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Dr. Dan March 20, 2011

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Daniel Neil Morris had a passion for writing and teaching throughout his career as a journalist, professor and advisor.

He graduated with a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University before going on to earn a doctorate in journalism from the University of Missouri (Columbia). After graduation, Dr. Dan was a reporter for the Kansas City Star.

He came to Boise State to teach communication and journalism classes in 1986. He walked into The Arbiter as an advisor that same year. To say he liked journalism would be a massive understatement. There was no limit to the amount of attention Dr. Dan would give an endless number of drafts.

Dr. Dan was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the spring of 2008. Without telling his students he was sick, he continued busily working at The Arbiter. He went on medical leave at the end of the semester before officially retiring in April of 2010.

Despite the pain of cancer and the nausea caused by chemotherapy, Dr. Dan still came into The Arbiter’s newsroom to coach writers, look over drafts and write a river of red corrections. He may not have been teaching classes, but Dr. Dan wasn’t going to stop teaching journalism.

Dr. Dan died with family and friends at his side March 20.

Friends remember Dr. Dan

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“Dan Morris loved a good debate. Some of this was probably a reflection of his concern for maintaining a multi-vocal community.

He felt that all should be able to express their views and be heard.

On the other hand, some of this was probably part of Dan’s personality. Anybody who spent much time with him in a committee meeting or other decision-making forum likely noticed that when others got tense and uneasy, Dan always had a twinkle in his eye as he sat back and relished the image of democracy in action.”

- Rick Moore, associate professor and department chair of communication, Boise State University “His passion for journalism and caring about the students was just how Dan lived life.

We were able to accomplish a lot during his tenure but it is the little ‘Dan-isms’ I will miss and cherish the most. Be it random comments from the couch or visiting Kansas City and hearing about his time there both as a doctoral student and as a journalist -- these are the special times I will remember.”

- Brad Arendt, director of Student Media, Boise State University “Dan was a journalism educator who really cared. He would be passionate and articulate at making a point. He would lean forward, eyes intent, and be very certain about the topic. He also enjoyed laughing with a great, loud laugh and impish expressions. He was a really nice, meaningful man. I’m sorry he’s gone so early.”

- Nils Rosdahl, retired journalism instructor/ advisor, North Idaho College

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“My first encounter with Dr. Dan was strange indeed. I had just been hired by The Arbiter to cover the campus crime beat, and I was putting the finishing touches on my maiden article, a short piece about a student safety seminar. As I sat at a computer in the newsroom, this funny guy with a wispy beard came up behind me and started reading my story over the shoulder.

He didn’t introduce himself, but based on his criticism of my work, I figured he carried some clout around this place.”

- James Kelly, former editor-in-chief and current editorial advisor at The Arbiter

“I will never forget the first time I gave a story to Dr. Dan. Bullish on my biggest story yet, I gave Dr. Dan my “de-baptism” story and sat back as he ripped it to shreds. You do not mess around with passive voice with Dr. Dan standing by.”

- Andrew Ford, news editor

“The image of Dan that will remain with me always is the look which came upon him at moments of inspiration. His eyes would open wide, his face would glow, and his index finger would point to the sky. It was a look I saw often.”

- Robert Rudd, associate professor of communication, Boise State University

“He was definitely not a package easily unwrapped, but well worth the effort. I hope he knew how profoundly he impacted my life, especially while I was running for my second term as editor-in-chief ... when it felt like I couldn’t trust anyone, I trusted Dr. Dan.” - Shannon Morgan, former editor-in-chief (‘08-’10)

“It was Dr. Dan’s unquenchable thirst for knowledge and journalistic integrity and philosophy that drove me to work hard and diligently through my time with The Arbiter. Dr. Dan, through his rants on different angles of coverage and tireless criticism (though done so with clear pride in the students’ work), helped improve The Arbiter by shaping ideals and allowing the creative torrents to flow freely.”

- Kirk Bell, managing editor

“To find answers, he’d squint his eyes, scan his brain and withdraw specific knowledge that saved me as chief from committing media law violations and other bonehead moves I’m famous for. I miss everyone at The Arbiter, but Dan is a source I can no longer tap for advice. He advised me, affected me. I honor him by doing the same for others.”

- Dustin Lapray, former editor-in-chief (‘07-’08)

“As a teacher, advisor, and officer of the Idaho Press Club, Dan passionately advocated for the profession with the true idealism of someone who really believed in an enlightened democracy. He certainly led The Arbiter through significant changes, from printing more than once a week to expanding into the era of digital journalism. His influence will continue to be felt by an entire generation of student editors, columnists and reporters who came under his tutelage.”

- Peter Wollheim, associate professor of communication, Boise State University

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2 News New scheduling policy means fewer class days, longer lectures March 24, 2011

Kimberly O’Bryan Journalist

Students can now trim their campus visits by nearly onethird with the new scheduling policy adopted by the faculty senate Tuesday afternoon.

The new changes to policy No. 4160 allows students to take classes earlier in the day -- as early as 6 a.m. and leave later, around 10:15 p.m. giving students a more open schedule.

“In the chemistry depart-

ment we’ll be moving our big lectures to longer classes on Monday and Wednesday (instead of three days a week).

That helps with time, scheduling and parking,” said Owen MacDougal, president of the faculty senate and chemistry instructor.

Students will have the option of taking classes Mondays and Wednesdays or Wednesdays and Fridays instead of the traditional three day class. Each period will be 75 minutes instead of the traditional 50 minutes.

And, those four-credit classes which take four days can now be encapsulated into three -- two 75-minute classes plus a 50- minute class.

This new policy would help students reduce their carbon footprint and decrease the need for parking as students would need to be on campus less often.

With these new hours a student could possibly take all their classes in a couple of days and reduce their travel time and expenses.

New barn, repair shop make campus cozy for bikes Journalist

What happens when it’s raining and you ride your bike? It sucks. Mud gets on your backpack. Rain gets in your hair and who knows what starts squeaking.

The University can’t help with the ride, but at least now when you get to campus they can help with a parking spot.

For $15 per semester students can get a guaranteed spot and have exclusive access to the Bike Barn inside the Brady Parking Garage area with a student or faculty ID card.

Opened in September, just three students registered for a permit; now 30 users have one, according to J.C. Porter, assistant director of Transportation and Parking Services.

The total cost of the Bike Barn is $13,600 including the racks, fence and entrance system.

‘Learning Center will teach cyclists everything their dad’s didn’t’ The Cycle Learning Center (CLC) is a new bike shop that will provide basic bicycle repair services and instructional classes for cyclists.

The Campus Recreation and Transportation and Parking Services have partnered to get CLC active as soon as the Lincoln Garage is complete.

“It’s going to be a shop where students can come in and work on their bikes or have the mechanic who’s there help them,” said Brian Parker, a 21-year-old business and economics major.

The fees will depend on the repair but Parker expects the cost to be lower than a bike shop.

The most common repair is a flat tire and most people don’t know how to change one, Parker said.

The Lincoln Garage and CLC is expected to open July 4.

Quad bike racks will shift over spring break The Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Master Plan project is set to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety to have more efficient navigation.

Bike racks inside The Quad will be relocated to adjacent areas over spring. Students parking their bikes in this area need to move ‘em before tomorrow.

Bicycles left on the rack during relocation will be dealt with the Boise State Transportation Department.

Information: Boise State Transportation Department, 426-7275

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Brian Parker, 21-year-old, business and economics major from Republic, Wash. and a Bike Barn permit holder who expects to work at the Cycle Learning Center.

Arbiter: How long have you been using a bike for transportation?

Brian: I’m a senior now and I’ve been riding since I’ve been going to school here.

Arbiter: Why do you use a bike rather than a car?

Brian: It’s easier and cheaper than buying a parking pass and going around hunting for parking spots all day. I’m also getting the exercise and don’t have to be sitting in traffic.

Arbiter: When did you purchase the permit?

Brian: I got it this semester. I got it because I’m a racer and like to bring my bike to school and then go train after classes. It allows me to bring my nice road bike and lock it in there and not worry about getting it stolen or somebody parking (their bike) really close to me and mashing up all my parts.

Arbiter: Where did you park your bike before the Bike Barn?

Brian: Since I’m a business and economics major I used to park right in front of that building, but those are going away now so I’m glad I got a permit.

Arbiter: Do you still lock your bike to the racks inside the bike barn?

Brian: I do just in case somebody comes in there and says, “Oh, that’s a really nice bike ... “ and takes it.

Arbiter: How many bikes are in the bike barn?

Brian: There’s usually a dozen or so bikes in there (throughout the day).

As people learn more about it I think they’ll start using it more.

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Does the U.N. Work?

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Gasoline conscious passengers patiently wait for their bus to depart from its downtown Boise location Tuesday evening.

Stop spending on gas, ride the bus Christine Ritchie Journalist

Gasoline prices have increased tremendously over the past couple of weeks in the Treasure Valley. People now have to pay at least $3.34 per gallon, though it can cost more depending on the brand. Unfortunately, these increases in price continue due to the fact that people are still buying gas, even if it means emptying their wallets or paying with money they don’t have by swiping their credit cards.

The country has an obsession with vehicles. Automobiles have their uses, absolutely. However, cars can often been seen carrying only one passenger -- the driver. In 2009, only 1.59 passengers on average occupied cars, not including vans or trucks. Most cars actually have five seats.

Boise State is largely a commuter school and a lack of adequate student housing leaves only one option open to many students -- driving to campus. The bus system in Boise is useful and can relieve some of the

pressures of driving individually, though Valley Ride rarely sees full buses.

This doesn’t make any sense -- with a bus sticker on their ID cards, students can ride the bus for free. While bus routes are not numerous, they are still an opportunity to lay off the individual siphoning of gasoline.

People say they’ll stop buying at x-price, but they never hold true. They won’t stop even at ridiculous prices like $4 or $5 a gallon. People balked in 2009 when prices jumped to nearly $2.50 a gallon, yet they’re still buying. It’s because of the heavy dependence the country has on driving.

Lillian McKinley, a freshman biology major, admits to this dependence.

“Sadly, I, like the majority of America, basically need gas and need to drive my car,” she said. “This shouldn’t be a need; it is definitely a luxury.”

That luxury isn’t going to stop anytime soon, especially if people don’t take advantage of public transportation or carpooling. This dependency on individual transportation will continue if people pay heinous amounts of money to fill up their tanks.

“So honestly I think that people, myself included, will continue to buy gas when it is $4 and $5 a gallon and even more,” McKinley added. “We will probably buy less gas and travel less but it will still be bought.”

Other students choose to drive due to convenience.

Sometimes buses just aren’t feasible, according to Sarah Green, sophomore health science studies major.

“I have a 6-month-old that I need to transport from home to grandma’s and back home again while I work and go to school,” said Green, “so a bike and buses aren’t really an option for me at the moment.”

Green expressed a desire to use alternative methods of fuel, but stated being a student limits what she can afford. This is true of many students -- most can’t buy an Earth-friendly Toyota Prius.

The nation as a whole should ease up on its obsession with driving their lone selves everywhere in order to halt rising gas prices. Driving has its place, but its presence is too prominent. Either people need to stop buying gas when they say they will, or look to other modes of transportation. For more information on bus routs, go to Vallleyride.org.

Green is the new blue and orange Christine Ritchie Journalist

Boise State has been striving to decrease its carbon footprint and increase its use of green, Earth-friendly energy sources for a few years now.

Students can see evidence of the university’s efforts all over campus -- aluminum, paper and plastic recycling bins are abundant in the buildings, and literature about paper consumption is posted on bathroom walls. There is also a lot the university is doing behind the scenes.

John Gardner, Ph.D., is the director of the Center for the Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) Energy Efficiency Research Institute (CEERI) and is a professor of mechanical engineering at BSU. His work transcends Boise city limits and reaches into Idaho’s higher education system. CEERI focuses not only on Boise State, but also on other universities and institutions in the state. “(CEERI) is a state-wide partnership with Idaho National Lab, BSU, U of I and ISU,” Gardner said. “The (CEERI) administration has tasked me to spend more of my time on the ‘energy research’ part of my mission.”

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An Earth friendly woman ventures up to her roof to oversee the progress workers are making on her new solar panels.

Research, Policy and Campus Sustainability and BSU’s Sustainability Club.

“One of the main things we’ve accomplished is the development of the Campus Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB), which is a group with broad representation across campus,” he said. “This group shares best practices and helps set priorities across the campus with an eye toward sustainability.”

Some of those best practices include the use of solar energy to heat the pools of the new Aquatic Center and Solar PV (photovoltaic) technology, the first of its kind to work on campus.

This use of solar energy is important because it shifts the burden off using natu-

ral gas. These innovations take huge steps toward sustainability and significantly reducing BSU’s carbon footprint. Boise State is setting a positive example for other businesses and institutions.

“On a per capita basis, Boise State has one of the lowest carbon footprints in the country when compared to institutions of similar size and mission. The main reason for this is that we’ve evolved as a campus to be very efficient in our use of resources,” Gardner said. “In this way, Boise State is a real leader in the campus sustainability movement.”

Though it will still take several years, the new Micron Business and Economics Building, the Morrison Center, the Multi-

purpose Building, the Interactive Learning Center, the Math/Geosciences Building and the Administration Building will eventually use geothermal energy.

“In the buildings that are hooked up to the system, geothermal energy will take the place of natural gas, which is how we currently heat the campus,” Gardner said.

Sustainability Club President Jenna Duffin is glad BSU is using this more efficient energy source.

“I think it’s really important to Boise, because we have such a good resource,” said Duffin, a junior geosciences major.

Duffin and the students who comprise the Sustainability Club work on events and campaigns throughout the year in order to practice Earth-friendly habits. They have hosted and funded Sustainability Week, Earth Week, a campus garden and are currently writing a Green Building Policy, which would set standards to increase energy efficiency.

Ultimately, Boise State has a strong initiative to make the campus a better consumer of Earth’s natural energy sources.

This focus is extremely important -- recycling does make a difference.

According to the 2010 Sustainability Report by Republic Services, 3.3 million tons of material were recycled in 2009, which is the equivalent to conserving 511,984 households’ annual energy consumption or conserving 9,468,086 barrels of oil.

Clearly this is an enormous impact.

Boise State is doing what it can -- and more -- to add to these efforts. Sustainability would not be possible without student and faculty initiative to reduce waste and hold environmentally friendly missions.

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If there’s one thing I hear often in conversations about international relations and current events, it is that the United Nations is a joke. People argue there is no muscle behind it, it doesn’t do anything and it’s a waste of time and money. Before I discuss why this view isn’t credible, it’s important to have a little background on the U.N. The United Nations is an international organization made up of member states--other countries. Virtually every country in the world is a member and they make financial contributions according to their relative wealth. The U.N.’s goal is to provide a forum for countries to convene, discuss pressing issues and decide on ways to address them. The U.N.’s main aims are to facilitate cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress and human rights.

Some member states have more influence. The most powerful are the permanent Security Council members: the U.S., Britain, France, Russia and China. They have the illustrious veto power on peacekeeping operations, international sanctions and military action. The veto is the source of much frustration directed at the United Nations. Traditionally, China and Russia have opposed many draft resolutions of the United States. All it takes is one veto, and the proposal goes nowhere. Likewise, the United States has felt no qualms about reciprocating.

Because of this, countries like the U.S. or Russia can’t do whatever they want in the United Nations. This is good because it encourages diplomacy and communication among countries. When this route is taken, it is more likely that cooler heads will prevail and less extreme approaches will be taken. However, at times, the U.S. has side-stepped the U.N. and acted unilaterally. The war in Iraq is a good example.

The current operation in Libya seems to demonstrate the opposite.

Countries took the time to discuss, debate and reach an agreement before acting. France, Britain, Canada, the U.S., Italy, Belgium, Qatar, Norway, Denmark and Spain are some of the Libya operation’s participants.

Those who claim the U.N. doesn’t work don’t understand its purpose. It is not designed to do everything the U.S. wants. At the heart of people’s frustration appears to be a disdain of diplomacy. It takes a lot of energy to persuade others and create consensus for proposals. The U.N. is designed to facilitate that. It doesn’t guarantee agreement, but it does make it a necessity.

Of course, countries are sovereign political actors, and they often act independently of the United Nations.

There are consequences for such actions. Those who disregard the interests of others and fail to gain support typically lose international legitimacy and are less likely to gain approval in the future.

There have been many successes and failures of the United Nations, but it definitely does more good than bad. It gives all member states a voice, and holds political consequences for those who fail to garner multilateral support.

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Replacing former cornerback Brandyn Thompson won’t be an overnight task

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igilant play maker, defensive player of the game in the 2010 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, crucial team leader, and now departed senior.

Those are just some of the qualities possessed by ex-Boise State cornerback Brandyn Thompson, in which the BSU coaching staff, headed by defensive backs coach Marcell Yates, will have to make up for in their search to find the next starting cornerback.

Last season, Boise State ended the year with 14 interceptions.

The BSU secondary accounted for half of them, most notably led by Thompson with three. Thompson, who learned from another exBSU corner, former NFL

first-round pick Kyle Wilson, to become the player that he is.

The question now is which cornerback will step up from Thompson’s teachings and take over the facant spot.

First up is senior Jerrel Gavins, who has the slightest edge against the other potential starters due to his seniority.

Gavins, a transfer student from El Camino junior college in Torrance, Calif., joined the team as a walk-on in 2009 and has been used as a reserve corner and a component in Boise State’s special teams.

Gavins played in all 13 games last season, recording 30 total tackles, an interception and .5 sacks.

Gavins takes his veteran role to heart, making sure the other corner backs are at their best consistently.

“The biggest thing for

me is leadership, just setting an example for them [the cornerbacks], making sure they’re going to the weight room, doing their thing, everything we do in practice, going to class, all things like that,” Gavins said.

Next player under a lens is junior Jamar Taylor.

Taylor has had the most starting experience out of any of the other candidates, starting in 12 out of the 13 games last season, stacking up 35 tackles, two sacks and a team-high three forced fumbles.

Taylor’s size (5’11’’, 194 lbs) and exposure to the game gives the San Diego, Calif., native a chance to continue to start. One worry for Taylor is his health, due to a torn meniscus in 2009 which led to a redshirt tag.

Taylor says his health isn’t an issue and that

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Former Broncos cornerback Brandyn Thompson graduated after the 2010 season and hopes to find is way into the NFL this year.

he is trying to bring the team, as well as himself, to the next level.

“We’re all trying to make it to a certain level and get our team better,” Taylor said. “I just go out there and work on my technique. There are a lot of things to get better at, but you should never get worse at anything.

I’m just trying to step up as a leader and take control out there.”

Last is sophomore Ebo Makinde, who has had some playing time, seeing action in eight games last season, but not the experience Taylor and Gavins have had.

Don’t underestimate Makinde however, who had a recorded a 40-yard dash time of 4.34 in the spring of 2010, the best underclassmen time, and continues to work on his footwork this offseason in hopes of getting a crack at the starting position.

Makinde has appreciated the guidance and discipline Thompson brought upon him in becoming a better player. Thompson clearly wore off on the sophomore.

“The biggest thing I learned from him [Thompson] was being a student of the game. Watching film, seeing what the opponent is doing, and the way to have a jump on the field,” Makinde said.

Spring ball is just a mere glimpse at what the up and coming season will entail, but seizing any opportunity this early in the year is one step closer for any player to see time on the grid iron come fall time.

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Junior cornerback Jamar Taylor celebrates with former safety Jeron Johnson during the 2010 season. Taylor started 12-of-13 games last year and has become a leader in Boise State’s secondary.

Football holds first spring scrimmage Trent Lootens Sports Editor

Boise State football coaches have been working with players at spring practices for two weeks now.

With several vacant positions up for the taking after the departure of key members from the 2010 team, the players got their chance to make impressions on the coaches during the first spring scrimmage on Wednesday.

Positions openings in the secondary, offensive line, wide receiver and running back are up for grabs. Scrimmages give the BSU coaches chances to see how players stack up against each other on opposite sides of the ball.

Not only do coaches evaluate talent during these scrimmages, but they also look for improvement to see who’s getting the most out of the few spring practices the team will have.

Go to arbiteronline.com to see who is impressing and may have an edge heading into summer.

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Former Broncos hope to impress NFL scouts during Pro Day at Boise State Trent Lootens Sports Editor

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The Boise State men’s basketball team played in the semifinals of the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) Wednesday night against the University of Oregon. Go to arbiteronline.com for the full story to see if the Broncos kept their season alive.

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Former Boise State football players like Titus Young Austin Pettis, Brandyn Thompson, Ryan Winterswyk and more will get their last chance to impress NFL scouts before the NFL Draft Thursday when BSU holds its private Pro Day. Most of the players showcasing their skills at the Pro Day have already participated in crucial workouts at the NFL Combine and the Senior Bowl. For those who

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feel they can better their times in the 40yard dash, like Young, this private Pro Day held on the BSU campus is vital to moving up teams’ draft boards. Most colleges hold these private workouts for its players.

Athletes will compete in everything from weight room drills, to evaluate strength and time in the gym during a players’ collegiate career, to drills focused on agility and speed.

The event is closed to the public and will be held at the Caven-Williams Indoor Sports Complex. Check arbiteronline.com for the results to see how the athletes performed.

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5 Softball dips into conference play

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Junior second baseman Kellie Caplan stands on second base during the second inning against Southern Utah University. The Broncos beat the Thunderbirds 2-0 at Mountain Cove Softball Field March 5.

Win-streaks are not feasible achievements that come by often for a team no matter what sport it is.

However, when the Boise State softball team recorded a nearly month-long 12game win-streak from Feb. 25 to March 19. Head coach Erin Thorpe took a more humbled stance on how her team accomplished such a feat.

“I think it was the fact that all those teams were beatable and we needed to come out and play our game on a consistent basis,” Thorpe said. “We did that and we were able to get those wins.”

The Broncos (15-10) are approaching the midway point to the 2011 season and show no sign of stopping their momentum as they move into conference play.

Boise State kicked off its season on the West Coast, participating in the Long Beach State Kickoff Tournament in Long Beach, Calif., playing the likes of Loyola Marymount and Long Beach State. The Broncos did not start the season on the right foot, going 1-3 from Feb. 12-13.

Things were not looking brighter as Boise State traveled to Las Vegas to shake off the rust in the Louisville Slugger Classic Feb. 18-20.

The vigorous tournament included powerhouse teams such as No. 31 BYU, No. 21

Oregon and No. 17 Tennessee, which made the road trip that much more wearisome.

Going 1-4 on the weekend, with an overall record of 2-7, was a heavy fall for the Broncos to endure.

Despite the early setback, a spark in junior standout Allie Crump, as well as freshman utility player Devon Bridges and junior Kellie Caplan, allowed Boise State to salvage its season, set aside its losses and play at its best.

Crump has batted .382 with a teamhigh six home runs, while carrying a 9-4 pitching record with a 4.08 era and 75 strikeouts.

Complimenting Crump is Caplan’s team-leading .407 batting average and 35 hits with Bridges’ .385 average and teamhigh 20 runs batted in.

“Allie Crump is standing out very well on the mound and offensively as well,” Thorpe said. “We had one of our freshmen Devon Bridges come up big time, and Kellie Caplan is doing a great job at the leadoff spot. We really do have quite a few stepping up this year.”

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Within that winning streak, the Broncos took down UC Riverside, No. 85 Cal State Northridge, Southern Utah, Seattle, Santa Clara, No. 119 UC Davis, and Albany. Boise State bounced back-and-forth during its triumphant conquest, starting off in Riverside, Calif., coming back to play at its home field and then traveling back to California to play in Santa Clara.

One thing Thorpe is looking to change about the Broncos is their lack of ability to come out swinging first, rather than prolong their offense until it’s too late, which seemed to be their demise in some of their losses.

“I think the biggest improvement is how we need to mentally approach each game and to know and expect to take them away in that first inning. We need to start hitting early,” Thorpe said.

Hopefully that ideology will come into full effect as the Broncos play host to their conference rivals, the Nevada Wolfpack (917, 0-0 in WAC), this weekend at Mountain Cove Softball Complex, with the first game Friday at 3 p.m.

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Allie Crump is standing out very well on the mound and offensively as well. We had one of our freshmen Devon Bridges come up big time, and Kellie Caplan is doing a great job at the leadoff spot.

—Erin Thorpe, head coach

Women’s tennis thrash Oregon Ducks at home Journalist

After a small bump in the road, the No. 58 Boise State women’s tennis team bounced back in dramatic fashion Monday thanks to a big win against No. 54 University of Oregon, 5-2.

Last weekend the Broncos struggled. The team went 1-2 in Las Vegas after losing to the University of Nevada (Las Vegas) and Southern Methodist. BSU’s lone victory came against Furman, 7-0.

“We left Vegas behind us, and we are here now,” junior Sonia Klamczynska said.

Like Jay-Z says, “On to the next one.”

The win against the Ducks marks the second victory for the Broncos versus a Pacific-10 Conference opponent, moving BSU’s overall record to 2-1 ver-

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sus the Pac-10 this spring. The Broncos beat the Washington State Cougars Feb. 9, while falling to the University of Arizona Wildcats Feb. 25.

“Obviously we responded well from last weekend,” head coach Beck Roghaar said.

“I’m just really proud of the girls today.”

Due to rain, the match was moved from the Appleton Tennis Center on campus, to the BOAS Indoor Tennis Facility.

Mother nature didn’t seem to bother the Broncos as they got after the Ducks from the get go.

BSU doubles pair Elyse Edwards and Klamczynska won at the No. 2 seed with an 8-6 win against Oregon’s Judi Metzger and Trudi Du Toit. The Broncos followed that with an 8-6 win from No. 3 doubles pair Stephanie Jasper and Sandy Vo, who defeated Oregon’s Rabea Stuckemann and Pascale

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We wanted to not just go out and play the match, but win the match. The girls really came ready to go from the very first point, and that’s what we ask of them each week.

—Beck Roghaar, head coach

Neubert.

“We wanted to not just go out and play the match, but win the match,” Roghaar said.

“The girls really came ready to go from the very first point, and that’s what we ask of them each week.”

Fresh off of her doubles win, Klamczynska, continued her winning ways when she defeated Patricia Skowronski.

Once Klamczynska found herself down 1-0 in the match, the No. 2 singles player for the Broncos fought back to win the final two sets 6-1, 6-1 for the win.

“I didn’t let it make me upset, that I lost the first set, because she played really good,” Klamczynska said of Skowronski. “I decided to keep fighting, I did a good job in the second and third sets, and she started making more mistakes, that was the key.”

With Monday’s victory, the Broncos will have a nice break until they return to the courts.

“This will give us a chance to get healthy, with the injuries and illness we’ve dealt with, this will be a great break in that regard,” Roghaar said. “We get to step back and look at some things, work on some things in-

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Senior Lauren Megale lost her singles match against No. 79 Pavlina Smatova of Oregon 4-6, 6-3, 6-1. Boise State battled as a team to defeat the Ducks 5-2 Monday at the BOAS Indoor Tennis Facility. dividually and as team.”

The Broncos return to action Saturday, April 2 at Julia Davis

Park, just across the Boise River from campus. They will host the San Jose State Spartans at

9 a.m., followed by the Montana State Bobcats for an afternoon cap at 1 p.m.

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complish more than any other team ASBSU has had in years, this sentiment rings truer than most.

“A lot of the things that we started this year aren’t even close to where they need to be,” Heleker said.

When the new ASBSU officers are elected next month, Heleker and Snoderly have a plan to improve the transition process so it’s better than what they experienced when they entered their positions last spring.

“On his way out, Trevor (Grigg, former ASBSU president) said a couple things about ‘don’t trust the administration,’ and then he was gone,” Heleker said.

Although figuring it out on their own was an awesome experience for Heleker, Snoderly, and the other officers, part of the new constitution states that newly elected officers must sign a contract committing them to a reasonable amount of pre-inauguration training. If that seems harsh to a new elect, then they probably can’t hang.

Students often ask Heleker how they can get involved with ASBSU. “On a fundamental level, I don’t think it’s important for every student to be involved in ASBSU,” Heleker said. “I think it’s important for every student to have kind of a rich and meaningful experience while they’re at college and I think that that includes caring about what happens to their education.”

At the beginning of his college career, Heleker never imagined, or intended to end up as the president of the entire student body. Nor does he think it’s necessarily the most valuable experience he’s had at Boise State. As an advocate for student organizations, he encourages everyone to get involved and make the most of their college experience, whatever that might look like or wherever it might take them.

“Find out what’s important as soon as you can and just work at it,” Heleker said. “And then you’ll probably end up somewhere totally strange.”

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Arbiter: What has been the most rewarding part of being ASBSU president?

Heleker: It’s been very rewarding to see some of our long-term projects come to fruition. I remember when the first joint club events started to take place; that was really cool. In general, our grant system worked out better than we could have imagined it. Working with exec staff and senators on different projects has been great as well, I’m proud of the things we’ve been able to accomplish together.

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Arbiter: What is the greatest challenge you have faced as president of ASBSU? Heleker: Time. First, it took us too long to figure out a lot of what we needed to do, and no one from last year could point us in the right direction. But really, the problem is that we are busy students and have had only one year to make things happen. I can’t be everywhere at once, not matter how much I’d like to be.

Arbiter: What do you want students to know about what ASBSU does for them?

Heleker: On a basic level, it’s our job to make sure that students are at the table when university policy decisions are made, and to help student clubs and initiatives access the resources it takes to do great things.

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Arbiter: What do you hope future ASBSU officers will say about you?

Heleker: That’s a tough one. I just hope that they believe in what they do, and are dedicated to helping students and clubs do awesome stuff. We’ve had a pretty special group of people involved this year and worked really hard to gain some momentum. I hope future officers can benefit from that.

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If the students of Boise State have needs or concerns about their student government, it’s ASBSU President Stephen Heleker’s job to respond. Sometimes that means fighting for equitable funding, reforming our election process, or even writing a new constitution. As if that weren’t enough to keep him busy, he also takes a few

And he’s not beyond doing the grunt work. Or pouring his heart and soul into our new constitution and allowing others to tear it apart in order to build it back up again, to make it an even better document.

Of course, it’s always the hope of an elected official leaving office that their successor will believe in and fight for some of the same things.

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On any given day, Heleker can be found sitting in on committees, meeting with student organizations, or sitting down with faculty members to pick up some expert advice.

“A lot of what Zach [Snoderly, ASBSU vice president] and I do is try to be in as many places at once as we can,” Heleker said.

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Arbiter: What do you want to be when you grow up?

Heleker: I never know what to make of this question.

On some level, I want to keep learning and doing new things the way that I’ve been able to over the last four years. As far as a career goes, I really enjoy writing stories and have had the chance to work on a couple of short films. I’d like to see if I can make something happen there, and plan to take some time after graduation to develop any talent I might have.

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Joelene Strickland, a senior visual arts major with a ceramics emphasis, has recently garnered faculty attention with her wares.

From Emmett, Idaho she was dead-set on the world of twodimensional work, most notably painting. While fulfilling the core requirements for her degree, she was

required to take a three-dimensional course and chose to take ceramics.

The rest is history.

Strickland made an impression on faculty member Caroline Earley on during her second run-through of ceramics courses while conducting a 400-level independent study.

Earley, who relocated from her home in New Zealand of almost two decades, is in her second semester of instruction for Boise State’s ceramics

department. She picked Strickland as a model student for the ceramics emphasis.

“Earley is absolutely wonderful.

One of the best, if not the best faculty I’ve met so far. Definitely in my top ten and a great example of how much of a difference a faculty member can make in student experience,” Strickland said.

When asked why she chose ceramics over painting, Strickland said

it was for “that sense of gratification when something comes out of the kiln after the final firing.”

The functionality-based history of ceramics is its main appeal as a medium for a great number of artists. The centuries old tradition was born of the need for function and this tradition has continued into the present day.

“In my work I try to combine utility and function with content and meaning. I am influenced by ceramic history, contemporary events, humor, linguistics, symbolism and nature,” Strickland said.

As for the process of learning, Strickland admits it is a challenge.

“I was the class example of what NOT to do,” Strickland said of her first semester in the classes. “It was hard to learn to throw (on a wheel) but the usefulness of the items had me hooked.”

Some of her most recent wares include yarn bowls for knitting.

“I was sitting on eBay and saw

some. I decided that’s what I needed to start making,” Strickland said.

Yarn bowls are a vessel which holds yarn for knitting and has an opening and slot for easier unraveling while knitting. Beautiful and functional, her concept behind the decoration for the wares as a basis in fairy tales and feminism.

“Women are strongly associated with the textile and fabric realms, I found it fitting. I also make a lot of scarves, so they’re functional for me,” Strickland said.

Five fairy tales inspired her artwork: “Snow White,” “Rapunzel,” “Little Red Riding Hood,” “the Fisherman and his Wife” and “Hanzel and Gretel.”

For her independent study, Strickland has ventured into repetition throwing. The idea behind the exercise, which every budding ceramists needs to know to get a form down pat, one must make it at least 100 times to solidify the muscle memory and find the best ways to

execute it. Strickland is attempting to do the full hundred. In the meantime, she’s constructing a dinner set for 13 guests. The set of 13 cups is currently on display in the downstairs display cases in the Liberal Arts building.

“I have no natural talent,” Strickland said. “It’s taken a lot of practice for me to get where I am.”

As for advice to fellow artists or students in general?

“The best thing I did was getting out of my comfort zone. I remember sitting in a drawing class, listening to a student speaking to the instructor about how happy she was when she was drawing. I thought, ‘What am I most happy doing?’ and the answer was ceramics. That’s when I made the switch,” Strickland said.

As far as post graduation plans go, Strickland is focusing on her current works and getting through the rest of the program. She mused that getting her own studio would be a welcome achievement.

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