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~ ~ 20()0, and that is still g>oing to tx cling> of five'. univc.rsity f,icilities. ities into the next century. which will be the current UCC University of Idaho Argonaut the case," said Phillip Waitc, in Tt)csc) are the lctaho Commons, The 78,000-square- with $9.5 million worth of reno- the Capital Plannrt)g 8 (ilpital th< Tc;)ching;lnd Learning foot Commons building will vation. Tive ldat)o Commons tluilct- BucJg>ct oflice, Center (UCC), the Student house a satellite bookstore, food Located in the cc.ntcr of lllg, lhc III'st phase of ttlc'. The Univ(rsity Center Recre1tion Coing ('ffoi1 an(l Enrollment S< rvices Center, credit union, ASUI student gov- ing the Commons and the on scheclule for sutlstantial com- cast irt bronze tly the uillvcrslty to Ixovi(JP. 1 lx'.t- arxJ the I'richarcl Gallery. ernment, student oiganizations, Teaching and Learning Center to plctioii toy the encl of Octotx r, defy the laws of tcr "living> ancl learning" physical The plan itself is central retail outlets, and a copy center, become a focal point for both v ittl tile grlil(I opeilirlg> 1t th('. gravity at the environment for students, to to wh,lt thc university calls its in addition to classrooms, study academic and social activities. beginning of' tie spring semester. Prichard Art acldress social, physical, techno- Long-Rang>e ctevelop- areas, lounges, and a computer The university workc>ct "We wantc(t to lsave it Campus logical, and career needs. It con- ment plan, or LRCDP, which is lab. It will tie joined to the with the architectural firm of Yost Gallery in open for the spring semester Moscow. sists of the construction or remod- designecl to launch the Ul's faril- Teaching and Learning Center, Grube Hall tor the design of the Hoffman Brad Rude's building, and Construction from Portland was Original Nature Quite The View selected as the CMAR, or collection and c; >x. Construction Manager at Risk. In Jonathan the CMAR plan, the contractor Bailey's Tekhne company submits a bid for a are on display guaranteed maximum price for until Sept. 25. the pioject, and it, not the univer- sity, is responsible for costs beyond that bid. Faculty and students
Isa<,',oi)»'If alike have been enduring the construction on the Commons behind the UCC since July 1998, when the Art and Architecture Annex and part of the UCC were demolished. Since then, the noise and the mess have been the Vandals hope to com- irritating students and teachers in pete in one of the nation's tough- and around the UCC. Everyone est volleyball conferences, they'l is hoping for the project to be fin- have to rely oo the performance ished as soon as possible. ,of their youngsters. The Big The original estimate West confe~ce 'ree for the cost of the building itself tea)as who firt'n the top was $16.5 million, accor(ting to ten in the country last year, an August '97 news release, including the Natiortal Hoffman Construction and the Champion in Long Beach State, university agreed on a guaran- along with perennial powertrous- teed maximum price of $13.4 es Cal;Santa Barbara and Pacific million for a "substantial" com- 'niver'sity, whc>r"returns their Photo by Mark Tomas See Common Construction Workers hard at work. entire'squad from a year jgo." The Commons is slated to be opened Spring Semester 2000. COMMONS, A2 A taste of Turkey Officials not sure booze Opinion I iink brIngs relief 'urbs are working
0 - ~ The cost to you is either one dollar ~ ~ absurd," he said. A traditional "Week of There is University of Idaho Argonaut a c/ish, or a combination plate of six But Nowak acknowledged Welcome" without classes to PULLMAN —Two years much about the dishes for only tive dollars. being frustrated by this week' open fall semester was thought If you dicln't read about it in the after launching a campaign to USA for the The money will be sent to an parties, which drew thousands to perpetuate a party culture on Ul Argonaut last week, then you'e reduce student drinking, world to admire ,lid agency called Mercy of revelers to apartments and campus. probably heard abut the major Washinyon State University and emulate. Of Intern,ition,ll, arxt eighty-five per- houses near campus. The new system discour- earthquake in Turkey through ot'ficials are frustrated by the course, on the cent of it will go direly to the Nowak, who helped write aged some freshmen from some other media source. Because slow pace of change. earthquake relief fund. The other WSU's 1997 ban on fraternity arriving on campus early and flip side, there is of this ctcvastating natural disaster, The opening veekcnd of 15 percent will be usecl for the drinking parties, said worked well at WSU domlito- much to whictl was measured on the school featured many students overhead. The only ores profiting> Wednesday he felt hamstrung ries, Nowak said, but didn' improve, aug- Richter Scale,lt 7.8, many people ignoring nonalcoholic Ixlrties I'rom this will Ix.* the victims of the by an approach that oAicially have as great an impact off ment, protest have found themselves homeless in tavor of large bashes at quake... well, that's not entirely insists students younger than campus. / against, or dis- and destitute. Maybe you haven' Pullman apartment complexes don't I true. Everyone who checks out the 21 drink. Opening week problems at Learner, i card. g>iven much thought as to wlvat you and homes on Cotlet>e Hill. "Prohibition is nonfunc- t'undraiser on Thursclay will profit; a the dorms were reduced to start coincid- can do to help those people, or The of school tional All one-third or at least your stomachs will. approach. you do is of recent years'ev- cct with 1 mat>azine's place- maybe you have ancJ just (Iis- move (student drinking) some- els, he said. This is a great opportunity not page A4 missed it Ilccausc Turkey is so far ment of WSU among ttle where else," he of'ficials to aid the victims disas- said. But university only of the n,ltion's schools, and ,)way. The reality of the situation is top party The school's ban of on- patrolling ter in Turkey, but also College Hill to sample liquor-relaterl in that in to(lay's world, macle smaller accident campus drinking has caused authentic Turkish Saturday evening had a "pretty delicacies. How which a WSU student by all the different means of com- toppled some students to move parties exciting" time, Nowak said, often clocs someone from tive stories off a The munication and transportation, balcony. to rural Whitman County or- witnessing "lots and lots" of Moscow, Idaho get a chance to do student remained in critical ttlere is no reason that you should- as with members of a fraternity individual house parties not thatf We seem to have a slmrtage condition in a L(wiston, Idaho, n't be able to lend a hand in one last year - to the back of a mov- held at fraternities. of Turkish restaurants in the area... tr)Ieefr's lvtov'(es or anot tier. all around hospital. truck. Almost no gtjrs for) way People can't ing one turned out This writer tell you any- In this year's list of the world are aicting the victims in top party "We have an obligation as for an alcohol-free event orga- thing specifically about Turkish cui- sc hoots issucct Monday the I he Sixth Sense different ways. So how are the peo- by a state university to do certain nized for Greek students to cel- Warrior sine, but I have been privileged to Princeton Review, WSU is list- L» The 13th ple of Moscow, Idaho, particularly things," Nowak said. "That ebrate the end of rush. sample other Middle-Eastern ed No. 9. Ttle guide is based Runaway Bride all of us poor, overburdened stu- doesn't mean it's the most pro- Kurt 22, of foods, anct I was far from disap- on questionnaires filled out by Bowfinger dents on the University of Idaho ductive way. I would like to Pullman, was in critical condi- pointed. In fact, I was pleasantly 59,000 students at more than Mickey Blue Eyes campus going to helpt find a way to deal with the real- tion Friday after falling from the Crown Affair surprised at how good they actual- 300 colleges. The Thomas. As it haptx.'ns, the small Turkish ity of the situation, to include fifth floor balcony of a College ly were. Tony Nowak, director of ~ The Muse community in the area has come entering into an honest discus- Hill apartment early Thursday. Iri Too.Deep I urge everyone to take advan- Residence Life at WSU, dis- up with a fun and tasty way for all sion with students." He suffered tiead injuries as Witch Project tage of this; I'm sure you'l go away missed the party school rank- The Blair of us to assist in the aftermath of the WSU officials had hoped well as a broken hip and femur. - Astroriaut's Vt)rIfe . feeling happy with yourself. ing as a likely leftover of the Oi: The earthquake. This Thursday, students this year would have Witnmes told emeigency Lending a helping hand to those school's May 1998 beer riot. 2(~, little chance to party before hit- crews he hit another balcony September from 10:00a.m. to deeply affected the disaster, Partying at WSU has been by ting the books under a revised railing on the way down before 4:00 p.m., next to the information while at the same time participat- reduced in the past two years, onentation program that landing on rocks and brush 43 desk at the Student Union Building, in what promises to be a near he said. ing reduced the amount of time feet below. Emeq;ency crews there will be homemade Turkistl "mouthgasmic" dining experience, "Identifying WSU as a students were on campus said the man was highly intox- fare available for your enjoyment. unique environment is is definitely a recipe for satisfaction. party before class. icated.
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Thursdays Bp.m., 2" floor SUI3. 8icyciist must adhire to Collegiate Member The College of Agriculture Picnic will ~1SOCISTYOF ' - fsaOFaaafcfeAL be September 9, at the Plant Science JouaNJhst ace anti regulations Farm. Agriculture students and spouses the rules can get the tickets and time in room 48 of the Agriculture Science Bldg. Girl Scout Rccruitmcflt Night in cannot attend the session for your disci- Sergio Brown The Coiiege of Forestry will be hav- University of Idaho Argonaut Moscow will br on Ivton(lly, September pline's college, choose a session that is ing an open house on Septenlber 10, Editorin Chief 13, froITI G p.ill. to 0 p.ill. 'lt th(.'lstsfcic convenient. For more information, call The university llas;llways from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for all Forestry sh.i- Chairman, Argonaut Endoyvment Marketpl;lcc. Girls Kin(icfg;lrten 005-6243. lgcci bicyc lists on campus. rntcring dents. The college picnic time and place cncour through 12 gr;1(kb csin register at recruit- Seniors for this year's Rhodes However, they do pose several Board of Directors applying will be announced soon ment night for a yr,lr of troop activities, or Marshall Scholarships should submit (.onccrns which university policy Everyone is invited to U of I Girls Scouts will also hr r(x ruiting volun- to Stephen Flores at the h Tuesday Aug. 31, 7 p.m., SUB, question or clarification'? kklho,ind Moscow co(les ists. For more infornlaiio, c,ill E(Jucation Bldg. 11G, by September 24, questions call Chris that «II Call 885-7825. Want Vandal Lounge. Any (208) Marguerite at 002-2103 or the Girls 1999. These prestig>ious scholarships and laws that,lpply to bicycles Photo by Mark Tomas to write for the Call Klimko, 882-0721. paper? campus. In I>cncral, Scouts office at 1-000-027-9405. provide g>enerous support for two years of 0t", 1999from 7 p.nl. ;ilso apply on Sergio Brown On September university facility, First Steps Progr,lm - Volunteers undcfgr lduatc or graduate stud in Britain, cyclists must obey all tr;lffic laws espcicially (208) 885-7845 to 9 p.m., Campus Recreation is con- - vrhicul,lr trlfiic, access for persons with disabili Argonaut Fax Needed Every pnccl although Room for Women. This entrance, new, round-the-clock role. Volunteer 4 rccluircments are encouraged to to the rig>ht-lyan(l sick of the road building hallway, stair apply. specifically for women and is taug>ht by 10 hours lntcrcstc(I students encourag>ccl to Sofllr ot'hc specific way, ol'cccss 01fllp, ancl they to per month to brconlc a part are You will he instructed in weight ls possible women. not chained fanlily's newborn consult with Dr. Flores in their junior inclu(k> them: I) cyclists nlly be or conncctc(J of a p;lrcnting journey. early room etiquette, use of equipfylent an(i rules Ruth Snow to a h;lndrail or Tf 1ining will be Scptcmlx'r 1 999. For or as soon as possible for this years must sign,ll turns 100 feet in guardrail. 25, year, program ciesign. Contact C;lmpus avail- nlust yiclcl to Violations of these rules will hc more intonnation, c,ill Marci Schr(ilxr at competition. Further information is Recreation for more information and rein ;ldvancc; 2) cyclists Argonaut Newsroom...,...... 885-7715 I'rograrn, Gritrllan at the University Honors Progranl on crossw.llks an(i handled by Parking t!v Information the Family Support able istration, 885-6381. You must be regis- pnicstrians vil e-mail (sllores@uidaho- 8 (for the purlxlscs of the Scfviccs, and actions may include Mcclfcal Center, 003-6454. (885-6147), tered September 7th the clinic is free to sidewall by the bike Graclultc Stu(lent Orierlt;ltiorl I'r ~c(JU an(i on the UHP home Art and Architecture, and lgc hit 'ww.ulclaho.cd loflofs f0- campus are trrateci like side- Parking 8c Services of Kristi Ponozo p up soon, class size is limited to 15. will >rat scholarhi s x»e.html must sound an the police substation. editor Mines and Earth Resources be ASUI senate nleetings are every walks); 3) cyclists campus a.m. irl thr SUB Rell Life; Real Relationships; Real warning when passing The university takes no rcsponsi Entertainment Desk...... 885-8924 September 0,;it 11:30 Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the SUB Cold aucliblc Silver Each 50-minute s(>ssion Real Time; Prime Time. Weekly other cyclists; 4) hility for damage caused to lfxks Room. Co(i; Room. Students are all welcome to pdcstrians or It'ou Crusade for Christ. light in front or hikes when they are removed will cover the sanlc infornlation. nlceting of Campus attend! hikes must hive a Sports reflector in the rear when for illq>al parking>. The Beach Nightclub will be hostinI> and a Jennif'Br Whmic for more extensive and spc- a Drag Show, Friday, September 10 olx.f'atccl at Ill!>ht. information, consult editor 'rom has specif- cilic the UI 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Shows stat( The university also Sports Desk...... „...... ,.„...... 88 where EJikes Policies 8 Information hanclbook, at10:30p.m. The Beach is located at the ic policies about may or contact the manager of Parking corner of Third and Main in Moscow. he p1rkcd and locke(I, They may where L Information Services at 085- Opinion IDAHO COMMONS at UNION Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting not be Ixlrkcd in any place 1cccss to 1 6424 or [email protected](JU, Dietfich Stella every Wednesday morning at 6:30 a.m. they woulci iflllx>clc pa edftoF ~,.... UF coMlxG EvE:rvTs at St. Augustine's Church, 628 Deakin Opinion Desk...... ,...... 885-2219 Street. Meeting located in annex across from SUB. Any questions call, 885-3760. COMINONS, from A1 Copy Attention: bisexual, lesbian, gay and others don't mind. "About Mary Abshife queer friendly students! Join the queer pletion of the building. dents, it doesn't me," editor Student Association (QSA) for our first Additional fun(Is are required to the n oney, bother student Luke Mary Abshire meeting of the semester. We'l meet fit out the interior of the facility. A says Crauke. "Tuition Copy Desk....,[email protected] Monday, September 13 " at 6:00 Il.m. lt total project figure is $ 19.5 mil- is always increasing for Ec Sound Productio Lighting the Women's Center on campus. Free lion, which inclucles the demoli- some reason or other, but now pizza will be provided. For directions call tion of the existing huilciings, the we (the students) are getting Photography Foimcriy SUR Systems, wc have change>t our name fo SPL —Sound, Produciioh Mark Tomas agd I ightihg Services. Dchpiic the name change, wc continue io the Women's Center at 805-6616 or the plant Tin(> construction and fur- something out of it. I look for- offer superior sound rcinforccmcni, stunning hiagc lighting, faculty advisor, Debbie Storrs, at 005- nishing of the Commons, an(i ward to having a vendor arrayed edftot and Profcssionai productions for our ciichis. 6161. Hope to see you there! "everything else that can possible student lounge located nearer to Dark Room...... SPL has rciaihcd its 1'armer iocatinh nh thc Third Floor of (hc Uhivcrsi(y of Idaho Sfudchf Union Roil(ting. Introduction to Career Services will be associated with the project," the library and classroom build- be held Tuesday, August 31 at 2:30 Il.nl. according> to Raynlond Pankopf, ings than the SUB." Production StafF Websitc: www.sub.uidahoicdu/SPL Phone: (208) 885-6947 and Thufsday, September 2 at 3:30p.m. Director of the university's A t!v E Students can learn Aspen Svec Call 885-6121 for more infornlaiio. Services. The funds will lag>ely more about the University Center "AS Union Cinema presents Jason Finnegan RAW ANO IMNEGIATE AS IT Career Services is sponsoring 1 work- be raised from an increase in stu- and the Commons at Nick Hopkins IS HEARTFELT. A SOULFUL, the shop entitled Marketing Yourself with a dent fees, Once the Commons is htt .uidaho.eck ucentcr, Production Room...„...... 885-7784 Resume & Cover Letter on Wc(ines(lay, ltiOVING VISION." dreamlife operational, studenLS can expect For a live picture of the September1, at4:30p.m. Call 885-6121'- -Janet Maslin, THE NEW YORK TINES of angels to pay< Bn extra $75 per ~r Commons construction on IIte for more information. for the facility until the yca'r 2022. Argonaut Advertising Wednesday, While this may chafe some stu- ~ho.ml netca SGpt. 1 Katie HeffeIfinger 7 8 9:30 p.m. Advertising Manager ~ ~ ~ SUB Borah Theater Advertising...... $3 with Student ID R ~ IX), Sf>V1 Pf( rf'RFS f 1 \1st('« $4 without Represenatives Will Schaefer STUDENT INVOLVEMENT FAIR Bfent Gable Wednesday, Sept. 8 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Library Plaza Advertising Sales...... ,...... 885-7835 Classwed Advertising,...... 885-7825 Circulation...... 885-2220 Meet representatives for Ul student organizations Graphic Artists Jessie Hurst Crissie Hardy Student Organizations: Susan Woolf Call 885-5756 to reserve a table Production Room.....,...... 885-7784 Aecyclng WE'R AR The University of Idaho E EXTREME. E YOU? Afgonaut is printed on fecy- Whitewater raft or kayak the Salmon River ded newsprint containing 24-40% Climb post4x>r>sumef waste. Please fecyde the highest peaks of hlorth America this newspaper after you have read it ki the backcountry of Idaho and Oregon For fecyding information call the Backpack in the Bitteroot Mountains Moscow Recyding Hotline at. (208) Explore the deserts of Utah 88241590. Ice Climb in the Canadian Rockies Outdoor Programs (885-6810) and the Outdoor Rental Student Nledia Board Center (885-6170) have all the trips and gear for your Gordon Matiock outdoor adventures. [email protected] Locatedin the SUB Basement
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