Boise State University ScholarWorks Student Newspapers (UP 4.15) University Documents 9-20-2001 Arbiter, September 20 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]. " . Meet a real, live linguistic :e·.·.·.···· genius - pg. 3 Vol, 15 IsSue 8··•.HrsLCOpy Free.... Thursday September 20. 2001 Hispanic Heritage Month in full svving Ry Laura Wylde Center. of students of Hispanic decent. The Arbiter "These activities are all a Dinh said this is the largest eth- very easy, light and non-threat- nic group on campus. Saturday marked the kickoff ening way of learning a cul- "These events provide sup- ture," Dinh said. port for these students to feel date for the Hispanic Heritage Many students enjoy shar- comfortable," she said. Month celebrations at Boise ing their cultures with others. OELA is the supporting State University. "We are all at the same uni- organization for these events, Sunday was the versity," said Dora Barroso, and acknowledges the contri- Independence Day for Mexico, historian for OELA, Boise bution provided by the but celebrations were curbed in light of the recent tragedy. State's Organization of Latin- Cultural Center. American Students. "It is nice "We couldn't have done this However, festivities to know about different people without the Cultural Center," resumed Monday on the cam- and cultures." Calderon said. "Tam helps out pus with music from Karibe, a These activities reveal to stu- a lot, and without the Cultural local Latin band, composed of dents a taste of Hispanic cul- Center, this might not be as Boise State students. ture, Dinh said. successful as it is." "This is the first time we "It is also good for the Calderon was born in have done events for the Hispanic students on campus Mexico, moving to Kimberly, Hispanic Heritage Month on to see something they identity," Idaho when he was ten. campus," Tam Dinh, coordina- she said. "In high school, I was three tor for the Culture Center, said. Events such as these also of about 550 students who was Activities include free provide a sense of solidarity for Hispanic," he said. Mexican pastries in the market- students. He said he had been accus- ing booths of the Student "Having this lets people torned to being the minority, Union on Monday, and a know where' we come from, . and coming to Boise State was PhoIo bY Ted HonnCIII, The ArbIter Spanish movie-a-thon on Sept. and see us united on campus," an easy adjustment. 27. Featured films include Bele Edgar Guerrero sings outside the S'udent Union Building Monday with the local latin bond Ricardo Calderon, an engineer- For his first couple years Epoque, a movie with English "Karl be." Their performance 15 part of the events planned for Hispanic Awareness Month. ing student said. "People can attending BSU, Calderon said subtitles. see how many of us there are." he was unaware of the Cultural The activities are free for stu- This semester has seen a 13 dents, with a donation gladly see HERITAGEon pg. 12 National events, economic slowdowns accepted to help the Cultural percent increase in the number cause administration to tighten belts Budget considera- they were expected to be," said freeze. tions may affect BSU President Charles Ruch. "We carefully review every President Ruch discusses "The governor's economic request to fill vacant positions, programs, grants advisers are telling him that the and it is very unlikely that any By Matt Neznanskl taxes aren't coming in the way new positions will be approved funding inequity today The Arbiter they used to. This is affecting all unless there is a solid outside spending institutions." funding source," he said. Ruch said he didn't know "Funding for Boise State and contractor MGT would impact The Stock Market resumed National events and econom- No agreement to be when a plan might be further the entire state of Idaho is very ic trends around the United offered, he says their institutions. trading this week, and investors As a result, the Board direct- discussed. continue to hope for a rebound dependent on corporate and States have consequences in the "It continues to be a very ed the presidents and staff to in the economic downturn, individual income taxes to fill funding available in Idaho as By Brandon Fiala and Mgtt important issue, and I think it's out their budgets," said Stacy make a recommendation at which began before the Sept. 11 well. Neznanskl one we need to spend some Pearson, associate vice preSi- today's meeting on how to best terrorist attacks and shows little " As a result of higher defense Tile Arbiter more time talking about," he- dent of Finance and spending and fewer national solve the inequity. sign of recovering. But the university presi- said .. Boise State and the rest of Administration. income tax receipts, we also Idaho university presidents But a completed plan may. According to Pearson, as the receive fewer grants and pro- dents haven't agreed on a plan Idaho's government institu- at the State Board of Education not matter because of an uncer- economy does poorly, the jects from the federal govern- yet, Boise State University tions, ordered earlier this month meeting in Pocatello today will tain economy. Several factors money for the State Board of ment," said Pearson. President Charles Ruch said. to trim their budgets by 2 per- discuss a recent study indicat- will determine when an equity Education decreases, and this, "This is an extraordinary "We do not have a plan we cent by the end of September, ing state funds aren't allocated solution is applied to universi- in turn, affects the money allot- period of all of our lives," said all agree to," he said. rely on state and federal income equally among state universi- ty budgets, said Gregory Fitch, taxes to keep things running- ed forB5U. Ruch. "It's too early to tell any- "We started down that trail executive director of the State Boise State Vice President of tr ties. and didn't complete it. I sus- "The 21'ercent holdback was thin g. During the Board's last Board of Education. Finance and Administration Nee! said the economic pect there will be discussion based on the governor's direc- meeting in August, the presi- The Board's response to a Buster Neel said the university and the item will be contin- tion and conviction that state see ECONOMY on PO. 12 dents prepared responses on revenues are way behind what is currently enacting a hiring ued." see FUNDING on pg. 12 how the study by independent Buddhist nun to speak peace to Boise He mentioned the panel dis- and discuss how people cope cussion is very valuable due to py Lgura Wylde with tragic violence. Tile Arbiter the recent events and the coun- The speakers will also talk try's response to the tragedy. about spiritual tools in their Venerable Thubten "How do we become skillful respective traditions to break Chodron, one of the leading with our own minds, so we patterns of harm and how to don't become hardened, or a teachers of Tibetan· Buddhism live in harmony with people in the West, will visit Boise doormat, This event is geared with different views. toward finding a balance Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the "It just so happens Rabbi Aikido Dojo, 1512 N. 10th St. between a victim mentality, or Fink recently returned from having compassion, and that is She' will also teach Sept. 23 several months in Israel, and from 10 to noon and again something we don't find on a.m. Venerable Chadron has taught CNN," Black said. from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the same in Israel many times," Black location. Black explained especially said; for Boise State Students, this "She is lecturing in a series The group invited Chodron three different times, and take lecture will prove beneficial. because she has experience part in a panel discussion, ''Young people are wonder- dealing with people in trauma. ing, 'how does this really affect which is open to all students or "She is knowledgeable members of the community," me, I'm not in government, I about giving people helpful Dan Black, facilitator of the have no control.' But it does advice and helping them come Treasure Valley Dharma affect us, and our attitude to the out of the situation with com- world and to the environment. Friends, said. passion," Black said. ''We can Chodron will be participat- These spiritual teachings help read in the news about who ing with Rabbi Daniel Fink in us decipher our role in the died, who lived, but what I nation and the world," he said. an inter-faith dialogue panel think is more elusive and help- discussion called "Finding Love This lecture will be held at fu1 information is how we pre- 7:30 p.m. at the Ahavath Beth in the Face of Hatred." serve our sense of compas- The dialogue will explore the see BUDDHIST on pg. 12 panelists' experiences in Israel sion." ,.". .... , Venerable Thubton Chodron BGLADprepares for Issues 'i Idaho unemployment slows ~?O":~::'~d~ce 2o~tQU""dOnatiOOSare.=p~.1 Layoffs have yet to These are the su~mer j~bs rise." Special to t1zeArbiter ed.' .