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Fort Collins, Colorado COLLEGIAN Volume 118 | No. 2 Wednesday, June 17, 2009 www.collegian.com THE STUDENT VOICE OF COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1891 basis of summer CSU President finalist reflects on future plans

By Emily Johnson The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Sneaking a few quick bites of chips and sipping on a soda, Tony Frank prepared to speak candidly about his life and being the selected as the sole finalist for univeristy president. When asked how things are going so far, he simply answers, “It’s busy,” with a warm, gentle laugh. And that’s Tony Frank in a nutshell … professional, sophisticated, yet casual and friendly. Michael Kalush | COLLEGIAN Frank, sporting a suit and tie while lounging on a leath- CSU President finalist Tony er couch, has come a long Frank stands in his office way in his life. Growing up on on Thursday. Frank is set to an Illinois farm, Frank never be inducted as president on June 24. dreamed of becoming the president of a University. He almost didn’t make it here. He wanted to stay home “Watching two brothers and marry the girl from the go off to college seemed ex- dairy farm down the road. citing to me and a way to get His parents helped to sway off the farm, but I got cold him back toward college feet at the last minute,” Frank reminisces. See president on Page 3 Thunderstorms, tornadoes not unusual for Colo.

By Madeline Novey Video The Rocky Mountain Collegian Visit collegian.com to see a video on Severe afternoon thun- Monday’s severe weather on campus. derstorms, pounding hail and tornadoes are not uncom- mon to the Colorado weather at 3.6 inches compared with scene and after weeks of con- the normal June average of sistent moisture, meteorolo- 2 inches, many agreed the gists statewide said it’s safe combination of snow melt to say the drought is near a and rain is enough to declare close. the end of the state’s drought While the 2009 spring season. rainfall average is not ex- “In our basin, for the ceedingly high, CSU meteo- See weather on Page 5 Rachel Dembrun | COLLEGIAN rologists said it currently sits Luke Mason, a chemistry graduate student, practices defending his thesis while leaning against the “Variations on a guern- sey” sculpture in between the visual arts building and chemistry building on Tuesday afternoon. Chancellor finalist to pay visit to campus CSU police chief finalists before induction By Madeline Novey two university leaders select- available for public interview The Rocky Mountain Collegian ed by the BOG last month. By Lauren Leete mittee, led by Vice President of the final three. While Monday’s tour is Rich-Goldschmidt The Rocky Mountain Collegian Student Affairs Blanche Hughes, Since CSUPD’s beginning in Editor’s note: Look for a not a public forum and was condensed the list of prospects 1955, three chiefs of police and feature story about Joe Blake scheduled to give Blake a sense of the research There was no one within the down to three last month. two interim chiefs have served in the June 24 edi- being conducted by CSU Police Department with Those three candidates are: both the department and the Fort tion of the Colle- the Engines Labora- enough experience to fill the now- Joe Dale Pittman — Chief of Collins and CSU communities. gian. tory, which includes vacant Chief of Police role, accord- Police at the University of Alaska Resumes available on the CSU experiments on en- ing to the current interim chief, so Anchorage Web site reveal such experience, CSU Chan- ergy efficient engine the university had to reach out- Jerry Schiager — Command- starting with University of Alaska cellor finalist Joe emissions, biofuels, side its borders for potential can- er of Northern Colorado Drug Task Anchorage Chief of Police Joe Dale Blake will tour the household energy didates. Force at Fort Collins Police Ser- Pittman, whose “philosophy of CSU Engines Lab- sources and renew- After a national search, the vices, and leadership is ‘Student Centered,’ oratory Monday able and distributed three final prospects for CSU chief Wendy Rich-Goldschmidt — which means (his) goal is to make before his official power, McKinney Pittman of police, each with over 20 years Chief of Police at the University of sure the students (he serves) can appointment to said it gives Blake of related experience, are sched- Northern Colorado. succeed in their academic en- the position by the Blake and opportunity to uled for public interviews in the The search for a new chief fol- deavors.” CSU System Board “do some legwork next two weeks. lows former CSUPD Chief Dexter Pittman started his career as a of Governors later and get informed” Interim Chief Frank Johnson Yarbrough’s January resignation Property Cadet for the Anchorage this month. about the CSU community. said of the future chief, “I would amid allegations of sexual ha- Police Department fresh out of Both Blake and Tony Blake was re-selected as like to see more concentration on rassment. Johnson immediately high school. In his cover letter he Frank, CSU presidential fi- finalist for the chancellor po- the people within the department, stepped up to the plate, serving as explained he is dedicated to main- nalist, are speaking with sition on May 26 in a public sworn and non-sworn, to enhance interim police chief. taining a safe environment for his people statewide in public board meeting. This decision their skills and knowledge.” As one of the 60 hopefuls for community, which is exemplified input meetings, which CSU followed public critique of With over 60 applicants na- the position, Johnson was consid- by his implementation of a more Spokesperson Michele McK- tionwide for the position, the uni- ered and attained a position in the inney said provides an outlet for public dialogue with the See chancellor on Page 3 schiager versity’s 11-member search com- top eight but did not proceed to See chiefs on Page 3

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Today The FAC summer barbecues U.S. Air Guitar Championships Aggie Theatre Blood Donations have been a CSU tradition for 9 a.m. over 20 years. Join us weekly Campus by Morgan Library and Friday Lory Student Center on Friday nights through Other Side of Clearview Poudre Valley Hospital will be August 28 and connect with Aggie Theatre accepting blood donations. Their our international community, mobile unit will be available from learn about special activities Sunday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on University or volunteer opportunities and Eric Clapton and Steve Avenue by the Lory Student engage in new friendships Winwood Center and Morgan Library. All from around the world in this Pepsi Center students, faculty and staff are relaxed, social setting. All ages welcome to donate. and backgrounds are welcome Wednesday, June 24 –– from families, to students to The Jonas Brothers Thursday faculty to retirees and more –– Pepsi Center Open Forums for Chief of it’s a world community that will Saturday, June 27 Police Candidates keep you coming back. 4 p.m. Tickle Me Pink and I Hate Kate Lory Student Center Senate Monday The Gothic Theater Chambers Graybill VIII and Extreme Value The search committee for the Analysis Conference CSU chief of police position 8 a.m. has invited three individuals Fort Collins Hilton, 425 W. to campus to interview for Prospect, and the CSU campus the police chief position. In Hilton and CSU campus On Collegian.com alphabetical order, they are Joe The week includes a one day Dale Pittman, chief of police, workshop and four days of presentations. More information Recently Commented University of Alaska Anchorage is available at the conference 1. Underage AC/DC coverband Police Department; Wendy Rich- Web site. Goldschmidt, chief of police, boogies local bars 2. Vet students Tasered, ar- University of Northern Colorado; Summer Day Camp - ‘Shades and Jerry Schiager, commander, of Green’ rested in LSC over weekend Northern Colorado Drug Task 9 a.m. 3. Rocky Mountain Showdown Force, Fort Collins Police Environmental Learning Center pushed back 24 hours Services. East Drake site Come learn about all the things Dr. Henry P. Thode, III M.S. that make forests so colorful. Most e-mailed Defense We’ll discover the importance 1. CSU Parking Services trades 1 p.m. of fires, ecosystems and the creatures that inhabit forests food for fine reductions Veterinary Teaching Hospital, of the Environmental Learning 2. CSU grads cycle cross- Rm. A 221 Center and natural areas around country to raise awareness for Henry P. Thode, III, M.D., Fort Collins. Invisible Children D.V.M., M.S. candidate in 3. 61-year-old student to Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, Tuesday graduate Summa Cum Laude Environmental and Radiological Twilight Garden Series in second college attempt Health Sciences, Colorado 6:30 p.m. State University, will give the Gardens at Spring Creek, following presentations: “The 2145 South Centre Most Popular Normal Radiographic Thoracic Gardeners of any ability can Spine/Proventriculus Angle in learn from professionals 1. RamTalk Psittacines” and “Sonographic during the annual Twilight 2. 61-year-old student to Detection of the Hemipenes in Garden Series, a series of graduate Summa Cum Laude Green Iguanas.” three programs on a variety in second college attempt of gardening topics, with 3. Students canvas Fort Collins friday an emphasis on practical in underwear, donate clothing information and an informal items Lisa Manglass, M.S. Defense format. Reservations are not Seminar necessary. Each workshop is 9 a.m. two-hours long. Molecular and Radiological Biosciences, Rm. 123 Lisa Manglass, M.S. candidate Rachel Dembrun | Collegian sunday Fort Collins Father’s Day 5k Run/Walk in Health Physics, Environmental A student walks in the Atrium, which is by the main entrance of the Lory Student Center, and Radiological Health Events 8 a.m. on Tuesday. When looking up, one can see metal birds hanging from the ceiling as if they Old Town Square and beyond Sciences, Colorado State friday were swooping down from the sky. University, will give a M.S. Tuesday defense seminar titled, “Omni- Best of the Trimedia Film Festival Noontime Notes Concert directional Sensitivity of a Series 7 p.m. award-winning feature films, l downtown restaurants, and new Tissue-Equivalent Proportional Festiva 11:30 a.m. See two weeks of the best documentaries, and wild short 10 a.m. exhibits, both historical and Counter Designed for Extra- Oak St Plaza (Oak and College) independent films from the films, including the 2008 Gala Civic Center Park cultural, along with interactive Vehicular Activity on the Moon.” A peaceful lunch escape right in TriMedia Film Festival at the Film and Best-of-the-Festival The Festival will feature activities. Irish and Celtic Arts, historic downtown. Live intimate Lyric Cinema Café in Fort “Coyote.” For complete program 12 renowned local, national and crafts and merchandise as well music featuring styles such as International Summer Collins. From June 19 through and schedule information, visit international musical groups as a wealth of merchandise from Latin, Folk, Bluegrass and Jazz Barbecues July 2, see your favorite www.TriMediaFestival.org, or bringing to Fort Collins local downtown businesses with local Fort Collins trios and www.LyricCinemaCafe.com. the “Musical entertainment participating in the 2009 Festival quartets. Concerts begin the event of 2009.” It also features will be present. For Full Details first Tuesday in June and two saturday the world famous Guinness Gig Visit www.fortcollinsirishfestival. weeks into August. 2nd Annual Fort Collins Irish Rig, great food fare from local org.

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PRESIDENT | Tony Frank backed by campus, community leaders for position

Continued from Page 1 disciplinary education and re- as president. His appointment pool resources to raise funds for Frank had held many posi- Timeline of Tony Frank’s search and knows how to make will have a very positive effect the university. tions at CSU in the past 14 years. Achievements when they told him he could these programs work,” she said. on everything at CSU including “By far, the most signifi- But there’s something unique in stick around and work on the “It doesn’t matter what field you the School of the Arts,” Thaut cant issue facing CSU and his opinion about where he cur- 1981 Graduated from farm, but he’d have to move out work in, all aspects of academic said. higher education is the lack of rently sits. Wartburg College in of the house. scholarship are becoming more Frank says his main focus is state funding for our colleges “This is a really special uni- Iowa “That changed my decision interdisciplinary.” on the budget. and universities … My hope versity. I hope people know how pretty dramatically,” he says “If I could have only one for 2010 is that Dr. Frank and proud I am to serve the univer- laughing. Frank on funding, thing over the next five years other university presidents will sity as president and how en- the future to measure my own success by, collaborate with the legislature thusiastic I am about its future,” 1985 Graduated from Frank on ‘false As if trying to balance ev- it would be to work with other to make the case to the citizens he says. University of Illinois choices’ eryone and everything wasn’t higher education leaders, mem- of Colorado for new revenues for Frank has traveled a long Frank, who was appointed to enough on his plate, Frank has bers of the government and the higher education,” he said. road since his father smartly the position by the CSU System a vision for CSU’s future includ- business community to create “That would be the most sig- gave him the boot after high Board of Governors last month, ing: a stable, sustainable funding nificant outcome of his appoint- school, and though both Frank’s 1988 Ph.D. from Purdue takes a holistic approach when A stable budget stream for public higher educa- ment that I can imagine. That parents have passed away, he facing his duties and challenges Higher student retention tion,” Frank says. is my dream. Working together, imagines how his father might as president. Drawing from his and graduation rates He says a possible solution I hope we can make it come have reacted to his becoming background in pathology, he More diversity and is taxes, a form of group buy- true.” president of a university. thinks of CSU like a body, which research ing power that works toward the Daniel Gearhart, Associated “My dad was full of ‘dad- 1993 Came to CSU needs all it’s organs to survive. A thriving arts and hu- greater good. Students of CSU president, feels isms.’ I think the one he would Frank says too much emphasis manities program “We all chip in because none Frank is more than qualified for use here would be, ‘Just remem- is placed on making choices. Up-to-date technology of us individually could afford to the position. ber, you wouldn’t worry so much “I do think we get caught up Strong alumni relation- build 1-25. Together we can get “His resumé and tenure as what other people thought in false choices too frequently,” ships a good road system. Together provost of CSU not only shows about you if you realized how Frank says, explaining that Using clean energy, and we can get a good education his acute intellect but his seldom they did,’” Frank says 1996 Department chair some decisions are made out of A strong philanthropy system. We chip in to do it be- concern for students. His ap- with a laugh. frustration. The university, for foundation and a reputation for cause of what it can contribute proachability will enhance Ann Gill, Dean of the Col- example, has limited resources being one of the best universi- back to society,” he says. the overall student experience lege of Liberal Arts is just one of and is often forced to choose be- ties in the nation. Frank doesn’t have a specific at Colorado State,” Gearhart many, many people who deeply tween academics and research. “Will we get to all of them? plan to accomplish that goal yet, said. respect and support Frank. 1998 Associate Dean “That’s the classic false Certainly we won’t get to them but is counting on the ideas and Impressed by Frank’s open- “Challenging economic College of Veterinary academic choice. Questioning in a short time period but I don’t collaboration of creative people ness and availability, Gearhart times are in some ways analo- Medicine and Bio- which side to choose is not a le- think there isn’t one I have that including legislators, educators anticipates a great working rela- gous to a battlefield, where medical Sciences gitimate question,” he says. “We isn’t worth striving for,” Frank and business owners. tionship with Frank and has faith successful leadership requires have to, because of our mission, says. “As the legislature continues that he will be a strong advocate a very special individual. Such 2000 Vice President of do very well at research and Michael Thaut, administra- to find adequate funding and for students. a person must be deeply intel- Research and Tech- teaching is why we exist. There tive director of the School of appropriate governance struc- There is local community ligent, honest, decisive and car- nology can’t be an ‘or’.” the Arts, has known Frank for tures, I’m sure that Dr. Frank and support as well. ing,” she said. “They also must “You have to pay attention several years and has faith in his I will continue to collaborate on “This was a superb move for have the ability to rouse enthu- to everything.” leadership. helping the Fort Collins campus CSU and Fort Collins,” Fort Col- siasm for difficult tasks and to Susan James, professor and “I have gotten to know Dr. with the many challenges facing lins Mayor Doug Hutchinson engender mutual trust and re- 2004 Provost, Senior Vice director of the School of Bio- Frank as a very good leader with higher education,” Senator Bob said. spect. In Tony Frank, we have President medical Engineering agrees. clear visions of excellence and Bacon (D-Fort Collins) said. “I plan on brainstorming on found such a leader.” “I’m particularly excited passion for CSU. That is exactly State Representative Randy how to improve and broaden the Staff writer Emily Johnson to have Tony as pres because I what we need and I am very ex- Fischer (D-Fort Collins), be- relationship between Fort Collins can be reached at news@colle- know he is supportive of inter- cited that he was finally named lieves in Frank and is excited to and CSU even more,” he said. gian.com. 2008 Interim President

History of CSU Police department “Integrity is everything in police work … CHANCELLOR | Faith shown April 1955 Colorado A&M College the police must be worthy of the trust hires M. Wayne Teegar- in Blake’s state-wide den to create parking the community places in them.” program for university legislative, business ties Sept. 1955 Joe Dale | candidate for CSU Police Chief Two officers added to pro- Continued from Page 1 gram, three officers total the board’s original selection “The board saw 1957 process in which Blake was Campus no longer under CHIEFS | named the chancellor finalist that one: Joe’s Larimer County Sheriff Candidates narrowed in a closed-door executive ses- Department’s jurisdiction sion on May 5. enthusiasm was and annexed into city Having previously recused Sept. 1967 down to three, forums begin himself from his seat on the way out there.” Police department begins BOG on May 5, Blake resigned 24 hour/ 7 days a week Continued from Page 1 Police Chief Interviews Wendy Rich-Goldschmidt, in the May 26 meeting, after Doug Jones operation chief of police at the Univer- which members of the board sity of Northern Colorado chairman of the BOG Feb. 1968 efficient danger notification What: CSU chief of police restated their support for re- system at the University of open forums in which the naming him as chancellor. Police department begins Anchorage that “(makes) live public has an opportunity to Thursday from 4 to 4:45 Hoping to instill greater Saying Blake was the “wow the use of “Mace” as a announcements over the ask the three CSUPD chief p.m. –– Jerry Schiager, com- defensive tool transparency into the selection candidate” the board had hoped speakers of every telephone finalists questions mander of Northern Colorado process after the closed-door to find, Doug Jones, chairman of Drug Task Force at Fort Col- Sept. 1974 on campus.” Where: Lory Student Center, session, three media watch- the board, said Blake’s enthusiasm Senate Chambers located lins Police Services, and “Assault Emergency” Furthermore, he main- dog entities — Colorado Eth- for the job and his connections tains he holds a strong con- across the hall from the As- ics Watch, Colorado Common with legislators and businessmen phones installed on sociated Students of CSU Thursday, June 25 from campus viction to lead in honesty, office 4 to 4:45 p.m. –– Joe Dale Cause and New Era Colorado across the state will certainly ben- Sept. 1984 encourage diversity, promote Who/When: Pittman, chief of police at the — requested the BOG start the efit the university. education and said, “Integ- Check Collegian.com for University of Alaska Anchor- chancellor search anew to re- “The board saw that one: Joe’s Chief Teegarden retires rity is everything in police age. view additional candidates, in- enthusiasm was way out there — it after 29 years of service an article on the forum with to CSU work … the police must be cluding Blake. In response, the was undeniably there and he was worthy of the trust the com- board interviewed members of as enthusiastic as he could be,” April 1985-Feb. 2003 munity places in them.” the public to get feedback on Jones said. “Second, his knowl- Chief Wendy Rich-Gold- how to increase transparency, edge of the state as far as the Donn Hopkins, former schmidt at UNC believes pus such as “Stop, Look, and Army, Schiager went on to but McKinney said “no one had workings of the political world, FCPD Lt., named new that “(departmental) lead- Listen” and providing unique work in Colorado as a CSUPD suggestions on what could be legislature and business; how chief ers must consistently ensure services like the late hour police officer, a detective of done.” the state works, was a reason for 2003 that the message they convey “buddy system” escorts. a Gang Intervention Unit, a Despite controversy, board going with him.” A native to the commu- D.A.R.E. Officer, and a com- Dexter Yarbrough named is balanced with fairness and members said there were no hesi- Building and rejuvenating nity and 1990 Summa Cum mander on a SWAT team in new chief of police professionalism,” as stated in tations when it came time to re- revenue streams for the uni- her cover letter to CSU. Laude graduate of CSU with conjunction with being pa- select Blake as CSU chancellor. versity is Blake’s main charge 2005 Graduated UNC in 1985 a Bachelors of Arts Degree trol watch commander. When asked if he had doubts as chancellor and is expected Frank Johnson named with a Bachelor of Arts So- in Social Sciences, Lt. Jerry His appreciation of and about voting for Blake the second to act as a Denver-based lob- new assistant chief of ciology Degree, her career Schiager, commander of the respect for the community time around, BOG Voting Mem- byist for the CSU System both police began as a police officer at Northern Colorado Drug was validated through at- ber Tom Farley, a Pueblo attorney, at the Capitol and across the UNCPD, where she designed Task Force, believes that a taining a Community Civil- said, “No. I think he’s excellent, state. 2009 crime prevention programs “(department’s) success is ity Award in 2003, he said, very good. He’s got broad experi- The BOG will appoint both Chief Yarbrough resigns and gained familiarity with dependent on sound leader- for “promoting civility and ence in all the areas that he needs Frank and Blake to their per- law enforcement. From then ship that sets positive stan- neighborliness in the City to have to have that job; he knows manent positions in its June 24 on, she devoted herself to a dards of conduct according and University Community.” the movers and shakers through- meeting. 2009 “community-based policing,” to the values of the institu- Staff writer Lauren Leete out Colorado … and he ought to News Managing Editor Frank Johnson named developing innovative health tion and the community.” can be reached at news@col- be a tremendous fundraiser for Madeline Novey can be reached interim chief of police and safety programs on cam- Beginning in the U.S. legian.com. the system.” at [email protected].

The College of Natural Sciences Department of Mathematics Congratulates our Spring Semester Graduates

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE CANDIDATES Joseph L. Attebery Jay P. Baillargeon Shikha Bhurtel Brian C. Cummings Renee C. Davidson Paula M. Dyer Robert O. Eder Davide E. Eischeld Kyle S. Furtner John C. Heizer Christine A. Herrera Steven L. Ihde Ryan C. Ingram Brooke L. Jacobson Jennifer A. Jones Lisa L. Marfitano Brian N. Miller Rosa M. Munoz Erin Y. Nagoshi Brian E. Rose Lakshmi Roychowdhury Danielle E. Sabey Shane A. Schlager Jenifer S. Smart Matthew J. Stedt Allison A. Talus Christopher G. Toves Kaitlyn M. Wilson Heatherae H. Wolf Erin M. Wurtz Yael C. Yund

MASTER OF SCIENCE CANDIDATES Daniel Brake Andrew Hudson Lucas Krakow Justin Marks Daniel Reinholz Dustin Ross Yang Zou DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY CANDIDATES Jutta Bikowski Candidates for Distinction Denoted as: Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Collegian OPINION Wednesday, June 17, 2009 | Page 4 your two cents May 11 Question: What are your summer 7% plans? 31% Work three different jobs. Recession offers us an 30% Drink myself silly. 16% Catch the swine flu. 16% Get Tasered. 16% 31% 7% Bike across America. opportunity to fight sprawl

16% cial destination as is possible, one must drive We must rethink America’s obsession today’s question: miles to get to the nearest public space. with empty suburbs. Sometime before we 30% As the suburbs grow, people who moved pave over the last remaining open space in What would you add out to get away from the noise and bustle the country to build the parking lot of the to CSU President Tony of the city feel surrounded by new develop- nation’s 10,000th Wal-Mart we must ask Frank’s job description? ment and move even farther away. The final ourselves what we’re doing. Log on to http://collegian.com result, as I’ve seen firsthand, is that develop- Instead of building yet another neigh- to give us your two cents. ers are building almost 1,000 new houses on borhood in the middle of nowhere, how By IAN BEZEK a strip of prairie more than 15 miles from about we try renovating old buildings Colorado Springs’ downtown when the city’s within our cities? Instead of building yet This is an unscientific poll conducted at http://collegian.com and reflects the As I rode my bike through what ap- housing market is already in a slump. another beltway, how about building some opinions of the Internet users who choose to participate. peared to be an abandoned new hous- Is this what we want as a society — mass transit to revitalize already built-up ing development in Colorado Springs last communities where we must get in our areas of our communities? week, I was startled. automobiles and drive for half an hour to The path that Reagan and Clinton led Seeing wide four-lane roads that lead get to somewhere more culturally inspir- us down was a disaster on multiple lev- to nowhere makes one wonder whether ing than a Target? els. Not only did they force banks to make something went wrong with the American Whole megalopolises such as Los Ange- loans to people who just couldn’t pay Our view dream. Houses used to be unique, person- les have been built on the idea of cheap gas — turning the American dream into the al locations that showcased their owners’ allowing people to make exceedingly long American nightmare for millions with sub- identities, but now, it seems, houses are lit- commutes across endless superhighways. prime loans — they also urged America to tle more than identical squarish boxes on Even ignoring the possibility that the return continue its addiction to bland and soul- postage-stamp sized lots with a tiny patch of high-priced gas that would leave these less housing developments. Tell us what of mostly dead grass in the front yard. commuters broke, Los Angeles has failed. Instead of smart growth, we’ve grown Instead of being a home, houses have It has become one of the smoggiest, really stupidly. As a result, I can sit directly turned into mere products built and sold dirtiest and most dangerous of cities in upon on the centerline of Tutt Boulevard, a by shady developers. America. While the rich live within their four-lane Colorado Springs avenue, for five Ignoring the impacts, both social gated communities, the rest of the working minutes without a single car passing. Tutt you think and environmental, of unlimited growth, class must move farther and farther away is an appropriate name as the unfinished homebuilders continue to build gigantic as inner city continues to decay. neighborhood appears to have mummified. strips of identical architecturally-bankrupt Besides the human cost, Los Angeles How many more roads will we build homes miles away from the city centers wastes unthinkable amounts of natural re- leading to faceless communities; or in The Collegian is back. We took a short, and albeit where their residents work. sources, it’s preposterous to think that ev- many cases nothing at all, before we start much needed break from the strains of printing five The result, inevitably, is that residents are eryone needs their own miniature mansion to rethink our foolish building practices? days a week. But starting today, we are resuming print- tied to the automobile, as such, commutes with a green lawn in the middle of the desert ing a weekly edition every Wednesday for the next eight and pollution mount. Instead of building 30 miles away from where they work. The Editorials Editor Ian Bezek is a senior weeks. communities, the fringe suburbs create iso- health effects of the millions of cars idling in economics major. Letters and feedback can Whether you are taking summer classes, are in town lation. Instead of being able to walk to a so- the nation’s worst traffic are also tragic. be sent to [email protected]. for Freshmen Preview or just passing through for one of the many conferences, the Collegian is something that you can all look forward to. We are here this summer to provide you with the stories that are the most compelling to you. CSU club baseball’s win at the World Series, the latest news with tuition increases and Fourth of July debauchery are just a few of the things you can expect to read about this summer, and we are turning to you to help us out with the rest. We need you guys and gals to let us know what interests you, whether it’s about that crazy professor in your Western Mythology class or how your friend hit a skateboarder while driving in his car the other day, tell us what strikes you as newsworthy. Not only do we want to hear from you on your suggestions, but we also want to get your feedback. 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EDITORIAL BOARD | 491-1688 Self-culpability lost on right-wing media Chairman Michael Steele incorrectly de- doctor had reaped what he had sowed, all nounced the report as an attempt to label while denying his anti-choice rhetoric may all conservatives as terrorists. While the re- have had any negative impact. port noted that some members of extrem- The museum shooting was certainly ist groups have military backgrounds (Von no cause for Boss Limbaugh to reflect on Brunn served in World War II) and that a the impact his words might have on his few returning war veterans might be sus- army of loyal dittoheads. Instead, he just ceptible to hate-group rhetoric, Republi- kept his big drug-addicted mouth run- By Kevin hollinshead cans insisted it somehow impugned and ning, calling the killer “more of a leftist cast suspicion upon all military veterans. than anything else,” citing false evidence Yays and Nays Far-right extremists are enjoying quite In reality, the report was on to some- that he hated the Bush administration and a twisted Renaissance during the Obama thing. Exhibit A: the shootings. other conservatives and their policies. Yay | to the Collegian publishing its first issue of the administration. The common thread between these The fear mongers at Fox News and the summer. It’s been a nice, long break full of sleeping and Last month, a Wichita physician who stories is that the right-wing media, includ- rest of the fringe right-wing media that catching up on life. And maybe a few trips to the ‘Skellar, performed legal abortions, Dr. George Tiller, ing the pundits at Fox News, and Rush Lim- have fueled the paranoia of many of their too. was murdered while serving as an usher at baugh’s radio program, is at least somewhat followers are like bad parents influencing his church. The shooter, Scott Roeder, made to blame for this proliferation of violence. their children. By incessantly speaking Nay | to the crazy weather since the end of spring his anti-choice preferences well-known in a Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly, who helps fire uninformed, hateful paranoia to millions semester. Tornadoes, hail, rain and clouds –– Mother series of disturbing forum posts. up America’s paranoid far right, assailed that are already intellectual weaklings, it’s Nature owes us some sunburns. This past Wednesday saw another entry Dr. Tiller 29 times over the years on his going to stick with many and push a few into the saga of right-wing extremists com- show, throwing in plenty of name-calling over the edge. yay | to the CSU Board of Governors selecting Tony Frank mitting acts of domestic terrorism with the (“Tiller the Baby Killer”) and incendiary Shepherd Smith, seemingly the one and Joe Blake president and chancellor. Just think of shooting of a security guard at the National assertions such as “for just $3,000, he’ll kill sane person on Fox News these days, said how glorious it will be seeing Frank’s majestic bulletproof Holocaust Museum in Washington. your baby” or “I’m sure there’s a special on air after the museum shooting what no goatee every day on campus. Holding the murder weapon was 88- place reserved in hell for him.” This fuels one else on the right would ––“enough.” year-old James von Brunn, a white su- nutcases like Roeder. He has debunked attacks on the Home- nay | to swarms of just barely post-pubescent freshmen premacist with a lifelong resume of anti- Members of the right-wing media have land Security report, and called attention to hogging all the precious Lory Student Center space. But Semitism, racism and memberships in made paranoid criticisms about Presi- a rise in paranoid hatred from the far right, hey, who would all us upperclassmen have to look down neo-Nazi groups. Apparently Stephen T. dent Obama’s policies saying, “He’s going as evidenced by angry e-mails and blog upon if they didn’t show? Johns, a black man, made the wrong choice to take your guns away! He’s going to kill posts to the network, as well as startling in opening the door for an elderly man. babies by the thousands! He’s going to statistics; for example, 11 percent of Ameri- yay | to the Pittsburgh Penguins beating the Detroit Red When the Department of Homeland take away your hard-earned cash and give cans still believe that Obama is a Muslim. Wings to win the Stanley Cup. Take that you stupid, no- Security released a report in January outlin- it to people in need” — and so on — yet Too bad Smith will be out of a job soon for good, yellow-bellied Red Wings fans. Go Avs. ing the threat posed by right-wing extrem- deflected any blame for the results of their failing to follow RNC talking points. ists, Republicans on Capitol Hill and their rhetoric. Nay | to the Los Angeles Lakers winning their 15th NBA proxies in the right-wing media expressed While most pro-lifers condemned Dr. Kevin Hollinshead is a junior political championship. It should’ve been Birdman and Melo outrage, twisting the report’s meaning. Tiller’s murder, O’Reilly has continued his science major. Letters and feedback can be hoisting that golden trophy. Republican National Committee attacks on Tiller, even implying that the sent to [email protected].

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WEATHER | CSU climatologist: State weather patterns mimicking those of the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s Continued from Page 1 TORNADO MYTHS tornado. a roof, or even a home, from Truth: The truth is that the destruction by a tornado. South Platte, (winter and Myth 1: Highway overpasses part of the home toward the Truth: The idea that moving spring moisture) has fully are a safe place to shelter if you approaching tornado (often, one thin pane of glass is going erased any of the lingering are on the road when you see a but not always, the southwest) to protect a roof or house is a drought impacts,” said Nolan tornado coming. is the least safe part of the dangerous and could result in Doesken, CSU Atmospheric Truth: Scientists, meteorolo- basement, not the safest. This greater damage . To get to the Science senior research as- gists and emergency manage- is also true of the above-ground very center of a mature tornado sociate and state climatolo- ment offi cials are increasingly portion of the house. In most (where the pressure may be low gist. “The mountain pack and frustrated with the increasing tornadoes, many more homes enough to cause some explo- snow melt was adequate, the number of motorists who rou- will be shifted than will be blown sive effects), the windows would tinely seek shelter under high- completely free of a foundation. have to endure 100 to 200 mph spring moisture has pretty Homes that are attacked from winds in the walls of the vortex. much watered all of north- way overpasses; a habit many believe is perpetuated by the southwest tend to shift to Those winds would be laden eastern Colorado from the movies. The truth is, as long the northeast. The unsupported with natural and man-made ob- continental divide to Nebras- as a person is above ground part of the house may then jects and would blow more than ka, and the region has caught level, to any degree, they are in collapse into the basement or enough ventilation holes in the up with precipitation.” harms way. pull over part of the foundation, building to allow any pressure But as Doesken stressed or both. difference to be equalized. the importance of “never say- RACHEL DEMBRUN | COLLEGIAN Myth 2: The southwest cor- ing never” when it comes to ner of a basement is the safest Myth 3: Opening windows to Information courtesy of www.tornado- the weather, other CSU clima- Hundreds of students, parents and Fort Collins community location during passage of a equalize air pressure will save project.com. tologists said it is safe, but not members fi le into the Lory Student Center after being alerted of a tornado warning around 2:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon. 100 percent accurate, to say Colorado’s dry spell was up. “It’s probably safe to say,” drought.” the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s. SPRING TORNADO OCCURRENCES IN COLORADO Brian McNoldy, CSU Atmo- The long-lasting thunder- “June has been the icing spheric Sciences research as- storms and tornadoes spring- on the wet spring cake,” he sociate, said of the drought ing up across the state are said, noting that in that ap- June 15: A tornado conditions, explaining that originating from a wet pool proximate 30-year time-span was reported about fi ve there are two ways to analyze and slow-fl ow weather pat- wet, stormy springs with miles southwest of Fort the situation. “It depends on tern, one that McNoldy said widespread hail and tornadic June 7: A tornado Collins. which (drought) scale: On the starkly contrasted with last storms were the norm. touches down in short term in this year we’re year’s more typical dry, hot According to more than Lafayette. Fort Collins May 24: A tornado pretty well set. The other kind spring. 120 years worth of data col- Greeley touches down 9 miles of drought people talk about While McNoldy said this is lected at the CSU weather northeast of Denver. is the long-term drought at one of the more moist springs station and researchers in the Boulder fi ve years plus.” he has experienced since mov- Atmospheric Sciences De- Denver “In this (fi ve-year term) ing to Colorado in 2008 –– with partment, Doesken said both you can have a wet year but the exception of 1999 and, hail storms, which average I-70 June 7: A tornado not be out of your long-term in which the state got over 8 about three to four in an aver- touched down in drought. These last two years inches and 5.5 inches of rain- age year and tornado occur- Aurora near have been pretty respectable, fall respectively –– Doesken rences are normal. Colorado Springs Southlands Mall. if I had to give an answer, said weather patterns are be- A tornado warning was we’re more or less out of the ginning to resemble those of issued in Larimer County Monday, forcing hundreds of N people attending Freshman Preview and graders for the June 15: A tornado College Board AP Reading touch down near Conference to take shelter in Elbert, about 40 miles the Lory Student Center base- southeast of Denver. I-25 ment. Knowing that Colorado Information courtesy of www.usatoday.com, www.nationalweatherservice.com and http://extremeweather.forumakers.com. weather changes minute-by- minute, one AP History Grad- GRAPHIC BY HEIDI REITMEIER | COLLEGIAN er Rob Yanko, who was grad- ing at his 11th AP Reading Conference, said he refused to cancel his tee-time to play Oklahoma, ranked high on travel that far west. NUMBER OF TORNADOES IN golf that afternoon. the Fujita Scale, which goes Colorado’s tornado season COUNTIES FROM 1950-2006 “Are you kidding me?” he from F0 to F6, F6 being the will expire in the next week or said, “We’re from Ohio, we’re strongest and largest, are not so Doesken said, but remind- Weld: 231 tough,” he said, gesturing to at all common in Colorado. ed everyone that weather is Adams: 148 his colleague while climbing The 2008 tornado, which wholly unpredictable. Arapahoe: 76 the stairs up to the LSC Food ripped through Windsor last News Managing Editor Douglas: 53 Court for a break. summer, was an exception, Madeline Novey can be reached Larimer: 30 And while a tornado dam- as large storms do not usually at [email protected]. Pueblo: 16 aged Southlands Mall in Auro- Boulder: 10 ra last week, and other tornadoes were spotted statewide since the beginning of June, Sales Doesken and McNoldy both assured people not to worry. 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Thousands rally again at Iran’s capital Report: 2 U.S. Russia, China, By ALI AKBAR DAREINI journalists admit others urge diverse The Associated Press entering N.Korea monetary system

TEHRAN, Iran — Thou- SEOUL, South Korea (AP) YEKATERINBURG, Rus- sands of pro-reform protest- — North Korea’s state-run sia (AP) — Brazil, Russia, In- ers marched Tuesday in a sec- news agency says that two dia and China say the world ond straight day of large street American journalists sen- needs a more diversified in- demonstrations in the Iranian tenced last week to 12 years of ternational monetary system. capital, defying both their labor admitted they crossed The four so-called BRIC leader and the government into the country illegally. nations are concluding their after the clerical regime said it The Korean Central News first summit with a final would recount some disputed Agency said in a detailed re- statement calling for the re- ballots from the presidential port Tuesday that Laura Ling form of global financial in- election. and Euna Lee of Current TV stitutions to reflect changes Supreme Leader Ayatollah were arrested after crossing in world economy. Ali Khamenei called on Irani- the Tumen River from China They said Tuesday there ans to unite behind the cleric- into North Korea. is a strong need for a stable, led ruling system despite the The report says the wom- predictable and more diver- rival demonstrations and street en “admitted and accepted” sified global monetary sys- clashes, state television report- the sentences handed down tem and urged support for ed, and he said representatives by North Korea’s top court a more democratic and just of all four candidates should on June 8. “multipolar” world order. be present for any limited recount of disputed ballots. “In the elections, voters had different tendencies, but they equally believe in the ruling system and support the Is- Pakistan commander lamic Republic,” said Khame- Saman Aghvami | ap nei, who is Iran’s ultimate In this image issued by the government run Iranian Students News Agency, thousands of people, warns against collateral authority. some carrying posters of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attend a state-organised rally in a The supporters of reform- square in central Tehran, Iran, Tuesday. ist candidate Mir Hossein damage, killing civilians Mousavi marched about the state TV around 9:45 p.m. loting and has demanded the first official confirmation of same time — but in a differ- A correspondent for government annul Ahmadine- deaths linked to the street By ROHAN SULLIVAN refugees displaced by fight- ent location — as a state-orga- state-controlled Press TV jad’s victory and conduct a battles following the disputed The Associated Press ing is badly handled. nized rally that also drew thou- said the crowd carried ban- new election. election. A top official in the sands of people waving flags ners of Mousavi, wore green Khamenei said Monday the Witnesses saw people fir- ISLAMABAD — Paki- northwest said Sunday that and pictures of Iran’s supreme headbands and covered their government would conduct an ing from the roof of a building stan’s military chief de- the government had given leader in an apparent attempt mouths in an apparent defense investigation into the election. used by a state-backed militia nounced terrorists as en- the order to send the military to reclaim the streets for the against tear gas. The move seemed intended to after some Mousavi support- emies of the country and after Pakistani Taliban leader government. The clerical government calm protester anger but was ers set fire to the building and Islam, but warned his offi- Baitullah Mehsud. The an- Following a demonstration appears to be trying to defuse followed by a rally of hundreds tried to storm it. cers to avoid killing civilians nouncement was interpret- of hundreds of thousands of popular anger and quash un- of thousands of people that Mousavi supporters had as they widen their opera- ed as effectively giving the Mousavi supporters on Mon- rest by announcing the limited presented one of the greatest called for demonstrations tions against the Taliban. go-ahead for a fresh military day, the regime issued tough recount even as it cracks down challenges to Iran’s govern- Tuesday but Mousavi said in The government is seek- offensive in Waziristan, the restrictions on journalists, bar- on foreign media and shows its ment since it took power in the a message in his Web site he ing to capitalize on public semiautonomous tribal re- ring foreign media from cover- strength by calling supporters 1979 Islamic Revolution. would not be attending any support for its 6-week-old gion on the border with Af- ing rallies in Tehran. to the streets. In Washington, President rally and asked his support- offensive in the Swat Valley ghanistan that is rumored to Witnesses and amateur “This nation will protect Barack Obama said the disput- ers to “not fall in the trap of region and open a new front be a hiding place of Osama video showed a large column and defend its revolution in ed election revealed a change street riots” and “exercise self- in a nearby lawless tribal bin Laden and where Meh- of Mousavi supporters walk- any way,” Gholam Ali Haddad in expectations among voters restraint.” zone where al-Qaida and the sud makes his base. ing peacefully along a central Adel, a prominent lawmaker and perhaps their leaders, but Ahmadinejad traveled to Taliban are entrenched. The military reportedly avenue in north Tehran. and supporter of President he stopped short of saying the Russia Tuesday after delay- The military action is be- closed key roads leading A witness told The Associ- Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, told balloting was rigged. ing a trip for a day but did not ing welcomed by the United into the area Monday, but ated Press that the pro-Mousa- the pro-government crowd in “I do believe that some- mention the Iranian election States as a strong stand there was no immediate sign vi rally stretched more than a Vali Asr Square. The people thing has happened in Iran,” or unrest. Instead, he focused against militants after years of fighting. mile (1.5 kilometers) along Vali pumped their fists in the air with Iranians more willing to on the traditional target of of failed offensives and strik- In a carefully stage-man- Asr avenue, from Vanak Square and cheered in support, im- question the government’s the Islamic Republic’s ire, the ing deals rather than con- aged event Monday, select- to the headquarters of Iranian ages on state-run television “antagonistic postures” toward United States. fronting Taliban hard-liners ed television outlets taped state television. showed. the world, Obama said. “There “America is enveloped in directly. armed forces chief Gen. Ash- Security forces did not in- Iranian state media said the are people who want to see economic and political crises, But the weak govern- faq Parvez Kayani dressed terfere, the witness said, and government organized the ral- greater openness, greater de- and there is no hope for their ment is also keenly aware in a tight-fitting flight suit the protest lasted from about 5 ly to demand punishment for bate, greater democracy.” resolution,” he said through that public support could clambering into the copi- to 8 p.m. Other witnesses told those who protested violently Iran’s state radio said seven an interpreter. “Allies of the sour if civilian casualties lot’s seat of an F-16 fighter- the AP that about 100 people after Monday’s rally. Mousavi people were killed in clashes United States are not capable escalate or the task of reset- bomber before taking off for were still protesting in front of has said he won Friday’s bal- from Monday’s protest — the of easing these crises.” tling more than 2 million a flight over the Swat Valley.

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On Monday, Colorado Height: 6 foot 4 inches CSU researchers explore the truth behind the universe State men’s head basketball coach Tim Miles announced Weight: 220 lbs that the team has By Jessica Cline CSU Physics Professor Miguel of microscopic magnets. current physics projects added one more 2009 Academic The Rocky Mountain Collegian Mustafa. Nanomagnets are used in player to their All-Big Ten selection The CSU physics depart- things such as computer hard Ultra High Cosmic Energy 2009-2010 roster, If when leaving the movie ment studies matter and an- discs and other storage and Rays: Produce very high small forward Spent freshman year at Cal-Poly theaters after watching the timatter along with other ele- data treatment devises. amounts of energy that we Travis Busch. new scientific mystery-thriller ments, concentrating on their “We are setting up to mea- can possibly use as an energy before transferring to Busch has Minnesota “Angels and Demons” you properties, how and why they sure dynamic processes in source if we can learn about one year of NCAA wonder if anti-matter or “The exist, and what their purpose magnetic materials with micro their nature and properties so eligibility left and Named Minne- God Particle” is real, the an- in the universe is. and nano-scale dimensions, a that we understand how to use will be transfer- them. sota’s Mr. Basketball swer is “Yes.” “There are many reasons size regime where the proper- ring from the as a senior in high Anti-matter, or the micro- we want to study antimatter ties are much different from University of school in 2005 scopic opposite of matter, is and one of them is figuring out those of bulk materials,” Pro- Nanomagnetism: Used in busch computer hard drives, data Minnesota, where quite real and one of the many why we exist,” Mustafa said. fessor Kristen Buchanan said. he played in 30 All of the projects and ex- “These systems are impor- storage, and data treatment. subjects of experimentation in The more we know about these games during the the CSU Physics Department periments the Physics Depart- tant for magnetic storage tech- small magnets the smaller and 2008-2009 season averaging — but it’s exaggerated in the ment is conducting can answer nologies (hard drives), medical more efficient storage devices 3.7 points and 1.6 rebounds sitting out a season like movies, one professor said. questions like why and how we applications, and for future, we can use. in 11.1 minutes per game. most D-I transfers. He will In the movie, the largest exist and how the universe and energy-efficient spintronics Last season he had both a be eligible to play during the amount of antimatter was cre- the Earth were made. devices,” she said, explaining High Precision field goal and three point Rams’ season opener in No- ated and then stolen by the an- Mustafa and his colleagues the goal is to craft more effi- Spectroscopy: The study of percentage of 50 percent; vember. cient scientific group known as are studying ultra high cosmic cient hard drives and memory excited states of atoms, ions, connecting on seven of 14 Busch is the second play- and molecules to learn more the Illuminati, enemies of the energy waves, the rarest and devices. from behind the arc and 40 er in three seasons to trans- Catholic Church. Under the most energetic particles in the The Physics Department about actinides which are important for the development of of 80 overall. fer to Colorado State from circumstances, if not recovered universe. They are currently is also working with high pre- Busch, who will be a se- the Big Ten Conference, the within 24 hours, the antimat- using the Pierre Auger Conser- cision spectroscopy of excited nuclear energy systems, atomic weapons, and environmental nior next season as he stud- other being Dan Vander- ter would cause a catastrophic vatory in Argentina, the largest states of atoms and molecules, remediation technologies. ies toward a Master’s degree vieren who came from Pur- explosion greater than that of ever built and approximately the process behind atomic in business, was granted a due following the 2007-2008 an atomic bomb, destroying the size of Rhode Island, to weapons. They are using lasers waiver by the NCAA to avoid season. Vatican City. study these rays. to view atoms in excited states, Although it exists, we can- Ultra high cosmic en- when an atom leaps to a new not use antimatter as weap- ergy rays produce very high energy level, and learn about “By measuring some of ons as shown in the movie. amounts of energy. Scientists their physical properties. their properties with Rydberg Advertise Several research facilities are aiming to understand their These experiments will spectroscopy we hope to con- have produced the antimatter nature and how they work so lead to increased knowledge tribute to progress in the larger in the world-wide, but in very small as to harness them as an en- of the properties of actinides field of actinide chemistry,” 34,000 amounts, not near enough to ergy source. so that we can use them. Ac- Professor Steve Lundeen said. Collegian make weapons. Another group of pro- tinide chemistry is important “We’re making good progress “For us to produce one fessors in the department is for developing nuclear energy on this goal.” Classifieds gram of antimatter it would working with nanomagnetism, systems, atomic weapons and Staff writer Jessica Cline PEOPLE take millions of billions of dol- which focuses on understand- environmental remediation can be reached at news@colle- lars and a billion years,” said ing the energy behind and uses technologies. gian.com. and reach over DAILY FINDA house apartment job roommate car dog FIND IT ALL IN

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