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NEWS NEWS WGAC guides Rams take Today is the anniversary Wednesday, August 26, 2015 of the adoption of the 19th Volume 124, No. 12 • collegian.com THE Amendment of the Reframe care of Rams Constitution. To celebrate, Ram Welcome STRIP here is a list of our favorite campaign How female role-models, both the campus is sta largest in real and fi ctional. fi ghting CSU back history PAGE 7 Leslie Knope: She’s the person we all against wish Hillary Clinton could be. sexual Ellen DeGeneres: Once a waitress at T.G.I assault PAGE 3 Friday’s, now Forbes’ 50th most powerful woman in the world.

A&E Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A SCOTUS Justice and advocate for women’s rights. This season’s new shows A look Kim Jordan: CSU graduate and New into what you’ll fi nd on TV this fall Belgium’s co-founder and CEO PAGE 10 Women talk business at CSU PAGE 6

Sami Colgate, manager of Old Town Spice Shop just north of Oak Street Plaza on College Ave., shares her reccomendations and expertise on every type of tea from black to white with students and locals alike. Old Town Spice Shop is one of two locations in the state and only place that serves Boba tea in Fort Collins. Read more about female entreprenuers in Fort Col- lisn on page 6. PHOTO BY TOPHER BRANCACCIO COLLEGIAN 2 Wednesday, August 26, 2015 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian collegian.com OFF THE OVAL FORT COLLINS FOCUS OFF THE OVAL Former Penn State Top tips for cutting ocials seek to expenses in college dismiss charges in There is the cost of Sandusky case college, and then there is the cost of going to college — ev- Three former Pennsylvania erything from the extra-long State University administrators, twin bed sheets you’ll need accused of ignoring or covering for your dorm room to text- up Jerry Sandusky’s sexual at- books for class. tacks, renewed their bid Tuesday The expenses can add up to have the criminal case against fast. them dismissed or at least set During the 2014-15 back significantly. school year, the average full- At a hearing in Superior time undergraduate student Court, lawyers for former Penn at a four-year public universi- State president Graham B. ty spent $1,225 on books and Spanier and two others urged supplies. At four-year private the three-judge panel to toss the colleges, the average student charges or overrule a lower-court shelled out $1,244. decision that for more than As for back-to-school two years has snarled the case: shopping, an annual survey whether the university’s former by the National Retail Feder- top lawyer can become the star ation found that, on average, witness against its longtime pres- Ram Welcome Leaders prepare for the last day of Ram Welcome, consisting of walking around campus and college students and their ident and his codefendants. happily showing students to their assigned classrooms. PHOTO BY CAIO PEREIRA COLLEGIAN families will spend just under Prosecutors contend former $900 this year on dorm general counsel Cynthia Baldwin items, clothes and electron- — who was present during the ics, among other things. 2011 grand jury testimony of If you’re heading to Spanier, athletic director Tim college this fall, consider the Curley, and Vice President Gary following tips for how to save. Schultz — should be allowed to Danny KCSU SCHEDULE Cut textbook expenses. provide allegedly incriminating Steiner The days of buying all of your information from conversa- textbooks from the campus tions she had with them about DJ Profile WEDNESDAY bookstore are over. Today, LISTEN ONLINE AT KCSUFM.COM Sandusky’s conduct and their you have multiple ways to get responses to it. The Steiner Recliner: course materials, including The defendants’ lawyers have Danny Steiner showcases emo music in 7:00 AM Relaxing with the renting books, downloading argued that the men did not real- his 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesday show, “Kicking Steiner Recilner digital versions or buying ize Baldwin was representing the back and relaxing with the Steiner reclin- used books online. university, not them. Once they er.” 9:00 AM Vega To get started, use a became targets of the investiga- Steiner said listeners should expect search engine that compares tion, the person they allegedly bands like Modern Baseball and Jaw Break- the cost of buying or renting thought was their lawyer became er on the show, though he says he switches 1:00 PM Nova: The Nebula a specific textbook across a witness against them. up the music depending on his mood. multiple websites. “Dual representation is a “I love picking the music,” Steiner said. Bigwords.com, for ex- legal and ethical minefield, and “I have this huge playlist on my computer, ample, aggregates prices for 3:00 PM Stitchworth I think this case is a perfect ex- and I find music throughout the week.” used and new books, as well ample of that,” Judge Mary Jane Originally from Fort Collins, Colorado, as rentals and e-books. In ad- Bowes said. the junior English major hopes to pursue a The Quite Honestly dition to taking into account Chief Deputy Attorney career in the art field. He says he wants to 5:00 PM News Show shipping costs, Bigwords will General Amy Zapp argued that introduce his audience to music that they also scour for coupons and it was clear Baldwin represented would not hear on mainstream radio. B-Rad: Mountain promotions. the men in their capacity as uni- “I get a weird high o’ of playing bands 7:00 PM Shopping around can pay versity sta’, not as individuals. that are kind of underground,” Steiner said. Jam o’. 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N NEWS Wednesday, August 26, 2015 • Page 3 ‘Reframe’ campaign aims to start tough conversations By Rachel Musselmann @rmusselmann “In the end, the only person who it’s not,” Rivera said. “That’s why can prevent assault is the person you won’t find (the WGAC’s) logo According to the Women who would commit it. We need to anywhere on the pamphlet. It’s and Gender Advocacy Center, train people not to assault.” not just us. It’s going to take ac- 60 percent of 2015 Ram Wel- The campaign is centered tion in areas we don’t have access come participants reported first around 10 fundamental phrases, to.” or second-hand experience with or “reframes:” The WGAC is guiding those sexual assault. Reframe #1: It’s time for a involved in the campaign by su- The Reframe campaign, of- reframe. pervising plaza activities and ficially launching this semester Reframe #2: The facts are events at Ram Welcome, as well with guidance by the WGAC, simple. as hosting discussions with orga- aims to make a change. Reframe #3: Ask for consent. nizations across campus, such as “(The Reframe campaign) Don’t assume. Housing and Dining Services and is campus wide, focusing on de- Reframe #4: Don’t rape. ASCSU. bunking myths around sexual vi- Reframe #5: Control isn’t ASCSU Director of Health olence and stalking,” said Kathy love. Conner Jackson said he will be Sisneros, WGAC director and Reframe #6: Stalking isn’t a involved with the campaign by victim advocate. “We’re trying joke. posting “Reframes” inside the to start better, more thoughtful Reframe #7: Believe. Don’t ASCSU ožce. conversations across campus.” blame. “It contributes to keeping Monica Rivera, WGAC assis- Reframe #8: CSU cares. us accountable, and it encourag- Reframe is an innitiative from the Women and Gender Advocacy Center tant director, said Reframe calls Reframe #9: Interpersonal es people to really get involved to start a campus wide conversation about the reality of rape. The cam- for preventing interpersonal vio- violence is everybody’s issue. in the campaign” Jackson said. paign created t-shirts highlighting the fourth of ten steps to Reframe, lence with a new way of thinking. Reframe #10: You can make “When it comes to the diŸerence "Don't Rape." PHOTO BY CAMERON BUMSTEAD COLLEGIAN “Blue lights and rape whis- a change! between prevention and risk re- tles are what we call risk reduc- “It’s easy to categorize rape duction, we can all use a refresh- ra Miramontes said his mother according to Jackson. ing, not prevention,” Rivera said. as a fringe feminist issue, and er.” and sister inspired him to be part “Number four is really my Jackson said he hopes to see of the campaign. favorite,” Jackson said. “It’s so ASCSU continuously involved “(Reframe) talks about obvious. If you don’t want this in spreading the messages of the things that don’t get brought up sort of thing happening, don’t Reframe campaign. enough,” Miramontes said. “For do it.” “In the end, the only person who can prevent “I want to see us support and me, being a part of the campaign More information on the Re- assault is the person who would commit it. We really vet the program,” Jackson means spreading the message.” frame campaign and the 10 core need to train people.” said. “Hopefully it will help start Miramontes was wearing “Reframes” can be found on the those conversations.” a t-shirt sporting “Reframe” website. MONICA RIVERA Freshman Construction number four: “Don’t rape.” This Rachel Musselmann can be WGAC ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Management Major Jose Made- message is particularly powerful, reached at [email protected]. O OPINION Overconsumption: fi sh Wednesday, August 26, 2015 • Page 4 populations in hot water NOPE

al even further, there are dams that interfere with spawning DOPE Troy by blocking access to the river Wilkinson and changing river water fl ow. Colorado’s birth control program got Then, there is ocean acidifi ca- Colorado’s successful program for birth @blumitts control isn’t being funded by the State or nearly $2 Million in donations. So at tion, which weakens the calcium taxpayers. Sooooo there’s that. least a few organizations care about family carbonate shells of clams and issues. oysters. There are semi-frequent Overfi shing is a tremendous oil spills into di erent bodies of Spirit Halloween’s Caitlyn Jenner costume. The large amount of free swag and threat to the survival of fi sh and water, like the recent spill in one It probably won’t come packaged with a other goodies on campus this week. other marine species. Fish and of Durango’s rivers and the Cali- socially relevant dissscusion on gender, but It almost makes up for the cost of tuition. marine populations all over the fornia spill earlier this year. Let’s here’s hoping. Almost. world are plummeting, and at a not forget about the garbage much faster rate than most real- patch in our oceans that’s being Cost of textbooks. Ain’t nobody got money Fort Collins Animal rescue has $9 cats ize. To no longer consume fi sh is consumed by marine life with fo dat! for the rest of the month. a necessary step in order to save harmful implications. #Craycraycats important marine life from be- Many species are nearing ing fully exploited. the end of their line. In the past decade, the National Marine Fisheries Service has listed more than 70 marine species as en- dangered while in the years prior to 2005 - a time span of over 40 Now is the time to seize the years - just over 50 marine spe- cies were listed. In the United States, not eat- year, Rams According to a Food and Ag- ing seafood is an option, as there riculture Organization estimate, are plenty of animal and plant al- many organizations and ac- thing that you have. Be a per- over 70 percent of the world’s ternatives. Fish is tasty, and it’s a tivities to be a part of, such as son who knows that regard- fi sh species are either fully ex- nutritional meat to consume, but Fraternity and Sorority Life, less of anything you put your ploited, over exploited or deplet- the current rate of consumption Chynna ASCSU, language clubs, chari- heart into it, if you give it your ed. A 2006 United Nations arti- is not sustainable. The demand Fayne ty and service clubs, athletics, all, you’ll have a better day and cle states that “in the last decade, for fi sh is crippling to both fi sh @ChynnaFayne student-run religious groups, year because of it. Push your- in the north Atlantic region, species and other marine life. SDPS O ces, sporting events self and go the extra mile; the commercial fi sh populations of Lowering our consumption and a plethora of others. Even view there is so much more Cod, Hake, Haddock and Floun- of seafood will lessen our impact With all of the excitement of if it intimidates you, don’t beautiful than it is from be- der have fallen by as much as 95 on fi sh and marine populations the new academic year upon get stuck where you’re com- hind the starting line. percent.” and lower the need for commer- us, I just wanted to wish all fortable and end up missing I wish all of you the best The decline in fi sh popula- cial fi shing practices that lead of my fellow Rams a wonder- out on the experience of a in your collegiate endeavors. tion numbers is largely due to to overfi shing. When a specifi c ful time. I hope that you have lifetime. Even if you have to Stay strong, cherish those 30 overfi shing in order to satiate species is overfi shed, it e ects amazing adventures, connect go alone, don’t be ashamed minute naps, make memories an ever growing, worldwide de- entire food webs. Not only that, to this campus through oppor- or afraid because you never that turn into great stories mand for seafood. In an FAO re- but commercial fi shing practices tunities like painting the A, know what amazing people to reminisce about later. Ask port from 2012, research stated entail a good amount of bycatch, seize the moment if and when you’ll meet or the bonds and questions, and if you get the that the “Global total production which is the unintended captur- the chance to take a selfi e with memories you’ll create if you chance to have rib-splitting of fi sh, crustaceans, molluscs and ing of fi sh or other marine life. Tony Frank comes up and for don’t try. laughs make sure you laugh other aquatic animals has con- Commercial fi shing is unsus- goodness sake, if a freshman We only have right now. as hard and as loud as possible tinued to increase and reached tainable and the only immediate o ers you a meal swipe you Sometimes we are fortunate because those can be a rare 158 million tonnes in 2012.” It is and necessary option to lower take that meal swipe with commodity when the stress estimated that by 2048, all fi sh- overfi shing is to eat less seafood. pride. sets in. There is a special place eries will have collapsed if the So, before going out to one of I hope that you get to eat made just for you here at CSU; rate of overfi shing continues. Fort Collin’s local sushi joints, amazing food and meet fan- venture out and fi nd it. Look In addition to the destruc- think about how in 40 years, if we tastic people, get out and join Be a person who knows out for our fellow Rams, and if tion of marine and freshwater continue to eat as much seafood that club or organization and that regardless of one gets lost in the dust have populations through overfi sh- as we do, eating sushi or seafood make sure you always have a anything you put your the courage to look back and ing, a plethora of other problems may not even be an option. good time giving your time. I help them get back in the race. include climate change, new personally will be seizing ev- heart into it, if you give Remember that we are Rami- technologies and also just how Troy Wilkinson can be ery moment and opportunity it your all, you’ll have ly and if no one else is cheer- large the human population has reached at [email protected]. that presents itself to me, and a better day and year ing or rooting for you, I am. become and how much we con- as a Ram I hope you all fi nd Let’s take this acedemic year sume. the confi dence, happiness and because of it. by the horns and harness the The severe drought taking support within the CSU com- Ram Spirit to reach our goals place on the west coast is im- munity to do the same. together. pacting sockeye salmon popu- This year, take risks and lations in Washington, both in get out of your comfort zone to get second chances, but Collegian Columist Chyn- hatcheries and in the wild. Tem- because that’s where the sometimes you just have to na Fayne can be reached at peratures in Washington’s rivers magic happens. There are so give the fi rst chance every- [email protected]. have recently been reported to reach harmful and lethal levels for salmon and trout. To complicate fi sh surviv-

The Collegian Editorial Board is responsible Skyler Leonard | Executive Editor Rick Cookson | Print Ellie Mulder | News Editor Hannah Ditzenberger | A&E Editor Abbie Parr | Photo Editor for writing the staff editorial, “Nope & [email protected] Managing Editor [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Dope,” and for the views expressed therein. Letters and feedback in response to the Caitlin Curley | Digital [email protected] Haleigh McGill | Opinion Editor Keegan Pope | Enterprise Editor Katie Schmidt | Social Media Editor staff editorial can be sent to Managing Editor Christina Vessa | News Editor [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]. [email protected] [email protected] Emmett McCarthy | Sports Editor Kate Knapp | Design Editor Sarah Papa | Copy Chief [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] collegian.com The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Wednesday, August 26, 2015 5 ASCSU wants your voice heard on Ramweb Surge of donations help By Megan Fischer with the intention of getting ASCSU changed the process of @MegFischer04 student feedback and addressing receiving those comments. Colorado Family Planning student concerns. "RAMweb is a way for a stu- ASCSU created the Your "It is a way for students dent to voice their concerns to Voice section on RAMweb to to have an easy portal to give someone who is going to listen," Initiative fund contraceptives hear students' concerns about feedback to us (ASCSU) and the Majmudar said everything from energy usage in administration," Dugger said. Students can submit com- By Skyler Leonard zations, the group plans to the residence halls to construc- "It is a great way for students to ments or questions about any @skyler_leonard continue training health care tion progress around campus. criticize without feeling uncom- subject to Your Voice, and ASC- providers, educating the public Students can now log on fortable." SU will identify areas of concern Multiple organizations and also subsidizing as many as to RAMweb and see a gold, Your Voice was first intro- on campus, then act accordingly, pledged nearly $2 million in 6,000 contraceptives. rectangular bar at the top of duced to campus last spring as Majmudar said. temporary funding to continue “We are grateful for the their screen. When they click on a way for students to deliver Dugger said students can ad- the Colorado Family Planning generosity of so many vision- it, there will be a contact form their opinions to the Universi- dress things they are upset about Initiative, a contraceptive pro- ary organizations,” said Dr. where they can pick a subject ty, but it was shut down due to or things that are going well, and gram that reduced teen birth Larry Wolk, executive director and write a question or concern. an overflow of responses, said ASCSU will work toward finding and abortion rates in the state and chief medical o£cer of The submission will then be sent ASCSU Chief of Sta‚ Brandon commonalities in student con- by 48 percent between 2009 the Colorado Department of to the Department of University Majmudar. cerns and addressing them. and 2014. Public Health and Environ- A‚airs. "We changed how it is get- "We've been very busy with The initiative, which was ment. “With their help, we will "Your Voice is a great way ting pushed through for review," responses so far," Dugger said. initially reliant upon a large continue to empower Colorado for students to be heard," said Majmudar said. "It's been good to see that stu- private donation for funding, women to achieve their goals by Phoenix Dugger, interim vice Originally, all comments dents are noticing it and liking ran out of money in June. The choosing if and when they want president for ASCSU. went directly to the ASCSU it." absence of funding left many to start a family.” Dugger said ASCSU re- front desk.There were too many Megan Fischer can be family clinics struggling to pro- The $2 million in contri- turned Your Voice to RamWeb comments to keep up with, so reached at [email protected] vide women with the long-act- butions are temporary, and the ing implant contraceptives the state health department plans program is known for, accord- on finding a sustainable funding ing to a statement from the option through the state legisla- Department of Public Health ture, according to the release. and Environment. Skyler Leonard can be Now, with the new funding reached at sleonard@collegian. from various health organi- com

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The Institute for Entre- preneurship aims to advise and encourage students who would like to found their own business ventures, and runs the Venture Accelerator Program. Accord- ing to the program’s website, the Program “provides hands- COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO on entrepreneurship training, advising, and mentoring for stu- spring for enrollment in the today for women,” Banks said. ed her work with the Institute ture Accelerator Program is one dent-run ventures.” program in the fall. Jarman will “There has been definite posi- of Entrepreneurship in the Col- way that aspiring businesswom- Camille Jarman, a fashion begin working with the Insti- tive progress.” lege of Business yet, Jarman has en can make their ideas reality, and design major in her second tute for Entrepreneurship this But despite not having start- already faced bias for her busi- and it is not just limited to fe- year, plans to use the program to week after her attempts to be- ness idea. male applicants. The Institute help her Brazillian bikini busi- gin her business by herself in “You are more trusted as for Entrepreneurship is located ness get oŽ the ground. Hawaii led to a higher demand a woman in fashion, which is on the second floor of the Busi- “I wanted something I could for her product than she could “My observation is a gender stereotype that goes ness College across the street wear away from the beach that deliver. that there are more the opposite way,” Jarman said. from Rockwell Hall on Laurel. would act as lingerie as well,” Banks believes that the gen- opportunities today “But in business, especially Banks believes that anyone can Jarman said. “They (the Ven- der gap has been reduced from when I am starting a bikini com- start their business if they have ture Accelerator Program) when she started her business, for women.There has pany, it’s hard to get people to the right idea. didn’t have any clothing based and that it is much easier for been definite positive take me seriously.” “I encourage everyone to businesses, so I figured I would women to start their businesses progress.” It is easier for women to get a mentor and tell them their give it a try, see if I could make nowadays, especially in univer- start their own business in 2015 idea,” Banks said. “The next big it in.” sity settings. CAMILLE JARMAN compared to 25 years ago, but idea is just a thought away.” The entrepreneurship pro- “My observation is that FASHION AND DESIGN MAJOR the gender stereotypes are still Erik Petrovich can be reached gram took applications in the there are more opportunities around, even at CSU. The Ven- at [email protected]. N NEWS Wednesday, August 26, 2015 • Page 7 Ram Welcome Orientation leaders guide freshmen to success By Pam Shapiro @pb_shapiro help make sure our Ram Wel- “I was a transfer student, so I and really connect with CSU students with." come leaders are supervised in didn’t go through Ram Welcome again and become people who I Pam Shapiro can be reached what they’re doing,” Lopez said. my freshman year and I wanted am proud to share my fi rst year at [email protected]. If there is one motto that Knowing they are not re- to experience it,” Sangster said. Ram Welcome leaders stand by, ceiving money, Ram Welcome According to Sangster, Ram it is “Rams take care of Rams.” leaders accept extensive re- Welcome leaders impact new The Ram Welcome sta this sponsibility with this volunteer students by making them feel fall was the largest in CSU histo- position. Some may do it purely comfortable and “helping them ry — 420 Ram Welcome leaders to help new students adjust to build their community.” worked with students, accord- the college lifestyle. “I realized that I do have the ing to Keith Lopez, the assis- “Really, all they get is meals power to impact lives. A small tant director of Orientation and during the program, a Rocky e ort of just hearing someone’s Transition Programs. Mountain Showdown ticket and story is a big deal for most peo- Lopez said his o† ce receives a t-shirt," Lopez said. "They’re ple,” Sangster said. over 450 Ram Welcome leader doing this because they want to Orientation leaders, such as applications, and the majority give back to CSU and they want Senior Psychology Major Aman- of those accepted are fi rst-time to work with students and help da Kelly, work closely with Ram leaders. Only 20 or fewer stu- them transition to CSU." Welcome leaders. dents are chosen to return back. It’s rewarding to see new “We serve as a resource for “It’s a competitive position," students make connections and the Ram Welcome leaders if Lopez said. "There are a lot of have a positive experience, Lo- they don’t know how to handle people that are turned away, but pez said, as well as see Ram Wel- a certain situation," Kelly said. people want to give back to their come leaders step up and grow. "There are so many students Ram Welcome Leaders rake a break from welcome activities by enjoying campus in a really unique way.” Lopez said that although there with di erent backgrounds — it a refreshing hike to the top of the famous “A” trail during move in week- Becoming a Ram Welcome are no specifi c requirements for can be di† cult,” Kelly said. end. PHOTO BY CAIO PEREIRA COLLEGIAN leader requires long hours, both Ram Welcome leaders, the over- According to Kelly, being in training and on the job, ac- all group must represent the di- an orientation leader is "like a cording to Lopez. They have 22 versity of CSU. passing of the torch," as they hours of training in two days “48 percent of our Ram make sure the Ram Welcome and work about 13 hours per day Welcome leaders are a part of leaders can do their jobs. Coors Banquet during Ram Welcome. Fraternity and Sorority life, 12 “The most rewarding part or During training, Ram Wel- percent of our Ram Welcome is seeing my students from the come leaders practice conver- leaders are transfer students, summer make friends, and be- sations, learn the Ram Wel- but there’s not one type of Ram ing able to provide the oppor- Coors Light come dance and are mentored Welcome leader," Lopez said. tunity for them to make the by orientation leaders in small Reid Sangster, a sophomore friends that they are hoping to $19.49 groups, Lopez said. majoring in business, served as spend the next four years with," 18pk 16oz cans “We give our orientation a Ram Welcome leader this year Kelly said. 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Last Thursday's meet- him.” the oense can put up big rush- ing went a little dierently than O’Brien, who was not made ing numbers again this season the regular routine. available to the media, had to and keep the quarterback up- During the meeting, head earn his stripes. He competed right with O’Brien at center, but coach Mike Bobo announced to everyday with teammates who they still have some things to the team that O’Brien, a walk-on were on scholarship and proved work on in practice. at that point, had been granted a to them, along with the coaches, “There’s always things we scholarship. that he deserved it. can work on as a unit,” Zerb- The announcement to “I haven’t seen a guy put in lis said. “We can work on being O’Brien and the team can be seen more work than Kevin does,” se- more physical or finishing, but in a YouTube video released by nior oensive lineman Sam Carl- I think the main thing is get- the school. son said. “He’s a guy who didn’t ting into the playbook a little “If we had 22 Kevin get the money but was still put- bit more and making it second O’Brien's, we wouldn’t lose a ting in as much work as everyone nature.” game,” oensive coordinator else, if not more work.” Finishing is another thing Will Friend said in the video. O’Brien – or K.O. as Zerblis that the oensive line, and the Bobo was quick to second called him – started in 10 of the 11 oense as a whole, can work that. games he played last season for on before the season opener “I agree with you coach,” CSU. He was a vital part of an of- on Sept. 5 at Hughes Stadium Bobo said in the video. “That’s fensive line that helped lead the against Savannah State. why I’m giving him a scholar- Rams to their best regular sea- “In the scrimmages we’ve ship.” son record (10-2) since 2000. His had times where we are moving It was then, as one would presence and versatility on the the ball down field and just get expect, that the room exploded. oensive line has become key to stopped by the defense in the red O’Brien’s teammates were visi- the unit’s overall success. zone, so we’ve just got to work bly and audibly ecstatic to hear “K.O. is really smart, like see O’BRIEN on page 16 >> PHOTO COURTESY OF CSU ATHLETICS collegian.com The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Wednesday, August 26, 2015 9

>> MONEY from page 2 University of Mark Leno, the recent bill’s to aect only a fraction of the most of whom already earn promotions while shopping California to raise its author, said he was concerned sprawling university’s work- much more than $15 an hour, the Web for school supplies. that census figures show a force: about 3,200 employees whether unionized or not. Retailers are running plenty of minimum wage to $15 quarter of the state’s 38 mil- who work more than 20 hours Under the plan, the mini- back-to-school specials right by 2017 lion residents live in poverty. a week as well as several mum wage for employees who now. But Gov. Jerry Brown’s fi- thousand more who are not work more than half time at Coupons.com, for exam- The campaign to signifi- nance department this month direct employees but work for UC will be $14 an hour by Oct. ple, recently listed 115 oers, cantly increase the minimum came out in opposition to the contractors doing business 1, 2016, and $15 by Oct. 1, 2017. including 52 coupon codes and wage shifted from local bill. Ožcials said the wage with the university. Assembly Republican nine free shipping promotions government to the state of hike would increase costs to Napolitano said she hoped Leader Kristin Olsen of for back-to-school products. California on Wednesday, state agencies by $393 million the action would bolster the Modesto criticized Napoli- Get student savings. Don’t with University of California this year, nearly $1 billion statewide and national move- tano’s announcement, saying forget to check for savings tar- President Janet Napolitano next year and $3.4 billion the ment to raise minimum wages it will lead to higher costs for geted specifically at students. announcing that several year after, with about half for both public and private students already struggling to Through Sept. 18, Apple is thousand workers would have coming from the state general employees. pay for college. oering education discounts their salaries increased to $15 fund. “In general, the country “It is concerning that UC on laptops, desktop computers an hour by 2017. Brown’s sta also said it is and should be moving in would implement this propos- and tablets. A 12-inch Mac- UC’s action is expected to would hurt the state’s overall this direction. Given our al just after spending an entire Book, which normally starts heighten debate in the state economy. education and public service year arguing they do not have at $1,299, is $50 cheaper for Legislature about a propos- A spokeswoman for missions, it seems highly the funds necessary to keep college students or parents al to boost the statewide Brown, who is a Democrat, de- appropriate that we be one of tuition flat and enroll more of college students (as well as minimum wage and has also clined to comment Wednes- the first to take this step,” said California students,” Olsen faculty and sta at universities prompted calls for the Califor- day about the UC wage Napolitano, a former Demo- said. “This is not Robin Hood and K-12 schools). Apple is nia State University system to increase. Brown, a member of cratic governor of Arizona and in that the money being spent also throwing in a free pair of follow suit. the UC Board of Regents, was U.S. secretary of Homeland is not from the rich; it’s from Beats headphones with eligible Napolitano announced the in Vatican City on Wednesday Security in the Obama White students who go deep into purchases. move a day after Los Angeles for a conference on global House. debt to invest in their future.” Go tax-free. Many states County — the nation’s largest warming hosted by Pope “This is the right thing to UC ožcials said that un- have so-called tax-free government agency — agreed Francis. do for our workers and their dergraduate tuition for state weekends before the start of to increase the minimum The CSU system has families,” Napolitano said at residents will remain frozen the school year. During these wage to $15 an hour in all up to now not considered a the UC regents meeting. for the next two years as part weekends, state sales tax is unincorporated communities minimum wage increase. But UC ožcials estimate that of a budget agreement with waived on qualified purchases. by 2020. Los Angeles enacted after the UC’s announcement, the move will cost about $14 Brown and the Legislature. To find out if and when a similar plan earlier this year, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, a million a year and that most of They added that it is too soon your state will have a tax-free becoming the largest city in Cal State trustee, urged the that will come not from state to say whether other costs, weekend, go to taxadmin.org the nation to do so. 23-campus system to follow funding and tuition but rather such as parking fees or dining (click on “2015 state sales tax A plan to increase Cali- suit. from parking fees, hospital costs, might increase because holidays”). fornia’s minimum wage from The minimum wage revenues and bookstore sales. of the increased wages. Most tax-free periods $9 to $13 an hour by 2017 was battle is being pushed by Many of those aected Labor activists have for back-to-school shopping approved by the state Senate labor activists at the national work at retail shops and cafe- complained for years about begin Aug. 7. In some states, last month on a largely par- and local levels and has been terias on the 10 UC campuses, the wages and treatment of including Massachusetts and ty-line vote, with Democrats embraced by many Demo- including students. However, people who are hired by out- Connecticut, the promotions in support and Republicans crats as a solution to income the plan does not aect those side contractors to perform start a week or two later. opposed. It is now pending in inequality. Other West Coast who are on work-study sti- work on UC campuses. While the Assembly. Even without cities, including Seattle and pends as part of their financial labor leaders say they are Briefs Courtesy of Tribune the bill, a state law approved San Francisco, have enacted aid packages since they are happy about Napolitano’s News Service two years ago calls for the higher minimum wages in the not assigned more than 20 announcement, they said minimum wage to rise to $10 last two years. New York City hours a week, ožcials said. that many of those contract an hour in January. also is weighing a proposal. UC employs about employees Democratic state Sen. The UC plan is expected 100,000 nonteaching staers, see CALIFORNIA on page 16 >> AE& ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday, August 26, 2015 • Page 10 Forget studying: fall into new shows this season

By Dallas Head California side of the outbreak, crime-solver will premiere on hero that's needed. It also has the a man who is obssessed with his @water4rams before the original show occurs. CBS Sept. 22. same executive producer as "Ar- career and being a stud bachelor After those long hours study- It is also said to include members row" and "The Flash" (Greg Ber- who finds out that he isn't just a ing this semester, tuning in to a of "The Walking Dead" in the 5. "Supergirl" lanti). It will be flying on screen father but a grandfather as well. new show could be just the thing new series. The dead will begin For those that love the action on CBS Oct.26. The show will focus on his bal- to help unwind. These are just six walking again Sunday nights on hero shows on TV currently, the ancing act of his new life. This of the many shows coming to TV AMC. new show "Supergirl" is going to 6. "Grandfathered" family comedy will be turning that are sure to fill those nights be the new show to watch. The "Grandfathered" combines life upside down on Fox starting hanging out with new room- 3. "The Bastard Executioner" cousin of Superman is coming to two of the 90's generation's Sept. 29. mates and old friends. "The Bastard Executioner" is the small screen by coming out most popular actors, Josh Peck Dallas Head can be reached a new one for "Game of Thrones" as a super hero and becoming the and John Stamos. Stamos plays at [email protected] 1. "Best Time Ever with Neil lovers. This show is a basis of a Patrick Harris" young knight under King Ed- Neil Patrick Harris is host- ward I. He leaves the war and ing a new show based on a Brit- takes a vow of peace. But it catch- ish live comedy. "Best Time es back up with him and he may Ever" will be a live one-hour have to go back into the bloody show that includes everything life he left. His battle will begin from musicals to pranks on au- on FX Sept. 15. dience members. This show will have something for everyone 4. "Limitless" who loves laughing and comedy For those that loved the mov- in any way. Watch this show on ie "Limitless" starring Bradley NBC Sept. 15. Cooper, there is a new show that is sure to excite. This new show, 2. "Fear the Walking Dead" of the same name, will be the sto- Based as a spin o of "The ry of a man named Brian Sinclair Walking Dead", a new series is who discovers the fictitious drug coming that is sure to enjoy all of NZT and uses it for solving fans of the original show. "Fear crime with "Dexter"'s own Jen- The Walking Dead" is about the nifer Carpenter. The start of this

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nothing to be ashamed of. They "It was the first time in a reinforcements that let players recruits, Hempen's roster may attracted a record-breaking weekend we haven't been sad," stay rested enough to beat oppo- be approaching a talent level Sam crowd to the Lagoon and held head coach Bill Hempen said at nents to the ball. Defender Jami capable of getting this program Lounsberry oƒ a CU team coming oƒ a his- practice Tuesday morning. Vaughn, who graduated after up and running with a full head @samlounz toric season in double-overtime. Success is addicting. The last season, played every minute of steam. He was sending subs The Buƒs placed a program-best drive to keep improving should of every game in her two-year flying in and out during Friday's third in the Pac-12 last year, ad- only be augmented with this game at the Lagoon. vanced to the second round of early taste of victory. Though "I think the players we have Whenever an entirely new the NCAA Tournament and re- a win over DU on an own goal brought in have added to the Division I program is started at a turned its leader in goals and may not sound as successful competitiveness, not just in university, there are bound to be assists in Brie Hooks. as a Ram blasting one past the games but in training as well," some rough spots along the road Giving them all they could keeper for the win, the situation With a victory over Hempen said. “We are excited for that team before it catches handle on Friday was a big step was still set up by CSU's oƒense. Denver University, the as a staƒ about where we are, up to speed with its opponents. forward for CSU's program. Plays ending with a fortuitous but we also know there is plenty CSU's women's soccer startup Sunday might have been bounce into the net happen, but Rams began the first to improve, and the good thing was no exception, as shown by an even bigger one. With a vic- they happen because the oƒense undefeated streak in for me is I know they're capable the Rams' 6-23-3 record in their tory over Denver University, gets to the right spot at the right CSU soccer history. of that improvement." first two seasons. the Rams began the first un- time. He's been fast at turning But if the first two games of defeated streak in CSU soccer "They understand who they around programs before. Hemp- this season are any indication of history. And it was against the are," Hempen said of his players. en became a soccer legend in the what is to come as the year pro- team that took second in the "They accept what they have to state when he took CU from a gresses, this could be the year Summit League last season and do to succeed. We have rein- 3-11-1 record in 2001 to a Big 12 Fort Collins soccer fans have was ranked as the No. 1 school forcements... kids that can go CSU career. Rest for defenders Championship by 2003 in just been waiting for. to play women's soccer at by a in and give us some quality mo- Catherine Ruder and Megan his third season with the Buƒs. Though they saw a win slip USA Today poll earlier this year. ments out there that allow us to Speed along with midfielder Gi- We'll see if the third time’s through their fingers Friday These Rams might be on their make ourselves have the bounce ana Bertana was nearly as rare the charm again for Hempen against CU in their season open- way toward a breakout season, go our direction." in 2014. with the Rams. er, giving up a late goal to the and have every reason to be ex- In his first two seasons, But now that he has had Sam Lounsberry can be Buƒs for a 1-1 tie, the Rams have cited. Hempen lacked those type of two full oƒ-seasons to bring in reached at [email protected]. AE& ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday, August 26, 2015 • Page 12 Sassy with Cassie: mid-college crisis

mester in three, two … first day tentment will come the realiza- When I started doing poor- But, I am also really excit- of school. Do you know what’s tion that you only have some- ly on timed math tests, I had to ed. Plans are meant to change. Cassie scary in a good way? Life. A year where around 1.5 years left in study instead, which made me I don’t think there was ever Maack and a half left of college makes the safety of college. In 1.5 years, cry. I wanted to watch “Fear meant to be a kid version of @maackcl me feel like I might wet myself. Factor”. “Fear Factor” was my “Fear Factor”. I think I was Freshmen, welcome to four dream. meant to change my majors to six years of people asking you I would be the strongest around, as most do, and I think what you are going to do when player in the round when they I was meant to eat ice cream out Freshmen, you are done. At the moment, Just a warning: if you are eat things or sit in bathtubs full of the carton the second I ar- you may be unsure or totally considering eating a fly of spiders. I’d laugh at the people rived home. Just kidding, that "Consider yourself at home sure, but may change your mind. in front of a classroom of who puked up their scorpion. doesn’t work for food. Consider yourself one of the Do that. Change your mind. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA, GO I won’t be Hannah Mon- family Try everything that sparks a lit- people, know that that is HOME. tana, or “Fear Factor” Champi- We've taken to you so strong tle bit of interest. Don’t be afraid a really hard reputation In third grade, I was also the on. I did not know that as a kid, It's clear we're going to get to start over, or try something to break. girl who ate flies. Every school but I know that now, and I’m along." - Oliver you never thought you could. It had one of those, right? will bring you endless joy and Just a warning: if you are Nothing like a little Oliver excitement and growth. considering eating a fly in front Twist to start your semester o And, one day you’ll show of a classroom of people, know I would be the strongest right. up to class no longer a scared the question what do you want that that is a really hard repu- player in the round Welcome to the Ramily, freshman, with total confidence to be when you grow up will be tation to break. Weirdo was a when they eat things or freshmen. in your major and your friends. irrelevant. common nickname for muah, First break down of the se- After that moment of pure con- Creative child minds have and not much has changed. I say sit in bathtubs full of unique, hopeful ideas regarding whatevah to my haterz. spiders. I’d laugh at the what they want to be when they I was preparing for “Fear people who puked up grow up. Factor”. Taking steps to achieve In kindergarten, my best one goal. Sorry, but “girl who their scorpion. friend wanted to be a Barbie kisses toads” is not oensive. when she grew up. She did not What I am trying to say, is I pursue that dream. She is in- was totally goal oriented then stead studying English. and still am. Not toward “Fear ok with it. Even though the first I once heard little boy say Factor”. I really, really, never day of school is intimidating ev- he wanted to be a fire truck. I ever want to eat a raw bug. Un- ery year and graduation is even did not follow up with him. He less it gets me extra credit in In- more so, not everything has to might be out fire trucking this sects in Society. Would it, Whit- be perfect. Nobody’s Perfect, very moment. ney Cranshaw and Matthew as Hannah would say. Planning I, on the other hand, thought Camper? your entire life is for losers and “Fear Factor” was the bees My dreams have changed, squares. knees. For me, the coolest thing but I am more terrified for life in the world was staying up past than I ever was of “Fear Fac- Cassie Maack can be reached 8 p.m. to watch “Fear Factor”. tor”. at [email protected]. AE& ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday, August 26, 2015 • Page 13 Lee Brice to perform Friday By Hannah Ditzenberger ents surveyed students' music in Billboard's top 10. His song "I @h_ditzenberger preferences in preparation for the Don't Dance" was nominated in event. 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>> CALIFORNIA from page 9 pensions and representation. State Senate Minority Daily Horoscope still will receive no benefits The union has been lobby- Leader Robert Hu’, during the Nancy Black or much lower ones than UC ing for a bill being debated in Senate debate, noted the irony workers. the state Legislature that would that state lawmakers would TODAY’S BIRTHDAY VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Kathryn Lybarger, pres- require UC to provide employ- increase universities’ expenses (08/26/15). Personal break- 8 — O’er to help. What comes ident of the American Fed- ees of outside contractors wages at the same time they were throughs highlight your year. around goes around. Work eration of State, County and and benefits comparable to demanding that tuition remain Fame and fortune are available. together to make a positive Municipal Employees AFSCME university workers. The legisla- flat. “This is ill-conceived,” the Romance and partnership change. Speak with exuberance. 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“I think the main thing is getting into 3 Americans stop attack on Paris-bound train the playbook a little bit more and making BERLIN —There is no way to was no worst-case scenario. now to have been inaccurate. News. “As he’s beginning to cock know how many lives were saved “The attacker looked de- Instead, the gunman, naked it, to shoot it, my friend Alek it second nature.” when two men from Sacramen- termined,” the French actor from the waist up, emerged yelled at Spencer to go, go get FRED ZERBLIS to, Calif., and a third from Ore- Jean-Hugues Anglade, who was from the bathroom, weapon him.” JUNIOR, OFFENSIVE LINEMAN gon thwarted an gunman’s attack on the train and said to be only at the ready, and was first con- Stone ran down the train aboard a crowded high-speed a short distance from the attack- fronted by a French passenger, aisle as people screamed in pan- train not long after it had pulled er, told the French publication whose e˜ort to subdue the gun- ic, and was the first to reach the away from Brussels, bound for Paris Match. “I thought we were men failed. suspect. Skarlatos was close be- Paris. all going to die… We were pris- According to the French hind, as was Sadler. Stone put >> O’BRIEN from page 8 The three subdued a man oners on this fast moving train. Interior Minister Bernard Ca- the attacker in a headlock. Skar- on finishing and executing in who was wielding two guns, a box There was no way out. We were zeneuve, the gunman got o˜ sev- latos ripped away the handgun the red zone,” Carlson said. cutter and nine clips of ammu- all trapped.” eral shots. An American aboard and threw it, and then went for Bobo still seems pleased nition before he could begin his Piecing together the story the train, Christina Cathleen the AK-47, which was at the gun- with where his o˜ense is at in attack. from police and military state- Coons, later told the French man’s feet, and started “muz- the first week of school and More than 550 people were ments, from the words of nation- newspaper Le Monde that one zle-thumping him in the head with the opener right around aboard the train, and authorities al leaders, from press reports passenger had been shot in the with it.” the corner. fear that the attacker, thought to from France, Germany, Belgium neck. “Everybody just started “I thought for the most have a terrorist watch list dossier and the , and “There was blood every- beating on the guy while Spencer part the guys did well,” Bobo and Islamic State sympathies, video interviews with the Amer- where,” she was quoted as saying. held the choke hold until he went said. “I thought the o˜ense planned to move from the back icans, it becomes clear that the The gunman continued to unconscious,” Skarlatos said. responded from the scrim- of the train to the front. di˜erence between horror and fire, but all a French passen- As Stone tackled the gun- mage on Saturday and came In initial interviews, the sus- heroism came down to 15 sec- ger heard after the initial shots man, the assailant flailed at him out and had a great day.” pect, identified by fingerprints as onds, an assault rifle that may was “click, click, click” as the with a box cutter, cutting Stone’s How about the team? Are Ayoub El-khazzani, 26, allegedly have misfired, and three friends gunman’s assault rifle appar- thumb deeply and wounding the players feeling ready for told French investigators that his who happened to be on a Euro- ently jammed. For a moment, him on the neck as well. the season to start? intent was to rob the people on pean vacation together. the French passenger said, he A Briton identified as Chris “Definitely, we have the train and that he found the The initial news reports said thought the weapon was a toy. Norman joined the fray, helping guys buying into the system, weapons in a Brussels park. were first alerted That was when Stone, Skar- hold the suspect while he was learning everything, and put- The actions of U.S. Air Force to a possible threat when they latos and Sadler went into action. being tied up. In a video taken ting in extra time,” Carlson Airman First Class Spencer heard the sound of an AK-47 be- As Skarlatos told it in a video in- after the attack, the gunman can said. “I think we’re going to Stone, of Sacramento; Oregon ing loaded in a locked bathroom terview with Britain’s Sky News, be seen, his hands and feet bound be right where we need to National Guard Specialist Alek on their train car. It’s a sound he looked at Stone and said, behind his back, his face to the be at kicko˜ on September Skarlatos; and Anthony Sadler, Skarlatos would know, having “Spencer, go.” floor of the train. fifth.” a Sacramento State University just returned from a tour of duty “We see a man enter the car Geo Hueb- student described as a longtime in Afghanistan. with the AK-47,” Sadler said in Courtesy of Tribune News ner can be reached at friend of Stone’s, meant there But those reports appear a separate interview with Sky Service [email protected].