Boise State University ScholarWorks Student Newspapers (UP 4.15) University Documents 10-27-2005 Arbiter, October 27 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]. THURSDAY OCTOBER 27 2005 t- FIRST ISSUE:FRE:£ T H £ IN D £ P £ N D £ HT STU D £ HT V 0 I CE 0 F B 0 ~SE 5 n. T E SIN C £ 1933 VOa.UH£ I. fit I: ISSU£ 22 n ~ It B Students ask ASBSU Senator Stoker to resign from his position BY TESSA SCHWEIGERT ior and single parenting. Students ed Stoker's removal from ASBSU. Assistant News Editor offended by the column, and un- Also called into question was Sen. Texie Evans commended Kauer accused Stoker of misrepre- Stoker's role on the Budget and organizations at BSU. satisfied with Stoker's follow-up senting his BSU constituents and Stoker for his Oct. 24 Arbiter col- "I would never try to take away Following a controversial column Finance Committee. Clark said she umn. column in Monday's issue of The everything ASBSU stands for. from any of those organizations and written by Brandon Stoker in The Arbiter, asked Stoker to leave his felt Stoker would not fairly allocate "He makes a conscious effort to Arbiter, two students asked Stoker "As a social science major, I am funding to the groups he criticized what they do," he said. "We have an post as ASBSU senator. appalled at the fact that somebody not mix his roles of being a repre- open government here, and we I.is'. to resign during the Associated "I am here today, Mr. Stoker, to in his Oct. 17 column, such as the sentative of the student body and . Students of Boise' State University representing the [College) of Social Single Parents Club . ten to your concerns. On important ask .you to step down," said April Science[s] and Public Affairs is an opinion writer for The Arbiter," issues like funding, I think that I'm Senate. meeting 'Iuesday. Stoker . Stoker, however, said his person- shesaid. Clark, a BSU student and Single completely just hitting the people a pretty fair person." . serves as the ASBSU social scienc- mother. Clark held her young child _al views do not influence budgeting Evans added that she doesn't you're supposed to be helping," decisions. es/public affairs senator and is an as she addressed the Senate, say- agree with Stoker and is critical of opinion columnist for The Arbiter. Kauer said. "You can write your "I can be impartial," Stoker said, ing Stoker's remarks "bashed single opinion for The Arbiter as much as some of his views, but said he was In an Oct. 17 column, Stoker ar- parents." adding that the budget has already elected by the student body and gued that gang activity is most of- you want to, but not while you're a passed for this year. He said though Taylor Kauer, student Irom the senator and not while you're repre- represents a large demographic ten the product of destructive and he has strong political views, he did group's views. BSU College of Social Sciences senting me as a student and every- irresponsible reproductive behav- and Public Affairs; also request- not inhibit clubs from receiving Stoker closed with saying that he one else on campus." funding. appreciates the diversity of student Albertsons pulls Seventeeg~~ magazine issue: BY TESSA SCHWEIGERT BY RYAN MORTENSEN AssIstant News Editor NewsWrtter For the past two weeks Boise State students clad in black shirts have ad- Albertsons stores in Idaho a-nd vertised a simple message: The tunnel is coming. The shirts succeeded in 11 other states pulled copies of the provoking curiosity around campus, said Cultural Center Coordinator Ro Parker. October issue of Seventeen maga- zine from its shelves due to con- "People have been asking, 'What does that mean?''' Parker said. cerns over a controversial article She provided some answers In a Tuesday interview, but said to truly un- published in the health section of derstand It, people will have to come to the Tunnel of Oppression Nov. 1. the magazine titled "Vagina 1m." The tunnel will be set up like a maze In the Student Union Building Hatch In a statement,Seventeen de- Ballroom from 10 a.m, to 7 p.m: (The last group will be taken through the' tunnel at 6 p.m.). fended the article, saying Its writers address issues that concern read- Parker said the tunnel focuses on five areas of oppression, Including , ers. racism, homophobia, and gender, dlsabllity and global issues. The tun- AIberisons ordered the removal nel highlights oppression that is happening today, right here In Boise, she of Seventeen magazines from 2,50Q said. The racism portion focuses on the oppression of by Native Americans, stores in all 12 of its Intermountatn African Americans and Latin Americans, Parker said. west states, including Idaho. > "In the past, there hasn't been enough dialogue," Parker said. "The dan- The article, which focused on ger In that Is people don't think there's a problem. "One person recently yeast and urinary tract infections, e-mailed Parker about the tunnel, saying it was unnecessary because op- vaginal discharge, and pubic hair, pression Isn't occurring. "It is happening now," she responded. "We need to was meant to educate girls about talk about these things, however uncomfortable it may be." their bodies. Pictures included a Parker has a slogan near her desk that reads, "No one is free when others color drawing labeling eight parts are oppressed." of the vagina and two photos of va- "This is key," she said. "I want people to understand that." ginas, which led to the Boise-based The tunnel will feature Images and theatrical performances illustrating grocery chain's action in pulling oppression. Children are advised not to attend, and people will be required the magazine from its shelves. to sign a disclaimer before entering the tunnel, Parker said. Attendees can According to a news release, exit the tunnel whenever they want to. Planned Parenthood Federation Kathy Simpson, who is the director of the Tunnel of Oppression, said she of America (PPFA) expressed out: wants people to step out of their comfort zone boxes and open their eyes rage at the removal by Albertsons and ears. "We want it to provoke emotion," Simpson said. stores. Simpson said theatrical performances will focus on oppression through- "It is nothing short of astound- out history as well as modern-day portrayals. ing that Albertsons would censor Groups will walk through the tunnel every 20 minutes, Parkersaid, and this basic sexual health infornia; she expects as many as 500 attendees. Individuals and groups wanting to tlon," said PPFA National Medical experience the tunnel must register for the free event by Monday at noon. Committee Chair Scott Spear, M.D.' To register, call 426-5950 or go to the Cultural Center, located In the SUB. "Too often, young people don't More than 75 people have collaborated for the last few months to bring know where tatum for accurate in- the tunnel to BSU for the first time in the school's history. Many campus- formation about their reproductive es across the nation participate In the tunnel each year, Parker said, since. health care. In removing the maga- Western Illinois University exhibited the first Tunnel of Oppression in the zine, Albertsons has done a disser-: early I990s. , vice to teens by blocking access to The event Is co-sponsored by the BSU Gender Studies Program, the information," said Spear. BSU Martin Luther King, Jr./Human Rights Celebration Committee and According to other published the Associated Students of Boise Sate University. Parker said the tunnel reports, Danielle Killpatrick, pub- involves three phases: the tunnel walk-through, a debriefing time and a lic affairs director for Albertsons' Social Justice Fair. Oregon division, said the company At the fair, which will include several organizations Including the BSU received several complaints thatthe Volunteer Services Board, people will learn how they can get involved In material was explicit, but would hot fighting oppression. Because the tunnel may evoke distur~ing experi- specify the sources of those coni~ ences, debriefing and the Social Justice Fair are key, Parker said. That way plaints. Killpatrick maintained that people can deal with their responses toward the Tunnel of Oppression and it was the right of thecorporatlon til also learn how to make a difference In society. PIlIllU BY M@AIJJlEIVI'liEARBJTEH Images1llustrating examp.les of dtscrtminau.on will bashcwn in the 'funnel of OppreSSion. Here., 'funnel decide what goes on Its shelves an~ "It's going to be pretty intense Inside," she said. "Ihope people come away of Opp.resslon Director Kathy Simpson, holds a book with a photo(Jraph from the 1960s when homo- what doesn't. ' .• with a better understanding of the oppression that others goth rough." sexuality was being debated. ",. Tsunami relief worker shares experiences with communications. classes . BY SARA BAHNSON and her belongings were swept erty for over 30 years. the right time.· ". 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