after Nov. 4 p.m. A backpack was • She has told staffers who Rumors of Whitman's recent EPA documents chart- 24 and recovered on Dec. 2. ---;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;~ followed her from New Jersey. impending departure are ing the severity of climate 6 p.m. A vehicle was van- I f that they should think about widespread. "At some point it change. dalized while parked in the looking for new j?bs~ insiders does affect the effectiveness of Even as Whitman still -parking lot at the Health BOISE·STATE say. Mart yak denies It. the agency," said Bob holds her position, three Science Riverside Building. UNIVERSITY • Eileen McGinnis, Perciascpe, a former EPA names are beins floated The vehicle was vandalized Career Center Services Whitman's chief of staff, assistant chief under throughout Washington as between the hours of 1:30 Career, Internship & Part-time, Summer, resigned effective Dec. 31 and President Clinton. -- her possible successors: auto p.m. and 5 p.m. An & Temporary Employment Listings on BroneoJobs is returning to New jersey, "Everybody I've talked to industry lobbyist Josephine unknown suspect slashed Career Counseling Whitman told EPA staff has heard the rumors," said Cooper, retiring Michigan the victim's tire. Resume & Job-Search Assistance members last week. But Debbie Sease, the Sierra governor John Engler and Dec. 3 Mart yak said McGinnis had Club's legislative director. Florida Environmental 12:10 p.m. A vehicle was http://career.boiscstllte.cdu takeri the job on the condition She' predicts a Christmas Eve Protection Secretary David burglarized while parked at 426-1747 that she could return home announcement of Whitman's Struhs. the Academic Technology t t 73 University Drive after two years-. departure, because the Bush Building. An unknown sus- . Mart yak said the rumors administration often discloses (in the Alumni Center across from the stadium) Title IX/rol/l page 1 ------of fan support translates into Boise State's gymnastics gender inequality present at a lack of media coverage. team, said her team is suc- BSU, it's a full-circle from "It becomes hard to push cessful by NCAA standards, fans, to players, to alumni. the media to cover women's yet very little money is avail- "When female players sports when they have limit- able to support the program. have an unsatisfactory expe- ea space and time. This has Walsh said that the gym- rience at BSU they are been an eternal problem in nasts each pay for their own unlikely to stay in the Boise that with the media's help warm-ups. They don't get area or to donate money as Up to $3,000.00 Per Semester for we can get more fans, but travel bags and they stay alumni years later," she said. until I'll' get more fans, the with relatives when they BSU President Charles Fu//-Time Students III media doesn't see the need to travel to meets. Ruch said women's athletics cover those sports," Hays Vaughn said the lack of don't command the same said. fan and alumni support at dollars that men's athletics * Montgomery GI Bill * Montgomery GI Bill Kicker According to the Women's women's basketball games is do at this time. Although * State Tuition Assistance * Cash Bonuses Sports Foundation, female frustrating. ' gender equality is not seen * Student loan Repayment Program college athletes receive less "Even last year, the men on all levels, the opportunity than 26% of college sports' would pull close to 8,000 a is there. Fuel Your Future game; when our record was "It might not happen for For More tnforrnattori contact: operating budgets and less T5gt Rod Elson ~5;:Z than 28% of college recruit- better, I'll" d struggle to pull my generation, but maybe 422-5597 or (800) 621-3909 ~ir National Guard ing money. 1,000," V~ughn ~aia. . for my grand kids'," Ruch -Kara Walsh, a member of She said that If there IS any said.

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•••.• •.''-"bireE-mail: ron lin e.co m • orts Monda ,December 16 2002 Pa e 6 • The Arbiter Pre-bowl lace-oil WAC is no match. for Big XII Broncos have victory formula onto the field (even if it is By Zac Reicks On the other hand, the Big except for the letdown in State, S8-28. fake blue turf). By Phil Dailey Commentary 12 has a combined record of Commentary Fayetteville to A,rkansas Still with me? Good. 85-64. Throw out Iowa State, Boise State is good - Here's my point. Iowa State Daily- The Arbiter -- (SEC West Champs). and that record is still a very don't get me wrong. But The Broncos stumbled a Oklahoma State lost to lowly playing a schedule as weak Iowa State respectable 78-58 - 20 On Dec. 31 bit, but only after starting QB Louisina Tech earlier in the as theirs is no way to deter- year 39-36. So Louisiana accepted a bid games above .500. at Bronco Ryan Dinwiddie went down mine just how good a team Tech beat Oklahoma State to play' Boise. Pairing a Big 12, school Stadium in with a broken ankle and the against a WAC school is like is. If Boise State wants to be Broncos turned the ball over and Oklahoma State beat State on Sunday in the Boise, Idaho, the Western putting the WWF's Joe Wolf recognized as a good team, seven times. Every team is Oklahoma and Oklahoma Crucial. com Athletic Conference against George "The beat someone that's good. entitled to a let down every thumped the Cyclones 49-3. Humanitarian Bowl. Champions will battle for the Animal" Steele - the WAC It's that simple. first time against a Big xn now and then - right? Got it? ' While many fans groused Well, Boise State and voiced their displeasure school will get eaten like a And if your conference opponent. Just ask the Iowa doesn't provide that, play Hawkeyes. What happened destroyed Louisiana Tech by about playing a ranked team turnbuckle. Boise State is slated to take Iowa State quarterback somebody tough during the on Iowa State in what should on that fateful day back on 26 points, so that means if all in cold weather, I for one am of my calculations are happier than a farmer with a Seneca Wallace flourishes non-conference games. The be yet another blowout , Sept. 14 in Iowa City? Even Broncos did try that once, the Big Ten Champs are correct, then Boise State bumper potato crop. against weak competition. victory for the Broncos on the but' Arkansas kicked them "blue 'turf." allowed a let down against a should easily end their Think about it. During Just ask Kansas, Tennessee mediocre-at-best Cyclone remarkable season as a top regular season play, Iowa Tech, Troy State and Iowa all the way back to potato This year, Boise State is 11- country, beating them 41-14. 1 and destroyed their confer- team. 15 team with a 12-1 record, State has played on the road (Hawkeye fans eat your If the Cyclone faithful offering the Iowa State faith- against juggernauts like hearts out). Also, playing bowl games ence opponents by an aver- in your home state really age of more than 37 points need to be reminded that the ful a great vacation in beauti- Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas In fact, if you look at Iowa ful Idaho - nothing more. doesn't do much more than per game. The Broncos' clos- WAC competes at the and Kansas State. Now we and Boise State, the Did I mention that give your fans another est victory of the season Division I-A level, let me get a Boise State team with c~m~parisons are quite came against hated in-state offer a history lesson from a Dinwiddie leads the nation stats as inflated as Anna Similar . Chance to watch your team . in passing efficiency (203.49) rival Idaho. fellow Western Athletic Nicole's boobs. . First, both teams are play. Try moving outside the Well, that's kind of true, Conference member on Sept. ana Brock Forsey, WAC They are just so outra- highly overrated (No. 3 state and off the smurf tuff. Offensive Player of the Year, 24, 1994. Rice 28, Iowa State geous. Seriously, I could find Iowa, No. 15 Boise State). Anyone can beat the leads the nation in touch- 18, a. victory for the mighty 11 guys at the local ranch Secondly, both played in a Tulsas and SMUs of the Owls on the road in Ames, downs (29)? garbage conference and are world. If the Broncos want Pretty good, and not even that could put up those type Iowa. of numbers in the Western happy that they are the best respect, a good first step The argument against No. mentioned for ... uh ... uh ... I of the worst. It's like being would be beating Iowa State. guess Iowa State doesn't Athletic Conference. I didn't 15 Boise State is that they even know UTEP, Nevada Nicolas Cage as the star of a rnrapit OF! haven't played any power- have a Heisman candidate movie. You are the star, but anymore either, so never and Rice had athletic pro- house teams this season. you still have to be Nick mind that thought. grams, let alone Division I But that belief can be Cage. thrown out the window. The debate that will still football teams. - remain after Boise State wins The 10 teams in the WAC Finally, both teams look . Here's my formula for a great on paper. You can talk Bronco victory: The Cyclones the Humanitarian Bowl on conference have a combined New Year's Eve Day: The record of 54-67. Throw out about stats, touchdowns and were dominated by a yardage all you want, but predictable Oklahoma team, Broncos had a great year, but Boise State's beloved everyone knows that games It was only last month that who did they play? Broncos, and that record this same Oklahoma team drops to 43-66. Not too good. are decided when you step was handled by Oklahoma USC's Carson Pallller grabs the Heislllan

By Ray Parrillo to gain more than 2,000 Afterward, the normally KlIight Riddcr Newspapcrs - yards, finished' third. Miami taciturn Johnson seemed running back Willis relieved. NEW YORK - Booed by McGahee was fourth, and "I felt like I was the most fans and widely regarded as Hurricanes quarterback Ken relaxed one, really," Johnson a flop through the first three Dorsey finished fifth. said. years of his career, Southern In a surprise, Johnson, "1 just kept telling myself Cal quarterback Carson who became the first Big Ten they still can't take my name Palmer won the 68th Conference running back in out of the record books. And Heisman Trophy on the 107-year history of the I still get to 9,0 home with Saturday night at the Yale league to break the 2,000- three trophies. ' Club. yara barrier, finished fourth Earlier in the week, In a five-player race that In the Midwest region, where Johnson was named player many anticipated would be the .league is based. He fin- of the year by the Maxwell among the closest ever, ished second to Palmer in the Club of Philadelphia and the Palmer won easily over run- Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Walter Camp Foundation, ner-up Brad Banks, the Iowa regions, and he also won the Doak quarterback, to become the As the winner was about Walker Award as the fifth Trojan to take home col- to be announced, Johnson nation's top running back. In the room along with lege football's most presti- lowered his head and balled Photo courtesy KRT his hands. He was seated Johnson were his father, gious award. USC's Carson Palmer poses with.the Reisman Trophy. Penn State running back next to Palmer and was the Larry Johnson Sr." an assis- Larry Johnson, who became first among the finalists to tant coach at Penn State; his know Larry came a long way mother, Christine; his broth- Theresa, a standout third the ninth Division I-A player congratulate the 6-foot-6, baseman on the Penn State to get here, and that in itself 230-pound senior from er, Tony, a Nittany Lions receiver; and his sister, softball team. Laguna Niguel, Calif. "We're happy because we see Reisman pagc 7 IT'S PARTY TIME! Everything you need you'll find at Outdoor Center offers 12 days of Christmas is our way of saying By Geoff Harrison rental prices in town. Twelve skier» swooshing thank you for all of Outdoor Center ---- Each year we close down Eleoen hikers climbing for 12 days and provide the support. Santa Suit Rental's· Mrs, Claus • New Year Supplies Ten snouiboarders shredding , Stop by the new out- our customers greater Reservations are Adult Novelties· Gifts for the "Hard to Buy FOI" recommended and Nine campers shiuering door program office at savings by offering the Eight cross-countrv skiers glidhlg can be made in person 7115 Overland Rd., Boise the Student Recreation gift of 66 percent. off Sevcn snotoshoers hllffing rental equipment. Monday through Center to enjoy the 12 S~x goggl~s fogging days of Xmas outdoor Any customer who Sunday from 1p.m. - 7 p.m. For more informa- FIVC slecplllg bags 327-7788 style. . rents equipment on Dec. Pour scason tents 21, 2002 and returns it on tion call the Outdoor The Outdoor Program Thrcc crampons serves the university Jan. 3, 2003 will only be Program at 426-1946. Two pairs of tclemark skis community by providing charged for a 4-day rental And a ski pole in a pine tree! our customers the lowest fee. The gift of 8 free days

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rebounds. i . Idaho (3-4) stayed in the r game thanks to fhe 3-point shot. The Vandals hit 12-of- 30 treys while Boise State ... could manage just 5-of-15 ~ from beyond the arc. The women's basketball team defeated the Portland State Vikings, 66-58, in the Broncos first home game in almost three weeks. The Broncos return to the friend- ly confines of the Pavilion -, again Monday night to host the University of Portland at 7 p.m. 1 Junior Mandy Welch led I the Broncos in scoring with 1 19 points, as well as in - rebounding with seven. Senior Abby Vaughan had 14 " points, five rebounds and three assists. Freshman Lynette Grondin added 12 points, four rebounds and led both teams in assists with Photo by Stanley Brewster. The Arbiter nine. Nathan Ploehn upends his Fresno State opponent during t.he meet Friday. While sophomore forward Heather Little did not play do to an injury, freshman Jamie Hawkins started in her :,',1' J. place and contributed six 1, points and four rebounds. r DC ~;' I t the Broncos is Jan. 24 against Boise State reco-rded a 23- Boise State's lead to 17-0. over [atinder Singh to push State University in a dual Cal-State Fullerton. 13 win over Fresno State Cabe Vigil, ranked ninth Boise State's lead back to 10 match in Provo, Utah on Dec. -Brollco Sports lnfonwuion University. Ranked 19th by at 141pounds posted a major points, 20-10. 21. The next home meet for Interlvlat, the Broncos remain decision over Ricky The two teams traded vic- undefeated in dual matches Palomino,· 16-6 and eighth tories in the final two match- Wrestling Results Home Parties this season at 2-0. ranked Collin Robertson es with Fresno State's Marcie for Ladies... Ranked fifth at 125 recorded a technical fall (15- Botelho. ranked 19th at i97 Romance Specialists pounds, handing Casey tastefully present pounds, senior Ben 0) over Ralph Lopez at the ~j~' Vomllaur successfully start- 5:01 mark of the match. Plu-lps a 3-2 loss, while Boise ". Romance Enhancement products, J ed Boise State toward victory Fresno State climbed back Slate's Boe Rushton, ranked 125 - Ben VomB.aur (BSU) tech fall Jordan Keckler (FS) 7:00 <15·0> lingerie & more in the I with a 15-0 technical fall in into the match winning the 10th at heavyweight, defeat- i ed Clint Walbeck, 4-1. 133 - Scott Jorgensen (BSU) dec. Joey Guiler (FS) 11-4 comfort of your own the first match over Jordan next three matches at 157, ~~~:2J home. Next en the Bronco sched- 141 - Gabe Vigil (BSU) major dec. Ricky Palomino (FS) 16-6 Keckler. Freshman Scott 165 and 174 pounds to cut 149 - Collin Robertson (BSU) tech fall Ralph Lopez (FS) 5:01 <15·0> Jorgensen followed Boise State's lead to seven ule is the Reno Tournament of Champions, Dec. 19 in 157 - Jim Medeiros (FS) dec. Ben Cherrington (BSU) 7-5 VomBaur's win with an 11-4 points at 17-10. 165 - Ben Baca (FS) major dec. Natha.n Ploehn (BSU) 13-3 Reno, Nev. Boise State has decision over Joey Guiler Tony D'Amico, ranked 174 - Eddie Gifford (FS) dec. Pat Owens (BSU) 6-5 and an 8-0 Bronco lead. 18th at 184 pounds, snapped one more match before the 184 - Tony D'Amico (BSU) dec. Jatinder Singh (FS) 4-3 Two more top 10 ranked Fresno State's winning Christmas break facing num- 197 - Marcio Botelho (FS) dec. Casey Phelps (BSU) 3-2 Bronco wrestlers extended streak with a 4-3 decision ber one ranked Oklahoma HWT - Boe Rushton (BSU) dec. Clint Walbeck (FS) 4-1

Heisman from page 6 fortunate to be in such a big 2,000. Five of the previous eight running backs who ran is a victory," his father said game that late in the season, and I think that mi!?,ht have for more than 2,000 yards with a broad smile. won the bronze statue. , "I'm sure this was a great put me over the top. ' Banks, who led Iowa to an ,In the end, Johnson was experience for him. It's like 11-1 season and a share of the probably hurt by the fact that d an extra class when you get a group of . Big Ten championship, may he didn't reach 100 yards in inventors together, and I three of Penn State's most Rid 11,..t11.., hope he learned something have been hurt by the early ending to the Hawkeyes' sea- visible games - against Iowa, that will help him in the son. Iowa last played on Michigan and Ohio State. In ·;"'-," future." 1C t: ",! the days leading up to the our can Nov. 16. Sixty-seven percent Apparently, Palmer of the 921 ballots were cast Hcisman announcement, wasn't quite as relaxed as after Dec. 7. Banks and Johnson expressed anger that Johnson. An aide from USC Palmer will be matched those three performances went through the media when Iowa and USC meet in were held' against him, say- room asking for aspirin, say- the Orange Bowl on Jan. 2. ing he did more than just run ing Palmer had a migraine Palmer was among the the ball. headache. most sought-after quarter- If he was disappointed last Like Johnson, Palmer was I backs in the country when he night, it didn't show. a latecomer to the Heisman ! : came out of Santa Margarita "I got more out of this deal race. During his final six High School. But he didn't than I expected," he said. "I II" ,ganles, Palmer passed for was in a room with some ~} meet the huge expectations 2,006 yards and 23 touch- until Pete Carroll became Hall of Farriers, and it was U downs. His Heisman candi- head coach and brought great to meet the other [final- dacy received a huge boost along Norm Chow, who is ists]. I think we're all going when he completed 32 of 46 widely considered a sort of out to celebrate together." passes for four TDs in a 44-13 quarterback's guru. ' Johnson ran for 2,015 victory over Notre Dame on Palmer became the first yards, the ninth-best single- Nov. 30. The game was player from the West Coast season rushing total in ftdGUSII shown on prime-time net- to win the Heisman since Division I-A history. He work television. Marcus Allen in 1981. He averaged 8.03 yards a carry, "I think that gave me a big joins Allen, Charles White and with a bowl game SJA1)Sllt' boost," Palmer said. . (1979), O.J. Simpson (1968), remaining, is on pace .to "I think if Brad Banks had and Mike Garrett (1965) as break the NCAA record of played against Notre Dame winners from USc. 7.8 set by Heisman Trophy ICONOMICS that late in the season with so johnson's chances 'of win- winnerMike Rozier in 1983. many people around' the ning the Hersman obviously country tuned in· that he hinged on the magic number would have won it. We were

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Phone: 345-8204 x104 E-mail: - - [email protected] t= C? IVerSlOnS Monday, December 16,2002 Page 8 • The Arbiter D Boise artist creates surreal art By Kate Roberson focused images. All are sur- and hung it upon the wall The Arbiter ----.:...... --- real and strange and and that's ... I don't know. I I inevitably interesting to look guess some people can get at. away with it, but that's not ,- What is most endearing really art." about Furniss is his lack of For Furniss it is more pretension. about being close to the art, Often shy about his work, putting down something that he isn't in it for the big mean- IS first and foremost visual. I ing or high concept, which "People are always trying to get into the deep hiller mean- ing. Ireally don't know what to say about any of my art. Most of it's more of just a collage of images than anything; there's no real idea behind it when I start," he said. "I start paint- ing and, whatev- 1.'1' comes to mind, I just throw it in there. Why can't I throw this guy in here and make him this color? I don't want to do the pristine meadow with the cabin and the broken picket fence." A great deal of Furniss's materi- al comes from religion and mythology, like the zodiac or tree of life, which are ..J". featured in two Photn lly ,JUI'I~!lIY (]1',Hl~;LmLThe Artutnr Autumn Terrace by Ryan Furniss. of his works. His Ryun Furniss reluxes bClleath his "Truvelol"s Sel'jcs" of prints. wife is also a big are more often than not con- graphs, original and custom motivation, Furniss said. be duller in nature - not Cafe] has given me a lot of trived by the artist to satisfy that it's less remarkable, it's support. He does a lot for work. He draws from memory Lithographs of Furniss's the public or make it look and still life, collecting just nice to be able to use a lot artists and doesn't ask for like they're actually doing art are available for $21 and images from books and mag- of color:' he said. anything in return. It's really something worthwhile. Furniss's paintings were refreshing:' he said. arc limited editions, num- "That's something that's azines. bered and signed. His current medium of featured in "Project Limbo:' Furniss is now trying to really overdone now, instead a recent invitational art make a living as an artist - For additional informa- choice is acrylic paint, the tion on original, custom and of getting back to the art:' colors of which he uses to show, and have also been not an easy task anywhere, Furniss said. shown at the Boise Cafe, and certainly difficult in commissioned drawings, "A buddy of mine told me their full effect. paintings, murals and ceram- "1 like to use a lot of col- which is a valuable staging Boise. that when he went to school ics, contact Furniss at ors. It seems that a lot of art place for local artists. His business, Kae in Alfred, NY, that one of the H69-0743. that is out right now tends to "[The owner of the Boise Mansfiled's, provides litho- guys peed in 10 zip-lock bags Tiny Fiction - DOG DAYS

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AT equipment, ' Basin this year means December snowboard snowshoes and sltld~., skiers and boarders can session is full, but a few Anderson said five for those multi·doy slots remain for the ski perin~eter gates will hauls. anticipate seeing an old Phone: :1:1G·3k!)4 friend in the local ski session. Spaces are avail- remain open, through area. able for ski and snow- which responsible skiers The Board Room and boarders may access This local board Expenses in the recent board instruction during shop rents snow- past, which included two the Christmas and the backcountry. . shoes, snowskates Last vear, a tew moun: nnd snowhourds. high-speed chairlifts, January sessions. Demo snowhourd have forced the resort to New to this year's tain users caused some packag"s nvailable instructional programs headaches for the Bogus as \veIl. focus on paying down I'hono: 385·9fif>3 current debt and meeting are a series ot one-day Basin management team lease obligations before workshops. Mike Sellers, and ski patrol when they spending money on simi- head of new programs at skied out of bounds and lar improvements, Bogus Bogus Basin, said the got lost. Anderson said as Basin spokesperson workshops are modeled long as inexperienced Gretchen Anderson said. after the training pro- skiers remain in bounds, Regular Bogus Basin grams ski-school instruc- Bogus would not have to users will notice few, if tors attend. put employees at risk by any, new changes, but the "I've patterned these searching for lost indi- resort does offer some workshops after what we viduals. A snowboarder "We're in the business catches some great opportunities. go throu/?h to reach new air at Bogus A new ski-school staff, certification levels," of guest services, not the business of going out and Basin. Photo cour- workshops and a 60th Sellers said. tosv of Bogus Basin anniversary .. celebration "They are a lot of fun, searching for people are all in the works for and the instructors really when they get lost," the 2002-2003 season. get a lot out of them." Anderson said. As Boise valley resi- The workshop goal is Anderson' said the dents know, Bogus to improve the skills of majority of backcountry Basin's 2600 acres offer advanced skiers and users are responsible and some great carving runs boarders. Sellers said the problems arise only and a handful of out-of- workshops are unique when inexperienced the-way powder pockets. because the one-day for- skiers duck under ]f you are new to the mat provides an oppor- perimeter ropes. area, take the time to tunity for busy individu- Remaining in bounds check out Bogus Basin als to receive instruction. Dec. 20 will keep skiers this winter. A few of the work- and boarders close to all Because the resort is shops Bogus offers this the action as Bogus Basin only 16 miles north of year include vidco-analy- celebrates its 60th town and open until 10 sis day, women's-only anniversary. A number of p.m" after-class crud ses- . dill', tel em ark day and an on-mountain events are sions are easy to work in off-piste day. . planned, and although to student schedules. Even with workshops, Anderson would not Fromcampus, riders can the athletes of the u.s. offer specifics, she said be carving turns in less Freestyle Ski Team are a the plans are big. than an hour, and at $199, tough group to keep up Celebrations take even college students can with. However, everyone place Dec. 20, which is 60 afford a season pass. will be able to catch them years to the day the One change from March 2J-23 when they resort's first rope tow recent years is the ski- arrive at Bogus for the fired skiers up the hill. school staff. u.s. Freestyle Many users may not While the ski school Championships. realize Bogus is a non- has always employed If you missed the profit resort. Started in positive, energetic high-flying acrobatic 1942 by a group of hardy instructors, Anderson action of world-class individuals with a desire believes the current staff; aerialists last year, this is to offer a place of winter with a slightly older ilge a chance to redeem your- recreation to the resi- base, will offer students self. Last year the event dents of Boise, the resort more, attracted the nation's top has maintained a com- "We have a bit of an freestyle athletes, includ- munity focus ever since. older recmitment this go- ing a number of Olympic Anyone can join' the around," Anderson said. athletes. Bogus Basin Association "Employees seem to' Anderson said an and help determine the be a bit more mature and excellent aerial hill and direction of the resort. much older than nor- mogul run has helped "[Bogus Basin] is one mal." Bogus land the event the of the few successful Anderson said stu- past two years. This is a non-profit resorts. It real- dents will benefit- from rare oJ?portunity' to see I)' is a resort for the peo- the experience and the nahan's best freestyle ple," Anderson said. athletes soar. off insanely p .age 6" .'. 5 6 4 ( 2 . 1 3 ~. _ -:_~ i__n !~_r _ ~~e_c __ __~~ 0 2~ - __~...._._ .

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Skiers enjoy the powder at Brundage. Photo courtesy of Brundage just call Escape crowds, head to Brundage By Aaron Barton ski both mountains, the get the approval by 345-8204 TheArbiter----- two resorts have collabo- December," DeBoer said. rated to offer a combo If the Forest Service If small crowds and pass to both resorts for gives Brundage the . to place ~V.l.ra.d quality snow appeal to $375. authorization to proceed, you, then Brundage This season, Brundage '.construction will begin Mountain is the place to is offering a shuttle serv- on the expansion at the 'free ice from Boise. end of this season. be. Brundage receives The bus is scheduled With the recent only a small fraction of to leave at 7 a.m. from growth Brundage has the crowds Bogus Basin Wal-Mart on State Street seen, its snow-cat skiing N o w does, and with the colder every Friday and program has been thriv- temperatures, Brundage Saturday in January. The mg as well. If your hard- has a deeper base of shuttle will leave earned student-loan snow. Brundage at 4:45 p.m. money is burning a hole The winters are mag-. and arrive back' in Boise in your pocket, there's no nificent at Brundage. around 7 p.m. The cost is Detter way to enjoy the From the top of the resort $20 for a round trip. steep and deep you can spy breathtaking According [0 untouched snow of the $199J views of Payette Lake, Brundage President Judd ·backcountry. Salmon River Mountains, DeBoer, several improve- This season, Brundage the Eagle Cap Wilderness ments were made on the is offering a new cat-ski- of Oregon and the Seven mountain during theoff- ing package that includes Devils peaks above Hells season as well, the most two days of cat skiing or Canyon. noteworthy being the boarding and a third day Last year, Brundage clearing of additional at Brundage Ski Resort set new mountain trees for expanded tree with lodging at a high- records for both atten- skiing. Minor improve- mountain yurt for $495. dance and season-pass ments have also been Single-day cat-skiing sales. Combined with the made to the lodge. packages led by qualified 390 inches of snow they The resort is currently guides are available for received last year, in the waiting stages $200, and half-day trips Brundage general man- before major overhaul are offered for $125. The ager Larry Shake said it plans can be put in packages include the use was the best season in the motion. Brundage sits on of Volant Chubbs mountain's40-year histo- federal land, and is Powder Skis. ry. awaiting government Brundage hopes to Part of the success approval before develop- continue last year's suc- Brundage experienced ment will be allowed. cess, and 'the manage- last season was due to The current plan is to ment has decided not to their drop-in season pass open up the resort to raise prices this winter. rates. The management Sergeant's Peak, the next The season passes and decided last year to mountain over from daily lift-ticket prices will match Bogus Basin's sea- Brundage. The expansion remain the same to help son-p'ass rate of $199. involves adding five encourage more people This helped the resort to additional lifts and hun- to experience the won- see its best pre-season dreds of more skiable ders of Brundage. pass sale numbers ever, acres. selling 4,600 passes by "The final proposal is the end of spring. in to the forest service for For those who ride or review, and we hope to I~------"'------~--~"""""""''''''''''''''-~=== . - '. • .' I . win t err e c : 2 0 0 2. . ."p . 7-- ______=- . ,;...::--= -=- .z: ._5 ~ 4 .i 2~ ~3.L ______a g- e _'_ liiiiiiiiiii , l' .1 • •

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