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ABSUKIDNEY FOR LACEY student and former Olympic
athlete smiles in the face of hardship JENNIFER SPENCER
credible experiences from my wheelchair,” Heward smiled. verybody’s faced At the age of 14, Heward with challenges. began skiing with the RecI’m not the only reation Unlimited program one who faces for people with disabilities hardship every day,” Lacey at Bogus Basin. Within two Heward, mass communica- years, Heward earned a spot tion junior, acknowledged. on the U.S. Paralympic Ski The 30-year-old, medal Team, allowing her to travel winning paralympic athlete, all over the world. currently in end-stage renal “It was just an incredfailure, is near the bottom ible feeling being able to of the kidney transplant hop on the chairlift with wait list. other people that could When she was 1-year-old, ski and feel just like them,” a 100-pound weight from a Heward reflected. weight bench crushed HeSince then Heward has ward’s spine. The freak ac- participated in the 2002 cident did not sever her spi- Paralympic Games, winning nal cord or break her back, two bronze medals. One but it did render her unable year later she earned the tito walk. “The doctor said tle of U.S. Adaptive Ski Team my spine was like tooth- World Cup Overall Champaste,” Heward pion. In 2006, explained. she competed The trauma in the Winter also caused Olympics in bladder growth Torino, Italy. deficiencies that Her achieveled to renal failments have ure. The kidneys been featured eliminate waste in "Ski Racing" COURTESY LACEY HEWARD and when they To hear The and "Outside" Lacey Heward won two bronze medals in the 2002 fail, toxins build magazine and Arbiter's Paralympic Games. up in the body. she appeared interview with “It’s really amazon the Today's Olympics this year broke forces her to drive an hour Lacey ing what your Show in 2006. her heart. each way to school every kidneys do; they She even sang Heward, visit “I’m more of a side- day and has a full course pretty much arbiteronline.com with Patti La- lines person now, which load. Employment, she says, are your little… Belle at the is really tough for me,” is impossible. engines in the 2002 Paralym- Heward sighed. “I just cannot have a job; it body,” Heward laughed. pic Games closing ceremoUntil her kidneys began just drains me completely,” Despite her condition, nies. “I think probably the to fail in 2003, Heward never Heward remarked weakly. Heward maintains a positive biggest importance to me at felt disabled. “When I found “Taking care of myself is like outlook on life. The lively that time was not winning out I had kidney failure, it a full time job.” student, born and rasied in the medals but to show that was like I entered a whole She relies on state and Boise, loves school, singing people with disabilities can new realm of disability,” He- government insurance to and writing folk music on do anything,” Heward said. ward remembers. fund her treatments. Private her guitar. She also enjoys Heward said skiing gives In addition to the emo- insurers will not accept her spending time with her four her a sense of freedom. tional toll it takes, Heward's because her condition is sisters, counselor husband However, her current condi- condition drastically im- labeled as pre-existing. HeBenjamin Thompson, and tion has caused her put her pacts her family's personal ward and her husband are two dogs, Radar and Rook. passion on hold. According financial situation. Heward “I’ve had the most in- to Heward, watching the lives in Emmett which See LACEY I page 2 Culture Editor
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Buster Bronco shows off his skills while snowboarding at the 2008 Campus Rail Jam Tour. The 2010 version of the event hits campus Thursday. Unfortunately, Buster couldn’t quite land his trick.
Rail Jam Tour
returns Thursday DAVID GASCH Journalist
Bronco Stadium is about to trade its signature blue and orange for white. About 25 tons of it.
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he Campus Jam Rail Tour will be hosted by Boise State Thursday. About 25 tons of snow will be hauled into the Bronco Stadium parking lot. Starting at 3 p.m. students and other members of the community are invited to just watch or participate in the competition. Sixty local skiers and snowboarders will compete on a run with three different rails. On top of that, a mini skate ramp will provide extra entertainment for skaters. The tour promotes amateur local skiers and snowboarders and presents them with the opportunity to compete and participate at a local level or just attend with friends. The event is a response to the skiing and snowboarding scene that is still on the horizon for most local athletes. The “up-and-coming” skiers and snowboarders receive the opportunity to show their skills at an event covered by national media, including Fuel TV, Snowboard Magazine and more. “The Campus Rail Jam Tour (CRJT) is a great opportunity to showcase sports that are usually not present on college campuses,” said Andy McCutcheon, a BSU student and student snow ambassador. “It's really cool to have people come out that aren't very familiar with skiing or snowboarding who get to witness a really fun competition up close.” Students will find convenience in the fact that they don’t need to drive to Bogus Basin or other resorts. They can simply leave class and walk to it in a few minutes. Students will be able to experience other perks also. Throughout the day plenty of gear will be given away to members of the crowd including snowboards, backpacks, headphones, sunglasses, phones and more. Last year, the event received a large amount of support from local businesses as well as a sizable turnout from both students and local ski and snowboard lovers. A DJ played music, the crew tossed products to the crowd and the audience provided positive feedback. The tour is growing, but is still restricted to the western United States. The tour this year includes 10 stops at universities in Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Washington, Nevada, California and Oregon. Members of the tour hope to expand in the next few years. "The 2010 Campus Rail Jam Tour is going to be bigger and better than ever," McCutcheon said. "Everyone has worked really hard to make sure that this event is really going to be something memorable.” To see images from last year’s Campus Rail Jam Tour in Boise, visit arbiteronline.com. More information about the tour is available at campusrailjamtour.com or facebook.com.
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The battle of study abroad expenses
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Students can go through a direct exchange with countries including Germany, France and others. SARAH MURPHY Journalist
Studying abroad is an idea that passes through many college students’ minds, but only a limited number take the opportunity. The fear of inadequate finances deters many from even looking into the possibility.
oise State University's study abroad program allows students to attend any accredited college or university anywhere in the world. The most common programs used at BSU are direct exchanges and the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC), based out of the University of Nevada, Reno. The direct exchange allows BSU students to travel to specific campuses in various countries for the price they would normally pay for Boise State tuition. This is usually the cheapest way to study abroad. Students can go through a direct exchange with countries including Germany, France, Norway and others. USAC programs require students to pay program fees directly to them. The student would still be enrolled at his or her college or university but wouldn’t pay tuition while in the USAC program. Programs
are offered in a wide variety of countries, including India, Thailand, Italy, Malta, England, Ghana, Spain and Sweden. While prices may seem inexpensive to what many would assume they cost. For example, a USAC program to Kobe, Japan for a full year costs less than $13,000. Prices of programs don’t usually include airfare, most field trips or tours, local transportation, books or supplies, housing, or personal expenses. Furthermore, living with a host family or in the dorms usually gives a student at least two meals a day. Student and peer advisor with studies abroad, Claire Ivins has gone to China and France. According to Ivins, the biggest expenses were food, housing and travel. “I could do a lot with not very much because I stayed in hostels and with
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CESED to open summer 2011 SARAH MURPHY Journalist
The five-story, 90,000 square foot building under construction across from Bronco Stadium and next to the Engineering Building will be home to the Center for Environmental Science and Economic Development, also known as CESED (pronounced C-said). The departments of geosciences, civil engineering, public policy and administration as well as political science will be located in the building. Started back in May 2009, the building’s contracting should be done May 23, 2011 and completely open in early
summer 2011. Construction was initially approved for $42.8 million by the State Board of Education. The project was estimated for $36 million but is now expected to cost $25 million with the contract bid at $20 million. The extra $5 million will provide professional costs associated with consultation and planning, as well as furniture. The CESED will have many modern labs contributing to Boise State's expansion into a research university. The labs are designed as lab bay modules, meaning the walls separating each lab could be taken out if needs change. The “central equipment
is movable so when things change, we’re ready for it,” project manager Doug Suddreth said. The construction of the CESED has been an intricate process because of the amount of “professional people involved, and a lot research just for the building; there had to be collaboration between a number of people," Suddreth said. The format of the building will promote interdisciplinary collaboration. The labs are on the south side of the building and offices are on the north. The design of having three hallways from the lab areas to the department offices will make it seem like each de-
partment has its own space while still connected. Common spaces will be found on each floor for students and faculty to collaborate. Aspects of the building are keeping BSU “green.” Many techniques are being implemented to keep energy costs low: through glazing, special coating, high efficiency hotwater boilers and more efficient windows. “We’ve been able to beat energy codes for a building of this size by 35 percent,” Suddreth said. The CESED will be equipped with geothermal fittings for the future. The geothermal energy will run from Warm Springs to Capi-
LACEY [News page 1] considering relocating to either Seattle or Minnesota to be close to specialized treatment facilities. “We’re trying to figure how to financially get through this time,” Heward sadly revealed. Renal failure not only wreaks havoc on the body but on the indivuals' lifestyle as well. Heward goes through dialysis four times a day, four days a week. Dialysis functions as an artificial kidney, removing waste materials, salt and excess water. She also undergoes weekly doctor’s appointments and Epogen shots which increase her red blood cell level, giving her energy. “I need that (the shot) every week otherwise I am exhausted and I cannot make it through the day,” Heward said. According to the National Kidney Foundation, it is unknown how long people on dialysis survive. The only sure way to combat kidney
failure is with a transplant, preferably from a live donor. Currently 83,739 individuals are waiting for kidney transplants, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing. “The success rate for having a live donor is so much greater than being on the transplant list and waiting for a deceased donor,” Heward, O-blood type, explain- ed. The Gift of Life Donor Program states that the average wait time for a person on the list to receive a kidney is five years. The benefit of a live donor includes zero wait time. A transplant from a live donor can occur quickly and is covered by Heward’s insurance. Donors do need their own insurance, however, in case of future incident. Despite her situation, the aspiring professor remains focused on her future goals, including talking and writ-
tol Boulevard to campus and back to Warm Springs, completing the loop. Anything in the vicinity of this loop will have the possibility of geothermal power within a few years given there is enough volume capacity available. The CESED will also be very safe structurally. The building will be known as type 1A -the highest safety level. Part of this classification entails that every other piece of the main structure will be fully coated with fire resistant material. Also, a large sprinkler system will be programmed to only go off in the section of the building where there's a fire. Furthermore, the CESED is designed to withstand mas-
sive movements in multiple directions, both back-andforth as well as side-to-side, in case of an earthquake. The main entrance of the building offers an impressive feature. An overhang will cover a patio which can be expanded into the building by opening up a vestibule area. The CESED will also be fully adorned with special “BSU blend bricks,” some being textured and while others are smooth, to give the individual bricks a shine to them -- a part of the look that almost all buildings on campus have. Construction of the CESED is currently ahead of schedule.
ABROAD [News page 1] ing about her experience. “I… want to write some stories about people that are in wheelchairs that have extraordinary lives and do extraordinary things,” Heward grinned. Above all, Heward needs hope, not pity. “I just don’t want anybody to feel sorry for me,” Heward emphasized. “What I really need is for people to believe in me again; believe that I’m a champion not just in ski racing but in life.” Heward credits her condition with giving her compassion. “I have so much heart and sympathy and care for people than I never thought I would before," Heward said, struggling through tears. "It might sound strange, but to have that is worth it. To have humanity, to have humility is worth all this." To learn more about kidney failure, visit mayoclinic. com/health/kidney-trans-
plant/MY00792. To learn about becoming a donor, first visit to swedish.org/ body.cfm?id=856 for all the details. If you have type-O blood and are interested in donating a kidney to Lacey, e-mail kidneyforlacey@ gmail.com with the subject line "Kidney Donor." A fundraiser for Lacey will be held in Boise during April. The Arbiter will publish more details as they emerge. To volunteer auction items or your assistance at the event, e-mail kidneyforlacey@gmail.com. To find out more about Lacey, visit kidneyforlacey.com. To learn more about donating to Lacey's fund, e-mail kidneyforlacey@gmail.com. In person monetary donations can be delivered Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to The Arbiter office across from the Student Union Building on University Drive.
friends,” Ivins said. “Budgeting was important so I didn’t blow it all at the beginning. It’s not stressful when you’re being smart." Sonia Trevizo, a student who has studied abroad to Guatemala and Italy said travel was an extra factor, “simply because I overlooked it. Once I was over there I just wanted to go everywhere (and that) can get pricey.” A major factor students face when they first get to their country is they, “don’t know what money is worth, the exchange rate, and bank fees,” said Corrine Henke, coordinator of Education Abroad. According to The Money Hunt, a FAQ sheet designed to help students with funding study abroad, “returned study abroad students have said studying abroad required at least $1,000 more than they initially anticipated.” Trevizo advises to, “give yourself at least a year to
plan for your trip, set priorities before you go and only take a credit card for emergencies only.” Ivins suggests, “to shop at a grocery store rather than eating out. It would be worth taking out a small loan to help with travel. Also, when considering studying abroad, apply for financial aid, as it still may apply for a study abroad program." As for communication, try using Skype, a computer program that allows users to make voice calls over the internet. "It’s free and you can actually forward Skype to a cell phone, so if someone calls your Skype it will forward straight to your cell phone,” said Jordan Park, a BSU student who studied abroad. Ivins believes studying abroad is a worthwhile experience, despite the expenses. “I came back with nothing but I don’t regret it,” Ivins said.
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Smoking ban alienates students JESSICA SWIDER Journalist
According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, almost 30 percent of college students smoke cigarettes. Boise State University is severely alienating more than one fourth of its student body with its campus-wide smoking ban. This ban is a fool-hardy attempt to placate a few boisterous complaints. BSU is not alone in its effort to eliminate smoking on campus. The American Nonsmoker's Rights Foundation estimates there are at least 381 completely smoke-free college campuses in the United States as of January. There are also 78 colleges that are smoke free, with the exception of a few designated smoking areas. Although it's understandable that people don't want to be bombarded by second-hand smoke, it seems unreasonable that those who are offended couldn't simply walk away. Or, perhaps, Boise State could create designated smoking areas. It's fairly ridiculous that one group of students should decide campus policies for all. In a statement released when the policy was enacted, Ferd Schlapper, the executive director of the Health and Wellness
Center, said, "Most people, including smokers, understand the harmful effects of tobacco and we want to provide them with health tools and resources to have a tobacco-free lifestyle." One would think that forcing people to quit smoking probably isn't going the best approach to take in creating a healthier campus. Sophomore and graphic design major, Rachel Hammes said, "It's a nice thought and it definitely makes the university look good, but it doesn't really hurt anyone when people smoke but the smokers themselves. I could see how someone would find people smoking on campus annoying, but I find it annoying when guys walk around with their pants around their ankles, that doesn't mean we should ban that too." It's debatable that the campus-wide smoking ban has done more harm than good. Many students have noted that after the ban took effect, the university removed all cigarette butt trash receptacles, yet people still smoke on campus. Now smokers simply throw their cigarette butts on the ground instead of putting them in the trash. This problem has also translated to the greenbelt. Many students find the river-side
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Hollywood loves men JOSH GAMBLE Columnist
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Editor: This is a response to Josh Gamble’s March 4 column, “Social Darwinism, self-reliance.” I would first like to address his logical argument. The argument is neither valid nor sound. It is not valid because the conclusion does not follow from the premises: showing that not all wealth is based on merit in his argument does not show that poverty is not a direct result of laziness; it only shows that not all poor people are poor because they are lazy. It is unsound because the first premise is untrue: even if all poor people were poor because they are lazy, it does not follow that all rich people are rich because they earned it. Also, before Mr. Gamble makes the condescending command, “Look it up,” maybe he should look it up himself. “Modus Tollens” is spelled wrong in his column. I also take issue with the comment, “The rich get richer by pushing more people down below the poverty line.” This idea is based on the zero-sum fallacy, which states that in order for one person to gain wealth, someone else must lose wealth. This fallacy does not stand up to the smallest level of scrutiny. If such an idea were true, there would be no voluntary trading anywhere ever, unless one party committed fraud. Every consensual trade is based on mutual gain. If one buys a bottle of water in exchange for one dollar, he values the bottle of water more than his dollar, and the one who sells it to him values his dollar more than the bottle of water. Each party is wealthier at no cost whatsoever to others. His hypothetical situation involving the cycle of poverty is also distinct from reality. While perhaps there are bright kids who might be less well served by poorer schools, a preponderance of the evidence would suggest that the shortcomings of public schools are not due to their funding. The District of Columbia spends as much per pupil as any other district in the country but has one of the lowest graduation rates. The federal government spends more than it ever has in its history on aid for higher education, which is more likely to make college less affordable than more affordable, as it has allowed colleges to charge more than what most families can afford, knowing that the federal government will try to make up the difference. Also in this hypothetical, the only alternative to going to an artificially high-priced college is getting a minimum-wage job. In reality, having a minimum-wage job is not a guarantee to poverty. A single digit percentage of the poor include a family with two married parents with the breadwinner holding a minimum-wage job for at least one year. Rather, the cycle of poverty is perpetuated by a welfare system that gives people less incentive to work. For many poor people, working would be irrational because they are not working for what they get in their paycheck, but what they are getting in their paycheck minus what they would have been getting had they not been working. I would not suggest that those poor are lazy, but victims of a system that encourages idleness. Also, I have the sincerest hope that people’s reproduction habits are not based entirely on what the government teaches them. Tate Fegley Boise State senior studying cconomics and criminal justice.
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to smoke, or prefers not to smell it, they simply avoid these nooks and crannies on campus. Not everyone wants to be subjected to second hand smoke, but not everyone wants to be told what they can and can't do at a public university that they pay big bucks to attend. The solution is simple. A compromise is needed, and fast, before our campus and surrounding areas become overrun with trash.
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ing areas. By appointing areas that students can smoke in, away from buildings and high traffic areas, students are allowed to light up, while not bothering their peers. If trash cans are placed within reach of these areas, we could significantly reduce our littering problem. The best part of this solution is that it's free. Signs simply need to be put up, clearly showing where smoking is acceptable. If a student is sensitive
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You’re not going to believe this, but on top of being a liberal environmentalist gay-rights advocate, I’m also -drum roll please -- a feminist. Now, before you ask, it’s not just because I enjoy burning bras, although that is always fun. I’m a feminist because I hold the outlandish sentiment that women are equally as human as the rest of us. Crazy. I know. Nowhere is this concept more vehemently opposed than in the land of the silver screen. Sure, there are women in movies, but they’re not people, they’re women. I could delve into the various niche roles and nuances of female characters, but there aren’t very many. There’s the uptight boss-lady or career woman whose life is empty until she gets a man. Then we have the awkward, outcast high school student who can’t have self-esteem until she gets a man. There’s also the bad-ass, angry scrapper woman who just needs a good lay to soften her up so she can get taken care of. The common denominator here is that women aren’t complete without a penis in their lives. Hell, in “Twilight,” that’s the main message of the whole story. But movies aimed at men bring women down to a whole new level. In manly-type movies, women exist for men. When they aren’t sleeping with men, getting rescued by men or pining over men, they’re either off screen or talking about men. There are some otherwise great action films that effectively alienated the female demographic. In “The Dark Knight,” Rachel was a romantic foil for Bruce. The point of her character was to die so Harvey Dent could be Two-face and Batman could be emo. In “Star Trek,” Uhura could have and should have been an awesome character, but instead got stuck in some contrived and chemistry-less romance with Spock. Possibly the worst offender, however, is Adler in “Sherlock Holmes.” As a character, she had no agency whatsoever. Her entire motivation was because she was being manipulated by her feelings for Holmes. She very easily could have been amazing, but instead she was a cardboard cutout of a character for men to use as a pawn. Very few movies pass what’s called the Bechdel Test. It’s very simple, yet Hollywood seems to have a lot of trouble with the whole idea. To pass the test, a movie must have two or more female characters who have a conversation with each other about something other than men, sex or babies. The key is to write female characters as people first, and women second but, alas, it seems to be beyond the reach of the average screen writer. Better than the world of boys’ cartoons, I suppose. Starting as far back as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, cartoon writers have assumed that all boys want for a significant other is a vagina-sporting version of themselves, preferably in pink. Give us some credit, people. I much prefer magenta. Want to contact me directly? Find me at www.twitter.com/arbitergamble or send me an e-mail to onlinecoordinator@arbiteronline.com.
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Weekend Roundup: March 5-7
Alisha Young Participates in USA Volleyball Open Tryout The Boise State volleyball program and head coach Shawn Garus sent junior middle blocker Alisha Young to participate in the USA Volleyball Open Tryouts held Feb. 19-21 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The tryout included a total of 175 athletes who were competing for the change to become a member of the 2010 U.S. Women’s National Team. Young was one of 45 middle blockers at the tryout, while there were also 41 outside hitters, 38 liberos, 31 setters and 20 opposite hitters. A total of 82 colleges were represented among the tryout participants. As part of the tryout, athletes will compete for spots on the U.S. Women’s Volleyball National Team program and the U.S. Women’s Senior A2 teams. The U.S. Women’s National Team program is open to athletes who have concluded their college eligibility and who wish to train full-time. This program could begin as early as February 2010, or when an athlete’s scholastic or professional club season has concluded. Athletes who will have remaining collegiate eligibility may still participate in the program with participation beginning May 2010 or when their scholastic calendar ends. Athletes in college with collegiate eligibility remaining for the 2010 season and not selected to the USA Women’s National Team may be invited to participate in the USA Senior A2 Team. This program is tentatively scheduled to take place in Phoenix, Ariz. from May 24 through June 2. A projected 24 athletes will be invited to participate in the program, which will include training and competition in the 2010 USA Adult Open Championships in the Open Division from May 29-June 1. USA Volleyball considers the event as the National Championship for the sport of volleyball in the United States.
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Broncos drop three and pick-up one during first two days of Texas Tech Tournament Boise State improved to 3-10 on the season with a second day victory over Wichita State. The Broncos struggled Friday losing to Wichita State, 7-1, and Texas Tech, 9-0. Day 1 Shocker pitcher Kasha Kolb seemed to have the Broncos number on Friday as she took a no-hitter into the sixth inning before freshman Ashley Collier singled up the middle. Collier stole second, advanced to third on a sacrifice by Kellie Caplan and eventually scored on Vanessa Alvarez single to score the Broncos only run in the game. The lone run bucked the shutout attempt but came much too late in the game as the Broncos. Collier and Alvarez collected the Broncos’ only hits in the game as Kolb was lights out all game long. Kolb K’d 12 Broncos, which is an all-time high against the Broncos in a single game. A three-run homer in the fourth pushed the lead to 4-0 and three more runs in the sixth gave the Shockers their final tally of seven runs. hings did not turn around in the second game of the day as the Broncos were shutout for the first time this year, 9-0. The Broncos offense remained silent as only four Broncos reached base in the five inning game and none advanced past second base. he Red Raiders scored in every inning en route to the shortened victory. Three Bronco errors in the game led to six unearned runs throughout the game. The Red Raiders did most of their damage in the fourth inning, scoring four runs. The Broncos also had two of their errors in the inning, making all four runs unearned. Day 2 For the first time this year, the Broncos ended up on the winning side of a one-run game with a 4-3 win over the Shockers. Ashley Collier turned in a gem from the circle, allowing only three runs (one of which was earned). The Bronco offense was also revived with three homers, including Holly Bourke’s first career round-tripper. Through the first two frames, neither team could scratch out a run. The Shockers were the first to get on the board in the bottom of the third with a lone run. The Broncos responded with three runs of their own in the top of fourth to take a 3-1 lead. Christina Capobianco led off the inning with a single up the middle. Kathy Cox then gave the Broncos their first lead of the weekend with a two-run shot over the leftcenter field wall. Two batters later, Bourke sent a solo home run over the left field wall to push the lead to 3-1. Bourke ended the day 2-for-3 with an RBI. Jessi Hanna hit her first homer of the year in the fifth, which proved to be the difference in the game. The Shockers mounted a furious attempt at a comeback in the seventh and posted two runs in the inning. However, Collier was able to work her way out of trouble as she ended the rally and gave the Broncos their third win of the year. It was a tale of two games for Allie Crump, who was phenomenal for six innings. Crump had trouble getting going in the bottom of the first seven Red Raiders reached base and the first four scored for a quick 4-0 lead. In that first inning, Crump walked four batters, hit another and gave up two hits. She then worked out of a bases loaded jam to limit the damage to four runs. After giving up four runs, she retired the next seven batters. Crump allowed only two hits and one walk over the final six innings while striking out three but the damage had already been done. The Bronco offense was unable to carry the momentum from the first game as the Broncos combined for only three hits and one run. Crump and Kellie Caplan each had singles and Vanessa Alvarez went deep for the first time in her career to get the Broncos on the board. Alvarez’s solo shot came in the top of the sixth.
Go to arbiteronline.com for video of Friday's gymnastics meet with the Broncos facing off against BYU and Utah State. Wednesday on Arbiter Sports Talk: a surprise coach interview and discussion of the NCAA basketball bracket. Go online to see the recap of BSU versus University of Utah on Sunday and upcoming spring football coverage.
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Senior Kurt Cunningham goes up for a shot Saturday, March 6 at Taco Bell Arena. The Broncos kept their postseason hopes alive Saturday with a victory over San Jose State, 85-56. BSU honored four seniors during its final game in Boise. BRENDAN SHERRY Journalist
The Boise State’s Men’s Basketball team said farewell to its four seniors Saturday afternoon when it hosted the San Jose State Spartans at Taco Bell Arena. Kurt Cunningham, Ike Okoye, Anthony Thomas and Nate Larsen all suited up for the last time in Taco Bell Arena. In addition to playing for a win on senior night, the
Broncos were fighting for a birth to the Western Athletic Conference Tournament. The Broncos (15-16, 5-11 WAC) went on to route the Spartans (14-16, 6-10 WAC) 85-56. Scoring came primarily from the fast break in the early going for the Broncos as they were able to get off to a 21-16 lead. Boise State frustrated the nation’s fourth leading scorer Adrian Oliver and held him to 12 points.
“Our defense did a very good job of locating him and made him work all night long,” head coach Greg Graham said. The Bronco defense was able to pressure the Spartans into eight first half turnovers and five blocked shots. The stingy defense combined with Paul Noonan’s outside shooting helped Boise State open up a 43-26 halftime lead. The Spartans came out of
the locker room inspired to make a comeback but the Bronco defense continued to shut them down. Boise State forced 16 turnovers which allowed them to pick things up on the offensive end of the floor. Noonan, who led all scorers with 15 points, was 5 for 7 from downtown. The Bronco’s success from outside opened up the interior scoring. “The last three games he has been on fire,” Graham said. “When we have him and (Robert Arnold) hitting from out there it opens everything else up. That’s what we missed earlier in the year, now we have the shooting from the perimeter it makes a world of difference.” Anthony Thomas’ game was highlighted by a 3-pointer with four minutes left in the game. The long ball gave Thomas 1,000 points in his career at Boise State. “Everybody in the crowd was giving me the three fingers,” Thomas said. “I came off the screen and it was open, I usually wouldn’t take a shot like that but under the circumstances I gave it a little whirl.” “It feels good,” said Thomas, when asked about the 1,000 point milestone. “It’s kind of like a storybook ending for me in this arena.” Larsen concluded his basketball career at Boise State with his first start. “It was the right thing to do,” Graham said. “He’s put in three years for us. He deserved it.” Boise State heads to Reno, Nev. next week for the WAC Men's Basketball Championship Tournament, a feat that didn’t seem practical at times during the season. The Broncos started off conference play with seven straight losses and have been inconsistent throughout the year. However, Graham believes his team is playing its best basketball of the season right now. The Broncos hope to take the momentum gained this last week into the tournament.
Women's basketball send seniors out in fashion BRENDAN SHERRY Journalist
The Boise State Women’s Basketball team sent their seniors out on a high note Saturday afternoon. Tasha Harris, Rebecca Kepilino and Jessica Van Hoogen ended their careers at Taco Bell Arena beating Louisiana Tech (20-8, 11-5 Western Athletic Conference) 74-65. The Broncos (19-11, 8-8 WAC “We ended the conference on a good note and hopefully we’ll head into the tournament with the
same momentum and get some wins,” said Harris. The season isn’t over yet for the Broncos but Saturday’s victory is the way the seniors wanted to end their career at home. “It feels great, you couldn’t go out on a better note.” said Kepilino, who ended up with 13 points and nine rebounds. The Broncos hope they can carry their momentum into the WAC Championship Tournament in Reno, Nev. next week when they face the University of Nevada.
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Three seniors were honored for their contributions to the women’s basketball team. Tasha Harris (pictured), Jessica Van Hoogen and Rebecca Kepilino were each recognized before their game with Louisiana Tech. BSU won 74-65.
Broncos continue winning in Boise KAYLA BARTLING Journalist
Boise State gymnastic team took first place against Brigham Young’s Cougars and Utah State’s Aggies Friday night with a total score of 195.625; its second best score of the season. Brigham Young took second with 193.750 points and Utah State took third with 189.225.
A large crowd graced the stands of the Taco Bell Arena to watch the gymnasts soar in the air, performing complex twists and flips, all while maintaining a positive attitude throughout the competition. Boise State performed powerfully, almost sweeping first, second and third in all of the individual events, save two. Junior Hannah Redmon
took first vault with a her best score of the year, 9.950. Redmon also took first in the uneven parallel bars with a score of 9.825 and the floor exercise with a score of 9.900. Boise State senior, Yvette Leizorek, took second in the floor exercise with a personal best of 9.850. BSU junior Kelsey Lang, took first in the balance beam with a personal record of 9.875.
“I know that for every routine I do, it is the same way I keep super focused,” Lang said. “I went in knowing my score was needed after a fall. I love doing the beam and I’m glad it all came together.” Sophomore Amy Glass took first in the all-around competition with a score of 38.975 points.
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(Top left) Boise State sophomore Amy Glass dismounts the balance beam Friday night at Taco Bell Arena. (Top right) Junior gymnast Sarah Smith competes in the floor exercise during Saturday night (March 5) against Utah State and Brigham Young University. Smith posted hers second best season score of 9.850 during BSU second home meet of the season. (Bottom) Junior Hannah Redmon performs her routine on the balance beam Friday night at Taco Bell Arena. GLENN LANDBERG/THE ARBITER
Consistent marks bode well for BSU gymnasts KIRK BELL
Sports Editor Toward the beginning of its 2010 season BSU head coach Neil Resnick believed this year’s gymnastics squad was capable of consistently posting scores of 196 or above. The Broncos did so last week at Cedar City, Utah against Southern Utah University to validate Resnick’s claims. BSU was unable to produce to the bench mark for a second consecutive week but came close, posting a 195.625; their second highest team mark this season. “I think this team is capable of a big score,� Resnick said. “I think we’re going to explode and have one of those magic meets.� The trend that stands apart is the continual individual effort and improvement from meet to meet. Junior Hannah Redmon posted her best season score
on vault (9.950), which also matched her career best in the event. She also posted a 9.90 for the third time in seven meets, her second best score of the season. Amy Glass continued this season’s valiant return with an all-around score of 38.975, beating out her season average score of 38.864. Junior Sarah Smith scored 9.850 on the floor exercise to make her fifth meet this season with a score of 9.70 or higher in the event. Saturday night’s performance was also the second best showing this season for Smith. For the young guns, freshman Brittany Potvin-Green has posted strong scores throughout season with just four scores below 9.70 between the vault and floor combined. Two of those scores were 9.50 or better. “I just wanted come out here and show what I can do,� Potvin-Green said. “I’m
pretty proud of myself.� Potvin-Green is expected to be a strong addition to the legacy Resnick and co-head coach Tina Bird are trying to built in Boise. “Her physical make-up and her talent is that of a kid you see on the international floor,� Resnick said. The Broncos attracted a healthy crowd as testament to their strong teams from year-to-year. Resnick believes there should be a significant bump in their national ranking following Saturday night’s meet. “We feel like we have turned the corner,� Resnick said. “We feel like people in Boise are starting to figure out we have a great football team. We have a great wrestling team. We have a great gymnastics team. When people come out and support us and see what we’ve been working on with that kind of energy, what a difference.�
Gymnastics [ Sports page 4 ] The Broncos showed consistency scoring 195.625 total points, while their best score in the event Feb. 26 at Southern Utah was 196.1 points. The Broncos are currently ranked No. 29 in the nation with continued improvement. “We did really good. We always come out really good in practice,� Redmon said. While coordinating different skills into the gymnasts routines, Boise State's ladies are showing variety and improvement with more difficult skills. “It was a good solid score. We came out here to do new things,� co-head coach Neil Resnick said.
I know that for every routine I do, it is the same way I keep super focused Kelsey Lang
After another solid performance, Resnick expects the team to jump seven to eight spots in ranking while excited to secure their new skills and routines for the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Championships Mar. 27 in Fullerton, Calif. “We wanted to get these new things in there. It will make a difference in the WAC championships,� Resnick said.
Fan turnout for the gymnastics team has been increasing and has definitely contributed to maintaining an upbeat atmosphere for the team. “It feels like we’re turning a corner. It’s a lot of fun to be down on the floor,� Resnick said. The Bronco’s next meet is at Brigham Young University where they will play the Cougars and the Arizona State Sun Devils, on March 12.
BSU’s scores have been right in line with the top posts in the nation. They have posted 195.075 or better over the past four meets. BSU placed second in just one meet this season and
have reigned as the top team in the rest of their showings. “I would be shocked if we didn’t jump seven or eight spots,� Resnick said. The Broncos face No. 23 Arizona State and BYU Friday (Mar. 12) in Tempe, Ariz.
The Broncos return to Boise to close out their season Mar. 19 against conference rival San Jose State for Senior Night before traveling to Fullerton, Calif. for the Western Athletic Conference Championships Mar. 27.
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Students and professors of Boise State and Nagoya Zokei stand upon the banks of Dunes Lake during their journey to Bruneau Dunes State Park Saturday.
Nagoya Zokei students visit BSU ZACH GANSCHOW Producer
The Japanese phrase for great, "segoi!" resounds from atop the the tallest singlestructured sand dune in North America. Shinpei Oshima, a fourth year student at Nogoya Zokei University of Art and Design, stands next to his comrades as they marvel at the vast landscape of the Bruneau Dunes State Park. Located 60 miles east of Boise, the Dunes are one of many locations the NZU students will be seeing during their visit to the States, but will surely be a memorable one. Some students had never seen landscape without buildings in site. Eleven Japanese students and two professors are spending part of their winter break at Boise State as part of an international exchange program through the BSU art department. “They bring their artwork
in their baggage to show in another country,” said Kaoru Hirabayashi, a professor from NZU. “The Japanese are so shy, they have little experience interacting with foreign
visit to the States. “We sent seven students to the supermarket, where they had never been," professor Naohiko Watanabe said. "The size of meat is so large, the
pan, Francis traveled for four weeks to cities such as Kyoto and Nagoya where he studied museums and art related locations. From these travelings he built a curriculum
Visual Arts Collective (VAC) as part of the monthly event First Thursday. The second group will be featured on the second floor of the Albertsons Library,
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people. This is very useful for growing the students. It makes us more tough.” In Japan, students are required three years of English in high school, and one in college. “Most cannot speak English fluently, but they are speaking lots even if they can't well,” Hirabayashi said. The language difference is one of many elements that is apparent during the Japanese
amount of food so big." Watanabe also joked of the "culture colony" America has established in Japan as he was driven through Mountain Home. Upon seeing a McDonalds, Watanabe said, "Now I feel at home." In the past four years, the exchange program also has BSU art students traveling to Japan under John Francis, professor of graphic design. During one of his visits to Ja-
for the course ART 397; Art and Design Study Program in Japan. “This year 16 students from the (BSU) art department applied. We pick the 10 best to travel to NZU for two weeks. Students will talk about their work, but art will be the common language,” Francis said. The NZU students' work will be shown in two sessions during their stay in Boise. The first half was hosted at the
with a reception from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday. The exhibition at the VAC displays a large variety of mediums and formats. Yuriko Imai, who is approaching graduation, takes photographs usually posing herself in the photo using a self timer. The photographs explore the topic of sexual desire and are printed on various synthetic fabrics. The prints were hung in scroll
fashion, much like a wall tapestry, and measure 5 feet by 3 feet. Hiroki Takeda, a graphic design and illustration student, focuses his work on watercolor portraits in the style of photo realism. Takeda holds value in his process of meeting the person and later connecting with them by representing their face. Boise State professors Dan Scott and John Francis will both have portraits created by Takeda presented during the Thursday exhibition in the Albertsons Library. While the Nogoya students depart Boise for San Francisco this Friday, the Boise State students begin their journey to Japan on June 11. “It has been incredible working with these students. They are so enthusiastic, so warm and friendly. I have been to Japan eight times and am so worn out after each trip, but I can't wait to go back. The Japanese are such great hosts,” Francis said.
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It's 3 a.m. and you are sinking in a sea of take-home midterms, desperate for life raft. Never fear, Nirvana is only a click away. Boise State University’s own student-run radio station, University Pulse (The Pulse), provides BSU with around-the-clock online radio content which often supplies music to functions both on and off campus. The Pulse broadcasts from two locations, on the first floor of the Student Union Building and the lower floor of The Arbiter. The station offers two web streams on its Web site: The Street and The Campus. According to Dusty Aunan, Pulse music director and producer, The Street provides a mix of hip-hop, reggae and indie rock with punk and metal in the evenings. The Campus streams slower paced indie, classics and folk. The Pulse also hosts multiple programs covering a wide range of topics with the
choice of content completely left to the discretion of the student presenter. “Each student brings his or her unique passion for music, talk or politics to their particular show. You might hear world music, screamo, country, jazz, reggae or a multitude of other genres when you listen to our student programs," said Dustin Verburg, program director for The Pulse and junior English and communication major. One weekly radio show, entitled “4 Horsemen,” features political discussions with special guests, such as ASBSU President Trevor Grigg and Wes Chapman, son of Dog the Bounty Hunter. In fact, University Pulse has a long history of non-music based programs. “We've had many talk shows over the years with topics ranging from beer brewing, the issues faced by those with disabilities and many political discussions,” Verburg said. The Pulse offers multiple opportunities for students with no prior radio experi-
You might hear world music, screamo, country, jazz, reggae or a multitude of other genres when you listen to our student programs. Dustin Verburg -Program Director for the Pulse ence. Sydney Gill, a freshman mass communication major, had limited experience working with radio equipment before starting work with The Pulse last fall. “At first learning all of the equipment was difficult, but after practicing twice, it was cake,” Gill said. Now Gill produces her own show called “Off the Wire,” a radio show dedicated to alternative music. “With a few weeks of training, even someone with no prior radio experience can feel confident using either one of
our production facilities,” Verburg said. The Pulse teaches a multitude of skills to anyone interested, including, but not limited to, audio production, interviewing techniques, DJ services and podcasting. The station is ever-changing, with new programs every semester. “Like any good student organization, the Pulse is always looking toward the future and keeping history firmly in mind,” Verburg said. For more information, check out bsupulse.com.
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Jaguar Love brings their 'Jams' to the Neurolux STEPHEN FOSTER Journalist
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aguar Love started off 2009 in a dark place. However, you wouldn't be able to tell now. The band recently opened two shows for Nine Inch Nails, played festival stages in Australia and released its new album "Hologram Jams." On March 10 they're playing Boise's own, The Neurolux. Johnny Whitney and Cody Votolato hail from Portland, Ore. They used to be in The Blood Brothers, the critically acclaimed, post-punk outfit, before disbanding and starting up their new project. Jaguar Love is an interesting amalgamation of flashy clothes, neon lights and catchy music. The Arbiter had a chat with guitarist Cody Votolato about the band's sound, the new record, and what's in store on March 10:
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We're all over the map. There's a big Daft Punk influence, also older punk rock. There's a big Elliot Smith influence too, it may not be easy to recognize, but the song "Evaline" was really influenced by Elliot Smith. Dr. Dre too, I listen to The Chronic a lot - some of that got in there, and Lil Wayne.
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How would you describe your sound?
The core of the music and inspiration comes from a pop writing stance. There's a big dance floor feel, but with abrasive guitars and even some hip-hop influence. Basically pop music filtered through a kaleidoscope of rock, punk, and dance. What are some of your major influences?
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Let's talk about the new album, "Holo-
gram Jams." What did you do differently on this record from 2008's "Take Me to the Sea?"
C:
The biggest difference is that we wrote the whole thing electronically without any drums, that was kind of the biggest challenge. Johnny was pretty familiar with that stuff from Neon Blonde, but it was somewhat difficult for me. It informs the whole sound of the record, and I think it works really well.
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You say on your website that "Hologram Jams" is the best piece of music you've ever made. What is it about the record, or the making of the record, that makes you feel this way?
C:
Yeah, we're in a place right now where we're really thrilled. This record's different than others I've made; since it's only the two of us, it's more representative of who we are than anything else. There's less collaboration than a five piece band which allows us the ability
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to express every idea and get them out artistically.
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About the tour, will it only be the two of you?
No, we have a live drummer now. For the last year it's been just the two of us, but now we have a drummer as well as the drum machine. How does bringing in other musicians change the dynamic of your live performance?
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I think having a drummer kind of enhances the aesthetic of the live show, there's more to see, more to view for the fan. Our live
shows as a two piece were always super energetic and crazy, but having a drummer really raises the energy.
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Do you enjoy playing in Boise?
We played Boise a few times with The Blood Brothers, I really like the area. That part of the country is beautiful, I don't know a lot about the culture there or anything. This will be Jaguar Love's first time playing Boise, we're really excited.
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What does Jaguar Love have planned for the South by Southwest (SXSW) music conference later this month?
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We're doing seven or eight shows. Our official SXSW show is at The Ghost Room. We just did the rumble tour, they're having a party we're playing. There's so many things going on it gets confusing. But I'm really looking forward to spending more time over there.
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What can we expect at The Neurolux?
I would expect a good fun time. We like to encourage people to loosen up and have a dance party, there's going to be a lot of energy. We like it to be as positive and energetic of an experience as possible.
Women's History Month celebrates the 'fairer' sex JENNIFER SPENCER Culture Editor
"Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others.” World famous aviator Amelia Earhart imparted these words on women in the early 20th century. The Women’s Center celebrates Earhart and other legendary women with Women’s History Month. Events begin today and run through March 20. Explore women in politics, gender stereotypes, leadership and one Kootenai woman’s attempt to save her tribe in a diversity of events on and off campus. For more information, contact the Women’s Center at (208) 426-4259 or womenscenter@boisestate.edu.
Amelia Earhart
MCT CAMPUS
EVENTS March 8:
Workshop with Paula Reidier, “Questioning Misogyny: Locker Room Talk from the Middle Ages to Now,” SUB, Barnwell, 4pm
March 9:
“Running Like a Girl,” a presentation by Dr. Elizabeth Fredericksen on Women and the Political Process SUB, Jordan Ballroom, 7 p.m., FREE
March 10:
Women’s History Night at the Idaho Stampede, a fundraiser for the BSU Women’s Center, Tickets $10 and available at the Women’s Center
March 18:
“Idaho’s Forgotten War,” a film screening with panel discussion featuring: Director Sonya Rosario, Former Chairwoman Amy Trice, and representatives from five Idaho tribes. SUB, Simplot D, 7 p.m., FREE
March 20:
Women’s Leadership Conference, SUB, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., FREE, call 426-2877 to sign up
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