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Obama Lauds CSU As Green University the Anchorage Daily News, Alaska’S Largest Newspaper, Endorsed Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama VOLLEYBALL FIGHTS INJURIES | PAGE 10 THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN Fort Collins, Colorado COLLEGIAN Volume 117 | No. 55 Monday, October 27, 2008 www.collegian.com THE STUDENT VOICE OF COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1891 UPDATE Latest poll results Source: http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/ National Poll Colorado Poll 6% 8% Obama BARACK THE OVAL McCain Unsure 43% 51% 40% 52% Latest campaign stops Source: http://projects.washingtonpost.com/2008-presidential-candidates/tracker/ John McCain - 4:15 p.m., Rally in Lancaster, Ohio Barack Obama – 3:30 p.m., Rally in Fort Collins, Colo. Latest Quote Source: http://labs.google.com/inquotes/ “Just this morning, Senator McCain said that actually he and President Bush ‘share a common philosophy.’” – Agence France-Presse OBAMA “Do we share a common philosophy of the Republican Party? Of course. But I’ve stood BRANDON IWAMOTO | COLLEGIAN up against my party, not just President Bush but Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama looks over 50,000 supporters gathered in the CSU Oval Sunday. He highlighted the importance of funding education saying, “I don’t think the young people of America are a special interest group; I think they’re our future.” others, and I’ve got the scars to prove it.” MCCAIN – Reuters India Latest stories on Collegian.com Alaska’s largest newspaper endorses Obama Obama lauds CSU as green university The Anchorage Daily News, Alaska’s largest newspaper, endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama... By JIM SOJOURNER On Collegian.com The Rocky Mountain Collegian Tens of thousands jam park for Obama rally Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama brought his campaign back to Denver on Sunday... Sen. Barack Obama spoke to the Fort Documents Read Obama’s entire speech given Collins community, discussing the impor- Candidates spar with nine days to go at CSU. Republican John McCain declared “I’m going to win it,” tance of a renewable energy future and com- dismissing polls showing him behind with little more mending CSU for its plans to going green, than a week to go... underneath vibrantly golden leaves on the Video Oval Sunday. See a video of Obama’s visit. Roaring with approval and breaking into raucous chants of “O-ba-ma” and “Yes We Slideshow Can,” the crowd stood on tiptoes and gaped View a slideshow of Obama on upwards, enraptured, as Obama discussed campus. his plans for renewable energy as well as the economy, education and healthcare. Obama said he plans to spend $15 bil- and knowledge to compete with workers in lion on renewable energy sources if elected any country and said early childhood edu- president, which he said would create more cation, new teachers and higher salaries are than fi ve million green part of the solution. jobs that “pay well and See page 6 to read Speaking to the crowd, which was largely can’t be outsourced.” about the traffi c comprised of students, Obama said he wants to The jobs would range impacts of Sen. make sure that anyone who serves their coun- from construction on Obama’s visit. try in the military or volunteer service is able to new wind and solar fi elds afford college with “no ifs, ands or buts.” RACHEL DEMBRUN | COLLEGIAN to biofuel farming and “I don’t think the young people of Ameri- the improvement of America’s energy grid to ca are a special interest group; I think they’re Obama greets the CSU community on the include new power sources. our future,” Obama said drawing thunder- Oval. Obama stressed early voting in Den- “Governor Ritter is doing it. Colorado is ous shouts of approval. ver and Fort Collins Sunday. doing it,” Obama said. Obama also urged the crowd to vote ear- He said that, while the energy issue is ly if they hope to “change” these issues. “I especially want you to vote early if critical to the future of the U.S., educating “You’ll feel morally superior having al- you’re voting for me,” he said and encour- young people is also of primary importance. ready cast your ballot, while those lazy pro- aged McCain supporters to wait until Nov. 5 He said students deserve a world-class crastinators are waiting until Nov. 4,” Obama education and need to be given the skills said, drawing laughter from the crowd. See OVAL on Page 6 CAROLYN KASTER | AP Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., reacts to the crowd as he arrives at a rally at Ohio University - Lancaster Charity game fundraises Campus in Lancaster, OH, Sunday. for Spady Foundation In Iowa, McCain Money raised from hockey game will go to RamRide dismisses sour By JESSICA CLINE CSU student, died of alcohol poi- The Rocky Mountain Collegian soning in 2004. poll numbers “I was looking for a way for the The third annual Sam Spady team to give back to the commu- By MIKE GLOVER Charity Hockey Game was held nity. I was looking for something The Associated Press Saturday night at the EPIC center in more for the team to do than just Fort Collins to raise alcohol aware- be good on the ice. I wanted the CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Republican John ness and money for the Sam Spady team to get more involved in the McCain, behind in the polls and looking for a Foundation and RamRide. community,” Sharrock said. comeback, argued Sunday that voters should The event was originally start- The Sam Spady Foundation was elect him president to create a check on a Dem- BRANDON IWAMOTO | COLLEGIAN ed in 2006 when hockey player Joe started after her death to raise alco- ocratic Congress that he says is determined to Team Firefi ghter player Thomas Boileau (21), a member of the CSU Sharrock ran into a fi refi ghter who hol awareness and to try to prevent increase taxes and the size of government. hockey team, dekes around Team Police goaltender Ty Powell (31), a was one of the fi rst on the scene the same sort of tragedy from hap- McCain also ridiculed reports that Obama member of the Windsor Police Department, for a goal during the fi rst of Spady’s death and decided the pening again. is polishing his inaugural address, but he period of the Sam Spady Charity Hockey Game on Saturday at EPIC team wanted to do something in Ice Arena. her honor. Spady, a 19-year-old See HOCKEY on Page 3 See McCAIN on Page 6 PAGE 3 PAGE 10 PAGE 3 “Death, destruc- Rams return to .500 Zach Braff and tion, mayhem” with win over SDSU Betsy Markey visit campus CSU Red Bull soapbox racer Gartrell Johnson has another big Focus is on Colorado as a beats CU’s in Morrison, Colo. game on the ground for the Rams major swing state in the upcoming election 2 Monday, October 27, 2008 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian WEATHER CAMPUS EYE Today Sunny 61 | 37 Tuesday Sunny 69 | 39 Wednesday Sunny 71 | 41 7 p.m. Modern Rock 9 p.m. Woody’s Jazz RACHEL DEMBRUN | COLLEGIAN Sesh’ John McCain supporters walk by Allison Hall after the Barack Obama Rally on Sunday afternoon. These supporters were claiming that Obama is going to raise 11 p.m. unnecessary taxes. Scratch and Flow CORRECTION Prof. Bob Wilson will present Using and Citing Sources in Women at Noon program Concerto for Violin and a colloquium titled “Long Academic Writing will present Monica Collins, Percussion Orchestra with In a Friday article, the Collegian Baseline Neutrino Oscillations.” 4:30 to 6 p.m. Women’s Programs and special guests CSU String reported that Larimer County Refreshments will be served at Eddy Hall Rm 6 Studies and Ethnic Studies, Faculty Leslie Stewart, violin, Commissioner candidate Steve 3:45 p.m. The Writing Center will host and Carmen Rivera, Center and Concert Percussion Johnson support damming the a workshop on using and for Educational Access and Marketing Specialist for Pearl Poudre River. He doesn’t sup- Interdisciplinary Water citing sources in academic Outreach and Ethnic Studies, Corporation, Steve Hearn, port damming, but is in favor Resources Seminar writing in Eddy Hall, Room 6. who will speak on Not Your marimba. The ensemble will of rerouting water to a reservoir 4 to 5 p.m. Undergraduate and graduate Grandma’s Crafts. Come learn put their unique spin on Neboja project. Clark A 206 students or anyone who wants a new take on a time-honored Zivkovic’s Uneven Souls. This Tune in to channel 11 at 9 Stephen Mumme, Ph.D., from the to learn more about using and tradition. will be an exciting and eclectic p.m. for CTV News, CTV Department of Political Science citing sources in academic mix of music and sounds. Sports and the Colorado DEADLINES at Colorado State University, will writing are welcome to attend. Gama Sigma Delta Seminar Music Lounge. speak on Transboundary Water There is an enrollment limit of 20 Noon to 12:50 p.m. Theatre Production: The Today Management on the U.S. and participants. Lory Student Center Rm 203 Beckett Project Spring 2009 web registration Mexico Border. Local urban farmer and 7:30 to 9 p.m. begins for graduate students. Holistic Health Fair CSA (Community Supported Bas Bleu Theatre Company Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m. Agriculture) advocate Dennis located at 401 Pine St. Tuesday ASCSU: Pledge to Vote Early International House lobby located Stenson will speak about With The Beckett Project, Laura Spring 2009 web registration 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at 1400 W. Elizabeth St. the importance of local food Jones, Ph.D., and her theatre begins for seniors.
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