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Living with passion Karen Pohl left impact on UI, community Elisa Eiguren Argonaut
It seems Karen Pohl lived life with such passion and excitement that she left an impression on everyone who knew her — an impression of positivity and goodness. “She is extremely kind, genuine and driven ... and Karen Pohl driven not in a to help people, she wanted to leave an impact and obviously she has done Giguiere said she met Pohl during their freshman year in college, when they lived in Theophilus Tower and had terrible roommates. They moved in together and because their different personalities balanced each other out well, Giguiere said. “Being roommates with Karen was the perfect world in a non-annoying SEE POHL, PAGE 7A
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Benoit family settles with UI Staff Report Argonaut
The family of 22-year-old graduate student Katy Benoit and the University of Idaho announced they reached a settlement Thursday followin December. Benoit died Aug. 22 after being shot 11 times with a .45 cal handgun by former UI assistant professor of psychology Ernesto A. Bustamante. Bustamante was found dead from a in a Moscow hotel. The two were involved in a sexual relationship. The settlement resulted in a monetary amount currently unreleased the documents, which should occur Friday, according to university spokesman Judd Wilson. The following improvements on behalf of the university will also occur as a result of the settlement: - Improved communication and procedural operations with Moscow Police Department - Development of improved communication for a procedure to allow students and faculty to safely, securely and anonymously report harmful/inappropriate activities occurring at the university - Improved sexual harassment training for students, staff and faculty SEE BENOIT, PAGE 8A
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Richard Westerberg, president of the State Board of Education, presides over discussion during the SBOE meeting Thursday in the Student Union Building ballroom. The board approved tuition and fee increases for five Idaho higher education institutions.
UI moves forward with tuition increase Elisa Eiguren Argonaut
The Idaho State Board of Education approved a 6.1 percent increase in tuition at the University of Idaho Wednesday, which will allow the university to move forward and improve the student experience. “For the last four years, we have been
University of Idaho President M. Duane Nellis presented the UI progress report to the Idaho State Board of Education Thursday morning. Nellis discussed UI’s undergraduate research programs, outreach centers throughout the state and his glasshalf-full approach at UI.
said Keith Ickes, UI executive director of Planning and Budget. “The increase will help us move forward and ensure our students have the same experience UI President M. Duane Nellis, Ickes, ASUI President Samantha Perez and incoming ASUI President Hannah Davis SEE TUITION, PAGE 7A
Paychecks and balances
Making mama a Muscovite
Compensation discrepancies debated in ASUI
22 ways to keep a mom entertained this weekend Moms Weekend at University of Idaho features discounts, sports, food and events. The full schedule is listed below, event by event.
Free Student Recreation Center Passes are available when accompanied by a University of Idaho student all day Friday and Saturday.
Discounted meals for moms Meals will be $6 at Bob’s Place at Wallace Residence Center, $0.99 lattes at Einstein Brothers, Denny’s or Joe’s Cafe.
Mini-Golf with Mom Putt for $20 per couple from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday at Airway Hills Miniature Golf Range. Prizes will be awarded.
Wine and cheese tasting cheese and Vandal Sausage, accompanied by a silent auction in the SUB Ballroom for $16 or $30 for two tickets at the door. The event, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, is sponsored by the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Ambassadors and the University of Idaho Dairy Club. SEE MAMA, PAGE 8A
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Max Cowan proposed the bill and Zack Goytowski sponsored it. “What this bill would have done is reduced incoming
Only four senators voted yes to amend the ASUI Rules and Regulations and reduce their own paychecks after sub$100 to $80 and stantial debate it would have during Wednesalso changed day’s senate when you receive meeting. The bill aimed Cowan said. to equalize pay I think there’s a “The reason why between the apbig discrepancy is because senapointed executive tors do get paid branch of ASUI currently in the pay between an entry more than many and elected senators. The bill also level senator and an members of the branch provided addientry level director executive who, in my tional compensation to senators at in ASUI even though opinion, do comparable work and any point during the workload is put in comparable their term. pretty equal. “I am exZack Goytowski, Cowan said it tremely disapASUI Senator is impossible for pointed in senate board chairs and with their decision to not pass this bill. I think directors to receive the same that we have an extreme equity pay as second-term senators issue in ASUI and it’s really under the current ASUI Rules unfair that our senators get paid and Regulations, which he beup to $25 more than executive lieves is wrong. mantha Perez said. SEE PAY, PAGE 7A
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