2008 Woodie Awards
The ASISU Senate refused to approve a Contingency Fund request of $5,000 to aid the Bengal Newspaper in its continued operation in what appeared to many as a politically and personally motivated vote during their meeting Monday night. This comes following a $4,921 approval to fund the Bengal Dancer's purchase of championship rings, and a $5,000 request by the Danson dance program to fund travel expenses to New York, which was approved immediately after.
Jon Newlee, the winningest coach in Idaho State University women's basketball history, has announced that he is leaving the Bengal program to take the head coaching position at the University of Idaho. He will take over for Mike Divilbiss, who resigned from his position on March 28 with two years left on his contract and a seven-year record with the Vandals of 82-119.
The last issue of the Bengal for this school session is upon us, and it has been a remarkable year for me. I can't speak for my staff, but I am assured that we have all learned volumes. It is my hope, as Editor in Chief, that I will leave the newspaper in a better condition than I found it.
Editor's note: In last weeks story titled "Contingency fund controversy," some parties felt that it had questioned the credibility and motivation of ASISU Vice President Bryan Wheat and the Bengal Dancer's. This was neither the writer's, nor the Bengal editorial staff's intention.
Mandi Colson Junior Nursing "I came here to save money and get a good education. Funny how it's now the most expensive." Mike Alvarez Freshman Nursing "It's crazy how the ISU college can just up its price and not give anything in return." Whitney Call Senior Clinical Laboratory Science "I mean, I don't think anybody is enthusiastic about having to pay more than other institutions here in the state.
Presentation on Mars rovers at University Place in IF April 23 Dr. James W. Rice, Jr., an astro-geologist from Arizona State University's School of Earth and Space Exploration, will give a free public lecture titled "The Odyssey of the Mars Rovers" at 3:30 p.
A total of 1,670 graduates will receive 1,765 degrees and certificates during ISU's spring commencement ceremonies, which will begin at 10 a.m., May 10, in Holt Arena. Eighty-nine students will receive multiple certificates and/or degrees. In addition to the presentation of these degrees and certificates, three distinguished faculty members will be acknowledged, nine alumni will be recognized for their professional achievement and 11 outstanding students will be recognized.
Students in Idaho Falls have the opportunity to get two free Royal Theater tickets a month with their Bengal Card at University Place. Royal Theatres include the Paramount Theatre and also the Centre Theatre, which is located in Historic Downtown Idaho Falls.
On 04/12/08 at approximately 9:16 a.m. at the Frisbee Gold Course, Public Safety responded to take a report of vandalism. On 04/12/08 at approximately 8:13 p.m. at the Holt Arena, Public Safety responded to the report of a teenager needing medical attention.