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ILLUSTRATION BY ERIC GILL Caution: Zombies ahead Old Town be ballin’ while zombies be crawlin’ By Bailey Constas zombies, not so much the fresh zom- cation breaks down into speci c subcat- ese former Nazi German sol- OLD TOWN ZOMBIE FEST e Rocky Mountain Collegian bies but the decomposed and falling egories, some of which include: diers were infected with Element 115 apart ones,” Scott said. Romero Zombies: (that refers to the “Call of Duty: Black Our worst nightmare has been re- According to Derek Brannon, a ju- George A. Romero — or Saint Ops” game). ese zombies can grow When: Saturday, Oct. 20 alized, and those of us who have pre- nior religious studies major and zombie Romero as zombie enthusiasts might stronger and can even infect dogs. Time: 5 - 9:34 p.m. pared will be the only ones who might enthusiast, there is heated debate about call him — is the father of all zombies. When they are shot, they explode into Where: Old Town Square possibly survive. e Zombie Crawl is zombies and their ability to swim. His  lms include the entire Living a cloud of toxic Nova 6 according to Cost: $15, with proceeds bene t- coming to Fort Collins, and it might be “Zombies can absolutely not swim, Dead franchise, and his zombies are zombiepedia. ting Turning Point Fort Collins the beginning of the dreaded zombie in ‘28 Weeks Later’ the zombies drown,” reanimated corpses. e cause of their Voodoo Zombies: apocalypse. Brannon said. zombi cation is never revealed. If you A witch doctor or anyone who has Zombies of legal drinking age A celebration of zombie culture, “According to ‘Land of the Dead,’ are bitten by one of these zombies, you the means to reanimate bodies is to are invited to the Zombie Ball tak- dance, music and costumes will take zombies can swim,” Scott said. “George will die a violent and painful death in blame for these lively lifeless corpses. ing place at the Aggie eatre. Mama place in Old Town Fort Collins Satur- Romero said zombies can in fact swim. three days. “ ey are very slow and is is seen in the movie “Weekend at Lenny and the Remedy and Fierce Bad day, Oct. 20. According to Nathan Scott, ey are not all necessarily slow — very stupid. ey want brains.” Bran- Bernies” which has inspired the song Rabbit will be providing jams of the Head Zombie in Charge (or HZIC), that’s a myth.” non said. and dance “Move it Like Bernie.” undead while thousands of giveaways 2,000 zombies attended the festivities e debate rages on, but the impor- Resident Evil/28 Days Later Zom- Events in Old Town: will be handed out. last year and came from as far away as tant thing this weekend is to make sure bies: e Zombie Crawl will be from 5 Crankenstein and Washington’s Texas to get a taste of the thrill. you’re ready for the beginning of the ese walking, rotting  esh undead to 9:34 p.m. It is $15 for those who Sports Bar will be providing other ac- “I was trying to go for Zombie Willy zombie invasion, and the best place to are caused by a virus that kills and then wish to crawl into local vendors and tivities after the Crawl and e Pickle Wonka, but I just don’t think that will start is to educate yourself on what to reanimates the body. Ultimately the vi- snatch away free prizes such as t- Barrel will be serving drinks that look work out,” said Scott, who will be at- look for. rus give zombies an insatiable thirst to shirts, ice cream and jewelry. ere like human brains. tending as Zombie Uncle Sam. ere are two main archetypes to kill indiscriminately. ese zombies are will be scream contests, giveaways, the Entertainment and diversity beat re- e Head Zombie in Chief’s fa- the zombie, according to Brannon: slow very quick and violent, can climb, jump  rst ever zombie humpty dance and a porter Bailey Constas (@BaileyLiza) can vorite type of zombie are the Walking and stupid or really smart and nasty. and scream. performance of zombie “Rocky Horror be reached at entertainment@collegian. Dead. “I like the decayed and decrepit Beyond that, though, zombie identi - Nazi Zombies: Picture Show.” com.

WEEKEND EXCURSION Pull a sword from King Arthur’s Rock By Kevin Bartz there are plenty of other options. spot to see some wildlife. Last time e Rocky Mountain Collegian The trail starts off winding I did this hike I saw a huge family of through the bottom of a ravine full mule deer — let’s just hope for no black Since it is the season for midterms, of bushes and small trees. Perhaps bears. I am going to suggest a slightly shorter some of them will have some fall e trail continues west through hike for you all. is way you can still color. If you can’t tell from reading some dense forest and then pitches dedicate some of your day to studying… my other articles, I am a sucker for upward again along a southern face. right? is week I recommend a hike up fall color. It then pitches upward ere’s hardly any tree cover so you’ll Arthur’s Rock. It is not far and won’t along the southern face of the ravine. have a constant vista of the meadow take much time at all. There are a few switchbacks, but it’s and a valley behind you. Everyone always talks about climb- not too steep. Once that face is behind you, it’s ing Horsetooth and the amazing view Then the trail flattens out a bit just a little further till the home stretch. of FoCo at the top. Not going to lie, the and heads westward. You’ll come e trail curves around to the back- view of FoCo from Arthur’s Rock is sec- across a meadow with a stunning side of the rock, and from there it is a ond to none. It is wide, sweeping and view of Arthur’s Rock straight ahead, straight shot. positively unobstructed. scraping the sky. Its jagged form juts e last bit of the hike is a short is hike is up in Lory State Park, out of the rounded foothill like a which is really just a stone’s throw away. bone. Also, if this hike doesn’t  t your fancy, is meadow may be the perfect See EXCURSION on Page 2 PHOTO COURTOUSY OF KEVIN BARTZ 2 Friday, October 19, 2012 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian weekender entertainment Brewing up some classical tunes By Emily Smith THE EVENT e Rocky Mountain Collegian

What: Listen to live Bach Two things you’d never music while drinking New think to combine — classi- Belgium beers cal music and drinking — will Where: New Belgium merge harmoniously at New Brewery, 500 Linden St. Belgium Brewery Friday night at When: Friday, Oct. 19, their “Bach and Beer” event. 6-8 p.m. at’s right, legally-aged Tickets: $20 per person, students — you can get drunk www.fcsymphony.org whilst enjoying the musical art- istry of Johann Sebastian Bach. You’ll never feel classier. renowned organ player, will be New Belgium is hosting the playing the harpsichord at “Bach event as a fundraiser for the Fort and Beer” because the organ is Collins Symphony Orchestra. too heavy for transporting to “We have our loyal and reg- the venue. ular following at the Fort Collins “He’s going to play small Symphony because it’s been in snippets [of Bach music],” Boun- the Northern Colorado area for pane said. “It’ll be a little bit, around 50 years now,” said Sal- take a break, get another beer, ly Buonpane, event coordinator then he’ll play a little bit more. for the FCS. It’ll really be low key and fun.” “But we were hoping that Wes Kenney, music director this year we could branch out for the FCS, will also be present and try to connect with people at the event to visit with guests. that haven’t been interested or Tickets for “Bach and Beer” involved with the symphony in cost $20 and are available on- the past,” Buonpane said. line. At press time, about half of “Bach and Beer” is the sec- the approximately 100 available tickets for the event had been HUNTER THOMPSON | COLLEGIAN ond event in a series of “Out of the Box” events the FCS is host- sold. All proceeds from ticket A penguin costume-doned cat gets some love from a handler at the Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic on Mulberry. ing this year. “Out of the Box” sales will go directly to the FCS. Tonight at Avogadro’s Number the Cat Rescue is hosting Meow-loween, a Halloween party for cats and their owners alike. events are all symphony-related, According to Bryan Simpson, but do not take place at their media relations director for New usual venue, the Lincoln Center, Belgium Brewing Co., the price according to Buonpane. of a ticket gets you two beers and “ is is the rst year we’ve appetizers such as pretzel sticks tried to do these ‘Out of the Box’ and other small snacks. Guests Happy Meow-loween events,” Buonpane said. “ is is have the option of purchasing a whole new direction the sym- additional $5 tickets if they’d like Snack foods will be available, urday morning. By Emily Smith CUSTUME FUNDRAISER phony wanted to go in.” more than two beers. including finger sandwiches, pizza, “It’s just a fun thing to do, a e Rocky Mountain Collegian “Bach and Beer,” which runs For more information and cookies and lemonade, with alcohol- Halloween costume party type from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, will be to buy tickets, visit www.fcsym- People and pets, get ready ic beverages available at the cash bar. of event that helps a good cause Who: Fort Collins Cat Res- held in a private, upstairs tast- phony.org. for a meow-ling good time at Prize drawings, which at the same time,” Boothe said. cue and Spay/Neuter Clinic ing room at New Belgium. Collegian writer Emily Smith Avogadro’s Number Friday night. all guests who purchase tick- e Fort Collins Cat Rescue What: Fourth annual e featured musician will can be reached at entertainment@ e Fort Collins Cat Res- ets will be entered into auto- and Spay/Neuter Clinic is an “Meow-loween” costume be Joel Bacon, CSU associate collegian.com. cue and Spay/Neuter Clinic is matically, will feature prizes adoption guarantee, nonprof- party fundraiser professor of music. Bacon, a hosting its fourth annual “Me- donated by local businesses it cat shelter and sterilization Where: Avogadro’s Num- ow-loween” costume party. e including Odell Brewing and clinic for both cats and dogs, ber, 605 S. Mason St. event serves as a fundraiser for Carmike Cinemas. according to a press release. When: Fri, Oct. 19, 8 the cat rescue and clinic. “We will raise money the e rescue places empha- p.m. - Sat., Oct. 20, 1 a.m. According to Ashley night of [the party] through the sis on preventing overpopula- Tickets: $15 in advance, Boothe, events and publicity drawings, the photo booth and tion of pets and sheltering and $17 at the door coordinator for the Fort Col- other activities,” Boothe said. placement of surrendered or lins Cat Rescue, the party will Money raised at “Meow-low- abandoned cats into perma- The “Meow-loween” party “ e fear of kids is feature live DJ Robert Krueger, een” will benet the organiza- nent, loving homes. costs $15 in advance or $17 at the who is donating his services. tion’s cat shelter and sterilization Since its beginning, the door. Registration information is something that everyone ere will also be a photo clinic, as well as help with general shelter has found homes for available online at www.fccrsnc.org. booth and costume contests operating expenses. more than 4,400 cats and the Collegian writer Emily who is sexually active has in for “best cat,” “best non-cat” e party will last from 8 sterilization clinic has per- Smith can be reached at enter- and “best couple/group.” p.m. Friday night to 1 a.m. Sat- formed nearly 21,000 surgeries. [email protected]. the back of their minds.”

RAM TALK ... THE REST OF THE STORY FORT COLLINS FOCUS Daycare as the new birth control

By DAVIS ENGLISH are placed in strategic spots e Rocky Mountain Collegian around campus, and the chil- dren act like total brats to is ctional column is completely freak out college based on the Ramtalk, “Seeing students. the CSU daycare walk through “I don’t like it,” Brickway campus has to be the most ef- said. “I don’t like it one bit.” fective form of birth control BYU student Mathew since I lost my virginity,” which Denmin established the day- originally appeared in the Oct. care programs, collectively 12 Collegian. known as the “Don’t Have No CSU students Babies” facilities, in 1995 af- Matt Carter, Eli- As a new form of birth ter he noticed that a lot of his sha Thompson, control, Colorado State Uni- friends had started engaging Michael Hopson, versity has started strategi- in intercourse. Denmin had and Shannan Garcia enjoy cally placing daycare centers one goal: to start his own some frozen yo- around campus. new form of birth control gurt at Mahalo on ese “daycares” do not that would actually work. Thursday night. care for the children of cur- “ e fear of kids is some- There are many rent CSU students, but are thing that everyone who is places around more of a sexual deterrent sexually active has in the Fort Collins for students who see them. backs of their minds,” Den- where students Children are not something min said, “and the purpose can enjoy some that most students would of my programs are to exploit delicious froyo. like to think about. this fear.” (Photo by Kevin “It really creeps me out,” Select students at col- Johansen) said sophomore Jaxon Brick- leges nationwide have start- way. “Kids have creepy little ed a movement to stop the hands that can get into plac- corrupt Denmin, and restore es, and I don’t like that.” the bliss that was college life e toddlers housed in before daycare fears. ey EXCURSION | A plesant view of Fort Collins these daycare facilities are will be submitting a petition none other than child actors. to CSU to have the daycares All of the children in mov- Continued from Page 1 FoCo, the reservoir and the To get here, take Overland the main road to the end. e moved elsewhere, and it is surrounding foothills. To the Trail Road north. Turn Left on trailhead is just west of the lot. ies like “ e Goonies,” “ e expected to receive a great rock scramble up a chute be- southwest you’ll see Horse- Bingham Hill Road and then e park entry fee is $6. Sandlot,” and countless other deal of support. tween two small clis. en, tooth Rock. You might even get hang a left on CR 23 and fol- Collegian writer Kevin classics started their careers Collegian writer Davis you’re there! an up-close glimpse of the burn low the signs into the park. Bartz can be reached at enter- as child actors at these day- English can be reached at en- Up top you’ll see all of area from the High Park Fire. Once you enter Lory, follow [email protected]. care facilities. e daycares [email protected].

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By Marcus Moritz music that is sure to have you either Where: e Mishawaka keep Aer constantly changing and Cost: $15 e Rocky Mountain Collegian raising your hands like a southern gos- Cost: $10 Advance / $12 At the door sure to keep the vibe at Hodi’s a Experience one of America’s best pel service or dancing in the aisles. Enjoy some fi nger-pickin’ Indi- chill one. fi ngerpicking guitarists. Seriously. Best in show this coming week- eir newest release was ana blues with a touch of harmonica Ranked. end is Musketeer Gripweed with the “Straight Razor Revival,” and was at e Mishawaka’s under-utilized in- Trichome Patti Fiasco at the Aggie eatre this well received by fans and critics door stage. When: Saturday, Oct. 27 12 Cents for Marvin Friday. Fronted by Jason Downing — alike. eir debut album “Dyin’ Day” Where: e Aggie When: Saturday, Oct. 27 the red-bearded ‘Reverend’ and CSU was one of Colorado’s top selling in-  e Bright Side Tour feat. Aer Cost: $7 Where: Road 34 professor — the local Fort Collins dependent albums. When: Friday, Oct. 26 Trichome is another Fort Collins Cost: $5 band is most often associated with Where: Hodi’s Half Note band that brings a reggae/rock sextet e ska Halloween special this the word revival. OTHER CONCERTS: Cost: $13 Advance / $15 At the with horns and guitar solos to boot. Saturday is sure to toot your horn. eir shows are as much of a per- door Collegian writer Marcus Moritz formance as they are about the music.  e Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Defined by smooth guitar Jalan Crossland can be reached at entertainment@colle- One part soul, two parts blues and one Band sounds, a reggae influence, a serv- When: Saturday, Oct. 27 gian.com. part west create this unique fl avor of When: Friday, Oct. 26 ing of hip-hop and electronic beats Where: Avogadro’s Number

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Fright Night Foam LIFE Where: Washington’s Sports Bar When: Saturday, Oct. 20 Time: 8:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Have you ever seen Cost: $8 for 18+, $5 for 21+ a cat exercise? Where: Health & Exercise Talk during this time of year is all about Halloween costumes, cardigans, light jackets and Science Building wearing things that look good in an Instagram picture. Washington’s Sports Bar, though, When: Friday, Oct. 19 isn’t about to follow the trends. Time: 3-4 p.m. Head to Wash Bar Saturday night to participate in the Friday Night Foam. According to the Cost: Free event’s Facebook page, “ is event will be packed with MULTIPLE FOAM machines pumping the dance fl oor with endless fun, bouncy electro + dubstep + hip-hop beats, lights//sound// It’s a pretty good event production that is...Second2None.” question: Have you ever For more information, visit www.fridaynightfoam.eventbrite.com. seen a cat exercise? e probable answer is no, and at this lecture, Professor Craig Webb will explain why. Hint: domestic cats evolved from the fastest mammal on land; now they Outlets at Loveland Charity Event just cause people to have allergic reactions). Where: 5661 McWhinney Blvd., Loveland, Colo. MUSIC Webb’s other goal in the lecture is to discuss how the unique When: Saturday, Oct. 20 physiology of a cat can help us learn how to cure human diseases. Time: 9 a.m. Mountain Standard Time For more information, visit www.calendar.colostate.edu. Cost: $20 Where: Hodi’s Half Note When: Saturday, Oct. 20 It’s billed as THE best ladies day in Northern Colorado, but that seems Time: Doors open at 8 p.m. a bit exclusive. A solid argument can be made that all people enjoy Cost: $5 advance/$8 day of show food, manicures, chair massages and a chance to win $10,000 in prizes. All of those activities come with the purchase of a $20 ticket, with 50 It’s no secret that Northern Colorado loves bluegrass, and percent of the purchase price going toward the charity of your choice. Mountain Standard Time is among the many groups to call For more information, visit www.eventful.com/loveland. this state home. What sets them apart from other groups French Nest Open is their use of accessible melodies over standard bluegrass Air Market arrangements. Where: Civic Center Park Catch them at Hodi’s Half Note Saturday night. As added When: Saturday, Oct. 20 incentive, the fi rst keg of the night is free while supplies last. Time: 9 a.m. - 3p.m. Haunted Landfi ll For more information, visit www.hodishalfnote.com. Cost: Free Where: e Fort Collins Garbage Garage Education Center It’s your last chance to catch When: Saturday, Oct. 20 Fort Collins’ only open- Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. air artisan market before Cost: Defi nitely free winter sets in. Head to Civic Center Park on Saturday to Not sure about this event, but buy that handmade basket or wooden antique you’ve never known it didn’t seem right to exclude a you wanted. haunted landfi ll that also boasts a haunted mountain of trash as one In addition to cool trinkets, Michael Kirkpatrick of the Fort Collins of its attractions. Head to the Fort Collins Garbage Garage Education band the Heyday will be on stage from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to shower Center Saturday morning clad in your best costume for a chance to the crowd with acoustic jams. win a truly trashy prize, but be sure to only eat packaged candy — who For more information, visit www.thefrenchnestmarket.com. knows where it could have been otherwise. For more information, visit www.larimer.org/solidwaste.

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The app ! COLLEGIAN OPINION Friday, October 19, 2012 | Page 4 YOUR TWO CENTS YESTERDAY’S QUESTION: What biases do you think 6% your professors have? Can Twitter moderate, or is it too liberal?

72% Liberal. what the outcome of a debate, no matter er country that comment might get me 11% Consevative. who moderates it or where it’s held, the arrested. Yay to freedoms of all sorts.) 11% Can’t tell. party that should rightfully claim the los- 3. Host the debates on an aircraft 11% 6% Nonpolitical. ing candidate will instead cry farce, no carrier in the Pacific Ocean (aka the matter how ludicrous the platform. George W. approach): I’m not picking on conservative Though the image does invoke the 11% pundits — their liberal counterparts U.S. military industrial complex, there 72% can be equally petty — but liberals ha- is hardly a geographic location more TODAY’S QUESTION: ven’t had much to complain about after non-partisan than the middle of the the last two debates. ocean — unless Green Peace shows up What type of zombie are you Though the topic of moderation after seeing the crew of the aircraft car- dressing up as for the Old has seen the lion’s share of gripes this rier spear a whale. Town Zombie Crawl? debate season, there are a number of 4. Inject both candidates’ faces with Log on to http://collegian.com other perceived slights reported by Botox: *64 people voted in this poll. to give us your two cents. By NIC TURICIANO talking heads from both sides. There are upsides and downsides to This is an unscientific poll conducted at Collegian.com and reflects the opinions of the It’s become clear that no matter this approach. The candidates will be Internet users who have chosen to participate. We’ve now been through three how sterile the environment, neu- less likely to make rude facial expres- debates — two presidential and one tral the moderator or impartial the sions (though not for lack of trying), vice presidential — in which an equal prompts, pundits’ reactions to debates but many viewers might mistake the amount of attention has been given to will continue to rag on perceived vari- debate for an episode of “Housewives the candidates’ answers, the modera- ables whether or not they exist. of Capitol Hill.” Viewers will be glued to All hail Hallow’s tors’ performances, Big Bird and bind- So is there any way to completely the screen nonetheless. ers. eliminate the variables and create an 5. Treat interruptions and rude If something about that sentence entirely fair platform for presidential comments as criminal acts punishable seems odd, that’s because it is. debates? No (thanks to humankind’s by up to 30 days in prison and 90 hours Eve, let’s get weird Moderation of the 2012 debates uncanny ability to spin anything), but of community service: — a job that, when done well, should let’s give it a shot anyway: The best moderator is the law, so vandalism either, because resemble the invisible hand of God if 1. Let a Twitter robot serve as mod- why not use it in the debates? Who they are biodegradable. he/she/whatever exists — has clogged erator: cares if it sets a terrible precedent that By smashing that Jack- post-debate headlines (including this This moderator (affectionately could, through a Supreme Court case O-Lantern you’re actu- column’s) with claims ranging from in- named Twitter-ator) would aggregate or two, render the wording of option ally speeding up nature’s eptitude to advocacy for the Democrat- tweets from a pool of users precise- number two illegal. process fairly rapidly, and ic candidates. ly comprised of half liberals and half These are only suggestions (and there is nothing more Among other gripes, conservatives conservatives. Twitter-ator would then moderately extreme ones at that), but the satisfying than smashing cited the difference in the amount of time construct debate prompts that are en- price paid for enacting them would be those squashes. afforded to each candidate during the tirely party-neutral in their wording well worth the decrease in head-scratch- If you’re more of a lit- vice presidential debate as an indication and presentation. Candidates would ing commentary. Though there is the terbug, then you probably that moderator Martha Raddatz played have 140 characters or less to respond inevitability that some pundit — out on enjoy a good ol’ fashioned favoritism. That difference totalled an and hashtags would be mandatory. the broadening edge of mainstream me- tee-pee job. This Hallow- additional 1 minute and 32 seconds af- 2. Automatically muzzle the can- dia — would note an unfair tolerance to een activity leans more forded to Joe Biden (the totals were: 41:32 didates after their two minutes for re- Botox in one of the candidates ... By QUINN SCAHILL closely to actual vandal- for Biden and 40:12 for Ryan). sponse: ism, but as long as you’re When a difference in air time of It would cut down on jabber, petty Entertainment Editor Nic Turiciano Halloween seems tee-pee-ing a friend’s roughly 4 percent becomes a tractionable snipes and who doesn’t want to see the can be reached at entertainment@colle- to have a strange power house or other acquain- argument, it’s pretty clear that no matter two candidates in muzzles? (In anoth- gian.com. among college students. tance it probably shouldn’t Most of the time we try to matter, just expect pay- act like adults, but when back. All Hallow’s Eve comes Everyone needs to toss around, everything that is a roll of toilet paper up into sensible and decent in our a tree at least once in his/ lives is thrown out the win- her life. It’s so easy, and dow. And I love it. when you’re done tossing The debauchery of rolls at a house, it always Halloween is not confined looks oddly beautiful, and to one single day/night it’s a thrifty way to deco- either. It is a carnival of rate someone’s house for drunken mistakes and hi- Halloween — just don’t let larity that usually span a them catch you doing it. whole week or month of Once you’ve tee- October. It’s a test of will, peed and smashed your stamina and especially pumpkins, you’ve proba- your liver. It’s not always bly built up quite a thirst. pretty — but it’s always fun. This would be when you When celebrated by crack open all of those college students, Hal- gorgeous-looking Fall Ales loween is far different or Pumpkin Lagers that from what it was in grade you’ve been waiting for school. It’s actually kind since August. of funny — when we were They are strong and sa- kids we all dressed up and vory — but you’re not sup- got super pumped for Hal- posed to drink twelve of loween. them. They really come in Then adolescence handy when you are sitting kicked in, the awkward age around thinking of what when you couldn’t trick or costume to wear; it's your treat but you also couldn’t go inspiration in a bottle. to your older sibling’s Hal- The other day I was loween parties. You prob- talking to my mom on the ably got stuck handing out phone and she said my candy at your door, smirking sister puts more effort into at kids your age who were her costumes now than still out trick-or-treating. when she was a little girl. It However, as you surprised me a little, but it Trick or treat! Boobs, booze and budgeting crawled out of the con- definitely made sense. fines of adolescence and Costumes are the most running to my car as fast as I can every and the most scandalous costume we into early adulthood, you important part about Hal- night (and checking the back seat — I've can come across. probably found yourself loween, so don’t you dare seen “Urban Legend,” of course). We've gone from coming home wanting to celebrate Hal- show up to a party without However, scarier than Michael, hugging our bags of candy to hugging loween once again. After one. Don’t be that random Freddy and Jason combined is the fact our toilets till dawn. having watched countless guy that’s "too cool" or "too that Americans are expected to spend Now, I'm definitely not saying not films depicting what goes old" to dress up, because a total of $8 billion this upcoming Hal- to participate in Halloween — you on at college parties — es- more likely than not that loween, according to TIME. know I'll be at the Zombie Crawl, a pecially Halloween parties guy is a total douchebag. The average American is expected haunted corn maze and out at least two — you probably couldn’t Something else about to spend about $160 total on costumes, out of the four possible Halloween bar wait to partake. Consider- Halloween costumes — es- candy and decorations. I originally and party nights this year. ing I have experienced All pecially here in Fort Col- looked at this figure and thought no I'm only saying to watch our con- Hallow’s Eve at the colle- lins — is that if you want a way would I spend that much this Hal- sumption this year, think about what giate level for three years, I good one, you need to plan loween. I assumed that number was for we're spending and what exactly we're can’t say that Hollywood is ahead of time. Places like By LAUREN STIERITZ families who actually bought multiple participating in. Embrace the new, but too far off. Arc thrift or Brand Spank- costumes, decorations and gave out don't forget about what Halloween If you’ve been dis- ing Used in Old Town sell As we approach Halloween, the candy to kids — no families ever seem meant to you in your younger years. appointed by the parties out of their rentable cos- photos on Instagram of red and yellow to knock on our doors (could be the Be smart this Halloween. First of you’ve attended this year, tumes faster than you leaves (hashtags galore) and the Face- Keystone boxes overflowing from our all, don't drink and drive because the wait no longer. You will would imagine. Otherwise book statuses of "listening to Mumford trash cans, just a guess). amount of money that comes along probably see some of the you’re going to have to pick and Sons on a drive somewhere in the However, the more I thought about with that is more frightening than any- strangest things in your through everyone else’s mountains and breathing the fresh, fall it, the more frightening the figure be- thing else I can imagine — talk about collegiate career at Hallow- leftovers or make your own air and then headed to grab a pumpkin came — we spend mass amounts of an expensive night! een parties. There will be (which is better anyway). spice latte/beer and probably take a pic- money on our costumes, trying not If you want to dress slutty, check out Ramtalks for weeks about Keep in mind that af- ture of that too for my Instagram" start necessarily to be scary, but — well, you your old costumes you wore in elemen- what people saw, and ev- ter Halloween, winter will to fade out. And yes, I'm guilty of both. know how Halloween costumes change tary school — try and squeeze back into eryone will be wishing be at our doorstep — so The beautiful autumn aura seem- in college. them, that'll be bare enough I'm sure. that Halloween were every take advantage of this cel- ingly disappears as the leaves do, and Additionally, in college — as we Finally, clean out your trash cans weekend — as I often do. ebration. It’s about having the eerie feelings set in as “American all know — Halloween doesn't just last and make your house or apartment But there are a variety of fun, wearing strange cos- Horror Story”, “The Walking Dead” and one night. As it falls on a Wednesday look presentable. Make your house things that one can partake tumes, eating candy, caus- “Paranormal Activity 4” premiere. this year, I can guarantee you the par- welcoming for the little ones and give in besides partying, and one ing mischief and drinking I came to this realization in the LSC ties and bar specials last every night out some candy if you can — give back of my favorites is vandal- beer. So prepare yourself bathroom late Wednesday night when until Saturday. More nights of Hallow- the way you were given to as a child. ism. I’m not saying anyone for these next two week- I found myself checking underneath een means more money spent on a dif- Oh, and don't be that creepy person should graffiti the plaza — ends, because things are each stall for "ghost-face" hiding — ferent kind of "treat." that shuts off all the lights and hides in but for goodness sake smash about to get weird. waiting to stab me. Yes, I opened all the I'd guess we're getting extremely their house. I hate those people. a pumpkin or tee-pee the stall doors just in case he was standing close to that $160 figure. Chemistry Building! Quin Scahill is a senior on a toilet like in the first Scream — I'm Halloween has changed from a Copy Editor Lauren Stieritz is a se- Pumpkin smashing English major. His columns not a complete moron. night where we dress up, have fun and nior communication studies major. Her is an essential part to any appear Fridays in the Col- Call me creepy, but this is my abso- receive mass amounts of free candy, to columns appear Fridays in the Colle- young hooligan’s Hal- legian. Letters and feed- lute favorite time of year. With the dis- one where we get as drunk as possible gian. She can be reached at letters@ loween. I don’t really see back can be sent to letters@ gusting amount of horror movies I watch, and spend unnecessary amounts of collegian.com or on Twitter @lauren- pumpkin smashing as collegian.com. I find myself checking under the bed and money on fleeting things like alcohol stieritz.

Collegian Opinion Page Policy The columns on this page reflect the viewpoints of the individual author and not necessarily that of The Rocky Mountain Collegian or Letter submissions are open to all and are printed on a first-received basis. Submissions should be limited to 250 words and need to its editorial board. Please send any responses to [email protected]. include the author’s name and contact information. Anonymous letters will not be printed. E-mail letters to [email protected] The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Friday, October 19, 2012 5 weekender entertainment PRESENTS This week’s DJ Profi le: Rebecca Robinson top 2 albums: aka DJ Beeker Year and major: Sophomore journalism major By ALEX HALL Show Description: Morning music, news updates, chatter and general shenanigans 90.5 KCSU Fort Collins Show Time: Monday, 7-9 a.m. Tame Impala – Fun Fact: Works at a bookstore, sews costumes, writes and photographs “Lonerism” Released Oct. 5 Local Loco shakedown: is station has a bad reputation for playing Australian music that isn’t very good. I tried to counter that this year by being especially strict about Australian music, and then — so that I wouldn’t be unfair to Australia — I was strict By MICHAEL ELIZABETH SAKAS about everything else. It’s a miracle we have any music to 90.5 KCSU Fort Collins Wasteland Hop play. Tame Impala is the Australian exception. “Lonerism” is a good 45 minutes of astoundingly clear composition with Fort Collins group Wasteland Hop was in KCSU’s studio this Monday for the Local Loco to layers of viscous psychedelia dripped over it. “Elephant” perform live on air and to talk to us about their current project. ey have a new album in carries with it the weight of the animal that shares its the works, and they played us a few of their unreleased tracks. We asked them: name, but “Endors Toi” weighs nothing. It’s an interesting dynamicism that few bands are able to replicate. If you could turn one musician or band into an ice cream fl avor, who would it be and why? e band’s  rst album 2010’s “Innerspeaker” Includes “Elephant,” “Apocalypse Dreams,” and Miley Cyrus- “Chocolate Michael Jackson- “Special Never- “Keep on Lying” chip with cookie dough land Ranch  avored ice cream. You Band member Kevin Parker collaborated with in it...I don’t know.” have to have an ID to buy it.” Melody Prochet on her project Melody’s Echo Chamber Nick Scheidies Brian Weikel guitarist bass e Beatles- “I feel like there is a lot of good protein in insects.” Ultraísta – e Roots- “ e licorice Adam Fallik ‘roots’ ice-cream.” drummer “Ultraísta” Mickey Kenny MC and vocalist Black Eyed Peas- “Peas with Released Oct. 2 Wasabi. Like Wasabi peas.” Steph Jay Nigel Godrich has been called the “sixth member of vocalist and Radiohead,” much like how George Martin is the “sixth acoustic guitar Beatle.” He does other things beside produce Radiohead’s work (which he has been doing since 1994): for one, he has teamed up with Parisan singer (and  ne artist, apparently) Laura Bettinson and producer/multi-instrumentalist Joey Waronker on the new album “Ultraísta.” In uenced by afrobeat and krautrock, the album is very warm and cozy, while still approaching a darkness endemic to Godrich’s production. It’s not Radiohead, but it’s still a warm mug of something that compliments the increasingly cold weather. See the show: Godrich has worked with Beck, Pavement and Wasteland Hop is playing tonight at Road 34 Paul McCartney, among others Laura Bettinson currently lives in London, where and with Zion-I on Oct. 24 at the Aggie The- she pursues art projects along with her singing career atre! We have a pair of tickets to giveaway to Joey Waronker has played drums on R.E.M., the Aggie show, so listen to KCSU next week to Elliott Smith and Beck recordings learn how to win!

“ e main reason for the drag show is it’s a celebration of our history and culture.” Brian Stewart | SOGLBT* President CSU fall drag show may reach more than 1,000 attendees By EMILY KRIBS after that it’s chaos.” ground between the re- because I love it. I love being “When I began to be The event starts at 7 p.m. source center and SOGLBT*, the center of attention. It’s in charge, the show didn’t FALL DRAG SHOW e Rocky Mountain Collegian “My favorite part is see- and it needs money for new liberating to take on a whole used to be well-known. It ing the line; it warms my furniture.” different persona. It really was not on campus, it was Who: SOGLBT* If you’ve got nothing else heart. Every year I have “Our show is interesting means a lot to me,” Stewart a small venue with all am- What: Fall 2012 Drag going on Saturday night, or I nightmares that no one will because so many people in said. ateur performers,” Cytron Show guess if you want to attend show, and every year it goes it are students. Some are “The main reason for the said. “Now the show reach- Where: Lory Student the best damn thing that’ll fi ne. It overwhelms me with amateurs and some have drag show is it’s a celebra- es well over 1,000 people, Center Main Ballroom happen to you all semester, joy,” Stewart said. been doing this for a de- tion of our history and cul- which is really amazing, When: Saturday, Oct. 20 you should go see the CSU Though the event is free, cade,” said Jess Cytron, the ture. Drag and GLBT* have and I’m grateful, but it also at 7 p.m Drag Show of fall 2012. The donations are appreciated. past president of SOGLBT* been intertwined for a long gives me pause. Cost: Free, but donations doors open at 6 p.m. “We encourage people and zoology major who cur- time,” Stewart said. “Drag doesn’t have to be are encouraged “But if you want a good to bring singles... or fi ves... rently holds an unoffi cial The show has grown con- the ‘opposite gender,’ what- seat you might want to get twenties... hundreds,” Stew- advisory role. “It can incor- siderably since its creation ever the hell that means. It’s masculinity, and that would there at 4 or 5 p.m.,” said Bri- art said. “The money will porate so many different as- and, according to Cytron, a performance surround- be fi ne. However someone an Stewart, SOGLBT* pres- be going to the on-cam- pects, and ultimately glorify may not have even existed ing gender. Someone who identifi es is valid.” ident. “We spend about an pus GLBT* resource center. them.” 20 years ago due to adversity identifi es as FtM could dress Collegian writer Emily hour cycling people in, but There’s a lot of common “I do it as a performer in the previous generation. in a way that exaggerates Kribs can be reached at en- 6 Friday, October 19, 2012 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian Gas station robbery near campus leaves three injured By LIANNA SALVA a third person inside the gas the suspect was not in custo- both directions. robbery in Fort Collins, ac- The Rocky Mountain Collegian station. dy. According to the release, Del Lovejoy, a sign car- ROBBERY HISTORY cording to statistics provid- “The scary thing is that he fled on foot in an unknown rier for Once Again Thrift ed by FCPS Spokeswoman Loveland residents Tim we were just about to get direction of travel. According Store, which overlooks the NO. OF ARMED ROBBERIES Rita Davis. There were 37 Lara, Tyler Johnson and gas,” Wride, 15, said. to an alert from the CSU Pub- gas station, witnessed the IN FORT COLLINS: total incidents in 2011, as Molly Wride were stopping According to a news re- lic Safety Team, a perimeter police arrive on the scene 2008 - 21 compared to 21 in 2008. for gas on their way to Che- lease from Fort Collins Po- had been set up Thursday af- minutes after the incident. 2009 - 42 “We were just expecting ba Hut Thursday when they lice Services, the incident ternoon near the Veterinary “You can’t really call [Fort 2010 - 30 to go get some lunch, and saw firsthand an armed rob- occurred at 12:18 p.m. on Teaching Hospital. Collins] a safe town,” he said. 2011 - 37 then this happened,” Lara, bery that left three injured. Thursday. Three people sus- The suspect was carrying “I wish it were a lot safer 2012 - 17 to date 14, said. While standing in a park- tained injuries during the a gun but was not using it, than it is.” UCA Beat Reporter Li- ing lot overlooking the One robbery and were transport- according to the release. The suspect is described ie jacket and black pants. anna Salva can be reached Stop Gas Station on 2025 S. ed to Poudre Valley Hospital. Multiple lanes on south- as a white male, who was He was described as having at entertainment@colle- College Ave., they said they Their conditions were not bound College Avenue were approximately 5’10” and un- dark, curly hair. gian.com. Editor in Chief saw a suspect use a metal known at the time of print. closed during the investiga- der 200 pounds. The suspect This year, there have Allison Sylte contributed to pipe to beat two clerks and As of 5:30 p.m. Thursday, tion, causing heavy traffic in was dressed in a black Dick- been 17 incidents of armed this report.

MEN’S HOCKEY VBALL | Air Force CU, CSU rivalry reignites at Pepsi Center By QUENTIN SICKAFOOSE up next for CSU The Rocky Mountain Collegian The age-old rivalry be- Continued from Page 8 to Air Force since 2005 and tween CSU and CU-Boulder leads the all-time series takes flight again at the Pep- well on those,” CSU setter 37-1, but the quick turn- si Center in Denver for the Deedra Foss said. “With around and the Falcon’s Rocky Mountain Center Ice Brieon we found a spot offensive differences from Showdown. that’s fast and high and she Boise State will give the Friday night will mark just gets over blocks and Rams extra reasons to stay the first time that any CSU gets kills.” focused. team has played CU-Boul- The Rams won’t have “Their offense is going der since the football teams any time to revel in their to be a lot slower, which played in September for dominant performance, might be to our advantage the Rocky Mountain Show- however, as they will play because it will give us a lot down. Air Force tonight in their last more time to see where the “The fun thing about back-to-back of the season. setter is setting the ball,” the CU versus CSU game, The match was origi- Plourde said. “They’ll have similar to the football nally scheduled for Satur- the same kind of hitters game, is that it can really day, but a scheduling con- though, short and scrappy.” go either way,” CU-Boulder flict with the Falcons forced Assistant Sports Edi- coach Shawn Sullivan said. them to ask CSU to move it tor Kyle Grabowski can be “This is the game that we to Friday. reached at sports@colle- both look forward to play- CSU has not lost a set gian.com. ing each year.” Coming into the game, the Rams and Buffaloes are rather evenly matched. Each school has a winning per- centage of .500, the Rams are now 3-3 and the Buffaloes have also evenly split the four games they have played this season. CSU dug itself into a hole at the beginning of the year, wearing a 1-3 record at one point. The Rams have start- ed to climb their way out, winning three of their last HUNTER THOMPSON | COLLEGIAN four games. “This is a way we build CSU forward Parker Harrison (17) gets taken down behind the net in the 3rd period at the Rocky Mountain Cen- on the momentum from the ter Ice Showdown against CU-Boulder at the Pespi Center last year. Tonight the Rams take on CU-Boulder again past couple weeks, so if you in the Pepsi Center at the Annual Center Ice Showdown. can’t get excited or motivat- As for the battle against 5 p.m. before the bell for the ed, this probably isn’t the their in-state foes, there is THE GAME main event rings at 7:30 p.m. sport for you,” CSU assistant no doubt that there is still Friday night will be the coach Ryan Kenney said. bad blood between the two Who: CU-Boulder vs. CSU first of four times that the The Ram hockey team schools. Where: Pepsi Center CSU and CU men’s teams is very persistent about the “There’s absolutely that When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. will meet this season. idea of making the most out rivalry there between us and “It’s huge for me to go of their season. They plan to CU, just like there always “Every year I’ve played out on top of CU being that take it all the way to the top, has, but we’ll be sure to put this game, we’ve always had this is my last year,” Burgh before taking it home. them to rest,” CSU forward more fans present than CU said. “It’s big to start off “We’ve set ourselves a Austen Burgh said. does,” Burgh said. “It’s great strong against them to set goal of not only going to, but CSU has only lost once seeing one side completely the tone for the season so winning nationals, and with in the four years the annu- filled with green and gold they know that we’re going that mindset we need to win al rivalry game at the Pepsi and half empty seats on the to beat them every time we every game,” Kenney said. Center has been active, and CU side.” play them.” “We can’t take any for grant- the Ram players believe that The Pepsi Center will Club Sports Beat Report- ed, and we want everybody it is the student turnout that host the CSU, DU junior var- er Quentin Sickafoose can be else to know that we want to allows them to make this sity game at 3 p.m. and the reached at sports@collegian. be taken seriously.” happen. CSU, CU women’s game at com.

COLAIZZI | Earns the respect of veteran teammates Continued from Page 8 they even forget she is only a plays, keeping a ball alive said. “But it just comes nat- freshman. and helping it get back over ural sometimes where I’m getting better,” Hilbert said. “The way that she when the other team looked in the right place at the right “What has been pleasantly plays and talks and hus- certain to score. time.” surprising is her maturity as tles and has a high level of She used her foot to keep With those instincts it’s a person. She is a very seri- accountability and expec- a ball in the air against Neva- no wonder a girl from Wind- ous person and has a lot of tations for herself is unlike da and made several diving sor ended up with the open- respect for the other play- almost every freshman,” stops against Wyoming, al- ing serve of her freshman ers.” Cranston said. most making the plays ap- year at her dream school. Her demeanor and skills What fans will likely take pear routine. Assistant Sports Edi- on the court have earned away from Colaizzi’s fresh- “It’s definitely something tor Kyle Grabowski can be her the respect of the oth- man season, however, is her that I’m not necessarily ac- reached at sports@collegian. er players as well. At times ability to make point-saving customed to doing,” Colaizzi com.

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Size and athleticism trumped tempo and MIDDLE BLOCKER scheme Thursday night DOMINANCE in Moby Arena as the CSU Breion Paige: 14 kills, 4 volleyball team swept Boi- blocks, .684 hitting percentage se State for its fourth con- Megan Plourde: 10 kills, 8 secutive home win. blocks, .714 hitting percentage The Rams returned was able to hang with the home after playing both Broncos and not give up games on the road last sea- any extended point runs son and jumped out to a as they have in past losses, resounding 10-2 lead early eventually closing the set in the first set, eventually with back to back kills from winning 25-13. Megan Plourde. “Colorado State “Set two is what I ex- jumped out on us and pected most of the sets imposed their will,” Boise to be like. I was saying to State coach Shawn Garus myself, ‘if we can’t disrupt said. them passing, that’s what CSU finished the this match is going to be match with 13.5 blocks, the like’,” Hilbert said. highest number a Moun- CSU only registered tain West team has totalled one service ace for the in a three set match this match compared to eight year. service errors, but the Most of that success NICK LYON | COLLEGIAN team’s serving was tough came when Boise State enough to slow down Boi- Jaime Colaizzi celebrates in the third game of Thursday night’s match against Boise State. CSU defeated Boise State three games to none had to take multiple se State’s blistering pace at Moby Arena. swings during a point, on offense, which lead to which pushed them out of many of the team’s blocks. system. Not only that, the Rams “Once we get them pinpoint passing led to Freshman fitting in at dream school past the first swing, that’s field days for senior mid- when our block will take dle blockers Breion Paige sion I level. By KYLE GRABOWSKI PLAYER PROFILE over,” CSU coach Tom and Megan Plourde. The Rocky Mountain Collegian In her last season, she helped Hilbert said. “They were Paige lead the team lead the club to a regional champi- doing a nice job on first- with 14 kills on a .684 hit- A freshman served the first ball JAIME COLAIZZI onship. swing kills.” ting percentage while of CSU volleyball’s 2012 season. Class: Freshman “We beat all the teams they were Boise State’s offense Plourde hit .714 with 10 Coach Tom Hilbert decided Position: Defensive specialist used to not beating and a lot of that functioned most effective- kills and eight blocks. to start the Aug. 24 season open- High school: Windsor was because of Jaime,” NORCO ly in the second set. The “We started going fast- er against Virginia in rotation two, Club team: NORCO 18s coach Pii Aiu, formerly of the Broncos hit .333 with 14 er with our tempos, espe- which has freshman defensive spe- Season stats: 93 digs, three aces University of Colorado, said. “She kills in the set and only one cially slides to Meg, we’ve cialist Jaime Colaizzi at the service opened my eyes to how much a libe- unforced error. been connecting really line. sor resident and CSU great Jaime ro contributed to a team. She’s the Boise State lead 10-8 She felt extremely nervous, and Strauss. best libero I ever worked with.” early in that set, but CSU See VBALL on Page 6 sought advice from senior outside She attended CSU’s games as NORCO travelled all over the hitter Dana Cranston. well as their camps and always knew region and country, playing the top “We wouldn’t start in two if Tom where she wanted to go to school. teams in the nation that regularly wasn’t confident in you starting the “Those are the kind of players send freshman to top-tier programs game,” Cranston told her. that you want, you want players that like Stanford and Nebraska. Colaizzi put the ball in play grew up wanting to be here because “I honestly feel like that is a big cleanly, and has started every game they understand the culture of your part of the reason why I’m here and of her freshman season since. team,” Hilbert said. “They under- that I made it this far,” Colaizzi said. Freshmen haven’t received stand it’s bigger than just them. The All of that coaching and experi- much playing time at CSU in recent program is bigger than all of us.” ence was evident to Hilbert the mo- years due to the depth and talent Growing up in Windsor also al- ment Colaizzi stepped on campus. level of the team, but Colaizzi’s skill lowed Colaizzi to play for the local “From the first practice she was set, training and maturity earned volleyball club NORCO. very competent and very prepared. her a spot in the starting lineup. While there, former CSU player She still works very hard and is con- Colaizzi grew up a half-hour Katelin Batten and former Nebras- cerned every single day about south of Fort Collins in Windsor, ka head coach and 1995 national champion Terry Pettit helped Co- See COLAIZZI on Page 6 idolizing the CSU volleyball pro- NICK LYON | COLLEGIAN gram, particularly former Wind- laizzi elevate her game to the Divi- CSU defeated visiting Boise State three games to none Thursday night at Moby Arena.

MEN’S HOCKEY Captain strives to lead team to national championship By QUENTIN SICKAFOOSE “He made an impact immedi- older than me, played hockey. I got than other kids his age. He is more The Rocky Mountain Collegian ately, as soon as he came in. He’s a all his hand-me-down equipment vocal and a much better leader now PLAYER PROFILE good hard worker and put the puck that was five sizes too big,” Jenkins than he ever was before he left.” Paul Jenkins is exactly like ev- in the net for us lots his said. “I was out there Paul Jenkins’ life experiences PAUL JENKINS ery one of his teammates when first year and progressed playing with him in ski have landed him wearing the No. Class: Senior suiting up on game day — except from there,” CSU coach gloves without a clue— 12 jersey for CSU, leading a squad Hometown: Woody Creek, Colo. his jersey has a “C” on the shoulder, Kelly Newton said. “It’s all I knew is that I want- of Ram hockey players that have Height: 6’0” just above the Ram logo. a good example of what ed to play hockey.” every intention of accomplishing Position: Forward To him, that “C” signifies more we can do to attract Those neighbor- the ultimate goal they set when the Major: Business Management/ Finance than being the captain of the CSU good hockey players to hood experiences have season began. hockey team. put on a Ram jersey for led him to playing the “I’ve given my entire life to this locker room. If anything, they’re “I’m definitely very humble their school.” game he loves in mul- sport up until now — it has defined using it to their advantage. to wear that thing on my chest, it Jenkins has laced up tiple locations that in- me. I would love nothing more “Our senior players know this is means the world to me,” Jenkins his skates a countless clude Aspen, Denver, than to walk away on top and say their last hoorah before they enter said. “It represents that I get the number of times, but his Indiana, Vancouver and that I won a national champion- the nine-to-five real world, so Jen- JENKINS chance to lead these boys into bat- passion for the game was Alaska before finally ship,” Jenkins said. “It’s still Octo- kins keeps them motivated along tle, and that’s what I look forward ignited long before he planting some roots ber and we’re at the bottom of the with the sophomores and juniors to every weekend.” ever got the chance to hit the ice. here in Fort Collins. mountain and it’s a long climb to who also smell the blood in the wa- However, the role of captain 2012 marks the 18th year that hock- “He moved out when he was 16 the top.” ter,” Newton said. “I like our chanc- isn’t a new experience for Jenkins. ey has been a major part of his life. and, his experiences from it made For Jenkins and the nine other es this year.” This season will be his second year “I must have been four or five, him who he is now,” Jenkins’ sis- seniors on the roster, this is their Club Sports Beat Reporter as the skip after first obtaining it just a wee tyke. Growing up, the kid ter Leighanne said. “I think it really last shot. However, intimidation is Quentin Sickafoose can be reached his junior year. across the street, who was six years made him grow up and mature more nowhere to be found in the CSU at [email protected].