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Tiger Woods  is guy took a sabbatical from the limelight a er scandals surrounding him and his now ex-wife exploded in the A beer with character. media. But he H TOP A sense of adventure. A little weird. has emerged from the dark- SIP A little wild. A beer with a story. ness and we now commend Craft connoisseurs might describe their obsession in these his bravery words. In literal terms, a craft brewer produces six million barrels of and probable beer or less per year. In the past seven years, total sales within the apathy. industry have nearly doubled and are expected to triple by 2017, according to a study by Mintel. In Fort Collins specifi cally, the craft community has thrived — the city is home to nine microbreweries and beer giant Anheuser-Busch. The craft-crazed can attend courses to learn about home brewing from local shops in town, or declare fermentation science as a major at Colorado State University. This story is one of Fort Collins craft. It’s the story of a fresh-hop beer, brewed by a Fort Collins brewery, using Fort Collins grown Raybans hops. Of course, this story would not be complete without the town Fashionable itself. This story will grow from these three elements –– intertwining and classy; from the hops fi eld to the fi rst sip. this distinct eyewear worn by the rich Above: Odell HOPTOSIP.COM | LAUNCHING AT 4 p.m. LOOK INSIDE | PAGE 3 and famous Brewing Company’s Q&A Timeline in the 50’s and main building Sitting down with How Fort Collins’ beer scene came to be. 60’s has made sits quietly Doug Odell. its full blown at sunrise on Talking craft culture, Prohibition in Fort Collins comeback in Janurary 18. his beginnings and The once dry city, now considered the Napa pop culture. Right: Odell’s favorite brews. Valley of beer. North Korean sign hangs supreme leader above their Music Kim Jong-un front building Check out KCSU’s drinking playlist SHARE YOUR CRAFT ADVENTURES off of Lincoln for the month of March. donned a pair Ave. The during his last company was Video photo shoot. founded in Traveling artist paints her way through 1989 by Doug Colorado breweries and makes a stop in Follow us on social media at HoptoSip, Odell. Fort Collins. and share your stories. PHOTOS BY HUNTER THOMPSON | COLLEGIAN Catholi- cism Nothing rattles the cages of ASCSU religions all around the world like ap- pointing a new Election candidates kick off campaigns today pope. Selected by the Roman By CARRIE MOBLEY er, the campaign for the elec- THE CANDIDATES Catholic and The Rocky Mountain Collegian tion will offi cially begin today FOR MORE at 8 a.m. and will end April 10. Orthodox The Associated Students Of the presidential candidates, Read in-depth churches, of CSU have announced the Loendorf says each is an expe- profi les on the Pope Francis presidential candidates in the rienced ASCSU member who candidates and has sparked a 2013 ASCSU election — Wendy will bring great things to the their cam- revitalization of Bowling and Nigel Daniels. table. paigns April 1 Catholic aware- Running for vice president “When you look at these and April 2 in ness all around alongside Bowling will be John four candidates, you’ll see that the Collegian. The election is the world. Stockley; alongside Daniels all of them have lots of experi- April 8-10 and will be Andrew Olson. ence within ASCSU and have WENDY BOWLING JOHN STOCKLEY NIGEL DANIELS ANDREW OLSEN you can vote  e Strip Club is According to Beau Loen- on RAMweb. written by the Collegian dorf, ASCSU elections manag- See ASCSU on Page 5 PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT s t a  . 2 Monday, March 25, 2013 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian

FORT COLLINS FOCUS Community Briefs gun violence in our commu- Governor nities by keeping guns out Hickenlooper signs of the hands of criminals, gun laws domestic violence offenders Governor Hickenlooper and the seriously mentally signed in historic pieces of ill.” Colorado legislation regard- ing gun safety Wednesday. Band wins award in Surrounded by sponsors of bills and guests, the gun leg- Ireland islation was accepted warm- 225 members of the CSU ly with an audience aware Marching Band charmed and responsive to the past the streets of Dublin, Ire- year’s shootings including land during the its annual the Aurora movie shooting. St. Patricks Day parade this The passed bills require past weekend. The band’s background checks for pri- performance included their vate and online gun sales Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in as well as a ban on ammu- Blue,” along with the CSU nition magazines holding Fight Song, “Spell Yell,” and more than 15 rounds. These other songs. Not only did Democrat-led pieces of leg- the marching band have islation will both take effect the honor of performing in July 1 in Colorado. the parade, but they also re- Democrat Represen- ceived merits for their exem- tative Rhonda Fields, who plary performance. After the represented the district in- parade, Lord Mayor Naoise volved in the theatre shoot- Ó Muirí presented the CSU ing during the premier of Marching Band with the the Dark Knight Rises, spoke award for “Best Adult Band.” MADISON BRANDT | COLLEGIAN about the bills being com- mon-sense, which “reduces — Collegian Staff Report CSU business major Michael Wiedrich walks his dog Bosley Sunday evening. The snowy weather and a furry friend are a nice way to end a long spring break week. C C C 970.491.1686 CLASSIFIEDS

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JUNE 11, 1896 City council passes an ordinance outlawing the sale of liquor and after Frank Miller’s liquor license expires on June 11, 1896, and for 73 years, Fort Collins exists as a dry town.

1969 Prohibition ends Prohibition ends and after 73 years. Fort Collins is no longer a dry town. The legalization of alcohol was, naturally, the fi rst step toward the founding of Fort Collins’ prodigious beer culture.

1988 Anheuser-Busch First opened in 1852 in Missouri, Anheuser-Busch didn’t establish a brewery in Fort Collins until 1988, 19 years after Prohibition ended.

1989 Coopersmith’s AUSTIN SIMPSON | COLLEGIAN One of the fi rst brew-pubs in northern Colorado, Coopersmith’s is currently the longest operating Larry Leinhart’s hop fi eld from the northwest side by Horsetooth Resevoir Sunday afternoon. For more photos of Leinhart’s fi eld, visit hoptosip.com. brew-pub in Fort Collins. Coopersmith’s saw success after a law allowing breweries to produce, sell and serve alcohol in one location passed in the late 1980s.

1989 Odell Brewing First brewing in a converted grain elevator, Doug Odell, his wife Wynne and his sister Corkie opened shop after moving to Colorado from Se- Rising from the dry days attle, Washington. Then a staff of three, Odell’s now has a staff of more than 80. Odell was the Legalization of homebrewing catalyzes cra culture, small hops farms second microbrewery in the state of Colorado. By EMILY SMITH Fort Collins. 1991 New Belgium Brewing The Rocky Mountain Collegian WHO IS THE CRAFT BEER DRINKER? Leinhart said much of this can After travelling around Europe on a fat tire bike, be attributed to good water, less gov- Jeff Lebesch returned to Fort Collins with a lot n 1896, Fort Collins went dry. ernment, abundant raw materials, of ideas about brewing. He and his wife, Kim Jordan, are responsible for the number three It wasn’t until 1935 that good distribution and lack of com- craft brewing company in the country. another drop of alcohol be- petition from the large breweries in More likely to 42.6% have a Bachelor’s degree come legal in the town, and buy organic foods the craft realm. even then, it was only 3.2 beer. “As far as the Fort Collins scene, 1992 H.C. Berger Brewery April of 1969 brought the true end of Enjoys biking 21.1% back in the late ‘80s when Odell and The H.C. Berger Brewery set up shop in 1992 Iprohibition in Fort Collins when vot- and jogging alone have a Master’s degree New Belgium were getting started, in the building now known as the Fort Collins ers legalized liquor sales for the fi rst 8.5% several of the lab and brewing man- Brewery. The company was shut down in 2002 time in 73 years. have a PhD for failing to pay back taxes. The brewery didn’t agers at Anheuser-Busch assisted stay dormant for long though; it reopened in “A record 7,818 persons turned them, especially New Belgium,” 2003 as The Fort Collins Brewery. out to vote in the Tuesday election TOTAL BEER INDUSTRY Leinhart said. “AB staff helped them out of a total of 10,031 registered vot- 25% set up lab procedures and gave them ers,” reads an article in the Collegian AGE other technical guidance, including 1995 C.B. & Potts opens Big Horn from April 9, 1969. “This 78 percent equipment.” Founded in 1971, C.B. & Potts expanded fi gure is a near-record; 79 percent 21-25 years old 5.4% Steve Kurowski, manager of the beyond their restaurant, building a brewery right next door so they could offer their own ales. turned out in 1965 to defeat liquor.” Colorado Brewer’s Guild, said home- 26-34 years old 26.4% 4.4% As a town known for its brewing brewing was the initial catalyst for industry today, it may seem odd that the craft beer industry. 35-49 years old 41.5% 2008 Pateros Creek Brewing Fort Collins was free of beer for near- “When homebrewing was legal- Fort Collins native Steve Jones asked his father ly four decades and lacked liquor for CRAFT BEER INDUSTRY ized in the mid-‘70s, that was the 50-65 years old 24.3% Bob Jones to partner with him in opening this seven. Craft brewing — and the hops family-run brewery. Steve and his wife Cathy 95.1% start of the craft beer boom in the farming that often goes along with U.S.,” Kurowski said. “Boulder Beer would be in charge of the beer and his father of 65+ years old 2% the business. The duo opened Pateros Creek it — is a fairly young trade in Fort was the fi rst microbrewery in Colo- 75% Brewing Company and later secured their own Collins. rado in 1979.” brewing location on College Avenue in 2011. “There probably weren’t many Odell Brewing Co., opened in hop farmers during prohibition SOURCE: BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL, JOURNAL OF CONSUMER MARKETING STOCK PHOTO, CORINNE WINTHROP, KAITIE HUSS | COLLEGIAN Fort Collins in 1989 by Doug Odell in Fort Collins,” said Justin Reyni- and his wife and sister, was the sec- 2010 Funkwerks er, farm manager at Happy Heart very tough for small farms to com- nomical or higher alpha acid hops.” ond. That same year, Odell, Fort Col- A homebrewer since 2002 and a gold medal win- ner in the National Home Brew Competition for Farms, which is mainly a Commu- pete with the larger hops farming in- “The local yards need to fi gure lins resident Maggie Kunze and Scott his Saison, Gordon Schuck teamed up with his nity Supported Agriculture farm but dustry in the northwest United States. out a marketing scheme collective- Smith, owner of CooperSmith’s Pub friend Brad Lincoln to open this microbrewery. also grows hops. “No matter what the breweries ly that brings investment,” Leinhart and Brewing, created the Colorado The two met while attending a brewing science “Craft breweries were not prom- say about sourcing local grown com- continued. Brewers’ Festival to celebrate Colo- class at Siebel Institute. inent in Fort Collins until the past 20 modities, it all comes down to price,” Leinhart said small hops farmers rado beer. years or so,” Reynier said. “Not too Leinhart said. “And a small two- to currently do not put much effort into “We work closely with all of our 2010 Equinox Brewing long ago, Fort Collins used to be a fi ve-(acre) or 20-acre yard in Colora- marketing themselves, other than member breweries in Fort Collins to Not many people become their own competition. dry town.” do is not going to be able to compete some internet ads, word-of-mouth protect and promote Colorado craft Future brewery owner Colin Westcott opened According to Reynier, hops price-wise against huge farms in the and some super exclusive supplier beers,” Kurowski said. “From New a home brewing supply store called Hops and farming in Fort Collins is dominated Berries in 2006, and subsequently started a northwest USA, Germany, Czech arrangements. Belgium to Equinox, we work with brewery of his own (Equinox) right next door four by small-scale backyard gardeners Republic, Slovenia … especially Despite competition and price all sorts of business models to ensure years later. who homebrew. when we have a glut on the world struggles for smaller hop farms, all breweries can enjoy success.” Larry Leinhart, co-proprietor of hop market due to the major global there can be no doubt that the craft News Editor Emily Smith can be For the full list of brewery openings in Fort Collins, visit hoptosip.com. Colorado Gold Hop Yard, said it is breweries using less and more eco- brewing culture has done well in reached at [email protected].

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OPINIONMonday, March 25, 2013 | Page 4 OUR VIEW YOUR TWO CENTS YESTERDAY’S QUESTION: What did you do over spring 5% break? 5% Spent it on the beach. 11% Spend it in the moun- tains. Band deserved award 28% Hung out with friends 11% all week. While all eyes were on the amid cheers for both Colorado CSU Marching Band with the 56% Went home for a few men’s basketball team during and the U.S. award for “Best Adult Band,” 28% days. the NCAA tournament, anoth- finishing off the event for our er group of Rams were winning Rams in a spectacular fashion. awards on the streets of Dublin. “Being invited to march The members of CSU’s TODAY’S QUESTION: 225 members of CSU’s march- Marching Band work just as 56% What is your favorite Odell’s ing band recently returned in the parade is a huge hard and practice just as much brew? back home to Fort Collins af- honor and a great — and sometimes more — than ter participating in the largest Division I athletes, yet it can be Visit Collegian.com to give us St. Patrick’s Day parade in the oppertunity to bring difficult for them to receive rec- *18 people voted in this poll. your two cents. city’s history. ognition for their accomplish- Being invited to march in some national renown ments compared to headlining This is an unscientific poll conducted at Collegian.com and reflects the opinions of the the parade is a huge honor and to both the program sports. Internet users who have chosen to participate. a great opportunity to bring Being invited to march in the some national renown to both and our university.” St. Patrick’s Day parade in Ire- the program and our universi- land, and winning an award for ty, blasting the CSU Fight Song After the parade, Lord May- the “Best Adult Band,” no less, is “Understanding historical through Dublin’s city streets or Naoise Ó Muirí presented the a major accomplishment. concepts in a modern context is important.” The Collegian Editorial Board is responsible for writing the staff editorial, “Our View,” and for the views expressed therein. Letters and feedback in response to the staff editorial can be sent to [email protected]. Greg Mees | Editor in Chief [email protected] Judge the content, Kevin R. Jensen | Content Managing Editor Hunter Thompson | Visual Managing Editor Hannah Glennon | Digital Media Manager [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Andrew Carrera | News Editor Kyle Grabowski | Sports Editor Caleb Hendrich | Editorial Editor not the medium [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Emily Smith | News Editor Kris Lawan | Design Editor Emily Kribs | Entertainment Editor We live in the depths of a mixed-me- [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] dia world. We have had access to television, computers, dozens of gaming systems, music players, e-readers… the list is exhaustive. I believe that, by growing up in such a multimedia world, my gener- ation is better than those who have preceded us at discerning “good” in- formation from “bad” information at a quick glance. We have to be good at By ANNA MITCHELL it — a lot of information is thrown at us at rapid speeds all day, every day. We have learned to judge not the format of information, but the quality of it. So sometimes, it surprises me when I see people be biased against something just because of the type of format it is presented in. For example, earlier this semester I was talking to my roommate about her graduate Jane Austen class. The conversation came around to literary spin-offs, and I asked if they had discussed the recent YouTube sensation “The Lizzie Bennet Diaries,” a modernized adaptation of the classic “Pride and Prejudice” story. “We really only talk about material that’s more… academic,” she replied, glancing over at her bookshelf of Pride and Prejudice spin-off novels. This answer surprised me. “The Lizzie Bennet Diaries,” and the spin-offs that accompany it, premiered on YouTube last April. From an acclaimed creative team led by Hank Green and Bernie Su, the story is retold through a social media platform utiliz- ing formats such as online video, Twitter and Tumblr. In an adaptation where Charles Bingley becomes medical student Bing Lee and Kitty Bennet is literally a cat, “The Lizzie Bennet Diaries” explores the relation- ships of Austen’s beloved characters. Taking characters who are over-brimming with the traditions of Regency England and placing them into a modern context. It takes the seemingly dated trials and tribulations of peo- ple from a very different time and then shows how those problems are not nearly as dated as we believe them to be. Understanding historical problems in a modern con- text is an important — if not arguably the most import- ant — facet to a well-rounded education. Understanding “ e key in choosing roommates is balance: You can’t live with history allows ourselves to understand the present and what to expect from the future. someone too similar or too close mided And that is the power of a very well-made modern adaptation of a classic story. relative to your life choices.” How can someone so easily dismiss a piece of work simply because it is presented through an interactive story platform instead of a printing press? Simply because something is found online instead Senior perspective: Roommate hunting of in print does not make it less academic. Not all things It is that time of year, I chose a male friend who I a full blown addiction. The key in that are printed are of outstanding quality, and not all the year again could maintain a plutonic and civil choosing roommates is balance: You things on the Internet are bad. where everyone relationship with whilst living togeth- can’t live with someone too similar or Educational circles often look down upon digital me- is scrambling to er. To be frank, this past year has been too close-minded relative to your life diums because it’s not steeped in the same tradition and reevaluate room- utter bliss compared to when I shared choices. history as printed text. This is the reason why it is taboo mate arrange- an apartment with other women. Sex happens. Remember, when for me to link to a Wikipedia article in the newspaper, ments and find Be stalwart in your expectations. you’re running the risk of walking in despite countless sources (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ that perfect living This is the hardest part for most peo- on your roommate doing the dirty Reliability_of_Wikipedia#Assessments) agreeing that situation for next ple in the decision making process deed, make sure you take that risk Wikipedia is no more flawed than any printed encyclo- semester. Before because it requires you to be upfront with someone you can definite- pedia. you can even carve about your standard of living and ly have a mature and sympathetic That’s not to say that Wikipedia is without its lim- By BROOKE LAKE out your soon to even may necessitate refusing offers conversation with. The worst kind itations, but we are fast to acknowledge those without be home-sweet- to live with good friends. By main- of roommate is one who is unable to acknowledging the limitations of print materials. home you have the ever dreaded and taining your expectations you may have those awkward but necessary I love books. Print is a noble tradition, but that doesn’t fateful task of selecting roommates inevitably have the oh-so-fun task of talks — like about “special bedroom mean once something is published it is instantly superior for the next term. telling your best friend that you just visitors.” If you know your prospective to other forms of information sharing or story-telling. In order to avoid feeling like you can’t live with him or her. I hold the roommate is too shy or unsympathet- Mixed media format does not automatically injure have just played a real life version of old adage “never live with your best ic towards decisions made in your the credibility of material. musical chairs come fall, in which friend” to be true. After living with personal life, it’s best to avoid living And there is so much quality material to be found your selection of roommates feels as my best female friend in past years I with them. A part of making a mature online — and for free. random and uncertain as playing a watched as our friendship was oblit- decision is accepting responsibility There’s the Khan Academy, TED Talks, RSA Animate, game, bear in mind these few tips. erated because our differences drove to maintain composure and respect Vi Hart, Crash Course, CGP Grey, SciShow… These are Go for the untraditional. I made each other mad. in having those necessary mature just a handful of the available YouTube channels that the fateful decision to travel outside Keep a balance. One of the most conversations. cater to educational purposes. That’s not to mention the of my prescribed social expectation at common complaints I hear amongst Take this advice from a student boundless education websites and other forms of digital the time and take residence in a two friends is that their roommate has who has gone through the motions media that make incredible teaching tools. bedroom condominium with a male proven to be too judgmental. Make of failing and succeeding in selecting Fifty years ago it was taboo to do little more than friend of mine. Yes, it took a bit of care- sure the individuals you choose to roommates over the past four years. Be stand up in front of a classroom and lecture. Now, it’s ful word choice and presentation when shack up with next semester are upfront about your expectations from normal to do things like show supplementary film clips I released this news to my parents, but not condemning of your preferred the get-go, and remember to maintain of the novel-to-movie adaptation in an English class. they ultimately respected my decision lifestyle while also not encouraging them throughout the whole process. I hope that soon we can recognize the scholastic val- because they were able to notice I had of your bad habits. For example, if Happy roommate hunting. ue of online projects in the same way we are beginning to arrived at this decision after weighing you enjoy a lifestyle which includes welcome other media. my pros and cons like an adult. the occasional cannabis use, make Editorial Assistant Brooke Lake is a After looking at my failed living certain your future roommate is senior international studies major. Her Anna Mitchell is a junior liberal arts major. Her situation these past three years, I open enough to accept your habit column appears every Monday in the columns appear Mondays in the Collegian. Letters and isolated the negative variable: My but different enough that he or she Collegian. Letters and feedback can be feedback can be sent to [email protected]. roommate was always a female. This will not proliferate that habit into sent to [email protected].

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E-mail letters to [email protected] The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Monday, March 25, 2013 5 Galena Fire over, but investigation begins COLLEGIAN STAFF REPORT through 1,348 acres of land The university’s main but offi cials have ruled out in six days and was largely campus is located approx- the possibility that it was Wednesday, March 20, a concentrated on the west imately 25 minutes driving started by a campfi re or a fi nal update on the Galena side of Horsetooth Reservoir. distance from where the fi re controlled burn that spread From left to Fire was issued by the Lar- On the east side, with just took place, tucked away in- unintentionally. right, CSU imer County Sheriff’s Offi ce, two miles of water standing side the heart of Fort Collins. Dry conditions and students as a spokesman announced in the way, was CSU’s satel- The email said that it was also heavy winds initially accel- Jeff Carlo, that the blaze was 100 per- lite Foothills campus. safe from the Galena Fire. erated its growth by fan- JT Ovee, cent contained. CSU emailed its students John Schulz, a public ning the fl ames while also and Sky Friday afternoon informing information offi cer with the preventing air support from Handyside According to the state- look over ment, no buildings were them that the campus was Larimer County Sheriff’s Of- taking fl ight. It wasn’t until Horsetooth damaged by the fi re, but four not threatened by the fi re fi ce, said in a statement that around four days later that Reservoir fi refi ghters sustained minor and that fi refi ghters were the fi re was human-caused. cooler, more mild weather at the injuries and have since been “very comfortable” that the Investigations are currently conditions prevailed and Galena Fire released. blaze would “not spread underway to determine the helped emergency person- March 15. The Galena Fire tore spread further to the east.” exact nature of the cause, nel combat the wildfi re. HUNTER THOMPSON | COLLEGIAN New bike-sharing network partnership in the works By MARIAH WENZEL continuation of the program gram at CSU, the city hopes The Rocky Mountain Collegian more diffi cult. to gauge the reception to the Fort Collins approved sharing program. As one of the top 12 bi- funds to continue the FC “We are interested in cycle friendly campuses na- Bike Library for two more fi nding a way to incentivize tionwide, Colorado State is years, just in time for the students at Front Range and no stranger to packed bike citywide program to make CSU and employees to get racks, the whirring of wheels headway. into the program,” North and clacking of gear chang- With new plans to extend said. es, as well as sharing roads sharing, FC Bikes, as well as North hopes that the op- around Fort Collins with a few other non-profi ts, are tion and ease of renting will bikers. competing for the rights to also encourage businesses However, the city of Fort run the larger system. to create wellness programs. Collins and CSU both have “Currently, (the library) North has also considered ambitious plans in store for is a personal kiosk and so potentially working a small a greener community. much more than just a lend- cost into student fees to cov- Associated Students of ing service,” said Stacy Se- er rentals for students. CSU, CSU and the city are beczek, director of the FC Federal funds and discussing the incorporation Bike Library. funds from corporations of an extensive bike-shar- With extension, the pro- are available for the pur- ing network in the city. Fort gram would likely become chase of bikes and helmets. Collins is still working out fully automated, losing the The issue with money will the logistics of the project, personal service aspect. most likely come from op- which is loosely based on Sebeczek takes pride erations and maintenance Denver’s sharing system. in the experience of face- costs to keep the bikes The main goals of the to-face interaction and of- functional and within cir- upcoming projects, in- COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO fering riders advice, route culation. cluding bike sharing, are to Liberal arts major Eric Feldman locks up his bike among a sea of others outside the Rec Center. ASCSU and plans and maps. However, Fort Collins received a merge transportation meth- local govenment are discussing the prospects of starting a bike-sharing program that would be similar to the she is also excited that cus- grant from the Environmen- ods at CSU and increase one seen in Denver. tomers can get out of the tal Protection Agency to aid campus accessibility. With “rut” of high-demand and in the technical components projects such as Academic more bike racks and possibly dollars and is already paid eastern side of campus. low maintenance and have of launching the program. Village North, the closing monitored free overnight bi- for by state and federal Along with each stop, a quick and effi cient system “We are stakehold- of Meridian Avenue and the cycle storage. grants. the city hopes to incorporate on which to rely. ers, but there are current- possibility of an on-campus The lending service and Students and locals alike an automated bike-sharing According to Sebeczek, ly no plans for ASCSU to stadium, CSU is swiftly re- the overnight lockers will be have noticed the massive kiosk. The plan is in early the library has had issues give money to the project,” moving parking options for located at a new transit cen- increase in roadwork the stages, and it is anticipated getting bikes back into the Oringer said. students. ter to be built and operation- past few months, perhaps that a pilot program will be rotation because they need ASCSU has plans to sur- “Fort Collins and the al by 2014. The transit center without knowing that this launched at the University to be transported and main- vey student interest in the university are trying to facil- is part of an even larger plan: project was the real reason Station. tained before they are sent program when plans be- itate transportation to and MAX Bus Rapid Transport. for it. “Campus is a natural back out. With expansion, come more concrete. Ac- from campus using several Also known as the “rub- Traffi c on Prospect Road location to have the auto- the sluggish routine would cording to Oringer, students different options,” said An- ber tired lightrail,” the MAX and the ongoing projects mated system,” said Molly be sped up to meet higher will not see any cost increas- drew Oringer, Director of program will provide rapid along the Mason corridor North, Interim Bicycle Coor- demand. es, for now. Sustainability for ASCSU. shuttling from Old Town to are the beginnings of this dinator for Fort Collins. “(Students) have tradi- “The university has Primarily, the new proj- Harmony Road in approxi- project, which will eventual- Fort Collins current- tionally been one of our pri- made a commitment to bike ects will decongest traffi c on mately 10 minutes. The BRT ly have 14 stations. ly has its own bike-sharing mary users,” Sebeczek said. culture,” North said. And it campus. Plans include bike will have priority at all traffi c The tracks will extend program at the FC Bike Li- However, the student demo- seems as if the future looks sharing on campus, more signals and will have service from Old Town all the way brary, but the federal grant graphic found itself sharing green for CSU. longboard racks, a potential every 10 minutes. down to Harmony Road The that has been backing it for due to high interest within Staff writer Mariah Wen- shuttle program from east to The project costs be- largest stop will be located at the past fi ve years has re- the general community. zel can be reached at news@ west campus, the creation of tween four and fi ve million the University Station on the cently run out, making the By having the pilot pro- collegian.com

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Continued from Page 1 more than one year out. communication among its Beer 30pk cans What we’ve been seeing members. We also want to seen different sides of it,” Lo- are ideas that are great for improve student services Aggie Discount Liquor endorf said. “Some are from one year and gone the next and really work around uni- Senate or have been on the ... We want to make superior versity enhancement.” 429 Canyon Ave. 482-1968 executive side, and some quality programs that will be Two presidential debates from Judicial ... I think in around for generations.” will occur between the can- the end it will lead to a really Daniels and Olson said didates— one on the LSC great outcome.” that if elected,they will bring plaza March 28, and the oth- Bowling, the current di- new ideas, more accountabil- er in the LSC theater April 3. rector of fi nance for ASCSU, ity and better communica- Voting for the election says she and Stockley will tion. will begin April 8 and close bring stability and fi nancial “We want to make sure April 10. The results will be security to ASCSU if elected. we are representing students announced that day. “We want to make sure well. Our major theme is The application for sen- we are representing students change; closing the gap be- ators who are interested by promoting effi ciency, sus- tween faculty and students,” in running for election has tainability and consistency,” Daniels said. “We want to been extended until April 3. Bowling said. “We want to hold ASCSU accountable to ASCSU Beat Reporter make initiatives that are the students and enhance Carrie Mobley can be reached 6 Monday, March 25, 2013 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian FULLER | Legacy hard to match Continued from Page 8 room as well. “Breann has made a laughs that we had in be- huge impact in my life, both tween sets, and being able in and out of the pool,” said to have 20 friends to come Templin. to every day in practice,” she In addition to being said. named to the All-Mountain The team mentality that West Team times in her ca- Fuller has is just one of the reer, Fuller was a three time many reasons she has had Mountain West All-Academ- such a successful career as ic team member. This year, a Ram. she received the Senior Rec- “She wants everyone to ognition Award, which goes become better and she is to the most outstanding always there for everyone,” student-athlete in the con- said Templin. “She works so ference. hard and she is a great lead- She will be wrapping up er, and she has been a great her Masters Degree in Busi- person for me to look up to ness Administration this these past four years.” spring with a 4.0 GPA, and She leaves behind a leg- has cemented her name in acy that will not be soon the CSU record books with forgotten. Fuller has been a five school records. model student-athlete while Swimming Beat Reporter at CSU, excelling not only Tyrus Coder can be reached HUNTER THOMPONS | COLLEGIAN in the pool, but in the class- at [email protected] Junior CSU lacrosse player Sean Smith, 32, pushes his way past a Cal Poly defender last year on the intramural fields.

MEN’S LACROSSE GRABOWSKI | Group First campus game against Chapman By QUENTIN SICKAFOOSE close, so it should be a good off on the right foot, starting of seniors made The Rocky Mountain Collegian test for us.” UPCOMING GAME with Chapman,” senior at- Chapman is leading the tackman Austin Fisher said. With the conclusion of Southwestern Lacrosse Con- Who: Chapman University “We are entering this stretch season memorable spring break and basket- ference with a 2-0 record and When: 7 p.m. where we play CU and BYU ball season in the books, have a 7-3 overall record. Where: Intermural fields so we need to go into those Continued from Page 8 Year and its first-team center. Ram fans are left wondering The Panther offense is games with wins.” This team and this where to place their atten- powered by Colorado na- lations CSU was forced to In recent years CSU has Some of that comes from program underwent a tion next. tive Tyler Ankarlo, a junior play its home games at the Chapman’s number, win- the attitude Eustachy in- miraculous transformation The CSU lacrosse team attackman who is leading Loveland Sports Complex ning the annual matchup stilled. Most of it comes from over the course of the last is currently defending the Chapman with 20 goals and until after spring break, consecutively since 2010. their own heart and desire. half-decade. Former coach Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse As- six assists on the season. setting up tonight’s first The last time the Rams That much effort and that Tim Miles deserves a lot of sociation Division I National The Mullen high school on-campus matchup for the fell to the Panthers dates kind of connection made this credit for building this team Championship title earned graduate is looking forward Rams this season. back to Mar. 22, 2009 when basketball season special. and recruiting from the last year, and doing so with to homecoming to the Cen- “The turnouts we saw Chapman came out victori- It shouldn’t be defined ground up. Current coach an undefeated 9-0 record. tennial state. down there were enough ous 15-5 in Orange, CA. by one loss in one game to Larry Eustachy deserves The Rams have a chance “I am really excited to to get us through, but we’re “None of our seniors the number one team in the a lot of credit for shaping to improve even more to- be back in Colorado and definitely looking forward have lost to them yet, but it’s country. those pieces into one of night in their home game play against some kids to coming back and playing always been a pretty good It should be defined by the most dangerous teams against Chapman University. that I have played with and on campus,” Grybinas said. game against them,” Fisher a school-record 26 wins. in the Mountain West and “Sometimes I think we against in high school. I also “It will allow more fans to said. “They’ve got a strong It should be defined by a one of the best rebounding fly under the radar, but love the support from fami- show up as we enter into the offense, and we have a re- second straight berth in the teams in the country. most of our fans will tell ly and friends when I come tougher games.” ally strong defense, a good NCAA tournament. The most credit goes to you it’s something worth home” Ankarlo said. “I al- CSU is sitting third in matchup for us. It should be It should be defined by the players for changing the checking out. We’re always ways enjoy playing CSU. the Rocky Mountain La- fun to watch.” CSU’s transformation into a culture of CSU basketball looking to have more fans,” This year’s game should be a crosse conference, one Club Sports Beat Re- basketball school. from apathetic to fanatic. senior midfielder Dustin tight one and an entertain- game behind BYU, and in- porter Quentin Sickafoose During this current group They weathered the storms Grybinas said. “The Chap- ing one at that.” state rival CU-Boulder. can be reached at sports@ of seniors’ freshman season of empty home arenas and man games are always Due to university regu- “It’s important we get collegian.com. in 2009, the team lost in the disappointing finishes early first round of the College on and exited that storm a Basketball Invitational (the hardened, veteran team that third-tier postseason college any CSU fan can be proud basketball tournament) to a to have represent them. 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The Rams fell to the tournament’s top Greg Smith sat overall seed Louisville and seniors Dorian down at the Green, Wes Eikmeier, Greg Smith, Pierce podium and Hornung and Colton Iverson played their put his head last game as Rams. in his hands. “It’s hard to digest this loss,” Hornung He shook it said. “Give us some time to reflect on our back and forth, season and how much fun we had and what running his we accomplished.” fingers over his This season the Rams won 26 games, a tight, buzzed school record. By KYLE GRABOWSKI haircut. They became ranked in the Associated Colton Press’ top-25 poll back in February for the Iverson entered first time since 1954. the interview room shortly after, And the Rams did it through fundamen- a towel wrapped around his neck tals. They had the top rebounding margin and his eyes still red from crying. in the country (+11.4) and the fourth-best Both of their faces fixed in rebounding average per game (40.4) in the disbelief. nation. How could this season end? Due to the accomplishments CSU had Why did their careers have to throughout the regular season and the lead- end like this? In gut-wrenching ership of the team’s starting five seniors, fashion against the number one Louisville coach Rick Pitino pegged the of number one seeds in the NCAA Rams as one of the most dangerous teams in tournament? the tournament ahead of Saturday’s game. When Larry Eustachy talked to “I thought this was a great basketball his players in the locker room after team,” Pitino said. “They pass great, they cut CSU’s 82-56 loss in the third round, great. Obviously, the number one rebound- he couldn’t get the words out. ing team in the country. They shoot it with He bawled because of the great range, and (CSU coach Larry Eustachy bond he formed with his team and is) one of the most underrated coaches in this group of seniors. our game.” Eustachy often categorized his The foundation of what CSU basketball team as a group of misfits coming has been about this season, defense and together under a misfit coach and rebounding, was notably absent Saturday that the two understood each other. night. Don’t consider that an insult. The Rams were out-rebounded 29-24 by Consider it a compliment and a Louisville, just the third time that has hap- badge of honor. pened to CSU this season. Of the five seniors, three “They didn’t do anything special, I started their careers at CSU while mean, they’re just big and physical,” Iver- Iverson and Wes Eikmeier played son said. “We didn’t block out necessarily at power-conference programs as well as we usually do, and I mean, there Minnesota and Iowa State, respec- was no special recipe to this game. They tively. just outworked us.” Eikmeier and Iverson were The Cardinals also managed to outwork 3-star prospects. The rest didn’t the Rams on the defensive end, forcing CSU receive any stars from national to commit 20 turnovers in the game, which recruiting services. led to 24 Louisville points. CSU’s average Everything all five of them for turnovers per game during the season PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN EISELE achieved is due to effort and per- severance, the will to improve and CSU center Colton Iverson drives past Louisville’s Gorgui Dieng Saturday in the NCAA tournament third round. be better than the day before. See MBALL on Page 6 The Cardinals beat the Rams 82-56 to end CSU’s season. See GRABOWSKI on Page 6

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Team shows growth during 2012 season By CALI RASTRELLI to just 60 points, in a season where The Rocky MOuntain Collegian they averaged 71.2 per game. In the first half, the Cowgirls shot just Breann Fuller A bold new era indeed. 30 percent from the field. swims at The CSU women’s basketball “We are really good defen- the Moun- team showcased its ability to ad- sively,” Heimstra said. “The tain West just and grow in a difficult season. coaches always get something Conference The Rams finished up 11-19 really good on the board, and we Swimming overall and 7-9 in their conference. execute pretty well. It’s just more and Diving Most noteworthy was their on the offensive end.” Champi- marked improvement from the A solid defense is what Wil- onships at season’s start to its end in the liams, who had 19 years of coach- Oklahoma Mountain West tournament. ing experience before taking Community “That’s all we can ask from the reigns of CSU, is praised for. College Aquatic Cen- this bunch, that they keep pro- Based on the Rams’ increasing ter in Okla- gressing and grinding,” CSU defensive ability, Williams has homa City, coach Ryun Williams said. “We something to be proud of. Oklahoma. had some tough stretches, but “If you would have seen us PHOTO COURTESY OF STEPHEN PINGRY I’m happy that this group has play earlier, I think you would re- hung together.” ally know the growth of this bas- WOMEN’S SWIMMING The Rams have improved ketball team,” he said. both offensively and defensive- Williams inherited a team ly, and though they were unable that had won just 13 games in to come away with a win in their its previous two seasons, and Breann Fuller wraps up CSU career final game against Wyoming in has already shown his influence, the Mountain West tournament, nearly leading them to a tour- it was the season’s best perfor- nament win against the confer- at NCAA championships in Indy mance. ence’s No. 2 seed. “We had a lot of people scor- “It’s hard to go out on a loss By TYRUS CODER compete at the national level, and and I was really proud of her.” ing, and everyone was hitting like that, we all believed we could The Rocky Mountain Collegian it was a great challenge.” Fuller’s finish at the NCAA shots,” junior Sam Martin said. do it,” Martin said. “But know- Fuller placed 24th in both of Championships was the best in- “We were getting the ball where ing we gave it everything we had tudent-Athlete superstar her events, posting a time of 53.26 dividual performance for a Rams we wanted it to go. Felt like a real makes it a little easier.” Breann Fuller took to the seconds in the 100 Backstroke and swimmer since 2004. team out there.” Though the season was starting block for the Rams 1:55.04 in the 200 Backstroke. Coaches and teammates alike CSU’s 51.7 percent shooting somewhat of a roller coaster, the for the last time Friday. This year, her times in the pre- will miss Fuller’s presence in the from the field in the first half gave team will return all of its starters After qualifying in the liminaries left her eight spots out pool, in the locker room and in the the team a 14 point lead. Martin, except Heimstra, a piece the team Mountain West Championships, of the finals, but improved her na- classroom. along with senior Meghan Heims- will miss. FullerS had the chance to compete tional rankings entering the cham- Senior Lydia Templin has been tra and sophomore LeDeyah Forte “I thought Meghan really in the NCAA Division-I Champion- pionships. teammates with Breann for four helped the offense, racking up 14, helped us grow as a basketball ships in Indianapolis. She swam in She was ranked 31st in the 200 years. 10 and 12 points respectively. team,” Williams said. “She went the 100 and 200 Backstroke Events. and 37th in the 100, both of which “She’s such an encouragement However, the Cowgirls took out like a senior should go out: It was Fuller’s second oppor- she easily surpassed with her pre- to me,” Templin said. “She’s just got advantage of an 11-minute scor- performing well. It’s not easy to tunity to race at the national level. liminary times. She was less than something about her. She strives to ing drought from the Rams and be a senior. She made the most She qualified for the same events a second off the pace of those that work harder, and she is a positive went on a 17-0 run to tie the game of every possession she played in 2009, placing 48th in both the qualified for the finals. light on the team.” before taking the lead with a Kait- the last month-and-a-half. She 100 and 200 Backstroke. This time “A lot of girls go to the national For Fuller, the memories of her lyn Mileto 3-pointer. can walk out of this arena really around, she came into the champi- level and aren’t able to put their best time at CSU transcend her individ- “That’s maybe been our Achil- proud, and we’re really proud of onship a much more experienced swim forward,” CSU coach Chris ual performance. les’ heel all year, just consistent her.” and decorated swimmer. Woodard said. “That wasn’t the case “I am going to miss my team- scoring,” Williams said. “We seem Women’s Basketball Beat “I wanted to put my best effort with Breann. She came out and had mates the most. I will miss the to have those droughts often.” Reporter Cali Rastrelli can be forward going into my last swims,” some great swims and was able to Still, the Rams held Wyoming reached at [email protected]. said Fuller. “It was a lot of fun to climb up the ladder in the rankings, See FULLER on Page 6