February 11, 2010

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On Avenue Q, a fictional neighborhood in New York, a blend of puppets, humans and Gary Coleman live and sing songs about racism and internet porn.

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'Avenue Q' pushes conservative boundaries MARGARET REIMER Journalist

"Avenue Q" lives up to its parental advisory warning with politically incorrect songs and puppet nudity. The puppets are not only nude, but nude in all positions. The musical, which ran from Feb. 8 through Feb. 10 at the

Morrison Center, won the 2004 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score.

The characters include a porn-addicted monster (Trekkie), a promiscuous puppet (Lucy the Slut) and a Log Cabin Republican (Rod).

Princeton, the central character, recently graduated with a “useless degree” in English.

He moves into Avenue Q, a ghetto "Sesame Street," until he can find his “purpose” in life.

In the process he befriends two monsters, a bad comedian, an Asian stereotype, Gary Coleman and many others. He falls in love with Kate Monster, a kindergarten teacher's aide who aspires to own her own school for monsters. He also encounters Rod, a closeted gay Republican in love with his sloppy roommate (Nicky). The neighbors work out their troubles through a medley of songs that take swipes at Germans, Glenn Beck, the Internet and pretty much everyone else. Each puppet has an onstage handler whose emotions provide depth to the character.

The Bad Idea Bears stood out as a twisted version of the Care Bears. At one point, Princeton received money from his parents until he could find a job. The Bad News Bears immediately suggested Princeton buy beer. However, Princeton disagreed.

“But you deserve it!” they cried.

Princeton broke down and agreed to purchase a six-pack.

“Buy a whole case!” they shrilled.

“A case of beers? No, I can’t get a whole case,” objected Princeton.

“But you’re on a budget! You’re wasting your money in the long run if you don’t buy in bulk," the bears countered.

During the intermission, a few disgruntled audience members left the Morrison Center.

Their walkout surprised few patrons.

“We’ve seen people walk out of the opera 'Carmena Burana' because it was too scandalous, so we thought we would see people walking out of this. People were warned about this

show though,” Katie Knight said.

The majority of audience members consisted of the generation that grew up on South Park and revel in crude humor. Song titles from the evening included "If You Were Gay," "Everyone's a Little bit Racist" and "You Can Be as Loud as the Hell You Want (When You're Makin' Love)." However, individuals from each generation attended.

“It’s great, one of the best shows they could bring to Boise. If you can open your mind, it’s a great show, it’s a little dirty but it has great messages,” said Nick Haslem, a pharmacy major.

To watch exclusive interviews with Kate Monster, Princeton and the actors who control them, stop by arbiteronline.com.

Ten percent student iPad to appear on campuses beginning late March fee increase to be proposed SAM BURDICK Journalist

KIM KING Journalist

Students, faculty and staff are invited to the student tuition and fee hearing Friday at 1 p.m. in the Lookout Room of the Student Union Building.

According to the Boise State University notice of student fees for 2010, the proposed total fees for full-time students will be increased by $243. The proposed change represents a 10 percent increase in fees from the current fee rate of $2,432.

Presentations of proposals will begin with general education and tuition, followed by the marching band, intercollegiate athletics, campus recreation, and The Arbiter and University Pulse.

According to Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Michael Laliberte, detailed information regarding these fees is available for review during regular business hours in the budget office -- room 305 of the administration building.

Students, faculty and staff may testify at the hearing in person or by written testimony.

Those wishing to testify in person may sign up at the hearing, or schedule in advance by calling (208) 426-1418 or by visiting room 208 in the administration building. Testimony is limited to three minutes and a written copy of comments must be provided to the hearing officer at the end of testimony.

Written comments may be submitted to room 208 in the administration building or by e-mail to vpsa@boisestate.edu

by Thursday. All written testimony must include the submitter’s name and will become part of the official record.

According to Laliberte, the Idaho State Board of Education is responsible for establishing tuition and fees and will consider the recommendations in April.

A schedule of the proposed fee increases can be found at www.boisestate.edu/vpsa.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the iPad in a speech Jan. 30, revealing to the public Apple’s long-awaited consumer tablet.

The device, which features a 9.7 inch touchscreen and a powerful wireless internet adapter, is touted as a middle-ground between the functionality and power of a laptop and the portability and versatility of a smartphone.

In his keynote, Jobs made a point of emphasizing that the focus of the iPad was to “do some key tasks better than a smartphone or laptop,” and was accoladed as the best possible medium to browse the Web, check e-mail, enjoy music and videos, and read eBooks.

In the immediate wake of the tablet’s introduction, public opinion on the device has polarized between two distinct and opposing parties: those who herald it as a revolutionary new device and those who dismiss it as a waste of time and money.

Opponents of the iPad label the device as "redundant"

Apple CEO Steve Jobs presents the newest innovation from Apple, the iPad. and "useless if you already own a laptop or a smartphone." Some of the harshest criticism labels the device as nothing more than a "jumbo-sized iPod Touch," pointing out the lack of support for Adobe Flash during online browsing among other things.

Conversely, supporters of the iPad cite the many features it has as "vital" and "easily useable in a variety of environments," and note that as other products -- like the iPod -- have evolved to meet the wants of the consumer base, the iPad will

also adapt and evolve.

So what does the iPad mean for the average Boise State student?

“It has a lot of potential, especially in the educational market,” said an Apple specialist at BroncoTec, who also noted there is a high amount of interest in the device among the student body. “A great amount of that potential will be realized as time passes, as developers make apps specifically for the iPad, as textbook eBooks rise in quantity and popularity (with college students).”

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vices presently have little utility value to some students, this may soon become an important selling point as increasing pressure is put on publishers to distribute textbooks in eBook form -- a move which could save both publisher and student money in the long run.

For better or worse, iPads may appear on campus in gradually increasing numbers once it’s released in late March (a 3G-compatible model is due in April).

According to Apple, about 8 million units already projected to be sold by 2012.

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Lacey Rowland was at her wits’ end. It was only her first semester at Boise State and she felt she could go no further; she dropped out.

Four years later, she enrolled at the university once more, despite fears of repeating failure. Once she set foot on campus, her long absence became apparent.

“I had lost most of my studying skills and felt completely isolated on this huge campus in a sea of people,” Rowland said.

Luckily for Rowland, the Returning Women’s Mentoring Program (RWMP) was there to offer support. The RWMP, offered by the Women’s Center, provides a variety of services to women returning to school. Assistance includes registration, studying tips, stress management and divorce and single parent counseling.

The RWMP coupled Rowland with a mentor, Molly Smith. A returning student herself, Smith, now a BSU graduate, wanted to offer support to anyone else in the same position.

“I tried to go back (to school) after I was out for a year, and I just couldn’t relate to the students,” Smith said. “You’re lonely (and) you don’t fit in...”

Rowland attributes much of her academic success to her relationship with Smith.

“She was an ally I could go to when I felt really lonely.

I could vent to about things other than school – like family, friends, and work,” Rowland said. “Molly was … a shoulder to cry on when I was really stressing out about life.

She encouraged me through the tough parts of the semester and really made me feel like I could actually finish

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Mentor Molly Smith and mentee Lacey Rowland(left) remain good friends even long after their partnership in the Returning Women’s Mentoring Program. and graduate.”

Rowland and Smith became close friends that semester and their friendship continues today.

The RWMP has joined many more mentors with struggling women in an effort to help them achieve academic success. Jaime Lange, social services coordinator for the Women’s Center and former returning student, thinks the program is vital for any woman struggling to finish her degree.

“I wish I would have had this program when I was coming back. It’s so important being on a campus and having a community,” Lange said.

To become a mentor or mentee, women fill out application forms and go through

an interview process with Lange. Based on that information, the RWMP pair two women whom they feel would be able to help each other.

“The whole program is designed around the mentee.

It’s not a socialization program,” Lange said.

Although successful, the RWMP is not well-known on campus.

“I think more people need to be involved,” Rowland said. “Some people really need an advocate and a personal cheerleader to get them through the week and that's exactly what Molly was (for me).”

To learn more about the Returning Women’s Mentoring Program, contact Jaime Lange at (208) 426-4259 or jaimelange@boisestate.edu.

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Education or Bronco Nation?

BSU puts too much emphasis on football

BSU needs its football team

JESSICA SWIDER

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When people think of Boise State University, many things may come to mind. The blue turf, the impressive football team, Coach Pete and one of the most epic plays in Fiesta Bowl history are usually among the first. It is interesting that nothing about education typically makes this list.

Boise obviously loves its successful football team, arguably to the point of obsession. This is not to say that it isn’t deserved; BSU’s football team is clearly a very talented group of young men. Nevertheless, the apparent lack of equal interest in scholastic achievements is worrisome, to say the least.

Every time students are required to pay tuition, their money is divided among several different expenditures. According to Boise State’s budget Web site, intercollegiate athletics receives $101, the second highest expenditure from our total fees. Conversely, the Drama, Music and Theatre Arts department receives a measly $1.50, the lowest amount. The scholarship fund gets only $15. This breakdown can only be described as gross injustice.

At this point, most die-hard BSU football fans would argue that the attention and student influx our football team brings to the university is priceless. Yet all that observation is based solely on sports, not what we have to offer academically. If that’s really what our university wants to be known for, then we severely need to reevaluate our standards. The dictionary defines a university as an institution of learning of the highest level- not an institution of athletic ability at the highest level.

BSU's low academic achievements are reflected in its alarmingly unimpressive graduation rates. Scholarships.com, a college information Web site, published statistics that showed BSU’s four-year graduation rate to be six percent, and the overall graduation rate stands at a lowly 28 percent. While some would argue that because of BSU’s non-traditional student body, this is an acceptable number. On the contrary, Yale University brags a 96 percent overall graduation rate according to its Web site.

University of Washington’s Web site boasts that 75 percent of its students receive a diploma. Even the other Idaho schools blow BSU away. College of Idaho claims that 59 percent of its attendees graduate. University of Idaho surpassed BSU, with 53 percent of students graduating, yet we somehow consider ourselves to be superior to the Vandals (a claim, once again, often based strictly on our competing football teams).

It’s clear that BSU doesn’t seem alarmed by these astonishingly low numbers. Otherwise, administration would take measures to change these statistics. Perhaps BSU is more concerned with admitting students based on interest in our football reputation than graduating them based on educational achievements. Money is a strong incentive, after all.

It’s embarrassing that an academic institution receives numbers like these and does not feel the need to make dramatic changes immediately.

Apparently, Boise State University is satisfied with a first rate football team and a second rate, if that, academic reputation.

One would assume that a university with such success in one aspect of collegiate life would strive daily to improve all other aspects so that they could excel as well, but you know what they say about assumptions.

As it was written in chalk near the Multi-Purpose Learning Facility building last semester: “Education, not Bronco Nation.”

Most people know exactly where they were the moment that Boise State pulled the improbable, unbelievable, momentous 2007 Fiesta Bowl win over Oklahoma.

Many still talk about the game like it happened yesterday. Not only did the win put Boise State football on the map, it put the university itself on the map.

Immediately after the gutsy win, student applications increased 9.1 percent and enrollment increased about four percent in the fall of 2007 according to BSU director of communications and marketing Frank Zang. This was the first time in Boise State University history enrollment exceeded 19,000 students. It’s no question the publicity the Broncos received from the thrilling win made many people around the country think about Boise State.

It’s been well publicized since the amazing win that the quality of recruits for football has increased dramatically, especially RYAN JOHNSON/THE ARBITER after the recent 2010 Fiesta Bowl win over Texas Christian University. Most don’t realize that the football team's success has helped BSU recruit faculty as well.

“Recruiting has gone up for football, and likewise for our faculty,” president Bob Kustra told the Arizona Republic. “When I’ve asked a new faculty members how they decided on Boise State, more than one said they first became interested in the university after watching the (2007) Fiesta Bowl.”

During the 2007 Fiesta Bowl game and leading up to it, Boise State received media coverage completely new to the university. The Boise Valley Economic Partnership valued this media coverage between $100 million and $150 million. Numbers haven’t been released for the 2010 Fiesta Bowl, but they will likely be similar.

Another area of Boise State that has profited from the football program is at the bookstore. During both Fiesta Bowls, the Boise State Bookstore has shipped merchandise to all 50 states. In 2007, $1.75 million of sales were returned to scholarship funding and operation.

Shortly after the first Fiesta Bowl victory, a mailing featuring the Boise State USA Today cover story was sent to potential donors. After receiving the mailer, an alumnus from Calif., inspired by the Broncos, pledged $250,000 to the new business building. This donation got the ball rolling for a fundraising campaign that netted $175 million, including a $250,000 donation from head football coach Chris Petersen and his wife Barbra.

The football team has gained support around the nation and familiarized Boise State University with success, attracting new students every day. The rise of Boise State’s popularity as a university coincides with the success of the football program over the last decade.

The 2010 Fiesta Bowl was viewed by 13.8 million viewers, and attended by over 70,000 fans. Of those, an estimated 40,000 were Boise State fans -- making that almost 10,000 more fans than Bronco Stadium holds.

It is no question that Bronco Nation is sweeping the continental nation, but the performance of the football program has helped the university in ways unprecedented to Boise State University. The university needs this football program, and needs it to dominate like it has. With continued dominance, Boise State can continue to grow and improve.

HALEY ROBINSON Columnist

With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, there are a multitude of articles streaming over the Internet giving advice on everything from sex and love to how to cope with this ostentatious holiday if single. I usually wade through these with little interest, but today one particular article caught my attention. This one was suggesting advice that isn’t offered very often: settle.

But even after reading and considering the argument, I can’t swallow the idea of staying with some OK guy just to be content.

The article, “Dating Advice: 7 Mistakes Single Women Make” by Erin Meanley, outlined some of the points discussed in the new book by Lori Gottlieb entitled "Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough."

Some of the asserted “mistakes” are that women are pickier than men, think they have unlimited options and often feel entitled to something out of their league. Clearly these reasons explain why someone would be single for longer. But, as a woman who sees the world with millions of options and feels entitled to be picky, I have already accepted that it’s going to take some time to find someone who’s right. And I’m not going to settle before I find it.

To illustrate her point that women think they have unlimited options, the author uses a metaphor about sweater shopping. In this scenario a person is shopping for something very specific and finds one that’s great, but wonders if there is anything better. After weeks of searching, the author questions if what was found later was so much better then the original sweater, and considers when one would stop looking.

Well, in real life, when I walk into a store and buy the first acceptable thing I see, I am never happy with my decision. I end up with something close to what I wanted, but not close enough. Then it usually gets put in the closet and remains untouched for years while I keep looking for what I initially sought.

If I was willing to settle for some nice man that I wasn’t crazy about, I would have found him already and been on the fast track to a mediocre marriage.

No thank you. Maybe it’s just because I’m not deafened by the sound of my biological clock ticking, but I would rather be single than with someone I was indifferent about.

For those who are aching to be a wife with tiny toddlers clinging to their ankles for countless hours a day, maybe this advice to settle would be viable. Settle and they would probably be somewhat happy. Happy in the way one is with cheap beer. But if they settle for that they'll be turning their back on the potential of finding an irresistible microbrew.

I hope more women will take their time to find something they just can’t pass up. Not a fairy tale, and certainly not anything I would consider "settling," but instead accepting the fact that it will often take a while to find what you want. No, he won’t be perfect. No, he won’t be prince charming.

But he will be your favorite and you won’t have to live with the lingering question of “what if?”

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"Does BSU put too much emphasis on football?"

Evan Westerfield Senior, English Major

"Yes, this is a university, they should place the emphasis on academics, instead of football.

Michael Heinen

Christian Davis

Freshman, Entrepreneurship Management Major "No, the university is more than just academics."

Freshman, Graphic Design Major

"Maybe a little bit, but I think it's kind of cool."

Elle Casner

Sophomore, Accounting/ Finance Major "Yes, because I feel like the football program gets way more attention than the education program."

Patricia Lloyd Sophomore, Biology Major "I think it's a good thing that we place emphasis on our program."

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Go online to see a profile on softball's Kathy Cox, From the Blue to You, Bronco Sports Calendar, women's tennis blogger Lauren Megale, a blog from Olympic bobsledder Nick Cunningham (later this week) and Arbiter Sports Talk with wrestling coach Greg Randall.

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Gymnastics gain confidence going into weekend KIRK BELL

Sports Editor Boise State athletic director Gene Bleymaier witnessed both wrestling and gymnastics competing at different venues on the same day and wondered why they weren’t paired together.

The idea of the Beauty and the Beast wrestling and gymnastics meet was born and is going into its sixth event in seven years at 7 p.m. Friday night at Taco Bell Arena.

The Broncos gymnastics team started the season ranked No. 18 in the country.

Despite posting a 4-0 record to open competition, a lackluster performance against Utah State in Logan, Utah on Jan. 29 removed them from the top-20 and has fueled the Broncos to focus and perform to their potential.

“We just want to get out there and compete like we practice,” junior gymnast Hannah Redmon said. “We didn’t really do that at the Utah State meet. This past weekend we really showed a difference.”

The Broncos posted 193.700 against Cal State Fullerton

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Gymnastics competes next to BSU wrestling at the Beauty and the Beast meet Friday at Taco Bell Arena. at Fullerton, Calif. last weekend, improving their score by 2.075 from the USU dual.

BSU has to post the highest marks of its season to re-enter the top-25 teams in the country. Currently Arizona State holds the No. 25 spot with a team average of 193.915. The Broncos are 193.175 at the moment as they head into this weekend’s meet. The No. 1 team, Oklahoma, holds a team average of 196.425.

“We know we’re a quality team,” co-head gymnastics coach Neil Resnick said. “We know our team is capable of getting to the national championships.”

The Broncos have six more meets before the Western Athletic Conference Championships.

They hope to improve their score so they can have a chance at being seeded entering the regional meet.

It is something the team has never done.

“I feel like every meet is important for us right now,” junior Yvette Leizorek said. “I don’t feel like this one is different from any other one…

It’s just really important for us to do our best. Honestly, beating our own personal bests would be great.”

The Broncos take the floor consecutively with wrestling 7 p.m. at Taco Bell Arena.

Boise State softball enters sophomore season

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The Broncos kick off their season this weekend against UC Riverside and San Diego.

JOEY MCCULLOUGH Journalist

Last spring, Boise State University introduced softball into its athletic program.

The women of the team went beyond the expectations that come with a first-year program. The Broncos finished 22-30 last season with a roster made mostly of freshman and junior college transfers.

Now it’s year two. The Broncos have proved they can pitch, hit and compete.

With the start of the season at their doorstep, excitement is at an all time high.

“I think the whole team is ready to get back on the field

BSU looks to declare dominance over Beavers

again,” head coach Erin Thorpe said. “The returners are feeling pretty confident after last year. I think our freshmen are a little bit nervous, but hopefully after they get on the field and start playing, they’ll settle in.”

The team played in a couple games this fall, but has not played a game since. Coach Thorpe spoke about how the team is ready for the season to begin and the long winter of working out and practicing has created a sense of anxiousness and excitement for the return to the diamond.

On the field, the Broncos have many weapons. Returning this season are power

hitters Christina Capobianco and Kathy Cox. On the mound, BSU returns Allie Crump and Aubray Zell. Both will be strong arms for the team.

“I feel confident with all four of our pitchers,” Thorpe said. "We have our two pitchers from last season back with a year under their belt.

Hopefully they can help the two freshman pitchers.”

Defensively, the Broncos should shape up pretty well.

Cox was named to the preseason All-Western Athletic Conference team at third base. The Broncos have only three seniors on this year’s roster: Cox, Laeha Hill and

Jessi Hanna. Coach Thorpe has many expectations for these three on and off the field.

“Off the field, I want to see a lot of motivation and a lot of leadership," said Thorpe.

“On the field, we really expect them to give it everything they got, every moment while they are playing and come away with no regrets.”

Coach Thorpe also talked about how she has enjoyed seeing the work ethic of her team. The Broncos made some major strides throughout last season. The experienced players will play a big part in the continuation that work ethic and furthering the team’s growth.

The Broncos have quite the non-conference schedule.

During three road trips this season, the Broncos will play the University of Oregon, Oregon State, Texas Tech and Oklahoma.

“I think it’s important that we play well in those (games),” Thorpe said. “The biggest thing is how we compete in those games. We are definitely challenging ourselves mores this year. I think it will be a good test of where we are right now as a program.”

The Broncos were picked to finish seventh in the WAC this season. Only the top

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Pacific-10 Conference rival Oregon State University will have its chance to avenge a 25-7 loss to the Broncos from Nov. 22, but don’t expect the Beavers to catch the Broncos sleeping.

Boise State’s wrestlers are happy to be back at home after five consecutive weekends on the road. The No. 12 Broncos 13-3 (6-0 Pac-10) were upset at Utah Valley University last weekend 22-20, handing the Broncos their third humbling loss of the season.

It will take a far more inspired effort by the Bronco wrestlers at Friday night’s Beauty and the Beast showcase event.

The event features BSU’s wrestling and gymnastics teams on the same floor competing simultaneously.

The Bronco wrestling team must find a way to rebound if it hopes to maintain conference supremacy.

“I’m glad we’ve got Oregon State this weekend because I’d like to see how these guys bounce back,” BSU head wrestling coach Greg Randall said. “If we don’t wrestle well we’re going to be in trouble heading into the PAC-10 Tournament.”

At this point, losing the PAC-10 isn’t an option for BSU. They feel they’ve come too far to let it slip away, but it won’t be easy.

OSU is one of the best road teams in the nation, boasting a 5-0 record away from their home in Corvallis, Ore. The No. 14 Beavers 18-1 (6-1 Pac-10) have done very well against ranked opponents this season too, compiling 3-1 record against ranked opponents -- their only loss coming against BSU. “We’re confident, but at the same time anxious to show the home crowd what we’ve got,” junior Levi Jones (16-3, 12-1 dual) said.

Jones is currently ranked No. 4 in the 141-pound ranking.

As for the wrestlers, they like the idea of sharing the floor with the gymnasts, even though they’ll admit it does add a few more distractions.

“It’s a whole different kind of atmosphere because the gymnasts always have music going and stuff like that, but you just drown out the noise and focus,” junior Kirk Smith (20-0 overall, 15-1) said.

Smith is currently ranked No. 1 nationally for 184-pounders.

BSU will put six nationally ranked wrestlers on the mat Friday with No.1 Smith-187, No. 2 Andrew Hochstrasser-133, No. 3 Adam Hall-157, No. 4 Levi Jones-141, No. 6 Jason Chamberlain-149 and No. 16 Nate Lee-174 pounds.

The Beavers will counter with six wrestlers ranked by Intermat Top-20 of their own. No. 9 Colby Covington is OSU’s highest ranked wrestler. Covington versus Lee for the 174-pound match could be the match of the night.

“We compete over territory and we compete over recruits,” Smith said of OSU. “That alone sets up a good rivalry and both teams are ranked nationally. We’re at the point now, where we’re trying to declare dominance over another team.”

BSU hosts OSU Friday night inside Taco Bell Arena at 7 p.m.

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The Broncos wrestling team join gymnastics at Taco Bell Arena to compete in the sixth Beauty and the Beast meet.

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Softball [Sports page 4] six teams in the WAC get to compete in the conference tournament.

“Our goal this season is to at least make the WAC tournament,” Thorpe said.

With a deeper bench and bullpen, the Broncos will have every opportunity this season to make that happen.

The Bronco’s season begins this weekend in California. They’ll face University of San Diego and UC Riverside.

The Broncos played San Diego last season and expect to see many of the same things.

UC Riverside, however, will be a new challenge for the Broncos.

“We should be able to compete with these teams,” Thorpe said. “Hopefully we’ll come out mostly victorious.”

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Typically Idaho is known for their homegrown potatoes not a homegrown professional hockey player.

Starting his hockey career for the Sun Valley Suns at 7-years old, it would have been hard to predict by the age of 23 he would be playing professional hockey for the Idaho Steelheads. But nonetheless on November 7, 2009, Cody Lampl made his Idaho Steelheads home debut in front of an electrifying crowd, curious to see what this kid was made of.

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Trey McIntyre Project shares the love MARGARET REIMER

For more information about the Trey McIntyre Project, visit the Web site treymcintyre.com.

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omance awaits Saturday night at The Morrison Center. On Feb.13 at 8 p.m. Boise will host the world premiere of Trey McIntyre Project’s (TMP) “Ten Pin Episodes.” The dancing continues with the premiere of “Wild Sweet Love” featuring music from Queen, Roberta Flack, Mendelssohn and the Partridge Family. For the lovebirds, the company has put together a special Valentine’s Day package. It includes tickets to the show, an aphrodisiac themed dinner at Berryhill and Co., and a night at The Modern Hotel.

Choreographer Trey McIntyre’s unique vision has created a buzz in the world of dance with many comparing him to the dance world’s superstar: George Balanchine.

"Dance Magazine" recently described McIntyre’s choreography as “something very new” and called the piece “Sun Road” one of “the most truly American ballets I’ve seen in years.”

TMP's style of dance blends classical ballet with more organic forms of movement that focus on channeling music. Artists as diverse as Peter, Paul and Mary to Gold-

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Dancer Ilana Goldman performs with John Michael Schert in the TMP production "Wild Sweet Love," some of which will be shown at the Morrison Center Saturday evening. frapp and Dvorak provide the soundtrack.

When the tempo is jerky the movements of the dancers follow suit as in the piece, “(serious)” where the dancers resemble marionettes. In

contrast, the music of Astrud Gilberto in “Like A Samba” is paired with more flowing movements that compliment the velvety tone and sensual rhythym of Gilbertos’ voice.

McIntyre’s choreography

comes from the inspiration of music, nature and his own dreams.

“He wants the dancers to explore the vignette he’s creating emotionally,” said John Michael Schert, dancer and

Valentine’s Day versus Romance WENDIE L. GREEN Special to The Arbiter

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ittle candy hearts with phrases of love or lust.

Piles and piles of nasty chocolate sold at your local convenience store as an afterthought. Vile lace panties rolled into the shape of a rose; sold next to the pickled eggs and beef sticks. This is Valentine’s Day. As a whole, we’ve become lazy. We’ve become lax when it comes to the efforts of romance. Some argue we no longer have time for romance. I beg to differ. If you’ve got time to text, time to watch a YouTube video or time to go to lunch with coworkers; you’ve got time to be romantic and spontaneous. Romance is a feeling, not a thing. If you are doing your job as a partner, husband, wife, girlfriend or boyfriend, you’ve been making your special someone feel romantic on the regular. Don’t you roll your eyes at me, you know I’m right. Relationships are work but they shouldn’t be hard.

What about surprising and spoiling the ones we love with a spontaneous act? One of the biggest issues between a couple after years of togetherness is the lack of spontaneity. If that’s the case, what’s the pressure of a commercial

holiday going to do to that relationship? Who can live up to the hallmark and jewelry store commercials? Those are expectations that simply cannot be met. And really, do we want them to? Do we want to live a cookie-cutter romantic life? Would she really be happy with that black hills gold bracelet?

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Is it a power drill? My guess is not. A power drill is a tool, slap a ribbon on it and it’s a gift, but it’s NOT romantic.

Take the time to notice what your man thinks is special.

What is that certain thing that you do that drives him crazy?

Pay attention! And when you figure it out, make it a point to do it often. They deserve to be considered.

It drives me nuts how one sided this commercial holiday seems to be. What’s with women thinking it’s THEIR holiday? As if they deserve to be showered with gifts more

executive director of TMP. “I was a dancer with American Ballet Theater and I met Trey there in 2003. We started the company in 2004.”

After meeting through a friend in New York City,

McIntyre discussed his interest in starting his own company with Schert.

“In a very ambitious way, we said, 'Let’s do it, let’s do a summer pick up company,'” Schert said.

This meeting lead to Schert becoming the executive director. He focuses on scheduling performances, fundraising and carrying out McIntyre’s vision.

“I love first and foremost being a dancer… but I also love the act of putting that together,” Schert said.

Through mentors and trialand-error Schert learned how to schedule international tours, organize fundraisers, and other behind-the-scenes management. He remains busy as TMP’s popularity has grown. Last year the company traveled to the Dominican Republic and Hungary. They look forward to the possibility of touring in South America, Asia, and Israel in the future.

“More and more people are becoming aware of us and requesting us," he said.

“Getting to see the different cultures is always exciting.”

Go to arbiteronline.com for more Valentine's Day coverage including: A chivalry debate, a coach's love story and a letter to the editor.

COURTESY WENDIE GREEN

Wendie Green is the author of wendiegoneferal.com. than their men? What’s with this gimme, gimme, gimme attitude I’m seeing so much of?

Since when did romance equal money? You don’t need to purchase a gift to make someone feel special, loved and cherished; quite the opposite actually. Spend time with them, be creative! Creativity is the root of romance.

It shows you took the time to think about their wants and their needs.

A friend of mine and her husband told this particular holiday to kiss off. Valentine’s

Day is not allowed in their house, it’s been banished.

They created their own holiday with its own meaning and they celebrate it once a year. That is romantic.

I’m recommending a new tradition this Valentine’s day.

Simply don’t do it. Don’t do it unless you’ve really thought it through and you’ve woven some of your own creativity into it. Once you’ve done that, make a commitment to mirroring that same effort six months from now. Pick any random day and do the unexpected. Now that is romance.

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