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Haven’t voted yet? Today and tomorrow are fair game. First, head over to http://tinyurl. com/BSUvote and login using your student email as a user name and your student ID number as a
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password. After logging in, it’ll give you the office title and the list of people who are running. It will also provide a brief overview of the candidates’ platform. Instead of just voting for one candidate, students will be asked to rank their candidates based on preference (first choice, second choice). It’s called instant-runoff voting,
Opinion Controversy arose when ASBSU candidates’ criminal records were printed. What do you think?
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attach a light bulb and see how it works,” Gourneau said. Gourneau said her groups’ bike was a bit different from the rest. It was a mini pink Barbie® bike, but she was just satisfied everything was standing vertical. One corner of the Quad was strictly a cutting station. Only CM students were allowed to run it, so no participants did their own cutting. Yellow caution tape was put around the construction area for safety reasons, but students stood all around to watch the groups build their windmills. “People have been stopping by and asking questions. We actually had a mother and daughter come out today … she had taken her out of school early because both had read the book and were interested to see how things were going,” Gourneau said. Gourneau said the whole day was a fun experience not only for the students building the windmills but for those who came to watch the educational experience. Students who didn’t have any experience helped out as well. “I have absolutely no experience … none. No manual was provided so it’s a whole bunch of pieces of wood and I just have to put them together and make it work?” said Brittni Blesse, 19-year-old material science engineering major from Eagle River, Alaska. CMA hasn’t decided what they will do with the completed windmills. They’ve had people ask if they can have them for their own yards or gardens, but nothing has been decided yet. The event wrapped up before 4 p.m. and the windmills were turning. “You feel like you’re back to being five years old again building things. Just now it’s with real hammers and real wood creating a windmill,” Gourneau said.
Edina Macic Hammers, wrenches and a Barbie® bike are all it took for Boise State students to create a windmill. The Construction Management Association (CMA) took on the re-creation of the windmill project Friday, inspired by William Kamkwamba’s book, “The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind”, as this year’s Campus Read. CMA partnered with Engineers Without Borders (EWB), a nonprofit humanitarian organization that takes on sustainable engineering projects, to help with the event. Registration was open for even students without any experience with hammers. The CMA students built one large windmill displayed in the center of the Quad that was looked at as a model for each individual group to recreate. Each team received a tool box and one CMA student was assigned for each group to help those who had no experience. Each tool box consisted of a hammer, wrench, screw drivers, tape measure, safety goggles and hard hats. At the event, Natani Gourneau, construction management (CM) student and member of the CMA said, “Today I’m out here as a project manager for my team. This is a good experience just to get a hands on experience of re-creating Mr. Kamkwamba’s windmill he created for his village (in Africa).” Five groups were hammering away. The process was a long one. “Each team gets a bike which will propel the tire and catch a mechanism called dynamo, which works as a generator, and that will create electricity that the circuit will be attached to. From there, we will be able to
Natalie Davis death remains suspicious Sherry Horton Journalist
Toxicology tests and an autopsy on the body of Natalie Davis, 30, do not pinpoint a cause of death. Davis was found dead and partially burned inside her
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Boise home near Beacon Street March 5. According to Ada County Coroner Erwin Sonnenberg, Davis’ cause of death is still undetermined. Her death remains suspicious while further studies are done. Davis’ ex-fiance, Lloyd Har-
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din McNeil, was arrested nearly two weeks later in Seattle, Wash. He is in the Ada County Jail on two counts of grand theft for taking Natalie’s ring and her car around the time of her death. Boise Police have not said McNeil is a suspect, but he does remain a person of interest.
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03/25/11: Someone spraypainted graffiti on a wall of the PAAW Building. A report was taken; paint was cleaned off.
03/24/11: Two thefts occurred when someone stole an unattended outdoor workstation from the Administration visitor parking lot, and another individual cut a lock and took a bike from the NORCO Building. A report was taken. 03/21/11: Someone stole a wallet from an unattended backpack at the Multi-Purpose
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or in other words, ranked voting. Basically, when there are three candidates running against each other, in order to take into account the opinion of those who voted for the candidate who ended up in third place, they take their second choice into account. This prevents the need for a second election between the top two candidates and
everyone’s vote counts, even if it counts for their second choice. Though only two of five offices actually have more than two candidates running, students will be asked to rank all offices. As candidates continue to campaign during elections, the election board will be present on both sides of the Quad from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
with laptops that students can use to cast their votes. The new online program, votenet, has been used by many other universities. Boise State purchased a one year contract with the website. ASBSU allotted $3,500 for the program and will also be using it in the fall elections for the student assembly.
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Classroom building. A report was taken. 03/18/11: A person admitted to smoking marijuana in Keiser Hall and had some in his possession. A report was taken.
03/14/11: A subject reported that they had been raped at an off-campus location. A report was taken.
03/13/11: A drug violation occurred at Chaffee Hall when an individual admitted to smoking marijuana. He
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had some in his possession. A report was taken and a citation issued. 03/12/11: A suspect broke into a vehicle located near the John B. Barnes Towers and Education building parking lot. A report was taken. 03/11/11: Someone cut a lock and stole a bike from the stairwell of the Morrison Apartments. A report was taken. *If you know anything about the
events in the Crime Log, we’d love to talk. You can remain anonymous. news@arbiteronline.com
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Two members of the Construction Management Association zip screws in to their windmill Friday in the Quad.
After dying in Idaho, gun bill needs just an initial in Arizona Stephanie Casanova & Suzanne Craig News Journalists
It’s finally come down to the wire for three state legislatures, Idaho one of them, for the bill relating to carrying guns on campus.
Idaho: Bill declared ‘dead’
Though the Idaho House of Representatives passed the notorious firearms on campus bill, H0222, on March 16, the bill has stumbled to a halt in the Senate committee, where it has been declared that this bill (and others like it) will not get another hearing this session. This is not a complete rejection of the bill, but is at the least a delay, and hints that severe rewriting needs to occur in order for the bill to pass if it comes through next session.
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Texas is notorious for being extremely firearm friendly
A similar bill, SB1467, which allows anyone to carry a gun on the sidewalks or roads of public universities (a permit is needed for 18- to 21-year-olds, 21 and older it doesn’t matter), passed the House on April 7
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Brad Huffman, right, and Adnan Shahab carry their unloaded handguns into a Peet’s Coffee & Tea store January 2010 in San Ramon, Calif.
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-- people with permits can skip the metal detectors in the Capitol, after all. But after rallies and massive organizational effort on the part of the universities and students, some of the senators have switched sides, deadlocking the bill on the Senate floor. Arizona’s bill: http://tinyurl. com/AZcampusguns. Texas’ bill: http://tinyurl. com/TXcampusguns.
On the other side of the fence, we have Arizona.
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while the Senate passed it on April 11, leaving the final decision on Governor Jan Brewer’s shoulders. Interesting to note that she’s signed every bill easing gun restrictions in her two years in office.
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Bicycle workshops promote nifty wheel-friendly network Sherry Horton Journalist
Boise State is focusing its annual Community Bicycle Congress on expanding the bike-friendly network after being named as one of the top 20 bike friendly universities by the League of American Bicyclists. This year’s topic is designed to help local businesses and other higher-education institutions understand how to become bike-friendly or gain recognition for existing practices in the League programs for businesses and universities. Two workshops scheduled for Wednesday April 20th are free and open to anyone. Special guest Bill Nesper, director of the League’s Bi-
cycle Friendly America Program, will lead the workshops that will cover how to gauge and increase the potential for award and apply for official designation.
Where it’s at Owyhee Plaza Regency Room 1109 W. Main St., Boise 8:30 a.m. to noon
B icycle Friendly University Workshop
Simplot A Ballroom SUB 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. “We live in a bicyclefriendly community where many organizations deserve recognition,” said George
Knight, founder of the Community Bicycle Congress. “Several Boise businesses have received awards from the League of American Bicyclists and I hope these workshops motivate other businesses and universities to participate. This is a community engagement project that could result in an interesting expression of community values.” Related bike-centric activities are planned for April 1921. Bicycle Congress website: http://www.boisestate.edu/ bicyclecongress/ Contact: 426-2797 or Gknight@BoiseState.edu. League of American Bicyclists website: http://www. bikeleague.org.
If Shakespeare could see it now: Junior Hamlets run the stage with upper-division undergraduates performances that are free and open to the public, though seating is limited and attendees are required to sign in upon entering the schools.
Sherry Horton Journalist
Undergraduates in Associate Professor Matthew Hansen’s upper-division Shakespeare class is introducing Shakespeare to schools in underprivileged communities in a program called, “Shake It Up After School.” This service-learning project allows college students to assist elementary schoolers while they explore the artistic, historical and cultural aspects of Shakespeare which can be difficult to understand. The six-week course is taking place at both Lowell and William Howard Taft Elementary schools. The students have been reading, discussing and rehearsing a one-hour version of Shakespeare’s epic, “Hamlet,” under the direction and guidance of Hansen and his class. Hansen said the experience empowers youngsters by enhancing their vocabularies, confidence and teamwork skills. Shake It Up After School culminates in final
Hamlet Little Kids schedule Lowell Elementary School 1507 N. 28th St., Boise Friday, April 15 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
William Howard Taft Elementary School 3722 N. Anderson St., Boise. Thursday, April 28 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Shake it Up After School is supported by grants from the City of Boise’s Department of Arts and History and the Charlotte Martin Foundation. The project blog: http://Shakeitupafterschool. Blogspot.com/
Correction:
Faculty Senate won’t be last stop for new, longer-class scheduling policy Arbiter Staff In the March 24 edition of The Arbiter in print as well as online, a story titled “New scheduling policy means fewer class days, longer lectures” said that students could see new
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class scheduling as soon as this fall as soon as the Boise State Faculty Senate approved policy No. 4160. This was in correct. After passing in the senate, the bill will go on to the Deans Council, where it is being discussed
currently, then will go to the University Policy Committee for final review and approval. If approved, the new scheduling wouldn’t affect student’s schedules until fall of 2012. Sorry for the confusion. -Ed.
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CRIMINAL RECORD RESPONSES
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Dear Arbiter, I am incredibly disheartened by the fact that you chose to publish criminal history records of the ASBSU candidates. Each candidate deserves to be heard on the basis of their own background related to school activities and involvement. That is what matters. The records were published without any editorial content or context. It can’t be called journalism, that is for sure. The candidate I am speaking of is Steven Mercado, who today withdrew his candidacy for president because of this incident. I have only met Steven three or four times in person and do not know him on a personal level. It is the brazenness of the record publishing that compels me to respond. I want to respond in defense of the student election process, which should not be tainted by shallow attempts to “expose” any candidate. I want to respond in defense of our shared values as students, which include fairness and respect. The statement of shared values states that fairness means being impartial, open and not showing bias. Being respectful means treating others with consideration. The Arbiter has failed on both of these accounts. I would also like to respond in defense of the general principle that everyone deserves a second chance in life. At this institute of higher learning, we all come from somewhere. We should all have the opportunity to better ourselves and become who we are meant to be, regardless of where we came from.
Earlier this week The Arbiter published the criminal records of six people who were running for the president and vice president positions for the Associated Students of Boise State University. We published all of the criminal records on the same day, at the same time, on the same pages and presented all of the information in the same fashion. Since then, one pair of running mates have dropped from the race, Steven Mercado and Walkyria Whitlock. In a note posted on Facebook, Mercado called the publication of his criminal record -- which he points to as a significant reason for why he dropped from the race -- a “hit” job from The Arbiter.
The timing of publication A few people have questioned why The Arbiter published the criminal records
now, right before the elections. The answer is self-evident to the question and to the context in which it exists. The elections for highly visible, very important positions are taking place this week. It’s that simple. The information The Arbiter produced is public record and is provided by the Idaho government. The focus of the published information was on all six people who were seeking executive positions.
The article was a “hit” job
The information published by The Arbiter has been called a “hit” job by Mercado on his Facebook account. That is simply ridiculous. The Arbiter treated each candidate the same. The Arbiter did not editorialize the information. We did not endorse any candidates. We did not attach any statements of value to the criminal records declaring them good or bad. There was no intention to do harm to the candidates. The record of a candidate exists as a result of his or her individual actions, not because of The Arbiter.
Basic, good journalism
Background checks for important positions are not at all uncommon. Publishing the criminal record of someone who is running for an influential public office is basic journalism. Informed people know George W. Bush has a record for driving under the influence. People know that Bill Clinton “did not inhale.” The information is widely known because it’s a role of the press to operate as a watchdog for people who are making decisions which influence our lives. Journalism is regarded as the fourth pillar of democracy for a reason. People who run for a publicly elected position should expect to have their past brought up as a talking point for the community they intend to serve. Sincerely, Robert Beers Editor-in-Chief
Samantha Joseph is a junior majoring in social work.
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Steven Mercado - As for why we are dropping out, here’s the explanation. The Arbiter newspaper decided to print for the first time in my tenure as Senator At-Large mine and everyone else’s criminal record. I became a Senator for ASBSU with the intent to use my time more wisely and productively, to get away from anyone that will only get me in trouble. Since I became a Senator, no NEW charges after I got into office were given or committed. When they posted the record, they were quick to write ”Whether or not the information changes your opinion of someone is up to you. We just wanted to provide you with a little more insight into who your potential leaders may be”. I HAVE been a leader for ASBSU with a record that speaks volumes. This published record of my past before the Senate does not reflect the potential leader I would be as President. My Senate record, level of involvement, what I’ve done since then and the testimony of staff from the Student Involvement & Leadership Center does. I picked Walkyria Whitlock as Vice to give perspective from new coming freshman on campus. It’s been a little too much for her as a running mate to continue on after talking with her family about The Arbiter publishing this. My criminal record wasn’t an issue that needed to be brought up with her before running because it’s been irrelevant to my tenure as a Senator, nor did she decide to look up this information.”
Ali - The law gets everyone -- good and bad -- and while punishment intends for those to learn from their mistakes, it seems that Mercado has done so as I read in his response and his record.
Miguel Varela - If a potential candidate does not want his past revealed, then why does he/she focus on everything that they have done in the past to get where they’re at? I think its only fair that the negative, which is part of public records, also be able to make it to the forefront. Chase Johnson - Thank you (for) publishing ASBSU candidates’ criminal records. Gus Voss - I don’t think they (the criminal records for the 2011 ASBSU executive candidates) are relevant.
justadude - I really don’t have a problem with The Arbiter doing this, I just wonder about the timing. Don’t get me wrong, there was no way I was going to vote for the one with the record longer than the Lord of the Rings...(I) just think there would be a better way to do this. Mike Hunt - People get caught doing illegal things...speaking from experience, I have a minor in consumption of alcohol on my record, but Mr. Mercado’s record shows a pattern of behavior that he obviously isn’t/ hasn’t learned from. Be a leader - Timing - BEFORE the election that is bad timing? Since they reported ALL the candidates public records (even checking Arizona) I doubt they told the other candidates they were doing this, thus EVERY person had the same sort of time as Mr. Mercado. FedUp - It was an adult election campaign and something adultlike happened, the past was brought up. A leader I want for my campus, in charge of my money, leading the way for my peers, wouldn’t get their feelings hurt or feel uncomfortable with factual things being said about them. It isn’t even the first day of voting! A whopping 1,300 votes were cast last year, total! You couldn’t use your leadership powers to sway any of the other 18,000+ left-over votes?
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Ivory Coast Crisis Cameron Crow Columnist
With the United States military involved in Libya, many people are concerned we may get involved in other regional conflicts. The violence in Abidjan, Ivory Coast is one example. I don’t think the United States will get involved in this conflict, nor should they. The Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) is located in Western Africa. Since a disputed presidential election in November 2010, a violent crisis has broken out. Laurent Gbagbo, the incumbent, claims he won the election, though the challenger, Alassane Ouattara, was the rightful victor according to the United Nations, who assisted in administering the election. Since the election, Ivory Coast’s Constitutional Council (run by a Gbagbo ally) declared Gbagbo the winner. There is almost unanimous support for Ouattara in the international community, which is almost unprecedented. The African Union, United Nations, European Union and the West African regional body ECOWAS all agree Ouattara won the election and is the rightful president. Over the last few weeks, violence has broken out between forces loyal to Gbagbo and Ouattara. More than 500 Ivorians have been killed and one million have fled their homes. On Monday, Gbagbo surrendered following an offensive by French tanks on the presidential palace. Though Gbagbo surrendered, the Ivory Coast is still in a very messy situation. Sectarian violence in 2003 between Muslim northerners and Christian southerners provide some context for this crisis. Ouattara won the November election, yes, but he won with only 54 percent. His slim majority of supporters in addition to a large militia presence in Abidjan doesn’t make stability look promising. Because the United States decided to intervene in Libya, does that mean the U.S. will or should in other conflicts? The short answer is no. The U.S. has to examine all potential interventions on a caseby-case basis. It is incredibly expensive to deploy military forces, and the world’s well-being does not and should not depend on the United States. It would be very nice, of course, if there was some way to defend the world from all unnecessary bloodshed, but there’s not. That’s the sad reality. The closest thing available is the idea of collective security, espoused by the U.N., where all member states share the burden of peacekeeping in global conflicts. In the case of the Ivory Coast, it is doubtful that the United States will get involved because of the significant security forces already stationed in Abidjan. There are more than 10,000 U.N. and French peacekeeping troops located in the capital to address the situation. When possible, the international community should share the responsibility of encouraging moderation and peaceful solutions to political conflict in the world. With this said, it is terribly difficult to decide whether or not a situation is bad enough or could get bad enough to intervene. If you get involved, horrible things may happen. If you don’t, horrible things may happen. There are no easy answers. All we can do is trust our leaders, who are privileged with much more information than we are, to carefully consider all scenarios and make the best decision they can.
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Battling in the heat
Women’s golf gears up for WAC Championship Nikki Hanson Journalist
The women’s golf team finished with its best round of the season last weekend at the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic. The Broncos placed 11th in the two-day tournament out of the 23 competing teams, with a 64-over 928. “We have been getting better each week. We have had three spring tournaments and have lowered our score for each of
those. I think we are heading into the WAC on a really good, positive note,” head coach Nicole Harris said. The Broncos could not be in a better position moving into the WAC Championship. They have continued to improve their scores and have battled through their past struggles. “I think we had a little bit more time because spring break was prior to the tournament,” Harris said. “We went down to Arizona a little bit early and played a couple of rounds
before this tournament which helped a lot. I think probably just building confidence and repeating what we have been doing helped, and the more that they do it the better it’s going to get.” There have been many challenges the Broncos have battled with this season, but none more consistently than the weather. “It is really different because your swing changes when you have five coats on and you take them off and you have a sleeve-
less shirt on,” Harris said. The weather will play a major factor in the upcoming Western Athletic Conference Championship located in Mesa, Ariz., April 14-16. BSU has been diligently practicing in preparation for the championship. Practice takes place Monday through Friday. Tuesday and Thursday are generally four hours long because the team will play 18 holes. Monday, Wednesday and Friday practices are usually three hours long with nine holes of play and practice. The weekends are reserved for tournament play. The demanding routine is something that freshman Jenna Leurquin has had to adjust too, but she has thoroughly
enjoyed the experience. “It can be hard, especially when we have two tournaments in a row and you will miss school for two weeks,” Leurquin said. “We do have tutors, so we can ask for help whenever we need. Teachers understand when you miss class and they just e-mail you what’s going on, so we can still work.” The relationships between the players has also played a major role in the team’s success this season. “We get along great. It’s not like one of those teams where we have cat fights and one hates another. It’s like a family,” sophomore Hayley Young said. The bonds between the ladies should be an added advan-
tage with the upcoming WAC Championship. The Broncos are specifically seeking revenge against New Mexico State after losing 299 (+15) to 321 (+37). “We are looking to win. So New Mexico State is definitely one of our biggest competitors right now,” Young said. Confidence is a huge factor when it comes to the game of golf. Therefore, when coach Harris sat down with the golfers individually before the Cowgirl Classic it was to help them focus on their strengths. “She gave us all confidence talks and individually played out something she noticed when we were out on the golf course and confident, so we should feel that way all the time,” Young said.
Gymnasts Glass and Gher set to represent Boise State as individual competitors Genevieve Nutting Journalist
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Quarterback Kellen Moore pitches the ball during Boise State’s first spring scrimmage March 23 at Bronco Stadium. Moore will be instrumental in helping either Joe Southwick or Grant Hedrick become the next starting QB.
Bronco offense rolling into final spring scrimmage Saturday Journalist
The spring season hasn’t even taken its full course and the Boise State Broncos can’t seem to stray from the spotlight. Five Broncos have been named preseason all-americans, with senior offensive lineman Nate Potter snagging a first-team honor. Senior defensive linemen Billy Winn and Shea McClellin and senior center Thomas Byrd took second or third-team postions. Senior quarterback Kellen Moore not only made the secondteam, but was named Sporting News’ Top Collegiate Player for 2011. Aside from those impressive accolades, the real focus for the Broncos is not preparing for Georgia Sept. 3, but fine tuning the squad itself in the upcoming Blue and Orange spring game this Saturday. Already having took part in a scrimmage March 23, the Broncos are already familiar with the idea of playing an inter-squad game. Within that game came some normal, surprising and disappointing occurrences. Moore took complete control with a few long drives that led to touchdowns. The senior quarterback was a leading example for backups Joe Southwick and Grant Hedrick. On the topic of backups, it was Hedrick that had the edge over Southwick that afternoon. Hedrick’s control with the third team, including a late touchdown pass, outweighed Southwick’s unstable, two interception performance. Junior wide receiver Geraldo Hiwat was able to thrive off Moore’s efficiency, standing out most amongst the receiving corps with his remarkable catches in traffic as well as two touchdown receptions. The running backs took advantage of the penetrable BSU defense, and it wasn’t just senior starter Doug Martin. Junior Raphael Lambert was breaking tackles left and right while junior Carlo Audagnotti had some nice runs inside.
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As far as Boise State’s defense goes, there wasn’t much to talk about it as the unit really didn’t play to its full abilities. The second-ranked defense of last season allowed multiple big plays and lacked the tenacity that we’re used to seeing from them. A positive note for the defense were the defensive backs, led by corners Jerrel Gavins and Jamar Taylor, who each provided some hard-nosed tackling and cover presence. To recap simply: the offense came, saw and conquered and if there was one person who was not ecstatic about it, it was defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski. “There’s always room for improvement. I think our consistency with our intensity needs to be better. We can be better than we’ve been,” Kwiatowski said. That scrimmage was not the defining image of what the Broncos are portrayed to be this up and coming season, but it set off an alarm amongst the coaching staff of what needs to be fixed. First off, the defense needs to get back on its feet with the same rage and tenacity as it has in previous seasons. McClellin and senior defensive tackle Chase Baker need to vocalize their seniority amongst all the unfamiliar faces on the defensive corps. The offense needs to consistently gel. It may have been a great day a few weeks ago, but with big name players like Austin Pettis and Titus Young gone, the newer guys need to continue to fight for their positions. Last, the Broncos need to put last season behind them and strive for what they fell short of last season. Moving to the Mountain West Conference will not only shift their mentality but create a brand new opportunity at national glory. As Moore stated perfectly, this Boise State team is now, “Younger guys learning newer concepts.” Boise State’s final spring scrimmage will be Saturday, April 16 at 5 p.m. from Bronco Stadium. Tickets will be availiable for $7.
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It was a season woven with record scores, endless hours of drilling routines into their brains and a limitless amount of drive and motivation for their passion. Even though the Boise State Gymnastics team was .025 away from making it to the NCAA National Championship as a team, two of its members came out of the NCAA North Central Women’s Gymnastics Region Championships with the opportunity to represent their team and show the rest of the nation what Bronco Nation is about. “We had such a great season, and we just keep telling the girls that we’re so proud of them,” co-head coach Tina Bird said. Freshman Bekah Gher and junior Amy Glass finished their regional meet in Denver April 2 as finalists to qualify as individuals to compete in the national championship. Though Glass went last year as a spectator, this will be both of the women’s first experience competing at the NCAA National Championship. “If Amy is her same cool, calm and collected self then she’s going to do well,” co-head coach Tina Bird said. “Her goal is to make finals, and that would make school history. We’ve never had anyone qualify for finals, it’s very difficult to do, but she’s capable.” Gher earned a career-best 9.90 on beam to tie with Denver’s freshman Jorie Hall. She will advance on beam and compete during the third rotation of the second semifinal. “(Gher) had no idea she was going to qualify,” Bird said. “She’s been doing a solid routine all year she just hasn’t been sticking her dismount. So she stuck it at regionals, got that extra .10 and ended up winning.” In the all-around, Glass pulled through with a final score of 39.275, placing her fourth at the regional championship. Because the individuals ahead of her had already qualified for the national championship with their teams, she was able to advance to nationals. Glass will compete in all rotations during the second semifinal along with Gher. “The only thing I’ll regret about nationals is if I don’t try my hardest,” Glass said. “But I know that isn’t going to be an issue because I’m going to put all my effort into it. In the long haul, it’s definitely worth it to be able to put Boise State’s name out there.” This weekend, April 15-17, Glass and Gher will put all their dedication and hard work to the test as they advance to compete in the NCAA National Championship in Cleveland, Ohio. The championship will be broadcasted on CBS Saturday, May 14 from 1-3 p.m. (MT). To view online via live video streaming, visit www.ncaa.com. “It was so exciting, I couldn’t believe when my score came up,” Gher said. “Overall, I wish my team was going with me, but it is such an honor to be going. I’m just excited I get to be a part of it and I get to go and be there.”
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Manoah Wesson defies all odds to help track and field Justin Dalme Journalist
Hard work, strength, competitive and fast are all words that describe Manoah Wesson. And in just his first season with the Broncos, the community college transfer from Compton, Calif., has made a huge impact on the track and field team. “You know when you step on the track, and its competition time, that he is going to bring his A-game, and if you don’t bring yours, you aren’t going to do so well against him,” head coach J.W. Hardy said. His talents and toughness were showcased brilliantly during the Western Athletic Conference Track and Field Indoor Championships. At the meet, Wesson injured his hamstring in the preliminary round, but was still able to make it to finals. “How he was able to stop and then start running to make the final and then come back and run an indoor best at the final, only God knows, but he did it,” Hardy said. Wesson placed second in the
400-meter dash and also ran the fastest split-time in the winning 4x400-meter relay team, which propelled the Broncos to the WAC Championship. How was he injured and still able to run so fast? “Everybody asks me that,” Wesson said. “When I went home, I just iced it all night, woke up early, iced and took some ibuprofen to stop the inflammation. I woke up, felt pretty good, and just ran. I have been running hurt for a long time, so I’m used to it, I know my limits. I just blocked the pain out until we were done celebrating. I went home that night and it was hurting, but it was worth it.” The hamstring injury dates back to his freshman year at Compton Community College, where Wesson originally went to play football. Out of high school, Wesson was recruited by schools such as Washington, Washington State, Utah and Utah State to play football, but things
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Manoah Wesson completes the final leg of the 4x400 at the Western Athletic Conference Indoor Championships in Nampa Feb. 26. The 4x400 relay team ran a 3.12.98, helping Boise State to a championship tie with Utah State. didn’t go as planned. “When my SAT score came back, it was low and disappointing. Instead of redshirting my freshman year, I went to a community college, and once I got there I decided to run track.” His first year, in which he was injured, was terrible for Wesson. “It was like I was the only one on the team, and the only one that took it seriously.” He eventually went back to his high school coach during
his second year and found more success. Then Wesson heard about Boise State from friend and former football player Jeron Johnson and contacted the university. “In junior college, he really didn’t have a lot of success,” Hardy said. “He was pretty good in high school and struggled a little bit in junior college. I think a lot of other schools backed off because they saw basically a dip in performance.”
But the Broncos didn’t see that and Wesson was welcomed to Boise. So far, the move has been beneficial for both parties. “I thought when I got here, that I knew everything, like ‘you can’t tell me anything, I’ve been running for all my life,’” Wesson said. “But they really showed me a lot of things; the way that I run, my stride and how to fix it so I can run better.” Wesson has been able to implement what he has learned on
the track, doing a great job listening and understanding the technical aspects of racing, according to Hardy. “He is far better than his marks represent at this point. He certainly brings that presence of a guy who is going to work hard, give it all, show up and be a good representative for a program,” Hardy said. “If we can continue to get him healthier, the kid can have an amazing outdoor season.”
Boise State club baseball experiencing success, hopes to become NCAA sport Tyler Hawkins Journalist
The Northern Pacific Division-Eastern Conference is where the Boise State Broncos baseball team calls home as a member of the National Club Baseball Association. The Broncos play a fall and a spring baseball season. The fall schedule is played at Fort Boise, with the spring season being played all over Ada County from Boise Hawks Stadium in northwest Boise to Bishop Kelly High School on the Boise bench. Money for the baseball program is acquired from the university, sponsors and fund raisers arranged and ran by players and coaches. The league is made up of other club teams that include the University of Utah, Utah State University, the University of Montana, Montana State University, Idaho State University and Weber State University, and is sanctioned by the NCBA. The skipper for the Broncos is veteran head man Steve Koppes. Koppes played junior college ball at Orange Coast College in California, then continued his collegiate career at San Jose State University before coming to the Treasure Valley and coaching for the Broncos. Currently, BSU has a record of 9-4. The Broncos have been solid, although they could have easily been 12-1 had
they not been swept by ISU in three games. “We had to play ISU without the core of our baseball team,” Koppes said. “We’re not making excuses, but that really set us back, and now we have to overcome that.” The Broncos are coming off big wins last weekend against fellow conference member Montana State. That series saw BSU centerfielder Kip Andrews carry a big bat on his way to earning player of the week honors. Andrews, who is originally from Bozeman, Mont., also played for the Bobcats before transferring to BSU. Andrews went 4-4 from the plate, hit three home runs and had eight runs batted in, all in one game of the scheduled triple header. “I feel pretty good, We have a really good team. I think if we can keep playing like we did against Montana State, we have a good chance of going (to the regional tournament) again,” Andrews said Andrews was a member of the team that made it to the regional tournament two years ago. As Boise State prepares to move into the Mountain West Conference, one has to wonder if BSU baseball will become an NCAA program? Of course the Title IX is a major factor. Title IX is the assurance of gender equality in collegiate athletics. Essentially, a school has to offer an equal number of scholarships to
both women and men. It’s no secret BSU is a football school, and a lot of scholarships are taken up by the football team, but the success of the Broncos on the Blue has helped garner attention for other athletic programs. Koppes thinks the success of the football team is a natural resource that should be tapped. That, along with his teams continued success, could help catapult the Broncos to that level. “Two things have happened. The success of the football team has made BSU a lot more visible, and with our program growing, two years ago we were in the regional tournament. People are starting to hear about us,” Koppes said. “Success breeds that, and things are happening for us, the winning Courtesy of Boise State Baseball club peaks the interest of the program for sure.” The BSU baseball club is 9-4 thanks to big wins against Montana State last weekend. The Best Authentic Homemade Dining Under the Sun
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Horoscopes Today’s Birthday (04/14/11). It’s up to you. You have a mission and nothing can stop you. You could do it alone, but it would be much easier if you inspire others to stand up for what they believe in. What difference will you make this year? To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. Aries (March 21-April 19) -- Today is a 9 -- More work is coming over the next two days. Gain more than expected. Break through the barriers. Charm customers or clients. Use your most persuasive appeal. Drive carefully over the bumps in your love relationships. Taurus (April 20-May 20) -- Today is a 7 -- The next two days bring romantic activity. Receive a new challenge from a loved one, then listen to your heart and accept or decline. Go for substance over symbolism. Gemini (May 21-June 21) -- Today is an 8 -- Stay close to home. Get lost in organization and chores that brighten the place with clean space. Clean your closet or do some other task that contributes only to you. Cancer (June 22-July 22) -- Today is a 9 -- There’s a surprise at work that favors you. More money’s coming your way, if you do the work. You’re retaining what you focus on, so it’s a good time for study. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- Work now and play in a few days. Avoid distractions that pull you from your core focus. Make hay while the sun is shining. Something new comes from a distant communication. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is a 9 -- It feels right, and that hunch could be quite profitable. The whole idea empowers you. Ignore a pessimist, but read the fine print. Invest for the benefit of all. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 6 -- It’s easy to get sidetracked today and to find distractions to your goals. Do what you really need to do. Learning new tricks attracts new friendships. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Stay out of a controversy, if possible. Question your own judgment ... you don’t have the full picture. Your friends are really there for you. The resources you need are near. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- It’s not all about you now. Dream big about a project that will benefit your community and leave a mark. Future generations will appreciate it. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is a 7 -- After you have fulfilled your responsibilities, take that trip that you’ve been considering. It doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. It all works out in the end. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is a 7 -- Paying attention to detail works today. It’s a good time for financial planning, today and tomorrow. Opposites attract even more now. Stay on your toes. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 6 -- You find it easier to delegate, and your body really appreciates it. Sudden changes may want to push you back. Keep pushing forward. Review the instructions again.
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In the midst of campus bustling about campaigning for next year’s Associated Students of Boise State University (ASBSU) officers, the English Majors’ Association (EMA) has already completed campaigning and its election process. Now it’s time to meet the newest reign of EMA. For president, senior English and mass communication/ journalism double major with a writing emphasis, Thomas Atkins, campaigned against one other individual, but came up the winner. He said he has most enjoyed the variety of events provided by EMA. His love for English was born from his reading and writing of creative nonfiction, which he hopes to be published for.
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“I ran for EMA president because I enjoyed my experiences at the EMA events: the readings, the EMA banquet, the unique events particular to the English major’s experience. I’m a double major. My second major is mass communication/journalism, and in the Communication Department, we do not have events like these,” Atkins said. As for motivation to run, credit is due to former president, Philip Bode, an English graduate with a literature emphasis. Bode set a great example and left a legacy to live up to for Atkins. “Inspired by Phil Bode, I felt compelled to run for a position responsible for the success of these events; events that I hope will further inspire English majors like myself. So, in short, I plan to ensure the success of these events,” Atkins said. Stephanie Couey, a sophomore with a writing emphasis was elected vice president. She also ran contested. She plans on continuing through toward a master’s degree and eventually a Ph.D. “I joined the EMA because literature is basically the only thing that I can see myself being heavily involved with, and always being able to tolerate. I’d love to expand the literary perceptions of others through what we do in the EMA, and my own. I want to keep it exciting so that English majors can hopefully, be reminded of how cool it is to be an English major,” Couey said. Couey particularly enjoyed the Moveable Feast, an an-
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nual winter event held at the home of sponsoring faculty member Cheryl Hindricks. The event takes a work of classic literature and spends an evening with food and wine discussing and connecting student with faculty members. This type of interaction is fairly unique to EMA. Crystal Stuvland, a senior English major with a writing emphasis ran for secretary also against other individuals. An active student, she also works in the Writing Center as a consultant and is a crucial element within BSU’s Sustainability Club. “I joined the BSU EMA because I believe in the importance of a community of undergraduate writers, readers, and lovers of language. I have participated in events put on previously by the EMA and enjoy the level of cooperation that it promotes not only between fellow English majors, but also between students and faculty. I have lots of ideas for involving more people and am excited to be a part of the planning behind our events,” Stuvland said. Retiring president Bode is more than confident in the new recruits. The legacy of greatness is well protected with these new officers. “Having met and collaborated with the newly elected officers, I fully expect them to further the EMA’s involvement in the English department, on campus and the Boise community as a whole,” Bode said. Be sure to keep an eye out for more events in the fall. For information about the English Majors’ Association, visit sites.google.com/site/bsuema/.
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Natalie Craig Journalist
Erza Haljiti may be Miss Idaho USA 2011, but she is also a down-to-earth Boise State classmate with a “casual jeans and T-shirt” style. Although she is a public figure for Idahoans and students, she remains humble, telling The Arbiter she is thankful and feels lucky to be in her position. Her brave and fresh outlook on life creates a pathway for her to the Miss Idaho USA 2011 pageant. Haljiti came to I d a h o with her f a m ily in 2000
after barely escaping a war in her native country, Kosovo. It was an experience which taught her the importance of family and support. She strives to be a positive role model for her two sisters, her brother and her community. Haljiti explained that family is a big deal for Albanians and her family has played a huge factor in her success. “My whole family is always supporting me,” Haljiti said. “Honestly, I do not know what I would do without them.” Haljiti was a part of the first graduating class at Rocky Mountain High school in Meridian. She was an enthusiastic student and participated in the Associated Student Body, the school’s student government, and she ran cross country. Haljiti decided to continue her education at Boise State. She is now a sophomore and recently switched her major from biology to psychology and hopes to someday become a pediatrician. “The human mind just boggles me,” Haljiti said. “I have always loved psychology, I used to say, ‘Oh I want to be a doctor.’ Now I want to be a pediatrician. I was really inspired by Dr. Henderson’s
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crown, go after the crown.’ After not even making top five or top 10, I decided I wanted to do it again to reach out to other girls. My sisters were looking up to me,” she said. In 2010, she competed again for the title because she wanted to be a great role model for girls in her community and she loved the feeling and the rush of being on stage. “I wasn’t expecting to win,” Haljiti said. “I don’t even know how to explain it. Every time they would announce fourth runner up, third runner up, I would say, ‘Erza Erza Erza.’ Then it was down to me and the first runner up. I won and I just started crying. It was unbelievable.” Haljiti supports high self esteem in girls and young women across the state. She expressed the importance of becoming a
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Psychology class.” It was a friend who encouraged Haljiti to become involved in the Miss Idaho USA pageants. Haljiti is an easy-going woman who thought it wouldn’t hurt to try something new. The idea of winning the title of Miss Idaho USA began to stick with her. “Going into it, I expected a bunch of bratty girls that wanted to tear my eyes out,” Haljiti said. “It wasn’t like that at all.” Although they are both beauty pageants, the Miss USA competition is different from Miss America, mainly because it is owned by Donald Trump and it does not require a talent portion. Haljiti first competed for Miss Idaho USA in 2009, but didn’t win because she claims she was in the competition for the wrong reasons. “I was like, ‘Go after the
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