March 11, 2010 by The Arbiter at Boise State University

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After excelling in Portland, debate team moves on to national championship Benjamin Mack News Editor

In convincing fashion, the Boise State speech and debate team won the 2010 Division I Regional Championship at the Pi Kappa Delta Tournament of the Great West at Mt. Hood Community College in Portland, Ore., Feb. 26-28. The team now moves on to compete in the National Comprehensive Tournament in Minneapolis March 19-21, for a shot at the national championship. The “Talking Broncos” blew away the competition, sweeping all major categories. The team captured first place honors in individual events sweepstakes, debate sweepstakes, combined sweepstakes and novice combined sweepstakes. “This tournament was the season’s final competition in the Northwest and the last one prior to the national tournament in March,” said Forensics Director David Bailey. “This tournament was a good experience in both of those respects. It was great to end our regional season on such a strong note, yet the tournament was competitive enough that it showed us that we have several

areas to firm up prior to nationals in Minneapolis.” Several Talking Broncos took home awards. Monica Cutler received the top Superior award in novice dramatic interpretation, the top Superior award in novice duo interpretation with partner Josh Watkins, and Excellent awards in novice program of oral interpretation and experimental interpretation. In addition to the award shared with Cutler for duo interpretation, Watkins won the Superior award in novice communication analysis and an Excellent in novice after dinner speaking. He also received an Excellent in novice public debate. Devon Madsen earned the top Superior award in novice after dinner speaking, an Excellent in novice prose interpretation, and an Honorable Mention in novice public debate. Reggie Holmquist received Excellent awards in open persuasion and open extemporaneous speaking, while Regan Charlton earned Superior awards in both communication analysis and informative speaking and Excellent awards in persuasion and extemporaneous speaking. She also earned an Excellent award

in duo interpretation with partner Ben Larsen. Larsen also won a Superior award in prose interpretation. Also, James Ickes received three Excellent awards in novice informative, novice poetry and novice program of oral interpretation, and Sam Pagano received Superior awards in open program of oral interpretation and extemporaneous speaking. He earned Excellent awards in poetry interpretation and duo interpretation with partner Kate Henry. Other team members also performed well, earning both Superior and Excellent awards. The tournament served as the regional championship for Pi Kappa Delta’s Province of the Great West – a region spanning much of the western United States. Pi Kappa Delta is a forensics (public speech and debate) honor society for undergraduate university students and a professional organization for graduates, typically university speech and debate coaches. The Talking Broncos are known as one of the strongest speech and debate teams in the country, and are the 2005 National Champions.

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Junior Robert Arnold defies gravity for an electrifying dunk March 6 against San Jose State at Taco Bell Arena. The Broncos will face the top-seeded Utah State Aggies today at 1 p.m. at the Western Athletic Conference Tournament in Reno, Nev.

Idaho universities to lose $32.1 million Benjamin Mack News Editor

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After winning the Division I Regional Championship, the Boise State speech and debate team will now compete for a national championship in Minneapolis March 19-21.

State lawmakers plan to give Idaho’s four-year public universities about $32.1 million less in total funding during the next fiscal year, according to an Associated Press report. The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) agreed Tuesday on a budget that proposes spending roughly $377.7 million on the University of Idaho, Idaho State University, Boise State University and Lewis-Clark State College. The budget represents a loss of nearly

Visit arbiteronline.com to see more financial coverage. 8 percent compared to the current fiscal year. The committee agreed to cut 12.6 percent in total spending on community colleges and approved a budget that spends $25 million on the schools during the next fiscal year, or about $3.6 million less compared to this year. More details will be published as they become available.

Applications for China study tour now available Benjamin Mack News Editor

Looking for something fun and exciting to do this summer? Tired of mowing lawns or working at fast food restaurants to fund your social habits? Take a vacation. Better yet, take a vacation and earn credit. In China. The International Economic Summit Institute at Boise State is currently accepting applications from high school and college students to participate in a study tour to ChinaJune 10-20. The Institute will lead up to 60 students from the United States on the China International Economic Study Tour, taking students to Shanghai, Hangzhou, Beijing and the Great Wall of China. They will participate in the International Economic Summit, the Shanghai World Expo and discover firsthand the world’s fastest growing economy. During the summit, student teams representing different nations will compete for scarce resources, form strategic alliances, debate global issues, invest

in development projects, interact with global economic institutions and seek to stabilize and advance the global economy in simulations. This is Boise State’s second International Economic Summit event in China and will be expanded to include schools from Japan, Korea and Vietnam. For an additional fee, students may apply for up to three credits after completing the study tour. For more information, contact the International Economic Summit Institute at 426-1193, or chinastudytour@boisestate.edu. With over 1.3 billion people, China is the world’s largest exporter; manufacturing everything from sporting goods and auto parts to foodstuffs and toys. Overall, China has the world’s second largest economy. Chinese culture dates back more than 6,000 years, and today the country is one of the most popular international tourist destinations, attracting millions of visitors annually. It is also one of only four communist nations in the world.

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Boise State’s International Economic Summit Institute will lead up to 60 students in a study tour of China, home of the panda bear, June 10-20.

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Plans to change core curriculum requirements in works Katy Butler Journalist

The Core Reform Task Force (CRTF), a group of faculty and administrators at Boise State, have revised the core curriculum to improve the learning experience for undergraduate students at Boise State. According to the CRTF’s proposal on the changes to the Core curriculum, its goal is to develop a highly effective general education program, one that is demonstrably valuable to Boise State undergraduates and one that addresses the shortcomings of the current Core curriculum. “With the current Core curriculum it’s hard to tell what type of experience students are getting,” professor and director of Center for Teaching and Learning Susan Shadle said. “These courses will be specifically designed to lay the ground work of the type of thinking students are required to do and give students experience in thinking outside their degree.” The core reform initiative is proposed to go into effect in 2011-2012. It will take six years until it is fully implemented. The CRTF is interested in bringing these changes to the student’s attention and getting their opinion. The proposal of changes to the Core curriculum has already been brought to the Student Senate. “Dr. Roark has been more then receptive to student opinion,” student senator Chase Johnson said. “They are bringing student opinion to the table and are making the student’s questions a priority.” The current curriculum will be replaced with the Learning for Life (L4L) program. The L4L program will be replacing area one, two and three

With the current Core curriculum it’s hard to tell what type of experience students are getting. —Susan Shadle courses with 11 University Learning Outcomes (ULO’S). Every Boise State student will be expected to meet the 11 ULO’s regardless of major or baccalaureate degree. The courses within each of the 11 clusters have not yet been established but within them there will be L4L courses, three courses at seven to nine credits that will satisfy 1-6 of the ULO’s. According to the CRTF’s L4L proposal, courses L4L 100/301, a three credit course required for freshman and all new State Board core-certified transfer students, will satisfy ULO’s 3, 4 and 5. It will be structured according to a “four by four by four” teaching model. The semester is divided into four four-week sections which will cycle through four different instructors. This course focuses on overarching questions such as "what does it mean to be engaged in inquiry," and "what are the ethical implications of inquiry?" Course L4L 200, a three credit course required for sophomores, will satisfy ULO’s 1, 2 and 6. This course is taught in a standard face to face teaching format and focuses on exploring the relation between academic activities and activities outside

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Students have a discussion outside the Math/Geosciences Building. Proposed changes in the university’s core curriculum requirement would go into effect beginning in 2011. the classroom. Course L4L 400, a one to three credit course required for seniors, will satisfy ULO’s 1, 3 and 4. This course is a capstone experience intended for students to apply discipline and multidisciplinary knowledge. Along with the L4L courses there will also be Disciplinary Lens (DL) courses, seven at 22-24 credits, which will satisfy ULO’s 7-11 and address one of the ULO’s 1-6. According to the proposal, these courses will resemble the current core curriculum courses. For example a course in the Mathematical cluster may not differ from the cur-

rent Core MATH courses. Among these courses there will also be English 101/102 and Communication in the Discipline (CID) which constitute the entire L4L program. According to the proposal, CID is a course in the major at the 200-level or above focused on written and oral communication as they are practiced within the discipline. These courses are designed for students who have successfully completed ENGL 101/102. In addition to the courses described, certain ULO’s will also be supported by cocurriculum activities such as service learning projects and

credit for prior learning. Current students will not be required to change to the new core curriculum. They will still have the option of staying within the catalog years that they have been enrolled and the University will continue to offer those courses. “The challenge will be transitioning given the size and diversity of the university,” associate dean and professor Tony Roark said. “The goals are appropriate and any change will require a lot of work, flexibility and patience.” The changes to the Core curriculum still need to be ap-

proved by faculty senate, they will do a reading by the end of this month and the proposal is subject to change. “Really exciting things can happen if we move forward,” Shadel said. There are prospects for providing new opportunities. “From what I see this is exactly what Boise State needs,” Johnson said. The L4L clusters consist of: 1.Writing 2.Oral Communication 3. Critical Inquiry 4. Innovation and Teamwork 5. Ethics 6.Diversity and Internationalization 7.Mathematics 8. Natural and Physical Sciences 9. Arts 10. Humanities 11. Social Sciences.

CAMPUS CRIME

Bike theft down 50 percent Benjamin Mack News Editor

Bike theft on campus last week decreased 50 percent from the previous week, an encouraging sign amid a year of troubling statistics. The three separate incidents of bike theft University Security responded to were down from the record six the week before. Overall crime was down 12.5 percent. The most serious incident occurred March 1, when an unknown suspect entered a locked office in the University Advancement Building and stole a Blackberry phone. Also, a computer monitor was taken March 5 from the Math Learning Center. Overall, University Security responded to seven separate incidents between March 1 and 7. There were no reports of sexual assault on campus in the past week. More resources are available by visiting University Security’s Web site, http://finad. boisestate.edu/security. Campus Crime Log: March 1-7 Courtesy of University Security March 1 – Burglary – Someone entered a locked office in the University Advancement Building and took a Blackberry phone. March 1 – Bike Theft – An unknown suspect cut a lock and took a bike from a rack outside the Interactive Learning Center. March 2 – Bike Theft – A lock was cut and

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a bike was stolen from a rack outside the University Village Apartments. March 5 – Theft – A computer monitor was taken from the Math Learning Center. March 5 – Theft – Someone stole a bike wheel from a locked bike outside of Chaffee Hall. March 6 – Minor in possession of alcohol – An underage individual in Chaffee Hall was in possession of alcohol. March 7 – Bike Theft – An unknown suspect stole a bike from a rack at PAAW (Campus School). A report was taken.

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Don't skimp on teacher pay Ashley Harshbarger Journalist

The budget recently adopted by the Legislature is cutting back public education funding. Not only will programs and supplies be in short supply, but teachers will be forced to endure a salary cut. According to the Associated Press, the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) has voted to cut the 2011 public education budget by 7.5 percent. Due to this new budget, public schools will only receive $1.58 billion in 2011 compared to the $1.71 billion schools received in 2010. "There's not enough money being pumped into public education. These may be good short-term solutions, but the long-term effects will be bad," commented Keesha Renna, a senior Anthropology major. According to The State Department of Education and the Idaho Education Association, public schools cut $69 million in programs and services last year. By the end of fiscal year 2010, public education will have lost $200 million over a span of two years. As part of the new budget, teachers will experience a 4 percent reduction in wages and adminis-

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Students march through downtown Los Angeles March 4 as part of nationwide protests against budget cuts to education. trative staff will lose 6.5 percent as well. The minimum salary for a teacher in Idaho will drop from $30,915 to a measly $29,655. Korinne Wade a Secondary Education major said, "I made that much at an entry level job without a degree. That just makes me want to wait and get my masters." The already low teaching salary just became more revolting. Most students who are interested in

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teaching aren’t in it for the money. But it would be nice to do a job and not be living paycheck to paycheck. After all, people go to college to get a degree so they don’t have to work three different jobs to support themselves. With the new budget there isn’t a big incentive to get a teaching degree. Flipping burgers at McDonald’s may not be just a "get me through college" job for post grad-

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Since the smoking ban on campus became effective in fall 2009, many people have been complaining about how bogus the ban is. These students argue that it’s their civil right to smoke, but non-smokers have rights too. They have the right to not breathe in second-hand smoke as they are walking down the sidewalk and the right to not have to see cigarette butts all over the ground. According to Jennifer Summers, a Boise State health educator, before the ban of tobacco on the Boise State campus, 25 percent of Boise State students complained daily of being exposed to second hand smoke and 50 percent complained on a weekly basis. “The health and safety of faculty, staff, students and visitors is a top priority for Boise State. Medical research has shown that there is no safe level of exposure to second-hand smoke," Summers said. The Surgeon General of the United States has determined that tobacco smoking is the nation's leading preventable cause of premature death and disability. According to Truth.com, a Web site that reports on the effects of smoking, 3,000 people in America die from second hand smoke each year. This is why many students think that the smoking ban was a smart decision on behalf of the Boise State administration. Business and communi-

cations major Kajsa Goudjil said, “It drives me nuts when I have smoke blowing in my face. The smoking ban helps that not happen to me and others and it also makes campus a little cleaner.” Cassie Thompson, a Boise State freshman, said, “I’m kind of torn, I don’t care if people smoke, but others

Last weekend, I saw bits and pieces of a relatively public fight between a girlfriend and boyfriend. I later heard from various sources that the dispute was the result of one of them being unfaithful. Just a few days later, I saw the exact same couple walking around holding hands, presumably continuing with their relationship as if nothing happened. I was shocked that anyone could find this behavior forgivable and began to think about where I personally draw the line with cheating. People’s variations of what they consider infidelity range from the conservative, who think watching porn is betrayal, to the extremely lenient who only consider actual sex to be cheating. What I have come to decide is that being unfaithful comes in forms beyond the physical act of sex, but also that partners should not pretend they aren’t capable of seeing another person as attractive. It’s logical to me to strike a relative version of “look, but don’t touch.” The line of physical cheating is pretty black and white. It typically comes down to, "did you have a physical relationship with another person while we were in a monogamous relationship?" Yes? Okay, bye. The tricky part is uncovering the more emotional versions of cheating and how things such as Facebook and texting play in to it. My last column discussed some of the legal problems caused by "sexting," but social concerns, such as the morality and seriousness of "sexting" outside of a relationship, have also arisen. As columnist Laura Craik, of The London Evening Standard said, “‘Infidelity used to happen in one of two places: the mind or the bed... These days, it also takes place in that strange netherworld that is the mobile phone handset.” The act of forming a strong sexual or emotional connection with someone, regardless of medium, merits almost the same level of concern as physical acts. There should be questioning of how valuable a relationship is to a person who is constantly curious and excessively flirtatious with others. Seeking that type of attention outside of a relationship shows an insecurity that warrants deep consideration. Of course, there is a line between seeing potential red flags and being insanely jealous. These levels are up to the individuals to figure out for themselves, and hopefully a balance can be found that can make them clear to both parties. “I personally don’t have a problem with my boyfriend having a crush on a celebrity,” Boise State sophomore, Jessie Frazier said. "The difference is in the level of intimacy with the person. There is a huge difference between looking at a picture and feeling some attraction versus actually starting to create a relationship with a real person.” In the end, there is a responsibility for both parties to be honest. If one person starts to develop feelings for someone outside of the relationship, they should allow their partner to maintain some of their dignity and end things before something else has started.

don’t want to be around second hand smoke. So I agree with having no smoking on campus.” Students can argue all they want about their rights to smoke, but what matters is that the majority of the students are happier and healthier with our smoke free campus.

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Editor: In the recent opinion piece by Jessica Swider, "Smoking ban alienates students," there are some flaws in what she says. First, I would like to point out that emotional appeals are not a good way to present a logical argument. Second, the suggestion that walking away if offended by smoking would be a reasonable response ignores the fact that some people have a biological response to second-hand smoke, and thus damage will be done to them regardless of the steps they take to avoid the smoking areas. This is, in addition to the harmful effects that second-hand smoke has on everyone whether they are bothered by it or not. The air quality of the campus is a public good, and the smoking ban is a recognition of that fact. Third, the assertion that one fourth of students smoke, is not a good one. Claiming that one third of all college students smoke does not imply that one third of Boise State students smoke. That figure could be higher or lower by significant amounts. Fourth, claiming that creating designated smoking areas is free ignores some important facts. Putting up the signs would have some associated costs. Placing trash cans would also have a cost. There is also the cost of the students changing their routes to avoid the smoking areas. Perhaps the best point against the claim that it is free and hurts no one is that someone would have to empty those trash cans and would thus be forced to inhale second hand smoke putting them at greater risk of cancer. Clearly that is not free nor harmless by any standard definition of either term. If I were to suggest a compromise that would be harmless to third parties and that would be better then free, it would be to place nicotine gum in the vending machines so that those people that need a nicotine rush are able to receive it without endangering others. The money made by this move could be used by the Health and Wellness Center to provide the tools and resources needed to have a tobacco-free lifestyle and campus. John Hutchins is a Boise State second-degree student in applied math.

uates with a teaching degree. Some post-graduates may even consider looking out of state for a job that pays decent. They would attend state-funded colleges and universities, but end up taking their knowledge elsewhere. That doesn't seem like a good pay off for the people of Idaho. Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter gave the State of the State and Budget Address Jan. 11. “We must do whatever we can to protect the educational opportunities and safeguard the potential of the next generation of Idahoans -our children and grandchildren,” Otter said. If the goal is to protect educational opportunities, how is cutting the funding protecting it? Books and supplies are one thing to have to skimp by on, but teachers are an important aspect of learning and building a foundation for a child. Teachers are just as important as doctors and law enforcers so why shouldn't teachers get the pay they deserve. It's not fair to ask teachers to give up some of their income. The salary teachers receive isn't at all extravagant. Especially considering most have families to take care of, bills to pay, and student loans to payback.

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Athletics Calendar 3/11 - 3/17 Home Events*

Men’s Golf – Bandon Dunes Championship All day – Bandon, Ore. Men’s Basketball – Utah State/WAC Championship Tournament 1 p.m. – Reno, Nevada

Friday, Mar. 12 Men’s Golf – Bandon Dunes Championship All day – Bandon, Ore. Softball – North Dakota 11:30 a.m. – Corvallis, Ore. Women’s Basketball (if necessary) – Semifinals/ WAC Championship Tournament 12/2:30 p.m. – Reno, Nevada Softball – Oregon State 2 p.m. – Corvallis, Ore. Gymnastics – BYU & Arizona State 7 p.m. – Provo, Utah Track and Field – NCAA Indoor Championships All day – Fayetteville, Ark. Men’s Basketball (if necessary) – Semifinals/WAC Championship Tournament 6/9 p.m. – Reno, Nevada

Saturday, Mar. 13 Track and Field – NCAA Indoor Championships All day – Fayetteville, Ark. Men’s Tennis – San Diego State 11 a.m. – San Diego, Calif. Women’s Basketball (if necessary) – Final/WAC Championship Tournament 1 p.m. – Reno, Nevada Women’s Tennis – BYU 12 p.m. – Appleton Tennis Center* Softball – Oregon 3 p.m. – Eugene, Ore. Men’s Basketball (if necessary) – Final/WAC Championship Tournament 7 p.m. – Reno, Nevada

Sunday, Mar. 14 Softball – North Dakota 10 a.m. – Eugene, Ore Men’s Tennis – San Diego 12 p.m. – San Diego, Calif. Softball – Oregon 2 p.m. – Eugene, Ore.

Monday, Mar. 15 Women’s Golf – Northern Migration Invitational All day – Florence, Ariz.

Tuesday, Mar. 16 Women’s Golf – Northern Migration Invitational All day – Florence, Ariz.

Wednesday, Mar. 17 Women’s Golf – Northern Migration Invitational All day – Florence, Ariz.

Elyse Edwards:

Freshman with promising talent Marshell M. Martinez Journalist Boise State’s women’s tennis team’s newest teammate, Elyse Edwards, is an energetic and promising athlete. Edwards is a true freshman at BSU and joined the team after finishing her high school career in Adeliade,

Lee finishes BSU career at nationals Matt Bedinger Journalist

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South Australia. Beginning her college tennis career in the 2010 spring season, Edwards is 8-3 overall for singles and 5-2 overall with her doubles partner Bianca Jochimsen. Edwards may be a young, but her proficient skills and eagerness to improve makes

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Nate Lee has experienced his fair share of ups and downs throughout his Boise State wrestling career. His freshman year, the Broncos finished ninth in the Pac-10. Two years later, Boise State broke the Pac-10 tournament scoring record. Now, coming to a close on his career as a Bronco, Lee makes his fourth straight return to nationals in search of All-American honors to add to his résumé. “It’s a high pressure place, lots of people. A lot of people rise to the occasion, a lot of people fold under the occasion,” Lee said. “I’d like to be in the finals. I’d like to be an All-American. An All-American means one through eight, but I’d like to be in the finals and be winning it.” Lee’s roommate is No. 1 ranked, 184-pound wrestler Kirk Smith; not a bad wrestling household when you consider they had combined for five appearances at nationals coming into this season. “It helps keep us on track. There’s good and bad things always with it. When you’re living together, you’re always like ‘Yeah, we’re teammates’ and you always have wrestling in the back of your head. But at the same time, we’re such good friends that we’re able to cut loose next to each other and when we need to get our minds off wrestling, we can,” Smith said. Smith attributed much of his own success to what he’s learned from Lee across the

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Arbiter: So now that the BSU women's swimming and diving team are WAC champions, what do you expect for the next season? Kristin Hill: We've already started focusing on next season last week and we are back to training today. We had a meeting on Friday, and of course our goal is to do it again, but we want to do it bigger and better. With that there is no question. A: Were you expecting the results considering the level of competition from the other teams? KH: So we had a big lead. We definitely did not expect the gap between first and second place to be that big, but since it was big we are glad that we were first. No, we expected that it would be a pretty tough battle. We expected Hawaii to be a lot stronger, but we didn't necessarily expect teams to be strong, based on what happened this season. We were just proud because of the work we put in this season, there is never a guarantee that it's going to pay off so it's really cool when it does. It's very special. A: What were some monumental moments for you as a coach? KH: The first one would have to be the very first night we won the 800 freestyle relay, and we won it by a lot. It was no contest so that was very exciting. The second one on the Thursday of the meet was the

years, especially his freshman year. “Nate has helped me out more than I can tell you," Smith said. "My freshman year, we practiced together every day pretty much. I can’t explain to you how big of a help he was to me because he really brought me along for as far as college wrestling goes that first year. He just kind of taught me about battling in there and you can’t just give up, you’ve got to fight for everything. I think that’s the best thing that he’s taught me.” Lee expressed that the experience of the past four years for him has been something he will always remember and be able to look back on as impactful, both for him and the effect he has had on the program. “It’s just been amazing," Lee said. "Boise State is a lot different than a lot of other places because the community gets involved. They want to meet the athletes. Our coaches and program and athletic administration requires us that we get involved with the community because our community is so gracious to us. I was just noticing the other day, when I first came here, there’s like eleven buildings that are on campus now that weren’t here. This campus is growing, something is really happening here. It’s just an exciting place to be at.” Looking forward to nationals, Lee is determined to make some noise in his last try at the elusive title of AllAmerican. “The hard thing about nationals is that you can make

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Nate Lee Nov. 6 vs. University of Great Falls - Nate Lee (BSU) dec. Brendon DeCock (UGF) 9-3

Jan. 22 vs. Cal State Fullerton Nate Lee (BSU) dec. Todd Noel (CSF), 8-3

Nov. 22 vs. Wisconsin - Nate Lee (BSU) fall Brendan Ard (UW) 3:51

Jan. 23 vs. CSU Bakersfield - Nate Lee (BSU) dec. Trevor Hall (CSUB), 10-7

Nov. 22 vs. Oregon State - Nate Lee (BSU) dec. Colby Covington (OSU) 4-2

Jan. 24 vs. Cal Poly - Nate Lee (BSU) dec. Ryan DesRoches (CP) 5-3

Jan. 9 vs. Buffalo - Nate Lee (BSU) dec. Brian Sheehan (Buffalo) 10-5

Jan. 29 vs. Stanford - No. 11 Nate Lee (BSU) dec. Jake Johnson (S), 8-3

Jan. 9 vs. Northern Iowa - Nate Lee (BSU) dec. Jarion Beets (UNI) 6-4

Jan. 30 vs. UC Davis – No. 11 Nate Lee (BSU) maj. dec. Alex Darkhovsky (UCD), 16-5

Jan. 9 vs. Iowa - Jay Borschel (Iowa) dec. Nathan Lee (BSU) 8-2

Feb. 5 vs. Utah Valley - Brad Darrington (UVU) dec. No. 11 Nate Lee (BSU) 7-6

Jan. 10 vs. Wisconsin - Nate Lee (BSU) dec. Jim Duffy (UW) 12-7 Jan. 10 vs. Cornell - Nate Lee (BSU) fall Colin McDonald (Cornell) 4:58

Feb. 12 vs. Oregon State - Colby Covington (OSU) dec. Nate Lee (BSU) 3-1 Information courtesy Bronco Sports

all the predictions you want, but it’s always going to be a crazy result in the end. We just have to wait and see. I think he’ll do real well. If he goes out there and wrestles

like he can, I have all the faith in the world in him that he can get the job done. I know he has goals for himself and I’d like to see him achieve those goals,” Smith said.

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The BSU swimming and diving team placed first in the WAC after four years of compition.

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After just four short years of existence, the Boise State women's swimming and diving team has proven it's skills to competitors across the Northwest. After a great season, the Broncos met in San Antonio for the Western Athletic Conference Championships on Feb. 24-27. Totaling a school record 587 points, BSU finished first in the WAC with a strong lead against New Mexico State who took second with 494 points and San Jose State who took third with 487 points. BSU won eight titles and broke 15 school records. Showing just how strong the team has become, coach Kristin Hill reflects to The Arbiter just how important winning the WAC is for the team. first whole session. There was the 500 freestyle, the 200 individual medley (IM), and the 50 free and, after our morning swim, the preliminaries. We knew that we had a shot to win all three of those events and that was really exciting. We have more swimmers coming back to swim in finals than any other team every session. There were teams that would have the same amount of swimmers, but nobody ever had more. Other monumental moments would have to be Christine Raininger, one of our freshmen, winning the 400 IM and 200 fly. For a freshman to do that, that is a pretty big accomplishment. Stephanie North won the 100 free last year as a freshman and won it again this year. That was cool for her to repeat as a champion. And Amber Boucher winning the 100 butterfly and the 50 freestyle. A: Amber Boucher won five gold medals at the WAC and WAC swimmer of the year, what are your expectations for her future career in swimming? KH: Well, her and I talked a little bit about her making some strides this summer. There are some summer competitions that can continue to propel her forward. She trained better than she has ever trained in her life over this past year, including last spring, this last summer

and our college season, so we just want to keep building on that for her. There are summer Nationals in Irvine, California and we'll take at least four girls to that competition. And that is a big stepping-stone. To be present at the national level is exciting. A: You guys also won eight WAC titles and broke 15 school records. How did this meet or exceed your expectations? KH: I would have said, going into the meet, that we could win eight events, but I'm not sure I would have picked those events. So it was kind of neat to see that who came through to break those school records was exactly what we expected. We expected to swim fast in the end. A: What do you think will be your driving force for next season? KH: We feel like we have some unfinished business as a team. There are a lot of people who doubted our ability to be that successful and we feel we need to show them again. We were sixth last year and first this year. That's a huge jump and there are still people who will say 'That's not possible.' The numbers don't lie and we won by a lot. We would like to win by more next year. And with the incoming freshmen we have that have come and swim with us, we feel that it is going to

be a lot of work but definitely something that we can accomplish and get excited about. A: How does this win reflect on you and yourself as a coach? KH: It's one of those things where everything came together at the right time. But it was a lot of work so it's neat for me to see that hard work can pay off. It's good. It means that I can coach. A: How do you think this win will affect your program for the future? KH: We'd like to dominate our conference. We'll be able to attract stronger recruits. We've had a great job recruiting over these past four years and we hadn't had anything, they all had to buy into our vision and now we have something to back that up. A: Do you expect the line up next year to be big competitors against New Mexico State or San Jose State? KH: Oh yeah, those teams have coaches that will go out and recruit some of the best student athletes they can, but we hope that we can out coach them as well so that even if they have some really great recruits that we can still be better in the end.

To find more news on the swimming and diving team's results for the 2010 WAC Championships visit www.wacsports.com

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Senior Vicente Joli pumps his fist in satisfaction following a point scored.

Vicenti Joli, also known as “pops,” is an essential part of the Broncos' nationally ranked men’s tennis line up. Hailing from Castellion, Spain, Joli brings a Spanish flair to the tennis courts. “The guy has got salsa in his veins and he’s one of the funniest guys ever,” head coach Greg Patton said. “He’s absolutely delightful, I just love him.” Joli’s game has been unprecedented at Boise State. As a junior tennis player in Spain, Joli was one of the brightest rising stars. “Spain is as big as California, so if you’re good you know everyone that is good,” Joli said. The “good” that Joli is referring to is No. 2 in the world Rafael Nadal. During junior tennis in Spain Joli beat Nadal twice when he was 14and 16-years-old. Playing at that level Joli was primed to make a run at professional tennis before his career came to a crashing halt when he broke his knee.

A season past: Perretta reflects on Broncos, Vikings Mia Parrett Journalist

Former Boise State football player Vinny Perretta is back in Boise. After an incredible experience playing on the practice squad for the Minnesota Vikings, he plans to do all he can to make it onto the team. “It was a journey,” Perretta said. “It was something that I’ve always dreamed of, and I got the opportunity to go and play.” Last year, after signing with the Minnesota Vikings, along with teammate Ian Johnson, the guys were looking forward to a new experience joining the NFL. “I didn’t really know what to expect that much, it’s a whole different animal than college football, and more of a business,” he said. The wide receiver attended training camp with about 80 other players, and on the last cut from making the team, Perretta was called back to the practice squad. Perretta spoke of Ian Johnson, his teammate from BSU, as a comfort to him, and was glad they had each other to talk to before they had met anyone. Perretta and Johnson were roommates in an apartment about a mile away from the Vikings’ training facility outside of Minneapolis. As a player on the team, Perretta had the opportunity to interact with some of his idols, including Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson, Jared Allen and Antoine Winfield. As some of these players were people he grew up watching and idolized -- he had many of their jerseys -- Perretta was thrilled to be able to play next to them. “It’s such an honor, because some of those guys are the best ever,” Perretta said. During the season, Perretta was one of eight on the practice squad. Besides traveling and playing in the games, Perretta did everything else with the team, which included lifting weights, practices and meetings. At games, he sat in the press box with the rest of the practice squad. At practices, he was a scout team player, with duties that included looking for the other team’s defense they would be encountering in a game, and running it against the Vikings' offense. On top of that, he also must learn the offensive plays for his own team,

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Former BSU wide receiver Vinny Perretta participated with the Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad during the 2009-10 NFL football season.

It was something that I’ve always dreamed of, and I got the opportunity to go and play. Vinny Perretta in case an injury occurs and he needs to play. “It’s stressful, because each play is like a job interview. You’ve got to really impress every week so that you can make it to the next week. It’s a cutthroat business,” Perretta said. On a two-month long vacation from Minnesota, Perretta is back in Boise visiting his fiancée whom he plans to marry in May and working out in the weight room at the BSU Varsity Center. He has also been visiting coaches and players as spring ball commences. “Those are the guys that I know best, they cheer for me and I cheer for them. It’s a good relationship, and I like keeping that going,” Perretta said. “I’m their biggest fan now.” After the season ended last year, Perretta signed with the Vikings again for the following year, and will report back to Minnesota March 28. Then he will be working out, lifting and running for most of April, and in May he will be participating in spring practices, which con-

tinue on until another break for a month and a half. Then during the last week of July, training camp starts, and he will be among the 80 players who work hard to become the Minnesota Vikings. His goal for next year is to make the team, because a player can only be on the practice squad for two years. He won’t know if he has made the team or not until September. As a former history major at BSU, Perretta understands the importance of receiving an education. When football ends for him, he wants to receive a master’s degree in athletic ad-

ministration. Originally from San Diego, Perretta came to Boise State to play football. As an NFL player, Perretta spoke of his respect for Boise State as a home that he will always have. “I was so thankful to get the opportunity to play at BSU. It’s a great program, a great college, a great community, and everyone supports football,” Perretta said. “It was a good experience. Everything that I wanted to accomplish while I was here I got to accomplish. So it was nothing but a good time for me.”

“I was 18 and a pretty good superstar in the top-3 juniors in Spain,” Joli said. “I didn’t play again for three years, and then I moved to the states and began playing again three years ago.” Once playing again Joli found himself at Fresno Pacific a NAIA school in California. When eligibility was up there, Patton had heard about him from a coaching friend and Joli ended up in Boise. With Joli’s extensive time and training in tennis, he is older than all the guys on the team giving him the role of advisor and mentor. “I go to him for a lot of advice, he’s someone who is very experienced and he also brings a lighter mood to the team,” red shirt freshman Michael Gilliland said. “He’s really happy to be here and because he transferred this is his last go around with us and he expects us to push each other.” Joli’s age is why his nickname is “Pops,” referring to him as the father of the team. “He always tells me he’s taking care of the kids,” Pat-

ton said. Even with the constant razzing by teammates Joli’s age helps the team. “You know we give him a hard time for being old but I think the main thing with him is that if you need anything you can count on him,” Gilliland said. Playing in American has been different for Joli who says playing on hard courts isn’t normal in Spain. “It’s different because we play all on clay courts,” Joli said. “It’s nice playing here though because it’s always nice to learn different ways to play tennis.” The different playing surface has suited Joli nicely as he piles up the wins for Boise State. Joli’s current single record is 10-9 overall and 3-3 in doubles playing with partner James Meredith. With “pops” on the court Boise State can count on timeless leadership to carry them through the match. The Broncos travel again this weekend to San Diego to take on San Diego State and San Diego University.

Elyse [Sports page 4] her a fierce opponent to whomever she plays. Edwards began playing tennis when she was about five years old and stopped because she was not fond of her coach. But once her brother began to play, sibling rivalry kicked in full gear and she picked up her racket started to play again. “I started to play tennis again when I was eight because my brother started, and I wanted to beat him in everything,” Edwards said. After finishing her high school tennis career, Edwards came straight to America to begin her collegiate career at Boise State. “I came to BSU because it had a really good tennis program. I saw that the team was composed of great athletes and had good results,” Edwards said. “I like the team atmosphere; everyone cares so much about each other’s matches," Edwards said. "Supporting and encouraging everyone during their matches is important to the team, we all care about how everyone is performing during their matches.” One thing Edwards has come to notice is how tennis is more competitive in America compared to South Australia. “Tennis is a lot tougher here. They take it a lot more seriously and there is better competition here as well,” Edwards stated. This being her first year playing in America, Edwards quickly realized Boise, Idaho was nothing like it is back home. Adjusting to the weather

Elyse Edwards in Boise has been one thing Edwards has had to do. In South Australia, Edwards lives by the beach, and warm weather is something she misses dearly. Not only is the weather a factor for Edwards, but the people in America are different compared to South Australia. “People in America are not as open as they are back at home," Edwards said. "In South Australia people are a lot more relaxed and chilled, while here [America] it is a lot harder to make friends,” Edwards said. Despite the social difference, she enjoys the experience here and glad to be part of the great team. With three more years of playing college tennis ahead of her, BSU’s young Bronco has the charisma to continue successfully. She is a great asset to the team, bringing energy and flair to the roster. “Elyse is really energetic and is an amazing player. It is great to have her on our team,” teammate Pichittra Thongdach said. Just in the beginning of their outdoor season, Edwards still has a great deal of time to progress and bolster her season statistics.

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Along with the Miestersingers, the University Singers will be performing Mozart’s Requiem with full orchestral accompaniment.

University Singers attempt to do Mozart proud Tony Rogers Journalist

In the depths of the Morrison Center on Tuesday nights, a choir of voices reverberate. The Boise State University Singers, directed by Phil Theodorou, Ph.D., rehearse weekly to prepare for upcoming performances Friday, March 12 and Sunday, March 14.

The group includes music and non-music majors, BSU faculty and members of the community. The Singers take on a work of music which, after a couple months of practice, culminates in a large performance. The choir has no preferred skill level, and students can be involved voluntarily or take it as a onecredit-class. “It's a great way to fit music into your experience here at

BSU and it's a lot of fun,” Theodorou said. Often, the Singers perform with other choirs, including the Meistersingers and Vox Angelis, choirs composed mainly of music majors. “(Performances are) when we get to show off everything that we've worked so hard to put together. It's very rewarding to see Dr. Theodorou's proud eyes after our performances,” Chelsea Jones, a

freshman psychology major, said. Now the Singers are preparing for a concert series being done in conjunction with the Boise Baroque Orchestra. Along with the Miestersingers, the University Singers will be performing Mozart’s Requiem with full orchestral accompaniment. “Mozart's Requiem is the first to infuse a true sense of drama into the music. Mozart

loved works written for presentation on the stage, and I think he couldn't help but let that enthusiasm influence the writing of the Requiem,” Theodorou said. Mozart's music can be arduous to perform. “His music isn't too difficult, but all of it is in foreign languages and that's where the challenge lies,” Theodorou said. Regardless, the chance to

sing one of choral music's most dramatic pieces is one many were willing to take. “The Mozart Requiem was challenging, but in an intense piece,” Jones said. The first concert will be held at the Nampa Civic Center tomorrow at 8 p.m. and at the Cathedral of the Rockies in downtown Boise this Sunday at 2 p.m.

Snowshoes, elk plus Marie Antoinette:

An Outdoor Program adventure Margaret Reimer Journalist

The Queen of France, Marie Antoinette, was beheaded for treason on Oct. 16, 1793. On March 6, 2010, she is a topic of discussion on the Outdoor Program's snowshoeing trip to Idaho City. The adventure started at the Outdoor Program headquarters early in the morning. Bleary eyed from lack of coffee yet excited about trying something new, students helped guides gather snowshoes and poles and make

The best part about the Outdoor Program is making new friends. Brian Marshall

sandwiches. Though one couple had been snowshoeing previously, the experience remained new for most. The Outdoor Program attracts a wide array of students. The group included people who had traveled all over the world and had interests such as hunting, art and history. When the van arrived in the mountains, it took two

minutes to put on snowshoes, grab poles, and start hiking into the pine forest. Everyone had time to chat and learn about everything from the deliciousness of Chinese baked goods to the best way to haul an elk out of the woods. “The best part about the Outdoor Program is making new friends,” said Brian Marshall, English writing major.

At first the leaders of the trip guided the group down a snowmobile trail, but then led students off trail for some “extreme snowshoeing” or running downhill. “I would go on another Outdoor Program trip after this one,” said Sharhesa Fife, history education major. To learn more about the Outdoor Program, visit rec. boisestate.edu/outdoor.

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Students hike through pristine snow in Idaho City on the Outdoor Program trip March 6.

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Local organization increases artists' exposure mattdalley Journalist

For many young artists, attaining exposure is a major obstacle. Boise Open Studios Collective Organization (BOSCO) seeks to make that process a little easier. The organization will be accepting membership applications until the end of March. “(As a BOSCO member) you get to expose yourself

to the public and hopefully get some sales,” said Rick Friesen, BOSCO president and 1990 BSU fine arts graduate. BOSCO members will be featured in the eighth annual Summer Open Studios Weekend held in October. This public event begins with a reception on June 3 at the Masonic Temple located at 215 north 10th Street. The reception allows patrons to

view members' art and meet the artists. “(Patrons) can come look at one piece of everybody's and then decide which artist’s studios to visit the following weekend,” Friesen said. BOSCO artists will open their art studios for the public June 5 and 6. “(We want to give exposure to artists) in their working environment,” Friesen said. Maps detailing the loca-

tions of the studios, which are located throughout the Treasure Valley, will be given to those attending the June reception. Artists interested in becoming BOSCO members must fill out an application, available at boiseopenstudios.com. A jury will then select qualified applicants. Membership fees COURTESY BOSCO are $40 for students and $80 Art supporters mingle during BOSCO artist’s reception at the Linen Building in October. for non-students.

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Boise State Breakdance Club brings the funk Stephen Foster Journalist

People who don't know much about breakdancing often disregard it as a juvenile and simple-minded art form. But one look at Boise State University's Breakdance Club will eliminate those assumptions. The group members take their art seriously, treating breakdance as a lifestyle, culture and way to express themselves. Chris Carducci, a senior majoring in accounting and finance, began the club in 2008. "Most everyone that's started here had no experience. If you look at what they can do now, it's pretty amazing," Carducci said. "There's a mixed range of skills. At a club meeting you're likely to see some pretty impressive moves -- a guy spinning rapidly on nothing but his head, maybe bouncing off the shoulder blade onto one hand, or some just practicing

their footwork." Every meticulous motion is incorporated into the music; each step for a beat, each movement exactly on cue. The group operates with a cordial attitude and as a cohesive unit. Dancers with more experience teach the beginners and they practice six hours per week. The group doesn't necessarily compete, though they do "battles" in non-university sanctioned events with groups from Salt Lake. More often, the club functions as a place where people with a common interest can gather to better their skills and socialize. "It's a way to express yourself and who you are -through dancing. You can put your feeling in it and build your character, even become a better person. At the same time it's a great workout," said Alex Emanoff, a junior studying international relations and Japanese. James Cook, a ju-

Follow The Arbiter on Facebook and arbiteronline on Twitter to win tickets to the breakdance competition Thursday. nior communication major, elaborates. "It's a form of individual expression, and a way to reach people. You can communicate with people that don't even speak the same language, but you can understand each other through this universal dance," Cook said. The group performs at the International Festival in the Jordan Ballroom April 10 at 6 p.m. They meet at the Campus Recreation Center in the group exercise room Tuesdays from 8 p.m to 10 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, visit their Web site at sites.google. com/site/bsubreakdance.

To witness more breakdancing action, visit the Visual Arts Collective (VAC) March 11 for the breakdance competition, the first of many ORRiginal dance parties at the VAC, presented by ORRiginal Promotions. Prizes include items from Prestige, Edwards Cinemas, Record Exchange, the VAC and MT Theory. Dancers will be performing to dubstep mixes by DJ Spastik. Show begins at 9:30 p.m. and tickets are $5 at the door or $3 at ORRiginalPromotions.com. Stay for a listening party of University Pulse's very own radio show "Electric Vein" which plays the latest mixes from around the world.

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