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CMesariterion State College u criterion.mesastate.edu Feb. 11, 2009 The voice of the students Vol. 78 Issue 14 This issue... Opinions: Page 3 Accessibility around campus addressed by administrators

Sean Johnson Feb. 9 to make it easier for students News Reporter to walk on. The walk was conducted before A walk around campus on Feb. any serious complaints came in from 6 showed only a few problem areas students in order for Marsh to fix the that affected student’s accessibility problems. With construction areas around campus. Director of Facilities making things more cramped, Marsh Services Kent Marsh plans to address and Geraw wanted to make sure the these issues in an effort to be proac- areas that were open stay open and tive. His goal for the walk was to ex- clear. amine any potential problems that With the construction continuing could be fixed. to change and new projects and exist- Marsh explained that “with such a ing projects finishing, the layout of diverse group of students” he wanted the campus will change. Geraw stated Sports: Page 5 to see for himself if there were any ar- that she wanted to look at the areas eas that students had a hard time get- with fencing to see if construction ting through. services needed to rethink any of the Development Construction fencing in the future. Services Jana Geraw and Shaw Another concern is one area that Construction’s Bart Dickson accom- seemed to affect driver’s sight dis- panied Marsh. Dickson stated that tance, which is the stop sign locat- the doors for the Maverick Pavilion ed at lots G14 and G16 due to cars would be fitted with automatic doors parked up to the edge. Marsh said for the students, and two parking they would correct the problem to en- spots outside the pavilion would be sure student safety by not allowing marked as handicapped spaces. cars to park within two spots of the A few main areas that were noticed edge of the curb on both sides of the during the walk was the sidewalk lo- street. cated on College Place that had three Students can contact Marsh with sections of concrete missing and the any concerns or suggestions referenc- concrete and walkthrough for Walnut ing problem areas on campus. Danielle Stomberg/Criterion Ridge Apartment C that needs to be u Kent Marsh and Bart Dickson walk with students around campus to filled in with mini ramps so students [email protected] find any problem spots that need to be fixed. with wheelchairs can go through. The sidewalk on College Place was fixed Tragedy hits Mesa State Student dies in car accident on I-70 Amanda Friar Mesa State President Tim Foster said News Editor in an e-mail sent out to students. “My condolences go out to her family and Samantha Loy liked to live by the friends. “I know you will join me in tattoos on her wrists. One stood for keeping them in our thoughts.” dream and one said believe. She be- Fruita Police reportedly had con- lieved in following her dreams and tact with Loy half an hour before the doing what made her happy. accident, according to Chief Mark Loy, 18, died in a car accident Angelo. Fruita’s contact occured Sunday morning on Interstate 70. about 1 a.m. and the accident oc- She was a freshman at Mesa State cured at 1:30 a.m. and while she was an undeclared “Details of that contact will not be major, she was interested in Social released,” Angelo said, according to and Behavioral Sciences. She was a the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel. Central High School graduate and Fruita police are currently working also represented Grand Junction in with the Colorado State Patrol to in- the 2008 Miss Teen Colorado con- vestigate whether alcohol and speed Courtesy Photo test. Samantha Loy as featured in the were a factor in the accident. Friends remember Loy as ath- 2008 Miss Teen Colorado con- Loy was not wearing a seat belt letically active and one that enjoyed test. at the time of the accident. She was snowboarding. She was a competitive ejected from the car when her east- cheerleader throughout her childhood thing negative and she had a lot of bound sedan went out of control. The and had been a Central High cheer- friends.” car rolled into westbound lanes near leader. She was very hard working in Texas Roadhouse held a candle- mile marker 23. There were no other Brian Erickson/Criterion school and very out-going. light vigil in her memory Sunday injuries. 22-year-old Fine Arts major Michael Garlitz grinds on a bronze “She was really open-hearted and night, according to Cox. u moose sculpture for his foundry class. free-spirited,” Mesa State student and “I am always at a loss for words [email protected] fellow employee at Texas Roadhouse when such a tragedy occurs and it Ashley Cox said. “She never said any- is a loss for our college community,” Phi Beta Lambda prepares to host fifth annual Distinguished Executive Program dinner Students discover what they really love and learn to get an edge in business find what they really love and really of PBL,” Vice President of Marketing Business.” It will feature a panel dis- tion which local businesses have do- Amanda Friar enjoy.” Nicolle McCown said. “We’re not just cussion with panelists Laurie Kadrich, nated materials for. News Editor PBL advisor Deb Parman de- getting to learn it; we’re getting to ex- Grand Junction City Manager; Bryant Tickets are on sale now and are scribed the club as the “grown up ver- perience it as well.” Smith, Shaw Construction; and Mary sold individually for $45 or by table As students go through college sion of Future Business Leaders of The main event that PBL puts Jo Rakowski, Mothers Against Drunk sponsors of ten for $425. All dona- wondering what they’re going to do America.” Its purpose is to help stu- on for the community and stu- Drivers. Panelists will discuss ways to tions are tax deductible and pro- after they graduate, worry and fear dents transition from school to career dents, however, is the Distinguished achieve a competitive edge in today’s ceeds go to support the students of can set in. Students of Phi Beta and emphasize professional develop- Executive Program (DEP) dinner and market. PBL to travel to National Leadership Lambda Future Business Leaders of ment. PBL fundraises quite a bit to panel discussion. The DEP dinner is “Getting an edge in business is Conference to compete in academic America feel comfortable with where fund their trips to state and nation- set-up, organized, and run complete- really important this year, especial- competitions. For more information they are going and are learning skills als, as well as volunteer with different ly by the students alone. They usually ly in this economy,” Parman said. or to purchase tickets contact Deb now that will help them in the busi- organizations and events such as the start working on the dinner in the fall “Businesses are looking at tomorrow’s Parman at 970-248-1170. ness world. March of Dimes and Adopt-a-Family. and the dinner is usually held around labor pool, so it’s a win-win on both u “It’s a really good building experi- The Mesa State chapter of PBL con- March. sides.” [email protected] ence,” PBL president Alexa Williams sists of about 60 members. This year’s DEP dinner has a In addition to the panel discussion, said. “It’s really good for students to “There’s so many different aspects theme of “Getting the Edge in the dinner will include a silent auc- 2 The Criterion u Feb. 11 u News

Amanda Friar, editor News [email protected] MavPav causes mixed opinions Sarah Fast classes,” Mesa State student Kristine Guest Reporter True said. Even some of the Sodexo employ- Whether you prefer to call it the ees say that the Maverick Pavilion has Maverick Pavilion, the tent, the pa- been an inconvenience. vour, or the ever-popular MavPav, the “The concrete floors are much new dining facilities are impacting harder to clean because they get very the lives of students at Mesa State as dirty and dusty, but it is almost im- well as the employees of Sodexo. possible to mop because the concrete Coming back to campus after sucks up all of the water from the Christmas break, many students were mop,” Sodexo cashier Diana Pierce excited to check out the big white said. tent just west of the old student cen- Changes are still being made to ter. The Maverick Pavilion is the new improve the Maverick Pavilion. The home of the cafeteria, Bookcliff Cafe, floors are scheduled to be finished and the college bookstore. The caf- in the near future and banners have eteria and Bookcliff Cafe took the been added to give the enormous move as an opportunity to make some white room some color. changes, The cafeteria got rid of their Resident Dining Manager Steve serving trays and the Bookcliff Cafe Rider was very positive about the got rid of the Sub Connection sand- move to the Maverick Pavilion. “The wich station, but they are now offer- cafeteria was so old and disrepaired, ing an entirely new grill menu includ- but this is a nice building and we ing a breakfast menu and several new have lots of new equipment to use,” Roldan Chandler/Criterion lunch and dinner options. Rider said. Mesa State recently bought out the Leitner Poma building across the street from the Western Colorado While many students agree that The newly remodeled student Community College campus for the Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, and the ma- the Maverick Pavilion has turned out center is scheduled to be opening in chining programs to relocate to. Some portions, if not all of them, will be ready for the move by the fall 2009 semester, according to Director of Facilities Services Kent Marsh. “Mesa State continues to add better than they expected it to be, about 19 months, at the beginning of programs that help meet employers needs for skilled, educated employees. That means we need the there is much that disappoints them 2010. facilities to provide those programs,” Director of Media Relations Dana Nunn said. “Both Mesa State about the move. u and WCCC have been growing. The opportunity to get an additional 38,000 square feet right across “Even though the MavPav is no [email protected] the street from WCCC was too good to pass up.” Leitner Poma, a company that manages ski lifts, just closer to our dorms, it is still a huge recently bought another building, making the building across from WCCC available for Mesa State to inconvenience not to be able to walk buy. through the student center to get to Students travel to El Salvador to volunteer and become more cultually aware

Ali Brown war that ended just 25 years ago. The meeting all the locals. The trip im- ter parish with Immaculate Heart of dents to 1,200. As of now 450 kids Guest Reporter other half of the trip is a home stay in pacted my life greatly, and now I feel Mary and San Jose in El Espino. are unable to attend school becase of El Espino, which includes working on like I have a connection with a family The foundation also raises money lack of space. The foundation is also Each summer the Foundation for different projects in that communi- in El Espino. I think about them all locally for projects within El Espino supporting a scholarship program, Cultural Exchange takes groups to ty. This summer they will help finish the time,” La Chapelle said. with their annual fundraiser at the which allows children, who otherwise El Salvador to travel throughout the building a kindergarten room at the The Foundation for Cultural Alternative Christmas Fair. The foun- could not afford it, to continue their country and stay with members of school in El Espino. Since 2004, the Exchange is a non-profit organiza- dation usually commits up to half the education and graduate from high the community of El Espino, Grand foundation has taken five delegations. tion that works to promote cultural cost for the project to encourage the school, or even college. It costs $300 Junction’s sister city. The foundation “It’s one of the most important awareness and understanding be- community to take part and to not a year to support a child’s education, is looking for people to be part of a things that the foundation does be- tween communities. The foundation create dependency. The community of and the foundation is always looking delegation this summer. The trip will cause one of the tings we are trying to was founded in November of 2004 El Espino identifies their needs and for sponsors. take place sometime in late July for support is cultural understanding and after a group of students, led by Dave prepares a proposal, which includes Stout believes that the community ten days. Anna Stout, a freelance in- the best way to gain that is by living Harmon, a retired sociology professor a detailed budget. They then submit of El Espino is very grateful to have terpreter, and president of the foun- that experience,” Stout said. “It’s also of Mesa State, went to El Salvador for it to the foundation, and the founda- support from their neighbours up dation, leads the delegations. important for the Salvadorian com- a sociology class. tion decides whether or not they will north and it makes them feel they are During the trip, the delegations munity because it puts a faith on the “That trip planted the seeds for the fund it. not alone in their endeavors. stay in the capitol San Salvador for people up here in the United States foundation and the sister city,” Stout The foundation has helped bring “The foundation has taken away six days, in which they are able to who are helping them.” said. eight sanitary latrines to the K-8 isolations,” Stout said. meet with the two representatives of Forrest La Chapelle, a student at With the foundation, in 2005 school in El Espino. They are in the u the two political parties, the FMLN Mesa State, was part of the delega- came the sister city relationship process of constructing a new kinder- [email protected] and the ARENA party. The delega- tion last summer. “My favorite part of between Grand Junction, and El garten building, which will increase tion also learns about the recent civil the trip was going to the village and Espino, El Salvador and also the sis- the school’s capacity from 1,050 stu- Newly reappointed treasurer and new trustee Vice President of College Affairs resigns

Sean Johnson experience as a board member and Douglas Price takes his seat as Jamie Syrie for Arzy, but one will be developed News Reporter the importance of education,” Elliot trustee after Thomas Kaesemeyer, News Reporter between now and March. said. “I better understand the system who did not reapply for a position on WCCC fulfills Mesa State’s two- Gov. Bill Ritter has selected two through my experience.” the board. Mesa State College and Western year community college mission by highly experienced people to become The main thing she wants the stu- Price, who has a Bachelor Colorado Community College stu- offering career and technical train- trustees for Mesa State College Board dents to know is the board has their of Science degree in Business dents will need a new leader begin- ing in areas such as animation, of Trustees. best interest at heart. Elliot stated Administration, was a founding chair- ning March 1. nursing aid and construction tech- Lena Elliot who has served as a that the board wants the students to man of the Board of Directors of Mesa State Vice President nology. trustee since 2004 has been reap- get the best education for Qualistar Early Learning and one of of Community College Affairs Arzy’s reign as the head of pointed in her position as treasurer. their money. the founders of Educare Colorado, a and head of Western Colorado WCCC will have lasted twenty She will be involved in policymaking non-profit agency devoted to im- Community College Dr. Marsha months. and will help in any way she can to proving childcare. Arzy announced Feb. 3 she will re- Arzy arrived at WCCC from assist the college. He was previously the sign her position because of “per- Colorado Mountain College, where “I am thrilled to be reappointed. I president of First Bank of sonal reasons.” she was a director and acting dean love Mesa State and have a passion Colorado. Price decided after Arzy began her job in July 2007 for the Summit campus, according for the college,” Elliot said. a 22-year banking career, to and replaced Kerry Youngblood, to the Sentinel. Arzy is on the board She is a past chair of the Grand concentrate on establishing who played a key role in establish- of directors for Rocky Mountain Junction Area Chamber of Commerce an early care and education ing the community college as it is PBS. and of the Grand Junction Parks and system for the children of today. According to KJCT8.com, af- Recreation Advisory Board. Through Colorado. “I have enjoyed my tenure at the ter about a year into her position, her time and fundraising activities “We are pleased to wel- helm of WCCC but, for person- Arzy’s goals for WCCC included many organizations have benefit- come Doug Price to the al reasons, it is time for me to re- adding more courses at night and ed from her skills. Elliot has made board and know he will bring sign,” Arzy said in a press release. on weekends, as well as more on- such an impact on the college that valuable insight to the deci- “The WCCC faculty and staff are line courses. She also hoped to the Western Colorado Community sions that the board makes,” committed to students and helping improve access to non-traditional College’s culinary program restaurant, Foster said. them succeed.” and low income students and those Chez Lena, is named after her. Price also serves on the According to the Grand Junction with lower literacy skills. “We couldn’t be happier to have Board of Directors for the Daily Sentinel, Mesa State Director u Lena stay with us,” Mesa State French American Foundation of Media Relations Dana Nunn [email protected] President Tim Foster said. “Her pas- in New York and on the Board of stated that the college does not sion for Mesa State and her institu- Trustees for the Committee for have a plan to find a replacement tional knowledge and history make Economic Development. her an incredible asset to the board of u trustees.” [email protected] Elliot has been a part of educa- Snow Report: tion since 1980 and has had active in- Keystone: Steamboat: volvement in Mesa County Valley 41 inch base 22 inch base School District 51, Mesa 135 trails 7 trails State, the State Board of 3” powder 14” powder Community Colleges and Powderhorn: Sunlight: Telluride: Vail: Occupational Education 35 inch base 50 inch base 60 inch base 53 inch base and the Colorado 44 trails 67 trails 109 trails 193 trails 12” powder 7” powder 16” powder 3” powder Commission on Higher Courtesy Photo Education. New trustee Douglas Price *As of Tuesday morning “What I bring is my The Criterion u Feb. 11 u Opinions 3

Charlie Martinez, editor [email protected] Opinions Editorial: Opportunites should not be passed up Editorial Baker Geist Garcia said. “We have students that Rivers Convention Center. Attendees and we are certainly not encouraging Editor-in-Chief are culinary students and Mass as well as students in PBL will have anyone to join a club if doing so will Communications among others.” the opportunity to ask business pro- hamper them academically. However, Board Phi-beta Lambda. No, that’s not Throughout the year, PBL assists fessionals specific questions address- we ask that students consider if they Amanda Friar, news a frat-house, it is the name of Mesa numerous organizations through- ing the local economy and other fi- truly don’t have the time, or sim- State’s business club. out the Grand Valley, most notably nancial issues. ply don’t want to devote the time to Charlie Martinez, opinions PBL is an example of how becom- the March of Dimes and Hospice of Garcia said that students should a club. Most of the time if you truly Sarah Guerrero, features ing involved outside of the classroom Western Colorado. The club helps join student organizations. She also want to do something, you will find can strengthen professional abilities. raise awareness for the March of explained that the contacts and net- time for it. Patrick Morrell, sports Its members also prove that clubs of- Dimes by hosting fundraisers. PBL working opportunities a student can We are all in college for a relatively Josh Graham, design ten dismissed as simple extra-curricu- has also set up and marketed events gain from doing so are invaluable. short time and we pay a lot of money lar activities, achieve great things. All for Hospice. We couldn’t agree more with to attend Mesa State. Taking advan- Danielle Stomberg, photo too often these clubs and their activ- PBL’s accomplishments are im- Garcia’s feelings. We are all busy as tage of all the opportunities available Brian Erickson, managing ites go unnoticed. pressive, so too are the achieve- students. Some of us have jobs or to us is the only way to ensure we re- Baker Geist, editor-in-chief The club is the biggest student or- ments of the numerous other clubs are handling immense course loads. ceive the greatest education possible. ganization on campus boasting 60 that Mesa State has too offer. While However, if we all can put aside time Students can find a list of all Mesa Content for editorials is members, not all of which are busi- there are too many to list, every club during at least one semester to join a State clubs and organizations at www. determined by the editorial ness members. According to Apollo presents opportunities, which are not club, students will find it well worth mesastate.edu/collegecenter/orgs. board and written by the Garcia, PBL’s vice president of fi- available from a textbook or fifty-min- the experience. html. editor. nance, the student’s involved vary in ute lecture. There are those worried that join- u Columns are soley the majors. For example, on Feb. 19 PBL is ing a club will take too much time [email protected] opinions of the columnist “Ten to fifteen percent of our stu- hosting a Distinguished Executive away from their studies. As students and do not necessarily dents are non-business majors,” Panel Dinner from 6-9 p.m. at Two our first allegiance is to the classroom Letters to the Editor... reflect the views of the ...send them to us at Criterion or of Mesa State The darker side of this crazy love farce [email protected] College. upid: smiling, chubby, evoker you have love, it will not automati- of the “warm fuzzies.” I call cally fix your problems. It’s not a Staff Managing Columnists Photographers Production Editor Charlie Martinez Matt Kroschel Manager C“BS!” In fact I would like guaranteed success story either; it’s Editor Brian Erickson Andrea Hawkins Nathan Hayes Melanie Moore to call BS on the offensive holiday something that must be worked for. Baker Geist Scott Schlaufman Lance “Pono” Photo Editor Ordonio that makes chocolate lovers drool. I think love is one of the dirtiest, News Editor Danielle Reporters Roldan Chandler Distribution Valentine’s Day, does anyone really most cruel and brutal things that we Amanda Friar Stomberg Amanda Friar Manager Sean Johnson Ad Sales Brian Erickson enjoy this holiday anymore? put ourselves through. But anything Opinions Editor Design Editor Cody Cochran Justin Bishop St. Valentine is not really remem- worth having will be hard to get. Charlie Martinez Josh Graham Patrick Morrell Stacy Lewerke Adviser Scott Schlaufman Salima Scotland Eric Sandstrom bered. No one seems to know what Love can be the action that mo- Features Editor Designers Rachael Fields this day is even celebrating. Instead, tivates your life, but love is an ac- Sarah Guerrero Richard Giglio Business Tamara Capp Jeron Kuxhausen Manager Maggie we have set this day aside to hon- tion and must be acted upon. It’s not Sports Editor Justin Bishop Makowski or that one mystical force that has enough just so say the word ‘love’ Patrick Morrell seemingly endless power: love. as if evoking it’s magic. It’s some- Love is something all people have thing you must create and grow. heard about, even if they don’t be- Sometimes apologies, forgiveness lieve in it themselves. But today, it and selflessness have to be involved The future of higher education has developed somewhat of a cult too. Without these things, love is just on what we as a state do really well.” following. a big bully that everyone lets control The question this raises is if we are To me, the people that profess them. not educating our children, maintain- themselves to be hopeless romantics Charlie Martinez We have put the bully on a ped- ing our roads, and providing health- are one of two things. They are ei- Optimistic Skepticism estal and set aside a whole day each care to those who need it, what as a ther blind to many of the true quali- year to celebrate it. Even though state are we doing really well? ties of love, or they are just saying this bully has crushed millions and The current state of the student it because they think it makes them someone to be in a love relation- left people heartbroken and miser- is uncertain. This institution, to its cooler: a broken victim of love’s hav- ship with. I think they are crazy, able, we still want it to be a part of credit, has planned better than most oc. but I suppose I have done the same our lives. for this type of budget shortfall; how- And that is exactly my point. Why thing in the past. Love is blinding in This year I have chosen not to be ever it will not be immune to the do we give ‘love’ such power? We do its brilliance. Even as love burns, its blinded by the rose colored glasses harsh reality of cuts that accompany many strange and wonderful things steam is what seems to iron out all of and will not just think about all the an economic downturn in this state. for love, but what has love ever done life’s wrinkles. wonderful aspects of love. Love has a While the state of the student at for any of us? The truth about love is it isn’t ev- darker side; it is something that must Mesa State may be better than most, I’ve been listening and I’d have to erything. We have made it up to be be handled with responsibility. Think the overall health of our higher edu- say that a wide majority of the people such a powerful thing it’s almost of all the dirty nasty parts of love too, cation system in this country is poor. I know have been devastated by love. become a religion in itself. There and don’t be so willing to blindly give We have come to the penultimate Love packs a kick and stings for a are sayings such as, “Love is all you your heart up for the sake of love. moment. As a state and as a coun- long time afterward. need,” and the Beatles made a for- Love is not just a power, a reli- try we must decide whether or not we So if love is so hard and can hurt tune with that idea. But it’s just not gion, an iron, a puppy or a bully. Adam Davenport are going to practice what we have us so bad, why have we made a day true. Love is real and love can be ugly. So State of the Student Address so long preached. Since the conclu- in which we celebrate it so enthusi- In this dark world, love sure as if you celebrate this year, remem- sion of WWII the prevailing belief has astically? hell doesn’t make the sun come up. ber to think of all the aspects of love, been that we will educate as many Call me a realist, but I have lis- I’ve decided that most people believe even its ugliness. ne year ago in this very same people as we possibly can in order to tened to several friends talk about in this Hollywood version of love, but u address I characterized the enrich their lives, improve their stan- how love has hurt them and how its all smoke and mirrors. [email protected] Ostate of the student as precar- dard of living, and invigorate our soci- they are still moping around to find Love is not a magic trick. Once ious. Since then, much has changed; ety. It is my firm belief that this ideal some for the better, unfortunate- is just as true today as it was then. It ly much of it for the worse. Thanks is our task then to formulate a solu- A foggy future with a little faith and trust in part to the efforts of students and tion to this current crisis that will see leaders at this campus and across higher education through to the fu- ncertainty is the word of the bunch of classes with a new born Colorado, last year saw the passage of ture. hour, not only in the world, and no sleep. When you get only a Senate Bill 08-218. This legislation This then is our rallying cry; the Ubut in my life as well. Today few hours of shut eye per night, it’s sets aside a portion of the Federal state of the student is uncertain but is my D-day. Sometime in the next tough to grasp anything other than Mineral Lease Revenues this state their future need not be. This task hour or week my husband and I will a pillow. takes in every year and puts them in will not be easy nor will its comple- be bringing our second child into I am trying to learn from my mis- a trust fund for Capital Construction tion be expedient. On Sept. 12, 1962 this world. We even decided, crazy as takes and even though the future and Controlled Maintenance of state at Rice University in Houston Texas, it seems, to not find out the sex. Not is uncertain I think that I am set- buildings. former President John F. Kennedy only that, but we are in the middle of ting myself up for success rather While this is no doubt impor- proclaimed as a nation we would con- selling our house, and if everything than failure. Just because the fu- tant, some would even argue vital, to quer the challenges of space travel goes well, we will be living with my ture looks bleak doesn’t mean we the state’s colleges and universities, “not because they are easy, but be- in-laws until we can find a place of are automatically going to have a it does not go far enough in insur- cause they are hard, because that goal our own. hard time, but I also don’t think ing access to higher education in this will serve to organize and measure With this economic crises touch- we should feel entitled to anything state. During the debate of the bill, the best of our energies and skills, be- ing us all, I wonder how it will affect without working for it. We need to the question was often asked, “What cause that challenge is one that we my family. Will I be able to get a loan make good choices now which will good does it do to have new buildings are willing to accept, one we are un- next year? Will my husband keep make the future more tolerable. if students cannot afford to sit inside willing to postpone, and one we in- his job? I just don’t know, but I am Investing in people instead of things them?” tend to win.” not as bothered as I should be. My might make all the difference in the The provision that would have set Indeed the higher education sys- faith in God allows me to rest in the world. No object is going to give you up a separate trust to help offset cuts tem as we have known it is in the knowledge that we are taken care of. Andrea Hawkins a room when you have a new born in General Fund appropriations to crucible, it is up to us to decide what Uncertainty can make me quake in Traditional Non-Tradition and a two-year-old. higher education never made it into it becomes. There is no more vital a my boots, but with a little faith I can In less than six months, the world the final version of the bill; the oppor- determinant of the economic vitality calm down and think about what re- has turned upside-down. A lot of tunity to capitalize on our state’s vast of this state than higher education. ally matters in life. you might as well lay down and die, people thought they had it all in supply of natural resources lost. The future of this state is inextricably My advice to anyone facing a fog- but if you allow yourself to see the September and in October they were Fast forward to the present. We are linked to the ability of its residents to gy future is to not panic. If I allow situation for what it is worth there is wondering if their 4O1-K would have witness to the worst economic down- access higher education. There is no myself to dwell on the fact that my always a way to win. anything left in it by November. This turn since the Great Depression and reason why as a populous we must be family will be living out of one room With school, I was in a precari- just goes to show that even if the fu- once again, as has been the case in forced to again and again choose be- for however long it takes to find a ous situation. Last year I thought ture looks well laid out, it never real- the recent past, higher education tween building prisons, maintaining new home, then I will go nuts. But about taking spring semester off. ly is. Even though I will be a second funding is again on the chopping roads and bridges, providing health- if I think about how awesome it is to But I compromised and found that time mom in a few days and probably block. The question that college pres- care to those in need, and educat- have an extended family that loves if I just take two classes, I would be homeless in a week or two, with a big idents and lawmakers are now strug- ing our young people. Together we us and is able to help us in a time of able to meet my family obligations dose of faith and a little perspective gling with is what to do with higher can direct the debate and insure that need than my mood brightens about and I wouldn’t lose an entire semes- my uncertain future becomes less in- education in the state of Colorado. though the state of the student is un- the whole situation. ter. The biggest mistake any college timidating and I can relax and enjoy In the Joint Budget Committee last certain, the future of higher educa- Perspective is key in any uncertain person makes is to pile too much on my family, my life, and even school. week in response to the state’s near- tion will not be. situation. It’s easy to see the battle their shoulders. I made that mistake u ly $1 billion budget shortfall a sug- u but not the field where it’s fought. If when I had my son two and a half [email protected] gestion was made to, “Cut a few big [email protected] only the negative is focused on then years ago. I decided I could take a chunks out of the budget and focus 4 The Criterion u Feb.11 u Features

Sarah Guerrero, editor Features [email protected] Valentine’s Day: Obligatory imposition or a chance to express love?

Sarah Guerrero is state Features Editor intuitive, that most but not necessar- new couples ily obvious; rather it is feel they must use Marking days off of the continual search for a ba- sexy as if it had an ex- the February calendar shows that sic, secure connection with piration date. This means a special celebration of love, devotion, someone else. that it is a common and false be- and lots of cash is coming up. Valentine’s “Although our culture lief among couples that intimacy Day rolls around every year and people find has framed dependency becomes less after a certain pe- themselves either loving or hating the holiday. as a bad thing, a weakness, riod of time. Thinking about this love/hate relationship with it is not,” wrote Johnson. “Being attached Richardson suggests rather Feb. 14, can spark the interest of wanting to un- to someone provides our greatest sense of secu- than feeling the compulsory need derstanding Valentine’s Day from somewhere oth- rity and safety.” to fulfill the typical Valentine’s Day er than the emotional perspective. However, despite its good intentions, expectations, try alternative ways of Assistant professor of sociology Abigail Valentine’s Day has its own drawbacks. Along showing affection. These alterna- Richardson sees Valentine’s Day as a poten- with the obligatory feeling that one must buy tives are ways of showing someone tial bright spot in the middle of the grey winter love and affection, some of the traditions of you love that you do still love them, months. She believes that the symbolic holiday Valentine’s Day have locked people into a very and not just one day a year. has a fundamental purpose of allowing people to gender-bias role. Typically, it is expected of the “We definitely get ideas of cement their bonds of love and friendship with male to spend a lot of money to take out his sig- what love should be like from those in their lives. nificant other to a special meal and perhaps Valentine’s Day,” Richardson Although there are many unofficial require- sweeten the deal with equally if not much more said. “We have this romantic ments to the celebration, Richardson believes we expensive gifts. notion of love but … (really) accept them because it allots time for us to “It’s moved from this cementing of bonds to it takes work.” step aside in our busy lives for love; it gives an almost obligatory gift giving,” Richardson said. u us the opportunity to make up for for- “In a sense Valentine’s Day has become an insti- [email protected] getful lapses in love and affection. tution. Love seems to have almost too much pow- According to an article in er, and not enough at the same time.” Psychology Today by In addition to providing material love, there is Sue Johnson, love also an unspoken obligation for physical intima- cy to be almost a guarantee on Valentine’s Day. It has a sort of “prom night” feel because someone has put forth the effort to show care and affec- tion. According to Johnson’s article, touch is the most basic way of connecting with an- other human being. However, she goes on to Design by Brian Erickson/Criterion

Your very own Anti-Celebration RHA and PAC Date Auction

As Valentine’s Day comes around name tag. Use names like Going once, going twice, SOLD! every year, more and more people find “Commitment-phobic,” “Break-up themselves becoming less accepting Queen/King” or “It’s not you, it’s me.” Laura Barton of the idea of “one-day-a-year” love. Be creative and use things that mean Reporter As a result, there is a growing trend something or relate to an inside joke. of Anti-Valentine’s Day parties and • Not loving all the love can- Walking through the grocery stores you can’t help but notice all themes. Here are some tips and ideas dies and cookies? Break heart cook- the bright pink and red Valentine’s Day decorations. The shelves for those who are more inclined to ies and then pass them out to your are filled with gifts, flowers and candy; all the ingredients that “go against the grain.” friends. If you are feeling more do- traditionally make for the perfect holiday, that is, if there is • Make a mixed playlist or mestic, try making your own anti-love someone to share them with. If you find yourself alone this CD of “Un-love songs” to listen to fortune cookies. Try fortunes such as Valentine’s Day or if you are just looking to do something throughout the day or at a party. “your love is like the fumes of an ex- different; you’re in luck because Mesa State is having an • Instead of giving out the typi- haust pipe, smelly and choking,” “you auction just in time for you to make romantic plans. cal cards or gifts, try giving an anti- will find true love, in a pair of shoes,” Fifteen dreamy guys are pressing their shirts, shav- card or making one. or “your love is like a rerun movie, ing their faces and combing their hair to be • Rather than dressing up, been there, done that.” sold to the highest bidder. The Resident Hall wear all black, maybe just stay in your • Go to the movies with single Association and the Program Activity Council pajamas all day. friends, or even your significant oth- have put together the “RHA and PAC Date • Make Anti-Love t-shirts to er, see a romantic movie and taunt or Auction.” The event will consist of two parts; wear, with slogans like “Cupid is goad the romantic scenes. the first being a fashion show, where the men Stupid,” Kiss This!” or “Happy ‘shal- The point of Anti-Valentine’s Day can strut their stuff down the runway in cos- low, fake love’ day.” is to spend Feb. 14 outside tumes of their choice; the second part will • Spice up of the box, so make it be the auction itself. Come to bid, raise the the wardrobe your own and have stakes or to simply enjoy the show. There is a with a bad fun with it. 5 dollar minimum bid and the couples get to relation- go on a group date to Cold Stone Creamery ship for an ice cream, free of charge. The proceeds will go to these two organiza- tions, RHA and PAC, who will later use their funds to provide the students with various campus events. “I like helping raise money for the school; I’m all for that,” auction participant Ryan Hendershot said. With time and effort contributed to this event, Alicia Trujillo, the resident hall program coordinator anticipates a sizeable turnout. Adding reinforce- ment to her notion on the turnout, she comments on the eye-catching appearance of the participants. “A lot of the guys are hot,” Trujillo said. Hendershot considers himself to be “extremely romantic” and he needed little to no convincing to sell himself for the auction. “I like trying new things ... you only live once,” he said. Admitting the possibilities of it became a competition between the men, Hendershot thinks it will be a lot of fun regardless. Some fortunes are from Along with Hendershot, there will be 14 other men; according to Trujillo, 15 men will be www.socyberty.com/Holidays/25-Chinese-Fortune-Cookies-for-Lov- the perfect number. ers.495347 by Steven West. “We wanted enough, but not too many,” she said. To redeem one of these charming men as your own, be in the dining hall located in the Anti-Valentine’s Day ideas from Maverick Pavilion on Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. hubpages.com/hub/Anti-Valentines-Day-Party from Retro Mama. u [email protected] The Criterion u Feb. 11 u Sports 5 Mesa State Lady Maverick senior softball superstars graduate Lady Mavericks spirits remain high, team picked to win RMAC West Division Patrick Morrell follow.” champion with a 27-2 record and Sports Editor Mort said that there are some named the State Gatorade Player of very strong teams in the conference the Year for New Mexico. Losing quality players such as this year and still expects they have Mesa State also picked up a junior Leslie Reed, Nicole Zuniga, or Alissa a championship caliber team. Mort college transfer, pitcher Sara Jordan. Zoelle is a blow to any team. But to tried hard to replace the talent they Mort said that while the team lost lose such key players to graduation lost at the end of last season. Though a lot of power, she still thinks they and still be picked to win the Rocky she may have not matched skill for have home run potential this year. Mountain Athletic Conference West skill, she has put people in the spots Mort believes home runs are conta- Division in the pre-season coaches’ where the loss has been most notable. gious and when one athlete starts hit- poll is an accomplishment. “Reed’s a big loss for us because ting them, others tend to follow suit. “I was pleasantly surprised because she’s been here all four years and she The Lady Mavs not only graduat- Adam’s finished first last year,” Mesa was fast.” Mort said, “Reed could ed several good players, but also had State head softball coach Mort said. steal 25-30 bases a year for us.” some players drop from the team. “I was pleased we were given that nod To fill Reed’s spot, Mort picked “Our infield’s pretty much brand because typically (the rankings) go off up transfer student Gabriella Parra new,” Mort said. “We’ll be starting an of (last seasons standings).” from the University of New Mexico. All-State freshman at third base this Last season, the Lady Mavs went According to Mort, Parra isn’t quite year and she comes from a lot of ex- 26-21 (23-17 RMAC) and played in as fast as Reed, but she has a stronger perience.” the RMAC tournament. Mort thinks arm and has a high softball IQ. The Lady Mavs have two exhibi- they may even be in a better position Parra is also a pitcher and fresh- tion games on Feb. 14 and Feb. 15 than last year. men Alaina Brennan from Central before their season starts for keeps on “Chemistry wise, I think we’re bet- High School could be the person in Feb. 20. ter off with the kids that we’ve got,” right-field when Parra comes into u Mort said. ”It’s a new team with new pitch. Parra was an outstanding ath- Daneille Stomberg/Criterion [email protected] leadership. We’ve got some no-non- lete in high school. Her senior year Kristen Silva steps up to the plate in a game last season. sense seniors who are good leaders to was impressive, where she was a state Lady Mavs basketball barely miss miracle overtime victory

Scott Schlaufman Friday. Grizzlies went on a 20-4 run to gain Hancock scored thirteen points each, The Lady Mavericks come home Reporter “It was one of the best games (re- an eight-point advantage. and Heather Habekost put in 12 with two games during the week on garding tempo) we’ve played in 2-3 The Mavs came back but the points. Feb. 10 and Feb. 12 when they host It’s been a hard season for the years,” Mesa State head basketball Grizzlies were able to force an over- The Mavericks lost at Fort Lewis Western State and Western New women’s basketball team, who had coach Timi Brown said. time period after a shot by fresh- on Sunday by 30, in an 83-53 match Mexico University, respectively. The lost 17 games going into Tuesday’s The Maverick’s road trip to man Deanna Reich. Hannah Walsh against the Lady Skyhawks. The Mavs last home games of the season will be contest against Western State. In Alamosa looked to be their first missed a three point shot with one trailed by only one with seven and a played on Feb 20 and 21. some instances however, the team has win away from home this year. The second left in overtime. Hannah half minutes left to play, before Fort u come brutally close to gaining a much Mavs led by as much as 11 with the Breidel scored 29 points, hitting Lewis went on a 19-5 run. Breidel [email protected] needed win, which happened in a 80- Mavericks even leading with a min- eight of twelve from beyond the and Hancock each scored 14 points 78 overtime loss to Adams State on ute left to play. In the second half, the arc. Stephanie Delgado and Abby in the loss, while Delgado put up 10. Maverick baseball no stranger to first place; Mesa picked to win RMAC

Scott Schlaufman when he started in 15 games for the redshirt for elbow surgery. Bodenchuk came when Bodenchuk scored on a second in the RMAC since Hanks Reporter Mavs and finished with 5 home runs. went four-for-four at the plate, in- sacrifice fly by Grant Vickers. took over the team in 1999. He sat out last season as a red-shirt. cluding a home run. Senior infield- The second game of Saturday’s “I think we can win the RMAC,” The Mesa State baseball team The game wasn’t a breeze howev- er Mike Provencher also recorded a double-header ended up being an of- Hanks said. “(But it’s) not our primary traveled to Phoenix last weekend for er, as preseason All-Rocky Mountain home run in the game. fensive assault, with the Mavs win- goal this year.“ a scheduled four-game set against Athletic Conference starting pitcher After the strong offensive per- ning 25-12. The team is returning reign- Grand Canyon University to start off Chris Carma gave up eight runs, six formance by both teams in the first Bodenchuk continued to stand ing RMAC Player of the Year Mike their season. The Mavs started strong, of them earned, in one official inning game, one would assume that the out, hitting his second home run Provencher, who was the preseason winning two of the three games that of work. He gave up two runs on a trend would continue for game two. of the season in the sixth inning, player of the year this season. Five were played, with the fourth game be- home run in the first inning, before However, both teams showed the op- one of three hits he had in the other Mavs including Bodenchuk, ing postponed due to rain. giving up six more runs in the second posite as Maverick pitcher Kevin game. Despite the massive score, Vickers, Carma, Andrew Martinez and “(The team) performed well but we inning on three hits. The rest of the Chritz and Grand Canyon’s Cas Bodenchuk was the only player to hit Chris Cassell were named to the pre- still have some areas we can still im- team struggled with three errors in Collins went toe-for-toe in a pitchers a homerun for either team. He was season All-Conference team. prove in,” Mesa State baseball head the inning. duel with both hurlers going the com- also one of four Mesa players to re- The Mavericks begin a 14 game coach Chris Hanks said. Reliever T.J. Butch came in dur- plete game as the Mavs lost 3-1. cord at least three hits. Outfielder home stand with six games this week- The Mavericks, who are ranked ing the second inning and showed Chritz finished the game with only Craig Lanzarotta had four hits, Austin end, taking on Cal-State Chico on 27th in the American Baseball the skills that made him a second four hits and two walks allowed, com- Buck and Greg Anderson each re- Thursday and Friday, with a visit from Coaches Association national poll, team All-RMAC selection last season, pared to Collins’ seven hits and two corded three. Upper Iowa University on Saturday started their season on Friday with pitching six innings and allowing only walks. The difference maker was The Mesa pitchers split the seven- and Sunday. Friday and Sunday will a 16-11 win over the Antelopes. It four runs. Butch was scored as the GCU catcher Austin Stockfisch, a inning affair almost equally with re- both be double headers. was their first win on opening day winning pitcher of the game. senior who started his college ca- liever Chris Shea getting the win with Friday and selected Sunday games since 2004. Designated hitter Corey Garrett Carpenter followed Butch, reer originally with Arizona State. three and one thirds innings of work. will be broadcast on KMSA 91.3. Todhunter stole the show for the allowing three runs in his lone inning Stockfisch recorded all three of the The Mavericks came into the sea- u Mavs, hitting two home runs and a pitched, while Aaron Guinn struck runs batted in for the Lopes, hitting son picked to win the RMAC, receiv- [email protected] double, sending in three runs during out the side in the ninth inning. a two run home run in the fourth in- ing six of eight first place votes in the his four at-bats. The game also saw the return of ning, and a solo-home run in the sixth poll. A win in the RMAC this year The game was Todhunter’s first senior shortstop Matt Bodenchuk, inning. would be the fifth in a row for the with Mesa since the 2007 season who sat out 2008 due to a medical The Mavs lone run of the game team who has placed no lower than MSC COMMUNITYCampus Recreation Services For more information contact the college center information desk @ 248-1758

WED THURSCalendarFRI SAT SUN MON TUES 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 4pm 11am 10am 12pm 11am 5p Faculty Grad Fair Grad Fair Softball Softball RHA Meeting Colloquia 6pm ACB 104 6pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 12pm ASG Meeting Women’s Beyond Beyond Improv. 7:30pm Basketball Boundaries Boundaries Black Box Piano Recital Black Box Black Box MPAC 112 8pm Men’s 7:30pm 7:30pm OutdoorAdditional Program (OP) contact for Basketball Vagina Vagina more information: (970) 248-1428 Or stop by our o ce in the Monologues Monologues student center, 11 A.M.-4 P.M. MPAC 112 MPAC 112 Monday through Friday. The Patrick Morrell, editor Criterion Sports [email protected] 2009 Signing Day: Mesa Mavericks ink future football phenoms Patrick Morrell Mesa. “It’s a good deal that he’s coming invited to the Southern Cal Bowl and Westview High School in San Diego. Sports Editor Palisade High School Athletic and (I think) he will be able to help was the defensive back of the year. He set every one of his school’s re- Director Mike Krueger said that Mesa out early,” Negro said. “He’s a great Over the course of his high school ceiving record except one and had 60 Mavericks football signed 23 stu- is not only getting great athletes but run stopper and plays downhill.” career, he had 152 tackles, 13 pass receptions that went for 1121 yards dent athletes to the football team also great people — kids who excel in The Mavericks also inked two break-ups, four interceptions and 31 and 14 touchdowns in his senior year. on Feb. 4. The athletes came from academics and athletics. more running backs. Two-time all receptions for 291 yards and 4 touch- The Mavs still have many key play- as far away as California and across Trabuco Hills High School team conference player Zachary Adair downs. ers returning. According to Ramunno, Colorado. Their common thread captain, Curen Devlin had 72 tackles, from Palisade and 2A Player of the Austin Rodriguez hails from the freshman will have some chanc- is that they all committed to Mesa 5 sacks and an interception last sea- Year from Olathe High School, Dakota Ridge High School in es to start, but it doesn’t sound like State. son. Trabuco Hills High School head David Rhodes. Coming all the way Littleton. He is a wide receiver who many will be regulars on the starting Head football coach Joe Ramunno football coach Jason Negro said that from Chaparral High School in Los had 36 receptions for 711 yards line-up. said he was happy with the class and Devlin was popular on campus and Angeles is defensive back, Ronald and 10 touchdowns his senior year. u thought they would be successful at comes from a good family. Kuan. He was a two-time CIF finalist, Stephen Sousa is a wide receiver from [email protected]

Zachary Adair Running back Ht 5’9” Wt 180. Palisade, CO – Palisade High Cees Doxsey School. Defensive Line Ht 6’2” Wt 280. Erie, CO – Erie High School. Steaphen Isaac Evan Altheide Wide Receiver Ht 5’8” Wt 170. Clifton, CO – Palisade High Derek Robinson Strong Safety Ht 6’0” Wt 190. Jacob Edmiston School Quarterback/Defensive Back Tempe, AZ – Corona del Sol Linebacker Ht 6’1 Wt 180. Austin Taggart High School. Ht 6’1” Wt 180. Denver, CO – Palisade, CO – Palisade High Denver South High School. School. Ronald Kuan Linebacker Ht 6’2” Wt 235. Ni wot, CO – Niwot High School. Brennan Belloni Defensive Back Ht 5’10” Wt Austin Rodriguez - Armando Gonzalez 190. Los Angeles, CA – Chapar Wide Receiver/ Cornerback Ht ral High School. Corey Taylor 6’0” Wt 180. Wheat Ridge, CO Wide Receiver Ht 6’0” Wt 180. Offensive Line Ht 6’4” Wt 225. - Littleton, CO – Dakota Ridge, – J.K. Mullen High School. Kersey, CO – Platte Valley High Offensive Line Ht 6’4” Wt 285. School. Tate Mekelburg Hutto, TX - Hutto High School. Eric Danner Tight End Ht 6’3” Wt 225. Chris Sager Nick Grenfell Kersey, CO – Platte Valley High Linebacker Ht 6’0” Wt 220. Matt Young Offensive/Defensive Line Ht School, 6’3” Wt 245. Fort Collins, CO – Pueblo, CO – Pueblo West High Wide Receiver Ht 6’0” Wt 180. Fullback Ht 5’10” Wt 200. Ar School. Fort Collins High School vada, CO - Ralston Valley High Clifton, CO – Palisade High School. - Scott Miller School. Curen Devlin Tight End Ht 6’6” Wt 225. Adam Sittner Jason Haferman Grand Junction, CO – Fruita Offensive line Ht 6’3” Wt 260. Linebacker Ht 6’1” Wt 235. Monument High School. Mission Viejo, CA – Trabuco Torrington, WY – Torrington Quarterback Ht 6’1” Wt 195. High School. Hills High School. Fort Collins, CO – Poudre High School. David Rhodes Source: www.mesamavs.com Running back Ht 5’9” Wt 210. Stephen Sousa Olathe, CO – Olathe High Wide Receiver Ht 6’1” Wt 175. School. San Diego, CA - Westview High School. Bangle battles Archibeque in Fort Lewis; Mavericks come up short

Brian Erickson Heaps said. “He makes (defenses) center Kirk Archibeque awaited. was fourth in the RMAC in scoring feels that Bangle had his best per- Reporter spread out and not pack it in around Coming into the game, Archibeque and second in rebounding and ea- formance of the season against the Kurt (Bangel).” gerly awaited Mesa State center Kurt Skyhawks. The last time a Mesa State The rest of the team picked up Bangle. “I thought he played really well on Mavericks basketball squad beat the where Flohr left off, going on a 19-4 The two battled in the paint the offensive and defensive side of the Adams State Grizzlies was more than run. throughout the game, but Archibeque ball,” Heaps said. “Kurt (Bangle) got three years ago. “We wanted to come out aggres- and rest of the Skyhawks proved to be after (Archibeque), kept him off the The Mavs weren’t about to let sive,” Mesa State junior guard Jase more than the Mavericks could han- boards and scored on him.” history repeat itself. They were out Herl said. “We have a really unself- dle as they fell 75-64. It was business as usual for Herl for blood as they stampeded into ish team and when one guy is hot like The Mavs defense could do lit- who put in a workman-like 12 points, Alamosa’s Plachy Hall riding a that, the ball seems to find him.” tle to stop the Fort Lewis offensive. 10 boards and six assists. Offensive four game win streak against some The Maverick’s defense never let Mesa State let the Skyhawks shoot 50 powerhouse Ryan Mathews struggled of the Rocky Mountain Athletic the Grizzlies take the lead in a 78-61 percent in the first half and 44 per- shooting on the night going 5-14 from Conference’s elite teams. win. Flohr lead the Mavs in scoring cent in the game. Although the Mavs the field and 3-9 from the line. Within the opening minutes of the for the third time this season with 22 bounced back in the second half The Mavericks, dropping to 11- game, the Mavs let loose an offen- points and five rebounds. Herl came shooting 55 percent and holding the 10 overall, 8-5 in RMAC play, will sive rampage sparked by the improv- up one rebound short of a double- Skyhawks to 37 percent, Ft. Lewis’ have a four game home stand starting ing play of junior forward Sean Flohr. double, posting 16 points after hitting 41-27 half time lead proved to be too Tuesday night against Western State Still hot from his 14-point perfor- 10 of 10 from the free-throw line. much for the Mavs to scale. (12-9, 9-4) then again on Thursday mance against Western New Mexico, With the win, the Mavs moved to “We just weren’t running our (of- against Western New Mexico (8-13, Flohr lit up the scoreboard hitting 11-9 on the season and 8-4 in RMAC fense) the way we should have,” Herl 4-9). Games start at 8 p.m. four consecutive three pointers in less play. said. “We were really stagnant (in the u than two minutes. With heads held high, Mesa State Danielle Stomberg/Criterion first half).” [email protected] “Sean makes defenses honest,” hit Highway 160 where the dominant Mesa State’s Jase Herl. Bangle recorded 14 points and six Mesa State head basketball coach Jim Fort Lewis Skyhawks and their prized rebounds with three blocks. Heaps Mavericks recent road domination fails to disuade destruction at home Cody Cochran three separate duals that started on being in the Rocky Mountain Athletic only other wrestler to get his hand of the season. And 184 pound Andy Reporter Friday and ended on Sunday, this Conference, the Mavs got a taste of raised Saturday night was 141 pound Laiminger also stomped his opponent was a make or break weekend for the what wrestling with the top Division Jason Wenger who shutout his oppo- 9-3 after being awarded riding points. Jam-packed is the only way to de- Maverick grapplers, and they weren’t II programs in the country was like. nent with 4-0 victory. The final win of the night came from scribe the weekend that the Mesa able to pull out a win in any of the Starting Friday with a loss to the Mesa closed out the weekend Walker who ousted his opponent 8-1 State wrestling team had. With three matches. With all three duals Fort Hays State Tigers, only two against San Francisco State and fell to wrap up the weekend as the Mavs Maverick wrestlers we able to come for the third time in row, losing their only undefeated wrestler. away victorious on the day. The final home dual of the season. Losing The Mavericks final regular sea- Tigers, who were ranked No. 19 in by a 27-9 deficit, the Mavs looked son dual will take place this coming the nation coming into the weekend, great coming out of the gates, win- Thursday against Chadron State in remained undefeated improving their ning the first two matches of the Nebraska. record to 4-0-0. night. One hundred seventy-four- u Rhett Breed, who wrestled in the pound Kyle Brightman posted a 9-5 [email protected] 133-pound slot, made his move in decision to secure his eighth victory the third period, receiving points for a takedown and a near fall, to edge out Travis Kuhn by a score of 8-7. And the twenty-first victory of the year came to third in the nation 157- pounder Chase Walker. Walker was facing the man right behind him in the rankings, fourth ranked Danny Grater whom he was able to beat with a third period takedown to win 3-2. The remainder of the matches went in the favor of the FHSU Tigers. Saturday brought even stiffer com- petition into Brownson Arena, in the form of the fourth ranked Nebraska- Kearney Lopers who are last years de- fending NCAA Division II champions. Once again only two wrestlers were victorious, including Walker who ex- Roldan Chandler/Criterion tended his record to 22-4 with a win Danielle Stomberg/Criterion Chase Walker prepares for his match against San Francisco State Rhett Breed wrestles Fort Hays State University’s Travis Kuhn on University, Markham Bertron on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009. over Keenan McCurdy by way of a stalling point in the third period. The Friday Feb. 6, 2009.