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Fort Collins, Colorado Volume 118 | No. 125 Monday, March 22, 2010 COLLEGIAN www.collegian.com THE STUDENT VOICE OF COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1891 Congress clears historic health care bill By David Espo mactic chapter in the century-long vote. Republicans were unanimous Obama’s young presidency re- Far beyond the political rami- The Associated Press quest for near universal coverage. in opposition, joined by 34 dissi- ceived a badly needed boost as a fications — a concern the presi- “This is what change looks dent Democrats. deeply divided Congress passed dent repeatedly insisted he paid WASHINGTON – Summoned like,” Obama said a few moments A second, smaller measure the rare piece of legislation that no mind — were the sweeping to success by President Barack later in televised remarks that — making changes in the first — will touch the lives of nearly every changes the bill held in store for Obama, the Democratic-controlled stirred memories of his 2008 cam- cleared the House shortly before American. The battle for the future Americans, insured or not, as well Congress approved historic legisla- paign promise of “change we can midnight and was sent to the Sen- of the medical system — a sixth of as the insurance industry and tion Sunday night extending health believe in.” ate, where Democratic leaders said the economy — galvanized Repub- health care providers that face care to tens of millions of uninsured Widely viewed as dead two they had the votes necessary to licans and conservative activists, either smaller than anticipated Americans and cracking down on months ago, the Senate-passed pass it quickly. The vote was 220- particularly the anti-government payments from Medicare or high- insurance company abuses, a cli- bill cleared the House on a 219-212 211. tea party movement. er taxes. ASCSU candidates begin campaigns today did anyone read that? By Kirsten Silveira ascsu elections The Rocky Mountain Collegian ASCSU Presidential Tickets *Editor’s Note: Check the Col- President: Cooper Anderson, legian this week for stories about vice president: Jennifer Babos each of three teams campaigning President: Dave Ambrose, for student government president vice president: April Ragland and vice president. President: Jack Becker, vice president: Darrie Burrage Three teams will start cam- paigning today at 8 a.m. for stu- Elections dent government’s presidential Voting will take place on elections in early April. RamWeb April 5 through April 7. The contenders, which Asso- Results will be announced at ciated Students of CSU Elections 8 p.m. in the ASCSU Senate Chambers in the LSC and live Manager Kevin Robinson said are on CTV Channel 11. final unless another team enters into the race, are: President: Cooper Anderson, President: Jack Becker, vice vice president: Jennifer Babos president: Darrie Burrage President: Dave Ambrose, vice president: April Ragland See elections on Page 3 Two students, resident killed in car accidents during Spring Break By Jordyn Dahl The next day, CSU freshman La- The Rocky Mountain Collegian rissa Hartman was killed driving through a storm on Highway 285 Two unrelated car accidents near Fairplay. took the lives of two CSU students “The Colorado State University and one Fort Collins resident early community is very saddened by last week during spring break. the tragic deaths of two CSU stu- Katelyn Henning, a CSU soph- dents in separate accidents over omore, and her boyfriend Damon Spring Break. The University Johnson were killed in a car acci- dent March 13 in Kingman, Ariz. See accidents on Page 3

rachel dembrun | COLLEGIAN A plethora of posters hang on a pillar near the Clark building. Cluttered ad boards may go unread By Joe E. Goings Some are stapled. Some are letin boards. Only one took the The Rocky Mountain Collegian push-pinned. 68 are overlap- time out to glance. No more ping. 23 are not. And all of this than four people ever looked Ethan Gentert passes two information is posted haphaz- in the direction of the bulletin 3.5-foot by 4-foot bulletin ardly on random areas of the boards. None of them stopped boards in Clark C the Friday board. to read it. before spring break that are “It’s a little cluttered to This is just an example of typically plastered with adver- read,” said Gentert, a junior en- the seemingly countless num- Courtesy of Liz DiUbaldo tisements for campus activi- gineering major. “It’s definitely ber of advertising venues that ties, study abroad opportuni- too cluttered if the department dot CSU’s main campus. And Sophomore business major Katelyn Henning and her boyfriend, ties, etc. wants someone to actually read the students who passed by in nineteen-year-old Damon Johnson pose for a friend in this undated The one on the left holds it.” the four hours this reporter photograph. Henning and Johnson were both killed in a car crash on 91 advertisements. They differ In a four-hour span, about Interstate 40 in Arizona on Saturday, Mar. 13. Two others, CSU senior See ads on Page 5 health and exercise science major Andrew Schall and Nicole Franco, in size. They differ in position. 15 people walked by these bul- 19, were injured as well in the crash. State Senate postpones bill affording student BOG vote By Madeline Novey Education Committee Thursday ton, director of ASCSU’s Legislative The Rocky Mountain Collegian afternoon. Affairs Department. the bill, the process and the goverment Though House Bill 1206 did not “We left the committee think- To the disappointment of stu- become law this legislative session, ing, we shall return,” Worthington What: House Bill 1206, which Committee postponed HB 1206 dent government leaders, a bill Associated Students of CSU and said of students’ plans for the fu- gives two students voting rights indefinitely Thursday that would give two students vot- CSU-Pueblo student government ture. on the CSU System Board of Student government: Plans ing rights on the CSU System leaders are ready to head back to There was a lot of Senatorial Governors to push the bill during next year’s Board of Governors was postponed the drawing board and make im- Legislative progress: legislative session indefinitely 2-6 in the state Senate provements, said Matt Worthing- See bill on Page 5 The state Senate Education 2 Monday, March 22, 2010 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Weather Calendar your students’ lives, you Campus Eye might have already thought Today Today about coaching or sponsoring a club. Join us to discuss teacher partly cloudy World Water Day 9 a.m. school involvement with a Lory Student Center Ballroom group of experienced coaches 61 | 32 CSU is hosting its first and student club mentors! World Water Day event at the Lory Student Center on Spring Course Withdrawal Tuesday Monday, March 22. Activities Ends rainy/snow include: a World Water Day This is the last day to withdraw Fair, dignitary and keynote from most courses. Course speakers, workshops and withdrawals can be performed 35 | 28 demonstrations. on RAMweb at www.ramweb. colostate.edu through the Registration link. Wednesday Cancer Research Initiatives at CSU Tuesday few snow showers 3 p.m. College America, 4601 S International Connections Mason Ave, Fort Collins 12:15 p.m. 43 | 21 This presentation will be Lory Student Center, Rm. given by Dr. Stephen Withrow, 203-205 Samantha baker | Collegian Campus Calendar a Professor of Surgical This week we will be hearing from Lannea Russell, a Cyclists fly through the Oval during a 40-minute-long women’s race in hopes of placing To submit calendar Oncology and Director of top three and taking home some prizes Sunday afternoon. The Oval Criterium, first held entries go to http:// the Animal Cancer Center at graduate student in the Department of Food Science in 1986, featured a variety of different races for different skill levels and was part of a Colorado State University. two-day fundraiser for the Ram’s Cycling Team’s spring racing season. collegian.com/ and Human Nutrition. campuscalendar. The Animal Cancer Center at Colorado State University Lannea will be giving her presentation entitled, has has 100 personnel on site Summer registration orientation to the world, value will host a global classroom who focus on translational ‘Christmas in Iraq.’ Please join us for this interesting topic begins development, and finding their site for the 2010 State of the models of cancer from Students may sign up for voice. Planet. This event is free and pets to people. The Cancer and feel free to bring your lunch and a friend. This event an electronic waitlist when open for the public to come Supercluster has generated they attempt to register for Save the Poudre Groover and go throughout the day. new and unexpected research is open and free to the CSU 4 p.m. and Fort Collins community. a course section that has 8 p.m. There will be an online livecast Nate collaborations with unique reached capacity. Aggie Theatre from five event sites in New returns on the investment. Margaret Wild: One Health in Benefit concert for Save the York, Beijing, New Dehli, 7 p.m. Wednesday Poudre will include three Nairobi, and London. Coaching and sponsoring Action Tasty M&M’s Continuing Your Civic bands: Kinetix, The Jonestown K-12 Clubs 4 p.m. Journey Potion, and Futaba. Admission Elephants Don’t Bite 6 p.m. Clark, Rm. A207 9 p.m. noon is free for anyone twenty 11 a.m. TILT Rm. 104 Please join the CSU chapter Monday Night Mixup Lory Student Center, Rm. 203 one and older, $5 under 21. Lory Student Center, Rm. 208 Future teachers -- if you plan of the Wildlife Disease Are you looking for a way Door proceeds and 10% of This highly interactive on being an integral part of Association for an exciting seminar by Margaret Wild, to continue your civic all alcohol sales will go to the workshop focuses on Ph.D., of the National Park involvement beyond college? Save the Poudre Coalition. empowering student leaders Service. Wild heads the Are you graduating but don’t to become aware of the NPS Disease Outbreak want to hunt for a job in this ASAP: Dynamic Duo Slam small things they do on a Investigation Team which terrible economy? If so, then Poetry daily basis that make a huge promotes the concept of this is the session for you. 8 p.m. impact on people who are “One Health,” advocating Come learn about volunteer Lory Student Center Theater internal and external to their cooperation between opportunities after graduation The Dynamic Duo includes Ken organizations. veterinary and human and find ways to put your Arkin and Panama Soweto. medicine to combat diseases passion into action! Their poetry combines humor Dangerous Journalism that are shared between with social issues, covers a 6:30 p.m. Natural Resources Building, people and animals. Women at Noon: ‘Identity broad range of topics including Rm. 113 Development in Women’ politics, video games, comic Armando Durazo, who is an Biology Department Seminar noon books, racism, relationships, editor at the El Paso Times, 4 p.m. Lory Student Center, Rm. and more. This event is free has been involved in coverage Anatomy/Zoology Building, 214-16 and open to the public. of the border region, and Rm. W205 The speaker, Coronda Ziegler, will talk about the violence Thomas Hawke, Ph.D., M.S., will present information Thursday plaguing Juarez and how both York University, will present about several theories that 2010 State of the Planet Mexican and U.S. journalists a seminar titled, ‘Satellite provide a framework for 6:30 a.m. report on it. Human rights Cells and Regeneration: understanding women’s identity Lory Student Center, Rm. 230 abuses and corruption in Muscle repair is delayed with development. 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The amount of the families and friends of Kate- will live on in my heart forever.” communication studies distributed to colleges fine, Robinson said, comes lyn Henning and Larissa Hart- major Burrage are currently based on enrollment num- directly out of the cam- man,” said Brad Bohlander, bers and each seat repre- paign team’s $2,000 bud- Liz Diubaldo | sophomore undeclared major involved with ASCSU. chief spokesperson for the To learn more about sents roughly 750 students, get. university, in a released state- Robinson said. Suspensions are rarely CSU in the fall,” said Saman- treated at Sunrise Hospital the candidate’s platforms ment from the university. Voting will take place given unless a state or lo- tha Johnson. “His dream was and Medical Center in Las students can attend two Henning was a business on RamWeb April 5 through cal law is broken. If two to be a CSU student.” Vegas. presidential debates: one major planning to go into April 7. Results will be an- suspensions are issued, the Hartman was majoring Arizona State Patrol said on March 26 at 11:30 a.m. sports management when nounced at 8 p.m. in the team will be stricken from in Health and Exercise Sci- all injuries and deaths in on the Lory Student Cen- she graduated. She was an ASCSU Senate Chambers the ballot, he said. ence and had just arrived that accident could have ter Plaza and the other on avid sports fan who loved in the LSC and live on CTV Running teams will to campus last fall. As a stu- been avoided if all passen- March 31 at 7 p.m. in the the Denver Nuggets. Channel 11. also be responsible for sub- dent at South High School in gers had been wearing their LSC Theater. “JR Smith was her favor- Teams can be penalized mitting spending reports, Denver, Hartman was best seatbelts. ASCSU is looking to ite player. No one could tell for engaging in any slander which include any dona- known for her performance CSU offers many cam- fill 37 Senate seats. Only her any different,” said Liz or libel against opponents, tions they receive, twice a on the school’s track team. pus resources for those af- 17 candidates have an- Diubaldo, a sophomore un- Robinson said. The degree week to ASCSU’s Elections “She was very competi- fected by these tragedies and nounced campaigns; po- declared major. of punishment for com- Committee. If any cam- tive,” said high school class- is available to assist those tential senators have a $200 Johnson was completely mitting either offense is paign exceeds the $2,000 mate Bobby Moreno, a soph- who might feel in need of spending limit. ejected after the car veered off decided by a nine-person limit, it will be “automati- omore at Metro State College. support. Five colleges ­­–– Intra- to the left-hand side of Inter- committee overseen by cally kicked out of the race,” “She was very self motivated It is common to have University, College of Ap- state 40 and rolled one and a Robinson and can range Robinson said. and in some ways stubborn.” distressed emotions in plied Human Sciences, half times. Henning was only from a warning to a suspen- Senior Reporter Kirsten Junior communications situations such as these, Warner College of Natu- partially ejected due to the sion or fine. Silveira at news@collegian. major AJ Lopez described Bohlander said in the re- ral Resources, Veterinary lap belt she was wearing. Medicine and Biomedical In an effort to “increase com. Memorial services were Hartman as “kind of shy, but lease, and any member of held March 19 for Henning once you got to know her she the CSU community who in her hometown of Littleton. was really sweet. One of the might be experiencing dis- Friends described her as a nicest people I’ve ever met tress is encouraged to access devoted student and athlete. by far.” CSU resources. Henning was also a dedi- Alcohol was ruled out as Students can contact cated student who actively a factor in both accidents. CSU Health Network Coun- participated in intramural Hartman and McDonald seling Services at (970) 491- sports. “She was so athletic were both wearing their 6053 or the counselor on call and was always playing in- seatbelts according to Colo- after hours at (970) 491-7111. tramurals,” said Samantha rado State Patrol. Employees can contact the Johnson, a sophomore social Miranda McDonald, a Employee Assistance Pro- work major and friend of the CSU freshman, was in the gram at 1-800-497-9133. deceased. car with Hartman and was Staff writer Jordyn Dahl “She will never be for- taken to the Swedish Hos- can be reached at news@col- look for updates on www.collegian.com gotten and will live on in pital in Englewood. McDon- legian.com. my heart forever,” Diubaldo ald could not be reached for said. comment. Damon Johnson, 19, CSU student Andrew mention this was an outgoing teenager Schall was driving and wear- ? ? ad for a discount who loved Fort Collins and ing his seatbelt at the time of DUI (970) 482-1571 dreamed of being a CSU the accident involving Hen- Got Beacha Law firm LLC can help! Ram. ning and Johnson in Arizona. Free initial consultation, reasonable rates and payment plans available. 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En- fluent English speakers access includes 26% What are you doing for couraging immigrants to learn Eng- health services, social welfare pro- Spring Break? lish sounds like a nice idea, but what grams, ballots and driver’s license tests. really happens if an immigrant isn’t This also harms those of us who Log on to http://collegian.com yet fluent? Many of those govern- are fluent in English. *38 people voted in this poll to give us your two cents. ment services are essential to ev- Simple question: Would you rath- By Ian bezek eryone, regardless of whether they er have an immigrant on the road This is an unscientific poll conducted at http://collegian.com and reflects the speak English. who passed a driver’s test written in opinions of the Internet users who have chosen to participate. America needs immigration re- Should a person calling 911 be Spanish or an immigrant who has no form. Many people from all sides of denied access to emergency services license at all? Our society as a whole the political sphere agree on this. Our view because they don’t perfectly grasp becomes less safe if a substantial por- But sadly, many calling for immi- English? Should a wife be denied the tion of our population is unable to gration reform have errantly linked the ability to take part in the health deci- communicate with the government reasonable goal of immigration reform sions of her critically ill husband be- in a language it understands. with the absurd desire to make English cause she can’t fully understand the In Colorado, we amended our Remembering the exclusive language of our nation. doctors at an English Only govern- state Constitution to make English While at first it seems logical to ment-run hospital? Should parents the state’s only official language in force immigrants to exclusively use be unable to talk to their children’s 1988. Nationally, legislators are try- our language, the ramifications of teachers because the school is not ing to pass H.R. 1228, which would those lost “English Only” policies end up causing allowed to hire translators? override President Clinton’s executive far more harm than good. Movements People who speak only one lan- order that provides services to people During spring break, four lives were cut short, leaving gaping to further enshrine English as our only guage often assume that people are with “limited English proficiency.” holes in the hearts of many, including that of the CSU community. language, like the H.R. 1228 currently only capable of being totally fluent If a major wave of immigrants On March 12, Mark Kriebel was hit and killed by a south- under consideration by our nation’s or completely ignorant of a language. were coming here who truly didn’t bound train on the tracks on campus near the Oval. Kriebel, Congress, will be counterproductive. They fail to realize that there is a want to learn English, the English a 52-year-old Fort Collins resident, had attended CSU off and The idea behind the English long and difficult intermediate stage Only movement would have a case on between 1985 and 2007, earning two master’s degrees in Only movement is that English is the in the language-learning process, for passing more of these laws. But mathematics and physics. dominant language of our nation, our where you are able to understand recent census data indicates that 98 On March 13, CSU sophomore Katelyn Henning, 20, and founding documents were written in and speak enough to get by without percent of Latino immigrants felt that her boyfriend Damon Johnson, 19, were killed in a car acci- English and the majority of our cul- yet achieving fluency. it was “essential” that their children dent while driving through Kingman, Ariz. ture and traditions are based in Eng- Those of you who have studied a understand English “perfectly.” Friends described Henning, a business major, as an avid lish. As such, proponents claim we foreign language at a fairly high lev- Clearly English will remain our sports fan who dreamed of going into sports management. And should make our governments, na- el understand that while you could nation’s dominant tongue for the Johnson, who had planned to attend Front Range and transfer tional and local, deal only in English probably conduct business in that foreseeable future. Why should we to CSU thereafter, wanted nothing more than to be a Ram. to ensure that its supremacy remains second language, you would prefer discriminate against immigrants who The next day, CSU freshman Larissa Hartman died in a car unchallenged and that immigrants to deal in your native tongue, and the are still learning English and embitter accident while driving through a storm on Highway 285, near quickly learn English. odds of making mistakes on a cru- them toward our language? Fairplay. US-English.org, a leading pro- cial government document would The English Only movement is a Shy and sweet, friends said the health and exercise major ponent of declaring English as our be much higher were you denied ac- poisonous non-solution to our flawed was one of the nicest people they had ever known, and she nation’s exclusive language, says, cess to English. Personally, I can order immigration system. would be missed. “Official English unites Americans, food and ask for directions in Span- It is with great sadness that we offer our condolences to all who speak more than 322 languag- ish, but I couldn’t, if forced to, do my Editorials Editor Ian Bezek is a those who knew these four people, full of life and ambition, es, by providing a common means taxes in it. senior economics major. His column spirit and youth. of communication; it encourages The people we are denying these appears Mondays in the Collegian. In their absence, their classmates and friends will not be immigrants to learn English in order government services to are, in fact, Letters and feedback can be sent to let- the same. Their family will not be the same. The CSU commu- to use government services and par- learning and want to be fluent in Eng- [email protected]. nity will not be the same. Remember that life, though full of adventure and mystery, is also cruel and unyielding. Appreciate all that you have and the people in your life. Live, love and remember, CSU.

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guest column ‘Spread the Word’ of empathy, respect and humanity By James Frederick International to sponsor this na- Webster to omit the word. The reotypes that we have about that how we perceive and treat people tionwide event each year. event is not about censorship or population, and it says we think with disabilities. For the last two years, thou- political correctness; we are not this population has lower value The actor Eddie Barbanell, On March 3, nearly 2,000 CSU sands have volunteered around intending to impede upon the First than a “normal” person. It says who has Down Syndrome (seen students, staff and faculty signed the country at hundreds of col- Amendment. It’s about getting the that they are incapable of things in the 2005 film, “The Ringer,” the pledge to end the use of the word lege campuses, high schools and CSU community to consider what of which we as “normal” people and featured in an episode Rob “retard(ed)” as a part of the “Spread various other community cen- that word means, not to you but to are capable. Dyrdek’s “Fantasy Factory”), the Word to End the Word” event. ters to educate the public on the people with disabilities and those On top of understanding the explains how to treat someone As successful as the event was, in harmful effects that the use of the who support them. multiple meanings of the word, with a disability: “Talk to them, the ensuing days, we have learned word “retard(ed)” has on people We all know the multiple uses we also understand the evolution be their friend, love them, hug that this cause has not been taken with developmental disabilities of the word and more often than of the English language. As many them. Do anything to raise the as seriously as it should have and in and also to end all forms of preju- not it is used in a joking manner. have said to us, another word will spirits of people with different general has gone unnoticed. dice against them. We genuinely believe that most replace the r-word, and we will abilities. It’s like God took some- As one of the members who Since March 3, members of don’t use the word to be hateful fight a never-ending battle. thing away from them in one area was directly involved in the plan- Special Needs Swim, TGIF, Respite toward people with disabilities. They’re probably right about a and made them extraordinary in ning and coordination of the event, Care Inc. of Fort Collins and the The problem in today’s language new word but that does not mean another area.” I would like to take the time to more Pi Kappa Phi fraternity who have is that even if it is used as a joke, that our efforts to encourage peo- Thank you to all who support fully explain the goal of “Spread the helped volunteer with the event the core of the word still alludes ple to think more about the direct us in this cause. “Spread the Word Word to End the Word” and address have noticed that a lot of people back to its medical reference to implications associated with the to End the Word” isn’t just about a any misunderstanding. on campus do not consider the someone with a mental disability. word are futile. A person with a word; it is a campaign about em- “Spread the Word to End the need to “End the Word” an issue. It isn’t about someone’s intention disability wants to be seen and ac- pathy, acceptance, respect and Word” was started two years ago We would like to challenge those in using the word, but their igno- knowledged as a person first. humanity for all people. by Notre Dame University stu- of you who feel this way to con- rance of what the word means. Today, this is referred to as peo- dent Soeren Palumbo and Yale sider the following: Calling someone a “retard” ple-first language where you iden- James Fredrick is a senior eco- University student Tim Shriver. First, the pledge that many of does the same thing as slurs tify the person before their disabil- nomics major. Letters and feedback They enlisted the support of Spe- you signed was not a petition to against a minority group. They ity. “Spread the Word” was about can be sent to letters@collegian. cial Olympics and Best Buddies change a law or coerce Merriam- all subtly reinforce historical ste- encouraging people to think about com.

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editor’s note mbball | Rams to return 4 starters next year Movie reviewer Laura Her review will return James is off today. Tuesday. Continued from Page 1 pectations are already State. Point guard Jesse Carr, that, and we’re in trouble. We mounting for the next year’s who fought a groin injury need to go out and put this little disappointing having campaign. CSU is expected the majority of this season, is to work for us. Because if we some games we thought we to return four starters next also expected to return to the get satisfied with this (a 16- could have won here and year, including second team court next fall. 16 record), we are just going softball | there. When I look back, we all-conference selection Miles said the Rams taste to disappoint ourselves in Team to possibly could have had a Andy Ogide. of success this season has the future, and I’m not inter- 20-win season if we would In addition, the Rams will grown the team’s appetite. ested in that.” have taken care of business receive needed aid from red “It needs to make us Assistant Sports Edi- stay in Colo. after 2 in a few road games.” shirt freshman Trevor William, more hungry, there is no tor Adam Bohlmeyer can be Even though the Rams a 7-foot center, and guard Wes question about it,” Miles reached at sports@collegian. just ended the season, ex- Eikmeier, a transfer from Iowa said. “Anything less than com. months travelling Continued from Page 8 played away from home, creating a difficult two- Eubanks for a majority of month stretch full of long ads | the trip. The sophomore bus rides, airfare and hotel Some CSU organizations are hurler now has 15 wins rooms. For the next two on the season, to go along weekends, the Rams will with a 3.47 ERA and 118 not leave the state of Colo- strike outs. rado. using alternatives to gain exposure The Rams’ road trip “It’ll be nice not to included six games decid- travel the next couple Continued from Page 1 the dining centers and Ram- in dining centers, press re- they typically succumb to Link, a Web site for campus leases, mass e-mails and Fa- Kunstman’s concept of post- ed by a single run, five of weekends,” Yori said. “Our spent with the board repre- organizations to post their cebook. er blindness. which CSU won, proving players can catch up on sent an increasing trend that events. “It’s good to find ways “I don’t really pay atten- once again their ability to schoolwork and kind of re- is sparking a new question Housing and Dining Ser- to be more sustainable,” tion,” junior communica- grind out close games. group and reload.” in the minds of advertising vices has taken a different Miyamoto said. “You need tions major Shannon Dobro- “These kids stay calm The Rams now have experts in today’s world of primary approach. The de- multiple outlets to reach a volny said. “But maybe I pay and have a belief in them- a weekend series against instant media: partment produces a great population that is becom- more attention than I realize selves,” Yori said. “They’ve Northern Colorado begin- If more ads fell unto this deal of paper and poster ads ing broader, a mix of social and just don’t care.” been in enough close ning on Friday before start- forest, and no one wanted to promote its events. media sites and traditional games, and they keep ing up conference play at to look, would they make an Tonie Miyamoto, direc- advertising to be effective in The ‘plaza people’ finding a way to come UNLV on April 9. impact? tor of Communications for this market.” Another method of ad- through.” Softball Beat Reporter But this level of advertis- Housing and Dining Servic- In contrast to the bulletin vertising that some students Of the Rams’ 30 games Joel Hafnor can be reached ing can lead people to be- es, said the size of the event boards described at the be- ignore is certain organiza- thus far, 25 have been at [email protected]. come what assistant director determines the advertising ginning of this story, a 7-foot tions’ use of recruiters for dif- of Student Leadership, In- venue. by 4-foot board to the left ferent causes who frequent volvement and Community One example is Residence holds only 27 ads. They are many areas of campus, but Engagement Bobby Kunst- Life producing four different spaced apart and separated who make their most pal- man called “poster blind:” poster advertisements for into noticeable sections for pable showing on the Lory So many people and orga- dormitories intended to in- optimal readability. Student Center Plaza. Sam Smith’s nizations fight for the same crease retention of hall resi- “I’m less likely to pay They ask passersby to from N. Yorks, $2.69 student population that dents for next year. attention to a cluttered sign petitions for particular England students ignore many of the Some campus depart- board,” said Sari Phillips, causes or take fliers to pro- 18.7 oz btls signs. ment are looking at a num- a junior dance and social mote particular events. But all 18.7 oz types ber of alternative ways to work major. “When I see some students find their Natural Finding alternatives advertise that save paper, so much stuff on a bulletin thick presence off-putting, $7.69 The average U.S. resi- including posting events on board, I’d rather not look at and often times ignore Light Beer dent sees more than 5,000 social networking Web sites it because it’s just so over- them. Light or Ice 12 pk cans persuasive messages per like Facebook, utilizing the whelming.” “I usually don’t let them day, 3,000 of which are ad- electronic marquee on the Undergraduate secretary (hand me fliers) because I’m Aggie Discount Liquor Plaza and using smaller pa- for the political science de- not interested in what they vertisements. 429 Canyon Ave. 482-1968 Kunstman said there is per ads. partment Maureen Bruner, give me,” said Ace Post, a ju- “entirely too much” advertis- ASAP uses signs and whose office sits next to the nior sociology major. “I can’t ing on campus. posters, capitalizing on the boards, said she posts no- walk through the plaza with- SLiCE does not use paper consistency of their design tices on them periodically out getting harassed. Some- LARIMER COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY or posters as its primary ad- to “stand out from all of the and said they are useful to times certain people force vertising method, though it other types of marketing,” students. things on you. It’s irritating uses them on occasion. The said ASAP marketing coor- “It’s readable,” Bruner because I’m trying to get to ANNUAL DINNER office relies on forms of what dinator Amanda Lau in an said. “Students are there all class.” Featuring keynote speaker Kunstman called “green ad- e-mail message. But ASAP the time checking it out.” Staff writer Joe E. Goings CONGRESSMAN vertising,” which include also uses alternative ways to But about 20 students in- can be reached at news@col- e-mail, table tents inside of advertise such as table tents terviewed for this story said legian.com. JIM OBERSTAR Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure bill | Student leaders vow to fight for representation Committee Saturday, March 27 Continued from Page 1 importance of voting rights Pushing for HB 1206 is the University of Missouri on the board, Gearhart and likely a multiyear effort, said fought for 16 years to gain Fort Collins Marriott, 350 E. Horsetooth Road discussion in support of HB Worthington said. State Rep. Randy Fischer, voting rights on their gov- Cocktails & Silent Auction: 5:30 pm (cash bar) 1206, Worthington said, but “I really do urge the who sponsored the bill in the erning board, Worthington Dinner: 7:00 pm senators were concerned students to keep this up … state House. said both CSU campuses are RSVP www.larimerdems.org that students do not have this is something we need,” “I’m disappointed,” he willing to do the same. $85 per person the lifetime experience cur- Gearhart said. He urged said of the bill’s postpone- “We’re disappointed, but Students & Active Military $35 rent board members bring members of the CSU-Fort ment, “but I think that the this isn’t the end,” he said. to the table. Collins and CSU-Pueblo students showed they have “We’re going to come back While he understands student governments to re- the maturity, and I think next year and get what we that students do not have work the bill and present it they really showed they have need for student representa- the same level of political anew in next year’s state leg- something to offer as board tion.” An abortion may be and business expertise as islative session. members through this entire News Managing Edi- someone like CSU Chancel- Last year, the same bill process … it’s not an entire tor Madeline Novey can be affecting you in ways you lor Joe Blake, who worked was killed in legislative ses- loss.” reached at news@collegian. 10 years on Denver’s Cham- sion. Just as students from com. may not realize. Get more ber of Commerce, ASCSU information about President Dan Gearhart said students have a unique Post-Abortion stress. and equally important out- look. “We have student expe- rience,” Gearhart said. “Is it less than the other? I don’t think so.” Students are able to see how their campus is impact- FIND HOPE LEARN TO LIVE FREE ed by the BOG’s decisions, We’re here for you. Gearhart said. They can see FROM YOUR PAST CALL US 221-5121 212 • S. College Ave the construction changing www.thealphacenter.com the face of CSU, and they feel the burden of tuition in- creases, he said. Students provide a third of CSU’s operating money, said Steve Titus, CSU-Pueblo’s Associated Students’ Government president, and it’s impor- tant they have an actual legitimate voice from a shareholder standpoint. “I think it’s a conflict of interest for those who are paying tuition to have a vote in the setting of tuition,” bill opponent State Rep. 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This was an While the Rams certainly to finish the night with 12 The transitive property field for pulling an upset in ably shouldn’t have made evenly matched game that made progress this year and and 14, respectively. does not work in sports. the Pac-10 Tournament, by the NCAA Tournament, in ended with Panthers guard will be aided next season You can’t take too much Later came SDSU, who 18 points is unacceptable. double-overtime. Even with Ali Farokhmanesh draining with true point guard play, away from the Rebs’ loss, as should have gotten beat And after the game, Jimmer Fredette’s 37 points, a three-pointer with 8 sec- for now the glass ceiling re- they were an at-large bid, by Tennessee and did. But Hobson told the Associated BYU wouldn’t have stood a onds left to give UNI a 69-66 mains intact. but that’s a game they should I have to ask, was there no Press, “They played the best chance without eighth-man victory. But above the CBI lies have won. And please, no way to have DJ Gay open for game of their life tonight. Michael Loyd Junior adding In that game, Rebels the NCAA Tournament, a one make the argument, the final shot? Kawhi Leon- They’re not even that good. 26 to the scoreboard. Tre’Von Willis and Matt dance that saw four MWC “Well, UNI beat No. 1 seed- ard only shot 21 percent They just played a good The Gators missed two Shaw, who combined for 23 schools make the 65-team ed Kansas by two points, from long range all season game tonight.” buzzer-beater opportunities, points in the first half, were field, the best in the 11-year therefore UNLV would have and was 0-for-4 on the night. Well, Mr. Hobson, you allowing BYU to escape. virtually non-existent in the history of the conference. given the Jayhawks a run for Leonard was not your best might be one of the best Two days later, BYU final 20 minutes, only con- But when this year’s Tourna- their money and only lost by bet. players in the country, but fell to No. 2 seeded Kansas tributing two points a piece ment opened on March 18, one.” Finally, there was the good teams find a way to Lobos of New Mexico, who win against mediocre ones. were a No. 3 seed –– the high- And if they don’t win, they at est of any MWC school. Led least make the score respect- by Dairese Gary and Daring- able. What does that make ton Hobson, the Lobos were your team? dominant all season until Basketball in Albuquer- the MWC Championships que is back, Fredette and began. Hobson are two of the best First, they struggled with guards in the country and, Air Force, followed by a loss on the whole, things are to SDSU. 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The Weekly Blitz GOlden State ‘warriors’ Rams softball MWC still a dominates step behind over break By Joel Hafnor the rest The Rocky Mountain Collegian While many students spent the last week traveling for rest and relaxation, the CSU softball team headed to California and continued working. That work included eight wins in 11 games, with four extra-inning victories to move the Rams regular season record to 20-10. The Rams By matt l. stephens scored important victories over both Fresno State and Nevada dur- A lot of things became clear this college ing the 12-day road swing. basketball season. “We learned a lot about our- We learned that Darington Hobson selves,” head coach Mary Yori said. loves to complain, CSU can’t handle full “We are definitely tested on the court pressure and Heath Schroyer still has road, and the bottom line is we now no idea how to coach. know we can beat anybody.” This season has taught us what it The win against Fresno State means to have “gone Jimmer,” Evan Wash- came on the Bulldogs home field, ington should probably be playing for a as the Rams overcame an early two- team other than Air Force, Utah can’t win run deficit to defeat the 1998 na- without dominant 7-footers and Steve Al- tional champs. ford does, in fact, think Jonathan Tavernari “I really think the Fresno victory is “an ass****.” was the defining moment (of the With all of these valuable life lessons road trip),” Yori said. “We haven’t learned over the course of the last five beaten them in my time at CSU.” months, March has taught us something The Rams exhibited a balanced else. attack from the plate, getting pro- No matter how the member institu- duction from all over the lineup. tions played during the regular season, the “A lot of kids contributed at the Mountain West Conference is still second- plate,” Yori said. “Nobody was abso- to-most when it comes to teams needing lutely on fire, but everyone has been to “put it all together” in order to win a contributing.” nick lyon | COLLEGIAN championship. In the pitching circle, the Rams When CSU fell in the opening round of Colorado State outfielder Allison Majam (16) celebrates a win over Utah Valley on Mar. 5. again handed the ball to Kelli The Rams won eight out of their 11 games over spring break, improving their record to the Colorado Basketball Invitational to 20-10 after losing to Utah State to close out the Capital Classic tournament in Sacramento, See softball on Page 5 Calif. The Rams resume play Saturday in Greeley against the Northern Colorado Bears. See blitz on Page 7

men’s basketball Basketball season a step in the right direction By Adam Bohlmeyer the players did see signifi- ished second-to-last place in said after finishing the reg- court advantage this year. they could have been better. The Rocky Mountain Collegian cant improvement over the the conference last season. ular season. “We turned it CSU went 10-4 at Moby Are- CSU finished the season in a past five months. Not only Rams forward Travis around and have a winning na this season, including a slump, losing seven of their Improvement is good, did the Rams pick up seven Franklin said a change in the record this year. We just have seven-game home winning final eight games. but it’s not been quite good more wins than the 2008- attitude of the team spawned to compete and get better. streak to start their cam- “It’s nice to start win- enough for the CSU men’s 2009 season, they also im- CSU’s positive turnaround We have to take it one step at paign. ning some games and come basketball team. proved to a fifth place finish this season. a time.” Although Rams guard out having a chance every Less than a week re- in the Mountain West Con- “We have a better at- Along with earning a Adam Nigon said he was night,” Nigon said. “It’s a moved from a difficult 74-60 ference behind four NCAA titude, and we are playing winning record, the Rams proud of the team’s record loss to Morehead State and Tournament teams. CSU fin- more as a team,” the junior saw a resurgence of a home this year, the junior admitted See mbball on Page 5 an early exit from the Col- lege Basketball Invitational, Rams head coach Tim Miles said he considers the 2009- 2010 season a success, but still desires more. “At the beginning of the year, I thought if we could make any postseason, I would be happy,” he said. “That would mean we were a winning team and in the top five of our league. We ac- complished that. At the end of the year you always have the regret and the remorse of knowing we should have won this game or that game and it would have been a Breakfast • Lunch • Sunday brunch! Large 1-Topping Pizza special year. 970-224-2000 “In my mind it was a J oin us for our good year, not a great year, unique menu, GRAND OPENING $ 99 great service & but we showed progress, Plus Tax ambiance. Through March 31st Valid at: 4 Delivery Extra and that’s what we wanted 1124 West Elizabeth St. all along.” Proudly serving CSU Ft. Collins, CO 80521 Expires 3/31/10 Although CSU did fall Students, Alumni, short of its ultimate goal of Staff & Fans an NCAA Tournament berth, Now Offering SE Corner of Bloody Marys, Horsetooth & Sheilds Giant Stuffed Grinders Mimosas Open Daily Sunday Buffet One Slice & more! from 7:00 am - 2:00 pm 9:00 am - 2:00 pm of Pizza Now offering 10% off with valid CSU student ID or staff ID $ 99 +tax Valid at: Plus Tax 1124 West Elizabeth St. 3 Delivery Extra 1003 West Horsetooth Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526 $ 99 Ft. Collins, CO 80521 Expires 3/31/10 970.266.0302 1 For a limited time

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