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Humans maintain edge in game Joseph Engle Argonaut

After four days of play, humans still have the edge in the campus wide game of “Humans vs. Zombies.” As of Monday afternoon, 110 players have been human side. place Saturday evening and required the humans to escort four moderators dressed as scientists from the Theophilus Tower lawn to the steps of the Administration Building. The humans accomplished their mission despite constant UI Photo Club | Courtesy

Humans in the “Humans vs. Zombies” campus-wide tag game complete Mission 1, hosted by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, near the Administration Building Friday.

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Losing weight, gaining support Lindsey Treffry Argonaut

Three out of 10 college students are overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

This was the case for University of Idaho graduate Courtney Rainville, before she was a contestant on season 12 of “The Biggest Loser,” which premieres at 8 p.m. Tuesday on NBC. Rainville graduated in 2009 with a degree in communications and now works as an Internet marketing specialist in Scottsdale, Ariz. She was born in Lewiston and has struggled with weight since she was a

young girl.

“I’ve always been aware that I was overweight,” Rainville said.

At 270 pounds, she said there were many moments throughout her day when she couldn’t couldn’t cross her legs. She said she is 24 years old and had never had a boyfriend or gone on a date. According to an NBC press release, her father had a heart attack two years ago, as did her grandfather who died.

So she applied to be a contestant on “The Biggest Loser.” was a senior at UI and kind of had help from my sorority sis-

ters to help make a video and put myself out there,” Rainville said. “It was more on a limb to try and see if I could get a call back, what I never thought could happen.”

Rainville said words could not describe her reaction to her call back. Although she was a fan of “The Biggest Loser,” she said she had a hard time watching the show because she was envious of the people who had a chance to lose weight. She also said for those who watch the show at home, there is a misconception that contestants are overweight and lazy, and that

Age: 24 Born: Lewiston Starting weight: 270 Goal weight: 135 Major: Communication twitter: @CJRainville

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Mondays: Men, women, madness Katy Sword Argonaut

Every Monday for the remainder of the semester students can join the Women’s Center in discussing feminism and gender issues as displayed in pop culture.

Mad Men Mondays in Memorial Gym and include watching an episode of the AMC series “Mad Men” followed by a discussion of what occurred in the episode. a way that would make feminism and gender-related issues more acceptable for college students, so we started looking at pop culture,” said Lysa Salsbury, Women’s Center program coordinator.

“Mad Men” was selected as the basis for discussion after the Women’s Center staff attended the Northwest Women’s Studies Association conference in April, which

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addressed pop culture and feminism.

“What’s so fascinating about this show is it’s a period drama set in the 1960s in an advertising agency, in a time when Salsbury said. “It relays that period of time to people today, and it’s so shocking.”

Graduate student Colleen Kulesza attended the “I

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thought it was just going show, but found that it is very insightful,” Kulesza said. “The show covers a wide variety of topics from gender to racism to anti-Semitism. It is like looking back in time and seeing what life was like in the 60s.”

The show allows viewers to see how far women have come, but SEE MONDAY, PAGE 4

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ASUI Vice President Juan Corona and ASUI President Samantha Perez finish filling out trip authorization forms and discuss the ASUI retreat. The retreat focused on the mission, vision and values of ASUI and will include team-building activities at the Washington State University ropes course.

Visibility, accessibility: This year’s themes for ASUI Elizabeth Rudd Argonaut

ASUI President Samantha Perez has several goals for her term but they all share a theme — increase visibility of ASUI and educate students.

“I think we’re kind of viewed as just this overarching organization that kind of makes some rules and then has a lot of money,” Perez said. “I think that’s all people really know about us, and I would

really like students to understand that we are the voice for them.”

Perez said she believes students might she wants ASUI as a whole to become more visible and accessible.

“I just really want students to really understand what ASUI does and that ASUI SEE ASUI, PAGE 4

Free ice cream and information about various clubs and organizations can be found at the annual Get Involved Fair.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sept. 27, ASUI will host the Get Involved Fair at the Idaho Commons for student organizations on campus.

“We provide about 55 tables for organizations on campus and it’s just an opportunity for student orgs to showcase what their club does on campus and also help them recruit,” Stephen Parrott, ASUI student leadership coordinator said. “We mainly focus on the new freshmen that have come onto campus.”

Parrott said participating organizations are encouraged to display photos to show students what the clubs entail.

“We have some brochures of the events that they’re going to have this coming year. But also show SEE INCENTIVE, PAGE 4

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Labrador talks about budget, economy Dylan Brown Argonaut

gressional representative Raul Labrador touched on a host of conservative ideals in an hour-long “town hall” style meeting during his visit Monday to the University of Idaho College of Law. In the visit sponsored by the University of Idaho Law Republicans, a yearold group of conservative UI law school students, Labrador’s opening speech centered on the things that spurred him into politics and keep him up at night: a bloated federal budget and stagnating economy.

With so much of the federal budget tied up in congressman said unless Congress can reform statutes behind non-discretionary spending—Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid—the economy will continue to falter.

“Every single day, we have 10,000 additional people entering the Medicare and Medicaid worlds, that is at unsustainable levels, and it is going to get us bankrupt at some point,” Labrador said.

Labrador showed the audience of more than 50 people, predominately law students, a once-and-future graph of the United States’ debt since 1941. In the coming decades, if current policy goes unchallenged Labrador said, the national debt will skyrocket to 800 percent of gross domestic product.

“That’s just not sustainable, that’s impossible for any free nation to remain free if we continue to borrow money at this rate,” he said.

Labrador said cuts to government have to be across the board, and won’t

be picking favorites.

“I promise you that each and every one of you is going to be unhappy with at least one or two decisions I make,” he said. “Because I am not here to pander to you, I am here to tell you the truth.”

After his speech, Labrador answered a variety of from stage four colorectal cancer survivor and Cancer Resource Center volunteer Frank Lyzzo who asked Labrador’s opinion on reforming healthcare.

While he said “Obamacare” should be repealed, Labrador said healthcare in the U.S. is in a desperate need of reform.

The congressman said new reforms should start by looking to increase the number of doctors in the U.S., reforming the tort system to remove doctors’ constant fear of lawsuits and regulate how much doctors are paid.

Labrador, a member of the House’s Committee on Natural Resources, was also asked about the future of Idaho’s public lands.

On a recent helicopter trip over Idaho’s forests, the congressman said the difference between vibrant state and federal-run forests was plain to see.

“It’s actually a different color,” he said, “And the reason is because we have too many environmental regulations.”

Labrador said it’s not the men and women of the U.S. Forest Service or timber industry, it’s the environmental regulations preventing proper management that are putting Idaho’s forests at risk to the Big Burn of 1910. a way that the federal government is not getting in the way of private enterprise,”

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U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador speaks Monday afternoon in the University of Idaho’s law building. Labrador earned his degree from the University of Washington and won his 2010 election against Vaughn Ward and Walt Minnick.

Labrador said. “While at the same time protecting the environment.”

The representative was also asked about potential cuts to Planned Parenthood, which he said he supports because government has no place in reproductive rights.

He is also in favor of reducing minimum wage to allow private enterprise to be competitive globally.

Another audience member asked Labrador’s opinion regarding congressional term limits, which he said have changed completely since he joined Congress nine months ago.

“I am a proponent of term limits,” Labrador said.

“You have so many congressmen, all the decisions they made are not what’s

best for America, or best for the next generation, they are based upon what’s best for their re-election.”

In response to a question about Mexico’s drug war and immigration, the former immigration lawyer said the system is broken. He said it needs to be replaced with a rational system that provides a timely way to come to the U.S. and a guest worker program, but he said he would not support amnesty or a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants.

Illegal immigration, he said, is a national security issue. who is here, why they are here, and what their purposes are,” Labrador said.

“It’s sometimes funny to me that conservatives say ‘Ev-

erything in our government is broken except for the immigration system.’ Everything in our government is broken — everything.” ernment,” he proposed three ideas to get the economic ball rolling.

“I realize that spending cuts alone are not going to get us out of this mess,” he said. “We actually need economic growth.”

While President Obama has proposed a second stimulus, Labrador, who sarcastically condemned the idea, called on the administration to work with Republicans on issues they don’t necessarily disagree on.

Labrador wants to see the U.S. become energy

independent by allowing more oil drilling. He also wants to see the elimination of existing regulations and maybe even a moratorium on any future limits which he said are “killing of Labrador’s proposal is ensure everyone, including the 42 percent of people not paying federal taxes and loop-holing corporations, has a stake in the game.

“Doing those three things that will not cost the American people any money, we will not have to borrow any money,” he said. “And we will see the growth that we need so that we can get out of this mess.”

News Brief Thursday, Sept. 14 1:24 p.m. Police were called for an animal control problem. There was a report of a stray pig on Pheasant the owner of the pig. sponded to a report of a hit Blake Avenue by the Lionel Hampton School of Music. contacted due to a report of harassment at Moscow High School.

Friday, Sept. 15 4:59 a.m. There was a report of someone dumpster diving at Delta Tau Delta on Idaho Avenue.

called for a bicycle theft at Pi Beta Phi on Idaho Avenue.

Saturday, Sept. 16 sponded to a noise complaint for a party on Lauder Avenue.

6:38 p.m. There was a report of a bicycle theft on East D Street at Moscow Junior High School. were called to East Seventh Street for a subject urinating in public.

Sunday, Sept. 17 1:44 a.m. There was a call about an attempted suicide on Blake Avenue. sponded to a call reporting

there was a female screaming on East E Street. sponded to a call about an intoxicated person at the Latah County Fairgrounds.

The subject was transported to Gritman Medical Center.

Monday, Sept. 18 2:58 a.m. A male was arrested for a DUI on Troy Road and South Main Street. sponded to a call of a shoplifter at Rosauers on North Main Street 8:58 p.m. There was a report of an intoxicated driver at Dominoes on South Main Street.

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especially Senators, out to events so we know what events are working, what events are not working and get comments and feedback,” Corona said.

Corona said he also wants to let students know what resources are available, including workspace and help from ASUI setting up or participating in events.

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make change and to make student life on the campus better,” she said.

To communicate the needs and wants of the students, Perez said she wants to let students know they can come to ASUI because there are representatives who attend faculty meetings and university standing committees who are able to advocate for the students.

Perez said she and vice president, Juan Corona, also meet regularly with University of Idaho President M. Duane Nellis to give him an update on student needs.

Another way they are working to make ASUI more accessible is by encouraging members to become more involved.

Corona said he is sending Senators to club and organization meetings because there is a tendency to just

of the University of Idaho’s tive board members’,” he said. “I want them to know they can come up here and use our couches and use the computers if they want to.”

Plans for a remodel of the works, which Perez said will allow for a more collaborative environment and communication between students and professional staff. Corona said with the have space for more clubs and organizations to meet

“So my biggest goal this year is to get ASUI staff,

and store supplies.

“It would be a really great opportunity for them to have some meeting space and feel like they have a place that they can call home,” Perez said.

Visibility and accessibility do not end on the Moscow campus, though.

“Not only do we want to be visible on our campus and at the University of Idaho,” she said. “But I really want ASUI to be very visible at the Idaho Legislature, and then with the State Board of Education because I think we have a lot of and change there as well.”

To accomplish this, Perez said they are working to organize the Legislative Breakfast trip to Boise, which is an opportunity for one student from each of the 35 districts in Idaho to lobby for higher education to legislatures. She said they are also encouraging people to write letters to legislators and Gov. C.L. “Butch”

Otter. ASUI will also work with UI satellite locations and other colleges and universities in the state.

“I think down in Boise they think students don’t care,” Perez said. “We just are here to go to school, whatever bills they pass — it doesn’t matter, but a lot of people on this campus really do care and we really do want them to support higher ed(ucation) and we’re sick of the cuts to education and we’d really like to see them give us a favorable budget in the next year.”

In addition to increasing visibility throughout the state and campus, Perez said another goal for her and Corona is to have transparency with students about where their money is being spent.

“The direct fee that ASUI is in charge of is the Student Activity Fee, and so we have really streamlined that process and really made it better for students,” she said.

The Student Activity Fee

is one portion of the collective fees charged to students outside of tuition. It is then portioned out to student organizations that ask for fee and support the request with reasons. In the past, only departments that have asked for increases have been evaluated for use of the money, Perez said, but the fee funds about 30 different departments.

“This year, instead of just looking at those who want an increase we’re going back and looking at every single department so that we can kind of audit every department and make sure that they’re using the student fees for its original intent,” she said. “And also to make sure that it’s still Perez said the department hearings will take place in October and once they have collected all the information, an open forum will be held to present the information to students. She

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viewers themselves can do the same work.

“It’s harder than anyone expected — physically and mentally,” Rainville said.

Depending on the day, Rainville trained an average of six to eight hours. Trainers like Bob Harper, professional tennis player Anna Kournikova and

students what kind of activities dents — so maybe the different things they can do that will help in their career paths or within their major and different things like that,” Parrott said.

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said this is not to cut any funding, but to verify where it is being spent and that students are getting what they pay for.

Perez said one of the main goals of their platform is to make ASUI more efibility and accessibility for students — but to do that externally, they needed to train all their employees. She said they spent three hours being trained about ASUI, the purpose of ASUI, individual roles and resources available to hopefully better serve the students.

Corona said all of ASUI would go on a retreat Sept.

17 to talk about their goals and work on team building at the Washington State University ropes course.

“I think ASUI is a great learning opportunity for students — a great resource — so I want them to get the of learn how to help other people help themselves,” Corona said.

He said there will be free ice cream at the event.

“That’s our way of getting students there. We’re letting student organizations have the option of providing a topping. So we’ve had everything from like hot fudge to M&Ms and things like that,” he said.

intimidated Rainville initially, but she was excited to meet Harper, the veteran trainer.

“I was a little celebrity guru and all giddy and nerdy about it and he was fantastic,” she said.

Jill Carmen, “The Biggest Loser” and NBC publicist, said production of the show already Rainville gave some wisdom to those trying to lose weight, mostly by staying active with friends.

“Push yourself with that friend,” Rainville said. “Try something you enjoy doing: riding a bike, classes, basketball, something that’s going to give you activity.”

Rainville said to also take advantage of the UI Student Recreation Center, even though she did not.

“If you think that you can’t (keep going) or you want to give up, you can go that extra mile or an extra 30 minutes,” she said.

“The Biggest Loser: Battle of the Ages” runs at 8 p.m. every Tuesday on NBC and episodes can be viewed online at nbc.com, after to the episode’s terview can be viewed at nbc. com/the-biggest-loser/video/ meet-courtney/1354605/.

“Tune in every week to watch and root me on,” Rainville said. “I love the support I’ve gotten from the university already.”

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Colleen Kulesza and Allison Mushlitz talk about the roles of women in the hit show “Mad Men” at the Women's Center Monday afternoon. Mad Men Mondays take place in the Women's Center every Monday from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

MONDAY in the discussions attendees will address how far they still have to go, Salsbury said.

“It’s interesting to talk about has continued to be manifested,” Salsbury said. “Even today the

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pressure from a gathering zombie horde, and lost only a handful of players in the trek.

UI senior Geoff Keller was optimistic about the performance of his squad during the mission.

But, he said what concerned him about the game was class time.

“When you walk around on campus, there’s so many bodies that you have to have your eyes everywhere,” Keller said. “When

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Salsbury said they thought the weekly event would be a good way to introduce the topic to students.

“I think people are so turned off having someone yack at them, so it’s a fun way to explore these issues,” she said.

you’ve got 50 bodies around, one zombie can hide in that mass of people and tag you if you aren’t paying attention.”

Another member of Keller’s squad, Will Parkinson, shared his optimism.

“I was really impressed with the turn out, but I expected more out of the zombies,” Parkinson said.

The zombie side will have ample opportunity to turn the tide. The game continues until Sept. 28 and another mission took place Monday night.

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Vandal midfielder Katie Baran makes a long pass Saturday at Guy Wicks Field during the game against the Washington State Cougars. The Vandals lost in 2-1 in overtime.

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Senior outside hitter Alicia Milo spikes a ball at practice Monday morning in Memorial Gym. This week the Vandals play University of Hawaii Thursday and San Jose State Saturday.

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NFL rule change bad for game As a football fan, it’s my favorite time of year. I’m especially thankful for it this year since there was fear the NFL might not have a season, but they managed to end the lockout and now the teams are already heading into week two. As happy as

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Pete Showler, women’s soccer coach, talks with the team before overtime Sunday on Guy Wicks Field for the game against Washington State. The Vandals lost 2-1. Showler became the all-time most winning soccer coach at Idaho when the Vandals defeated the Montana Grizzlies Sept. 14.

Showler brings it with 34 wins Sean Kramer Argonaut

When the Vandals took down the Montana Grizzlies in the Governor’s Cup, Pete Showler became the University of Idaho’s all-time winningest soccer coach with 34 victories in his career.

Since arriving in Moscow Showler has methodically built up the depth and talent level of the program, making it one of the more competitive programs in the Western Athletic Conference, but it wasn’t always successful for the Vandals.

“When I took over it didn’t go our way,” Showler said.

“It was an uphill battle.”

Showler inherited a team that had won eight combined games in three seasons and three consecutive last place finishes in the conference.

But for Showler there is always a way to get better.

He talked about changing the environment, the work ethic and the motivation of the program to create a winning mentality.

“My whole thing when I

interviewed here was creating initial challenges. a legacy, and I think we’re “The challenge is getting part of the way them here (for rethere,” Showler cruiting visits), but said. when we get them Showler behere the environgan his quest for ment sells itself, My whole legacy with a the team chemthing when I talented squad, istry sells itself,” and Showler interviewed here Showler said. can’t give enough “That’s starting was creating a credit to the to come because legacy, and I think we’re starting to women who represent Idaho on we’re part of the win more games the soccer pitch. with the girls we way there.

Junior Chelsea have here.”

Pete Showler, Small, Idaho’s Showler, the Soccer coach all-time leader 2010 WAC coach in goals, is one of the year, led such talented athlete. Small Idaho to unprecedented terrinotched both WAC freshman tories in the past two seasons. of the year honors a few years The Vandals won 23 comago, was named WAC offen- bined games and qualified for sive player of the year last their first ever WAC tournayear and nabbed a first team ment last season.

All-WAC spot.

For Showler there is alThere are also players like ways room to improve. goal keeper Liz Boyden who “What we’d like is to was named second team All- have Idaho represented in WAC last season, and mid- the NCAAs as often as we fielder Jill Flockhart, another can, and that’s what’s going All-WAC selection. to create a name for Idaho in According to Showler women’s soccer,” Showler Getting those talented players said. “That’s the whole aim here, was one of his biggest of what we’re trying to do.”

did not intentionally hit the receiver in the head.

Basically, the NFL is now penalizing what used to be called good defense, which is bad for the game and will eventually affect the outcome of a game.

Another rule change I dislike watching football is moving the again, there’s a kickoff from the few things I have 30-yard-line to the seen out of the 35. While this was NFL that I’m not made to protect thrilled about. I’m Kevin Bingaman players, as seen in Argonaut talking about rule week one, it rechanges. sulted in a lot more All of the rule changes touchbacks and a lot fewer the NFL made were made returns. in the interest of protecting This rule change takes players — which is a good an exciting play out of the thin — but there comes a game. Granted, Randall time when the league can Cobb’s 108-yard return for take things too far and affect the Packers in the opening the game. They may have game was impressive, but reached that point this year. 90 percent of the time that A rule I noticed in week kick would be a touchback. one, that I feel has been tak- As a fan, I don’t want to en too far, is the increased see the opening kickoff, or protection of a “defenseless many kickoffs for that matreceiver.” Basically it’s say- ter, result in a touchback. I ing that a defensive player want to see a return and I cannot blindside a receiver want to see a hit. in the head or near the head.

I’m not against protectWhile this may seem like a ing players by any means, fair rule, there have already and I appreciate the NFL’s been some sketchy enforce- concern for their safety, but ments of it. there comes a point when The problem with this it’s gone too far. Football is rule is it’s highly subjec- by its nature a sport of hittive to any given referee and ting. People will get injured. it’s a hard one to see in real It’s just part of the game. time. Sometimes it will get Fans want to see big hits called, sometimes it won’t. and good defensive plays.

These players have been The NFL can’t turn football taught to hit the person with into a soft game. the ball, and hit them hard These players have enough to force the ball out been playing football their or stop the receiver from entire lives and know that getting any farther. It’s also the risk of injury is part of hard for players to control the game. I believe in taktheir bodies in this type of ing precautions to protect situation, and we’ll see in players, but let’s not go so the future that this penalty far as to tarnish what the will get called when players game is all about.

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Horse polo leaving its mark Jacob Dyer Argonaut

Heading into its sixth season of existence, the University of Idaho horse polo club is looking to build upon early success and continue to grow as a club.

Horse club president Lucas Reid said for those who have never seen the sport being played it can seem confusing, but it is not that different from other sports. “Its pretty much like hockey, the arena ball is like a little miniature soccer ball ‌ your mallet is essentially a really long croquet mallet, and you try and score just like soccer or hockey,â€? Reid said.

At the collegiate level, clubs play arena polo, which Reid said is played in an 150 square yard area with 10 by 15 foot goals on each end.

A polo team consists of three players, none of which play goalie.

The game is divided up into four seven-minute chuckers, or quarters.

Players ride a different horse during each chucker, and because of the cost of moving horses to and from each match, the home team provides horses for both teams.

A few important rules include: No hitting horses with mallets, no slamming horses into the wall and no cursing, because according to Reid, “It is a gentlemen’s game.�

It is also a game that the UI club has had success in since 2005.

According to Reid, the club was started by Heidi Ness, and only had three members and six horses – just enough for a team.

In the program’s third year a men’s team was started and made it to third place in regional competition. The women’s team made it all falling to Oregon State.

In the club’s fourth year Reid became president and the men’s team made it all

the way to nationals.

The club’s membership has increased tenfold since its establishment, reaching 30 members last year.

Financial success has come with its growth, and last year’s budget hit $30,000.

According to Reid, when it comes down to it, the game really is all about the horses. “Ninety percent of the game is about the horses ‌ taking care of the horses, they are like any athlete, polo horses know the game, they want to play, they want to be rough and bump, so we have to really make sure we take care of the horses,â€?

Reid said.

Reid, who grew up on a family farm in southern Idaho, said one of the bigger challenges coming into the sport was getting used to riding an English saddle opposed to the Western saddle he was used to.

The one thing that hasn’t changed for Reid is the horses. He said every rider gets a connection with their favorite horse and he has his. “My horse’s name is Bertha, and she has no ground manners. When you are tacking her up she will run you over, she’ll try and topple you ‌ once you get on her, she is instantly the best horse you’ve ever ridden. She turns on a dime and if you don’t pay attention you are off,â€? Reid said.

Reid said he looks forward to getting back on thoroughbred Bertha within the next month to get another season started for the club. They are holding their at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 in the Student Recreation Center classroom. Reid said practice will start the following Tuesday and games will be set up within two weeks of that.

The horse polo club practices four times a week and most of its budget derives from donations and dues.

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The University of Idaho horse polo club practices spring 2010 in Moscow.

the eighth-best overall time (21:28.69) while Emily Paradis

University of Idaho sophomore Hannah Kiser came out on cord at the Sundodger Cross Country Invitational in Seattle.

Kiser’s time of 20:58.43 beat the previous university record of 21:02, set by Dee Olsen in 2005. Vandal assistant coach Allix Lee-Painter posted the race’s top time, defeating Kiser by two seconds. Lee-Painter represented Oiselle, Idaho coach Wayne Phipps was more than pleased with Kiser’s performance. “It was the fastest time in Idaho history, and any time we can run under 21 minutes for a six (kilometer race) on a course like this, it’s pretty impressive,� Phipps said. part, then really racing the last 2k and they really separated themselves from the Washington girls through the end of the race.�

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sophomore Holly Stanton rounded out the pack with 14th Idaho’s male representatives notched a second-place ington, who hosted the event. The men were led by junior Barry Britt and senior Stephane Colle, who earned third and “Dubie really stepped up, which is something we knew number six runners, James and Jeff, ran great races, too,�

Phipps said. “It was probably the best we’ve competed as a team on the guys’ side in quite a while, and it was 22 seconds faster than last year’s average.� minutes and as a team the Vandals were within 30 seconds of Washington, the region’s No. 6 team.

Idaho runners who had the opportunity to compete in last year’s Sundodger Invitational saw major time improve-

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ments, something Phipps recognized immediately. “We averaged 23 seconds faster per person this year than we did last year, and it ended up being the fastest team average we’ve ever had on this course, and that includes our “We also did it without our No. 1 runner from conference last year, Lauren Schaffer.�

Idaho will prepare for their next test, an Oct. 1 appearance at the Charles Bowles Invitational in Salem, Ore. The Vandals will have two more opportunities to gain valuable race experience prior to the 2011 WAC Championships in Honolulu. “You know you’ve put in the hard work and you know you’re in shape, but until you see the concrete, tangible results from a meet like this, you never know,� Phipps said. “After seeing this, you can tell that everyone is really contions, as well.�

Volleyball back at Memorial Gym Kevin Bingaman Argonaut

The Idaho volleyball ing home after 12 straight matches on the road, and will face off against No. 11 Hawaii at 7 p.m. Thursday night in Memorial Gym. The Vandals (5-7) kickoff conference play at home Thursday, but it’s going to be a tough one. Hawaii (8-1) has dominated the WAC in recent years and went 16-0 against WAC foes in the regular season last year. However, Hawaii was stunned in the WAC championship against Utah State, which swept them to take the conference title.

The Vandals were swept in both meetings with the

Warriors last season and Idaho has never beaten Hawaii in the 16 matches of the series.

Hawaii brings back six starters from last season, in which they went 29-3 and made an appearance in the NCAA tournament.

The Vandals will play their second home match Saturday evening against San Jose State. The two teams split the season series a year ago, each team winning at home.

The Spartans (5-7) bring back all of their starters from a year ago in which WAC with a dismal record of 3-13. The Vandals hold an all-time 7-5 record over the Spartans.

This will be a short home stint for Idaho as the team will be back on the

road next week, traveling to New Mexico State and Louisiana Tech.

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Senior Alicia Milo led the Vandals with 14 kills while senior Cassie Hamilton pitched in with 15 digs.

The Vandals were able to shake off the tough loss and get their fourth sweep of the season, defeating UC Irvine Saturday night.

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Towles gave credit to the backline defense as the Cougars put a lot of pressure on the Vandals in the second half trying to secure the go-ahead goal. The Cougars took 22 shots, putting 11 on goal.

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Sophomore Allison Walker led the Vandals with 19 kills, while junior setter Jenny Feicht helped the cause with 43 assists and 12 digs.

The Vandals return home after 12 straight road matches when they do battle with No. 11 Hawaii at 7 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Gym. Idaho will also play at home Saturday evening against San Jose State.

Washington State equalized in the second half when they created effective movement down the field and freshman Beau Bremer got in behind the Vandal defense to convert a one-on-one opportunity against Towles.

A similar situation occurred early in overtime when Bremer went directly at Towles again and scored the golden goal for a Cougar victory.

The Cougars had an opportunity later in the second half to take the lead when the referees called Idaho for a penalty in the box, but the Cougars failed to convert the penalty kick.

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Catch the infection

The University of Idaho tries everything to get students involved on campus, from giveaways at athletic events to chalk marketing on sidewalks. But there is generally little or no reaction to these tactics. However, a solution may have been found to stop apathy and unite students in a common goal, through Nerf guns, marshmallows and zombies.

A campus-wide game of moderated tag “Humans vs.

Zombies,” hosted by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, has invaded UI and almost 400 students are participating.

Humans vs. Zombies began Sept. 15 and continues for 10 days, as the zombies try to take over and the humans strive to avoid infection.

This game is not only infecting the minds of the people playing it, but many of those standing around watching.

Students are now walking down the streets of campus of marshmallows. Both humans and zombies are schem-

ing, and as a result are meeting new people. Unlike a football game or concert, people aren’t only interacting with their established group of friends, but are forced to branch out and make new connections.

Humans vs. Zombies is engaging for those who are participating, but the concept could open up new ideas for how to market events to the UI community in the future.

Games like this can be done on a smaller scale as well.

Residence halls, Greek houses and off-campus apartments can hold events to bring everyone together, and eventually, work with other groups to create a larger sense of camaraderie between students. Student organizations, to host an event against one another.

College is all about meeting new friends and taking part in new experiences as you further your education.

Add random invasions of zombies to that list and students might actually get involved.

— MM

Twitter Question If UI had more campus-wide events like “Humans vs. Zombies,” would you participate?

THE QUICK TAKES ON LIFE FROM OUR EDITORS

Lecture halls I love going back to big 300-person classes. I have so much more free time to “work” in class.

— Jens

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Take time to say thanks The University of Idaho distributes who donate money to scholarship funds provide 1,400 scholarships to students each anywhere from $500 to $100,000. These donayear, most of which are contributions tions are imperative to the success of the scholarfrom personal donors. But ship program at UI, and it is important donors don’t often get perfor students to show their appreciation. sonal thank yous from the For donors to fully understand the students who receive these impact of their donations, it is crucial scholarships. for students to share how scholarships The UI Thank-A-Thon directly affect their lives. Without is an opportunity to express scholarships, many students could not gratitude toward the people afford tuition and all the other expenswho make obtaining a es associated with a higher education.

Elisa Eiguren higher education possible As tuition and student fees continue to Argonaut for many students. The increase each year, scholarships will event includes thank you cards only become more important in students’ lives. and postage, and is scheduled Although individuals know they are donating for today from 8 a.m. to 5 to a scholarship, they don’t know which student p.m. in the Idaho Commons they will affect. This type of generosity needs Clearwater and Whitewater to be commended and students can best convey rooms. All students have to do appreciation. Let donors know that without their is set a few minutes aside and help, higher education might not be possible. Inwrite a meaningful note — form them about your experiences at UI and how and sometimes these cards scholarships are making a difference in your life. are the only form of contact In the grand scheme of the hundreds of thoubetween donors and scholarsands of dollars given by scholarship donors to ship recipients. help you achieve a better future, a few minutes The individuals to say thank you between classes doesn’t seem like a lot to ask.

If you have not walked by the stairs at the end of Hello Walk, you should.

After working during the summer to tear out the old steps (which were literally crumbling underneath people), they are almost complete and I have to say, they look pretty dang nice.

— Elizabeth

Football fix Anyone who missed the second half of the BuffaloOakland game Sunday missed the best football we have seen so far this year.

— Jake

It’s so true I was reminded of a quote from my all-time favorite movie “Garden State” last weekend. “If you can’t laugh at yourself, life’s gonna seem a whole lot longer than you’d like.”

— Britt

Elephant ears Amazing deliciousness deep fried with sugar on top equals very happy tummy.

— Rhiannon

Innocent bystander If I get shot by a Nerf bullet, somebody will be hospitalized.

— Theo

Big weekend in Texas Congratulations to the Idaho Vandal football team for their inspired performance this weekend. You make us all proud to be Vandals.

— Madison

Anonymous “Do today what others won’t, so you can do tomorrow what others can’t.”

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‘Was he better in bed?’ ‘Do you love her more?’

Jealousy in relationships differ by gender For men it’s about sex, but for women it’s an emotional connection that stirs the green feeling inside.

The causes for romantic jealousy differ by gender, with women asking more about their partner’s emotional connection with Rhiannon Rinas the other woman and men Argonaut inquiring about the sexual aspect. These assumptions about how men and women view relationships have created stereotypes about how different genders react to being cheated on.

57 percent of men who were victims of inners corresponding to sexual jealousy, such as “Was he better in bed?” and “How many times did you have sex with him?” according to a study in the journal “Personality and Individual Differences.”

By contrast, 71 percent of women questioned

their partners on emotional aspects of cheating, such as “Do you love her?” and “Do you love her more?”

In general, women are more concerned with time commitment, attention and protection when their spouse is cheating, while men are worried about sexual man’s child.

you because they’re spending more time with someone else.

Yes. That hurts. But it’s not the only factor to consider or the only question that’s going to be asked when the cheating partner is interrogated.

Women feel just as strongly about the physical aspect of cheating as the emotional aspect. And it’s probably the same way with men.

It’s not sex or In the early stages of a relationgender that

exact science. It would be unethical to ask a group of people to cheat on their partners in order to chart determines how twinge of jealousy to be felt by their reaction, so the tested group someone will react either men or women is sexual was asked to imagine what they would do if they were cheated on or to being cheated jealousy. In the beginning of a reto remember a time when they had most of the attraction is on, but rather how lationship, been cheated on. physical while both parties are still long they have getting to know each other.

A question arises from the study: Doesn’t this seem like gender steWhen two people are together been together and reotyping? for an extended period of time, how strong their It’s always been assumed that emotional jealousy starts to play in. feelings are for women run off their emotions and It’s not sex or gender that detertheir partner. men have a tendency to relate evmines how someone will react to erything back to sex, and this study being cheated on, but rather how almost seems to verify that. long they have been together and how strong It’s understandable to get jealous when you their feelings are for their partner.

roommates soon. Don’t underestimate the loneliness of an empty house. life I’ve lived alone and let’s just say I didn’t dig it.

Sounds pretty pitiful, but I don’t care.

— Nick

Stoked Stoked, dude. Stoked.

On. Life.

— Jacob

Loving the change I’m excited to see the leaves turn color and enjoy the cooler weather as summer slowly turns into fall. Plus, fall means Vandal football games and tailgates.

— Elisa

Conservation I’m really tired of sitting on soaking wet grass and watching sprinklers water concrete. Green grass is not worth this amount of wasted water.

— Vicky

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Cents-itive living We all live day by day, struggling to break even with the world. We are constantly told that times are tough and we are victims of the economic recession. But it does not have to be this way.

As college students on a budget, it’s important to determine which expenses are necessary.

There are countless suggestions on how to be further strain to an already tight wallet. Here are some simple ways guaranteed to set you on the 1. Vehicles are costly. Gas prices have increased to a price at which we cringe every

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successful person.

3. Do you ever wonder why we eat? Our muscles get their energy from the food we consume. Food may taste good, but it is very expensive. Less muscle activity means less food consumption, which results in less money spent.

Conversation, facial expressions and all unnecessary activities are costing you money. Social situations may need to be avoided. Sustain yourself at a minimum.

Twitter Question and Answer Last week’s Twitter question: How do you cope with stress? @ArgOpinion: Playing sports like polo.

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problem is to maintain a spotless and shining car that is too nice to expose to the rough streets of Moscow. Due to this fear, you will be forced into more exciting and whistling loudly. Paranoia about gas prices will be a problem of the past.

2. A useful tip I learned from my brother to save money is not showering. A clean, odorless body is commonly one attractive to the opposite sex. People will be drawn to you, acquaintances will be formed and hence, you will be constantly digging into your wallet to pay for the unnecessary coffees and dinners expected to maintain your social status. Other measures can be taken to enhance this money-saving tactic as well. Skip the haircuts, skip the

Figure out the maximum amount you can earn while still qualifying for the dole. People pay taxes for a reason, to pay for your thrifty lifestyle.

5. Each year millions of dollars are spent on shoes.

This money could be saved by wearing old socks instead, layering them according to weather conditions and necessary protection level. That way, when one pair develops holes there will be another underneath, making socks an free from many stores, can easily be added on top of the Finally, beware of everyone and everything offering Second guess the meaning behind anything anyone says They only want your money.

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