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After months, secret is out: USC has new leader

Presidential search ends in Pastides Brad Maxwell

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Although a long process to some, and an unnecessarily secretive process to others, the USC presidential search kept the university community on its toes for seven months. A f t er For mer P r e s ide nt A nd rew Sorensen’s announcement to resign on Dec. 14, t he USC Board of Tr ustees was charged w it h f inding a new president by July 31. The announcement of Harris Pastides as the board’s choice was not made until July 11. Chairman of the presidential sea rch com m it tee M i les Loadholt said he would have l i k e d t he p r o c e s s t o h ave moved faster. “I wanted it to be a little earlier than it was,” he said about the announcement of the new president. “But anyway, t h i ng s don’t a lway s go on schedule.” Loadholt was the chairman of a committee that included four other members of the Board of Trustees, three members of USC faculty, a representative of s upp or t fou nd at ion s , a representative of the Carolina A lu m n i A ssociat ion a nd St udent Body President Andrew Gaeckle. Gaeckle was one of six non-voting members on the committee. The search committee got what seemed to be a late start by choosing, on March 18, R. William Funk & Associates, headquartered in Dallas, to lead the search by recruiting p ot ent i a l pre s ident s f rom across the country. In mid-April the committee bega n d isc ussi ng d if ferent at t r ibutes it wou ld l i ke to see in a university president. Several closed meetings were held over the next few months. By state law, the board was only required to disclose three fi nalists in the search. Although many institutions, such as The State, called for an open search process to keep the committee accountable, many trustees claimed that keeping t he sea rch closed wou ld allow for a greater candidate selection, including presidents at other universities. Sorensen said the process helped him to be selected as university president while he was the sitting president at the University of Alabama. “It makes people at other universit ies feel worse,” he said. “It creates a real dilemma, and there’s no way around it.” Pastides said he respected the board’s secretive approach, and although he wanted the process to move more quickly, it was “a very fair and honorable process.” “I think that meant my SEARCH ● 2A

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USC welcomes new president Dean succeeds Sorensen, hopes to further plans for research, development Brad Maxwell

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Harris Pastides couldn’t have imagined that starting his fi rst day as dean of USC’s School of Public Health would be the exact day 10 years later that he’d step foot into his office as president of the University of South Carolina. But on Aug. 1, Pastides, formerly the vice president for Research and Health Sciences, began his journey as the 28th president of an eight-campus system with a total enrollment of 40,899 students; not to mention a more than $996 million budget. “It’s been a personal ambition. Having been a faculty member, dean, then vice president, you see the progress that has been made,” Pastides said. “I thought that this was the instit ution that would connect good works with plans for the future.” He said his number one priority as president will be to implement a strategic plan, Focus Carolina, to identify the things that matter most to the university; and to do them better. “I view myself as a manager of opportunity rather than a creator of opport u nit y,” he said. “My priorit y will be to, by the end of this year, have every member of the USC community have an even clearer message of where the university is going to head.” Pastides also said that in the university’s pursuits in research and developing I n nov ista, “educ at ion w i l l never be compromised. That’s sacred.”

Fo r m e r P r e s id e nt A n d r e w Sorensen, now professor of medicine at USC Medical School, said he was pleased the Board of Trustees chose Pastides to succeed him, and emphasized his interest in research. “He will continue that strong interest in research we’ve had in the past years,” Sorensen said. He recalled when Pastides had joined his faculty as dean of the School of Public Health at the Un i ver s it y of M a s s ac hu s et t s Amherst in the mid- 1980s as a “29-year-old assistant professor of epidemiology.” Pastides said he has big shoes to f ill following Sorensen and t he board appoint ing him was an endorsement of the direction Sorensen was tak ing the university. “I called him on my fi rst day of work, let him know what he meant to me,” Pastides said. Pastides said he was similar to Sorensen in that he, too, loved to socialize with people. “ H e ’s a b o w t i e - w e a r i n g , gregarious individual,” he said. “I also like socializing with people. I plan to be ver y out ward and external in being with people.” He said he has enjoyed living Brad Maxwell / THE DAILY GAMECOCK in the president’s house on the Pastides looks forward to implementing his progressive ideas this year. historic Horseshoe and hopes to bring more st udents t here for Gaeckle said he thinks Pastides their issues and concerns.” He said events. “Every minute so far has been will be very reachable to students he doesn’t want students to think of him as an ivory tower they can’t precious,” he said. “First of all I’m and student government. “I’m excited. It’s a big transition approach. humbled by the grace and beauty “ St ude nt s a r e n’t j u s t a of the house inside.” He said that and he’s never held a position of when he looks outside the window presidency, there may be a little constituency, they are the reason and sees the horseshoe, he gets learning curve for that,” Gaeckle we are here,” he said. “I would like said. “It’s a great opportunity for students to know that we are on “some tingles up the spine.” the same team.” “You can’t take it for granted,” all of us to come together.” Pastides said he wants students he said. “You realize 24/7 that it’s s e e h i m a s s o m e o n e w h o i s C omments on this stor y? E -mail not just a job.” Student Body President Andrew “absolutely committed to hearing gamecocknews@sc.edu

You Decide Students will have chance to voice opinion, vote for president’s new environmentally friendly car Brad Maxwell

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USC President Harris Pastides gets a new car from the university, and he wants you to help him decide what to drive. The university leases a car for each new USC president, and Pastides will be putting together a committee to determine a few choices from which the students can choose from. He said choices will be both fiscally reasonable and environmentally friendly. “It will be an opportunity for students to learn there are a number of issues related to environmental efficiency,” Pastides said. Pastides, who has a strong interest in sustainability, said his passion for the environment stems from his early days when he focused on the environmental aspects of public health. “I have a sincere respect for our planet and our environment,” he said. “It’s who I’ve always been in my life.” Pastides said he wants to make the university conscious of the environment and how people can sustain it “for our grandchildren and their grandchildren in our everyday practices.” Student Body President Andrew Gaeckle said he thinks Pastides will bring many resources to student government’s environmental and sustainabilit y initiatives. “I think it’s going to be an exciting time for people who are dedicated to the environment,” he said. Pastides said he wanted to connect with students through this learning experience. “They would know that it’s me when I drive by, it’s a good bonding experience as well,” he said.

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BEGINNINGS Amanda Getchel: THIS AND THAT Amanda Getchel is a senior journalism major and writes ‘This and That’ for the Daily News. Her views do not necessarily agree with those of the newspaper.

Welcome. Today marks a turning point in your lives when everything you thought you knew ends. As seniors you were the ones everyone looked up to. You might have been the star athlete or the popular kid. You might have just been the one not many people knew, but you did not care because you were more focused on your school work. Either way, that does not matter here. It is a whole new set of experiences. Nobody here cares what you did in high school. That is not what matters. What matters is what you do while you are on Ball State University’s campus. This is a time to get involved, and get involved early. If there is nothing on campus that interests you, start your own organization or club. The point is, do not waste your time while you are here. You will have more freedom, but you also will have more responsibility. Use your time wisely because all it takes is one bad grade, one missed class or one stupid night out in the town and you can ruin your college career - and waste the thousands of dollars you might have had to pay for tuition. I am sure neither of those situations would make your parents too proud.

If you are sitting in your orientation sessions reading this, you are probably missing some “valuable” information, but do not worry. This guide has most of the information that is really necessary to get by at Ball State. Inside you will find information about free and entertaining events on campus (See page 6). There is also a list of 30 things you should know before starting your freshman year that you might find useful (See page 11). Regardless of what you hope to get out of your time spent here at Ball State remember to have fun, but not too much fun where you will regret it. Your time spent in college will be some of the most exciting times in your life. You will gain new friends, new relationships and memorable experiences. Keep this guide with you while you are walking around campus. The more knowledgeable you are about Ball State’s campus, the less you will seem like a lost, stupid freshman who we upperclassmen get annoyed with on occasion. Soak in what you have learned so far, and what you will be learning in your orientation sessions. You are now taking your first steps to a new chapter in your lives.

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Summer 2008 Orientation Guide

On the cover College life is not all about going to classes. Find out various events Ball State offers PAGE 6 Find out 30 things that you should know before starting freshman year PAGE 11 Check out places on campus that are good areas to study for classes PAGE 15 Find out various uses of your Ball State University ID card PAGE 17

Campus Use the map of Ball State’s campus if you ever get lost PAGE 4 If you like art, Ball State’s Museum of Art is the place to go. Learn what you can find in the museum PAGE 8 If you are sick of residence hall food, cook some simple meals with a few recipes PAGE 9 If you are wondering how various aspects of Ball State’s campus are pronounced, here is a small guide for you PAGE 18 There are some places on campus where you might visit more than others, so find out what these places offer PAGE 21 Look at a map to find where you can park on campus PAGE 23

Services The Village is a popular scene for Ball State University students so learn what businesses and restaurants you can ﬁnd there PAGE 24 If you are tired of staying on campus, here is a list of restaurants and businesses Muncie has to offer PAGE 29 Whatever your religious afﬁliation here is a list of churches around campus you can attend PAGE 31

Student Life Find out about Ball State University’s Student Government Association PAGE 32 If you are interested in going greek, here is a reference of the different fraternities and sororities on Ball State’s campus PAGE 35 Here is a list of various other organizations you can get involved in while on Ball State’s campus PAGE 38

Sports If you are interested in sports, Ball State offers various intramural and club sports for you to try PAGE 41 Meet the faces of the Ball State University coaches you will hear about during their respective sporting events PAGE 43 The baseball and softball seasons recently ended so take a look at how these two sports fared PAGE 46 and PAGE 47 Read the top ﬁve sports headlines going into the 2008-09 academic year PAGE 48 Meet some of the top players in different sports you will hear about through your freshman year PAGE 50

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CAMPUS GUIDE

This guide is designed to help students ﬁnd the most commonly visited buildings on campus. Use this as a reference for your ﬁrst day of classes, or keep it handy in case you forget where something is located.

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Johnson Complex LaFollette Complex Worthen Arena Irving Gym Architecture Building Noyer Complex Business Building Bracken Library Emens Auditorium Pruis Hall Woodworth Complex Park Hall Robert Bell Building Letterman Building Ball Communication Art and Journalism Applied Technology Teacher’s College Music Building 24

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North Quad 21 Ball Gym 22 Art Museum 23 West Quad 24 Cooper Science Burkhardt Building Lucina Hall Student Center Elliot Hall Elliot Dining Beneﬁcence Parking Garage 20

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Fun, cheap things to do at BSU THE VILLAGE: Great place to hang out with friends and get a good cup of coffee.

BALL STATE CARNIVAL: At the end of every year Late Nite brings a carnival and rides to BSU. It’s a good way to relax and have fun before ﬁnals. Late Nite also has an event every Saturday in the Student Center which is always free and fun.

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FILMWORKS: Every other Friday night Pruis shows recent movies that have come out. It’s a cheap way to see popular movies.

SPORTING EVENTS: During the fall and spring semesters there is always at least one sport in season. It’s a good way to meet people and show your school spirit. So get to the games, wear your colors and cheer on your teams.

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Dave Studinski: BEWILDERED SOCIETY

College is about finding out who you want to be Welcome to day one. This orientation session ofﬁcially brings you into the bureaucratic system that is academia. You’re a college student now. You, too, can join the rest of the world in looking down on “those immature high school kids.” In a metaphoric sense, you’re an artist. No, I realize that might not actually be your Dave Studinski is a major, but play along graduate student and for the sake of not writes ‘Bewildered having to pay attenSociety’ for the Daily tion to the seemingly News. His views do irrelevant orientation not necessarily agree program taking place with those of the around you. newspaper. You’ve got a blank canvas. See, sounds sort of like “campus!” With this canvas comes the ability to (recreate your identity. No one knows you here outside of those who went to your high school. The rumor mill is closed,

the workers were laid off and now you own the plant. Do whatever you want. Just remember physics and sociology meet here. Every action comes with an equal and opposite reaction. Ask this simple question: How do you want others to think of you? Present yourself however you feel you should be portrayed. Break your shell and be who you really want to be. Maybe you don’t know yet, and that’s cool. Maybe you feel confident in who you are, and that’s fine too. Use this upcoming “life journey” everyone keeps talking about and trail blaze it to no end. This isn’t about fitting in; this is about being who you want to be. People admire confidence as they do beauty, and they are not necessarily correlated. To be fair, college students still struggle with this. Ask the tanning salons. In regard to oversight: Your parents are held behind the gates of distance come August, so don’t over-concern yourself with hiding in their shadows. Just don’t piss them off, especially if they pay your bills; that’ll backfire faster than you can

repay your student loans. Note to parents reading this column: Don’t turn around and point this paragraph out to your son or daughter. This will likely result in an, “Uh, whatever.” On a semi-related note, don’t be overly cocky. Cocky is bad - very bad. Cocky made you look like an ass in high school and it’ll make you look like a bigger ass in college. There’s a fine line between being self-confident and a douche bag. Don’t cross the line. You won’t wake up one morning to find that you’re a completely redesigned ____ _____ (insert your name there.) Changes occur naturally with the realizations you’ll have in the coming months and years. Use the first few weeks of school to establish yourself as who you want to be, and then mold your character as time goes on. There’s no reason to be self-conscious, but it’s natural and understandable if you are. This consciousness never completely fades; you just learn to manage it better. Alas, a few other tips: Don’t fear feeling awkward on move-in day. You WILL feel awkward on move-

in day, and so will every other person around you. The sweet thing is that no one knows you, so A lot of people drink; a fair amount do not. Don’t worry about trying to ﬁt with a crowd. Do what you’re comfortable doing, just be smart and safe. If drugs are part of your scene now, give yourself a heavy self-evaluation. Far too many students are kicked out of residence halls – and ultimately school - every year for smoking pot in their halls. Don’t try and get away with it: Just when you get comfortable you’ll get busted. If on-campus living isn’t your cup of non-alcoholic beverage, start talking to upperclassmen about living situations off campus. December seems like forever from now and forever from next year, but it’s about the time you’ll need to seriously evaluate your off-campus choices if that’s where you’re headed. That’s a long way off, though. It is only day one.

Write to Dave at heydave@bewilderedsociety.com

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Museum offers much to see Joe Cermak ■ Forum Editor

The Museum of Art located in the Fine Arts Building would be a great way to relax for incoming freshman after a hectic orientation. The museum has a collection of approximately 11,000 works valued at more than $40 million. According to the museum’s Web site, Ball State’s Museum of Art is one of four Indiana art museums with a notable, well-rounded collection, and the only in east central Indiana. When visiting the museum expect to see collections in areas including: ancient, medieval, Renaissance, 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, modern, Asian and arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas. The museum also has European and American decorative arts and furniture and works

on paper, which include drawings, prints and photographs, according to the Web site. The summer exhibit is the American Studio Ceramics exhibit, which includes artists who have taught and studied at Ball State University. Another ceramic exhibit includes the work of Toshiko Takaez, an American ceramic artist. The exhibit has works ranging from 1972 to 2006. Also, the exhibit Dennis Oppenheim Drawings, which will include nine drawings in the Brown Study Room. Although Oppenheim was a sculptor, he began his creative process by drawing what he wanted to sculpt.

Web site For more information about the Museum of Art visit bsu.edu/artmuseum

Summer exhibits The American Studio Ceramics May 16 to Sept. 28 Free Admission At the Fine Arts Building and Museum of Art Toshiko Takaezu: Inside the Volcano May 16 to Sept. 28 Free Admission

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BALL STATE BEGINNINGS RECIPES

Leave Mom’s cooking at home Okay college kid, venture away from TV dinners and popcorn for an evening. Here’s how even the “culinarily-challenged” can prepare something Mom would be proud of:

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1 pound stew beef 1 package egg noodles 2 cans cream or mushroom soup 6 oz. sour cream mushrooms

1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 6 peeled and sliced large apples 3/4 cup ﬂour 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 teaspoons butter

1 pound box elbow macaroni 1 pound extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 pound butter 1 quart milk salt

Pillsbury Grand Rolls Pizza sauce Favorite pizza toppings Pizza or mozzarella cheese

Prepare noodles as directed. Fry beef and mushrooms in skillet with 2 tablespoons of oil. Drain noodles and add beef (can add oil too), soup and sour cream.

Combine 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, water and cinnamon in bottom of small baking pan. Slice in apples. Blend remaining 1/2 cup sugar, ﬂour, salt and butter until crumbly. Spread over apples and pat smooth. Bake at 375 degrees for 40-50 minutes, until apples are tender and crust is browned. Serve hot with ice cream.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook macaroni according to directions. Drain. Grease a 2-quart baking dish generously with butter. Spoon in a layer of cooked noodles. Place 1/2 pats of butter evenly spaced over the top of this layer. Salt the top of the layer, and then top with a layer of cheese. Gently pour in milk just until it becomes barely visible below the ﬁnal layer. Bake until golden brown on top, about one hour. You might want to place the dish on a cookie sheet to catch any overﬂow as it bakes.

Prepare and cook toppings such as ground beef, sausage, onion, etc. Separate and ﬂatten each biscuit. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Top with pizza sauce, toppings and cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

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30 things to know before starting freshman year at BSU 1 2 3 4 5

College is 150 times better than high school. If you don’t have air conditioning, We’re sorry. Invest in every type of fan that is produced on the market. ESPECIALLY consider purchasing a personal clip-on bed fan. If you do have air conditioning, consider yourself lucky. If people you don’t know ask you what year you are, say, I’m a sophomore. If they ask you where you live, lie. No one needs to know. Shower flip-flops are a must. Classes are easy to miss so just go to them. The first time you miss a class you’ll realize how glorious it is to have freedom. You’ll also realize how hard it is to make yourself go.

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Bring LOTS of quarters. Quarters are gold in college.

If you’re shy, GO GREEK. It’s a great way to make friends even if you don’t join a sorority or fraternity.

Set your clock at least six minutes fast and set it across the room. It will make you get out of bed because procrastination will consume you if you don’t.

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Freshmen: Numbers 11 through 20 of the 30 things freshmen need to know 11 12

Mail will be the most exciting part of your day, or the biggest ego buster ever. Regardless of what they tell you, do burn a candle before you have people over in your room (or invest in a candle warmer.) You may be able to get used to the “mystery smell” but they won’t. If it starts smoking after you blow it out, stick it in the refrigerator or the microwave. Do this if the RA stops by also. Clean out your dishes as soon as you’re done with them. If you let them set (and you will), you’ll end up throwing them away due to excessive mold.

Make “to-do” lists. Hang them above your desk.

Find out the proper way to defrost your refrigerator before going on break. You do NOT want to come back to a smelly room because your fridge got covered in mold while you were gone. It’s not an enjoyable experience to bleach your fridge.

Don’t go to the grocery store hungry. Just remember, you’re poor.

You’ll never be as close to high school friends as you’ve promised to be. Don’t let it get to you. People change a lot in college; college is a good test of how strong your relationships really are.

Invest in a good pair of walking shoes.

Drinking does happen at college, but not everyone drinks. If you are going to drink be smart about it.

No matter how stressed you are, don’t complain to your friends. It’s college. Everyone is stressed. The last thing they want to hear is your whining.

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Freshmen: Numbers 21 through 30 of the 30 things freshmen need to know 21

You can wear your high school clothes, but nothing with a year on it until you’re at least a junior. Don’t advertise that you’re an underclassman.

Get involved! Saying there is nothing for you isn’t an excuse, there is something for EVERYONE!

The ‘Freshman 15’ doesn’t happen to everyone but Ball State has great places to work out and you are paying for them, so USE THEM!

Find all of your classes before they actually start. Don’t be that freshman staring at the campus map with the worried look on her face.

If you’re having the blues, there will always be someone around to listen.

If you ask your roommate “what’s that smell?” for more than two days, for goodness sake, take your trash out.

Have FUN!

If a teacher offers a study session, be there. They usually give questions right off the test.

Get ready to have an awesome year. College is an great time, so enjoy every minute.

If hunger stirs you, make sure you have popcorn around. It will become your new best friend. Stick with regular. Once you try the extra-butter kind, you’ll never go back. Don’t promote your ‘Freshman 15.’

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Locations offer other study areas If the noise of the residence halls gets to you while you are trying to study, go to these various spots on campus that might be more relaxing and quieter for you.

FROG BABY is a popular gathering spot for students to study during the school year. Not only is it a good location to study, but also campus legend has it that if you rub Frog Baby’s nose you would have good look on your next exam. In the winter months you will see her dressed with a hat and scarf.

THE DUCK POND is a great location to relax with friends or your significant other while studying for classes. In April, a fishery resource management class put 220 channel catfish in the pond as part of a summer-long project to see if the campus’ natural water is hospitable to wildlife. LEFT: THE BELL TOWER not only chimes every hour letting students know what time it is, but also is seen with students sitting on the steps reading a book for class. BELOW: “BENEFICENCE,” although farther from where classes are generally held, is a good spot to get away from the hussle and bussle of college life and allows you to have some relaxation awhile you are studying. BRACKEN LIBRARY is the idle place to go to study if the residence halls are getting too loud. As a useful tip, the higher you go in the library the quieter it will be.

THE QUAD is the tree-lined area on the southwest side of campus between Riverside, University and McKinley avenues and Christy Woods. This location is often ﬁlled with students studying.

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ID cards required for many activities Students need their IDs to purchase food with their meal cards on campus.

Entering parties at Late Nite and viewing movies on campus requires identification

Certain area locations offer discounts to students when purchasing items.

IDs are needed to enter residence halls and to check in friends late at night. IDs are required to gain access to the rest rooms in residence halls for female students.

Checking out books at Bracken Library requires BSU identification cards.

Cards are needed for discounted tickets at theaters and to attend some events free as a student.

Your ID is needed to check into recreational facilities on campus.

College of Fine Arts • Department of Theatre and Dance

University Theatre • 2008-2009 Mainstage Season

Violet

Sept. 25-27, Oct. 1-4 @ 7:30pm Sept. 28 @ 2:30pm

Camino Real

The Importance of Being Earnest

Feb. 12-14, 18-21 @ 7:30pm Feb. 15 @ 2:30pm

Nov. 13-15, 19-22 @ 7:30pm Nov. 16 @ 2:30pm

Dance Revelations

The Devil Made Me Dance

The Full Monty

Dec. 11-13 @ 7:30pm Dec. 14 @ 2:30pm

March 26-28 @ 7:30pm March 29 @ 2:30pm

April 23-25, April 29May 2 @ 7:30pm April 26 @ 2:30pm

Have a

BLA BLAST

from the Past

Burkie’s Drive-In ...a Muncie Tradition Dine in your car or to go! Breaded Tenderloins • Burgers • Shakes French Fries • Salads • Pies

For more information, please contact the University Theatre Box Ofﬁce at 765-285-8749 or boxofﬁce@bsu.edu

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Pronunciation guide to help new students Ellen Gilmer ■ Copy Editor

Key

If you are ever walking through campus and wonder how to pronounce buildings or other aspects of Ball State University, use this helpful guide. Maybe you can correct some of the upperclassmen who still pronounce them wrong and tell them to say it right.

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Lucina - Loo-SIGN-uh

LaFollette - Luh-FAWLett (No French, please)

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Whitinger - WHITE-ing-er

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Bracken - BRAK-in

Beneﬁcence - Ben-EFih-sense

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DAILY NEWS-NEW BEGINNINGS Freshman & Their Parents FALL Info (School Year 2008-2009) Vehicle Registration: To register for on campus parking, please take your current vehicle registration and a picture ID to Parking Services at 305 N. College. Cost for entire year (August-August) is $75. If you have any questions, please call 285-1208. CR8: CR8 is an area located in the Student Center parking garage and is available to commuter students for an additional $60 per semester. This permit allows commuter students to park in the designated areas of the student center garage as well as any green commuter parking lot on campus. The overnight towing policy DOES apply to this area. Visitor/short term parking: Additional parking is available in the Emens parking garage on the top floor and on the ground floor of the McKinley Ave. garage and the Student Center garage. Please pre-pay the multi-bay meters as posted instructions. There is NO overnight parking in any of the parking garages. Charlies Charter 285-5005 or 760-Ride (7433): Charlies Charter provides free transportation at select times during late hours between on campus locations. A student calls the service, is picked up by a charter driver in a university vehicle, and is transported to any on-campus facility. Hours are Sunday-Thursday, 6pm-3:30am. M.A.P. (Motorist Assist Program)-285-1111: M.A.P. provides free assistance at select times and during late hours for those on campus who need a “jumpstart,” air in a tire, vehicle unlocked with keys inside, gallon of gas, and lock de-icer or abrasives for ice/snow. Hours are, Monday-Thursday, 8am-3:30am; Friday 8am-7pm; Sunday 6pm-3:30am. Campus Shuttle: A campus shuttle service is also available. For days and hours of operation or questions concerning this service, please call the Transportation Office at 285-1022 for assistance.

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Joseph McHugh: SIMPLE PLEASURES

‘Restore calm’ for the continuation a successful university Muncie is often rashly judged by Ball State students as a city with nothing good too offer. I am no doctor, but I am almost positive that Muncie does not have a rash. In fact, Muncie does not have plenty of bad things. For starters, take a quick glance around and you’ll notice that there are no giant spiders curling down McK in ley Avenue, weaving their webs around campus like the nets dragged Joseph McHugh is by fishing boats. a graduate student Students would cerand writes ‘Simple tainly be assailed by Pleasures’ for the the creatures and be Daily News. His views wound inside their do not necessarily silky thread, the way agree with those of the guitar strings are coiled around tuning pegs. In limb count alone, the spiders would have an obvious advantage, with their eight black pipe cleaner legs against the two flailing arms and legs of a student. A student who would most likely be weighed

down by a backpack, and would therefore fail to outrun the surprise of an attack. When asked whether or not they would send their children to a college infested with giant spiders, a sample group of people I know gave enlightening answers and were then asked to provide explanations. Among the group, my roommate said “Heck no, because spiders are ugly.” My girlfriend, who was not taking the questions seriously, replied “Yes, because they are big.” My mom, referring back to the time when I was looking for a college to call home, said “I really don’t think so, because I just don’t know how dangerous the spiders are.” Referring to the same hypothetical situation, my dad responded by saying he would send me to such a college in order to “restore calm by becoming a

leader of men and women to eradicate the spiders, thus making a contribution to society.” However, he added that he “wouldn’t pay for it.” In addition to the tranquility provided by a total absence of giant spiders, Muncie has remained untouched by automobi le sized hunting dogs. This is beneficial for a number of reasons. While there has been a plethora of somewhat factual movies depicting giant spiders, large hunting dogs have been given far less attention, presumably because film makers are too frightened. Ball State students are therefore blindly uninformed about such creatures, and would be more susceptible to make mistakes while being hunted. Furthermore, since it is safe to assume

All of this being said, the notion of safety must be considered, and if you ask me, I’d say we are quite safe here.

that the automobile-sized dogs would hunt in packs, the chances of outsmarting them would be slim, especially because they would focus their attack on a single weak student. Alone and tripping over his or her own legs in panic, the student would be dangerously outnumbered. Historically, there have been no recorded incidents of grossly large animal attacks on the campus of Ball State or the surrounding Muncie community. This rarely discussed fact contributes to a positive realization that the area does not need to be controlled under strict military defense, nor is there a harmful presence of insecticide or repellent whirling through the air and into the campus dormitories. All of this being said, the notion of safety must be considered, and if you ask me, I’d say we are quite safe here. However, in the event of an attack, I would make every effort to, in the words of my dad, “restore calm” for the continuation of a successful university.

Write to Joe at jwmchugh@bsu.edu

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Joe Cermak: GIGOLO JOE

Talk to your roommate if situations are bothersome Your roommate could make freshman year heaven or hell. A lousy roommate could even affect your outlook on life and confidence. So, how do you handle problems between you, your roommate or other people on your dorm floor? Here are just a few problems that you might run into and advice you can utilize to avoid roommate problems that are like five car pile-ups. Gigolo Joe is a sophomore journalDear Gigolo Joe: I ism major and writes live in a dorm and I’m ‘Gigolo Joe’ for the having a great time, but Daily News. His views one of my problems is do not necessarily that the guys on my floor agree with those of have gotten too comfortthe newspaper. able with poking fun at me. At first it was some pretty innocent stuff and then went on to annoying pranks. The worst was when my roommate and a couple guys on my floor took all my boxers, soaked them in water and put them in my refrigera-

tors freezer. And, to top it off, they planted a video camera in my room to try to film my reaction! I just wanted to explode, but I don’t want to offend anyone. What do I do? Prankster victim. Dear Prankster victim: It sounds like you have to speak to your roommate about your problems, which might be difficult because you don’t want to look like a nag or a jerk. Speaking with your roommate in private and in a serious, but respectful, tone of voice can make the difference. Make sure they know you want to be taken seriously and the pranks were fun but have to stop. If your roommate respects you, he will respect your wishes and give you some space. Also, he might stop others on the floor from pulling pranks. Don’t do a public confrontation because your relationship with your roommate might erode quickly after that, and then living with him wouldn’t be fun for anyone. Also, don’t try to prank back because that will only lead to a cold war of practical jokes. Dear Gigolo Joe: My roommate is a re-

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ally nice guy, but he just stinks. When we first moved into the dorms, I never noticed he smelled so bad because our window was always open. But I finally noticed how bad it was when fall set in and our window was closed. He showers and I use Febreze regularly, but the room still reeks. Guys on the floor avoid my room because it’s “the smelly room.” I was thinking about telling my roommate because I can’t stand it and I don’t know what to do about. What do you think? Smelly roommate problem.

shouldn’t embarrass your roommate at all because that would be inappropriate. I know this isn’t really attacking the problem, but ride out the storm by febrezing everything and opening the window whenever possible. The problem could be that he doesn’t wash his sheets or clothes, so you could have to ask him to clean his laundry more often. Studying in the study lounge or hanging at your friend’s dorm room would be another way to cope. You can attack the problem by making sure you room with someone who doesn’t smell next year. Having a roommate is almost an art form. You can’t complain to your roommate about all the things they do if you want to have a working relationship. Yet picking and choosing your battles is important. Imagine all the things you probably do to upset your roommate. Pick your battles and work with your roommate to resolve problems you might have with how things are. But sadly enough though, his natural smell would be a topic I would avoid confronting him with.

Speaking with your roommate in private and in a serious, but respectful, tone of voice can make the difference.

Dear Smelly roomproblem: mate If your roommate were not showering I would say politely asking him to bathe would be appropriate. But from what you said, his body odor is naturally unpleasant. If you told him, it might hurt his feelings and the delicate balance of a roommate relationship might be thrown off for the rest of the year. First, you

Write to Joe at jacermak@bsu.edu

Visit us during Orientation Perspectives - A discussion series that exists to give students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to discuss current events and important topics. Held every 3rd Wednesday. Heritage Film Series - Features various films throughout the spring semester. Theses films present historical and social perspectives from various cultures. Each month, a different culture is featured from various cultures. Each month a different culture is featured. Words of Wisdom Book Club - Features a new book each year. Featured books range in topic from self-enrichment to diversity. The first 15 students receive a free copy of the book. The club participants meet throughout the semester to discuss readings, excerpts, and chapters in depth. EXCEL Summer Program - A 3-day institute designed to address transtition issues from high school to college from students of color. EXCEL is open to all freshman students who have been admitted to BSU. Study Circle - Groups of 8-12 people from different backgrounds and viewpoints meet at least 5 weeks to discuss race and racism.

Visit us at www.bsu.edu/multiculturalcenter 325 N. McKinley Ave. M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm

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Important buildings on campus students should know Ball State Police Station

L.A. Pittenger Student Center

North Quad

Student Health Center

Academic Advising

BSU Police (765) 285-1111

Student Center

The Ball State University Police Department is available to help students with any issues they may have, as well as offer the following services to students.

(765) 285-1560 The Student Center has many amenities for students, including a post office, barber shop and a hotel. It is also the center for many on-campus activities, including Late Nite, and is home to the Cardinal Lanes bowling and billiards area.

(765) 285-1161 The Academic Advising main office is located on the third floor of North Quad in Room 324. Here, students can meet with a freshman advisor to plan classes and plot the upcoming years at Ball State. Students in the Honors College will have a different advisor in Carmichael Hall, see next page.

Parking Services (765) 285-1208

The Learning Center (765) 285-1510

Charlie’s Charter (765) 285-5005 Charlie’s Charter is a safe escort system available after the buses have stopped running to provide transportation from one location to another on campus.

Motorist Assist Program

The Motorist Assist Program provides free help with auto troubles, Assistance is available by calling the BSU Police.

Parking Services was located in the basement of the Student Center but recently moved to 305 N. College Ave. Parking Services handles all parking tickets and parking passes for Ball State University.

The Learning Center is located near Academic Advising in North Quad Room 323. Here, students can receive tutoring, help with homework or various workshops on studying techniques and other helpful topics.

Walk-in clinic (765) 285-8431 The Amelia T. Wood Student Health Center offers many services to students including a walk-in health clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy department, a women’s center and health education. Visits are included in a health center fee paid by all full-time students.

Women’s Center (765) 285-8035 The Women’s Center, located on the second floor of the Health Center, offers services specifically to the female population at Ball State University.

Paying your college tuition has never been so easy!

2008 Ball State’s convenient, secure, eary-to-use 24/7 online billing and payment system. Each billing cycle, both the student and authorized payer(s) will receive an e-mail notifying them that the Bursar Statement is ready to view. The e-mail will include a link that takes them directly to the Cardinal QuickPay login page. You will not receive a paper Bursar Statement; however, you can print a copy from the Cardinal QuickPay site. Students can set up individuals to view and pay their Bursar Statements by logging onto www.bsu.edu/quickpay and selecting “Authorize Payers” from the menu at the left. PARENTS: BE SURE YOUR STUDENT ADDS YOU AS AN AUTHORIZED PAYER! We offer three payment options: online through a checking or savings account, by US mail or in person.

Make Cardinal QuickPay a site you visit on a regular basis for currect account information!

October th th th 24 , 25 , 26 Check the website for a complete list of events, dates & times www.bsu.edu/studentcenter/familyweekend

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Lucina Hall

Bracken Library

Career Center (765) 285-1522

University Libraries (765) 285-5143

The Career Center is located on the second floor of Lucina Hall, Room 220. Students can go to the Career Center to find jobs both on and off campus. It also offers a program called Quest that links students’ interests to their talents and helps guide their career.

Bracken Library has a large collection of books, articles, movies, music and more. Laptops also are available to borrow. In addition, the numerous computer areas, study rooms and cafe make the library a common place for students to study or meet for group projects.

Counseling Center (765) 285-1736 Students can seek individual, group and psychiatric counseling. The counseling center offers help with anxiety, depression and more. Students receive 12 sessions per year free-of-charge. It is located in Lucina Hall, Room 320.

Robert Bell Building

Registrar’s Ofﬁce (765) 285-1722 The Registrar’s Office is located in the basement of Lucina, Room B43, and is the place to go to register for, or withdrawal from, classes or to get your grades, transcripts, etc.

Bursar’s Ofﬁce (765) 285-1643 The Bursar’s Office, also located in the basement of Lucina, Room B31, is responsible for all money transactions at Ball State University, including billing and Cardinal Cash accounts.

TechTime (765) 285-1517 TechTime offers free assistance with personal computers.

Carmichael Hall

Financial Aid Ofﬁce (765) 285-5600 The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid is located in Lucina, Room 245. Here you can find information about the different types of aid available, as well as various applications for loans, scholarships and more.

Honors Advising (765) 285-1024 Students in the Honors College will be assigned an advisor from the Honors Advising center in Room 104.

See a campus map on page 4

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BSU has limited parking areas Trying to ﬁnd a place to park on Ball State’s campus is not always the easiest thing, especially if you are looking for somewhere close to one of your classes. Use this map to help you ﬁnd a good location.

Source: bsu.edu/parking

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Nearby businesses offer variety The Village is a popular destination for Ball State students to go before, after and between classes. From restaurants to small shops this locale on University Avenue is a place to visit while in college. SCOTTY’S BREWHOUSE

Scotty’s has food for everyone with sandwiches, wraps, salads, wings and more. For those over 21, this restaurant also has a bar. Other than food and drinks, customers also can buy Scotty’s Brewhouse merchandise. Address: 1700 W. University Ave. Phone: (765) 747-5151 Hours: Monday-Tuesday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Bar: Open until last call

T.I.S. BOOKSTORE

If not purchasing school books, school supplies and other Ball State merchandise from the Bookstore in the Atrium, this is another destination students can go. Address: 1717 W. University Ave. Phone: (765) 282-1811 Hours: Store hours change depending on peak seasons and holidays.

Please see VILLAGE, page 25

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Village: Students meet for lunch, shopping in nearby campus businesses Continued from PAGE 24

JIMMY JOHN’S

Jimmy John’s offers a variety of gourmet sub sandwiches, club sandwiches and slim sandwiches. Jimmy John’s is not only so fast you will freak but also delivers anywhere on campus. Address: 506 N. Martin St. Phone: (765) 751-0000

Hours: Monday-Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday-Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 a.m.

ART MART

If you are an art student or even if you just enjoy doing arts and crafts, Art Mart is the place for you. This location has various supplies for sketching, drawing and painting, various types of paper and different size options for portfolios. Address: 1710 W. University Ave. Phone: (765) 284-2919 Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: noon to 5 p.m.

CBX BOOKSTORE

The third location for students to purchase textbooks, school supplies and other Ball State merchandise is CBX Bookstore.

Address: 1716 W. University Ave. Phone: (765) 282-3768 Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: Closed

GREEK’S PIZZERIA

Greek’s Pizzeria is the place to go if you like pizza and want to get away from the usual places such as Pizza Hut and Pizza King. If craving something other than pizza, Greek’s also has pasta dishes. Address: 1600 W. University Ave. Phone: (765) 284-4900

Please see Village, page 28

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Village: Books, food offered in popular hang out place near Ball State Continued from PAGE 25 do not want to walk to the Village to get something to eat, China Express also delivers anywhere on campus.

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and reopen from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Sunday: 11 a.m. to midnight

Address: 1606 W. University Ave.

MT CUP

Hours: Sunday-Tuesday: 6:30 a.m. to midnight Wednesday-Saturday: 6:30 a.m. to 3 a.m.

The mt cup is a cheap alternative to Starbucks and offers coffee, bagels and mufďŹ ns with outdoor seating and live music.

Phone: (765) 287-1995

WHITE RABBIT

The White Rabbit is a good place to go to buy used books Address: 1604 W. University Ave.

Address: 1805 W. University Ave. Phone: (765) 286-5298 Hours: Monday-Tuesday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

THE GIANT LOCKER ROOM

The Giant Locker Room is most known for being a bar, but it also is a place to go for music and affordable food.

Phone: (765) 282-6007 Hours: Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday: noon to 8 p.m. Sunday: Closed

Address: 1813 W. University Ave.

CHINA EXPRESS

Hours: Monday-Saturday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday: 5 p.m. to midnight

If you like Chinese food, the China Express is the destination for you. If you

Blank Walls?

Wishbone Gifts, Inc. has tapestries and posters to ďŹ ll those blank walls. We also have sterling silver, bead curtains, gloves, books, imported items, clothing, body jewelry, hemp, incense and more.

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284-9409

Phone: (765) 286-5499

Only tanning salon in the BSU Village!

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Students guide to food, entertainment RESTAURANTS Bruner’s Family Restaurant, 2200 W. Kilgore Ave. (765) 288-2711 Comfort food and homemade specialties. Bruner’s is supposed to have some of the best pie in town. Burkie’s Drive In, 1515 W. Jackson St. (765) 282-4355 An old fashioned drive-in for burgers, hot dogs and tenderloins priced cheaply enough for any college student. China Express, 1805 W. University Ave. (765) 286-5298

Concannon’s Pastry Shop, 620 N. Walnut St. (765) 288-8851 Muncie’s local bakery with a variety of donuts, cookies, cupcakes, breads, cakes and other dessert specialties. This is the best place to go in Muncie to satisfy a craving for anything sweet. Concannon’s is located on the outskirts of downtown and is reasonably priced. Eva’s Pancake House 4008 W. Bethel Ave. (765) 288-9650 Greek’s Pizzeria, 1600 W. University Ave. (765) 284-4900

In-House Weekly Specials Free Pizza Nights Cosmic Fridays Late Nite @ BSU: Saturdays

HOURS: Monday - Thursday: 11am - 11pm Friday: 11am - 1am Saturday: 11am - 1am Sunday: 11am - 9pm

An alternative to Pizza Hut, Pizza King, or Papa John’s. Try Greek’s famous white sauce.

Morton’s Pub & Grub 127 N. High St. (765) 289-4782

LaHacienda, 2620 S. Madison St. (765) 289-0909 An Americanized Mexican restaurant located on the southside of Muncie.

Puerto Vallarta, 4000 N. Broadway Ave. (765) 287-8897 3505 N. Wheeling Ave. (765) 282-8191 508 S. Tilotson Ave. (765) 288-5825 Authentic Mexican food at a reasonable price. If you love Mexican food, Puerto Vallarta will quickly become your favorite Muncie restaurant. Puerto Vallarta is arguably the best Mexican food in Muncie. Monthly mariachi band nights occur at each of the three locations.

Mac’s Sandwiches and Salads, 1307 S. Batavia Ave. (765) 289-1070 1121 W. MaGalliard Road, (765) 289-5060 An alternative to typical fast food. Enjoy ham and beans, biscuits and gravy and beef manhattan at a reasonable price.

Birthday Party Packages Specials in Daily News Specials on Channel 55

RATES: Bowling: $2 a game/person Non-BSU: $2.25 a game/person Cosmic: $2.25 a game/person Shoes: $1.25 each rental BIlliards: $3 an hour Non-BSU: $4 an hour

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Retail: Muncie offers many restaurant, shopping options for students Continued from PAGE 29 Scotty’s Brewhouse 1700 W. University Ave. (765) 747-5151 Muncie’s own brewhouse with family dining before 9 p.m. The varied menu contains sandwiches, soups salads, wraps, fish, steaks and other entree items. The waffle fries are a Scotty’s favorite. Scotty’s also offers a wide selection of beer and wine. Sirloin Stockade 4949 W. Hessler Road (765) 287-9051 Muncie’s own version of a Ponderosa or Ryan’s Steakhouse with a complete all-you-can-eat buffet. Sue’s Kitchen, 1413 S. Walnut St. (765) 288-4786 Located on the outskirts of downtown. Sue’s offers a variety of soul and Thai food. The lunch specials change daily. Breakfast is also served daily. Szechwuan Garden, 1312 W. McGalliard Road (765) 289-8007

Thai Smile, 2401 N. Tillotson Ave. (765) 289-8989 Located close to campus near the corner of Bethel and Tillotson, the Thai Smile offers authentic Thai food. Vegetarian dishes are also available. Entrees are large enough to be enjoyed by two people. The Thai tea is also a perfect sweet treat. The service at this restaurant is extremely hard to beat. Vera Mae’s Bistro, 209 S. Walnut St. (765) 747-4941 Located downtown, Vera Mae’s is one of Muncie’s finer dining establishments. Outside dining is available for lunch. White River Landing 117 W. Charles St. (765) 286-8133 Yokohama Japanese Steakhouse, 3124 Granville Ave. (765) 751-1111 COFFEE SHOPS Blue Bottle Coffee Shop 206 S. Walnut St. (765) 284-3630

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mt Cup 1606 W. University Ave. (765) 287-1995 Danner’s Coffee Shop 2902 W. White River Blvd. (765) 288-1122 ICE CREAM SHOPS Incredible! Yogurt, 3800 W. Bethel Ave. (765) 282-2280 Features low fat and no-sugar yogurt option with over 50 ice cream toppings. Specialty yogurt desserts and shakes can also be created. Soups, salads, muffins and other foods are also available at Incredible! Yogurt. The yogurt flavors change daily. The Chocolate Moose, 101 N. Main St., Farmland (765) 468-7731 An old-fashioned soda fountain in historic Farmland that offers freezes, sundaes, shakes, malts and homemade desserts. Located about 20 minutes from Muncie, this ice cream is worth the extra drive. Dairy Queen

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Religious services vary for students Joe Cermak ■ Forum Editor If you choose to be religious, a place of worship might be exactly what you need to be right at home during your freshman year. Students might go to student worship services such as the Revolution or Campus Crusade for Christ. Ball State has 28 religious groups. For those who are willing to wake up for services, going to a local church can help students become more of a member in the community. Some of the churches in Muncie are in walking distance, but others might require a car. DISCIPLE OF CHRIST Hazelwood Christian Church 1400 W University Ave. (765) 282-5969 ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Mary’s 2300 West Jackson St. (765) 288-5308 St. Francis 1200 W Riverside Ave. (765) 288-6180

St. Lawrence Church 820 E Charles St. (765) 288-9223 PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 1400 W Riverside Ave. (765) 289-4431 QUAKER Friends Memorial Church 418 W Adams St. (765) 288-5680 METHODIST High Street United Methodists 219 S High St. (765) 747-8500 Main Street United Methodist Church 801 E Main St. (765) 288-1388 ISLAM Islamic Center of Muncie 1717 N Ball Ave. (765) 288-8014

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JEWISH Temple Beth El 525 W Jackson St. (765) 288-4662 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Muncie Seventh-day Adventist Church 1404 W. Cowing Drive (765) 288-6433 LUTHERANS Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 610 N Reserve St. 765-282-2537 Lutheran Church Of The Cross 4401 N Wheeling Ave. 765-288-8110 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 900 W White River Blvd. 765-282-0619 Living Waters Church 700 N. Edgewood Drive 765 281-0167 APOSTOLIC Heritage Apostolic Tabernacle

Grace Episcopal Church 300 S Madison St. (765) 289-7931 River Of Life 5350 W. Bethel Ave. 765-287-1200 BAPTIST Temple Baptist Church 3501 S. Madison St. 765-288-7632 Fellowship Baptist Church 2204 S Macedonia Ave. 765-286-2989 Grace Baptist Church 6401 W River Road 765-288-9569 Jackson Park Baptist Church 3611 S. Post Road 765-747-1169

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Senators work for student issues Association consists to best serve Ball State students. of those who dedicate SGA President Frank said the assotime, effort to BSU Hood ciation’s goal was to Mohammad Qais Faqiri ■ Staff Reporter

The Student Government Association is a campus-based organization that represents Ball State University students. SGA is divided into executive, legislative and judicial branches. Each of these branches is comprised of students who dedicate their time and effort

serve the students in any possible way. “We provide opportunities for students to voice their problems,” Hood said. “SGA is a group of dedicated people who look into students’ problems and ﬁnd ways to help solve them.” Hood said SGA’s constituency includes the entire student body. The students can vote to elect SGA ofﬁcials,

and they can run for ofﬁces themselves. Hood said running for SGA president was a good experience for him. “I saw it as a way to help students,” Hood said. “I had previous community service experience and wanted to experience student service, too.” Hood’s slate, Campus Alliance, is a diverse group of people with experience in various aspects of the Ball State community. “We do share a common bond and pas-

sion for representing Ball State students and working to make campus better and better each year,” Hood said in an SGA blog on its Web site. “We’re here to represent and serve the students of Ball State, and we enjoy seeing your ideas move forward. It’s what we’re here for.”

FRANK HOOD SGA president, junior political science and entrepreneurial major

CARRIE COZAD SGA vice president, junior elementary education major

EBONY STRONG SGA secretary, senior marketing major

MOSES JONES SGA treasurer, senior theater and telecommunications major

Info For more information about the Student Government Association and the Campus Alliance visit bsucampusalliance.com

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BALL STATE BEGINNINGS GREEK

Students go greek at Ball State Joe Cermak ■ Forum Editor

Joining a greek chapter is one way to make friendships for your college career and lifetime. Students can rush for local fraternities and sororities twice a year during fall and spring semesters. Every Spring Semester, the greeks have a week of events to connect with non-greeks on campus for further unity. As a part of the greek community, people can participate in toga parties, a dodge ball

tournament or philanthropies to serve others in the community. Another part of greek life is ﬁghting stereotypes movies and television make. Greek life had blemishes in the past, but its accomplishments such as high GPAs and service activities out way the negatives.

Chapter of Excellence Award Earned: Not listed

Delta Tau Delta

Chapters in existence: 119 Headquarters: Fishers Indiana Chapters: Indiana University, DePauw University, Butler University, Wabash College, Purdue, Ball State Chapter of Excellence Award Earned: 1997, 1998

Phi Gamma Delta

Chapters in existence: 119 BSU fraternities Headquarters: Lexington, Ky. Indiana Chapters: DePauw, HaDelta Sigma Phi nover College, Wabash, Indiana, Chapters in existence: 105 Purdue, Rose-Hulman, Indiana Headquarters: Indianapolis State University, University of Indiana Chapters: Ball State, Evansville, Ball State Rose-Hulman Institute of Chapter of Excellence Award Technology, Purdue University Earned: 1999, 2000, 2001

Phi Delta Theta

Chapters in Existence: 165 Headquarters: Oxford, Ohio Indiana Chapters: Indian, Wabash, Hanover, DePauw, Indiana State, Purdue, Valparaiso University, Ball State, University of Southern Indiana Chapter of Excellence Awards Earned: None

Phi Sigma Kappa

Chapters in Existence: 90 Headquarters: Indianapolis Indiana Chapters: Valparaiso, Ball State, Indiana, Purdue Chapter of Excellence Awards Earned: 2000

Sigma Alpha Epsilon

Chapters in Existence: More than 200 Headquarters: Evanston, Ill.

Indiana Chapters: Franklin College, Purdue, DePauw, Evansville, Indiana State, Ball State Chapter of Excellence Awards Earned: None

Sigma Chi

Chapters in Existence: 221 Headquarters: Evanston, Ill. Indiana Chapters: Hanover, Wabash, Purdue, Ball State, Valparaiso, Indiana, Butler, Indiana State, DePauw Chapter of Excellence Awards Earned: None

Sigma Nu

Chapters in Existence: 198 Headquarters: Lexington, Va. Indiana Chapters: DePauw, Purdue, Indiana, Rose-Hulman, Butler, Ball State,

Indiana State Chapter of Excellence Awards Earned: None

Sigma Phi Epsilon

Chapters in Existence: 257 Headquarters: Richmond, Va. Indiana Chapters: Purdue, Ball State, Indiana State, Evansville, Valparaiso, Indiana Institute of Technology, Tri-State, IPFW Chapter of Excellence Awards Earned: 1998, 2000, 2002

Theta Chi

Chapters in Existence: 136 Headquarters: Indianapolis Indiana Chapters: Purdue, Indiana, Ball State, Valparaiso, Indiana State Chapter of Excellence Awards Earned: 1998

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BALL STATE BEGINNINGS BSU sororities Alpha Chi Omega Chapters in Existence: 136 Headquarters: Indianapolis Indiana Chapters: DePauw University, Purdue University, Butler University, Indiana University, Indiana State University

Alpha Gamma Delta Chapters in Existence: 182 Headquarters: Indianapolis Indiana Chapters: Indiana, Purdue

Alpha Omicron Pi Chapters in Existence: 184 Headquarters: Brentwood, Tenn. Indiana Chapters: University of Evansville, Indiana State, Indiana, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Alpha Phi Chapters in Existence: 148 Headquarters: Evanston, Ill.

Indiana Chapters: Butler, DePauw, Indiana State, Indiana, Purdue

Headquarters: Memphis, Tenn. Indiana Chapters: Indiana, Valparaiso

Chi Omega

Phi Mu

Chapters in Existence: 173 Headquarters: Memphis, Tenn. Indiana Chapters: Evansville, Hanover College, Indiana State, Indiana, Purdue, RoseHulman, Valparaiso University

Chapters in Existence: 120 Headquarters: Peachtree City, Ga. Indiana Chapters: Evansville, Indiana, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Purdue

Delta Zeta Chapters in Existence: 162 Headquarters: Oxford, Ohio Indiana Chapters: Indiana, Purdue, University of Southern Indiana

Kappa Alpha Theta Chapters in Existence: 169 Headquarters: Indianapolis Indiana Chapters: Butler, DePauw, Hanover, Indiana, Purdue

Kappa Delta

Chapters in Existence: 130

Pi Beta Phi Chapters in Existence: 131 Headquarters: Town and Country, Mo. Indiana Chapters: Butler, DePauw, Franklin College, Indiana, Purdue, Valparaiso

Sigma Kappa Chapters in Existence: 107 Headquarters: Indianapolis Indiana Chapters: Indiana State, Indiana University Southeast, Purdue

BSU National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities Ball State University’s NaInc. Kappa Alpha Psi Frational Pan-Hellenic Council Famous alumnae: Julia Carternity Inc.

consists of international greek letter sororities and fraternities. According to the Ball State council’s Web site, “The purpose of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. is to foster cooperative actions of its members in dealing with matters of mutual concern. Therefore, NPHC promotes the well-being of its afﬁliate fraternities and sororities, facilitates the establishment and development of local councils of the NPHC and provides leadership training for its constituents.”

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Famous alumnus: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Fredrick Douglass , Duke Ellington, Jesse Owens, Thurgood Marshall, Jackie Robinson

Famous alumnus: Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr., Cedric the Entertainer, Bernard A. Harris, Jr., Wilt Chamberlain, Anfernee Hardaway

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Famous alumnus: William “Count” Basie, Langston Hughes, Wiliam H. “Bill” Cosby, Steve Harvey, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, Vince Carter, Rev. Jesse Jackson

son, Janet Dubois, Dionne Warwick, Wendy Palmer, Zora Neale Hurston

Sigma Gamma Rho Inc. Famous alumnae: Hattie McDaniel, Cynthia Horner, Corine Brown, Tonya Lee Williams, Maysa Leak

Gamma Phi Omega International Sorority Inc.* Information about famous alumnae could not be found

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.

* Denotes BSU NPHC association

Famous alumnus: Karl Malone, Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice, George Washington Carver, Huey P. Newton,

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

Web sites For more information about the Ball State University greek life visit bsu.edu/ greeklife

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BALL STATE BEGINNINGS ORGANIZATIONS

Students can get involved If you are ever sitting in your residence hall room, ﬁnished with your homework and are bored with nothing to do, think of some organizations you might want to get involved with to ﬁll your spare time. Being a member of an organization can not only bring you some lasting friends, but also it can look great on a resume. ALL CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS ■ Cardinal

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DEPARTMENT AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ■ Accounting

■ Cheerleaders ■ Code

Red Dance Team in Leadership Program ■ Homecoming Steering Committee ■ Late Nite @ Ball State ■ Multicultural Ambassadors Corps ■ Orientation Leaders ■ Student Foundation ■ Student Government Association (SGA) ■ Student Leadership Development Board (SLDB) ■ Student/Alumni Relations Team (St.A.R.T.) ■ University Program Board (UPB) ■ Up ‘til Dawn Executive Board ■ Excellence

Club ■ Actuarial Science Club ■ Advancing Productivity, Innovation and Competitive Success (APICS) ■ Alpha Kappa Psi (Business) ■ American Advertising Federation (AAF) ■ American Choral Directors Association ■ American Fisheries Society ■ American Institute of Architecture Students ■ American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA) ■ American Marketing Association ■ American Society for Microbiology ■ American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)

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■ American

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String Teachers Association Club ■ Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) ■ Athletic Training Club ■ Ball Bearings ■ Alpha Kappa Psi (Business) ■ Beta Alpha Psi (Business Information) ■ Cardinal Association of Teachers of Science (CATS) ■ Cardinal Communications ■ Cardinal Filmworks ■ CardinalVision 57 ■ Chinese Language & Culture Club ■ Classics Society ■ Clay Guild ■ Club Japan

■ Connections

Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO)

Construction Management Student Organization (CMSO) ■ Construction Speciﬁcations Institute ■ Council of Teachers of Mathematics ■ The Ball State Daily News ■ Debate and Individual Events ■ Delta Alpha Gamma (German Language Club) ■ Delta Sigma Pi (Business Education) ■ Department of Military Science (ROTC) ■ Design Build Experience ■ Dietetics Association ■ Educational Technology Students Association ■ Education in Action (EIA) ■ Emerging Green Builders ■

Please see ORGANIZATIONS, page 40

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Organizations: Students have many chances to get involved at BSU ■ English

Education Club

■ Etcetera ■ Exercise

Science Club Magazine ■ Family and Child Student Organization ■ Family and Consumer Sciences Association ■ Fashion Design Society ■ Fashion Merchandising Association ■ Financial Management Student Association ■ Fine Arts League ■ French Club (Le Cercle Francais) ■ Genetics Club ■ Geological Society ■ Graphic Arts Unlimited ■ History Club ■ Hospitality & Food Management Association ■ Indiana Outdoors ■ Interior Design Alliance (IDA) ■ International Studies Association ■ Journalism Education Association ■ Lambda Alpha Epsilon (Criminal Justice) ■ Library-Media, Education and Information Association ■ Mathematical Sciences Club ■ Media Matters ■ MBA Association ■ Miller World Business Club ■ Music Educators National Conference ■ Expo

■ Music

■ Radio-Television News Directors Association

■ Panhellenic

■ Collegiate

Teachers National Association Chapter ■ National Alliance for Mental Illness ■ National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) ■ National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology ■ National Band Association - Collegiate Chapter ■ National Communication Association Student Club ■ National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) ■ National Press Photographers Association ■ National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) ■ National Student Speech-Language and Hearing Association ■ Natural Resources Club ■ NewsWatch ■ Nurses Association ■ Philosophy Club ■ Physical Education Student Association ■ Pi Sigma Epsilon ■ Pre-Health Professions Club (Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, Pre-Optometry) ■ Pre-Law Interest Group ■ Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)

■ Residential Property Management Association

■ Greek

(RPMA) Sigma Student Organization ■ Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) ■ Society of Physics Students (SPS) ■ Spanish Club ■ Sport Psychology Club ■ Student Afﬁliates of the American Chemical Society (SAACS) ■ Student Association for Graduates in English (SAGE) ■ Student Council for Exceptional Children ■ (Special Education) ■ Student Education Association ■ Student National Association of Teachers of Singing ■ Student Planning Association (Urban Planning) ■ Student Social Workers Association (SSWA) ■ Students for Classical Music ■ Technology Education Club ■ The Wildlife Society (TWS) ■ WCRD-Radio ■ Six

GREEK ORGANIZATIONS ■ Interfraternity ■ National

Council Pan-Hellenic Council

Council Peer Mentors

HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES ■ Alpha Kappa Delta International Honor Society ■ Alpha

Lambda Delta (Freshman) Mu Gamma (Foreign Language) ■ Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice) ■ Alpha Psi Omega (Theatre) ■ Delta Sigma Rho / Tau Kappa Alpha (Speech/Debate) ■ Epsilon Pi Tau (Technology Education) ■ Eta Sigma Gamma (Health Science) ■ Eta Sigma Phi (Classics) ■ Gamma Delta Pi (Economics) ■ Gamma Iota Sigma (Insurance) ■ Gamma Theta Upsilon (Geography) ■ Golden Key International Honour Society (Juniors/Seniors) ■ Kappa Delta Pi (Education) ■ Kappa Tau Alpha (Journalism) ■ Lambda Alpha (Anthropology) ■ Lambda Iota Tau (English) ■ Mortar Board (Seniors) ■ Mu Phi Epsilon (Music) ■ Alpha

Please see ORGANIZATIONS, page 42

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BALL STATE BEGINNINGS SPORTS

Students can still play sports they love Freshmen can stay fit with organized athletics provided by BSU recreation services From staff reports One of the more difficult things for new students to handle is not being involved in high school sports. The faculty of the intramural sports complex desire to still provide that opportunity. Students can play 19 organized sports, according to Ball State’s recreation services Web site. The Web site also lists 34 sports clubs students can be a part of, including judo, aquatics and even sports officials.

Students have the option of participating in full leagues with teams or single elimination tournaments recreation services play host to. Registration for leagues start at $15 for individuals or $35 for an entire team. Leagues are divided into skill level, and participants can choose to play in competitive or recreational leagues. The leagues are held in the fall, spring and summer, making it easier to work around a student’s class schedule. Students are encouraged to limit themselves to one sport per season. To add to the competitive nature, recreation services has provided a point system for each residence hall, fraternity or sorority. The point system is based on participation in tournaments and leagues. The sports clubs students can participate in are alternatives to intramural

sports. According to the recreation services Web site, “sport clubs are designed for the individual seeking regular, structured participation that cannot be provided by informal recreation or intramural sports. Active clubs change from year to year, and new clubs can be formed at any time.” Club sports include: baseball, bass ﬁshing, cardinal cars, cycling, equestrian, extreme and adventure club. Other club sports Ball State offers are fencing, men’s and women’s lacrosse, martial arts, powerlifting, racquetball club, roller hockey and men’s and women’s rugby. If those do not sound interesting more clubs include: runner’s association, men’s and women’s soccer, sky diving, snowboarding, swimming, tennis, frisbee, men’s and women’s volleyball, water polo and water ski.

■ Basketball

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Intramural sports Ball State’s recreation services provide the opportunity to play a wide array of sports, including the following:

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Contact Information ■ Wallyball ■ Dodgeball ■ Volleyball ■ Sand

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Doubles raquetball ■ Singles raquetball ■ Outdoor soccer ■ Indoor soccer ■ Flag football

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Euchre ■ Golf ■ Doubles billiards ■ Team bowling ■ Wrestling ■

Recreation Service hours:

Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. After hours can call: (765) 285-1560 and will directed to a staff member on call. For more information visit recreation.iweb.bsu.edu/

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Organizations: Ball State has organizations for almost any interest ■ National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH)

■ Epsilon

■ Outlet

■ National

■ Habitat

■ PeaceWorkers

Society of Collegiate Scholars

(NSCS) ■ Omicron

Delta Kappa (Leadership) ■ Order of Omega (Greek Honorary) ■ Phi Alpha Theta (History) ■ Phi Gamma Nu (Business Honorary) ■ Phi Sigma Tau (Philosophy) ■ Phi Upsilon Omicron (Family & Consumer Sciences) ■ Pi Gamma Mu (Social Science) ■ Pi Omega Pi (Business Education) ■ Psi Chi (Psychology) ■ Rho Lambda (Honorary Sorority) ■ Sigma Alpha Iota (Music) ■ Sigma Lambda Alpha (Landscape Architecture) ■ Sigma Zeta (Science) ■ Triota (Women’s Studies)

MULTICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS ■ Asian

American Student Association ■ Black Student Association ■ Caribbean Students Association ■ Chinese Student Association ■ Indian Students Association ■ Korean Student Association ■ Latino Student Union ■ Native American Student Association ■ Spectrum ■ Taiwanese Student Association ■ Voice of Triumph Choir

PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS ■ Bands ■ Choirs ■ Opera ■ Orchestra ■ University

Singers

SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ■ Alpha

Phi Omega Buddies ■ Circle K ■ College Mentors for Kids! ■ Best

Sigma Alpha International for Humanity ■ Student Voluntary Services ■ Timmy Foundation

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS ■ Abso ■ Active

Minds ■ Agents of Change for Tomorrow ■ Ambassadors for Children ■ Art Education Club ■ ASL Club (American Sign Language) ■ Associated Students of Historic Preservation ■ Association for Computing Machinery ■ Audio Engineering Society, Inc. ■ Belly Dance Club ■ Black Graduate Student Alliance ■ Blacklist Promotion ■ Body Modiﬁcation Community ■ Bowling Club ■ Cardinal Crew ■ Cardinal TOPS ■ CG Imaginations ■ Chess Club ■ Civil Liberties Union-Ball State Chapter ■ Coalition of Student Advocates ■ College Republicans ■ Colleges Against Cancer ■ Collegiate 4-H Club ■ Dance Marathon for Riley Children’s Hospital ■ Delta Gamma Iota ■ Disabled Students in Action (DSIA) ■ Electronic Gaming League ■ Feminists for Action ■ Four Square Club ■ Free the Slaves ■ Future Veterinarians Society ■ Japanese Animation Society ■ Knitting & Crochet Circle ■ Libertarians ■ Mac User Group ■ Masters of Divine Beauty ■ Mock Trial ■ Muse Society

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Summit Club ■ Semper Fidelis ■ Society for Open Minded Academics (SOMA) ■ Society of Composers, Inc. ■ Something Else ■ Sport Administration Club ■ STAND: A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition ■ Storm Chase Team ■ Student Action Team (SAT) ■ Student Art Gallery ■ Student Dance Association ■ Student Honors Council ■ Student Voices Against Assault ■ Student-Athlete Advisory Board (SAAB) ■ Students for a Sustainable Campus ■ Students for Barack Obama ■ Students for Life ■ Students for Ron Paul ■ Students’ International Meditation Society (SIMS) ■ Swing Society ■ Today’s Black Women ■ Trendz of Essence ■ University Democrats ■ Video Game Developers ■ Rotaract

UNIVERSITY HOUSING ORGANIZATIONS ■ Residence

Hall Councils Association of Scheidler and

■ Community

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Information If there is something you might be interested in that is not listed in the above organizations list, here is the process on how to create your own. ■ Complete and submit an “Intent to Organize”

form Submit it along with a constitution to the Ofﬁce of Student Life, in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center, Room 133 ■ The “Intent to Organize” packet that will help you when putting together a constitution ■

If you want to reactivate an organization, complete and submit an “Intent to Reactivate” form. For more information about the Ofﬁce of Student Life and the organizations Ball State offers visit bsu.edu/studentlife

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BALL STATE BEGINNINGS COACHES

Meet the people who run your sports programs Brady Hoke Team: Football Seasons at Ball State: Five Record: 22-36 MAC titles: None MAC Coach of the Year Awards: None Best season: 2007, Ball State had its ﬁrst winning record and bowl appearance since 1996. Also, Ball State beat Navy at the Naval Academy.

Billy Taylor Team: Men’s basketball Seasons at Ball State: One Record: 6-24 MAC titles: None MAC Coach of the Year Awards: None Best season: 2007-08, After a bevy of offseason transfers, Ball State set a single-season record for losses with 24 and program-leader Peyton Stovall graduated.

Nadalie Walsh Team: Gymnastics Seasons at Ball State: One Record: 0-10 MAC titles: None MAC Coach of the Year Awards: None Best season: 2007-08, Ball State lost all 10 of their dual meets by 10 points or less.

Michael Lovett Team: Soccer Seasons at Ball State: None Record: 0-0 MAC titles: None MAC Coach of the Year Awards: None Best season: Not available.

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Joel Walsh Team: Men’s Volleyball Seasons at Ball State: 10 Record: 193-110 MIVA titles: One MIVA Coach of the Year Awards: One Best season: 2002, Ball State won its only championship under Walton after a 14-2 conference record. Also, the Cardinals advanced to the NCAA tournament semiﬁnals.

Bill Richards Team: Men’s tennis Seasons at Ball State: 36 Record: 541-299 MAC titles: 19 MAC Coach of the Year Awards: 13 Best season: 1986-87, Ball State won its fourth consecutive MAC Championship with and undefeated conference record and an overall mark of 21-2.

Annette Payne Team: Field Hockey Seasons at Ball State: Five Record: 29-65 MAC titles: None MAC Coach of the Year Awards: None Best season: 2006, The Cardinals had their ﬁrst winning season in the MAC since 1999.

Dave Boos Team: Women’s volleyball Seasons at Ball State: One Record: 5-25 MAC titles: None MAC Coach of the Year Awards: None Best season: 2007, Ball State set a schoolrecord with 25 losses.

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Packard becomes 10th women’s basketball coach Kelly Packard Team: Women’s basketball Seasons at Ball State: None record: 0-0 MAC titles: None MAC coach of the year awards: None Best season: Not available.

Bob Thomas Team: Swimming and Diving Seasons at Ball State: 29 record: 197-142-2 MAC titles: None MAC coach of the year awards: Four Best season: 200203, Thomas won MAC coach of the year honors after his team ﬁnished 11-3 and placed second in the MAC Champion-

Craigh Nicholson Team: Softball Seasons at Ball State: Two record: 58-56 MAC titles: None MAC coach of the year awards: None Best season: 2008, Ball State ﬁnished with an overall record of 3632 and won two games in the MAC tournament.

Greg Beals Team: Baseball Seasons at Ball State: Six record: 187-147 (as of May 22) MAC titles: 1 MAC coach of the year awards: None Best season: 2006, Beals led Ball State its ﬁrst MAC championship since 1969 and a victory against Kentucky in the NCAA tournament

Katherine Mowat Team: Women’s golf Seasons at Ball State: 4 First-place ﬁnishes: MAC titles: None MAC coach of the year awards: None Best season: 2005, The Cardinals ﬁnished a school-record third place in the MAC tournament and won the Butler Spring Invitational.

Laura Seibold-CaudillTeam: Swimming and Diving Seasons at Ball State: 29 record: 250-144-3 MAC titles: None MAC coach of the year awards: Two Best season: 1995-96, Ball State ﬁnished with a perfect 14-0 record and

Mike Fleck Team: Men’s golf Seasons at Ball State: Nine First-place ﬁnishes: Nine MAC titles: None MAC coach of the year awards: None Best season: 2005-06, Ball State won two tournaments, the most in a single season under Fleck.

Randy Heisler Team: Cross Country/ Track and ﬁeld Seasons at Ball State: Two Record: Not available MAC titles: None MAC coach of the year awards: None Best season: 2006, The Cardinals to a fourthplace ﬁnish at the track MAC Championships on May 10.

5-0 in the MAC.

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BALL STATE BEGINNINGS BASEBALL

Cardinals lose in MAC tournament Ball State ends season with 27-26 record, goes 1-2 in postseason play Jay Sowers ■ Staff Reporter After a successful start to the 2008 baseball season, Ball State University finished the year under less than optimal results. The Cardinals won its final regular-season game on the road at the University of Toledo. However, they were unable to carry that momentum into this year’s MAC tournament and were knocked out of the double-elimination tournament with two losses against Northern Illinois University. Ball State ended the season with a 2726 record, including its 1-2 record in the postseason. Looking back on the year, senior center fielder Wayne Bond Jr. said the strength of his team was the camaraderie shared by every team member. “This is one of the closest teams I’ve ever been on,” Bond Jr. said. “We all had one goal, and we didn’t quite come up with it.”

The season’s highlight was a 10-game win streak between March 26 and April 8. Ball State couldn’t continue that success later in the season and lost eight of its last 12 games, including four to Northern Illinois. “We lost a lot of one-run games, especially down the stretch,” coach Greg Beals said. “We need to get better.” Three members of the team were named to either the all-MAC first or second team. Two seniors, Bond and closer Kyle Heyne, made the first team. Sophomore catcher Zach Dygert earned second-team honors. Bond led the team with 13 home runs and 53 RBIs for the season. Heyne is Ball State’s all-time saves leader with 33 over the last three years. Dygert had 11 home runs for the Cardinals over 42 games played this year, the sixth-most in the MAC this season. The three players were the most Ball State has had since the 2005 season, when the team had five players selected. While Beals said the performances of these players were special for his program, he was even more proud of the leadership shown by all the seniors on the team. “The seniors gave me a lot,” Beals said. “They’re champions. They played on the 2006 championship team, and they led

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CARDINAL PLAYERS congratulate Zach Dygert after his home run in the second inning of Ball State’s game against Northern Illinois University. The Cardinals went 1-2 in MAC tournament play. this team as far as we could go this year.” Even though Stoeklen will miss his playing days, he said, he will miss the camaraderie he shared with his teammates the most. “I’m just going to take away being with the

guys, never quitting,” Stoeklen said. “Twentyﬁve strong. That’s our slogan, and that’s what we were the whole season. It just didn’t work out for us [in the MAC tournament].”

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Gross hopes for future tourney win Cardinals finish 2-2 in MAC tournament, ‘gain respect’ in league for future years Kyle Shaner ■ Staff Reporter Although she will not be on the team in upcoming seasons, Abby Gross thinks the Ball State softball team could compete for a MidAmerican Conference championship soon. The Cardinals’ senior catcher said she thinks Ball State should be able to win the conference tournament in the next couple years after it made a surprising run to the tournament semifinals this season. The strong showing in their first MAC tournament appearance since 2002 helped the No. 7 seed Cardinals gain respect from their competitors in the conference, Gross said. “No one expected us to make it this far,” the catcher said. “But all of us had complete confidence.” The team finished 2-2 in tournament play, with wins against Central Michigan and Akron coupled with losses to Bowling

gram,” he said. Green and Kent State. Last year, Ball State finished 10th in the 12The tournament’s No. 3 seed, Bowling team league and was thus one of four teams Green, shut out Ball State 6-0 Thursday to left out of the conference tournament. This give the Cardinals their first loss. Ball State season, Ball State made the tournament for then eliminated the tournament’s host, Akthe seventh time in program history. ron, with a 5-4 win Second-year coach Craig Nicholson, Friday against the No. who won seven conference champion8 seed. ships competing in the National Junior “I thought we played really well all weekCollege Athletic Association at Central end,” Nicholson said. Arizona College, said his team’s advancement to the semifinals shows the “The two games we lost were against progress the Cardinals’ program is makteams who have been ing. perennial powerhous“You’re not going to go from 11th in es in the league the the MAC to winning the tournament in two years,” he said. past few years.” ABBY GROSS The Cardinals’ tournament run came Of the eight teams Ball State senior catcher to an end Friday at the hands of No. 1 that were represented seed Kent State. The Golden Flashes, at the tournament, who won the tournament with a 4-0 record, half of them had a player earn all-tournaknocked the Cardinals out in the semifinals ment honors, including Ball State. Bowling with a 6-3 victory. Green, Ohio and Kent State each had three Ball State began the tournament with a players make the all-tournament team while 3-2 win Wednesday against the No. 2 seed Gross made the squad for Ball State. Central Michigan, who won the MAC West Gross batted .400 in 10 at-bats in her first regular season title. MAC tournament with two walks, a run “Beating a team like Central Michigan, who scored, a home run and eight runs batted in. is an established program, is big for our proThe senior, who finished her career as the

“No one expected us to make it this far. But all of us had complete conﬁdence.”

program’s all-time home run leader with 19, hit a three-run home run against Kent State. “I was glad with the way I played,” said Gross, who was one of two seniors along with Amanda Pick. “I just thought it was the last time I was playing, and I might as well make it memorable” Gross and Elizabeth Milian, who pitched and was a designated player this season, also made second team all-MAC for the regular season. Shortstop Alicia Barkley and third baseman Kate Wilczynski both made the MAC all-freshman team. Nicholson said his players do not care much about individual honors, but he thought a couple of them got snubbed from the conference teams. Ball State ﬁnished the season 38-34, the team’s ﬁrst winning season since 2002 and second-most wins in the program’s 34-year history. Gross said she is sad to be done with her softball career and is going to miss playing and being around her teammates every day, but the team is heading in the right direction. “I think with the new coaches coming in, it’s really helped us improve,” she said.

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Story lines entering the new school year Cardinals have positives and negatives in athletics department entering year Ryan Wood ■ Sports Editor

NEW COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR Among the coaches, players and administration ofﬁcials that combine to make Ball State’s athletics department, perhaps none has a more daunting responsibility than Lisa Donaldson. The Cardinals’ newly hired compliance coordinator, who was hired May 4, will be charged with the duty of making sure an athletics department that is on two years probation from the NCAA stays in check. Considering the issues Ball State’s athletics department has had with NCAA compliance — both under current athletics director Tom Collins and before Collins with the textbook scandal that yielded probationary status — the Cardinals have little room to wiggle in the upcoming year.

NEW HEAD COACHES Donaldson is not the only member new to Ball State’s athletics department. The Cardinals also welcome ﬁrst-year soccer coach Michael Lovett and women’s basketball coach Kelly Packard to their family for the upcoming year. Lovett was an assistant at Virginia Tech last season before ﬁlling the vacancy former coach Michelle Salmon left when she accepted a head coaching position at Cincinnati. He inherits a program that has won the last two Mid-American Conference regular season titles. The Cardinals have failed to win a postseason game during that span. Packard has experience as an assistant coach at the collegiate level and a head coach in professional leagues. She replaces interim head coach Lisa McDonald, who assumed control of the program when former head coach Tracy Roller left late December after being diagnosed with manic depression. Packard will be charged with continuing the success Ball State’s women’s basketball program experienced under Roller, who led the Cardinals to 24 wins in the 2006-07 season.

ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT MAKE OVER In an attempt to make things easier in the athletics department, Ball State president Jo Ann Gora and Collins reshufﬂed management responsibilities last January. Still the athletics director, Collins will manage four sports in his department — football, men’s basketball and softball, along with men’s and women’s golf. Second in command, senior women’s administrator Karin Lee, will manage the other 13 sports. With less than a full semester to judge the effectiveness of the move, it’s still difﬁcult to gauge the success of the realignment. Perhaps this fall will provide a better example of what it will mean for Ball State’s athletics department.

CUPCAKE SCHEDULE Following its most successful season in 11 years, the football team looks to be as solid as its been in many years. Unlike previous years, however, the Cardinals don’t have a mammoth road test on their schedule that will all but ensure a loss. Last year, it was an under whelming Nebraska team, and that was after Ball State traveled to Michigan in 2006 when the Wol-

verines were ranked No. 2 in the nation. The most difﬁcult game on this year’s schedule is either a road trip to Indiana, which lost receiver James Hardy to the NFL draft and will be without quarterback Kellen Lewis, who torched Ball State in the two previous games. The only other difﬁcult nonconference opponent is Navy, a team the Cardinals beat on the road last season.

BILLY TAYLOR’S REBUILDING PROJECT When the season highlight is a ninepoint defeat, as it was this year when No. 5 Georgetown traveled to Worthen Arena, it’s never a good omen for success. Following an offseason chalked full of turmoil that eventually led to numerous transfers, Billy Taylor wasn’t able to keep the Cardinals’ men’s basketball program from breaking its single-season record for losses. Ball State ﬁnished with a 6-24 overall record and was 5-11 in the MAC. Despite the poor record, Taylor repeatedly drew the praise of his coaching adversaries. The general consensus is that the program is under the right track under his leadership, along with the senior leadership of Anthony Newell.

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Cardinal athletes are ready for season RACHAEL MURPHY Murphy enters her ﬁnal season high in the ranks in several categories, including second all-time with a .82 goals against average, tied for second with 17 shutouts and third in saves 122.

ANTHONY NEWELL With the departure of former senior Peyton Stovall, Newell will be looked at to provide the bulk of Ball State’s scoring this season. As a junior, Newell led Ball State with 16.9 points per game and added a teamhigh eight rebounds.

EMILY REIN After three years, Rein is third all-time with 54 career points, and 22 career goals. She is also fourth alltime in career assists with 10.

NATE DAVIS After only two seasons, Davis has been projected by some to be the next great MAC quarterback, following in the foot steps of Ben Roethlisberger and Byron Leftwich.

KILEY JARRETT One of the Cardinals tri-captains as a junior, Jarrett started in all 29 games at point guard and was third on the team with 8.7 points per game.

PORCHIA GREEN Another of Ball State’s tri-captains, Green ranks in the top 15 all-time with 277 assists, 142 steals and 53 blocked shots. She led the Cardinals in scoring last season with 13 points per game.

JOSE PERDOMO As a junior, Perdomo played No. 1 singles and doubles. He is expected to play most in the No. 1 singles slot as a senior.

DARIUS HILL Hill was named to the all-MAC ﬁrst team as a junior. He ﬁnished the season with 65 receptions, 926 yards and a school-record 11 touchdowns.

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The Independent Student Voice of Boise State Since 1933

Monday, June 4, 2008

Issue 68, Volume 20. First Issue Free

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Welcome New Students,

Letter from the President

What an exciting new opportunity awaits you at Boise State this year. We wish to extend to you the warmest welcome and offer you the support you need for the academic rigors ahead. We want you to become more involved and connected with the campus, and are excited for you to join the thriving campus community at Boise State University. We believe we can offer you an outstanding college experience through exploration, discovery, and learning.

We recognize that coming to Boise State is a new chapter in your life as well as of your parents, relatives, and friends. Like moving into a new house or starting a new job, the process of becoming a Boise State student is both daunting and exciting. We are here to make sure that you know where to find important services and offices, how to get questions answered, and what the expectations are of you as a Boise State student. Most importantly, we are here to be friendly, familiar faces on the first day of classes.

1. Education Building- This building houses the department of nursing as well as the College of Arts and Sciences. You’ll undoubtedly have a class in first floor lecture hall, or in one of the many smaller classrooms. 2. Albertsons Library- It’s the big building with all the books. See page 5 to find out more abou the library and all it has to offer.

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3. Multipurpose Building- Not only does this building have the coolest name on campus, it’s also where you’ll find a majority of your classes your first few years at Boise State. Make sure to stop by for a quick caffeine kick at Dawson’s 4.0.

To help in a smooth transition, I urge you to take advantage of the services and opportunities that are available to you. Get better connected by signing up for a new student introductory course. Introduce yourself to your academic advisor and plan regular meetings that keep you on track. Rely on the people who are knowledgeable in housing, financial aid, job opportunities and health and

wellness. Join a student organization and meet new friends. An exciting addition this year is our Finish in Four graduation guarantee. Staying on track academically can help you save money, and you can do it without sacrificing enrichment opportunities like study abroad, internships, and service learning experiences. To find out how you can stay on track to earn your

degree in four years, talk to your advisor or visit http://www.boisestate. edu/finish4/. Participation in New Student Orientation provides ample opportunities for students to gain the knowledge needed to begin a course of study at Boise State and fully experience all that this fine institution has to offer. We are so pleased to have you here. Go Broncos! Sincerely, Bob Kustra President

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7. Administration Building- Apply for graduation, find the financial aid office, pay your tution bills and enjoy the quietest and cleanest bathrooms this campus has to offer. 8. Student Recreation Center- This is where you get your sweat on at Boise State. Usage of this facility is free for full-fee paying students during the fall and spring semesters. 9. Engineering & Technology Building- Learn to make your own alarm clocks here. You’ll find many of your lower-division classes in the first floor lecture hall.

4. Business Building- You’ll know this building by the iconic bronco statue out front. 5. Health and Wellness Center- Located at University Drive and Chrisway Drive, students can stop here for nearly all their healthcare needs.

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6. Student Union Building- The SUB may be in the middle of a major overhaul, but that doesn’t mean it’s not still the hub of campus. Check out the many dining options, the Bookstore and the gallery upstairs.

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Financial Aid office explains FAFSA components BY JENNY MCBRIDE

News/BizTech Coordinator Navigating financial aid can be difficult. The first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online at fafsa.ed.gov. This application determines eligibility for federal aid and also reports the type and amount of aid a student can receive each academic year. “We recommend submitting the FAFSA by March 15 for the fall semester, but thousands of

people receive aid who apply after that date,” Financial Aid and Scholarships Counselor Maureen Sigler said. “There’s not really a hard and fast deadline to apply. We encourage everyone to apply, regardless of when.” To complete the application, students need their social security number, driver’s license number, Alien Registration Number if not a U.S. citizen and 2007 federal tax information or tax returns. If the student applying for aid was born after January 1, 1985, they will need the same information

from their parents too. Sigler said she frequently meets people who are hesitant to apply because they think they earn too much or have been convinced by others that they would not qualify. “This week I spoke to someone who is a permanent resident [but] not a citizen. He was eligible for a $4200 Pell Grant. He would also have been eligible the year prior, but he didn’t apply because his friends and family advised him not to. With so much misinformation out there, I encourage students to find everything in writing so they can

be sure of it,” Sigler said. A grant is money awarded to a student for the purpose of paying for college and does not have to be paid back. The Pell Grant is primarily awarded to students who show the greatest financial need on their FAFSA. The Cost of Attendance minus the student’s Expected Family Contribution determines the amount of the grant. Grant amount is also based on the number of credits the student is enrolled in on the census date each semester.

The census date for summer term is June 13. Students may be required to repay some or all of their Pell Grant if they are enrolled in fewer credits than they were when their Pell Grant was disbursed or if they drop a course after the census date and before the class begins. Some students may be awarded Work-Study, which allows them to work and earn some of the funds needed for education and living expenses. Students must apply to a job awarding Work-Study to receive these funds.

Boise State also offers many scholarships which are described on the Boise State Scholarship website at financialaid.boisestate. edu/scholarships. “If you were to distinguish the difference between the two, financial aid has federal legislation attached to it and scholarships do not […] donors may have lots of their own requirements,” Sigler said. Many scholarships can be found through employers, high school counselors, churches and civic groups.

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World Icon of death inspires worship and worry in Mexican town

The temple’s leader, a young man with a goatee and piercing eyes known as Godfather Endoque, has warned that worshipers might respond violently if the temple is shut down.

Cartoons may have prompted bombing of Danish embassy in Pakistan

SANTA MARIA CUAUTEPEC, Mexico – Practically overnight, this has gone from a forgotten small town to a religious mecca where pilgrims travel hundreds of miles to seek miracles or to give thanks for answered prayers. While a similar shrine to a Catholic saint would likely be a source of pride, many residents are appalled at a 75-foot-tall statue of a skeleton shrouded in black, Santa Muerte (Saint Death). Although the Santa Muerte icon has existed for decades in working-class Mexican neighborhoods, never has it towered so ominously. Town officials say they want to respect freedom of religion but are also facing pressure from constituents who say their new neighbor is literally giving them nightmares. The town has ordered the statue demolished for zoning violations but taken no action. Hundreds of worshipers come for Sunday prayers, many traveling long distances to this town.

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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – A car bomb ripped through the street outside the Danish embassy, killing at least six. The event is an apparent act of revenge against cartoons of the prophet Muhammad published in Danish newspapers in 2005. A Danish citizen of Pakistani origin was among the dead, according to the Danish Foreign Ministry in Copenhagen. Local Pakistani media put the fatalities at eight and 35 were injured. It was the first bombing, outside Pakistan’s troubled northwest, since the country’s new government came into office at the end of March. Officials had previously suggested that the controversial new policy of holding peace talks with Islamist militants based in the northwest tribal region had ended a vicious campaign of bombings that had rocked the previous regime. The car bomb exploded about 1 p.m. on a side street that runs alongside the Danish mission, which is in an upscale residential area of Islamabad.

The Headlines U.S. reassigns Marine for passing out coins with Bible verses to Muslims BAGHDAD – The U.S. military confirmed Thursday that a Marine in Fallujah passed out coins with Gospel verses on them to Sunni Muslims, a military spokesman in the Iraqi city said. The man was immediately removed from duty and reassigned. The coins angered residents who said they felt that the American troops, whom they consider occupiers, were also acting as Christian missionaries in a predominantly Muslim nation. The Marine was passing out silver coins to residents of the Sunni Anbar province with Arabic translations of Bible verses on them. On one side, the coin read, “Where will you spend eternity?” and on the other, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16.” A U.S. military spokesman said he was unsure where the silver coins came from but speculated that they may have been sent to the young Marine from outside Iraq.

National Obama privately reaches out to Clinton TROY, Mich. – Sen. Barack Obama’s aides spent the last day of the primary campaign season privately pressing superdelegates to

get behind him, hoping to convert Tuesday night’s victory party into a true crowning moment. But in public, Obama has start-

ed the first, tentative steps toward reaching out to his wounded rival, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, in hopes of healing divisions in the party. In between attacks on his presumed opponent, Arizona Sen. John McCain, Obama took pains to extend something of an olive branch to Clinton, whose lastditch efforts to secure the nomination appear headed for defeat. Later, Obama told reporters that he talked to Clinton Sunday and asked her for a meeting on her terms, “once the dust settles.” Aides didn’t elaborate on how Obama and Clinton would be working together; they said only that she will be an important ally in the fall race against McCain.

Lawmakers can’t lease gas guzzlers at taxpayers’ expense anymore WASHINGTON – A congressman’s campaign to force members of Congress to drive “green” is gassed up and ready to go. Lincoln Navigators to tool

around the old congressional district? Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s threeyear drive to bring fuel efficiency to the federal vehicle-leasing program finally got some wheels. “We have been preaching in Washington the importance of escaping from our dependence on foreign oil and reducing our carbon output,” the Missouri Democrat said. “Now, each member who uses taxpayer money to lease a vehicle is forced to walk their talk.” He introduced the bill in 2005 to require members of the House of Representatives who use the leasing program to get vehicles with low greenhouse-gas emissions.

Local/BSU Boise Airport tries new security process An official at the Boise Airport says a new system intended to help travelers through security checkpoints is a hit with passengers. The “check point evolution” system splits travelers into three lines. One is for families, another for casual travelers, and a third for expert travelers. Idaho Federal Security Director Andrew Cosse says expert travelers move through much faster and that family travelers like the system because they aren’t rushed by passengers behind them. The program started in Salt Lake City and expanded to airports in Portland, Seattle and Denver be-

fore coming to Boise.

What The? No, that’s not a cop, it’s, uh, the radio In an effort to get his friend out of a traffic ticket after a cop pulled their car over, a passenger used his cell phone to call in a robbery at the adjacent convenience store, hoping the officer would respond and let the driver off the hook. The plan failed because the dispatcher could hear the policeman’s voice in the background.

I’m afraid your out of your jurisdiction, son A man, pretending to be a police officer, tried to talk a drunk woman into his car in Louisville, Ky., romising to drive her home. A couple of suspicious passers-by called the real cops. They discovered the man had a real-looking badge. But it read: “Official Boob Inspector, Department of Titillation.”

Don’t let the root fool you, he’s shifty Police had to rescue a man who was found hanging upside down in a tree in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. was asked to explain how he got into the predicament, he claimed the tree attacked him. He was heavily intoxicated.

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A word from your ASBSU president Welcome New Students,

On behalf of student government I would like to personally welcome you and your families to Boise State University. You now start the most important years of your life that will teach you discipline and give you direction. If you have fun and work hard you will be prospered forever by the knowledge you will gain at this great University. As newly elected Student Body President I feel a great responsibility that you gain the same love and respect for this University that I have. I encourage you to take advantage of this orientation to learn the many ways that you can get involved on campus. You come to Boise State University at a time of great change. Not only has the football team excelled but our academics and campus culture is transforming as never seen before. There are currently plans in place that will enlarge and beau

tify campus, making it one of the most desirable places to study in all of the Northwest. You are part of this great change, and I encourage you to get involved and make a difference in the community and University. I and Vice President Joseph Bunt are here to ensure that you have FUN! Please feel free to come to our offices and talk to us whenever you want. If you have ideas or complaints we are your voice to the school administration, State School Board of Education and State Legislature. You can email me anytime at trevorgrigg@boisestate.edu. Thank you very much, don’t be shy to say hi. Go Broncos Sincerely, Trevor Grigg ASBSU President

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Boise State implements new permits, parking and prices

BY JENNY MCBRIDE

News/Biz Tech Coordinator Commuting to campus is a daily drill for many students at Boise State University. With parking lots disappearing, new garages going up and event parking that changes daily, knowing where to park can be a challenge. Parking and Transportation Services is making some changes and has a few suggestions to ease the frustrations caused by traveling to Boise State.

All they need to do is come in and get a free bus sticker to put on their student ID. The free bus service is not limited to traveling to school. -Steve Cordon assistant director of Parking and Transportantion Services

move from a hangtag to decal with our parking permits,” Cordon said. “Decals are much less expensive and we are able to have them produced on campus by Graphics and Printing. Since the decals will always be affixed to the vehicle, there is less chance of one being misplaced or not displayed, resulting in a citation being issued. Also, our enforcement officers will know just where to look for the decal and will not have to search all over the front of the car to locate the permit.” Students must remember that they will sometimes have to move their vehicle. Parking is often shuffled around in order to accommodate visitors during the events Boise State hosts each academic year. “There is always an event on campus, usually an average of ten per day,” Nicole Bandas, event and operations manager for parking and transportation services, said. “We have lots of people to cater to in addition to students, faculty and staff.”

Parking updates and lot closures can be viewed on the front page of the Parking Services Website at boisestate.edu/parking. “We know it is really important for us to provide information to the students. We post signs in the parking lots and try to give at least seven days notice online. I encourage all students to review our Website regularly, especially with all of the construction on campus right now,” Bandas said.

5/4/08 – 5/25/08

Campus Crime 5/4/08 – Bike theft – Unknown suspect(s) cut lock and took a bike from a rack outside the Student Recreation Center. Report taken. 5/4/08 – Vandalism – A door to a bedroom in the Kappa Sigma House was vandalized and a threatening letter was left. Report taken. 5/4/08 – Resisting and Obstructing – Suspects involved in a fight during Cinco de Mayo were resisting officer attempts to stop them when they ran away. Report taken. 5/5/08 – Bike Theft – Unknown suspect(s) stole a bike from a rack outside the Student Recreation Center. Report taken. 5/5/08 – False Information – Suspicious subject outside Taylor Hall lied to officers about his identity – Report taken, arrest made. 5/5/08 – False Information – Suspicious subject outside of Taylor Hall lied to officers about his identity – Report taken, arrest made. 5/7/08 – Bike Theft – Unknown suspect(s) stole a bike outside the Village Apartments. Report taken. 5/7/08 – Vandalism – Unknown suspect(s) egged a car in the west Stadium lot. Report taken. 5/7/08 – Burglary – A purse left in an unlocked room in Chaffee was stolen. Report taken. 5/8/08 – Vandalism – Unknown suspect(s) vandalized a fence at 1221 Manitou Avenue. Report taken. 5/9/08 – Bike Theft – Unknown suspect(s) stole a bike from 1711 Manitou Avenue. Report taken. 5/9/08 – Theft – Unknown suspect(s) stole text books from the Library. Report taken. 5/11/08 – Vandalism – Unknown suspect broke the antenna off of a vehicle in the Administration parking lot. Report taken. 5/11/08 – Vandalism – Unknown suspect wrote in permanent marker on a vehicle parked in the Administration parking lot. Report taken

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“If you will be living on campus, wait until you know which residence hall you will be assigned before buying your permit,” Steve Cordon, assistant director of parking and transportation services, said. “Every year there are students who go online and purchase a general or reserved permit, only to find that they can’t park where they need to.” Students living at Boise State

have the option of purchasing four different residence hall permits and are encouraged to review the parking map carefully or call Parking Services before doing so. Beginning this fall, all residence hall permit holders will be required to move their vehicles to one of the parking garages on campus during football games. Only RH2 and RH3 permit holders were obligated to do this in the past. Boise State Athletics is now covering one third of the costs for all residence hall permits due to the new requirement. This will reduce the price of all residence hall parking. Students should know, however, that there are ways to get to campus besides driving. “We want people to realize that they don’t have to drive to campus. We provide free bus service all over town and to West Campus,” Cordon said. “All they need to do is come in and get a free bus sticker to put on their student ID. The free bus service is not limited to traveling to school. It can be used anytime.” These stickers can be retrieved at Parking and Transportation Services, the New Student Information Center and Campus ID. A free shuttle also circles the campus Monday through Friday, every eight to 10 minutes during peak hours and every 18 to 20 minutes during non-peak hours. This year Parking Services has made the transition from hangtag permits to windshield decals. “There were a number of factors entering into our decision to

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5/11/08 – Arson – Unknown suspect(s) started fire in a dumpster outside of the Liberal Arts

Building. Report taken. 5/12/08 – Theft – A parking permit was taken from a vehicle parked near the Student Recreation Center. Report taken. 5/12/08 – Hit and Run – A vehicle parked at University Drive and Earle Street was struck and no contact information was left. Report taken. Due to good information left by a witness, the suspect was contacted and information was exchanged. 5/12/08 – Battery and Attempted Theft – Victim chased a suspect who was trying to steal his bike. Bike was returned, but suspect hit the victim. No injury. Report taken. Follow up underway. 5/13/08 – Alcohol Violation – Two underage subjects were drinking at the University Inn. Report taken. 5/13/08 – Assault – Employees had a road rage situation and one attempted to kick the other and made threats. Report taken. 5/14/08 – Theft – A bike seat was stolen from a bike outside Towers Residence Hall. Report taken. 5/14/08 – Grand Theft – A high dollar bike was stolen from a rack outside of the Student Recreation Center. Report taken. 5/14/08 – Theft – DVDs were stolen from a house on Yale Court and pawned at a nearby pawn shop. Report taken. Follow up underway. 5/14/08 – Theft – A parking permit was stolen from a car near the Engineering Building. Report taken. 5/16/08 – Vandalism – Unknown suspect(s) defecated in a dryer in Chaffee Hall and then turned it on. Report taken. 5/19/08 – Grand Theft (Bike) – Unknown suspect took a secured silver Specialized FSRXC from a rack outside the Communications Building. Bike had no seat. Report taken. 5/25/08 – Battery – A male walking home from a party got into a verbal altercation with another male who then struck him in the face and knocked him to the ground. This occurred at Beacon Street and Vermont Avenue. Report taken.

Idaho billionaire dies at age 99

BY MATT ALMEIDA News Journalist

J.R. Simplot, ranked 89th on Forbes’ 100 wealthiest people in the world list last year, died Sunday morning in his Boise home. The coroner’s report stated he died of natural causes. Simplot left behind his wife Esther, two sons, a daughter and 18 grandchildren. “J.R. Simplot was a wonderful man and a great mentor who embodied what Idaho is all about,” Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter said. “His love of family, his appreciation of America, his work ethic and his devotion to making this a better world through the free enterprise system all are values to which Idaho aspires.” Always the businessman, Simplot got his start when he left home at age 14 to go into business for himself. Simplot catalyzed the Idaho potato market by planting certified seeds.

He also helped create the market for dehydrated and frozen potatoes. The company that resulted from his efforts, the J.R. Simplot Co., is now an international conglomerate. The associated companies provide services ranging from the growth and preservation of potatoes to the sale of fertilizer. Simplot Co. is responsible for providing many of the potatoes used by the McDonald’s fast food chain. In 1941, Simplot moved into dehydrated goods and supplied them to U.S. troops during World War II. After the war he started to freeze and can his potatoes which initiated a giant change in the potato market. A personal meeting with Ray Kroc in the 1960s closed a deal to supply frozen french fries to McDonald’s. Perpetually taking risks, he invested in Micron, a fledgling Idaho company, in 1980, creating another major corporation in the state. As the computer industry expanded,

Simplot guided its growth by serving on the board of directors and helped make it one of the largest computer chip manufacturers in the world. A major supporter of Idaho and the Boise area, he acted as a local philanthropist through financial contributions and service. In 1961, he helped finance the ski hill on Brundage Mountain outside of McCall. He also played a major role in preserving Bogus Basin. “J.R. did many great things for Idaho and for Boise, but one thing that people may not know about is that he was instrumental in saving Bogus Basin during a difficult time for the resort,” Boise Mayor David Bieter said. “He was an outstanding person and my heart goes out to his family.” Simplot donated heavily into schools and public universities. He donated significantly to the Boise State community and the Simplot/ Micron building on campus was

Enrollment deadline draws near BY MATT ALMEIDA News Journalist

The last day for full-time students to enroll in Boise State’s fall semester 2008 is June 30. Students who plan to take more than seven credits or who are applying for federal financial aid must have all admission paperwork submitted by this deadline. Necessary materials include a $40 application fee, an official high school transcript and any official college transcripts. Official SAT and ACT results are also required for applicants under the age of 21. Boise State offers a “residual” ACT which can also be used for admission. “Residual” ACT’s can only be used for admission to

Boise State. The date scheduled to take this test during the summer is June 21. Students must pre-register no later than two days prior by going to the Admission Website and clicking on “Required Materials.” “[June 30] would be the last opportunity for students to be admitted for the fall semester and take more than eight credits and be considered for federal financial aid,” Associate Director of Admissions Teresa Church said. “Students can still apply after June 30 for part-time status. This applies to undergraduate admission only.” Those taking less than eight credits a semester are either non-degree seeking students or part-time students, and can add classes until Sept 8. Questions can be directed to the Boise State New Student Information Center at 426-1820.

named in his honor. He also contributed millions to a once struggling Idaho State University. “I served a dozen years on the board of the College of Idaho and have fond memories of all that J.R. Simplot did to help the school get through some tough times,” Boise Businessman and Congressional Candidate Walt Minnick said. “The school once threw a party for J.R. and for Joe Albertson, and the two of them spent the whole noon hour poking fun at each other and making jokes about who had really saved the school. The reality is that both of them saved that school.” “J.R. Simplot left an indelible mark on our state and our nation,” Idaho Congressman Bill Sali said. “Almost all Idahoans were touched by his life in one way or another, whether we realize it or not. Numerous individuals and families felt that impact on a very personal level. Today, our thoughts and prayers are with Esther Simplot and her family.”

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Find a textbook by shopping smart BY TABITHA KEILY

The Textbook Exchange

News/Biz Tech Coordinator

Boise State University Bookstore

Online Bookstores

Online stores such as BarnesandNoble. com and Amazon.com offer students the convenience of buying their textbooks on-

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line. Online bookstores like this can offer cheaper prices than traditional bookstores but costs of shipping are tacked on, raising the price. When using these stores, students must make sure they are buying the correct book and edition for their specific class as the books are not organized based on Boise State requirements. The return policy on new books can vary between Websites. Barnes and Noble offer refunds within 14 days of the original purchase if a receipt is shown. Amazon.com offers them within 30 days. Most of these stores only offer new books sold directly from them as a company while others offer used books in a peer-to-peer selling fashion (explained below).

Peer-to-peer selling

This option involves students selling directly to other students over the Internet. Sites such as Half.com offer this service to sellers but do not sell the books themselves. Like ordering from online bookstores, this option gives the convenience of ordering from home and the cheapest prices, but also adds on shipping fees. All books are pre-owned but can range from brand-new quality to more heavily used books.

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The Bookstore is conveniently located in the Student Union Building on campus. Although their books tend to be more expensive than other stores, the convenience of their location and credibility with the university make them a popular choice for textbook purchases. The Bookstore has books for every class offered at Boise State and sells both new and used books. Books bought there can be returned with a receipt for a full refund through the date printed on the receipt. This is usually through the first two weeks of classes in a regular semester. One downside to shopping at the Bookstore is the difficulty in finding parking, but students can get around this by shopping from home on the Website. The books can then be shipped to the student’s home or can be picked up from the Bronco Express in the Student Union Building. The Bookstore also buys back books from students for up to half the price of what a new book would cost. Since the Bookstore is owned by Boise State, much of the profit goes back to Boise State students in the form of scholarships. Visit their site at boisestatebooks.com.

The Textbook Exchange is a privately owned store located near campus on Broadway Avenue. They are easily accessible, with close parking at no charge. The Textbook Exchange can save students more money on their books than the Bookstore and, as of last semester, covered about 75 percent of the classes offered at Boise State. They carry mostly used books and only buy new ones if that is the only option. Although not affiliated with Boise State, the Textbook Exchange makes sure the books it sells are the correct ones for classes. They have a Website similar to the Bookstore Website where students can order books online to be picked up at the store or shipped to their home. Their buyback and return policy is also similar to the Bookstore; they buy back books directly from students. Students can receive a full refund with a receipt before the date printed on their receipt, usually seven to 11 days after school starts for a regular semester. Visit their site at txtbookxchange.com.

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Again, with this option students must research their own book needs to make sure they are ordering the right books and editions for their specific classes. Returns are very limited with this option and often depend on the individual seller. Buyers can look at ratings from past sales to see if the person they are purchasing a book

from is responsible and has a good selling record. Students can also utilize these peer-topeer services on social networking sites such as Facebook.com, which operate in a similar way.

Say it like this...

Administration Building – The building between the Liberal Arts and Math/Geosciences Building. Human resources, account payments and the Registrar office reside here. ASBSU – It stands for Associated Students of Boise State University and comprises the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary branches of student government. This office is in the Student Union Building. BroncoBucks – This is money students have on their BroncoCard. BroncoBucks are bought through certain meal plans and can only be spent on campus. BroncoCard – The students’ ID card that gets them into their dorms and is good for printing in computer labs. Students automatically get $10 printing money each semester. BoDo – This stands for Boise Downtown. The Edwards Stadium 9 resides here. One entrance into BoDo is the intersection of Capitol Boulevard and Broad Street. Credit Hour – The number of hours per week a student attends class for a 16-week semester. Career Center – The Career Center offers students help with finding a job, writing a resume, interviewing and much more. The building resides on University Drive and Grant Avenue. Conditional registration – Students who need to fill prerequisites or get a permission number before entering a course are given

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this status. Ed Building – This is slang for the Education Building. It is the tallest building on campus. ILC – This is the acronym for the Interactive Learning Center. It is the newest building on campus and is between the Multipurpose Building and Math/Geosciences Building. MP – This is the acronym for the Multipurpose Building. It is next to the ILC. Across the road from the MP is Parking Structure 1. Quad – The quad is the area near the library. It’s surrounded by most of the major buildings on campus. This is the grounds outside, not a building. Registrar – If a student account is out of whack, the Registrar’s job is to fix it. This office is on the first floor of the Administration Building. RHA – This is the acronym for Resident Hall Association. RHA is comprised of students who live in the residence halls on campus. These students plan the events for each hall. SUB – The Student Union Building belongs to the students. It is next to the Intramural field and contains lots of places to eat. The Bookstore also resides here. Table Rock Café – The cafeteriastyle dining hall open to everyone, but frequented by students living in residence halls. It is on the second floor of the SUB. The Rec – All full-time students pay for rights to use the Student

Number of meals 19 meals a week 225 meals total 192 meals total 160 meals total

Recreation Center in their tuition fees (whether they use those rights or not). The building resides on University Drive across from the SUB. Work Study Program – A way for students to make money by working on campus. This money doesn’t have to be reported on FAFSA. It is awarded; not everyone has it. Students must find their own job. Freshman – A student who has completed fewer than 25 college credit hours. Sophomore – A student who has completed 26 to 57 college credit hours. Junior – A student who has completed 58 to 89 college credit hours. Senior – A student who has completed 90 or more college credit hours but has not received a bachelor’s degree. Graduate – This is a student who has earned a baccalaureate degree and is enrolled in the Graduate College pursuing a graduate degree. Lower Division – Freshman and sophomore standing students generally take lower division courses. These course numbers are usually between 100 and 299. Upper Division – Junior and senior standing students generally take upper division courses. These course numbers are usually between 300 and 499.

BroncoBucks None $125 $175 $325

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Reference Guide

Academic Support 426-4049 academicsupport.boisestate.edu

Cultural Center 426-5950 culturalcenter.boisestate.edu

Admissions Office 426-1156 admissions.boisestate.edu

Disability Resource Center 426-1583 drc.boisestate.edu

Athletics 426-1288 broncosports.com

Financial Aid Services 426-1664 E-mail: FAQuest@boisestate.edu financialaid.boisestate.edu

Registrar 426-4249 registrar.boisestate.edu

Health, Wellness and Counseling Center 426-1459 boisestate.edu/healthservices

Student Activities 426-1223 union.boisestate.edu/services/index.html

Honors College 426-1122 boisestate.edu/honors

Student Union Building 426-4636 union.boisestate.edu

BroncoWeb Help Center 426-4980 broncoweb@boisestate.edu

International Programs 426-3652 international.boisestate.edu

University Housing 447-1001 housing.boisestate.edu

Campus Recreation Center 426-1131 rec.boisestate.edu

Albertsons Library 426-1204 library.boisestate.edu

Women’s Center 426-4259 womenscenter.boisestate.edu

Career Center – Student Employment 426-1747 career.boisestate.edu

New Student and Family Programs – Orientation 426-1679 orientation.boisestate.edu

Boise State Bookstore 426-2665 boisestatebooks.com BroncoTEC (Technology, Electronics and Computers) 426-5496 boisestatebooks.com/broncotec. asp

Parking and Transportation Services 426-7275 boisestate.edu/parking Payment and Disbursement Center 426-1212 finad.boisestate.edu/sfs.htm

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Albertsons Library offers countless resources BY JENNIFER SAWMILLER News Journalist

It isn’t just about checking out books anymore. Albertsons Library is the one-stop campus spot for every kind of research needed. Today it offers more than 50 online databases available for scholarly research and trained, helpful staff to answer any questions that might come up along the way. Sarah Seely is a reference librarian who teaches University 106. “It’s self-paced and gives an introduction to academic research with an emphasis on electronic resources,” Seely said. The one-credit class is offered every semester and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Seely explained that personal help from library staff is one of the most important services available to students using the library. “Typical questions are everything from ‘How do I cite this?’ to ‘How do I get to my class?’ We have one of the most popular computer labs on campus, because you can get help,” she said. The library’s resources are constantly expanding, Seely added. “Research has really changed in the last five years – more resources are moving online. We’ve recently made major database purchases … We’ve started to incorporate audio book[s] and electronic books as well,” she said. “We’re trying to work on our Website and make it more accessible,” Associate Dean for Library Services Eric Forte said. “We’re always working on our Website.” Students don’t usually know that university librarians specialize in a specific field and can show them books and articles specific to their projects, Forte said. “You can make an appointment with a librarian in your field. For example, an engineering librarian,” he said. The library plans to add about 22 computers over the summer months and perhaps more in the fall. This will allow more students to use the electronic databases which, according to Forte, are the most popular research resource. “BSU students and faculty have access to full-text articles and specialized databases,” he said. “These are resources the average person doesn’t have access to.” If students still can’t find the information they need after scanning the online databases, then the next person to talk to is Gwen Pittam, section manager in the Interlibrary Loan Office. “If we [Albertsons Library] don’t have what students need, they can go to Interlibrary Loan and we can get the articles or books they need,” Pittam said. “The library absorbs the cost; we take care of that.” Sometimes interlibrary loans come from close libraries like the Boise Public Library and other times from

as far away as Britain or Australia. “Articles take three days to a week. Books usually take longer, so we suggest [students] plan ahead,” Pittam said. There are instructional PowerPoint presentations posted on the Interlibrary Loan Website on how to request a loan, Pittam said. Even if the library is closed, Forte said, students could still get help from the interactive Website. “If you’re in a research bind you can chat with us 24/7, anytime,” he said. “There’s a link on our site that says ‘Help Me’ and ‘Chat.’” A librarian will read and answer the question, allowing the research – and the library’s services – to continue during all hours of the day or night.

How do I… Access online database/journal

1. Go to library.boisestate.edu 2. Click “Articles, Databases” 3. Log in with your BroncoWeb username and password Find a field librarian

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Who’s Who at Boise State University

Michael Laliberte, vice president for Student Affairs - As the head of Student Affairs at Boise State, Laliberte plays a vital role in the life of every student on campus. The Bookstore, Recreation Center, Career Center, Cultural Center, Student Union, Dining Services and University Housing all fall within the realm of Student Affairs. The Associated Student of Boise State University also falls within Student Affairs, and Laliberte can often be seen at student Senate meetings. He sits at a SUB marketing booth almost every Monday during the school year to answer questions from atlarge students.

Trevor Grigg, president of ASBSU – Grigg, former president of the College Republicans, was elected president of the student government this spring. Grigg and his running mate, Joe Bunt, spent most of their campaign out on the Quad or in the SUB, asking students’ opinions on a variety of subjects. Grigg’s campaign promises included a look into the sinking math department, more Greek life on campus and additional recruitment within Idaho high schools. This new leader started his presidency strongly, turning in the 2009 ASBSU budget on the first day of the new term.

Sona Andrews, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs – While the student body may not encounter Andrews on a dayto-day basis, the decisions she makes have a deep impact on the university. Andrews, the chief academic official at Boise State, is charged with enforcing academic policy, creating new academic programs and working with the State Board of Education to advance student success. She has a doctorate in Geography and spent time in Lebanon during her undergraduate studies. Andrews also holds a position as professor in the department of geosciences at Boise State.

John Gardner, associate vice president for Energy Research, Policy and Campus Sustainability – If Gardner’s name doesn’t ring a bell, it’s because his position was newly created last fall. Gardener, formerly chair of the department of mechanical and biomedical engineering, will lead university efforts to seek alternative energy sources, create energy use policy and seek funding for sustainability research. Students can expect to hear Gardener’s name more often as the administration moves toward a greener campus.

Bob Kustra, president of Boise State University – As president of the university, Kustra oversees nearly 2,500 faculty and staff members, as well as almost 20,000 students. Since the start of his term in 2003, Kustra has led the university through both positive and negative milestones. He is currently heading up Boise State’s effort to become a “metropolitan research university of distinction.” Among his many professional accolades, Kustra holds a doctorate from the University of Illinois, UrbanaChampaign, and served two terms as the lieutenant governor of Illinois.

Studies say that work abroad boosts resumes

BY CINDY KRISCHER GOODMAN

gaining momentum, pushed forward by the millennial generation. The Institute of International Education recently reported MIAMI – Only 28, Carla da Silva has dis- that 223,000 U.S. students studied abroad covered what many successful business in the 2005-06 academic year, up 8.5 perpeople already know: work experience in cent from the year before. And a recent another country can give you a huge boost KPMG survey found that 61 percent of university students believe that overseas rotain clout. Although da Silva speaks Portuguese, tions are important in the business world, using the language for business seemed and 47 percent indicated they would like to difficult to her. Based in Miami, da Silva, a work abroad for an extended period. The question is: Are businesses satisfysenior associate with professional services firm KPMG, asked to do a global rotation ing the appetite of young professionals to for two months in Brazil. She worked with work abroad? Certainly corporate America clients in Sao Paulo, Brasilia and Rio de is increasing global rotations. The Society Janeiro, some larger than her previous cli- of Human Resource Management reported ents in the United States. After two months, that 69 percent of large companies will inshe returned to Miami with new language crease their percentage of American workskills, adaptability and business connec- ers abroad, up from 48 percent in 2006 and 21 percent in 2005. tions in Brazil. Aidan Walsh, KPMG partner in charge “I feel like I can handle challenges better SearsAdBoise11.65x10:Layout 1 5/30/08 international, 12:08 PM says Pagethey 1 have become part now,” da Silva said. Today, the interest in global rotations is of career development at his large accountMcClatchy Newspapers

ing firm. “At the time a performance evaluation is done, there’s an action point to discuss how a global opportunity might help someone in their professional life.” At KPMG, rotations can last from two months to three years. In 2007, the firm had more than 550 professionals outside the country on rotations, and more than 400 who came on rotation to the United States. (KPMG even sent 25 interns overseas this summer and plans to send 90 in the next two intern rotations.) The firm has offices in 140 countries. Walsh says more males seek these global stints than females. However, there is a big increase in interest from women, especially younger women. Students want them, too, Walsh says. He finds that these rotations are crucial to recruiting. “When we’re on campus, there’s an expectation that there’s an opportunity to do a global assignment. If we said no, they would go elsewhere.” Walsh says his firm sees clear benefits.

“By immersing in a foreign culture, it allows someone to enhance their managerial skills and build up a wealth of experience.” The challenges to the firm are integrating the professionals back into their home offices when they return and adjusting compensation. Michal Hoita, 30, has been on an international rotation in Miami for nearly two years. It is her first experience leaving Tel Aviv and living abroad. It also is her first time conducting business in English. “It has been challenging both professionally and personally,” she says. Hoita had worked at KPMG in Israel for about three and a half years before deciding that gaining business expertise in the United States would be helpful. “The experience will help me deal with anything new in a much easier way,” she says. The firm chose the U.S. office she would work from and helped her find housing in Miami. For her part, she must stay in touch

with managers in her home office. Stacie Berdan, author of “Getting Ahead by Going Abroad,” insists that international experience like Hoita’s is the best way to get ahead faster than your peers. As we move toward a true global economy, she says, international work experience is valuable to a resume. At companies ranging from General Motors to Merrill Lynch, women executives agree with Berdan that international assignments can give someone an edge. For example, Sonia Green has held a variety of positions abroad on her way to becoming director of Hispanic diversity marketing and sales at GM. In her previous post as Avon’s director of the U.S. Hispanic marketing division, she lived in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, Puerto Rico and Venezuela. Now, based in South Florida, Green recommends international experience. “It’s a tremendous opportunity that has made a difference for me,” she said.

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Opinion

“Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social environment. Most people are even incapable of forming such opinions.” -Albert Einstein

The best way to deal with parking? Don’t. BY SHERIKA MARTINEZ Opinion Editor

BY SHANNON MORGAN Editor-in-Chief

My personal mission over the last two years has been to mold myself into a leader who would take The Arbiter to new levels of excellence. I have a real passion for journalism, and value its place in society. I see it as a vital part of a healthy Democracy and a record of our history. Journalists keep track of the Who, What, When, Where, How and Why, of what’s happening in the world and share that with the populace. We help state the significance of current events and trends, and raise people’s awareness of significant issues. Journalists have the ability to change the world through our reporting. We are the eyes and ears of the public; they count on us to keep them informed so they can make decisions for their lives and the lives of their families. This is a responsibility I take very seriously. The Arbiter has been the independent voice of the students of Boise State University for 75 years. In order to be that voice, we must be in tune with students who attend school here. We have to be experts in relaying the information that students want to absorb, keeping them informed on issues that impact their lives. As such, the position of Editorin-Chief of The Arbiter must act as an ambassador for our media outlet - to be plugged in to the campus, networking with other student leaders, clubs, organizations and university administrators and department heads. I hope to synergize with the pulse of the Boise State University. Only then can I truly know how to lead the newspaper to achieve its objective of providing exceptional and relevant content for our audience. We seek opportunities to further our knowledge of this school and the people who make Boise State a metropolitan research university of distinction. I welcome any opportunity to meet you and learn what it is you want to see The Arbiter cover and discern what issues you want us to dive into most. Our principle objective is, and always has been, to help show the world who you are. The good, bad, ugly and beautiful, journalism exists as a method to observe our surroundings and appreciate excellence, as well as illuminate what needs revision. We cannot do that without your help. Journalists at The Arbiter will be integrating articles, podcasts, video and pictures to create multi-media packages for you to enjoy and interact with online and in print. It’s my hope you will indeed interact with The Arbiter, and the community of Boise State, by writing letters to the editor to be published in our newspaper, as well as by submitting your multi-media for our website. This year The Arbiter celebrates 75 years of being the independent voice of students at Boise State University. It is our honor and privilege to serve you, collaborate with you, and to ensure your voice is heard. If you have any questions, concerns or compliments about the coverage The Arbiter provides, please email me at editor@arbiteronline.com or call 345-8204 to schedule an appointment to sit down with me in person. My door is always open. All my best, Shannon Morgan Editor-in-Chief of The Arbiter

“I think the parking staff does the best that they can. The parking situation here is just as much the students’ fault; students need to be educated consumers when purchasing permits.”

off trying to evade taxes and death than a Boise State parking ticket, and you’re bound to be more successful considering the entire “appeals” process is a joke. It doesn’t matter if some hoodlum beat you up, stole your car and then parked it in the wrong place – that’s still not grounds for an appeal. After all, your car had to get there somehow and that’s what you get for putting yourself in the path of feckless hoodlums. Suffice to say that the best experience I’ve had with parking was when I avoided it altogether. Alternative transportation such as scooters, riding a bike or walking work really well and there’s also been a huge upswing in the number of skateboards and longboards used on campus. Although let it be known that if you are going to take it upon yourself to ride a longboard about the campus, make sure you know how to use it. I don’t know how many times I’ve almost been creamed by someone who didn’t understand the correct manipulation of balance. So if you’re contemplating driving to campus, ensure that you educate yourself on all the different types of parking permits and the restrictions and rules for each by going to boisestate.edu/parking. For more on BSU parking, check out Two Cents, our opinion podcast at www.arbiteronline.com

“I hate the parking here. They have so many reserved spots but nobody is ever parked there. Then, if you do manage to park, you have to walk a half mile just to get to your class.”

- Mariah Fowler, engineering major

BY MATT ALMEIDA Arbiter Staff

- Brett Grodi, sports medicine major

As another school year begins, many new students question the idea of going Greek. Unlike at other schools, Greek life isn’t as prominent on the Boise State University campus. In fact, less than one percent of students (about 150 out of 19,000) are actively involved in the Greek system. However, it is my opinion that the fraternities and sororities are one of the best-kept secrets and most valuable opportunities for students on campus. Many people don’t know what fraternities or sororities are, much less what they do. There are many misconceptions held by people who, unable to find any better source, end up relying on pop culture to form an opinion of Boise State Greek life. “A lot of people get confused from watching their ‘Animal

House’s and ABC Family’s ‘Greek,’” Greek Advisor Carrie Miller said. “This is my third college and this Greek life system is very different.” According to wiktionary, fraternity means “a group of people associated for a common purpose” or “a social organization of male students at a college or university.” Yet neither of these definitions help define what a fraternity truly is. Every person’s definition of what a fraternity is and does differs. Kappa Sigma is based around four pillars: fellowship, leadership, scholarship and service. Each pillar plays an important role to every member, but generally everyone strives to exceed in all four. The bond between brothers is truly priceless. In addition to friendship and brotherhood, scholastic excellence is heavily emphasized. If members of Kappa Sigma do not maintain a 2.5 GPA, they

Greek life offers many housing opportunities unavailable to other students. Hazing is prohibited by many fraternities nationally and Boise State University. Alumni offer many opportunities to network in the community. Greek members are involved in many clubs and organizations outside of the fraternity.

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“The good thing about general permits is they’re pretty cheap. The problem is, if you try to park in the general lot later in the morning hours you won’t get a spot.” - Tung Ho, biology major

Why go Greek?

Facts about Greek life

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Once again, students are faced with that most difficult of questions, to buy or not to buy a parking permit. As Boise State University floods our e-mail inboxes with reminders that the time to purchase a parking permit rapidly approaches, many students find themselves feeling nothing short of aggrieved at the prospect of shelling out some major dough for an investment that more often than not turns out to be a major disappointment. Despite the fact that there are two parking structures and multiple lots, if you’re like me, none seem convenient and all are over priced. Past experience has proven that no matter how clever my parking strategy, misfortune in the form of a bright orange envelope always manages to ruin what would otherwise be a great day. And for those of you who are quick to point the finger, rest assured I wasn’t naïve enough to assume I could park on campus without a permit. I did, in fact, buy a parking permit. I just naively thought having a permit would mean I could park. Seemed logical to me, but I was sadly, sadly mistaken. I purchased a general parking permit and was dismayed to find that on more than one occasion I was unable to find a parking space in my designated areas. Parking close to a classroom was

an unrealistic dream for those with classes later than 7:40 a.m. and any attempt at being punctual to class required arriving half an hour early to find a spot. Ironically, regardless of the time of day, there were plenty of empty spaces, but one had to be in possession of the coveted reserved parking permit in order to enjoy such luxuries as arriving late to class and avoiding a near-death experience in the parking lot. It’s the hardest choice a college student must ever face: do you risk getting towed and ticketed or do you face the wrath of your professor who feels that being late to class is a transgression akin to baby murder? It is this choice that makes parking with a general permit such an adrenaline rush and it was this choice that resulted in me acquiring my regretful collection of parking tickets. And then there’s the blatant trickery associated with the parking militants who gleefully assign tickets with reckless abandon. This trickery is perfectly capitulated in the pre-pay system that the parking garages are known for. You put some money in after guesstimating how long you’re going to be gone and boy, if you are even .5 seconds late, the parking posse is on it. Despite my very best efforts at guesstimating correctly, unforeseen situations always seem to crop up, eating up the time that is quickly running out in the parking meter countdown. You’re better

are required to attend study tables at night until their grades improve. The minimum GPA for the Greek system at Boise State is a 2.0. Of course, we all want to have some fun so a balance of work and play is very important. Ask any member what their Greek system has meant to them and you will get many answers. I found something unbelievable in the bond of brotherhood. Growing up, I never imagined myself joining a fraternity, but what I found through rushing and

pledging was something I had strived to find my entire life. Fraternities and sororities also get involved with and host a variety of activities. I’ll never forget the times I’ve had doing community service (yes, it actually can be fun) at Idaho Public Television’s telethon or at the Capital City Classic Wrestling Tournament for kids. Along with community service events, there are plenty of parties and mixers at which students can meet that ever-elusive member of the opposite sex. Throughout all these activities, attendees acquire invaluable skills in working with people and leading and organizing events. Greatest of all, being in a Greek system allows students to be part of something greater than themselves; it’s a chance to get out and make a huge impact on their lives and others’ and have fun while doing so. But there are many people who scoff at the general notion of a fraternity. Oftentimes they define themselves as intellectuals and see fraternities as an emphasis

Alumni members have rated the “overall value of the college experience” higher than nonGreek graduates.*

College graduates who belong to a sorority or fraternity tend to be more successful financially than other college graduates.*

Studies have shown alumni are more active in volunteer work and charity than others after graduation.*

Students who belong to a sorority or fraternity are more likely to stay in college than other students.*

Greek students tend to participate more often in co-curricular campus activities than other students.*

*Facts come from a study from the Center of Advanced Social Research at the University of Missouri-Columbia

“People should use alternative transportation. Eventually, if you get frustrated enough, you will.”

- Camille Kirkpatrick, environmental studies major

on meaningless qualities and an excuse to party. To them sororities are cesspools of drama maintained by women of ill-repute. They see the whole system as an extension of high school. Unfortunately, those who judge Greek life from the outside are always the most misinformed. Using pop culture as a meter stick and blindly judging the system without having any first-hand knowledge makes sororities and fraternities look bad. To someone who is actively involved, they look like a pompous fool, and in their prejudices, they act the part. Brochures can be found in the Student Union Building citing many reasons to participate in Greek life. Students can go to many rush events and be told a million different reasons why they should join. In the end, it all boils down to a student’s individual personality and judgment. Being in Kappa Sigma has made a positive impact on my life and I whole-heartedly recommend everyone to check out Greek life. “I think people are very fortunate to be a part of this Greek system,” Miller said. “It affords you so many opportunities.” If students are looking for some unforgettable times with some great people, rush this fall. However, if students are looking for hazing, meeting “that one guy who makes fake IDs,” high school drama or any other misconceptions of Greek life, they should keep their televisions set on ABC family.

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College living without misgivings BY RYAN LUSCHAR Guest Opinion

After high school, all I wanted to do was get out on my own. I had a loving and wonderful mother at home who would have been glad to take care of me while I started college, but a youthful urge to forge my own way propelled me towards new and unexpected vistas. Naturally, attempting this on my own was the most frightening endeavor I had ever undertook. Nevertheless, I struck out with my best friends and followed them to Boise State University. The new dorms, Kaiser and Taylor, had just been built, and due to “unspecified technical issues” were unlocked at all times.

My buddies had gotten To me, this situation was into the same eight-person exciting and new. As I besuite, in which there was gan to attend classes and one unoccupied room - not even learned how to do my quite a walk-in and not own laundry, I started to quite a coat closet – that kindle a relationship with consisted of a 4x5 space the people around me: with a rod in it that you next door, down the hall, would be hard-pressed to and even those in the next stand in. building. Aesthetic We all quickly issues aside, realized we had it was a jumped the nest Bonds of room near at the same time my friends, brotherhood were and in doing so, away from established that I we were having my home a heck of a time still cherish. and it was making it on where I our own. made my So we banded first stand of independence. together and found ways to Sleeping in a closet insurvive our much soughtvites one to all kinds of after independence. ridicule and jest, spanning It was through that from Harry Potter referencsimple need to reach out es to the all too easy “comto those living around me ing out of the closet” jokes. that I made some of the best

friends I could ever ask for. Bonds of brotherhood were established that I still cherish and my experience of being a resident played a huge role in shaping the person I am today. I eventually got a real dorm room in the same building and my continually growing pack of friends continued to live as much of a rock star lifestyle as freshly minted adults can, but I learned more about life in that year than I ever could have at home. I’ll always appreciate those times, coat closet and all, and I highly recommend student housing to those who are similarly under-prepared for independence and who desire a fast avenue to meeting fellow rock stars.

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Honor your culture and individualism on campus

BY KAYLA CHRISTOPHERSON Lead Opinion Journalist

Over the past few years, Boise has undergone several facelifts and is now called home by droves of people from California and other overly populated states. The capital of the Gem State is a true, United States jewel, and people from all walks of life are heading over to bask in its radiance. The influx of population growth is responsible for establishing Boise as the third largest city in the Northwest. Our city’s newly donned attractiveness is reflected in university attendance as well. Boise State University’s student and faculty population continues to rise, including a great variety of

individuals who hail from different cultures. These individuals often represent the school’s minority flair, celebrating the traditions of their ethnic past while also embracing their Bronco Pride. Our school has transformed into a melting pot of sorts, as more inhabitants from various backgrounds flood the Boise State campus in search of their destined educational source. The students who are often thought of as different, because they don’t fit the typical Idahoan persona, represent a hodgepodge of rich ethnographies that should be proudly displayed and honored, with hopes of making the unifying culture of Boise State more plentiful. Great advantages have been bestowed upon Boise and the

university through our recently charged cultural environment. The city’s diversity has brought to pass many ethnic restaurants and entertainment, not to mention university events like the “Tunnel of Oppression,” put on by the Cultural Center. The Cultural Center is a great resource for any minority as well as for non-minorities who wish to diversify their life. Their mission statement describes their dedication “to raising awareness and understanding about marginalized and oppressed groups in both minority and dominant culture, creating understanding about the needs of these groups and providing opportunities to all for action and interaction.” The center attempts to make a difference by promoting “an

environment where people with different values and beliefs are treated with respect and dignity.” For students interested in getting involved with the Cultural Center visit them on the second floor in the Student Union Building or call 426-5950. It’s important to remember that we all have a place in the world and at Boise State. Everyone adds to the complex and beautiful network that is Boise State. Find your niche, where you fit and how you can accent the college experience in a way that is authentically your own. We are all blessed to live in this ethnically diverse atmosphere and are encouraged to embrace our differences, with hopes of learning from each other and making the world a better place.

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To the Democratic Leaders America has been suffering economically for about the past 6 years due to the Iraqi War. Which we should not have been involved with in the first place. The rich keep getting richer and the poor poorer. The recession that we are in right now could easily become a depression in which many will suffer - including the funding for our public services. I have family members that distinctly remember the pain and misery of the 1930’s era. Many other countries suffered their own depression A few of those countries took on destructive leaders out of despair, which lead us to World War II. Wake up America!!! We could be on the brink of World War III if we don’t get the proper change that America needs. Okay democrats, if you want to be now and in the future, any kind of a choice for the American People, then you need to rethink your priorities. You have Barack Obama who has been accepting counsel from a preacher for the last 20 years who is a fanatic. This want-to-be preacher was quoted as saying, “The Iraqi War is being fought

to help Israel” and “G__ D____ America”. This preacher considers himself a Christian. Under what fundamental teachings would that be? The Christians in America have always been encouraged to support Israel. Is this what America stands for now? The last I remember, our constitution was still intact. If our forefathers could see what they fought and died for, they would be disgraced and ashamed. Barack Obama doesn’t have the experience necessary to be a president, nor do I believe he is promoting the real change that America is in desperate need of. Barack Obama is at best a mainstream media show. Hillary Clinton, on the other hand, has the experience to be a good president starting day one. She is equipped with all of the necessary ideals for great change. If the democrats don’t get behind their best candidate, the one who has the experience and moral background to become president, the democratic party will continue to keep losing more and more of their support from the American People, until one day they just become a memory.

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By Linda C. Black Tribune Media Services Today’s Birthday (06-04-08) Set goals now, even if you don’t know how you’ll get there. You’ll be especially creative this year, and you’ll work best under pressure. Look forward to the challenge. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) _ Today is a 7 _ Your friends are idealistic, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Somebody has to come up with a plan, however, and it could be you. Take the initiative. Taurus (April 20-May 20) _ Today is an 8 _ You’re making more money now, without doing any more work. This is a wonderful opportunity. Gather up as much as you can, while the getting’s good. Gemini (May 21-June 21) _ Today is an 8 _ Be practical with your fantasies. Don’t just dream about being wealthy; imagine how you’ll achieve that goal and have fun at the same time. More education may be required. Cancer (June 22-July 22) _ Today is a 6 _ Schedule in more time for meditation and contemplation. Reread a book you’ve always found to be inspirational. It’ll calm your worried mind and renew your faith. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) _ Today is an 8 _ You’re a natural leader, so speak up when necessary. Folks are full of enthusiasm, but they need a definite plan. They also need someone to get them into action. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) _ Today is a 6 _ You have an uncanny ability to produce what others want. Do that again and you’ll make an excellent impression. Trust your intuition.

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A Word on the Subject BY KIRK BELL

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3-on-3 basketball tournament to raise money for local non-profit organizations Idaho Select Basketball will host a 3on3 basketball tournament in Boise this August to raise money for four non-profit organizations located in the Treasure Valley. The event, called the BAM Jam, is expected to bring in 300 teams and more than 1,500 people to the downtown area. The BAM Jam, playing Aug. 8 through Aug. 9 in and near the BoDo district, will donate all proceeds to the Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence and Idaho Select Basketball. The BAM Jam, a non-alcoholic and family friendly event, is also intended to promote healthy competition and good sportsmanship. The event has secured a title sponsor: Men Today Men Tomorrow. Additional sponsorships are available.

Boise State Football Strength and Conditioning Coach Socha conducts drills during conditioning. Monday June 2, marked the first offical summer conditioning work out for the team.

Broncos to honor retiring longtime Athletic Trainer Gary Craner at golf scramble Boise State University will honor long-time Athletic Trainer Gary Craner at the Gary Craner Invitational golf scramble at Eagle Hills Golf Course on June 16. Craner will retire at the end of June after 36 years at Boise State. All Boise State fans are invited to participate and honor Craner with proceeds of the tournament going directly to the Gary Craner Scholarship Endowment Fund. The tournament will start with a shotgun start at noon. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and there will be a post tournament barbecue and awards presentation. Golfers can sign up as part of a team (four players, $300) or individually ($85). Non-golfers can attend the awards social and barbecue ($15). Golfer fees include entry fees, range balls, green fees, tee package, barbecue attendance and the award social. Craner joined the Boise State staff before the 1972 school year. Since then, he worked closely with Boise State athletes in all sports. Craner is a member of several halls of fame for his work in the field of athletic training. In 1994, Craner was inducted into the National Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame, in 2000 he was made a member of the Northwest Athletic Trainers Hall of Fame and in 2004 he joined the Boise State Athletic Hall of Fame. BSD/Boise State partner for collegiate softball field The Boise School District and Boise State University entered into a joint facility use agreement on May 28 that will pave the way for the softball field at Mountain Cove High School to be improved for use by the Broncos’ intercollegiate softball team, as well as use by District students. Under the partnership, approved by the Boise School Board on March 10, 2008, the District retains ownership of the field, which is located adjacent to Mountain Cove High School in Boise’s North End, but Boise State is allowed to make significant improvements to the field, essentially bringing the field up to NCAA specifications. “This is a fabulous opportunity for our new softball program here at Boise State,” Associate Athletic Director Mike Sumpter said. “With the Mountain Cove softball field being upgraded to intercollegiate standards, we are able to host the WAC Conference Championships and compete regionally and nationally.”

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Summer has officially arrived and along with that so has the start of Boise State football. Monday, June 2 marked the first official day of summer football conditioning. This was the first time since the Annual Blue and Orange Game in April that the team has been around each and the coaches working out.

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 7 - The more you study, the more of your old worries will dissolve. Education is one way to arm yourself from hidden danger. Pick a topic you like and become an expert.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8 - Don’t brag about the great deals you’re finding. No need to make your friends jealous. Do let your boss know, however. You could be asked to manage more money. Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 6 - Conditions are improving, but it may seem to take forever. A purchase made now could turn out to be the deal of the century. Yes, you may go shopping, if you keep your wits about you.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is an 8 - You have the support of the people who mean the most to you. You also have the support of folks you don’t even know. The admiration is well deserved. You’re lookin’ good. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 6 - Let people know what’s bothering you, and you can get some help. You keep the money coming in while the others do the clean-up. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is an 8 - Expanding your influence is creating new difficulties. This is not unexpected, but it can

afford. You might have to change the list slightly, but keep your objective in mind. Find a less expensive way. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 6 -_ Use your brains as well as your brawn to complete your assignment. Get an assistant if you need one. How you do it is up you. What’s important is that it gets done. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 9 - You and a co-worker need to have a talk. You can revise your procedures and increase your profits. Start by simplifying the paperwork and the record keeping. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is a 6 - You could grow accustomed to living in the lap of luxury. There’s no need to feel the slightest guilt about what you’ve achieved. Enjoy it to the max. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7 - Reassure a person you care about with calm and certainty. Your assurance that everything will work out helps to make that happen. You have hidden powers. ___ (c) 2008, Tribune Media Services Inc. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services.

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Sports Humanitarian speaker announces the 2008 induction class for the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame: NFL running back Warrick Dunn, Former NBA player Vlade Divac and former Olympic skier Jimmy Heuga.

Accomplished. The athletic season is drawing to a close at Boise State University. The men of the track and field squad are all alone in their final push to achieve something great for Boise State. The hangover from the Fiesta Bowl has finally worn away with the success of others. The men’s basketball team made a splash by reaching the NCAA tournament. The women’s basketball team were right on their heels with the NIT bid and both were 2008 WAC Champions. The 2007-08 football season came to a close with a record-breaking performance for some, but too little to bring home the conference championship. These accomplishments are still trumped by the performances of a select few whom I believe deserve one final round of applause. Juniors Tasha Harris and Jessica Thompson of the women’s basketball team helped lead an assault on the WAC this season. Both received WAC honors. Though it was an obvious team effort, these two pressed forward to help break school records for points, rebounds and 3-pointers. Jeremy Childs found himself in the middle of a football controversy. He broke the 1,000-yard mark and had 82 receptions only to miss the Hawaii Bowl due to academic suspension. The quarterback, Taylor Tharp, found a way to go from an underdog to a top dog with one of the most successful seasons that a senior Bronco quarterback ever had, despite the naysayers. Troy Merritt of the golf team won the respect of the nation by competing as an individual at the NCAA tournament only to finish tied for 19. The gymnastics team brought the WAC trophy to Boise State this year with a huge boost from freshman Hannah Redmon. She crashed into the competition with a thunderous roar as she found her way to the individual conference title and a newfound love for the once unfamiliar team competition. She will now take the reigns with the departure of team co-captain Lindsay Ward. Pichittra Thongdach of women’s tennis came out as the dominant force for the team, going 26-11 in her debut season at Boise State. One of the more touching stories comes from the Shields brothers. Luke Shields finished his season in dramatic fashion. He played alongside brother Clancy Shields to make it to the round of 16 at the NCAA Championships only to fall to the No. 2 duo in the nation. Head Coach Greg Patton believes Luke to be one of the best tennis players. These are big words from somebody who has mentored the likes of Pete Sampras and Andy Roddick. Among the elite professional athletes comes Ryan Clady. His first round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft was the first in Bronco history. He will continue to wave a blue and orange flag from his post in Denver. Last is Ryan Grinnell of the track and field team. This Idaho Falls native found a spot as the No. 2 triple jumper in the nation and earned an Olympic Trial “B” qualifying standard. He will not only have the opportunity to represent his school and state, but possibly his nation as well. There are surely some who slipped through the cracks while recognizing those who stood apart. Hats off to all competitors. Congratulations to the seniors who depart for better things than a collegiate athletic career can offer. Many rate an athletic season based on the performance of football, the most recognizable program on campus. The accomplished performances of the teams throughout campus have shown there is much more to Boise State than the standard set by that forceful program. Accomplished is the word. The Broncos have defined it for themselves.

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Track and Field prepares for NCAA Championships

Scott Viafore

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BY KIRK BELL

Sports Coordinator Seven track and field athletes for Boise State University will travel to Des Moines, Iowa June 11-14 to compete in the NCAA Track and Field Championships. These individuals will compete against the top college athletes in the nation in hopes of bringing home an individual and possible team title.

From WAC to Regionals to Nationals The Boise State men’s track and field team started their quest for nationals off right. May 17 they captured the 2008 Western Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships with 142 points. Leading the way at the WAC Championships for the men was Ryan Grinnell who took first in the high jump and triple jump and sec-

ond in the long jump. For the women, who took home eighth place, junior Eleni Kafourou captured the individual championship in the long jump and triple jump. She also set a school record and career-best mark of 43-10 in the triple jump. Both Grinnell and Kafourou earned the WAC Top Field Performer of the Year award. Advancing from the WAC to the West Regional qualifiers were 11 different Boise State athletes. These individuals competed at the

Matador Track and Field Complex on the California State – Northridge campus May 30 through May 31. At regionals, seven different Broncos finished in the top five in their respective events including Simon Wardhaugh and Grinnell who won their events. Wardaugh made easy work of his competition in the hammer throw. He hit a mark of 67.40m (221-1ft). The throw was five meters farther than his mark last year at regionals. His fellow teammate, Jarrod Stevens, was not far behind him. He placed third in the event where he marked 65.14m (213-8ft). Grinnell excelled in the triple jump, leaping to 16.01m (52-6.5ft). The leap was 0.54m shy of his jump at the WAC where he posted his personal best. Grinnell will be followed by his teammate Zacharias Arnos, who placed third. Also joining the jumpers at nationals will be Savvas Diakonikolas, who took home third place in the long jump. The Broncos will also send two of their women to nationals to contend for titles in their events. Kafourou placed fourth in the triple jump. The leap measured 12.96m (42-6.25ft).

Megan Olivetti is the only Boise State team member to compete at nationals in a track event. She posted a time of 13.75 seconds in the 100meter hurdles. It was a personal best for Olivetti and enough to put her in fourth place and qualification to compete for a national crown.

Vying for the national title The Broncos will prepare this week and part of next week for nationals. Going into the event, Head Coach Mike Maynard knows that if they’re going to have success at such a high level, it starts and finishes with the athletes. “The tradition of Boise State track and field has been built on great jumpers and throwers,” Maynard said. “I think that the real story here is how this team is such a continuation of the tradition of dominance in the field events.” Domination is right. All but one athlete going to nationals will compete in a field event for Boise State. One field event in particular that the Broncos are going to lean on is the jumpers. The jumpers know that if one of them performs well, they all will. “We just feed off of each other,”

Grinnell said. “When somebody jumps well, we all jump well because we all have that competition level.” The Broncos will also lean on their coaches, particularly Jumpers Coach Petros Kyprianou. “[Kyprianou] has more faith in us than we have in ourselves,” Grinnell said. “He has been a huge influence on us jumpers. We have all had personal bests this year.” “Kyprianou has a way of helping to hit our marks,” Grinnell said. His faith in the team has been a major factor in the domination of the Boise State jumpers. At nationals, Boise State will lean on just about everything as they vie for a national title.

“The tradition of Boise State track and field has been built on great jumpers and throwers” Head Track and Field Coach Mike Maynard

Top 5 competitors going to the NCAA Championships- June 11-14 DesMoines, Iowa Men’s Hammer Toss 1. Cory Martin-Senior-Auburn-239-10ft 2. Egor Agafonov-Senior-Kansas-229-06ft 3. Jake Dunkleberger-Senior-Auburn-222-06ft 4. Simon Wardhaugh-Junior-Boise State-221ft 5. Chris Rohr-Junior-Missouri 220-10ft *BSU Thrower Jarrod Stevens also qualified in the hammer toss Women’s Triple Jump 1. Blessing Okagbare-Sophomore-Texas-El Paso-45-10ft 2. Kimberly Williams-Freshman-Florida State-45-04.50ft 3. Yasmine Regis-Junior-Texas A&M-44-04.25ft 4. Shara Proctor-Sophomore-Florida 44-04ft 5. Jeomi Maduka-Junior-Cornell 44-02ft *Eleni Kafourou-Boise State-42-6.25ft. Men’s Triple Jump 1. Shardae Boutte-Senior-Oklahoma-55-00ft 2. Muhammad Halim-Senior-Cornell-54-05.50ft 3. Jonathan Jackson-Senior-TCU-54-03.25ft 4. Nkosinza Balumbu-Junior-Arkansas-54-01.75ft 5. Julian Reid-Freshman-Texas A&M 53-06.25ft *Ryan Grinnell-Junior-Boise State-52-06.50ft *Zacharias Arnos-Sophomore-Boise State-52-03.25ft Men’s Long Jump 1. O’Darien Bassett- Junior-Troy-26-00.75ft 2. Alain Bailey-Sophomore-Arkansas-26-00.75ft 3. Ngonidzashe Makusha-Freshman-Florida State-26-00.25ft 4. Matt Turner-Senior-Arizona State-26-00ft 5. Rudon Bastian-Junior-Louisville-25-11.50ft 5. Nicholas Gordon-Freshman-Nebraska-25-11.50 *Savvas Diakonikolas-Senior-Boise State-25-02ft Women’s 100m Hurdles 1 Nickiesha Wilson-Junior-LSU-12.63sec 2.Queen Harrison-Sophomore-Virginia Tech-12.70sec 3 Aleesha Barber-Sophomore-Penn State 12.90sec 4 Shantia Moss-Senior-Georgia Tech 13.09sec 5. Latoya Greaves-Sophomore-Oklahoma 13.17 0.5sec *Megan Olivetti-Junior-Boise State 13.75

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Broncos heading to Nationals Eleni Kafourou Class: Junior Event: Triple Jump

The junior from Greece comes into nationals after settling for a fourth place finish at the Western Regionals with a jump of 42. 06.25 feet. However, Kafourou has produced higher marks and will look to contend for a medal at nationals.

Jarrod Stevens

Class: Junior Event: Hammer Throw Stevens, the second of the two Australian throwers, fell just two feet shy of a second place finish, settling for third. It was good enough to send him to nationals with his fellow thrower, Simon Wardaugh.

Megan Olivetti Class: Junior Event: 100m Hurdles

The junior sprinter from Reno, Nevada had a break out performance at the Western Regionals last weekend. She took home a fourth place medal with a time of 13.75 seconds and looks to contend in a field of tough runners.

Ryan Grinnell Class: Junior Events: Triple Jump

The WAC triple jump champion from Idaho Falls will enter the NCAA Championship weekend with a lot of momentum. After a record breaking season, posting a personal best of 54-03.75 feet at the conference championships and a first place mark of 52-06.50 at the West Regional NCAA Championships, he will be sure to represent BSU well.

Savvas Diakonikolas Class: Senior Event: Long Jump

The senior from Rhodes, Greece heads into Nationals after placing third in the long jump with a leap of 25-2 feet.

Simon Wardhaugh Class: Junior Event: Hammer Throw

The first of the two Australian throwers, Wardaugh will enter the national stage after throwing for 221-01 ft to become the champion in the western region. He placed fourth in 2007 at regionals with a throw of 213-08 ft.

Zacharias Arnos Class: Sophomore Event: Triple Jump

Arnos enters the NCAA National Championships after posting a seasonbest jump of 52-3.25 feet in the triple jump to earn him third place at regionals. Last season he finished fourth at regionals with a mark of 51-4.50 feet. Arnos also captured the WAC indoor title in the triple jump this year as well.

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Fast break: What’s gone on while you were away BY ARBITER SPORTS STAFF/ BRONCOSPORTS.COM When most students at Boise State University finish their last final, they’re finished with Boise State for the summer as well. However, many Bronco athletes are still hard at work competing and trying to bring home some hardware for their respective sports. Here’s a look at what some of the athletes have been up to.

Merritt comes up short On June 2, former Boise State University golfer Troy Merritt just missed a shot at making it to the U.S. Open Golf Tournament.

individuals from Wisconsin, after the competition of three rounds of play, with a 2-over 218. The three golfers were forced to a three-way playoff for the final individual selection from the West region. In the playoff, Wisconsin’s Dan Woltman eagled the par-5 ninth hole to edge his teammate Tyler Obermueller and Merritt for the individual selection to the NCAA Men’s Golf Championship in West Lafayette, Ind. from May 28 through May 31. Though despite missing the NCAA Championships and the U.S. Open, Merritt’s career looks very bright as he declared himself pro at the end of May and after his time with the BSU.

Shields brothers’ incredible journey at NCAAs comes to an end

Merritt ended up with a total score of 145 in the qualifying sectional held in Columbus, Ohio. To advance to the U.S. Open, he needed to shoot a 139. To advance to Ohio for the sectional qualifier on Monday, Merritt won the local qualifier for the U.S. Open at Falcon Crest Golf Course in Kuna on May 19. He fired a 4-under-par 68 to win the event. However, before trying for a spot in the U.S. Open, Merritt was still playing for BSU in the NCAA tournament as an individual. Merritt shot a 2-over 74, in the third round of the NCAA Division I West Regional Championships on Saturday May 17, to take 19th place at the event. Merritt tied for 19th with two

The three-year combined career of Boise State University tennis players Luke and Clancy Shields ended May 23 at the NCAA Men National Tennis Tournament in Tulsa, Okla. The No. 29 nationally ranked brothers lost a hard fought threeset match during the second round of the tournament to the University of Southern California’s second ranked pair of Robert Farah and Kaes Van’t Hof. “We were playing a duo that should have been ranked number one,” Head Coach Greg Patton said. After dropping the first set 7-5, the Bronco duo battled back, drawing even with a 6-4 victory in the second. Unfortunately, the decisive third set went the way of the Trojans who won 6-3 to claim the overall match by a score of 2-1. That same duo, Farah and Van’t Hof of the USC, continued through the doubles tournament to become the 2008 Doubles National Champions. The Shields’ journey to that match was a sight to see. To advance to the second round, they pulled off a huge and very convincing win over the No.17 doubles team in the country on May 22. They were able to defeat Jamie Hunt and Nate Schnugg of the University of

Georgia in two sets 6-4, 6-2. Also in Tulsa, Clancy played in the Men’s NCAA Single Championships, where he was able to make quite a name for himself. Clancy faced the eventual 2008 NCAA men’s tennis champion, Somdev Devvarman of the University of Virginia, only to lose in a close match during the second round 6-4, 7-5. With both losses being to the eventual national champions, the brothers should feel little sorrow in their shortcomings. Clancy was recognized as the player to watch in the Mountain Region by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. The ITA also recognized Luke with the John Van Nostrand Memorial Award in the Mountain Region. The award is given to the top players in the nation. The season ended for the Shields brothers with a 19-7 overall record. It also marked the end to Luke’s outstanding four-year run at Boise State where his honors were numerous including being named the 2007 WAC Player of the Year and a three-time NCAA All-American. Clancy will return as the Broncos’ number one player next year and the leader of a strong returning group. “The season never ends,” Patton said. The team will work hard over the summer to become faster and stronger for the 2008-09 indoor and outdoor seasons.

Lindsay Ward named to CoSIDA Academic AllDistrict Second Team Boise State gymnast Lindsay Ward earned a spot on the 2008 CoSIDA Academic All-District Second Team. The award is given out by the College Sports Information Directors Association to student athletes who have excelled both in the classroom and in their respective sports. Ward, a fifth-year senior from Las Vegas, earned a spot on the District 8 University Division Second Team and finished as one of 13 athletes named to that particular roster. Ten student-athletes were named to the first team and will advance

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to the Academic All-American ballot later this month. Ward boasts a 3.51 grade point average in biochemistry and is a two-time NCAA Gymnastics Championship qualifier for the Broncos. CoSIDA selects Academic AllAmerica teams in 12 programs: football, women’s volleyball, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s track and field/ cross country, women’s track and field/cross country, men’s at-large and women’s at-large.

“We were playing a duo that should have been ranked number one”

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How will you spend your moments? BY SHANNON MORGAN Editor-in-Chief

Lately I’ve been contemplating the value of the moments in my day. I’m talking about split second moments of time. The ones that freeze while you consider the emotional reaction you’ll have to obstacles in your way. I remember a particularly stressful evening at the end of last semester when I was studying for my last final exam. My 4-year-old daughter Zoie bounded into the living room, looked up at me in a panic and said, “I’m sorry, Mom.” A look of terror seized her eyes. She winced, then elephant-sized tears ran down her cheeks and pee ran all over the floor. In that moment I had a million thoughts, the primary one being, “Dude, she just peed on the carpet.” This was accompanied by a series of emotions I can only describe as: anger, frustration, exasperation and resentment. I was angry because she didn’t make it to the bathroom and soiled the carpet. I was frustrated because I would have to stop studying for my last final exam to clean it up and give her a bath. I was exasperated because I already felt overwhelmed. I was resentful because I wished someone could help me with the kids and no one was there. At the same time, I felt concern, worry, sadness, love and guilt. I was concerned for Zoie because she never has accidents and I worried something might be wrong. I felt sad because her eyes told me she was deeply ashamed of what she had done. I felt love because I wanted to take her hurt away and see her smile again. Lastly, I felt guilt because I was so angry she peed on the carpet and I wanted to scream at her. In that split second, I had to decide what action to take next. I could scold her, tell her she did something bad and send her to the bathroom while I cleaned it up. Or, I could discern the reason for her accident, clean her up, then attend to the mess on the carpet. Either way, I lost valuable study time for my most important final exam the next day. As calmly as I could manage, I said, “Zoie, why did you pee on the carpet?” She looked at me through her tears and said, “I didn’t know I had to pee, Mom. It just happened, I promise.” I maneuvered away from my

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Exchange and the Venue hold allage shows and provide an opportunity for Boise State University students to find live music. The Knitting Factory Concert House is potentially Boise’s most far-reaching venue. With shows ranging from indie rock to rap and from mainstream bands to underground hip hop, the Knitting Factory Concert House’s variety of music appeals to all audiences. Since the venue’s days as the Big Easy, the Knitting Factory has made several improvements, including a new and higher quality sound system, new lighting and interior remodeling to allow for a warmer and more inviting feel. The upstairs portion of the ven-

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As a perpetually growing city, Boise’s entertainment scene has had no trouble with increasing its live musical entertainment. The live shows downtown reflect a variety of progressive musical styles and forms that vary from venue to venue. While Boise’s downtown entertainment scene showcases a large amount of concerts and other forms of entertainment for those 21 and older, it is much easier than many people think to find all-age shows. Venues including the Knitting Factory Concert House (formerly known as the Big Easy), the Record

ue has been transformed into the Bourbon Street Uptown Food and Spirits Restaurant, which will still offer a full menu and bar. The Knitting Factory Concert House is located at 416 S. 9th Street. For ticket information and an event calendar, visit myspace.com/knittingfactoryboise. The Record Exchange carries Boise’s most extensive variety of recorded music, promotional items and a gift shop with anything and everything a music fan could ever desire. The Record Exchange also holds live shows, which include both local and mainstream bands. Live in-store shows at the Record Exchange are always free. The Record Exchange also sells

tickets for almost all of Boise’s upcoming shows. The Record Exchange is located at 1105 W. Idaho Street. For information on upcoming albums, indie store exclusives, tickets and other information visit therecordexchange.com. The Venue is Boise’s premiere allages punk rock venue. Shows at the Venue appeal to underground rock and emo, often showcasing local bands. With bands such as Poison the Well, the Spill Canvas and the Mad Caddies, the scene at the Venue appeals to a younger crowd and allows for music fans to find new and progressive music. For fans with musical tastes outside of general punk rock, the Venue also showcases indie rock bands in-

A feast fit for a king … or starving students BY SHANNON MORGAN Editor-in-Chief Sometimes I forget how much I love cooking. Mixing, mincing, molding and merriment—that’s life in the kitchen for me. A few months ago I had my friends Sherika and Jimmy over for dinner. Of course, my kitchen was a wreck, so Jimmy and I washed dishes and harmonized to Jack Johnson tunes while Sherika did some homework. Once the kitchen sparkled, Jimmy retired to read a book and I invited Sherika into the kitchen to teach her how to prepare our supper. We made pan-seared scallops in a roasted garlic and shallot sauce, with Alaskan king crab legs, saffron rice and steamed broccoli. It sounds very elegant, but I have to confess, the rice was Uncle Ben’s microwave in 60 seconds and the broccoli was also steamed in

the microwave. I did add some seasoning, including the saffron, which is a bold, colorful and fragrant Mediterranean spice. The garlic sauce is very simple to make. Melt some butter on low heat. Once it’s liquid, slightly turn up the heat and add some minced roasted garlic (which you buy preroasted and pre-minced) and shallots. Then patiently and slowly sauté them until the onions are transparent. Add some pepper, rosemary and whatever else sounds good to your pallet, and place the scallops gently in the pan. Flip them over so they’re completely covered in sauce and cook for a few minutes on each side, depending on the size of the scallop. Crab legs are about the easiest thing to cook in the entire world. Fill a pot with water and add some butter and seasoning. When it’s at a

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wards the common goal of preparing a meal. There is a job in the kitchen for everyone cooks and non-cooks alike - all are welcome to contribute in some way. Every job in the kitchen is important, whether it’s washing dishes, chopping vegetables, or stirring the sauce. Working in harmony is essential to have everything finished at the same time, so it can be displayed steaming hot on your plate. Together, you consume the product of your labor, laughter and love, around a table of sparkling plates, glasses and candlelight. Unless of course you eat at my house, in which case you’ll have to settle for paper plates and red plastic cups. Either way, you’re sure to discover how the food that nourishes your body can also nourish your soul and form memories you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

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July 2 M In Transcending Order, Antipathy, Owlright and Scam and The Concept will perform at the Venue. The show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8. M The Dodos are performing at The Grove for the Alive after Five concert series. There is no cost to attend. The show starts at 5 p.m.

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July 3 M Pirk Q Laters (Farewell Show) and The Useless and Bridging States will perform at The Knitting Factory. Tickets are available online for $6. The doors open at 7 p.m. July 4 M Maria Taylor, Johnathan Rice and Nik Freitas will perform at The Neurolux. Tickets are $5. The show begins at 8 p.m.

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July 7 C BroncoVenture is a two-day, overnight orientation for all firsttime, first-year traditional-aged students. There is no cost to attend. The event is put on by the New student and Family programs. M Phantom Planet will perform at The Knitting Factory. Tickets are available online for $15. The doors open at 7 p.m. C Farewell Reception for Leah Barrett will take place in the Bergquist Lounge in the Student Union Building. The event takes place from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 8 C BroncoVenture is a two-day, overnight orientation for all firsttime, first-year traditional-aged students. There is no cost to attend. The event is put on by the New students and Family programs.

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June 1 A “Stomp” is performing at the Morrison Center. Tickets are $27$44.50. The show begins at 2 p.m. June 2 C 29th Annual Idaho Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition presented in the Student Union Gallery. There is no cost to view the exhibition.

July 9 M On the One will perform at The Grove for the Alive after Five concert series. There is no cost to attend. The show begins at 5 p.m.

June 11 M The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band will perform at The Grove for the Alive After Five concert series. There is no cost. The show begins at 5 p.m. June 12 M Sloth Falcon will perform at the Bouquet. The cost is $2. The show will begin at 9 p.m.

June 3 M Stephan Marley with special guest will perform at The Knitting Factory. Tickets are available online for $22. The doors open at 7 p.m.

June 13 A “The Crucible” will be performed by the Idaho Shakespeare Festival at its home location. Ticket prices begin at $28. The show starts at 8 p.m.

June 4 M Pieta Trio Brown will perform at The Grove for the Alive After Five concert series. There is no cost. The show begins at 5 p.m.

June 14 C The Miss Idaho Pageant will be held at the Morrison Center. Tickets are $22. The pageant begins at 7 p.m.

June 5 A Art Talk presented by the Boise Art Museum will begin at noon.

June 15 M Jam Night with The Core will perform at the Bouquet. There is no cost. The show will begin at 8 p.m.

June 6 A “The Sword of Zerro!” will be performed at The Alano. Tickets are $7 – $13. The show begins at 7 p.m. June 7 M DJ Unk will perform at The Knitting Factory. Tickets are available online for $20. The doors open at 8 p.m. June 8 C Idaho Victim Assistance Advanced Academy will be at the Student Union Building. There is no cost. June 9 M The Acacia Strain will perform at The Venue. Tickets are $12. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. June 10 C Boise State University Office of Sponsored Programs presents NCURA Teleconference-Complex Agreements. There is no cost. The event begins at 9:30 a.m.

Center. Ticket prices start at $15. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. June 21 C The Gene Harris Bandshell Concert will be performed at the bandshell in Julia Davis Park. There is no cost to attend. The concert begins at 11 a.m. June 22 M God or Julie and Plain Jane Automobile will perform at The Knitting Factory. Tickets are available online for $15. The doors open 7 p.m. June 23 C The Summer Dance Fest will take place at the Morrison Center. The cost varies relative to the schedule. It is an all-day event. June 24 O Draw-your-partner Foosball tournament at the Dutch Goose. The tournament should begin at 8 p.m.

June 16 O A poetry slam will be held at the Neurolux. There is no cost. The slam will begin at 9 p.m.

June 25 M Chicago Aerobeat Project will perform at the Grove for the Alive After Five concert series. There is no cost to attend. The show begins at 5 p.m.

June 17 M Railroad Earth will perform at The Knitting Factory. Tickets are available online for $15. The doors open at 7 p.m.

June 26 A “Ad Infintum” art exhibition will be presented at the Boise Art Museum. The gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

June 18 O The Boise Hawks will play against the Eugene Emeralds at Memorial Stadium. Tickets are available online starting at $6. The game starts at 7 p.m.

June 27 M The Young Dubliners will perform at The Knitting Factory. Tickets are available online for $13. The doors open at 7 p.m.

June 19 M The Gene Harris Jazz Festival will be performed at The Knitting Factory. There is no cost to attend. The show begins at 6:30 p.m. June 20 A “Chicago – the Musical” will be performed at the Nampa Civic

June 28 C Brian Regan will perform at the Morrison Center. Tickets are $38. The show begins at 8 p.m. June 29 M A Gospel Jubilee will take place at the Nampa Civic Center. Tickets are $5. The show begins at 4 p.m.

July 11 M Dear and The Headlights, Paper Rival and tba local will perform at The Venue. Tickets are $10. The show begins at 7 p.m. C BroncoVenture is a two-day, overnight orientation for all firsttime, first-year traditional-aged students. There is no cost to attend. The event is put on by the New students and Family programs. M The Legendary Shack Shakers will perform at The Knitting Factory. Tickets are available online for $15. The doors open at 7 p.m. M Boston will perform at The Idaho Center. Tickets are $25-$55+. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. July 14 C Transfer and Non-Traditional Orientations, Student Union Building, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

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July 15 C BroncoVenture is a two-day, overnight orientation for all firsttime, first-year traditional-aged students. There is no cost to attend. The event is put on by New students and Family programs. M Dark Lotus will perform at The Knitting Factory. Tickets are available online for $24. The doors open at 7 p.m. O Snake River Stampede Rodeo will be at The Idaho Center. Tickets are $8.75 – $27.50+. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. July 16 O Snake River Stampede Rodeo will be at The Idaho Center. Tickets are $8.75 – $27.50+. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. M Taj Weekes and Adowa will perform at The Grove for the Alive after Five concert series. There is no cost to attend. The show begins at 5 p.m. July 17 M Flobots and Doomtree w/ P.O.S. will perform at The Knitting Factory. Tickets are available online for $13. The doors open at 7 p.m. O Snake River Stampede Rodeo will be at The Idaho Center. Tickets are $8.75 – $27.50+. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. M Rocky Votolato solo acoustic performance, Cary Judd and Daniel Klamerus will perform at The Venue. Tickets are $10. The show begins at 7 p.m. July 18 O Snake River Stampede Rodeo will be at The Idaho Center. Tickets are $8.75 – $27.50+. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. July 19 O Snake River Stampede Rodeo will be at The Idaho Center. Tickets are $8.75 – $27.50+. The doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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cost to attend is $222-$267. The event is from 5-8 p.m. July 23 C Workshop: “The Hegemony of English or Critical Citizenship” with visiting professor Donaldo Macedo will be at the Student Union Building Lookout room. The cost to attend is $222-$267. The event is from 5-8 p.m. M Ani Difranco will perform at The Knitting Factory. Tickets are available online for $32.50. The doors open at 7 p.m. M Need to Breathe will perform at The Grove for the Alive after Five concert series. There is no cost to attend. The show begins at 5 p.m. July 24 C Workshop: “The Hegemony of English or Critical Citizenship” with visiting professor Donaldo Macedo will be at the Student Union Building Lookout room. The cost to attend is $222-$267. The event is from 5-8 p.m. M Change Of Pace, Houston Calls and We Shot The Moon will perform at The Venue. Tickets are $10. The show begins at 7 p.m. July 25 C Workshop: “The Hegemony of English or Critical Citizenship” with visiting professor Donaldo Macedo will be at the Student Union Building Lookout room. The cost to attend is $222-$267. The event is from 5-8 p.m. M Scream The Prayer Tour 2008 will be at The Venue. The show begins at 4 p.m. July 27 M Candlebox and The Kings Royal will perform at The Knitting Factory. Tickets are available online for $24. The doors open at 7 p.m.

July 20 M Summer Slaughter Tour (Metal/ Death Metal) will be at The Knitting Factory. Tickets are available online for $25. The doors open at 7 p.m.

July 29 M Matisyahu will perform at The Knitting Factory. Tickets are available online for $25. The doors open at 7 p.m. M The Hush Sound, The Cab, Steel Train and The Morning Light will perform at The Venue. Tickets are $12. The show begins at 7 p.m.

July 21 C Workshop: “The Hegemony of English or Critical Citizenship” with visiting professor Donaldo Macedo will be at the Student Union Building Lookout room. The cost to attend is $222-$267. The event is from 5-8 p.m. M Josh Ritter and Andrew Bird will perform at The Knitting Factory. Tickets are available online for $25. The doors open at 7 p.m.

July 30 M Otep and Kryterium will perform at The Knitting Factory. Tickets are available online for $15. The doors open at 7 p.m. M Shai Hulud, Full Blown Chaos, Elysia and Woe of Tyrants will perform at The Venue. The show begins at 6 p.m. M The Gourds will perform at The Grove for the Alive after Five concert series. There is no cost to attend. The show begins at 5 p.m.

July 22 C Workshop: “The Hegemony of English or Critical Citizenship” with visiting professor Donaldo Macedo will be at the Student Union Building Lookout room. The

July 31 M The faint will perform at The Knitting Factory. Tickets are available online for $18.50. The doors open at 7 p.m.

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Au – “Verbs”

“Verbs” is the perfect name for this album always in action: constant forward movement, upward and downward arcs of emotion, perpendicular shifts of genre and other shimmerings, shakings, jumpings and twistings occur moment to moment in the tunes. Maybe I’m just so ADD by this point that the quick shifts in temperament don’t affect me that much, but I’d rather think prosody is what makes “Verbs” so special. The calm between the action (the space between the verbs) is the most essential. While it’s the initial shock of jumping from “new” to “new” in the music that really sets “Verbs” apart, the album could hardly command any attention without taking consideration for the moments within the awe. Luke Wyland is the classically trained

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multi-instrumentalist behind the Portland, Ore. experimental pop group and his knowledge shines through like a lantern in the musical archives of the Library of Congress. So many different sounds are skated across the record, it could be skewed as overwhelming, but the shifts are handled so deftly everything falls into place like a B.S. Johnson story. Take “rr vs. d” for example. It is cheery without being cheesy and inspired without being contrived; this album standout shifts from break-beat, Dirty-Projected choral medley to patriotic oomph with little more than a nod, but it works well with its dense consideration of shifting sonic detail. This composition parallels many of the songs on the album. This needs a little more explanation: the album has a central approach, but only formally. Most songs build on a central theme and add layers to really fill the initial sonic conception out before spilling over into the main move-

ment of the track. Anything but formulaic, each piece fills a rousing musical niche by somehow flying right by its own inspirations – a jazz waltz here, the pomp of a march there – but always glimmering with a pop sheen that leans toward the experimental. We have to ask: Where to classify this? Avant-folk is the pigeonhole, but even that seems to fall short as each track takes some slice of Americana (besides folk) and turns it on its head. Besides “rr vs. d”, the undulating “Summerheat” exemplifies this best: glowing metallic eeriness melting into lethargy, guitar and vocals fluttering under the surface of atmospherics that seems purposeful but lacks direction, evoking pleasant summer memories and a tinge of melancholia despite its warm color and harmonic strings. The moment dissipates quickly as the percussion makes a late entrance, crashing thick through full tom and cymbal rolls ala Grizzly Bear before moving into a solid, bright head-banger – pure bliss.

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Matt Costa sonically decimates the Big Easy

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Culture Coordinator The Knitting Factory Concert House was about as close to its allowable occupancy when Matt Costa walked to the stage. The energy rippled through the crowd in a fluidly rhythmic fashion. It was a somewhat odd scene however. A lone spotlight shone moodily on the solitary artist. He addressed the crowd by himself without any accompaniment from his bandmates. “This is some new stuff,” Costa said as he took the first steps into a new and exciting set. That was all he said. That was all that he needed to say. The crowd erupted with powerful cheers and applause. Hoarse, fanatical screams roared out from the heart of the concert house. Expertly, Costa plucked at the strings of his acoustic guitar. His band-mates joined after a few moments. Mitchell Townsend took to the electric guitar followed by Harris Pittman on the bass. Not far behind was Jacob Sahagen who plopped comfortably down at the keyboard and James Fletcher who took to the drums. As a fully uniformed unit, the band worked through a well-orchestrated and well- performed set. There are three very distinct sounds which are played out at a Matt Costa

concert. The three different sounds can be situated effectively into separate personalities and genres. The first sound has a syrupy alternative vibe. This personality of Costa and company has echoes of the Strokes, or Cold War Kids and the Garage Rock Revival subgenre. This sound is the more contemporary mainstream sound for the band. The overall vibe is backed with a simple and thick drum beat. The guitar and bass are also fairly straightforward and do not present anything new or interesting. For Costa, this is as bad as it gets, which relative to reality, is actually still pretty good. The second sound is when the band as a whole shines most. They present to the audience a bluesy riff on the guitar, reminiscent of the Doors’ “Riders on the Storm.” The grass roots style of rock/blues is extraordinarily well performed. For Costa and company, “Ballad of Miss Kate” is the band’s triumph in the artistic realm. The sound is unique and catchy. Watching the crowd, there was not a single person sitting or standing still. The Matt Costa experience began and ended with Costa. He opened the set alone and as was designed, he closed the set alone. This is the third personality of the Costa sound: Costa by himself with his guitar. The visual ambience is much

Notes [from page 5B] study materials and picked up my baby. Then I carried her upstairs, undressed her and gave her a shower. “Zoie, next time, when you’re outside playing you need to stop and go to the bathroom every once in a while so this doesn’t happen again, ok?” I told her as I toweled the water out of her eyes and then lifted her from the tub. “Ok, Mommy,” she whimpered. “I will. I’m sad that I peed, I’m sorry.” She then cautiously reached up to grab my lotion container. “I wish I could smell pretty like you, Mom. Can you put this on me so I can smell pretty when I go

less savory without the flamboyancy of the four other group members, but the music is still fantastic. Costa had incredible stage presence and performed well when alone. He appeared comfortable and confident. The sound produced was real and romantic. What is perhaps the pinnacle of musicianship is a singer/ songwriter who can both sing and play the guitar simultaneously. Then extending beyond that, absolutely sell it to the crowd. And sell it to the crowd is precisely what happened that night. Chants for an encore erupted as Costa walked off the empty stage. The crowd knew it had been a fantastic set and fortunately for them, so did Costa. After no more than a minute or two he returned to the stage. Costa told a story about a man he had encountered one day. The man had terrible luck and had therefore taken to a transient lifestyle, always changing and moving. He linked the story metaphorically to a bridge which had burned down a few weeks later. “So this is a song I wrote that day when I got home. It’s about that man and all of the bridges which he had burned down throughout his life,” Costa said as he transitioned into one of the final songs of the night.

to sleep?” I took the bottle from her tiny, delicate fingers and squeezed some lotion onto my palm. I rubbed it all over Zoie’s hands, arms and legs, and then let her rub the rest on her tummy. The shame in her eyes instantly transformed into the joyful and innocent light that normally radiates from her. My love for her helped ease the anxiety I felt over all the studying I had to do. After bath time, I tucked Zoie and Jaiden into bed, grabbed Mr. Bear off the top bunk and made it sing, “You Are my Sunshine.” The kids giggled and sang as they clapped their hands and bounced with their favorite stuffed animal. I gave them a series of kisses we made up, including the fish kiss, the cheek kiss, the eyeball kiss, the oldman kiss and the human kiss. Then we shared a zebra

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hug and a human hug, and then it was time to blow out the light. I stood at their door with my finger on the switch and counted down from three. When I got to one, Jaiden and Zoie blew as hard as they could and I turned out the light. I made them promise to go to sleep because I had to study for a very important test tomorrow. Then I returned to my studies refreshed and happy, with no traces of the anxiety that plagued me before. In that tiny frozen fragment of time when I chose how to react to Zoie’s accident, I did my best to make a decision that would result in the optimal health and well being of my daughter. There are days I lack patience and would have scolded Zoie for what she did out of anger and frustration. Those feelings would have plagued

me for the rest of the evening. Over the years, I’ve grown to appreciate the power of choices. I’ve learned how they add up to shape our character and determine how we handle life. Getting an A on my test means less to me than filling my daughter with love and confidence. I know a day will come when she won’t admit she wants to smell my lotion on her hands when she goes to sleep. I know that singing stuffed animals and playtime kisses are a blessing a parent only gets to enjoy for a few precious moments of their children’s lives. I believe that when life gets overwhelming, or we get stressed out and run down, it’s because we forget how to appreciate our moments. In times like this, when I feel completely overwhelmed, I try to remember to cherish mine.

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Things I wish I knew then Like many incoming college freshmen, I was encouraged to read countless handbooks, guides, maps and testimonials to help me prepare for the collegiate experience. But some of the more important things were left out. Students come to Central Michigan University nervous about their first class in a possibly large lecture hall, and wonder what their first day might be like. If you’re a nerd like me, you have already scoped out where your classes are and are familiar with campus. Getting to places early on your first day never hurts. But make sure you don’t have to awkwardly get up every time someone wants to move past you (just like the movie theater.) CMU’s bulletin — that yellow book that lists all of our course offerings and mandatory courses for our major — can be pretty intimidating. As a senior, I still cringe when I see it. Something I wish I knew is the beauty of academic advising. Every residence hall has an academic advising office full of helpful advisors who can make your classes double and even triple count towards your major (I eliminated a semester by stopping in the office for 15 minutes.)

Angie Favot News Editor Another major aspect of college is the social atmosphere. In the fall a major social activity is tailgating for football games. Tailgate is probably the most fun a college studentcan have. There is just something about putting on CMU gear, trying to remember the fight song and having fun with friends in the parking lot. Tailgate begins three hours before the game, three hours that will ultimately result in a trip to a bathroom. Something I wish I knew is that instead of trying not to gag as you bravely step into a port-a-potty, all you have to do is show your student ID and you can get into the game for free to use their bathrooms (they have sinks!). Probably the biggest thing that hit me when my parents were driving away on move-in day was that I was responsible for my own dinner that night. What? My mom wasn’t going to come back for that?

Fast food was an obvious option, but there are actually some good on-campus places to eat like the Down Under Food Court in the Bovee University Center (get the wraps). And if you work for campus dining you can eat for free after your shift. So put down that “Will work for food” sign and put on a hair net because you found yourself the perfect job. You may smell like fried food, but that’s nothing a quick shower won’t fix. Finally, getting involved doesn’t make you a dork like it may have in high school. It actually helps you meet really smart and interesting people. There are more than 200 registered student organizations on campus that cover a vast amount of issues. Break away from America’s Next Top Model reruns and SportsCenter and join an organization with a purpose to make a difference. There is nothing uncool about saving a child in Africa or promoting awareness about domestic violence. Get ready for the experience of your life — the next four years will be some of the best of your life. Now get out there and make CMU proud! news@cm-life.com

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Local and digital bookstores offer class texts, materials By David Veselenak News Editor

Incoming freshmen have no reason to fret about acquiring books for fall because there are several options for students to get what they need. One option is EasyText, available through the Central Michigan University Bookstore. “It’s very popular with the students at CMU,” said CMU Bookstore director Barry Waters in an e-mail to Central Michigan Life. EasyText allows students to have the CMU Bookstore organize the books they need for classes by placing all necessary books in a box for the students to pick up when they arrive to campus. “For sign up, we only need the student’s name, I.D. number and a valid e-mail address,” Waters said. He said EasyText is what most freshmen use to order books. Twenty percent of all CMU students use EasyText to purchase books. Even without EasyText, students can find textbooks at the CMU Bookstore. Purchasing used books at the bookstore can cost students less than buying new

books. “I estimate that a first-semester freshman should budget $500 for their textbooks,” Waters said. Another option is the Student Book Exchange, 209 E. Bellows Road. This location, similar to the CMU Bookstore, offers the same books, as well as books for Mid Michigan Community College and the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College. “We pride ourselves on having competitive prices,” said John Belco, SBX manager. Students looking to sell back books at the end of the semester can do so at each location. Bringing back new books can result in almost a 50 percent return. “As long as someone has value on a book, we’ll buy it,” Belco said. Students who choose not to buy books in Mount Pleasant can order books online, using Web sites such as Half.com and Amazon.com. Prices on these Web sites rival both bookstores, sometimes offering books as much as 90 percent less in price. All students need to do is register with the sites and begin searching for books.

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Gaylord senior Hannah Bergstrom studies for her Horror Movies class on the fourth floor of the Park Library. “It’s a fun class. We watch movies and stuff. The seats are comfortable and the window is right here,” Bergstrom said of her study spot.

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MAINstage to host concert, student organizations By Alex Washington Staff Reporter

After spending hours moving in, students have the opportunity to relax at MAINstage and have fun before fall classes begin. The annual event is co-sponsored by Program Board and On The Fly Productions, and offers free afood, games, a live concert and a chance to get information about CMU’s registered student organizations. Flint senior Anita Perry has been to MAINstage all four years she has attended CMU. She thinks it’s a good way for freshmen and transfer students to see what CMU has to offer. “Every organization on campus is there. It’s a good time to pick and choose, from fraternities and sororities to regular clubs,” Perry said. A free outdoor concert during MAINstage usually draws a student crowd. Previous musical acts at MAINstage include Mat Kearney and Bowling for Soup. Many students use the event not only to explore on-campus opportunities but also to reconnect with friends after spending the summer apart. Smaller attractions often take place during MAINstage and have included Frisbee-making, cartoon caricatures and small carnival rides.

“Put out your finger so he (the ladybug) can have a new home,” said the man who goes by the name “The Balloon Guy.” Rochester freshman Katie Vanhese, right, laughs as he places the ladybug upon her finger at the MAINstage event at Centnral Michigan University. Vanhese attended MAINstage along with her roommate Christen Henry, left.

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Local businesses also hand out coupons or T-shirts to attract students. Jolene Wymer, assistant manager at Big Apple Bagels, 2024 S. Mission St., thinks the business will have a table at this year’s event. “It’s a good way for the students and the

community to be introduced to us, and it’s a good way for us to get our name out there,” Wymer said. Last year’s MAINstage event at Rose Ponds included tables highlighting 183 campus organizations and 61 local businesses, and an estimated 9,000 students at-

tended. Musician Matt Kearney performed on stage. Some details of MAINstage 2008, including the main musical act, have not yet been decided. news@cm-life.com

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Taxis, free rides offer transportation around campus By Mike Wayland News Copy Chief

With ever-increasing gas prices in Mount Pleasant, students are thinking about alternatives to driving around Mount Pleasant. Whether it is a taxi, shuttle, bike or by foot, students have a variety of options to get around the city and campus. Darla Ball, Mount Pleasant Cab Company owner, said gas prices have had an effect on her company, but she still is trying to offer better services to students. “Gas prices were killing us this year,” Ball said. “We serve well over 1,000 people a night Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.” Ball said the 10-year-old taxi company offers services from 7 p.m. to about 4 a.m., depending on the night. She said it is the biggest cab company in Mount Pleasant. “We’re the largest, and that makes us more efficient,” Ball said. “We had 12 taxis this year; we will have 16 taxi 15-passenger vans to start the fall semester.” CMU alumna Leea Manikowski said it is easiest for freshmen to walk around campus, but for a ride downtown, the Mount Pleasant Cab Company, often known as 779-TAXI, provides convenient travel. “Besides walking, 779-TAXI is the best

way (to get around),” said Manikowski. The Mount Pleasant Cab Company offers rides for $3, compared to last year’s rate of $2. Ball said the company may be the largest taxi service in Mount Pleasant. But Chippewa Cabs offers students rides 24 hours a day. “We have live dispatch seven days a week, 24 hours a day,” said Chippewa Cab dispatcher Bill Mikolc. Chippewa Cab is $2 for one person to be picked up and $2.50 per mile, Mikolc said. However, from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., the cab company offers a $3-a-person special for rides of three or more. For students who don’t feel comfortable walking alone around campus at night, the CMU Police Department offers Night Rides, which operates from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. “The service is designated to safely get students from one on-campus location to another,” according to the CMU Police Department Web site. To get from campus to off-campus apartments, or vise versa, the Isabella County Transportation Commission offers rides five days a week, with three different fixed routes for students. The “Deerfield Road Route” offers rides to West Point Village apartments, Deer-

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Assistant Campus Minister Tony Boscarino, 24, of Rockford picks up patrons during the His House free St. Patricks Day rides in front of the men’s His House in Mount Pleasant Saturday. His House Christian Fellowship gave free rides to those celebrating St.Patricks Day in Mount Pleasant from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m.

field Village apartments and Lexington Ridge. The “Broomfield Road Route” offers rides to and from Jamestown Apartments, and the “Bluegrass Road Route” provides rides to and from Copper Beech, University Meadows and Union Square apartments. According to the ICTC Web site, shuttle services continuously go every half-hour

from 7:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with an additional round trip at 6:30 p.m. and a final trip from campus at 10:30 p.m. Service also is offered from 7:30 a.m. to 1:05 p.m. Friday. For a full schedule of times, visit ictcbus. com. news@cm-life.com

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City officials welcome students into community By Vanessa Lesperance Staff Reporter

Moving to Mount Pleasant brings more than new classes and friends — it brings a new local government. Mount Pleasant City Commission is made up of a seven-member board elected by Mount Pleasant residents, and a city manager hired by the board. Each member is elected to a three-year term and makes policy decisions that the city manager enacts. “We serve as the governing body of the city’s working operations,” Vice Mayor Jim Holton said. “The city commission approves the budget, capital improvement, policies and upholds the charter of the city of Mount Pleasant.” City Commissioner Kathy Ling said Mount Pleasant has four major city departments: Planning and Community Development, Public Works, Public Safety and Finance and Administration. The commission holds meetings every second and fourth Monday of each month, and they always are open to the public. “Some meetings can be extremely exciting, and some can be very routine,” Holton said. He said the best part of his job is the closeness he feels with the community.

“This is where I live,” he said. “I’m able to maybe mold some future choices that our city makes and lend some ideas.” However, his job does come with some unpleasant responsibilities. “We have to make tough decisions sometimes that the city may not understand or agree with,” Holton said. Mayor Jon Joslin said college students are very integrated into the city of Mount Pleasant. “They bring enthusiasm and energy to the city,” he said. “A lot of them get involved in the community. It’s great — they’re all over the place.” Ling said students have done services for Mount Pleasant that the city has appreciated over the last few years. “Several students have organized activities around Be My Neighbor Day and will be working to help clean up the parks and the homes of elderly citizens,” Ling said. “This is a very valuable service to the city.” Holton offered simple words of advice to incoming students: get good grades and adapt to the town and community. “Don’t be shy about asking questions,” Holton said. news@cm-life.com

Health options numerous for incoming students

By Lynn Fischer Senior Reporter

Central Michigan University is home to a board of certified physicians, family practice specialists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. By offering services 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in Foust Hall, CMU aims at tailoring health needs toward students. “It’s a one-stop-shop place that services a pharmacy, lab and then can put the bill right onto your student account,” said Loretta Moran, assistant director of patient services in the University Health Services. Foust Hall 202 is a walk-in service for severe illnesses and injuries that require urgent care. CMU offers a health care plan for students who are not covered by an insurance company. The application can be uploaded at firststudent.com. University Health Services recom-

Foust Hall 202 The University Health Clinic provides these services to students: w Pharmacy w Lab w Treatment w Certified physicians w Family practice specialists w Physician assistants

mends and students have a pre-college physical, health insurance, immunizations, medical record and prescriptions and first aid supplies when coming to college. For after building hours and weekends, students can contact Urgent Care, open Monday through Saturday, 520 N. Mission St. or Hospital Ready Care, open seven days a week, 1221 S. Drive. news@cm-life.com

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Police, programming emphasize campus safety By David Veselenak News Editor

When Stephen Thompson is asked about student safety on campus, he doesn’t hesitate to answer any questions that arise. “Our campus addresses student safety up front,” the director of Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates said. Students’ safety is addressed by campus officials in several ways. One of these is presented as soon as freshmen move onto campus. “No Zebras, No Excuses” is a program SAPA holds for freshmen before fall classes. It exposes students to the dangers of sexual assault and encourages them to be active against sexual assault. “It’s a one-of-a-kind program,” Thompson said. Central Michigan University also has its own police force, employing 21 officers to patrol campus. In addition to police officers, CMU Police also offers Nightrides, which is a program that occurs between 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. every night. It provides free rides to students around

“if it’s a safety or security issue, CMU police are available 24/7.” Stan Dinius, CMU police Chief

campus. If students ever feel unsafe, CMU Police can be reached at 9-1-1 or (989) 774-3081 for assistance. “If it’s a safety or security issue, CMU Police are available 24/7,” said Stan Dinius, CMU Police chief. CMU’s campus also offers blue lights with phones attached to the CMU Police dispatcher, who is available at all times. Dinius said the best way for incoming freshmen to keep their belongings safe is by keeping their residence hall rooms locked whenever they are not there or are asleep. There have been several reports of theft from unlocked rooms, he said. He said more information is available on the CMU Police Web site, police.cmich.edu. Dinius said the most dangerous people sometimes are the ones students

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know and trust. Thompson and Dinius advises freshmen to be cautious with whom they are around and to make sure they trust them.

“It detracts that most harm is by people we trust,” he said. news@cm-life.com

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Computer labs offer free printing, array of software By Ashley Hullinger Staff Reporter

For many students, Central Michigan University’s computers labs are considered one of the most useful tools on campus. Nathan Holochwost, a Bark River senior, has utilized the computer labs almost daily since he began his education at CMU. “I haven’t owned a computer the whole time I’ve been here, and it’s been pretty easy to access the computers whenever I need them,” he said. Every residence hall has a computer lab aimed toward helping students with their college education. These labs are open 24 hours, seven days a week. In addition to the residence hall labs, there are three large public campus computer labs and more than 300 public workstations in the Charles V. Park Library. The public labs are located in Pearce, Woldt and Grawn halls. All of these labs are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with the exception of Grawn. Grawn’s lab is open from 2 p.m. Sunday until 2 p.m. Friday, and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. “You can save a lot of money coming to the labs,” Holochwost said. He said there have been a few times when the labs have been closed for various reasons, but overall he has not had many problems. Printing is free at all labs, but in the library printing costs 10 cents per black-and-white copy and $1 per color copy. Library users must set up a printing account, which requires a student ID or Michigan license.

Pearce Hall’s lab is located on the fourth floor and is operated by the College of Science and Technology. There are 170 workstations spread throughout five labs. Woldt Computer Lab contains more than 100 computers in the lower level of Woldt Hall and is operated by Information Technology. The lab does not have food and drink restrictions or any computer use restrictions. It allows each student to print up to 20 color copies per day and does not have strict rules for black-and-white printing. “I use the lab because of the free printing and there are fewer distractions while I’m working on homework,” said Brittany Yansak, a Kentwood senior and Woldt Computer Lab attendant. Yansak said she usually goes to the lab in Grawn because she is a business major and all the computers and programs are directed toward her major. The College of Business provides 130 PCs within the Grawn lab, located on the first level of the hall. No food is allowed and only drinks with screw-on tops are permitted. Jessica Napieralski, a Grand Rapids junior and Grawn Computer Lab attendant, said lab employees generally prefer that people printing more than 30 pages use a separate printer. Only five color copies are allowed per day, per student. “What I really like about our lab is that it’s open 24 hours. I use it quite often, even when I’m not working,” Napieralski said. news@cm-life.com

Many restaurant options available in city By Lynn Fischer Senior Reporter

Mount Pleasant offers dining ranging from national chains to upscale and hometown restaurants. With a variety of food and pricing, the city offers an assortment of choices for every occasion. Dining off campus allows students to see the town and enjoy a vast number of different environments. For students comforted by familiar name-brand restaurants, Mount Pleasant offers breakfast to dinner with a wide selection. For breakfast, the town has the International House of Pancake, 5255 E. Pickard St., and Bob Evans, 5652 E. Pickard St., among other restaurants. For lunch and dinner, some options include Buffalo Wild Wings, 1904 S. Mission St.; Red Lobster, 4062 E. Bluegrass Road; and Lone Star Steak House and Saloon, 5760 E. Pickard St. Unique restaurants are a great opportunity to see Mount Pleasant in a new way. Popular diners include Jon’s Drive-in, 1030 S. Mission

St.; Lil’ Chef, 1720 S. Mission St.; and Pixie, 302 N. Mission St. “I really like Pixie because of the old-school diner atmosphere,” said Emily Herrinton, a South Lyon senior. For special celebrations or a night out on the town, Mount Pleasant offers upscale hometown restaurants with a variety of tasty food. One of the most well-known restaurants is Mountain Town Station Brewing Company and Steak House, 506 W. Broadway St. Other popular restaurants are Broadway Grill, 105 E. Broomfield Road, and the Brass Café and Saloon, 128 S. Main St. From sit-down to takeout, Mexican food is within walking distance of campus. For takeout, students could try Qdoba Mexican Grill, 1529 S. Mission St. For sit-down options, there are La Senorita, 1516 S. Mission St., and Taco Boy, 1218 S. Mission St. Chinese food lines Mission Street, with several all-you-can-eat buffets. Options include The Great Wall Buffet, 1025 S. Mission St.; China 1 Buffet, 1711 S. Mission St.; and Dragon Express, 314 W. Broomfield Road. news@cm-life.com

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Students take study breaks by working out at the SAC By Beth Kieda Staff Reporter

The “freshman 15” does not have to be a reality. The Student Activity Center, known as the SAC, offers a variety of options to help students stay fit and healthy. “It’s worth the walk from the dorms,” said Sterling Heights senior Josh Maenza. “You can get pretty much any kind of workout you want.” A fitness center, weight room, pool and an indoor track are just some of the fitness choices students have. The SAC has machines ranging from treadmills and bikes to cross-trainers and weightlifting equipment. During the fall and spring semester, general building hours are 6 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday. Building Supervisor Andrew West said 4 to 8 p.m. usually is the busiest time of day, whereas mornings tend to be quieter. “We try to cater to all students,” the Fruitport graduate student said. “We try

to help you stay healthy through activities and programs.” Students looking for a social fitness option can come in for pick-up games of basketball or volleyball, bowling or pool. There also are courts that can be reserved for racquetball or wallyball. To reserve a court, call the fitness center at 774-1356 before coming to the SAC. All equipment except for racquetball rackets is provided. General SAC membership is included in tuition. The only activities with additional cost are bowling and group fitness classes. Bowling costs $1 to rent shoes and $2 per game. Group fitness classes vary by semester, but often include yoga, kickboxing and cycling. Punch-card passes can be purchased in different amounts for different prices and are punched each time a class is taken. Clayton freshman Chelsea Baker tries to go to the SAC at least once per week. “The SAC has a lot to offer,” she said. “I usually try to run two miles between warm-up, cool-down and running.” news@cm-life.com

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From left, Jill Dodson, Warren senior, Alayna Poole, Sterling Heights senior, and Kaylie Toelle, Manistee freshman, work out in the Student Activity Center.

“it’s worth the walk from the dorms. you can get pretty much any kind of workout you want.” Josh Maenza, Sterling heights senior

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Registered Student Organizations have many on-campus options By Michelle Erdmann Staff Reporter

When Michael Estime joined the Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society he had no idea just how much the Registered Student Organization had to offer. As a member of SCAMS, the Southfield senior developed friendships, social networks, attended meteorology conferences and heard guest speakers from the National Weather Service and local weather stations. “During the storm last week, I was on the phone with people who were storm chasing in Midland,” Estime said. Sterling Heights senior Mike Zeig, former Student Government Association president, said being part of an RSO is not only a great way to make friends, but can also be a great resume builder and a good supplement to classroom education. Why be registered? Each semester, organizations reapply to be an RSO, recognized by the university. Zeig said once this process is complete, there will be about 200 RSOs on campus. “If you want to be recognized, you must be registered otherwise you would not have access to facilities and programs,” he said. “As an added bonus, RSOs that attend SGA get extra funds for conferences and programs.” Assistant Director of Student Life Tom Idema said being registered has a lot of perks. RSOs can reserve rooms on campus free of cost, be on listservs, receive e-mails from the university, have a mailbox on campus and hang banners and signs on campus. building relationships Idema said RSOs can become a home away from home.

Midland senior Amy DeLine became involved in Campus Crusade for Christ when searching for a church. And she got life-long friends along with it. “Everyone is so friendly,” she said. “It may seem like everyone knows each other the first time you go to an RSO, but it’s worth putting the time in.” DeLine is the female leader on the discipleship team and loves being part of a team. practical reasons RSOs can also provide real applications to the job place. “You can be involved in teams outside the classroom, say you led a project, put on an event with a $20,000 budget, attended conferences and worked in a group,” Idema said. Idema said the real-world knowledge gained from being involved in an RSO can come in very handy when a potential employer asks about relevant experience. Money Matters Do you ever wonder where all that vending machine money goes? Idema said a lot of the time vending machine money goes to colleges to distribute as they please. Much of it goes to RSOs. “There is a Student Budget Allocation Committee that distributes student dollars,” he said. “This helps for conferences, speakers and programs.” RSOs also hold fundraisers and other various activities. Kingsford senior Brad Sjoquist, SGA vice president, said Students for Life gets their money in a variety of different ways such as T-shirt sales and donations. “SBAC has funded a number of projects that we have put on in the past,” Sjoquist said. news@cm-life.com

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Students flock to libraries to study, find books and magazines By Sarah Schuch Senior Reporter

Students looking for a place to study or read a good book have two main options in Mount Pleasant. The on-campus option is the Charles V. Park Library, which has four floors to cater to students. “It is helpful if you have time between classes to check your e-mail or write a paper,” said Wes Miller, a Hesperia senior. With more than 300 computers, it is a place for students to do their homework where wireless is also available, said Michael Lorenzen, head of Reference Services. The library is open from 7:50 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, from 7:50 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from noon to midnight Sunday. There also is an extended hours study area. To check out books, students need their student ID. Lorenzen said interlibrary loans are available, from which students can get books from libraries throughout the state or even the country. Belmont junior Samantha Obetts goes to the library to study and copy notes for class.

“I like how there are tons of computers for people to use,” she said. “There are a lot of references.” The library staff helps students who need assistance, she said. Another option is the Veterans Memorial Library, 301 S. University Ave., in downtown Mount Pleasant. The Veterans Memorial Library is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Rob Wang, programs and outreach coordinator for the library, said the library offers free access to technology, including faxing, scanning and printing. Through the library’s Web site, crdl.org, students can access many resource databases for no charge. Computer classes, from the basics to more advanced subjects, also are offered at no cost to the student. “The CMU (library) is great if you are doing school work,” Wang said. “Ours is more life-long learning and recreational.” Jackie Stoneman, an Ithaca resident and a CMU employee, goes to the Veterans Memorial Library for the book variety. news@cm-life.com

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Sibs Weekend draws younger siblings to campus for events By Michelle Erdmann Staff Reporter

More than 40 years old, Siblings Weekend is one of Central Michigan University’s longest traditions. “The weekend is a great opportunity to bring siblings, or those you would consider to be siblings, to CMU for a weekend of fun,” said Damon Brown, coordinator for the Office of Student Life. The 2009 Sibs Weekend will take place from Feb. 6 to 8. Brown said Sibs Weekend is filled with everything from movies and entertainment acts to comedy shows, ice skating, roller skating, a carnival and much more. Area businesses, such as Let’s Do the Dishes, 100 S. Mission St., also have specials during Sibs Weekend to increase the number of available activities. Each year, popular recording artists have concerts during Sibs Weekend. Reel Big Fish performed during Sibs Weekend 2005, and Tyler Hilton performed in 2008. “Last year, Sibs Weekend had about

2,100 participants and 100 volunteers,” Brown said. The 2009 Sibs Weekend committee chairs already have been decided, and committees are accepting applications for membership. Committees will be decided by the end of April. “It is a great weekend to bond and see what college life is all about,” said Carolyn Seppey, a Sterling Heights senior and committee chairwoman. She also was a committee chair for Sibs Weekend 2008. Seppey said students can bring anyone they want, regardless of genetic relationship. “It could be someone older or younger, a cousin, neighbor or friend, or someone you’ve met through an activity like Big Brothers Big Sisters,” Seppey said. Students also can get involved as a volunteer for Sibs Weekend. Seppey said there is a sign-up sheet at the Sibs Weekend booth during MAINstage, an event at the beginning of each school year to familiarize students with

“it is a great weekend to bond and see what college life is all about.” Carolyn Seppey, SibS Weekend committee chairwoman

Cell phone businesses abundant By Heidi Fenton Staff Reporter

Sprint sales associate Don Haydorn said it is important for students to have cellular access at CMU because they constantly are on the go. Sprint and other cell phone stores offer service plans for students. Sprint, 5565 E. Pickard St., offers several different options for cell phone plans, starting at $29.99 per month. Haydorn said the most popular plan is called the “power pack,” which costs $39.99 per month and includes free roaming, weekends and nights starting at 7 p.m.

Centennial Wireless, 2014 S. Mission St., offers evening talk time starting at 5 p.m. Justin Wolford, a sales representative for Centennial, said the company’s plans start at $39.99 per month. With the most basic option, customers get 400 anytime minutes, free text messaging, incoming calls and long distance services. “We’ll teach you how to use this so it is the most cost beneficial,” he said. “If you use this plan right, it’s pretty much unlimited.” Wolford said because nights start at 5 p.m., many people don’t even come close to exceeding their minutes. A CELL PHONES | 24

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Saginaw senior Lindsay Barnett brought her niece, Leah Barnett, 3, and cousin Morgan Mikowski, 9, to the Sibs Game show at Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium as part of Sibs Weekend.

various on-campus activities and groups. “After MAINstage we will contact people who signed up. They just have to attend general meetings to start getting involved,” Seppey said. “Students can also get involved as the weekend draws closer.” Waterford senior Courtney Lund said she has brought friends to previous Sibs

Weekends. Lund said the recording artists always are a big draw for her to participate in the event. “The band was for sure my favorite part, but the carnival at the (Student Activity Center) was fun too,” Lund said. news@cm-life.com

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Algonac senior Meganne Howell performs as Britney Spears along with her sorority, Sigma Kappa, during the Greek Week Mock Rock event held in Rose Arena. Fraternities and sororities were grouped together, competing in events all week to raise money.

Greeks encourage involvement By Michelle Erdmann Staff Reporter

Karleigh Simon said joining Alpha Gamma Delta her first semester at CMU was one of the smartest decisions she made in college. As a transfer student from North Central Michigan College, the Petoskey senior said she was lonely in her off-campus apartment and decided to sign up for formal recruitment, despite being skeptical. “The minute I walked into the Alpha Gamma Delta house, I knew I was meant to be there,” Simon said. “You may find that Greek Life is not for you ... at least give it a shot.” Assistant Director of Student Life Tom Idema said a lot of people say they would never get involved in Greek Life, but there really is a spot for everyone. He said MAINStage is a great place to find information about different fraternities and sororities and find out which could best fit. Greek recruitment for the 2008 fall semester will be from Sept. 12 to 20 for both fraternities and sororities. “Greek Life is a great way to meet new people, socialize, be involved in philanthropic opportunities and form lifelong

brotherhoods and sisterhoods,” Idema said. He said many fraternities and sororities also offer leadership training, national conventions, life-long alumni chapters and networking opportunities beyond college. Sorority recruitment is formalized, requiring women to sign up on the Office of Student Life Web site. From there, the women are broken into groups and get to meet all the different chapters at CMU, as well as become familiar with philanthropies. Idema said fraternities do recruitment on a more individual basis. Idema said not all fraternities and sororities are part of one of national Greek councils, but that says nothing about their quality. Rochester Hills senior Sarah Krystin Haase takes pride in her role in forming the CMU chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, a national honorary fraternity to serve the university’s band programs. “Participate in lots of activities on campus and find those that touch your heart. Then decide on a cause that best represents who you are and who you want to be,” Haase said.

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Program Board, On The Fly bring musical acts, comedians By Michelle Erdmann Staff Reporter

“Then he started (expletive) talking to the guy,” said comedian Jim Norton as he re-enacts a movie he saw on the Web involving a horse and a man at Plachta auditorium on April 11. Norton’s work extends from “Lucky Louie” on HBO as well as comedy specials on HBO and comedy Central.

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On-campus concerts, comedians, movies and musical acts usually have a common denominator of being organized by either On The Fly Productions or the CMU Program Board. The organizations have brought numerous entertainment events to campus of varying sizes, and often work together on larger concerts and the annual MAINStage concert. Program Board has brought the likes of Peyton Manning, Ron Jeremy, Bill Nye the Science Guy, Kiss and Ozzy Osborne throughout the years. “It’s a pretty drastically long list, since we’ve been around for some 70 years,” said Program Board President Kyle VanDeventer. On The Fly may not have such a long history, but its members have had just as much to brag about in their own right. “We strive to provide alcohol-free programming for students living on and off campus,” said OTF President Miranda Crawford. “We bring at least one large-scale show each semester.” OTF Public Relations Chair Cristina D’Aristotile said a constant variety of quality programming is key for the organization. “We do small shows, medium shows,

like what would be at Plachta, and we do larger shows at places like Rose Arena,” D’Aristotile said. “We try to do one a week, or a couple every month.” OTF has brought comedians such as Daniel Tosh, Eric O’Shea and Alonzo Bodden. They also host the annual Hip Hop Weekend. Together, Program Board and On The Fly have brought such large-scale acts as Dave Chappelle, Nickelback, Saliva, T-Pain, 311, Yellowcard and Jim Norton. Any student is welcome to join both groups, at any time throughout the year. Program Board holds weekly meetings every Wednesday on the third floor of the Bovee University Center and On The Fly at 6 p.m. Sundays in Kulhavi 141. Although there are no dues for either organization, both require active participation to become a member. On The Fly requires attendance at two meetings and participation in one event to gain membership, and Program Board requires participation in twothirds of its events. “You help to decide what kind of entertainment comes to campus, that’s huge,” VanDeventer said. “More often than not, you get to meet the entertainers as well.” news@cm-life.com

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Wayside Central, Celebration Cinema highlight local night life By Mallory Yaroch Staff Reporter

Mount Pleasant night life offers plenty of activities for students of all ages. Students can have fun at bars, clubs, a movie theater or one of the city’s eight parks. Though many bars allow only people ages 21 and over, clubs like Wayside Central, 2000 S. Mission St., are open to anyone over 18 years old. Wayside Central is connected to O’Kelly’s Sports Bar and Grill. O’Kelly’s is open from 11 to 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday, opening at noon Sunday. The restaurant allows people of all ages during the day, switching to 21-and-over at 9 p.m. Another hot spot in town is Rubbles, 112 W. Michigan St. The bar is known for its live music, with one to two local bands playing there each week. The bar is open from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Friday, and from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday. “It’s a good atmosphere to meet people,” said Evan Beltinck, of Lake City. Beltinck’s band, “The Pretense,” frequently plays at Rubbles. Rubbles limits the number of patrons under the age of 21, allowing 10 to 15 per

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night. For those who prefer an alternative to the party scene, there is Celebration Cinema, 4935 E. Pickard St. Bad Axe senior Justin Roggenbuck said he goes to the movie theater a couple times per month. “I like that they recently upgraded to digital projectors, so the picture is really good,” he said. College students get a discount at Celebration Cinema if they present their student ID while purchasing tickets. The discount is available for evening shows, which begin at 6 p.m. Students who would like to spend time outdoors can enjoy one of the local parks. Island Park, located downtown at 331 N. Main St., offers many activities for its visitors, including softball fields, horseshoe pits and basketball and tennis courts. There also are grills and picnic tables for anyone who wishes to have a cookout. Island Park also is home to Mount Pleasant’s skate park, which is open from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily. Information on the parks can be found at the city’s Web site, mt-pleasant.org.

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Many religious options available for all faiths By Sarah Schuch Staff Reporter

Students have a number of options to celebrate their religious beliefs while attending Central Michigan University. His House Christians meet at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m Sunday at 211 Broomfield St. They also meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Pierce 127. About 250 to 300 students participate in the Thursday night services, said Leslie Collins, office administrator for His House. “There are many opportunities to connect with other students,” Collins said. They offer “life groups,” or Bible studies, for any student who is interested, along with ministry teams to help the community. A welcome back barbecue will be offered in the fall at the church. The Wesley Foundation, 1400 S. Washington St., is a small gathering of about 10 to 12 students but always welcomes newcomers. Each Sunday there is free dinner at 6 p.m. and a taizé worship service at 8 p.m., and there is a praise and preaching service at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. “It is more about discussing ideas than

giving it to you,” said Charlie Sarnum, director of the Wesley Foundation. On Sundays students sing, pray and meditate to get ready for the week. The church offers movies at 7:30 p.m. each Thursday. St. Mary’s, 1405 S. Washington, celebrates Mass at 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, at noon Thursday and Friday, at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and at 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m Sunday. There is a Corpus Christi Catholic Fellowship at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Confessions are an hour before each Sunday Mass. “There is a sense of fullness of faith,” said Jeremy Priest, pastoral associate. Zion Lutheran, 1401 S. Washington, offers services at 10:45 a.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday. Bible studies are held at 7 p.m. Sunday and at 9 p.m. Wednesday. Activity nights are held for students, and capture the flag sometimes is played against St. Mary’s, said Pastor Jonathon Bakker. Bakker is at the church everyday to be of any assistance. He said the church has an International Student Ministry to help church members meet students and im-

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Barry Flanders, founding pastor of the Grace Church, leads a prayer during Sunday services at the Ward Theater. The church plans to buy the old Ember’s building, located at 1217 S. Mission Street, to hold an alternative service for those that want a more traditional sit-and-study session, as opposed to the interactive musical service at Ward Theater.

prove their English. The Lutheran Student Fellowship, a registered student organization, meets at the church at 8 p.m. Sunday and plans an annual mission trip for the students, Bakker said.

CMU also offers a Hillel Jewish Student Organization. The Islamic Center of Mount Pleasant is located at 907 McVey St. news@cm-life.com

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Many diversity programs exist on campus By David Veselenak News Editor

Students looking for opportunities to learn about other cultures have many resources here at Central Michigan University. The Office for Institutional Diversity has several programs and offices for students to get involved in with diversity. One of these offices is Minority Student Services, located in the lower level of the Bovee University Center. “It would behoove all students to visit MSS,” said Shawn Wilson, assistant director of MSS. MSS sponsors programs such as the ACE program this summer for incoming students and the cultural months — Hispanic Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month, Black History Month and Asian Heritage Month — as well as Martin Luther King, Jr. week in January. The office hosts specific events during the months, including demonstrations and speakers. Past speakers MSS has brought to campus include actor B.D. Wong, Judge Joe Brown and the Rev. Jesse

Jackson. One program MSS sponsors at the beginning of the year is Get Acquainted Day, an event held during the first week of classes in the Warriner Mall. The event is just a way to begin the year off right, Wilson said. “It’s like the first meet-and-greet of the year,” he said. In addition to MSS, many residence halls have diversity committees freshman can take a part in. Other organizations are available, such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Students Against Descrimination and the North American Indingenous Student Organization (NAISO), for students to get involved in. All students are invited to these groups regardless of race or ethnicity. Wilson said diversity is important to the college atmosphere because it better prepares students for the world when they leave CMU. “When they graduate, they’re going to want diversity experience in their background,” he said. “Students (should) take advantage of this cam-

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pus.” For more information on diversity events and how to get involved, contact MSS at 774-3945 or the Multicultural

Education Center in the lower level of the UC at 774-7318. news@cm-life.com

“it would behoove all students to visit (Minority Student Services).” Shawn Wilson, Minority Student Services assistant Director

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Athletics changing as success, new facilities emerge

By Aaron Vigneault Assistant Sports Editor

There was once a time when most people outside of Mid-Michigan had not heard of Central Michigan University. But thanks to the Athletics Department, that is changing. While other sports have been successful, most of the credit for CMU’s new found exposure can be given to the football program. For any athletic department, football is the face of the program and that is no different at CMU. Two consecutive Mid-American Conference titles and back-to-back Motor City Bowl appearances have brought CMU into the spotlight the last two seasons. “The football program has really taken a step forward recently,” said volleyball coach Erik Olson. “Any time one of our programs gets that kind of national exposure, it helps us all.” Olson’s volleyball program has made dramatic strides recently but the most successful program at CMU is Tom Borrelli’s wrestling team. Borrelli has won 10 consecutive MAC titles and Central was ranked as high as sec-

Improvement timeline w 1999: Indoor Athletic Complex finished. w 2002: Theunissen Stadium (baseball) built. w 2008: Margo Jonker Stadium (softball) renamed for coach, renovations during summer. w 2010: $21.5 million Rose Arena renovations expected to be completed.

ond in the nation last season. The program graduated seven seniors and will be young next season but Borrelli remains optimistic. “Our expectations are to continue to win championships,” said Borrelli. “We want to continue to produce All-Americans and national champions.” Even with Borrelli’s unprecedented success, he still gives some credit to the growth of football. “Anytime a potential recruit sees CMU on national television, regardless of the sport it gives us an edge in possibly signing that kid,” said Borrelli. CMU has not left its success to chance. Over the last decade great improvements have been made in the facilities at Central

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Michigan University. Kelley/Shorts Stadium has been improved, a state-of-the-art Indoor Athletic Complex was completed in March 1999 and head baseball coach Steve Jaksa has a new baseball stadium, built in 2002, to call home. “The facilities here at CMU are among our greatest assets,” Jaksa said. “I don’t think I’ve ever had a recruit come visit here and turn us down.”

Rose Arena, home to volleyball, gymnastics and basketball teams, is scheduled for a $21.5 million overhaul to be completed in 2010. And Margo Jonker Stadium, located near the west entrance of the Student Activity Center, is waiting for a $250,000 renovation to be completed this summer. sports@cm-life.com

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Top athletes not difficult to find

Oh, how things have changed. Even in my three years here at CMU, the athletics program has grown more than I would have ever imagined when I came here as a freshman. The teams were average at best in just about everything — with wrestling being the lone exception. But in late 2005, when I arrived my freshman year, athletics director Dave Heeke was hired. Let’s face it. The football team is a primary moneymaker for the university. And two Mid-American Conference championships later, the Chippewas are not only recognized in the state of Michigan, but nationally as well. I remember attending a football game during “CMU and You Day” in fall 2004. I wasn’t impressed. Sure, the student section was loud. But that was about it. No one else showed up, with good reason. CMU played host to Southeast Missouri State. What has happened here the last three years is more than just winning. There is a continual development and new attitude surrounding Kelly/Shorts Stadium. CMU has become more than just a nondescript university in the heart of central Michigan. It’s now home to one of the best football programs in the nation,

ketball doesn’t get much better.

Daniel Monson Sports Editor and may be a reason many of the incoming freshmen chose to come to Mount Pleasant. But don’t forget the other sports that make the non-football season so special. Wrestling Many don’t realize CMU’s wrestling program is in the nation’s top 10. Tom Borrelli’s squad was ranked as high as No. 2 in the nation this winter, and finished seventh at the NCAA Championships in St. Louis. Caro senior Wynn Michalak capped off one the best careers in school history by finishing as national runner-up in the 197-pound weight class. And during the winter, there’s no sport that draws more at Rose Arena, making for one of the best atmospheres on campus. One of the nation’s best recruiting classes will be arriving as a part of the incoming freshmen.

softball Watch Margo Jonker’s team play in the spring at the stadium named for her April 19, located near the Student Activity Center. Jonker has been here for 28 years and is recognized as one of the best coaches in the nation. She has only experienced one losing season in her coaching career. baseball One of the best places to go when the weather gets warm in the spring is Theunissen Stadium, where many of you will get to park your cars. It was built in 2002 and is a great place to watch baseball. Plus, the team isn’t too shabby. It beat Michigan and Michigan State this season and is a perennial contender for the MAC West title. basketball Both programs are on the rebuild, and so is Rose Arena. It will undergo a major overhaul to be completed in 2010, and it is long overdue. But the intimacy of the current Rose Arena can make for a good vantage point. Men’s coach Ernie Zeigler and women’s coach Sue Guevara have both been at CMU less than five years, but are the right people for the job. Check out rivalry games against Western Michigan — bas-

other sports The soccer team, volleyball team and field hockey team are set to go this fall as well. Watch for gymnastics as the new year comes for another coaching legend — Jerry Reighard — to continue his success. Volleyball coach Erik Olson has improved the team each season and Central looks on the verge of a MAC title. Don’t forget about track and field — which runs nearly year-round. The home meets are few and far between, however, so keep the dates handy. All sports can give you some entertainment as you get adjusted to college life. Athletics have given me some of the best experiences of my college career so far, and I hope you can also take what CMU has to offer. But first, we’ll see you on Thursday, Aug. 28, as the football team goes for the first three-peat in the MAC since Marshall left the league in the late 1990s. The home opener — no matter the opponent — is always a great way to start the fall semester. And enjoy the next four years. I know you won’t be disappointed. I haven’t been. sports@cm-life.com

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Counseling center provides help cell phoneS | Students By Sara Fortino Staff Reporter

The stress of homework, social events and classes sometimes becomes overwhelming in college, but there are people willing to help. Many counseling services are available to incoming freshmen as well as current students. Counseling Center Director Ross Rapaport encourages anyone wanting to talk should utilize the counseling services provided by the university. “If a student can’t handle it themselves, it’s always a positive thing to get some help,” Rapaport said. The center deals with issues such as the transition from high school to college and serious mental health concerns, like depression. “It takes a lot of strength and courage to deal directly with one’s problems,” Rapaport said. Rapaport emphasized the confidential nature of the counseling services. To see the services, visit the Counseling Center Web site, counsel.cmich.edu. “We also set it up so that we have urgent appointments every day,” Rapaport said. He said if someone needs help immediately, the center will do everything it can to provide service. Many students and incoming freshmen are not aware of the counseling

services on campus. Ashley Grabitz, a Deckerville junior, said she didn’t know about the center as a freshman. “I feel so strongly about the services, I think freshmen should be required to go to the Counseling Center once a year to evaluate how they’re doing,” she said. Rapaport said knowledge was key in handling problems. “Take some time to learn what support services are available to (students),” he said. Sexual Aggression Peer Advocates is a more specific counseling service available to students. “SAPA’s goal is to provide education to (CMU) students through programs and operate a 24-hour aggression line,” said Rachel Miller, a Sterling Heights senior and SAPA member. SAPA is a great way for students to confidentially speak with other students about sexual aggression problems. “A lot of what we do is offer resources,” Miller said. Whether students have problems with sexual abuse or anything else, there are free resources available throughout college. “Going to counseling can help aspects of both personal life and educational career stay in balance,” Grabitz said. news@cm-life.com

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Baycom Inc., 4884 E. Pickard St., offers service from both Nextel and Verizon Wireless. Jennifer Morgan, a sales associate at Baycom, said both services offer a $99-per-month plan that includes unlimited minutes. Nextel includes unlimited Internet, but Verizon does not. The plan has been popular among many customers who constantly have to worry about overage charges, Morgan said. AT&T, 4459 E. Bluegrass Road, formerly was a Cingular Wireless store, and offers a variety of plans, starting at $39.99 per month. “The nice thing about AT&T is our rollover program,” said AT&T sales consultant Jetta Radomski. The rollover program allows customers to save each month’s leftover minutes for usage during the following month, for up to a year-long time period. Radomski said AT&T also has a prepaid cellular service that allows customers to purchase cards to refill their account balance, but still get

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unlimited talk time with fellow AT&T phone carriers. Washington freshman Karen Makowski enjoys good reception with AT&T. “I’m one of the only people that have service in the elevators,” Makowski said. “If you’ve got Cingular (AT&T), than you’re good.” Alltell Wireless, 2212 S. Mission St., offers plans starting at $39.99 per month. For an added $7 charge, unlimited evenings can start two hours earlier, at 7 p.m. “(Alltell) is really affordable, and the bills are easy to understand,” said Aesha Rashid, a Detroit senior. “Plus there’s this really cool option where you can pay to get Internet for just a day at a time.” news@cm-life.com

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Intramural sports provide fitness, friends By James Kuch Staff Reporter

Lowell senior Rob Latva sees intramural sports as a wonderful experience, especially for many freshmen who attend different colleges than their friends. “Intramural sports help students gain confidence and get to know new people,” the intramural sports supervisor said. “It’s a lot of fun as well, and a good way to stay active and healthy.” Central Michigan University’s intramural sports program continues to grow each year. There are five team sports as well as numerous individual sports and special events in which students can compete this fall. Team sports offered in the fall include soccer, softball, flag football, broomball and dodge ball. There also are individual sports like tennis and table tennis, and special events that include a golf scramble and a punt, pass and kick competition. Gary Baker, Intramural Sports and Summer Camps assistant director, said

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the program also is considering hosting one free event per month to promote the program. “It would be another great way to give us exposure,” he said. Most of the major team sports cost $45 per team and individual sports cost $10 per individual. Students can register a team at the program desk in the Student Activity Center. “People who are signing up for major sports need to come early because people will be lined up out the door,” Latva said.

Baker said playing intramural sports is a great way to get out and meet people, and is more fun than running in place on a treadmill. “It is definitely better than sitting on your butt, playing Xbox all day,” he said. Students who are curious and want to be part of some of the sports involved

can find information at www.sac.cmich. edu, or at the program desk in the Student Activity Center. “The Web site is a wonderful tool that we are making a point to use,” Latva said. news@cm-life.com

“it is definitely better than sitting on your butt playing Xbox all day.” Gary Baker, iM Sports and Summer Camps assistant director

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Student Employment Services offers about 3,800 jobs By Michelle Erdmann Staff Reporter

Finding a job on or off campus can seem like a daunting task, but there are tools to make the hunt easier for students. Student Employment Services offers an online listing of on- and off-campus job postings, as well as posting for work study and general student assistance. “There are 3,800 active student employees at CMU,” said John Goodwin, Student Employment Services manager. He said though students are not guaranteed jobs, CMU hires many students for a variety of jobs. “Start as soon as possible. Be persistent,” Goodwin said. Applications for on-campus positions usually are available on location or online. For example, library work applications are available at the library’s Web site, and residence hall front desk applications are available at the desks. Once hired on campus, students need to complete several forms from the employer and take them to the Student Employment Services office, Bovee University Center

room 206. The Student Employment Services Web site, ses.cmich.edu, also has e-recruiting software for students to use in their job searches. Goodwin said students interested in the software can register at the Student Employment Services office. Registration takes only a couple minutes. “There are over 3,000 students on the software,” he said. “Students can search for jobs and immediately contact potential employers.” After finding an off-campus job posting, students can call the business to get application information. Not all off-campus jobs are listed on the software. Nikki Smith, Campus Dining marketing manager, said Campus Dining employs 1,200 to 1,500 students at any given time. “Students can work where they live and learn in a fun atmosphere,” Smith said. “Scheduling is flexible and convenient, and students can even earn free meals while they work.” Ortonville senior Mike Knight has worked on and off campus during his college career. “I have a research aid in the English department since the fall of 2007,”

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Students cram in the basement of the Carlton Alumni house to make calls to alumni to try and raise donations.

Knight said. “I have also worked at Starbuck’s in Mount Pleasant or near home since I was a freshman.” Knight said he got his on-campus job by simply speaking with his professor. He now gets paid to help research, find resources, proofread papers and orga-

nize information “I love working on campus,” Knight said. “I get the spending money I need and have a flexible work schedule in a very convenient location.” news@cm-life.com

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Island Park, Chippewa River attract many students By Mike Wayland News Copy Chief

Students can enjoy the end of summer in a lot of different ways in Mount Pleasant. The city offers nine parks, covering about 300 acres of land, with a variety of different activities and atmospheres for students to enjoy. “I think we have a little bit more to offer than other communities,” said Christopher Bundy, director of recreation and sports for Mount Pleasant. “The most heavily used park is Island Park.” Bundy said Island Park, 331 N. Main St., is most used because it has the greatest variety of activities — including a skate park, fishing deck and lighted basketball and tennis courts. Holland junior Nick Hutzel often fishes along the Chippewa River and believes the 50-acre Island Park is a great fishing spot. “I fish a lot of different places,” Hutzel said. “Island Park is one of the best (in Mount Pleasant).” Hutzel said he fished for about three hours and caught five “good-sized” suckerfish and four or five other types of fish before calling it a day. He said he also enjoys the variety of fish he can catch along the river, as well as how many of the parks are connected. “There’s a lot of different stuff,” Hutzel

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Island Park offers a nice picnic and recreation area in downtown Mount Pleasant. Some of the main features the park offers are grills, basketball courts, a skateboard park, volleyball courts and paved bike and running paths.

said. “You can ride your bike for a long time without turning around — you see a lot of things.” The three-mile long Chippewa River pathway starts in Pickens Field, 309 W. Pickard Ave., and goes through Island Park; Nelson Park, 714 W. Broadway St.; and Mill Pond Park, 607 S. Adams St. It ends in Central Michigan University

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Chipp-A-Waters Park, 1403 W. High St. Hesperia junior Lisa Woodward often walks along the pathway with friends and said she enjoys being outside. “(The parks) are peaceful, and the nature is great,” said Woodward, whose favorite park also is Island Park. Bundy said all the parks are great. Wheth-

er it is the skate park in Island Park or the wooded wetlands of Mill Pond, he said, there is something for all students. For more information on parks and recreation or to volunteer, contact the main office at 779-5331. news@cm-life.com

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Volunteer Center, Alternative Breaks offer students chance to help By Danny Inman Staff Reporter

Volunteering through CMU can have a wealth of possibilities, and the first step is just going online. The Volunteer Center, located in the lower level of the Bovee University Center, and its Web site, volunteer.cmich. edu, is the starting point for many who wish to help others. Jen Bush, an employee of the Volunteer Center and a Wheeler graduate student, said incoming freshmen who are unsure about volunteering should sign up at the Volunteer Center’s Web site and see what is available. “I would log on and volunteer for a short-term commitment and see what’s out there, to get more experience,” Bush said. The Volunteer Center has several programs, ranging in length from a day to an entire school break, and works to help people from the community and from other countries. According to the Volunteer Center’s Web site, in one of the programs, “Adopt a Grandparent,” students can work with the elderly in the community. Saranac junior Laura Cochrun, the coordinator for Adopt a Grandparent and

the Lunch Buddies programs, through which CMU students have lunch with younger students, said she has many freshmen come through her programs. “I have had them say to me that they have enjoyed the whole experience, and that they’ve grown and learned something from their experiences,” Cochrun said. Cochrun said she will accept applications for her programs up through the first two weeks of the fall semester so freshmen can “get involved right off the bat.” The Alternative Breaks program also is organized through the Volunteer Center. According to the Volunteer Center Web site, Alternative Breaks can range from a weekend during the school year to international service programs throughout spring break and winter break. Applications typically are accepted late September or early October. Bush said CMU students are and will continue to do good volunteer work throughout the state, country and the world. “Students do lots of good for different communities, from local to international,” Bush said. Cochrun said volunteering was a good supplement to the education received in the classroom. “I began volunteering because I was interested in experiencing a lifestyle I

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From left, Clarkston senior Wei Sun, Grosse Point junior Lisa Shaska and Rogers City sophomore Lacey Kreft put a fresh coat of stain on the playscape at Island Park Saturday as part of Be My Neighbor Day. “I like being able to know that I’m doing something that matters,” said Kreft.

had never been exposed to,” said Mount Pleasant graduate student Josh Phillips. Anyone interested in more information about volunteering opportunities

at CMU can visit volunteer.cmich.edu or call the Volunteer Center at 774-7685. news@cm-life.com

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College is more than just the entry essays

My decision to attend CMU had little basis in much of anything. Admissions officials visited my high school, and I met them primarily to avoid attending class for a good 20 minutes. I’d filled out my application earlier that day. As fall became winter, the remaining applications on my desk gathered dust. It’s not that I didn’t care about other universities. It’s that, quite simply, their applications required an essay on something along the following lines: What would you like to accomplish during your time here? I didn’t know the answer, nor did I feel creative enough to feign an insincere response. So I never completed another college application. The following fall I arrived at CMU. The story’s not all despair and despondence: I’ve since fared quite well, though I maintain undergraduate admissions essays generally demand something far beyond high school seniors’ ken. There’s nothing wrong with having a plan. Considering things in the short term often are useful, but many forms of long-term ambitions, so often requisite for an undergraduate admissions

Brian McLean Managing Editor essay, are borderline bogus. Very rarely will your 17-year-old self have a firm grasp on your 21-year-old self’s interests. There’s no shame in admitting this — and entering college undecided needn’t be the daunting experience it often is. If you’ve come from high school and are feeling a hearty dose of disillusionment, don’t despair. You are a freshman. You do not need to promptly plan the rest of your college career, despite what some may tell you. Take some time to carefully consider what interests you. Enroll in courses that strike your fancy — even if they’re in literature, philosophy or any of the other often derided humanities. Join some student groups. Don’t hesitate to reevaluate your interests. Odds are something will catch your eye, so long as you’re willing open your eyes to what is available.

My best decisions arose from my initial academic freedom. I joined the newspaper and have since become attached at the hip. Roughly one week before my third year, I registered for a 400-level political philosophy course, which resulted in my signing a major in philosophy. The key is not having one particular set direction upon arriving on campus, but rather having a willingness to try various directions to see which is the

best fit. Isolating yourself in a fit of existential angst — which, to some extent, I did my freshman year, only to kick myself for it sophomore year — won’t help. Take your indecision as an excuse for spontaneity rather than despair. You might happen upon a situation better than any 500-word essay could have ever predicted. news@cmlife.com

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looked up at the skeleton of the Student Services Center and wanted to explore it, see the city from a new angle and scale the rafters like a metropolitan chimp. This was the perfect construction WALTER site. If Jackie Chan choreographed FOLEY a fight scene in this building it C HIEF COPY EDITOR would win an Oscar. I envisioned myself at the top of it, watching that golden stream sail over the edge and onto the sidewalk four stories below. Peeing in strange places is fun. But my friends and I only made it to the second floor when we saw the flashing police lights and heard yelling over the loudspeaker. I asked one friend if it would be wise to turn ourselves in. “No, run!” And we did. And I hopped that fence in half a second, caught my shoe on the top of it, sliced my right palm open on a metal jag and landed face first on the concrete in a puddle of muddy water. The officers let my friend go because he could walk in a straight line, but handcuffed my other friend and me and took us to the luxurious Butte County Jail, where I dined on stale store-brand cereal, had my hand stitched and waited in soaked jeans for my friend to be released from the drunk tank. My blood-alcohol content wasn’t as high as his, so I got to stay in the waiting room and watch Fox News and equally enlightening programs for about six hours. We were booted out as the sun came up and left without a ride, a half-hour drive from home, on a school day. We eventually got some sleeping friends to answer their phones and bring us some blankets for the miserable ride home. That was December 2007, and I’d rather not do that again. Laws are put in place to curb our more primitive urges, which are sacred and awesome, and balance them with modern social values, which are beneficial and practical but also tedious and lame. So most people who enjoy life will have a run-in with the law at some point. Mohandas Gandhi had his because he knew the world needs peace. Alice Paul had hers because she knew the world needs equality. George Carlin had his because he knew the world needs dirty jokes. I had mine because I was bored, and all I got out of it was a $69 course with the Campus Alcohol and Drug Education

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Chico offers events for students, community In the past few years, a lot of big things have happened at the university. It has hosted popular bands such as Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys and MxPx, and witnessed important sports moments such as Scott Bauhs’ subfour-minute mile, both head basketball coaches leaving and many track and field athletes winning championships. ELIZABETH And there have been a lot of VARIN yearly traditions, such as the National O NLINE EDITOR Yo-Yo Contest and floating down the Sacramento River. As the semester begins, even more great events are being set up for students to enjoy. Metro Station will “shake, shake, shake it” Nov. 23 At the Senator Theatre. They will be accompanied by Shwayze, Tyga

and Cash Cash to bring a great show and it only costs $17 for advance tickets. Flogging Molly last came to Chico in 2007 and will return Oct. 16 to Bell Memorial Union Auditorium. The athletics department also has a few events to look forward to. The women’s soccer team, which won the California Collegiate Athletic Association last year, will have their first non-exhibition match Thursday against Notre Dame de Namur. To read more about this game, please see B2. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams are stepping onto the court with new coaches this season. This may change the teams’ dynamics, which could be good for the men’s team, which went 7-20 overall last season, or it could be bad for the women’s team, which went to the NCAA West Regional semifinals. Both teams will be showcased on campus Nov. 28 and 29 in the Carl’s Jr. Mac

Martin Tournament. Beyond sports, students can engage in some activities that have become traditional favorites. Last year, thousands of people floated down the Sacramento River. It is one of the “it” things to do , not only on Labor Day, but for however long it’s warm enough to get in the water. Some people choose to drink down the river, while others just lazily float along. So whatever the preference is, there’s enough river for all. The National Yo-Yo Contest will hold its 16th year of competition Oct. 4. People from across the country come to compete in this intricate, trick-based sport. For more information about what’s going on each week, check back with The Orion throughout the semester. Elizabeth Varin can be reached at

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WHAT’S YOUR LEARNING STYLE? Find out the best way to educate yourself 1. When you go to class, where in the room do you typically sit? a. It doesn’t really matter, I like moving around a lot. b. Right in front, I like to see any PowerPoint slides to help me understand the information. c. On the couch at home. d. In the middle, so I can hear the professor and everyone around me during discussions.

2. During class, do you take notes? a. Doodles count, right? b. Until I get distracted by something else. c. No, I can typically remember lectures. If I need help, I will bring a tape recorder. d. Yes. They’re usually highlighted, too.

3. If you’re trying to study, how do you best recall the material? a. Listening to recorded lectures or reading aloud from the book. b. Going over my highlighted notes, marking in the book and drawing diagrams and charts. c. Writing out note cards and reviewing them. d. Having the book open on my lap while watching “Family Guy.”

4. How do you handle your anger? a. Incense. b. Silently, with a scowl. c. Slamming doors or stomping my feet. d. Yelling or listening to loud music.

5. In the classroom, what is your worst habit? a. Compulsive gum chewing or tapping a pencil. b. Daydreaming or text messaging. c. Showing up. d. Always talking to everyone around me.

6. When trying to concentrate, what are your biggest distractions? a. Things going on around me. b. Deciding what to have for lunch. c. Discomforts such as hunger, tight shoes or stress. d. Loud noises.

7. When you want to learn how something works, how do you typically figure it out? a. Reading the manual. b. Having someone explain the process in detail. c. Taking it apart and rebuilding it. d. Watching someone else do it and then borrowing theirs.

8. What form of homework is ideal for you? a. The nonexistent kind. b. Building a model. c. A speech presentation or group activity. d. An essay.

9. If you have to solve a problem, what action do you perform first? a. Going through all the steps in my mind and then jumping right in. b. Making a list of steps and checking things off as they are completed. c. Asking friends or experts for advice. d. Taking a break, I can deal with it later.

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10 - 12: Underachieving Learners If this really works for you, go ahead and stick with it. You’re laid back and things like responsibility and accountability don’t bother you. Kudos for making it this far.

13 - 24: Visual (Spatial) Learners Visual learners are organized because they need to see words and images in order to comprehend concepts. You are able to remember visual clues and imagine scenarios in your head to help recall

facts from a social interaction or classroom setting. In social situations, you easily remember a person’s face, but have a hard time recalling their name. When studying, avoid listening to music because it can distract you from the task at hand; you’ll start to visualize what’s going on in the song, rather than what you’re reading.

25 - 31: Auditory Learners Auditory learners do not really need to pay attention to the action going on in the front of the classroom, as long as they can hear what’s going on. You can remember facts from a lecture without writing them down, and you enjoy participating in discussions. At social events, you have a hard time remembering faces, but easily remember names. When studying, read aloud to help yourself remember the content or try explaining the information to someone else, it will help you understand it better. If you think you are an auditory learner and have a hard time studying from written notes bring a tape recorder to class and listen to it later.

32 - 40: Kinesthetic (Physical) Learners Kinesthetic learners are very hands-on. You enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together. Doing experiments or going on field trips presents the best learning opportunity for you. In class, you can’t help but fidget and when you study, you take frequent breaks. Often great at sports, kinesthetic learners learn by doing; so, when studying, trigger your brain by being active. For example, pick up the book while you read it, write while you read or talk or use gestures while explaining something. When using flashcards, cycle through them until the arrangement becomes routine. — Megan Wilson

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sleeping, their BAC can continue to rise, Cline said, especially if they’ve consumed several drinks before passing out. Cline recommends rolling anyone who has passed out h, College — It will be the first time many students have to monitor their because of alcohol on their side and propping them up own schedules, determine bedtime and feed themselves with pillows. This will decrease the risk of choking to death. without being under the watchful eye of mom or dad. Myths about food, water and coffee lowering your Going out downtown is one of the ways students will meet new friends and make new memories. But BAC and helping people sober up are false, she said. The with many freshmen being inexperienced with alcohol, only thing that will reduce the alcohol content is time. Throwing up can help to some extent, but alcohol staying safe can be a challenge. absorbs so quickly into the body it may not be enough, Cline said. “Drunk people should not be in charge of other One very real risk students will encounter is pressure people,” she said. “So if that’s all you got than to binge drink. drunk people, need to call 911.” About half the cases of alcohol poisoning soning seen you really ne students are afraid to call 911 because at Enloe Medical Center involve students, dents, said Many stu they’re worried their friends will be Judy Cline, trauma coordinator. mad or embarrassed, she said. Frequently these involve students “I hate for people to be afraid to who are inexperienced drinkers, get help,” Cline said. “That’s usually consuming large quantities of alcohol our biggest message to freshmen — if for the first time, Cline said. you’re in over your head, then you’ve But even veteran drinkers who gotta get help. And you’re being a good participate in drinking games or friend when you do that.” challenges, such as 21 shots for a 21st 1 oz. 5 oz. 12 oz. birthday, can find themselves waking liquor wine beer up in the emergency room, she said. It takes about three hours for the Unfortunately, Rape Crisis Intervention AVOIDING ALCOHOL body to metabolize two drinks, she and Prevention employees can count on POISONING said. Games like beer pong or king’s with each semester is a high number of cup make students drink too rapidly rape cases. • Eat a good meal and cause the blood-alcohol content “It’s sad to say that, but that’s pretty • Pace yourself and rotate to rise too quickly. much what we have to look forward to,” drinks with water Alcohol is a depressant and when said Mary Vang, service coordinator. “We • Avoid drinking games the BAC is too high it decreases wish we could stop it but it’s a reality.” involuntary reflexes such as breathing Statistics show there are higher numbers and the gag reflex, Cline said. Because of rapes in the college setting than in other the gag reflex is inhibited, students run the risk of choking populations, Vang said. This often has to do with a mix of on their vomit and suffocating to death. drugs, alcohol, peer pressure and wanting to fit in. “It doesn’t happen a lot,” Cline said, “but it certainly Rape is any kind of sexual act that occurs against does happen, and it has happened to students.” someone’s will, Vang said. Rape includes oral, anal Not all people with alcohol poisoning make it to the and vaginal intercourse and the use of external objects hospital, Cline said. Many opt to “sleep it off” or are to penetrate. afraid to call 911. Legally, intoxicated men and women are incapable But many people don’t realize that even if they are of giving consent, Vang said. And when coupled with FEATURES EDITOR

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the heavy drinking that goes on at parties, rules about consent can be confusing. If two people are drunk, whether consent can be given is relative to the level of intoxication of both parties, she said. If one is mildly drunk and the other is blacked out and unable to communicate consent, that’s rape. “It happens a lot where students go out and they don’t remember what happened,” Vang said. “But if you don’t feel right — if your body doesn’t feel right — then there are decisions you have to make.” Staff and volunteers are not mandated reporters, she said, which means they are nott required to make a report to WHEN TO CALL 911 the police and often clients choose not to. If you choose to stay Most survivors choose not with someone who to report because 70 percent has passed out after of rapes are acquaintance drinking heavily, rapes, said Ashley Jackson, ensure their breathing 21, service coordinator for the is adequate, and call center. This means attackers 911 if: are more often boyfriends, girlfriends, friends, cousins, • You can’t wake classmates or roommates. up your friend by Students are more likely pinching, prodding or to drop their guard around shouting people they know and care about, Vang said. • They’re breathing “That’s your friend, you fewer than 10 breaths grew up with them and you per minute just don’t expect that of • They go pale or bluish them,” she said. • The person is Denial and self-blame vomiting without are other major factors, waking up or choking Jackson said. Survivors are often angry and think that they are alone or that law enforcement won’t believe them. Men who have been raped are even less likely to report it because it threatens their masculinity, she said. The statistics for the number of men raped is the same as for women, she said. One out of every three people are sexually assaulted by the time they turn 18. Some social dynamics foster the occurrence of rape. One of the most obvious is the use of alcohol and

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drugs, Vang said. “This is Chico ya know?” she said. “People do whatever teve floats their boat and when you’re under the influence, it makes saying ‘no’ harder — even if you want to.” e A common thing Rape Crisis sees is sororities and fraternities adding barriers sorori for victims, victim she said. “I had a client that was part of a sorority and was Pepper spray rraped by a frat brother, is available at aand nobody believed her,” Vang said. the Women’s Jackson thinks this is Center located because the Greek system in the Bell can isolate victims who Memorial want to speak out, she said. They don’t want to believe Union their “brother” or “sister” is

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RAPE P RISK REDUCTION Although sexual violence can never be prevented, here are some suggestions to help reduce the risk of being assaulted. • Trust your gut. If you don’t feel comfortable, leave. • Be cautious when inviting people to your home or going to theirs. • Do not mix sexual decisions with drugs and alcohol. • Be aware of date rape drugs. • Avoid individuals who: • don’t listen to you • ignore personal space boundaries • make you feel guilty or accuse you of being uptight • express sexist attitudes or jokes • act jealous or possessive • Communicate: think about what you really want BEFORE you get into a sexual situation. • Be assertive.

capable of committing rape. “You don’t want to be outcast, so you’ll deny it or convince yourself that you wanted it,” she said. Many students host open house parties to celebrate The upperclassmen-lowerclassmen dynamic also puts the commencement of the school year, which can leave pressure on students, she said. them at risk. “They want to fit in and someone says, ‘Oh take this,’ it’s Police have noticed an increase in “criminal types” hard to say no,” Jackson said. “It’s a form of acceptance.” on the west side of town, which starts at campus to Rape isn’t really about wanting sex. Ninth Street and stretches from Salem Street to Nord Most people view rape as something Avenue, said Lt. Mike Weber of the that got carried away in the moment, Chico Police Department. STAYING SAFE DOWNTOWN Vang said. But it’s really about power When open parties are blended and control and perpetrators often with a gang presence, high numbers • Don’t host open parties blame the victim. of people walking around and heavy • Keep number of attendees “They’ll say things like ‘You wore drinking it creates situations where small that short skirt, you kissed me, you people can get hurt, he said. invited me over,’” she said. “To them Students can help decrease crime and • Keep the party inside or in the mentally and logically they think they protect themselves by keeping parties backyard didn’t do anything wrong.” small and contained, Weber said. • Keep music contained to your But it is never the survivors fault, “The last few years I’ve noticed property Vang said. Ever. an explosion of the beer pong thing,” • Don’t drive or bike while drunk But family, friends and society are he said. “It’s typically located in the • If you’re out socializing, don’t guilty of victim blaming, she said. It front yard, which is one of the worst be alone gives people someone to point their things you can do.” • Look out for each other and finger at, and it’s hard to accept that Drinking in large groups curbside don’t leave your friends alone people are capable of rape. is an invitation for people you don’t • Stay in well lit areas “If a girl goes out and drinks and want at your house, Weber said. And • If you can’t drive, take a cab gets extremely wasted to where she music that can be heard from blocks can’t remember and she says she away attracts strangers. • Have a designated driver was raped it’s easy to say it was her “It’s like mosquitoes to a light • If you’re 21, drink at the bars. fault,” Vang said. bulb,” Weber said. There’s security there, it’s a Unfortunately, there is no way to And party crashers can be more than business and it’s controlled tell which people rape and which don’t, unwelcome, they can be dangerous. • If you’re not 21, don’t drink she said. Stabbings are not unusual, Weber “It’d be nice if we could tell you, but said, and it’s all related to alcohol. Source: Lt. Mike Weber, Chico police there’s no specific characteristics,” she Weber thinks if students worked said. “It could be the nerdy guy sitting as police officers for just six months next to you, it could be the tall blond, there would be a decrease in drinking blue-eyed guy.” activity, he said. Students should be aware that even if they have known “When you see someone who’s been hit in the head with someone a long time, that person could still be capable of a bottle and can’t walk right for the rest of their life or you rape, she said. respond to a stabbing, you realize it’s not worth it,” he said. If any student feels they are the victim of rape and are not sure what to do, Rape Crisis is available 24 hours a day at Nicole can be reached at 342-RAPE. featureseditor@theorion.com

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Classes, projects and parties are all part of the college experience, but one more piece of the puzzle is stress. Many factors can cause stress, but one major contributor is a lack of time management. Time management is the No. 1 thing people struggle with, said Christine Connerly, Student Learning Center supplemental instruction coordinator. The center offers time management training during the semester, offering tips, tricks and lifestyle changes to set a person up to succeed. Here are some recommendations: 1. Buy a planner and use it. This is a great way to keep track of what needs to get done and when there is time for recreation. Updating it as projects are assigned helps keep track of when things are due and allows consolidation of all project due dates. 2. Break up big projects into smaller projects and estimate how long a project will take. When a student gets a due date, they can use it to plan backward and set times when certain parts of a project need to be done. 3. Prioritize. There will probably be times where there are multiple things to do and no time to do them all. In that case, students need to decide what is most important to them and what will help achieve their goals. 4. Set goals for the semester. Students shouldn’t make unrealistic expectations of themselves, but find a balance between work, school and a social life. 5. Know when to say “yes” or “no.” Students should take into account all that they have to do before they say “yes” and know when to say “no.” 6. Schedule time for relaxation. This will allow for a bit of a break and time to recuperate. 7. Avoid scheduling marathon study sessions. Students should allow time to absorb the information instead of packing it all into one day, and take breaks between study sessions. 8. Study with a friend or classmate. Working together helps keep students on track if they are lost or confused. 9. Carry a book or notes. This will allow all available time to be used wisely, and it helps if a student is at a boring event. 10. Plan two hours of studying for every hour of class. There are some classes that don’t require that much studying, but some that require more. Using the hours to review what was learned will keep students prepared for big tests. Source: Christine Connerly and the Student Learning Center.

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Center and a scar that’s barely visible and not even on my face. Not quite as noble an outlaw experience as I would have liked my first time. Shauna Quinn, program manager for CADEC, said members of the organization realize that many college students will experiment with alcohol and drugs, and that her organization’s goal is to provide accurate information about what these substances do. “We’re not about abstinence,” she said. “We’re totally about education.” Student Judicial Affairs makes students take these courses when they are caught with, or under the influence of, drugs or

alcohol on campus. A few freshmen were kicked out this year before school even started, Quinn said. “For some reason, the students don’t think we’re serious — they don’t think housing is serious,” she said. This is college. Students should have fun, but if they plan on indulging in those beautiful primal urges that keep them from turning into robots, they should save themselves and police officers a lot of hassle and do it sober or do it somewhere safe and accepting. Walter can be reached at

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CONNOR RAMEY SPORTS EDITOR Only a select few get to play collegiate athletics, most others just get to watch. But with the stress of school, homework and in some cases a job, students need an escape and the sports department offers a few. As classes begin, Recreational Sports offers an array of intramural leagues for everyone, from the lazy to the competitive. The five-sport fall semester has leagues for both men and women, and coed teams for select sports. For sororities and fraternities, special leagues are available, putting one Greek against another. The recreational leagues mirror those of the university’s sports program. Soccer, basketball and volleyball are offered in both “competitive” and “for fun” leagues.

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Rec sports allow students to stay in shape, get involved on campus Coed leagues are available for all three sports. With no football team, the university’s only source of college football is through its recreational league. With seven different leagues, the flag football program is one of the more popular and competitive sports. And it allows those of all skill levels to play in men’s and women’s leagues. Bowling is also offered. The mixed leagues are decided by a player’s pin totals, so games are arranged by skill level and not by particular teams. Each student must have a student ID to sign up in the offices in Acker Gym, according to the Recreational Sports Web site. Sign-ups began for all leagues Aug. 25 and there is a $25 deposit for each sport. Connor can be reached at

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People shuffle into the Student Services Center, peer at directories with some incorrect office numbers, look around like lost puppies and then ask an employee for help. Academic Advising and the Office of Admissions employees act as receptionists for the new building that houses all student services. This guide and some new signs may help people find their way around the center. Employees at the Office of Admissions spend about 80 percent of their time directing people to offices in the center, said Jessica Riley, public contact coordinator for the office. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When people see a human being sitting here, their inclination is to ask where an office is,â&#x20AC;? Riley said. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to get any admissions work done, especially with the noise from construction and people talking, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Signage will help,â&#x20AC;? Riley said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coming.â&#x20AC;? The directory lists the Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center office as an outside door they keep locked because people use it as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;hallway,â&#x20AC;? said Erin Coady, office manager at the center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re supposed to change that,â&#x20AC;? Coady said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our office is definitely 190.â&#x20AC;? International Exchange Programs and Study Abroad and the Internship Center and Cooperative Education also had the wrong office numbers on the directory. All employment services are at the Career Center on the second floor of the building, said James Starmer, director of the center. Students, employees and faculty can find almost any help they need at the Student Services Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s convenient,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Chronic Tacos offers alternatives, college-friendly environment KENNA HUNT ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Chronic Tacos aims to smoke the competition. Taco trucks litter nearly every major intersection along Nord Avenue to the street corners of Eighth Street. Language barriers aside, not knowing how long a taco has been sitting in the heat of a metal trailer can easily turn your stomach. Downtown Chico’s newest restaurant, Chronic Tacos, plans to help ease the minds — and stomachs — of hungry students. Some may chuckle at the restaurant’s suggestive name, but “chronic” refers to the surfer term for awesome or radical, said co-owner Edd Bruwell. The tasty tacos may lead some to believe the recipes may have a “special” ingredient. “The only green we identify with is ecogreen,” he said.

Chronic Tacos opened its doors June 3 and replaced organic eatery Grilla Bites. Similar to other Mexican fast-food restaurants, Chronic Tacos has special meal deals such as Taco Tuesdays for $2.25 a bite, and a daily lunch combo including a burrito, chips and a drink for $6.99. The Fatty Taco comes loaded with your choice of meat, veggies, salsa and cheese. The breaded fish taco, Bruwell’s favorite, is definitely a six napkin meal, but worth the mess for less than $4, he said. Ocean waves are painted on each wall and three big-screen TVs offer patrons a chance to relax in a laid back environment while sipping on a variety of beers, including bottled Blue Moon, Sierra Nevada Summerfest and Guinness on tap.

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Mike Dobson enjoys a burrito as an early lunch at Chronic Tacos. The Mexican fast-food restaurant is on West Second Street next to Brooklyn Bridge Bagel Works, in the old location of Grilla Bites.

Eating at Chronic Tacos is different than eating at a taco truck, employee Jenny Houser said. “Chronic Tacos is more of a college atmosphere, more inviting,” said the 23-year-old senior. She loves the breakfast burritos, and she isn’t the only one. Mike Dobson of San Jose chowed down on an open-faced Machaca Burrito while visiting his daughter and son, both Chico State students. “The burritos here require two hands,” Dobson said. “That’s what college students will like about this place — especially my daughter.” Chronic Tacos is located at 119 W. Second St., next to Brooklyn Bridge Bagel Works, and open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Kenna can be reached at

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