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THE CSU wins STRIP CLUB gold status In January alone, the state of Colorado Colorado State has received $2.1 million ranks among top in taxes on marijuana. That sustainable campuses got us thinking of all of the things, besides By Ellie Mulder educating our The Rocky Mountain Collegian children, that this kind of money could CSU won gold for being green. go to: The University was awarded a score of 83.48 out of 100 points — a “gold” status for its sustainability ef- forts, according to the Global Sustain- ability Tracking, Assessment and Rat- ing System. CSU’s rated sustainability efforts have improved from a score of 77.54 in 2011, when the University’s fi rst STARS report was submitted. The STARS report, a program of THINGS the Association for the Advancement WE WOULD of Sustainability in Higher Education, LIKE TO is based primarily on criterion in three DYLAN LANGILLE COLLEGIAN SEE WEED categories: education and research; A biker passes the location of the former Art on Mountain, a Northern Colorado Artists Association gallery that closed its doors operations; and planning, administra- earlier this year. The gallery was a staple in the NCAA for over 15 years. TAXES tion and engagement. SPENT ON According to the organization’s website, 19 percent of registered uni- versities have received a “gold” rating. No registered university holds a “plati- num” rating, which requires a mini- mum of 85 points. Although each STARS-evaluated university receives a number of points Artistic farewells and have a dedicated client base so For the President of the PSAG, out of 100, the organization’s Senior Two art galleries close these artists and fans will certainly Gale Whitman, it wasn’t a lack of foot Programs Coordinator Jillian Buck- their doors in Old Town feel the void, but we do believe at- traffi c that closed the business. Rath- holz said that universities are encour- tendance to the event will continue er, it was just a change of ownership. aged not to compare themselves to By Rick Cookson to be on the rise.” “The owners of the building sold MUNCHIES each other. The Fort Collins Gallery Walk at- it and the new owners needed the gal- We love us some “STARS is a rating system, not The Rocky Mountain Collegian Cheetos and tracts hundreds of CSU students and lery space for something different,” Chex Mix. If we a ranking system,” Buckholz said. Fort Collins residents to Old Town on Whitman said. “It’s different, but I’m “We’re not really in the place to say The closure of two Fort Collins art could get more galleries — Art on Mountain and the the fi rst Friday of every month to en- not really sure how to quantify the ef- of these fantastic one institution is better than another, joy the vast art culture that exists here. fects.” foods, and poten- and because STARS is voluntary and Poudre Studio Artists & Gallery — last tially add some month has left a hole in the Fort Collins For now, the shops at 102 W. Moutain Despite the fact that the city lost others to our a self-assessment, it’s really up to in- Ave. and 406 N. College Ave. are closing two galleries, Lyle said she’s not too stitutions whether they want to par- Gallery Walk. munchy list, that “We always hate to see the busi- their doors. worried, espcially since two new gal- would be pretty ticipate. So all the schools that aren’t “It’s sad to see that the art com- leries are opening.: the Community fantastic. participating are really made to look ness turnover,” said Peggy Lyle, as- sistant director of the Downtown munity here is fading,” said Evelyn Til- Creative Center and a studio Whit- bad, if one school is saying they’re bet- ley, ex-assistant director of the PSAG. man is opening up at 342 W. Douglas ter than other schools when not every Fort Collins Business Association. “They each exhibit specifi c artists “Space for these artists is shrinking and St. See SUSTAINABILITY on PAGE 8 it’s just not enough.” See GALLERIES on PAGE 3

EYE DROPS CSU ranks 6th best for If you’re a weed smoker, that’s great, but sometimes you don’t want Facebook engagement everyone to know that you’re a weed By Taylor Pettaway we consider it a higher level of engage- smoker. Visene The Rocky Mountain Collegian ment, because if you like it, all you have to is your friend and those tax do is click a button,” Rothbaum said. “If dollars could Out of 708 schools across the nation, you are sharing it with your friends you certainly come Colorado State University is the 6th best are increasing the distribution of that; in handy for Facebooker. for a comment, you thought enough of drops that get A recent survey done by Varsity Out- this post to write something.” rid of the red reach, a blog created to help schools build The scores are also calibrated based eye give-away. community for their students, ranked on the size of the audience on the page. CSU as number six in the nation for so- According to Rothbaum, getting fi ve likes cial media engagement for its students. on a page with 1,000 fans is better than “(This ranking) means (CSU is) do- getting fi ve likes on a page with 100,000 ing a good job of putting out content that fans. their audience appreciates, that their “So we calibrate it to the size of the audience fi nds interesting in some way, pages, and then we average all the scores whether it is a fun story about CSU that and come up with an engagement score DYLAN LANGILLE COLLEGIAN they want to share with their friends for 2013 for the schools,” Rothbaum Colorado State guard Caitlin Duffey (33) drives toward the hoop at Moby Arena against or an accomplishment that the school said. “So the rankings are based off those Wyoming last Friday. The Rams begin the Mountain West conference tournament fac- shares and they may like it,” said Presi- scores. And, we analyze all those posts ing Utah State today at 1 PM. dent of Varsity Outreach, Mark Roth- from those pages in 2013 and how many WOMEN’S BASKETBALL baum. likes, shares, how much are each of those The blog analyzes over 700 schools posts getting. At the end I think we ana- across the nation and looks at how en- lyze more than 300,000 posts from our MORE gaging college and university Facebook 708 plus pages.” Women’s basketball head to pages are based on the amounts of likes, For Kimberly Stern, director of social WEED Obviously we’re comments and shares that posts get on media at CSU, this ranking is positive for getting money the page. her and her team. from it, so let’s Mountain West Conference According to Rothbaum, each “To me, this ranking means we’re maximize on that, shall we? By Hannah Cornish itself successful time and time again. school gets an engagement score, with doing something right,” Stern wrote in The Rocky Mountain Collegian “Our mentality as a team is to come comments and shares having twice the an email to the Collegian. “Social media out as number one,” guard AJ Newton weight of likes. Those scores are added plays a big role in how CSU connects with up and averaged. our audiences and how our audiences Written by the editorial In this 2013-2014 CSU women’s said. “We’re going in as the number one assistant. Designed by the basketball season, records have been seed and regular season champions so “We feel like if you comment on connect with CSU. Our Facebook is just chief designer. broken, spirits have been lifted and we just want to make a statement that something or share it with your friends, See FACEBOOKon PAGE 3 precedents have been set higher than none of that was a fl uke and that we de- ever. This team went from only have 11 serve it.” wins last season to being the number Throughout the course of this sea- DON’T FORGET one team in the Mountain West Confer- son, CSU has been matched up with Today ence with 26 wins. each conference team twice and has Budget Open Forum will be held at 9 a.m. Flurries, high 46, low 21 They have had the best season this See BBALL on PAGE 3 Wednesday, March 12 in the Lory Student Center Wednesday program has seen in over a decade and North Ballroom. have claimed the regular season confer- Sunny, high 48, low 27 ence championship spot. WANT MORE? Today@Colorado State will not be sending emails Thursday As they head into the Mountain West Read about the Mountain West cover- during spring break, but updates will be available at Sunny high of 57, low Conference tournament in Las Vegas, age www.today.colostate.edu 28 they do so with the number one seed page 3 & 6 Four days until it’s offi cially spring break. position and a tenacity that has proven WEATHER 2 Tuesday, March 11, 2014 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian collegian.com

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By Keegan Pope sons as a Ram. UNLV #7 The Rocky Mountain Collegian Colorado State begins their pursuit of a Mountain NEVADA #3 LAS VEGAS, Nev. — West Conference tourna- SAN DIEGO STATE #6 There was a heavy Colora- ment championship Tuesday SDSU #6 do State infl uence when the at noon against the winner of AIR FORCE #11 Mountain West Conference Monday’s matchup between women’s basketball postsea- New Mexico and Utah State. son awards were announced On the men’s side, juniors Saturday afternoon. Daniel Bejarano and J.J. Avila >>BBALL from PAGE 1 hasn’t changed” positions to win games. So Second-year head coach were named to the All-Moun- beaten every one of those op- With how successful let’s see if we can’t go crazy Ryun Williams was named tain West second and third ponents at least once. Their this season has been for this for three days.” the conference’s Coach of the “I would like teams respectively when only losses come from San team, it’s diffi cult to ignore Whatever may come of Year after leading the Rams to awards were announced Jose State University, Fresno the chatter going on in Fort this tournament, this team the biggest one-season turn- to think that Monday afternoon. State University and the Uni- Collins and throughout the recognizes that whether they around in program history. “I don’t think there’s fi ve versity of Wyoming. Mountain West Conference win everything or if they we will end After going 11-19 just a season better players than Daniel But despite the ongoing that the Rams have a serious get knocked out in the fi rst ago, Williams brought in a Bejarano in the Mountain success this team has had in shot at taking home the Con- round, this season can go in up in the cast of new players to a team West,” CSU head coach Lar- their conference play, they ference title this year. the books as being a great with returning standouts Sam championship ry Eustachy said. “I’ve never look at this tournament as an Even though CSU isn’t success. Martin and Caitlin Duffy. been prouder of a guy who entirely new season where allowing anyone to get in “We’re 23-6 and we only The result was a 23-6 regular game.” didn’t even start last year and the clock is set back with ev- their heads when it comes to won 11 games last year,” Wil- season, a 15-3 mark in confer- developed a new role on this erybody being at 0-0. this tournament, they expect liams said. “We won a Moun- ence play, a Mountain West team. He earned it because “This tournament is nothing less than their best tain West regular season title Elin Gustavsson Conference regular-season I’ve never had a guy work an all new scenario for ev- performance heading into and we’re going to play in the forward championship, and the No.1 harder in the offseason than erybody,” head coach Ryun Vegas. post-season. So I’d defi nitely seed in this week’s conference Daniel did this summer.” Williams said. “There will be “We don’t listen to what say that this season has been tournament in Las Vegas. Bejarano, a native of tremendous familiarity with other people think,” Wil- a success.” onship game,” forward Elin Honored along with Phoenix, Ariz., was among the these teams, we’ve played liams said. “Our kids are But even with all of that Gustavsson said. “But I don’t Williams were freshman top-10 in the Mountain West them twice, but everyone is smart and they know how being said, their drive to win know who else to expect to be Elin Gustavsson and Ellen in nine statistical categories, going into this tournament good this league is. Our ex- hasn’t subsided and doesn’t there, but whoever is there, Nystrom, juniors AJ Newton including second in points believing they can win it. pectations are the same as appear to be doing so any they’re going to be good.” and Gritt Ryder as well as per game (18.8) and ninth in We’ve said that since day one, what they’ve been all year time soon. Hannah Cornish can be Duffy, a sophomore, and Mar- rebounds per game (7.7). that the parody in this league and that’s to play good bas- “I’d like to think that we reached at sports@collegian. tin, a senior. “This means a lot, but I is tremendous and that ketball and put ourselves in will end up in the champi- com. Gustavsson, a freshman really don’t focus on this sort from Angelholm, Sweden was of stuff when I’m out there named to the all-Freshman playing,” Bejarano said. “At team along with Nystrom, the end of the year I’m just a native of Lulea, Sweden. focused on this team and get- Nystrom was also named the ting wins for our team and Mountain West Co-Fresh- our University. Of course I man of the Year, along with would’ve liked to get on the being named to the All-De- fi rst team but it’s just more fensive team and the All-Con- motivation for me.” ference second team. Avila, a transfer from the Along with Nystrom, play- U.S. Naval Academy and a na- ers Martin, Ryder and Newton tive of McAllen, Texas, ranked were also named second-team eighth in the Mountain West All-Mountain West. With in scoring (14.9) and seventh the announcement, Martin in rebounding (8.3). He was became just the third player, considered by many to be the along with former Rams Katie consensus pick for Mountain Cronin and Becky Hammon West Newcomer of the Year, to be named to an All-Confer- an award that eventually ence team in all four of her sea- See BBALL on PAGE 6

>>GALLERIES from PAGE 1 and the pattern looks solid. “Attendance at the Fort “This is a natural business Collins Gallery Walk has cycle,” Lyle said. “We are very been reported to us as solid sad to lose these longtime and is so well embraced by downtown businesses, but if customers they are bringing I know the folks behind these traffi c into other businesses galleries they are still going throughout downtown, both to be contributing to the Fort retail stores and restaurants,” Collins art culture in other Lyle said. ways; it is a passion for them. Each year since 2005, We are excited for the new 16 different art studios and creations, initiatives and busi- galleries participated in the nesses that will sprout up.” monthly gallery walk. In this Collegian Reporter Rick time, individual galleries fl uc- Cookson can be reached at tuated in their participation [email protected]

>>FACEBOOK from PAGE 1 formation that they share is one piece of our social media indeed relevant and relevant pie here at CSU.” to the CSU community. I hope Depending on the day, CSU will continue to strive to and what is happening in the reach out to the communities community, Stern says that outside of the University.” she tries to put up about one Stern said that CSU will to two posts a day. continue to try and post sto- CSU students agree that ries that are interesting for the school puts out posts that students. are interesting for their audi- “We share content that ence. refl ects who we are at CSU – “I enjoy reading CSU’s and a lot of times that content posts. The content is informa- hits a chord with our various tive, yet entertaining to read,” audiences,” Stern said. “Con- said sophomore psychology tinue to identify what content major Adam Davis. “They do generates the most interac- a terrifi c job of sharing pho- tions with our fans and pro- tos from around campus and vide more of it.” headlines of special events Collegian Reporter Taylor that occur at the University Pettaway can be reached at throughout the week. The in- [email protected] OpinionTuesday, March 11, 2014 | Page 4 OUR VIEW Be kind, Rams I was scrolling through Facebook the other day and saw a couple of my friends share a video. I clicked on it and it was The struggle is real one of those sappy news stories about an 8-year-old kid fi nding $20 in a Crack- e’ve reached the point in the piece of paper that we may or may not be able to er Barrel parking lot and giving it to a semester in which life-contem- hang on the wall of an offi ce that we may or may soldier because the soldier reminded the plation is a near constant activity. not have. boy of his late father. Maybe you saw it. It Between the caffeine and endless And then, to add insult to injury, we pay thou- was a feel-good, sweet story of a random hours spent in the library wish- sands upon thousands of dollars for this privi- act of kindness. Sometimes I’m surprised that news ingW that we could feel the sunshine on our faces, lege. We live on a diet largely consisting of Ra- MEG MONACELLI stations report on this kind of stuff midterms week has caused a lot of student refl ec- men and black coffee so that we can sit in classes because, while it adds variety to the tion. and diligently take notes, in hopes that at the end usually bad and sad news that pervades our world, it seems In the end, all that we can hope is that all of of it all, we can have some sort of advantage. menial. Perhaps it’s a naïve or idealistic way to look at the this will be worth it. That when we clear the grad- This week is a struggle, we understand that. world, but why is kindness something to be reported? Do uation walk, we have something to show for all But let’s focus on the light at the end of the tun- we live in such a bad world that acknowledging people’s of these hours upon hours learning material that nel: once this week is over, we have a week off. service is somewhat of a rarity and novelty? will most likely be fl ushed immediately following And at the end of our time in academia, we can And it always happens that when I start to ask myself an exam that we were ill-prepared for, regardless hopefully have an actual career that we are proud those questions — when I put too much hope in the goodness of humanity — I’m reminded of the fact that people are mean of all of our hours hunched in front of a textbook. of and all of these contemplative hours will and that we do, in fact, live in a hateful, harsh world where a That validation comes in the form of a fl imsy amount to something. lot of bad things happen. These tragedies can be large-scale such as hurricanes, wars and murder or small such as mean words, character bashing and personal transgressions. The Collegian Editorial Board is responsible for writing the staff editorial, “Our View,” and for the views expressed therein. Either way, we live in a world that is inevitably tragic Letters and feedback in response to the staff editorial can be sent to [email protected]. and we live lives that are chock-full of less-than-desir- able circumstances. People hurt us because humans are Andrew Carrera | Editor in Chief Kate Simmons | Campus Editor Mariah Wenzel | Design Editor malicious. Life gets tough because, well, that’s just life. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] And friendships don’t last because maybe they were never Hannah Glennon | Digital Media Manager Austin Simpson | Photo Editor Annika Mueller | Design Editor meant to last. If you’ve never suffered in your life, you’re [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] probably forgetting something. Kate Winkle | Managing Editor Quentin Sickafoose | Sports Editor Brittany Jordan | Editorial Editor While experiencing bad things is part of living, might I be so bold as to say that you have probably been the person [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] who has let the spiteful word slip off your tongue, the jeal- Skyler Leonard | City, State and National Editor Lawrence Lam | Community Editor Amanda Zetah | Entertainment Editor ousy-motivated gossip spiral around your language and [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] the backstabbing act get the best of IN BRIEF you? Contributing to this cruel world An 8-year-old with a big heart is is easy, especially news because we usually only see the when everyone awful things people are capable of. around us is doing Everyone is fi ghting some kind of it. And if you think battle, don’t add to others’ struggles. stuff doesn’t get We can learn something from those back to people, it that perform random acts of kindness. does. I promise. Sometimes I think it is human nature to be mean, and that is perhaps why it’s newsworthy when people act in ways that are full of kindness, generosity and thought- fulness. Maybe it’s shocking to people that an 8-year-old would give money he found to a soldier because it’s so out of the ordinary and contrary to what most would do in that situation. Even if you disagree that it is part of human nature to be unkind, I think we can glean something from this little boy that we’ve all lost in the busyness and selfi sh- ness of our lives: to give people the benefi t of the doubt and show kindness and understanding to them should be the foundation of our interactions. I’ve read in various places and probably on some motivational poster to “be kind, for everyone you meet is fi ghting a hard battle.” While the author of this infamous line is debatable, I think the sentiment holds weight and wisdom. Everyone you pass in the Plaza, the people who sit next to you in your classes, those in your residence hall, your roommates, your friends; they are each going through something diffi cult. We are all, in a sense, fi ghting hard battles and continually doing the tedious work of patching up friendships, forgiving the hurtful words and taking that knife out of our backs. And every situation, article and person that you bash and spitefully critique isn’t standing alone outside context. In short, there’s more to the story that you simply don’t know about. It’s also been my experience that words go much farther than we realize. They infi ltrate those feigned protective walls we all throw up to keep out the hurt and they do so much damage. Why throw hateful fi re into some- one’s life when it’s simply not necessary or warranted? I think that by showing compassion for others, being aware of how far-reaching and presumptuous our language A cross between viewpoints at Ground Zero often is and realizing that small acts of kindness go just as far as little things, we can make this campus and the Ram com- It’s offi cial: we to continue to stand and be a part of the level of respect for that. For some, a munity a safer, better, more inclusive place. Perhaps we Rams have reached the point museum. cross can be a huge source of comfort. can learn something from an 8-year-old with a big heart. where our religious in- For believers, having crossbeams But, all in all, when you take the religion Meg Monacelli wants to believe more in small, random acts tolerance has become in the shape of a cross might mean out of it, they are simply crossbeams of kindness. Feedback can be sent to [email protected]. unacceptable. that God is with both the victims, sur- from the Twin Towers. At Ground Zero, vivors and families of those affected The point of having a museum a pile of rubble that by 9/11. But, if you don’t believe in a at Ground Zero is to remember that is meant to signify Higher Power of any kind, then all fateful day that gave tangible evidence what is left of the you have are two pieces of rubble still to the word “terrorism.” The point is Twin Towers after attached. If you don’t believe in the to honor the victims and survivors and YOUR TWO CENTS the 9/11 attacks, there crucifi xion, then it doesn’t matter the families of each that have personal BRITTANY are crossbeams that what shape they’re in. connections to the collapsing of the JORDAN What are your thoughts on the infl ux of happened to remain Are we really so concerned with Twin Towers. school shootings in the past year? in the shape of a cross. even the possibility of displaying reli- There are some survivors and fam- And people are outraged that someone gion that we feel that we have to alter a ilies who are religious, who may fi nd a would actually consider keeping that piece of history? source of comfort in this symbol found It’s tragic. It’s hard to believe someone would as part of a museum to be put up for I have no problem with people not in the rubble. There are some Amer- do that, especially in schools where you feel the public to walk through and witness believing in what I do. That is their icans who simply watched the entire safe. what remains of the iconic New York choice and that is perfectly fi ne. I don’t episode happen on the television who - Kaity Ross, freshman biology major City landmark. pretend to have all the answers when it also may be able to glean a sense of The issue is not over crossbeams at comes to religion; there are things about hope from a tragedy in which a cross all really, but the shape that they were faith that I cannot explain, so I under- survived. I think it’s really sad, where they want to come left in. stand when people disagree. But if you don’t buy the whole onto a campus and shoot people for doing A cross is a popular religious symbol It’s the intolerance that I have issues Jesus thing, then ignore the possible what they love. representing the crucifi xion; that is with. religious implications. If you are not -Sjaandra Roybal, sophomore true. But if you take the religion out of Because I am entirely tolerant of a religious individual, it is entirely human development and it, all you have is scrap metal. Metal that, people who do not acknowledge the possible to simply ignore the religious family studies major when planes were fl own into buildings, Christian God, I expect others to be undertones and just see it as scrap happened to remain attached to each tolerant of my beliefs as well. It’s not too metal. Be tolerant enough to allow other in a specifi c shape that might much for me to expect a certain amount those that can glean a symbol of hope Sometimes the school atmosphere is stressful, signify a religious preference. of respect for my faith, just as I respect out of the rubble to do so. but I don’t know what would drive someone to And this is so unacceptable to some others’ absence of faith. Brittany Jordan would love to see do that. people that Atheists for America is in So when there are remnants from even a modicum of religious tolerance - Tryphtin Scott, junior the process of attempting to overturn a 9/11 left in what could be construed as in our society. Feedback can be sent to journalism major judge’s decision to allow the crossbeams a religious symbol, I expect a certain letters at collegian.com.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR assumptions that it is based on). I would, however, like to mother loves the child and the child loves the mother, you Religion vs. Science and now “religion vs. atheism” have consider the facts in the context of relationship vs. religion can get a variety of responses. Some may be true or “fact” been discussed in the Collegian recently. The fi rst seemed vs. scientifi c “fact”. and some not. The possibilities are endless. You can have to pass by with little controversy and the later has had some Regarding the “facts,”it seems that we should consider a biological mother who loves their child that they gave up backlash, it appears, primarily over misrepresentation. One all the facts including those of relationship and this is how I at birth, an adopted child who would say that they have two common thread appears to be the thought that scientifi c “fact” view it. Consider, a child and mother. Depending on whether mothers, and a child stuck in a foster program that say they is far superior to religious belief (i.e. an argument based on the child is adopted or not, we may not know who the bio- have no mother. There are parents who say they love their religion is a weak position and religion is based on fairy tales). logical mother is. In fact, there may be a few people with no children and yet their children don’t believe it. Many of these This seems to be a common thought in America these parental documentation to determine who the biological statements may be “facts” for which science may or may not days, that scientifi c “fact” is the ultimate truth and I mother is and science may not even be able to answer this be able to prove or disprove. myself also accept “facts”. (I did appreciate one scientist question without genetically testing everyone. Science may that basically admitted that science is only as good as the only conclude that they are human. Now if you ask if the Kent Bowen

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Angst Cl ass of 2014 omposer Frederick Delius once While it would be easy to direct the frustration of the but would it not be a better said, “For many, graduation is a time lack of finding meaningful employment at the University, it reflection on the school and In brief Cfor celebration and pride, a sense of is also understandable why they do not help very much. CSU society in general if there is at Just because you have a euphoric accomplishment will wash over graduates several thousand people every year and basically least a guarantee of having a diploma, that doesn’t mean some people who are clad in cap and gown, sends them on their way. Only calling to remind you that you chance to succeed? you know what you’re going and good for them. I, on the other hand, are an “alumni” and you should donate money. But the fact The community of Fort to do with it will likely be foregoing any celebration that that enrollment is at an all-time high surely means that the Collins is a great place to CSU graduates thousands day, as my future will be more uncertain school is doing something right. Perhaps it would be a bit live, and CSU is definitely the of people every year, they then than it has at any other moment in my nicer, though, if the University gave equal focus to post-grads best school in the Mountain can’t find employment for life.” Despite the fact that I will receive that as they do to potential students and retaining them. After Time Zone, but it doesn’t everyone. piece of paper confirming my supposedly all, I will be much more likely to donate to the University if I mean squat if hundreds We should at least have some straws to grasp at Res Stecker increased employability, I’m still not actually have something to donate. of people are graduating exactly sure what that means. While I believe the school could do more in aiding without at least a few straws when we finish that gradua- tion walk. I know that I am certainly not the only students to find meaningful work than just one paltry job to grasp on to. Surely our one feeling overwhelmed by the task of finding a career. fair a semester, in truth the burden of finding a career is the great institution can open Many universities take pride in the employment after responsibility only of oneself. Some majors are simply much up the check book to better resource students for jobs if graduation percentage. But I think this is a terrible way more easily employable than others, but it wouldn’t make it has the audacity to ask recent grads for money. Besides, to measure how students are benefiting from the school sense to do something only for the money. Having degrees with skyrocketing tuition costs, it is a necessity for the and how their life is going after graduation. Anyone can in international studies and history doesn’t really sound all University to ensure that students are going to actually find work, especially young people in our social classes. that special. But, being really good at a subject and having be able to use the paper for which they are paying tens of Finding a job is relatively easy. Finding a meaningful place of a passion for it has to count for something in the long run, thousands of dollars. employment where you can say that you moved more than right? Finally, if anyone reading this has any sort of power the dirt it took to bury you is quite another story. Perhaps the most irritating thing for myself and others in terms of hiring people for you company, consider what Many students who graduate are likely looking for a with majors like mine is that I am supremely confident that it would mean to students if you choose them from this career related to something in which they majored. While if, given the chance, I know that I would do an incredible job University. Don’t worry; I won’t be offended if you don’t pick many an adult has assured me you hardly ever end up doing in whatever employment I had. I just ask to be given a chance me. what you went to school for, does anyone really want to to work hard and prove it. I know that tens of thousands of follow that trend? Maybe if you’re just in it for the money I students feel the same way all across the United States. Res Stecker is praying to anyone that will listen for guess, but most people should be a little less superficial than Graduating university should not be a free ticket to employment post-graduation. Feedback and job opportunities that. an easy life. Everyone should earn everything they get, can be sent to [email protected].

Debate: Should we intervene in the ukraine or not? Russia’s conflict with Ukraine We need to consider an intervention is not any of our business between Russia and the Ukraine onsider this for a important to this Ukraine situation, both o pretend that the situation from that perspective. The moment: Ukraine the U.S. and Russia breach foreign lands to any of us nestled Ukraine needs someone to foot the bill; the Cis 5,700 miles away militarily support governments that they Tcomfortably in our European Union has offered, but the deal from the United States. As approve of. United States of America comes along with quite a few provisions that you must be aware by now, Now, why should we be mad at Russia can fully understand what they are unsteady about accepting. Russia there is radical change when they’re only doing what we’ve is going on in the Ukraine has offered aid to the Ukraine and although occurring in Ukraine right been doing in the Middle East for over is completely unrealistic. they have been shrouded in ambiguity, we now, and our government a decade? Invading Crimea is actually What we can do, however, all know what the acceptance of that offer is determining how it more justifiable because they share a is look to reputable would truly entail. For the Ukraine to choose wishes to respond. To border with them. I’m certain that if we news outlets to provide the “high road,” international entities have escalate things, Russia bursted into Tijuana looking to “secure” a realistic depiction of to make them an offer that they can’t refuse. Sean Kennedy has gotten involved, the the region, Russia wouldn’t put up nearly the situation in hopes of And taking a hands-off approach isn’t ultimate temptation for as much of a hissy fit. We need to stop Geneva Mueller formulating an informed working. It’s time to take some action. us to get in another chess listening to our press when it comes to opinion regarding a The fact of the matter is that it isn’t going match with our Eastern rival. Russia is Russia because we can’t expect to get a fair proper, internationally- to be easy; it isn’t going to be pretty; and it’s increasing its troops in the Crimea region, story. Our press beneficial resolution. going to be met with a lot of resistance. But and the U.S. is threatening sanctions. On the is so biased In Brief As everyone should know by now, civil the people of the Ukraine are suffering; lives face of it, things are looking grim, but things against Russia unrest in the Ukraine has been on the rise since are being destroyed and the international are not as they seem. There is absolutely no because they are Ukraine is a mess, November 2013. The Ukrainian economy is community has a responsibility to eradicate reason we should be involving ourselves in owned by our but that doesn’t mean coming dangerously close to defaulting on behavior that does nothing but exacerbate the Ukrainian mess. corporations we should stick our their foreign debts and government officials a preexisting issue. A bailout, sanctions, To begin with, let’s deal with our and Russia noses into it. Keep in mind that our have announced their need for foreign aid. a genuine perception of the issue. If we are to believe poses press is more biased Caught between democracy and a Cold War commitment in brief our American press, Russia is “invading” competition than we tend to think. place, the Ukraine has been offered economic to a mutually- Ukraine without provocation, looking to them. Ignoring the problem assistance from both the European Union and beneficial trade We need to take a big to grab control in the region. Ukraine, to Additionally, won’t make it go away, Russia. However, the European Union has thus agreement — picture approach when counter, has declared this an act of war these but neither will our far been unable to match the offer from Russia. whatever form we consider interven- by Russia, and both sides are gearing up corporations military action. And while the particulars of the situation it takes, the tion in Ukraine. their troops. However, there are some are run by men are highly nuanced and fundamental to time is ripe for There is a complicat- whose minds ed middle ground, with key details left out by our notoriously understanding the situation, when considering international both political and social anti-Eastern press. The region Russia is are still stuck in the Cold War, so it is of the prospect of intervention, it’s more action. considerations. looking to secure is Crimea, a territory no surprise that we’re so slanted against important to take a big picture approach. The part of Action needs to be on the border with Russia whose citizens them. It is impossible to disregard the the story that taken because lives are have close ties to Russia and favor a split Knowing this, however, doesn’t mean complexity of the situation; the nation of a lot of people being lost. from Ukraine. In Russia’s eyes, they’re Russia should get off scot-free. I’m not Ukraine is in a really difficult position. As don’t see is that protecting a people with close ties to their saying that we should ignore the situation we’ve seen over the course of human history, these factionist region, as power in Ukraine is shifting to or that I support what Russia is doing. people are really willing to get up in arms parties are emerging all over Europe. And if a regime that is decidedly less-friendly Military should never be used in offensive about economic issues, especially when they something isn’t done to take control of the towards Russia. The only reason you hear terms and I have certainly never approved go so far as to influence their quality of life. situation in the Ukraine, their situation may reports of Ukraine being upset is because of anything the U.S. or Russian militaries The situation with the Ukrainian economy act as a catalyst for a widespread European the new regime doesn’t want Crimea to have done in the last 60 years. We should has become divisive within the nation and revolution reminiscent of a political separate from them. As you can see, this keep an eye on what’s going on, as it’s never their government. As such, factionist parties situation that we weren’t too fond of the first issue is far less black-and-white than we’d safe when a country starts mobilizing their are emerging, further driving a wedge within time around. like to acknowledge, much like the previous military forces, but we need to more fair to the constituency and, more importantly, I’m all for anything that disseminates conflicts of the past decade we’ve involved Russia. Relations between our two countries fostering a greater divergence of opinions on the American “bully in the playground” ourselves in. Herein lies the problem with have been icy for a long time and this latest an international scale. As protests continue stigma. But the situation in Ukraine is clearly our perspective on this issue. chess match only proves that we’ve hardly to escalate in both severity and violence, the not going to resolve itself. I know that we Our press is more biased than we take progressed from the Cold War era. It would international community is calling for an don’t have all the answers, but this is not into account. It has a significantly Pro- be extremely beneficial to world relations end to the global inaction. the time to sit on our hands and look the West, Anti-East agenda evident in it. It is if our two countries could get along and we Many feel that the Ukrainian Revolution other way. People are dying; lives are being unfair to many places, but Russia especially. can’t hope to thaw our relationship unless harkens back to the Cold War era and fear destroyed and there is something to be done. Some of you may be skeptical about this we begin to trust them. I know it will cost us that any intervention will be received If intervention came from the international claim, but let’s compare Russia and the in the international political pissing contest, under the veil of a resonant and unwelcome community as a whole, it would likely be United States. Both countries are ruled but it will begin the process of fostering post-Cold War mentality, especially if met with resistance and criticism at first. by governments that oppress their people respect between two mighty powers. Getting orchestrated principally by the U.S. Others, But if the effort is genuine in that it meets through various means. Both countries involved in Ukraine will only drive us further however, would prefer to chuck social the conflict with resolute and concrete have media that are there to ensure that down the vicious spiral we’ve spun with our niceties to the wayside and install peace solutions that would rebuild the economy the governmental system stays the same Eastern counterpart. and democracy onto Ukraine, whatever the and constituency from the bottom up, then despite shafting a majority of its citizens. political and social costs. As complicated as it thanks will ultimately be offered to the Both countries have bad prison systems; Sean Kennedy is an undeclared may seem, there is a middle ground. international community. Russia in terms of quality, the U.S. in terms freshman who finds the Cold War more This issue is fundamentally economic of quantity. Both countries have enormous stupid than dangerous. Love, hate, and in nature and to try to extract it from that Geneva Mueller advocates for the benefits militaries and like to spread their ideals to accusations of Communism can be sent to framework is rather trivial and flippant. And of helping the international community. neighboring countries. Additionally, most [email protected]. so we fight fire with fire. We must consider Feedback can be sent to [email protected].

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The Rams only Men’s basketball in bad shape Davis. ming forward Larry Nance scholarship senior, Santo “It kind of makes sense and New Mexico standouts had started all 31 games this because of the fact that they Kendall Williams and Cam- season, averaging 5.6 points after Santo injury fi nished fi rst in the confer- eron Bairstow. and 4.1 rebounders per game ence,” Eustachy said. “But this The Rams will begin while also ranking second on LAS VE- this season, has a fractured at the starting position come is quite an accomplishment their own pursuit of a Moun- the team in blocks (17) and GAS, Nev. left hand, forcing his col- tipoff of CSU’s game with the for him after sitting out all of tain West tournament title shooting percentage (58.7). — The lege basketball career to a Aggies on Wednesday, which last year and making the third Wednesday afternoon when Down to eight scholarship chances of screeching hault. is slated for 3 p.m. MST. team which means he’s one take on Utah State at 3 p.m. players, the Rams will likely making a Already tasked with the Santo’s diagnosis was of the top-15 players in our MST. start either backup center postseason diffi cult challenge of hav- just another post on CSU’s league. And the great thing for No more Santo: It was Marcus Holt or junior for- run in the ing to face the Utah State list of recent struggle head- us is that both he and Daniel also announced Monday that ward Dwight Smith in Santo’s Mountain team that has handled them ing into the postseason. The are back next year.” starting center Gerson San- absence. West Con- easily in both regular sea- Rams have been forced two San Diego State guard to would miss the rest of the Collegian Reporter Kee- ference son meetings, the Rams are steps back with every one Xavier Thames was named season with a fractured left gan Pope can be reached at tourna- now forced to fi ght the third forward since early Feb- Mountain West Conference hand. Santo, a native of Bra- [email protected] and on QUENTIN ment are matchup shorthanded. San- ruary, which marked the Player of the Year and was zil, was injured early in Sat- Twitter @KPopeCollegian. SICKAFOOSE seeming to contributed an average of beginning of the slide back to dwindle 5.6 points and 4.1 rebounds downhill. more every per game for CSU, ending After losing fi ve of its fi - MOUNTAIN WEST ALL-CON- Xavier Thames, San Diego State day for the Colorado State the season with 17 total nal seven games, the Rams FERENCE TEAM SELECTIONS Khem Birch, UNLV Larry Nance Jr., Wyoming men’s basketball team. blocks and the second-best dropped to the No. 9 seed First-Team All-Mountain West We all knew the 2013- shooting percentage (58.7) going into the tournament, Cameron Bairstow, New Mexico Honorable Mention All-Mountain West 14 season wasn’t going to be on the team. setting them up for a date Deonte Burton, Nevada Derrick Marks, Boise State CSU’s year, but the cards dealt However, Santo’s impact with a team that has their Kendall Williams, New Mexico Marvelle Harris, Fresno State to the Rams down the stretch ran deeper than the story his number on the year. Drop- Xavier Thames, San Diego State Cole Huff, Nevada have gone every possible way statistics tell. ping two spots in the con- Larry Nance Jr., Wyoming Hugh Greenwood, New Mexico except in their favor. He was Colorado State’s ference in that same time- JJ O’Brien, San Diego State Unfortunately, when big man. Standing at 6-foot- frame forces the Rams to Second-Team All-Mountain West Winston Shepard, San Diego State it rains, it pours — and the 9, Santo provided the size play a powerhouse San Di- Anthony Drmic, Boise State Roscoe Smith, UNLV news broken to Colorado that the Rams needed to ego State squad, which sits Ryan Watkins, Boise State Spencer Butterfi eld, Utah State State on Monday afternoon compete against conference atop the Mountain West, Daniel Bejarano, Colorado State Jarred Shaw, Utah State has dangerous potential to opponents. His absence in the event they are able Tyler Johnson, Fresno State serve as the knockout blow will be threatening to CSU to fi nd a way to beat Utah Khem Birch, UNLV Player of the Year: Xavier Thames, San that could send the Rams on when sizing up against Utah State with the odds against Diego State the fi rst fl ight home if they State center Jarred Shaw, them. Third-Team All-Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year: Khem Birch, fail to advance out of the who towers at 6-foot-10 and At this point, only time Tre’ Coggins, Air Force UNLV ranks seventh in the confer- will tell if Colorado State will J.J. Avila, Colorado State Newcomer of the Year: Josh Davis, San tournament’s fi rst round. Alex Kirk, New Mexico Diego State Forward Gerson Santo’s ence in rebounds per game. be able to catch a break Josh Davis, San Diego Freshman of the Year: Paul Watson, x-rays fi nally made their Now, it’s back to the draw- Bryce Dejean-Jones, UNLV Fresno State way back to the team and ing board. Although he joked Collegian Sports Editor Sixth Man of the Year: Dwayne Polee II, the results now have head about playing in the game Quentin Sickafoose can be All-Defensive Team San Diego State coach Larry Eustachy in a himself, Eustachy said that reached at sports@collegian. Alex Kirk, New Mexico Coach of the Year: Steve Fisher, San Diego bit of a pickle. Santo, who either Marcus Holt or Dwight com and on Twitter @QSick- Kendall Williams, New Mexico State has started in all 31 games Smith is likely to fi ll the void afoose. Skylar Spencer, San Diego State

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College Ave www.tribalritestattoo.com 8 Tuesday, March 11, 2014 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian collegian.com Study abroad students talk about their time at CSU By Anna Groeling from her rainy home in En- though the weather is much Portuguese with English as its size than CSU. Bowl, an event that undoubt- The Rocky Mountain Collegian gland. Colorado’s lack of rain colder than his native home second language. As a Brazil- “We only have 6,000 stu- edly plunged most Colora- is an upside for the British in Brazil, Luft enjoyed snow- ian student, Luft speaks three dents,” Robinson said. “There’s doans into years of despair Study abroad isn’t sim- foreign exchange student. boarding in Colorado. languages: Portuguese, En- more homework here [at CSU], before the game even ended. ply vacation time for Jocelyn “The people are real- The Brazilian foreign ex- glish and Spanish. so I guess time management In Brazil, American football Robinson and Luis Luft, two ly friendly here. I like the change student hails from “We like to hug and kiss,” here is harder. There’s no inter- isn't nearly as important as it students who embraced the weather in Colorado because Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo said Luft when discussing cul- action in Britain.” is here in Colorado. challenge of adjusting to a new it doesn’t rain — it’s nice for a Grande. He is a civil engineer- tural differences. “People are Schools in England start to For Robinson, she fi nds culture in addition to taking change,” Robinson said. ing major and will be attend- hard to open up [in America]." specialize subjects at around it interesting that Americans demanding college classes. Robinson is no stranger to ing CSU for a year. Despite be- As far as comparisons in age 17 for students. Students tend to fi nd foreign accents “I fi nd American politics travel. She has visited most of ing far away from home, both education, Luft believes that it cannot go into a British univer- fascinating. interesting because I feel like Europe, as well as Africa and students have adjusted well to isn't easier or harder to study sity undeclared, unlike most “People ask me funny it controls Western politics,” Turkey. Robinson fi nds oppor- American culture. in America, it's just different. American schools. As a senior questions,” Robinson said. said Robinson on her American tunity now to travel with CSU’s “I have a lot of favor- “The way professors teach in high school, Robinson’s “This girl asked me if my history and political science lacrosse team, of which she is ite things [about America]. is different. Like here, profes- classes were solely focused on parents spoke English in En- majors. “All news is focused on an active member. The team Things work here, everything sors tend to be more general politics, history and English. gland. A lot of people also ask America here, whereas I feel we is extensive in its destinations is organized,” Luft said. about subjects,” Luft said. Both students have had if I have an accent and think hear more [in England] about and competes in places such as According to Luft, Amer- Though Robinson’s home their fair share of strange I’m Australian.” world politics.” Texas, Utah and Santa Barbara. ica is wealthier as a nation is in Liverpool, her home uni- experiences while studying Collegian Reporter Anna An ocean and half a con- Luft has been in America in comparison to Brazil. In versity is Swansea University here at CSU. For Luft, it was Groeling can be reached at en- tinent separates Robinson for almost two months. Al- Brazil, the fi rst language is in Wales, which is smaller in strange watching the Super [email protected].

“To be truly sustainable... you talk about the three legs of the sustainability triangle.”

Carol Dollard energy engineer in facilities and co-chair of the CSU campus sustainability comittee

>>SUSTAINABILITY from PAGE 1 foothills campus, solar panels the people that are involved. number one institution for CSU is attempting to be- at different things. We’ve school in higher education is on various buildings and a We look at it from all those sustainability, is we have sus- come more diverse in how looked at wind turbines on a participating.” housing and dining composter. aspects.” tainability integrated in every it maintains sustainability, site in Eastern Colorado, we According to Carol Dol- “To be truly sustainable Tonie Miyamoto, co-chair college, all eight of our colleges, according to Dollard. This have a research center out lard, energy engineer in facil- … you talk about the three of the campus sustainability and every division,” Miyamoto includes making an effort to 100 miles east of here and ities and co-chair of the CSU legs of the sustainability tri- committee and housing and said. “It’s something that the utilize different types of sus- we’ve looked at utility-scale campus sustainability com- angle,” Dollard said. “It’s ac- dining services director of com- entire campus works toward, tainable energy. wind out there … we’re al- mittee, CSU’s many sustain- tually called people, profi t munications and sustainability, and it’s a combination of class- “Think about it as diversi- ways looking at new things ability projects are examined and the planet. It has to make said that all parts of CSU are en- es, research, engagement, stu- fying your portfolio,” Dollard out in the future.” from a variety of angles to en- sense environmentally, it has gaged in making the University dent leadership, buildings and said. “We don’t want to have Collegian Reporter El- sure their benefi ts. Such proj- to make sense economically more sustainable. broad, campus-wide conserva- all of our eggs in one basket, lie Mulder can be reached at ects include a solar plant in the and it has to make sense for “What CSU does to be the tion efforts.” so (we’re) always looking [email protected]

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