2008 Woodie Awards
On Saturday afternoon 5,925 people witnessed history. Idaho State picked up another much needed conference win at the expense of Portland State. After years of success in domes with the Houston Oilers and Atlanta Falcons, Jerry Glanville came to Holt Arena hoping to continue that success.
The Bengals volleyball team had a busy week last week playing three games in just six days at Reed Gym. The last two games were close, but despite some personal records from a few of the players, ISU came up short against Eastern Washington and Portland State University.
ISU tied again with Northern Colorado on Saturday. On the cold breezy day at Davis field neither team was able to score in the double overtime game that ended in a 0-0 tie. ISU's record setting eighth overtime game of the season moved their record to 5-4-6, and 0-1-3 in the conference.
In an era when coaches come and go, there is a constant at ISU in the cross-country program. Brian Janssen has been here at ISU for 22 years. Janssen was introduced to cross-country after graduating from college. He was a sprinter in college and the road races that were prevalent in the late 70's sparked his interest.
About six feet five inches, big, usually wearing high top chuck taylor sneakers, or skater loafers, a pair of shorts, classic looking eye glasses, a backwards hat, a sweatshirt, and perhaps even the ever-popular 'pick' in his hair. Not the most abnormal looking thing seen on campus these days, right? If you have ever seen someone on campus that fits this description you might have just walked by thinking that he is just another average student here making his way between classes on a longboard.
WASHINGTON - A sweeping conservation bill that would designate 24 million acres of public land across the West as wilderness met with mixed reviews Thursday, even with the backing of Carole King and national environmental groups. King, the singer-songwriter who has long supported wilderness, reminded disheartened supporters that it was a victory just to get the legislation heard in Congress.
BOISE, Idaho _ Fall brings many things to mind, like football games, hunting season and Halloween. It also means cool mornings and warm, sunny afternoons, which is perfect weather for mountain biking. "Fall has always been my favorite time to ride," said Scott Jensen of Meridian, Idaho.
Ever wanted to suit up and live the dream as part of a collegiate team? Here is your chance, as this week the ISU head men's basketball coach Joe O'Brien has announced that Thursday, October 18th at 11:00 am, the men's basketball team will host their annual open tryout for any eligible Idaho State student.
It is possible that I have a disorder; I haven't taken abnormal psychology yet so I can't be sure. However, I am an eavesdropper. If I am setting in the student union building by myself and I have a book in front of my face, odds are that I am not reading.
Often times, student government at this university is relegated to arguments that are necessary but are ultimately of no consequence to the average student. Homecoming election rules, senator stipend policy and voluminously off-topic-bylaw technicalities are amongst the many practically useless topics to students.
BUT DARLING, I THOUGHT WE HAD SOMETHING SPECIAL Faced with divorce from his wife of 35 years, a wealthy London businessman went on a $15 million spending spree to keep his ex from getting any of his dough. He bought land and homes, spent more than $200,000 for a car, and embarked on an extravagant lifestyle that cost more than $150,000 a month.