Boise State University ScholarWorks Student Newspapers (UP 4.15) University Documents 1-29-2007 Arbiter, January 29 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]. THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT VOICE OF BOISE STATE SINCE 1933 ISSUE 37. VOLUME 20.FIRST ISSUE FREE. .M~O~N~D~~~,~!A~N~U~A~R~Y~2~9,~2~00~7~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~()nlir)~OJll BIZTECH PAGE 3 Have you seen this thing around campus or In the Bookstor and don't know what It Is? Read our story on clickers and find out more.v OPINION PAGE 4 Editor-In-Chlef Drew Mayes finds out exactly how much one man's love can buy. The Culture Section glddys up at the George Strait concert while checking out the latest exhibit at the Visual PHOTO COURTESY Mer 'Arts Center. Gym Body Success Challenge. gle with the same problems Smith gave the example of a small ing excuses, such as saying that you BY RYAN RASMUSSEN The winner of the challenge as themselves," Smith said. change that can have big results are too busy. News Writer receives a seven-day Alaskan cruise Smith spoke of his views on how_ whon he said that if people switch Smith spoke of other ways to get SPORTS for two, not to mention a better the country has put fitness into from regular soda to diet soda over motivated and how to stay on task, Last Thursday the Boise com- physic. a "zealous bucket" and that has a year period they could lose 10-15 ending the event with a question munity had the opportunity to "It is a lifestyle change. It's not PAGES caused people to believe that fitness lbs. and answer session. listen to Dr. Ian Smith, author of easy - that's why it's called work- The BSU women's basketball is just for the muscle-bound body- In part of being realistic, Smith "It was very insightful to see dur- "The Fat Smash Diet," and medi- ing out. It involves a little work and team beat down'Unlversltv builders, when in reality fitness is suggests people take a picture of ing the Q and A how many people cal/diet expert on VHl's "Celebrity effort," Sutton said. of Idaho to improve to 7-0 In themselves in the early stage of don't understand diet and fitness. Fit Club." Smith addressed the pub- for everyone. Smith is also currently a medi- Entertaining the audience with working out to use it as motivation. Most people don't realize how hard conference play, while the lic about being fit and how to reach cal contributor to "The View" and stories and jokes about the celeb- He explained why it is very bad that it is to achieve those goals when just Bronco wrestlers hit the road for personal goals. a medical columnist for "Men's rities he worked with in the past, the public hold their body image in watching it on TV," lory Sutton, an The eventwas held atthc Morrison Health." He spent several years as 48 hours of hell. Smith spoke of key factors of getting comparison to others. operations manager for Gold's Gym, Center and sponsored by Gold's a journalist for NBC. He holds a 0,", motivated and starting the fitness "Weall have different perceptions said. " Alot of people think that ce- , K Gym and Bodybuildlng.com to help of reality and who we are," Smith lebrities have it easier when they master's in science education from with the promotion of Gold's Gym's journey. The first thing he teaches said. "Setrealistic goals, and not just don't. They face the same challenges Columbia University and gradu- ARBITERONLINE.COM Fifth Annual Fitness Challenge people is to be realistic. ated from the University of Chicago "Weight loss is a journey ." it's big goals. Set small goals because, as the rest ofus." currently in progress. Pritzker School ofMedicine. ---------------------------- about what you believe. Believe . that's how you get momentum." Representatives from both Gold's .Srnith spoke about his experi- For moreinformarlon on Smith's In her latest podcast "On the .in yourself you will do anything," Smith suggests rewarding your- Gym and BodyBuilding.com were ences on the show and working diet, visit fatsmashdiet.com. For Flip Side," host Shannon Morgan Smith said. "It's about making self every time a goal is met. This present at the event and available with celebrities. more information on the Body talks with special guest Jesse good decisions - it's not about mak- way, the motivation and desire to to answer questions and assist indi- "People love this show be- viduals getting started with their fit- Success Challenge, contact Gold's Dollemore who recently won Ingdrastic decisions, it's about mak- achieve an overall goal continue. cause they get to see the real side Smith also warned against mak- ness goals and enroll them in Gold's Gym at 853-4653. the MySpace State of the Union of celebrities, see them strug- ing small decisions." Video contest. The sports guys Dustin Lapray and Jake Gracln are at It again, Public schools' budget increases by seven percent covering everything from BSU courses. sports to drunken racecar driv- BY CEAN SIEGEL tions that our teachers make every day," Luna said. According to an interview be- ing in the latest edition of Assistant News Editor In a type of incentive program, tween the "Idaho Press Tribune" "Arbiter sports Talk." . OTHERRE<tUESTEDINCREASES. Tom Luna, the superintendent of Luna suggests that the state pro- and Sherri Wood, president of the Idaho's public schools, presented vide $3 for every $1 used by schools Idaho Education Association, her his proposal for next year's budget to buy new and updated textbooks. organization supports at least a • . $3..8millioo supplemental request for fls- WEATHER last Thursday, announcing a $1.38 Many books currently being used portion ofthe future plan. l;alyear 2007 for.agriculture replacement ---------------------------- billion general fund budget. are outdated and In poor condi- "For the last year, we've been funds. ' The budget represents a 7-per- tion. talking about the need for text- cent increase compared to the cur- "My budget specifically directs books," Wood said. .$700,OOOinadditlonalf\mdingto ~ccom- .' rent year's funds. money to the classroom, where it is Previously, Luna worked for mO~(ltegrowth in~nrollmentin online" needed most,"Luna said. Governor Phil Batt as spokes- MONDAY The additional resources will be 'AdvaIlcedPlacemerit courses .. used in a variety of ways, includ- Currently, remediation and tech- man and commissioner for the High: 41F / Low 23F ,$500!oo.O}n'additiotialf~nding for piofes~. ing a "Classroom Enhancement nology funds are tied together - a Idaho Achievement Standards sionalgeveloPllle,n(ofteachersJor gifted. Package," which will account for fact that Luna plans to change. He Commission, and later went on andtaJel1~edpro~ams for K-12 students. nearly $24 million. wants funds specifically set aside to become chairman of the Idaho The money would be used to- to assist in the vicinity of 20,000 Assessment and Accountability students who have scored below ...$3§0;OO()tocreat~amatllinitiati~et~ ward the cost ofa number of things, Commission. ',p~~vid.est~de1:lts~theady eXposure to, TUESDAY including classroom supplies, re- proficiency levels on the .Idaho In March of 2003, Luna served mathematics;· . ." . Standards Achievement Test two High: 41F / Low 21F placing worn-out textbooks and re- as a senior advisor to Secretary years in a row. medial classes. of Education Rod Paige. During Additionally, Luna recommends Under this new plan, 14,800 his time as a senior advisor, Luna teachers would have $350 available tracking the results for three years worked across the country on to their classroom to use for sup- to measure success. This plan still school choice and rural education. plies. In the past" many teachers leaves $9.8 million, set aside spe- According to Luna's Website, have been forced to spend personal cifically for technology. funds in order to obtain the neces- Luna wishes to focus on advanc- www.tomluna4idaho.com. his job sary materials for their classrooms. ing the education of the students is his passion .. "This is our first step in creating a Whoexcel as well. "An advocate for Idaho's youth, ON CAMPUS customer-driven. education system He plans to provide money to Tom's true passion Is to make sure - one that puts parents and students pay for more than 6,000 students to that every child receives a quality ---------~------------------ take sixcredit hours ofcollege-revel . education." ' TUESDAY first and recognizes the contribu- Deadline for submission: Phi Kappa Phi Annual Writing Competition. Boise Young Professionals hosts featured speakerKai Ryssdal.~: Students may Initiate the - end-biggest producer of the public tics can be 'boring' sometimes. for VoluriteerKayJohnson,RyssdaI~the' process, but a Faculty BY DARCIE NUTT radio programs, reaching 4.7 mil- listeners, so he tries to make sure rightpersontospeaktl1theatidienceof Nomination Form must News Writer lion listeners nationwide each week. his. audience easily'.' uriderstands youngprofessiona\s. accompany submitted papers. Kai Ryssdal, host of. the radio American Public Marketplace offers the information. "Ithoughthedidagreatjob,"Johnsoll Visit http://phikappaphl. shows "American Public Media's segments revolving around money "I pretend rIll speaking to mY said.