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Fort Collins, COLLEGIAN Volume 117 | No. 79 Friday, December 5, 2008 www.collegian.com THE STUDENT VOICE OF COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1891 “Some will be tempted to imme- JAPAN’S MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT diately write the obituary of e Rocky, but we’re hoping this step will open the way for a creative solution to the nancial challenges faced by ’s great newspapers.”

Rich Boehne | president and CEO of Scripps Scripps puts up for sale Colorado’s oldest newspaper not living up to standards

By CATHERINE TSAI ing 150th anniversary. The News has The 232 editorial employees, according to Lee Rose, corporate communica- DENVER – The Rocky Mountain tions manager with Scripps. News, Colorado’s oldest newspaper, The 2001 joint operating agree- was offered for sale on Thursday ment ended a long and heated news- after owner E.W. Scripps Co. said it paper war with The Post. The News lost about $11 million on the opera- said its daily circulation reached tion in the first nine months of the more than 400,000 in the final years year. of the battle. Cincinnati-based Scripps said in Circulation is currently 210,000 a news release that if no acceptable daily and 457,000 on Saturday. offers emerge by mid-January, it will The News publishes Monday “examine its other options.” It gave through Saturday and The Post pub- no details. lishes Sunday through Friday. Scripps has owned the News The News joins a crowded mar- since 1926. Since 2001, the news- ketplace. Cox Enterprises Inc. is try- paper has been in a joint operating ing to sell its newspapers in Texas, agreement with , North Carolina and Colorado. Land- owned by Denver-based Media mark Communications Inc. said in News Group Inc. January it wanted to sell nine daily , president and CEO newspapers but has found that buy- of Scripps, said the company’s 50 ers are having trouble getting loans percent share of the joint operating amid the credit crisis. agreement cash flow “is no longer “It’s a very bad time to sell news- enough to support the Rocky, leav- papers, especially those in large ing us with no choice but to seek an cities,” industry analyst John Mor- PHoTo IllISTRATIoN BY BRANDoN IwAMoTo ton said. Advertising revenues have exit.” The Japanese interpretation of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” produced and performed by Scripps said the joint operating been falling with competition from CSU Japanese language students in Noh, Kabuki (pictured), and Kyogen theater styles (with English sub- agreement, known as the Denver online classified ad sites like Craig- titles), debuts tonight at 7 p.m. in the LSC Theater, with performances on Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 7 Newspaper Agency, has about $130 slist and weakness in real estate, the p.m. Tickets are available at the CSU Box Office, $3 for students and $8 for non-students. See page 5 for the million in long-term debt from a job market and the auto industry. full story. recently completed consolidation “There are a lot of newspapers of production facilities with new for sale and nobody leaping forward printing presses and other upgraded to buy them as of yet,” Morton said. equipment. “It speaks both to the uncertainty “Some will be tempted to immedi- of the future and, of those that have ately write the obituary of The Rocky, received offers, they were so low the but we’re hoping this step will open sellers didn’t want to accept them.” CSU Interim the way for a creative solution to the Scripps operates newspapers in President Tony CSU collaborates with financial challenges faced by Denver’s 15 markets and has 10 TV stations. It Frank, left, great newspapers,” Boehne said. also operates , which shakes the hand of President of The News was founded in 1859, distributes the Peanuts and Dilbert Japan universities Japanese Na- and Scripps’ announcement that comic strips and 150 other features. tional Institute Scripps shares were down 3 the property is for sale came amid a of Radiological By ElYSE JARVIS propose the formation of a cents to $2.30 in afternoon trading. series marking the paper’s upcom- Sciences Dr. The Rocky Mountain Collegian food emergency network, Yoshiharu a university professor said Yonekura, after Following an an- Thursday. the signing of a nouncement made by a The panel reported that Memorandum of Understanding Congress-established pan- the attack could take place between their el this week – one which anywhere in the world and respective insti- predicted a major terrorist will likely involve a biologi- tutes on Nov. 18 attack by the year 2013 – cal weapon of mass in Tokyo, Japan. CSU will collaborate with Japan’s Gifu University to See JAPAN on Page 3 CoURTESY oF THoMAS HADlEY

Automakers face skeptical senators on aid plan

By kEN THoMAS With time on the current Con- The Associated Press gress running out, opposition to the bailout appeared to be as strong DAVID ZAlUBowSkI | AP WASHINGTON – U.S. automak- as last week – before Detroit’s Big GERAlD HERBERT | AP The sign stands outside the production facility of the Rocky Mountain News ers drew fresh skepticism from law- Three auto chiefs returned to Capi- north of downtown Denver on Thursday. The Rocky Mountain News, which is makers Thursday in a rocky con- tol Hill with more detailed plans on Auto executives, from left, General Colorado’s oldest newspaper, was offered for sale on Thursday after owner frontation over their pleas for an how they would spend the money. Motors Chief Executive Officer Richard E.W. Scripps Co. said it lost about $11 million on the operation in the first expanded $34 billion rescue pack- Several lawmakers in both par- Wagoner, UAW President Ron Gettelfin- nine months of the year. Cincinnati-based Scripps, which has owned the age they say they need to survive. ties are pressing the automakers ger, Ford Chief Executive Officer Alan News since 1926, has been in a joint operating agreement with The Denver Congressional analysts said one to consider a so-called “pre-pack- Mulally, and Chrysler Chief Executive Officer Robert Nardelli testify on Capitol Post since 2001. If no acceptable offers emerge by mid-January, Scripps will bailout plan under consideration aged” bankruptcy in which they “examine its other options” but gave no details. Hill in Washington, Thursday, before a would fall short of what the car- Senate Banking Committee hearing on makers want. See AUTo on Page 3 the auto industry bailout.

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WEATHER CALENDAR Fall Senior Dance CAMPUS EYE Showcase Today 2 p.m. Friday Invasive species: Mapping for University Center for the Arts Partly cloudy Early Detection located at 1400 Remington St. 11 a.m. Senior dance majors, Chantel and windy Natural & Environmental Doyon, Rich Lugo, and Grady Sciences Building, B215 Francis Soapes, showcase their 41 | 29 Clark Conference Room choreography, performance and NREL Fall 2008 seminar series: production talents in the senior Scaling Up, Across and Over capstone event for dance majors. Saturday Time in Ecology. Our speaker is With over 30 dancers, musicians, Partly cloudy Tracy Holcombe with the Natural designers and technicians Resource Ecology Laboratory. contributing, this unique program promises an exciting look at 49 | 32 Graduate String Quartet Debut our up-and-coming performing 5 p.m. artists. Organ Recital Hall in University Sunday Center for the Arts located at “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Partly cloudy 1400 Remington St. 2 p.m. The Colorado State University Lory Student Center Theatre Department of Music is proud to The Toshiba International 52 | 33 present the debut concert of the Foundation and the Department Graduate String Quartet. The of Foreign Languages and concert is free. Literatures proudly present: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” adapted from Shakespeare’s “A 7 p.m. Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Lory Student Center Theater This production is in Japanese The Toshiba International and follows traditional Japanese Foundation and the Department theatre styles. [English subtitles of Foreign Languages and will be displayed.] Come for the Literatures proudly present: language, the visual art, or just a “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” big culture shock! adapted from Shakespeare’s “A Men’s Basketball at Boise Midsummer Night’s Dream.” State This production is in Japanese 7 p.m. 7 p.m. and follows traditional Japanese The CSU Rams men’s basketball Ms. Peach Show theatre styles. [English subtitles team travels to Boise State to play will be displayed.] Come for the the Broncos. Visit www.CSURams. 9 p.m. language, the visual art, or just a com for more information. big culture shock! Guilty Pleasures All-Choral Holiday Concert Indie Years All-Choral Holiday Concert 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St. 11 p.m. Griffi n Concert Hall in the University Center of the Arts The Annual All-Choral Holiday Concert featuring Amahl and the 2 Metal 4 U located at 1400 Remington St. Night Visitors is on Friday, Dec. 5 The Annual All-Choral Holiday and Saturday, Dec. 6 from 7:30-9 Concert featuring Amahl and the p.m. in the Griffi n Concert Hall in Night Visitors. the University Center for the Arts at 1400 Remington Street. Theater: “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” Theater: “The Caucasian Chalk 8 p.m. Circle” University Center for the Arts 8 p.m. located at 1400 Remington St. University Center for the Arts “The Caucasian Chalk Circle,” located at 1400 Remington St. by Bertolt Breccht and directed “The Caucasian Chalk Circle,” by Eric Prince, is richly theatrical, by Bertolt Breccht and directed musical, comic, and full of vitality by Eric Prince, is richly theatrical, BRANDON IWAMOTO | COLLEGIAN and energy, demonstrating musical, comic, and full of vitality Students make their way back from class toward the Morgan Library and the Lory Student Brecht’s pioneering theatrical and energy, demonstrating Center on Thursday afternoon in the bitter cold. Tune in to channel 11 at 9 techniques as well as being a Brecht’s pioneering theatrical wonderful epic play with universal techniques as well as being a p.m. for CTV News, CTV wonderful epic play with universal and humanistic appeal. Sports and the Colorado and humanistic appeal. students and youth (ages 6 - 17) Theater: “The Caucasian Chalk used an Indian operative as far Music Lounge. and $10 for the public. Circle” Fall Senior Dance Showcase back as 2007 to scout targets for Sunday 8 p.m. 8 p.m. the elaborate plot against In- World Percussion Concert “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” University Center for the Arts University Dance Theatre in the dia’s fi nancial capital, authori- 7:30 p.m. 2 p.m. located at 1400 Remington St. University Center of the Arts ties said Thursday, a blow to In- University Center for the Arts, Lory Student Center Theatre “The Caucasian Chalk Circle,” by located at 1400 Remington St. dian offi cials who have blamed 1400 Remington Street The Toshiba International Bertolt Breccht and directed by Senior dance majors, Chantel CSU Steel Band to perform sounds Eric Prince, is richly theatrical, the deadly attacks entirely on Foundation and the Department Doyon, Rich Lugo, and Grady of Trinidad and Tobago. musical, comic, and full of vitality Pakistani extremists. of Foreign Languages and Soapes, showcase their Get out of the cold and into the and energy, demonstrating As investigators sought to Literatures proudly present: choreography, performance, and heat when the CSU Steel Band Brecht’s pioneering theatrical unravel the attack on Mumbai, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” production talents in the senior performs the fun and upbeat techniques as well as being stepping up questioning of the REPRINTS adapted from Shakespeare’s “A capstone event for dance majors. sounds of Trinidad and Tobago on a wonderful epic play with lone captured gunman, air- Sunday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Seen a Collegian photo universal and humanistic appeal. ports across India were put on Griffi n Concert Hall in the University This production is in Japanese high alert amid fresh warnings you want to get your Saturday Center for the Arts. Now in its ninth and follows traditional Japanese Women’s Basketball v. NEWS OF THE that terrorists planned to hijack hands on? Go to http:// year of existence, the ensemble theatre styles. Come for the Northern Colorado WORLD an aircraft. reprints.collegian.com to is the only collegiate steel band language, the visual art, or just a 2 p.m. Also Thursday, police said order copies of photos in Colorado. Tickets are $5 for big culture shock! The CSU Rams women’s there were signs that some of printed in the Collegian. India names Pakistani basketball team plays rival masterminds; Mumbai the six victims of the attack on Northern Colorado at Moby dates back a year a Jewish center may have been Arena. tortured. “The victims were Schmickels NEW DELHI (AP) – A Paki- strangled,” said Rakesh Maria, a Corner of Locust and College stani militant group apparently senior Mumbai police offi cial. 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“It’s a great opportunity for us AUTO | to have these partners globally Gettel nger: ‘Could lose General and to really expand what we Motors by the end of this month’ Continued from Page 1 under bankruptcy law. cue proposal as chairman of said. Ford CEO Alan Mulally do beyond our borders.” United Auto Worker the House Financial Services also acknowledged big mis- would negotiate with credi- union President Ron Gettelf- Committee, said President- takes, saying his company’s Bill Hanneman tors in advance and down- inger, aligned with the indus- elect Barack Obama needs to approach once was “You Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences professor size, then file for Chapter try in pressing for the aid, play a more significant role build it, they will come.” 11 protection in hopes of told senators at a Banking on economic issues. “We produced more ve- emerging quickly as stronger Committee hearing that any “He’s going to have to hicles than our customers companies. The Big Three kind of bankruptcy, even a be more assertive than he’s wanted, then slashed pric- have publicly shunned the pre-packaged one, was not been,” Frank said at a Con- es,” he said. But as a result of JAPAN | notion, saying it would kill “a viable option.” Gettelfin- sumer Federation of America these past mistakes, “we are CSU to sales by destroying custom- ger said consumers would conference in Washington. really focused,” he said. ers’ confidence – but execu- not buy autos from bankrupt “At a time of great crisis with Congressional Demo- tives have indicated in recent companies, no matter the mortgage foreclosures and au- crats have urged the ad- days that it might ultimately terms of the arrangement. tos, he says we only have one ministration to tap into an propose emergency be necessary. He also warned that in president at a time. I’m afraid already enacted $700 billion The executives all agreed the absence of action by Con- that overstates the number of financial bailout program to in Thursday’s hearing that a gress: “I believe we could lose presidents we have. He’s got to help the auto industry. The network laboratory multibillion-dollar bailout General Motors by the end of remedy that situation.” Bush administration has said deal would include a super- this month.” He said the situ- At the Capitol, the Big that it has no intention of Continued from Page 1 vices for the College of Veteri- visory government board ation was dire and time was Three CEOs told the senators doing so, and would prefer nary Medicine and Biomedical that could order major re- of the essence. they hoped to make amends aid be taken from an earlier destruction rather than a nu- Sciences, said mutually ben- structuring of the companies Meanwhile, Rep. Barney for past blunders. “We made $25 billion program to help clear one. eficial partnerships overseas if deemed necessary for sur- Frank, D-Mass., who has been mistakes, which we’re learn- the industry retool its plants “The product and food chain will allow the university fur- vival –– similar to the results dealing with both the finan- ing from,” General Motors to make their vehicles more is really world-wide now,” said ther funding, to come from in many reorganizing efforts cial bailout and the auto res- chief executive Rick Wagoner fuel-efficient. Bill Hanneman, Environmental enhanced opportunities for and Radiological Health Sci- research grants, international ences professor. “(Biological at- contracts for services and ad- tacks) can come in many differ- ditional openings in the pro- ent forms, and one of the ways fessional masters program. that they can come is through “With an increasingly tight the food chain obviously.” budget, (CSU) is looking at Citing the trip that took unique opportunities to diver- himself, Interim CSU Presi- sify the funding base to help dent Tony Frank and a team of offset educational costs and CSU deans and professors to to provide offsets to increasing China and Japan last month, demand for students in very Housing Hanneman said strengthened specific areas,” Hadley said. cross-culture bonds could al- Those areas, he said, in- low the universities access to clude food safety and water funding for the potential glob- research. Guide al food protection network. “As the ‘Go Green’ univer- “We have formed these sity plan has unfolded and this partnerships, and now we can whole thought process has ask funding agencies and in- taken hold, we’re really saying, dividual organizations to put ‘Well, this is what we do, and WWW.RAMSCROSSING.COM credibility and put resources it’s our time,’” Hanneman said, into those (partnerships),” he referring to CSU’s already- RAM’S RAM’S WEST said. established research in water APARTMENTS 2155 W. O RCHARD P L . “So, if there are agricul- management and infectious 1117 C ITY P ARK A VE . 970.224.3008 tural accidents or if there are disease testing. 970.482.1054 issues with products (of sus- “It’s a great opportunity for pect) coming into the United us to have these partners glob- States … then we can engage ally and to really expand what in those.” we do beyond our borders,” he Hanneman said the food said. 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Is Obama’s gun policy 16% Milk and cookies. 14% Top Ramen. 14% 10% Thanksgiving 43% leftovers. 16% the change we need? 17% today’s Question: a new angle. edition of the AWB had the expected zero How did you enjoy The new administration also states impact on crime, a new ban serves only to Thursday’s snow? they “favor commonsense measures that further a far-left objective goal of restrict- respect the Second Amendment rights of ing firearms ownership nationwide. Log on to http://collegian.com gun owners, while keeping firearms away There’s certainly enough information to give us your two cents. from children and criminals.” This particu- out there on both sides of the gun control lar claim serves only to appeal to those who debate, if you want it, so why write on the By setH stern somehow believe that it’s legal for either subject? India’s restrictive gun laws just en- This is an unscientific poll conducted at http://collegian.com and reflects the children or criminals to either possess or hanced one of the most terrifying events of opinions of the Internet users who choose to participate. The President-elect won on his plat- purchase firearms. The reality of the situ- the year. form of change. Now, his first opportunity ation is as simple as the typical Democrat Compare the terror attacks last week- to prove that he meant what he said is al- solution to all problems societal –– more end to the terror taking place on a regu- ready in front of him, but will he capital- laws equal a better, safer society. lar basis in Israel. While terrorist suicide OuR vIEw ize? “Support closing the gun show loop- bombings certainly take place, it took only Within 24-hours of his victory speech hole and making guns in this country child- a few failed attempts at attacks with fire- just one month ago, President-elect proof.” The supposed “loophole” doesn’t arms for the enemies of the Zionist state to Obama’s policy Web site change.gov, went exist, period. realize that everyone has a gun! only time will tell up outlining his visions and plans for the What gun control activists claim as the Now you may think I’m obviously the new administration. loophole, in actuality is nothing more than new resident right wing nut job at the Col- Gun rights activists immediately iden- private gun sales. Federal law requires any legian, alas that’s not the case. I am a firm for the rocky tified three areas of major concern, which person purchasing from a Federal Firearms and staunch believer in limited federal demonstrates the shrewd tactics used by License holder to pass a criminal back- government, as the Constitution designed, the Democratic ticket to avoid mentioning ground check, and guess what sports fans, Republicans and Democrats ignore, and their true views of gun control. The new this includes sales taking place at a gun which we no longer have. For the second time this week, media was hit hard by administration states several goals I’d like show. I encourage you all to take a look at the poor state of the economy. Yesterday, E.W. Scripps Co., to address individually. Now, let’s say you were a legislator and the wording of the Constitution, afterward owner of the Rocky Mountain News, announced that the They “would repeal the Tiahrt amend- you wanted to close the “gun show loop- ask, does my federal government incarnate paper would be put up for sale for 30 days. ment,” which keeps confidential the in- hole.” The only way to actually ensure this represent the federal government as it was As Colorado’s oldest newspaper and one of its oldest formation used in criminal investigations requires a background check for every fire- designed? The Constitution is a limit on businesses, this is a most unfortunate turn of events. A lit- involving firearms. arm purchased, including personal sales. federal power, not a loose guideline for the tle piece of history may die in 30 days, along with the jobs Not only would repeal inevitably re- Anyone have any ideas how to ensure parties at power to eternally attempt to re- of some of the state’s finest working journalists. sult in lawsuits against legitimate fire- every firearms sale includes a background define. Scripps announced that, if there are no offers by mid- arms dealers, but nothing would prevent check? Childproofing of every firearm in If Obama sticks to his pledge, he will January, the company will be looking at other options, the information regarding firearms used America? Do some simple research if you consult his cabinet, realize that armed citi- which could include the possibility of shutting down the in crimes from ending up in the hands of think this is a good idea. Laws do not take zens can and do prevent these types of at- 149-year-old newspaper. criminals seeking retribution against po- the place of parenting dear reader, and se- tacks, and will back off these promises. Is So, we wonder, what is the future of the Rocky Moun- tential witnesses. What’s worse about the cure storage laws result in an immediate he willing to change? tain News and where will all of those talented journalists discussion of the repeal, is that there is no and disturbing increase in crime. go if the paper is shut down? indication that it would provide any form Lastly, the Obama “supports making Seth Stern is a junior undeclared ma- Rather than shutting down, we at the Collegian believe of positive impact whatsoever, except giv- the expired Assault Weapons Ban perma- jor. His column appears Fridays in the Col- there are various options for keeping the Rocky alive, even ing gun control activists seeking exorbi- nent.” legian. Letters and feedback can be sent to if it’s a drastically different product than it is now. tant lawsuits against the firearms industry Take a look at the statistics, the previous [email protected]. The Rocky could be offered to readers as an insert in the Denver Post, as was done with the Las Vegas Sun and the Las Vegas Review-Journal when the two competing dailies could no longer exist in the city. Or it could become a smaller free daily with a strong online presence. Whatever the future looks like, we hope the Rocky Mountain News is in the picture in some way, shape or form. It would be a huge loss to Denver and the west to see so many good journalists out of work. But let’s not get too discouraged just yet –– somebody may swoop out of the night and buy up the Rocky Moun- tain News, allowing us all to let out a sigh of relief.

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Letter to the editor “Some wonder whether the money could be better placed...”

The day begins, I head to Parmelee Dining Center to eat at 11 a.m. every day and, upon Treasury wrong to bail out private student lenders arriving, I enjoy reading the pa- per while I consume my deli- cious breakfast. By editorial Board money could be better placed. And The problem is that most students to earn money. However, my mood is usu- Indiana Daily Student while the Secretary of Education has do not borrow from private lenders, Indeed, the possibility of a bailout ally ruined by the sophomoric, Indiana already indicated that she will bolster and those who do are uniformly ad- would tempt any rational lender into often grammatically incorrect federal loans, some feel that private vised to exhaust every federal option feigning a great deal more helpless- and, quite frankly, unnecessary, If the progression of industries loans should receive no assistance, beforehand. The only possible justi- ness than is accurate –– only once it comic titled “Repete/Delete” by begging the Department of the or that any bailout package given to fication for a bailout of private edu- is clear that private lenders have to Andrew Woods. Treasury for bailouts has left you in- private lenders should include more cation lenders would be that society fend for themselves will they try to fix I do not believe in censor- creasingly unsympathetic, consider stringent guidelines to benefit stu- loses potentially educated workers the mistakes that landed them in hot ship, I do not attempt to en- these people the icing on the cake: dents. when students cannot borrow the water. croach on one’s freedom of the ones you’ll be indebted to for 20 Critics, such as the American As- necessary funds to attend school Meanwhile, if some students still speech, but this is getting ri- years after you graduate. sociation of Collegiate Registrars and and that private loans would fill that need additional funds, even after diculous. I do not care to read In a recent change to the Trea- Admissions Officers, American Asso- gap. But if the government wants to a possible expansion of the federal comics about “going for another sury’s bailout bill, the government ciation of State Colleges and Univer- spend money to fix this problem, it loan program, they might the unfor- hole” while it’s “that time of the has announced that part of the sities and half a dozen similar groups should lend the money itself, not pay tunate choice of attending less ex- month.” This is crude, inap- money will be used to guaran- recently sent a letter to the Secretary failed third parties to make another pensive schools or finding alternate propriate and further taints the tee consumer lending in order to of Treasury urging his department to go of it. funds. reputation of college students. stimulate spending in the economy. reconsider. Most consumer markets do not However, the theory that failed Perhaps the Collegian should Among possible candidates were Their concern is understandable have government agencies already lenders must be propped up to fa- consider transferring the work private student lenders, more than –– just last year, a massive scandal established to help subsidize buying, cilitate buying was Fannie Mae and of this blatantly oversexed indi- 60 of which have, in recent months, broke over conflict of interest be- but education is an exception. With Freddie Mac’s death sentence, and vidual elsewhere. Mr. Woods, sex ceased offering loans. tween university financial aid depart- the federal loan program in place, there comes a point where enough is was funny in junior high. Grow This possibility has ignited a ments and private lenders, especially the Treasury already has a vehicle enough. up. heated debate among education notable since it’s many of the same to promote higher education, and Uncle Sam can only do so much. circles as to whether the decision groups implicated in last year’s scan- therefore does not need to bail out Nicholas Miehe places the interests of students at dal that are now cheering the Trea- private lenders. It does not need to, in Alex Stephens’ column will return sophomore, undeclared heart. Some wonder whether the sury’s decision. essence, pay them to continue trying next Friday.

collegian opinion Page Policy The columns on this page reflect the viewpoints of the individual author and not necessarily that ofThe Rocky Mountain Collegian or its editorial Letter submissions are open to all and are printed on a first-received basis. Submissions should be limited to 250 words and need to include the board. Please send any responses to [email protected]. author’s name and contact information. Anonymous letters will not be printed. E-mail letters to [email protected] The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Friday, December 5, 2008 5 u.S. mulls unusual tactic as Students ght the ‘Dawn,’ send Blackwater charges loom letters to raise cancer awareness By Tyler Okland By MaTT aPuZZO Its guards, all decorated mil- a drug-free America,” Presi- The Rocky Mountain Collegian The Associated Press itary veterans hired to protect dent Reagan said in signing U.S. diplomats overseas, were the law. A spirit of goodwill filled responding to a car bombing “And now in the eleventh the air Thursday night as WASHINGTON – Blackwa- 150 CSU students scribbled ter Worldwide guards involved when a shooting erupted in a hour of this presidency, we crowded intersection. give a new sword and shield down the names and ad- in the deadly 2007 Baghdad dresses of seemingly every- shooting of Iraqi civilians could The guards carried govern- to those whose daily busi- ment-issued machine guns and ness it is to eliminate from one they knew onto white face mandatory 30-year prison envelopes that read simply sentences under an aggressive drove heavily armored trucks America’s streets and towns equipped with turret guns. the scourge of illicit drugs.” “Up ‘til Dawn.” anti-drug law being considered The letters were then as the Justice Department read- Blackwater insists its convoy Regardless of the charges was ambushed by insurgents. they bring, prosecutors will stuffed with slips asking for ies indictments, people close to donations to St. Jude Chil- the case said. Witnesses said the guards were have a tough fight. unprovoked. The law is unclear on dren’s Research Hospital and Charges could be an- the brave children who fight nounced as early as Monday for When the shooting subsid- whether contractors can ed, Nisoor Square was littered be charged in the U.S., or cancer daily. the shooting, which left 17 civil- “These kids have to go ians dead and strained U.S. re- with dead bodies and blown- anywhere, for crimes com- out cars. Weeks later, amid a mitted overseas. An in- through a lot, so we should lations with the fledgling Iraqi do what we can to help them government. growing furor over the shoot- dictment would send the ing, the Justice Department message that the Justice out,” said junior sociology Prosecutors have been re- major Michelle Benjamin viewing a draft indictment and dispatched FBI agents to Iraq to Department believes con- investigate. tractors do not operate as she scrolled through her considering manslaughter and cell phone’s address book in assault charges for weeks. A The company is not a target with legal impunity in war in the case and Blackwater has zones. search of more potential let- team of prosecutors returned to ter recipients. the grand jury room Thursday cooperated with investigators. To prosecute, authorities “The company has con- must argue that the guards CSU students arrived and called no witnesses. to a refreshment stand Though drugs were not in- sistently said that we do not can be charged under a law believe the individuals acted meant to cover soldiers and stocked high with soda and volved in the Blackwater shoot- energy drinks the Lory Stu- ing, the Justice Department unlawfully,” company spokes- military contractors. Since woman Anne Tyrrell said Thurs- Blackwater works for the dent Center Main Ballroom is pondering the use of a law, to spend the night writing passed at the height of the na- day. State Department, not the “If it is determined that military, it’s unclear wheth- family, and other tion’s crack epidemic, to pros- community members. ecute the guards. an individual acted improp- er that law applies to its erly, Blackwater would support guards. “It’s a great cause helping The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of St. Jude’s children. Just look- 1988 law calls for 30-year prison holding that person account- It would be the first such able.” case of its kind. The Justice ing around at the posters, it’s terms for using machine guns amazing what a million dol- to commit violent crimes of any Prosecutors questioned Department recently lost a dozens of witnesses in the case, similar case against former lars can do to help kids beat kaTie STevenS | COLLEGIAN kind, whether drug-related or cancer,” said Sponsorship not. including the father of a young Marine Jose Luis Nazario Jr., Ashely Nelson, a senior finance major, folds a letter to be mailed boy killed in the shooting. who was charged in River- Chair for Up ‘til Dawn Megan as Elizabeth Fountaine, a junior marketing major, writes one at The people who discussed Scoglio. the case did so on condition of The investigation has fo- side, Calif., with killing four the Up ‘til Dawn event in the main ballroom of the LSC on Thurs- cused on between three and six unarmed Iraqi detainees. Besides writing letters, day. anonymity because they were the night’s activities included not authorized to disclose mat- guards who could face charges. Further complicating the The 30-year minimum sen- case, the State Department testimonials and videos from ters that are not yet public. St. Jude representatives and college, Webb said her em- Aided by two local chil- Justice Department spokes- tence was passed as part of a promised several Blackwa- ployment with the organi- dren who are currently bat- broad law passed in the final ter guards limited immunity raffles with prizes to local man Dean Boyd declined to business. zation was an “easy transi- tling with cancer, Hamand comment on the report. days of the Reagan adminis- in exchange for their sworn tion.” emceed the event throughout tration. It created the position statements shortly after the Although originally in- Blackwater, the largest secu- tended to continue until “I’ve worked with a lot the night and provided prizes rity contractor in Iraq, was thrust of drug czar and boosted pen- shooting. Prosecutors will of children with cancer. And for raffle winners. alties for violence and drug need to show that they did dawn, the event concluded into the national spotlight after at 11 p.m., which will pro- though it’s terrible in adults As the night grew later the Sept. 16, 2007, shooting. crimes. not rely on those statements as well, watching a child lose and still more students ar- “Our ultimate destination: in building their case. duce a more enjoyable all- night finale planned to kick their innocence and life at rived in groups to write let- off sometime in spring said the same time was more than ters, Webb took a moment to Carla Webb, a senior mar- devastating. I wanted to use say how she appreciates the keting representative for St. my skills and experiences to privileges of her tenure at St. Jude’s. fight cancer,” she said. Jude’s. “In the past they’ve “We try to stay up at all “St. Jude’s allows parents A change in language gives ‘A combined the lettering hours, but it just didn’t work to be parents at a time that and the finale, but it wasn’t out this year,” said event co- is critical to their family’s life working because kids were ordinator Ashley Hamand, because they are not requir- Midsummer Night’s Dream’ a twist getting involved in the activi- whose inspiration derives ing them to pay anything. ties but they weren’t writing from her mother, who suf- It’s a phenomenal gift to give any letters. So we’re splitting fered and survived breast someone, and I don’t think By rachel Survil which a play is interpreted, cultural and linguistic appre- cancer. it’s a gift anyone else is giv- The Rocky Mountain Collegian said Caitlyn Pleason, an actress ciation the performers hope it in half so they can just relax and have a good time come “Hopefully, over the years ing.” in the play and a sophomore to provide for the audience. we will have more people par- Staff writer Tyler Okland Shakespeare’s “A Midsum- international studies major. “We wanted to be able to spring,” she said. A volunteer for St. Jude’s ticipate and grow to help out can be reached at news@col- mer Night’s Dream” is taking She is only in her second expose the public and stu- this great cause,” she added. legian.com. on new life in the Lory Student year of Japanese classes, but dent body to a language that throughout high school and Center Theater this weekend. she plays one of the central most people don’t even know The play will be performed in roles in the show. what it sounds like,” Pleason Japanese by Japanese-language “Japanese theater is very said. students. There will, however, specific, traditional and struc- “A Midsummer Night’s be subtitles for non-speakers. tured. There’s not a lot of room Dream” will be performed in FRIDAY SPECIAL This prospect may seem for individual interpretation,” the Lory Student Center The- Now offering daunting for viewers, but di- she said, adding that going to ater Dec. 5 and 7 at 7 p.m., WEEKEND rector Mako Beecken, a Japa- a traditional Japanese play is and Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. Tickets are reduced prices! nese instructor at CSU, said he like watching a favorite Disney available in the CSU box office WARRIOR TUNE New students: believes the show will present movie; you know the storyline and cost $3 for students and $6 your first week is viewers with something new and watch to see it the same for non-students. UP $35 and rewarding. show each time. Staff writer Rachel Survil FREE! “This show will be some- This difference in play in- can be reached at verve@colle- CSU Lory Student Center Ft. Collins only (Lower Level North) 970.491.9555 2700 S. 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All Fri-Sun Matinee 12:15 2:45 EAGLE EYE [PG13] elements are necessary, music Daily 3:30 7:00 9:45 and dance are necessary on the Fri-Sun Matinee 12:45 BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA [PG] Daily 5:00 7:30 10:15 stage, and it creates a dynamic Fri-Sun Matinee 12:00 2:30 environment,” Beecken said. This is just one difference from Western theater. Another difference is the rigidity with

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): A secret will be revealed that will help you understand something you’ve been struggling with. A love connection from your past may cause problems for you now. Don’t let your emotions dictate a decision you make re- garding work. 3 stars TAURUS Andrew Woods Andrew (April 20-May 20): You’ll be erratic in your behav- ior, causing emotional problems with colleagues and people in authoritative positions. Remain calm. Consider the conse- quences before getting involved with someone you work with. Repete/Delete 4 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Changing your mind may not be a problem for you but the people you are dealing with may start to back away if they don’t think you are reliable. If you want to gain the confidence of others, stick to your game plan. 2 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Look at the opportunities and take advantage of your good fortune. You have the chance to make some vital changes that can lead to a better future if you are willing to make your move quickly. An old relationship will be revived. 5 stars LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t overspend trying to impress or buy someone’s love. Getting out with friends will help you real-

Ashley Rosson Ashley ize what you can do to get less for more. Be careful where you

Fun-ology leave your possessions –– loss is apparent. 3 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ll want to do everything for the ones you love but, in turn, that will backfire when they want more. Emotional troubles will leave you wondering what to do next. Now is not the time to make promises you may not want to keep. 3 stars LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Home decorating or renovations will experience setbacks. Instead, do things that will take you to others’ residences or that will allow you to distance yourself from whatever situation you face at home. Make travel plans. 3 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It won’t be easy but you must distance yourself and make the changes that will suit your needs and make you happy. Living a lie is not your style nor will it satisfy you long-term. It’s time to stop standing still. 5

David Myers Myers David stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t be fooled by some- one’s emotional plea for help. Choose your charities wisely. Pex & Solly Pex Take action and don’t let anyone push. Keep a watchful eye and an open mind. 2 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You’ll know exactly what’s ex- pected of you in order to get a job done on time and to perfec- tion. Your know-how and immediate attention will put every- one else at ease. You can make an impression that will carry over into upcoming projects that interest you. 4 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be careful whom you trust with personal information. Someone is likely to reveal something about you that may hurt a relationship you care about. Con- sider what you can do to make more money in the future. 3 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t get angry or act without thinking. You stand to lose out and possibly ruin a relationship PJ Spokas PJ with someone you will miss in the future. If you have done this in the past, find a way to make amends before the year comes

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SPORTSFriday, December 5,FRIDAY 2008 | Page 8 IT’S TOURNAMENTTIME Rams open NCAA tournament with FIU

By STEPHEN MEYERS fense, we’ve got to fi gure that The Rocky Mountain Collegian out and acclimate ourselves for better competition.” The CSU volleyball team And the team is playing starts its second season today on the road, where the Rams as the Rams begin NCAA tour- have struggled at times this nament play, taking on the season, going 6-6. Golden Panthers of Florida In- “Playing in a place you’ve ternational in Gainesville, Fla. never played before you can’t After losing its fi nal three get real comfortable, but matches of the season, in- we’re going to do our best to cluding defeats at BYU and get used to the environment Utah, which dashed the team’s when we get down there,” hopes of repeating as MWC said Fornstrom. champs, the Rams are looking The Rams left for Gaines- at the NCAA tournament as a ville Wednesday afternoon brand new season. and held practice on Thurs- “That’s exactly how we’re day to get acclimated to the looking at it,” said senior Stephen C. setter, Ashley Fornstrom. Visit colle- O’Connell “What’s done is done; it’s a giansports.com Center. new beginning.” throughout the The team Junior libero Katelin Bat- weekend to read last played ten said the team has moved more about the a tour- past the disappointing fi nish Rams’ progress in nament to the regular season and is the NCAA tourna- match in excited for the tournament. ment and updates Gaines- “It’s just kind of exciting, about Rams ville in it’s like nothing else matters,” football. 2003, los- said Batten. “Not winning ing to conference doesn’t matter. Florida in Losing the past three games the regional semifi nal. doesn’t matter because we’re This is Fornstrom’s last starting brand new.” NCAA tournament run and The Rams have advanced said the entire team needs to past the fi rst round in 13 of play every match as its last. 19 trips to the NCAA tourna- “Every game could be ment, though its fi rst round your last and you have to go match-up against FIU is not all out,” Fornstrom said. going to be a pushover. With a win over FIU, and KATIE STEVENS | COLLEGIAN Head coach Tom Hilbert a Florida win over Florida CSU outside hitter Jaime Strauss (1) goes to block Florida Gators’ Lauren Bledsoe (17) during a game at Moby Arena on Sept. 13. showed the team fi lm of the A&M, the two would square Golden Panther team, which up in a re-match of ear- features all international lier this season in which the RAMS VOLLEYBALL 2008 tournament. NCAA TOURNAMENT ROUNDS players, and the team was Rams swept the Gators 3-0 at SEASON FACTS If the Rams win in each round, they have the possibility of impressed. Moby Arena; a prospect that The Rams are 17-19 all-time playing against any of the following teams. “They’re good. Tom’s been excites the team. The Rams are making their in NCAA tournament play and telling us that if they were “If we win and Florida First Round 14th consecutive and 20th have advanced past the fi rst in the Mountain West they’d wins, we’re pumped to play Florida International University overall trip to the NCAA tourna- round in 13 of their 19 appear- be one of the best teams in them at their place,” said Bat- ment. ances in the tournament. the conference,” said Batten. ten. “We’re familiar with them Second Round “They’re not going to be some and last time it was exciting Florida University, Florida A&M CSU’s run of 14 straight post- The last time the Rams pushover team.” when they were here and so season berths is the longest played a tournament match in Hilbert said his team we’re really excited.” Gainseville, Fla. was in 2003, Third Round consecutive streak of any sport Pepperdine, Long Beach, Albany (N.Y.), Stanford needs to improve its defense First serve against FIU is in CSU history. when they lost to Florida in the and blocking if it wants to today, 3 p.m. MT. Fans can NCAA regional semifi nal. Fourth Round defeat the Sun Belt confer- listen to play-by-play on 90.5 Friday’s match will be the fi rst Notes courtesy of the CSU Athletic Hawaii, Belmont, San Diego, Southern Carolina, ence champions. KCSU-FM or kcsufm.com. ever between the Rams and Media Relations offi ce. Middle Tenn., Miami (Ohio), Louisville, Purdue “We’ve been not bad of- Volleyball beat writer Ste- Golden Panthers. Both teams fensively,” said Hilbert. “Our phen Meyers can be reached at earned at-large bids to the Courtesy of http://www.ncaa.com. serving, blocking and de- [email protected].

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL MEN’S BASKETBALL CSU to host rival Rams travel to Boise By MATTHEW PUCAK “He helps me mostly with The Rocky Mountain Collegian the mental advice, not tell- Northern Colorado ing me what exactly to do on It is another tough oppo- the court, but by telling me ‘I By JUSTIN WARREN ball and do our job,” said Cor- nent for the CSU men’s bas- know that you can do it.’” The Rocky Mountain Collegian nell. ketball team this weekend, It will be crucial for the “I feel like we get better every and yet another Ram might Rams, especially if all three Saturday afternoon the CSU day, but we are not winning,” said not be able to play. injured players can’t suit up, women’s basketball team will be Minor. “We are a good team we CSU head coach Tim to get contributions from looking for a much needed win just got to put it all together.” Miles said that guards Willis new sources. against in-state rival Northern One positive aspect of Wednes- Gardner and Harvey Perry, “That is the X-factor; Colorado in Moby Arena. day night’s game was the perfor- who missed the Rams loss to who is going to come in for The UNC Bears come to Moby mance of senior captain Kandy Nevada on Tuesday, would us and step up,” said Miles. Arena at 3-2 on the season after a Beemer. Beemer scored 18 points, be game-time decisions and “When Marcus Walker and loss on the road to San Francisco which her highest point-total of the would be “questionable to Willis Gardner were out last week. The Bears have only al- season. doubtful.” (during the loss) versus St. lowed an average of 68 points per “Kandy did a nice job shoot- Forward Andy Ogide, Martin’s, nobody stepped up game this season and are facing ing the ball and we need her to who was limited Tuesday by for us. Somebody will have a struggling CSU offense that has do that,” Holt said. “I thought her a sprained toe, is question- to play at a level that they only scored an average 62 points fl oor game could have been better, able as well, possibly leaving haven’t so far, especially if in their fi rst six games. and we need that leadership com- the Rams even more short- Andy is out.” “UNC is a good team and I ing from her.” handed for their match-up The Broncos are led by know they are going to bring it,” The Rams are off to a slow at Boise State (5-1) on Satur- 6-7 forward Mark Sanchez, said junior forward Juanise Cor- start this year, sitting 1-5 after a day at 7 p.m. who is averaging 17.3 points nell. “If we don’t start playing loss to Denver Wednesday night. Their losses have left the and 7.8 rebounds on the now, then I don’t know when we So far this season the Rams Rams (3-4) short on perime- season, but they feature four are going to start playing. I think have given up an average of 72 ter defenders, forcing fresh- other players that average this is our perfect opportunity to points a game on defense while man Jesse Carr to play more over eight points a game. win.” also allowing a player from the at point guard than what “They are not just a one Wednesday night the Rams opposing team to score 19 points was expected this season. man team. They get scoring struggled from the fi eld, shooting or more in all six games. “I have constantly told from everywhere and they are a season low fi eld goal percent- A win for the Rams Saturday Willis (Gardner) in practice a great transition team,” said age of 30.4 percent. night will give them momentum that he is our main guy, that he Miles. “Our job is to squeeze “I think we are getting open as they will tie the number of has to be our leader, and Jesse their fast break, get back on KATIE STEVENS | COLLEGIAN shots, but we are just not hitting wins the team experienced last has heard all this. Now, he has defense and guard them.” Marcus Walker (4) evades Nevada defenders and attempts a them,” said senior forward Brit- season at two. to be the man, and he is doing CSU knows the impor- jump shot at Moby Arena on Tuesday. ney Minor. “We got the shooters “A win would mean a lot, and a good job, but he is learning tance of getting buckets in to hit the shots and we have to just it will mean we are going some- on the fl y and getting a bap- transition as well. suck it up and make those shots.” where,” said Minor. tism by fi re,” said Miles. “You always try to run 16 points. Boise has been is a great team that was in Thursday night’s practice the Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. Satur- Carr agrees with Miles, and get easy baskets,” said the opposite, winning three the NCAA Tournament last Rams worked on passing the ball day afternoon in Moby Arena. stating that everything is Miles. “We need to get lay- close contests, including an season. They have a culture and pushing it up the fl oor, along Saturday will be the “Pack the new to him, but he cred- ups and get our big men 86-85 buzzer-beating vic- of winning that has become with their fi ve-on-fi ve play in an House” event where any fan wear- its the coaches and Gard- running so we can dump it tory over Wyoming in their ingrained, and that is where attempt to improve their offensive ing green will receive a $1 coupon ner with helping him get as inside.” last game. we need to get.” performance. for admission to the game. comfortable as possible. The Rams have lost sev- “Hopefully we can learn Men’s basketball beat “Offense is something we Women’s basketball beat writ- “Willis is a real helper, eral close games this season, from our experiences and writer Matthew Pucak can need to work on, but I think de- er Justin Warren can be reached at and he does whatever he can as all four of their losses get better at closing out be reached at sports@colle- fensively we need to contain the [email protected]. to help the team,” said Carr. have come by a combined games,” said Miles. “(Boise) gian.com.