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Fort Collins, Colorado COLLEGIAN Volume 117 | No. 50 Monday, October 20, 2008 www.collegian.com THE STUDENT VOICE OF COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1891 RED BULL SOAPBOX

BRANDON IWAMOTO | COLLEGIAN Sophomore watershed science major Andrew Carlson takes the lead around a corner during a race on the Oval Sunday afternoon as part of a weekly effort to raise awareness for the construction of a velodrome in Fort Collins. Cyclists race for velodrome

By TYLER OKLAND The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Cyclists of all ages and skill levels raced around the CSU Oval Sunday afternoon in an endeavor to further awareness of the growing need for a velodrome in Fort Collins. Cyclists use these large, oval-shaped facilities with banked tracks made from wood, concrete or asphalt for training and competitions. BRANDON IWAMOTO | COLLEGIAN “Given how good the CSU cycling club is, and that Fort Col- CSU alumnus Corey Cocker, left, and graduate biomedical engineering student Todd Pashak work on getting their soapbox lins is widely considered the cycling destination of the nation, car, “Green Machine,” in the garage of Cocker’s house on Wednesday. Pashak and Cocker, alongside teammates Rob Zim- it seems unfair that we don’t have a track to practice on,” CSU mer and Logan “Bucky” Gamble, will be competing in the Red Bull Soapbox Race at Red Rocks Park on Saturday. sophomore Andrew Carlson said. “It’s frustrating because it seems like if a sport doesn’t have a ball, or if it doesn’t make a lot of money, it won’t get funding.” Facilities of this magnitude can cost anywhere from several hundred thousand to several million dollars, but despite the cost, many fi nd a velodrome to be an essential investment to tap CSU’s potential. CSU team aims for second “A covered velodrome is so important – something we need to train at for track racing, especially during the winter when its By JIM SOJOURNER too cold or dangerous to train outside,” CSU sophomore Adam The Rocky Mountain Collegian Wisseman said. The bikes used for track racing cannot be used safely on In the failing sunlight, translucent city roads, even in good weather, because they have no brakes puffs of breath cloud the refl ective sur- and the aggressive riding style can be hazardous. face of a nail gun, as designer Corey Despite a proper training facility, CSU’s cycling team has Cocker’s gloved hands move quickly and dexterously to fi nish the frame of See CYCLE on Page 6 the CSU team’s soapbox racer, set to take to the street at the Red Bull Soap- box Race Saturday. In the background, the not-so- fresh beats of not-quite rap legend Will Smith pound out of the handheld stereo system, lying among the clutter Concert celebrates that is Cocker’s garage and currently doubles as Team Green Machine’s as- sembly line. Cans hard work Their racer –– a motley, Franken- steinian assembly of chicken wire, ply- wood, cardboard, “dubiously acquired By CHELSEA CUSHING street sign tubing” and “adrenaline,” The Rocky Mountain Collegian dubbed the Green Machine –– is just BRANDON IWAMOTO | COLLEGIAN beginning to become a hint of the giant Team “Green Machine,” is shooting for second place in the race, which comes Students and CSU com- ram it will eventually resemble. with a prize of a rally driving class in Steamboat Springs on the ice. munity members gathered This weekend, the fi nished craft for the fi rst-ever annual Cans will set off for the fi nish line at Red Around the Oval concert at Rocks Park in Golden, Colo. fully deco- The ram will scream down the “We have a rather suspect brake Hodi’s Half Note Sunday eve- rated with fur, horns and, of course, 1,500 foot hay bail-lined course, its assembly. He’s the only one that’s will- ning to celebrate the hard some green and gold. nostrils fuming angrily with carbon ing to drive it,” Cocker said dryly, mo- work of the volunteers and “I’m excited about driving that dioxide smoke, with Pashak and his tioning at Pashak. donors of the food drive for thing at 30 miles an hour down a hill copilot Rob Zimmer screaming inside “It’s going to be pretty fun,” Pashak the Larimer County Food and trying not to die,” said Todd Pa- of it. said. Bank. shak, the CSU biomedical engineering Meanwhile, watching from the The team is made up of engineers Universities Fighting student turned soon-to-be soapbox sideline, Cocker and his fellow design- Pashak, graduate student, and Hunger, a CSU branch of the driver (and possible human projectile), er, Logan Gamble, will be praying that national organization, devel- grinning. the brakes work. See SOAPBOX on Page 3 oped the idea to not only cel- ebrate students and commu- BRANDON IWAMOTO | COLLEGIAN nity member’s hard work, but also to donate all proceeds Leif Sunde performs at Hodi’s Halfnote during the back to the food bank. “Cans Around the Oval” The Cans Around the concert on Sunday night. Oval concert concept was brainstormed by UFH Vice President Miranda Fisher, a “Cans Around the Oval junior journalism and tech- has always been a huge thing Colin Powell endorses Barack Obama nical communication major, for Fort Collins and I always and President Allison Lunde- heard about it growing up,” By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER disappoint Sen. McCain because he is a Republi- EARLY VOTING STARTS TODAY by, a junior economics major, said Dylan Schmer, a Flight- The Associated Press in the way that I have this can with impressive foreign as a class project. Risk band member and Fort morning, and I regret that,” policy credentials, a subject Voting will be open from 8 “The concert idea started Collins resident. “Helping WASHINGTON – Colin Powell, interviewed on NBC’s on which Obama, a fi rst- a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and as a service the hungry and homeless is Powell, a Republican who “Meet the Press,” said of his term senator from Illinois, Saturdays through Oct. 31.There learning something everyone should was President Bush’s fi rst longtime friend, the Arizona is weak. Powell is a Republi- is no early voting Monday, Nov. Read a related 3 before Election Day. project for do. It’s cool we can use our secretary of state, endorsed senator. can centrist who is popular my World story about music to help people who Democrat Barack Obama for But, Read a related among moderate voters. Interdepen- Cans around the need it.” Following are the places you can president Sunday and criti- he added: Election story At the same time, Powell vote in Fort Collins for the next dence: Food Oval on Sunde and 303 Move- Collegian.com. cized the tone of Republican “I think about State Sen. is a black man and Obama two weeks: and Popula- ment agreed, saying they John McCain’s campaign. we need would be the nation’s fi rst feel that it is important to Bacon on page 6. tions class,” The former chairman of a trans- black president. Powell said Larimer County Courthouse said Fisher. show support for this type of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said forma- he was cognizant of the ra- Offi ces “When (Lundeby) and I de- issue. either candidate, both of tional fi gure. I think we need cial aspect of his endorse- Room 152 cided to start this club, we “Music has helped me them senators, is qualifi ed a president who is a gen- ment, but said that was not 200 W. Oak Street decided to turn our project through a lot of issues in my to be commander in chief. erational change and that’s the dominant factor in his Fort Collins, CO 80521 into a real idea and team up life, and if I feel like my mu- But he said Obama is better why I’m supporting Barack decision. If it was, he said, with Cans Around the Oval.” sic can help other people, suited to handle the nation’s Obama, not out of any lack he would have made the en- Harmony Market 1001 East Harmony Road UFH enlisted three local then that means the world to economic problems as well of respect or admiration for dorsement months ago. bands to play for the benefi t: me.” Sunde said. as help improve its standing Sen. John McCain.” Powell expressed Leif Sunde, FlightRisk and Colorado State University in the world. Powell’s endorsement Lory Student Center 303 Movement. See CANS on Page 7 “It isn’t easy for me to has been much anticipated See ELECTION on Page 7

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SOAPBOX | Team hopes for second place simply for the prize Continued from Page 1 Cocker said, “You see other the team is confident their “We’re shooting for second they want the big, red, second- and vodka,” Pashak said. people’s and you’re like ‘What craft is almost indestructible. and hoping for the people’s place ribbon because the prize Cocker added they’d prob- Zimmer, who works at an the f*** were you on when you They’re not as confident in its choice award,” Pashak said of is much better than the first- ably be celebrating with Red ice cream plant; Gamble, CSU came up with that?’” speed. the distinction awarded to the place prize. Bull and vodka regardless of student and the creative ge- “One team had to be drink- However, both Pashak crowd favorite. They said the prize for first the outcome, however. nius of the team; and Cocker, ing,” he continued, laughing. and Cocker said they plan on Pashak added that, with is a pit pass for an upcoming “I told them if we took sec- who is a CSU graduate de- “Their [craft] is a Jack Daniel’s taking down the CU-Boulder Red Rocks Park’s proximity to NASCAR race, while the sec- ond, I’d tattoo Red Bull on my scribed by Pashak as “kind of bottle,” team, which races directly af- Boulder, the people’s choice ond place prize is a rally driv- ass,” Pashak said, adding, eyes worthless.” If Cocker believes the Jack ter Team Green Machine. award will only be possible if ing class on ice in Steamboat. twinkling, that the team has “a “I provided the beer,” Daniels craft design is indica- They also hope that the CSU has a good student show- “We want second purely surprise when (they) cross the joked Cocker, who is going to tive of what that team was do- creativity of their CSU-themed ing to compete with CU’s for the prize. It’s really about finish line.” California to earn a brewing ing while they were designing ram-craft and the hilarity of crowd. the race, but more about the And Cocker is quick in degree in January. their soapbox, one has to won- their CU-bashing skit will The team said they are prize,” Cocker said. making sure it stays a sur- Retracting his former state- der what Team Green Machine hopefully make up for any using Facebook invitations, The team, with its mem- prise. ment and coming to Cocker’s was doing when they came points they give up in the bribes and threats to encour- bers all of legal drinking age, “We’re not letting on to defense, though, Pashak also up with their first craft design speed category. age students to show up. said that if they take second, that,” he said. noted that the team’s racer idea. “I’m just excited to wet my “Support your local home- they plan on celebrating big- Senior reporter Jim So- currently resides in Cocker’s “We originally wanted to pants on national television,” town heroes,” Cocker said in time. journer can be reached at cluttered garage –– one point do a ram humping a buffalo,” Cocker said about the skit, but encouragement. “Probably with Red Bull [email protected]. toward worthiness in their Pashak said, grinning. added that if anyone wants to Student Stephen Veals said book. Cocker said they had even find out more, they’ll have to he plans on finding a way to And regardless of whether planned on making some mov- come out and watch. the race and cannot wait to see the brake system functions or ing parts but ultimately de- When the dust clears, and Team Green machine hand CU not on Saturday, the team said cided they’d rather make sure if Pashak and Zimmer make a crushing defeat. they plan to fly across the fin- they were eligible to compete. it through the course alive, “(The race is) so awe- $12.89 ish line in a blaze of glory and The ram design, they agreed, Cocker and Pashak said they some,” Veals, a junior journal- 12 pk btls with a touch of humor. suffices. hope to stand tall in the win- ism major said. “The Rams are Newcastle While Pashak said he is Pashak said the competi- ners circle –– but not in first hell on wheels.” most excited about racing the tion is judged on three criteria: place. Pashak and Cocker said Brown Ale Imported course, Cocker said he is eager creativity, a team skit (to be to see what outlandish con- performed that day) and the cepts other teams bring to the time it takes to complete the Aggie Discount Liquor race. race. 429 Canyon Ave. 482-1968 “We had a tough time Calling their soapbox a coming up with our design,” “box on wheels” and “a tank,”

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Log on to http://collegian. struggling McCain campaign com to give us your two cents. small fraction of the 1.3 mil- Rick Davis, has been helping tions –– which number in the lion voters registered nation- too. Late last week, he released thousands –– appear to repre- This is an unscientific poll conducted at http://collegian.com and reflects the wide by volunteers, according a statement calling for com- sent only the actions of a few opinions of the Internet users who choose to participate. to The New York Times. Lead- ment by the Obama campaign overenthusiastic employees, ership from within the organi- on the subject and said that the not the national effort McCain zation have also said they are Democratic tickets’ refusal to would have voters believe. Our view confident that “any legitimate comment was casting “a cloud Regardless of the scope of review of ACORN ... will deter- of suspicion” over the election. scandal, McCain’s treatment of mine that the organization has Obama, however, has re- the issue is completely unac- conducted itself properly.” fused to enter the fray, other ceptable. By sean reed The recent controversy has than to state that “we were not As of today, there have led many to question Obama, involved” and that the money been no charges filed against Vote yes on who once represented ACORN transferred to ACORN by his ACORN, and there is absolute- Sen. Barack Obama’s cam- paign may be linked to a group in a lawsuit in 1995 and sub- campaign was for the use of ly no evidence linking Obama that was “on the verge of per- sequently presided over train- its volunteers to canvas neigh- to any shady activities. petrating the greatest frauds in ing sessions for the group. borhoods in support of his Last time I checked, a prior referendum L Recent criticism, however, campaign, not to register vot- association with a group in- voter history in this country.” Or at least that’s what Sen. John Mc- has stemmed from an Obama ers, according to CNN. volved in a scandal involving This year, voters will have the opportunity to vote to Cain would have you believe. campaign expenditure to the But, in truth, even if he had, current activity does not prove allow 21-year-olds into office in future years. Recently, the FBI began an organization during Demo- this “controversy” –– if you can guilt. McCain knows this, too; Referendum L’s passing on Nov. 4 would lower the age investigation into potential cratic primary season. even call it that –– still would he just doesn’t care. requirement for holding office in the Colorado General As- voter fraud by the Association Republicans, especially not be a real issue. These petty attacks aren’t sembly (made up of the Colorado House of Representa- of Community Organizations McCain and his running mate The fact of the matter is, about fighting voter fraud; they’re tives and the Colorado Senate whose term lengths are two for Reform Now, a liberal orga- Gov. Sarah Palin, have picked Obama has, at best, a very merely the last ditch effort by a years and four years, respectively) from 25 to 21. nization focused on organizing up this story as their smear loose and very innocent tie to dying campaign to shape the re- In a community of students that will inherit the coun- poor communities. The allega- campaign against the increas- an organization that, among sults of the election. try as it stands, with its economy in a fluctuating state, its tions center around the sub- ingly strong Obama ticket. other activities, hires folks to And unfortunately for John soldiers still dying in the Iraq War and its citizens frustrat- mission of false and duplicate At nearly every stump stop register voters. Unfortunately, McCain, the voters aren’t fall- ed with a constant lack in government transparency, we voter registrations by ACORN last week, McCain and Palin some of those people opted to ing for it. are fully entitled to have the opportunity to be a presiding volunteers. called for Obama to reveal the file duplicate and false appli- voice in what should change and how to go about doing Following these allega- extent of his relationship with cations. According to ACORN, Editorials Editor Sean Reed so. tions, ACORN acknowledged the organization, hoping to many of those people were is a senior political science ma- And adding to the benefit of having a younger voice in that they had discovered some both keep the scandal on the fired for it. jor. His column appears Mon- office is the thought expressed best by Rep. John Kefalas, discrepancies, but said that media radar but also to link While it is certainly not days in the Collegian. Letters D-Fort Collins: “(Referendum L) has the potential to in- fraudulent submissions, at Obama to it. a good thing that this took and feedback can be sent to let- crease voter turnout if younger generations see their peers best, could only account for a Their campaign manager, place, the fraudulent registra- [email protected]. running for office,” he said. While the youth voter turnout is being called especial- ly important this year – as Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., has been especially popular among young voters whose votes may help sway the results in his favor – it’s important to understand that the youth vote will always be vital. We are the pulse in a country that flounders when we take the passenger seat in regards to the issues. In two years, we could be electing the younger voice that will speak for us and advance positive change. Make it happen. Vote yes on Referendum L.

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‘Nailin’ Palin’ highlights marginalization of women Editors Note: Enterprise Editor J. Da- How better to make Palin nothing Hustler’s art: There’s a possibility that vid McSwane’s column will return more than an object than by reduc- the movie’s consumers will see the “The unfortunate specter of sexism has next Monday. ing her to, well, an object? precedent and apply it to all future By depicting Palin as a brain- female candidates. By Bryan MurpHy less sex object and taking advantage America would like to consider hung over this presidential election The Daily Campus of the popular notion that she is a itself enlightened. We’ve come a long University of Connecticut political fantasy, Hustler, Inc. and way, baby, or so it is said. America from the moment that Hillary Clinton Flynt are perpetuating the idea that crucifies its pariahs –– Don Imus, (U-WIRE) – Larry Flynt, founder any woman, no matter how accom- Lawrence Summers, etc. –– in orgias- declared her candidacy during the of Hustler, has made an X-rated mov- plished, can be reduced to the sum of tic displays of our enlightened moral ie using an adult-film actress who re- her bedroom prowess. principle. But the specters of racism sembles the governor of Alaska. And he’s not the only one. Pa- and of sexism have not yet been ex- Democratic primaries.” The movie, starring adult actress lin, Clinton and other high-powered orcised from the national conscious- Lisa Ann, is titled “Nailin’ Palin,” and women have been intentionally at- ness, as this recent presidential elec- McCain’s reasons for selecting However, “sexiness” is the ulti- it will feature her engaging in foreign tacked, cited as incapable of doing tion has shown. And there simply Palin have always seemed suspect; mate weapon of those who would “relations” with her Russian neigh- their jobs because of their gender isn’t enough space to go over both she certainly lacks the political expe- demean Palin as an individual. bors, as well as a threesome between and demeaned because of their habit “ism’s” here. rience that might be expected of the The sexy paradigm serves as a par- Palin, Sen. Hillary Clinton and Secre- of wearing skirts. The unfortunate specter of sex- candidate for such a powerful posi- ticularly insidious tool because it tary of State Condoleezza Rice. In the film, Flynt reinforces those ism has hung over this presidential tion. sneaks in through the front door of And it is already selling advance ideas, making certain to incorporate election from the moment that Hil- It seems likely that Palin was se- supposed positivism –– who doesn’t copies. the other women in high office in this lary Clinton declared her candidacy lected simply to cement McCain’s want to be sexy, right? But as the For some, it’s merely a way of country into a threesome fantasy. during the Democratic primaries. “maverick” status, a truly deplorable sexual compliments flow over Pa- spreading the truth. For others, it’s It’s no secret that the threesome Sexism had seemingly been eliminat- circumstance which speaks volumes lin, they wash away the respect she a way to devalue Republican vice is the most profitable and sought-af- ed along with Clinton –– for a rever- about our national character –– how deserves. In the modern mindset, presidential candidate Palin as a hu- ter scenario in adult entertainment. sion to the normative mean of pure sad it is when it is viewed as entirely a woman cannot be both sexy and man being, a political candidate and Marketing to the masses of young patriarchy in presidential elections, off-the-wall to select a member of a powerful. a woman. How better to marginalize men consuming this material by put- which is hardly any better –– when group comprising more than 50 per- And of course, leave it to the “al- a candidate than by appealing to the ting three powerful women into that Palin stepped onto the scene with her cent of the population as one’s vice ternative” media to finish what the most animal instincts of her critics? situation makes clear the result of introduction as McCain’s nominee. presidential nominee. mainstream media has started.

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OPINIONMonday, October 20,MONDAY 2008 | Page 5

Yays and Nays

YAY | to nice weather. Overcast skies and drizzle are fun, but nothing beats prime ultimate Frisbee weather.

NAY | to CSU football’s defeat by Utah over the weekend. We love you Rammies, but sometimes you make it hard.

YAY | to CSU volleyball player Ashley Fornstrom for breaking the Mountain West Conference record for assists. For your next project, you should assist head football coach Steve Fairchild’s attempts to teach the football team how to win.

NAY | to Sarah Palin for her horrible portrayal of herself on Saturday Night Live. Seriously, McCain should consider swapping her out for Tina Fey –– at least Fey doesn’t have any pending ethics investigations.

YAY | to the grand opening of the University Center for the Arts. Finally, after years of construction, CSU has a central hub to get students a taste of culture.

NAY | to the fake ribbon cutting ceremony for the UCA. We get it, you’re creative. However, we don’t condone dancing with scissors –– you could put somebody’s eye out.

GUEST COLUMN GUEST COLUMN Greeks reach out to Fort Alternative breaks offer Collins community opportunity to travel, grow By LUCIA PAPUREANU Park on 500 W. Swallow Rd. in exchange for monthly park maintenance. In a continuous effort to advocate Another partnership with the By JEN JOHNSON meaning, purpose and community Students give their time during their for the students and their active in- women of the Delta Delta Delta is in in our lives? winter, spring, or summer break to volvement on campus, the Associated the works for a BYU Game Cookout In his famous book “Pedagogy of I will admit that I am probably volunteer in and learn about another Students of CSU applauds several en- for Charity event Nov. 1 in order to the Oppressed,” Brazilian educator somewhat old fashioned. I am one of community in the United States or tities of Greek Life for their commit- raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s and theorist Paulo Friere said, “For a small handful of people I know who world. Each of the trips is focused on ment to philanthropy. Research Center. apart from inquiry, apart from the does not own a cell phone. I am an a different issue area such as home- Acknowledging Greek Life’s overall In the name of philanthropy, Pi praxis, individuals cannot be truly e-mail addict, but I feel more fulfi lled lessness, AIDS/HIV, the environment mission to give back to the community Beta Phi sorority will host a barbecue human. Knowledge emerges only when I talk with a friend face-to-face or economic sustainability. Students while catering to the leadership devel- called Pi Burger Fry at the Pi Phi house through invention and re-invention, or receive a letter via snail-mail. And travel with their peers and are im- opment of its members, ASCSU would on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Burg- through the restless, impatient, con- although I have two college degrees, mersed in a culture different than like to highlight a couple of past suc- ers and a variety of side dishes and tinuing, hopeful inquiry human be- most of the important learning I have what they are used to at CSU. cesses and future projects that make desserts will be served for the price of ings pursue in the world, with the done has been outside of the formal One of the most exciting parts of the CSU campus one of the most en- $5 per plate with all profi t made from world, and with each other.” classroom. being part of the Alternative Break gaged campuses in the nation. this event going toward First Book. For me, this quote is meaning- It is not hard to conclude that program at CSU is that I have the Zeta Tau Alpha devotes its hard First Book, Pi Beta Phi’s national phi- ful in two respects. First, it stresses ideas of life-long learning and com- opportunity to witness truly trans- work to breast cancer education and lanthropy, is an organization that buys the value of constant curiosity and munity connection are important formative changes in students: stu- awareness and achieved success with new books for children in poverty dedication toward learning. Sec- concepts. Information available to dents changing their majors or join- last year’s “Think Pink Dessert Party,” stricken families that cannot afford it. ond, it alludes to the importance us today is increasing at an alarming ing the Peace Corps as a result of raising over $2,400. Their second an- An integral part of CSU for over of reaching out and connecting to rate, making life-long learning a ne- their involvement with Alternative nual Think Pink Dessert Party, held 90 years, Greek Life prides itself in the other people and the world around cessity and not a choice. Addition- Break. I see the passion and excite- Monday, Oct. 13, was also a success. establishment of 21 fraternities and us. As an educator at CSU, both of ally, community connections con- ment in students’ eyes after living in The ZTA sisters also volunteered 14 sororities and the diversity of more these values are extremely close to tribute signifi cantly to our quality of a different place, experiencing a dif- at the Susan G. Komen Race for the than 1,200 members, while also valu- my own heart. life. Therapist Will Miller states that ferent culture and seeing the world Cure in Denver on Oct. 5, and while a ing the charitable work it performs for If you asked a typical CSU student the number of “refrigerator rights through a new lens after just one number of the girls raced, some pro- the community. how Friere’s quote might relate to his relationships” — the number of short week. vided support and donations to the ASCSU is seeking to promote or her life, a response would be simple people who can forage in our kitch- My dream is that every student cancer survivors. events of Greek Life and other stu- to formulate: “Of course I am learning ens without permission — directly at CSU might have the opportunity For Alpha Tau Omega, service is dent organizations that uphold com- –– I’m in college. And, with the Inter- relates to a person’s happiness and to experience something so power- core as well. munity leadership and offer needed net, Facebook, text messaging, instant well-being. ful and life changing while at college Some of their community ser- help in the community. Do not hesi- messaging and my cell phone, I have But how does one actually en- –– the opportunity to truly invest 100 vice projects coming up this fall are tate to use us as a resource in your the world at my fi ngertips!” gage in activities that support learn- percent of themselves in an experi- Positive Impact with 17 volunteers; philanthropic pursuits and contact us Despite this, sometimes I won- ing and community? How does one ence that contributes to their sense Thanksgiving Baskets where, together at [email protected]. der about how we are doing as indi- choose educational and commu- of learning and community. with Lambda Theta Nu sorority, they edu for anything you might need as- viduals, as a university, as a commu- nity connection opportunities that Applications for Alternative Spring will gather 30 Thanksgiving Baskets sistance with. nity and as a country with regard to are really going to inspire passion, Break are currently available in the Of- with canned corn, mashed potatoes We encourage all CSU students being “human” as Friere describes it. creativity, and action? How does fi ce for Student Leadership, Involve- and a hearty turkey to be distributed to engage and perform community I recently asked a group of CSU stu- one take the fi rst step to getting out ment and Community Engagement. at a poverty agency; and Ram Ride service. Today is the time for us stu- dents what percent of their daily life of our daily routine to see and do I hope that you will take this oppor- with a contract of 72 shifts over this dents to come together and commit they feel disengaged? Uninspired? something different? After all, it is so tunity to actively engage in life-long fall semester. ourselves to action! Bored? The answers of these stu- much easier to stay in our comfort learning, community building, and Last semester, ATO had over 700 dents surprised me: 55 percent, 65 zones than to take a risk. most importantly, celebrating your hours with Ram Ride alone, and along Lucia Papureanu is a senior political percent and 75 percent respectively. One CSU program that I have own and others’ humanness. with Chi Omega Sorority over the up- science major and executive assistant for Are we really trying to achieve had the privilege of being involved coming weekend of Oct. 24, every sin- the president of ASCSU. ASCSU writes a knowledge in a relentless and tire- with that I think addresses these Jen Johnson is the assistant di- gle shift will be picked up. column that appears occasionally in the less way? Are our efforts to connect questions is the Alternative Break rector of volunteer programs for the Through the Adopt-A-Park pro- Collegian. Letters and feedback can be with others and the world around program at CSU. Alternative Breaks SLiCE offi ce at CSU. Letters and feed- gram, ATO is now the owner of Beattie sent to [email protected]. us contributing to a greater sense of are based on a relatively simple idea: back can be sent to letters@collegian.

FACE-OFF Students give their take on presidential energy policies FRESHMAN UNDECLARED MAJOR By KATE BENNIS SENIOR HISTORY AND GERMAN LITERATURE MAJOR Throughout the presi- play in the upcoming presi- don’t hurt the en- Cole Estes, a senior history economy is in shambles. gas companies in Colorado? dential campaign, the fu- dential election? vironment as and German literature major, ture of American energy much, and was kind enough to sit down Q: Which candidate’s policy do A: I voted against that one. If we policy has been a consis- A: Not as much is it needs break up with the Collegian and ex- you support? scare them away, that’s them tent theme of both Demo- to. We just keep blowing some of the plain why McCain’s policy taking their money and inter- cratic presidential candi- up smokescreens on triv- power that would be a more effective A: I support McCain’s. I think est out of Colorado to a differ- date Sen. Barack Obama ial things than the bigger oil com- one. Obama has less experience in ent state. You have to want to and Republican candidate issues. panies are the situation. I think McCain’s encourage bigger businesses to Sen. John McCain. currently Q: How big of a role do plan has a quick fi x but also a come to your state, because the The Collegian set out Q: Which candidate’s policy exerting. you think energy policy long-term plan as well. people that the bigger business- this week to get to the bot- do you support? will play in the upcom- es are bringing to pick up jobs tom of this issue and find Q: Would ing presidential elec- Q: What strategy would you like are going to increase the income out what students at the A: At this point, more you vote for tion? to see the government take to and sales tax and that will make “green” university think Obama’s than McCain’s. Amendment 58, solve this issue? up for not taxing the bigger about it. His seems to have a bit which proposes A: It’s been fore- company. That will also prevent Lauren Wyatt, a fresh- more thought put into it. to end tax subsi- shadowed that A: Personally I’d like to see having them pass on that tax in- man undeclared major, dies provided to oil the econo- them do more wind and solar crease and it will avoid hurting thinks that Obama has a Q: What strategy would you and gas companies in my’s in crisis because we’ve got the open Colorado? the consumer, so you can just better plan to steer Amer- like to see the government right now. It space for it here. avoid that in general. ica toward energy inde- take to solve this issue? should be A: pendence. I’d rather read the a big deal Q: Would you vote for Amend- Staff writer Kate Bennis can A: I think it’s really im- Amendment myself be- but it isn’t ment 58, which proposes to end be reached at letters@collegian. Q: How big of a role do you portant that we work fore giving a final answer because the tax subsidies provided to oil and com. think energy policy will on alternative fuels that on that.

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CyCle | CSU cycling club hopes Senator speaks on political for a more functional facility issues, gives solutions Continued from Page 1 Colorado Springs, which is The CSU cycling club and discouraging for competitive local riders hope for a more By Madeline novey Iraq, corporate bailouts and financial responsibility to al- managed to remain competi- CSU cyclists. functional facility. The Rocky Mountain Collegian the healthcare crisis. leviate the burden currently tive at the state and national Recently, the city of Boul- Anderson said he is look- “It’s going to take people, on state governments. level, taking second place in der approved the permit ap- ing to receive a concession of State Sen. Bob Bacon, not just at the presidential “State governments pay the Division I Team Omnium, plication for a velodrome, public land before he begins D-Fort Collins, and Obama level, but people from the a huge part of the money or overall competition, at the planned to open Dec. 1. any formal fundraising for the campaign representatives ground up to be honest,” said going into healthcare and national event last month. However, even this devel- velodrome. said Friday that America Fink. “Everyone, the public Medicaid,” Bacon said. “We President of the Fort Col- opment has not been help- He expects the project to has inherited global issues has to hold political figures’ need to plan to get seniors lins Velodrome Association ful. The team says the Boul- be a community affair, in- that can only be combated feet to the fire.” involved and bring people Tim Anderson said he’s push- der track will be too small for cluding labor from profes- by “honest” candidates, in- Officials from the Obama into service to reduce costs.” ing for a velodrome to be built practical use. sionals and sweat equity. creased federal funding to campaign said they are “not Bacon said that the cost in Fort Collins. Anderson agreed, saying “This is to be a commu- state governments and more taking any vote for granted” to individuals can be reduced “We would like to see it the track would be tricky for nity non-profit velodrome,” communication between and are focused on commu- when the revenue streams land in or around downtown the cyclists to ride. Anderson said. “Ultimately, politicians and their constit- nicating campaign policies coming into the states are so it could be a part of the “The building they’re put- the addition of a velodrome uents. on a wide variety of issues, increased, and in order to downtown Fort Collins cul- ting it in is an existing ware- to the Fort Collins commu- The Obama campaign with as many voters as pos- make a “move ahead” and ture,” he said. “Culture doesn’t house, so they have to fit it nity would be a benefit to ev- invited Sen. Bacon, a pro- sible across the country from provide for a greater number just mean arts and sciences; in, which resulted in a track eryone.” claimed supporter of presi- now until the election. The of people. in Colorado, fitness is a huge that’s a little over-square rath- Staff writer Tyler Okland dential candidate Sen. Barack campaign invited elected of- The “challenge” that part of culture.” er than an elongated oval. So can be reached at news@col- Obama, to speak to about ficials, community leaders Americans face in the com- Anderson said he believes it can’t be banked as steeply,” legian.com a dozen people at the first and local supporters to speak ing years, Bacon said, is the a velodrome would be a ben- he said. open forum on Social Secu- at each forum. decision to allocate money eficial addition to the com- rity and Medicare at the Fort Forum attendants direct- — either to increase funding munity for those other than Collins Senior Center Friday ed questions to Bacon and to higher education, or fund competitive cyclists. afternoon. Fink about the war in Iraq, policies that benefit senior “Cycling is the number Both Sen. Bacon and Lee the current and future state of citizens. one outdoor recreational ac- Fink, the seniors constituency healthcare and Medicaid, the “The question is, do we tivity,” he said. “I’m sure many vote director for the Obama economic crisis and quizzed cut $3 million from higher parents would like their kids campaign, said Americans both men on possible solu- education or fund the Older to become more active with are going to face the “chal- tions. Americans Act, which pro- their bicycles without the fear lenge” of the current politi- When one attendant said vides amenities like Meals of bad roads or dangerous cal state of the country in the that senior citizens “just don’t on Wheels to seniors?” Sen. drivers. A velodrome would next several decades and have enough” when it comes Bacon said. offer that security.” have to work against a slew of to healthcare, Bacon said he Senior Reporter Mad- Currently the closest ve- problems, which include “a feels the federal government eline Novey can be reached at lodrome to Fort Collins is in mess of deficits,” the war in needs to take on an increased [email protected].

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CANS | Event collects ELECTION | Powell doesn’t plan to campaign 105,000 pounds of food Continued from Page 1 says that he’s a washed-out ful disagreement, and I think marks prepared for a rally in terrorist. Well, then, why do we the American people will pay Fayetteville, N.C. “Gen. Pow- disappointment in the keep talking about him?” close attention to our mes- ell has defended this nation Continued from Page 1 GET INVOLVED negative tone of McCain’s Powell said McCain’s choice sage for the future and keeping bravely, and he has embodied campaign, his choice of of Palin raised questions about America secure.” our highest ideals through his Sam Bowersox-Daly, a UFH hosts it’s next meeting on Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as judgment. Obama called Powell to long and distinguished public member of FlighRisk also Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. in a running mate and Mc- “I don’t believe she’s ready thank him for the endorse- service. ...And he knows, as helped to coordinate Cans Clark 217C. The organization is Cain’s and Palin’s decision to be president of the United ment, Obama spokesman we do, that this is a moment also helping out with the Oxfam Around the Oval. to focus in the closing States,” Powell said. Robert Gibbs said. where we all need to come to- “UFH worked really hard Hunger Banquet on Oct. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the Parmelee Dining weeks of the contest on McCain seemed dismis- “I am beyond honored gether as one nation — young on this concert. It’s great that Hall. Obama’s ties to 1960s-era sive of Powell’s endorsement, and deeply humbled to have and old, rich and poor, black we can combine local music radical William Ayers. A saying he had support from the support of Gen. Colin and white, Republican and and student organizations to co-founder of the Weath- four other former secretaries Powell,” Obama said in re- Democrat.” raise awareness about hunger er Underground, which of state, all veterans of Repub- issues,” Bowersox-Daly said. The organization plans claimed responsibility for lican administrations: Henry According to Bowersox-Da- on continuing this event each nonfatal bombings dur- Kissinger, James A. Baker III, ly, Cans Around the Oval col- year as a conclusion to Cans ing the Vietnam War-era, Lawrence Eagleburger and Al- lected approximately 105,000 Around the Oval. Ayers is now a college exander Haig. pounds of food, or nearly as “Hopefully this will be professor who lives in “Well, I’ve always admired Pabst Blue $14.49 much as nine male African the first concert of something Obama’s Chicago neigh- and respected Gen. Powell. 30 pk cans elephants, during this year’s huge. We needed to get our feet borhood. He and Obama We’re longtime friends. This drive, making it the biggest in wet and work our problems for also served together on doesn’t come as a surprise,” he Ribbon Beer Northern Colorado. next year, but we hope to have civic boards in Chicago. said on “Fox News Sunday.” UFH’s mission is to raise this event close Cans [Around “This Bill Ayers situa- Asked whether Powell’s awareness about domestic the Oval] every year.” said tion that’s been going on endorsement would undercut and international hunger is- Fisher. for weeks became some- his campaign’s assertion that Aggie Discount Liquor sues. CSU’s branch currently Staff writer Chelsea Cush- thing of a central point Obama is not ready to lead, focuses on issues at CSU and ing can be reached at news@ of the campaign,” Powell McCain said: “Well, again, we 429 Canyon Ave. 482-1968 in the Fort Collins area. collegian.com. said. “But Mr. McCain have a very, we have a respect-

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CROSS COUNTRY VBALL | CSU wins 11th straight Team struggles at Pre-Nationals match-up against SDSU Collegian Staff Report On the women’s side, the emy Freed fi nished in 101st fi rst Ram to fi nish was red- as the fi rst Ram. Five seconds Continued from Page 10 fensively.” The Rams will make This weekend, the Colo- shirt freshman Ellie Rastall in later, sophomore Daniel Wallis Also contributing off the the short trip north on I-25 rado State cross country team 130th place overall. Senior Ma- crossed the fi nish line in 112th aces and recorded eight bench was sophomore out- to Laramie, Wyo. on Fri- struggled to recover from a rissa Saunders in 135th place place. Freed has been the fi rst blocks, fi ve more than the side-hitter Danielle Minch, day for the second battle of less than perfect race in Or- overall followed her. Ram to fi nish in the last two Aztecs, in a solid defensive who recorded seven kills at a the Border War against the egon two weeks ago, with the The time difference be- races out of the three he has effort sparked by sophomore season-high .500 clip. Wyoming Cowgirls (3-14, men’s team fi nishing in 32nd tween the fi rst and last CSU run this season. defensive specialist Audrey “I thought Dani was 2-6). The Rams won the fi rst place (out of 40 teams) and the runner was 36 seconds. Rastall The Rams’ next race will be Hemmings. great off the bench. She’s match 3-2 on Sept. 26 in women fi nishing in 29th (out has been the fi rst Ram to fi nish the Mountain West Champi- Hemmings recorded really beginning to stabilize Moby Arena. of 39 teams) at the NCAA Pre- in every race so far this season. onships on Nov. 1 in San Diego, eight of her team-leading 11 us on the right side,” Hilbert “Now that we under- Nationals in Terre Haute, Ind. For the men, junior Jer- Calif. digs in the crucial second set said. stand some of our issues on that featured 10 ties and fi ve The Rams jumped out to the road, we’ll go back and lead changes. the 2-0 lead over SDSU, but work on our serve-receive “She made some criti- the Aztecs put up a fi ght in and expand what we do of- cal plays for us, especially in the third set, one point lead- fensively,” Hilbert said. set two,” Hilbert said. “They ing 14-7. CSU defl ated any Volleyball beat writer Ste- CSU | Rams fall to undefeated Utes attacked her zone a lot, and chance of an Aztec comeback phen Meyers can be reached she did some nice things de- however with an 11-1 run. at [email protected]. Continued from Page 10 “When you come and play the Rams’ offense, they just have teams like this you can’t settle to fi gure out what has changed opportunities but couldn’t cap- for fi eld goals,” Farris, a senior, after the opening drive. italize. said. “If you do that, you aren’t “We need to look at what “We had our chances but to giving yourself a chance to win. went wrong and what we did be a good offense, but we have That was what made it hard on differently from that fi rst drive to make more plays in the pass us this time. If we had three in the fi rst half,” the junior said. game,” the former Rams quar- touchdowns instead fi eld goals “We’ll see what we messed up terback said. “We aren’t making it’s a lot closer game.” and what plays we could have enough.” Fairchild agreed, adding that changed.” CSU started out similarly even one touchdown could have Fairchild explained that he last week in a loss to the TCU changed the entire second half. has to fi gure out a way to get Inbound Call Center Horned Frogs. The Rams scored “If you get a touchdown on the offense back on track be- a touchdown on their fi rst drive any one of those drives you are fore heading to San Diego next of the game, but stalled from back in the game in the second week. Even though the Aztecs Hiring for: Whatever your there, failing to produce any half,” he said. “I’ve been saying have the worst scoring defense Sales- $9.25/hr points the rest of the after- all year long, our redzone of- in the MWC, the former NFL interest, noon. fense hasn’t been as productive offensive coordinator still isn’t with Incentives Quarterback Billy Farris said as it needs to be in order to be a expecting anything easy. We have a position he is frustrated about the Rams’ good football team.” “Every time you get on a Technical- $10.50/hr offensive troubles, especially CSU was unable to produce fi eld nowadays there are good for you. in the redzone. The fi rst year any touchdowns in the redzone teams. It’ll be a big game for us (pass a credit check) starter said that it would have Saturday, attempting fi eld goals on the road and we have to fi nd been a much different game twice and turning the ball over a way to win it.” Beauty Consultants if the Rams could have found on downs once. Sports reporter Adam $9.25/hr the end zone instead of kicking Wide receiver Rashaun Greer Bohlmeyer can be reached at fi eld goals. explained that he still believes in [email protected].

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Football bcS poll defeated again bodes well for mWc

by Sean StaR

Upon his arrival two years ago, Athletic Direc- tor Paul Kowalczyk laid out a series of stretch goals for the future of his department. Among them is “annual Bowl Championship Series inclusion.” After a promising loss to TCU a week ago, the Rams found out just how far away that future may be Saturday, losing 49-16 to a dominating Utah team. But for the Mountain West’s elite, like Utah, that future is now. The first BCS rankings of the year were re- leased Sunday afternoon, and the conference’s Terrific Trio (BYU, Utah and TCU) all ranked in the top 25. Take that Big East, ACC, and Pac-10 –– none of which has more than two teams in the poll. Utah tops all non-BCS conference schools at No. 11 after its win over CSU. TCU, which disman- tled previously unbeaten BYU Thursday night, comes in at No. 14 after not even being ranked in the AP top 25 the previous week. BYU, which fell nine spots out of the top 10 in the coaches poll after its loss, is ranked No. 21. While the initial rankings look promising for the Mountain West to “bust” into the BCS, there’s still a lot of football left to be played. Utah would seem to have the best chance with the highest ranking and no losses. The Utes also have the advantage of playing TCU (Nov. 6) and BYU (Nov. 22) at home. But that’s just it, they have yet to play either of the conference’s other top two teams. If TCU can beat Utah in two weeks, the one- loss Horned Frogs could stand a chance with their only defeat presumably being to No. 4 Oklahoma. At No. 21, BYU would seem to have too much ground to make up to crack the top 12, where a non-BCS-conference team needs to be ranked in order to receive a bid. And then there’s Boise State. The Broncos –– Rachel DembRun | COLLEGIAN no, not the ones who play tonight in New Eng- Utah Ute Brandon Godfrey (81) runs down the field while linebacker Jeff Horinek (10) attempts to tackle him during the football game on land, but the ones who play on the blue-colored Saturday at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Rams were defeated 49-16 while playing on the road. field –– are undefeated and ranked just behind Utah at No. 12. If the Broncos can run the table, Football they could steal the Utes’ spot, as there’s only room for one non-BCS team in the “Series.” But even if the Smurf Turfs don’t swipe the coveted spot, the Mountain West could still lose out on the BCS, a scenario no one in the confer- Rams run out of Utah, offense stalls ence, including the Rams, wants. If Utah beats TCU, then loses to BYU, it’s un- by aDam bohlmeyeR falling to the unbeaten Utah cSu - Stati SticS likely any team from the conference would qual- The Rocky Mountain Collegian Utes (8-0, 4-0 MWC) 49-16 Sat- ify, as Utah and BYU would each have a loss and urday in Salt Lake City. The RuShing no. gain loSS net tD lg avg TCU would have two. SALT LAKE CITY – Playing Rams got off to a promising Johnson, Gartrell 20 98 3 95 0 26 4.8 Again, there’s a lot of football left to be the Mountain West Conference’s start, scoring a touchdown on Farris, Billy 4 20 12 8 0 10 2.0 played. top two defenses in back-to- their opening drive, but settled As Utah quarterback Brian Johnson told the back weeks has been anything for field goals the rest of the PaSSing cmP-att-int yDS tD long SacK Collegian on Saturday, “we’ll see what happens.” but easy on the CSU Rams. With game, scoring only three points Farris, Billy 19-33-1 166 1 42 1 As for the Rams, they too have a lot of football only 23 points in their last two in the entire second half. Receiving no. yDS tD lg left to play. Saturday’s loss was discouraging, no games, the Rams’ offense hasn’t CSU head coach Steve doubt, but it doesn’t mean CSU can’t go bowling. seen the mid-season stretch Fairchild explained that his of- Morton, Dion 5 39 1 29 The Rams still have five conference games they hoped for. fense had plenty of Mosure, John 5 25 0 8 left, and though just two are at home, only one is CSU (3-4, 1-2 MWC) lost Greer, Rashaun 3 67 0 42 against the Trio. their second consecutive game, See cSu on Page 8 Sperry, Kory 3 19 0 16 With a win next week at San Diego State, which gave up 70 points Saturday, and a loss the next week to BYU, the Rams would then likely utah - Stati SticS ScoRe by quaRteRS 1 2 3 4 Final need three wins in the season’s final three weeks RuShing no. gain loSS net tD lg avg to finish fourth in the conference and in position for a bowl invitation. CSU 7 6 3 0 16 Louks, Corbin 5 111 2 109 2 69 21.8 And if a Mountain West team does crack the Utah 14 14 7 14 49 Asiata, Matt 8 41 0 41 2 8 5.1 BCS, that would likely open up an additional spot PaSSing cmP-att-int yDS tD long SacK for a MWC team, meaning the Rams could finish fifth and still go to a bowl. mWc ScoReboaRD Final Johnson, Brian 18-26-1 185 2 34 0 So Ram fans, if you want to go bowling, pull Receiving no. yDS tD lg for the Utes (or the Frogs), and cheer against the TCU over BYU (Thurs.) 32-7 Broncos (except on Sundays ... and Mondays, of Brooks, Jereme 6 34 0 13 UNM over SDSU 70-7 course). AFA over UNLV 29-28 Brown, Freddie 4 78 1 34 Reed, David 3 73 1 37 Sports columnist Sean Star can be reached at [email protected].

Volleyball Volleyball gets back on track against SDSU Aztecs by StePhen meyeRS comfortable,” said head coach Tom team responded after its loss to UNLV road as it does in Moby. son added 10. Davisson also tallied three The Rocky Mountain Collegian Hilbert. “The key is for them to real- on Thursday. The team hit .364, much “We need to have the mindset that service aces, three times more than the ize how to play when everything’s not improved over the .198 clip recorded we need to play like we do at home on entire team was able to collect in its loss In the middle of a stretch in which perfectly comfortable for them and against UNLV, and recorded only the road,” said Fornstrom, who finished to UNLV. the team plays eight of 11 matches on still how to play productively.” seven service errors, compared to 11 with 42 assists. “We just got to be extra fo- All three came in the first set after the the road, the CSU volleyball team is still Feeling a little more comfortable against the Rebels. cused and extra prepared and know that Aztecs jumped out to a 7-2 lead over the learning how to perform productively on Saturday, the Rams swept San Di- “We played with a great deal of it’s going to be a different environment seemingly hung-over Rams who were away from Moby Arena. The Rams ego State (25-20, 25-20, 25-20) at Pe- intensity and purpose,” Hilbert said. and people are going to have a target on upset over Thursday’s loss. Davisson re- came away from their weekend road terson gym in San Diego, Calif. for “I was proud of our competitiveness us because we’re on the top by ourselves corded back-to-back aces to wake up the trip to California and Las Vegas 1-1. their 11th win in a row over the Aztecs. and our ability to score points when right now.” team and propel them to the 25-20 win. “You’ve got to make your team CSU (17-2, 7-1) has not lost to SDSU we needed to.” Senior middle-blocker Mekana The Rams totaled seven service understand what it is they’re going to (6-12, 3-5) since the 2002 season. Senior setter Ashley Fornstrom Barnes led the team in kills with 16, while go through; that it’s going to be un- Hilbert was pleased with how the said the team needs to play on the sophomore outside-hitter Jacque Davis- See vball on Page 8