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Fort Collins, Colorado Volume 121 | No. 62 ursday, November 1, 2012 COLLEGIAN www.collegian.com THE STUDENT VOICE OF COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1891

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With the predicted end of the world nearly upon us (12/21/12), it is time to start focusing our attention on ways in which the world will end. is week: the technologi- cal apocalypse of the Robot Uprising (already in progress). Ways in Which Robots will Rule the World

LEFT: Haruto Yoshikawa chases his big brother while donning his Superman halloween costume on the west lawn Wednesday evening. Yoshikawa is a refreshing reminder of why homeowners give out candy to young kids and not college students. (Photo by Hunter Thompson) RIGHT: A lone shark looks on as a group of Atheists and Christians duke it out on the plaza this Wednesday. As the two groups shout out declaring their opinion is right, the shark believes that both groups look tasty. (Photo by Kevin Johansen) Cars We already rely “Most of my friends are party a liated and will vote for the ticket rather than vote on robots when it comes to car for the candidate and I just think that’s studpid.” manufacturing. Chris Lopina | senior journalism major ey assemble chassis and weld various parts together. Soon, cars Meet the Undecided themselves will not only Some students still unsure of vote choice with less than a week remaining be capable of self-navigation, By KATE WINKLE cording to Davis. or another, but he plans to re- fortunate because a lot of the around, but sophomore un- but also self- The Rocky Mountain Collegian Here are three CSU stu- search on his own before he American people probably declared major Gus Wordem awareness. And dents who have yet to make a makes his fi nal decision. don’t know how to do that kind is displeased with his progress. we’ll never see Five days remain until the decision about their vote and “Most of my friends are par- of research and maybe don’t And, while he liked Romney it coming. election, and while the majority what they’re concerned about. ty affi liated and will vote for the have the resources to do it,” before 2008, the now-pres- of Americans have already de- ticket rather than vote for the Carrera said. “A lot of people idential candidate’s stances cided who will get their vote, a Issue Split candidate and I just think that’s base a lot of what they hear on have become more extreme. select few remain to be swayed. Chris Lopina, a senior jour- stupid,” Lopina said. “I think what candidates say, and what The economy and job avail- Roughly 5 percent of voters, nalism major, does not par- you should look at the candi- they say is not clear and always ability are important to Wor- including some CSU students, ticularly like either presidential date rather than just the party.” changing. We deserve to hear dem, but he is unsure which remain undecided at this stage candidate. Obama has not ac- the facts and the truth.” candidate’s economic plan will of the election, according to complished much in his fi rst Stance Confusion Carrera watched the de- help him and his family. More- Sandra Davis, associate profes- term, and Romney is not a like- Politicians seem to say bates, but found they made over, he does not know if the War-Bots sor of political science. able person, according to Lopina. anything to get votes, and that him even more undecided future president will stick to his e military “Some may be unhappy “No matter who I vote for is the problem, according to because of the contradictions current plans and honor them already makes with the choices: they may I’m not going to be 100 percent Robin Carrera, a sophomore and the candidates’ inability to during his term. Uncertainty extensive use agree with a candidate on one for them, so I’m not going to business major. He believes directly answer questions. His about the candidates’ poten- of robots, from or two issues while they agree be distraught over (the result). that by trying to please every- friends also do not help with tial effectiveness in offi ce keeps our drones that with the opponent on others,” The one I pick is the one I like one, Obama and Romney’s his decision because he feels him undecided. Davis wrote in an email to the a little bit more,” Lopina said. stances on the issues are hid- their answers to questions are However, Worden is not kill terrorists Collegian. “However, more un- Lopina’s hesitancy in sup- den behind generalizations. biased because of their prede- worried that he has not made from the skies decided voters won’t be as at- porting one candidate at this One of Carerra’s main con- termined affi liation. up his mind with a week until to robots that tentive, knowledgeable or con- point is because he agrees cerns is the tax policy, but the “I want to make sure I the election. He prefers to stay locate and cerned about the election as with Romney’s anti-abortion candidates’ shifting rhetoric vote for who I really think undecided and do his own re- disarm IED’s. many who have already made stance, but likes Obama’s plan makes it diffi cult to discern deserves it because I would search instead of letting friends Very soon, we up their minds.” for universal healthcare. Cut- how each would impact the feel more uncomfortable if I or campaigns sway his vote. begin to use The undecided voters with ting funding for Planned Par- country as president. just picked a side and not re- “I like to keep to myself robots in place the most potential to change enthood aligns with Lopina’s “Basically, I want the facts,” ally looked into it much just and not have others’ opin- of traditional because my parents voted for election results are those in Catholic-infl uenced beliefs. Carerra said. ions persuade mine,” Worden infantry. Ter- competitive races, like Colo- However, looking at other To combat the confusion, them or my friends voted for said. “I like to think about it rado. It is also possible that countries as examples, Lopina Carrera plans to research ex- them,” Carrera said. for a while and make my own minators and the response to a last-minute said he believes that healthcare tensively on his own, because choice.” Cylons anyone? event like Hurricane Sandy for everyone is fair and works. he said it is the only way to Effi cacy Doubt Politics Beat Reporter could sway undecided or Friends and family try to know what is true. Obama has had four years Kate Winkle can be reached at weakly partisan voters, ac- persuade Lopina of one side “I feel like it’s kind of un- in offi ce to turn the country [email protected].

e Rainbow ribbons around the Oval spark discussion Internet By BAILEY CONSTAS that our community is made week. The display “grew out of a tory comments) for our students, play as a way to promote vis- e Internet The Rocky Mountain Collegian up of thousands of people with brainstorm about what GLBTQ but it provides a counterbalance ibility for the organization. already rules different viewpoints, experi- History month is and how to re- which could make or break their “As far as negative feedback, Two rows of the Oval’s elms ences, and identities.” fl ect the pride of a diverse com- day,” Dimopoulos said. those people bask in so much over our lives. spent GLBTQ history month dis- None of the comments on munity in which others would Throughout the stream of privilege they don’t realize they It gives us free playing the colors of the rainbow, the page were deleted and the be invited to share,” Dimopoulos comments the CSU Facebook were being degrading,” Stewart entertainment, and the display sparked discus- entirety of the conversation is wrote in an email to the Collegian. page linked to their comment said. “Every minute of every day helps us pass sion in the CSU community. displayed, according to Mike Dimopoulos sees the rib- guidelines that said, “It’s okay is heterosexual appreciation the time in A photograph of the display Hooker, Executive Director of bons as a way to face the dis- to voice an opinion, com- day through the media . . . to class, connect posted to the offi cial CSU Face- Public Relations for CSU. criminatory remarks and be- plaint, or disagreement with what we are socialized to see.” with friends... book wall Oct. 11 received 75 According to Hooker, Tony liefs that are voiced against the another, but we ask that you The ribbons may be gone But it is our comments, 956 “likes” and 149 Frank’s note about the event was GLBTQ community. do so in a constructive man- from the Oval now, but the results Achilles Heel. shared links. a chance to make everyone wel- “These displays are so im- ner. Obscenities, personal at- of this display of pride, according Our reliance Of those comments, at least come and to acknowledge that portant. It’s targeted for every- tacks, threatening, harassing, to Hooker, could encourage steps thirteen could be considered neg- there are issues to discuss. day micro-aggressions,” Dimo- or abusive content, and de- to more cooperation. is such that it ative and created a discussion that “It’s a chance to reaffi rm poulos said. famatory comments about any “We hope events like this can give the prompted a campus-wide email the university’s commitment to This year was the fi rst pre- person, group, organization or make everyone realize there is a new robot from President Tony Frank. Six diversity and to acknowledge sentation of this scale to raise belief will be deleted.” diversity of people on the cam- revolutionar- were posted by the same profi le. the display. We have a com- awareness about LGBTQ histo- One of the negative com- pus and we want everyone to ies instant “The display generated mitment for discussion and ry month, and the scale is what ments left on the post reads, feel included and welcome here,” access to our considerable discussion and dialogue and hearing the dis- could make onlookers question “how about celebrating heter- Hooker said. “There’s always ways lives. Conquer debate on Facebook and else- cussion that happens around themselves, she said. soexuals next month? or is that to continue making people feel the Internet, where — the type of dialogue campus,” Hooker said. “It means a lot when you see politically incorrect?” more welcome and included.” conquer the that comes with being part of Foula Dimopoulos, director of those things at that magnitude Brian Stewart, President Diversity Beat Reporter and humans. a college community,” Frank the GLBTQ resources offi ce, was in the Oval with all of the great- of the Student Organization Entertainment Reporter Bailey wrote on Oct. 23. “All in all, it partially responsible for maintain- ness the Oval demands. It doesn’t for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Constas (@BaileyLiza) can be e Strip Club is was an important reminder ing the display throughout the necessarily eradicate (the deroga- Transgendered, sees the dis- reached at [email protected]. written by the Collegian s t a . 2 Thursday, November 1, 2012 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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portunities for plant breed- University of Wyoming from Your corn has ing Hughes Stadium to the Col- potential More specifi cally, into a orado-Wyoming border on more drought-tolerant, nu- U.S. Highway 287, according It’s a staple in the Unit- tritious and multi-seasonal to a university news release. ed States and Europe and a version of itself. After the 14-mile run, the favorite food in nearly every “That’s signifi cant given students will hand the ball to other corner of the world –– the prominent role of corn Wyoming cadets, who will and a prominent maize ge- in the global economy, and carry it for 26 miles to War neticist will visit CSU to dis- the reliance of people in de- Memorial Stadium in Lara- cuss the possibility to make veloping nations on corn as mie. it potentially even more a major food source,” stated “The run displays the en- popular, according to a uni- the release. durance and physical stami- versity news release. na needed for warriors going On Sunday, Nov. 4 from into battle, not unlike what 4 to 5:30 p.m., Edward S. What would make is required of our ‘gridiron Buckler will deliver a lec- you run for 14 miles? warriors,’” said CSU ROTC’s ture titled, “Corn – A Genetic Lt. Col. Channing Moose. PowerHouse,” in the Behav- That’s not a hard ques- CSU has won the Border ioral Sciences Building Audi- tion for the CSU Army ROTC War 54 times, while Wyo- torium on campus, asserting cadets to answer. On Friday, ming has won it 43 times. that the food’s complex ge- Nov. 2, they’ll run the game nome, emerging knowledge ball of the 103rd “Border and genetic tools creates op- War” between CSU and the -- Collegian Staff Report Chenghan Yang, 2.5 years old, enters the Mario Broth- ers themed El Centro offi ce in the Lory As a CSU grad, husband of a CSU grad, Student Cen- ter during the father of a CSU grad and as a college instructor, “Decades of Scares” Trick I know that funding higher education or Treating Wednesday. Yang celebrat- is the smartest investment we can make. ed his fi rst Halloween with the LSC, That’s why I work hard in the State Legislature to: where each offi ce was given a decade as a theme Protect and extend public funding to keep CSU to decorate. (Photo by Erin affordable and accessible Mross)

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WASHINGTON — More than 10,000 National Guard troops in 13 states have been mobilized to assist in the response to Hurricane Sandy, including more than 2,200 who are assisting with recovery efforts in New York, the Pentagon said Wednesday. Eric Durr, a spokesman for New York’s Division of Military and Naval Affairs, said that 650 National Guard soldiers and air personnel are deployed on Long Island, while another 400 CLEM MURRAY | McCLATCHY TRIBUNE are in New York City, with an- A portion of Harvey Cedars, on the bay side of Long Beach Island on other 400 on the way. the New Jersey shore, is under water, October 30, 2012, after Hurricane The Guard is using Hum- Sandy blew across the New Jersey barrier islands. vees and trucks to clear de- bris, rescue stranded people al Emergency Management Marine Corps reserves, are and to help transport local Agency over affected areas to assisting the recovery effort offi cials in fl ooded areas. conduct aerial assessments and in New York Harbor and the “They’re taking cops and one is ferrying New York Gov. surrounding waters, he said. fi reman around in Humvees Andrew Cuomo, Durr said. In hard-hit New Jersey, helping to rescue people,” An additional 350 troops 2,070 Guard troops are assisting Durr said. from southern and western in the recovery effort, he said, Thirty guard personnel parts of the state are on their and another 2,100 have been are helping to lug fuel to the way to Camp Smith in West- activated in Pennsylvania. 13th fl oor of Bellevue Hospi- chester County, 30 miles The U.S. Army Corps of tal in Manhattan, where the from New York City, which is Engineers has assessment facility’s emergency genera- serving as a staging center. teams on the ground in New tors are located, he said. Durr said the Guard was York and other states to look Ten Black Hawk helicop- employing 573 vehicles and at fl ooded tunnels and sub- ters and other aircraft are that 40 additional Humvees ways, Lt. Col Tom Crosson, a being used for aerial surveil- were being driven south Pentagon spokesman, said. lance and are assisting local from Fort Drum upstate. Six “They are doing an assess- fi rst responders, he said. patrol boats operated by the ment of what equipment is Two are being used to fl y New York Naval Militia, a lo- needed” to help pump out personnel from the Feder- cal version of the Navy and the water, Crosson said.

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We’re not going to tol- “has done a good job in the last political system that you see two erate any bureaucracy.” few days for New Jersey, and he 21% prominent heads of opposing deserves my praise, and he will parties cooperating together and get it regardless of what the cal- 30% TODAY’S QUESTION: complimenting each other mere “It is refreshing to see endar says.” days before a national election. It is refreshing to see our rep- What did you dress up as for our representatives put Halloween? President Obama toured New resentatives put aside their parti- Jersey today, which has suffered aside their partisan san squabbles to focus on things Log on to http://collegian.com to some of the worst damage from that are really important, like re- *43 people voted in this poll. give us your two cents. the superstorm Sandy, and ap- squabbles to focus on ally helping people in their time peared with Gov. Chris Christie of need. Now, if only they were This is an unscientific poll conducted at Collegian.com and reflects the opinions of the to offer a joint message of com- able to work together without Internet users who have chosen to participate. things that are really passion and endurance to the the necessity of a disaster. community. important, like really Our condolences to the vic- “Your governor is working tims who have been affected by overtime to make sure that, as helping people in their Sandy. Now is the time to come My Romney vote soon as possible, everybody can together as a community and get back to normal,” USA Today time of need.” help rebuild and move forward. reports Obama said. “We are go- Donate to help if you’re able to doesn’t disrespect ing to be here for the long haul. Tuesday on Fox News, Chris- and keep the east coast in your same-sex marriage We’re not going to tolerate any tie praised Obama, saying he thoughts and prayers. asked what he would do if one of his family members were gay. He responded, The Collegian Editorial Board is responsible for writing the staff editorial, “Our View,” and for the views expressed therein. “I love my children, and I Letters and feedback in response to the staff editorial can be sent to [email protected]. love my grandchildren, and of course I’d want them to Allison Sylte | Editor in Chief Andrew Carrera | News Editor Nic Turiciano | Entertainment Editor be happy. My view is this: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] individuals should be able Matt Miller | Content Managing Editor Elisabeth Willner | News Editor Cris Tiller | Sports Editor to pursue a relationship of [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] love and respect and raise Hunter Thompson | Visual Managing Editor Kevin Jensen | Editorial Editor Kris Lawan | Design Editor a family as they would [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] choose. I would like to have the term ‘marriage’ continue to be associated with By LAUREN STIERITZ a relationship between one man and one woman, Yes, I endorse same-sex and that certainly doesn’t marriage. Yes, I voted for prevent two people of the Mitt Romney. Yes, I can do same gender living in a lov- both of these things. ing relationship together Doug Wright wrote a having a domestic partner- letter on Facebook to his ship, if you will.” GOP friends this week, call- Romney may not be in ing them out for their Rom- support of equal marriage ney vote, entitled: "Dear for all. Just like the major- Republican friends: Your ity of Republicans. It takes Romney vote disrespects time. This does not mean I my marriage." disrespect it. He states by voting for I will not vote against Romney, one is saying: "'My every one of my views for a taxes and take-home pay president who stands for less mean more than your funda- than a handful of my social mental civil rights, the sanc- values. I will not conform to tity of your marriage, your a party I don't believe in for right to visit an ailing spouse an issue that will not change. in the hospital, your dignity I will not conform to as a citizen of this country, following a president that your healthcare, your right has nothing to offer me to inherit, the mental welfare but lip service. and emotional well-being of The gay rights move- your youth, and your very ment will not fully take personhood.'" stride until the U.S. — Re- He goes on to say that publican Party included — Republicans who support accepts being gay as part gay marriage don't get to of our culture. It will take "walk away clean because time. But without more gay Computers have passed their driving test (they) say (they) 'disagree' and gay-ally Republicans, driverless cars are “far safer” than people could respond better. with (their) candidate on we cannot do this. Until those driven by mere humans. See, the Driver-less cars can respond better. certain issues." gay marriage is accepted by difference is that humans, however And they are already taking the road for But the fact of the mat- both parties and removed smart, lack the ability to make deci- a spin. Florida, Nevada and California ter is such: Same-sex mar- as a political platform and sions as fast as a well-designed com- have signed legislation to essentially riage will not be legalized agenda, it will not work. puter. When driving, this translates to a give a license to self-driving cars for on a federal level should Right now, we need to slightly slower reaction time to respond test purposes. President Obama be elect- focus on getting our econ- to surroundings. This could mean not Google has said that it has logged ed for a second term. And as omy back. Right now, we seeing some jerk cut you off until you more than 300,000 hours in the car long as the issue remains on need to focus on becoming a rear-end them or it could mean giving without an accident. How many of you the conservative platform, country where we don’t have the semi-truck a little extra space. can say the same? And yes, I’m count- it doesn't stand a chance. to move in with our parents The driverless cars Google is working that little scrap you didn’t tell any- But pro-gay Republicans after we graduate. This is ing on is capable of switching lanes, one about because there was practical- are out there. I am one of what we need right now. moving away from trucks, responded ly no damage to the other car so you them and I stand by this. I believe Romney to to being cut-off to prevent most ac- felt like you didn’t need to tell them. By SARAH ROMER Sure, Obama endorsed be a leader: a leader with cidents, and the coolest part is that it The danger of using computers is same-sex marriage on na- experience as a successful would give everyone a personal chauf- basically that they can do anything re- tional television. But as businessman and a record How often do you miss a green light feur. Want to go home? Just say so. ally fast — which means they can do Romney stated in the first that proves as much. He’s because you reacted to it too slowly? The cars are controlled by sensors something wrong fast too. debate, “Let’s look at the the one that will get this It’s okay ––you’re only human. Still, surrounding the car that give a constant Are there still a few bugs in the soft- president’s policies as op- country back on its feet and if only there was something that could feed of what is going on outside of the ware? Probably. But I’m fairly certain posed to his rhetoric.” will do it with his knowledge drive a car faster, safer and more efficient- car to the processor. This would kind of that there are a few more in people. “Mr. Obama’s an- and expertise in the area. ly. Almost like how a computer... wait. translate to you having eyes 360 degrees I believe that Colorado should be add- nouncement has little sub- Just as any other Amer- This isn’t a new idea. Google has around your head. And being able to ed to the list of states that allow self-driv- stantive impact — as an ican, I want what is best for been working on driver-less cars for understand all of that information. ing cars on the roads. Fort Collins traffic aide said, ‘It’s not like we’re my family, my community over two years. According to the NY In a college town, specifically, this certainly needs it. Plus, there is the added trying to pass legislation,'" and myself. I want us head- Times, Anthony Levandowski , a lead could prevent drinking and driving. benefit that up until the robot revolution according to the NY Times ed in a direction where I engineer on the self-driving car project But also, in Fort Collins, a town not where they overthrow their squishy hu- report on the endorse- won’t have to worry about within Google, said that driving cars “is designed roadwise for the influx of man masters, we could all sleep a little bit ment. my future children being the most important thing that comput- students that come every year, or the extra on our morning commute. Yes, Obama successfully able to find work. In these ers are going to do in the next 10 years.” sheer size of the standard population Wanna know something else? It can repealed “don’t ask, don’t tell” values, I am supported by Though I’m hoping this comes Fort Collins has grown to, this could parallel park too. in 2010. And Romney has Romney. much sooner than 10 years. Frankly, eliminate traffic problems. since agreed not to reinstate We can make steps in the people are stupid, and regardless of Think about the highway. During Sarah Romer is a senior electrical the act should he be elected, right direction by embracing gender, age or experience, we are all rush hour it doesn’t make sense that it engineering major. Her column appears and the progress that has same-sex marriage culturally, bad drivers at least some of the time. slows down so much. If everyone is go- Thursday in the Collegian. Letters and been made will endure. but right now — Romney is a Google cofounder Sergey Brin, ing the speed limit, traffic should theo- feedback can be sent to letters@colle- If I (and others that logically better step toward a according to BBC news, has said that retically keep moving. And it would, if gian.com. share my position) don't brighter future and Obama is vote for my conservative a leader who will only contin- and Republican values and ue to falter over his strategi- remain a voting member cally placed rhetoric. LETTER TO THE EDITOR of the party I belong to, the I love my gay friends just party will have no gay advo- as I love my straight friends Editor, become part of a theory... It in a course on science, and odology, but that is what is cates and the current laws, — know that I am not dis- Apparently Ms. Jordan has been proven to the satis- that's why the subject is not taught in the many Christian standpoints and struggles respecting you when I say I never learned the scientific faction of the scientific com- brought up. She should read schools across the country, of the legalization of same- am voting for Mitt Romney. definition of a theory; what munity. It should be pointed Kenneth Miller's book, Only and it's absolutely inaccurate, sex marriage will continue she gave was the definition out to her that when she was a Theory, to see where her ar- but they are more interested to sit at a halt. If we don't Copy Editor Lauren used in other fields, and it taught intelligent design cre- gument falters, and to see the in promoting religion than start now, moving toward Stieritz is a senior commu- meets the scientific definition ationism in her school, she biological answers to those science. The danger is that the making gay OK in the Re- nication studies major. She’s of a hypothesis. Scientists was not learning science but promoting intelligent design. society becomes more and publican Party, we don't voting for Mitt Romney. She have ideas, and they promote religion, as supernatural an- The late Jerry Falwell always more scientifically illiterate even come close to a chance can be reached at letters@ hypotheses to test those ideas. swers are outside the realm said about evolution, "it's daily. at "hope" and "change". collegian.com or on Twitter After the data is collected and of science. Whether or not just a theory;" he also lacked Brian Myres, Prof. of Biolo- Romney was recently @laurenstieritz. verified, that hypothesis may there is a god is not germane knowledge of scientific meth- gy, emeritus, Cypress College

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ASCSU YOU DECIDE: Did the student Senate serve you this week? By SKYLER LEONARD Sen. Cameron Doelling proposed via 2) Campaign Finance for Elections #4213: The Rocky Mountain Collegian #4212 to give its vice chairs the ability 90 minutes spent on this issue NAMES, SALARIES, JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND MORE to call a one-on-one meeting with the The bill would decrease the amount Editor’s note: The Associated Stu- absentee. of money student body presidential Speaker of the Senate: Joe Eden, vice president of ASCSU dents of CSU Senate meets every Currently, if a senator misses two candidates could spend from $2,000 to Salary: $8,000 for 2012-2013 (about $250 per week), paid for Wednesday. “You Decide” is a weekly re- meetings in a semester, the committee $1,500. The legislation’s author, Beau by student fees (about $0.30 per CSU student). Editor’s note: The cap of the meeting written by the Colle- can remove him or her by a vote. Loendorf, Deputy Director of RamRide ASCSU vice president must also chair the Student Fee Review gian and published every Thursday. Opponents of the bill critiqued Return, said it would increase the cre- Board and help the student body president with additional execu- that it forced senators to physically ativity used by students and lessen the tive tasks. This week’s meeting: Wednesday, meet with vice chairs to discuss leg- amount of money they use out of their Senators: Visit www.collegian.com and look up “ASCSU Sena- Oct. 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:20 p.m., islation the committee is reviewing own pocket, which makes the election tors 2012-2013” to see which students represent your college and Lory Student Center Senate Chambers. at the time. Some Senators brought more fair. the entire graduate program. Curbing absenteeism and expen- up the fact that most concerns could Opponents of the bill questioned Salary: Student senators are not paid. Editor’s note: The ASC- sive, ﬂashy student body presidential be dealt with by email. In answer to if the limit of $1,500 is substantial SU Senate body must also attend weekly committee meetings and elections were two issues over which this, proponents of the bill claimed enough to change the election positive- perform community service. the Associated Students of CSU debat- that email is the wrong medium to ly. Loendorf countered, saying that the Contact: The student Senate can be reached at 970-491- ed at their latest meeting. provide adequate communication for proposed limit would discourage can- 5931, [email protected], or in person at committee meetings. didates from using expensive, ﬂashy their weekly meetings every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Lory 1) Division of Internal Committees #4212: An amendment was made to the campaign tactics to win elections, as Student Center Senate Chambers. 29 minutes spent on this issue bill to allow vice chairs to choose how has been the case in years past. More info: Each week’s “You Decide” is archived in print and The student Senate is split into to meet with absent senators so they The bill was sent to committee. online at www.collegian.com. Senate bylaws, agendas and min- three committees that meet regularly are not obligated to set mandatory ASCSU Senate Beat Reporter Skyler utes can be found at www.ascsu.colostate.edu/senate.aspx. throughout the year –– and if a student meetings. The bill was then sent to all Leonard can be reached at news@colle- can’t attend their committee gathering, committees. gian.com. 6 Thursday, November 1, 2012 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian

FOOTBALL Wyoming expects ‘street fi ght’ against the Rams By ANDREW SCHALLER video on YouTube of the coach the Rams, Wyoming will The Rocky Mountain Collegian swearing at Air Force coach have to cope with a Rams Troy Calhoun garnered over defense that forced fi ve College football rivalry 100,000 views in one week. turnovers last week in a win games can turn an ordinary The completion of the against Hawaii. game between two losing suspension allows Chris- “They play a lot of dif- teams into something exciting. tensen and the Wyoming ferent guys, they’ve got a Such is the case for the football program to put the good team speed and I think 2012 Border War, which fea- controversial situation to rest they’re very solid on defense,” tures Wyoming (1-7, 0-4 MW) and allows the 19-year coach- Wyoming quarterback Brett hosting CSU (2-6, 1-3 MW) ing veteran the opportunity to Smith said. “I think we just in the annual battle for the coach his team again. need to be more consistent Bronze Boot this Saturday. “It’s great,” Christensen and capitalize on the turn- “We’re expecting it to be said when asked about be- overs that we get.” a hard-fought battle. It’ll be ing back with his players Defensively, Wyoming a street fi ght from start to this week. “They’re excited, will be tasked with creat- fi nish as it is each and every they’re very supportive and ing turnovers and stopping HUNTER THOMPSON | COLLEGIAN year,” Wyoming coach Dave we’re moving forward now the Rams’ offense, led by Linebacker James Skelton, 43, dives to block a pass in the second quarter of the Wyoming game at Hughes Christensen said. “I think it’s and there’s a lot of excite- redshirt freshman Conner Stadium last year. This Saturday the Rams will face Wyoming again in Laramie. one of those games where ment around the program Smith, who is the third CSU you can throw out the re- for this week’s game.” quarterback this season to one situation with a fresh- The Cowboys will try that we’ve had this season,” cords and understand that The Cowboys come into make a start. man quarterback,” Wyoming to stop McElwain’s offense Smith said. “We just have to both teams are gonna give the matchup with CSU off In order to prepare for linebacker Korey Jones said. in an attempt to earn their be sure that we stay focused everything they’ve got from four consecutive defeats, Smith, who made the fi rst “You don’t really know too fourth consecutive bronze and obviously with the heat- start to fi nish.” most recently against No. start of his collegiate career much about him, but we’ve boot trophy, a feat that ed rivalry between the two Wyoming will welcome 21 Boise State, when Wyo- last week, Wyoming looks at got games on them and we’ve would take some of the sting (teams), there’s obviously a Christensen back to the team ming mustered only 54 yards what Rams coach Jim McEl- got a whole season on their out of a disappointing 1-7 little bit more riding on it.” from his one-game suspen- rushing in a 45-14 defeat. wain has shown offensively schemes and what they like to campaign this year. Football Beat Reporter An- sion due to a postgame rant In order to have a differ- throughout the season. do on offense. So I think that’s “I think it’d mean a lot drew Schaller can be reached he made two weeks ago after a ent result this week against “It’s kind of like a week more of a help for us.” especially with the struggles at [email protected].

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