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THE SigEp STRIP appeal CLUB There were a ton of people watching the Super Bowl this weekend, denied especially Colo- radans decked out in orange and screaming at the Broncos. Being that by CSU this is such a popular event, you would think By Ellie Mulder that they could pick someone The Rocky Mountain Collegian better than Bruno Mars Due to concerns of student safe- to entertain ty, the University has denied Sigma us at halftime. Phi Epsilon’s appeal following their Because that committee Dec. 4 conduct hearing. obviously has “The facts presented show no idea what a pattern of escalating negative they’re doing, conduct fueled by significant al- we here at the Collegian have cohol use within Sigma Phi Epsi- taken it upon lon, including concerning behav- ourselves to iors of sexual misconduct that are ELIOTT FOUST COLLEGIAN choose some unacceptable,” Vice President of performances The Yeti and the Rec Room have been accused of using a dress code to racially profi le potential customers and turn away people for future Student Affairs Blanche Hughes of color. wrote in a statement to Sigma Phi Bowls. Epsilon’s chapter President, Shane Northern. In a statement released to the Collegian, Dean of Students Jody PEOPLE WE Donovan wrote that the behavior demonstrated by members within WOULD the fraternity is unacceptable and will RATHER not be tolerated by CSU because CSU Bar accused of WATCH IN requires all student organizations to THE HALF- comply with the Student Conduct Code as well as local, state and federal TIME SHOW laws. “We do acknowledge that a sub- group of their members tried to change the culture of the fraternity, racial profi ling but was unable to successfully do so,” By Natasha Leadem or had been subjected to it. Seven sources responses riddled with testimony from Donovan wrote. “The actions of mem- The Rocky Mountain Collegian said that they had experienced the profi l- witnesses and upset patrons. bers of this fraternity who engaged in ing fi rst hand in four unrelated incidents. According to several sources, they these behaviors have no place on our The Rec Room, a popular bar and Three sources came forward as witnesses observed a disproportionate number of JUSTIN campus, and absolutely will not be tol- nightclub in Old Town, has been under to two of the four. non-white patrons getting denied com- BIEBER erated.” heavy fi re recently after several accusa- In addition, two separate incidents pared to those who identify as white, re- ...just kidding. As a result of this denial, the frater- tions of racial profi ling began to surface in were posted through Yelp reviews and a gardless of what they had been wearing. Ha, that was a nity will not be eligible for recognition the Fort Collins community and online. recent blog post on Late Night Fort Col- According to Joel Lobo, a senior ap- good one. for at least four years. Ten individuals spoke on record to lins titled, “Is the Rec Room Racist?” by parel design and merchandising major, Collegian reporter Ellie Mulder the Collegian and said that they had wit- Sarah Ellsworth included fi rst person ac- he didn’t think anything of it when he was can be reached at news@collegian. nessed racial profi ling at the Rec Room, counts. The blog post elicited close to 200 See PROFILING on PAGE 6 com.

Police talk CSU’S IHOME GUY He’s not only cameras a legend here at CSU, but would defi nitely add a special something to with Fort the festivities. We love him. Collins By Caitlin Curley The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Anytime you come into contact with a Fort Collins police offi cer downtown, BEYONCE ERIN MROSS COLLEGIAN you should assume you are being record- Even if you Students walk down The Plaza at noon on Wednesday. Colorado State University is reporting record retention of students. ed, according to FoCo Police Chief John don’t really like Hutto. her music, this Chief Hutto and several other Fort girl and her booty know Collins police offi cers met with members how to work it. of the Fort Collins community last night Retention rates at an all time high to explain why they intend to equip every offi cer patrolling in the downtown area By Caitlin Curley couraged students from staying. with a body-worn camera during patrols. The Rocky Mountain Collegian One of the solutions to this was to The body-worn cameras are small, add a new University position entitled pen-sized devices that can be worn on the Each year, more and more CSU ‘academic support coordinator.’ The en- “This goes to the offi cer’s ear, hat, or somewhere on their freshman are sticking around to gradua- tire purpose of this position is to assist core of what we head, to record video of police interac- tion and are taking less time to get there. students with degree planning. tions. The policy around the devices dic- Since 2007, retention rates have “It provides students with some- stand for as an tates that anytime an offi cer comes into been steadily climbing and are now at a one who’s main focus is their develop- contact with a citizen, the offi cer must peak of 86.6 percent. Time-to-gradua- ment and getting them to graduation,” institution.” record the interaction. CSU’S tion rates have been steadily decreasing said LaToya Noel, who is an academic Offi cers are not required to inform MARCH- since 1990, as 60 percent are now gradu- support coordinator for the Food Sci- citizens that they are being recorded. Paul Thayer See CAMERAS on PAGE 5 ING BAND ating within four years, and 76 percent ence & Human Nutrition Department. special adviser to the provost The reasons within four and a half years. “It connects with students on a basic for retention they beat out Paul Thayer, special adviser to the level.” Bruno Mars are numerous, provost for retention, has been work- According to Thayer, strategies used DON’T FORGET not the least ing on improving these rates for about since 2006 to increase retention rates produce that success,” Thayer wrote in of which being eight years and is proud of the newest include implementing early warning an email to the Collegian. Don’t Forget: Resume Rush that they can peak in retention. and support systems, strengthening Both Thayer and Lamborn hope to today at 10 a.m. in Lory Student actually hold “This goes to the core of what we academic advising, redesigning founda- see retention rates and time-to-gradua- a beat without Center Room 230. sounding like a stand for as an institution,” Thayer said. tional and gateway courses, creating the tion rates improve further in the upcom- prepubescent Associate Provost Alan Lamborn, Institute for Learning and Teaching and ing years. Lamborn wants to see reten- Career Fair on Wednesday in man-child. who has been working with Thayer re-confi guring fi nancial aid. tion rates reach as high as 90 percent. Moby Intermural Gym. since 2006, described how there used “CSU has made student success, “We feel very good about what is un- Two days to have your CSU Written by the editorial to be several University policies that did understood as learning, retention and derway here,” Lamborn said. assistant. Designed by the not allow for proper communication be- effi cient degree completion a priority, Collegian reporter Caitlin Curley can health insurance waived and chief designer. tween faculty and students, which dis- and has invested heavily in systems to be reached at [email protected]. add or drop classes (Feb. 5).

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IN BRIEF FORT COLLINS FOCUS Community Thursday Feb. 6 - 6 p.m. Hoodwinked: Misconcep- Calendar tions of The Black Man, Monday Feb. 3 - 10 a.m., LSC room 228 Resume Rush, LSC room 230 Thursday Feb. 6 - 7:30 p.m. CSU Graduate String Monday Feb. 3 - 12 p.m., Quartet: Pluto String Black History Month Quartet, Organ Recital Kick Off, LSC room 228 Hall

Tuesday Feb 4. - 11 a.m., Friday Feb. 7 - 5:15 p.m. Spring Career Fair - focus Ice Fishing Clinic with on Agriculture Sciences Colorado Parks and Wild- and Natural Resources, life, Wagar Building Moby Intramural Gym Saturday Feb. 8 - 9 a.m. Tuesday Feb. 4 - 2 p.m. Poudre River Forum, Environmental History of North Hall of First Longs Peak, Forestry National Bank Building at The Ranch Complex, Wednesday Feb. 5 - 10 Loveland a.m. RamRecharge: Re- charge Your Health, Stu- Saturday Feb. 8 - 2 dent Recreation Center p.m. Pink out! Women’s Basketball vs. Air Force, Wednesday Feb. 5 - 11 Moby Arena a.m. Spring Career Fair - focus on all majors, Moby Saturday Feb. 8 - 7 p.m. Intramural Gym 2014 Spring Festival Gala, UCA Wednesday Feb. 5 - 9 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Briefs by Lawrence Lam KEVIN JOHANSEN COLLEGIAN UNLV, Moby Arena Freshmen at Braiden Hall watch in disappointment as the Seahawks defeat the Broncos 43-8. The last time the Broncos were in the Super Bowl they won it two years in a row in 1997 and 1998.

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>>CAMERAS from PAGE 1 “I’m hesitant to make a police offi cer from being in a frightening situation, “If you’re dealing with a uniformed do something if it’s not legally required,” they would not want to be recorded by offi cer, chances are you’re being record- Hutto said. “If an offi cer is running up to a police offi cer. He asked if a citizen like ed,” Hutto said. “That’s the message that break up a fi ght, I don’t want them to be this could opt out of being recorded. Super Bowl we need to get out there.” worrying about a procedure like that.” Hutto said that, though unfortunate, Sgt. Cory Christensen, who at- Sgt. Christensen added that the evidence often needs to be gathered in tended the meeting to explain the cameras are very obviously placed on diffi cult situations. technology behind the cameras, stat- the police offi cer’s head, and can be easi- “Sometimes we have to take pic- ed that the purpose of the device is to tures and record people in the worst blasts off to Mars ly noticed by any citizen. make sure that every interaction be- “We’re not trying to hide these cam- moments of their lives,” Hutto said. tween a police offi cer and a citizen is eras in any way,” Christensen said. “We need the very best evidence we By Hunter Goddard Michael Jackson. depicted accurately. He explained that One crowd member asked why the can get. Those initial comments and The Rocky Mountain Collegian After the Red Hot Chili this increases accountability for both cameras weren’t going to be recording reactions (to the situation) will be Peppers’ frenzied (and shirt- the offi cer and the citizen in any given all the time. He suggested that if each lost forever without being recorded.” Super Bowl XLVIII was less) rendition of “Give It situation. police offi cer has discretion over wheth- Toward the end of the meeting, historic for Denver and Seat- Away,” more worthy of a “What’s really important is that we er or not to record, an offi cer could Hutto expressed his confi dence in his tle, but, for hooligans world- co-headliner than a featured are accurately depicting it from start to choose to not record an interaction in offi cers using the body cameras prop- wide, the Broncos and the Se- spot, threatened to upstage fi nish,” Christensen said. “We’re getting which he or she was not treating the cit- erly. ahawks were just the opening Mars, the stadium screens the whole story.” izen properly. “There will be a video at some point act for Bruno Mars, this year’s played a video montage of The citizens that attended the com- Hutto emphasized that if any in- that shows an offi cer doing something Pepsi-sponsored halftime en- military men and women munity gathering had many questions teraction was not recorded, the offi cer wrong,” Hutto said. “But the vast ma- tertainment. reaching out to their families for the offi cers. The primary concern would be questioned as to why he or she jority will show them doing something MetLife Stadium in East from overseas. of the crowd was why Hutto was not did not turn the camera on. right.” Rutherford, N.J. did not get The spotlight highlighted requiring his offi cers to inform citizens Another crowd member was con- Collegian Reporter Caitlin Curley Beyoncé’s literally blackout Mars’ heartfelt dedication of that they were being recorded. cerned that if a citizen was traumatized can be reached at [email protected]. performance, M.I.A.’s middle his fi rst solo knockout, “Just the fi nger to the camera during Way You Are,” to these brave Madonna’s set or Janet Jack- service members and their son’s exposed breast a la Jus- loved ones, fi reworks abruptly TONIGHT IN FOCO Escaping Expectations: Dr. Ray Black — 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Free Lory Student Center tin Timberlake, but Mars’ punctuating an ultimately safe University Center for the Arts (1400 Remington St.) Avogadro’s Number (605 S. Mason St.) show, lacking in controversy, half-time appearance. Virtuoso Series Concert: Viva Italia! in Organ Recital Hall— Erin Thames and Andrew Hembd Art Exhibition Opening lacked in memorability. Indeed, the spectacle was 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., $7 for CSU students, $1 for youth under 18 and Reception — 5 - 7 p.m., Free The “Grenade” hitmaker appropriate for an extrava- $12 for adults Hodi’s Half Note (167 N. 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Look for it Fridays OpinionMonday, February 3, 2014 | Page 4 OUR VIEW “American Racial profi ling Horror Story” e pride ourselves on our Old Town That kind of behavior is completely unaccept- bar scene here in Fort Collins. We able, and this is not the kind of environment that we like to drink, and we like having should be fostering here in FoCo. It’s 2014 now; the season fi nale a variety of places in which to do fact that we are still caught up on the color of people’s SHANEL WARNING: This article may include spoil- one of our favorite activities. That skin is not only disheartening, but eye-opening. HUGHES ers. beingW said, we expect our bars here to hold them- They need to feel pressured, and they need to You know when you play Rock, Paper, selves accountable for creating a safe, inviting know that they can’t just get away with this. If you, Scissors and you don’t win the fi rst time so you decide that atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. as the CSU community and the target audience for the game is suddenly “best two out of three?” Well, if you Unfortunately, news has come out accusing bars, have ever witnessed or been a victim of racial have never done this, whenever the “best two out of three” places in Fort Collins of racial profi ling, or turning profi ling here in the Fort Collins area, we invite rule is called into play, the two people playing Rock, Paper, Scissors begin a three round battle to the fi nish, and who- away individuals of minority groups citing “dress you to tell us your story by emailing letters@colle- ever wins two out of three of those games is crowned the code violations” while simultaneously permit- gian.com, so we can compile a record on Collegian. winner. If “American Horror Story” was in a game of Rock, ting non-minority individuals wearing the same com of the issues you’ve faced. Paper, Scissors with itself, it has defi nitely won by having thing to enter. Our peers are being discriminated We as the CSU student body need to take a two out of three amazing seasons. Whether you are a fan or against based solely on the color of their skin, and stand against this. We’re not going stand for this not, “American Horror Story” has become popular because we are not going to stand for it. kind of archaic behavior any longer. it is not the “usual” television show. With its scary themes, interesting characters and scenes that make you question if they should be on regular cable, “American Horror Story” The Collegian Editorial Board is responsible for writing the staff editorial, “Our View,” and for the views expressed therein. has drawn in a fan base, including me, that keeps coming back for more. With these last season, “American Horror Letters and feedback in response to the staff editorial can be sent to [email protected]. Story: Coven,” I’m sure new and old fans were not left disappointed. Andrew Carrera | Editor in Chief Kate Simmons | Campus Editor Mariah Wenzel | Design Editor The fi rst season of “American Horror Story” was great. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] After a husband has an affair with another woman, the fam- Hannah Glennon | Digital Media Manager Corrie Sahling | Features Editor Annika Mueller | Design Editor ily decides to move somewhere new for a fresh start. Little [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] do they know, the house they are moving into provides Kate Winkle | Managing Editor Austin Simpson | Photo Editor Brittany Jordan | Editorial Editor them with the complete opposite. With characters who may [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] or may not be ghosts, scary men in rubber suits and details brought to light in later episodes, this season kept us on our Skyler Leonard | City, State and National Editor Quentin Sickafoose | Sports Editor Amanda Zetah | Entertainment Editor toes. It was something new on television. With the way re- [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ality TV has become popular, you sometimes have to sit and Lawrence Lam | Community Editor wonder if scripted TV still has a chance. “American Horror [email protected] Story” proved that it did, or at least, we all thought it did. After the fi rst season, we could not wait for the second season to debut nearly ten months later in October. But, we waited. We set remind- ers. We got our friends IN BRIEF together, called it an “AHS New and old fans were Season Premiere Party,” but not disappointed with really we just didn’t want to AHS’s season fi nale watch the show alone. We Hopes were reignited were ready. And for a while after a less than stellar sec- things were going well in ond season, and the show the second season. Then delivered it just made a turn for the The fi nale got people worse. “American Horror talking, making it effective Story: Asylum” was highly and entertaining. anticipated. Still full of the adrenaline rush caused from the fi rst season, we couldn’t even imagine how good the second season was going to be. Not only was this sea- son based in an asylum, it included topics such as religion, sexuality and race. There were also aliens, but that was just weird and contributed to the show’s downfall. The season was going well until about the last two or three episodes. Then, it seemed like the producers ran out of shows and needed to fi t everything in, so they squeezed it into the last couple episodes, hoping fans would be satisfi ed. We were anything but. We were angry, to say the least. Aliens? Time lapses? ALIENS? What was Ryan Murphy thinking? He wasn’t. The second season left us confused and speechless. We still believed in the show and once the setting and posters came out for the third season, we were hoping our faithful- ness would be rewarded. “American Horror Story: Coven” was marvelous (There may have been some issues with the way races and racial problems were portrayed, but that is another article for another day). It gave us everything we needed and restored our faith in the show. This season was based on witches living in a sacred coven in New Orleans. When the Supreme Witch comes to shake things up, we are not sure if she is there to really help the coven or hurt it. Through immortal beings, alliances with frenemies and many, many secrets, this third season was worth every hour on Wednesday night. I must admit though, near the end, I was afraid Ryan Murphy had pulled the same trick as last season. In the second to last episode, many things happened and a lot of Wary of bikes in Rocky Mountain Nat. Park information was squeezed into one hour. Every time it gets close to the season fi nale in the last two seasons of “Amer- ican Horror Story,” I am never prepared. I feel that Ryan One of my favorite wilderness hiking trail along Shadow in what is best left alone. Although the Murphy needs to do a better job at easing us toward the things about life in Fort Mountain Lake. Granted, it’s not a national parks are lovely places to visit, end, instead of waiting until the last minute to try and pull Collins is riding my very big segment of trail, just a measly as I myself have done so many times, together everything. But, with this season, I was wrong (and bike. Compared to the two miles that a fast biker could to me their true purpose should lie very happy that I was). Even though the fi nale was not that town I used to live in, cover in a fl ash. This is not an isolated in protecting the nation’s wild lands shocking (the new Supreme was SO predictable), it was still the city outdoes itself incident, as in 2012 the National Park against becoming industrialized ruins satisfying and left me with closure for the season. by putting in wide bike Service began to loosen rules on bike like so much of the rest of the United If you haven’t checked out any of the seasons, like to lanes on most major use in parks. These actions represent States. We should be able to enjoy their procrastinate and feel like you need a little scare, I suggest roads, as well as miles an attitude that is the opposite of what sights but not to the extent that human you set up your NetFlix account right now. And don’t skip of fi ne city trails where I think wilderness is all about, and as presence becomes the focus. Our spe- the second season. Struggle through it. It will make you a bikers can commute to small as this may seem, I believe it is cies have come up with some neat ideas stronger person. AARON KOLB class or simply enjoy a the wrong move. like written language and bacon, lettuce Shanel Hughes is a new Op-Ed writer for the Collegian. pleasant day outside. I am not against mountain biking. and tomato sandwiches, but we often Letters and feedback can be sent to [email protected]. For the slightly more adventurous, In fact, I am an avid cyclist, and on act as though everything in the world there is the nearby network of trails any weekend when the weather is not is there only to satisfy our desires. that traverses the foothills west of town. downright hostile, I am usually out and Obviously putting a few bikes on It’s no surprise that this city harbors a about on nearby trails. Mountain biking a few miles of trail is not really going passionate biking community with so is an activity that I love, but that I feel is to damage anything. But to me it is the many places to go without even needing best kept out of our national parks. To principle that counts. Allowing bikes a car. explain why I’ll tell a quick story. in the nation’s wilderness areas is only IN BRIEF Now A few summers ago I worked on a another step in the disturbing trend More Reads Rocky Mountain National why am I trail crew in Yosemite National Park in of treating our nation’s wild lands like Park is considering allowing bringing California. It was a challenging, blister- they exist only for our benefi t, instead of mountain bikes on back- up biking ing and thoroughly worthwhile expe- being valuable treasures even without LETTER TO THE EDITOR country trails. at such rience — the best kind of summer job our presence. Environmental engineering major Cole Buckton People need to stop med- an incon- an outdoors-loving high school student The famous writer and radical responds to columnist Aaron Kolb’s column, arguing dling in what is best left gruous could imagine. There was one thing, environmentalist Edward Abbey once that corporations have a right to support the reli- alone. time though that felt somewhat unsettling proposed that all vehicles be banned gious beliefs of their employees. The wilderness is not of year about the place. After a few dusty weeks from national parks and anyone who humanity’s playground and as this, spent repairing trails in the backcoun- wanted in had to go as their forbearers needs to be preserved. when try with little contact with the outside once went: by foot. That idea fl ies in the only the world, my crew and I would drive into face of our accustomed way of life and is ANONYMOUS ADVICE THURS- fool- Yosemite Valley and encounter a small completely unrealistic, but it does have DAYS hardy and the desperate will venture city. Hotels, shopping and parking lots a certain appeal to me. I would like the Check out Thursday’s paper for a brand new column outside on two wheels? Last week seemed to suggest that a little piece of national park system to be more focused that’s raw and honest about CSU life. our state’s Rocky Mountain National suburbia, minivans and all, somehow on preservation with human presence Park announced a change in its policy got lost and wandered into a national being limited to restore the land to its regarding biking. Previously, Rocky park. There at the base of El Capitan and most natural state. Putting mountain Mountain as well as most national Half Dome lay just the sort of thing I had bikes is a step in the wrong direction, STUDENT COLUMNS parks throughout the nation al- sought to escape. making wilderness no more than hu- Guest content from Colorado State students submit- lowed bikes on park roads but not on Now there is a world of difference manity’s playground. ting their opinion content to collegian.com. backcountry hiking trails. The park is between Yosemite Village and moun- Aaron Kolb is a freshman engineer- considering allowing mountain bikes tain bikes in Rocky Mountain, but they ing major. Letters and feedback can be on a segment of the East Shore Trail, a both are instances of people meddling sent to [email protected]

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Hockey CSU men’s hockey edges CU 3-2 to take series lead By Haleigh Hamblin and stick handling of Steidler, The Rocky Mountain Collegian CSU would have suffered an all too familiar fate of defeat. It all came down to the From the start of the season, stick of defensemen Kyle the Rams knew the stable Robison. In the seventeenth force they had going for them minute of play in the final pe- was Steidler in net. Friday at riod of Friday’s game, Robison the BEC proved that to be one hammered a line shot into the of the deciding factors block- back of the net. ing 24 of CU’s 26 shots on goal. The tension between “We know with Alex in in-state rivals CSU and CU– net, if we can get two goals we Boulder has been building are going to win,” head coach since the two last faced off Ken Fikins said. “The last on Nov. 8, when the Rams fell month we have had a tough 2-1. Skating at the Budweiser time doing that and tonight Event Center in front of an or- we finally scored some goals ange-out crowd, CSU turned and he did his job and we got a the tables on the Buffaloes win. It is a big one for us.” with a 3-2 victory to take a 2-1 While blocking shots kept lead in the season series. the Rams in the game, the of- “That was fantastic. Like I fense came out from the start said, I can’t really describe the of the first period until the fi- feeling. It was awesome to be nal minutes of play. with the guys and celebrate,” This type of a start has Robison said. been what CSU has been wait- CSU beat Boulder be- ing for all season. When the cause they came out in the Rams led into the final period, first period and controlled it was 20 minutes between a the puck, took advantage of victory and a seven-game los- offensive strikes and the de- ing streak for CSU. fense of goalie Alex Steidler “This is absolutely huge in net. for us,” assistant captain Luke “Coming into it, we knew Figel said. “The guys are just they were a more skilled team amped up.” Austin Simpson COLLEGIAN but with this atmosphere it’s CSU led 2-1 until the Teammates congratulate CSU forward Todd Sowell after making CSU’s first of three goals to beat CU Friday night. The Rams are now easy to get back up in these 13th minute when CU’s Nate 14-22 overall for the season. games with the fans here,” Grush found the puck that CSU forward Nate Strah said. fell out of the arm of Steidler. With 1:12 to play in the fi- ple fists. The team that took ad- game we did not have our legs to jump on them early be- “It’s fun for us to play the bad Grush made contact with the nal period, CU called a timeout vantage of the power play and under us.” cause that seems to work to guys for us and fun for the net, tying the game at two. As hoping to alter the momen- the chances to make fast turn- A rematch is scheduled be- our advantage,” Kane said. fans. We know what to expect the clock continued to count tum of the Rams and tie the over was the winner in the BEC. tween CU and CSU on the road Collegian Assistant Sports from them and know their down, a flash back to the Pepsi game, but was unsuccessful. “We did not play as well as in the Buffaloes’ new arena: Editor Haleigh Hamblin can goalie is solid, so we knew we Center game on Oct. 19 came The rink was full of physi- we thought we were going to,” the puck is scheduled to drop be reached at sports@colle- had to get shots on net early.” into focus — a tie game into cal play, several pivotal power CU defensemen Hurley Kane at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. gian.com and on twitter @ha- Without the dives, glove the final seconds. plays for both teams and a cou- said. “It just was not a good “We are definitely going leighhamblin.

Swim and Dive Swimming posts strong performances in loss to Air Force Rankings ering. The clock doesn’t care of the day, placed first, which about that, though.” she followed by another first Mountain West Confer- Though Woodard did not place finish in the 100 back- ence standings: use it as an excuse, his girls stroke. She then took two sec- 1. San Diego State Univer- are at the peak of their train- ond place finishes in the 200 sity ing, both in the pool and in the backstroke and the 200 IM 2. Boise State weight room. Their bodies are - considered one of the tough- 3. San Jose State fatigued at this point in the est events to swim. 4. Wyoming season as they try to up their “You have to be really 5. Nevada weight and increase their dis- versatile and willing to do 6. Air Force Academy tance and training time. a lot of nasty training to be 7. UNLV In a week or so, they will an IMer,” assistant coach 8. Fresno State begin to taper, lightening Mackenzie Brown said of 9. Colorado State their workload in preparation Shepard. “She brings that to 10. New Mexico for the Mountain West Con- the table for us, so as a coach- ference Championships on ing staff, we are just looking Feb. 19-22. to see how many points she “Right now they are ex- can score us, how far she can season. tremely tired and worn out, take our relay.” Despite the loss, CSU fin- so they are swimming well for Shepard and the rest of ished with their best record this part of the season, it’s all her young up-and-coming since the 2009-2010 season. downhill from here,” assistant teammates will have their Led by primarily underclass- strength coach Tracy Ljone chance to avenge the loss men, the Rams improved last said. to the Falcons as well as the year’s 2-7 dual-meet record This year’s MW Champs other nine MW teams in San to 6-5. It’s easily the best re- Austin Simpson COLLEGIAN are especially important for Antonio, Texas during the cord for third year coach, sophomore Jessica Shepard. Mid-February Champion- CSU’s Allison Arnold swims in the 1000 meter freestyle against Air Force Saturday afternoon in Chris Woodard, but he is far Moby. CSU lost to Air Force 176.5 points to 123.5. She has been consistent for ships. from satisfied with the perfor- the Rams all season and per- Collegian Reporter Cali mance of his team. formed well again Saturday Rastrelli can be reached at By Cali Rastrelli ion, Lloyd pulled ahead in the wasn’t necessarily anticipat- “We fought hard today,” The Rocky Mountain Collegian last seconds to take first place. ing the first place, but I don’t afternoon. [email protected] and on he said. “I think there were Her relay, the first event Twitter @c_rasta5. Aranda ended up third, sell her short, I wouldn’t put definitely some bright spots, Michael Phelps has a allowing Lloyd’s teammate anything past her.” but there were some missed shadow. With 50 yards to go Felicia Gilson to surpass her The Rams ended up los- opportunities, for sure. We’re in the 200 butterfly, Colora- for second. ing 176.5-123.5 to Air Force on not rested and I know we’re do State’s Megan Lloyd was “She is a tough little girl, Saturday, but individual per- injured. We had a couple girls a couple of lengths behind she likes to pour it on at the formances like Lloyd’s laced I had to pull out of events, Pabst Air Force Academy’s Gabriel end,” head coach Chris Wood- a silver lining around CSU’s we have a couple girls either Aranda. In Phelps-like fash- ard says of Lloyd’s finish. “I last home swim meet of the heading into illness or recov- 24oz cans 12 pack

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Law” & her family Sports Monday, February 3, 2014 | Page 8 We remain ‘united in orange’ despite loss Crushed — literally league’s 32 organizations can speak of. and emotionally. With all things considered, and being Similar to most crowned kings of the AFC, Broncos fans Denver Broncos can almost be considered spoiled when fans, I’m frantical- it comes to that matter. Nearly half of the ly waiting for the league (14 teams) have never played in moment that I snap the Super Bowl. out of this night- Denver has done it seven times now, mare and get ready and the atmosphere during the last game to watch the actual of the season is unlike anything else. showing of Super As I spent my Super Bowl Sunday gri- QUENTIN Bowl XLVIII. Af- macing at each of the Broncos’ mistakes SICKFOOSE ter pinching myself that ultimately cost them the only game multiple times, I’ve of the season that mattered, one of my come to terms with the fact that it’s time best friends went out of his way to give to wake up and face reality -- the Seattle the simplest, yet most effective, words of Seahawks are World Champions. wisdom that a die hard fan can hear in a Head coach Pete “Al Capone” Carroll time of struggle. DENVER BRONCOS SEATTLE SEAHAWKS was the brains of the entire operation. “Win or lose, the sun will still come Quarterback Russell Wilson won Ameri- up tomorrow.” Time of posession 28:07 Time of posession 31:53 ca’s heart like John Dillinger and corner- There’s no possible way that any of back Richard Sherman was as slimy as us will be able to wake up Monday morn- Total yards 306 Total yards 341 Baby Face Nelson. ing and think about anything other than Together, the three ruthlessly stole the 43-8 embarrassment we were dealt Passing yards 279 Passing yards 206 the ultimate dream from the Broncos during the nation’s top-watched televi- Nation on Sunday, acting just as their de- sion event of the year -- sports don’t work Rushing yards 27 Rushing yards 135 pression era bank-robbing counterparts like that. Turnovers 4 Turnovers 0 would 80 years before. It’s all over now, But life does. as we close the book on such a promising Yeah, so there wasn’t a riot in down- Average yards per play 4.8 Average yards per play 6.2 season going down in the record books as town Denver, and so there won’t be a No. 2. parade rifl ing through the city streets However, it isn’t a sob story. on Tuesday morning like the one Seattle Denver made an appearance in the is about to receive. Sunday evening was ultimate showdown this weekend for the about our Broncos family. QB PEYTON MANNING QB RUSSELL WILSON fi rst time since Jan. 31, 1999, and they did United in orange. For the fi rst time in it with the help from people like you and 15 years, the entire state of Colorado (as Completions 34-49 Completions 18-26 me. 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BASKETBALL BASKETBALL Women beat San Diego State 95-48 Men fall on road GAME STATS to SDSU 65-56 Colorado State: San Diego State: Game: 35-63: 55.6 percent Game: 17-59: 28.8 percent By Hannah Cornish GAME STATS 3-Ptr: 19-35: 54.3 percent 3-Ptr: 5-16:31.3 percent The Rocky Mountain Collegian Leading Scorers: Ft: 6-7: 85.7 percent Ft:9-14:64.3 percent If the scuffl e on the CSU Jon Octeus: 24 points 3 rebounds Leading Scorers: Leading Scorers sideline in the early minutes Newton, AJ : 8-13 FG-FGA, of the game didn’t set the J.J. Avila: 9 points 13 Bostick,Ariell: 5-8 FG-FGA, rebounds 1 assist 7-10 3-Ptr, 3 total rebounds, 2-3 3-Ptr, 3-4 FT-FTA, 5 tone for Saturday night’s Gerson Santo: 8 points 23 points, 6 assists, 2 steals rebounds, 15 points, 1 assist, match-up, the 23 percent 4 rebounds 1 assist Martin, Sam: 6-8 FG-FGA, 5 turn overs shooting and 15 percent Carlton Hurst: 8 points 2 2-4 3-Ptr, 2 rebounds, 14 Long,Danesha: 6-15 FG- turnover rate by halftime rebounds 1 assist points, 2 blocks, 1 steal FGA, 2-6 3-Ptr, 2-2 FT-FTA, 5 certainly did. Nystrom, Ellen: 3-5 FG-FGA, rebounds, 16 points, 1 assist, In their 65-56 loss to No. 4-4FT-FTA, 3 rebounds, 10 1 steal Leading Scorers points, 3 assists, 1 steal 5 San Diego State University Xavier Thames: 24 on the road, the Rams got off points 7 rebounds 2 to a rocky start straight from assists the opening tipoff. Guard Winston Shepard 17 Daniel Bejarano and head points 6 rebounds 1 assist coach Ryun Williams said. “We game as a Ram during Satur- coach Larry Eustachy got Aqeel Quinn: 8 points 1 did not see this coming either, day’s game. into a visibly heated argu- rebound but it was just a really nice per- “We knew they were a ment in the early minutes formance by our kids.” great team and we were con- of the fi rst half, resulting in Unable to compete fi dent that we could win this Bejarano remaining on the never managed to revive it- against the numbers of CSU, game, but we never thought bench for the duration of self. the Aztecs quickly found it would be like that,” Thomp- the night. However, there was one themselves playing catch-up son said. “Since we’ve been “Daniel has a lot of grow- speck of light for the Rams’ with the Rams. SDSU trailed winning, we defi nitely have a ing up to do,” Eustachy said. offense in guard Jon Octeus. by 21 points going into half- target on our back.” “I didn’t like the way things Octeus allowed the time, though that number The spotlights for the went down and I decided Rams to stay in the game by more than doubled to 46 with Aztecs were Danesha Long not to play him.” scoring 24 points and was 7:54 to play in the second pe- and Ariell Bostick, who held After the squabble, Beja- able to cut CSU’s defi cit from riod. the team together with over rano watched his team pro- 19 down to six. Unfortunate- All around, the CSU half of its overall points. Long gressively bury themselves ly, Octeus’ efforts fell short bench players were hitting posted 16 points and Bostick under an unstoppable Aztec in the fi ercely competitive baskets and forcing turn had 15. offense. Player of the Year Mountain West contest. overs. AJ Newton was the “The more momentum contender Xavier Thames “They’re No. 5 for a fi recracker-motivation that we had, the more they gave dropped 24 points on the reason,” Eustachy said. “I AJ Newton (0) jump stops near the block to go up for a short held the offense togeth- up,” Newton said. “I felt like evening. He was closely fol- thought we hung in there ranged jump stop during CSU’s win against SDSU Saturday er. Newton went 7-10 on our energy was so much bet- lowed by his fellow starter well with them once we got afternoon in Moby. The Rams broke a school record, scoring 19 3-pointers and 8-13 inside ter than theirs and our con- Winston Shepard, who fi n- settled down.” 3-pointers in Saturday’s game, of which Newton had seven. the line, earning 23 points in fi dence was up. I don’t think ished with 17. In addition to the stra- 27 minutes. anyone could’ve brought us While the Aztecs dom- tegic struggles the Rams “It felt pretty good. I knew down today.” By Haleigh Hamblin 3-pointers in Saturday’s inated the fl oor both offen- faced on Saturday night, the they were going to play 2-3 In the last appearance The Rocky Mountain Collegian game, of which Newton had 7. sively and defensively, the fundamentals still appeared (defense), and that Gritt (Ry- between the Rams and Az- Saturday was the fi nal Rams struggled to get going to be a deterrent for CSU. der) was going to be at the top tecs, the game came down It didn’t matter who had matchup of the season between on both sides of the court. Throughout the season, the while I was at the wing. It gave to the wire and was decided the ball or where they were CSU and Mountain West rival “We took what hap- Rams have had diffi culty me the freedom to pull it,” by only three points (64-61). on the court. When the CSU San Diego State. With a four- pened when we played them staying out of foul trouble. Newton said. With the unseen numbers women’s basketball team put game winning streak on the here last year when we were This remained true as fi ve Newton was not only a for CSU this season, the up shots, it was all net. line for the Rams and a chance down by 18 points and used CSU players had three or game-changer at the bas- Rams shattered their record With every basket, turn- to even the series for the Aztecs, that,” guard Jon Octeus more fouls, one being Joe ket, but she was also able to for 3-point baskets with 19 over and San Diego State tim- it became clear early on that said. “We just told our team De Ciman, who ultimately force turnovers and make and earned their largest win eout, the crowd of 1,688 inside CSU’s desire to extend its win not to worry, don’t let your fouled out of the game for pivotal plays with Ryder, for- of the season with a 51-point Moby Arena rose as the Rams streak was greater. heads down. They’ll let us the third consecutive time. ward Sam Martin and guard victory. continued to dominate in ev- With a 55.6 shooting per- back into the game because “I felt like we were right Ellen Nystrom. The Rams’ “We won the pain -- that ery minute. centage, a 54.3 percentage its a long game, there’s a lot there with them and we leading shooters of the game was the bottom line,” Wil- AJ Newton (0) jump from the 3-point line and 36 of possessions and we were were about to turn the cor- were Martin, who fi nished liams said. “And that was our stops near the block to go up total rebounds, 23 of which just trying to get one stop at ner,” forward Marcus Holt the game with 14 points, and No. 1 goal tonight.” for a short ranged jump stop came from the defense, CSU a time.” said. “And when we do, we’re Nystrom with 10. Collegian Assistant Sports during CSU’s win against defeated SDSU 95-48, improv- The largest lead the going to be a great team.” Hayley Thompson, Elin Editor Haleigh Hamblin can SDSU Saturday afternoon ing its record to 16-4, 8-1 MW. Rams had in the game was Collegian Reporter Han- Gustavson and Caitlin Duffy be reached at sports@colle- in Moby. The Rams broke “Our kids were pretty by a margin of two points, nah Cornish can be reached collected nine points each as gian.com and on Twitter @ha- a school record, scoring 19 locked in from the get-go,” head which expired three min- at [email protected] and Thompson marked her 100th leighhamblin. utes into the fi rst half and on Twitter @hmcornish.