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By ANDY DOSE tinue to prepare for future op- a joke. said. The Rocky Mountain Collegian portunities,” Flowers said to After Johnny pulled his Sheree Van Buren, a sopho- the crowd of 40 students, most hamstring and could no lon- more business administration In honor of Black History of them athletes. ger compete, he encouraged major said Flowers exemplifi es Month at CSU, Vonetta Flow- Her unlikely journey from her to keep going. the mission of Black activists ers, the fi rst Black woman to Summer Olympic tryouts to So she did, and with years since the Civil Rights Move- win a gold medal in the Winter the winter sport of bobsled- of track and fi eld experience ment. Olympics, came to speak words ding brought a sense of fate to behind her, Vonetta Flowers “We’re celebrating Black of hope and encouragement to her life. Two days after her sec- joined the 2002 U.S. Olympic History Month, and her ac- students Wednesday night at ond failed track tryout in 2000, two-person bobsled team and complishments go along with the LSC Theater in celebration she and her husband Johnny helped them win the gold in the theme — ‘phenomenal of Black History Month. Flowers saw a fl ier on a cork- the fi rst ever women’s Olympic women,’” Van Buren said. “Be- “I hope that I’ll say some- board advertising positions for bobsled races. ing the fi rst African-American BRANDON IWAMOTO | COLLEGIAN thing that will reaffi rm your the U.S. bobsled team. “It’s funny, because some- woman to win a gold medal is beliefs that there are truly no As big fans of the 1993 times you don’t realize why something phenomenal and 2002 Winter Olympic gold medalist bobsledder Vonetta Flowers, limits of what you can accom- movie “Cool Runnings,” the you meet people, or why things she needs to be celebrated and the fi rst athlete of African descent of any gender and from any plish when you refuse to take sport held strange appeal for happen, but if you’re prepared recognized for that and I think country to win a gold medal in the Winter Olympics, watches her and her husband, and they for the opportunity, you can herself on a short biographical video in the Lory Student Center short-cuts, surround yourself theater Wednesday evening. with positive people, and con- decided to try out together as seize the moment,” Flowers See OLYMPIC on Page 3 Local caucus attendance sets record

By ERIK MYERS AND AARON HEDGE The Rocky Mountain Collegian art • entertainment • life • style Vol. 3, issue 18 | Thursday, February 7, 2008 Student and community political leaders knew Super Tuesday’s Colorado caucus would see record numbers. But looking back, they realize that they had no idea how many people were going to show up Tuesday night. Political analysts said in the days leading up to the largest primary in American history that more people would vote in most states than ever. But caucus organiz- ers in both parties said they expected only a fraction of the increase they saw. As rooms fi lled up, organizers for caucus venues across Larimer County had to push voters out into hall- Hodi’s ways and other rooms. “Caucuses in 2004 were … at least in my precinct there were like ten people,” said Adam Bowen, president of the Larimer County Democrats. “This time we had 146 … I was thinking maybe 5,000 would be a good number Halfnote and we wound up with nearly double that” in the coun- ty. Chelsey Penoyer, president of the CSU College Re- publicans, said her fi rst caucus was much more crowded than she expected it to be. “We were all crammed into this itty bitty cafeteria,” she said. “Many more people showed up than they were prepared for,” she said.

See CAUCUS on Page 3 Fairchild inks 25 recruits

By JEFF DILLON The Rocky Mountain Collegian

College football recruiting is always a race against the clock. But for the new CSU staff, this year was a sprint. Steve Fairchild, hired in December after the fi ring of Sonny Lubick, had just weeks to put together his fi rst re- cruiting class, as opposed to the months it typically takes most college coaches. On Wednesday he offi cially announced that class, which features 25 total players. “We took a process that usually takes a year or more and did it in three or four weeks,” Fairchild said. “I was very impressed with how everyone came together to help us. There are some very fi ne football players in this class.” The group includes 21 high school seniors (11 from Colorado) and four junior college transfers. Four players will not enroll until 2009 or later. Ranked 89th in the country and fourth in the Moun- tain West Conference by Rivals.com, CSU’s 2008 class is made up of at least 10 players Lubick received verbal commitments from before his fi ring. ‘Tasty Temptations’: Cookin’ with Nikki Fairchild said he contacted all of those recruits, and said the “re-recruiting” process went smoothly. O T “We didn’t lose anybody,” Fairchild said. “Everybody coach Lubick had on board we were able to keep.” Fairchild credited that to his staff, including defen- sive coordinator Larry Kerr, who helped convince re-   cruits to stick with the Rams. “We just said, ‘Listen, we understand that you com- mitted to CSU and we want to honor that,” Kerr said. “’We want to come meet you and we want you to come comfortable with us.’” One of those players, Andy Clements, a safety from Chatfi eld High School in Littleton, said the coaching change was initially a concern. “It was coach Lubick that convinced me to come up there,” Clements said. “But they sent me a profi le on Fairchild and then they came down to my house and I was convinced.” Chatfi eld head football coach Bret McGatlin said los- ing Lubick was a big deal, but that the program had too ‘There Will Be Blood’ Lenny Kravitz “should AARON MONTOYA | COLLEGIAN much to offer for Clements to decline. captivates viewers and stick to commercials Nikki’s Easy Omelette is surrounded by common breakfast “I think that for all these recruits, that was in the back items such as a banana, milk and orange juice topped with of their heads,” McGatlin said. “But Fort Collins is such critics alike. for Gap.” a strawberry. The morning entree includes bacon, green and Page 7 Page 7 white onions, mushrooms, cheddar cheese and two eggs. See COACH on Page 10 2 Thursday, February 7, 2008 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Feb. 6 on page 1, photos by Today Brandon Iwamoto and Aaron Partly cloudy Montoya are from the Collegian. Also, the map on page 1 named 41 | 23 Obama the winner of Maine. This is incorrect, Maine will be holding their primary later this year. Friday Also, on page 7 the photo PM snow showers corresponding with the Tornado story is by Andrew McMurtrie of 39 | 26 the Associated Press. The Collegian regrets these Saturday errors. Partly cloudy Calendar Today, February 7 46 | 25 All-University Career Fair 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is only open to students and graduates of CSU. The Fair will take place today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lory Student Center’s Main Ballroom. This two-day event is the kickoff to spring semester recruiting. The Career Fair provides an excellent opportunity to connect employers Geek 2 Chic with students to discuss current and/or future career-related 7 p.m. employment and internship opportunities. There will be new companies & organizations each Local Loco day -- so plan to attend both days! Come to the Career Fair 9 p.m. prepared with resume in hand and business-casual dress.

Across the Pond Intellectual Property Seminar 11 p.m. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. February is Innovation Month at Brandon Iwamoto | Collegian CSU. Join CSU Ventures today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the North Senior speech communications major Christopher Nondorf watches an informational video on Echostar during an “Employer Ballroom of the Lory Student Spotlight” Wednesday afternoon. The spotlight was a part of the spring career fair, and will include more spotlights starting Center for an informative session today at 11 a.m. For more information visit career.colostate.edu, or visit the booths in the Lory Student Center ballrooms. on intellectual property.

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Flowers | Gold medalist says Twisters kill at least ‘anything is possible’ 55 despite warnings Continued from Page 1 “She’s pretty much gotten “I think it’s important for the highest honor you can get the female athletes because By RYAN LENZ sent to the region and activated an emergency that her story should be shared (as an athlete), an Olympic gold she’s a role model that they can The Associated Press center in Georgia. and will have an impact on ev- medal,” said Eranne Daughar- look up to,” Allen said. “Loss of life, loss of property; prayers can eryone.” thy, a freshman animal science “There are truly no limits as LAFAYETTE, Tenn. (AP) _ One man pulled help, and so can the government,” Bush said. “I Flowers went on from her major, who plays intramural to what you can accomplish, if a couch over his head. Bank employees rushed do want the people in those states to know the Olympic achievement to use softball at CSU. you remember that winning is into the vault. A woman trembled in her bath- American people are standing with them.” her life story of accomplish- “I think it keeps us pushing not an event—it’s a lifestyle,” room, clinging to her dogs. College students Students took cover in dormitory bath- ment against formidable odds harder and working harder to Flowers said. huddled in dormitories. rooms as the storms closed in on Union Uni- and her distinct place in history get our goals,” “So each day, you’ll prepare Tornado warnings had been broadcast for versity in Jackson, Tenn. to provide inspiration to a mul- Another softball player, Ivo- for the next opportunity, use hours, and when the sirens finally announced More than 20 students at the Southern titude of different audiences. ry Allen, a freshman human de- your conscience as your guide, that the twisters had arrived, many people Baptist school were trapped behind wreckage Student athletes cited Flow- velopment and family studies trust in God, and believe that across the South took shelter and saved their and jammed doors after the dormitories came ers as a big inspiration and major, said Flowers conveyed a anything is possible.” lives. But others simply had nowhere safe to down around them. motivator not just for the Black message to aspiring athletes in Staff writer Andy Dose can go, or the storms proved too powerful, too nu- Danny Song was pinned for an hour and a community, but also for the a way most coaches and every- be reached at news@collegian. merous, too unpredictable. half until rescuers dug him from the rubble. goals of every youth. day roll models can’t. com. At least 55 people were killed and hundreds “We looked up and saw the funnel coming injured Tuesday and Wednesday by dozens of in. We started running and then glass just ex- tornadoes that plowed across Mississippi, Ar- ploded,” he said. “I hit the floor and a couch kansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Alabama. It was shoved up against me, which may have was the nation’s deadliest barrage of twisters in saved my life because the roof fell on top of almost 23 years. it.” CAUCUS | High caucus attendance “We had a beautiful neighborhood. Now With five minutes’ warning from TV news it’s hell,” said Bonnie Brawner, 80, who lives reports, Nova and Ray Story huddled inside in Hartsville, a community about an hour their home outside Lafayette and came out from Nashville where a natural gas plant that unscathed. surprises political leaders was struck by a twister erupted in spectacular But nearby, their uncle, Bill Clark, was in- flames up to 400 feet high. jured in his toppled mobile home. The storms flattened entire blocks, They put him in the bed of their pickup Continued from Page 1 caucused this year in Larimer their respective candidate.” smashed warehouses and sent tractor-trailers to take him to a hospital, and neighbors with County. But he said it was the youth flying. Houses were reduced to splintered piles chain saws tried to clear a path. What normally Reasons cited for why the Byron Moore, a senator vote’s strong desire for idealis- of lumber. Some looked like life-size dollhous- would have been a 30-minute drive to the hos- political climate was so much with the Associated Students tic change that won his candi- es, their walls sheared away. Crews going door pital took well more than two hours because thicker than in the past were of CSU and volunteer with date the vote Friday night. to door to search for bodies had to contend the roads were clogged with debris. many. A representative of the the Barack Obama campaign, “The crown jewel for Ba- with downed power lines, snapped trees and Clark died on the way. Larimer County GOP said the said the race would be close rack Obama’s campaign right flipped cars. Cattle wandered through the de- “He never had a chance,” Nova Story said. media frenzy surrounding the between the two Democrat- now is the youth vote,” he said. bris near hard-hit Lafayette (pronounced luh- “I looked him right in the eye and he died right 2008 election played a big part ic contenders and students “It’s not about erasing the last FAY-et). At least 12 people died in and around there in front of me.” in the large turnout. showed up in droves because administration, it’s about tak- the town. Most communities had ample warning “I think because of all the they need to elect the one ing the next step.” “It looks like the Lord took a Brillo pad and that the storms were coming. Forecasters had attention that Super Tuesday they felt would bring the most Bowen said another factor scrubbed the ground,” said Tennessee Gov. warned for days severe weather was possible. got from the media, it made change. in the large turnout is the ag- Phil Bredesen, who surveyed the damage from The National Weather Service issued more people aware of the caucus “One thing that’s weird gressiveness of the campaigns. a helicopter. than 1,000 tornado warnings from 3 p.m. Tues- process,” said Kristin Gravier, right now is you have two very “The candidates really tried Hundreds of houses were damaged or de- day to 6 a.m. Wednesday in the 11-state area internal vice chairperson for ardent parts of the Democratic hard to get people out there, stroyed. Authorities had no immediate cost es- where the weather was heading. Lrimer Republicans. “Many party fighting it out right now,” so that’s what really made the timate of the damage. The conditions for bad weather had lined people have not been informed Moore said. “You have women numbers very big,” he said. President Bush gave assurances his admin- up so perfectly that the Storm Prediction Cen- about the process in the past.” and the Black vote, who have News editors Erik Myers and istration stood ready to help. Teams from the ter in Norman, Okla., put out an alert six days She said 5,556 Republicans been the main stakes of Demo- Aaron Hedge can be reached at Federal Emergency Management Agency were in advance. cratic party really duking it for [email protected].

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OPINIONThursday, February 7, 2008 | Page 4

your two cents Yesterday’s results: Props to new coach Steve Fairchild Which CSU sport has been the most disappointing this school year? After being hired back in December, ing his coaching staff, he convinced 25 site Rivals.com rated CSU’s class fourth 60% Football. 28% All of them. Fairchild was left with just four weeks to players to commit to play for the Rams. out of the nine-team Mountain West 7% Men’s basketball. 5% Women’s basketball. complete his first recruit- Not an easy task considering that CSU Conference. 0% Swimming and diving. ing class, a process that This column has gone 7-17 in the past two years. How those guys get by on rating high represents , usually takes up to a year the views of The recruits come from all over the schoolers like movies, we’ll never know. . the Collegian’s and a half. editorial board. country, from California to Florida, and What we found interesting about this But somehow, Fairchild in all shapes and sizes, from a 5-foot- group of future student-athletes is its pulled it off. 11, 150-pound kicker to a 6-foot-3, 300- collective academic interest. )/ It’s no wonder the new coach has yet pound defensive lineman. Ten of the 25 commitments plan to -' to unpack some boxes in his new office And because most of these kids are study business at CSU. at the McGraw Athletic Center. still just that, kids, we’ll hold off on pass- So even if this class doesn’t pay divi- The former CSU quarterback an- ing any judgment on their overall level dends on the field, maybe they’ll help today’s question: What is the difference between nounced on Wednesday that in the past of talent (see Justin Holland). But in case find a way to pay our coaches who no Qdoba and Chipotle? Log on to collegian.com month, while at the same time complet- you were wondering, the recruiting Web longer work here. to give us your two cents.

Guest column Consider the benefits of a partnership

By Nicole Mangione

Thus far there has been “While freedom no article published citing the advantages of the proposed of the press Gannett partnership in the Collegian itself — a somewhat is one of the alarming observation if indeed a good portion of the student most valued body depends on the paper as their only source of infor- inalienable mation. Hopefully this letter will provide an argument that makes the debate a bit more rights in a well-rounded. It seems the primary con- democracy, cerns over the offer occupy two fronts. there is also The first sheds doubt on the true freedom of press in an such a thing as “owned” paper. However, the news currently printed in the responsibility of Collegian does not seem to be in any danger. Half of the news the press.” Health insurance for all? articles published in the Feb. 1 edition of the paper were from ations. If you’re diagnosed them. to pay. We need to move in the Associated Press, whose with cancer, need organ re- Because the government the direction of making every material is utilized in more placement, or get into a ma- will have to help those who single dollar spent on health than 1,700 newspapers. This ing and publication — which jor accident, medical bills can’t afford health insurance care tax-deductible. (By the is not counting the News of in turn could mean well-re- can easily rise to hundreds of pay for it, that indirect busi- way, we need to do this for the World section, all of which searched arguments in editori- thousands of dollars. ness will turn into direct sub- education, too.) comes from the Associated als, more big-name ad revenue, Many health insurance sidies to private business. Right now, for instance, Press. and fewer days with half of the plans, however, stop paying That’s not to say that you can only take a tax de- Gannett cannot hope to crossword or Sudoku cut off. benefits after a certain dollar health insurance is bad or duction for your medical ex- eliminate or slant this mate- Another promising aspect By SETH ANTHONY amount, sometimes as little that insurance companies are penses or your immediate rial. of the partnership is account- as $50,000. Families in these evil. Health insurance helps family. In the case of the news ability. If you’ve watched any TV situations must rely on char- millions of Americans. But Americans are gen- written by student writers and While freedom of the lately, you’ve probably seen ity or, more often, declare It’s just that health insur- erous, and often help others the editorial section, the paper press is one of the most val- one of those commercials, bankruptcy. ance for all isn’t going to be who are in need. prints “discussions of racism, ued inalienable rights in a de- where an announcer or po- Health insurance often the magical solution to all If you contribute to paying sexual orientation, alcohol mocracy, there is also such a litical candidate reminds us, fails to help people get routine our health-related woes. We the medical bills for a cousin, abuse, the election race, and thing as responsibility of the in a very serious voice, that care. Most health insurance should remember that man- a good friend, a church mem- local entertainment” because press. Under Gannett, student there are 47 million Ameri- plans have deductibles or co- dating health insurance can ber, or even a random strang- those are the stories occurring journalists would learn more cans without health insur- payments, which means they easily cause as many prob- er, you should get a tax break on campus. As by the very rules about journalistic responsibil- ance, and that something only start paying for health lems as it solves. –– so that every time you help of the market-driven journal- ity and real-world repercus- must be done. care after you’ve already I don’t have all the an- with other’s medical needs, ism that has been recently sions. Even at an independent These days, “health in- spent a certain amount. swers, but here’s my contri- whether it’s $100 or $100,000, decried, these are the stories paper as admirably unbiased surance for all” is the band- To families who are strug- bution to the debate: Any it carries some benefit for that cater to the paper’s target as the New York Times, David wagon everyone wants to gling, for whom every dollar system has to recognize that you. audience. McSwane’s stunt would have join –– from Democrat Hil- counts, it’s enough of a bur- there are some people who Most importantly, though, As far as depoliticizing or gotten him fired. lary Clinton, whose national den to find time to go to the just can’t afford the medical we need to keep our eyes on internally censoring, the Col- The company also has health care plan would man- doctor, let alone to come up care. the prize. The goal shouldn’t legian’s article interviewing the ability to open doors for date insurance for everyone, with the co-payment or de- In order to get timely care be health insurance, or even representatives from Gannett- CSU’s budding journalists with to Republican Mitt Romney, ductible. and avoid bankruptcy, these health care, for everyone –– owned Florida university pa- scholarship opportunities and who signed such a man- Heath insurance low- folks will need assistance those are just means to an pers clearly asserted that no internships with other Gannett date into law as governor of ers the barrier to medical from others. We need to make end. one screened their articles. It papers. It is hard to see how Massachusetts. Colorado is care, but, even for many who it easier for people to help The real goal, which hard- seems our paper would remain any of this is bad for students among approximately half a have it, those barriers are still each other with health care ly anyone mentions, is very as free as it ever was. eager to be professional jour- dozen other states consider- shockingly high. costs. simple: health. The other point of concern nalists. ing similar proposals. Health insurance won’t Under current law, for in- over the partnership is the As a closing statement, Health insurance, while it magically solve all our prob- stance, if a family spends more Seth Anthony is a Chemis- educational experience that students and professors alike does help many, has at least lems, but it will funnel billions than a certain fraction of their try Ph.D. student. His column working on the paper offers should be reminded that we two fundamental weakness- of dollars of new business to income on health care, they appears Thursdays in the Col- to journalism students. In this have yet to see any specific of- es: health insurance companies can claim that amount as a legian. Letters and feedback area, however, there is only fer. Health insurance often –– in effect, delivering an in- tax deduction –– it reduces can be sent to letters@colle- room for improvement with The above arguments are fails to help in the worst situ- direct government subsidy to the amount of taxes they have gian.com. Gannett’s offer. After all, work- as much based on speculation ing with the company will not as all of the others that have eliminate deadlines, the need been published, and as this is for writing, editing, interview- the case, the Collegian’s goal ing, etc., social interaction, or should be to take advantage letter to the editor mistakes. of the relative power they have So what, exactly, can Gan- within the university to obtain I was quite discouraged by mean stereotypical politics. In response to the attack ticular amendment –– thus nett offer the paper? assurances that all of these the ignorance of the article on The author, it seems, like on Dr. Paul’s constitutional the government has no right To start with, higher stan- benefits will be laid at their Feb. 6: “Would everyone shut much of America right now, convictions: to tax the income of its citi- dards. A partnership with a doorstep. The Florida papers up about Ron Paul.” wants change without chang- If you were a scholar of zens. more professional news outlet were not so lucky. The author claims to “ar- ing anything. the constitution, you would Do your research, and like the Coloradoan and the dently support political in- The candidates that are know that it is not Article XVI, form educated opinions. potential for more intimate Nicole Mangione is a soph- volvement,” yet he is bashing true proponents of change but Amendment XVI, and you contact with 84 other daily pa- omore Microbiology and Histo- anyone that shares the politi- are labeled as extreme. It’s sad would also know that the nec- Jeff Penoyer pers has the potential to lead ry major. Letters and feedback cal views of Dr. Paul. Political that this country can only see essary three-fourths of the Sophomore, Mechanical to a more proactive approach can be sent to letters@collegian. involvement apparently must what the media shows it. states never ratified that par- Engineering toward growth in both writ- com.

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Greta Cornett Booking and promotions agent for Hodi’s Half Note

By Chris Galis in a lot of good music to Fort The Rocky Mountain Collegian Collins,” she said. It’s no accident that she A few years ago the Fort feels this way. Collins music community “One thing that we’re really experienced a lull. With proud of is that we really try to the closing of the Starlight mix it up. We don’t just look for (now Hodi’s Half Note), the jam bands or rock bands, we Mishawaka Amphitheater, and look to spread different types Connor O’Neils, local bands of quality acts out throughout were left with idle hands. the week,” she said with a But things are starting to modest smile. turn around. Diverse lineups aside, It is no mishap that the Hodi’s and Cornett are doing conception of the Fort Collins far more than bringing great Musicians Association (FCMA) music to Fort Collins –– they and the anniversary of Hodi’s are creating it. The FCMA Half Note have coincided with began back in October as the a communal sign of relief from brainchild of both Cornett and local musicians. Michael Mockler, editor-in- Their lives are getting chief of Scene Magazine. Their better. goal as an organization is to On Jan. 27, the FCMA held make the life of the musician its first meeting of 2008 at as easy as possible. Hodi’s. The panel of three, well- Much of the FCMA and established, local musicians Cornett’s time is geared toward were there to discuss tour new bands without much scheduling and promotions. experience. Questions were posed and “We have a lot of young Aaron Montoya| COLLEGIAN answered in earnest. However, bands that start in high school Hodi’s Halfnote employees from left, Greta Cornett, booking and promotions; Damon Sharp, head of security; and Matt Shields, bar in the midst of a tangential that just don’t know how to get manager. The Old Town venue is celebrating its one-year anniversary Saturday. discussion on the best place gigs or how to book tours,” she to play and get free drinks, said. “We really want to try to one panelist mentioned the help them out.” offers a chance for players and gap. It doesn’t make sense that disturbingly quiet. It seemed the ground up –– have all the recession the Fort Collins A Web site launch is listeners to socialize over a few such awesome bands from the curse had got the best of bands know each other and music scene experienced not planned late for February, drinks after the event. Denver and Boulder never the place until Hodi’s opened the people in the industry,” too long ago. which will offer new bands “We try to have music at make it out here to play, and up, bringing just the right Cornett said. “That way we’ll “But,” the panelist said, gig contracts and a way to get every workshop so that people it’s the same for Fort Collins amount of voodoo. have a really solid foundation “now it’s starting to feel like the acquainted with the process of will stick around and get to bands getting exposure in “I don’t think there is a to build on, instead of seeing old days.” starting out here. know each other, as well as those places. So it’s good to curse,” Cornett said. “Like any that up and down.” The reason for this sudden “We have so many awesome get exposure to a band that open that door.” new business we’ve had our For Cornett, it’s not just shift in progress may be the bands –– I can’t even tell you hasn’t really had the chance As for Hodi’s Half Note, touchy spots, but I think we’re about the quality of music, but result of a natural social ebb how many good bands come –– get them playing in front of success has been a long time getting up there.” the quality of life. The FCMA and flow, to and from the out of Fort Collins. We want musicians.” coming. The building has built And Cornett isn’t letting a wants to improve it for the musical arts –– or it could have to keep people here in town. The FCMA has big plans a reputation over the years as little curse get in her way. musicians here in town. something to do with Hodi’s Tickle Me Pink started out here that stretch beyond the limits having a curse on it. Originally So it seems that the “lull” The end to this story lies Half Note. –– they just signed and they’re of our community –– they want called the Mountain Tap, the has been replaced with what somewhere between the It has been a year in Fort still playing,” Cornett said. to bring the three music bodies venue changed hands quite can only be described as year-old walls of Hodi’s Half Collins since Hodi’s opened its The resources are not just in the state (Denver, Boulder often between owners from functioning optimism. Though Note and those individuals door to the listening public and for the fledgling band, either. and Fort Collins) into one. here and from Boulder. Then ups and downs are a natural responsible for the FCMA. Due Greta Cornett, booking and Many of the workshops are “Fort Collins always feels it became the Starlight where part of any progression, the to their labor of love, musicians promotions agent for Hodi’s, as geared toward veterans of the like its own little place,” Cornett it did very well for a while until FCMA is trying to make the in this town now have a positive well as co-founder of the Fort music scene. They held a touring said. “There’s always this huge bands, for ethical reasons, downs less drastic and the ups and stimulating environment Collins Musicians Association, workshop in January and gap between us, Boulder and were banned from playing more elevating. in which to play. feels good about it. plan for a February workshop Denver. And one thing that there. It was then shut down “We’re trying to build a Staff writer Chris Galis can “I feel like we’ve brought on band promotions. It also we’re trying to do is bridge that for a while. 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REVIEWS Magazine: Utne Reader CD: Lenny Kravitz’s “It is a Time Movie: There Will Be Blood for a Love Revolution” Borderline preachy Leaves blood chilled ...

Kravitz gets old BY JEFF SCHWARTZ Daniel Day-Lewis, and despite BY GRIFFIN FAUST reportage in that the bulk The Rocky Mountain Collegian its length, the fi lm always held The Rocky Mountain Collegian of articles are reprints from my attention. But to understand a variety of lesser-known By NICK SCHEIDIES DEFINITIVE TRACK: Movie critics have been “There Will Be Blood” you publications. The Rocky Mountain Collegian almost unanimous in their simply have to see it. PURPOSE: The following Unfortunately, the album I think that the use of praise of “There Will Be Blood,” The fi lm is loosely based claim was uncovered at the doesn’t feature any song as ‘chapters’ aid in skimming INTRO: though this praise is tempered on muckraking author Upton Utne Reader website: “Utne Lenny Kravitz likable as previous hits such the magazine for what with a sense of unease. Sinclair’s 1927 novel “Oil!” In Reader and Utne.com are demands respect. At as “Lady” or “Fly Away.” But kind of issues one wants; Roger Ebert compared the the fi lm, the story centers on digests of independent 43, Kravitz has won four “Good Morning” is sure to mindful living, short experience of seeing “There Will Daniel Plainview (Day-Lewis), a ideas and alternative Grammys, repeatedly topped make your head bob and it fi ction, big policy, abroad Be Blood” to “viewing a natural silver miner who inadvertently culture. Not right, not left, the charts and even starred takes Kravitz in a refreshing issues, etc. disaster that you cannot turn strikes oil, and begins a drilling but forward thinking.” in a series of commercials for aesthetic direction. The track DRAW BACKS: At times away from.” business soon after. The magazine is liberal; The Gap. So why is his eighth features a violin alongside a Utne Reader can be too Peter Travers, of Rolling But in this initially its main priorities are the studio album, “It is Time for persistent palm-muted guitar biased and pushes all Stone, wrote that the fi lm makes strange dichotomy between a environment, social justice a Love Revolution” such a and a surprisingly nasal, yet sense of complexity out you “feel so pummeled it’s hard singularly-minded oilman and and liberal-slanted politics. misguided mess? effective, vocal hook. of the equation. I agree PROS: to get your head clear.” a purported man of God, “There I appreciate the wide range It isn’t all bad. CONCLUSION: “Love with nearly all the issues After reading these reviews I Will Be Blood” fi nds its central of topics and ideas covered, Kravitz delivers quality Revolution” wants to be a pursued, but at times was expected “There Will Be Blood” theme: the quest for power. but false pretenses taint the musicianship with the classic rock album, but by made to feel lectured. to leave me emotionally (and One of the surprises of the decent intentions of leftist abundance of fuzzy riffs and failing to bring new life to This is a tightly-wound maybe even physically) drained fi lm is how well Paul Dano does writers in this magazine. searing solos that populate a tired sound, Kravitz gives magazine with a preachy by its end, but that’s not exactly in the role of Eli Sunday, an AUDIENCE: Those his retro-rock jams. Sonically, us no reason to listen to him tone, especially when it what happened. aspiring preacher (he also plays concerned with world he makes some effort to instead of his far-worthier comes to ecology, disguised While the fi lm is certainly Eli’s twin brother Paul in one politics would fi nd plenty deviate from the classic rock inspirations. Worse still, the as an open-minded, Mental intense, and at times unsettling, scene). to read within, although mould, incorporating R&B album is an inexcusable, Floss-style magazine. its tone is subtle, and its epic “There Will Be Blood” almost all feature articles and electronic infl uences indigestible 73 minutes long. BOTTOM LINE: A bi- length (two hours and forty is a powerful fi lm. It is not are confi ned to an American to accompany his usual If this is the best he can monthly crash course on minutes) gives it the pace of a ‘entertaining’ in the traditional scope. brand of funky pyschedelia. do, maybe Lenny should stick what’s crunched in mostly novel. sense, but it is one of those fi lms FEATURES: The global Throughout, the vocal effort to doing commercials for The environmental policy You may have noticed that linger in your memory long coverage was limited to two is solid and soulful. Gap. today. Good use of ‘chapter’ CONS: that I have avoided giving a after you have left the theater. attractive essays; one being Aside from a general Staff writer Nick Sheidies device for better navigation declarative opinion on “There Staff writer Jeff Schwartz can an interview-style profi le lack of inspired, compelling can be reached at verve@ and quick media reviews. Will Be Blood.” This isn’t just be reached at verve@collegian. about a Zimbabwean songs and a handful of collegian.com. All articles are timely, yet stalling. I don’t exactly know com. graphic artist named Chaz downright baffl ing musical I know I won’t be retiring how to feel about this fi lm. Maviyane-Davies. The other decisions –– including an this issue to the recycle bin It does contain a commendation article gave unhealthy fondness for back- anytime soon, as they can spellbinding performance from me an informed sense of up vocals –– Lenny Kravitz’s be read again for future Mumbai’s educational most glaring weakness lies in enjoyment. system. The articles are his unoriginal, shallow and Staff writer Griffi n Faust brief, but suggest areas for ridiculously heavy-handed can be reached at verve@ further coverage. lyrics. Among his profound collegian.com. 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By Marjorie Hamburger who are observing.” Keep it clean, keep it simple The Rocky Mountain Collegian Each scholarship ranges from $1,000 to $3,000, given The annual Singer of the from both private donors and Recipe: according to taste. Year Competition, put on by the the music department. Put the bag into the boiling CSU music department, will be Last year’s Singer of the Zip the bag tightly closed water and cover with lid. Let held tonight and Saturday at 7 Year, John Lindsey, will be Ingredients and mix all ingredients boil for 10-15 minutes, or pm at the UCA Griffin Concert returning this Thursday for together, making sure to break until eggs are cooked and not 2 eggs another shot. The senior music yolks. runny. Hall. The contest shows off major has won an award at the 2 teaspoons milk Tasty Tip: Put the sandwich Remove carefully with tongs. the vocal talents of CSU’s competition each year he has Cooked bacon pieces bag inside a thicker one, like a Bag will be hot, so remove with undergraduate vocal music attended CSU. By Nikki Cristello gallon sized-bag. tongs and cut it away. majors. Over 40 students will During his freshman year, 2 mushrooms be competing for the renewal he earned Most Improved, or awarding of several vocal going on to obtain the Denver Last week’s meal was on 2 teaspoons green onions scholarships. Lyric Opera Guild award his the more difficult side, so Thursday begins round one, sophomore year, and finally this week I decided to make 2 teaspoons white onions in which all competitors sing winning Singer of the Year at something quick and easy: an one of two personally selected last year’s event. omelette. 3 teaspoons cheddar cheese classical songs. The judges will Lindsey said the Using only one pot, this choose the best performers competition will be steep omelet will make your mouth You’ll need: who are then sent to the final this year, with over 40 highly water and keep your kitchen 1 sandwich sized re-sealable round on Saturday, where they talented singers. clean. It will impress friends plastic bag will sing both of their chosen “Jealousy creeps in once in and is easy enough to make pieces. a while, but it’s more friendly daily for extra nutrition before 1 large pan with a lid At the final round, each than most competitions,” he class. finalist will be coached for 10 said. Scour your fridge for Directions: minutes by a guest clinician Each event will last 2 ½ various ingredients and use Fill pot with water and set to improve the singer’s to 3 hours, and is open to the things you have on hand. I to boil. performance. public. always like to throw in some Dr. Janet Marrow-King, The Singer of the Year cooked bacon bits, green Cut all vegetables and bacon Associate Professor of Voice, Competition will be held onions and lots of cheddar into desired size. describes the clinician as being tonight and Saturday at the cheese, but toss in whatever “an unbiased, outside reference UCA Griffin Concert Hall at 7 tickles your fancy. Put plastic bag inside of a with fresh ears,” whose p.m. Staff writer Nikki Cristello coffee mug and fold the top parts over the mug’s rim. assistance is “educational both Majorie Hamburger can can be reached at verve@ Aaron Montoya | COLLEGIAN for each student being coached, be reached at verve@collegian. collegian.com. Crack the eggs into the as well as for the other students com. plastic bag. Nikki’s Easy Omelette is surrounded by common breakfast items such as a banana, milk and orange juice topped with a Put vegetables, cheese and strawberry. The morning entree includes bacon, green and white Valentine’sValentine’s DDayay SSpeciapecial bacon into the bag, onions, mushrooms, cheddar cheese and two whole eggs. $14 on Feb. 14 th Appointments Necessary Know the occupancy limit where live Must Present Student ID we Space is Limited

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• No Action Today UNM: 74 The Rams fought the hard- REPORTER’S REPORT CARD: CSU: 47 est during the last four min- utes of the fi rst half, as they Outside shooting: C scored 10 points, all from off FRIDAY, FEB. 8 By MATT L. STEPHENS Inside shooting: C- The Rocky Mountain Collegian the bench, from Neal, Bonnie Barbie and Amaka Uzomah. • Softball @ Oregon, 11 a.m. The 10 points in the fi - Rebounding: B- Sloppy is an adjective • Softball @ Portland State, nal four minutes equaled the 7 p.m. defi ned in the dictionary as: Defense: D same amount of points CSU • WSwim & Dive @ Wyoming, “Marked by a lack of neatness scored in the fi rst 16 of the 5 p.m. or order; untidy.” Hustle: C+ half, which sent them into the • Indoor Track @ Don Barrett And sloppy is exactly how locker room down 36-20. AFA Open, All Day the CSU women’s basketball The fact that Barbie didn’t team played against New come into the game until Mexico Wednesday night at SATURDAY, FEB. 9 the 3:35 mark of the fi rst half nothing about that. You’re up Moby Arena on their way to came as a shock to most of on her, and that’s about all a 12-consecutive loss, 74-47. • MBball @ UNLV, 4 p.m. the 985 in attendance, but you can do.” From poor shooting, to 20 • WBball vs. UNLV, 2 p.m. not to Barbie, who fi nished Glimpses of a Ram come- turnovers, to not being able • Softball @ UC Davis, 4 p.m. the night with 10 points. back were few if any, but it is to to guard the Lobos’ Dionne • Softball @ Winthrop, 6:30 “I’ve been struggling with be noted that the CSU bench Marsh, the Rams simply didn’t p.m. my shooting percentages, so was what kept this game from look as if they were prepared • W Water Polo @ Hilton Hotel there’s a reason I didn’t come being an even larger blowout, Invitational, All Day for the Mountain West Con- in early due to how I’ve been as Neal’s 13 points and Bar- • Indoor Track @ Nebraska ference’s third-place team. performing in practice.” Bar- bee and Uzomah’s 10 were Adidas Classic, All Day New Mexico (12-9, 4-4) bie said. “I haven’t been pro- perhaps the only things the rallied from the opening tipoff ducing even shooting on my fans really cheered for. with a 14-4 run before the fi rst own, so tonight was defi nitely While Ram faithful are SUNDAY, FEB. 10 media timeout thanks to the good for my mentality.” getting aggravated with the inside presence of Marsh and • Softball @ UC Riverside, 1 The second half was al- constant losing efforts by Angela Hartill, but it wasn’t p.m. most an exact replica of the CSU, the New Mexico star all stout defense by the Lobos • W Water Polo @ Hilton Hotel fi rst, as CSU could not fi nd forward thinks this team has that caused the early defi cit, Invitational, All Day an answer to New Mexico’s the ability to make it big. as CSU (2-19, 0-8) shot 20 Marsh, who shot 9-13 from the “(CSU)’s shooting wasn’t percent against New Mexico’s KATIE STEVENS | COLLEGIAN fi eld with game-high totals in really there, but they show MONDAY, FEB. 11 75 during that time period. Fighting for the lay-up, Emily Neal (21) heads up against scoring and rebounding with a lot of heart and they’re “Our defense wasn’t what Dionne Marsh (33) during the Ram’s loss to New Mexico in 23 and 7, respectively. very active—they play re- we wanted to it to be tonight,” Moby Arena on Wednesday. • No Action “She’s tough.” Amaka ally hard and that’s going to sophomore guard Emily Neal Uzomah said, “you can see help them,” Marsh said. “In a said, “but we realize that this that I’m up on her, but with couple of years they are going and that will be great for them writer Matt L. Stephens can be was just one night and that her jumper that goes way be- to be very good. They’ve got coming up.” reached at sports@collegian. we have to keep fi ghting.” hind her head, you can’t do some good outside shooters Women’s basketball beat com.

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COACH | Fairchild secures recruits Continued from Page 1 “CSU is a great pace to live, a great a great place and CSU is a great school, I don’t think (Clements) place to go to school and we’ll make thought about it too much.” Fairchild said the group it a great place to play football.” was evenly balanced between offense and defense as well as Steve Fairchild | football coach “skill guys and big guys” and that the team was able to ad- dress some specifi c needs, namely at wide receiver and found out they wanted him to going and get after CU.” long-snapper. gray-shirt, he decided to look Fairchild said he is not op- The Rams picked up four at other opportunities, and he posed to playing freshmen. “three-star” recruits as as- went up to CSU and was im- “Anybody who can help us signed by Rivals.com. Those pressed.” play will play immediately,” he are Colorado products Joe Fairchild said the CSU staff said. Caprioglio (offensive line), “pounced” on Caprioglio as During the 2006 season, Jonathan Gaye (running back), soon as they found out he was no true freshman saw playing and junior college transfers available. time for the Rams. Ryan Gardner (wide receiver) Among one of the most Fairchild also said that, and Sam Stewart (defensive anticipated recruits is Gaye, considering the time limita- end). who Fairchild called a “home- tions, he is extremely happy Caprioglio, Rivals.com’s run” player, saying that “there with what his staff was able to fi fth-ranked recruit in Colora- is no substitute for the speed get. He also said he remains do, was originally committed he has.” optimistic about the program’s to Kansas State, but changed Gaye said he is excited to future. his mind when he was asked to get to work in Fort Collins. “CSU is a great pace to live, gray-shirt. “I think I can help them,” a great place to go to school, “K-State made the fi rst of- said Gaye, who has been and we’ll make it a great place fer and told (Caprioglio) he clocked at running the 40-yard to play football,” he said. RACHEL ROBICHAUX | COLLEGIAN was their top recruit,” said dash in 4.4 seconds. “Coach Sports writer Jeff Dillon can CSU head football coach Steve Fairchild presents a slideshow at the National Letter of Intent Signing Highlands Ranch head coach said I have a shot to play as a be reached at sports@collegian. Day press conference in the McGraw auditorium on Wednesday. The event takes place every year Darel Gorham. “But when he freshman. I can’t wait to get com. and determines which high school football players will play at CSU next fall.

A look at the 25 recruits who signed to play football with CSU on Wednesday

PLAYER NAME, POS, HT, WT, HOMETOWN, LAST SCHOOL Johnson, Sevaro DT 6-3 300 Oakland, Calif./Laney College (Calif.) Watson, Ja’Rodd DT 6-2 260 La Jolla, Calif./La Jolla

Albritton, Scott LS 6-4 230 San Diego, Calif./Santa Barbara (Calif.) City Kelly, Alex QB 6-2 205 Fort Collins, Colo./Rocky Mountain Wilson, Adam DB 6-1 200 Orcutt, Calif./Righetti College Klingerman, Jason FB/TE 6-1 260 Valley Center, Calif./Valley Center DELAYED ENROLLMENT: Burl, Davis S 6-2 205 Aurora, Colo./Grandview NAME, POS, HT, WT, HOMETOWN/LAST SCHOOL Landers, Jake OL 6-3 300 Durango, Colo./Durango Caprioglio, Joe OL 6-5 247 Highlands Ranch, Colo./Highlands Ranch Becker, Justin OL 6-7 230 Highlands Ranch, Colo./ThunderRidge Law, Marquise WR 6-4 195 Miami, Fla./American Clements, Andy S 6-0 185 Littleton, Colo./Chatfi eld Gragert, Jordan OL 6-3 240 Libby, Mont./Libby Steele, Byron WR/DB 6-3 190 Arlington, Texas/Lamar Connor, Micheal RB 5-10 195 Lubbock, Texas/Frenship Weems, Matt DE 6-4 227 Centennial, Colo./Arapahoe Tedford, Ben DE 6-6 222 Littleton, Colo./Columbine DeLine, Ben K 5-11 150 Steamboat Springs, Colo./Steamboat Springs Reilly, Drew S/WR 6-3 175 Valley Center, Calif./Valley Center Stewart, Sam DE 6-3 260 Garden Grove, Calif./Santa Ana (Calif.) Gaye, Jonathan RB 6-0 178 Highlands Ranch, Colo./Mullen College Becker, Gragert, and Weems will grayshirt and enroll in Spring 2009. Gardner, Ryan WR 6-1 180 Fairfi eld, Calif./Diablo Valley College Thomas, Gerard DB 5-9 165 Kissimmee, Fla./Osceola Reilly will serve a mission and could enroll in Fall 2010. (Calif.) Tiedgen, Zach DE 6-5 215 Highlands Ranch, Colo./ThunderRidge Source: CSURams.com Gipson, Chris LB 6-0 232 Dallas, Texas/Kimball

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