Boise State University ScholarWorks Student Newspapers (UP 4.15) University Documents 11-8-1995 Arbiter, November 8 Students of Boise State University Although this file was scanned from the highest-quality microfilm held by Boise State University, it reveals the limitations of the source microfilm. It is possible to perform a text search of much of this material; however, there are sections where the source microfilm was too faint or unreadable to allow for text scanning. For assistance with this collection of student newspapers, please contact Special Collections and Archives at [email protected]. , i ., i ';1 I ! j 0' j e 1 i, ~ / j ~ i. .- .-- ..- ..- ~._. ~._. - -- .- ---- ---. - - ---- ~ - ·2 'NS'DE· ~ ------....,_-~------WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER~1995 THEAR.mR • From 0'. .. • Ins'ide' .......•......•...•.•..•...........Wednesday. Novernner 8. 1995 ..·.·.···.·E·.···d.. ··~I··t··.·O'hr;.·····~:~~·;r~~~~:;;~:·;~~:~;···········~:~~·~:~·~·~i·~~·~~·:i;;::··· , done theypromised would thoughts. Thanksgiving is get done. After a while, they coming. Christmas is com- Rape is increasing. gave up. My adviser still ing, At the very least, these hasn't finished that news let- vacations will be a tempo- Mostly on college Adam Rush ter he should have had com- rary respite from the grind campuses. Find out pleted a month ago. Ican't that all routines eventually Every semester starts out imagine his cold is going to become. how you can the same. Students are excit- help him get it done any Think of it like this. We protect your- ed about their classes (at faster. are already into November. 4 least Iam) and getting To top it all off, students We have basically a month •.••............••...........•...••self. another chance to improve are starting to realize what of school left. The first two their cumulative grade point some of the new academic weeks in December and then averages. Everything seems policies mean for them. finals. That last month is Carl Rowe and Elke fresh and new. Students can no longer wait bound to fly by. September The weeks pass: A rou- until the last minute to drop and October just vanished Shaw, dancers, will tine sets in. Homework classes. This type of pres- into thin air. Before we steam up the Morrison assignments become due. sure does nothing to improve know it, it will be mid- Deadlines start looking a lot people's moods. On top of December. Center in Suitry . closer than they ever have. being sick and no longer The end of December Sensations. 10 Procrastination becomes a being able to procrastinate, means one thing. Christmas? luxury no one can no longer academic mistakes will be Not yet. First comes finals. ................••................. afford . stamped onto transcripts for- Survival means staying We are about at that point ever. Forever. That sounds focused enough to study and in this semester. Ican see it like a long time. Twenty retain. That's the killer part. in people's faces. Walking years from now we will all With all of the holiday hub- The Volleyball team to classes, Ican see a dull be able to look at ourtran- bub it seems nearly impossi- imay be on their way fatigue lining students eyes. scripts and wonder what we ble to think about grades. Then the flu season rolls were thinking when we However, Ihave a moti- to the championships in. This helps nothing. It decided to sign up for 18 vator for you. Just think in Moscow. swept through the Arbiter credits and work 40 hours a about those transcripts fol- basement two weeks ago. I week. lowing you around for the 17 watched various staff mem- Ican only offer one piece rest of your life. Thinking bers put up a valiant fight of advice. about that works for me. TurADDITrn VOLUMES NUMBER 12 111[, RDI I J;R NOVEMBER 8 1995 1910 University Drive, Boise, Idaho 83725 Phone (208) 345-8204 Fax (208) 385-3198 E-mail [email protected] TheArbiter is the official student newspaper of Boise State University. Its mission is to and need help ... provide a forum for the discussion of issues impacting the campus and the community. The Arbiter's budget consists of fees paid by students of BSUand odverti~ng sales. It is distributed to the campus and community on Wednesdays during the school year. The first copy is free, additional copies are 51 each, payable at The Arbiter offices. THE STAFF FREE Ecltor Adam Rush Business Manager Jeff Thompson Managing Editor Kate Neilly Bell Photo Editor Rick KosariChFeatures Editor Rhett Tanner Arts & Entertainment Editor laura Delgado Sports Editors Michelle Schwend. Sergio Pregnancy Test Myers Environmental Editor Don Skinner Copy Editors Jason Gonder, Dene Breakfield, Ana Ortega Production Manager Michelle Schwend Production Assistants Bryce Schwartzenberger, Jeremy James, Meridith lansford Research Editor Sergio Myers Online Editor Mark David Holladay Cartoonist Eric Ellis BirthRight Columnist Bruce McCluggoge, Jose Guillermo Uribe, Alan Hansen Advertisin.9 Manager Patrick Acosta Advertising Sales Matt Pottenger Classified Ads Manager Rhett Tanner Staff Writers Mary Doherty, David Augello, Matthew Stanley, Matthew Haynes Joe Relk, Ana Ortega, Michele Trowell, Michael Royal, Ted 342-1898 Rithman, Josh Casten, ChriS Eaton, Steve Jacoob, Cory Oswald, Eric Ellis Sports Writers David Nelson, Derek Hartman, Darren Elledge, Brian Gaus Staff \ Photographers Joe Relk, Amee Broumand, Aubri Walker Stephanie Daleon j Orculcition· Manager Sean lee Brandt Reception AprilJoh ostoo, Rhett Tanner All help is confidential Ecltorial Adviser Dan Monis Business Adviser William Hart THE WEATHER and free. 1-800-550-4900 No profit growswhere is no pleasure ta'en; In brief, sir; study what you most affect. - William Shakespeare, The Taming of the Shrew, Act i. Sc. 1. THE ARBITER WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1995 ------------~----:....~, __-::,-~,-------'-- NEWS 3 d' Alene finished second and Summer Ash of Pocatello finished third. , BSU offers program for Two Broncos also received the top awards in per- suasive speaking. Tami Hassard of Nampa finished adults returning to first and Susie Phelps of Casper, Wyo. finished sec- , ond. Moore added a first in senior-informative speak- .. college ing and Jamie Bobof finished third in dramatic oral ( () 11) /' / t • .t /> \ 1\ s t I, 1\'" / / / \ u , /1 interpretation. College Connection, a, free program for adi.;lt~ who At the Lewis and Clark College Invitational are considering starling ~~ returning to' college, is Forensics Tournament in Portland, the BSU' team col- scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 9 in the SUB Jordan BSU literary magazine lected 14 individual awards and captured second place. Ballroom. ' The Broncos placed ahead of 31 other colleges, includ- The program is designed to answer questions about wins national award mg five PAC 10 schools and traditional forensics pow- applying to college, transferring credits and other , ers Biola of Los Angeles, Santa Clara University" issues. Central Oklahomaand Pace University of New York. "It's a great chance for people who are non-tradi- . The 1995. ed~tion of Col~-drill, the award-winning Leading the Broncos was Moore, who placed first tional college students to ask questions about their par- hterary publication by BSU s English Department, has in informative speaking, fourth in extemporaneous ticular circumstances," said Mark Wheeler, assistant won a gold medal from the Columbia Scholastic Press speaking and ninth with partner Neiwirth in parliamen- dean of BSU admissions. Association at Columbia University. I tary debate. Dubbed "The Writer's Workout Video" the 1995 Hassard won two awards: she placed first in oral issue received 990 out of 1,000 possible points inthe ~resentation of prose and second in persuasive speak- annual collegiate literary magazine competition. This mg. Peak added another first place for BSU in infor- Students can save parents year's score was the highest received by any of the mative speaking and teamed with Sean Murphy of previous Cold-drill issues, said Tom Trusky, founder Boise to finish third in parliamentary debate. Murphy money checking and adviser for the publication, which is celebrating its by also placed sixth in extemporaneous speaking; Erin 25th anniversary this year. .' , Jensen of Boise was third in informative speaking and Insurance Judges for the contest are professors recruited by together they placed ninth in cross-examination the CSPA from colleges and universities throughout debate. Dempster, who was first in program oral inter- the United States. Too often, parents end up paying more than they pretation, and Phelps, who placed sixth in extempora- The publication was packaged in a-video-cassette have to for insurance ontheir sons and daughters, who neous speaking; also contributed to BSU's team total. case complete with poetry, fictio~, art and a postcard attend college, said Rcnae Goodwin of Sedgwick book that requires assembly so ~eaders can exercise James in Boise. their minds with a warm up, tone, shape and cool Some colleges offer property insurance for students living in residence halls, and parents often buy the down. University Karate Club coverage. But most students don't need it, Goodwin Rebecca Harvey, a BSU graduate student, served as editor of the 1994 and 1995 issues, said. looking for new members "If your son or daughter's legal residence is still your house, then the property in the dorm rooms will BSU's Shotokan Karate Club is seeking new rnem- be covered under your homeowner's policy," said bers of all ages and ability levels to join the 20-mem- Goodwin. "The same coverage and deductibles apply. Forensics team places ber student organization. Just notify your insurance agent that your ,child is at Club members attend practice sessions three times school." first, second in per week, and the club sponsors visits by senior, Many insurance companies also offer "good-stu- Shotokan practitioners. One does not have to be a BSU dent" discounts on automobile insurance, as well as competitions student to join.