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THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN Fort Collins, Colorado Volume 117 | No. 86 ueda anuar COLLEGIAN oegianom THE STUDENT VOICE OF COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1891 ABUSE OF POWER arbrough routinely dodged allegations of fraud, harassment Tapes, ocers say suspended chief used questionable tactics B AI MCANE dence to take action long ago but The Rocky Mountain Collegian turned a blind eye to a handful of alleged abuses of power. “Didn’t I tell While the sudden suspension of Barred by state personnel law, CSU Police Chief Dexter Yarbrough the university hasn’t released any last month came as another shock- information about Yarbrough’s paid you guys that ing challenge facing a transitioning administrative leave and an ongo- administration, several campus ing investigation headed by Colo- sometimes the officers say his absence comes as rado Bureau of Investigation. a breath of fresh air to the depart- But evidence delivered to top ment –– putting what several inde- administration and later obtained police lie?” pendent sources called his “reign of by the Collegian shows CSU kept terror” on hiatus. many of the chief’s questionable Dexter Yarbrough AARON MONOA | COLLEGIAN Listing numerous accusations dealings quiet for years. CSUPD Chief of improprieties ranging from fal- Despite a consistent flow of Audio oument sifying police documents, to man- complaints of harassment, fraud Visit www.collegian. Visit www.collegian.com dating the special treatment of stu- and threatening behavior to the to vice president of public safety in com to hear tapes of to view police reports and dent athletes, to teaching students school’s Office of Equal Opportu- addition to being chief of police. Yarbrough’s classes. Cpl. Olivas’ settlement. illegal police tactics, several timid nity and Diversity (OEOD) and to He was handsomely rewarded police officers say the President’s former CSU President Larry Penley, Office had plenty of alarming evi- Yarbrough was promoted last year See CIE on Page 11 Price to serve eight years Prominent student hopes to change for death of CSU staffer racial stereotypes B MAEINE NOE Allen’s husband, Greg, who spoke Price said during the hearing of Allen’s B MAEINE NOE The Rocky Mountain Collegian at the sentencing, turned to Price and friends and family who crowded to- The Rocky Mountain Collegian said after some time, “Mr. Price, my life gether around Allen’s husband, father, Daniel Price, a 21-year-old Fort is shattered … she not only brought brother Jon Gumptow and mother After college, Erika Green Collins man who struck with his ve- out the best in me, she was Maris Gumptow in the front thought she might want to start a hicle and killed CSU adviser Rebecca my everything …” row. women’s magazine. Allen in July, was sentenced to eight Waiting for Allen’s moth- “Every night I pray that And while it will include fash- years in prison Friday. er, father and brother out- Mr. Allen will one day for- ion because, as she put it, “teenage Additionally, Price will serve five side of the district attorney’s give Daniel,” Dolores Price girls like fashion”, the magazine years on parole followed by two years office after the sentencing, said of the tragedy. “… I pray will serve a higher purpose — one probation and 80 hours of community four of Allen’s family mem- that Mr. Allen will one day of freedom, equality and empow- service, 50 of which he is mandated bers said they were glad the see the grief in our hearts.” erment for women of color. to serve with Mothers Against Drunk case was finally over. Jones, who has been “You have to prove to other Driving. These penalties were part of A group of Price’s friends friends with Price since sev- people what you’re capable of … an earlier plea agreement. gathered on a bench outside enth-grade and continued ” said Green, a junior technical Over 80 people crowded into the the courtroom, including PRICE their friendship after the communication and journalism courtroom to witness the sentencing. long-time friend Keith Jones, two graduated from Rocky major actively in- “I know that I have to go to prison. declined comment. Mountain High School in volved in at least ee age to I gladly accept that …” Price said, look- Three people spoke on behalf of Fort Collins, told the judge that Price five CSU organi- read aout te ing back at Allen’s family and friends Price, including Jones and his mother has always been “a good guy.” Jones zations. “That’s ort Coin for a brief moment. “I’m sorry … I can’t Dolores Price. why I want to Martin uter say anything else.” “My heart aches for them,” Dolores See PRICE on Page create the maga- ing r a zine because I arade and don’t want young eeration women to think that they have to be a stereotype.” Since she started kindergar- Obama honors Martin Luther King Jr. ten in Colorado Springs as one of two African American girls in the IA REEB | COLLEGIAN B AI EPO class, Green said she has grown to The Associated Press overcome the challenge of living Erika G reen, a junior journalism in predominantly white areas as a and technical communication WASHINGTON – At the dawn of a woman of color. major as wells as a member of Black Alliance and Z eta Beta Phi new era in race and politics, President- And while she said she used to Inc., was a Master of Ceremonies elect Barack Obama practiced the wonder what was wrong with her, age-old virtue of service on Monday at the Martin Luther King Day cel- she came to realize that there was ebrations in O ld Town on Monday. and summoned memories of the Rev. nothing wrong with her and em- Martin Luther King Jr. “Everyone’s got braced herself as someone who had to be involved,” said the man in line to much to contribute to and improve At first, Green was upset that become the first black chief executive. society. she had to learn on her day off. “Tomorrow we will come together From an early age, Green’s But then, she realized her parent’s as one people on the same Mall where parents, especially her mother, motive. Dr. King’s dream echoes still,” said encouraged her to try everything “… Over time, it became be- Obama, who takes the oath of office and learn from the great leaders of yond words important,” Green at noon Tuesday at a time of economic black history, including Dr. Martin said of learning about Black his- crisis at home and two wars overseas. Luther King Jr. tory. “You need to know your his- The festive crowds already jam- On every day honoring Afri- tory and your past before you can ming the capital city for the national can American history when they continue on and make a differ- holiday honoring King were just a pre- had the day off from school, espe- ence. (African American leaders’) view of the vast throng expected for In- cially during Black History Month, messages of freedom, equality, auguration Day events. “I didn’t think I Green’s parents would have both perseverance are things I continue would see a black president in CARE ARAPA | AP her and her younger brother Pat- to keep in mind.” President- elect Barack O bama paints a wall during a visit to Sasha Bruce House, rick read about prominent African See OBAMA on Page a shelter for teens, in Washington, Monday. American figures. See GREEN on Page Page 13 Page 6 Page 7 ranfort migt Irae an to u Communit ange route a troo out memer mar of Gaa in onor of M Downtown transit Parade brings center could close Pullout timed with Obama’s inauguration importance of awareness of racism Tuesday, January 20, 2009 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian Deltas and see what it’s like to be a classy KD! Today Now is the perfect time to Today meet new people and make Spring Classes Begin new friends. Sunny Students may add or drop Stop by some of Kappa Del- courses until the end of the Add/ ta’s spring recruitment events Drop period. to learn how you can make | 1 $50 late registration fee as- life-long friends and make a sessed to students who add fi rst difference in the world. class today or after. Wednesday For all events, meet at the Graduate students registering Kappa Delta House at 412 Sunny for continuous registration after W. Laurel St. across from classes begin will be subject to Rockwell Hall. Sponsored by | the $50 late registration fee. Greek Life. Employee Study Privilege Women’s Basketball at Forms For Spring Air Force Thursday The deadline to submit Em- 6 p.m. ployee Study Privilege Request Partly cloudy The CSU Rams women’s Forms for spring 2009 is today. basketball team travels to If you plan on utilizing the Study Colorado Springs to play the Privilege for spring, you must Falcons. | submit your completed and signed form to the Registrar’s Men’s Basketball vs. Air Offi ce by 4:45 p.m. Force FORMS SUBMITTED AFTER 8 p.m. THIS DATE WILL NOT BE CON- The CSU Rams men’s bas- SIDERED. ketball team plays Air Force Please be sure to use the most at Moby Arena. current form when applying for the Study Privilege – old forms will not be accepted. edneda To access the most up-to-date Ethnic Studies Seminar information and form, please 9:30 a.m. visit the Registrar’s Web site or Lory Student Center, Rm.

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