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Friday, March 22, 2013
‘40 years too late’ Proposed 6,000-seat event center to benefit more than athletics Kaitlyn Krasselt Argonaut
When Rob Spear began his position as Athletic Director in 2004, his goals were the same as the ones he has today: to consolidate all of Idaho’s varsity sports into a single Division 1 conference, and to continue to improve Idaho’s athletic facilities. “It was my goal to enhance the facilities here for our student athletes and our fans, and I think we have accomplished that,” Spear said. “We still have a long way to go but we’ve made great strides.” Spear has led the way on construction of the Sprinturf practice fields, the Dome weight room, new locker and team rooms and other enhancements inside the Dome. But he said one thing is still missing. “I think as a student here we have the best residential
TTU decides today Britt Kiser Argonaut
The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents will meet via telephone conference call at 11 a.m. Central Time to discuss the terms of employment, duties and appointment of its new president, for which University of Idaho President M. Duane Nellis is the
campus in the country, but we are minus one facility,” Spear said. “And that is an event center, because we should be able to have concerts here for students, we should be able to do other things and bring other events in. And it would have an economic impact for the community, but it would also enhance the student experience here on campus.” A tentative plan for a 6,000-seat event center on the north end of the Kibbie Dome was drawn up as part of a feasibility study conducted by the athletic department.
An announcement rewill be released today, folconference early next week, in which the new president will be in attendance, TTU Managing Director of Communications and Marketing Chris Cook said. If Nellis is appointed, the Idaho State Board of Education will begin its search for UI’s interim and permanent presidents. In a March 5 meeting, the SBOE authorized the
such a facility would be about $20 million, Spear said. The event center is on UI’s six-year plan for campus improvements, but Spear said internal approval from the SEE LATE, PAGE 5
Seating capacities of UI event spaces:
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176 800 6,000 14,000
Vierstra trial ongoing
Borah Theater
SUB ballroom
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Proposed event center
Kibbie Dome
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A tentative six-year plan includes a 6,000-seat event center (in orange) to be built at the north end of the Kibbie Dome. If the center is built, it would create renovation options for the Dome including roof removal. An indoor practice and track facility (left, in yellow) could be built west of the Dome.
Not gone, reinvented Katy Sword Argonaut
University of Idaho business students will no longer fearfully anticipate their junior year as the College of Business and Economics program — Integrated Business Curriculum — is being reinvented into a four-year curriculum for Fall 2013. Mario Reyes, CBE dean, said the reason for the change is two-fold. “Over the years we’ve addressed some questions. Freshmen say that they don’t get to see busi-
Integrated Business Curriculum receives face-lift after 19 years
ness until their junior year, and so over the years we’ve been trying to think about that,” Reyes said. “The other (reason) is that we’ve taught IBC 1.0 (what we are calling it, since the new curriculum doesn’t have a name yet) since 1994 and businesses and organizations reinvent themselves and it’s time to reinvent the curriculum.” He said they do not want to get away from the brand IBC has built for itself. “We don’t want to get away from the awardwinning curriculum,” he said. “We know very
well that we’ve gained some good reputation as a result of the cross functional approach to teaching and we will keep that perspective in the new curriculum, except now spread over four years. I think that’s the next step in the evolution in our curriculum.” Because IBC is a one-year program for juniors, Reyes said implementation could go one of two ways. SEE REINVENTED, PAGE 5
After a three-day trial, a Moscow jury is in deliberation on the fate of former University of Idaho student Jesse Vierstra, who is charged with one count of felony rape. Both prosecutor Michelle Evans and the defense Chuck Kovis agree the day of the incident began with friendly texts, a couple face-to-face exchanges and a plan to meet up later in the evening at Sigma Chi. This is where the two sides begin to differ. Evans argues this plan was never on in the night and then again as Vierstra said he was on his way out. Evans said he asked her to walk him out of the house, but took the path leading down the stairs and SEE TRIAL, PAGE 5
ASUI candidates woo Vandal voters 2013 ASUI candidates participate in first open forum, campaigning begins Andrew Deskins Argonaut
ASUI election campaigning for executive and senate positions started Monday, meaning a busy week for candidates as they introduce themselves and their platforms to students. Several candidates have put up websites or Facebook pages to get their campaign’s message out. Others have been introducing themselves to tunity for University of Idaho students to meet all forum in the Idaho Commons food court. Thursday’s forum included all three exASUI Elections Coordinator Lobna AbdelRahim and Director of Communications Presidential candidate Max Cowan and Vice Presidential candidate Taylor Williams Melissa Kowaluk served as moderators for the discuss their potential roles in ASUI. Candidates for next year's ASUI president, vice forum, asking questions and limiting debate. When asked what they saw as the biggest issue president and senate spoke at an open forum Thursday in the Idaho Commons.
facing UI students, the executive candidates had a wide range of answers. Presidential candidate Jim Martinez said the the main concern for students,” Martinez said. “Most students when they leave the university are $24,000 in debt for student loans. Our plan of can put themselves in a better position to receive the $27 million the university already gives out in your GPA, major, hometown and your application to the university which might have been done your junior or senior year of high school.” Marinez’s running mate, Michael Cullen, said
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