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Fort Collins, Colorado Volume 118 | No. 102 Wednesday, February 10, 2010 COLLEGIAN www.collegian.com THE STUDENT VOICE OF COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1891 ceremonial tears Co-creator of Def Poetry Jam visits CSU By Joe E. Goings The Rocky Mountain Collegian
The lights in the Cherokee Park Ballroom shut off at 7 p.m., the only one left on being from a projection screen in the cen- ter of the room. A hush fell over the crowd and the only voice heard was that of Bruce George, co-creator of Def Poetry Jam. “Poems have been and al- ways will be the strength of the people,” said George, the lights now returning to a dim glow. “American critics try to stifle poetry,” George said, “revolu- rachel dembrun | COLLEGIAN tionary poetry.” Initially influenced by Mus- Bruce George of Def Poetry lim ideology he became famil- Jam speaks about historical iar with in his 20s, George put figures and their contribu- himself on a “focused path,” tions to poetry and writing in choosing politics as his focal the Lory Student Center on point. George says poems are Tuesday night. George was brought to CSU on behalf of revolutionary in nature because the Associated Student of CSU poems are “the voice of the peo- and Black Definition, as part of ple,” a voice you are either for or Black History Month. against. Extending his views to black ing a maid and Forest Whitaker history, George provided exam- portraying a dictator in “The ples of what he defined as “insti- Last King of Scotland”. tutional racism” in fields other He referenced the movie than poetry. He said prominent “The Pursuit of Happiness,” a male actors such as Jamie Foxx film in which Will Smith played and Tyler Perry have “degraded” the role of a man that went from themselves by dressing up as being poor to a success on Wall women, and no one seems to Street and the hip-hop group care. Three 6 Mafia winning an Acad- George spoke of the “de- emy Award for a song titled “It’s meaning” roles in which black Hard Out Here for a Pimp.” actors have won Academy “They won Oscars for Awards: Denzel Washington playing a crooked cop in “Train- See george on Page 3 ing Day,” “Hattie McDaniel” be-
GED Testing Service steps up new, digital age By Sara Michael Colorado’s ged program The Rocky Mountain Collegian For more information about The GED Testing Service photos by samantha baker | COLLEGIAN Colorado’s GED program, has announced a new pilot pro- visit: http://www.cde.state. After the memorial for senior mechanical engineering major, Devon Arnold, fraternity brother and Alpha gram that will bring the test, co.us/cdeadult/GEDindex.htm Tau Omega President Mark Johlgren (center), embraces with Arnold’s parents, Thomas and Beth Arnold, equivalent to a high school de- in the Lory Student Center East Ballroom Tuesday night. gree, into the digital age. Starting in April, Colorado “There’s not the same kind will be one of 11 states across of setting as walking in a room, the nation to participate in trials sitting down and using a No. 2 Community remembers of a computerized testing pro- pencil,” Naugle said. gram. The goal, officials said, is The program will pilot on accessibility –– the war of paper a volunteer basis. Anyone who fallen CSU student and pencil vs. technology. takes the new test on the com- GED State Administrator puter, which is not yet con- Alpha Tau Omega bonds over Arnold’s death Chalmer Naugle said the cur- sidered valid, will then get a rent method of testing limits the voucher to take the real, paper mechanical engineering By Alexandra Sieh number of tests people can take test for free, sparing them the major and Alpha Tau Ome- The Rocky Mountain Collegian because of room space and the $89 charge. ga member whose body surveillance necessary to proc- “With the paper-based test, was found on a set of train A group of friends and tor the exams. there’s a lot of paperwork, sur- tracks northeast of Denver family appeared on CSU’s Tuesday night, students gather outside the Ad- The advantage of a comput- veillance, logs; inventory,” Nau- Thursday morning. Oval Tuesday night car- ministration building for a candlelight vigil in erized system is that students gle said. Quoting one of his col- rying candles in honor of honor of senior mechanical engineering major, See memorial on Page 5 can come any time of day, sit leagues, he said, “It doesn’t Devon Arnold, a senior Devon Arnold. down at the computer and sim- ply take a test, he said. See ged on Page 3
A man walks past a fountain FoCo nominated one of 12 distinctive destinations located in Old Town Square By Ryan Sheine ture, cultural landscapes, sus- architecture that we have pre- Jim Clark, of the Fort Collins on Tuesday The Rocky Mountain Collegian tainability and revitalization served in Fort Collins, in our Convention and Visitor’s Bu- afternoon. Fort ––, and Fort Collins is now Downtown, fits perfectly with reau, said Fort Collins is exactly Collins is part Recognized for its historic among those. their criteria of historical pres- what the NTHP is looking for in of the National Downtown and preservation of “We meet so many criteria,” ervation, dynamic downtown a distinctive city. Trust for Histor- prairie architecture, Fort Col- said Mayor Doug Hutchinson, and attractive architecture.” “Fort Collins fits like a glove ic Preservation’s lins was named one of the Doz- lauding the city’s Downtown as In fact, ‘Main Street, USA,’ a for what they want as a distinc- Dozen Distinc- en Distinctive Destinations by one of the best in America and themed section within Califor- tive place,” Clark said, “It’s a tive Destination program and is the National Trust of Historical highlighting Fort Collins’ com- nia’s Disneyland, was modeled great distinctive city with his- mitment to historical preserva- after Fort Collins, Hutchinson torical sustainability, walkable participating in Preservation (NTHP). a contest where Since 2000, the NTHP has tion. said. sidewalks, bicycle friendly and people can vote awarded cities and towns that “Fort Collins Downtown has “When Walt Disney was a diverse culture. We are very for 12 of the top offer a unique experience for some of the few remaining ex- building Disneyland around deserving.” destinations tourists –– through cultural amples of prairie architecture,” 1960, he sent architects and en- within the US. diversity, attractive architec- Hutchinson said. “The prairie gineers to Fort Collins,” he said. See foco on Page 3 rachel dembrun | COLLEGIAN 2 Wednesday, February 10, 2010 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian
Weather Calendar is pleased to present French Campus eye Film Night. The film is free and Today open to the public. Today “La Grande Vadrouille” is in Free Cholesterol Screening color, in French, 120 minutes. mostly sunny 8 a.m. There are no subtitles, but CSU Health Network at the there is so much English and Lory Student Center (Next to farcical comedy in this film that 40 | 21 the cashier’s office) this should not be a problem Celebrate Heart Month with for most spectators. Thursday a free cholesterol screening. Healthy Campus 2010 recom- Theatre: ‘One Flew Over the partly cloudy mends all students age 20 Cuckoo’s Nest’ and older know their numbers. 8 p.m. You must preregister by calling University Theatre, University 42 | 24 (970) 224-5209. Center for the Arts The School of the Arts Friday Women at Noon: ‘Healing presents “One Flew Over Your Body Image’ the Cuckoo’s Nest,” by Dale partly cloudy Noon Wasserman, adapted from the novel by Ken Kesey, directed Lory Student Center, Rm by Laura Jones. 45 | 28 214-216 Media has an enormous Thursday impact on our body image, as Getting to Year 2 @ CSU does our everyday environ- 9 a.m. ment. How do they influence Lory Student Center Campus Calendar you? Do you take care of This one-day conference is yourself inside and out, or do held for first year students To submit calendar you promise to do better once (in their second semester). entries go to http:// you lose five pounds? Learn Students select sessions to collegian.com/ to filter negative influences, attend throughout the day. campuscalendar. explore myths about weight and health, and confront your ASAP presents ‘Twilight: own prejudices about size. New Moon’ 7 p.m. Ultimately, a healthy lifestyle Lory Student Center Theatre is critical, so let’s discuss how Join ASAP for “Twilight: you would eat and move differ- New Moon” starring Kristen ently if you started loving your Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and body now. Taylor Lautner. 4 p.m. See what becomes of Bella, Nate ‘Connect Mind, Body, Spirit’ Edward, and the Cullens as Fair this next chapter of the Twi- 9 a.m. light series continues. 7 p.m. Lory Student Center The Training Show The sixth Annual Mind, Body, Friday Spirit Fair: “Connect Mind, Black History Month Movie - 9 p.m. Body, Spirit” is free for all CSU ‘Love Jones’ Thrash and Burn and Colorado community Noon members. “Connect Mind, Lory Student Center, Rm 204 Body, Spirit” is designed to Join the month-long celebration rachel Dembrun | COLLEGIAN enhance CSU and the Fort of Black History Month at CSU Collins community’s knowl- by attending the weekly show- Judy Berganini, a Fort Collins resident, looks for chocolate covered goodies for edge of complementary and case featuring four critically ac- the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday on Tuesday afternoon in Kilwin’s. Kilwin’s alternative wellness practices claimed films centered around is located by College Avenue and Mountain Avenue and serves an array of related to the mind, body and this year’s theme, “Stories chocolates and ice cream, perfect for charming your significant other’s heart. spirit. Untold.” This event is free. excited to bring world-class Best Dance Crew. laboration with ASAP, will host Tune in to channel 11 at French Film Night ASAP presents: Crewz Con- entertainment to CSU students Arizona and Denver University 7 p.m. trol Dance Show when ASAP presents Crewz CSU Men’s Hockey in games this weekend. Tick- 9 p.m. for CTV News, CTV Eddy, Rm 212 7 p.m. Control, a dance show that 7:30 p.m. ets can be purchased at $5 for Sports and the Colorado The Department of Foreign Lory Student Center Theater will feature dance crews from Epic Arena CSU students and $7 for non Music Lounge. Languages and Literatures ASAP, FIJI and ASCSU are MTV’s hit series America’s CSU Men’s hockey, in col- students.
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- Collegian OPINION Wednesday, February 10, 2010 | Page 4 your two cents yesterday’s Question: “If a relationship doesn’t make you froth with happiness at all times, what’s the point?” Would you date 5% Entertainment Editor 3% Johnny Hart? 9% 56% No. 27% Who is Johnny How to ‘get’ VD: Your guide to Hart? 9% Yes, he is sexy and funny. Schwing! 5% Yes, his last name is Hart. understanding Valentine’s Day 56% 3% Yes, he thinks alcohol 27% is a finger food. Since you know this is coming, on you and hence have stopped loving you can set the stage. Try to guess you. Don’t be afraid to assert yourself. what their requests will be, and be They would in your position if they Today’s question: prepared with reasons your partner could get a word in edgewise. Where have you been is unreasonable and arguments about Finally, and this one is just for the caught having sex? why everything you want is utterly men, so ladies go tend to your wash- necessary. ing basins while the men and I step out Log on to http://collegian.com *82 people voted in this poll to give us your two cents. Anything less and you might end back to sample some fine cognac and By johnathan kastner up compromising, and then neither discuss important things. This is an unscientific poll conducted at http://collegian.com and reflects the party would be perfectly happy. And if Women hate it when you belittle opinions of the Internet users who have chosen to participate. Spring is in the air. Well, it’s more a relationship doesn’t make you froth them. So try to take their opinions into smooshed along the ground from with happiness at all times, what’s the consideration every now and then and being turned into a pulp by the un- point? make a big deal of it. Otherwise they Our view expected snows, but still. Some of Keep in mind that communication might not notice. that pulp is entering your lungs. is an active process; it doesn’t end once Don’t just say, “Thanks for sharing On that romantic note, it’s time ground rules are set. You’ll find there are that with me.” Say, “Your opinion is very Diversity’s a to discuss relationships. I know dozens of little things that you and your important and just so precious. You’re a some of you are single, and hate this partner never considered, and your peach, dollface.” Remember, chicks dig holiday, as it is salt in the wound. partner may not be shy about voicing ‘20s gangster slang. Never fear, though, simply apply their concerns. To singles: this also makes a great these basic rules of relationship You must squelch this as quickly pick up line. conspiracy, CSU etiquette to courtship and the early as possible. The last thing you want is You may have figured out by now stages of dating. They’ll work just as to have to be listening when you in- that I’m trying to sabotage you. If you A conspiracy that would belong in a John Grisham novel well. tend on speaking. After all, lots of stuff haven’t, please stop reading right now is brewing against the gays at CSU. A relationship, as defined by is going to annoy you, and you’ll need and go follow my advice to the letter. But it’s not fiction. society, is between one man and to devote 100 percent of your relation- OK, quick. Everyone write down On Monday, Steven Parker, a CSU employee, circulated one woman. Or possibly between ship time to your partner fixing what’s the names of anyone you see reading an e-mail conversation he had with an alumna to the Colle- one woman and a mixed gender wrong with them. my article then going on the prowl for gian, the Office of the President and other administrators. panel of reality show contestants Communication is also about more young ladies and/or gentlemen. I’ve The conversation revolved around the overt and insidi- all vying for her love. It’s compli- than words. You have to keep the rela- just flushed out all the weirdos and ous agenda of CSU President Tony Frank’s administration to cated. But they all have one basic tionship alive through signs of affection jerks for you. My gift to each of you. marginalize the GLBT community with its new vice president fundamental necessity: communi- and attentiveness. As they say, actions Happy Valentine’s. of Diversity position, mentioned in an e-mail Frank sent to cation. speak louder than words. campus regarding the now infamous “Cowboys vs. Indians” Two people can have everything Make certain your partner un- Johnathan Kastner is a senior com- incident. in common but still have some pret- derstands this. You don’t just need af- puter science major. His column appears It was a pretty ingenious strategy for Frank to eliminate ty different ideas about what is and fection; you demand it. Dinners out, Wednesdays in the Collegian. His fian- nearly half of his cabinet when he took the top office a year isn’t acceptable in a relationship. consistent attention, talking about cée is amazing for putting up with him and a half ago –– a political posturing, if you will, for this very You need to make sure that you and whatever you want for as long as you and he’s totally lucky to have a wonder- move. your partner sit down early on and want. If they spare any time for their ful girl like her. Letters and feedback can It’s not hard to conjure mental images of Frank and his establish some ground rules. own needs, they have stopped focusing be sent to [email protected]. administrative minions sitting in a state-of-the-art secret conference room several stories deep under the Oval with highly paid escorts and martinis, laughing maniacally about their evil campus takeover. And it surely doesn’t stop with GLBT. The depth and breadth of the conspiracy pervades all areas of our fine institution. Frank’s message to the community is probably a mecha- nism to ignore all other issues that affect this campus –– like the economic downturn or the gun ban or those irrespon- sible reporters who produce the student paper. It’s quite obvious when you really scrutinize the issue that this so-called “Office of Diversity” is a clever gimmick to keep the matters of lesser importance –– like simple racism –– at the forefront of social debate, while downplaying the bigger ones. Be wary, CSU. The Frank administration has it in for you.
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No apologies, remorse from Toyota despite faulty vehicles By Greg Dewar The first problem in question Americans — was merely an ad- damage to their future sales than if There’s no excuse to put a poor- The Oregon Daily Emerald stems from an accelerator that mission to the problem, without they had just accepted the problem ly-programmed chip in a moving sometimes sticks for no reason any apology or public reassurance. and corrected it from the start. Con- vehicle, and even less excuse for Imagine driving down the road (at first it was blamed on the floor What is impossible for me to sumer confidence is everything. something as old and tested as the and taking your foot off the gas only mats) with complaints dating back understand is why it took Toyota so In a day and age when comput- accelerator pedal getting stuck on to watch your speedometer post to 1999 and an incident rate of 1 long to admit there was an accelera- ers can tell you more about what’s such a large amount of vehicles. continually higher speeds, or driv- in 10,000, according to The Japan tor problem and then to do anything wrong with your car than you can, Toyota will bounce back how- ing on a bumpy road and going to hit Times. The second issue is that the about it. The problem has led to at fears begin to arise as people’s lack ever long it takes; it climbed its your brakes, but nothing happens. brakes may stop working intermit- least 19 deaths and 243 injuries, ac- of faith in their personal comput- way up in 2008, beating out GM These are the fears of the legion of tently in the late-model Prius, the cording to the lawsuit filed and cat- ers is translated to their new ve- for the top spot through a reputa- Toyota drivers around the world. blame for which is placed squarely aloged at aboutlawsuits.com. hicles. While everyone knows the tion for reliability and longevity. The world’s No. 1 car manu- on a computer chip. Automobile manufacturers, fallacies of a “crash-proof” operat- This is a reputation that it needs to facturer has become synonymous Things are definitely looking more than any other industry, have ing system or a piece of hardware uphold by coupling it with humil- with “buyer beware” since the an- grim for the Japan-based company an obligation of safety to their con- that never fails, the reliance on this ity. In the future, if there is a prob- nouncement of its recall in January, which seems to have fallen into the sumers. When something goes technology requires an extreme lem in their vehicles, they need to and Toyota still hasn’t apologized. rapid expansion and over-confi- wrong at 65 mph, the potential for level of infallibility. be recalled post-haste. Admitting According to ABC News, Toyota dence trap that once plagued the injury and loss of human life is expo- The idea of creating a chip, such you’re wrong is better than pre- Motor Corp. stock has dropped in Big Three automotive companies in nentially higher than a poorly written as one that controls the brakes of tending you’re right and having recent weeks, and they’ve recalled Detroit while they were still on top: operating system, or a smart phone your vehicle, without an appropri- people get hurt. more than 7 million cars due to A memorable example includes with a battery recharging problem. ate amount of safety testing is most technical failures. Dealers have the Ford Pinto; its gas tank tended The message from Toyota head- ludicrous. If your code in a video Greg Dewar is the opinion edi- stopped accepting trade-ins, and to explode upon rear impact. quarters seems out of place in the face game fails, people stop buying fu- tor of the Oregon Daily Emerald. the resale values of late models Toyota’s PR response to these of the hasty, almost-concessionary, ture products. If your code is poor Letters and feedback can be sent to have plummeted. issues — found lacking by many accelerator recall that will do more in an automobile, people may die. [email protected].
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 Letter submissions are open to all and are printed on a first-received basis. Submissions should be limited to 250 words and need to or 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 | Wednesday, February 10, 2010 5 Architect makes connection between rooms, minds Speech tonight kicks off mind, body, spirit fair keynote speaker various ‘connect mind, body, spirit’ fair events By K.C. Fleming matters in our lives,” said lished “Not So Big Remodel- Who: Renowned ar- *Admission to all events is free. What: Student panel The Rocky Mountain Collegian Pam McCracken, communi- ing.” chitect and author Sarah For the complete fair schedule discussion, “Connecting Susanka will present how visit http://mindbodyfair.colostate. Spirituality to the Earth’s cations director for the CSU The acclaimed thinker edu/default.aspx. Health Network. is responsible for a person’s surroundings Environment” Renowned architect and effect the way they live Susanka was the “not-so-big” When: 9 to 11:30 a.m. author Sarah Susanka would When: Tonight, 7 p.m. What: “Curiosity, Imagina- Where: LSC, Rm 228 argue that there is a connec- invited to CSU and “build-bet- Where: Lory Student tion and Transformation – A tion between a room and a as the keynote ter-not-bigger” Center Theater Soul-full Play Shop Access- What: Movie viewing of person’s mind. speaker for the philosophy of to- ing Your Inner Creator with “Leap! Beyond Limits; You And she will support university’s “Con- day’s residential Katherine Skaggs” are the Hero of your own this argument on campus nect Mind, Body, architecture. “Mind, Body, Spirit” work- When: 7 to 8 p.m. Ultimate Journey!” tonight in her speech, “Ar- Spirit” fair that She has been shops from 2 to 6 p.m. in Where: LSC, Rm 230 When: 3:30 to 6 p.m. chitecture of the Soul,” that takes place today recognized across the LSC and a vendor fair in Where: LSC Theater will examine the question of from 9 a.m. to 8 the country by the main ballroom from 1 to how a person’s surroundings p.m. in the Lory numerous organi- 6:45 p.m. nection between body and Admission to all events affect the way they live their Student Center. susanka zations including CSU Health Network and life and how that person can She is the au- Newsweek, which Campus Recreation hosts the mind, as well as spirit,” Mc- is free. For the complete fair change their surroundings to thor of eight books selected her as a fair in order to enable better Cracken said. “And because schedule visit http://mind- reflect who they really are. including “The Not So Big “top newsmaker” in 2000. living for everyone, event co- both of us are here to serve bodyfair.colostate.edu/de- “She took this premise of House,” “Home By Design,” She has even appeared on ordinators said. students, part of what we fault.aspx. architecture and remodel- “The Not So Big Life: Making the “Oprah Winfrey Show.” “Both the Rec. Center want to do is give some in- Staff reporter K.C. Flem- ing and applied it to how we Room for What Really Mat- The fair, in its sixth and CSU Health Network formation and education ing can be reached at news@ make room for what really ters” and last year, she pub- year at CSU, consists of 15 know there’s a strong con- back to the students.” collegian.com.
memorial | Former roommate: ‘Devon was the dad of our group’ room with a bunch of new ready to venture to the Pou- problem,” he said, “but it’s membrance filled the pages Continued from Page 1 Slideshow friends,” said Joe Kochevar, a dre for a day of fly-fishing. important to instead be fo- of books set out for guests to Visit collegian.com The procession drifted to see a slideshow former roommate and friend “Fishing was one of his cused on the solution.” record their memories and reverently toward the Ad- of the memorial of Arnold’s. passions,” Kochevar said. And so Richmond con- last wishes for Arnold. The ministration Building un- service for Devon “Devon was the dad of “He would show me to his tinued on, describing the books will be given to Ar- der the ancient trees until it Arnold. our group,” he said. “I always favorite parts of the river. … solutions he and Arnold had nold’s parents. stopped to light the candles felt like I could talk to him There we would be at seven found to the problems they “You have inspired many of students, friends and fac- the president of the ATO fra- about anything.” in the morning, and he’s tak- had faced. and will be with us for years ulty who had gathered in ternity. “It is a night to cel- He was a man who loved ing me to the honey holes he From rushing Folsom to come,” one guest wrote. front of the steps in somber ebrate what was.” his friends and family, whose had found in that river.” Field after the Rams’ vic- “I love you, brother,” an- remembrance. “That’s what Devon wild curls set him apart in “When it came to fish- tory over CU-Boulder to other wrote. The cold air settled would have wanted,” he a crowd and who escaped ing, I always looked up to their “western-style duel” For his mother, Beth Ar- around the crowd as it slow- said. to the outdoors when he him,” said Brandon Perry, with paintball guns –– a nold, this was a night to cele- ly marched to the Lory Stu- It was a night of remem- wasn’t working diligently on the chaplain at ATO. “Next day both Arnold and Rich- brate her son with those who dent Center, silently drop- brance, of telling stories engineering projects that he time I go out there, I know mond “screamed like lit- loved him. ping the remnants of their about their fallen brother, dedicated his time to. he’ll be there with me.” tle girls” –– the solutions With tears in her eyes as candles into bins placed Johlgren said, and as Connie “A fisherman at heart,” Johlgren remembered the friends found are the Johlgren handed her the fra- outside of the doors at the Winter-Eulberg, a CSU pas- Arnold was a brother and a Arnold, “a man who lived off memories Richmond cher- ternity’s flower –– the white entrance. tor, spoke about finding the “best friend for life” for many of coffee” and for his dedica- ishes now. tea rose –– she turned to the The East Ballroom filled, “holy” that people believed of those who knew him, said tion and passion for every- “Problem: Devon’s un- audience and said, “Thank and the whispering crowd in, the crowd closed their friend Conor McCluskey . thing he spent his time on, fortunate death,” he said. “I you, everyone, so much for sat to face a portrait of Ar- eyes to remember Arnold. “His smile, his hair, his especially his engineering am empty and lost without loving our son.” nold, displayed on projec- “He was the guy that laugh, they brought joy to projects. him. … But Devon helped to “We’re all a family in this tors behind the podium. His brought groups together,” any person who met him,” Ryan Richmond, an ATO teach me the solutions, to be room,” Johlgren said in his smile greeted the audience, Johlgren said, looking out on he said. member and fellow engi- free, honorable, witty, proud. closing remarks, “because and after a moment of si- a collection of people “from Kochevar said he could neering student, said he, like To love.” we all loved Devon.” lence the memorial began. different places in life.” remember seeing Arnold in he thought Arnold would, “Thank you for every- Assistant Design Edi- “This is not a night to “You would bring him the hall early in the morning looked at the memorial with thing, Devon, but the plea- tor Alexandra Sieh can be mourn what could have to a new group and place, with “a breakfast that would hope. sure was all mine,” he said. reached at design@collegian. been,” said Mark Johlgren, and he would leave the put a Grand Slam to shame,” “It’s easy to focus on a Thoughts of love and re- com.
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WiFi available to customers Flavors (a select few But how did this cupcak- Valentine’s Day hours: from the 60+ available) By mi hael al h 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. *Check out the Web site for a full ery come to be? list of flavors The sisters knew that Cupcakes Creamsicle they wanted to open a shop $2.75 each Pear Crisp together but didn’t know $15 for half dozen S’mores the type until suddenly, in $27 dozen Cherry Chocolate Chip January 2007, Pavel came in Mini Cupcakes Bubble Gum with the cupcake idea, De- $1.50 each Mimosa Herder says, now pressing a $15 dozen Gingerbread fork into the icing to create Rose a cross like those on peanut Everyday Flavors Black Forest By madeline nO ey butter cookies. Red Velvet Gluten Free – available on Up until this point, cup- Chocolate on Chocolate Thursdays, flavor varies Vanilla Bean each week All three of the mixers in cakes had become a culinary the Buttercream Cupcakery trend first on the East Coast have names. followed by the West Coast. hat, two college-age women Ila Ollero, a pink ribbon with There’s Mr. Jones, the More magazines featured and a mother and her two teal and brown cupcakes in deep gray Hobart, Elanor, the stars’ favorite shops to buy kids bought cupcakes Tues- her hair. Eurodib 20-liter that’s “locked the tiny delights –– Sprinkles day afternoon. Upon enter- “Hands down, red vel- down … not as flexible,” co- in Beverly Hills and Magnolia ing the store, each person’s vet,” Ollero said when asked owner Mary DeHerder says, Bakery in Manhatten. reaction was the same. what her favorite was. and Pewee, the white Kitch- The craze, however, Everyone entered the Her great grandmother enAid stand mixer. had not yet migrated to the store, walked through the is from Alabama and makes There’s a sticker on Mr. country’s center. And so, the rose pink and dark chocolate the best Red Velvet cake, Ol- Jones’ side that reads, “It sisters opted to exploit the brown space and stopped lero said, but Buttercream’s does matter, How you mix untapped dessert niche. at the counter. And as they recipe is highly comparable, your batter.” Neither sister was quick noticed the cupcakes in the “if not better.” And as the cupcakery’s to say why cupcakes are so display case, a smile spread As for Valentine’s Day, resident pastry expert, De- beloved but agreed they’re across each one’s face. specially decorated cupcakes Herder believes this. fun and different. “I wish it was Wednes- will be available starting Fri- mi hael al h C E A Piping icing onto a tray “Cupcakes bring back day so you had coconut,” day. Piped hearts, pink, red Cupcakes from Butter Cream Cupcakery located on 3680 S. of mini Peanut Butter Cook- memories of when (people’s) the woman in the chenille and white sugar and letter- Mason St. on the corner of Horsetooth and College. Pic- ie cupcakes early Tuesday moms used to make them,” hat says, wistfully. She’s OK ing –– things like “Love” and tured front, a mini vanilla on chocolate, middle, a mini choc- morning, DeHerder says Pavel says, the smell of seven though, buying a few of the “Be Mine” –– will finish the olate on vanilla and rear, another mini vanilla on chocolate. “Love” is what defines her types of cupcakes wafting minis ($1.50 each): Red Vel- individualistic desserts. self-acclaimed gourmet cup- from the kitchen as a batch of vet, the Chocolate on Vanilla Staff writer Michael Ka- cakes –– all 64 flavors –– fol- minis is pulled from the oven. and the Vanilla on Choco- lush and News Managing lideshow lowed by good ingredients. And it’s true. late. Editor Madeline Novey can Visit collegian.com to see a slideshow about more Local foods –– dairy An older couple, two Most customers have fa- be reached at verve@colle- yummy treats from the Buttercream Cupcakery. products from Longmont men, a woman in a chenille vorites, said store manager gian.com. ance sho to go on espite one cre canceling appearance By anna Bald in pus Activities, said the crew The show will also fea- Control) was perfect,” An- pecially since the group has Tickets are $7 for stu- he oc ountain Collegian had to cancel at the last ture CSU’s own Colorz Re- karlo said. “Keeping with only participated in talent dents and $10 for non- minute due to schedule con- made and several local tradition is also important, shows and on the LSC Plaza. students. They can be Despite changing plans, flicts. crews: Colorado Dance Col- so giving these smaller local Freshman journalism purchased at the iBox box CSU’s first dance crew event “Even though Quest lective, The Studio and the crews a chance to share the major Joe Akmakjian said office located inside the will still take place Friday at Crew will not be at the event, Denver-based BreakEFX, stage with nationally renown he has been excited for the LSC, online at http://csutix. 7 p.m. in the Lory Student students still seem just as ex- who are participating in the groups is great.” event since he first heard com or by phone at (970) Center Theatre as originally cited,” Ankarlo said. “Tickets current season of ABDC. Colorz Remade founder about it in December. 491-4849. planned. are going quickly, and it’s go- BreakEFX were also the Ashley Knight said her team Following Crewz Control Staff writer Anna Bald- Quest Crew, the sea- ing to be huge.” winners of Colorado’s Best is very excited to perform will be a meet and greet for win can be reached at verve@ son three winner of MTV’s Campus Activities, along Dance Crew 2009. with the bigger crews, es- the crews and the audience. collegian.com. “America’s Best Dance Crew,” side student government Ankarlo called the show will no longer participate but and CSU fraternity Phi Gam- “not a competition but more will be replaced by the all- ma Delta, will host the show of a showcase of talent and female, season four winners dubbed Crewz Control, fea- hard work.” We Are Heroes. turing ABDC season one “We strived to bring an L.J. 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(970) 491-1686 [email protected] The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Wednesday, February 10, 2010 7 College Avenue’s ‘SEX’ entertainment column: top 5 issue hits stands today “But it’s never OK to bring that love into the
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*Editor’s Note: The fol- volume five: issue two winter 2010 lowing is an excerpt from the article “ASPs, enthusiasts Embarrassing places to get caught having sex and Johns” in the latest issue caught having sex. or gal you’re interested in. workers, if you actually have of College Avenue magazine, Heed my warnings. Also, Hopefully a little something a job, and you’re bound to a student-run publication, always remember to not be special comes out of it. have a crush on someone. available on stands today, a fool and wrap your … well No. It’s not. Your parents But it’s never OK to bring which focuses on sex issues you know the rest. always come home at the that love into the newsroom, among students. wrong time. Trust me. I mean office, because it’s And there’s definitely inappropriate. Jill is a bit of an Inter- 1. dorm rooms nothing more embarrassing Clearly you’re supposed net junkie. She has multiple This particular location than your father shouting to sneak around outside the postings in online classi- By jOhnny harT comes first because most “attaboy” while you’re in the office. Unless you have an fieds, a personal Web site students can relate to dorm or nothing” when it comes throes of passion. office. Or a cubicle. and several profiles that to the regulation of con- If you’re under a rock, sex. describe her qualities – she trolled substances. Above you still probably know that Here’s a good idea: lets says friends tend to call her all, she says, Fort Collins is Valentine’s Day is looming put all these hormonal 3. The car 5. On an airplane “cheerful, bright, warm, illu- her home. just around the corner. teens in a small, cramped As we work down this Remember that scene minating and powerful” – as Jill has been operating I say looming because area and just hope and wish list hand-in-hand, we’re from “Vegas Vacation” when well as her weight, height, in Northern Colorado for we all know that the day is they don’t bump uglies. starting to get a little more Chevy Chase and Beverly measurements and when nearly 20 years. Her room- just a torturous, momen- Yeah right. kinky. D’Angelo try to hook up she is available for incalls mate was the first person to tous waste of time … for us There’s so many ground And yes, spicing up the in the bathroom of an air- and outcalls. suggest she become a pros- lonely singles at least. rules to go over. Do you good old love life can be a plane. Other information, such titute. And like I said in yester- put a sock on the door? Do good thing, but you always And how did that end? as Jill’s real name, telephone “She told me, ‘You get day’s special Valentine’s Day you risk sex in the shower? run the risk of getting caught. With old Chevy putting his number, home address and along with the bros and the column, all those couples Do you tell your bunkmate The car is especially du- foot in the toilet. employer remain carefully cowboys and everyone. You flaunting their undying love that indeed the shaking has bious. You’re in public, ooh. The allure of being a guarded to protect her from should be an escort,’” Jill is just gross. awoken you? Someone might be watch- Mile High Club Member law enforcement. Jill is an says, mentioning that only a But so goes this time My suggestion: date an ing, rawr. is pretty powerful, but be Adult Service Provider (ASP), few close friends today know of year. No use in pouting upper classman. Maybe a That person might have aware. Nothing like explain- the industry-preferred name about her chosen profes- about it. cute senior journalism ma- a badge. And a gun. And ing to the FBI that you just for a prostitute. sion. So I’ve tailored this jor who writes a weekly col- police the laws about inde- wanted to get some high- “There are two reasons Despite her efforts at week’s Top Five to a very im- umn. Maybe? cency. altitude nookie. you can’t tell people [you are transparency on the Internet portant subject that many “I swear officer, we were Plus, you can’t even re- a prostitute],” she says. “One and with friends, she admits of us don’t want to touch 2. Parents’ bedroom just looking for an earring … ally fit two people in those is the legal aspect, self-pres- her job would be in jeopardy upon: gratuitous sex. This one’s for all those in our underwear … sweat- bathrooms. ervation. The other is that if someone discovered she Mmm … sex. Sorry. Got budding teens. Those who ing.” Love, people, especially older peo- was a prostitute. She asked sidetracked. get to go home for break, Entertainment Editor ple, cannot fathom that you that both her real name and Relying on my advanced washing laundry for free 4. at work Johnny Hart is a little upset could have a total stranger provider name be changed. knowledge of the subject and receive groceries for Office romances are al- that more than 50 percent of come to you and be safe.” The issue of anonymity and and the endless hours of gifts. ways intriguing. And always poll takers on Collegian.com Jill is a Colorado State safety, as with everything research conducted via the You might think it’s a wrong, or at least that’s what wouldn’t date him. Help me University graduate who she does, is still her primary Internet, this week’s col- good idea to have a party our lawyer told us to say. out loyal readers. He can be came to northern Colorado concern. umn will focus on the most when you’re parents go You spend the major- reached at verve@collegian. as a student and never left. To read more about the embarrassing places to get out of town. Invite that guy ity of your time around co- com. She enjoys the Fort Collins current escort business in community, especially the Fort Collins, pick up the music scene and jam bands, newest SEX edition of Col- and describes herself as a lege Avenue. These are lo- “spiritual, loving person.” cated around campus and She closely follows the de- also check out Collegeav- bate over medical marijuana enuemag.com for more sto- and is a firm believer in “all ries and photos. Budweiser or $ 16.79 Bud Light 20 pack Bottles
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im iles C men s bas etball hea coach rams ht rom behind to sweep air orce By adam BOhlmeyer throws down the stretch to as well as we do. Defensively he oc ountain Collegian escape with the hard-fought inal Ore we were pretty bad and they victory. got whatever they wanted in AIR FORCE ACADEMY Rams head coach Tim the paint.” – Usually Travis Franklin Miles said it was his team’s With the win, the Rams shooting free throws at criti- defense that won the game. move into sole possession cal points in a game would “I credit the kids, they air Or e of fourth place in the MWC not be an ideal situation for really came back,” he said standings, half a game ahead the CSU Rams. That changed in a post-game interview. of San Diego State. The vic- Tuesday night. “We really won with defense 51 4 tory also marks a three-game The Rams (15-9, 6-4 I thought. We got stops, we winning streak, two coming MWC) took down the Air got stops, we got stops. We on the road. Force Falcons (9-15, 1-9 weren’t doing a heck of a lot ,so I knew it was going to be CSU came into Tuesday’s MWC) 51-47 Tuesday night on offense but we did at least tough, but we found a way game as a favorite, a situ- at Clune Arena, thanks in enough.” somehow.” ation Miles said the team large part to the free throw Forward Andy Ogide The Rams played sloppy isn’t used to. The third-year shooting precision of Frank- was once again solid for in the first half, committing coach said it’s all part of lin. the Rams in the win, go- nine turnovers, four com- the growth process for the The CSU forward hit five ing 6-6 from the field while ing from travels. CSU failed Rams. of six shots from the charity posting 12 points and four to score in their final seven “We haven’t been in that stripe, none more important rebounds. Freshman Greg possessions of the first half, situation very often,” Miles than a pair of free throws Smith also had a large im- allowing Air Force to head said. “Tonight we learned that gave the Rams a 44-43 pact for CSU with 10 points into the locker room on a 7-0 how to find a way to win and lead with just over five min- and nine rebounds off the run and up 29-21. I think that’s good. I’m proud utes left. That marked the bench. Rams guard Dorian of the guys for that. There green and gold’s second lead Ogide gave credit to the Green blamed the slow start are a lot of things I don’t like of the game. Falcons for putting up a on a lack of focus. The true about the game, but at the CSU kept the lead the re- fight and said it was a tough freshman finished Tuesday’s end of the year I’m going to mainder of the game thanks game. game with 10 points and look and see that we swept to a solid defense. The Rams “I knew it was going to be four rebounds. Air Force.” held the Falcons to a measly harder than usual because “I think we just had a lack Assistant Sports Edi- four points during the final they were playing harder of focus at the beginning of tor Adam Bohlmeyer can be seven minutes of the con- than usual,” the junior said. the game,” Green said. “We reached at sports@collegian. test and hit just enough free “They were making shots just didn’t come out and play com.
ni lyOn C E A www. collegian .com Freshman forward reg Smith ( ), takes an ir Force de- fender along the baseline toward the basket en route to 0 points and a ams - win uesday night at Clune rena.