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Senate fails to overturn veto

Debated bill allots $8,000 for airfare for Spring Break Alternative to Honduras

By DUSTIN LAPRAY
Editor-in-Chief

Associated Students of Boise State University President Mark Getecha vetoed two bills Tuesday, March 18, 2008, totaling $38,000. Getecha vetoed the larger bill, entitled "New Software for BSU LCD Screens," because he deemed the project ineffective. … 3 Comments

Friday's Wilma Mankiller lecture canceled:

Chief Chadwick "Corntassel" Smith to speak in her place as part of First Nations Conference

By COURTESY
University Communications

Wilma Mankiller, who was scheduled to speak on Friday as part of the First Nations Conference at Boise State University, has canceled due to illness. Instead, Chadwick "Corntassel" Smith, principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, will speak. Smith is scheduled to speak from 7:30-9:30 p. … Post the First Comment

Police: Maverik kidnapping was a fake

The Boise Police Department reported late Wednesday afternoon that the attempted kidnapping of a 19-year old at a Boise Avenue Maverik did not actually occur. The girl, whose name has not been released, reported to police that she was hit on the back of the head and dragged by her hair into a red pick-up truck Tuesday evening. … Post the First Comment

Career Center teaches student how to land an interview

By COLBY STREAM
News Writer

"Think about what you're selling." It's the best way to write a good resume, according to Career Counselor Jennifer Iuvone. The Career Center hosted Resume 4-1-1 Wednesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Brink Room. The workshop is part of the Professional Development series, a new program focused on helping students further their careers. … Post the First Comment

15th annual powwow a success despite initial funding issues

By S0NIA TREVIZO
News Writer

The Boise State Student Union Jordan Ballroom was bursting with excitement Saturday, March 22 at the Intertribal Native Council's annual Seven Arrows Powwow. The powwow is a two-day event featuring native dances, about 20 different vendors from as far as Arizona and the Oregon coast and the raffling of a $2,500 print by acclaimed photographer and Boise State professor Larry McNeil. … Post the First Comment

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Wheels of Justice provides first-hand account of foreign conflict

By CHARLOTTE TAYLOR AND GWENDOLYN GAUSE
Arbiter Staff

Wheels of Justice provides first-hand account of foreign conflict
The Wheels of Justice tour brought a message of hope and peace as it rolled into Boise Monday. Wheels of Justice is a non-profit organization that tours the country in a bio-diesel bus and educates Americans on the conflicts in Israel-Palestine and Iraq. Speakers Mark Turner and Salam Talib visited Boise State Monday and Tuesday evenings as part of the tour. … 4 Comments

Open house showcases residential colleges

By GWENDLYN GAUSE
News Writer

Open house showcases residential colleges
While Boise State is primarily a commuter campus - which means that most student live off-campus - there are a variety of options available to students who want a more intimate college experience. The residence hall open house was held Tuesday, March 18 at noon in residence halls all over campus. … Post the First Comment

The Headlines

WORLD Tibetan refugees embark on perilous journey KUNDE, Nepal - Some 2,000 to 3,000 refugees trek across the Himalayas each year. They take no sleeping bags, no tents, no fluffy down jackets and no maps. The lucky ones have guides, and carry sheeting to use as tarps and plastic bags to wrap their feet. … Post the First Comment

Senate succeeds, overturns veto

Bill funds $8,000 for Spring Break Alternative trip to Honduras

By Dustin Lapray

The second time around the Associated Students of Boise State University Senate voted in a vast majority (13-1-1) to overturn a veto of ASBSU President Mark Getecha in its March 20 meeting in the Student Union Forum. President Getecha vetoed the bill Tuesday. … Post the First Comment

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