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UPDATE Latest poll results Source: http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/ National Poll Colorado Poll 6% 4% Obama McCain Unsure 44% 50% 45% 51%

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John McCain - Cincinnati, Ohio at 9 p.m. Barack Obama – Coral Gables, Fla. at 7:30 Latest Quote Source: http://labs.google.com/inquotes/

“The last thing we can afford is four more years PHOTO BY BRANDON IWAMOTO, ILLUSTRATION BY NINA BEITZ | COLLEGIAN of the same old tired, stale, old economic CSU defensive tackle James Morehead (62) crouches near the bench following theories.” Video the Rams’ loss to the BYU Cougars. Read the full story on page 12. Visit collegiansports.com to see videos from the game. – Bloomberg

OBAMA

“My friends, I’m not George Bush. If Senator Obama wanted to run against George Bush he should have run four College Republicans, Campaign years ago.” – The Australian for Change push last-minute vote MCCAIN Latest stories on Collegian.com By JIM SOJOURNER The Rocky Mountain Collegian ‘Tis the season for tricking voters “We’re encouraging people to get out there and In the hours before Election Day, as inevitable as winter, comes an onslaught of dirty tricks — With just one day remaining before the remember to vote. is election is crucial and just by a confusing e-mails, disturbing phone calls and election, the CSU College Republicans and the insinuating fl iers left on doorsteps during the Campaign for Change are putting forth one last few votes, a lot can change.” night. effort to get voters to polls and to push for their candidates, Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack McCain will visit Grand Junction on Election Day Obama respectively. Chelsea Penoyer | chair of the CSU College Republicans John McCain plans to visit Grand Junction on Both campaigns said they will continue the Election Day, a day after Sarah Palin makes an- other stop in Colorado. strategies they’ve employed throughout the unteers on campus at any one time –– all in an Joshua, a Christian youth organization that campaign season, but rally for an exceptional effort to get last-minute voters to their polling aims to encourage young people to become in- push in the fi nal two days. places on Tuesday. volved in politics, will be at the Republican Vic- Collin Czarnecki, a volunteer team leader “We’re trying to get that last amount of en- tory offi ce in Fort Collins helping make phone Voting Deadlines for the Obama’s Campaign for Change at CSU, ergy and effort out,” Czarnecki said. “This elec- calls across the area. said the Obama campaign just opened up a sec- The last day to request a mail-in ballot for the tion is far too important to not be a part of. It’s “We’re encouraging people to get out there Nov. 4 General Election is: ond offi ce on Elizabeth Street and will continue going to change our future regardless of who and remember to vote,” Penoyer said. “This to make phone calls to people across northern wins.” election is crucial, and just by a few votes, a lot Mail-in ballots must be received by the Elections Colorado. Chelsea Penoyer, chair of the CSU College can change.” Department (or at a drop off site) no later than 7 In addition, Czarnecki said volunteers will Republicans, said her campaign will be pursu- Additionally, she said volunteers will be p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4. continue to have a large presence on the Lory ing a similar strategy over the next two days. Student Center Plaza, with at least fi ve to 10 vol- Penoyer said a deployment of Generation See PUSH on Page 3 Postmark dates do not count as received.

Madeleine Smith, left, and University hosts 26th annual POW WOW Tim Maddocks hold up their fi rst edition of The Rabbit, a CSU and Native American communities new literary magazine in celebrate culture in the Lory Student Center Fort Collins. The magazine By MADELINE NOVEY the Mens’ Fancy Dance as a can be found The Rocky Mountain Collegian young child. Now a member throughout different build- of both the Native American ings on campus Since CSU junior Sky Med- Student Services and the including the icine Bear could walk, he has American Indian Science & Eddy Build- celebrated his Native Ameri- Engineering Society, two of ing, as well as can heritage with music and many CSU organizations that the Visual Arts dance, food and folklore and sponsored the culture-rich Building. –– in a true culmination of Na- exhibition, he shared it at the PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY RACHEL DEMBRUN | COLLEGIAN tive American cultural arts and event. traditions, he said –– at tradi- As a child in Aztec, N.M., tional pow wows. Bear grew up celebrating On Saturday during the the traditions of the Navajo 26th annual CSU POW WOW, and Sioux tribes, to which he Former Collegian s t a e r Bear shared hundreds of years claims kinship, and learned of Native American culture the art of dance from watch- and tradition with his family, ing other performers at pow creates literary magazine members of Native American wows. tribes across the Midwest and Two years ago, Bear was By ALISON KENT published the fi rst issue of their members of the Fort Collins asked to share his talents and The Rocky Mountain Collegian literary magazine, “The Rabbit,” and CSU communities. The dance traditions, which he which features writers who focus event was held in the Main said, “will always be a part of Tim Maddocks didn’t know what on local social and political issues Ballroom in the Lory Student (his) life,” with American sol- he was doing when, directly out of affecting the Fort Collins commu- MIKE KALUSH | COLLEGIAN Center, and it signaled the start diers stationed in Iraq. college, he started what would be nity. Cory LeClaire dances in the Lory Student Center of Native American Month cel- Traveling from base to the Fort Collins community’s most Maddocks and Smith originally Main Ballroom during the 26th annual CSU Pow ebrated in November. base for 10 days, Bear bohemian publication. proposed the idea to a group of Wow on Saturday. The Pow Wow consisted of dif- Bear learned the mod- This month, Maddocks and his ferent Native American tribes each bringing their ern style of dance known as See POW WOW on Page 3 assistant editor, Madeleine Smith, See IDEA on Page 3 own song and dance to this event.

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POW WOW | POW WOW showcase serves to IDEA | Duo plans on honor Native American people creating Web site Continued from Page 1 music and art, a selection of dancers dressed in richly col- regalia and moccasins tapping jewelry, clothing and goods ored sashes and with salt and complementary beats to the eventually performed in Sadd- sold by visiting vendors and peppershaker rattles in hand, host drummers, spectators for new lit. mag am Hussein’s palace in Bagh- food that varied from Native performed a series of gourd said the artistic showcase illus- dad. American fry bread to Indian dances at the start of the pow trated the colorful presence of Continued from Page 1 SUBMIT YOUR GOODS Calling the experience tacos. wow, which originated from all the tribes. “freaky” at times, Bear said Master of ceremonies several southern plains tribes. Shelly Reush, a senior ge- drunk young people after “The Rabbit” is open for he could not fully express his Bruce LeClaire of the Lakota Eagle Boy Whiteshield, a ology major said that she “ab- they had too much wine one submissions and new feelings about the “awesome” tribe in Durango encouraged sophomore farm ecology major solutely loved it” and thought night, as is outlined in the ideas, and can be reached privilege of sharing his culture event attendees to put reser- at the CU-Denver, and mem- it was “neat to see how much editor’s note in the first is- at http://myspace.com/ with the American soldiers. vation aside, “meet someone ber of the Kiowa, Cheyenne (the performers) enjoyed what sue. fortcollinsrabbit. Now studying electrical new” and shake a hand in hon- and Arapaho tribes, was hon- they’re doing.” “We are trying to reach engineering at CSU, Bear per- or of the celebration of friend- ored as the head gourd dancer Other spectators agreed all areas of interest … and forms across the country at ship the Native American cul- of the ceremonial dance that that they thought the Native we want to spread local art a liberal arts major to find Native American pow wows as ture emphasizes. Whiteshield said has “been American culture was beauti- and poetry all across the work in their field and apply a traditional dancer and mem- “The pow wow is basically around for centuries.” ful and hoped that they con- Front Range,” Smith said. the skills they learned,” said ber of the Grammy award- for singing and dancing,” Le- “I’m here to share this song tinue to keep the traditions Last spring, when young Maddocks, who formerly winning, northern host drum Claire said and explained that with the people,” Whiteshield alive. journalists Maddocks and wrote for the Collegian. He group Young Bird. the pow wow serves as a way to said, reflecting on the histori- Kelly Hancock, a teacher in Smith had a writing class said the idea stemmed from The drum group from Paw- honor Native American people, cal meaning and origin of the the Poudre School District in together, they came up with the need to create a source nee, Okla., boasting more than “build a sense of community” song that he learned from his Fort Collins, said that she will the idea for the magazine for local Fort Collins writers 20 members, performed at the and share the time-honored uncles and grandfathers. “It’s talk to her students about what with their other colleagues and artists to submit ideas all-day CSU event Saturday Native American history with about preserving the culture to she learned at the pow wow, and continued to meet after that may not be heard oth- and sang the Grand Entry song people of all diversities. let it carry on.” and that she and her husband the class ended. erwise. in the afternoon. Bear said that he felt “hon- At 1:15 p.m. Saturday, hun- admire the culture and work to “There are a lot of stu- The Rabbit is available at Bear and other officials said ored” to be in the company of dreds of attendants sat witness expose their son “to as much dents who are good at art businesses and coffee shops that the pow wow has been a the diverse collection of people to the Grand Entry ceremony, as they can.” and writing, and this maga- around Fort Collins, and the part of the Native American visiting from the Navajo, Chey- in which dozens of dancers “(The Native American zine was a way for them to editors plan on purchasing a culture “forever” –– since be- enne and Sioux tribes, among representing numerous tribes culture) is a very powerful tra- publish their works,” Mad- bin for the magazine in the fore Christopher Columbus many others. and dance styles; from small dition,” said Chuck Hancock, docks said. Lory Student Center. set foot upon American shores He said that the pow wow children to veteran dancers Kelly Hancock’s husband. “It’s They found ways to use The Bohemian Founda- more than 700 years ago. was “for everyone,” not just the circled around the center of important to keep it going and CSU technology to market tion provides most of the Throughout the daylong natives, to come together to the ballroom. carrying it on.” and produce their product, funding for the magazine event, which ended at 12:30 “celebrate life” and “keep the With huge headdresses Senior Reporter Madeline along with financial contri- and has left endorsements p.m. Saturday, attendants were tradition alive.” swaying, feathers and glitter Novey can be reached at news@ butions from the Bohemian for future issues. treated to Native American Young Bird and several adorning every surface of their collegian.com. Foundation. Smith and Maddocks ac- Apart from learning cept donations towards The complicated design software Rabbit and plan on creating programs and long hours in a Web site for the magazine working toward the project in the near future. in the CSU Library, Smith They are open to submis- PUSH | and Maddocks already had sions and new ideas and can Obama campaign not taking break an upper hand in the writ- be reached at http://mys- ing and editorial process pace.com/fortcollinsrabbit. Continued from Page 1 predicted. Stephanie Mueller, where we’re overconfident. We Despite her thoughts that because of their past experi- Staff writer Alison Kent state communications direc- definitely realize there’s still a Democratic win is assured, ences. can be reached at news@col- going door to door at selected tor for the Obama campaign, work to do.” Mueller said, the Obama cam- “Sometimes it’s hard for legian.com. houses to deliver literature that said offices across the state “It’s exciting, stressful, paign is not taking a break be- will give residents information will be making calls to encour- nerve-racking, all at the same fore Election Day. on all the candidates and is- age mail-in voters to mail their time,” Penoyer said. “You put “We always expected it to sues in one package. ballots as soon as possible. a lot of blood, sweat and tears be a close race. We think it’s $6.19 “There’s a lot of work to Despite a commitment into something that’s over in going to be close, but we have be done,” Penoyer said. “This from both campaigns to fight to just a few hours.” a really good feeling about our 6 pk btls election can change a lot of the end, the Obama campaign Penoyer said that despite operation, and we are confi- things for years to come for our said they were confident, while the odds that McCain seems to dent that Coloradans will vote Skinny Dip futures and our kids’ futures.” McCain supporters said they be up against, she is still con- for change on Tuesday,” Muel- From New Belgium Penoyer expressed some were maintaining composure fident. ler said. concern that the number of in the face of opposition. “I’m still really positive. I Senior Reporter Jim So- mail-in ballots received thus “We’re really confident,” still think we can pull it off,” journer can be reached at far has been lower than initially Czarnecki said. “Not to the fact she said. [email protected]. Aggie Discount Liquor 429 Canyon Ave. 482-1968 COLLEGIAN OPINION Monday, November 3, 2008 | Page 4

your two cents yesterday’s Question:

For which Colorado U.S. 3% 3% Senate candidate will you “The truth is, women are better than men. Wait! What? 4% be voting? 53% Mark Udall. Yes. I’m saying it. Women are better, smarter and more 37% Bob Schaffer. 4% Neither. 3% I’m not sure. important than men. And I’m not joking.” 3% I don’t vote. 0% I‘m not registered to *. ,* vote. 71% today’s Question: For which U.S. presidental Women: why men sell their souls candidate will you be voting? tifies man’s vulnerabilities, woman gath- don’t deserve –– that we achieved because Log on to http://collegian. ers predictable data as to the worth of from birth we were told we must. And I com to give us your two his soul, woman acquires soul despite think each and every man realizes it at one cents. his friends’ best defensive strategies, and point or another. finally, woman sells soul at www.wewan- Think about all the times you’ve seen This is an unscientific poll conducted at http://collegian.com and reflects the tyoursoul.com (this is a real Web site) for a gorgeous woman walking through the opinions of the Internet users who choose to participate. new shoes. plaza with a swamp-donkey man attached In the end, he’s complacent, sedated to her side. Can you think of a time you By J. daVid Mcswane and watching “Sex and the City” secured saw a good-looking guy with a she-troll? I Our view tightly under a pink comforter. doubt it. Why do you think that is? It’s be- It’s an amazing thing to witness, the Actually, that nightmare was my own cause women have an innate wisdom that slow but sure death of a friend’s man free- once, so maybe I shouldn’t project. But I’ll has eluded men for thousands of years –– dom as he progresses in a relationship. I’ve undoubtedly and willingly fall for it again, an incredible capacity for understanding Vote for experienced it, the systematic trampling, as will most men. It is man’s predictable compassion and emotion. And because removal and bartering of a man’s soul to fate. we fear what we do not understand, many further the female agenda. The truth is, women are better than of us limit ourselves to aesthetic beauty. I’m confident all men in college have men. Wait! What? Yes. I’m saying it. Wom- We’re idiots. either been a victim or witness to the op- en are better, smarter and more important It is at this stage of enlightenment –– change; vote pression of man freedom or “mandom” for than men. And I’m not joking. in my case, inconsolable fear of a greater short. Men either pick their noses long force –– that we gladly hand over our souls Well, maybe engineering majors don’t enough to realize women won’t like them because we are simply out of our league. know what I’m saying. They’re still investi- if they don’t get a job, or they overcompen- Oh, what the hell am I talking about? obama gating a complex mathematical equation sate to mask their relative incompetence It’s mostly sex. Women will always have with which they hope to control their own despite their ascribed status in our society. that on us. Unless … unless, we take it gravitational force to attract women. And I Those oblivious to the construct become back. We must eliminate the power and The last eight years have been devastating for our country. wish them luck. engineering majors and find solace in the allure of sex that continues to quash man- Under the stewardship of current President George W. According to the McSwane dictionary sea of men who didn’t get the memo ei- dom at every turn. We must become com- Bush, we have seen two wars, a major economic recession of made up terms, mandom is defined ther. pletely impervious to sex to fully realize almost on par with the Great Depression and a significant as man’s ability to do as he pleases –– to Really, I think a man gladly sells his inner mandom. It’s time for revolution. decline in our reputation abroad. And if we continue down employ the sniff test with yesterday’s box- soul for the comfort of knowing a woman, With their expertise in the area of this path, things could get worse. ers in lieu of doing laundry, to Febreeze if the holders of relationship hegemony, has celibacy, we’ll need engineering majors to Thankfully, an opportunity to restore what we have lost those garments didn’t pass the test, to bar- his back. lead the resistance. under the current administration is just around the corner, becue in freezing temperatures, to spend Think about the slightly sexist idiom, and it has come to us in the form of a junior senator from an entire Saturday watching James Bond “Behind every great man is an even great- J. David McSwane is a single senior Illinois with a self-described “funny name.” films (by the way, they’re all on Comcast er woman.” True, but what the hell is that journalism and technical communication The Collegian editorial board feels that Barack Obama On Demand right now; check it out). about? And why are men getting all the major still in possession of his soul. His col- has both the charisma and the vision to carry our nation to Anyway, back to my point. It’s a dis- credit? umn appears Mondays in the Collegian. a brighter future. turbing phenomenon at first: man meets It’s because men are routinely thrust Letters and feedback can be sent to letters@ In our generation, no presidential nominee has been woman, man likes woman, woman iden- into positions of power and greatness they collegian.com. able to capture the excitement and hope that Sen. Obama has over the course of his long campaign. This, combined with his no-nonsense approach to the problem facing the U.S. ––including tax cuts for the middle class, expansion of health care rights and, most importantly to college students, a commitment to helping students pay for college –– makes him a far more attractive candidate than his opponent. Unfortunately for Sen. John McCain, the “straight talk express” platform just doesn’t resonate the same way with voters. We need a new kind of politician, and while McCain is by no means George Bush, he’s not the leader we need. So when you hit the polls Tuesday, make the right deci- sion. Vote for change; vote Barack Obama.

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Stand up for worker rights: defeat Amendment 47 not agree. On paper, of course, this sounds “Just because rights were gained in the past does not mean they can’t pretty common sense. After all, what could be more un-American than co- be taken away. To this day, labor unions continue to ght for the ercing people to give their membership to a big bureaucratic organization? maintenance of the rights and bene ts of the workers they represent.” The problem, however, while “fighting” for workers’ freedom of as- group, but do not contribute (in the benefits. est way to do this is to ensure that the By sean reed sociation, it ignores some other pretty form of action or money) to the costs Of course, as many union-oppo- costs associated with production are important things too. incurred to receive those benefits. nents have pointed out, these privi- as low as they can be. Unfortunately, Workers’ organizations just aren’t Perhaps the biggest is that, cur- If individuals can find a way to leges are beyond old news, and many history has shown that this can come getting the same respect they used to. rently, under federal law, the practice collect benefits without paying, they have argued, as Collegian columnist at odds with their employees’ desire This year, Colorado voters are being of requiring full membership in a la- will do it, hence the problem. Ian Bezek has put it, “unions have to get fair pay and benefits. tested with Amendments 47, 49 and 54 bor union is illegal under the National This is why union shop arrange- outlived their usefulness.” According to the U.S. Bureau –– a trio of deceptive ballot measures Labor Relations Act. ments (in which employees are re- The purpose of this strategy is to of Labor Statistics, union members intended to weaken labor union activ- What is legal, however, is the prac- quired to pay union dues, but not shift the question from “what have in most industries had both higher ity in the state of Colorado. tice of requiring employees to pay necessarily give membership) exist unions done for the American worker” median wages than their nonunion Of particular concern, however, is membership dues, even if they do –– to ensure that a greedy few don’t –– which is a whole hell of a lot –– to a counterparts and better benefits in Amendment 47, the so-called “right to not wish to become full members, as hold back the interests of the group as more difficult “what have they done 2007. Obviously, labor unions are do- work” initiative. a condition of a collective bargain- a whole. for the American worker lately?” ing something. Amendment 47 would prohibit ing agreement between an employer In this respect, forced payment of Of course, the answer to this ques- Don’t let business interests chip the practice of requiring an employee and a labor union. And, unlike what dues, while annoying in the short run, tion, too, is plenty. away at the ability of unions to protect to require union membership or the the backers of this amendment would helps ensure long-term gains across Just because rights were gained in Colorado workers. Vote no on Amend- payment of dues as a condition of have you believe, there’s a good rea- the board. And these gain are not as the past does not mean they can’t be ment 47. employment. If passed, it would make son for this. insignificant as many would lead you taken away. To this day, labor unions Colorado the 23rd “right to work” state Any group that seeks to achieve to believe. continue to fight for the maintenance Editorials Editor Sean Reed is a in the U.S. and would, according to collective benefits has to face off with Labor unions are responsible for of the rights and benefits of the work- senior political science major. His col- proponents, end the unfair practice of what is called the “free rider” problem. some things most workers take for ers they represent. umn appears Mondays in the Colle- forcing prospective employees to join Free riders are individuals that granted, including the 40-hour work Business leaders’ primary goal is gian. Letters and feedback can be sent an organization with which they may benefit from the activities of the week, overtime pay and insurance to return investment, and the easi- to [email protected].

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OPINIONMonday, November MONDAY 3, 2008 | Page 5

Yays and Nays

YAY | to the CSU football team for putting up such a strong showing against BYU Saturday. You guys had it, too bad the referees had it in for you. Which brings us to:

NAY | to blind referees. The only thing the Collegian hates more than losing is losing because of bad calls. Maybe it’s time to get an eye-exam, gentlemen.

YAY | to the weekend’s weather. Sure it’s November and it should probably be snowing, but we can’t argue with beautiful tailgating weather.

NAY | to Halloween hangovers. Long party nights + a bag or two of Halloween candy = one unhappy editorial board.

YAY | to Election Day. Go vote CSU. It’s the only way to get rid of the Plaza clipboard people.

NAY | to robo-calls. Candidates, if you’re going to disturb us with your attack calls, the least you can do is hire a volunteer so we have somebody to yell at.

GUEST COLUMN SLiCE COLUMN No, ma’am – either Serving the community decent or Arab descent beyond the ballot By JAKE BLUMBERG garet Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful people could By ZAKI SAFAR ing the pastor’s Islamophobic and eventually beeped over on TV or as- change the world. Indeed, it’s the only infl ammatory remarks, McCain terisked in writings like any random For months, everywhere we go, ad- vertisements, mailers, e-mails and You- thing that ever has.” We can never seem to eradicate called Parsley “a spiritual guide,” profanity. Tube videos have been all urging us to Her quote is a truth we witness every- the roots of ignorance, can we? slamming against the wall any But even in the light of their small do the same thing: become engaged. day throughout the CSU and Northern At a recent rally for Republican consideration of the feelings of political weight, Muslims in America Specifi cally, the outreach has fo- Colorado communities. Small groups presidential candidate John McCa- an already marginalized segment should start taking matters into their cused on getting us into the American make large impacts on their neighbors, in, a woman stated that Democrat- of the U.S. population. Of course, own hands. As an initial step, they political process, on behalf of an issue or and embodying the true sense of com- ic candidate Barack Obama is “an major news outlets never bothered must leave a lingering mark on the candidate. The message has been clear: munity engagement. Arab” and therefore, she doesn’t to pick up on the story. upcoming elections. Vote –– for something –– pretty please. From CSU students taking their “trust him.” This, however, should not come In the remaining days preced- Voting poses a question each one Thursday and Sunday afternoons to Sen. McCain promptly took the as a surprise. On several occasions, ing Election Day, Muslim leaders of us has to answer for ourselves, even swim with individuals with special microphone from her, only to make McCain has praised “Judeo-Chris- should emphasize to their com- through our decision to vote or avoid needs, to others giving their Saturdays an earth-shattering statement of tian” traditions and showed dis- munities the importance of voting. the polls on Nov. 4. Some people believe to members in the Fort Collins com- fact: “No, ma’am, no ma’am. He’s a pleasure at those who don’t “share” Friday sermons need to focus on the strongest way to voice their opin- munity who need a helping hand, it is decent family man.” them, striking a blow to the stan- this topic and student clubs must ion is by not showing up at all on Elec- obvious that the CSU community is full Now let me make certain I have dards of equality and pluralism for reach out to their affi liates to cast tion Day; others believe you don’t have of small groups making big differences this straight, my friends. According which “the American dream” calls. their vote. a right to complain or applaud in the through service. to McCain’s logic, one can either be Unfortunately, as ignorance If the voter turnout is suffi - coming years unless you vote. As we head toward the end of the an Arab or a decent family man, but continues to prevail, some people ciently large, Arabs and Muslims Regardless of the decision one makes, semester and the holiday season starts defi nitely not both. have a diffi cult time differentiating will command respect, and candi- voting is one of the most basic ways we coming at us at Mach 1, we urge you to Dishearteningly, the Republican between a small group of radical dates will think twice before voic- can choose to get involved in our com- take a moment to decide if submitting candidate’s disappointing and rep- extremists who commit their hei- ing any asinine comments in fu- munity — incredibly important, but with your ballot is enough –– or if you want rehensible insinuation not only sug- nous crimes under the name of Is- ture campaigns. fairly low impact on the participant. to have an even more personal effect on gests disparaging the family aspect, lam and the some 1.5 billion peace- At the same time, some might Wednesday, the political ads will the communities in which you live? if not all of the Arabic culture, but ful Muslim population worldwide. pose the question, “What should cease, and once again we will be able If your answer to that question is yes, also sparks a world of racial preju- They also fail to recognize the Sen. McCain have said in response to ignore the call of engagement if we please stop into the SLiCE offi ce in the dice, fans the fl ames of hatred and fact that every religion has experi- to the woman at the rally?” Colin choose to do so. Yet, the forthcoming si- Lory Student Center. Although we may feeds anti-Arab/Muslim sentiments. enced radicalism and extremism Powell suggested an answer. lence begs the question: Do we choose have just fi nished one of our largest vol- Another mortifying incident among some groups of its followers. In his appearance on NBC’s to get involved only because we are unteer projects of the year, Cans Around from the never-ending campaign Whether members of Con- “Meet the Press,” the former Secre- asked to, or do we get involved because the Oval, we still have plenty of ways to trail’s affronts is the adamant re- gress, doctors, attorneys, business tary of State said in part: we want and need to? get you involved — here on campus, or fusal of McCain to repudiate Pastor people, law enforcers or even Joe- “The correct answer is, [Obama] As the dust settles after the election, in Fort Collins and Larimer County. Ron Parsley’s endorsement. the-plumbers, Arab and Muslim is not a Muslim, he’s a Christian. there will still be much that still needs to From volunteering with community Parsley, who, in addressing a Americans are just simple people He’s always been a Christian. But be done, regardless of the outcomes at partners like the Boys and Girls Club, 12,000 member congregation an- who are seeking equal opportu- the really right answer is, what if he the polls. People will still be cold, hun- to SLiCE programs like CSU Serves, we nounced, “I do not believe our nity and who have contributed to is? Is there something wrong with gry and homeless — children will still have a plethora of ways to get you in- country can truly fulfi ll its divine the American society in numerous being a Muslim in this country? The be without mentors and guides. It is this volved beyond the ballot box. purpose until we understand our positive ways. answer’s no, that’s not America.” work that is at the core of what commu- Now the choice is yours — stop after historical confl ict with Islam … The Ever since the primaries, I would Arab and Muslim Americans nity engagement means, and is at the raising your hand on Nov. 4, or continue fact is that America was founded, let out an exasperated sigh each are proud Americans. Isn’t it about core on which this nation is built. The to lend a hand the rest of the year? in part, with the intention of seeing time Obama was “accused” of being time that their politicians were impact one volunteer can have at one this false religion destroyed.” a Muslim, as if being a Muslim is a proud of them as well? local agency is just as powerful — some Jake Blumberg is a program coordi- The pastor also falsely claims crime or something vile and wrong. would say more — than any one vote is nator with the SLiCE offi ce and a CSU that Islam is “an anti-Christ” religion As the terms “Arab” and “Mus- Zaki Safar is a CSU alumnus in an election. alumnus. The SLiCE offi ce writes a col- and asserts that Prophet Muham- lim” seem increasingly to carry and the former president of the In one of our favorite quotes in the umn that appears occasionally in the mad “received revelations from de- obscene implications to some, one Muslim Student Association. Let- Student Leadership, Involvement and Collegian. Letters and feedback can be mons and not from the true God.” might rightfully wonder if the day ters and feedback can be sent to let- Community Engagement offi ce, Mar- sent to [email protected]. However, instead of renounc- will come when we see these words [email protected].

FACE-OFF Students pick their candidates for Election Day SOPHOMORE ENGLISH MAJOR By KATE BENNIS JUNIOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE MAJOR On Tuesday, voters across the Q: What infl uenced you to choose –– but it looked good on Jon Morris, a junior busi- successful when I’m older, and I think I can nation will make what could be this candidate? paper. If we go with ness administration and do better with my money than the govern- the most important decision of Obama we’ll at least finance major, told the ment can. this generation: Who will lead A: I didn’t want to continue have a chance with Collegian why McCain the most powerful nation in the Bush’s policies. You’ve heard of trying something is the man to support Q: Why is your candidate more equipped to world for the next four years. McSame, right? I didn’t want to new. on Tuesday. handle these issues? This race is particularly ex- vote for McSame. Bush’s poli- citing due to the amount of en- cies aren’t working now, and they Q: Which presiden- A: I think his experience defi nitely over- ergy that both Democratic Sen. won’t work later. tial candidate shadows Obama. His past history and the Barack Obama and Republican will you be way he’s sat on issues has infl uenced me to Sen. John McCain have put into Q: Why is your candidate more voting for on choose him. getting young people to turn out equipped to handle these issues? Election Day? to the polls. Q: Why should CSU students support your can- Alex Henley, a sophomore A: I’d say he’s equipped because didate? English major, told the Collegian he sees how it affects the middle A: McCain why he thinks Obama is the right class and how the middle class is A: Being college students, we’re trying to choice for America. crucial to the economy. Q: What in- fluenced make ourselves successful and to make Q: Which presidential candidate Q: Why should CSU students sup- you to above the average income, and we’re being will you be voting for on Election port your candidate? choose educated on how to help our communities Day? this candi- with that income. A: If we want to go with McSame, date? A: Obama No Child Left Behind didn’t work Staff writer Kate Bennis can be reached at A: I’m trying to be [email protected].

Collegian Opinion Page Policy The columns on this page refl ect the viewpoints of the individual author and not necessarily that of The Rocky Mountain Collegian or its editorial Letter submissions are open to all and are printed on a fi rst-received basis. Submissions should be limited to 250 words and need to include the board. Please send any responses to [email protected]. author’s name and contact information. Anonymous letters will not be printed. E-mail letters to [email protected] 6 Monday, November 3, 2008 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian Voter guide U.S. PreSident Sen. Barack OBama (D) Sen. JOhn mccain (r) Supports creating a tax credit of up to $500 per Supports investing $300 billion to buy up bad person or $1,000 per family to provide tax relief mortgages and renegotiation of terms with debtors to working families Supports suspension of rules requiring investors to Supports eliminating capital gains taxes on begin divesting 401(k) and IRAs at the age of 70 startup and small businesses economy Supports cutting corporate taxes from 35 percent Supports working for an open trade policy with to 25 percent foreign nations to encourage markets for U.S. made goods

Supports investing $150 billion in private Supports drilling in the outer continental efforts toward clean energy shelf Supports mandating that 10 percent of Supports investing $2 billion toward the electricity is from renewable sources in 2012, advancement of clean coal technology and 25 percent by 2025 energy Supports construction of 25 nuclear power Supports implementing a cap and trade plants by 2030, and 100 plants overall program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent in 2050

Supports creating a tax credit for small Supports a $2,500 tax credit for businesses to help pay for employee health care individuals or $5,000 for families to ease Supports creating a public plan based on the burden of health care costs. benefits available to members of Congress as Supports expanding awareness of an option for the uninsured Health Care existing child health insurance plans to Supports tax credits to help pay for insurance needy families. premiums Opposes universally mandated health care.

Supports adding additional personnel and Supports prosecution of employers infrastructure to secure the U.S.-Mexico border who hire illegal immigrants. Supports cracking down on employers hiring Supports a temporary worker program undocumented immigrants immigration that reflects U.S. labor needs. Supports a plan to allow some undocumented Supports providing more resources for workers to pay a fine, learn English, and apply for training facilities, support staff and technology citizenship for border agents.

Supports a phased withdrawal of U.S. troops led Supported troop surge of June 2007 by military commanders in consultation with Iraqi Supports calling for international aid in leaders applying pressure to Iran and Syria to end Supports providing at least $2 billion in aid to iraq funding and training of insurgents in Iraq expand services for Iraqi refugees in neighboring Opposes a timeline for U.S. troop withdrawal. countries

Supports cutting taxes for families making less Supports a $2,500 tax credit for individuals or than $250,000 $5,000 credit for families Supports rolling back Bush tax cuts for families Supports cutting corporate tax rate from 35 making more than $250,000 taxes percent to 25 percent Supports a tax credit equal to 10 percent of wages spent on research and development.

Supports grants to fund early education Supports offering incentive bonuses for programs high-performing teachers to locate in low Supports creating a mentor program performing schools pairing new teachers with more experienced Supports devoting federal funds to recruit teachers to improve teacher preparation for education teachers from alternative teacher recruitment the classroom programs like Teach for America Supports a tax credit to Supports investment of $500 million in cover tuition costs in exchange federal funds to support expansion of online for 100 hours of community education programs service by recipients. For more, visit http://www.johnmccain.com. For more, visit http://barackobama.com.

Here’s a breakdown of the candidates running for office U.S. CongreSS - diStriCt 4 on the Larimer County Ballot BetSy markey (D) marilyn mUSgrave (r) Supports Helped pass a bi-partisan amending the No bill to enhance opportunities Child Left Behind for students and improve U.S. Senate Act with more states and local communi- flexibility given to ties vocational and technical mark UDall (D) BOB Shaffer (r) schools “to meet education programs the learning needs Introduced the Affordable Does not agree with the Supports state of their students” Healthcare for All Americans No Child Left Behind Act and and local, rather Supports Act of 2008, which is legisla- instead introduced CLASS Act than federal, lowered interest tion will “increase access to (HR 2070), which would allow control of public rates on student healthcare, while creating schools to change how they education and loans, increases competition for (business) measure “Adequate Yearly profession- on the value of that results in better care Progress”(AYP) and to target ally based pay for Pell Grants and better coverage” resources to groups that fail teachers Supports raising the minimum wage, Has said she believes immigration reform is a top to achieve AYP Does not expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit priority. Supports improved border security to “stop Supports lowered interest support lowered and “fixing our unemployment insurance the waves of illegal immigrants who pose a danger rates on student loans interest rates on and low-income programs” to our national security, health care systems and Supports the research and student loans Supports affordable healthcare for every economy” development of renewable Supports American Does not support date-specific withdrawal from energy resources and increasing energy efficiency reduced healthcare costs and the exten- Supports increased funding for border Iraq, but has said U.S. troops should return home and conservation measures sion of temporary benefits for unemployed security efforts. Does not support amnesty as soon as possible. Has said that “it is time that the Pro-civil unions and domestic partnership legislation workers for illegal immigrants. Iraqi government begins to bear some of the cost of for the GLBT community. Has consistently opposed Opposes gay marriage Supports limiting funding to “only those this war” efforts to amend the U.S. Constitution to ban same- Supports securing U.S. borders and is costs necessary to ensure the safe with- Opposes abortion, stem cell research sex marriage. “pro-naturalization.” Pro-pay increases drawal” of U.S. troops from Iraq Opposes civil unions for GLBT community, op- Has said he believes every American has a right to for U.S. boarder agents, supports treating Is pro-choice in regards to abortion poses gay marriage (famously called gay marriage quality and affordable healthcare illegal immigration as a crime Supports civil unions “the most important issue that we face today”) Supports securing U.S. borders and holding those Opposes abortion For more, visit http://markeyforcongress. Supports lowered taxes companies that hire illegal immigrants responsible for Supports “environmentally respon- com. For more, visit http://musgrave.house.gov. their actions sible development” of Alaska’s proven Supports the woman’s right to choose, expanded oil deposits and supports U.S. energy education regarding contraception independence Supports phased withdrawal from Iraq, supported Supports “orderly withdrawal from Iraq.” a date-certain withdrawal (H.R. 2956, RC Vote #624, Does not support date-certain withdrawal. July 12, 2007) Supports lowered taxes State Senate – diStriCt 14 Pro-tax relief for middle-income workers For more, visit http://bobschafferforsen- For more, visit http://markudall.com. ate.com. BOB BacOn (D) matt frieS (r) Serves on External Advisory Supports Council of CSU’s College of requiring Applied Human Sciences public schools State rePreSentative - diStriCt 52 Supports providing addi- to administer tional funding for Front Range high school Community College and asked exit exams. JOhn kefalaS (D) BOB mcclUSkey (r) Colorado Commission on Supports using Higher Education address the state funding to Supports solving the Aims to “strenghten funding “disadvantages” that increase teach- “Colorado paradox (we job-training oppor- community colleges face. Sup- ers’ salaries have one of the most highly tunities and higher ports providing state funding Supports educated populations in the education” for tax incentives and financial providing state U.S. and one of the highest Supports estab- aid to help make college more funding for drop-out rates) and (clos- lishing a reserve or affordable tax incentives and financial aid to help ing) the achievement gap” rainy day fund in the Supports using federal TANF (Temporary Assistance make college more affordable Was the prime House Colorado budget for to Needy Families) funds to extend health and child Supports the stance that abortions sponsor for a bill to lower education and has care subsidies to the working poor. Has voted for should always be illegal. Supports the cost of college text- said that the poten- extending healthcare coverage sexual education programs that include books tial for job creation Is pro-choice. Supports sexual education programs information on abstinence, contracep- Supports increased ac- resides in “our ability that include information on abstinence, contraceptives tives and HIV/STD prevention methods. cess, improved quality and to find a better, more and HIV/STD prevention methods Opposes Colorado’s recognition of lowered health insurance rates sustainable, funding source for CSU” Supports including sexual orientation in Colorado’s same-sex civil unions Supports growth of modern multi-modal trans- Supports allowing individuals to “join to- anti-discrimination laws. Voted yes on the Same-Sex Supports financial punishments for portation systems including the Front Range rail gether” to purchase group insurance, focus on Partnership Benefits Act those who knowingly employ illegal im- corridor wellness and prevention Supports state agencies’ accounting for race, ethnic- migrants Voted to reduce taxes for small businesses. Has Supports “listening to our community to find ity or gender in decisions on public employment, state Supports hate crime legislation. “pushed to restore Colorado’s Earned Income Tax the right balance between new road capac- college and university admissions and state contract- Supports the promotion of increased Credit in order to reduce taxes for hardworking ity and mass transit” and providing additional ing use of alternative fuel technology and Coloradans” funds to transportation Supports the promotion increased use of alternative supports increased production of tra- Supports developing the New Energy Economy Supports lowered individual taxes, reduc- fuel technology and supports increased production of ditional domestic energy sources (e.g. based on clean energy technologies “that will tion of business personal property tax traditional domestic energy sources (e.g. coal, natural coal, natural gas, oil, etc) create tens of thousands of jobs while protecting Support investment in biofuels, affordable gas, oil, etc) Supports allowing doctors to prescribe Colorado’s air, water and wildlife” solar power and wind farms For more, visit http://votesmart.org. marijuana to their patients for medicinal For more, visit http://kefalas2008.com. 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COUNTY COMMISSIONER - DISTRICT 2 RANDY EUBANKS (D) STEVE JOHNSON (R) Supports Supports a high increase in funding COLORADO BALLOT INITIATIVES transportation for higher education, increases in reform. helped to teacher salaries and requiring public pass public policy schools to administer high school exit Amendment 46 to connect the light exams Prohibits the Colorado government from discriminating against or rail in Denver to Supports providing state funding for offering preferential treatment to individuals or groups on the basis of Fort Collins tax incentives and fi nancial aid to help race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Supports make college more affordable universal Supports the stance that abortions healthcare should be legal when the pregnancy Amendment 47 Is pro-choice resulted from incest or rape or when Prohibits employers from requiring employees to join unions and pay Introduced the life of the woman is endangered. membership fees as a condition of employment. the domestic Opposes abstinence-only sex partnership benefi t coverage policy education to Larimer County. Supports allowed Supports the death penalty Amendment 48 domestic partners the same healthcare Supports strengthening penalties and sentences for drug- Defi nes the word “person” to “include any human being from the and leave benefi ts as all other employees related crimes moment of fertilization.” Supports focus on electric power Supports penalizing businesses that hire undocumented generation, transportation, local food immigrants sources and high-speed internet Opposes affi rmative action Amendment 49 connectivity as “major concepts of Supports using federal TANF (Temporary Assistance Prohibits paycheck garnishments from any public employees with development” to Needy Families) funds to extend health and child care the exception of deductions required by law; tax withholdings; court Has said he supports the efforts of CSU subsidies to the working poor ordered liens and garnishments, health and other insurance benefi ts; in “developing clean energy clusters, and Supports a constitutional amendment banning same-sex deductions for savings and investments; and deductions for charitable, the promotion of our region as the clean marriages and opposes Colorado’s recognition of domestic religious, educational and tax-exempt organizations. energy development center of the country” partnerships For more, visit http://eubanks2008.com. For more, visit http://votesmart.org. Amendment 50 Allows residents of Central City, Black Hawk and Cripple Creek to extend casino hours, create additional games and increase maximum single bet limits and give new gaming tax limits to Colorado community OTHER CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE colleges and gaming cities and counties. Amendment 51 Increases the state sales tax to fund services for people with County Commissioner - District 3: developmental disabilities.

TOM DONNELLY (D) Amendment 52 Reallocates a portion of state severance tax revenue to fund transportation projects. ROGER HOFFMAN (R) Amendment 54 Prohibits contribution from government contractors to political DONNELLY HOFFMAN campaigns.

State Representative - District 53: Amendment 58 Eliminates a state tax subsidy on oil and gas companies and reallocate the new revenue primarily to fund a new state higher education RANDY FISCHER (D) scholarship and transportation funds Amendment 59 ONNA ALLUP Eliminates tax rebates required by TABOR and reallocates the new D G (R) money to P-12 education.

FISCHER GALLUP Referendum L Lowers the age requirement for running for public offi ce from 25 to 21.

Referendum M Disallows lawmakers from delaying taxes on land value increases.

Referendum N Repeals language in the state constitution that prevents the importation LOCAL BALLOT ISSUE or production of impure alcohol. Larimer County Treatment Facility Referred Issue 1A Increases Larimer County taxes by implementing a .25 percent sales and use tax to fund the construction Referendum O Tightens rules for placing citizen’s initiative on the state ballots. and operation of a treatment and detox facility to offer outpatient services for mental health, substance abuse and alcohol abuse.

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Chadron State Volleyball Continued from Page 12 time. “Its free, so everybody players from a 7-20 team, and get out and take a look at this they lost to the Rams 107-76 group. They’re a good group Volleyball still has room to grow in an exhibition game last sea- of guys, that are very likable, son. and I think our fans will like By StEPhEN MEyErS The Rams tallied 10 ser- Admission to the game them,and the way they play,” The Rocky Mountain Collegian vice aces, seven coming from is free, and Miles hoped this said Miles. sophomore outside hitter would help lure fans to come Basketball beat writer Mat- Sitting atop the Mountain Jacque Davisson, who has im- see the newest incarnation thew Pucak can be reached at West Conference standings proved her jump serve from of his Rams in action for first [email protected]. with a 9-1 record and a 19-2 the beginning of the season. overall record, one might The seven service aces is tied think there is not much more for third all-time in team his- for the No. 14 nationally tory. ranked CSU volleyball team “I think that it just shows to work on. that we got stuff done this FBALL | Kerr: defense Head coach Tom Hilbert week in practice and then disagreed. put it together when we were “We need to be a better playing,” Davisson said. out of system team,” Hilbert This week the team will one play short of win said. “Be able to terminate focus on preparing for its balls more once we get into road trip to Texas Christian Continued from Page 12 Hall finished the game with rallies with people.” and New Mexico, particularly 389 yards and five touchdowns And he said this after a 3-0 honing in on All-American about that, but at the same passes. demolishing over Air Force on outside hitter Jeanne Fairch- time, anytime you can score it According to CSU defen- Saturday in which the Rams ild from UNM. is a positive thing,” said Mor- sive coordinator Larry Kerr, held the Falcons to an absurd “We’re going to focus on ton, whose twin brother and his defense was just one play -.224 hitting percentage while Jeanne Fairchild; on how you former Rams receiver Damon short. hitting .400 themselves. block her and how you beat was in attendance Saturday. “We played our tails off, The Rams even went on a New Mexico, that’s the main “So it just kind of puts the de- but we just couldn’t finish off 19-1 run in the third set that thing,” Hilbert said. “We’re fense in a good situation to get at the end,” Kerr said. “Their saw them go from down 2-1 going to have to do it in what quarterback is a tremendous a stop and unfortunately we to sporting a 20-3 lead. I’m sure is going to be a hos- KAtiE StEVENS | COLLEGIAN didn’t.” player. We tried every cover- “We should have had tile environment. I consider After the ensuing kickoff, age and every blitz. We battled 25-1,” said freshman setter this road trip to be as every bit Emily Koenning (9) leaps into the air and celebrates with BYU had 1:36 to drive 76 yards and got three turnovers but we Evan Sanders. “We’re going as difficult as BYU and Utah. Jacque Davisson (10) near the bench at Moby Arena on with a touchdown as their only needed a fourth. We were one to get punished on Monday,” We need to go attack it.” Saturday. The Rams destroyed the Air Force Falcons in three games (25-8, 25-12, 25-7) for an easy victory. hope to overcome a four-point play short.” she joked. Attacking from different deficit. And just as they did last The Rams will regroup this Hilbert would also like to angles is something the team week when facing a potential week at practice as they pre- improve as a serving team, is working on as well. During loss at home against UNLV, pare for a short road trip to this saying there is more room for the Air Force match, Hilbert “What I really like is that (Hemmings) is doing. I think the Cougars made a state- United State Air Force Acad- growth. If they can improve switched his middle blockers we have some options, too,” Batty (Katelin Batten) is play- ment drive to score the game emy this coming Saturday. any more from what they did to free some space for senior Hilbert said. “We’ve got the ing great,” Hilbert said. “I winning touchdown, as Hall Football beat writer Matt Saturday, the MWC might Mekana Barnes who faces the ability if we want to take think Jaime is passing as well connected with his tight end Stephens can be reached at want to take cover. block more than any other somebody out of passing as she ever has. I like what Dennis Pitta from 17 yards out. [email protected]. player on the team. we’ve got enough players we’re doing as a serve receive “My intent there was to who can step in and pass the team.” get Mekana hitting behind ball.” The team has a short the setter more,” Hilbert said. The coach has seen the week to prepare as they head Hilbert has had the luxu- most improvement in his to New Mexico Thursday be- ry this season of a deep team team’s serve receiving and fore taking on TCU Saturday. and has been able to mix and passing. Volleyball beat writer Ste- match his lineups. “I really like what Audrey phen Meyers can be reached at [email protected].

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The Last Word in Astrology by Eugenia Last

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can make a big enough splash if you are original. A short trip to experience something first hand or to become well-informed about something you want to pursue will result in help and success. Schedule in a little loving. 2 stars TAURUS Andrew Woods Andrew (April 20-May 20): Talks, travel and expressing your desires with passion will help you move forward. Don’t let someone’s lies or misinformation slow you down. You have to surpass those who are jealous or competitive. 5 stars Repete/Delete GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Learn from your mistakes and you won’t have to do a repeat performance. Too much is on the line to overreact or to let your emotions control your ac- tions. Be creative and do things a little differently and you will confuse your opponents. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may think you know the out- come of a situation you face but your intuition is wrong. The people with whom you discuss things will not be well enough informed to help you. Let things unfold further before you make a costly mistake that cannot be reversed. 3 stars LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Stop expecting everyone else to do the work. Drive and determination at home and work will en- able you to take control and get your way. Love can be a power-

Ashley Rosson Ashley ful tool when coupled with a playful attitude. 3 stars

Fun-ology VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A change is heading your way that should bring about abundance, new friends and a life- style change. All these will help you get out of a sticky situa- tion. Make decisions for the future based on what’s best for you. 5 stars LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t get into trouble with some- one over a trivial matter. Get out of the house and meet new people but don’t divulge secrets to newfound friends. Consider a new course of action, job or outlet that will challenge you creatively. 2 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Share your thoughts, feelings and future plans with others today. The feedback and inter- action you have with others will provide the spark you need to move ahead with something you’ve been procrastinating about. 4 stars

Dave Myers Myers Dave SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Work diligently on a proj- ect that will allow you to learn, teach and grow intellectually. A love connection is likely to be frustrating and, if you allow it Pex & Solly Pex to get to you, you will limit what you can accomplish. Speak powerfully and with conviction. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t blurt out or argue with- out thinking. Put things into context. Steady progress comes from stability, security and building a solid reputation for be- ing professional and maintaining a code of ethics. 3 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Say what’s on your mind and you can put ongoing emotional problems behind you. Draw up an agreement that will help you gain ground in other areas of your life. Don’t allow anyone to hold you back from educa- tional pursuits. 3 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There is money heading your way. A sudden change of course or turn of events will surprise even you. Don’t let love leave you in a vulnerable or guilty posi- PJ Spokas PJ tion. You have to remain in control if you want to come out on top. 4 stars Wear Am I? Wear RamTalk compiled by Nina Beitz

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Fiddlesticks have the decency to move aside when they see you To the grammatically correct coming. PIKE, if your only rebuttal Send feedback to [email protected] to my remark is THAN not This football season has THEN … you know I’m hitting been a year of almosts so the nail on the head about far: They almost beat TCU, your system. On the other CROSSWORD they almost beat BYU and i’m hand, thanks for inviting me to almost starting to care. rush, but as a middle-income individual I just can’t afford To the girl in the AV last an extra $500-1,200 dollars a night fooling around with that semester to have friends. guy, you might want to add subtly to your vocab list.

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Men’s basketball rams set to open season FALLING SHORT By matthew pucak cSu vs. chadron State The Rocky Mountain Collegian eagLeS

Losing multiple close When: 7 p.m. tonight games last season, it seemed there were times Where: Moby Arena when the CSU men’s bas- ketball team had forgotten how to win. The Rams won only just ready to face another seven games all of last team after battling them- year and were winless in selves in practice for so conference play, so even long. though the Rams first two “It will feel great. We exhibition games of the have done all this hard season won’t count in the work in practice, and it will standings, they know how be good to see it pay off in important it is to establish a game against someone a habit of winning games else,” said Andy Odige, who this season. will make his debut for the The Rams kickoff the Rams after sitting out last 2008-09 campaign tonight season after transferring against the Chadron State from Mississippi. Eagles (7 p.m. Moby Are- Odige is one of 10 new- na), and they promise they comers who are going to won’t be taking the game make their debut in front lightly. of the Moby Maniacs, but “We can’t take it as an even the veterans are ex- exhibition, we have to take cited for the game as they it as a regular season game, look to make up for the dis- considering how last sea- appointment of last year. son went,” said Rams They expect to get mo- guard Marcus Walker, one mentum for the whole sea- of the Rams two seniors. son rolling tonight. CSU head coach Tim “You never want to Miles acknowledged the predict anything, but I feel same fact, mentioning in my heart that we can go that the bottom line for the out and knock out these Rams was winning. first exhibition games. I “For the first two games hope we can excite the I am very interested in our fan base and build for the guys finding a way to win. games coming up this sea- Not to worry about game- son, against Stanford, New Brandon Iwamoto | COLLEGIAN planning as much, but at Orleans, Minnesota, and CSU wide receiver Dion Morton (31) attempts to break free from a pair of BYU defenders during their game at Hughes Stadium the end of the day, we just then into conference play,” on Saturday. have to go out on the floor Walker said. “This is my se- and find a way to win,” said nior year; this is the last go- Football Miles, who is entering his around for me and (fellow second season at the helm senior Willis Garnder).” for the Rams. The Eagles return four The Rams are ready to get the season off on the BYU triumphs in offensive shootout See men on page 8 right foot, but they are also By matt L. StephenS breaking.” The Rocky Mountain Collegian On the other end of the qual- Score By quarterS 1 2 3 4 FInaL ity quarterback play were the One of the most exciting outstanding performances by BYU 7 14 3 21 45 games in college football this the receivers, specifically juniors Colorado State 14 7 7 14 42 season, and possibly the most Austin Collie of BYU and the entertaining game at Hughes Rams’ Dion Morton. Stadium since CSU and Utah Collie, who leads the nation mwc ScoreBoard FInaL faced off in 2005, was a result of in receiving yards with 1,058, had an offensive explosion as the No. his seventh consecutive 100 yard Utah over UNM 13-10 17 Brigham Young Cougars (8-1, game, pulling down 156 yards TCU over UNLV 44-14 4-1 MWC) topped the Rams (4-5, on nine catches as well as scor- Wyoming over SDSU 35-10 2-3) 45-42 Saturday evening. ing three first-half touchdowns. Air Force over Army 16-7 The two teams combined for Collie made his way up the BYU 952 yards of total offense, with receiving record books Satur- cSu StatIStIcS each play averaging just under day, passing Matt Belini for third ruShIng no. gaIn LoSS net td Lg avg seven yards. Most of the damage most all-time. Johnson, Gartrell 18 102 0 102 1 14 5.7 from both teams came via the Morton led the CSU receiv- air attack, courtesy of BYU’s Max ing corps with 6 catches for 129 paSSIng cmp-att-Int ydS td Long Sack Hall and CSU’s Billy Farris. yards and a pair of touchdowns, Farris, Billy 18-35-0 251 3 55 2 Farris, who completed 18 including a 55 yard reception passes for 251 yards and three with 1:44 left in the fourth quar- receIvIng no. ydS td Lg ter to give CSU a 42-38 lead im- Morton, Dion 6 129 2 55 touchdowns, tipped his hat to his Greer, Rashaun 5 64 1 25 opponent despite the tough loss. mediately following a Gerard Sperry, Kory 3 37 0 19 “You’ve got to give it to them, Thomas interception. they’re a great team, a great of- But the 104 seconds left on Byu StatIStIcS fense. They played really well,” the clock was too much time for ruShIng no. gaIn LoSS net td Lg avg said the senior quarterback. BYU, and that was something Unga, Harvey 24 143 10 133 1 40 5.5 “That’s the way it happens some- Morton was worried about fol- paSSIng cmp-att-Int ydS td Long Sack times. It just hurts when you’re lowing his fifth touchdown of the that close to beating a ranked season. Hall, Max 28-35-1 389 5 58 3 receIvIng no. ydS td Lg katIe StevenS | COLLEGIAN team or an elite team in our “I definitely kind of thought conference and it just doesn’t Pitta, Dennis 12 175 2 38 Jesse Woodard (22) drives past Felipe Cecilio (11) to happen for you. So it’s just heart- See FBaLL on page 8 Collie, Austin 9 156 3 58 the basket in Moby Arena on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007. The Reed, Michael 2 16 0 11 Rams took down the Chadron State Eagles 107-76.

the star report Catching up with former football coach Sonny Lubick As Sonny says, “I haven’t really had the still love it and have a passion for it, that’s more Since last Thanksgiving, he’s made a com- chance to sit still.” my gift than doing a lot of other things. I know I bined eight trips to care for them, visits he per- Lubick was at it again last week, as a restau- could be a real asset to someone.” haps might not have been able to make had he rant named after him, Sonny Lubick Steakhouse, It’s hard to blame him. still been coaching. opened in downtown Fort Collins. When you’re that good at something, as “With all those things going on I guess in a way So it seems there’s plenty of places for Lu- Lubick is at coaching college football, it makes maybe God is trying to say something,” he said. bick’s heart to rest now that coaching football is sense that restaurants and credit unions would Come April, Lubick will be busy again, getting not part of his life. be rather unsatisfying. inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. By Sean Star In the words of Lee Corso, not so fast my That’s not to say his first fall outside coaching It will be a chance, perhaps, for the coach to friend. has been completely void. look back on his time at CSU –– something he Since an awkward, emotional divorce from Sure, he loves the public speaking, and contrib- “I have for the first time in many years en- has yet to take the time to do. the university last year, Sonny Lubick has kept uting to the community is great. But there’s one thing joyed the chance to come home at 3 o’clock, 4 “People always say, ‘you’ve done this, and himself fairly busy. he still loves more than any other –– coaching. o’clock and see the weather, especially the last you’ve done that.’ One doesn’t really think about The state has designated a day (Feb. 8) in his That’s right. Memo to any team with a vacan- couple weeks how beautiful it’s been –– never re- it that way,” he said. “You just enjoy being with honor. He’s continued his involvement in local cy, Sonny Lubick still wants to coach. ally had a chance to notice that before when my your players, being with the coaches. But I’ve charity work. He’s recorded a commercial for and “I would certainly entertain an offer. I think focus was on the football season,” he said. heard a lot of people say how much time I’ve speaks publicly on behalf of the Public Service probably if truth be told, that’s probably what And when he’s not soaking in the sun of an spent and how nice it was, what kind of impact I Credit Union. And for the first time ever, he’s got- I do best,” he said. “... I just like being with the Indian Summer, Lubick tends to the needs of his had. But I never look at it that way,” he said. ten to watch his son, Matt Lubick, coach football players, the coaches. I’ve done that all my life. ailing mother in California and mother-in-law in Sports columnist Sean Star can be reached at at Arizona State. So I think if you’ve done something 40 years and Montana. [email protected].

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