http://arbiteronline.com Boise State's Independent Student Media Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:46:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Boise State men’s cross country team is headed to Eugene, Ore. for the 2009 NCAA West Region Championships on Saturday. The event that is being hosted by the University of Oregon will take place at the Springfield Country Club. In addition to the men’s team, freshman Shannon Porter will ... http://arbiteronline.com/2009/11/20/bronco-cross-country-headed-to-west-region-championships/ Joshua L. Luman, the 26-year-old former BSU student accused of fatally punching a friend in September, found out in Ada County Court Thursday that he will once again be charged with second-degree murder in connection to the case.  If found guilty, Luman could be sent to prison for life. Luman was ... http://arbiteronline.com/2009/11/19/former-bsu-student-faces-life-in-prison-after-being-charged-with-murder-%e2%80%93-again/ [caption id="attachment_34857" align="alignright" width="188" caption="April Wisniewski"][/caption] I often wonder where people get their style influence. For me, I just know what I like. I do have some fashion icons but don’t necessarily agree with all of their choices or designs. I often like to rebel against them. For instance…when the leggings re-emerged ... http://arbiteronline.com/2009/11/19/fashion-according-to-me-whats-your-style/ Arbiter journalist Jennifer Spencer continues her interview with author Ann Patchett. [podcast] Return to the first half of this interview here. Editors Note: The book signing mentioned in this podcast has already occurred. Related posts:Interview with author Ann Patchett (Part 1 of 2)Author coming through a time portal near youPodcast Interview with Congressmen Dan ... http://arbiteronline.com/2009/11/19/part-2-of-interview-with-author-ann-patchett/ Arbiter journalist Jennifer Spencer sits down with author Ann Patchett. Patchett is the author of the book Run, the book chosen for Boise State's first-year read. This is part one of a two part podcast. [podcast] Listen to Part 2 of this interview here. Related posts:Part 2 of interview with author Ann PatchettPodcast ... http://arbiteronline.com/2009/11/19/interview-with-author-ann-patchett-part-1-of-2/ The Arbiter will be hosting a photography contest beginning Friday, November 20th, and concludes on Saturday, November 28th. Participants may either submit a cell phone picture to be judged within the "Best Cell Phone Pic" category, or to the "Best Fall Photo" category. Participants should submit photos that are free of profanity ... http://arbiteronline.com/2009/11/19/the-arbiters-thanksgiving-photo-competition/ [caption id="attachment_34707" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="GLENN LANDBERG/THE ARBITER Vice President Lynn Lubamersky discusses the possible outcomes of the policy change."][/caption] Several members walked out of a faculty senate meeting Tuesday rather than participate in a vote involving all official faculty in a decision making process. The original intent of the special session ... http://arbiteronline.com/2009/11/19/faculty-senate-members-walk-out-after-heated-debate/ [caption id="attachment_34701" align="alignleft" width="221" caption="COURTESY/HALEY ROBINSON"][/caption] If there’s one thing that’s important in a good relationship, it’s honesty. This may seem like common knowledge, but there is a flip-side to this concept that lately I have seen being neglected. For the most part, people know they should be honest with their ... http://arbiteronline.com/2009/11/19/lights-on-lets-be-honest-here/ Usually I pick up a copy of the Arbiter to get me through my 7:40 a.m. class. But this past Thursday morning when I read the headline “President Bob Kustra echoes philosophy of Robin Hood” I wanted to skip that class and go have a word with Mr. Kustra. When ... http://arbiteronline.com/2009/11/18/letter-to-the-editor-robin-hood-more-like-karl-marx/ Arbiter Journalist DESCRIPTION: Arbiter Media is looking for creative, curious, agile and innovative students to serve as journalists in its newsroom. Arbiter Media is a student ran, award-winning multi-platform media outlet, publishing content in print, online, on the radio and television; and has an established reputation for its multi-media storytelling and innovative ... http://arbiteronline.com/2009/11/18/arbiter-media-positions-available-for-spring-2010/