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Show Efhe Utah Statesman i>po/?5 l i ( v \ v \ . U 'I « I I i < '' NTFD FOREST nature has a dark side. Bring this coupon in and receive $1 00 OFF entry. Open Sept 29-Oct~ 31 Thu 7:30-10:30 ^ ^ Fli-Sav 7:30-11:30 EVERYDAY! QNLYAT CARLSEN GAS FOR LESS 598 N. MAIN Come play Northern Utah's Best-Kept Secret. 18 Championship Holes Driving Range Practice Putting & Chipping Greens Ryan Talbot photo/rialbot@cc.usu.cdu UTAH STATE'S MlCHELE WHITING competes in a barrel race during Friday's rodeo. Whiting finished just out of the top six in LJSU's only home rodeo of the year. Rodeo competes at home Derik Page leads Aggies with second-place finish BY KEVIN NIELSEN Senior Writer Bareback rider Derik Page and calf roper Shane King placed in the top six at the rodeo hosted by the USU Rodeo Club at the Logan City Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday. The team from Weber State won four events: barrel racing, breakaway roping, goat tying and saddle bronc riding. Idaho State had two winners in bareback bronc riding and steer wrestling. Utah Valley State College had two winners in team roping and calf roping. The College of Southern Idaho won one event — bull riding. "There was very little community and university support," Rodeo Club adviser Jeff Hall said. "It was the worst attendance in the nine years I have been in charge." Hall said the weather played a little bit of a part and the home football game was also a factor, but he said he was more disappointed in the hockey team scheduling a home game the same night as the rodeo. As for the rodeo itself, the . stock was provided by Slash T important so we have a true test of athleticism and not just a draw for the easier stock." Some of the stock was used in the Dodge "The stock bucked good. National Rodeo, so Hall said he was pleased with I'm pretty particular the quality. that we have good stock." There will be two more rodeos this fall with the Jeff Hall club traveling to Southern Rodeo Club Adviser Utah University this weekend and then to Idaho State the following weekend. There will be six rodeos in Idaho. the spring before nationals are "The stock bucked good," Hall said. "I'm pretty particular held In June in Casper, Wyo. that we have good stock. It's -krn@cc.usu.edu Our friend Noah Webster between people, so if it's doubt, I'd have to question defines a sport as "a source just a judge, it's relative and auto racing and horse racof diversion and recreation" I don't think that's a sport. ing. or "physical activity engaged It's an art form/' sophomore Auto racing can almost in for pleasure." Adam Blanch said. pull it off, but if we're agreeBlanch was then ing with Webster, then I'm But what does Ben Walker challenged about not so sure there's much he know? one of nis favorite physical activity involved. In It's not so easy 'physical activi- fact, the pit crew is probably to generalize ties engaged in for more engaged in a sport than alt sports. Some pleasure:' Skiing. Is the driver. people would be it a sport? offended if you Heck, even the fans in the told them that tneir "I think skiing is stands may be greater sportsbeloved 'sport' a sport when you're men when they start a drinkis nothing of the racing against other ing contest Full Court people," Blanch during the 250th lap. sort. said. "But it's more Often the argu- I How about horse racing? of a hobby or activ- I'll give it sport status ... for ment is just one L -Pi?**. ity otherwise." person's opinion the norse. CBSsportsline.com lists a versus another. Let's take The jockey's more like a number of sports, including coach. For everyone but the gymnastics for example. "Gymastics is a sport the regulars (basketball, foot- horse, horse racing is just as because it's competitive and ball; soccer, etc.) and a few much a sport as video poker, athletic," said junior Katie surprises (auto racing, rowing slot machines or any other and horse racing). Archer. form of gambling. Okay, it seems to fit the They pretty much stick Some people like to get dictionary definition. So no with the mainstream if you really lax with their definiargument there, right? overlook their whole section tions of sport. Wrong. on fantasy sports. While I'll "Anytime people are com"A sport is a contest give rowing the benefit of the peting, it's a sport/' sopho- Utah State University invites nominations of outstanding candidates to be considered for: HONORARY DEGREES 2OO6 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER 2OO7 For more information about the nomination process or to obtain nomination forms go to http //www.usu edu/gia/academic/denrees elm or call (435) 797-1166. Nominations must include the following: • Completed nomination form • Short summary of the individual's qualifications • Complete resume or curriculum vita • Letters of recommendation Please submit nominations to the Office of the Provost, UMC 1435. Logan, UT 84322-1435. DEADLINE: OCTOBER 21, 2005 UtahState UNIVERSITY North Smithfield, Utah GOLF 563-6825 COURSE Fall USU Student Special: 9 Holes of Golf, Sunday-Friday 18.50, must show current USU ID. Rodeo, a Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association-approved stock supplier, out of Gooding, To be or not to be ... a sport SEEKING NOMINATIONS 550 East 100 more Porter Macey said. "It doesn't matter how they're competing or what they're competing in, as long as they're competing." I suppose we could fit that in with Webster's definition, but how far can it take us? By this definition, a spelling bee would be a sport. Chess becomes a sport. Musical chairs can be a sport. "Musical chairs is a sport because you're competing against numerous people. You're pushing, you're shoving, and the best man wins," Macey said. There you have it. Agree or disagree. While you argue with your roommates about speed-walking and curling, I'm going to play one of my favorite sports — Scrabble. Ben Walker is a sophomore major in print journalism. Comments can be sent to benwalker@cc. usu. edu 2-time Olympic Medalist Rulon Gardner !50<6FF I tacos and burritos ! $ 1 OFF ! all combination meals Expires Sept. 30, 2005 MEXICAN FOOD EAT IN & TAKE-OUT OPEN 2 4 HOURS 750-0328 Great Service Opportunity Do You Have 1 Spare Hour a Week? Do You Like Working With Youth? Would you like to help youth in Cache Valley? Do you need an extra credit.. and it's free! If you answered YES to any of these questions, you should be a mentor. The Cache County School District REACH Mentoring Program is looking for Volunteers, including students & professors, to work at various schools in the county. 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