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10-30-2006 Arbiter, October 30 Students of Boise State University
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.f PAGE 4 Western Literature Week speaks to the City of Trees Opinion writer Frederick Arehart argues for a strong third party and Arbiter readers BY DUSTIN LAPRAY "We have made the mistake of confusing Democracy that's something we need to provide." spar over political candidates. Managing Editor with Capitalism," she said. He also talked about the east coast/west coast bias in She also said there are many forms ofterrorism and that literature, how the major printing companies used to be astweek more than 350 writers from all over this country ought not only be focused on the wealth of on the east coast and hence most western writers had a the western United States made the trip to Boise the corporate few. hard time getting their books into print and Into univer- CULTURE to attend the 40th anniversary of the Western Williams shifted gears and began speaking about the sity classrooms. LLiterature WeekConference. ~ uneasy subject of 9/11. She opened it with readings form "The west has reclaimed its own integrity," he said. The event began Monday and culminated in the the New YorkGeological Survey, which registered earth- In his university experience, Inada said he only read PAGE 5 Western Literature Association Convention at the Grove quakes that morning when the planes struck the towers one female author and that was Emily Dickinson. He was The Arbiter Hotel Thursday through Saturday. and then two more when they fell to the ground. She said assigned no readings written by people of color. gives you The conference was for intellectuals and scholars look- that earthquakes shake buildings",but on that day, falling He also told the audience that not all American all things Ing to debate current themes in literature and present re- buildings shook up the earth. Literature is written in English. He said that if someone that scream search papers to audiences in workshops. "When one hungers for the night, it's only because one's writes a book in the American West and writes about the Halloween, But It was also for locals. Students and professors at knowledge of the dark is so deep." west in Chinese, it is still western American literature. Boise State sat side by side with community members "Giveme one wild word, and I will followit." from the He is a self-announced Anglo-holie. English is his first looking for that.extra source of inspiration, which can Again shifting gears, Williams spoke about her new language. He gets addicted to it. He talked about how ev- history of be found in the tiered seats of 'an auditorium listening book, "Mosaic," in which she visits Rwanda to work as erything we do has a term and an English word for it. films to to a writer speak. a scribe for a friend. She said she didn't want to go. Her His grandfather came to the United States and he present-day Literature happens. If you happen to be around when brother had just died of Lymphoma and she didn't want only knew four words. He jokingly said those four horrors. the writer chooses to share, something also happens to to be around more death. But she went anyway and came words are the only ones you ever need to know to you - you get a feel for it, for the words you probably read back with a message of need-to-know visuals of a gone survive in this country. beforehand, but never understood the real emotion ofthe country, devastated by anarchy and genocide. Those words? "Cup coffee, piece pie." printed word. Millions of people have died in Rwanda in the past When Inada went to the University ofIowa for graduate SPORTS :ten years. school the first thing he said in Iowa Citywas "Cup coffee, Terry Tempest Williams "I have learned the truth of unspeakable horrors, Once piece pie," in honor ofhis grandfather. exposed to brutality, we become accountable." He talked about camps in Jerome, Ark. and Amache, PAGE 8 brings the house to attention She heard stories of children taken from their Colo.He was four years old when he got there. He was sev- Meet Reggie Larry The Egyptian Theater gave its seats to listeners, who mother's arms and slammed against walls, thousands en when he left. He talked about being lost and finding his and find.out how offered utter focus when the author took the stage of rapes, gang rapes and the roundup of civilians for way through the constellations in the night sky, then he the Bronco women's Thursday night. pure extermination. linked the camps on a map like constellations, 10camps, soccer falred in its Youmay not be a literature student. Youmay not even "This is a hell of our own making, those who killed and seven states, each marked on his map wit!i aX,likebarbed final game of the like to read. But what Williams :.. how Williams spoke on those who looked away." . wire on a twisted fence. that stage - still nervous through the first 10minutes, her Williams visited sites around the country in which One final line especially stuck out ... "The longest road season. voice cracking and her hands shaking, she admitted to her hordes of people were slaughtered, 5,000 here and 10,000 you will ever walk is from your head to your heart." nerves, told us they would go away, anyone could under- there. She went to the site ofa former church in which the stand her words. locals sought sanctuary and were all slaughtered anyway They did. She took control ofher presentation, soothing with guns and machetes. with a voice like the melody ofa spring meadow. "Rwanda is not a place, but a people on the move, with no place to go. It's here, in the cradle ofsorrow -Nole- Half oflhefollowillg lilies are takenfrom her performance. where joy lives. Lifeis a series ofsemblances." "Towrite is to obscure. Tolive is to participate "It's not easy having a writer in the family," she said. in a struggle." Especially when that family is one devastated by cancer. Members of the Tempest family have been faIling Lawson Fusao Inada drives by the wayside, cut down by the cancer caused by nuclear a link between camps tests in the 70s and 80s in Nevada, which drifted on winds BIZTECH to Utah and southern Idaho. Lawson Fusao Inada is the poet laureate for "K She told us youngsters, "AsI stand here now, you shall the state of Oregon. He is a professor emeritus at PAGE 11 stand here tomorrow." , Southern Oregon University. . She mentioned Wallace Stegner and his Geography He came to Boise to speak at the Anne Frank fIuman Read about the Mozilla Flrefox ofHope. Rights Memorial to a crowd ofabout 200people. 2.0 web browser and the new .She called culture a pyramid, to which we bring our Inada is aJapanese American poet. Hehas three books wave of organic farming. own stones. ofpoetry. He read from two ofthem Thursday. "Itis the West which has conditioned me." He stood with the statue ofAnne Frank at his back. Aridity is the one thing the entire West has in com- He traced a connection between his experiences at ONLINE mon. Her first memory is of water. "It is the liquid life of American internment camps in the 1940sand Frank's the West." experience in German concentration camps, both, "Stand by your own impressions." during WorldWar II. Check out the latest Arbiter Williams read an excerpt from "Refuge: An Unnatural They both rode trains and were fenced-in. He real- edition and listen to Shannon History if Family and Place" in which she found a dead ized that his exposure to camp was much easier. He was Morgan's award-winning whistling swan on the banks of the Great Salt Lake. She able to check out toys from a toy library and she was taken podcast "On the Flipslde." spread out the winds and untwisted the neck, used her to factories where her fellowswere exterminated. spit (like her mother and grandmother had done) to wash "I bet you had guards too," Inada said in a poem he clean the black bill and feet. Then she laid down next to had written especially for his reading in Boise. "Youhad the swan and cried. Her mother was dying very slowlyof dreams also." WEATHER cancer and the lake, the life, was "My basin of tears, my "Ifyou were in America you would look very American," refuge." Inada said. "Would I still I put down my pen and stopped taking notes as her look Japanese to voice made my eyes saturate with saline and I too felt you?" like ... nevermind. But most of Her voice felt like cotton bedding, so comfortable and Inada's poetry TUESi)AY safe. She offered a river ofwords, in which she was merely had a comic, High: 48F / Low 30F gathering stones. jazzy feel. He "Faith IS the belief in the capacity to find meaningful spoke about - lives,"she said. "Towhom do I pray?" the intern-· Shetalked about the Hopi tribe, natives to the Americas, ment camps and the and how they believe the fourth world is ending and the Denver Union Station fifth world is just beginning. in which he was taken I WEDNESDAY I- "Do you want to participate in the shaping of the fifth at his release from camp '- High: 52F / Low 38F world?" she asked. as a small child. Red is the color ofwater in the desert. "Ifwater can pool He also read poems about nature and the in one's heart, then my heart is full. Our deep measured American way. thirsts are quelled." "The thing we have lost in American Is the sacred ... r; THURSDAY High: 57F fLow 43F !f BSU earns national recognition for cornmunitv service ON CAMPUS BY CASSIE GUTIERREZ has been recognized for its com- dent's Involvement would open According to the "College sources; Service Learning': ------~--- munity service at the national their eyes to social issues present Students Helping America" report, Director Kara Brascia said. WEDNESDAY News Writer t: Football: Boise State vs. Fresno level. In the 2005 to 2006 aca- throughout Idaho. full-time college students and stu- Student involvement is on': - , State. Bronco Stadium. 6 p.m. Boise State University was one demic year, more than 1,600 stu- "It was good for them to see the dents with part-time jobs are the the rise both at Boise State and-, of several hundred schools across dents contributed 35,465 hours of problems- such as hunger and pov- most likely to volunteer. on a national level accordlng'[ Broncoville tailgate party. the nation chosen for the first community service through the erty - thatface our community and The Service Learning program to the report "College Students:~ Caven-Williams Sports Complex President's Higher Education - Service Learning program and the state as a whole; Wilske said. and the VSBshare similar goals to- Helping America: released by: (next to Bronco Stadium), 3 Honor Rol]for Community Service. the Volunteer Services Board at Toward Hurricane Katrina relief, ward helping the community, the Corporation for National and~: p.m, Broncoville features food. Nearly 500 schools were honored Boise State. the VSB donated more than 2,500 Service Learning's mission Community Service. ;; vendors, games for children; for their work with neighborhood Students served with agencies hours of service, according to VSB is .to enhance learning and fos- According to Brascia, two years~ big screen televisions, music cleanup programs, hurricane re- such as the Idaho State Veteran's Advisor Mahi Takazawa. ter civic responsibility through ago only two percent of graduat-j; and more. The Interactive lief, literacy tutoring for preschool Home, Catholic Charities of ldaho, "We had over' 600 regular academically-based ser- ing seniors took Service LearninS}; taltgate Is family-oriented and children in underserved commu- Meals on Wheels and Head Start, volunteers throughout the year," vice. The VSB focuses more classes, whereas' during the lastl'~ , alcohol Isn't allowed. Free for nities and mentorlng programs .and their projects included pro- Takazawa said. '. . on student involvement. academic yearthat percentage in-t those with a game ticket. for foster children. moting literacy, citizenship. and Services toward hurricane relief The VSB's mission is to provide creased to 24percent. , .','.~ The President's Higher immigration, youth development Included Service Saturdays, blood volunteer opportunities to. stu- "There's, a .groWing Interest ,ir¢~ THURSDAY Education Honor Roll is a new pro- and empowering and valuing drives and an A!ternative Spring dents and to educate them about cominunityinvolvement," Btasda= Fettuccine Forum. gram intending to increase public older citizens. Break trip to Houston to help issues in the community that said. "A,lot ofstudents get their: - Rose Room, 716 W. Idaho awareness of college students who "It's been a wonderful experi- Hurricane Katrina e~acuees.., needto be addressed through first:conuminity servicllexperi-t . st.5:30p.m., doors open at make a difference In their commu- ence for us. The students were very At the Altcrnllltive. Spring Break volunteer work -.' i". ence tI:1rou~ServiceLea:rningand=. 5 p.rn. Boise State history nity through community service. responsible and reliable," Marcie. trip,' ,.2Qstudents' perforpied .800 ··SerVice, .Learning' is ,.3 way through thafget really turned 0 . professor Errol Jones on Wilske, Parish Social Ministry co- '. hours of connnunity .service Jot . thatfaeulty, chairs' and college to the ~Mexlcans Among Us." This year the program especially . serVic.~.~\>...... "' , Presented by the Ceriterfor wants to recognize schools that ordinatorfor Catholic Charities of non-profit -organizations like [studllUts] 'can become active in ·TIlil'tf~(?Urp~¢fcent. , Idaho HiStory and Politics and . contrfbUtetohmricane .relief. . . This is the firsttbneBoise State Id~~s~~tas,hopeful that$~ ~- ~:~:~~~~~~t~~ut~~e.::;~~~:~ ::~:~d::~ the Boise ()fI'lce of the Mayor. ,i,',' ,,-.-.,. ·Jd.~j"~~{~~c~>:.. World/National/What the?~tOrles courtesy of Mdcamptis ~Ire SerVices untess otherwlsecredlttd. Local/BSU stories are Courtesv of the Boise State Web sIte at www.bolsestate.edu. All stories are complied bV News Writers. THE HEADLINES f BdcardOla ference - a reminder that most of LOCAI/I)SlJ 'Director of Development VVORLI) Iraq receives no more than sixhours Partners in Health (P./H) of electricity a day. criminals strike multiple U.S. officials work with Wednesday, Oct 18 businesses this month 7pm student Union Jordan Ballroom Iraqi counterparts NArl()NAL Sharing IJves, Transtonnlng Communities As of Thursday, seven armed The top U.S.military and civilian White House denies robberies had occurred in Canyon & Changing the World: A Call to be Bold officialsin Iraq said Tuesday,Oct. 24 endorsed water boarding County in 10days. The robbers have that they'd obtained agreement from targeted three convenience stores, the Iraqi government to set a time- two hotels, a video store and a mon- 1 2 table to tackle some of the country's VicePresident DickCheney wasn't most intractable problems. referring to the controversial inter- ey-lending outlet. Although, law- '. Army Gen. George Casey (the rogation method of "water board- enforcement officials said it's com- · commander of American forces in ing" when he called dunking terror mon for crimes such as robbery and · 3 Iraq) and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq , suspects in water "a very impor- shoplifting to become more frequent Zalmay Khalilzad didn't provide tant tool" for obtaining information as the holiday season approaches, any details of their discussions with on al-Qaida, the White House Capt. Chris Allgood of the Caldwell Police Department said the recent Iraqi officials or hard deadlines. insisted Friday. Casey estimated that Iraqi troops 'White House spokesman Tony spree appears unusual. would be able to assume security re- Snow,however,was unable to clarify "It does seem like it's a little sponsibilities in 18months, but that what Cheney did mean in a Thesday early for holiday season trends," wasn't new: He'd made a similar pre- radio interview in which the vice Allgood said. The three robberies in diction in a television interview In president said that dunking detain- Caldwell seem like distinct and un- August. The news conference came ees in water was "a no brainer" if it related incidents, according to po- 6 amid growing pressure in the United saved American lives. lice, because the number of robbers States forthe Bush administration to "Iwill ask him," Snowsaid. and weapons vary in each case. rethink its Iraq policies. Polls show "This country doesn't torture," Three of the four robberies in that Iraq is the top concern for vot- asserted President Bush, while not Nampa, however, seem to have a ers two weeks before the congressio- commenting directly on Cheney's common thread, Lt. Brad Daniels nal elections, and even Republican remarks. CIAofficers or contractors said. "There's been three in the last candidates are critical of American have subjected a small number of few days, and they all appear to be policies there. President Bush has suspected terrorists to water board- done bythe same person; that's quite stressed that he remains flexible in ing, so it would appear that the presi- atypical for this area," Daniels said. responding to events in Iraq. He had, dent meant that his administration While police agencies investigate . 7 a teleconference last Saturday with doesn't consider water boarding a the robberies, authorities stressed Casey, Khalilzad, Vice President form oftorture. that public information is crucial to Dick Cheney and Defense Secretary Human rights groups charged solve cases like these. Donald H. Rumsfeld. On Monday, that Cheney's comments amounted "Public knowledge It always huge White I-louse Press Secretary Tony to an endorsement oftorture, which - there's very few cases where pub- Snow acknowledged that Bush had is barred by a new Army field man- lic knowledge is not important to an stopped using the phrase "stay the ual on interrogation and by a new investigation," Daniels said. course" because it left the impres- law that Bush signed last month. In Lt. Alan Seevers said people often sion that the administration wasn't water boarding, a subject is strapped do not call the police because they adjusting its strategy. A-gainstthat down and his head is held under wa- feel their information is too limited Down backdrop, Casey and Khalilzad's terorhis mouth and nose are smoth- or unimportant. But after working Across appearance together was widely an- ered by a cloth soaked in water to in- for 19 years with Caldwell Police, . I. U.S.Hospital where Farmer worked ticipated. The two last made a joint duel.'a sensation ofdrowning. Seevers said any piece of informa- I. Organization Founded by Farmer 2. South AmerIcan counlTy where PIH appearance in June to announce the The technique was used in the tion may potentially help. 2. Regular personal contrlbuter to PIH conducted significant work death of al Qaida in Iraq leader Abu Spanish Inquisition during the -"If you have a gut feeling that 3. Coordinating body of the WHO 3. Farmer's co-worker who grew up Musab al Zarqawi. Middle Ages and by the Japanese something's wrong," he said, "call 4. Farm~r's British co-worker and confidant in Iowa The news as of Oct. 24 was hardly against American prisoners of war the police," 5. Term for the treatment ot drug resIstant 4. Country where PIH battled TB in -of similar import. In Washington, during World War II. In the radio in- strains of TB prison populations Republicans generally ignored the terview with WDAYof Fargo, N.D., Courtesy of Idaho Press Tribune 6. Disease that Farmer believed was 5. City where Farmer's w1fe and comments, while Democrats de- theinterviewersaidmanyAmericans effictively managed in Cuba c1ll1d lived nounced them as more of the same. had called to say that they thought WHAT THE?', 7. A frIend ot Farmer, this Haman Leader 6. Haitian Hospital tounded by Farmer Bush made no effort to draw allen- "dunking a terrorist in water" was was thrown out of office 7. UniversIty associated with the hospital tion to the remarks while campaign- acceptable ifit saved lives. OK gramps, hand over where Farmer was employed ing for Republican candidates in Cheney responded: "I think the your mon - wham! Ouch! Bom • STATE Florida, and Cheney didn't mention terrorist threat, for example, with -Dn'UIOJfOf- ARBITER them in an interview with conserva- respect to our ability to interrogate Two men in Vasteras, Sweden, STUDENT."" "AFFAIRS'" Tus tive commentator Sean Hannity. high-value detainees like Khalid tried to rob a 70 year-old man on ,'. (\sjf to emphasize how difficult Shaikh Mohammed, that's been a the street. They soon found out that ,-, things are in Iraq, the -electrlclty " very importanttool that we've had to , ' http://www.boisestate.edu/firstyearreading / .~eused to be a boxer when he beat K failed briefly during the news con- be able to secure the nation," them senseless. " :."
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it's a great way to develop lead- and do more community service. that student volunteering rose Serv'ice ership skills:' Takazawa said. . "Hopefully, this award will be by approximately 20 percent "Some students just want to make the first of many national awards," from 2002 to 2005 and that 3.3 [frornpaqe 1] a difference, so they do something Brascia said. million college students serve that's substantial. . The honor roll was announced their communities and nation. Learning students reported that "In the big picture, it's great for a day after the Corporation for The study also report- they wanted to continue volunteer- Boise State's public relations and National and Community Service ed that college students ages ing even after they finished their image. Overall, cornmunityservlce released its report. 16 to 24 are more likely to' required service for their classes. is done so we can alleviate prob- The report portrayed volunteer than individuals with- Volunteering is an important lems because of volunteer help." facts compiled by the U.S. in that same range who are not part ofBoise State to the VSB. Brascia and Takazawa encour- Census Bureau and the Bureau enrolled in a post-secondary form "From a student's perspective, age more students to get involved of Labor Statistics and showed of education. ' Campus Crime
10/1/06 - Theft - Suspect wrote checks on 10/13/06 - Theft - A parking permit was a closed account at the bookstore. Report taken from a motorcycle parked in the taken. Morrison Center parking lot. Report taken.
10/2/06 - Bike Theft - 'Unknown suspect cut 10/13/06 - Vandalism - Unknown suspect(s) lock and took a bike from a rack outside of scratched a car parked In the Towers lot with building C of the University Suites, Report an unknown object.Report taken. taken. 10/16/06 - Vandalism - Subject damaged 103/06 - Fraud - A person staying with a parking boot while unlawfully removing It a registered guest at the University Inn from his/her vehicle that was parked In the charged additional rooms through the Square lot. Report taken. guest's credit card. Report taken. 10/16/06 - Theft - Unknown suspect(s) 10/3/06 - Bike Theft - Bike was taken from took a purse that was left unattended In the a rack at Taylor Hall. Report taken. Towers lot. Report taken.
10/3/06 - Theft - BSU ID card was taken 10/17/06 - Theft - Unknown suspect(s) took from a table In the lounge area of the a backpack from the library. The backpack Towers. Report taken. contained a rented Playstatlon system. Report taken. 10/3/06 - Bike Theft - Unknown suspect cut lock and took bike from a rack outside of D 10/17/06 - Theft - Wallet was stolen from Wing of Chaffee Hall. Report taken, resident of the Square. Report taken.
10/4/06 - Vandalism - Unknown suspect 10/17/06 - Harassing Phone Calls tampered With a sprinkler head In building - A disgruntled student has been making B of the University Suites, causing water harassing phone calls to staff In the damage. Report taken. Administration Building. Report taken.
10/4/06 - Theft - Wallet left in an 10/18/06 - Vandalism - Victim believes unsecured locker at the Recreation Center someone put sugar in her gas tank, causing was taken. Report taken. damage to her car. The car was parked In the Morrison Center parking lot. Report 10/5/06 - Vehicle Burglary - Parking permit taken. was taken from an unlocked car In the parking garage. Report taken. 10/18/06 - Theft - Unknown suspect(s) took a wallet, cell phone and sweatshirt from the Recreation Center. Report taken. '.1 10/5/06 - Blke'Theft' - Unknown suspect K cut lock and took a bike from a rack near' Driscoll Hall. Report taken. ' 10/19/06 - Theft - Unknown suspect(s) took several numbered signs off the wall of the 10/8/06 - Unlawful Entry - Several people parking garage. Report taken. were found In the Kinesiology Annex pool after hours, Report taken. 10/19/06 - Vandalism - Unknown suspect walked on top of a car parked In the Towers 10/9/06 - Bike Theft - Bike was taken from lot. Caused damage to the hood of the car. a rack outside of Taylor Hall. Report taken. Report taken.
10/10/06 - Bike Theft - Bike was taken from 10/19/06 - Burglary - Unknown suspect(s) a rack outside of Chaffee Hall. Report taken. took a washer and dryer from a house on Euclid. Report taken. 10/10/06 - Theft - Purse was taken from a cubbyhole Inside the dance studio at the 10/20/06 - Vehicle Burglary - Unknown Morrison Center. Report taken. suspect took a wallet out of a car In the Stadium lot, Report taken. 10/10/06 - Vehicle Burglary - Driver's side window was broken on a car in the 10/20/06 - Theft - A purse was stolen parking garage. CDs were taken and suspect from a classroom In the Education Building. attempted, unsuccessfully, to take stereo as Report taken. well. Report taken. 10/20/06 - Loud Party/Underage Drinking - 10/10/06 - Hit and Run - A car parked In the There was a party at the Village Apartments Lincoln Hall lot was hit and the suspect left where there was underage drinking. Report without leaving proper contact Information. taken and citations Issued. Report taken. 10/21/06 - Underage Drinking - Report 10/11/06 - Hit and Run - Damage was taken and citations Issued for underage done to a student's parked vehicle near drinking at the Towers. the dorms. No suspects around and no information was left for victim. Report 10/21/06 - Hit & Run - Unknown suspect hit a motorcycle parked at University Dr. taken. and Bronco Circle and failed to leave contact 10/12/06 - Bike Theft - Lock was cut and information. Report taken. bike stolen from a rack outside of Taylor 10/22/06 - Grand Theft - Victim's wallet Hall. Report-taken. is missing. It was last seen at the Manor 10/12/06 - Bike Theft - Lock was cut and parking lot. Report taken bike stolen from a rack outside the Micron Engineering building. Report taken. ;A·£.:!Pt~· ~~ ~-~~- ~!V. f11teway wesee it ... - _ThemwYOu see' f .. s. We need .a third party :'The Iron Gate should never close Stop the war inIraq, it's killing our natio.i. ~. 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SPORTS EDITOH' liyeIDhnsnnlxl031:,.rt'@""II.~.Ita., ... Basmussen, Jal1lesBodrlgUllZ, .. Brian Evanclc. (xliI) < . John Towner (x121) . t>odvarid~-~~, CULroBEEDITIIl( ····DIIII8I kedtsh Ixl04I";ID"@'rbItirt.aIlD'~" , JlislyiI SaIow.. ·,J.oIIathaIl.. . <0l'Il IS!,", __ 00pI00<;G!l"" , SawmJller,~-=y. c.-..,;,I';· Sh cripy. 'Whit'lf'AiIDrs." .. .. . 7 •• ;~t~=Stsr ,'. ~rOf"~oi""'Arb... MelTrout;JuoD'Wai'l!"'; erlle~. . Silt:, '.~. andlesi1lca Wlg\Sy ,JeSSICa Ek~urg Scully WHAT'S HOT WHAT'S NOT IN ENTERTAINMENT Qreadyfor t,e t,orrors~·of Ha oweell• GLOBALLY HOT Meet the paranormal With Halloween taking full swing this year, even reality shows are showing an interest in all things •. that go bump in the night. From the Travel Channel to VHl, networks are taking a whole new approach to the spookiest day of the -year with paranormal adventures into haunted places. "Celebrity Paranormal Project" on VHl takes audiences on board with celebrities as they embark on missions through old factories and mental institutions. What may look cheesy and set up at first later be- comes an addiction to see how far these famous faces are willing to go to bring out the spirits ofthese taint- ed establishments. While many of the stars may just be in need of a few more minutes of airtime, the show and similar ones on the ,Travel Channel are a must-see this Halloween and are sure to show- case some frightful experiences. NOT The fad of speed adoption Raising a family can be one of the biggest life-changing experiences. Now celebrities can do this with- out the threat of gaining weighi and stretch marks. Adoption, which is available to almost anyone, is now an even faster process if your name. is Madonna. Not only is Madonna taking part in the adoption of African orphans, but Angelina Iolie has done this as well. , I Adoption makes for a great public relations campaign. Not only does Madonna sell great albums, but now she's a humanitarian because of her outreaches; that is, only if she decides to keep the Malawi boy af- ter the 18 month trial period. Give me a break. LOCALLY HOT cashin' in on drink specials Going out can be a blast, but over time you start to notice the lack of means to support such a hobby. Then you find them: the drink spe- cials. After going downtown over - time you begin to start a routine of where and at what time to go. Start at China Blue, work your way to The Bistro and when in the mood to forfeit the $5 covers, check out the Reef. However, now that you find the drink specials things change. China Blue and the Loft offer 'H.alloween' will freak out Boise drinks of all kinds for only $2 until 11 p.rn. For less than $10 I can get BY FRANCY MARCOTTE Here's the plot: 6-year-old Michael who they're dating and when overlapped by deep organ sounds heard during the opening credits or my Long Island iced tea, an Adios Culture Writer Myers witnesses his older sister they're' having sex with their hot Motherfucker and a couple of shots. making out with her boyfriend on boyfriends. That's where Myers' the oversimplified, slow strikes of Then my evening is set. No longer On Monday, Oct. 30 and Tuesday, Halloween night. He gets a little psychologist Sam Loomis (Donald piano keys that play throughout the do I have to worry about pre-par- . Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. Edwards Stadium freaky and murders her with a knife Pleasance) comes in. Loomis fol- film's course, the music sends chills tying before hitting the scene. So 21 and Imax will be terrifying audi- after the boyfriend leaves. lows Myers back to Haddonfield down the spine. when you're heading out this week- ences with special screenings of the The movie then jumps 15 years to after he escapes the sanitarium. He Finally, there's- the madman. end, make sure to hit up a few of the 1978 horror flick "Halloween." _ 1978 when Myers escapes from the teams up with the local sheriff and Myers doesn't speak in the movie, specials before enjoying the rest of "Halloween" is more than just a sanitarium he was sent to after kill- they attempt to catch Myers before but he still intimidates viewers. His your evening. I guess being early re- scary movie from back in the day. ing his sister. he does too much damage. Loomis pasty-white mask and heavy breath- ally does make a difference, With seven sequels (and an eighth He returns to his hometown keeps the suspense going as he tells ing are enough to scare the socks off from Rob Zombie on the way, ac- of Haddonfield, Ill., and stalks a the sheriff about the years he spent of anyone. NOT cording to HalloweenMovies.com) blonde babysitter (Jamie Lee Curtis) trying to reach Myers in the sanitar- The special showings of and the seemingly immortal serial and two of her friends. One by one, ium, only to realize he was dealing "Halloween" will feature the movie Dance floor creep sessions killer Michael Myers heading an Myers kills off the girls. with an irreversibly evil entity. as well as exclnsive interviews with One thing to be aware of when at ever-changing cast of characters If blood grosses you out,don't The' music also creates a sus- the cast members and the creators the bars is the unavoidable creep. (usually good-looking "teenagers" worry. The movie contains a sur- penseful atmosphere for the view- of the next "Halloween" sequel. If The one person that ruins the eve- who don't look a day younger than prising lack of gore. ers. The film's theme music pos- you're looking for a fun and freaky ning by dancing up on you, espe- ·25) "Halloween" continues to be a • Some viewers may get bored by sesses a simple melody. way to spend the holiday; give ciallywhen they have no rhythm. It's champion of pop culture terror. the. girls' constant chatter about Whether it's the quick-paced tune "Halloween" a shot. a nightmare come to life. It seems it happens when we least expect it. You're dancing with some friends, having a great time and-then the creeps pop up out of nowhere, and like a leech sucks the fun out of your entire night. Here are a few words of advice to help: Have a buddy. Bring along that person'whocan read your face signals and has the balls to step Inwhenyou need sav- . ing. 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Assistant Culture Editor continues and ultimately leads to Jackman returns under stealing secrets and ruining ca- an alias and reveals· himself This dark and gloomy film sur- reers. to Bale and Caine. Caine re- rounds two men full of rivalry, ob- Jackman shows increasing anger alizes that Jackman's bitter session and long-held grudges that and jealousy as he witnesses Bale jealously has definitely become out nearly ruin them both. Christian with his wife and daughter. of hand, Caine helps Bale even the Bale and Hugh Jackman play two These feelings lead Jackman to score. up-and-coming magicians in Colorado Springs, where he hopes Christopher Nolan, who also di- London during the late 1800s. to meet with an electrical inven- rected 2005's "Batman Begins," The two men work with Michael tor named Tesla, played by David produces a splendidly dark picture. Caine, who portrays a talented in- Bowie. The film portrays a seemingly ventor who develops contraptions Jackman is willing to pay big simple entertainment industry of to make magic tricks appear to be bucks for the best invention to add magic and tricks that is secretly real to audiences. Disaster strikes to his "transform a man" trick. just as dangerous as other facets of when a trick goes terribly wrong After months of creation, Tesla show business. and Jackman's wife drowns to death produces an electrical device that Greed and the desire for revenge because of a knot tied incorrectly generates an exact copy of the ob- . take the characters over and in the by Bale. Jackman blames Bale for ject placed in the closet-like de- end no one comes out victorious. her death and begins to sabotage vice. Writers and brothers Christopher Bale's career. . Jackman returns to London for a and Jonathan Nolan have created a In a trick named "catch a bullet," last round of unique shows using smart story with surprises around an undercover Jackman disguises his new machine. Bale attends one every corner. himself as an audience member of the shows and sneaks backstage. This film mildly educates view- and volunteers tobe the man who There he sees lackamn fall from ers on the intense thought and shoots the gun aimed at Bale. the stage above into a tank full of planning processes in magic and . Jackman shoots Bale in the hand, water. The tank automatically locks trickery without it seeming like a severing two fingers. Jackman inside. Discovery Channel documentary. This act of violence fuels Bale immediately tries to free The talent is Impeccable and B~le's . drive to invent a trick him, but his attempt is not success- guys - Scarlett Johansson Is hi this called "transform a man" in an ·ful. Jackman dies and Bale is the movie, as Ifthat isn't reason enough attempt to get Jackman back prime suspect in the murder. to check it out. for the shooting. Caine is the court's main witness I guarantee you will leave this This trick is an immediate suc- in the trial; he successfully aids the film enlightened and entertained. cess; meanwhile Jackman is trying prosecution in finding Bale guilty If you loved "Batman Begins," to build up his unsuccessful career. of all charges and sentencing him you'll love "The Prestige:' :An Inconvenient Truth 'for sure BY MATTHEW BOYLE Culture Writer Last Wednesday the Green Team, an environmental protection group at Boise State, showed a screening of "An Inconvenient Truth" in the Hatch D ballroom of the Student Union Building. Al Gore narrated the film. Gore 'proposes many changes to lifestyles GIVE SOMETHING BACK TO SOMEONE WHOSE· in America and across the world in the movie. MADE A LASTING IMPACT TO YOU! Gore - for those who do not reo. member -lost the presidential elec- tion to George W. Bush in the year 2000 by a slim margin. Throughout the movie Gore wittingly remarks on this slight loss, adding a bit of APPLICATIONS-ARE AVAILABLE FOR political humor to the seriousness of global warming. FACULTY RECOGNITION RECEPTION AT: To open his lecture Gore played a cartoon on the screen behind him. The cartoon put global warm- ing into laymen's terms. The major problem with global warming, ac- . ~ASBSUDESK cording to Gore, exists in the fact that everyday people are not prop- erly informed of the causes and 7 INFORMATION DESK possible effects that global warm- ing may have on the world. - The average American consumes 23.8 acres of productive land to ac- commodate their lifestyle, whereas worldwide the average person con- sumes only 4.5 acres. Gore makes it a point to show Americans' waste- ..This reception and award ceremony is fulness compared to the rest of the the last ice age, he uses a machine of voice and gentle manner moves being he1d to recognize outstanding world's efforts to conserve natural to lift himself up so that he can the audience toward finding a solu- resources. point at where the carbon levels tion for globahvarming.\ faculty members from all departments, Scientists use .air trapped' in in the atmosphere are today. The Future showings of •An the Antarctic and Arctic ice re- machine lifts Gore about 20 feet inconvenient, Truth" on campus schools and colleges at Boise State glens to compare changes in tem- from the ground to today's level of will take place Nov. 7, 9 and 10 in perature and the levels of harm- carbon in the air. • the SPEC and are free. rhe; lnfor- <>;-, University, . '. ful'greenho!Jsegases since the .. Al Gore has a reputation across manonal.fllm.wtll come Out on' last ice age. The amount Of carbon the nation that negates much of his . DVD Nov. 21. Gore will be"k!ving trapped in the ice since the last credibility. ¥any people think of his presentation live in BOf,sein ice 'age bas generally fluctuated Gore as-untrustworthy, butin this early January. .," RECEPTIONIS ON>DECEMBER6, 2006 AT 6:00 PM. between '180~rid300 parts per film Gore certainly rebukes any . Themoviebtoughtthe'shocklng million (p.p.m.). Currently, the car-preconceived notions about his . factthl\t these ¢banges totheWorId bOrtlevel in the atmosphere stands character. He speid(s,lo the croWd lirebappeni.ilgso~uddenly.t,?,~ght .. at~80;p.p'.D.1.: ':.' •...... iii aprofessionalnU1nller~!lutlils() . ·.G1Qbal ;W8TJIlbig) ist in: 'UUrlng.the-fUm,;Goreuses a .resp.e.c.t.sd1e..fa..c.·.t..th-··.a.·.t.·.:I1..is.a.ud.ien.·..c.iL ·.•..de,e..d >a ·.·.•....p.·ro.b.1.em.·.r···.•.J>,'.; e.·llpl.e.. ',·.~iVe2~1~f·i1=~fiiii~prM~m1~tund. him.'as isiJIo!!tly ~er'Yday, people!;GoI~'s BY SHANNON MORGAN percent of the proceeds from the sale The crowd that evening repre- ings that are reflecting the sky be- in there. I believe in the cause very It was lovely to see the American Arbiter Staff of her artwork to the 'Idaho Votes No sented a very diverse population of hind you as you're looking at the much, Iagree with what Michael was system at work. Lena Johnson used campaign. Idaho residents, from students to mountains. What I really liked is saying in his speech that Democracy her art to raise money for a cause Piazza di Vino Art Gallery and "It's really important to have sup- business owners, single moms to there is also a little small American and our constitution is what are un- she believes is important and many Wine Bar hosted a silent auction porters and allies like you, who use couples with children - straight and Flag on the top of one of the build- der attack here and not marriage, it's gathered who agreed with and sup- fund raiser Oct. 27 to benefit the their arf to help and to tell stories gay alike - all converging to support ings and it's just kind of p!cking up just the big excuse." ported her efforts. Idaho Votes No campaign, which and to allow us to do things like the fundraiser. opposes Amendment HJR2, oth- this," Mitchel said. The smell of Piazza di Vino's erwise known as the Marriage Johnson's art comes in the form European Cuisine filled the nose Amendment. The evening kicked of contemporary photography. The while conversations about the off with a speech by special guest photos on display in the gallery Marriage Amendment kept ears Michael Mitchell, marriage cam- were from her journeys to southern busy. Johnson's art set a colorful paign manager for the American California, Costa Rica and Boise, and surreal backdrop to tantalize - Civil Liberties Union who flew in where she is a resident. eyes. There were a great many stu- from New York to assist with the "Most of my work is characterized dents from Boise State who came Idaho Votes No campaign. Michael by really sharp compositions, strong to the fundraiser in support of IVN; works for the ACLU's Lesbian Gay contrast and lots of color. I tend to Fairy Hitchcock was one of those Bisexual and Transgender and AIDS manipulate the photographs until students. Project. they have a surreal and painterly "The artwork is wonderful! I can't Mitchell began by thanking type quality," Johnson said. afford to buy any of the art tonight Carolyn and Mohammed Essaks, I stopped to share a glass of wine but I still wanted to come out and owners of Piazza di Vino, for provid- with Johnson who reflected on the support the event. I think this issue ing a venue for the fund raiser. reasons behind her wanting to have is very important and I wanted to "I've done a lot of organizing in this show and donate so much ofthe do what I could to help, even if it's my life for gay and lesbian stuff, but proceeds to IVN. just to show up to things like this," also AIDS stuff, and art stuff, for like "When I heard about the pro- Hitchcock said. ' 20 years and it's people like Carolyn posed amendment I was really Meridian business owner Karen and Mohammed who really help our shocked that this could be happen- _Ann Meyer summarized the senti- movements. They are like the oil to ing in Idaho. I thought that Idaho ment of everyone I talked to at the lubricate the engine of our move- was a bit more progressive than that fundraiser that evening when she ment because they host in places and I really had a sense that It was said, "Dust to Ashes' is my favor- like this. It's kind of like the salon of really a social unjust and I wanted ite piece because there are Boise the new age, so it's really wonderful to get involved in some way. I'm in Mountains in the background with that they're here." a domestic partnership with a man snow on them, and it has some older He also had high praises for local right now and it could potentially af- buildings in front of them. There are artist Lena Johnson who donated 50 fect me if it passes." three windows on one of the build- Local artist Lena Johnson helped raise money last Friday by donating a portion of the proceeds from her art fundraiser to the Idaho Votes No·Campaign at Piazza di Vino. 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Football Now I know that sounds Wednesday contradicting, but according to Fresno State 'Notre Dame Head Coach Charlie 6p.m. Weiss, sitting at 'home eating Boise cheeseburgers may be the best way to move up in the rankings Men's Tennis this year. Thursday-Sunday Last week the Irish escaped National Individual Indoors- their game against UCLA with TBA late heroics to improve their _Columbus, Ohio record to 6-1. The win came after Notre Dame had trailed the entire Women's Tennis PHOTOS BY STANLEY BREWSTER/THE ARBITER game. This was not the first time Friday-Sunday the Irish struggled to beat an un- Boise State Invitational ranked team. TBA BY ANDREAS KREUTZER In fact, ND has only beat one Boise Sports Writer , , Our goal is to make it to the tournament and our next ranked .tearn this year, which The Boise State soccer team clinched goal is to advance in it. It's not about our record now. We was Penn State on Sept. 9. The Volleyball a berth in the 2006 Western Athletic Nittany Lions are no longer Thursday Conference tournament with a 2-1 win struggled at times and thought we had one taken away from ranked in the-top 25. New Mexico State over Louisiana Tech Sunday. The tau rna- us Friday, but we rebounded and played well today. [Going So as Notre Dame escaped an- 7p.m. ment-will be held at University of Nevada's other close call last weekend, the Mackey Stadium in Reno, Nev. The tour- into the tournament] there are no records. We don't know Irish were jumped by Tennessee nament features the top six WAC teams: , who we're playing, but we can compete with whoever we're and Florida in the polls. Fresno State, San Jose State, Utah State, Florida didn't playa game over [SIDE . Nevada, Hawaii and Boise State. playing against and that's all that matters. , , that weekend, but still managed This will be the first time the team has to rise above coach Weiss and gone to the WACtournament in consecu- - Steve Lucas, company. This is where the BCS LINES] tive seasons since the inaugural soccer BSU head soccer coach criticism came into play. season in 1998. The team participated in Weiss hadn't spoke out against Track and field hosts the conference tournament in 2001, 2003 the BCS while it was playing in pre-game charity drive and 2005. "Senior Day." Annie Tom, Kim Parker, the WAC all-academic team in 2005. She favor of his team. Now, how- After losing 1-0 in double overtime Molly McDonald, Kristin Hall, Brennan scored six career goals and recorded 11 as- . ever, he appeared all over ESPN against the Utah State Aggies Friday, the Lau and Nicole Coleman were honored for sists to move her into third place for assists throughout the week ripping The Boise State University track Broncos got off to a good start Sunday their accomplishments in the program be- in the BSUrecord books. apart the whole system and and field teams invite fans to scoring on a shot by senior Annie Tom 18 fore their last game at the BOASSoccer'and Hall has been a four-year starter for the pointing out its downfalls. "Warm Up With the Broncos," at the minutes into the game, The goal marks her Tennis Complex. Broncos. She recorded 13 goals and seven As we have seen so many times Broncos' final two home football fourth tally of the year. Tom, a Mililani, Haw., native- scored her assists in 76 matches. She currently ranks over the past few years, the BCS games against Fresno State on Nov. The Lady Techsters answered in the 35 fifth career goal Friday. Tom is raked No. first in matches played, sixth in points and .is fine to those at the top, and it's, 1and against Utah State on Nov.18. minutes when sophomore mid fielder Amy 14 all time at Boise State for career points is tied for fifth in goals. a mess to those who can'tstand The track and field teams will be WaIsted headed the ball past BSU keeper (16) and 12 for matches played (67). Tom is McDonald, of Maple Valley, Wash. has on their feet long enough to stay collecting warm clothing and blan- Kim Parker to tie the game at I-I. a three-time WACall-academic team hon- been a three-year starter for Boise State, atthe top. kets that will be given to local chari- The Broncos regained the lead with oree. earning 61 starts in 71 matches. She re- It seems to me when coach- ties via the Boise Rescue Mission. 6:46 left in the first half. Senior midfielder "I've been playing soccer since I was re- corded four goals and three assists for II es start complaining about the The Broncos are asking fans to do- Brennan Lau used her speed to get past ally little and it's kind of hard \0 end it all points. McDonald is a two-time WAC all- BCS they are admitting their nate blankets, coats, gloves, socks La Tech defender Candace Novak. Novak in this next coming week," Tom said. "It felt academic team honoree. team is on the verge of falling and hats. Either new or used items then fouled Lau in the penalty box. Nicole really good to score a goal [today]. Since I Boise State started'the season 4-1 only to off the map. would be greatly appreciated. Coleman hit the post on the ensuing pen- hardly scored in my previous years, my se- see its record slip to 6-7-3 before Friday's When have you heard Donation boxes will be locat- alty, but the Broncos regained possession nior year was pretty good." game. The Broncos are looking for their the No. 1 team in the country ed at all four entrances to Bronco of the ball. Lau passed the ball to sopho- Lau, the Broncos' top scorer in 2006 (10 third consecutive winning season, the complaining the BCSisn't work- Stadium, the Alumni Center, more-forward Randi Baker who beat Lady points) has been a four- year starter for the fourth in five years. The Broncos improved ing? Broncoville and the Varsity Center. Techster goalkeeper Jill Medigovich with a team. She recorded 25 points (10goals, four their record to 7-7-3 with the win over This is why there is never Athletes and coaches from the track shot to the upper left corner. assists) in 73 matches and ranks fifth all- Louisiana Tech and need one more win at enough consistency to get rid of arid field teams will be staffing the Boise State was in control of the game for lime in matches played at BSUand ninth in the WACTournament to secure a winning the system all together. People donation locations beginning at the entire second half, not allowing a sin- goals. Lau is a two-time WACall-academic record. jump on and off the bandwagon 4:30 p.m. on each of the next two gle shot by the Lady Techsters. The Broncos team honoree. Lau said leaving the team "Our goal is to make it to the tourna- so fast these days I can't even football game days. Donations will out-shot the La Tech 11-3 in shots on goal marks a bittersweet moment in her life. ment and our next goal is to advance in it," keep straight who likes it and be accepted through the start of the for the entire contest, but only managed to "I'm excited to start doing new things, Lucas said. "It's-not about our record now. who does not. fourth quarter. score on two of them. but I'll always miss the team aspect of it," We struggled at times and thought we had For those who do take on the "I am very proud that our teams "I'd like to have four more of those go in," Lau said. "I'm very happy [with how my se- one taken away from us Friday, but we re- system, I should warn you to do have chosen to do such a positive BSU Head Soccer Coach Steve Lucas said. nior season went].-I had a lot offun." bounded and played well today. [Going so with caution. Just a few weeks and necessary community service "Wegotta score goals, it's that simple." Parker, of Purtland, Ore., has set Boise into the tournament) there are no records. ago Auburn Head Coach Tommy project," Head Coach Mike Maynard Following the game BSU would have to State records for career goals against We don't know who we're playingbut we Tubervllle gave his attack on said. "I am hopeful that 'Warm Up wait for the outcome of Hawaii's Sunday average (1.46), solo shutouts (10), com- can compete with whoever we're playing with the Broncos' is successful and the BCS. night game at Fresno State, which would bined shutouts (18) and wins in goal (25). against and that's all that matters." One week later Auburn was up- becomes an annual event forthe de- determine whether BSU finished fifth or She is a three-time WAC all-academic The winner of the WACtournament will set byunranked Arkansas. Notre partment." sixth in the WACfinal standings. team honoree. receive an automatic bid for the NCAA Dame should cruise through Prior to the game the team held a cer- Coleman started in 42 of the 71 matches tournament. There will be no at-large bids their next games against North Braden wins WAC Title emony \0 say goodbye to six seniors on she played: The midfielder was named to in the NCAAtournament for WACteams. Carolina; Air Force and Army. However, if ~ Irish aren't Senior All-American Forest careful their season-ending Braden captured the first individ- Boise State earned a WAC tournament berth after Sunday's 2-1 win over Louisiana Tech. BSU quali- match-up at Southern California ual Western Athletic Conference fied for postseason play for the second consecutive year. WAC tournament play begins Thursday. may not mean anything. cross-country championship in If there is anything BSU fans Boise State University history on can take from all the drama, it's Saturday, at Woodward Park. how to handle themselves if the Braden's 8,000 meter time of 24 Broncos can continue to creep minutes, IS-seconds was 28 sec- toward a BCSbid of their own . .onds faster than second-place fin- For too many years there isher Vance Twitchell of Utah State. have been teams complain- Braden, who set a Woodward Park ing about how they should be record arid posted his seventh-ca- playing In the National reer win as a Bronco with his time, Championship game. was also named WACRunner ofthe Far too often, that team loses Year. their bowl game and becomes :,;Fellow Boise State senior Ty the butt of every joke for the rest 1Axtman, who led the Broncos with ofthe country. rja fifth-place effort in 2005, tied the A friendly wordof advice is to previous top finish for a Bronco at take what the BCSgives you and ....-the WACChampionships, finishing not get caught up in the witch- 'third with a time of 24:51. Braden hunt with Weiss and 'Iubervllle, finished .third' in both 2003 and Eating cheeseburgers couldn't ~:2004. hurt either. , The senior duo led the Broncos It-is quite apparent Weiss has ~to a second place team finish with had his .share of burgers in his .. 137 points - llpoints behind WAC lifetime, which may be why the - Champion Utah State and 43 points di:lshwere the prese&son No. 2' '-l ahead of third place Idaho. It,was teaminthecotinfry. Too bad --the best team finish since 2003 t~at dtcln'tlast ror long. ~when Bo~Statealsormishedrun~ ner-up.· ., "',~ ,.~-, ' October 30, I Larry gives Bronco I fans a show BY JAKE GARCIN veloped into a leader on the Golden learning curve for Larry is as high as and aren't going five on five against Sports Editor Eagle squad. anyone's this preseason. each other, you never know how it's As a sophomore he averaged 15.2 "It's a big adjustment," Larry said. going to be. We're well rounded in Reggie Larry may be from points per game and a team-high 8.2 "When you're new and you come-to every position so I think every spot Newark, NJ, but he swears that rebounds per game. He also helped play right away you have to learn is great." Idaho is his true home. Larry lead CSI to the NJCAA national certain things in a certain amount Regardless of how good or how decided to transfer from the College tournament in Hutchinson, Kan., of time. Basically I think that with bad the first game goes for Reggie, at of Southern Idaho to Boise State where Larry was named to the All- time it will make everything better:' least he's finally come home. to finish his collegiate career. Tournament team. Th'e men host their first "I had the chance to go back home, Although it seems this would be a Despite his quick success at the exhibition game of the season Nov. but I just felt comfortable here," natural step for any CSI player, Larry junior college level, Larry is working 2 at Taco Bell Arena against Western Larry said. "I wanted to stay out here is actually the first CSI transfer BSU to catch up to BSU Head Coach Greg Oregon. and stay focused, play basketball has grabbed in 31 years. Graham's program. "I can't wait to see how it is," Larry and go to school. It's been good to With a perfect fit between bas- After moving to a BSU program said. "We have just been beating up me the last three years. I really feel ketball and -school, Larry chose- to with few similarities to CSI, the on each other. Once we get together like this is my home:' break the mold and venture where few young basketball players from Southern Idaho dare to go: Boise. "Everybody at CSI comes up here 1·I:,o"HO (:>11 ..... ])1 their first year and says, 'Whoa, 1 1'1l1"'MIi can't wait to get out of Idaho'," Larry said. "That's exactly how I was my MEDNOW------', freshman year. The joke in the locker OXYGEN. HOME INfUSION. PHARMhCY • MEDlD\l. SUPPLIES room was 'you're gonna go to BSU'. You're gonna stay in Idaho. Then my sophomore year 1realized 1might be "Wanted" going to Boise. So it wasn't much of a Driver/Equipment Maintenance Technician joke anymore. Everybodyunderstood why I wanted to go here." FT - BoisefNampa area While Larry jokes about his journey to Boise, his first appear- - Individual would be responsible to clean, maintain, ance in front of Bronco fans was deliver, pick-up, set-up and educate HME and oxygen all business. equipment for & to the patient. May be involved with At the first annual fan-fest last care/services to patients of all ages and diversities. Must Thursday night, Larry captivated the crowd with his aerial show. have a CDL and be able to rotate on-call schedule. Reggie defeated senior point guard Eric Lane in the final round of the We also have the following: dunk contest, leaving his first mark PRN Pharmaclst on the Boise State program. PRN Pharmacy Tech "I had coach say I was from Twin Falls instead of New Jersey," Larry said. "That was a start -off point. That Our benefits for Fff employee include medical, dental & life was the whole reason I was so ner- (employer paid), 401 (k) and pension plan. vous. No one had seen me before. I'll get used to it though. Basketball is in my blood." In his two seasons a CSI Larry de- A SCHOLARSHIP WORTH SMILING ABOUT. Good news for dental students. Join the Army Dental Corps and you can receive a one- to four-year scholarship that Begay out shoots the competition provides full tuition, a monthly stipend BY ADAtv1 ADER Her ability to turn the basketball of over $1,250 and reimbursementof Sports Writer into a heat-seeking missile with a mission to go through the net most academic fees. Sooner or later an athlete reaches isn't the only thing that makes her the final year of a career. The se- unique, however. She is also only nior year is' every player's chance one of five Native Americans in the to leave a mark, to indelibly stamp country playing Division I-A bas- themselves in the minds of their' ketball. Tofind out more, or to speak to an Army Health peers and their coaches. Every play "It's a real honor and I hope Care Recruiter, call 800-794-8867 or visit of every game means more than the it opens up a lot for people back healthcare.goarmycom/hct/Ss last one. There is no more last game home," Begay said. "We have a lot and a player is left with, hopefully, of talent. Half of it is some of them © 2006. Paid for by the United States Army. All rights reserved. good memories of performing his or don't like to leave. I just hope my ex- her best. perience can open up opportunities This year is 'that year' for BSU for people back home:' women's basketball senior Nadia Begay shows no signs of nerves Begay. Begay is a 5-9 shooting guard for the start of her final season. With from Kirtland, NM with an empha- four returning starters from last sis on the shooting. That's exactly season she feels confident in herself what she specializes in. and in her teammates that they can "She's gonna be a big leader this make it a great season. One thing year," BSU Head Coach Gordy she does know is team chemistry Presnell said. "She's one of the .top won't be a problem. What is Service-Learning? .three-point shooters in the country. "I'm really excited," Begay said . "We've got all the girls back except Service-Learriing (SL) is a class assignrncrit. that helps We're real fortunate to have her. She you learn course concepts by serving at .a !lon-profit for two. Coach is really working us had a great year last year and we're agency addressing cornrmrnity needs and issues. hard and it's really clicking right expecting it to carryover this year." .ForeX;lllJpk" BY DENNIS GEORGATOS accepted party invitations from San Jose Mercury News several Bowling Green sororities. "They were having Halloween, " They were barely The first thing Bill Dauphin re- all-night dances and stuff," off the ground when an membered was the tightening grip Dauphin said. "So we went for engine quit. The plane, around his left arm and a nurse a while, met some girls. That checking his blood pressure. "She was fun." which later was deter- told me I was in a Toledo hospital Later, the team headed to the mined to be overloaded, and I was going to be all right," airport on a bus, driving through tumbled back down onto Dauphin said. "I asked about dense fog, and waited in a small my friends I was sitting next to. terminal until departure. the runway, burning and She said they were OK, but they "When we walked outside the . breaking in two. , , were not." "Guy Hennigan and door, 1 remember one of the guys Jim Ledbetter. were dead, two of . saying, 'Where's the plane?" the 22 casualties in the nation's Dauphin said. "And the plane was "Roy and 1 were just crying first aviation disaster involving a probably less than 50 yards from the whole way," Dauphin said. sports team. The crash just outside us. They had terminated taxi cab "It was just very traumatic to get of Toledo, Ohio, on Oct. 29, 1960, service in Toledo that night. That's back on an airplane. But I was ,killed 18 members of the Cal Poly- how foggy it was. so ready to get home. That was San Luis.Obispo football team. For "But in those years, the pilot had my motivation." 46 years, that memory has never the final say and the tower gave Cal Poly canceled the rest of the left the mind of Dauphin, 65, a recommendations, and the, pilot 1960 season but resumed play in Scotts Valley man and one of the chose to go." 1961with some of the survivors re- 26 crash survivors. Tollner and assistant coach Walt turning to coach or play, including Last month, they gathered at Williamson were sitting near the Dauphin and Tollner. the Cal Poly campus to dedicate front of the plane, but they gave up "Some guys opted out and some the first major memorial honoring their seats to wide receiver Curtis were just too badly injured to take 'the 18team members (16players, a Hill and running back Marshall up football again," Dauphin said. student equipment manager and a Kulju. Hill had gotten ill on the "But for the guys that did get to booster) who died. bumpy trip out and was -hoping go play again, like Tollner and The memorial, which serves as for a smoother ride up front. Kulju myself, 1 think that was really a a gateway to the stadium, includes wanted to sit nextto a friend to play healing thing, to try to get back 18 copper pillars aligned in a cir- cards. Dauphin recalled that he to normal," cular formation resembling a foot- and some of his teammates were All these years later, there's ball huddle. Each column is iden- singing "Georgia on My Mind," the a fresh attempt at healing - tical in height to the individual it Ray Charles hit of the day, when the Mustang Memorial Plaza. represents, and a likeness of each the plane took off. Dauphin, retired after a 30-year person is etched into the pillars. They were barely off the ground teaching career in San Jose, made "This helps us," said Ted Tollner, when an engine quit. The plane, .the drive from Scotts Valley for the the Cal Poly quarterback who went which later was determined to be dedication. "It probably should on to a long coaching career that overloaded, tumbled back 'down have happened sooner, but I'm Included stops witH the 4gers and onto the runway, burning and glad that the guys killed in the USC. UAnytimeyou have a tragedy breaking in two .•Dauphin said of crash have a memorial that's part and it's a group of people, remem- the three people sitting in front of Cal Poly,' Dauphin said. bering them is all that you have." of him, the three behind him and . School President Warren Baker Another survivor, center Gil two alongside him, he was the said he didn't know why it took Stork, addressing the crowd of 500 only survivor. Williamson and so long. But as Cal Poly embarked at the Sept. 29· dedication, said Tollner were seriously injured. on a $21 million' stadium renova- he welcomed the opportunity to The men they changed seats with tion, he and others realized "we "once again huddle with my broth- were killed. couldn't go down that road with- ers. I'll tell them," he said, chok- "I was thecutoff for who lived out thinking backto this 1960foot- Ing' back tears, "I1ove you. I miss and died," Tollner said. UEveryone ball team." you. Ithinkof you often. And Iwill in frontafme died. Everyone, be- For some, the thinking never never forget you." Dauphin was a hind me survived. Howdo you ex- stops. urve' heard guys describe 19' year, old sophomore offensive' plain it? There is no explanation." how they feel when they survived taclcle making his first plane trip Dauphin spenttwoweeks in the Vietnam. They feel a little guilty," when he accompimied.the team. Toledo hospital recovering from Dauphin said. uI kind of, under- for a game against Bowling Green. a dislocated .hip' and other Inju- stand that. Maybe there's a }Jt- Overmatched by a tell;IIl that fea~ lies: His mother. came out to be tie wondering;,'WhydldL co.me tured fut,l1re NFL star Bernie with him. Alongwitb teammate through it?: Idon'( lu;Iow•. I just Casey,CaIPolylostSO-6. " . Roy Scialabba, who was released have to sayGod'sm~rcy.wasoD . The charterfljght1uJm~wasn't ~olDtli~ hospital at the same time; me, bllt whenyolJsaythat, what scheduled to ..leave.untiLaroun. dthe·tfu'ee.' boarded ajilane home ..d,.0.J.'.o....u....s.a.y.·.'.lib.o..u.,ttIititwo.•". gu.. Ys. 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This practice, some- WALNUTCREEK, Calif. _ Step animals can't be raised with regular times dubbed "Super Organic," through the eucalyptus trees tracing usc of antibiotics and growth hor- means following a set of highly spe- the southern edge of Knoll Farms mones. cific but all-natural techniques for GAS and a neighboring field of dirt un- But many in the sustainable farm- creating composts and controlling PRICES folds, flat and tilled into tidy rows. ing movement insist far more should pests. Critics argue that some of the In the summer, a single plant, be done to protect the environment, methods, such as stuffing crushed corn, overruns nearly all of the 50. whether it is growing polycultures quartz into a cow horn and burying some acres. Through the remaining like the Knolls' do or distributing it, are more.alcliemy than science. seasons, the Brentwood land mostly food exclusively locally. They say The beyond-organic practice gar- lies dormant, uncovered, as winds they believe these and other found- neringthe most attention recently continually abrade the topsoil. ing tenets of the movement have is local distribution. Supporters cite It could not look more - differ- increasingly been Ignored as the or- two rationales, one -economic and ent from the hodgepodge of plants, ganic industry has matured. the other environmerital. more than 100species, crowding the "The process really started with Many say, for instance, that what- IO.acre field. Rosemary bushes rub the entry of some big players as ever ecological benefits are accrued against artichokes, lamb's-quarterswell as the attempt to 'codify the growing organically are effectively and amaranth, which in turn flirt standards through a federal pro- offset if substantial fossil fuels are with habanero, jalapeno and ser- gram: said Michael Pollan,a UC burned shipping those products, rano peppers. 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Florida, 7-1 8. Tennessee, 7-1 9. USC, 6-1 10. California, 7-1 11. - Notre Dame, 7-1 12. Arkansas, 7-1 13. LSU,6-2 14. Boise State, 8-0 15. Rutgers, 7-0 -16. Boston College, 7-1 17. Wisconsin,8-1 18. Oklahoma, 6-2 19. Clemson, 7-2 20. Georgia Tech, 6-2 21. TexasA&M,8-1 22. Wake Forest, 7-1 23. Virginia Tech, 6-2 24. Oregon, 6-2 25. Washington State, 6-3 Others receiving votes . Tulsa 38, Brigham Young 30, Missouri 25, Nebraska 17, Maryland 13, Oregon State 9, Penn State 8, Pittsburgh BY KYE JOHNSON yards and eight touchdowns. Wright is es- is the other senior and Ryan Wendell 6, Iowa 3, Alabama 2, Hawaii 2, Oklahoma State 2. Assistant Sports Editor sentially second in every rushing statistical (6-2, 275) rounds out the group at category among WACrunning backs behind left guard. Dropped from rankings The Fresno State Bulldogs enter Ian Johnson of Boise State. Nebraska 20, Missouri 23 Wednesday's game ranked No.4 in the WAC Defensive Line- . in rushingyards. Receivers- The Bulldog rush defense has been second USA Today top 2S Unfortunately for Head Coach Pat Hill Senior wide-outs Paul Williams best in the WAC this season, right behind that's where the Bulldog offensive highlights (6-2, 210) and Joe Fernandez (5-1O, Boise State, only giving up 131:4rush yards I. Ohio State, 9-0 end. The Bulldog passing 'game has been 175) are two of the best talents in per game. 2. Michigan, 9-0 mediocre at best and its offensive statistics the WAC.IIowever, they have been unable to Led by a corps of experienced players, the 3. West Virginia, 7-0 mostly rank in the bottom half of the WAC. produce so far this season. Bulldogs have been able to keep most oftheir 4. Texas, 8-1 Fernandez had 106 catches for 1,272yards opposing running backs at bay. 5. Louisville, 7-0 Quarterback- for his career coming into the 2006 sea- Senior defensive end Marlon Brisco (6- 6. Auburn, 8-1 7. Florida, 7-1 Coach Hill recently made the switch from son, but has only made 12 catches for 142 3, 260) leads all Bulldog defensive linemen 8. Tennessee, 7-1 sophomore Tom Brandstater (6-5, 220) to fel- yards and a single touchdown this season. in sacks, with 3 on the season. Fresno State 9. USC,6-1 Williams hasn't been a whole lot better. ranks No.3 in the WAC in team sacks with a low sophomore Sean Norton (5-11, 175). 10. Notre Dame, 7-1 Norton has started the past few games Hauling in seven touchdowns alone last team total of 13on the season. 11. California, 7-1 for the Bulldogs and has appeared in three season, Williams only has one touchdown 12. Arkansas, 7-1 games total this season. Norton has thrown on 19catches so far in 2006. The biggest sur- .Linebackers- 13. LSU, 6-2 3 touchdowns and only 1 interception in his prise of the 2006 season in the Bulldog pass- Senior middle linebacker Dwayne 14. Boise State, 8-0 75 pass attempts this year. ing game has been freshman Chastin West. Andrews (6-0, 240) leads the team in tackles 15. Rutgers, 7-0 In his first true appearance against Hawaii West (6-1, 215) leads the team in catches with in 2006 with a total of 48. Andrews also has 16. Boston College, 7-1 two weeks ago, Norton threw all three of his 20, yards with 231 and touchdown recep- five tackles for losses and has both forced 17. Wisconsin, 8-1 touchdowns and 225 yards. He went 14-24 in tions with two. andrecovered a fumble this season. 18. Oklahoma, 6-2 the game and also ran for 32 yards on six car- The two outside linebackers Ehijah Lane 19. Clemson, 7-2 ries. Brandstater has thrown six touchdowns Offensive Line- (6-1, 225) and Alan Goodwin (6-2,220) both 20. Georgia Tech, 6-2 21. TexasA&M, 8-1 and six interceptions on the year. Senior center Kyle Young (6-5, have 36 total tackles this season, tying them 22. Oregon, 6-2 330) is the ..most promising 'offensive for fourth most on the Fresno State roster. 23. Wake Forest, 7-1 Running Back- lineman Fresno State has. Young 24. Virginia Tech, 6-2 Junior running back Dwayne Wright (6-1, was a first-team All-WACperformer last sea- Secondary- 25. Missouri,7-2 220) spent the entire 2005 season re-hablll- son and will likely be again this season. Fresno State's pass defense tating his knee from an injury he suffered Young is one of only two seniors 'on a fairly has been the weakest part of the Others receiving votes in 2004. Wright rushed for over 1,000 yards young Bulldog offensive line. His supporting 2006 team. The Bulldog secondary has no Iowa 42, Tulsa 42, Nebraska 38, Georgia 26, Washington in his first year at Fresno State before going cast includes sophomores Bobby Lepori and interceptions this season, by far the worst in State 21, Brigham Young 19,Hawaii 18, Penn State 15, down with the serious injury in his second Adam McDowell. , the WAC.Senior safety Josh Sherley (6-0, 205) Pittsburgh 9, Maryland 9, Oregon State 4, TCU 1. season. Lepori (6-5, 285) starts at left tackle, while has been the lone bright spot for the Bulldog Wright isback 011 pace to go over 1,000 for McDowell (6-4, 285) starts at. right guard. defensive backs, making 45 tackles on the Dropped from rankings the Bulldogs, as he's already rushed for 721 Senior right tackle Chris Denman (6-5, 305) season, ranking him No.2 on the team. Nebraska 20, Georgia 25 ARB ITERONLINE.COM. Bulldogs'- fate depends on play in November BY KYE JOHNSON "The games in November are ter start winning in a hurry. Assistant Sports Editor the ones you remember, and it's Currently some poll voters are Nov. 1 so we got to get to work;" ranking the Bulldogs as low as Who would have thought that Hill said. tenth worst in college football, a the hard-nosed, blue-collar -Mathernatfcally, if the reputation Fresno State has not 'Fresno State Bulldogs would be Bulldogs win the remainder of be accustomed to in recent years. 1-6 coming into their anticipated their games they could still win Boise State has controlled the match-up against Boise State? the WAC and get themselves recent rivalry by winning four of Most fans expected the match- into a bowl game. Of course the last five games since 2001. up would decide the Western they cannot look any, further Fresno's lone win against the Athletic Conference champion- ahead than Boise State, who is Bronco's in the new millennium ship. Gone are the thoughts of next on their schedule and comes came last year in Fresno when the Fresno winning the WACand the into the contest with a perfect 7-0 Bulldog offense rolled up over 500 thoughts or' Fresno competing record and a top 15ranking in the total yards and Boise State only with Boise State. national polls. mustered up 294. At least that's what a lot of peo- Recent games between Fresno Fresno must win all of its re- ple outside the Fresno State camp State and Boise State have been maining games to have any shot are saying, but Bulldog Head the premier match-up in the at a post-season bowl game. Coach Pat Hill remains confident conference. Even with Fresno Like Coach Hill said, games in inhisteam. 's struggling record this season November, are the ones you re- "I'm not worried about our this year's game between the member and he knows his team ' team playing hard, I won't worry two foes will surely have a fair has to take them as they come. about our execution or the ability amount of hype. "What we need to do is just to make plays," Hill said coming "I think they're an outstanding keep staying positive, working off a tough loss at LSU. ' football team," Hill said. "Welook forward," Hill said. "We got to Presnostatetst-eoritheyearand forward to this challenge playing tell our kids to win the month :even more surprising is their 1-2 in Boise. It just gives us a chance of November and winning the record in WACplay. to not only play hard, but to play month of November gives us 'six The Bulldogs haven't won a against a great football team and wins. We got to just keep work- game since Sept. 1 and their have a chance to go out and prove ing in that direction. It starts defense has been torched in ourselves once again." with the biggest game of them all their last two contests by Hawaii If Fresno wants to prove any- in the next game and it happens and LSU. thing this se~son they had bet- to be Boise." Boise State throws all records out the window for Fresno game BY JAKE GARCIN tory, we know they will bring their for last season's loss and the fear of a Members of the national media have entire season -.If they win this they Sports Editor 'A"game to Boise. It will be a good 2001 repeat, Boise State isn't failing . accused the Bulldogs of overlook- could go 2-10 or 2-9 and they'll still game, there's no doubt about it." to prepare for all Fresno will bring ing WACcompetition, which is why be happy they beat us: Plenty has been said about As the game currently sets up, Wednesday night. coach Hillis yet to win a conference Wednesday's game is set to air on Wednesday's football game between Boise State has solidified the No. "It's one of those things where, championship. ESPN 2, which will give the Broncos Boise State (7-0) and Fresno State (1- 15 Bowl Championship Series spot no matter what situation we were Whether or not this is true, another chance to show their legiti- 6). As fans tend to place too much and continues to move up every coming into this, we approach this only coach Hill knows for sure. macy as a BCS contender. Despite value on numbers arid statistics the other national poll. In 2001 Fresno the same exact way,' Bronco run- Regardless, there is no doubt. the facing a team that is currently No. BSUfootball team is hesitant to rec- State was the team that had gained ning back Ian Johnson said. "Being Bulldogs would love nothing more 7 in the WAC,BCSvoters should re- ognize any advantage in their win- all the national recognition and was another one of our big-time rival than to spoil a BCS chance for Boise alize the history between these two loss record. The Broncos know their cruising to a major postseason bowl games, those guys are gonna come State. teams. Throw the records out the quest for a fifth consecutive Western game. here hungry. Who cares what that "We recognize it as a national window because Wednesday will be Athletic ,Conference champion- The up-and-coming Broncos record is, they're gonna try and get game,' BSU safety Marty Tadman another epic battle between confer- . ship must go through a very.hungry played spoiler that year, knocking some of the blue. We're gonna have said. "Werecognize it as for the WAC ence rivals. Fresno team. off first-round NFL draft pick David to defend it." championship, so they pose a big "One of the goals we set in the pre- "I really feel like we know - our Carr and the Bulldogs. It took Fresno Over the years Fresno Coach Pat threat to us. We're glad we get them season is, we've got to beat Fresno,' team knows - what we're gonna get four years to recover from the loss Hill has earned a reputation for at home. We really don't care how BSU fullback Brad Lausaid. "It's al- from those guys," BSU Head Coach finally beating BSU again in 2005. .focusing most of his team's atten- they've done in the past. We know ways a big game for us. We'll get mo- Chris Petersen said. "With our his- . Between the thought of redemption tion on big-time national games. they're gonna bring it. This is their tivated and we'll be ready for them." also stepped into the national our focus from how we need to get trived the idea to have some sec- orange shirts. This leaves every fan BY JAKE ·GARCIN spotlight with talk around the coun- things done. I want to impress all tions of Bronco Stadium clad in blue, sitting in an even-numbered sec- Sports Editor try of Johnson being a Heisman kinds of high school football play- while other sections would wear tion to wear Blue shirts. The Athletic Department hopes that by putting candidate. ers throughout the country with our In the past, the Boise State only orange. After simulating the out the extra effort it will create an As BSU approaches the Fresno style of football. Those are the peo- Athletic Department has called for idea on a computer, it was decided environment unmatchable by any State game, coach Petersen is look- ple I want to impress: fans to create an "orange out" at the "blue-orange out" could tum other venue in the country. ing to further his team's reputation Fresno State is the second-to-last home games. They have even asked heads around the entire country if "I think our stadium would look on the field. Contrary to what most home game for BSU in 2006. The fans to wear only blue at games in executed correctly. Broncos have only four regular- "I think this is very, very cool," awesome if we can get this done," Bronco fans believe, however, his Bronco Stadium. season games remaining, two being Bronco Head Coach Chris Petersen Petersen said. "I think it's possible. team's reputation isn't only impor- With conference rival Fresno State on the road. said. "It's a real novel approach. We've got some pretty educated, tant for its BCSrun. coming to Boise on Wednesday, Wedn~sday's game may very well We've done the blue out, the sharp fans. So we'll see: "It's always important to make Bronco fans are now being asked a good showing for our University be the last big game most Bronco fans orange out and I think now it's time In recent weeks the Broncos have for the biggest cooperation of all: a and our program," Petersen said. "I will be able to watch live this season. to mix the two: gained a lot of national recognition "blue-orange out." by moving up to No. 15 in the Bowl really, strongly believe if we're try- The "blue-orange out" is a good start With the Fresno game being na- If everything goes according to Championship Series rankings. ing to impress voters' we're taking to ensuring everyone takes full ad- tionally televised on ESPN 2, the plan, all fans in odd-numbered sec- Running back Ian Johnson has the wrong approach. It will change vantage of the opp?rtunity. . BSU Athletic Department· con- tions of Bronco Stadium will wear MONDAY. OCTOBER 30. 2006 ARBITERONLINE.COM Bronco cornerback finds role BY JAKE GARCIN Jones and Orlando Scandrick.: However, during the ""'T~i Sports Editor Broncos last game against Idaho, Scott got his chance to make a difference. .Most Boise State football fans couldn't pick Rashaun Beingprimarily a special teams playerwith occasional Scott out of a crowd and know who he was. Most time as a backup defensive back, Scott provided perhaps people would read the first sentence of this article the biggest momentum swing of the game in Moscow. ,--.'l and still be unsure whom exactly Rashaun Scott is. After Idaho failed a two-point conversion to tie the game ~:S::::';i;;::r;;;i;;;;;.;;:.:;.:·;:2"L2:=:.-., ..:=•.:":.2_;':'L:"t..;:':':'~C:;:::::i.:::"·':':'"c::r:::·::) For those who don't know, it's okay according to Scott. with seven minutes to go, it appeared Idaho was back in What he does forthe Bronco football team needs no pub- control ofthe game. On the ensuing kickoff,Scott fielded rJWE HAVE THOUSANDS OF' BOISE rl lic recognition for him to know it's important. a "pooched" kick and returned it 41-yards, silencing ev- i) STATE ITEMS, COME CHECK US r; erY.V~ndalfan in the Kibbie Dome. Scott is a backup cornerback for the Broncos. The !} OUT. THE BLUE & ORANGE STORE \j junior from Henderson, Nev. has spent the major- Scott was hit late on the end of his run, which add- ity of his career in the shadows of players like Quinton ed another IS-yards onto the play. With great start- Li UPPER LEVEL NEAR PRO IMAGE IJ ing field position a confident Bronco offense marched AND DILLAR'DS. t.·..•...'.J . down the short field and' scored a touchdown to se- fl ~_·i•. ;" . r .. cure a nine-point lead. The Boise State defense was ~~',-".'-:.<'''''':..~i'.~'.~.;' . _,_".'.•~;_""... _.<~._ ." ..~_ •• _"'" "c •••. , ... ., '\ 'C." ) able to use the newfound energy to force a turnover on downs. Afewminutes later the Broncos scored their last touchdown ofthe day, solidifying a 42-26victory. "When it happened Ididn't even realize thatitwas that big of a deal: Scott said. "It took until after the game for . people to say itwas a good play and abig deal. Coming as 'WE HAVE•NEW ITEMS ARRIVING C"j a back up guy, you have to know your role around here. DAILY. COME GET ALL YOUR When the opportunity came it just happened." Scott was recognized for his performance, gaining TAILGATING GEAR HERE,' SUCH AS, more media time following the Idaho game than he THE TAILGATING TENTS, HELMET probably has in his college career to date. It wasn't al- 'SNACK BOWLS, CANVAS CHAIRS, ways the case, though. Aswith nearly every other college AND MUCH MORE! athlete, 'scott was a high school standout. Like so many college athletes have experienced, the journey after high school isn't always easy, however. WWW.THEBLUEANOORANI3ESTORE.COM "Coming out of high school being some what of a su- per-star, coming here and learning the roles and playing college football is a lot different," Scott said. "I think it's that much harder to be a back up role because it's that .:\it much harder to stay focused and concentrate. When your time does come you want to know your deal. You want to know everything about the other team, so it's • that much harder." In his senior year at Green Valley High School, Scott ~.jh. was named the Most Valuable Defensive Player of his II league. He also received honors on theAll-City, All- League and All-Southern Nevada teams. After being • ,S- recruited mildly by University of Nevada Las Vegas, Buy anil sell· used cell phones University of Nevada-Reno and some Pac-l0 programs, Scott chose Boise State to pursue higher education.' Cell phone repair' • According to Rashaun, he chose BSUfor reasons other than football, which has helped him to remain content through any struggles. "I am a person that doesn't like to be around a lot of people or a big party scene," Scott said. "I already knew Water damage repair a lot of big time traditional schools recruiting me that wouldn't be the best ones to go to. I knew this was a school [where] Iwould be focused, get a great education . and actually do mywork. I always wanted to graduate.so coming here would be a great situation for me." As Rashaun nears the end of his third season in a Bronco uniform, more eyes will be fixed on him with starting cornerback Quinton Jones graduating. Scott (5-10,194) holds the BSU bench-press re- cord for cornerbacks after lifting 335 pounds in the spring of 2005. While he has left his mark inside the football program, Scott will now look to use his drive to show the rest of the world what his teammates and coaches already know. "Every day it motivates me to be able to go out there and actually play football. To play behind a guy like [Quinton], who I'm actually real good friends with, every day I get pushed harder. If the opportunity ever comes or anything happens I'll be there and hopefully do a. great job." 'M !lued,RMeWe .ARBITERONLINE.COM MONDAY. OCTOBER 30. 2006 ... ' SOPHOMoRe VICTORIA, Be .!i~3r331 ,. .. MONDAY. OCTOBER 30.2006 ARBITERONLINE.COM. 6 • " .# - --.>-----.-.-.~.-"-r- -~-.~. -"'-"",-:"--=-""':.'S:-'J";('".i':., '~