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University hosts town hall meetings to talk bicycle ban, pedestrian policy

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The university is going to hold a town hall meeting to talk about the recently adopted no-bicycle zone as well as the pedestrian and bicycle safety policy.

If our poll was any indiction, there should be plenty of angry bicyclists too.

The new bike regulations

1. Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday in the SUB Hatch C Ballroom 2. April 25 from 6-7 p.m. in the SUB, Barnwell Room.

The meetings will be hosted by the Transportation Department, Architectural and Engineering Services and Campus Recreation.

Information: 426-7275, or http://transportation.boisestate.edu.

Matt Landberg, 19, sophomore, history, Meridian What do you think of the new bike ban on campus?

I don’t really understand it too much because I never saw anybody really getting hurt or any injuries as a result of being able to ride your bike on campus in those areas, but it doesn’t really affect me so I’m not too bothered by it.

188 people

Do not support the ban

Tylyn Hughes, 18, freshman, health sciences, Portland

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What do you think about the new bike ban on campus?

Do support the ban

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I personally don’t like it, because it’s a hassle. I live at the dorms and when class is on the other side of campus it’s a little bit annoying.

Have no preference

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Kyenna Jensen, 18, freshman, mathematics secondary education, Sandpoint

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Do you think it will be obeyed?

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I’ve still seen long-boarders and bikers going on the quad and everything where it says no bikes, so I don’t think so.

ASBSU elections are over, and the votes are being tallied. The results will be announced 10 a.m. at the Dining Room Stage in the Student Union Building today.

Jason Denizac, 22, senior, political science, Boise

Six faculty members grab honors, $3,000 Suzanne Craig

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ix faculty members will be honored as Distinguished Professors at a ceremony that will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. May 2 in Simplot B room inside the Student Union Building.

The professors are being recognized for a combination of teaching, service and research excellence. The honorees will grab an extra $3,000 in extra research funding and are expected to make research contributions.

Gary F. Moncrief

What do you think about the new bike ban on campus?

Julia Thom Oxford

As a pedestrian, I have a bigger problem with long-boards because those things are heavy and like how many times have you seen them just like go shootin’ off when the guy like falls off or whatever, that would hurt your ankle.

Considered an expert on state legislature, Moncrief is the Distinguished Professor for Political Science. He has been published in multiple prestigious journals and both authored and edited books, as well as being heavily involved in his department’s inner workings.

Distinguished professors

Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences, Oxford has helped forge an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program, brought in highlevel grants, co-directed the Musculoskeletal Research Center and initiated and directs the Biomolecular Research Center. Her most recent research features studies on important chemical processes in bone formation and maintenance.

The Distinguished Professor for Public Policy and Administration, he has been the chair of the Political Sciences Department and director of the MPA graduate program. Off campus he is on the editorial board of 10 professional journals. His most well known research focuses on the impact of science on environmental policy.

Currently researching the applications of physics and nanoparticles as cancer medications, Punnoose has been declared the Distinguished Professor in Physics. Though he specializes in nanotechnology, Punnoose has also been involved in many multidisciplinary research projects and has been heavily involved in four different graduate programs on campus.

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Matthew J. Kohn

Regularly publishing a half dozen papers per year in major scientific journals, Kohn, Distinguished Professor of Geoscience, is a big name in the geoscience world. Having been a keynote speaker at international conferences, he has also been granted fellowships from the Geological Society of America, and the Mineralogical Society of America.

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I don’t know, it’s a good thing, I mean, I’ve almost been taken out a couple of times by bikers.

Raymond, named the 1994 Idaho Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, is now the Distinguished Professor of Political Science. He has produced ample amounts of research on foreign policy and world politics, particularly the origins of war and preservation of peace, as well as running the Honors College for 10 years.

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Will the real miss liberty please stand up?

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Micah Sandusky, 19, sophomore, mechanical engineering, Boise

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The United States Postal Service (USPS) recently made a 44 cent Forever stamp with the face of Miss Liberty on it. The problem is, it wasn’t the 125- year-old Miss Liberty overlooking New York Harbor.

The USPS mistakenly used a photo of the 14-year-old Miss Liberty duplicate in Las Vegas. There are few

minor differences between the two statues: hairstyle, facial expression, and the younger statue has a plaque on her crown.

An observant stamp collector noticed the difference. The stamps, which have been circulating since December, will not be recalled or changed.

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enetically modifying embryos to create “designer babies” is a hotly debated issue. Some argue that changing the genetic makeup of an unborn child is unethical and could place too much power in the hands of those who wish to “play God.” Others believe this technology may be the first step toward eliminating genetic disorders. The articles below debate the benefits and drawbacks of modifying the genes of an embryo. Let us know what you think at arbiteronline.com.

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Technology could eradicat disease, improve quality of life Tony Madonna Journalist

The practice of using genetic technologies to modify the genes of embryos has been frowned upon because of how it might be used in the future.

Most of the fear stems from the idea that people will be able to “play God” and tamper with cosmetic traits of an unborn child to satisfy parents’ desires.

However, according to BioNetonline. org, these “advanced reproductive technologies allow parents and doctors to screen embryos for genetic disorders and select healthy embryos.”

Even though people might be able to take selfish advantage of this practice, it still needs to be implemented so children aren’t born with genetic disorders. Modifying genetics isn’t about outer characteristics -- it’s about creating the opportunity for a better quality of life. The original purpose for genetically modifying embryos was to filter out those with genetic disorders.

Melissa Guyer, a BSU junior environmental studies major, thinks genetic modification is a worthwhile practice.

“People are going to take advantage of it sooner or later, deviate from the original purpose, but (genetically modifying embryos) is worth it right now because it serves its purpose,” Guyer said.

Granted, this technology can evolve into people picking and choosing whether or not their child has blonde hair and blue eyes, but this is a small price to pay for the preventative action it can be used for.

Genetic disorders can drastically

affect a child’s life. Diseases like cystic fibrosis (CF) and haemophilia can require many exacerbations as well as shortening a person’s life span. Rather than being dealt with, disorders such as these can be prevented through genetically modifying embryos.

A parent never utters the words, “I hope my child has a genetic disorder.”

Parents don’t want their child’s life to be limited; they want their baby healthy and live a full life. Of course those with CF, hemophilia and the like can be “healthy” and live full lives, but their lives could be much easier and less limited.

Likewise, those with genetic disorders aren’t glad they have a disease.

Sure, they find the positives of their situation, but most, if not all, would rather not have it at all.

“I think the process is OK if it ensures the health of the child, but I think there should be measures taken in order to prevent people from taking advantage of it,” said Kairin GualcoKutsch, a sophomore pre-nursing major. “I think it should be allowed, especially if it improves the lives of babies.”

Health is a matter of perspective.

Someone with CF can be healthy in comparison with other CF patients, but wouldn’t be healthy in comparison with someone without a genetic disorder. To preserve life is to preserve health which does not include a genetic disorder.

And for those who think this is “playing God,” take it from someone who has a genetic disease: I don’t want to bring another person into this world that would have to go through what I have gone through.

Genetic modification eliminates diversity Christine Ritche Journalist

Those who fear their children will have the father’s eyes or the mother’s dyslexia can breathe a sigh of relief. Soon, they’ll be able to genetically modify their embryonic child’s appearance, intelligence and even sex.

Parents-to-be can already use Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) in order to screen specially grown embryos and avoid passing on genetic diseases. This technology, along with its moral and medical implications, are hotly debated. However, cloning has thrown a new element into the mix.

Geneticists can use cloning in order to alter the DNA of an embryo, which is much different than simply removing genes. They actually replace the nucleus of the woman’s egg in order to create a child with certain physical traits. Some see the use of cloning as another means to overcome infertility. However, some also see it as an opportunity to clone not only their own traits but also those of anyone around them.

This new technology violates the wonder of humanity. People will be able to breed their children as if they were dogs in order to get a

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There are many negative aspects of cloning such as widening socioeconomic statuses, creating a new homogeneous population and perpetuating discrimination.

Ashley Spencer, a freshman sports medicine major, is concerned with the results cloning may have.

“If people are able to genetically alter children to what the ideal baby should look like, then eventually our entire population is going to be based off some random person’s vision of perfection, and by allowing that, everyone’s uniqueness disappears,” Spencer said.

Variety among the human species is what makes us beautiful -- and if everyone decides to pick a blond haired, blue-eyed cherub or a darkeyed beauty, we lose the complexity that comes to us naturally.

Senior graphic design major Amanda Houts believes “designer babies” will have serious implications.

“Look at children now who have genetic defects and how they are treated differently in school and in society by separation and even discrimination. By introducing designer babies, there will be an even bigger gap between the children with defects and the children without,”

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Aside from these more tangible, negative aspects to cloning and PGD, the fact of the matter is that humans have seized control where they should not have.

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final spring scrimmage Defense sets the record straight

Led by Defensive Coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski, Boise State’s top-tier defense was not a big concern for the defending Maaco Las Vegas Bowl champions.

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onsequently, at the end of the first spring scrimmage March 24, it turned into the main concern for the Broncos.

All worries and disquietude were laid to rest as the defense looked to be in its mid-season form as it took control of the annual spring game, defeating the offense 21-13 Saturday in front of 14,445 Bronco Nation supporters.

A modified scoring system was used in the scrimmage to give the defense equal opportunities to score points against the offense. The scoring system is broken down at the end of the article.

“We know we’re going to play good defense, but when you’re going against yourself I think overall the defense should have the upper hand,” head coach Chris Petersen said.

Right off the bat, the defense Last scrimmage had more than just an upper we got dominat- hand against the offense, which was lead by senior quarterback ed, we wanted Kellen Moore for a few drives, in to come out here which he had difficulties against the rejuvenated defense. In the and show what first quarter alone, the defense took in three sacks and forced we’re about two three-and-outs.

“I think two things really -Shea McClellin, show up are three and outs, defensive end which coaches don’t talk a lot about. And the other one, in which people appreci-

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Freshman Tyler Horn sacks sophomore quarterback Joe Southwick, gaining three points for the defense. 14,445 fans attended the Blue and Orange game at Bronco Stadium. ate it but they don’t know how much they mean, is sacks,” Petersen said.

The defense, dawning its blue jerseys, went into the half with a 16-3 lead in which senior defensive end Shea McClellin contributed to its commanding lead with a buzzer beater sack and three-and-out attack that resulted in a four-point play for the defense.

“Last scrimmage we got dominated, we wanted to come out here and show what we’re about,” McClellin said.

The onslaught did not end there for the defense as it continued to show its supremacy with brutal sacks, cringing tackles for losses and repetitive three-and-outs that held the offense to two mere field goals and a last second run by freshman quarterback Grant Hedrick in the fourth quarter.

“We knew last scrimmage the offense whipped us pretty bad. So coming out into this scrimmage we wanted to play with more energy and have more communication and play harder,” senior cornerback Jamar Taylor said.

It wasn’t just the veteran defensive players who came to play. A few new faces who hope to see some playing time during the regular season took advantage of their time on the field during the scrimmage. Freshman cornerback Bryan Douglas had an outstanding interception against Southwick that led to a three-point score for the defense and junior defensive back Hazen Moss’ merciless sack on freshman quarterback Grant Hedrick strongly represented the defensive back corps.

One player that both McClellin and Taylor said surprised them with his performance in the scrimmage was sophomore lineman Justin Jungblut. Even though Jungblut did not capitalize on any scores for the defense, his hard-nosed presence against the run and aggressive tackles left teammates pleased to see the depth of talent they have on the defense.

While the defense showed what they are capable of, things are not set in stone for the 2011 season, as the start of summer workouts and training will then begin to solidify what exactly the defensive corps will bring to this Boise State team.

“We’re still not there yet. We’re not going to be there for a while,” Taylor said. “We finished off spring real good but we have all of summer to work on our game.”

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Senior running back Doug Martin hurdles junior cornerback Jamar Taylor during the Blue and Orange spring scrimmage Saturday at Bronco Stadium.

The offense for the Broncos may not have been stellar in the final spring game as far as scoring goes, but there were a lot of positives on the blue Saturday.

Senior quarterback Kellen Moore was a little off with some of his timing in the passing game, which is partly due to adjusting to new receivers.

“You’ve got awhile from season to season, you’ve got plenty of time to work together and get everyone on the same page,” Moore said. “I think there’s enough time and opportunities to get with all the guys to get comfortable with them.”

Backup quarterbacks sophomore Joe Southwick and freshman Grant Hedrick showed improvement this spring and should continue to make the battle for the No. 2 quarterback spot somewhat interesting up through fall camp.

“I think I’ve gotten a good grip on not making miss reads, just not forcing the ball and being smart,” Southwick said. “I’ll be ready for fall camp to hit and that will be my main focus.”

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Harman leads special teams in spring game Wyatt Martin Journalist

Boise State players, coaches and fans have a very good understanding of how important the special teams unit can be.

And after last year’s roller-coaster ride late in the season, the one thing Chris Petersen is looking for in his kickers and punters is simple, consistency.

Trevor Harman looks to be the next multi-purpose tool for the Broncos’ special teams, sharing his time between kick-

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off and punter. The 6 foot 2 inch sophomore from Beaverton, Ore., is hoping to step into the shoes of former four-year starter Kyle Brotzman.

“I want to be that guy,” Harman said.

“My goal going into spring ball was to really focus on punts and kickoffs, work on my technique and the little things.”

Harman even got the crowd riled-up in the beginning of the third quarter when he used the rugby-style punt to boot the ball 64 yards and out of the back of the endzone. The ball easily traveled more than 70 yards in the air, and gave the 14,445

fans on hand something to cheer for.

“I’ve seen him do it in practice many times,” Petersen said. “He’s got one of the strongest legs we’ve ever been around, consistency is what Trevor needs to focus on.”

Harman handled the majority of kickoffs last season, and also held the highest punting average on the team with 44.7 yards per punt. With Kellen Moore leading the way on offense, Harman might not get on the field to punt it very often next season, but when he does he’s shown that he’s got some boom in his leg.

D.J. Harper will shoulder most of the ground attack for the Broncos. Martin saw limited action on Saturday, but had one of the best plays of the day when he hurdled Junior cornerback Jamar Taylor during the first quarter. Harper is still recovering from a season ending knee injury. Saturday gave the young guys a chance to make an impression.

“The young guys were able to get in there and get under the fire, once you get those live reps you can see where those guys need to work on and can get better at,” running backs coach Keith Bhonapha said. “Those guys have to start understanding there’s an urgency that this has to happen right now.”

Sophomore wide receiver Geraldo Hiwat seems to be emerging and could be the next big play downfield threat for the Broncos.

Hiwat had five catches for 96 yards in Saturday’s game.

Hiwat posseses the combination of size and speed many teams covet at the wide receiver position, which could make him a matchup nightmare for defensive coordinators.

“He’s getting better everyday. It comes down to experience at this point, he pretty much understands what he needs to do, now he just needs to go out and do it and get reps,” Moore said of Hiwat.

Place kicker appears to be anyone’s job at the moment. Three players are currently vying for the spot: juniors Jimmy Pavel and Michael Frisina and freshman Dan Goodale. Pavel has the only real experience of the group having one kickoff and one missed field goal last season.

The blue and orange game didn’t give coaches a whole lot to look at for the kicking game, Goodale was good from 31 yards on the first field goal of the game, Pavel missed on a 45-yard attempt and Frisina was able to knock one through from 27 yards. While none of the three candidates seemed to set themselves apart, the summer training and fall practices will surely determine the

winner of this position battle.

The Broncos return game was not on display Saturday, as there were no returns on punts and nothing special on kick return. As of now Boise State will most likely stick with Jarrell Gavins and Chris Potter as their main return men, with any back up duties going to cornerback Josh Borgman and wide receiver Anthony Clarke.

With a lot more questions than answers in the Boise State special teams department, it will be interesting to see how things unfold going into next season. The one thing that fans and Petersen would like to see more than anything from their special teams is, consistency.

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Men’s golf falls to 18th at PING Cougar Classic Erica Haney Journalist

Men’s golf opened the PING Cougar Classic with a victorious first round Friday in Provo, Utah.

The second 18 of the day the team dropped in the ranks, shooting 20 strokes more than its team total for round one -- it was unable to recover ground Saturday.

The first round total of 291 (+3) set the Broncos up in a tie for seventh, 11 shots behind UNLV. “I think during the first 10 or 12 holes we were leading the tournament,” head coach Kevin Burton said.

The Broncos were not able to maintain their lead, and shot the highest team total for one round at the tournament 311 (+23) during the second round.

“We played pretty solid, the afternoon round just got away from us,” Burton said. “The greens got really firm so it was kind of a new experience, we haven’t

played firm greens in a long time.”

The team fired back Saturday with another 291 (+3), but despite its efforts, did not move ahead in the 18-team field.

According to Burton, he feels the team played the first and third rounds well, but the second round really sunk them.

“Overall they came back with a really good effort, even though we weren’t able to climb up any spots it helped in our confidence going into the WAC,” Burton said. “I think we are headed in the right direction.”

Sophomore Taeksoo Kim was 5-under with three holes to play in the first round. He finished the first round bogey-par-bogey, shooting a 69 (-3).

Junior Scott Spiewak and sophomore Clayton Kosanovich also carded sub-par rounds during the tournament. Both finished the third round with a 1-under 71.

Spiewak finished in the top-50, leading the Broncos.

“I hit the ball really well this tournament, the swing felt really good, I was re-

ally happy with the way it went actually,” Spiewak said.

According to Burton, Spiewak hit 15 greens during the third round and missed some chances for more birdie opportunities. Burton and Spiewak note they will work on short game before the Western Athletic Conference Championships.

Although Spiewak might have left some birdies on the course, he did make about a 60-foot putt for eagle in the first round. Riverside Country Club’s number seven, par-5 was a highlight for Spiewak, hitting the green in two and sinking the putt.

“It was really like a jump-start and it kind of gave me a little boost and got me to play good from there on,” Spiewak said.

According to Spiewak it was a positive tournament. Burton also said they played solid with two out of three good team rounds.

Spiewak finished tied for 47th place with a 5-over 221 (74-76-71). Kim fin-

ished tied for 51st place with a 6-over 222 (69-77-76). Taylor Porter finished with a 10-over 226 (75-78-73). Kosanovich finshed with an 11-over 227 (7383-71). Charlie Marusiak finished with a 16-over 232 (76-80-76).

The individual medalist of the 95man field was Zac Blair of Brigham Young University, shooting a 7-under 205 (71-69-65). Colorado State took the team title with three players finishing under par during the three rounds and the team totaling a 17-under 847 (284288-275).

Boise State finished in 18th with a 29-over 893 (291-311-291). From the WAC, Idaho finished in 5th with a 4-under 860 (287-291-282), Nevada finished tied for 8th with a 6-over 870, Fresno State finished in 10th with a 17over 881 and Utah State finished tied for 15th with a 24-over 888 (295-302-291).

The Broncos will now focus their efforts on getting ready for the WAC Championships which will be held in Henderson, Nevada May 2 to 4.

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Cancer (June 22-July 22) Today is an 8 - Finish up a big project, and then celebrate with loved ones. The odds are in your favor regarding romance, so don’t wait! Practice compassion and imagine a loving future.

1. Go to www.arbiteronline.com and click on the link to the classifieds section and place your ad online, 24-7.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Today is a 7 - The rumors may not match the facts, so don’t just take it blindly on faith. Move forward slowly and carefully. Dispel confusion and don’t be intimidated. Do your own research.

2. E-mail ad requests to classifieds@arbiteronline.com.

Include your name, phone number and ad text.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Today is a 9 - Your ability to concentrate will be enhanced marvelously for the next two days. You’re smart and getting smarter. Take advantage to really study for a challenge.

So you wanna place a classified ad?

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Today is a 7 - Use your imagination to make something better. Don’t question everything so much. It’s not worth arguing now. Enjoy peaceful moments instead. This is worth gold.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Today is a 9 - You’re more powerful than you think, so stay out of somebody else’s argument. Use that persuasion for more important things. You’re here for a reason.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a 6 - Your curiosity makes you quite attractive. You move the idea outside the box. Pay extra on bills instead of wasting money. No more procrastination for the next few days.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Today is a 6 - Lean on a friend, and provide a steady shoulder in turn. Let yourself get romantic. Extra paperwork leads to extra profits. Leave time for a wish to come true.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Today is an 8 - Put off lazing around.

You’ve got the energy to make things happen. Mark things off your list.

Crazy dreams seem possible, and the road seems visible.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Today is a 7 - Visit as many loved ones as you can without getting frazzled. Changes must be made. Let your imagination loose. Everything’s done for love. Learn from a recent loss.

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Cathey Local artist combines black eyes, booze, bunnies

Trevor Villagrana Journalist

Local graphic artist Cale Cathey explores the realm and boundaries of masculinity with his exhibit, “Manly Nursery Rhymes For Men (And Girls Will Like It, Too)” at the Flying M Coffeeshop on 5th Street in downtown Boise.

As a young student, Cathey spent his time with the pages of his notebook and the expressive yet playfully crafted characters who embody his creative outlet.

“I’ve always loved to draw,” Cathey said about his fledgling years. “Basically all my notebooks were covered with drawings and I was trying to look for a profession where I could use that.”

After one of his instructors gave him an influential book, “How to Become a Successful Cartoonist,” Cathey was introduced to the world of graphic design which offered not only monetary benefits but also the chance to incorporate illustration into his work.

Senior graphic design major Amela Subasic appreciates the illustrative efforts and strides that Cathey experimented with and expanded on.

“I thought it was very entertaining,” Subasic said. “It drew me to it right away to where I wanted to get up close to it to examine the

details. It seems like he has a lot of layering where he uses hand work and digital images underneath.”

Although he has worked as a professional designer for the past few years, Cathey still hasn’t forgotten his roots in Saturday morning cartoons, citing Ren and Stimpy as one of his biggest influences.

“When I was growing up I loved cartoons so I was a huge fan of Ren and Stimpy. I loved the subject matter. It’s always weird stuff. I love that kind of potty talk,” Cathey said.

In Cathey’s exhibit, he experiments with bodily humor derivative of Ren and Stimpy and the modern, social constructions of manliness.

“For me, I really enjoy the juxtaposition of macho-ness with something that’s cute,” Cathey said. “Making something that sounds really tough but adding something like a nursery rhyme, or a poem, or a fluffy bunny is something that is really humorous to me.”

The five-piece collection depicts large, burly men in diapers beating the tar out of each other in a very Nickelodeon-meetsRocky Balboa type fashion.

The selections are printed on the sheet music of old nursery rhymes that are tattered and ravaged with black ink but also ac-

companied by poems Cathey wrote himself.

“As a male, you feel like you have to be strong and tough and being an artsy type person I never really thought that I was. (The exhibit) is saying that we shouldn’t take ourselves so seriously, we shouldn’t try to be tough,” Cathey said.

Cathey drew inspiration for this exhibit from a T-shirt he ordered from Threadless, a graphic design oriented and niche based clothing company. The shirt displays “Unicorn for Boys” clad in bandoliers, machine guns, cigar and cleverly placed “Mom” tattoo on its hindquarters.

Manly Nursery Rhymes For Men (And Girls Will Like It Too) represents the subversive, animated characterization that graphic design is capable of encompassing. Regardless of its nubile presence in the art world, the possibilities for graphic design appear limitless.

“People kind of underestimate it,” Subasic said. “It’s capable of changing people’s minds. Not only does it give you the information but it kind of tries to pursue you and get you to go in a certain direction.”

Cathey’s exhibit will be on disJohn Shinn/THE ARBITER play until April 30 for those inCale Cathey’s artwork sits on display at the Flying M Coffee House in downtown Boiterested in graphic design or any se. Cathey’s piece “Big Mister Tough Guy” hangs in the center of the three photos. other kind of graphic art.

Distinguished professors

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Dr. Moore goes beyond duty David Gasch Journalist

Every once in a while, students come across a professor whose highest priority is helping students succeed. These professors take extra time out of their schedules to make sure their students are on the right path. They unearth unseen scholarships for students even though it wasn’t required. For them, the purpose of the college experience lies with expanding the mind and learning as much as possible, rather than rushing through it to make money.

Associate Professor Rick Moore, Ph.D., is one of these people.

Moore, the chair for the Communication Department, began teaching at Boise State in 1994, focusing on media criticism, media law and ethics, audio production and video production. He received his Ph.D. in mass communication at the University of Oregon, and after moving around a bit, settled at Boise State.

Eight years ago, Moore took the position as department chair.

Though the position limits the number of classes he can teach, he still works with students consistently in addition to sustaining one of the quickest growing departments at BSU. On top of his classes, he works as the coordinator for department internships, helps students stay on track and get the most out of college and resolves conflicts -- all in addition to the bureaucratic duties required of a department chair.

A strong personal belief of Moore’s is that college should be a balance of two things. The first being students’ desire to learn what they need to get a job.

“All students should not think of the university core as simply ‘I’m going to rush through this to get what I want. I’m not here to take classes in English, history, art, philosophy,

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Associate Professor of communication Rick Moore discusses his career as an educator, advisor to students. and science,’” Moore said. “I try to encourage my students to see those classes as chances to broaden their horizons and think critically about the big questions in life.”

The second includes the idea that students should take advantage of the opportunity to expand their mind and consider bigger, theoretical questions.

The Communication Department under Moore offers a situation in which its students can choose their own paths and areas of study within it. They align their classes with their interests and intended

careers, and the process helps them make important decisions as adults.

The department is one of the most diverse at the university, organized and held together with the dedication of Moore.

Such devotion extends past the department itself and includes each student within it, with whom Moore will spends hours helping them figure out what it would take for them to find success. Moore’s commitment to the department and loyalty to his students’ success aligns him with the most distinguished members of Boise State.

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