The Argonaut 10.28.11

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Friday, October 28, 2011

Records give insight into Bustamante Elizabeth Rudd and Anja Sundali Argonaut

Former University of Idaho assistant professor Ernesto A. Bustamante reportedly talked about shooting students in class, according to an anonymous student evaluation contained in the public records released by University of Idaho officials Thursday. An anonymous teacher evaluation from Bustamante’s fall 2010 Psychology 218 class said, “He talked about shooting students, which was disturbing, and implied that he was (and we should be) drunk and high every other day.” Another evaluation from the same class said, “(Bustamante) is very unprofessional and tends to ÁLUW ZLWK KLV VWXGHQWV µ Bustamante also admitted to having sexual relations with UI graduate student Katy Benoit and other students, according to documents within the records. An employment timeline also showed that Bustamante told Locke he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and treated it with PHGLFDWLRQ GXULQJ KLV ÀUVW VHPHVter of employment in fall 2007. The number of documents included in the public records release included more than 4,400 emails, electronic and paper records. More information may surface in the following

Scaring for charity Harvest Haunted Barn and Trail prepared for Halloween Kaitlyn Krasselt Argonaut

Now in its fifth year, The Harvest Haunted Barn and Trail has become an annual stop for those looking for a Halloween scare. The 79-year-old barn is owned by Moscow locals Drex and Joanne Rhoades. The Rhoades’ and their family began converting the barn to a haunted house in 2007 as a fundraiser for their children’s soccer team. Since then the event has grown and the Rhoades have donated thousands of dollars to local charities. “We thought it would be a fun fundraiser for the soccer team. Since then, it’s just continued to grow. We’ve given

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Photos by Steven Devine | Argonaut

Spooky scenes, zombies and frights are all a part of The Harvest Haunted Barn and Trail that people can visit Friday, Saturday and Monday. Drex and Joanne Rhoades, who host the event, will be accepting donations with the University of Idaho/ Latah County Relay for Life for the American Cancer Foundation.

a little to a lot of organizations,” Drex Rhoades said. Most notable of the organizations the Rhoades have donated to is the American Cancer Foundation through the University of Idaho/Latah County Relay for Life. “The haunted barn is a fun way to raise money,” said Debbie Jacobs, publicity chair for the UI/Latah County Relay for Life. “We’ve been able to utilize the money raised by the barn to make the event a success.” The UI/Latah County relay donated $76,000 to the American Cancer Foundation last year, a portion of which was raised by the Haunted Barn and Trail. “They’re a big supporter.

We really appreciate everything they do,” Jacobs said. The Rhoades and their children all share a passion for Halloween, which led them to the idea for the Haunted Barn. In 2010, the Rhoades welcomed nearly 800 visitors. Despite this success, the Rhoades were unsure if the barn would be up and running this year because of the DPRXQW RI WLPH DQG ÀQDQFLDO cost it takes to get it going each year. “We just didn’t know if we could do it this year. It’s all in the volunteers — it takes 30 to 40 volunteers just to put on the show every SEE SCARING, PAGE 4

Campus cup of coffee VandalStore Starbucks officially opens its doors Thursday Steven Devine | Argonaut

Senior Biology student Chris Renfrow prints off his research poster for the annual Research Expo.

Science takes over TLC Jonathan Gradin Argonaut

Covering topics from drugresistant bacteria to environmental science of streams, University of Idaho students will showcase realworld and laboratory projects in the seventh annual Research Expo. “I think it’s great that there are people in their second year doing actual research among faculty SEE SCIENCE, PAGE 3

Michelle Gregg Argonaut

Committed Starbucks fans and coffee drinkers alike have reason to smile as the days get colder, because the VandalStore Starbucks is now open for business. The grand opening was at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the bookstore and formally introduced the popular coffee house to the University of Idaho’s campus. The “soft-opening” was, Oct. 17, which meant the store was open but had not done any formal advertising, said John Bales, director of the VandalStore. “Our job as a bookstore is to provide services that support the students and enhance their overall education experience,” Bales said. “So we added a product that can improve what we already provide, such as books, technology and Vandal gear.” The layout of Starbucks emphasizes the community atmosphere that the company prides itself on, and provides a new place for students to study. “There is a laptop bar with several

plugins, comfortable chairs to sit in and plenty of space to study, so I think combining a Starbucks inside the VandalStore will add to the on-campus experience,” Bales said. Tyrone Brooks, associate vice president of auxiliary services that oversees the VandalStore, said most college bookstores he has seen have coffee shops inside, so putting in a Starbucks was a good addition. “We liked the idea of collaborating coffee with everything else the bookstore offers,” Brooks said. “This will provide a great place for students to hang out, relax DQG WDNH DGYDQWDJH RI DOO WKH EHQHÀWV WKH bookstore has.” During signature weekends, such as Homecoming, Vandal Friday and Mom’s and Dad’s Weekends, Brooks said having a Starbucks inside the bookstore has potential to draw the attention of future Vandal fans so they can experience a little bit of the university. “Starbucks is universally known, and

Steven Devine | Argonaut

From left to right, Stephen Lloyd, Ron Smith, Scott McDonald, John Bales and University of Idaho President M. Duane Nellis cut the celebratory ribbon to commence the grand opening of the Starbucks in the VandalStore Thursday afternoon.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Halloween costumes shouldn’t be like lingerie.

OPINION, PAGE 9 News, 1

Sports, 5

Opinion, 9

How did the duo of Andrew Dobbs and Marius Cirstea come to be? SPORTS, PAGE 5 University of Idaho

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