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As one of the final events of Canada Week, a panel discussion titled "Straight Talk on the Canadian and American Health Care Systems," in the Interactive Learning Center Lecture Hall Friday. The lecture aimed to get rid of misconceptions about both systems and compare their effectiveness. … Post the First Comment
Organizers added five extra rows of chairs as listeners flooded into the Bishop Barnwell Room in the Student Union Building Wednesday, April 2. Sergeant Ralph Ehlebracht of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Integrated Border Enforcement Team, and Lieutenant Dan Huelsman of the U. … Post the First Comment
Associated Students of Boise State University Sen. Gabe Murphy made a motion to send Jessica Martin to the Appointment and Review Committee for consideration for vice president. Martin has been serving in that capacity since the early part of December. She was sworn into office and has done her duties, but her appointment never went through the appropriate channels (the Appointment and Review Committee). … 6 Comments
The Idaho Energy Complex announced a new Southwest Idaho location for its 1,600-megawatt nuclear reactor last Wednesday, April 4. The new 1,400-acre site is in Elmore County, near the north shore of the Snake River, and only 15 miles upstream from the original site in Owyhee County on the south shore of the Snake River. … Post the First Comment
The Boise State students who went on the Spring Break Alternative trip to Honduras in late March found a variety of ways to occupy their time: they installed bio-sand water filters, passed out clothing, hygiene items and medical supplies and took every opportunity to smile for the camera with their newly-made friends. … 1 Comment
WORLD Chinese man imprisoned for essays BEIJING - Like many patriotic Chinese, Hu Jia broke into tears when Beijing lost out to Sydney, Australia, for the right to host the 2000 Olympic Games, and was elated a year later when the city captured this year's Summer Games. … Post the First Comment
The Fettuccine Forum added to the bustle of First Thursday in downtown Boise March 3. Kathleen Haase presented this month's topic, "We Ought to Be in Pictures: Hollywood in Idaho." Haase is a film producer and the current film industry specialist with the Idaho Film Office. … Post the First Comment
"Problems don't stop at the border," Co-Director of Boise State Canadian Studies Lori Hausegger said. "They go across the border, so that's an issue everyone has to think about." Canada week, which takes place the first week of April every year, addresses some of these problems. … Post the First Comment