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CMesa Stateriterion College w criterion.mesastate.edu Sept. 17, 2008 The voice of the students Vol. 78 Issue 3 This issue... Opinions: Page 3 Presidential nominee visits Grand Junction Amanda Friar Sean Johnson News Reporters

“O-BA-MA, O-BA-MA,” yelled the packed crowd of close to 6,000 waiting ea- gerly as presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama stepped on stage to give a speech at Monday’s “Change We Need” event. Music by The Temptations and Stevie Wonder filled the Cross Orchards Historic Site in Grand Junction. Obama was the first presidential candidate to come to the Grand Valley since Harry Mexican Water? “The Little Mer- Truman in 1948, making this a very anticipated event in the Grand Valley. maid?” “Fight Club?” Holly Corb- Obama addressed issues concerning energy efficiency, taxes, higher education, in tackles it all in her debut col- and the war in Iraq. He urged college students to give back to the community in umn about TV and togetherness. return for making higher education affordable made the audience respond in loud applause and passionate cheers. Obama will ensure that the first $4,000 of a col- lege education is free for most Americans. “I think it’s going to be great,” Mesa State student Ashley Mates said. “Students Features: Page 4 don’t have to be afraid to go to school.” Sen. Ken Salazar endorsed Obama by saying that the key to the American dream is getting a higher education. Touching on the difference between Republican presidential candidate John McCain and himself, Obama talked about the war in Iraq. He stated that he has opposed the war since the beginning, although he said he would never hesitate to defend the nation. The main difference that Obama mentioned was that McCain supports President Bush 90 percent of the time. Obama said that he is “not ready to take a ten percent chance on change.” He promises to work together with the commu- nity to bring a change “we need.” Mesa State junior Isaac Bruton was treated with a green VIP wristband after arriving early to the speech. He sat in the reserved seating section behind the po- dium. Bruton spoke on the excitement of Obama’s visit. “It makes people think even though he has a big city feel he still cares about (little towns).” The presidential election is held on Nov. 4 and the fact that every vote counts, especially young voters, was highly stressed by Obama as he wrapped up his speech. After speaking in Grand Junction, he headed to Pueblo, an- other college town, to stress the same point. “A lot of young voters will help in the long run,” Mesa State student Jordan Long said. Long believes that Obama’s concern for college students voting in the elections is important for the future of the country. Travel back to WWII with Ted Obama’s campaign is based on the change that he wishes to see in America, Kachel as Winston Churchill and and he believes that “the change we need comes to Washington,” instead of cor- Doug Misler as correspondent Er- porate Washington coming to us. nie Pyle. “You and I together will change the country and change the world,” Obama said as Brooks and Dunn’s patriotic song “Only in America” resonated through the dis- sipating crowd. u [email protected] Sports: Page 5 Matt Kroschel/Criterion [email protected]

Matt Kroschel/Criterion Mat Peters/Criterion A member of the audience holds up the cover of Rolling Stone maga- Barack Obama addresses the nearly 6,000 people in attendance at zine during Barack Obama’s speech. Cross Orchards on Monday. Grand Junction residents show support for McCain outside Obama rally

Matt Kroschel since Harry Truman in 1948. News Reporter But it most likely won’t be the last this polit- ical season, according to Republican party of- While thousands of Barack Obama supporters crammed ficials. into Cross Orchards Historic Site to hear the presidential “Obama’s visit to Grand Junction today candidate speak Monday morning, Mesa State College stu- makes it inevitable that they will come (McCain dent Megan Gregg stood with a handful of other young re- and Palin),” state senator Josh Penry publicans and waved to passing motorists traveling along told the Criterion in a phone interview Monday F Road. afternoon. “I am here today to show my support for McCain in a Penry said he has not heard of any set plans peaceful and polite way during this historic visit for Grand but does expect them to visit because the cam- Junction,” Gregg said. paigns “tend to follow each other on the cam- But not everyone honking at the McCain supporters paign trail,” Penry said. were waving back, some motorists flipped them off and Gregg added, “I am really hoping the McCain yelled obscenities. campaign can come here too because Western “Some of the people are being really nasty towards us Colorado is very important to this year’s elec- out here but for the majority people are being supportive to tion.” us,” Gregg said. u Nearly 6,000 people from across Western Colorado con- [email protected] verged on the small antique farm area for the Obama rally. The visit was the first visit by a major political candidate Matt Kroschel/Criterion Mesa State student Megan Gregg stands outside the “Change We Need” rally. 2 The Criterion w Sept. 17 w News

Amanda Friar, editor News [email protected] NEWS: mesa Boulanger sixth prof. to recieve award The annual Mesa State Amanda Friar even if I’m not officially studying News Editor the culture,” Boulanger said. “This Classifieds Employment Fair will be held Criterion Classifieds are free for students, $3 a week for non-students, should gladden the hearts of my stu- Wednesday Sept. 17 from and $8 a week for commercial ads. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Keeping with traditions of Mesa dents, who have had to listen to me To place an ad, go to http://criterion.mesastate.edu State professors, Anthropology pro- go on about Malaysia for so long.” Liff Auditorium. Students fessor Clare Boulanger was award- Boulanger is the sixth professor interested in career and ed the Fulbright Scholarship. Being from Mesa State to receive this pres- Cute English Bulldog puppies available! Babysitting, house watching, cleaning employment opportunities, a scholar means that she will be able tigious award. 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Call Jill at 244- originally to mile-marker 37 6922. 1/2 on Grand Mesa at 2:20 I’ll have cultural information to share [email protected] p.m., according to Heather Benjamin, spokeswoman for the sheriff’s department. WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAT! Lil’ Jon concert cancelled? However, dispatch was Melanie Moore Arena for the performance but failed to clear the ized, and the promoter did not announce a time or canceled because their skills News Reporter event with college officials. location for the performance. Those who bought “The promoter apparently got ahead of himself,” tickets can receive a refund. were not needed to access the Mesa State College will not be getting crunk Nunn said. The cancelled performance was scheduled for location. Identity of the man with Lil’ Jon next weekend after the promoter was The college decided not to host the performance Sept. 27. and cause of death are not forced to cancel the concert. at Brownson Arena due to the construction on u being released as of yet and According to Mesa State Spokeswoman Dana Saunders Fieldhouse. [email protected] are being held by the Mesa Nunn, the promoter had planned to use Brownson Tickets went on sale before the event was final- County Coroner’s Office. Hot Rocks: Natural NEWS: national WEEKLY EVENTS Lehman Brothers, a 158 year resources seminar old investment bank, said on Matt Kroschel Monday that it planned to News Reporter file bankruptcy. The bank was impacted by the subprime Grand Junction is in the midst of an economic boom due mortgage crisis and has lost to energy that is stored thousands of feet below the soil in Western Colorado. But this is not the first time the -ener 94 percent of the value of gy boom has come and gone nor will it be the last, ener- its shares this year. Merrill gy industry specialist Dr. Andrew Gulliford told Mesa State Lynch was also impacted by Students Monday during a lecture in Sacramento Hall. subprime mortgages. Bank of The presentation was part of the Natural Resources in America announced plans to the West seminar series held at the college. buy Merrill Lynch after Merrill Gulliford is a professor of southwest studies and history at Fort Lewis College and described the energy industry as a Lynch stock prices went down roller coaster here in Western Colorado. by 27 percent this week. The presentation included history on the oil shale devel- opment in the Colorado River Valley and Western Colorado TUESDAYS: from the 1920’s until today and he theorized about what the BLACK LIGHT PARTY NEWS: international future might bring as well. (AKA HIP HOP AND GLOW STICKS) Mesa State College Associate Professor of Geology Gigi $7 COVER, FREE WINE WELLS AND DRAFTS Nine Iraqi men are filing a Richard said the lecture drew a large diverse crowd because claim for civil damages against unlike some of the other topics covered in past lectures, the the Minister of Defense (MoD) topic was not as technical. WEDNESDAYS: for physical and sexual abuse “We think these events on campus help students to net- MESA STATE MAVS NIGHT work with the industry and to see different career path op- at a military food depot near portunities,” Richard said. “The lecture series is a great way 50 CENT DRAFTS, $1.75 LONGNECKS Basra in May 2003. 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Charlie Martinez, editor [email protected] Opinions Editorial: School-spirit needs to step it up for Spirit Week Editorial ollege can be whatever it is tion come to life during their respec- worry what others think, but be cau- later at 1:30 p.m. Also that day, the made out to be. Some stu- tive homecoming weeks, and with the tious of caring too much. Others’ women’s volleyball team will round Cdents think of college as a list of events planned for Mesa State thoughts or perceptions are not worth out the sporting activities, as they will Board place to expand knowledge, others be- beginning Sept. 22, expect the same missing out on experiences that could take on volleyball alumni at 2 p.m. lieve it is a social Mecca, where one to happen on this campus. add a lot to your college experience. Athletics are the core of homecom- Amanda Friar, news can meet all different types of people While there are too many events No one should look back at their time ing and even if students skip all the and have many exciting experiences. to list, there will be a car bash Sept. here and regret that they didn’t partic- other events, they should make it to Charlie Martinez, opinions There are those however, who be- 23 at 7 p.m. and a bonfire Sept. 26 ipate in on-campus activities. as many games as possible. The ath- Sarah Guerrero, features lieve that higher education is not ex- at 9:30 p.m. These two events should That’s not to say everyone will en- letes here work very hard and put in citing and do not enjoy the college definitely be exciting and should not joy all of the homecoming activities, hours of practice and they deserve to Patrick Morrell, sports experience. Often, what prevents stu- be missed. and even if some aren’t fun, the only be recognized by the student body. Josh Graham, design dents from having and enjoying a so- Of course, for some it doesn’t mat- way to find out is to try them. With Also, when teams play in front of full cial life is the self-constructed belief ter what events are on campus, they the wide list of events planned howev- home crowds it gives them momen- Danielle Stomberg, photo that campus life is boring and nothing will still not participate. This might be er, there should be something for ev- tum, which often improves their per- Brian Erickson, managing ever happens. because they are worried what others eryone. formance. Welcome Homecoming 2008. may think. Others may be influenced Besides on-campus events, the foot- It’s time to take pride in our cam- Baker Geist, editor There are things capable of unit- not to participate by their friends and ball team will host Ft. Lewis Sept. 27 pus. Get out and participate in this ing a campus, but none so much as miss out. at 7 p.m. and the men’s soccer team year’s homecoming activities. Not only Content for editorials is homecoming. Colleges around the na- It’s OK to be self-conscious and will play Eastern New Mexico a day will it strengthen each individual’s col lege experience, it will unite this cam- determined by the editorial pus and bring us closer as a whole. board and written by the Sex, Sex, Sex ... and that’s all folks! u editor. [email protected] hat’s the hottest word on more memorable versions you don’t the street these days? I see as much jean, as you see them can tell you what it’s not. being ripped off and thrown to the W Staff Managing Columnists Photographers Distribution It’s not the word, “intellectual.” And floor. So what exactly are advertisers Editor Charlie Martinez Matt Kroschel Manager it’s probably any of these words, “en- trying to sell? Editor Brian Erickson Andrea Hawkins Cheala Livings- Brian Erickson Baker Geist Scott Schlaufman ton vironmentalism, integrity or purity.” Obviously sex sells or advertisers Photo Editor Mat Peters Adviser The idea that catches everyone’s at- wouldn’t use it. But that also says News Editor Danielle Reporters Eric Sandstrom Amanda Friar Stomberg Amanda Friar Business tention, young or old, male or female something of what today’s society has Sean Johnson Manager is the idea of sex. come to value. Think about it. When Opinions Editor Design Editor Matt Kroschel Justin Bishop Charlie Martinez Josh Graham Cody Cochran Sex is a loaded word. The idea of you go shopping, do you pick clothes Melanie Moore Ad Sales sex entails a lot more than the small, that make you look simply intelli- Features Editor Designers Max Ryan Justin Bishop Sarah Guerrero Richard Giglio Patrick Morrell three-letter word seems to hold. gent, or do you pick something that Megan Stewart Scott Schlaufman Production Anything with even a minor relation gives you that slightly sexier appeal? Sports Editor Jeron Kuxhausen Manager Patrick Morrell to the word seems to be a head turn- Even when it comes to other things Melanie Moore er in any situation. we need, sex usually plays a role in This has led me to believe that we our decisions. For instance would as a society are in the midst of an- you rather have a sports car or a min- America at its Crossroads other sexual revolution … or more ivan? likely a deterioration. Sex is on the Now it’s really sad when a lot of rejoice. While Iraq has calmed, forefront of almost every aspect in our really big decisions are based on Afghanistan has heated up with sui- today’s society. Everywhere you turn Charlie Martinez the idea of sex. I have even heard of cide bombings and a resurgent Taliban the topic with all the buzz is usual- Optimistic Skepticism people who are basing who will they that has slowly erased the gains of our ly surrounding who’s the sexiest girl vote for on which candidate is hot- forces and those of our allies. Add to at school, or what the sexiest clothes our new body parts to those of our ter. “Palin is super sexy, I’ll vote for these battlefronts the constant sa- are to wear, or even who is having the peers? How much time do we spend McCain just because she is his run- ber rattling over Iran and the “War on most sex. now just thinking about wheth- ning mate!” Hell, why don’t we just Terror” is no closer to being won then Sex is taking over America in the er or not we came off as sexy at the appoint Brad Pitt president and it was seven years ago. sneakiest way possible. It has taken last party? All of that time, when we Angelina Jolie his running mate! There are a smattering of other is- over our thoughts, our conversations could be pursuing other more pro- We need to face the facts: our sues that also need to be addressed and even our decision making abili- ductive ventures, is just wasted. conversations, our buying decisions, ranging from civil liberties to health- ties. Now don’t get me wrong, sex is In today’s social circles a good sex- and even political preferences have care. These are the ills of the nation great … in the right context. But it’s ual joke can make you or break you been affected by the sex. No longer is in need of a cure. It is a laundry list not everything. We, as a people, have when it comes to popularity. Why sex something that two people share of challenges that will greet whoever a lot more to offer than just our phys- do we hold such a high emphasis on within the proper context of love. is elected president. Our eternal hope ical reproductive ability. sex in our conversations, when we Now it has been transformed into ca- as a nation is that the leaders we elect So much of our valuable time is could be talking about other things? sual thoughts, coarse jokes and just in November will in some ways solve lost just thinking about sex. And not Not that sex should never be talk- another way to sell more blue jeans. these problems. Otherwise the con- just sex itself, but anything relating to ed about, but perhaps we spend too Come on now people, we are so sequences are more then this country sex. How much of our pre-pubescent much of our time talking about it. much that. Micheal Lentz can bear. childhood is taken up with our own Have you seen the latest blue u An Intellectual Rant This article is not intended to sup- self-conscious thoughts comparing jeans commercials? In several of the [email protected] port one candidate or another, but to drive home the fact that as a people very four years the United we can no longer afford to sit on the TV is clinically proven to increase togetherness States finds itself at a -cross sidelines and watch as the country de- f you have ever been to Mexican ie that when someone says one, it’s Eroads. The direction that this teriorates. Action is the watchword Water, Utah, then you know like an avalanche with the way peo- ship of state will go on its journey is and participation should be our creed. Ithat you don’t ever want to be in ple just keep building on; you can a choice that we must make. The par- This is a call to action to all who have Mexican Water, Utah. For the unini- have an entire conversation of strict- ticular crossroads we find ourselves at a vote and a stake in the affairs of this tiated, it’s not even a town, it’s a gas ly movie lines. now requires both wisdom and most nation. station and diner: the only stop be- Parties where everyone knows no importantly action. The burden of Both of these men will bring a dif- tween Blanding, Utah and Kayenta, one, get way less tense when a boy choice falls on us voters to choose the ferent perspective and both of them Ariz. I was there because my friend walks in with a t-shirt from the mov- path this nation will follow. espouse the values of change. The re- Mary and I were driving down to see ie, “The Boondock Saints” and is The nation has been swept up in the ality is that the change that will come a friend who went to school at the immediately hailed with lines from political theatre of the last two years is in our hands alone. The choice is University of Arizona. the movie. These people then look culminating in the rise of two candi- ours and we will have to make that It was the end of September but around in surprise at each other dates who are alike as much as they choice for better or for worse. No still quite warm. We gratefully stepped and realize that suddenly they have are different. Both Barack Obama and longer can we excuse just half of the out of the car, looking around to gage something to talk about. John McCain are qualified and intel- American electorate voting. That is the character of the dubious gravel Now, I’m not saying you shouldn’t ligent men. One is experienced and a simply not good enough for what is at parking lot with it bits of broken glass watch the news because its violent- self-proclaimed maverick, the other is stake. winking in the sun. As we entered the ly unpleasant (and it is), or that an idealist who has the ability to make It is a fortunate burden that as a dimly lit general store/gas station, a the content of “Family Guy” fits others dream of change. people we face this choice. Will 2008 huge, frightening man came burst- any where near the classical theo- A combination of both of these is prove to be one of those crucial elec- ing out of the store and stood in the rist Longinus’ criteria for a sublime what we need right now as a nation. tions in our nation’s history? I believe doorway roaring. Holly Corbin piece of literature, but frivolous me- Just last week the Department it will. Whether you support McCain Mary and I froze on either side The Hurricane Column dia does bring people together. It’s of Labor released the unemploy- or Obama or are undecided the idea of the entrance, ready for anything amazing to me, this mass unity that ment figures and one could feel Wall is that you are the navigator, the one when my mouth dropped open. The movies and TV can provide, even Street groan out of despair and res- who decides which road the nation leviathan was belting out Ursula’s porting about, it’s nice to find a con- though they may not be of literary ignation. The question now is not will travel on this crossroads. All this “Poor Unfortunate Souls” from the nection with people through what merit. whether the economy is declining, country and I ask of you is to point the movie “The Little Mermaid.” one could deem frivolous media such Have you ever been in a darkened but how fast. The national debt is at direction. I couldn’t help it; when I got my as Disney movies. movie theater and pulled away from an all time high; a figure that can be This is a call to action. If you have mouth to close, I began to giggle and Some argue that TV and movies the screen to watch people around tracked in the trillions. Add to these a vote in November, then vote. If you hummed the last refrain. The man are detrimental to our intellect, that you laugh at Jack Black playing a her- woes the great amount of borrowing feel passionate about a party, then vol- looked first surprised, and then grati- they rot our brains. When I see two oine addict? It’s a beautiful feeling. money from other nations for govern- unteer for their campaigns. Who do fied, and held the door open to Mary people enthusiastically discussing the And hey, all these weird, inappro- ment spending and the country is in you believe will steer us in the right di- and me saying, “Ya’ll have a nice day “Brood Witch Episode” of Aqua Teen priate shows are part of our genera- a dilemma that not even Alexander rection on this crossroads? The choice now.” Hunger Force, it makes me really tion, our cultural literacy: we speak Hamilton (the man on the $10 bill) is ultimately yours and inaction at this Now I have no idea what prompt- happy. Because if something political a coded language of cartoons. As an could readily fix. time is inexcusable. ed that behavior from this particu- were brought up, these two people added bonus when all of you read- Iraq has calmed down and the u lar man, but it made me feel good to would otherwise reenact a scene akin ing this get old and wrinkly, and go news that more territories are now be- [email protected] have this association with a stranger to throwing a pork chop between two on Jeopardy and Alex Trebek’s head is ing handed over to the Iraqi Security through some random movie, it made starving pit bulls. Any iota of under- floating in a jar you’ll be able to an- Forces is news that makes Americans him seem, well ... less strange. standing between people is good by swer the question “Which 1999 car- With the election coming up, and me. toon first inspired the revolutionary everyone watching television argu- Not everyone pays attention to the idea of keeping celebrity heads alive ing over the style, content, and deliv- news either, but everyone has seen in jars?” Crite Opinions... ery of various news stations, and of “Fight Club.” There are so many u course what the news stations are re- memorable one-liners in that mov- [email protected] ...rocking the casbah 4 The Criterion w Sept. 17 w Features

Sarah Guerrero, editor Features [email protected] Ask MacK: Suffocating Families and Undeclared Majors A: Dear Smothered, In this kind of the conversation that you don’t switch their major their junior year or of situation, the last thing you want want them to take it personally or that have career changes at age 45. to do is make up excuses for why you you’re not trying to hurt their feelings, Personally, I don’t think being un- can’t make it to see your family. They but you need some growing room. By declared would be such a bad ordeal. will catch on to your excuses and it smothering you, they aren’t allowing You can dabble in a little bit of every- will only hurt them and you in the you to develop and grow in a number thing and find out what you enjoy. A healthy serving of my weekly long run if you lie. Your feelings of not of ways — socially for one. How are Isn’t that what your first two years in hangups spewed into five catego- wanting to be smothered by your fam- you supposed to meet people if you college are really about anyway? ries for your further digestion. ily are completely normal — after all, have family time every weekend? I certainly didn’t even get my gen- By Brian Erickson haven’t you lived with them for ump- Be up front and honest, and re- eral education requirements done un- teen years now? Are you possibly the member, your parents can handle it. til the end of my sophomore year and Music: first bird to leave the nest in your fam- if you can survive those, you’ve ac- : Grand National ily? Q: Dear MacK, I’m a sophomore complished a lot more than most. This sophomore effort from What your parents are going this year and I still don’t know what Enjoy being undeclared — explore! Australian jam banders hits a funkier through is also very typical — espe- my major is. I only have three years Take a bunch of classes that you think and more groove pumped vein than cially if you’re the oldest or the first left before I’m supposed to graduate, you might enjoy or might be interest- their debut album. Fans of Sunrise one to go off to college. If you haven’t how should I go about finding a ma- ing. Out of a handful of classes you’re over Sea will find common ground lived on your own before college, your jor? likely to find something you like. I on Grand National with hits such parents are going to have a big void to A: Dear Undeclared, Don’t sweat found my major through my Mass 110 as “I Used to Get High” and “Funky fill in their home — not only in your it! How many people do you know that class. I had no idea that I would like Tonight.” If you haven’t heard JBT MacKenzie Koncher bedroom, but on an emotional level. If go in to college their freshman year it so much. If you’re still having trou- just imagine Eddie Vedder fronting Columnist they were used to seeing you on a daily and know exactly what they want to bles next year … then switch to Mass Phish sprinkled with a bit of grano- basis this summer before you went to do? Very few people know what they Communications — it worked for me! la and blasted with acoustic vibes. A Q: Dear MacK, I love my family, college, it’s going to take them a while want to do, and the people that are u must for fans of the dreadlocks. but ever since I came to Mesa State, to get used to you not being around. so blatantly confident in what they’re [email protected] they’ve been driving me crazy! Every Although you don’t want to hurt going to do seem to be the ones that Books: weekend they want to drive down your parents’ feelings, it will be best The American Night by Jim here, or want me to drive to if you tell them the truth in the very If you have a question or want to voice a concern, Morrison to see them. I don’t want to hurt their beginning before you reach a boiling An oldie but a goodie. This book feelings, but I am feeling smothered point and explode on them — that’s ask MacK. Let her life experiences help you. of Jim Morrison’s (front man for and need some space. What should I when feelings really get hurt. You can The Doors) poetry is among the tell them? even tell them in the very beginning E-mail her at [email protected] best modern American poetry writ- ten. Instantly classic when it came out, Morrison’s words have resonat- ed through the ages and I find rel- Suicide Prevention Awareness week continues evance to these passages in trou- Sarah Guerrero and the three steps of question, per- death in 2006, none of the college age bled times such as these. Enjoy this Features Editor suade, and refer to aid in suicide pre- suicide deaths occurred on campus. poetry at night with a cup of cof- vention. As a result of these numbers, Mesa fee under a street lamp: that’s how This week, the Psychology Club “We’re really hoping to raise aware- County has been identified as one of Morrison would have wanted it I will host its fourth annual Suicide ness that help is available,” Mesa the highest at-risk for suicide attempt imagine. Prevention Awareness week. The pur- State Professor of Psychology Susan counties. pose of the week is to raise awareness Becker said. “Suicide is a preventable problem. Food: of how to prevent suicide. To boost the On Sept. 19, in the Academic All it takes is for someone to be will- Panchero’s awareness of suicide prevention there Quad, the Psychology Club will host ing to start the conversation. You don’t Having seen this restaurant will be two functions this week. There its first Suicide Prevention Awareness have to be an expert to talk to some- many times from the window of will be a session on suicide prevention Initiative barbecue and concert. Food body,” Becker said. Cold Stone Creamery, I decided to techniques as well as an opportunity will be served and there will be live Services available to those in break from my traditional Chipotle to become involved with other suicide music from the Pineapple Crackers. need include the Behavioral Clinical to give it a whirl. What I found did prevention services. Along with food and entertainment, Services, also known as BCS. This not impress. Average is the name On Sept. 18, the Mesa State there will be booths from other suicide service is free for Mesa State students of the game with this burrito joint: Psychology Club will hold a question, prevention services. Some of the booth Stock Photo and can be accessed through walk- average taste, price and presenta- persuade, refer, or Q.P.R. training holders include the Suicide Prevention continue the awareness of available ins at the Mesa State Student Health tion. While the burrito I ordered session for suicide prevention. The Coalition, Student Diversity Counsel, resources. The design of the shirts Center. At the student health center was good, I didn’t find a distinct fla- Q.P.R. session will be in the Bacon and National Alliance for the Mentally is in the memory of Ian Porter, who you can visit with the on-site coun- vor associated with the other chains room of the Campbell College Center Ill, known as N.A.M.I. Prizes and committed suicide. Porter was a friend selor or make an appointment to meet such as Qdoba. The best part of from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Students giveaways which were donated by the of Dave Robinson, a student who is with one of the counseling staff at my meal was the profane amount who wish to attend must R.S.V.P with Suicide Prevention Foundation will heavily involved in suicide prevention the BCS office. Information will also of good looking women in the area Dr. Susan Becker at her Mesa State be given away at the barbecue, along week. be available at the barbecue for sur- and the sweet smells of Cold Stone e-mail, [email protected], due with t-shirts donated by the Associated One focus of Suicide Prevention vivors of suicide, including the infor- permeating the wall. to limited seating. During the session Student Government. week is to encourage males to seek mation on the meeting time and loca- u students will be shown how to recog- The t-shirts are part of the after counseling with their difficulties. tion for the Grand Junction chapter of [email protected] nize warning signs of suicidal behavior suicide prevention week campaign to Through statistics Robinson, Becker Heartbeat. Heartbeat is a free public and the Psychology Club found that suicide survivor support group. the majority of suicide attempts are At the end of Suicide Prevention made by females; however it is males Awareness week, information will be who are most successful. handed out to faculty, around campus, In Mesa County, the suicide and in the dormitories for students to death rate for last year was 28.02 per use at their discretion. 100,000. There were 39 suicides in u Mesa County last year, six of which [email protected] were college students. Excluding one Chautauquans come to Mesa State Sylvia Omega tening,’ come and experience histo- Reporter ry in a unique way. For additional in- formation or questions regarding the Imagine for a moment that you guest speakers contact Dr. Schulte at possess the ability to move backwards 248-1418 or at schulte@mesastate. in time to a war torn, 1940’s Europe. edu. Meanwhile, a once in a lifetime op- u portunity presents itself to converse [email protected] with an influential historical figure concerning the global military con- flict. Would you indulge your - curi osity to understand the heightened thoughts and feelings from the per- spective of someone who experienced it first hand? Fortunately, you don’t need a time machine. Dr. Steven Schulte of the social and behavior- al sciences department will be host- ing “guest speakers” British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill and American journalist Ernie Pyle por- trayed by actors Ted Kachel and Doug Mishler in two consecutive class hours on Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. in room 104 of the Academic Classroom Building. Historical re-enactments “is an ex- citing and astounding way to learn about history,” Schulte said. “You feel like you’re actually there.” The narratives of Kachel and Mishler, serious actors and historians, are the product of years dedicated to intensive research. Pursuit of a his- tory major or minor is not a require- ment; anyone who is interested in Photos taken from the Two Rivers Chautauqua website participating is welcome to attend. Special guest speakers Ted In the spirit of Churchill’s ideal Kachel as Winston Churchill and that ‘courage is about standing and Doug Misler as WWII correspon- speaking, as much as sitting and lis- dent Ernie Pyle. The Criterion w Sept. 17 w Sports 5 Lady Mavs let one slip through the cracks

Patrick Morrell Alyssa Michel stood out in the loss work with nine shots between them— Sports Editor and scored the Lady Mavericks only four for Ramirez and five for Michel. goal. This was also the first goal in her Clearly, Mesa’s accuracy was not at its The Lady Mavericks soccer team college career. She was excited to have peak. suffered their first loss on Friday to scored her first goal, but thought her On Sunday, the Lady Mavericks the stingy defense of the Colorado team should have come out on top. traveled to Colorado Springs to face School of Mines. “We were the better team,” said the University of Colorado at Colorado The Lady Mavs seemed in control Michel after the game. Springs. for most of the game. It came down The Lady Mavs did seem to have Mesa held the Lady Mountain to a few errors that allowed the Lady the game in control but missed oppor- Lions scoreless and got two shots past Orediggers to secure the win. tunities and defensive mistakes sealed their goalkeeper, Amie Kern. She was “(We) played good soccer today but their fate. named the RMAC women’s soccer de- we didn’t have the final spark,” Mesa Fifty-five minutes into the game fensive player of the week twice in a State head coach Erin Sharpe said. with the score tied at one, Mitchell row. According to Sharpe, the Lady found herself in the clear again. This “They have a really good keeper,” Mavs faced a Colorado School of time Mitchell, making things look Michel said about Kern, “We need Mines team who played some great easy, slipped around the Lady Mavs to focus on finishing and counter at- defense and capitalized on a few of defense, drew the keeper out and had tacks.” Mesa’s mistakes. She also stressed the a clear shot at center goal all to her- The Lady Mavericks defeated importance of attacking on the final self. UCCS 2-0. Mesa improved to a re- third. Michel had as many shots as the cord of 4-1 (1-1 RMAC). The first goal of the contest came entire Lady Ordigger squad. The Lady u Danielle Stomberg/Criterion from the Lady Oredigger’s, Kayla Mavericks shot the ball 17 times, [email protected] Kira Brannan passes the ball down field as Colorado School of Mines’ Mitchell. She broke away, unassisted nine of them towards the goal. The Diane Wetzel tries to stop her. The Mavs lost 2-1. The next home to land the ball in the lower left cor- Colorado School of Mines only had game is Sept. 19 against Colorado Christian University. ner of the goal. This was Mitchell’s five shots the whole game. Daniela first of two goals in the game. Ramirez and Michel did most of the MESA STATE MAVS NIGHT

Men’s soccer continues to wow Scott Schlaufman in games prior, including a victory at home over Reporter CSU-Pueblo on Friday night. For many specta- tors the team looked dominant. Forward Eric Much can be said about the Mesa State men’s Anderson scored with 33:42 left in the first half. soccer team this year. They have started the sea- Within minutes a header from defender Jake son 5-1, with two wins in the Rocky Mountain Jobe made it 2-0 thanks to an assist from Sam Athletic Conference. The Mavs achieved Dixon. their first national ranking in the September 2 With 11:08 left in the first half, the Mountain National Soccer Coaches Association of America Lions broke the shutout with a goal by fresh- poll, and in all of their success have posted three man Matt Friesen, which was the last score the shutouts. Despite their success, the team re- game saw. UCCS attempted to come back but WEDNESDAY mains humble. was stopped short by Tinaglia who recorded four “Even after games like this, we’re still disap- saves in the second half. pointed,” Mesa State goaltender Josh Tinaglia “I do what I’ve got to do. I’ve got to keep the said after Sunday’s 2-1 victory over University balls out of the net,” Tinaglia said. “I’ve got to 50 CENT DRAFTS of Colorado-Colorado Springs. “We’re definitely thank my defense. They’re the ones saving me. more competitive, but we still have a lot to im- It’s a collective game, not an individual game.” $1.75 LONGNECKS prove on.” Despite the victory, the team knows challeng- $5.00 JAGERBOMBS The Mavericks came into Sunday’s home es await but are hopeful of what’s to come. game against UCCS with two straight shutouts “We haven’t come together yet,” Anderson FREE POOL said. “We’re better than last year though. We came out with a win FREE BEER PONG but our whole team, our coach- es, we knew we played pretty bad. When we come together teams are going to really struggle.” Coming off a season with only FREE PITCHER OF BEER seven wins last year, the team is already close to achieving a bet- BRING IN THIS COUPON FOR ter record than in their inaugural season. A FREE PITCHER OF BEER “We’ve got a lot of return- ing players, a lot more experi- SEPTEMBER 17TH ence and we are definitely taking LIMIT ONE PER PERSON things more seriously this year,” Tinaglia said. The road only gets harder for LOTTA FLASH, LOTTA CLASS, the Mavericks who dropped out of the NSCAA poll last week. A WHOLE LOTTA FUN They face Colorado Christian University on Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. WHISKEY RIVER and Fort Lewis College Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. both at home. CCU is 490 28 1/4 RD. coming to Grand Junction having 970-234-3299 lost their first five games, while BE OUR FRIEND AT Fort Lewis is ranked 13th in the country and made it to the NCAA MYSPACE.COM/ Danielle Stomberg/Criterion Division II tournament last year. Sam Dixon tries to stay ahead as University of Colorado WHISKEYRIVERGJCOLORADO Colorado Springs’ Jeff Bettner closes is in during Sunday u afternoon’s game. The Mavs won 2-1. [email protected] Campus Recreation Services Free classes weekly: Aerobics - Monday and Thursday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Yoga - Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Tai Chi - Thursday 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

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Call 248 -1591 for more information on all programs. The Patrick Morrell, editor Criterion Sports [email protected] Mavs mount amazing comeback drive to conquer cowboys Mesa State overcomes an enormous deficit late in second half Scott Schlaufman Keating. believed was a fumble, causing a scuf- started kicking me and pushing my yards, the defense held tight as Diaz Reporter The fol- fle between both teams. head down so I got up and threw him threw two straight incomplete passes, lowing drive “I fumbled the ball on the off of me. The sideline came out and giving Mesa the ball on downs at their The Maverick football team (1- found Mesa kick return and I was people just started talking and it just own 35 with 5:55 left to go. 2, 1-0 Rocky Mountain Athletic on the receiv- on the ground,” went out of hand from there.” The drive started well as Coy was Conference) went into their game ing end of a Chernoff said. The Mavericks gained two first able to get five yards, but Vigil threw Saturday against New Mexico big moment “One of their downs on the drive, which ended with an incomplete pass for second down. Highlands with a burden on their as Cowboy linebackers a seven-yard touchdown pass from On the third attempt in the drive Vigil back. The team came into the game quarterback was on Vigil to fullback Zach Belloni to put was sacked ten yards behind the line seeking their first win of the season Diaz threw top of me the Mavericks within 10. of scrimmage. However, on the play and dropped out of the national rank- a 70-yard and At the end of the third quarter that resulted in a sack, there was a late ing they had earned after going 10-2 touchdown and the beginning of the fourth, the hit that resulted in a 15-yard personal last year. The Cowboys were their first pass to re- Mavericks put together a rush based foul that gave Mesa a first down. challenge within the Rocky Mountain ceiver Adrian attack featuring a scrambling Vigil After a short rush by Coy, Vigil Athletic Conference. Smith. The and a persevering Coy that scored threw a 46-yard pass to Murray, land- But after a three and a half hour Mavericks another seven putting the Mavericks ing Mesa deep into the Cowboy’s ter- game that included plenty of drama, were able to within a field goal. ritory at the 12-yard line. A series of including a comeback, a fight, and an block the point After gaining momentum with a runs by Coy drove the ball into the injury that delayed the game for 20 after, and went 28-yard run by receiver Justin Murray, end zone to give Mesa the 34-27 lead. minutes, the Mavs came up with their into halftime play was stopped for twenty minutes “I ran to the pile, bounced out first win of the season beating the down 13-7. after an injury to Cowboy safety Travis and saw nothing but wide open from Cowboys 34-27. “We came out and Dunn. In addition, a holding call there,” Coy said. “This was a big win,” receiver played flat,” Coy said. caused confusion and ended with the The drive following the score was Griffin Chernoff said. “We knew we “We made some big adjust- ball being played as a first down with ended promptly when Mesa corner- should have won and we weren’t go- ments at halftime.” one yard to go. back Chad Simpson intercepted a ing to throw away our season off those The Mavericks started the “It stopped (the drive) for sure,” pass. After a short drive to run down two losses because they were both re- third quarter with a 33-yard re- Chernoff said. “We just had to stay the clock, Highlands got one more ally good, top ranked teams.” turn by Chernoff and moved the loose and execute after that. It kind shot at a tie, ending the game with a The game started off rough for ball from the Mesa State 48-yard of gave us a rest from the previous 47-yard pass that was complete but the Mavericks who lost the coin toss. line to the Highlands 23-yard line drive.” was still 23 yards short of the goal. After the kickoff they were charged where Mesa kicked a field goal to Despite the delay, the team con- “We persevered, came out with a with a personal foul giving their oppo- close the gap to only three, 13-10. tinued moving the ball down the win. It was nice to see.” Coy said. nents 15 yards which put the ball at On the following drive by field, getting to the Highlands Going into the game the Mavericks midfield. The teams played back and Highlands, the Cowboys put togeth- 8-yard line before allowing two knew they were in for a challenge. forth, with all six first quarter posses- er 66-yard touchdown drive with 4:09 consecutive false start penal- “We’ve amped up practice this sions ending in a punt. left in the third quarter, followed by ties that pushed them back week,” linebacker Cody Walker said. The scoring stalemate ended in another score under three minutes lat- ten yards. The Mavericks “Everybody’s been more motivated the second quarter when Highlands er. Mesa started with the ball on their were able to get a field goal coming into RMAC play. We’re ready quarterback Narciso Diaz threw a own 24-yard line, but was put back off of the foot of Keating to get some wins.” 6-yard touchdown pass to Jonathan nine yards on a sack of Vigil. On the to tie the game at 27. The Mavericks continue confer- Ligons. After a kick by Greg Rivera final play of the drive Coy fumbled. With 8:04 left ence play on Sept. 20 at Western New the Mavericks found themselves down The ball was picked up by Highland on the clock the Mexico University in Silver City, N.M. 7-0. safety Travis Dunn and returned for Mavericks kicked Their next home game is on Sept. 27 Mesa State responded to the score a touchdown putting the Mavericks the ball off to at 7 p.m. against Fort Lewis for home- two drives later, starting at their own down 27-10. Highlands, who coming. twenty. After gaining a first down on Chaos ensued on the follow- were able to get u a 22-yard run by halfback Bobby Coy, ing kickoff as Mesa kick returner to the Mesa [email protected] quarterback Phil Vigil then threw a Chernoff returned the kick and was Matt Kroschel/Criterion 38. After al- 41-yard pass to Chernoff, and tied taken down near the Cowboy sideline Mesa State wide reciver, Griffin Chernoff, goes up to lowing three the game with an extra point by Jared dropping the football for what some make a grab durring Mesa’s last drive

You don’t want to miss the comedy performance by Josh Sneed.

Here at Mesa State College on Sept. 18th @7:30pm in Liff Auditorium. Josh Sneed is one of Comedy Central’s top comedians and has opened for acts such as Dave Matt Kroschel/Criterion Mesa State freshman Zach Belloni barely crosses the line into the Chapelle and Dane Cook. endzone while geting triped up by New Mexico Highlands’ David Lau- talo. This was Belloni’s first touchdown of the season, helping Mesa Sponsored by PAC. State in their comeback victory over the Cowboys. Mesa won the game 34-27. Lady Mavs crush opponents at home, come away with two wins in a row a meager 27 from the Lady Mustangs. Meagan Bosch stepped up again Patrick Morrell The Lady Mavs also had 3 fewer errors for her team and landed nine kills Sports Editor and outmatched Western New Mexico while Ashley Loftsgard was once again on defense coming up with 52 digs— the defensive cornerstone of the team The Lady Mavericks women’s vol- nine more than the Lady Mustangs. pulling in 16 digs. leyball team has faced some tough Ashley Loftsgard had an impressive The home crowd was wild with sup- competition recently. Mesa State, 15 digs with both Alisan Tompkins port for their team as nearly everyone who was picked third in the preseason and Meredith Dolny coming up with rose to their feet for the final point of Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference ten each. the game. These last two home games coaches poll had only won two of “Meredith Dolny came in and did have given the Lady Mavs a new lease their first seven games coming into and real nice job in the back row,” on life. the weekend. But things were about Fleming said. “They always talk about these to change. Not only did this weekend According to Fleming, this was team-building things and what’s go- mark the team’s first home stand this Dolny’s first match back from a wrist ing to bring a team together, but in season, but also their first venture into injury and her presence in the back my experience the best thing to bring conference play. helped stabilize the rest of the team a team together is winning,” Fleming On Friday the Lady Mavs faced a and allowed them to be more patient said, “We can still improve from here, tough 7-3 (1-1 RMAC) Western New on offense. but this is definitely going to help our Mexico team who placed above them With their first RMAC victo- confidence.” in the pre season poll. With Mesa’s re- ry in the books, the Lady Mavs were With a record of 4-5 and 2-0 in cent losses fresh in everyone’s mind, psyched up and ready to go Saturday RMAC play the team may still manage the Lady Mavs stepped out onto the when they played host to the New to play up to their preseason hype. court ready to unleash their vicious Mexico Highland Cowgirls (4-5, 0-2 Fleming said with no hesitation, offensive arsenal against a capable op- RMAC). Mesa won again in three “Absolutely,” when asked if they could ponent. straight sets—sending the Cowgirls still make third in the RMAC. In the first set, Mesa quickly went home in less than an hour and a half. The Lady Mavs will look to im- up 4-0. This established the tone for Alisan Tompkins led the Lady Mavs prove their away record, as they will the entire set, as Western New Mexico in their win over the Cowgirls with 13 be on the road for their next four never came within four. Mesa then kills. games. The away games start on Sept. went on to defeat the Lady Mustangs “Our passing was on, we had a cou- 19 when they travel to Durango to in three straight sets handing them ple of aces last night that helped us face Fort Lewis College followed by their third loss of the season. out,” Tompkins said after Saturday a game in Gunnison against Western “The win over Western was big— night’s game, adding that it was State. Mesa will start a four-game they were picked ahead of us,” Mesa great to be back in front of the home home stand starting Sept. 28 through Dana Reed/Criterion State head coach Dave Fleming said. crowd. Oct. 4. Alisan Tompkins approaches the net to spike the ball at the New The Lady Mavs clearly outplayed “They’re always there for us,” u Mexico Highland volleyball game. their opponents. Mesa had 44 kills to Tompkins said. [email protected]