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OPINION ._------._-- PAGE 3 The Arbiter editorial board gives ASBSUfive helpful hints on how Newsafehouse 0 ens for bikes to better run Its organization. olse Mayor Dave Bieter speaks opening ceremony of the Bike CULTURE rn in the Kinesiology building. ------PAGE.4 The Arbiter gets a taste for "Cootchle Magic," while reviewing the "Spitfire Grill" and Elton John's stay In Boise.

SPORTS ------PAGE 6 The Bronco football team collected Its first WACwin of the year as quarterback Jared Zabransky gave his best performance of the year.

ARBITERONUNE.COM ------~------Hear Managing Editor Dustin Lapray and Sports Editor Jake Garcln give their thoughts on all things sports In the latest

"Arbiter Sports Talk" podcast. PHOTOS BY RICHAE SWANBECK/THE ARBITER

BY RYAN RASMUSSEN , deterred from attending the cer- Get Infomed In the 2006 chords of her acoustic guitar to challenge and encourages all to at- cycling attire with bike in tow. News Writer emony, It offers a place for students 'make this opening much more of election by listening to local tempt it as well. "This is great. Another opportu- to lock up their self-propelled mode a celebration. "Everyone who signs up for the candidate Interviews. nity to give students extra security Last Friday, the Boise State of transit in a protected are ... They Boise Mayor David Bieter spoke Bike Barn will be given a key code and it shows the university is sup- Kinesiology Department kicked off can throw items in a locker and during the opening ceremony. to get into the barn. This "Nay we porting biking to classes and work," World Car Free Day by celebrat- have the option to use showers and "This is a great event because can keep track of who comes in Gonzalez said. ON CAMPUS ing the grand opening of the Bike change clothes. The barn is aunique we should favor bikers over any and out for security, and hope- "This is really great to see a year Barn, located in the Kinesiology addition to Boise State University. other transport, and unfortunately fully everyone won't give out their ofwork come together so well," TUESDAY Annex across from the weight In addition to the services offered we treat bikers as an afterthought. code to help keep this more safe," Ransdell said. at the bike barn, Bairds dry clean- "Male Masculinity and the room. This facility will be for stu- That's why this bike barn is so Lynda Ransdell of the Kinesiology BSU has already experienced dents and faculty who use biking as ing service will be available. great," Bieter said. Deconstruction of Sexual and Department said. a high rate of bike theft in the last their main mode oftransportation, Around 40 people attended the Along with the opening of the Sharon McGuire, associate vice few months of school. More than Domestic Violence." Student and will now have a safe place to event, where sponsors of the barn Bike Barn, BSU and McU Sports president of the Undergaduate 80 bikes have been stolen. Students Union Lookout Room. 6 to 8:30 store bikes. lent support and gave away items. - are putting out a challenge to the Studies Program, was present to should be aware of how they are p.rn, Film and discussion with The facility has been in design They also passed out information overall Boise community: to bike congratulate the university on the locking up their bikes to make them Jeff Matsushita of "Men Today, for about a year, and was built in a packets. Blue .Sky Bagel provid- to work or school at least 20 times success of the barn completion as secure as possible. Try utillzlng Men Tomorrow." Free. month's time frame. The Bike Barn ed .bagels and cream cheese. The from now until Nov.Participants of and opening. the new facility. The barn wJII be musical stylings of Melinda Leiby Call 426-1223. officially opened on Friday's chilly the challenge can win prizes. Tony Gonzalez, president of the open Monday-Thursday, 6 a.m. - 10 Sept. morning. Students were not floated through the air, riding the Bieter himself will take up the BSUTriathlon Club, attended in his p.m, and 6a.m. - 5 p.m, on Fridays. THURSDAY "In the Sawtooths," Morrison Center. 7:30 p.m. This event also takes place Sept. 29 and 30. Play presented by Boise Faculty Senate State Theatre Arts Department. Full-time Boise State students can pick up one free ticket at announces the Student Union Info Desk. • Call 426-3957. pay raise

WEATHER BY MARTEE ORTIZ ed on the Faculty Senate link from News Writer the Boise State homepage, "under the Committee's proposal, each BY MARTEE ORTIZ habit-forming drug, also known as ability to sleep, loss ofhunger, head- Public educators are the peo- News Writer Vitamin R,to cram for exams and to ache, fever and a number of other year available salary equity fund- ple in positions of influnece over concentrate during those notorious side effects. This drug can capture ing will be allocated to a targeted Idaho's children and college stu- pooloffaculty." MONDAY Across America's college cam- Iymundane textbook readings. ' a user psychologically, creating an puses, competition for class rank Hittingtheradarscreenintheear- addiction with chronic usage. dents, yet tbey retain some of the As a result, not all faculty mem- High: 79F / Low 53F and academic standings increases Iynineties, Ritalin abuse has nearly Canada remains the first country most underpaid occupations in bers will receive equity funding in at a steady rate. Along with the in- tripled since then. Many students to take charge in this Ritalin-abuse the state. ' a given year. crease of competition, most likely falsely report symptoms of ADHD uprising. With a $1,000 fine for the Although some may not see But over time, as more eq- mixed with at least a part-time job, to doctors and receive that little first offense of using Ritalin iIlegal- this as a problem as long as the uity funding resources be- comes stress and lack of a good paper with "Ritalin" and the indis- Iy and life imprisonment for sellers cost for higher education re- come available, all faculty TUESDAY night's rest. tinguishable doctor's signature on of the drug, usage has cut down tre- mains low, others have frantical- will be brought to up to their High: 67F / Low 45F What do college students need to the spot. Some students "in need" mendously. ly tried to find ways to increase peers' average: do to keep their grades up, main- of this thought-provoking drug pay On the other side, Ritalin seems faculty pay. "So the most glaring inequities tain a healthy social life and work to otherstudentsforprescriptions,and to have helped many people diag- Finally the once endless efforts are being addressed first, with the pay the bills? Coffee?Caffeine piIls? others give Ritalin away without nosed with ADD and ADHD. have started to payoff. plan that all will eventually be ad- Red Bull? No. Mental stimulants. another thought. Ritalin has proved itself worthy Last December, the Boise State dressed. Most college students do not Although the prescription value and effective in the medical field, provost challenged the Faculty One note: these faculty salaries WEDNESDAY view sleep as a way to stay healthy starts at about a quarter per pill, and professionals (not criminals) Financial Affairs Committee do not take into account issues of and alert. , street value starts atfive dollars and' have specially formulated it to High: 66F / Low 46F with two onerous questions: 1. merit or compression," said Faculty Awell-known fact: after the body increases to nearly fifteen per pill. cure the symptoms of hyperactivity How faculty salaries at BSU con- Senate President David Saunders. starts running on scarcely any Adderall, alternative to the in- disorders. trast with salaries at other col- "Our goal is to seek other funds sleep on a regular basis, it inevita- famous Ritalin, has become one of Forgetting the legal side of things leges and universities nationally, and, create separate mechanisms CONTACT' bly starts slowing down where mo- the more preferred, though less- and setting down the side effects, and 2. Proposed a strategy for to address these other important notony overcomes the thought pro- known, members of the family. can illegal users of this drug call it distributing money designed for issues: NEWS cess. In this event, some students Pbysicians created Adderall to fair? faculty salary. (208) 345-8204 x 102 have turned to Ritalin to enhance time-release when needed and it Some may call this drug a good All universities in Ida [email protected] thier study habits. can last the entire day, which pretty cheat pill. Why study on a regular Staff rank and current salary are have faculty salaries at th Men and women with Attention much every dedicated college stu- basis when one can do a cram ses- two factors to be compared nation- their priority undi OPINION Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit dent would want, right? Wrong. siori pumped on Ritalin and per- ally with 16 different universities the legislatur (208) 345-8204 x 112 Hyperactivity Disorder use Ritalin Side effects of Ritalin and siml- form just as well? and wiII affect pay raises. 105 of 475 f [email protected] and drugs with similar effects to lar drugs exist but are not limited Students who work hard, sleep Although the provost would like ve eli help calm the body and stimulate to: increased heart rate, agitation, well, eat healthy and balance their to pay the entirety of the BSU fac- whir CULTURE brain function. paranoia and disorientation that is time' wisely may agree .that iIle- ulty more money it pro '11 the (208) 345-8204 x 104 "Ritalin speeds up brain activ- consistent with insomnia-induced gal use of Ritalin by peers puts not happen, at least. fi Ie facult culture@a'rblteronllne.com ity which causes increases In en- amphetamine, depression and the dedicated at a disadvantage. anyway. ewit ergy, concentration, attention, and psychosis. ~othet question: .is it equitable Theprob nce SPORTS boosts alertness during study," Canada actually suspend- te the userst res lr (208) 345"8204 x 103 McMaster University reported. ed the selling of Adderall XR "It's not reallyfairtOthemsel\'es: aU [email protected] Despite the stereotypical drug due to the fact that 20 people I Uleari whatat:ethey}earning?" a-b users who crave the "high" from had suddenly died while taking Boise State stlidentJessica Barrie ADVERTISING the .sudden .energy rush induced It. Some students even report that , s,aid~. '.,.." , ., (208)345~82b4x 118 by Rit{l1in, 'top"notchstudems after the 'drug effect has wornoff ' Ethics, sideefIects and the legal [email protected], have launched. . b1tO"use oftbfs they have seizures, dry mouth,m-s,fde ofRitalln; the "A1-" .- ._- ,. ";--'_ .. ~',,' - > ,",', - - >.>' lsitworth " lUi .r- World/National/What the? stories courtesy of MCT Campus Wire Services unless otherwise credited. Local/BSU 2006 stories are courtesy of the Boise State Web site at wWI'.bolsestate.edu. All stories are complied by News Writers. THE HEADLINES "First you have to educate the Brookings Institution. "Our influ- ket used as a backdrop behind her. world' , man, then the bullfighter," Martinez ence with both is declining." "There's a mirror in there so they tells a visitor to Madrid's Marcial Barnett Rubin, a South Asia expert can see their reflections in there. If Lalanda School of Bullfighting. at New York University's Center on they choose the wrorig path, it will The education of a matador "Without education, without cul- International Cooperation, told the be them in this casket." ture, there is no bullfighter," the old Senate Foreign Relations Committee Rodriguez encourages teens to 17-year-old Carlos Rodriguez man explains. Thursday that Pakistan has become "leave bad thoughts" in the casket Mendoza is barely shaving, yet he Martinez is a lawyer and journal- "the global center of'terrorism." and "walk away and become some- already carries himself with the el- ist by profession. He fought bulls He said Bush should use a "big body" as she did when she left a egant hauteur of a matador. as an amateur and then, In 1964, diplomatic stick" to force Musharraf girl gang after a IS-year-old friend On a hot Saturday morning, opened a bullfighting academy in to shut down the Taliban's head- was killed. Rodriquez journeys to the dusty Zamora. He moved it to Madrid quarters in Quetta, a provincial "It's all about choice. It's the kids' little bullring on the outskirts of the in 1970. capital. choice," she said. "We all need to ac- . city. There are no bulls in sight, but The academy 'is funded by the "The government of Pakistan has cept responsibility for what we do." Rodriguez is dressed for the kill. He Madrid municipality and is one of done virtually nothing to disrupt In her talk, Rodriguez stripped wears tight gray trousers that flair many publicly-supported bullfight- the command and control of the away any romantic notions about at the cuffs, a frilly white shirt but- lngschools that have flourlshed in Taliban, which is based in Pakistan," "Hoods," "Hidden .Nations," toned to the neck, a short gray jacket Spain, even though bullfighting has Rubin told the Senate panel. "The "Colors," "Hornies" and other terms and a flat-brimmed hat. become controversial. destabilization of Afghanistan, in- synonymous with gangs. He presents himselfto 81-year-old Its students range In age from 12 sofar as it's coming from abroad, is Elements of the presentationin- Manuel Martinez Molinero, who ad- to 17 and classes, which run from coming from Pakistan, regardless eluded: justs the angle of the young man's September to May, are usually held of the fact that President Musharraf -Avideo of19 youths talking about hat. It should be-worn straight and in the late afternoon. speaks good English, wears a suit their gang involvement that was seriously, not at some angle that "They [the students] come from and says things that we like to hear." made by Rodriquez's late brother. hints of carelessness. all over," Martinez said. "If a father Karzai has complained repeated- - A letter from a gang member "Yes, maestro," Rodriguez says, dreamed of becoming a bullfighter ly that Musharraf isn't doing enough written from his jail cell shortly be- hanging on to Martinez's every and didn't succeed, maybe he en- to keep Islamic extremists from us- fore he was released - and later rolls the son. There are thousands of ing Pakistan as a base for attacks in killed in a drug deal gone bad. fathers who would like to be the fa- Afghanistan. - Newspaper clippings and obitu- ther of an EI Iuli" Martinez said, re- Pakistan was one of three coun- aries to warn teens that, if they be- ferring tolullan Lopez, one of Spain's tries, along with Saudi Arabia long to gangs, there's a good chance 'top young matadors and a graduate and the United Arab Emirates, they will not reach the age of 18 or of Martinez's academy. that recognized the Taliban will end up behind bars. EI Iuli earns almost $200,000 per regime when it served as al- Thirteen-year-old KarenArellano, fight and fights as often as he pleas- Qaida's government sponsor an eighth-grader at Nampa's West es. Very few aspirants ever rise to in Afghanistan. - Middle School, heard Rodriguez's this level. Musharraf switched sides after message loud and clear. "Some become banderillos (as- the terrorist attacks on Sept. II, 2001, "I was looking in the casket and sistants to the matador), others be- but critics say he's been a less-than- looking at myself (in the mirror), come businessmen, but they never stalwart aHyin the war on terrorism, and I was thinking that if one day I forget the lessons they learn here," despite an infusion of more than $3 get in a gang, then one day I'm going Martinez said. billion-in U.S. aid to Pakistan since to be in there," she said. "I'd prefer to Young Rodriguez has been at- his conversion. be good, to finish college and to not tending classes for two years. He Although Pakistan has captured be in something like thai." . is the bullfighting equivalent of a some well-known al-Qaida mem- Her schoolmate, 12-year-old basketball gym rat. He likes to hang bers, including Khalid Sheikh Misael Cardenas agreed that gangs around the bullring even when there Mohammed (the alleged Sept. II are not for him. aren't any classes. mastermind) it hasn't arrested a sin- "When I was younger, I always "I wanted to fight bulls ever since I gle Taliban leader. wanted to be in one. But now that was a little kid," Rodriquez said. "My On Thursday, Sept. 21, Marine I see the problems that could hap- uncle fought-bulls and my great- Gen. James Jones (NATO's top mili- pen, that you could put your family grandfather was a breeder." tary commander) confirmed that in danger, I don't want to be in one," So far, he has had about 50 practice the Taliban leadership is directing he said. fights against young bulls or cows. the insurgency from Quetta, the Preventing the plague of gangs in He has been gored twice -once in capital of a Pakistani province. Idaho 'will take an entire commu- the hand and one in the upper thigh Musharraf recently pulled his nity," Rodriguez said. - yet remains fearless. He was look- troops back into their barracks in "I don't have miracles. I come ing forward to killing his first real the border region for what he said here as a parent, as a funeral home bull later this summer and proving were promises from separatists to director, and as a concerned citi- his "courage and worthiness." halt infiltration into Afghanistan. zen to work with you," she said. "We With no live bulls available this But western diplomats in Kabul said all have to work together to make morning, Rodriguez persuades an- the deal has effectively ceded the re- a difference." other student, 15-year-old Antonio gion to the militants. Ibanez, to run at him with a set of Musharraf who has survived mul- What to look for: hull's horns mounted on a kind of tiple assassination attempts, bristles Concepcion Rodriguez alerted the ~ wheelbarrow. He wants to practice at suggestions that he's soft on ter- Nampa audience to warning signs placing the banderillas (small har- rorism. During a visit to the United that their children might be dab- poons that are jabbed into a hull's Nations earlier this week, he sug- bling in gangs, including: ATTENTION BSUI withers to weaken and anger him). gested that Afghanistan is exporting - Graffiti of knights, crowns, stars or Martinez watches from the empty extremists to his country. upside-down letters. • $5 off of $15 on Home GameOays grandstand. Musharraf said Pakistan has been - Lack of interest in school • 100/0 off to BSUStudents & Faculity "A bullfighter is like a diamond. burdened with 3 million Afghan - Hand signals that cou Id represent He begins as a rough stone that has (with proof of student 10) refugees, "some of them sympa- gang affiliations. to be cut and polished," he said. thetic to the Taliban." He blamed - Discipline problems and lack of .. Not applicable to alcoholic beverages Does Rodriguez have what the Taliban's resurgence on home- self-control. • 100/0 off to ALL Teams & Coach eats FREE ittakes? grown Afghan extremists. - Always wearing the same color of "In principle, yes," Martinez said. "Where were they from, '... Not applicable to alcoholic beverages clothes "We will see how it evolves." Pakistan?" Musarraf asked sarcas- - Dropping old friends. ." All offers cannot be combined with each other tically. "Certainly they were from - Possessing weapons . national Afghanistan. They were the peo- - Drug and alcohol use. REO ROBIN PARKCENTER ple of Afghanistan who took over - Suddenly possessing large sums 211 West Park Center Blvd Bush to press Mghan, Afghanistan under (Taliban leader) of money. Boise, 10 83706 Mullah Omar." Pakistani leaders Bush has tussled with both lead- Courtesy Idaho Press-Tribune ers over military operations in their Faced with a bloody Taliban re- countries. surgence in Afghanistan, President w a 't e. BlIR<:;U~ &. spmrrs J:IVIPOIUlIMS He rebuffed Karzai's efforts last Bush over the next several days will year to assert more Afghan control be prodding leaders from over U.S. military operations. BU3h Ma'am we've got some bad Afghanistan and Pakistan and Musharraf differed publicly this to work together against week over whether the United States news/good news/bad news Islamic extremists. could attack bin Laden in Pakistan MeningilLt CIinle- The diplomatic' arm-twisting without involving the Pakistani mil- A woman in Dayton, Ohio, woke comes at a particularly challeng- itary. up to find that her car was missing. ing time in a region that remains a Bush told CNN on Wednesday The Highway Patrol called and spawning ground for international that he "absolutely" would send U.S. told her that the vehicle was sto- terrorism. In Afghanistan, a Taliban forces into Pakistan if he had good len by her ex-boyfriend. But, her MENACTRA VACCINATION military offensive is testing the vi- ex-husband spotted him after he information on bin Laden's where- ability of the government in Kabul: abouts. When asked for his reac- - got out of it some miles away and Neighboring Pakistan continues to tion, Musharraf told reporters, "We took it from him. But then, when serve as a haven for Taliban opera- wouldn't like to allow that at all. We the ex-husband's son was driving it tives and al-Qaida terrorists. will do it ourselves." back to her home, he wrecked it on o "The real war on terror is going on Interstate 70. in Afghanistan and, frankly, it's not at all clear that we're winning," said localjbsu Nudey pictures, what could William Milam, a former United States ambassador to Pakistan. possibly go wrong with that? "Pakistan could help by keeping the Gangs lead to young deaths Taliban out of there." Dozens of teenage girls in Bush is sure to deliver a simi- Hispanic youths from Canyon Tenn. who allowed graphic lar message to Pakistani President County heard some tough pictures of themselves to be tak- Pervez Mushar~af when they meet talk about gangs straight from en and posted on a Web site were Boise State University is providing an immunization clinic for the prevention of meningitis on in the Oval Office on Friday. He'll the mortuary and the heart shocked when the photographs campus: Meningococcal meningitis is a potentially fatal bacterial infection that causes also press Mushairaf for infor- Friday, Sept. 22. were circulated on the Internet for inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. mation on the search for Osama A Chicago funeral home direc- all to see. They thought the site they sent the pictures to was "secure." For more information regarding the disease and vaccine, link to: bin Laden, the al-Qalda lead- tor who has buried more than 150 htto://www.cdc.gov/nip/publicationsNISlvis-mening.pdf er who's believed to be operat-. child victims of gang violence hopes ing in the Afghanistan-Pakistan to prevent the same parental night- I've got it, why don't you border region. ' mares in Idaho. drop over and pick it up? Engaging in shuttle diploma- "I am tired of burying kids, cy, from the comfort of the White that's the bottom line" Concepcion While snatching the.purse of an House,BushwillmeetThesdaywith Rodriguez told a group of 30 par- elderly woman In Milan, a robber Afghan President Hamid Karza! ents, educators, community leaders dropped his cell phone. before welcoming both leaders toa and middle-school students during When he latemotlced itwas miss- three-way summit over dinner on the 22nd annual Hispariic Issues ing, he called the number and made Wednesday. It could be a heartburn- Training Conference at the Nampa arrangements to pick itup with the inducing meal, , ' Civic Center. man who answered his call. "Karzai and Musharraf do not "Thise kids don't understand This, of course.was a police offi- like each' other,MSllid,Stephen ' (;u,out gangs)," Rodriguez said, cer who was given the phone by the Cohen, a South Asia speciil!ist at the turning to point at the open cas- robbery victim. " ' .'" . . - ... - ."" .. - -.. , Theway we see it... Five ways ASBSU Removal of Sen. Sawmil1er should .serve students

About this time of year, the Associated was wrong and illegal Students of Boise State University falls into a reactionary slumber before digging in for midterms and finals. BY ISAAC MOFFETT This is probably a good thing - govern- rehensible and the USERRA Guest Opinion ment generally performs better when it does places a clear burden of proof upon the employer. less. But with enormous sums of money I am writing today to ex- I encourage you to take in the bank, ASBSU has the potential to do press my outrage at Associate action immediately to se- some great things this fall. Director of Student Activities cureSawmillcr's right to em- The primary focus of student government Rob Meyer, Assistant ployment as a duly-elected should be student organizations. Instead Director of Student Activities Soldiers; senator. of blowing. students' hard-earned money' Mike Esposito and Business As you are aware, federal Manager AI 'Robison for on fariciful projects - such as the "walk of need law supersedes the ASBSU the removal of Senator constitution even though it fame," "toilet talk," the "hall of flags," atomic Sawmiller. not appl may demand a senator re- clocks or flat-screen message boards (most This is an illegal act and port to work within 10 days of of which failed miserably) ASBSU should must not be allowed to be the commencement of the make it easier for students to organize, fund carried through even if it fall semester. and manage organizations that serve their means ASBSU Senate taking Furthermore, I would unique interests. legal action. recommend this provi-" Their act was illegal be- We have five suggestions. sion be amended during the cause, as everyone is aware, Constitutional Convention so . First, strengthen the ASBSU grant fund. Sawmiller is a member of the no other person serving his Last spring the ASBSU Financial Advisory IdahoAir National Guard who country has to worry about Board took great liberty in slashing student voluntarily accepted active his employment with ASBSU organizations' annual budget requests in duty for a summer deploy- a position of employment to the Senate by the begin- afforded the opportunity. again. anticipation of a budget crunch. It turned ment to Iraq as part ofthe war because of service in the ning of the first regularly- We all know of Sawmiller's After all, it is the soldierwho out that student government was not in any on terrorism. The Uniformed uniformed services. scheduled work day and after conservative views and there hasgivcnusthefreedomofthe Services Employment and, crunch at all. In fact, the new government The act applies to persons the end of the'calendar day. are those within BSU and press, freedom of speech and Reemployment RightsAct un- who perform duty, volun- If, due to no fault of the freedom to demonstrate. found itself with an unprecedented amount perhaps ASBSU that would der United States Code, Title tarily or involuntarily, in the Sawmiller, timely reporting like to find a way of removing The worst thing the ASBSU of cash. 38, Sections 4301 through "uniformed services," includ- back to work would be im- his voice. Senate could do is nothing The, Senate and executive discretionary 4333, makes it a crime for ing the reserve component of possible or unreasonable, the If that action is being disc at all. budgets swelled by more than 250 percent! any employer to fire or refuse the Air National Guard employee must report back to guised as enforcing the We think students know how to spend their reemployment to anyone Under the USERRA, work as soon as possible - in ASBSU constitution then Isaac Moffett is a former who has been absent from ASBSU Senator cash. A hefty portion of that money should Sawmiller must report back either case, he has not been not only is it illegal but rep- be invested in the grant fund where new and existing student organizations can request supplemental financial support. Second, hire a web page designer exclu- sively for student organizations. Many uni- Not everyone at 'The Arbiter' versities provide server space and Web site The way your design services to student groups, including Idaho State University and the University of sees things 'their way' Idaho. Students at Boise State, however, are on their own when it comes to Web page ser- editorial board BY HILARY ROBERTS vices. This would be a valuable resource for Arbiter Staff , , I would like the organizations looking to reach a larger audi- I was thoroughly disheartened to read ence. sees it is a bit hazy the Sept. 18 "The way we see it" column readers of The Arbiter to Third, provide graphic design services to titled, "Stop blaming the media for all know that not everyone your problems." In it, the editors complain student organizations. This is-another stan- BY BEN BISHOP pluses and recognize that television to their readers that, "newspapers don't dard service at many' Idaho universities. Guest Opinion [and other mediums] in the main is who works here shares in While some groups have exclusive access to . being used to distract, delude, amuse convict or hurt people," and "news stories should be seen as factual reports" because this naive, uneducated professional designers - such as those affil- The price of freedom is eternal vig- and insulate us, then those who look the "media's job is to make informatton ilance, but is that all? Is there more to at it and those who work at it, may see and irresponsible iated with the Women's and Cultural Centers available to the masses," acting as "literary the preservation of the liberties we a totally different picture too late." - the vast majority does not. Well-designed mirrors" of society. It further claimed that hold dear than just surveillance? Yes TWWSI Column - "What's seen on' viewpoint. " fliers, posters and signs are important to a for the great majority of news outlets there there is! I commend The Arbiter for the news is a direct reflection of our isn't any bias and the proof for that is the group's success in recruiting new members being a forum of diverse thought and modern world; newspapers simply "billions of papers and news broadcasts" and activity participants. for continuing the vision for good act as literary mirrors." you can turn to when you find something manent injuries? I bet they didn't know Fourth, require senators and executive communication. Murrow - "This instrument [the you don't agree with - because of your that propaganda found its way to the pag- staff members to visit student clubs. A no- To further this vision I am here to of- mass medial can teach, it can illumi- own biases - therefore, news media isn't es of America's free media in Operation fer a perspective on the "The waywe see nate; yes, and it can inspire. But it can ble effort was made last year, and it should a "form of propaganda" and that there isn't Mockingbird. it" column published on Monday, Sept. only do to the extent that humans are be doubly emphasized this year. Members "brainwashing going on for ratings and Reporters consistently hold back tough 18 entitled "Stop blaming the media for determined to use it to those ends. of student government can hardly serve the awards." all of your problems." The gist ofthe ar- There is a great and perhaps decisive questions from our government officials 1 would like the readers of The Arbiter needs of students if they do not feel out their ticle was to stop calling the news me- battle to be fought against ignorance because of the pressure from their editors to -know that not everyone who works constituents. More than 200 student organi- dia a terrorizing force. There is another and indifference. This weapon of the who are themselves under pressure from here shares in this naive, uneducated and zations serve the interests of Boise State stu- charge that should be stated as well, media could be useful, but only if their publisher. For example, NBC News irresponsible viewpoint and I for one feel dents and where some are well represented, that we have been feeding this "Audrey wielded correctly." won't expose its parent company, GE, of that it merely goes to show how this uni- Jr."- of "Little Shop of Horrors" - by Once again I invite you to deter- . war profiteering, even though it made most are not. versity is in desperate need of a school our lack of vigilance and participation. mine what the role of the media is and $6.02 billion in government contracts - Finally, get involved in community service. of journalism. For the editors of our stu- However, rather than me giving my how we, the viewers, consumers, cre- taxpayer money from 2001-2003. And dur- Interestingly, the senators and executors dent newspaper to not know that only five opinion, let me give a comparison be- ators and dreamers are an active part ing those same years, four former senior corporations own and control approxi- who wrote a community service require- tween what was stated on the 18th and in it. The price of freedom is higher U.S. government officials were executives mately95 percent of all media in our coun- ment into ASBSU code for student organiza- what Edward R. Murrow, who stood than eternal vigilance; freedom con- at GE. Isn't that news? Or maybe it isn't try and fundamentally what that means tioris did not include themselves in the pro- up to Sen. McCarthy, said at the Radio tains elements of personal responsi- news because it may be detrimental for the for the quality and integrity ofthe news we vision. They are even paid for their time and Television News Directors Association bility and accountability. I urge you brand image "we bring good things to life," receive is a shame. I guess they didn't read plus it's too costly for those all-important service. Convention in 1958. Although the em- to remember the axiom: That with phasis is mine 1will let you, the reader, great power one should have great re- the recent Associated Press story about the shareholders. Bias anyone? Not surprisingly, ASBSU staff members are FCC destroying a study paid for by taxpay- think for yourself about this important sponsibility, mass media must have Finally, to refute your claim that the hard to come by at Volunteer Service Board issue: integrity not just objectivity alone. ers which concluded that greater concen- news media isn't responsible for convict- activities. It's time for student government TWWSI column - "There has been A good way to address this is to tration of media ownership - monopolies ing people or killing them, did you know - would hurt local news coverage. to get involved and serve the community a long-standing theory that the news watch the movie based on the career that terrorism wasn't known prior to the with the rest of us. media are biased and attempting of Edward Murrow, "Goodnight and I wonder if they've heard of the term 19th century because the means for dls- to brainwash the world; caring only Good Luck," which will be shown "burying a story," or even delaying a sto- seminating propagandized fear into the The way we see it is based on the majority opinions about ratings and awards." Friday, Sept. 29 at the Cornerstone ry, such as the "New York Times" did with mass of society hadn't yet been invented, of The Arbiter editorial board. Members of the board Murrow - "We are currently with a discussion to follow. Call 345- the NSA wiretaps. They held that one for a that is until mass media came along. The are Drew Mayes, editor-in-chief; Troy Sawyer, busi- wealthy, fat, comfortable and com- 1757 or e-mail [email protected] year. Did they hear the one about the U.S. way I see it, it seems like there's a lot of re- ness manager; Heather English, production manager; government paying Iraqi papers to print sponsibility. Dustin Lapray, managing editor; Brandon Stoker, placent. We have currently a built-in sestate.edu for more information. pro-U.S. propaganda stories saying all is opinion editor; Sheree Whiteley, lead copy editor; and allergy to unpleasant or disturbing Hilary Roberts is a sociology Harsh Mantri, online editor, information. Our mass media reflects Ben Bishop is a student going well despite nearly 50,000 civilian major at Boise State this. But unless we get off our fat sur- at Boise State deaths and hundreds of thousands per-

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KASHA GLYNN base, take business administration the same time .slot, This will create ing into its third season you know Culture Writer major Haria Hill, a senior at Boise a fierce fall lineup, it has the longevity of a 'Friends' or State University. Hill threw the Will ABC's little sleeper be' able to 'Seinfeld," Hill said. ABC's hit television' sensa- Grey's Anatomy season premiere hold its own in the ratings? Hill and One thing is for certain, missing tion "Grey's Anatomy" kicked off party that won the Magic 93.1 ra- her friends say absolutely. an episode of this season would be its third season in its new prime dio morning show's contest for best "When a show is this good go- a trauma. time hot slot Thursday night. premiere party in the city of trees. Viewers from all over the coun- Guests were required to wear paja- try tuned in to the hit series to see mas and were threatened to be re- STUDENTSIREMINOERI ••• just what was happening at Seattle moved from the party if caught talk- ABSU Provides FREEAnORNEY CONSULATIONS with a Grace Hospital. ing during the show. local privatelawyerfor most legal problems you may Will Izzy (Katherine Heigl) re- "I love any excuse to get together have, including: ' " cover from the sudden death of her and party with good friends," Hill .Oivorce/FamifyJaw hea rt -patient -turned -love -inter- said. "Grey's Anatomy provided just est? Will Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) the right entertainment." • LandlordProblems choose the sexy veterinarian Finn Hill's prize for winning the contest • Child Custody and Child Support (Chris O'Donnell) or does her heart was a catered dinner from Macaroni • OUI/Criminal ' still beat for the ever-charismatic Grill and two extra guests: Shamus " Dr. McDreamy (Patrick Dempsey)? and Brad of the Magic 93.1 morning .Cqllection& Debt Problems All this and more is promised to be show. Guests of the party enjoyed a • Personalll'ljury & Insurance revealed in this fall's lineup. champagne toast at the beginning • Workman's CompensationClair1)s While the storyline follows char- of the show and each one vowed to ,r acters in their 30s and 40s, the show meet backatthe Hill residence forthe TAKEADVANTAGEI has become an instant addiction to season finale. college students in their late teens With the television show's move Call ASBSUfor an appointment: 426·1440 and early twenties. With a plot full of to Thursday night, the doctors at Attorneys; Margaret Lezamiz and John Schroeder of sex, random hookups, big dramatic Seattle Grace face some stiff com- Schroeder & Lezamlz Law Offices LLP, Boise, ID. blowouts and interns aspiring to petition with "CSI," which shares greatness,it'snowonderthisshowis r------. viewed in almost every dorm room on campus. To show the intensity of the fan " I want everything online. Allfree. Nofees. I want a debit card and a low-rate Visa:" I want to know what my credit score means. One nation under Elton: Oh,and while you're at it, A special commentary on the Elton John concert I could use 50 bucks! "

BY KATRINA L. SAVITZ crossover for generations. With his I noticed the fans in their late 20s to Assistant Culture Editor recent release of "The Captain and 30s around me. They quietly sat in The Kid," which is the, sequel to the their seats listening to Elton as if he There are not enough words in 1975album titled "Captain Fantastic was giving a lecture on Arithmetlc. the English dictionary to describe and the Brown Dirt Cowboy," con- Not one jumped up with excite- Elton John and his excellent musical firms that John will continue to en- ment or tapped their foot along with career. For nearly forty years, John's tertain us for years to come. Most the tunes. I, on the other hand, did talent has inspired so many artists of the songs featured on the newest not hold back and nearly lost my and brought absolute joy to all his album directly reflect on the lives of voice from screaming and singing. fans. The moment he begins playing both John and his long time lyricist Just then John began playing to a , the piano, people start dropping to and friend Bernie Taupin after the fast upbeat tempo, I thought for sure their knees, hard road to fame. ' everyone around me would jump to Almost all of John's songs gen- Appreciation for Elton John their feet and dance to "The Bitch is erate various memories of my life. comes easy to me, so when I learned Back!" Nope, not a single soul. Every time I hear "Crocodile Rock," he was stopping In Boise for a con- I looked around then shook my I not only "remember when rock was cert, 1 just could not resist. 1 pur- head in disbelief. I stood up and young," but also my family's annual chased my tickets an hour after they danced alone. If the concession trips to Las Vegas. On highway 15, went on sale. I couldn't wait to see stands served tea all the people Your money. Your trusted choice. with nothing but cactus around us him and brag to all my family back around me would have been slowly and the sun beaming on our car, not home, I have attended eight con- sipping it as they nibbled on a crum- a thing could keep us from "hopping certs in my 27 years of life. pet. ':~nd boppjng to the Crocodile Rock" Although it may not seem like Was I at an opera? No, this was 'Wght&ldng with the legendary Sir much, I believe I am accustomed to',' EltOl{)Q)~l1pe6pIe! One of the best 'RUon.. the basic concert protocol. As I anx- performers ever! Where was the Since I was a-years-old, I can re- iously stood in line in front of the love? Where was the appreciation? call Elton John playing in my home. Taco Bell Arena, 1 noticed the vari- It's no wonder that popular artists "Goodbye yellow brick road" re- ous age groups present.lt confirmed never stop by Boise for a perfor- minds me of that cold January day my belief that you don't have to be mance, because Boise concert goers when I left home for boot camp. 1 over 50 to enjoy Elton John. don't know a good thing even when took a deep breath and "finally de- As the concert began so did the it's staring them in the face. cided my future lies, beyond the yel- cheers and whistles. I noticed the I wouldn't be surprised if Elton low brick road," my road being in the most enthusiastic people of the John never returned. Let this be heart of the San Fernando Valley, crowd were in fact those over 50. I a lesson to concert audience mem- where dreams never come true if smiled and thought, "This is awe- bers everywhere, and don't make the you stay. some! I want to be like that when I same mistake at the Rolling Stones The music by Elton John will am older!" Butthat all changed when concert. PORTS·

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Men's Golf Monday You've got to pass the test Vandal Fall Classic BY JAKE GARCIN TBA Sports Editor Moscow,ID I hate tests, but who doesn't, right? If it's not school it's your Women's Soccer girlfriend testing your memory of Friday what song was playing when you BY JAKE GARCIN capped off with a fake PATattempt. kissed for the third time in the Sacramento State Sports Editor The successful. two-point conver- snow on a day that doesn't begin 3 p.m. (PT) sion gave BSUa IS-point lead at the with the letter "T." Boise State recorded its first end ofthe first quarter. Sacramento, Calif. I know a guy who aced his Western Athletic Conference win on Hawaii gave its first answer to hepatitis test just last week. He Saturday with a 41-34victory against BSU'squick offensive strike with an studied so hard he got an A and Men's Tennis the high-powered run-and-shoot of- l l-yard touchdown pass from stand- a B. Meanwhile, half the people fense of the University of Hawaii. out quarterback Colt Brennan. The Friday I know have been put up against The Broncos opened a game with score was the first offive touchdown the dreadful drunk test, which is Michigan Hidden Dual a IS-point lead, hut the rest of the passes by Brennan for the game. no big deal because orange jump TBA night was full oftwists and turns. However; Boise State was able to suits seem to make them all look The Bronco offense first found counter with a 23-yard touchdown good. Ann Arbor, Mich. the end zone two and a half minutes pass to tight end Derek Schouman My point is, tests are all around into the first quarter on a 3-yard Ian and a defensive PAT return by us, and yet I am beginning to be- Johnson touchdown run. After fore- Orlando Scandrick after Hawaii's Saturday lieve we are testing for all the inga three and outon the firstWarrior second botched snap on a point after wrong things. All-American Pre- offensive possession, it only took try. Anthony Montgomery finished With a drastic increase in the ra- Qualifying three plays for the Broncos to march the first half scoring with a 32-yard tio of "morons" to "well informed 57 yards and score. Quarterback field goal with 13seconds left in the TBA sports fans," I think it is becoming Jared Zabransky found Ierard Rabb first half, giving BSU a 24-14 half- more crucial to implement tests to Tulsa, Okla. for a 24-yard completion on the first time lead. begin weeding out the population , play from scrimmage for BoiseState. The intermission didn't slowdown that is slowly killing the sporting After a 24-yard scamper by Johnson either 'offense, as BSUmarched 65- world as we know it. Volleyball on the second offensive play of the yards down the field on the first of- Due to the drastic growth Friday game, he punched it in from three fensive drive of the third quarter. in popularity, the sporting fan University of Idaho yards out to take a 7-0lead. Ian Johnson found the end zone base in America has shot to BSU capitalized next when for the second time in the game on astronomicai numbers in the last 7 p.m. (PT) Hawaii receiver Devone Bess fum- an 8-yard run just three and a half decade alone. Moscow, 10 bled the ball after a 44,yard catch minutes into the half. Hawaii man- However, just because we be- and run, which was forced by Gerald aged to keep the game close with a come a fan doesn't mean we know Alexander and recovered by the 14-yard touchdown pass to Devone the difference between the Red Broncos. From there, it took seven Bess. Soxand Red Wings. Truth.be told, plays for BSUto extend its lead to 15- Hawaii continued to put pres- Schouman with just less six minutes the average sports IQhas dropped [SIDE o. Zabransky found Legcdu Naanec sure on the BSU defense through- ning the ball 50 times a game, he'll left in the game put the Broncos out dramatically because we have all on a seven-yard pass that Bronco out the fourth quarter, scoring twice do that and you know there wHl ofreach once and for all. Boise State be games where we're more bal- lost focus on why sports are so im- offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin on passes from Brennan. However, portant to o~'rculture. LINES] ran the clock out on a fourth down anced, we like to be balanced, and a second touchdown catch by conversion with just over a minute I think we were very balanced to- Believe it or not, the majority Volleyball splits matches left to play. Ian Johnson broke the night. And that's where we think of fans go to games to get drunk Warrior defense one last time on a we're most effective and probably and be obnoxious. Seriously, I Boise State's volleyball team fourth and one that Johnson broke most dangerous." did the research; it's almost sci- hit the road this past weekend for for 16yards to finish off the Hawaii As far as slowing down the high- entific. Because we live in a sta- their first two conference games of rally. powered Hawaii offense, the Bronco tistically infatuated world, fans the season. Johnson totaled 178rushing yards defense refused to get discouraged can rattle off the numbers they BSUdefeated Lousiana Tech in a for the game on 29 carries with two by its inability to shut down the heard on Sports Center and feel wild, come-from-behind five-game rushing touchdowns. Itwas the third wide-open Warrior passing attack. like Chris Berman while they are match (24-30, 22-30, 30-27, 30-22, consecutive game Johnson managed "We knew if we didn't just put doing it. In the old days, fans were 23-21), Thursday (Sept. 21) in the to break 100-yardsrushing. them away early that they're the fans because they had at some Broncos' 2006 Western Athletic Senior quarterback Jared type of team that they don't care if point actually played the game themselves. Conference opener. Bronco Senior Zabransky threw his first intercep- they throw an interception, they Cameron Flunder's ledthe team with tion ofthe season, yet still compiled don't care," BSU running back Ian Now days, however, fans are 20 kills in the match. Sophomore his best outing of the year with a Johnson said. "They'll just keep go- fans because you get 50 percent Mandy Klein had 52 assists and 17-for-29 passing performance for ing. They keep hitting big plays, it off a game ticket when you pur- 12digs. 273 yards. Zabransky's interception might only take one play. They'll chase a number three and Super- On Saturday BSUtraveled to New came on a third and goal play from throw it deep on first down and 15, size it at McDonalds. Mexico State University to take on the 27-yard line. they'll try and get a home run every To top it all off, the Internet the 24th ranked Aggies.NewMexico "I thought (Jared) threw the ball time so we knew we had to keep pill- has given every Tom, Dick and State kept its undefeated record go- very well in practice all week and ting up points and give our defense Harry a forum to show how intel- ing with a 30-17, 30-24, 30-19 vic- it really carried over to the game," something to work with. And we ligent they are with arguments tory over Boise State Saturday (Sept. Boise State Head Coach Chris were doing fine with it. We have a about why lO-year veteran Jake 23). Jeanette Jenkins led the team Petersen said. high-powered offense and we want- Plummer should be benched af- with nine kills against NMSU. The "I know everybody wants ed to show what we can do." ter two poor games because they loss dropped 'the BSU record- to (Zabransky) to throw 40 passes a Senior linebacker Colt Brooks see something' special in a 23- 7-7· overall, 1-1 Western Athletic game and I know he wants to throw played a less-than-typical game year old rookie with zero NFL ex.. Conference. 40-passes, but that kid's a winner for Boise State, only recording two perience. Sounds like my buddy and he's doing a great job. He's do- tackles for the night. However, being Dick is back at it and he's now an Soccer team battles ing whatever we ask him to do to NFL expert too. win the game. If that means run- See Football [page 7] So here's 'my proposition - a No.20 Cal in 2-1 loss solution if you will - to eradicate Dick from our lives once and for The Boise State Broncos lost a all. Go on you say? Quite simply, hard fought match at No. 20 ranked WI- we need a test that will evaluate a California Friday afternoon in Z b k t k h -n n Berkeley,Calif. a rans y a es c arge I ~~;I~~::~~~::~:~I~:~~~~:; Playing without three starters, the BY PHIL DAILEY The QBs lived up to the hype as his feet too. As he ran for 50-yards to go out to a game. Ifthere is a test Broncos took the nationally-ranked Idaho Press-Tribune two ofthe WAC'sbest. on the night, he did lose 12of those to graduate from high scliool, why Golden Bears to the wire on the Colt Brennan, who was picked on a sack. ' can't there be a test to enable you road. Boise State quarterback Jared as this year's offensive player of Zabransky also shared the to buy season tickets? Sophomore forward Randi Baker Zabransky hadn't been forced to the year, threw for 388 yards and wealth with several teammates In all reality, most people gave Boise State the early lead scor- make any big plays this season, but five touchdowns, while Zabransky as he passed to eight different would pass. But I'm not saying we ingfrom close range in the 15thmin- Saturday night against an extreme- (the 2005 preseason WACoffensive receivers in the game. should try to run everyone out, ute ofthe match. Iy tough Hawaii team, the man player ofthe year) went for 311total The most went to Drisan James, let's at least single out some of Calif.pulled even in the 29th min- known to his teammates as "Z"was yards and three touchdowns. Both who caught five for 66 yards. James the people that go to games try- ute when Julia Schnugg chipped in a called on. were picked off once. would have easily surpassed the ing to pick fights with the athletes shot from over BoiseState's defense. 'He responded with more than One of Zabransky's few mis- century mark, but dropped a pass or don't even know why you get The decisive score by the Golden 270 yards passing, competing 17of takes was costly as the Broncos that would have gone for 89 yards three points for a field goal and Bears came early in the second half 29 attempts. were faced with a third-and-goal and a TD in the second quarter. only one for a point after. There when Katie Ratican launcheda free The senior QB made several key all the way back at their own 26, Zabransky could have had are way too many armchair quar- kick from just outside the 18-yard passes that 'allowed the Broncos to Zabransky scrambled and saw a many more yards, but his receiv- terbacks that can. tell you why box that sailed over the defense and fend offa feisty Warriors team 41-34 wide open Drisan James in the end ers dropped several passes during Plummer isn't throwing the deep past Kim Parker, the Bronco keep- at Bronco Stadium. zone. He simply waited too long the game. . , ball well, but can't actually throw er, into the net in the 47th minute The win Jar the Broncos starts and threw it to Hawaii cornerback "We wanted to blow them out," a spiral themselves. It is becom- ofthe match. ' their Western Athletic Conference Kenny Patton, who closed on the Zabransky said. "We wanted to ing an epidemic, and I am taking Boise State was without the ser- season' bff on the right foot with Wide-open James and intercepted win 63-0 ... but that doesn't always' the initiative to stop it. vices of three key starters: senior a 1-0 record, but for Zabransky it's the ball. happen." Now the beatity of my plot is Brennan Lau, and juniors AlIi even morelmpressive as he moves to Overall, Petersen said he thought One player thrilled with guys like Dickare in so much I Tsuchida and Katie Keller, who are 2375 as a starter. Zabran$ky played a good game" ,Zabransky's performance was se- \ denial. that .they'll probably .,! all listed as day-to-day. Hawaii Coach June Jones was lm- ·1 thoughtt Wilssolid.Theone nlor tight end DerekSchouman, thlnk they're onmy side fighting The loss drops BoiseState to 4-4-0 , PHOTO BY STANlEY BREWSTER/THE ARBITI:R pressed with what he saw. . interception he threw, if h~\you)d who caught two passesfor41 yards the good fight, but by the time .overall with two matches remaining Senior qiJarterbackJared "Their quarterback gets the job havethrownitahal(a~eCOlldear- "-bothwentfortouchdowns. th~figureout that they're the next week beforeWACaction begins done," lanes said. "He knows the lier it would have been a touch;- ,.~:i'sawesome;" Schoumari Said. . ones.I'm coming after, itwill lie intWo weeks. . Zabransky improved his .career·recordto.23-:S ..' scheme. He's a competitor and . dowD'v~-,><' < ~flehad a great night. 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BY BRIAN LUPTAK team is doing so well and the pro- recipes from within the tailgating pointing out the police-style lights Sports Writer gram has done so well makes it re- neighborhood. Some people have on top of the Chevy. ally exciting." begun to bring their televisions and There are no rules to tailgating Walking through the parking lot Part of the time dedicated to tail- even mount satellites to watch oth- and there is always a place where of Bronco Stadium on game day gating includes parking. Some tail- er afternoon games. you are welcome. Don't be afraid to is quite the experience. There are gaters are early risers, bringing their The vehicles used to tailgate are take part in the parking lot festivi- feelings of emotion anticipation food and equipment-filled pickups generally trucks and RVs. These ties during the home games and en- and excitement in the air. Then to Bronco stadium early on game types of transportation work well joy the celebration of being a foot- there is the sense of unity; the enor- day morning. Others park their RVs to haul stocked coolers, grills and ball fan. mous fan base gathers together to along University Drive days prior tables. Although the majority of support something great, putting to every home game. This has been tailgaters use these vehicles, some the day at Boise State University the case for 12-year tailgater Jim people get more creative. above all other priorities. Some DeVries. A native Montanan, Jim Chuck Fahrner is one of eight TONE UP AND TUNE IN WITH consider these pre-game activities moved to Boise 14 years ago and owners of a former BSU service van TAl CHI TUESDAYSI to be a sport in itself, a hobby and soon after began supporting BSU converted into the ultimate tailgat- Students, faCUlty and staff are Invited to take a few maybe a recreational duty. This is football. ing rig. Bought in 1995, the crew minutes ..up to an hour ..to enjoy the calming, TAl CHi rejuvenating practice of the anclantmartlal art of where the true fans are found. This "We always get a spot here or on has used it to tailgate at every home is tailgating. the other side [ofUniversity Drive]," game and even away games. Tal Chi. There are all sorts of people to DeVries said. "We park the RVthree- "We have trailored it to OSU and ~T@G~r-~'>c(~~~~2Classos taught by Jeffrey Vlk, Boise State Tal Chi meet at a tailgating event. One thing to-four days ahead of time," we may take it to Utah this year," Instructor. to be sure of is that nobody's doors Tailgating isn't the cheapest ac- Fahrner said. Tuesdays through October 10 are locked and everyone is wel- tivity. When the price of food, park- Since the blue and orange van Noon-1:OOpm , come. There will be plenty of food, ing and season tickets are added has been designated for use only as : Where: Outdoors In a grassy area near the Quad drinks and new people to meet. together, football season can take a a tailgating vehicle, the men have , (Outside the library) Tailgaters are a friendly breed of respectable chunk out of a person's For More Information: Contact Carol Pangburn, 426·3089, customized it as a shrine to Bronco or Christina Berg, 426-2752. football fan and are always looking yearly income. However, tailgaters football past and present. Carpeting for fellow partiers to celebrate the have deemed the cause worthy of the inside of the Chevy van are orig- ·SESSIONS ARE FREE-COME JOIN USI afternoon. their hard-earned money. inal sections of the first and sec- "Tailgating is a blast," Bronco fan "What the hell, it's all recreation," ond blue turfs laid down in Bronco ¥~~ HEALTH ·WELLNESS· COUNSELING Jim Strong said. "That's half the fun DeVries said. "That's just the way it Stadium. Covering the walls are C SERVICES of coming to the games - coming is." pictures, posters and newspaper out here a few hours early and see- The list of equipment needed clippings. Even though the crew is iQg some friends, some good food, for tailgaiting is universal, and in- planning on repainting it, the van is have a few drinks and watch the cludes barbeque grills, hamburg- still eye-catching with its roof dec- game." ers, hot dogs, drinks and of course orations and memorabilia. It is also Strong is enjoying his seventh BSU attire. full of the bells and whistles that year of tailgating, and according to However, as the hobby expands, have provided a unique tailgating him the best part of tailgaiting is, more ideas to spice it up are add- experience for many years. "All of the women, are you kidding ed. Every site of tailgating will "We used to have a guy that was me? And I'm not going to lie, drink- often have an interesting decor. a fireman and he got us this light ing," Strong said. "The fact that the Tailgaters also will include shared system and sirens," Fahrner said,

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played up on the defensive line all game long influ- Scoring Summary Internet DISCOVERCareer-Guidance System & MBTI enced most of Brooks' defensive production. Korey Hall led the team in tackles once again, with 13total Fint quarter BSU-Johnson rUII3 (Montgomeryklck) 12:35 Graduate Schoollnfonnation and five unassisted. BSU-Naanee 6 pass from Zabransky (Montgomery kick) 09:16 "It's difficult. The defense didn't playas well as, you know, we planned on," Brooke said. "But Second quarter . '. - BOI~E +STATE ·u • I., ( I J I r ., /UUh'/I!l (''O/InCCtiO/18< Hawaii-Rivers 26 pass from Brenna'I(Mllne, rush fumble) 13:41 you know the offense stuck through for us. We just 000000000000 •••• struggled with certain plays and we were trying to BSU-Skandrick PAT return 13:41 . BSU-Schouman 23 pass from Zabransky(Montgomery kick) 06:09 figure them out and they kept us thinking and it was Hawaii-Rivers II pass from Brennan (Bess pass from Brennan) 05:52 a tough game for the defense. But it's a good thing BSU-FG Montgomery 32,-00:13 the offense was there to stick it through and help us out." Third quarter ~ cingular BSU-Johnson 6 run (Montgomery kick) 13:20 Boise State travels to the University of Utah Sept. Hawaii-Bess 16 pass from Brennan (Kelly kick) 11:42 30 for the Broncos' last non-conference game ofthe season. The win over Hawaii may prove to be a cru- Fourth quarter cial one, as many people recognize Hawaii as the HawaII-Bess 14 pass from Brennan (Kelly pass failed) 13:50 BSU-Schouman 16 pass from Zabransky (Montgomery kick) 05:55 THE ULTIMATE""'!" biggest threat to a fifth-consecutive WAC champi- Hawaii-Rivers 6 pass from Brennan (Kelly kick) 02:59 . • WII onship for Boise State. "Well it was just a littlebit different than I thought Game Stat. it was going to go," Coach Petersen said. HawaII 'Boise State First Downs 24 26 ! "You know we always have interesting games ME E Rushing Yards 66 2fZ with Hawaii. They're usually kind of high scor- Passing Vards 366 242 ing, but I thought it would be more of a defensive All-Comp-Int 37-2H 29·17-1 struggle. I thought teams would get points on big Sacks/yatdslost 1-9 2-4 Returns 27 16 TEXT FIGHT TO 288 to download your college plays, but it seemed like both offenses were. just . Punts-yards ,2-63 4-180 kind of marching down the field and nobody could Fumbles-lost 2-2 1-0 . fight song Answer Tone" now! Callers can hear it and cheer stop each other. And I just didn't predict it going Penalties-yards ' 4-23 9·90 Time of Possession 24:58 35:02 when. they dial your nurnberl like that."

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E· Thursday, 7cOOpm E - Sunday, 7cOOpm Open Season, Roger Allers and Jill Culton Lovelom (G6nnl YarasD, Yavw: Turgul 2006, USA, animated. 84 minutes, www.sonyplctures.com/movles/openseason 2005, Turkey. narrative, 142 minutes, subtitled, www.gonulyarasl.com "I got the idea for Open Season from stories I'd 'Boog (voiced by Martin Lawrence), a domesticated "Veteran director Yavuz Turgul (The Bandit) returns cafe-haunting buddies, most memorably with Takoz, read about these wild animals who would become grizzly bear with no survival skills, has his perfect world after a nine-year absence with Lovelorn, a magnifi- a fearless bull of a man who offers to lend him his somewhat domesticated by living in the outskirts of turned upside down when he meets Elliot (Ashton cently acted, engrossing melodrama about the collat- - taxi at night until Nazim's pension kicks in. Soon he is mountain resort towns like Ketchum, Idaho. One day Kutcher), a scrawny, fast-talking mule deer who arrives eral cost of altruism." - Variety cruising the unfamiliar streets of the city. One night, the animals would invariably do something to seriously in town unconscious, missing an antler and strapped This is the story of a lonely single mother, the man he finds himself the chosen driver and protector of annoy the townspeople and they would be tranquil- _ to the hood of a truck belonging to fanatical hunter who tries to protect her and her ex-husband - who is Dunya (Meltem Cumbul), a nightclub hostess who has ized and moved to the wildemess. I always wondered Shaw (Gary Sinise). determined to keep his family together - no matter run away from her abusive husband with her young what happened once they were dropped off in the When Elliot awakes, Boog finds Elliot's rapid fire what the cost... daughter. After Halil, the ex-husband, arrives at her wild, having lived on leftovers most of their lives pleas hard to ignore, and he releasesthe hapless mule Nazim, a newly retired teacher (Turgul regular nightclub and wreaks havoc, and Dunya is accidentally z- - how did they survive in the woods?" - Steve Moore deer. However, as if to prove that no good deed goes Sener Sen) comes home to Istanbul after a 1S-year injured and fired from her job, Nazim decides to pro- Produced and developed by Boise's Steve Moore unpunished - Elliot tracks Boog down to his home and .. teaching stint in a poor Kurdish village and encounters tect the woman and her young daughter. m (who created the acclaimed syndicated comic strip In lures him out for a crazy night on the town - a bender the bitter offspring he left behind, a radical~ changed Star Meltem Cumbul received the Fipresci Award :a the Bleachers), Open Season is an animated comedy which results in both of them being relocated to the city, and he soon encounters an alternate, darkly tor Best Actress tor her performance, and Lovelorn is for the entire family that is guaranteed to make you forest with open season only three days away. problematic family. currently the official Turkish submission for the 2006 z laugh out loud. Hilarity ensues! Upon his arrival, Nazim meets up with his old Best Foreign Film Academy Award™. •... e- z •r- .Thedirector of this movie ", -r- ~ just ate allyour popcorn! "II m (I) 2200 different wines ... * <- 499 varieties of beer r-• Over 800 rotating salads at the deli * Meats If cheese from around the world * Wehave wine guys * And so much more, 4 TICKETS, PARTIES & MAP

The Film Festival will host special events Advance Passes On Sale Nowl thoughout the weekend where festival attend- Everything Pass $100 Online at www.ldahofilmfeStlval.org • Admission to all Festival film screenings ees, actors, directors and sponsors will gather or call 208-331.0909 together to celebrate film, food, drink and • One laminated Flash Passwith lanyard music. Downtown Boise will be transformed • Admission and two free beverage tickets for Advance tickets for all 3 venues may be into a Film Festival Village as audiences gather Thursday Night Opening and Sunday Night purchased at the Egyptian Theatre. Same day Closing Parties post-film at downtown eateries and lounges (single) tickets are also available at the theatre all weekend long. • VIP access to select venues (no waiting in box office. Box-office will be open 30 minutes box-office lines) The Opening Night Gala party begins at prior to the first show of the day. All pass hold- 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 28th at ers must arrive 15 minutes prior to show time Festival Mini Pass Sampler $25 Bardenay, the Official Film Festival Opening to ensure seating. Night Gala Host. This exclusive party features a • Available through advance purchase ONLY until September 27th, 2006. catered reception, private bar and will be held Ticket Options in Bardenay's VIP Backroom where party-goers • One laminated Punch pass good for can mix and mingle one-on-one with Direc- ~1111J!~!ic:k.~!.... _ ...... $8. admission to 4 Festival films (not including tors, Producers, Actors and Festival VIPs. !'.a.ti.n~.!'C:~!!lbe~!I':",:~.~ _$~ the Opening and Closing Night Gala films) • Passis fully transferable The Film Festival wraps on Sunday, October ~pt!~inlJ_~!9~!.f.:Il.II1__,.__ $1() 1st with the Closing Cast party hosted by The 'Credit cards accepted at all ticket box offices, Opening Night Film and Gala Party Reef. This weekend wrap-up party offers a Advance $20/person, $35/couple hosted buffet and will be a great opportunity ... to discuss the weekend's feast of film with Closing Night Film $10 MAP KEY friends, filmmakers and festival delegates. Closing Night Film and Gala Party ce Throughout the weekend, Festival delegates Advance $20/person, $35/couple Screening Venues > and audience members are invited to relax be- 1 - The Egyptian Theatre • iii 2 - Edwards Boise Downtown 9 JjN.. E I- fore and after film screenings at the Film Festi- Opening Night Gala Only w ,.., 11II - 3 - The Flicks ·fn val's Host lounges, Mai Thai and Koi - two of Advance purchases $12/$15 at the door Broad St. III Boise's nicest downtown hot spots for food Closing Night Gala Only Host Restaurants Broad St...... and drink. Advance purchase $12/$15 at the door 4 - Bardenay !.'. Film Festival screenings will run at the Egyp- 5 - Reef 00 ~ tian Theatre, The Flicks and the Edwards Boise 6 - Mai Thai MyrtleS!. ... Stadium Downtown 9 in Downtown Boise, the 7 - Starbucks Official Idaho International Film Festival Village, Host Hotel LI.- 8 - The Grove Hotel ... Fulton St. cr z e cel-- Z 0:: III THE FOUNDATION The Idaho International Filll1Festival I- sincerely appreciates the -Z The goal of the organization is to promote e culture and arts in Idaho by showcasing films by % ce independent filmmakers and directors within FRIENDS OF THE IIFFFOUNDATION C and outside of Idaho. A secondary goal of the - organization's efforts will be to highlight, Boise Convention an~"is.~fsBureau encourage and develop Idaho-based films. Departrnttnto~To~ri.mj~bt of Idaho IdahO FiI~Bu~a~/Sta~ ~f Idaho A crucial step in-the development of the arts in -,' .. K~y-'B~~~\,\,} ..•.•...... •••. Idaho is to expose youth and minorities to this vital JdahoeoRlinissioil OI1\th~;~· aspect of our culture and assist in their personal. and professional development through exposure' of the budding film industry inside and 'outside Idaho, contact with a significant creative population who are leaders in the film industry and op hands-on workshops focusing on film-making ~•.~ ~" as networking'~nd care~r counsel.

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-, ., Ii I ',:'."., .: ..,~,i' FB- Sunday, 10:30am - 4pm Marketing the script: , produce. In addnion 10 co-wnling TICst Pel' and 'Corky Romano' 5 for Disney, Garrett has authored screenplays for directors Ivan - Using a short film or trailer to sell you script Reilman, Tom Shadyac and Peter Segal. SCREENPLAY IN A' DAY WORKSHOP - Creating hype for your script - Using your true-life story to sell a pitch His complete credits can be found at: - Optioning articles and books to adapt hllp:llwww.imdb.com/name/nm03080991 Join tisf6r an intensive all-day seminar in the fundamentals of screenwriting, during which you will - Acquiring life story rights learn to develop a marketable story idea, flesh out its characters end then leave with an outline structure, a completed scene and a pragmatic business plan! Taught by three working writers, this course dispenses - How to pitch your script to studios and networks Gregg Rossen with the lofty nonsense of screenwriting books and instead offers practical hands-on advice from the - Re-packaging an unsold feature film as & Brian Sawyer trenches to help you create and sell a commercial, successful script! television series Gregg Rossen and Bnan Sawj\r,r - What to avoid when doing a deal are both graduales of USC's School of Cinema-No In the summer The course curriculum includes: of 2002. they sold their comedy Students will be provided with copies of book screenplay "Nascar Girl" to New line Writing the script: - DraWing on your own life for story ideas options, studio deals and marketing materials that Cinema. In 2003, their comedy scnpt - Creating a marketable high-concept (drama, • Step-by-step guide for going from the blank were actually used to sell projects. "GUida" was sold to Revolution Stu- comedy and horror) page to a completed script dios as a vehicle for Jennifer Lopez. - Three act structure • Setting'deadlines Prior to this, they sold the dance- o David Garrett spoof Pilch "Save the Last Duty flash- - Fundamentals of Character • Fighting fear and writer's block Daad Garrett (WIth writing partner dance for footloose Billy Ellrott" 10 ~ Jason Ward) has sold fealure film tr - Inciting Incidents, Plants and Payoffs and the Tapestry Enlerlainment Gregg and .,III Hero's Journey In addition to leading interactive group lectures pitches to Dreamworks, Disney, Para- Brian are currently developing •.Mwei mount, Sony, Universal and Revolution Family", a lV pilot starring Jamie and creative exercises, the three instructors will - Explanation of The Mythic Structure for Writers Studios. W,lh Ward, he recently corn- Kennedy, for Twentieth Century fa' • Plot twists work one-on-one with students in a workshop pleted Ihe fealure ",eenplay 'forergn Television based on the short film Exchange' for MTV films. In 2004, he - Elements of a scene type environment to develop their concepts, they wrote, dlrec1ed and produced B~1\~\ii:ER - Developing non-cliche dialogue characters and storylines, Students will. be provid- co-wrote 'Deuce Bigarow: European They recently co-woto "P"ar's 20lh Gigolo' slarring Rob Schneider and Anniversary Special" for ABC. - Creating compelling villains ed copies of treatments, outlines and presentations produced by Adam Sandler. In 2005, - Writing visually that were actually sold to studios and networks. David wrote the musical comedy '00 Thai To Me One More Time' For more infonmation on Gregg & Brian for Touchstone PICtures. wifh Jack Black attached to star and go to Idahofllfestlval.org C!- > Z Funny Bone: Saturday, 10:30am - 4pm e EDITING REALITIES WORKSHOP Presenting: ...z- III While world philosophers have struggled for mil- cinema will encompass topics such as user-directed lennia to define and quantify "reality," technology Edge Codes.com =u entertainment, the fusion of video games with cin- Edge Codes.com Z has democratized this discourse. Today, virtually ema, propaganda/politics in the visual mindspace, director and editor associate editor, anyone can create and exist within multiple reali- and a consideration of FXeditor and music > ties. AlexShuper ongoing efforts within the entertainment, advertis- contributor ... In a free-ranging discussion and multimedia ing, and military industries to access session, makers of the acclaimed documentary Frank Guidoccio - the human mind directly, e Edge Coqes.corn lead a participatory exploration Joining the filmmakers as moderator for this z of the construct of motion picture editing. The film interactive multimedia session, Lynn Gabriel from > proposes that editing has escaped the bounds of Boise State's Global BusiGessConsortium and r- cinema-to become the essential factor in how Canadian Studies Program will share ideas and we perceive ourselves and the world around us; perspectives offered by thinkers such as Marshal what ideas we hold and why we believe in them; In McLuhan, Jacques Derrida and other cultural theo- Edge Codes.com Boise State short, how meaning and reality is created, altered -"" rists. The program will also present an exclusive co·writer and Canadian Studies or denied within our emerging glob,!1 culture. look at elements from Alex Shuper's work in prog- producer board member Previously unseen extended material from Edge ress, Mind Games: The Future of Video Games. Codes.com will be shared for the Phillip Daniels Lynn Gabriel first time, and a survey of the ever-increasing role III"" of editing in the continuing history of ...en <- > r- GOVERNMENT GRANTS FOR IDAHO FILMMAKERS: FOLLOWING THE MONEY TRAIL AUDIENCE AWARDS Don't forget to vote for your favorite 2006 Idaho International Film So you're ready to begin to make your dream . project. The film script is polished, pre-production is Festival film and give our filmmakers bragging rights for the year. underway, everyone in your crew is convinced to help The Audience Award is one of the most coveted among filmmakers you, and your lead actors are ready, willing, and able. and delegates, helping them market their screenings at other festivals ,All you need now is money. across the country. Barbara Robinson, The Artist Services Director for Films winning the Audience Award have gone on to become the Idaho Commission on the Arts, will conduct a star-studded, Hollywood successes. Ballots and ballot boxes are discussion/seminar during the Festival to talk about the grants and awards currently available for artists, located in the lobby of each festival venue. Using the scale from filmmakers, and videographers in Idaho, as well as ad- 1 to 5 on the ballot card. 1 casts a vote for the "worst film you ditional programs and services. have even seen," to 5 being an "Oscar Worthy Masterpiece."

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F - Saturday, 12:30pm, F - Sunday, 12:30pm Blindsided, Talia Osteen F· Friday, 7:00pm, E . Sunday, noon 2006, USA, documentary, 63 minutes, www.blindsidedthemovie.com Blood Tea and Red String, Christiane Cegavske USA, 2006, stop-motion animation, 70 minutes, www.christianecegavske.com "My greatest wish for Blindsided is that it will film intended to show how two young boys could give hope to others, even when hopeseems impos- defy common perceptions. However, as Jared's world "This dark, hypnotic fairy tale for adults is a ers to create a beautiful doll for them. When she sible. It is a film about the gift that sometimes comes slowly went dark, Osteen shifted her focus to Jared's triumph of creative passion as an all·consuming is complete, the Creatures fall in love with her and through pain; it is a story of love, family, friendship family and captured a poignant rollercoaster of force of nature, brimming with wonder, tWisting refuse to give her up. Resorting to thievery the Mice and community. Most of all, it is about creating light heartache 'and revival. Intimate interviews reveal the with madness and hitting its eccentric marks with a abscond with her in the niiddle of the night. The Oak when plunged into darkness." - Talia Osteen unspoken issuesthat haunted them for nearly two uniqueness seldom seen in modern film." - FanTasia Dwellers must journey through this mystical land to Blindsided is an inspiring one-hour documentary years. Although the gripping honesty of their words Film Festival reclaim the love they created. about Jared Hara, a 15 year-old boy who slowly loses is heartbreaking, their outpouring eventually leads to Blood Tea and Red String is an amazing, epic Cegavske began work on Blood Tea and Red his eyesight at the age of 12. The film depicts the an emotional and powerful reconciliation. Blindsided stop-motion animated feature written, produced, String in June of 1993 (without external funding), powerful story of Jared's life-ehanging tragedy, its begins in the darkness of depression, blame, and animated, and directed by Christiane Cegavske - who and completed her other-worldly award-winning effect on his family, friends, and community, and his guilt, but ends in a new place where the heart, not also built every character and film set. An exceptional project 13 years later, and is now working on the triumphant rise above it all. the eyes, is the window to the world. score by composer Mark Growden anchors a surreal second part of a proposed trilogy (which is scheduled Originally conceived as a portrait (If the unique story of love and greed, creation and loss, life and to be presented at the Idaho Film Festival in 2019). friendship between thirteen year-old Jared Hara, a death, and the struggle between the aristocratic Jew, and his best friend, Ali Hakim, a Muslim; the White Mice and the rustic 'Creatures Who Dwell Un- der the Oak". The Mice commission the Oak Dwell- 8 CALL OF CTHULHU '. . . CHASING THE·HORIZON '. .. and it proves more than his sanity can bear. This b&w Gl .a silent epic was made with the MythoScope process. o ti o Plays with: co N.. The Visage, Kirk Henderson .aGl 2003, USA, naJTative, 39 minutes E www.thevisagemovie.com Gl Q. enGl A young man accepts the position of watching over the dead body of a spiritualist for three intense iii Gl nights. Gradually, he pieces together a history that iU o lead members of the dead man's family to mad- ness. The mysterious older man who offered the job ~ seems to know more than he lets on about the evil ., that manifests itself nightly, and by the third night, If the young man finds himself enveloped by the same malevolence. The Visage is an.intense and chilling modemization of the classic short story 'Viy' by Rus- B· Friday, 2:15pm, B· Saturday, noon sian author Nikolai Gogol (Taras Bulba, Dead Souls). B - Friday, 9:30pm, F - Saturday 4:30pm The Call of Cthulhu, Andrew Leman Chasing the Horizon, The Flying Canter Brothers 2005, USA, naJTative, 47 minutes, silent with intertides, USA, 2006, documentary, 88 minutes, www.chasingthehorizon.com www.cthulhulives.org .. "An authentic rendition that captures the essence come together to form a dysfunctional pseudo-family e of racing Baja, minus the fluff of mainstream media." called 'Team Horizon': Jeff Uoyd, once a homeless - Four Wheeler magazine > "l loved the movie. The movie was better than the teenager and now a self-made miliionaireJracecar story." - Stuart Gordon, Director: Re-Animator "We have always been drawn to telling stories driver, Milo Brown the cantankerous ex-con, junk- I- about ordinary people that attempt the extraordi- - . A young man going through hs great-uncle's es- yard owner and team captain, and Toby O'Mara, ft) nary." - The Flying Canter Brothers .tate papers he comes across a box. containing files on chief mechanic, co-driver and plumber by trade. They 1&1 the 'Cthulhu Cult: a series of newspaper clippings Chasing the Horizon is an insider's look at the race discover what it takes physically, mentally, and emo- that is considered to be the most grueling off-road I&. concerning strange, supernatural phenomenon, and tionally to follow the dream of one man who is not an account of his great-uncle's meeting with a young race in the world. The teams race almost every kind only trying to win a race - but also trying to bring his ~ artist suffering from horrific nightmares of strange of vehicle through 1000 miles of the treacherous family, friends and team together to experience life creatures. The further he investigates, the more he Baja desert - where danger lurks around every curve, in the moment. Before long they discover the truth in .. and potential pitfalls lie over every horizon. realizes that there is something greater and very evil the old adage, 'life's a journey - not a destination'. I&.- at work. 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Directed and produced by Idaho filmmaker Kendall Nelson, Gathering Remnants features an authentic westem soundtrack, and may be a portrait of the last real American cowboys. - This unflinching, thought provoking film profiles, explores, and reveals the lives of real buckaroos - and questions whether the tradi- tional cowboy ways of life can survive in the 21st century. From their home on the range, the cow- boys speak for themselves, and reveal their love B - Saturday, 4:30pm, B - Sunday, 7:00pm E • Saturday, noon, F· Sunday, 2:30pm of the land, disdain for rules, and their surprising Filmic Achievement, Kevin Kerwin Fisher Poets, Jennifer Brett Winston and somewhat contradictory views on society. USA, 2006, documentary, 41 minutes, USA, 2005, mockumentary, 80 minutes, www.filmicachievement.com The hours are long and the pay is low, but their www.fisherpoets.com lifetimes of hard work are rewarded with free- "Filmic Achievement is a comic train wreck of Cuban and Dominican-American, Russian-Ameri- dom, adventure, and a pride that fills their spirits. monumental egos." - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fisher Poets is the fascinating story of a unique can, French-American, English-American, Gay/ breed of commercial fishermen who spin tall Everyone at UNY Film School has a film to Lesbian and Transgender Individuals, The Handi- make: Delva Christian, a semantics major and tales and weave true stories of life at sea through Capable, the Elderly and of course Women and! vivid and powerful poetry. semiotics minor from Brown University wants to or Womyn on the face(s) of filmmaking today. Strong of character and steeped in tradition, make an existential French film; tortured child of If you choose to apply to and attend UNY we privilege and performance artist Constance Van these men and women from America's last great vvill work collectively towards realizing your vision frontier share their passions in tight rhymes and Hom wants to make an abstractart film starring as you see it - be it dark, light, or somewhere in- loose verse. We'll join them at The Fisher Poets herself; and Mike Pack emulates Quentin Taranti- between dark and light. Our intensive program Gathering where amateurs and professionals no, and plans to make an "explosive" film while is designed to grow your skills, sensibilities and alike prove that what they take from the sea is living in his mother's basement. Their professor, enlarge your filmic ambitions. It is this spirit that more than the catch of the day - it's food for Buck Felty, teaches the 13 steps of filmmaking we shall work to mold you through a fire created thought. Discover what truly inspires these salty but somehow only gets to step #9. from our bellies and loins, yes - diredly from the characters as they tell the world how the food "At UNY we are dedicated to all types of film- fire of creativity!" - Buck J. Felty: Dean, Screen- makers - African-American, Asian-American, on their plate represents a community upon writing Professor, Director of Admissions extinction, GREAT YOKAI WAR . - - --' I A HOUSEON A HilL' . 11

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E - Saturday, 11 :45pm E - Friday, 11 :45pm Infra-Man, Shan Hua Jimmy and Judy, Jon Schroder & Randall Rubin 1975, Hong Kong, narrative (sorta), 90 minutes USA, 2006, narrative, 108 minutes, www.jimmyandjudymovie.com Our friends from Cosmic Hex will give stuff away the worst that ever has been!" 'Till Meth Do Us Part? ... before we screen their vintage 35mm print of Infra- After a freak series of events, they find themselves on ~- I'm a pushover for monster movies anyway, but It's the Idaho Film Festival's Gust before) midnight Man! How cool is that? Roger Ebert will now critique Infra-Man has it all: Horrendous octopus men, a the run from the law in the cranked-up underbelly of the film. movie and we're quite sure that Jimmy and Judy is the American Midwest. With nothing to lose (except > gigantic beetle man with three eyes who sprays his Within the first four minutes of Infra-Man, (a) a exactly what you're looking for. Mental illness, ultra- each other), they roam the countryside in search of l- victims with sticky cocoons, savage robots with coiled violence, sexual perversion, methamphetamine cults, - giant flying lizard attacks a school bus, (b) the Earth a near-mythical libertarian nirvana run by the elusive spring necks that can extend ten feet, a venomous f/) cracks open, (c) Hong Kong is destroyed by flames, nudity, family dysfunction, home movies, and tender Uncle Rodney. little critter that looks like a hairy mutant footstool, heart-warming romance are the order of the day. 1&1 (d) mountains disintegrate to reveal the forms 01 elaborately staged karate fights, underground throne The excellent use of a clever concept, a well-devel- .... reptilian monsters with blinking yellow eyes, (e) the Join Jimmy and Judy as they discover that true love is oped script. daring performances and the scorching rooms, damsels in distress, exploding volcanoes, and possible - even in Hell. Professor announces that a twenty-million-year-old a whip-cracking villainess named Princess Dragon screen chemistry of Edward (Terminator 2, American :IE woman is unleashing the hibernating monsters upon Welcome to suburbia. Jimmy is intelligent, mental- History X, Pecker) Furlong and Rachael (The Ring) Mom. It's a classy, slick production by the Shaw ly ill and he's obsessed with his handheld video cam- ... civilization, (I) the Science Headquarters is shaken by Brothers, the Hong Kong kung fu kings. When they Bella ensure that Jimmy and Judy will stay with you era and Judy, a timid ing~nue who's constantly bul- long after the lights come up. a second quake, (g) the Mutants awake, and (h) the stop making movies like lntra-Man, a little light will ....- Professor, obviously shaken, informs a secret meeting lied at school. He exacts revenge upon her enemies, go out of the world. - edited from Roger Ebert's 31 and videotapes himself in the act causing Judy to of world leaders, "This situation is so bad that it is year-old review. ... fall hopelessly in love with her passionate protector . ce z o ..- PRISONER IN LHASA . ~ Z 0= 1&1 I- Z o- :c ~ Q

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"T1 Drama, Children's television show, and the e Ul news. The Seven Sins of Daniel Tucker is a It. mind-bending and sardonic slap in the face to people's obsessions with death and the world ~ C in general along with a poignant and hilarious D> deconstruction of independent filmmaking. i Due to the outrageous nature of this film, no !I! CIJ one under 18 will be admitted. CD l Preceded bYI 3 0- Uvln' Dead, Rich Conrad CD... 2006, USA, nalTative, 12 minutes, N CXl Made in Idaho, [email protected] o Classic Italian zombies are coming back from ~ the dead - and they intend to eat you. 0- ...CD

E - Saturday, 10100am PufnStuf, Hollingsworth Morse E - Friday, 2115pm, F - Sunday, 9130pm 1970, USA, nalTative, 95 minutes The Seven Sins of Daniel Tucker, Wes Malvlnl "The film is a mind-bending affair that al- Helped by the island's mayor, the dragon H.R. 2006, USA, narrative, 75 minutes, together staggers the imagination." - The SF, PufnStuf, and various other colorful inhabitants, Made In Idaho, www.evllwlne.com Horror and Fantasy Film Review 4 stars Jimmy sets out to get Freddie back. Meanwhile Young Jimmy is sent home from school be- The Seven Sins of Daniel Tucker is a film - Witchiepoo plans to hostthe witch's convention cause of an unfortunate incident at band prac- that chronicles indie filmmaker Wes Malvini's with Freddie as prize exhibit and PufnStuf as attempt to adapt Austrian composer and activ- tice. While walking home, his flute, which he the main course. 1- calls Freddie, SUddenly comes to life, turning ist Daniel Tucker's Die Sieben Symphonien der Keep an eye out for the late Mama Cass Elliot Sunde into a feature length film. The picture into a beautiful bejeweled instrument that starts as the witch's hench(wo)man. talking to him. combines real interviews with the cast and crew And if you notice that the characters So they climb aboard a talking boat, which (and Daniel Tucker himself), pseudo-documen- - look surprisingly familiar, you're not alone: tary footage of behind the scenes turmoil, and z sets off for the Living Island. But they are creators Sid and Marty Krofft filed a success- ... quickly spotted by the wicked witch Wilhelmina the completed film itself which follow seven ful lawsuit against McDonalds, charging that different characters last moments of life before III W. Witchiepoo, who desires Freddie the flute. the company and its advertising agency had She spares no effort and eventually manages being slain by the following characters sin. :u ripped off the McDonaldland characters from Each story is told as a different genre, from Z to snatch Freddie from Jimmy's clutches. H.R. PufnStuf. Film Noir, Horror, Musical, French New Wave, ~ ...... e THE SLAUGHTER ...... z TALES OF THE RAT FINK ' . ...~ ...-"1'1 a: "1'1 III ...en <- ~ B • Saturday, 9130pm, . long ritual and fully awake the demon from her ... F - Sunday, 7100pm ancient slumber, it is literally Hell on Earth The Slaughter, Jay Lee - and only the ultimate sacrifice can save the 2006, USA, nalTatlve, 90 minutes, world from a future of unspeakable evil. www.theslaughtennovie.com

Preceded bYI E _ Saturday, 7100pm, E _ Sunday, 2115pm In ari old school camp-o-rama bloodfest, Ida- Zombies In Love, Laureen Briggs Tales of the Rat Fink, Ron Mann ho Film Festival alumnus Jay Lee (Noon B!ue 2006, USA, nalTative, 8 minutes 2006, Canada, animated documentary, 76 minutes, www.talesoftheratfink.com Apples, The Affairs of God), returns to Boise www.myspace.comlatomlcomel&tte and slashes, drowns, spears, rips, squishes and From the award-winning director Ron Mann helping Big Daddy create. Revell produced model burns people in The Slaughter. With his tongue F 0 I low comes Tales of the Rat Fink, a wildly inventive bi- car kits pattemed after his creations and Rat Fink sofirmly in cheek that it nearly rips a hole, Lee the misad- ographyof Renaissanceman Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, wassoonjoined byother gross,disgusting creatures delivers a perfectly pitched horror-eomedy romp ve n t u res who engineered a shift in mid-twentieth century driving the coolest hot rods, Alienated adolescents that never takes the easy road, and respects of Rob the culture with his customized cars, 'monster'T-shirts who knew they'd never fit in now had their own the audience, the characters, the zombies and Zombie Boy and America's alternative rodent - Rat Fink. heroes: Drag Nut, Mother's Worry, Mr. Gasser,and the Demon. as he tries The subject of Tom Wolfe's essay The Kandy other members of the Rat Fink family. The mes- When six college students take a job cleaning to win the KoloredTangerineFlake Streamline Baby,Ed Roth sagewas clear (even if it wasn't the one Roth had up an abandoned house their plan is to wor~ affections of helped fuel the 'Kustom Kulfure' I Hot Rod move- intended): Ugly is beautiful, and being a weirdo is hard by day, and play hard by night. However, theschool's . -ment of,the.1960s in SouthernCalifornia.Hot Rod- c~. It,was a lesson some would never forget. :theiit:arefW'plabrij~ is diSn.iptedwPen ..!tJey. helld cheer~ ·'·,i.. ,', ".'J:" ,'.. dil18grew;r~cl'lJdl! backyar~eoEin~ngWh.e~1t M@ryn's.larglllyanin)ateddOOilm~ritary features 'discover and andent Tome and (wouldn't Ytfu. leader, Brtli~iBeIlson! Marvel as 'an' aver1jge. ·pert.ormance wasthe'bottom lrne ihto a ~fined art .,the voIce talents·of john {>oodman: Ahrr~Margret, know it) awake Cthulha, an ancient female de- teenager with a s~ght case of rigor mortis com- .form where aesthetics wereequatly important. His Jay Leno, BrIan Wilson, Tom Wolfe,-Matt GrOening, mono . '" . peteswith the school's quarterback for the most garage/studioevolvedinto t~e blue-collar equivalent Robert Williams, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Billy F. When they ..unwi~ingly compl.ete t~ century gruesome gal. in. school! ., . ' of Andy Warhol's FactoryWithdozensof employees Gibbons and The Smothers Brothers. ; ~"--"~, .-':'~t~,~--:-_""-~'_:, '-~"'----'--:--:-'.,""'~\""·';;"'''''~-';f'''-...... -.-----,~~) ~--:',.::-..-- ...... --~-.--;-c.-:-.,...".-, ,...--,,","'-,...-..,,'7...... ---:--,...-~--:':--:-_ ...... ,...-__ ; ..... ,

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