News

New computer lab in SUB adds 120 to campus network

The newest addition to the campus network of computer labs was opened Nov. 27 in the basement of the Student Union Building.

The lab is outfitted with 120 brand new Acer PC computers, two of which are reserved for lab assistants, that are available for use by any University of Idaho student, said ITS Administrative Technician Mike Miller. continue

Gore turned down on recount

On a day of dramatic legal action, Leon County Circuit Judge N. Sanders Sauls dealt Vice President Al Gore a substantial setback Monday, rejecting Gore's request for a manual recount of thousands of Florida presidential ballots and refusing to overturn the certification of Texas Gov. George W. Bush as the winner of the state's 25 electoral votes. continue

Sports

Vandals lose point guard, drop game to WSU

In a complete turnaround from the Vandals' triumphant win over Montana Wednesday, the Vandals dropped a game, which could have easily been theirs with a 68-52 loss.

The Vandals began the game on a 9-0 run. Suzy Goss' three-pointer, which pushed the lead over the scoreless Cougs, prompted WSU to call a timeout and talk it over at the 17:46 mark. continue

Opinion

Remembering Max Wertheimer and visual perception

Do you know who Max Wertheimer was? If you do, then count yourself lucky. If you've never heard of him, don't worry. I'm going to tell you about him.

Wertheimer was one of the psychologists who founded the practice of Gestalt therapy. This school of counseling centers on people, their perceptions of the world and how people think about themselves and their surroundings. continue

Arts

This year's hottest toys exemplify technology

Christmas is the time of year to spend with friends and family, celebrating the cheer of the season.

Roasting chestnuts over an open fire, singing holiday songs and, of course, dropping hints as to what cool new toys good little boys and girls want under the Christmas tree. continue

The long road

The stage where Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" is being preformed was awash in blue light. The structured set, a cross between a skating park and a communal Eiffel tower, was deliberately constructed just tilted enough to make the audience sense something was wrong.

"Romeo and Juliet" began last Wednesday and will continue until Dec. 9. The play runs four hours, beginning at 7:30. continue

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