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Fee increases unlikely for several organizations DAVID GASCH Journalist

Camas, a children's center student, waits patiently for her shoes to be tied by teacher Emily Eastman.

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CHILDREN'S CENTER:

Taking care of BSU families for 31 years NIKKI HOUSTON Journalist

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ids are like little sponges waiting to be filled. They see things from an innocent perspective," said Cathy Gilbert, an instructor at the Boise State Children’s Center. The Children's Center provides quality childcare for the campus and the community.

Since opening in 1979 and after moving twice, the Children’s Center finally opened their doors to a more permanent home on 1830 Beacon in 1994, providing not only more room for families but also more opportunities for growth.

The Children's Center has 23 full-time employees

and 25 to 30 employees per semester. Between 250 and 300 education students are involved in course work.

They play an important role in the lives of the 160 children currently enrolled.

Giving students the first priority of open spots, the Children’s Center also accepts children from the community. Students get discounts and the Center offers full-time care and part-time care. Yearly student fees fund the Center.

Having ten classrooms, starting with infants gradating to preschool, the Center goes through a process of “looping.” Looping is when a teacher stays with their students for the entire term. At the end of the year, they all move up

This is a team effort, you have to have a team perspective. It’s not a one -Cathy Gilbert man band. Children's Center Instructor to the next class together, teacher included.

According to Hob Boazman, director of the Children’s Center, looping is a successful endeavor.

The teacher assigned to the children when they are infants will be with them their first three years. With this system, the teacher already knows the child’s temperament, abilities and skill level. It also makes it

easier for parents because they already have a relationship established with their child’s teacher. Gilbert, who has been with the Children’s Center since Jan. 2006, is the lead teacher in the three and a half to fouryear-old room.

“This is a team effort, you have to have a team perspective. It’s not a one man band," Gilbert said.

The Center is accredited

by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

This certification plays a chief role in where parents decide to enroll their child.

The NAEYC not only strives to improve the quality of the early childhood program, but to improve the development in staff.

“Parents know to ask questions and are becoming more knowledgeable," Boazman said. “We want to make sure that when parents drop their child off there is a peace of mind and that their needs are being met.”

For more information on the Children's Center, visit their Web site at childrenscenter.boisestate.edu or call (208) 426-4404.

Honors College director to step down DAVID GASCH Journalist

COURTESY BOISE STATE

Honors College director Craig Hemmens, Ph.D., will step down in June.

Correction:

Craig Hemmens, Ph.D., the director of the Boise State University Honors College, will relinquish his title this summer after three years of service.

After June, when his contract ends, a new director will take his place.

According to Vice Provost Sharon McGuire, nearly 20 applications and nominations have already been submitted, with only three by those already employed at BSU. Still, she expects more to arrive before the review begins on March 1. The selected candidate will be chosen this spring and prepared to take over for Hemmens immediately after his term ends.

“If possible, it would be fun to have the person who is selected to be part of the new student orientation which begins in the middle of June,” McGuire said.

If the transition proceeds according to plan, there will be no gap between directors.

Hemmens has already set up the fall schedule for the college and reviewed applications for admittance and scholarships.

Hemmens intends to return to the criminal justice department where he worked

since 1993, teaching law related classes as well as serving as the department chair and the head of the paralegal studies program.

“I’ve had the chance to meet students from all academic walks across campus,” Hemmens said. “I’ve really enjoyed the three years I have done this."

Hemmens chose not to discuss his reasons for returning to the criminal justice department, but according to McGuire a three year model often exists for these jobs, so Hemmens’ decision is not early and not late.

A few small changes may occur within the Honors College as well. The activities coordinator, a job currently held by Christopher Hyer, generally takes charge of student activities while the director oversees the academic aspects of the college. McGuire, however, hopes to see more of an overlap between the two jobs. Other changes include providing more services for students through their sophomore and junior years, and including more non-traditional students in the Honors College.

During Hemmens' time with the Honors College, he worked to increase not only the number of students admitted but also the retention rate, helping students finish their undergraduate careers with honors.

In the Feb. 8 issue of The Arbiter, in an article titled, “Hate fliers return to Boise State,” it was reported that Boise Police questioned an individual in relation to controversial fliers distributed on campus in January. The Boise Police Department have not questioned, nor spoken with any individual(s) related to the January fliers.

Several programs and activities funded by student fees may experience a budget decrease.

The Student Fee Committee met Monday to discuss the use of student fees and potentially redistribute them to help groups who requested a larger budget during the next fiscal year.

The group of vice presidents and student representatives, such as Vice Provost Sharon McGuire, ASBSU President Trevor Grigg, Senator Justin White, Professor Sandy Gough and more, cut $15.50 per student in fees from seven activity funds and only reallocated $2.00 of the requested $14.25 to those who expressed need.

Of all the groups receiving funds, four requested an increase this year including Intercollegiate Athletics, the Boise State University Marching Band, The Arbiter/Student Media and Campus Recreation. Boise State President Bob Kustra, however, demanded that student fees not be raised in order to grant more money. Because of this, the committee needed to locate funds from elsewhere.

“We can say no one gets new money and be done, or we can say we can give new money but it has to come from one of the other groups’ fees,” Vice President of Student Affairs Michael Laliberte said. “We are looking for reallocation of funds to help make everyone get the increases.”

Laliberte contributed as a nonvoting mediator of the discussion and votes.

The committee reviewed a total of 12 other activities individually to detect areas where they could trim budgets to make room to approve requested increases. Of that number, seven face potential cuts, including the Student Health Center, the Student Union, Student Life, ASBSU, BSU Radio, Alumni Activities and the Distinguished Lecture Series. The major cuts and discussion focused on student health, the student union, ASBSU and student life. Representatives from the ASBSU supported fee cuts and suggested their own budget receive the largest cut of $5.00.

“I think we have too much money, spend too much money, waste too much money, for the results we get,” Grigg said. “If we are going to do this without increasing student fees at all and breaking even, then I think all of us have to have the mentality that nothing is holy, every single fee, nothing is holy.” He suggested that they needed to cut funds to make room for the necessities of others.

The committee took into consideration the net gain each group will make because of growth in enrollment next year. For example, the committee suggested a cut of $2.00 from student fees to the Student Health Center. Without any cuts the projected enrollment increase would create a net gain of $66,000, and with the cut they are expected to still receive a $16,000 increase.

They also contemplated the abilities of groups to generate more funds themselves and operate more effectively. Without increases, the committee expects to see more creativity and efficiency.

Although cuts have been made and the committee still denied nearly all increases, new regulations state that no fees are permanent and all of them are reviewed each year.

“One of the things has worked differently. What we do is no one has a guaranteed fee anymore. We can cut this fee, but it doesn’t mean it goes away forever,” Laliberte said. “The decisions we make are only for this upcoming fiscal year. And then it’s up to the committee the following fiscal year.”

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Legality of faculty contracts in question KIM KING Journalist

A resolution proposed by the Idaho State Board of Education granting university presidents the authority to change and amend faculty contracts passed its second reading last Thursday.

According to Rep. Tom Trail,R-Moscow, Boise State and the University of Idaho have already amended faculty contracts. He said they enacted the change last spring without proper authority granted by the new resolution.

This proposed change to the current human resource policy allows university presidents to offer salary amounts less than the original contract and to change the salary during the contract term when they feel budgetary reductions are necessary.

“Here we have the old story

of the cart before the horse,” Trail said. “The troubling point here is that the ISBE had not yet officially adopted, nor have they yet, granted the delegation of authority to the presidents to make these changes and decisions.”

He proposes this action as illegal and a violation of the 10th U.S. Constitutional Amendment concerning protection of contracts.

Boise State Faculty Senate President Owen McDougal confirmed the agreements were changed.

“We don’t sign contracts,” he said. “Employee agreements are sent out and this year it was changed with no input from faculty.”

Provost Sona Andrews denies any wrong doing on the part of the university.

“Our grievance policy is still in effect,” she said.

“If someone is terminated wrongfully, they would still

have recourse.”

During open forum, faculty senate Vice President Lynn Lubamersky voiced her concern over the proposed policy.

“We support Kustra,” she said. “But we did not have a voice in this change.”

Lubamersky said a survey of tenured and tenured track faculty was conducted last week resulting in a vote of 230 to 31 to reject the changes.

“The state motto of Idaho is Esto Perpetua,” she said. “And we want to be perpetual. This will only weaken us.”

University of Idaho law professor John Miller called the policy changes foolish and said they focuse on furloughs and salaries with no restrictions on university presidents.

“At best this is mischievous, ambiguous, and inadequate,” he said. “At worst, it is an unlawful action.”

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Only Campus Recreation received an increase. Of the $5.00 they wanted, the committee suggested $2.00.

With the new swimming pool in construction, the doors would not open upon completion unless more money becomes available to do so according to Campus Recreation. In the end, $13.50 of students’ fees were taken away and remained unassigned.

“It could go into tuition it could go- it is really up to the president and the executives,” Laliberte said.

The Student Fee Committee does not have the final say with these budgets. They make a recommendation to the Executive Budget committee, whose decision will pass to Kustra.

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Chivalry

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What does it mean for modern dating?

The brighter side of sex Haley Robinson Columnist

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Defending Camelot Shannon Morgan Editor-in-Chief

Some women say they don’t appreciate being patronized by antiquated gestures of chivalry. Women are not the “weaker sex” and we do not need protecting. Some men say they are afraid to be chivalrous because they don’t want to disrespect their partner.

These men struggle with wanting to employ a time honored tradition of chivalry without being sexist.

I propose that modern chivalry should be gender-neutral; it can apply to any sexual orientation, and can cross cultures. In honor of cupid, I’ll focus my arguments on the romantic aspects of chivalry, the code of how to treat our intimate partners.

If both women and men should strive to be chivalrous we must first discuss what this means.

Chivalry is far more than having good manners. Opening ones door, helping someone put on their jacket, or picking up the check at dinner are polite gestures, employed by women and men alike, in situations that extend beyond the pursuit of romance.

According to chivalrynow.net, “Chivalry spells out certain ethical standards that foster the development of manhood. Men are called to be: truthful, loyal, courteous to others, helpmates to women, supporters of justice, and defenders of the weak. They are also expected to avoid scandal.”

Harkening to Camelot, chivalry is rooted in a medieval code of honor for knightly men. Let us bring chivalry into the 21st century, and have it serve as a moral and ethical code both sexes can follow to help guide relationships.

I appreciate traditional gender roles

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in relationships (to a degree), but I also believe people should be free to find a partner to balance them in the effort to create a meaningful and supportive bond.

Whether we are more comfortable in the role of protector, nurturer, or a combination of the two, we can subscribe to the code of chivalry.

Chivalry should be a check on our urges, a compass to ensure we are behaving in ways that cultivate rewarding and supportive relationships.

In committed relationships it means we will “avoid scandal” by being faithful, and that we will seek to be just, fair and discreet with our criticism of our partners.

Being chivalrous, in a romantic sense, is intimate. It’s affectionate; it’s a commitment to being supportive and encouraging of your partner. It is not a spontaneous act, but a concentrated and time-tested effort.

It’s expressed in small, everyday actions like brewing coffee in the morning, picking your wet towels up off the floor, or taking time to write a love letter or plan a romantic evening.

It’s also expressed in larger ways, such as being supportive when your partner is in a weakened state. Maybe they lost their job, lost a loved one, or they experience a crisis in faith, damage to their self-image or a medical catastrophe.

Being chivalrous is a commitment to love your partner, not only when it’s easy, but when it’s hard. It is a commitment to work through problems, to seek to understand before being understood. It’s being compassionate, dependable, strong and kind.

Chivalry is about respect. Respect for yourself and for your lover -- and the commitment to serve and honor each other.

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I can open my own door: chivalry needs to die.

Chivalry is outdated, overrated and patronizing. It’s a new day and age, and all those ideas you have in your head of women being damsels in distress are senseless. Women are more independent than ever. So it’s time for everything to develop with the times and for chivalry to die for good.

Most of the so-called “chivalrous” acts are severely outdated and corny, and quite frankly no longer make any sense. All chivalry does is paint an unreal expectation of what dating should be. Dating has changed so much even over the past 10 years, making the chivalry of thousands of years ago so archaic. Part of the knights' code of chivalry included taking care of the weak. The weak is referring to woman who up until just recently were commonly treated as the weaker sex.

It might have been cute to the ladies-in-waiting for that big, burly knight of theirs to open that heavy door, but women of the 21st century are fully capable of opening the door themselves. If a woman doesn't ask for help, the man should keep

his hands to himself. Not only is it a gesture that makes woman feel weaker, it is a subconscious male supremacist act. Women are fully capable of getting the door themselves, and it shows a great weakness to not get things for themselves. Opening the door for someone is seen as common courtesy for men and woman alike.

There was also a point in time when a common practice of chivalry was putting a coat or form of outerwear over a puddle so a woman didn’t have to leap over or step in it. One has to think if a guy pulls that move from his bag of tricks, he must have some sort of agenda.

Modern-day chivalry according to marieclair.com is a man being concerned about his significant others well being. It should be second nature to care about your loved one, but there is an extent to where it becomes patronizing.

Women are fully able to function correctly without being babied. The second this is considered chivalry it becomes patronizing.

The problem with chivalrous acts is when they are premeditated to the point of being creepy. Women aren’t damsels in distress and haven’t been for hundreds of years.

Readers: What do you think about chivalry in the 21st century?

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A vast majority of college students have sex. Even with religion, parents and funding from the U.S. government supporting abstinence until marriage, college students are still going to be having sex before they are willing to say “I do.” So, instead of feeling guilty, maybe it’s time to take a more logical and optimistic approach to responsible sexual activity and shake off the old-fashioned ideas of past generations.

Especially in the more conservative areas of the United States, the benefits of sex are often not discussed. The idea that sex should wait until after marriage and only ever happen with one person is preached to the younger generation without mention of other options. But for those of us who aren’t Jonas Brothers and who can’t slip on a special ring that magically makes it so we can control our hormones until we get married, that idea isn’t going to work.

According to an article from U.S. News, over the past 25 years, the federal government has spent over $1.5 billion on abstinence-only programs (which haven't been working). Now, after the first increase in teen pregnancy in decades, according to an article in Ms. Magazine, the proposed budget released for fiscal year 2011 does not include abstinenceonly program funds, but instead raises funding for sex education and teen pregnancy prevention.

This is exactly the direction we should be moving in. It’s time to stop pretending that teenagers and young adults just aren’t going to have sex because they are told not to. Sex should not be portrayed as a wicked thing that is unacceptable to discuss or enjoy. It should be encouraged to learn about sex and be prepared to make well informed, individual decisions.

One reason people can benefit from sex is that it makes people happier. Research from Georgia State University found that people who were involuntarily celibate were more frequently afflicted with unhappy feelings such as anger, frustration, doubt and even depression.

Another article by WebMD discussed various other reasons that sex is valuable. Things like stress relief, immunity boosts, improved cardiovascular health, better self esteem, pain reduction and an easier time sleeping are all benefits of sex.

So sex is good for you, which is great news for anyone who isn’t celibate. On top of that, there is also the prospect of the federal government changing its approach to teen sex and pregnancy issues. Taking the view that sex is an enjoyable and beneficial activity that should be taken seriously and handled responsibly is a much more healthy and proactive approach then trying to sweep the entire topic under the rug.

Hopefully in the future, Americans will begin to unite under the idea that comprehensive sex education and honesty is much more effective and logical then abstinence-only education.

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Athletic Calendar:

Feb. 25 - Mar. 3 HOME EVENTS*

Thursday, Feb. 25 Swimming and Diving – WAC Conference Championships All day – San Antonio, Texas Track and Field – WAC Indoor Championships 11 a.m. – Jackson Indoor Track (Nampa)* Men’s Basketball – Louisiana Tech 6:05 p.m. – Ruston, La.

Friday, Feb. 26 Wrestling – Pac-10 Conference Championships All day – Davis, Calif.

Swimming and Diving – WAC Conference Championships All day – San Antonio, Texas Track and Field – WAC Indoor Championships 11:45 a.m. – Jackson Indoor Track (Nampa)* Women’s Tennis – New Mexico 2 p.m. – Appleton Tennis Center* Men’s Tennis – Utah 5 p.m. – Salt Lake City, Utah Club Baseball – Central Oregon CC 5 p.m. – Storey Park (Meridian)* Gymnastics – Southern Utah/Centenary College 7 p.m. – Cedar City, Utah

Saturday, Feb. 27 Wrestling – Pac-10 Conference Championships All day – Davis, Calif.

Swimming and Diving – WAC Conference Championships All day – San Antonio, Texas Women’s Club Lacrosse – Whitman 10:15 a.m. – Eagle Middle School (Eagle)* Track and Field – WAC Indoor Championships 11 a.m. – Jackson Indoor Track (Nampa)* Women’s Club Lacrosse – Gonzaga 11:30 a.m. – Eagle Middle School (Eagle)* Club Baseball – Eastern Idaho 1 p.m. – Storey Park (Meridian)* Men’s Tennis – Brigham Young University 4 p.m. – Provo, Utah Club Baseball – Snow College 4 p.m. – Storey Park (Meridian)* Women’s Club Lacrosse – University of Idaho 4 p.m. – Eagle Middle School (Eagle)* Women’s Basketball – Fresno State 7 p.m. – Taco Bell Arena* Men’s Basketball – New Mexico State 7:05 p.m. – Las Cruces, N.M.

Sunday, Feb. 28 Women’s Tennis – Washington State 11 a.m. – Appleton Tennis Center*

Monday, Mar. 1 Women’s Golf – Fresno State/Lexus Classic All day – Fresno, Calif.

Tuesday, Mar. 2 Women’s Golf – Fresno State/Lexus Classic All day – Fresno, Calif.

Wednesday, Mar. 3 Women’s Basketball – Utah State 7 p.m. – Logan, Utah

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Levi Jones (front), Jason Chamberlain (front-middle), Adam Hall (middle), Nate Lee (back-middle) and Kirk Smith (back) lead the Broncos into the Pac-10 Conference Wrestling Tournament this weekend.

Broncos seek third consecutive Pac-10 title TRENT LOOTENS Producer

Coming into the Pacific-10 Conference Wrestling Championships as the favorite isn’t new to the Boise State Broncos.

BSU 14-3 (7-0 Pac-10) has owned the conference tournament the past two years and has full intentions of keeping it that way when it travels to Davis, Calif this weekend.

“We’re fired up, there’s no doubt about it. Our guys are working really hard to get every last bit of preparation in,” BSU head coach Greg Randall said. “We’ve had a good week of practice and we’ve got a few more days still to prepare.”

Staying healthy and keeping their bodies rested is crucial for BSU’s wrestlers. In a tournament of this magnitude, a wrestler will compete more than once a day. To ready themselves for the grind, it’s important to be mentally and physically prepared. For most of their competition, these will be their last matches of the season, so they will have nothing to lose.

“Tournaments are hard because it’s a constant emotional roller coaster,” junior Kirk Smith said. “It helps a lot to be mentally prepared. Over half the sport is mental.”

Smith will enter the Pac-10 tournament seeded No. 1 for the 184-pound weight class. Smith is currently ranked No. 1 nationally by intermatwrestle.com.

Another Bronco wrestler expected to make his presence felt in California this weekend is 157-pound junior Adam Hall. Hall is ranked No. 3 nationally and hopes the shorter, but harder practices have helped him get the rest he needs to be 100 percent.

“Our practices are getting shorter and more intense,” Hall said. “You want to be rested going into these tournaments.

I’ve gone into these tournaments in the past not rested and it has affected me.

We’re just brawling hard and the coaches are putting more emphasis on getting after it.”

Other BSU wrestlers with high expectations ranked inside InterMat’s Top 20 include: 133-pound junior Andrew Hochstrasser, 141-pound junior Levi Jones, 174-pound senior Nate Lee and 149-pound sophomore Jason Chamberlain.

The conference tournament is just the beginning of the road for BSU’s ranked wrestlers. If they perform well this weekend, they’ll set themselves up a serious run at the NCAA National Championships in March.

“Our ranked wrestlers need to win, so they have that higher seed later,” Randall said. “They need to keep their rankings, but we’ve got a few guys who can move up in the rankings, too.”

Randall hopes the wrestlers who aren’t ranked can use the Pac-10 Tournament to boost their resumes and receive a wild card invitation to the national tournament.

“We need to win all 10 weight classes.

We need to have that mindset to get to the finals and win,” Randall said. “If you can do that and believe in that, the team score will take care of itself.”

No. 15 Oregon State will be Boise State’s heaviest competition, but BSU has the edge on the Beavers. The Broncos have defeated OSU twice this season, and their most recent victory over their conference rivals came only two weeks ago at Taco Bell Arena. OSU will be hungry for revenge and BSU knows it.

“We understand our opponents will be gunning for us,” Smith said. “We’re looking to get that third straight Pac10 title and we fully intend on getting it done. If everybody does their job I think we’ll be fine.”

The first round of competition begins Friday at 12 p.m. PT. Championship finals begin at 4 p.m. PT Saturday night.

Track and field hosts WAC Indoor Championships DANIEL PRIDDY Journalist

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Runners compete at the Jackson Indoor Track in Nampa, Idaho Jan. 23, 2010. The Broncos host the Western Athletic Conference Indoor Championships Feb. 25-27 in Nampa.

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The 2010 Western Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championship commences today and expectations are high for the Broncos. Beginning today and running until Saturday, the best that the conference has to offer will converge in Nampa for heated competition.

The Broncos are poised to bring home some titles. The Broncos have steadily improved since the start of the season and have the ability to make some amazing things happen at this meet.

An area of concern for the Broncos

is the comparative youthfulness of the squad.

A large portion of the competitors are in their freshman and sophomore year making it interesting to see how the young athletes cope with so much on the line. The Broncos are equipped with a few veteran leaders for the newcomers to look up to for guidance. Hopefully, the home field advantage will also help offset some nerves the young athletes could be experiencing.

The Bronco’s most powerful weapon lay in the men’s jumpers. Led by Zach Arnos, Kirk Felix, Eetu Vitala and Trammel Rolando, the Broncos lay claim to

the top four spots in the long jump and the top two spots in the triple jump.

However, Utah State’s Damian Szade and Idaho’s Colin Briggs pose a threat to the Broncos.

Nationally recognized Arnos, up to this point, has already won out against Utah State’s Damian Szade in headto-head competition while having improved with nearly each successive meet. Arnos’ best jump is recorded at 16.01 M. His closest non-Boise State competitor, Damian Szade’s best jump is only 13.99 M.

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Coming to America: The Leader BRITTNEY JOHNSON Community Manager

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BSU men’s tennis team is led by New Zealand native sophomore James Meredith.

Boise State’s best men’s tennis player performs with big personality on and off the court.

Sophomore James Meredith dismantles opponents on the court, and off he is the comic relief of the men’s team.

New Zealand born and raised, Meredith is in his second season playing for the Broncos.

Coming to America has given Meredith opportunity and change from a very different hometown.

“The pace,” Meredith said, is the biggest difference between USA and New Zealand.

“America’s very busy and New Zealand’s only about 4 million people and there’s more room to breath. When in America I feel like I’m always having to catch up.”

Along with coming to America, making the transition to Boise has also been different for Meredith.

“Weather is the biggest dif-

ference,” Meredith said. “New Zealand’s time zone is different and it mixes up the seasons so when it’s cold here it’s probably warm back home, and it’s small where I’m from.”

Meredith has settled in quiet comfortably to colligate tennis. He is currently ranked No. 36 individually in the nation.

Meredith is leading a young, hopeful Bronco team on a NCAA tournament run.

“The guys a gem, a diamond, he’s just so good. He works hard at it, I’m so proud of him,” head coach Greg Patton said.

“He’s got a vision to have greatness written all over him. He’s got the book he’s just filling in the pages with a bunch of hard work.”

Dominating tennis started at an early age for Meredith who earned a berth to the 2008 Junior Australian Open Tournament, which he considers his favorite tennis memory.

“We got to share the same locker room with all the pros and got the same treatment,” Meredith said. “I actually got to play first round the No. 2

on the show court with a big crowd. It was really cool.”

Hard work has paid off so far this season for Meredith and the young Bronco team.

Through the grueling practices and matches Meredith plays more than just the leader, he plays the comedian.

“He should be on Flight of the Concords,” Patton said.

“He’s quirkier than me! He’s funny and the guys love him.”

While bringing a humorous energy to the team he is also a source of inspiration to the other team members.

“He expects a lot out of everyone else and especially himself,” Redshirt Freshman, Michael Gilliland said. “He holds us all to a pretty high standard when it comes to

playing and practicing. He’s certainly one of the best that Boise State has ever seen and certainly one of the best recruits that has come here.”

Tennis isn’t his only talent, Patton points out that Meredith has several, including playing guitar during time spent off the court.

Not only playing music but also listening to music is what Meredith likes to do before taking the court.

Meredith says if he can get a little time to himself he’ll put music going to pump him up.

With excellent experience, a never quit work ethic, and humor Meredith leads the Broncos to defend the Western Athletic Conference championship.

TRACK [Sports page 4] Sophomore Kirk Felix has established himself as a double threat in the long jump and heptathlon.

Ranked second in the conference for the long jump and first in the heptathlon, Felix is expected to put big numbers on the board for the Broncos. Idaho’s Andrew Blaser may give Felix a run for his money in the heptathlon.

In both men’s and women’s weight throw, BSU has a lot of talent. Trevor Kraychir brings an incredible amount of strength and intensity to the competition having recorded the longest throw in the conference at 19.79 M. Idaho’s Beau Whitney (18.99 M) and Ben Wood (18.91 M) have had good seasons and could give Woods some healthy competition.

In women’s weight throw, Mele Vaisiama has scored a number of victories and sits atop the conference ranking with a throw of 18.49 M. A consistently dedicated athlete, Vaisimia is poised for another victory.

On the track, former conference title holder Sawyer Bosch has a good chance of achieving another conference victory.

Ranked second only to Utah State’s Steve Strickland, Bosch is one of the most explosive runners within this conference.

Bosch brings experience, as well as talent, to the men’s 3,000 meter race.

Freshman Jeff Daw and Paul Robertson sit second and third in the WAC with times of 48.38 s and 49.11 s respectively in the 400-meter dash.

Sophomore sprinter and long jumper Raquel Jones have come on strong lately

and are expected to give a good showing in the women’s long jump. She is currently ranked second in-conference with New Mexico State’s Deserae Cota.

Juniors BreAnna Craig and Heidi Dorling are currently ranked second and third in-conference the women’s pole vault.

Starting today, the Broncos have their biggest test of the season. In order to take home a team conference title, the veteran superstars need to perform according to expectations of their coaches and the new up-and-comers need to dig down deep and pull out their best performances yet.

Events begin today, Thursday, at 11 a.m., Friday at 11:45 a.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Jackson Indoor Track in Nampa, Idaho.

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Aries (March 21-April 19 Today is a 7 - You have the power to create whatever you want today.

Infuse your actions with excitement. Leave correspondence for another day.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Today is an 8 - Extend your love to others through the tender expression of your feelings. There’s no need for flamboyance, but gifts are always welcome.

Gemini (May 21-June 21)| Today is a 7 - You wake up with an idea that could change the balance or intensity of love in your life.

Whatever you do, the outcome feels just right.

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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is an 8 - There’s a lot happening inside your head today.

Don’t expect other people to know that. You can maintain the secret or share with a special someone.

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So, plan for the weekend and then refocus on work.

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Up ‘til Dawn Benefit fights cancer with entertainment, compassion Jennifer Spencer

than 200 colleges participate across the United States each year.

“In bringing Up 'til Dawn to Boise State University, I am hoping that it will be successful enough to become an annual event that continues to grow each year it is held at Boise State,” Anderson said.

Participants receive free Tshirts and wristbands with the theme “Broncos for a Cure.”

Other entertainment and prizes include psychic readings, contests, music and passes to Bogus Basin and Wahooz.

More importantly, students have the opportunity to help children and families stricken with cancer.

"Staying awake at Up 'til Dawn symbolizes the patients and families that endure so many sleepless nights at St. Jude," Anderson said.

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"Cancer doesn’t sleep, and neither will we,” said Brittney Anderson, director of Up 'til Dawn and Healthcare Issues coordinator for the Volunteer Services Board (VSB).

Up 'til Dawn is an event this Friday put on by the VSB to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Come to the Student Union Building's Simplot Ballroom for a night of free food, entertainment, games and prizes.

Students can address prewritten letters to family members and friends, asking them to contribute to St. Jude.

A Nintendo Wii will be raffled off to a student who addresses 35 or more letters.

Students at the University of Memphis formed Up ‘til Dawn in 1999. Now more

Staying awake at Up 'til Dawn symbolizes the patients and families that endure so many sleepless nights at St. Jude.

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Up 'til Dawn started illustration by Eli Meuler in Memphis, Tenn. in 1999 as a benefit for the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. The program has since been adopted by 200 colleges around the country.

Dave Matthews Band to heat up summer in Boise Stephen Foster Journalist

Dave Matthews Band (DMB) recently announced they will make a stop in Boise during their wildly popular summer tour. The show on Aug. 31 at the Taco Bell Arena marks their first concert in Boise since the fall of 1998.

Known for their improvisational skills and roots-oriented music, the band has amassed a devout following of fans by touring constantly since the early 1990’s. According to Pollstar, DMB sold more tickets in the United States than any other band in the last decade.

Some students were pleasantly surprised by the news.

“When he announced the Boise tour stop, I was floored,” said Quinn Perry, a senior mass communication major and 10-year DMB fan. “Taco Bell Arena isn't going to do near justice -- but it is nice.”

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'Shutter Island' sets new standard for Scorsese Tony Rogers Journalist

Martin Scorsese does not disappoint with the release of his latest thriller, "Shutter Island", this past weekend. The film opened to a, larger than expected, $41.1 million gross.

That's more than $5 million above predictions.

The film stars Leonardo Di-

Pictured is a still shot from Martin Scorsese's new thriller, "Shutter Island." The film is Scorsese's fourth with Leonardo DiCaprio. mct campus

Caprio as U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels. He journeys to a federal maximum security prison-hospital for the criminally insane to investigate the disappearance of a dangerous resident. It is there that Daniels must decipher the clues, and ultimately solve a mystery that will shake his very being to the core.

This flick represents the best piece of work Scorsese has ever put on the big screen. Not only that, but thits is possibly DiCaprio's best work in the past decade. His superb acting truly conveys Scorsese's vision for the film.

The supporting actors excelled as well. As is the case with a large number of hyped-

up films, supporting actors are rarely ever highlighted in the film. However, the stunning performances by Mark Ruffalo and Michele Williams make this movie much more coherent. They set up an ending that blow audiences away.

"Shutter Island" marks DiCaprio and Scorsese's fourth pairing on screen. Their next project, crime drama "The Wolf of Wall Street", will be released sometime in the next year.

Final Verdict: Hands down, this is a mustsee movie that you can't afford to miss in theaters.

Final Rating: 8/10

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