Increase in Sexual Assault Reports

THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGIAN Monday, October 28, 2013 • Volume 122 No. 55 • collegian.com Increase in sexual assault reports On-campus reports of assault rise from 4 to 10 last year YEARLY ASSAULT STATISTICS REPORTED TO CSUPD Sexual Assault Incidents Age of Victims (from SAVA) By Mariah Wenzel ing trend in reports of sexual assault The investigation is ongoing and On campus Under 18 6% The Rocky Mountain Collegian on campus that allow police and no further information will be re- Residence halls only 18-24 8% university safety teams to respond leased by police at this time, accord- 25-55 With the most recent attempted promptly. Reports of similar sexual ing to officials. Anyone with infor- over 55 sexual assault on the Jack Christen- crimes have leapt from just two in mation is encouraged to call CSUPD 2010 2 son Memorial Track last week, vic- 2010, to 10 in 2013. Ninety percent of at 970-491-6425. tim assistance organizations are no- these reports came from residence According to victim advocacy 2 30% ticing a rise in incident reports. On halls, according to CSUPD’s crime groups and Residence Life at CSU, 56% Thursday evening, the report came statistics. these numbers reflect education in so quickly that a suspect was pur- On Sept. 13 around 8 p.m., a male reporting and resources rather than 2011 4 sued down College Ave. victim reported being pushed to an increase in the crimes themselves. The incident has been linked the ground by a male wearing a ski “There is seldom any observed 3 to another sexual assault that hap- mask. The assailant was described correlation between rates of report- pened in the same location about a as being about 6 feet tall, 180-200 ing and actual occurrences of sexual 2012 10 month and a half ago. The most re- lbs with a raspy voice, CSU’s Public assault on campus. Reporting rates cent involved a female victim and the Safety Team reported in their inci- can be heavily influenced by many previous, a male. dent report, clarifying that it was an different factors,” said Adam Smith, 9 Both crimes represent a grow- attempted sexual assault. See ASSAU LT on PAGE 3

ASCSU Colorado’s higher education is in crisis ASK COLO. STUDENT GOV. By Caitlin Curley What is your primary concern The Rocky Mountain Collegian about higher education? Colorado’s higher education is “The way that in crisis, and student governments college afford- from all around the state are work- ability and stu- ing to fix it. dent debt is If trends continue, Colorado affecting long will be the first state in the union to term success run out of higher education fund- and access to ing by 2022. This has led to serious higher educa- discussion about the future of CSU tion.” and other universities around the DANIELS state. ASCSU On Saturday, The Associated Students of Colorado State Univer- sity (ASCSU) gathered representa- “Defund- tives from seven other universities ing from around the state to discuss the cur- the state… rent issues in higher education. (and) how the CSU Chancellor Michael Mar- MADISON BRANDT COLLEGIAN cost will be tin, one of the guest speakers at the Owner of Swampgas and Gossamer, Les Sunde, speaks about the beauty of embracing his refined and transferred to ASCSU event, summarized his con- unrefined self, opening himself up to the lessons life has to offer and sharing what he knows with curious students.” cerns about higher education. Mar- passerbys who wander into his magnificent and wild gallery. tin explained that more students are going out-of-state than staying SMITH in-state, and said that one can hy- ASCSU pothesize that the students leaving Colorado are more qualified for college than those staying. “Making higher “We are losing the highest qual- education ity students to out-of-state schools,” Walk through a accessible to Martin said. low income Martin also explained his con- students and cerns over low retention rates as well improving as inflation within CSU. the quality According to Martin, low reten- of education tion rates are a concern because it at Colorado costs an estimated $15,000-20,000 dusty novel institutions.” WESTER to recruit a new student, and if the Sunde had been making art "It is really fascinating the ASCSU student fails to graduate, that costs Swampgas and at his residence in Bellevue for 17 way he changes the perspective the university substantially. years. He decided to use the va- of things," said Hutchinson. Martin explained that the infla- cancy as an opportunity to open Sunde encourages those who “Increase in tion within CSU refers to rising costs Gossamer: art tuition rates.” his own art installation. enter his shop to keep an open in the system, specifically due to installation in “There is a certain time in ev- heart and mind. faculty, health care and others. This eryone’s life when you realize if “The smartest people once also contributes to the rising costs of Old Town you don’t meet your dreams you thought the world was flat,” Sunde higher education. are going to be very sorry some- said. “It’s no different today.” It is due to these types of issues By Maddie Buxton day,” Sunde said. “I wanted to go Sunde has received a variety that ASCSU has brought together The Rocky Mountain Collegian out happy.” of feedback about his installation. student representatives to discuss It took Sunde about seven “It’s not for everyone and yet how to help students navigate the Strange things for strange months to create the installation. it is,” Sunde said. “To me it was an WEINER changing world of higher education. people, strangers welcome. This Its name — Swampgas and Gos- experiment to change the story.” CSU PUEBLO “We need to band together and phrase is painted outside of samer — means refined and un- Many people who come into figure out what we can do to help the Swampgas and Gossamer: Lost refined at the same time, which Swampgas and Gossamer leave students collectively,” said Morgan and Found Emporium, an art in- captures Sunde’s philosophy. notes in the guestbook. One com- “Access to Smith, ASCSU Director of Govern- stallation in Old Town. higher educa- “This place allows an honest pared entering the installation mental Affairs. After owning the building on conversation,” Sunde said. “I don’t to stepping into the wardrobe of tion, with Samantha Guinn, ASCSU Dep- Pine Street for over two decades affordability talk money, I don’t talk religion, I Narnia. uty Chief of Staff, felt that the event and renting the space out to oth- don’t talk politics. I talk about what “I’ve had people say this is being a key was a success but wished for more er shop owners, Les Sunde was component.” moves it rather than what it is.” like walking through a dusty nov- universities to attend. finally able to open his own shop Chris Hutchinson is the CEO el,” Sunde said. “This was a good way to get the when the last tenant moved out. of Trebuchet Group -- a busi- Through his installation and ball rolling, (but) I’m hoping next “I waited 22 years,” Sunde ness that used to be located on his art, Sunde has formed many time there is more representation,” said. “I kind of put my stuff on the the same street as Swampgas and relationships. His partner SKEWES-COX Guinn said. back burner.” Goassamer. See ART on PAGE 5 CU BOULDER ASCSU’s next step is to draft a See ASCSU on PAGE 5

INSIDE TODAY CSU student shot by police arrested SPORTS MONDAY By Caitlin Curley himself and then at the officers, one the Rockies and taken straight to The Rocky Mountain Collegian of whom released his own firearm Larimer County Jail. The same day, Volleyball Football has at Koehn and shot him four times Koehn was bonded out on a personal continues now won two CSU student Jordan Koehn is in the chest. Koehn was taken to the bond for $5,000. undefeated, games in a out on bond from Larimer County Medical Center of the Rockies in Koehn’s first court date was 19-0. row. Jail after his involvement in a police critical medical condition. Thursday, Oct. 24. Koehn current- page 6 page 6 shooting on Sept. 29. The identity of the officer in the ly faces a class five felony menacing Police were called to Koehn’s shooting was Officer Brinton Deigh- charge as well as a misdemeanor apartment complex for a welfare ton, according to a Fort Collins Po- for using a weapon while intoxi- check on Sept. 29, and found Koehn lice press release. cated. highly intoxicated and suicidal. On Monday, Oct. 21, Koehn was The Larimer County Defense Womeldorph argues abortion and athiesm. Koehn pointed a handgun first at released from Medical Center of See SHOOTING on PAGE 5 Opinion page 4 2 Monday, October 28, 2013 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian collegian.com

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Advocacy Center (WGAC) at CSU can be perpetrated by travel with friends, trust your known assailants, the WGAC The way a person dresses (or dances/talks/etc) suggests sees an average of one new strangers, 95-97% of assaults instincts, don’t leave drinks is focusing on consent train- their desire for sex. Only a clear and sober “yes” is an indica- tion someone wants to have sex. sexual assault victim at CSU reported at CSU are commit- unattended, don’t accept ing for all incoming and cur- Most rapes probably could have been prevented by the vic- every day, according to Direc- ted by someone with a known drinks from strangers, watch rent students. tim if she/he would have been more aware of their surround- tor Kathy Sisneros. connection to the victim, ac- out for others and always try to “A lot of young men don’t ings. One-in-four women and cording to the WGAC website. have an escape route in mind. know what consent means,” Most reported sexual assaults are false or made up. This is one-in-six men will experi- Sisneros said. because there are often reports of a person lying about an ence sexual violence in their Freshmen attend a con- assault. lifetime. Due to the substantial “Attacks from strangers get way sent training class before at- Most survivors of sexual assault report the crimes immedi- number of these types of inci- tending CSU, and afterward ately. Fewer than 1 in 10 people ever report sexual assault to dents at CSU, there are many more press, but people you know; they gather into small groups police. that can benefit from knowing to discuss sexual violence. Source: WGAC how to avoid sexual assault. that’s the epidemic.” Each group is asked to write According to the Rape on a piece of paper, with no Abuse and Incest National Kathy Sisneros name, whether they have ex- on campus with their cam- violence, the WGAC has two Network (RAINN), the na- Director of WGAC perienced sexual violence in paign, Consent Turns Me On volunteers on call every day tion’s largest anti-sexual vio- their lifetime. (CTMO). CTMO wants to de- for any assistance needed. lence organization, the best Sisneros found one group crease sexual violence at CSU “We’re here, we’re ready, ways to avoid sexual assault submission that revealed 13 by advertising consensual whenever the student is by a stranger is to be aware “Attacks from strangers RAINN states that potential out of the 15 freshmen had ex- sexual relationships in a fun ready,” Sisneros said. of your surroundings, avoid get way more press, but peo- victims can do whatever they perienced sexual violence. and engaging manner. Collegian Senior Reporter isolation, walk with purpose, ple you know; that’s the epi- feel is necessary to get out of a The WGAC reaches out For those who have al- Caitlin Curley can be reached trust your instincts, pack demic,” said WGAC Director dangerous situation, including to freshmen and all students ready experienced sexual at [email protected].

>>saulAs t from Page 1 on CSU's campus. Jones said. “No matter what, students may feel pressured Tonight in foco Before You Go — 4 - 5 p.m., Detective Sergeant in the In- Although RAs and hous- someone is beside you.” or bullied. Sisneros assured Free, TILT building vestigations Unit for CSUPD, ing staff are required to re- These resources are that, for adults over 18, noth- University Center for the Avogadro’s Number (605 S wrote in an email to the Col- port it, Giles asserts that they meant to make recovery easi- ing requires the victim to Arts (1400 Remington St.) do not re-victimize those who er and can be very beneficial if speak. Mason St.) legian. Virtuoso Series Concert, Avo’s Art Expo with Matt Advocacy groups believe have been the target of sexual a victim reports to the police. “You can say, you know Peter Sommer Saxophone — Nelson — 5 - 7 p.m., Free that the higher stats reflect assault. “CSUPD Detectives what, I don’t have anything to 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., $7 students A Brother’s Foundation better overall knowledge of However, according to work very closely with Vic- share at this point,” Sisneros and $12 adults Live Music — 5 - 7 p.m., Free what sexual crime encom- Fort Collins police crime tim Assistance Team, CSU said. Dead Jam Live Music — 10 passes. statistics, the numbers have Student Conduct Services Regardless of whether Morgan Library Event p.m., Free “Any time we give more acted just the opposite, with and the Larimer County crimes are increasing or re- Center education on any topic, it reports dropping off sharply District Attorney’s Office to porting is, it is clear that ad- Campus Equity Week, All Hodi’s Half Note (167 N tends to increase reports,” within the past years. Seventy meet the needs of the victim vocacy centers are working to University Colloquium — 2 - 4 College Ave.) said Laura Giles, Director of while ensuring the safety of educate the public about what p.m., Free Free Mug Night Present constitutes sexual assault. Comedy and the Funk Jam Residence Life for Residence the CSU community,” Smith University Events Halls. wrote. “It’s very important to — 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., Free Graduate Student Panel, admission On-campus groups like “It depends on However, there are a understand what consent What You Need To Know the Women and Gender Ad- myriad of reasons crimes still means,” Jones said. “It’s hav- vocacy Center (WGAC) have who they (first) go unreported. ing a ‘yes,’ it’s not just saying spearheaded educational “It is still shameful to ‘no.’ It’s hearing that 'yes' campaigns to ensure that stu- disclose to. A lot come forward,” said Jennifer along the way.” dents know where they can of it is fear that Jones, Director of the SAVA Colo. law also states that get help. Center, which works more intoxicated individuals can- “The more we talk about they won’t be broadly in the Fort Collins not give consent. Boulder Beer it, the more it demystifies it,” community. “We do a lot of “Accountability lies with Giles said. believed. Your work around why we feel that the perpetrator,” Jones said. Shake Chocolate Porter Posters and tear-off cards way.” “There’s a reason the surgeon Never Summer Ale with information are com- reaction makes SAVA highly suggests general (warning on alcohol) mon on the campus. or breaks if three rules to friends and fam- does not warn against the risk “We definitely think ily — listen, believe, report. of rape.” $7.49 there is a correlation between they choose to “It depends on who they Collegian Senior Report- 6pk bottles our ability to get out there (first) disclose to. A lot of it er Mariah Wenzel can be and market more and just report.” is fear that they won’t be be- reached at news@collegian. Aggie Discount Liquor make students aware of the lieved,” Jones said. “Your re- com. 429 Canyon Ave. 482-1968 resources,” said Kathy Sisne- action makes or breaks if they ros, Director of WGAC. Jennifer Jones choose to report.” Including confidential Director of SAVA Sisneros and WGAC also assistance and victim advo- place a premium on believing cacy through the reporting the victim. Speaking can be process, WGAC is one of the reports in 2010 dropped to 38 difficult for victims because few organizations that are reports in 2012. there is an aspect of fear or not required to report to po- It is hard to say why Fort shame. Sisneros spoke of in- lice. When a sexual assault is Collins and CSU are showing stances where students came reported, they tell the police very different trends. forward, but their attackers that a crime has occurred, but “We do have more sup- were not arrested, causing do not necessarily disclose port than we did before,” distress. names or personal informa- Jones said. The benefits of confiden- tion of the victim. Both SAVA (Sexual As- tial disclosure ensure that a This is unlike other staff sault Victim Advocate Cen- victim is ready to report and and faculty at CSU. ter) and WGAC offer unique ready to tell their story when When it comes to sexual services that provide an advo- they speak with police. assault, it is mandatory that cate for victims. The advocate “The student still has Giles and her staff report walks a victim through the their agency to speak or not it. This includes residence process of reporting and pro- speak until they are ready to assistants (RA), who are re- vides a safety net. share their story as that vic- quired to report any time “One of the things that an tim. I feel like sometimes our they are confided in. These advocate does is really func- students feel like they have to reports may or may not go tions and serves that student talk and they’re not ready,” to police. Giles and hous- all the way through the pro- Sisneros said. “We support ing staff do not deal with cess,” Sisneros said. them at whatever point they off-campus crimes, only “It’s the feeling that are in their process.” those that involve residents someone is there for you,” With mandatory reports, OpinionMonday, October 28, 2013 | Page 4

A PIECE OF RES OUR VIEW We are the Good work ASCSU millennials Growing up and now living as part of the he purpose of the Associated Students making a positive step towards establishing a stu- Millennial Generation gives me a sense of Colorado State University is to rep- dent voice in the state government. Politics are all of identity in this world. Yet sadly, part of resent the voices of the student body to about networking and establishing relationships identifying or even just being born in the the administration of CSU and to the (sniping and partisan hatreds notwithstanding). time frame of this generation makes it legislature of Colorado. Having some sort of presence with the Governor, necessary for me to defend my existence. TAnd they are doing just that. Saturday, our and hopefully a few state representatives or sen- Even at the risk of an over dramatization student body government met with their coun- ators in the future, will help give us a much better of the situation, it should be clear that my terparts from seven other universities across the voice in the future. generation gets a bit more than its fair share of criticism despite not having really state to discuss how they are going to approach the A relationship with the statehouse is an done anything yet. problem of funding higher education in Colorado. important fi rst step. It gives our voices some RES STECKER Let us be honest about something in Their plan is to “get the ball rolling” on the subject, semblance of weight, and that will in turn mean the world we live in as well. beginning with a letter to Colorado Governor John that we have a greater infl uence with the people in Generations previous of mine have in large part done Hickenlooper regarding the $100 million that he charge of funding higher ed. an excellent job of keeping the status quo in a modern promised to shift into higher education. We’ll be keeping an eye on this in the future, world that demands sharp faculties and willingness to be Along with the student governments, ASCSU is but we applaud this fi rst step by ASCSU. open to progressivism. Quite simply, archaic paradigms of the world serve no purpose going forward and that is a great fi rst reason to be excited about getting rid of the old and in with the new. Generationally speaking that is. The Collegian Editorial Board is responsible for writing the staff editorial, “Our View,” and for the views expressed therein. With every year that goes by, my fellow peers move Letters and feedback in response to the staff editorial can be sent to [email protected]. into the workforce in greater numbers while considerably older people retire from it. Thus occurs the opening of the doors of opportunity to Millennials usually for the fi rst Andrew Carrera | Editor in Chief Kate Simmons | Campus Editor Quentin Sickafoose | Sports Editor time to be in positions that actually matter. Up until this [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] point, there have been criticisms of how my generation Hannah Glennon | Digital Media Manager Amanda Zetah | Features Editor Corinne Winthrop | Design Editor thinks and operates in the public sphere, but in the coming [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] years, we will be at the helm of business and politics and Kate Winkle | Managing Editor Austin Simpson | Photo Editor Caleb Hendrich | Editorial Editor we can make a positive di erence. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] A chief criticism I hear of Millennials is that we have Skyler Leonard | City, State and National Editor Emily Kribs | Entertainment Editor [email protected] [email protected] “It should also be pointed out that so many of my peers still go crying to mommy and daddy when their phone breaks, or when they need money for rent.”

notions of entitlement and laziness. I am not going to work to dispel these remarks mainly because I believe they have some very legitimate foundations of veracity. What bothers me about these statements is that somehow there is a myth that we are di erent in those ways than the generations that came before us. Does anyone think the Baby Boomers weren’t doused with entitlement? Furthermore, if these negative aspects do refl ect us, then our parents are at least partly to blame. Parenting that showers children with faux notions of approval and correct- ness is misguided at best, detrimental to their lives at worst. Some people just aren’t good at things, but growing up in the every kid gets a trophy culture, it places a false sense of ability on some people that they are never able to shed. And who is to blame for such an occurrence? It should also be pointed out that so many of my peers still go crying to mommy and daddy when their phone breaks, or when they need money for rent. Such weakness in character and ability is only reinforced when parents for some unknown reason consistently come to their inept child’s rescue. If we want to be generational leaders, people need to stop suckling on the tit of their bearers. Still, faults aside, Millennials are very special. I do not care if this attitude can be ascribed as narcissism. In fact it probably is, and that is a good thing. If we want to be the best then thinking you can be is at the very least a step in the right direction. The educated of us are fully aware of the problems this world faces and will face in the future. And we are going to take these challenges of global warming, national debt and resource scarcity head on. And the reason we are going to be successful in our endeavors is because of our overwhelmingly benefi cial positive qualities. The best aspect of being a Millennial is our vast capacity for tolerance. Black, White, Straight, Gay, Democrat, Repub- Freedom, genocide and sidewalk chalk lican — it doesn’t matter in terms of how we treat and respect one another. We truly value ability and personal characteris- Abortion. presented with are so drastic. We have a Christianity at the center of their whole tics are not even a secondary consideration when evaluating There are few problem in this country of trying to deal movement. There are plenty of convincing someone’s worth. We will be a generation that is defi ned by things that can ignite with issues as black and white when the moral arguments that can be made against who we can and do love rather than who we hate. a fi restorm of rage as real answer is certainly in the grey. abortion without mentioning Jesus or the Older generations cannot ignore us, and we share an easily as that single If we are to take either of these sides Bible. Unless, of course, you believe that identity as Millennials with everyone across the globe, a word. The discourse at their word — which would be pro- there can be no morality in the absence of symbol of our position to succeed in an increasingly con- of this debate, like so foundly stupid — we would have a stark religion, which seems to be the position of nected international community. As we begin to enter areas many in this country, choice between Jesus and genocide, on many on the Christian right. of leadership and power, we will shed the dogmas of old, is dominated by the ex- the one hand, or between freedom and A couple of years ago I went to wielding technology and progressive ideas and usher in a tremities. Passion fuels tyranny on the other. What if I don’t like see Abby Johnson, a former Planned renaissance of cooperation, peace and great global achieve- action, but it also tends Parenthood employee turned pro-life ment. ZANE to fuel radicalism. crusader, speak at the student center. WOMELDORPH Last week we were This veritable messiah of the move- Richard Stecker is a senior international studies and lucky enough to host “We have a problem ment, judging by the response of the history double major, and is happy to write witty whimsical this tiresome dispute, albeit in a di erent in this country of rabid crowd, made a lot of good points. words of wisdom for all. Questions and comments can be medium than usual. Instead of speeches And then she tossed out this line: “I sent to [email protected]. or websites or giant, disgusting posters, trying to deal with know this isn’t a religious talk, and I we were all witness to an ideological duel appreciate people here who are athe- waged with a new weapon: sidewalk chalk. issues as black and ist… or whatever,” giving o a patron- A tool whose utility is usually best izing chuckle. “I work with the national executed by six-year-olds drawing white when the real Atheists for Life group. The problem is unicorns in their driveway was instead answer is certainly that they’re all becoming Christians, so YOUR TWO CENTS repurposed to bring a serious message in the group just keeps getting smaller and pastel. A genius tactic, I must say. In the in the grey.” smaller.” What’s, traditionally, the worst Halloween pro-life corner we had the Silent No More The obvious implication is that be- costume you’ve seen year after year? Awareness Campaign posing the eternal ing a good person and being a Christian head-scratcher, “What’s so bad about are one and the same, an idea that ratio- abortion?” And in the pro-choice corner Jesus or genocide? What if I like free- nal people should immediately toss out. Grown men in baby costumes, I don’t like it. we had the 1 In 3 Campaign with their own dom but only up to a certain point? And Maybe the people who stand outside of - Kaitlyn Quenon, senior, music major clever slogan, “My body, my choice!” there we have a perfect representation Planned Parenthood, ostensibly praying I can only assume that they orga- of the lost American moderate. for lost souls but in reality simply mak- nized a midnight battle on campus. Like any person who adheres to ing a nuisance of themselves, would gain A slutty Gumby, it was awful… I’m still a little “Bring your chalk, [insert profane refer- even the most basic of moral struc- a greater foothold among the secular bit traumatized. ence]. We’ll settle this Plaza-style.” One tures, I am uncomfortable with the populace if they would lay o the Bible - Leah Kapeller, sophomore, would think that the conviction of their idea of abortion. The simple fact is that quotes and broaden their appeal. wildlife conservation management major beliefs would be directly proportional abortion snu s out a potential life, a In her speech, Johnson said, “My to the permanence of their message, but fact that ardent pro-choicers would fi nd mom used to say, ‘If you’re a Christian instead this will all wash away in a couple hard to argue against. And yet I am also and somebody’s not mad at you, you’re days while the guy who spray-painted uncomfortable with the prospect of not a very good Christian.’” I feel the A toga, it’s just a bedsheet they turned into a “Free the Universe” in the middle of the denying this option to desperate women same way about writing a column. quick costume. Plaza grins as his message resists all eras- who may otherwise seek out seedier Here’s to hoping that both sides in this - Chelsea Harlan, sophomore, ing e orts. As a side note, I would advise alternatives. I am confi dent that I share debate can unite in their hatred for this physics major this guy to lay o the psychedelics. this opinion with most Americans. despicable moderate. I don’t mean to be fl ippant about My main problem with the pro-life Tomorrow’s Question: such a touchy subject, but sometimes faction, besides the notion that abortion Zane Womeldorph will kill you at Do you think CSU should allow concealed that feels like the one position I can should be illegal even in the cases of rape bowling. Send angry repudiations to weapons on campus? take when the only alternatives I am or incest, is their insistence on placing [email protected].

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>>ASCSU from PAGE 1 around Colorado in facing “I saw a guy with a blow torch and out of curiosity went letter to Governor Hicken- the higher education crisis. looper and the Joint Budget up to talk to him.” Committee regarding the funds he has promised to set Maria Singleton aside for higher education. “We need to Les Sunde’s girlfriend and partner Hickenlooper has promised to give $100 million band together toward higher education around the state, and Col- and figure orado university student out what we governments are focused on where these funds will actual- can do to help ly go. ASCSU is writing a letter that explains why the funds the students should go toward lowering tuition rather than other uni- collectively.” versity expenditures. Morgan Smith ASCSU President Nigel ASCSU Director Daniels is hopeful that other of Governmental student governments will Affairs provide their input and support for the letter. “The letter will dictate “We have the ability to student views across the en- make something happen,” tire state,” Daniels said. “We Guinn said. “We’re trying to want to have a larger pres- empower students to be the ence in state government.” change they want to see.” ASCSU’s goal for the Collegian Senior Reporter letter and for events such as Caitlin Curley can be reached this one is to aid students all at [email protected].

>>SHOOTING from PAGE 1 tigation, according to Fort Attorney’s office is currently Collins Police policy. investigating the shooting. Collegian Senior Re- Officer Deighton is on porter Caitlin Curley can be paid administrative leave reached at news@collegian. for the duration of the inves- com.

MADISON BRANDT COLLEGIAN Artist, Les Sunde, has created a mini wonderland in Old Town called Swampgas and Gossamer where curious visitors can find a place to feel free to be themselves. The tiny room is packed with curious whirling machines, lights, oddities and bizarre structures of an eclectic imagination. >>ART from PAGE 1 tries to help Sunde in whatev- were affected by the local and Gossamer for local art and girlfriend, Maria Single- er ways she can. She manages flooding. events and on Fridays and ton, stumbled across his in- his Facebook fan page and has Singleton explained that Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 9 stallation in Bellevue nearly also helped to give back to the events like this are the real p.m. The installation is locat- three years ago while walking community. reason for Sunde’s art. ed at 218 Pine St. CLASSIFIEDS with her granddaughter. One event, called The “I beleive Les’ view on “It’s not just for me, it’s www.collegian.com “I saw a guy with a blow- Umbrella Project, took life and the way he lives life not just for you,” Sunde said. torch and out of curiosity place at the art organiza- is what the true gift is,” Sin- “It’s for all of us.” 970-491-1683 went up to talk with him,” tion Beet Street on Satur- gleton said. “That’s why I am Collegian Reporter Mad- Singleton said. day night. The event was a with him.” die Buxton can be reached at She explained that she fundraiser for artists that Sunde opens Swampgas [email protected]. FOOD JOB Deadline to submit classi ed ads is 4pmOPPORTUNITIES the day prior to publication. LUNCHTo place SPECIALS an ad call 970-491-1683 or click “Classi eds’ at Collegian.com. Awesome food and close to Adult Care Services Direct campus, across the street from Support Provider: Foothills New Belgium’s CSU track. Cafe Vino 1200 S. Gateway’s Adult Care Services College. Program currently has part Fall Seasonal time openings. Shifts available Pumpkick include daytime, evenings, SPOIL YOURSELF weekends and overnights. Adult

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SICKAVIEWS Making the grade: CSU football’s midterm report card Just like many of struggle of a 1-3 start into an even appealing statistics. in the huddle all the way up to the Bibbs, Chris Nwoke and Donnell Al- the other 26,000 4-4 standing. The junior has racked up 1,847 season-opener against Colorado. exander have spent their share in the students on Now eight games deep, CSU is yards in the air to accompany his Grayson earned the honor on game limelight of the depth chart. CSU’s campus struggling getting my (near) midseason review 14 touchdown passes that have day over two others running for 1,456 yards compared to an opposing through midterms, to see if making something out of landed his QB rating at a 136.6. the position, and McElwain hasn’t 1,099 are enough to win fans over, the CSU football nothing is actually in the cards for However, the fact that he’s thrown switched gears yet. on top of the fact that any running team is doing just Colorado State. six interceptions and posts a sub-60 back can step up and make a big play enough to stay percent completion rate are hard to Rushing — A- happen when called to do so. alive and remain in Overall Offense overlook. There’s no arguing that the Bibbs’ recent success serves as contention at ac- Instead, Grayson’s leadership Rams present a stronger run game the extra credit that awards CSU QUENTIN complishing what Passing — B+ B is responsible for him making the than most of their opponents have the mark of excellence. The new- SICKAFOOSE it started back in Quarterback grade. presented thus far. comer’s consecutive three-touch- August. Garrett Grayson, who Coach Jim McElwain had still The biggest factor remains that down performances have matched The Rams have regained has started in all eight games for yet to make up his mind about CSU has options when it comes to its what he accomplished through the attention after turning an early the Rams, doesn’t own the most who he wanted calling the shots backs. Three notable athletes: Kapri See SICKAFOOSE on PAGE 8

Colorado vs. Colorado State at Cal Poly vs. Colorado State at UTEP vs. San Jose State vs. Colorado State at Colorado State at Colorado State Tulsa Colorado State Alabama Colorado State Colorado State Wyoming Hawaii

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After a slow start that once doomed football with a 1-3 record, the Rams have returned to a .500 season.

By Cali Rastrelli 4 The Rocky Mountain Collegian 4 he University of Hawaii football team the end,” Chow said. “We have to stop doing that.” The defense picked up four sacks, two from knows how to make a comeback, but it The effort would have meant overcoming Cory James and two interceptions from Kevin proved to be irrelevant Saturday. five touchdowns scored by the Rams’ offense in Pierre-Louis and DeAndre Elliot. After allowing Colorado State to the first half. “It was a heck of a win tonight for the team. build an 18-point lead in the first half, Max Morgan recorded his first career touch- In the past, we may not have been able to with- Tthe Rainbow Warriors nearly came back to win. down Saturday, recovering a Hawaii fumble and stand their comeback but tonight we did,” McEl- The Rams narrowly held on at the very end, tak- darting 73 yards down the field to the end zone. wain said. “At the end of the day, it’s about getting ing the game 35-28, but were unable to score Morgan experienced a bit of deja vu from his the win.” during the second half. 2012 fumble return at Hughes Stadium. Saturday marked the first back-to-back vic- “Their defense shut us down; they fought to “I got caught from behind last year against tory for the Rams under McElwain. It was the the bitter end,” head coach Jim McElwain said. these guys,” Morgan said. “I was determined to first time since 2002 a CSU team has taken two “They’re a last possession team.” not let that happen again.” consecutive wins on the road. With four wins, Hawaii has yet to win a game this season, but Morgan is the only Ram with a fumble re- they have exceeded the win totals from 2010, McElwain made sure his team was prepared for turn this season, and it was the third-longest in 2011 and matched last year’s column with five the second-half surge its coach Norm Chow has CSU history. But Morgan made a large defensive games remaining on the schedule. become known for. Since the Rams have noto- contribution as well, leading the team with a ca- “That’s a well-coached team, they’ve got NFL riously struggled in the second half, and partic- reer-high of 15 tackles. guys on their staff,” Chow said of CSU. “They’ll ularly the third quarter, McElwain was proud of CSU seems to have two separate defensive come back and get you, and they got us tonight.” his team’s resiliency. teams; the one that showed up against Alabama Football Beat Reporter Cali Rastrelli can be “We can’t put ourselves in situations where and Wyoming, and the one who allowed SJSU to reached at [email protected] and on Twitter we have to make something miraculous happen in post 600+ yards. Hawaii saw more of the former. @c_rasta5.

“Having that confidence in my team is HOCKEY pretty key to that success.” Men, women struggle on road Marlee Reynolds junior, outside hitter By Haleigh Hamblin The Rocky Mountain Collegian

VOLLEYBALL A 14-hour bus ride allowed the CSU men’s hockey team time to reflect. A perfect 19-0 and counting In a three-game road series in North Dakota, the Rams left with- Samantha Peters and Kelsey Snider. out benefiting from a single win in The Rams continue Although the Rams dominated at the the conference despite keeping all untouched season by net, Head Coach Tom Hilbert was three games close until the third most impressed with his team’s ability period. Thursday began its sec- seamrolling SJSU to respond defensively after giving up ond road trip of the season as CSU multiple long-point runs in Thursday hoped to continue a one game win- By Keegan Pope night’s win against Fresno State. CSU ning streak in the conference with The Rocky Mountain Collegian controlled the tempo of the match and momentum on its side. with another raucous Moby Arena The Rams could not overcome As it has all season, the CSU vol- crowd, the Rams dominated early and penalties, blocked shot attempts leyball team used a balanced attack often in every aspect of the match. and the inability to play all 60 min- Saturday afternoon to extend the “I was really pleased at how utes. It was because of this struggle PHOTO COURTESY OF MINOT STATE HOCKEY second-best start in program history cleanly we played, there were a few that the Rams were faced with three CSU’s Chandler Yoder (16) faces off against a Minot State University player with a (25-12, 25-18, 25-11) sweep of bumps in the road in the second set third period comeback battles. during Saturday night’s game in Minot, ND. The Rams played twice in MAYSA Arena this weekend, losing both games. San Jose State in front of 2,864 fans but we passed very well and our side- “We took our foot off the gas and at Moby Arena. out percentages reflected that,” Hil- they made us pay,” Head Coach Kel- they can see what needs to be done.” level, CSU’s record does not reflect The Rams were led by junior bert said. ly Newton said. “It is a hard lesson to The Rams fell to 0-3 on the on where the team would like to be. Marlee Reynolds’ 15 kills but also got For Reynolds, it was another learn, but it’s early in the season and weekend and 1-5 in ACHA play. Af- In those games, the Rams fell in eight kills a piece from Dri Culbert, See VOLLEYBALL on PAGE 8 that is why we book these games, ter six games at the Division I club See HOCKEY on PAGE 8 RamTalkMonday, October 28, 2013 | Page 7

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>>HOCKEY from PAGE 6 gled to continue competitive >>VOLLEYBALL from PAGE 6 rest of the Rams’ back line. But with that success, the it doesn’t mean anything three of them by a one-goal play from the time the puck strong performance, “I have that confidence Rams must maintain their right now. We’ve got a long deficit. drops to the time the buzzer leading the Rams with her that when Deedra’s going to composure with half of their way to go and some tough “It feels terrible for us hits zero. CSU will have one fourth-consecutive match set me the ball that I can put conference schedule left to road matches coming up especially how well we have with 15 or more kills. May- it down. Having that confi- play. so we have to keep our fo- played late into a couple of pe- be the most impressive dence in my team is pretty This is the sixth time cus,” sophomore libero riods,” assistant captain Con- part of Reynolds’ perfor- key to that success,” Reyn- CSU has finished the first Jaime Colaizzi said. nor Tamai said. “It was not a “It’s either mance was her accuracy, olds said. half of Mountain West play The No. 12 Rams (19-0, fun bus ride home but it was a a lack of recording only one error in The Rams continue their undefeated, the first since 10-0 MW) will begin the sec- learning experience for sure.” 24 total attacks. dominant first half of Moun- 2010. This squad will have to ond half of conference play Goalie Alex Steidler and conditioning or As a whole the Rams tain West play, losing only lean on Hilbert’s experience when they travel to play Boi- forward Collin Abitz served committed only seven errors, seven sets in their first ten as well as continuing the con- se State and Utah State on as two key players in the a lack of mental tied for their lowest total this matches. CSU is only one win sistent play that has carried the road next weekend. road series. Abitz contribut- season. Reynolds credited a from tying their best start in them so far this year. Sports writer Keegan Pope ed towards the scoreboard focus, whatever large part of her recent suc- program history and are one “We look forward to can be reached at sports@col- in hopes of sticking the puck it is, we got to cess to the superb passing of of only two remaining unde- the tough matches, being legian.com and on Twitter @ towards the other team, while setter Deedra Foss and the feated teams in the nation. undefeated is great but kpopecollegian.com Steidler remained the rock of fix it.” the defense in net. Facing 43 shots against Williston and a total of 77 be- Connor Tamai tween the two games at Minot, assistant captian “I think we’re probably more calm on the ball in that we are able to Steidler allowed just 10 goals take stretches of games with more confidence than when we started to pass. Headed into back to back days of play, the Rams practice to change concentra- the season.” knew the Beavers would be a tion and tighten up the loose challenge due to Minot’s previ- ends before heading to Arizona ous championships. for another week of D-I play. Bill Hempen “It’s really tough to end se- “It’s either a lack of condi- Head Coach ries or even individual games tioning or a lack of mental fo- without the reward you had cus, whatever it is, we got to fix SOCCER hoped for,” Tamai said. “We it,” Tamai said. “We’re going have lost several games this to practice hard on Tuesday season to teams that we out to straighten things out.” played and out-shot; eventu- Hockey Beat Reporter Ha- As games dwindle, Rams’ familiar ally it will go into our favor.” leigh Hamblin can be reached This season CSU has strug- at [email protected]. WOMEN’S HOCKEY problems remain the same After a strong start now four weeks into the 2013 season, the CSU women’s hockey team travelled to Boston, Mass. for By Haleigh Hamblin the year,” Head Coach Bill with a 1-9 record. to Hempen, that is some- its first road series. The Rocky Mountain Collegian Hempen said. “As far as pos- The game remained thing he will look to find for Scheduled to play three games in two days, the Rams session and movements and scoreless until the 54th min- next season as the program began play against Northeastern University on Friday in Mat- Despite CSU soccer’s skill level.” ute when SJSU’s Alexis Ven- will push forward into its thewshg Arena. hopes of collecting its second While presenting a egas put one past CSU goalie second year. The Rams trailed Northeastern 0-1 through two periods win of the season in confer- strong effort, the Rams soc- Maggie Sherman. CSU ends the season of play before forcing overtime tied at two. CSU continued its ence action against San Jose cer team started the week- “They have been pret- against UNC on Nov. 1 in winning-streak on a goal by May Wilkerson, her second of the State on Sunday, the Rams end off on the wrong foot, ty resilient this season,” search of its third victory of season. In an early morning rematch against Northeastern, returned home empty hand- CSU ended up on the other end with its first loss of the season. as CSU could not overcome Hempen said. “They did the year. The undefeated streak for the Rams came on a 0-1 loss, result- ed. a second-half fight that the not give in. When you are “I think we’re probably ing in a 1-1 series split. Colorado State took the Bulldogs put into motion. having this kind of a season, more calm on the ball in that With minimal time to rest, CSU took the ice against a field knowing it would be The Rams eventually found our team has stood strong to we are able to take stretches faster UMass team and provided CSU its second loss of the the final game of the 2013 themselves down 3-0. Fri- battle every game to the last of games with more confi- season. The Rams will head to practice this week before taking season. Back several weeks day’s game against the Bull- minute.” dence than when we started on Robert Morris on Nov. 1. ago when CSU first put on dogs gave CSU the loss to At the end of the game, the season,” Hempen said. The Rams now have a 5-2 record and host Robert Morris green and gold uniforms in determine if the Rams would the 2013 MW season con- “We will need to come out this weekend at Edora Ice Center. Division I, concerns rose as finish last in the MW. cluded with a loss on the next season and do this game to where the Mountain West Sunday at San Jose State road. Over its season, CSU some justice.” Hockey Beat Reporter Haleigh Hamblin can be reached at newcomer would go. served as CSU’s last confer- has struggled to fill the po- Collegian Reporter Ha- [email protected] “I thought we played ence game of the season, sition of a lead attacker who leigh Hamblin can be reached some of our best soccer of wrapping up its debut season could finish goals. According at [email protected]

>>SICKAFOOSE from PAGE 6 Gillmore are the ones to ultimately led to the Rams I officially became a Head coach recent bounce back that has first six games of the season. thank here because it’s given leaving the field in defeat. believer in this when the Jim McElwain revitalized hope in CSU is the Grayson a whole new array The Rams let CU quarter- Rams traveled to Tusca- direct product that Mac is Receiving — B- of threatening targets when back Connor Wood put up an loosa fresh off their two With a good doing something right. Despite struggling scanning down- astronomical 400 yards in the worst defensive rushing remainder of the B Your grade impresses through the first few weeks field. Rocky Mountain Showdown, performances of the season. regular season college students who live of having to go back to the ba- setting the tone early on the Aside from Saturday’s on the horizon, by the motto that, “C’s get sics, the Rams’ receiving corp Overall Defense year. game at Hawaii, CSU’s best McElwain has degrees,” such as myself, finally seems to be clicking. CSU gives up an average numbers in this category already matched his number Mac attack. But you’ve still Communication errors Passing — D- C+ of 310 yards via passing in were presented to a No. 1 of victories he was able to got your work cut out for and dropped passes drearily There’s no each matchup, giving oppo- Alabama squad known best squeak out in his debut last you if you dream of building loomed over the CSU receiv- way to sugarcoat nents a grand total of 2,481. for scoring on the run. year. Colorado State football into ers in their first three games, this one -- things C’mon man. It was rather impressive Three-consecutive 3-9 a powerhouse comparable to but as Jay-Z once said, “I have been quite ugly for the to watch Nick Saban exit seasons that former Head the one you left in December guess I got my swagger back... secondary in the first half of Rushing — A the field after being able to Coach Steve Fairchild lost 2011. proof.” 2013. The strongest asset the squeeze only 66 rushing his job over had to be some The tight ends have Surrendering big-yardage CSU football team possesses yards out of his former pro- intimidating shoes to fill, and Sports Editor Quentin played a pivotal role in passing plays to other teams is without a doubt its ability tege in McElwain’s home- turning a Division I football Sickafoose can be reached at turning things around. Kivon has continued to break down to stop the run game dead in coming to Bryant-Denny program around isn’t an [email protected] and on Cartwright and Crockett the CSU defense, and has its tracks. Stadium. overnight process. But the Twitter @QSickafoose.