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Keeping the CMesa Stateriterion College w criterion.mesastate.edu Oct. 22, 2008 The voice of the students Vol. 78 Issue 7 This issue... Opinions: Page 3 Alaska’s “maverick” visits the home of the Mavs excited to see and hear her candidate speak. Palin brought to light the differences between the presidential candidates as well as her opponent. She stated that Democratic presi- dential candidate Barack Obama only served 300 days in the senate before deciding to run for presi- dent while McCain has “spent his entire life” preparing to become president. She addressed the eco- nomic state of the coun- try and feels that “we need John McCain.” Palin fo- Matt Kroschel/Criterion Mesa State College senior Justine Senko holds her hand- cused on the fact that he is Is our bellyaching about lack of made sign hours before Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin arrived ready to serve sleep just a plea for attention? at Suplizio Field Monday. Senko said she arrived early to the coun- New Crite columnist Stoney Mo- make sure she got a good seat to see the vice-presidental try and “we” lina examines... candidate. need a man Sean Johnson who is going Features: Page 4 News Reporter to lead with experi- -a- ence and courage. -bility A screaming crowd welcomed Republican vice presi- “I like that she is dential candidate Sarah Palin Monday night at Suplizio a breath of fresh air,” Field at Lincoln Park. She stepped on stage after an in- Mesa State senior troduction and performance by country music sensation Derrick Griffiths Sustain- Hank Williams Jr. said. He thinks that She thanked the crowd for waiting and stressed the im- she brings some new portance of the choice that needed to be made on Nov. stuff to the table, 4. Palin acknowledged being at the home for Mesa State referencing Palin’s College and said that she and presidential candidate John thoughts on reform. McCain are just “another team of Mavericks.” “They’re going to Week Mesa State senior Justine Senko held a sign that read clean Washington Matt Kroschel/Criterion “Mesa Mavs for the Mavs.” She arrived at 3p.m. and was out.” See PALIN p. 2 Protesters attempt to block motorcade, dragged from street sponsibility to use their First Field who were not happy to be greet- ficers on motorcycles were able to Matt Kroschel Admemdement rights, but they are ed by the protesters. clear the protesters before the mo- News Reporter just down right being mean,” Mesa “Regardless of your affiliation, I torcade arrived, however, police were State College senior and Barack think it is important to show support forced to physically drag people out The heightened political climate Obama supporter Melanie Rogers for the candidate you choose to sup- of the way of the motorcade to make in Grand Junction spilled onto the told the Criterion as crowds of people port, and even though we are getting way for it to pull into the field. sidewalks along 12th Street as Barack leaving the rally yelled obscenities to- a lot of flack, this has been worth it,” Event organizers estimated 22,000 Obama supporters clashed with John wards the protesters. Rogers added. people packed into Suplizio Field to McCain supporters Monday eve- Rogers, along with other Grand According to reports, a small group hear Palin’s speech. ning as McCain’s vice presidential Valley residents, held Obama signs of protesters attempted to block Gov. u pick Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin spoke at at the intersection of 12 and North Sarah Palin’s motorcade from en- [email protected] Suplizio Field. Streets in the direct path of the thou- tering Suplizio Field. Mesa County Sports: Page 5 “Everyone has a right and a re- sands of people entering Suplizio Sheriff Stan Hilkey stated that of- Memorial service held at Mesa State celebrating Flo Gallagher’s life

Amanda Friar ory of her to all people that attended Mesa State president Tim Foster said. News Editor the service. “It can be really negative but it can Because of her love for reading, the also be as positive as you can make it. Rather than a memorial service, English department at GJHS has es- You need to live every day as though a celebration of life service was held tablished a new scholarship award for it’s your last and treasure those things Oct. 18 in Moss Performing Arts its students in memory of Flo. Each that are closest to you. We can never Center in memory of Floyce Gallagher. year the department will choose a stu- make sense of people dying.” Flo, wife of business professor and for- dent that they feel is excelling in read- Flo Gallagher was shot and killed mer president of Mesa State College ing and doing their best to improve by 22-year-old Stefan Martin-Urban Mike Gallagher, was shot and killed and will provide them with a schol- from Lakewood. The Gallaghers were Oct. 11. arship in memory of Flo. The GJHS preparing to leave on vacation with Every seat in Moss was filled with Theater department just finished per- their friends Terry and Linda Fine. people mourning the loss of Flo, in- forming “Little Women” and part of Terry Fine was a well known dentist in cluding Linda Fine who was wound- the proceeds went to the new scholar- the Grand Valley. ed in the same incident, but also cel- ship award. The Gallaghers were at the house of ebrating her life and reminiscing on She lived her life in a way to help the Fines getting ready to leave when memories that they all shared. People people and was very good at making Martin-Urban showed up in his green in attendance were asked to write their people feel comfortable. A story was Honda CRV and shot and killed Terry favorite memory of Flo on index cards shared about Mike going to social and Flo. He also shot Linda and neigh- provided and drop them in a box which events wearing a tuxedo and Flo would bor Paco Larson when Larson tried to was placed in the lobby for the family. go wearing shorts and a t-shirt, in an aid the Gallaghers and Fines. Both Different people were able to get attempt to make everyone feel com- Linda and Larson were treated and up and share their favorite memories fortable and welcome. released from the hospital. Martin- of Flo; people ranging from fellow Megan Stewart/Criterion “For 41 years I went with the Flo,” Urban later shot himself and died in Grand Junction High School teachers Police officers investigate the crime scene where Flo Gallagher and business professor Mike Gallagher the hospital the next day. Police are to friends from Idaho. Terry Fine were homicide victims Saturday Oct. 11. said. “She made my life so full. She still unsure of the connection between “She really had friends all over,” was my partner, my lover, my confi- the Gallagher, Fines, and Martin- Idaho friend Sue Fox said. “She felt truly loved by her students, both past neighbors knew she loved to read. She dant.” Urban and are still investigating why like she was the first lady wherever she and present. was often referred to as being “the Mike and daughter Lauren released he targeted them. went” rather than just the first lady of “She was the giving tree to her stu- ‘hood’s private library” and would of- a statement prior to the service stating u Mesa State when Mike was the presi- dents,” fellow GJHS Language Arts ten get up early to finish a book so that that Flo was “a spectacular wife, moth- [email protected] dent six years ago. teacher Sutton Casey said. her friends could read it and she could er, best friend, and our never-ending Flo taught reading to students at Her love for reading showed through share that experience with her friends. source of humor and happiness.” Grand Junction High School and was her passion for teaching and even her Bookmarks were passed out in mem- “It changes all of our perspectives,” 2 The Criterion w Oct. 22 w News

Amanda Friar, editor News [email protected] NEWS: national U.S. Democratic presidential Palin: Economy, energy focus of speech candidate Barack Obama has Palin brought confront the 10 trillion dollar debt and will bal- to contribute to this world if given the chance.” cancelled campaign events for up “Joe the ance the budget by the end of the first term. Speaking on helping families who have a special Thur. and Fri. in order to visit plumber” and She continued with the topic of energy effi- needs child got the audience’s attention. Palin his sick grandmother in Hawaii. “Tito the build- ciency. “We want to set this country firmly on a said that these children are not a problem but a He will be missing events in er” in her be- path to energy independence,” Palin said. Palin priority. Madison, Wis. and Des Moines, liefs that small plans on doing this by safely and responsibly She finished her speech saying that “in this Iowa. He will attend an event in business own- drilling in America for the safety of the country’s campaign there is really one man who has really ers and workers are security. fought for you, and that man is John McCain.” Indianapolis, Ind. Thur. morning the backbone of the economy. She Senior Mesa State student Caitlin Cuevas at- Amanda Friar contributed to this article. before heading to Hawaii. Wife touched on McCain’s plan to keep tended the rally and is excited about the election. u Michelle Obama will fill in for retirement money, help students pay “She is the first woman to run, and it shows that [email protected] her husband Fri. for previously for college, and lower income taxes. our country is equal, having a woman running scheduled events in Columbus Palin and McCain have an eco- for such a high position.” and Akron, Ohio. nomic plan to put government Palin feels Source: CNN News. back on the side of the peo- that “every child ple. If elected they plan to has something Classifieds ASG Update Criterion Classifieds are free for students and staff, $8 a week for Grand ASG hosted a dinner in the cafe- Junction Residents, and $12 a week for non-Grand Junction residents. To place an ad, go to http://criterion.mesastate.edu teria with Bernie Buescher last week. He went over many of the ballot issues Cute English Bulldog puppies available! AKC Brand new computer for sale. E-Machines on this year’s Colorado ballot. registered. Very playful. Health guarantee. Call desktop with 17 inch LCD Monitor with Windows 206-309-7405 or email [email protected] ASG will be hosting a dinner with Vista. DVD/CD. $475 OBO. Call Cami at 505-715- BLOTTER 9504 Laura Bradford, the Republican can- Source: Grand Junction Police Department Caregiver needed. Home care aide for 45-year- didate running against Bernie this old woman. Late afternoons, early evenings in Luxurious condo, convenient location at 12th Orchard Mesa. Leave message at 243-1599. $8.50 Wednesday night in the cafeteria at LIQUOR- A known 16-year-old male was arrested and released an hour. and Walnut. 2 bed 2 bath, stainless appliances, 5;30 pm. All students are invited to after being summoned at 2600 B 1/2 Road for minor in vaulted ceilings, W/D, A/C, covered parking, no Transportation driver needed for medical pets, $1250 rent. Call Randa: 970-250-6264 attend. ASG will pick up the tab for possession of alcohol. appointments. Looking for experienced driver students without a meal plan. with full sized van/truck. Call 243-1599. PT Babysitter needed for our 5-year-old, ASG is inviting students to the afternoon evenings, weekends. Call 270-5198. OUTSIDE WARRANT- Sorl Shead III, age 19, was arrested and Seeking part time personal assistant for Ridges meeting with the new architects of Also willing to trade care with other parents or home: Are you energetic? an arranger? an trade for tutoring. the college student center, H&G, to booked in the Mesa County Jail after found to have an active organizer? a small job tidy-upper? Family of be held on Wednesday morning. warrant while being contacted at 1100 North Ave. 5 with three daughters (ages 9 - 13) seeking Director of Youth Ministries to coordinate and assistance of reliable non-smoking individual oversee weekly and annual youth events for A bill was passed that will amend during weekday afternoon hours (3-4 days per the current ASG consitituion regard- DUI, DUI PER SE- Jeramiah Slaughenhoupt, age 18, was week, but schedule fairly flexible) for tasks grades 6—12. Leadership position includes recruiting/training volunteers to assist with ing the qualifications for students including car shuttling of kids to extracurricular arrested and released on a summons for DUI, DUI Per Se, activities, grocery shopping/ planning, kitchen youth activities. Experience leading and working to be a member of ASG. Those af- NLPOI, DUS, Careless driving, illegal possession/consumption counter cleanup, dishwasher emptying, with youth is required. Part-time position fected are the Graduate Senator, the of alcoholic beverages by an underage person, having an open occasional meal prep, and laundry folding. $10/ estimated/25 hours/week. Contact Rev. Annie Disabled Senator and the Montrose hr CV and references requested. Call Jill at 244- Arnoldy at First United Methodist Church. 970- 6922. and Bishop Campus’ Senators. These alcoholic beverage container in the vehicle, and possession 242-4850 four positions now only require that of drug paraphernalia at F Rd and Pheasant Trail Ct. Babysitting, house watching, cleaning and pet Media Ministry Director to manage media booth students take 6 credits to be consid- sitting needed. $8-9 an hour. Ask for Stacy Ball operations during worship needed. Requires 303-877-1979 or email at [email protected] ered for the position. It will make it LIQUOR- Angel Bishop, age 19, was arrested and released supervisory skills. Part-time/flexible schedule. easier for students in these positions for possession/consumption of alcoholic beverages by an Wanted: Admin. Assistant (15 hrs/wk, flex hours) Applications at www.fumcgj.org for liberal Unitarian Universalist church. $10/ to fulfill the requirements to be on underage person at 1625 White Ave. #D. hr. Reliable organizer with Microsoft computer ASG. It was passed unanimously. skills. 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Charlie Martinez, editor [email protected] Opinions Editorial: Representing MSC It’s not the war that keeps me up late he Associated Student ear of an ensuing depression, cifically affect the younger genera- Government not only makes the threat of an energy short- tion. Timportant decisions on cam- Fage, and terrorism behind every What happens down the line when pus, but it provides students with a Editorial corner. No other generation has had to all of us who are in college now have great opportunity to become involved face all of these problems at the same to go out and get real jobs and have to and speak on the behalf of their time. But that is not the scariest part. pay for everything on our own? What peers. To their credit, ASG gives all Board What is truly scary and has me up late will happen when the energy short- who are interested the chance to be- at night is the fact that so many young age affects us directly, like the ability come involved as shown in their lat- Amanda Friar, news people are simply apathetic to what is to drive to work or to pay for heat in est amendment to the bylaws. Charlie Martinez, opinions going on in the world. our homes? Oct. 16, the number of cred- Sarah Guerrero, features With the bulk of these three prob- Only a few care about what hap- it hours required to be a senator lems falling on the shoulders of my pens in the future, and we cannot rely changed for Bishop Campus stu- Patrick Morrell, sports peers and I, I can’t help but worry. I on them to move us effectively into dents and Montrose campus stu- Josh Graham, design feel that the apathy of our youth today the following decades. The sociologi- dents. Now, to be a Bishop Campus is our biggest problem. Not only does cal problem of people free-riding on or Montrose Campus Senator a stu- Danielle Stomberg, photo our society offer distractions from get- others to benefit society has to end. dent is required to carry just six cred- Brian Erickson, managing ting involved in the outside world such Our generation is being called to ac- its instead of twelve. as ipods, laptops and cable TV shows, tion now. In addition to the two groups men- Baker Geist, editor we as a society have also put more val- The problems that the news sta- tioned above, the Disabled Senator Content for editorials is ue on individual fulfillment than that tions are reporting on are only the as well as the Graduate Senator also determined by the editorial of the individual duty a person holds Charlie Martinez tip of the iceberg, if the generation at need to carry six credits to be eligible board and written by the to his or her society. Optimistic Skeptisism hand refuses to take responsibility and for senator positions. However, this editor. In the news and the media, we can put away their apathetic lifestyles. The was in place before Oct. 16. see the havoc that is in every econom- economy and the energy crisis are op- We applaud this change to the by- Columns are soley the ic system within America. Banks are very bleak future. We can make a dif- portunities for our generation to rise laws, which was passed unanimous- opinons of the columnist closing or being bought up by their ference even at this age. With a presi- up and make changes that could ben- ly three times in order to be enact- and do not necessarily bigger more financially stable compet- dential election only two weeks away efit the future. ed. Too often, students who wish to reflect the views of the itors, the stock market is falling in a we are in a prime position to benefit. Ways to do this are simple, get in- become involved choose not to be- Criterion or of Mesa State pattern of regression that many econ- Unfortunately many of my friends volved, whether it be in college clubs cause they feel they will over extend College. omists are now claiming looks a whole and peers are not voting in this elec- or associations, or if it is just becom- themselves, causing their grades to lot more like a depression. For the tion. Some of them believe that their ing an informed citizen. The biggest suffer. With this change, we feel that people from joining student orga- most part, students and people my age vote will not count; others say they opportunity ahead is for our genera- fear will diminish greatly. nizations. Speaking mainly to those aren’t doing a whole lot to prevent it honestly don’t care about the issues tion to choose the President of the There is only one problem con- with disabilities, your handicap will from getting worse. this election will cover. I’m not usually United States that will best lead us cerning ASG and it’s to no fault of only limit you as much as you allow Youth ranging in ages from about a pushy person, but I usually drop my out of a period that values apathy and its own. Currently, there are not it to. Thinking back, I feared cerebral 16-24 don’t seem to be worried about jaw at this point. non-participation. The time of apa- senators for any of the groups men- palsy would keep me from achieving what the declining value of our dol- With not only the economy in un- thetic citizens is over, there is no fu- tioned in this editorial. my goals at the Criterion and I laugh lar might mean. This has me terrified. stable territory, but also the energy ture for them. The future belongs to We can’t keep coming up with when I think how wrong I was. Trust If we as a generation will not inform crisis being main issues this election those help shape it, so step it up or be more excuses not to become in- me, if you have a disability and have ourselves about the problems our deals with, how can a person not vote? left behind. volved. We need to have a stronger a desire to represent us students as country is facing and aren’t doing any- The economy and the shortage of en- u initiative as a student body and take a ASG senator, go for it. You never thing to stop, we it will be looking at a ergy will affect everyone, but will spe- [email protected] advantage of the opportunity to be- know if you can do it until you try. come involved, especially in ASG. All of us will have to step out Without senators representing the of the comfort zone of a class- Women’s Rights, Sarah Palin, and a Porno Bishop Campus, Montrose Campus, room and become involved at some believe in the rights of every wom- families have a dual income. And if, disabled students or graduate stu- point. Becoming a graduate, Bishop an to be on the same playing field heaven forbid, we get a divorce, we dents it becomes difficult to make Campus, or Montrose Campus Ias any man, yet I am not a fem- no longer receive the protection of sure everyone’s voice is heard. Senator means more than that how- inist. I just believe in the same core alimony because of no fault divorc- Certainly, there are a lot of pres- ever. These positions all require values: equality. es, and we still have to work and raise sures on students that extend beyond leadership and leadership qualities Some months ago, Hilary Clinton our children. There is an alarming in- maintaining a GPA, but anxiety also that shine through in a future job in- made a speech on the Senate room flux of single mothers living under the plays a part. Too many have fears of terview could mean the difference floor. A Washington Post fashion writ- poverty line. When you reach that the unknown or feel that they lack between a paycheck and the unem- er decided to write about Senator line your freedom is limited. You can’t the ability to do the job. ployment line. Clinton’s neck line, and the flood even burn your bra because you only Personally, I have a disability so I u gates were opened. Feminists all over have one. have felt the anxiety that keeps many [email protected] the web were in an uproar about how I think women need men, not only insensitive it was to write such things for a second income (that’s shallow), about a woman in her position. but for physical and mental vital- Staff Managing Columnists Photographers Production Yet, when Sarah Palin, a right wing ity. We are meant for each other, yet Editor Charlie Martinez Matt Kroschel Manager woman is mocked when a pornogra- somehow women decided we want- Editor Brian Erickson Andrea Hawkins Mat Peters Melanie Moore Baker Geist Scott Schlaufman Dana Reed phy used her image, you didn’t hear ed to do it all on our own to prove we Photo Editor MacKenzie Z-noa Johnson a peep from the blogosphere of femi- were worthy of as much respect as our News Editor Danielle Koncher Danielle Distribution Amanda Friar Stomberg Stomberg Manager nists. Isn’t this use of Palin’s image is a male counterpart. Well, we proved it Reporters Brian Erickson lot worse than talking about Clinton’s and the homemaker is on the endan- Opinions Editor Design Editor Amanda Friar Business Charlie Martinez Josh Graham Sean Johnson Manager Adviser cleavage? Andrea Hawkins gered species list. Matt Kroschel Justin Bishop Eric Sandstrom I have a theory as to why they didn’t Traditional Non-traditional My stance is for women’s freedom, Features Editor Designers Cody Cochran Sarah Guerrero Richard Giglio Melanie Moore Ad Sales care. To some feminists if you aren’t but why should a child’s life hang in Megan Stewart Max Ryan Justin Bishop a pro-choice Democrat, you might the balance? If a woman wants to Sports Editor Patrick Morrell Patrick Morrell Scott Schlaufman as well be a man. Wendy Doniger, a her own life, may be the second most have a career, or be a family woman, feminist academic, said this in not so powerful person in the world. That or both let her. Believe me, being a many words. Because Palin believes must be a slap in the face to some mother and wife will test your wom- that every human has the right to life, feminists. anhood, self-confidence, and strength liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Females should feel proud that more than any career would. Crite Opinions... even those that happen to be growing Palin can have both a family that she And Feminists, please be fair be- in the womb, she no longer deserves loves and a career that makes a differ- cause that’s what your all about isn’t ...you got something to say? the same protection that Clinton en- ence in the world. I think the most im- it? Sarah Palin might not hold your joys. portant right for a woman is to be able viewpoints, but she’s still a woman This is the fallacy I see in Feminism. to choose if she wants to be a home- that deserves respect. A woman is a Maybe they are jealous that a con- maker, a career woman, or both. But woman no matter how she feels about The plague of insomniacs servative woman is the one that may in this world women don’t have the abortion. If all of us aren’t on the same break the glass ceiling. Perhaps they right to choose any more. Feminists playing field, then how can anyone ex- recall a psychology lesson in high feel that a person who has fought for a have fought so hard for women to be pect us to compete with the guys? school that suggested no perma- woman’s right to choose should be the independent from men, but in doing u Inent serious side-effects of sleep one to gain such a high office. I think this, women seem to only have one [email protected] deprivation, but I have also heard that it’s ironic that a woman who not only choice, to get out there and work. If enough time without sleep makes a believes in pro-life, but practiced it in we do marry, we have to work so our person highly susceptible to death. So far as I can tell, I am still alive it, why do we continue to not do it? creative geniuses they wish they were should have been more sleeping done, and my brain still functions on a rela- “It’s fashionable,” my friend would they inadvertently become hosts to is- and because we assume our listener is tively stable keel in a vague ocean of say. sues. Everyone wants to have issues. also aware of how miserable life can normalcy and I most certainly have Today’s style is defined by stress, We all want be sympathized with. be without proper beauty rest, there not slept adequately (if at all) every sleeplessness, boredom, and concen- We all want someone to sit down and is a general understanding that a lack night of my life. That stands to reason trated doses of stimulation as compen- listen to all of our problems. Even in of sleep induces a negative state of be- for virtually anyone these days. sation. Starbucks has wisely cashed-in this land of opportunity where we are ing. The value of repose gently gets on at least one third of this fad in the blessed or granted so many benefits, Since communication requires a pushed aside by the fast-paced world form mediocre espresso along with we still have (or find) things to com- listener and the listener provides feed- of today and our constant battle to re- waves of high-taurine, high-guarana plain about, and what better indicator back, we can safely deduce that a con- move sleep from the equation of our energy drinks that currently suggest of a person’s problems is there than a versation about our negative state of lives. We choose to suffer a full day no end to their bigger, stronger, better loss of sleep? being is seeking feedback for that neg- of half-rest over a half day of full-rest. competition. This commercial vom- Now, some might claim that men- ative state of being. In saying, “I didn’t Go figure. it of energy boosters is a symptom of tioning such a thing in conversation sleep much last night,” we want some- Try to convince me that anyone has Stoney Molina a greater and less concrete social dis- is not so much a probe for sympathy one to feel our pain. conditioned himself to function opti- My Devil’s Advocate ease. as a frivolous salutation in league with Poor misunderstood us. Let us end mally on consistently restricted dor- Allow me to recognize those indi- “What’s up?” Some might even defend this little social virus and become ad- mancy. Facts are to the contrary: brain viduals who do in fact have clinical in- that conversing about a lack of sleep is vocates for our own gray matter. We systems and regenerations are often tually everyone on any given day com- somnia or work twelve hours a day and simply an observation of fact. need to awake to the fact that our life drastically hindered, sometimes com- plains on multiple occasions of drows- stay up all night taking care of kids. This is a downright lie. An obser- problems are better dealt with on solid pletely shut-down out of necessity for iness, exhaustion, or makes one or They are not to be directly blamed for vation of fact about sleep is to say, “I REM cycles and delta waves. the brain’s survival. We are not health- more allusions to the shocking lack of rest of the world’s complaining. I do was asleep last night.” An observation We must open our eyes and sleep. ier and more productive creatures for sleep he got last night. blame the nightly partiers, academ- of fact is emotionless, boring. No one u a lack of shut-eye. “Boo-hoo, man. You and the rest of ic superstars, and so-called artists. In is interested in hearing it. But to say, [email protected] Try to convince me that anyone is a the world.” If sleep is so vital and we all of their effort to live-it-up, over- “I didn’t sleep much last night,” or, better person for being tired when vir- complain so much about not having achieve, and be the misunderstood “I slept very little,” implies that there 4 The Criterion w Oct. 22 w Features

Sarah Guerrero, editor Features [email protected] Ocean to pavement: the history of longboarding Get started longboarding: arm ocean breez- made out of roller skates, boards from 35 to 60 inches form of transportation due to Riding and board styles es, tumbling surf cut in half and screwed to a in length, with large wheels the fact that high speeds can If your looking to start rid- may be longer with larger Wand the rustle of plank of wood. Later, designs and trucks. Such a design al- be reached with less effort ing here are a few basics you trucks and wheels than that the palm tress: not what most improved and a standard look lowed for a much smoother, than traditional skateboards. will need to know before you of a carver to accommodate Mesa State students think of and style was shaped thanks faster ride and turning that u buy a longboard. ease of ride, smoothness and when longboarding is men- to the continued interest of felt like wave riding. [email protected] The Two Types: speed. These boards may in- tioned, rather, they are check- surfers. With the invention Over the years, the two Carving Boards – A carv- corporate a concave deck ing over their shoulders to of urethane wheels, which styles have developed into ing board is used in a specif- to help the ride make sharp make sure they’re not going to made riding easier, smooth- completely different disci- ic style of turning and using turns without bottoming out. get run over walking to class. er and safer, skateboarding’s plines. Longboarding fo- your board to mimic the mo- Learning to ride: Just a little over 40 years ago, popularity exploded. From cuses on the ride tions of a surfer. These boards The best way to learn to however, longboarding as we this point, the sport split into incorporating dif- are usually very flexible and ride a longboard is with the know it did not exist and the two paths, just like surfing. ferent “carving”, are sometimes made out of help of a trusted friend who term was reserved for a style Surfers who rode short- slalom, down- bamboo or carbon fiber. The longboards and knows what of surfboard used on the er boards found comfort in hill, cruising design usually incorporates a he or she is doing. If you’re coasts of the world. the short, typical skateboard, and “dancing” camber deck that arcs at the on your own, try logging on The traditional skateboard which is best for riding pools techniques. top giving the board spring to silverfishlongboarding. and the longboard evolved and doing tricks. The rid- It continues tension. The deck will most com or watching Lee Wence’s from the same idea surfers of ers who surfed longer boards to prove it- always feature a cut out where Longboarding instruction vid- the 1960’s had while waiting started to experiment with self to be a the wheels are to ensure that eos on YouTube.com. If you’re for better waves to come their the length of the tradition- good form of the rider doesn’t “bottom sure you are interested in rid- way. The concept was simple al skateboard looking for a exercise and out” while making aggressive ing, go to a local skate shop enough: surf the pavement. ride that mimicked a surfing relaxation as carves. and ask about the boards they The first skateboard was feel. They found that feel in well as a great Cruising Boards – A cruis- have there and if you can test er is a board used primarily them out ... be prepared to be Brian Erickson/Criterion in a downhill style or a trans- pressured into buying a board portation-only mind frame. however. Q and A with Mesa State student Cruisers are usually made of u harder wood with minimal [email protected] longboarder Colton Kramer flex. Sometimes the board Q: How do you deal with the clichés and stereo- its more social now too. I have seen its popularity Brian Erickson types associated with longboarding? grow and I don’t really know if it is a fad or not. Reporter A: I don’t really care about what people think, it I hope not. Its become more mainstream though. doesn’t affect me. I just do it because I enjoy it. Back in the day, when people saw (a longboard) Q: What got you started longboarding? Q: Why do you think longboarding is so popu- they didn’t know what to think, but now skate- A: When I was a kid, I grew up in a small com- lar? boarding and longboarding are no big deal. munity. We didn’t have a lot, just a small skate A: I think people see it and they think it’s pret- Q: What would be your advice to someone that park and if anything else we just pulled a skate- ty cool. It beats walking 10 minutes to get to the wants to start longboarding? board behind a truck. Going to Zumiez (a skate- other end of the campus. I’m sure it’s appealing A: They should try to ride a friend’s board first. board shop) in the mall was a big deal because to most people because they have probably picked You need to see what you like and what feels best. they were the only people that had longboards. I up a skateboard before. It’s something new and it There are a variety of different boards for differ- got my first board from them. We also started to doesn’t take much to learn. ent styles and it helps to know what you want to hand make a few decks and experiment with it. Q: It seems that longboarding’s popularity has ex- do with it before you try to buy anything. There is Q: Did you have a big background in skateboard- ploded as of late. Do you think it’s just a fad? a lot to take into consideration like wheel type and ing before you started longboarding? A: I think it might be, due to the fact that kids board flexibility. It definitely helps to have a friend A: No, little skateboards are dangerous in my get bored easily. So they look for stuff to do, not who knows what they are doing. You don’t want to opinion. More than anything, we just cruised meaning that they’ll be out on the Mesa trying to drop a ton of money on a board you don’t like. Brian Erickson/Criterion Mesa State student around. No big “vert” stuff or anything. hit those big hills, but they like to cruise around. u and longboarder Colton Kramer. You see big groups of them riding with friends … [email protected] Third annual Sustainability Week MacKenzie Koncher Sustainability Week is put on by the Reporter Sustainability Council which is a voluteer organization. As time goes on, we realize more and more “We got together about two and a half the importance of taking care of the beau- years ago and now have about 20 people,” tiful planet Earth that we inhabit. “Going Outfoor Program director Chad Thatcher green” is now a common term referring to a said. global movement to sustain our environment A few events on Monday and Tuesday that many individuals, businesses, colleges, included touring the new academic and organizations have chosen to participate building, a showing of the movie “Crude in. Mesa State College is no exception to Awakening,” a bike tune-up and flat re- this movement, as one of the many colleges pair clinic with the Mesa State Bike Club, across the nation making attempts to sustain as well as a mass bike ride through down- our environment. Including Mesa State’s town. Wednesday through Sunday stu- new Academic Classroom Building, which is dents will have the opportunity to attend one of the most energy efficient buildings on the Sustainability Fair, a Residence Hall the Western Slope. Association open mic night, trayless day Mesa State’s third annual Sustainability in the dining hall as well as a trail building Week takes place Oct. 20 through Oct. 26. day on Sunday at Mother’s Buttress. Each day addresses a specific theme of de- Thatcher said he is most excited velopment, focusing on energy, transpor- about the sustainability fair, which takes tation, consumerism, water, food, and tak- place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 22. ing action now. Mesa State is addressing all Thatcher said this will be the third time of these issues and by attending the daily we will have the fair and it’s a success ev- events one can obtain a better understand- ery year. The fair will have various vendors ing of how. and people from the community involved “It’s choices we make every day— recy- in sustainability. cling, saving energy, turning off lights, sav- “We’re trying to get everyone intercon- ing water—that makes all the difference,” nected,” Thatcher said. student and member of the Sustainability u Council, Mackenzie Gibson said. [email protected]

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Scott Schlaufman man Brandon Rood scoring the first Mavericks only put three shots on Reporter goal of his collegiate career halfway goal in the game in comparison to the Patrick Morrel again the cornerstone of the Mavs through the first half to give Mesa a six that CSU-Pueblo put up. Tinaglia Sports Editor defense with 25 digs. The Mesa State men’s soccer team 1-0 lead heading into the half. recorded five saves, with the only al- Mesa will now return home to has seen a lot of shutouts this year. While soccer can be known for its lowed goal coming ten minutes into The Lady Mavericks volleyball Brownson arena for four games. The The Mavericks have been on the win- narrow wins, the scoring increased the second half off the foot of Trevor team had 13 more kills than the Lady first game will be on Oct. 24 when ning end of the spectrum, starting for the second half of the game, with Martinet. Pueblo goalie Chris Smith Orediggers on Saturday. In their of- they host Adams State College. The the season with six victories and four both teams combining for four goals stopped all three of Mesa’s shots on fensive aggression, the Lady Mavs Lady Mavs will then host Colorado shutouts in their first seven games. within a ten-minute period. The scor- goal. committed 39 errors and failed to State University Pueblo on Oct. 25 The team hasn’t found their groove ing started when sophomore defender The Mavericks received some good put away the School of Mines, falling followed by Western State on Oct. this month however, getting shutout Mitchell Reid put a ball past UCCS news during the week as the RMAC to 10-10 and 8-5 in Rocky Mountain 31 and a formidable Fort Lewis team in four straight. The team was un- goalkeeper Sean Miller ten minutes announced its All-Academic teams, Athletic Conference play. on Nov. 1. able to post an October win heading into the second half with assists by which included four Mavericks. The “You’re not going to beat a lot of u into their weekend road series against Rood and freshman Marco Angelo. Mesa players named to the First good teams in the RMAC with 39 er- [email protected] Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference A mere twenty seconds later, forward Team All-Academic were defender rors,” Mesa State head coach Dave opponents University of Colorado- Reese Kegans scored on a breakaway Jake Jobe, goalkeeper Tinaglia, and Fleming said, “We had the opportu- Colorado Springs on Friday and CSU- goal to put the Mavs up 3-0. The mid-fielder Alex Mattevi. Midfielder nity to put them away but we never Pueblo on Sunday. Mountain Lions scored four and a Stephen Hofer was also named to the did.” Luckily for the Mavs, the team was half minutes later with a goal by Matt Honor Roll. The Lady Orediggers improved able to gain some momentum starting Friesen, and only five minutes after In order for a player to be eligible to 14-9 (9-4 RMAC) with their suc- with their Friday game in Colorado that Jeff Bettner put another goal past for the All-Academic team, a player cess over the Lady Mavs. Junior Springs, which ended with a 4-2 Josh Tinaglia to put the score at 3-2 in must have at least two consecutive Alisan Tompkins led the charge with win over the Mountain Lions. The Mesa’s favor. Kegans scored his sec- semesters at their school and have at 23 kills, bringing her season total up Mavericks started strong, with fresh- ond goal of the game with five min- least a 3.20 grade point average. They to a team leading 231 kills at 3.12 utes left to secure the also have to be a starter or a key back- a game. Mesa’s defense dominated victory for the Mavs. up on the team. The teams are chosen with 80 digs, 8 more than Mines. The Mavericks then by the sports information directors at Senior Ashley Loftsgard, Tompkins, traveled further up the RMAC schools that sponsor men’s Meredith Dolny and Whitney Who’s Next? Interstate 25 to Pueblo soccer. Howard all added to the defensive where the team had a The Mavericks will be facing a effort, each recording more than 14 Sunday game against challenge this weekend when they digs. Men’s Soccer the Thunderwolves of go against No. 24 Colorado School Mesa came into the game on a CSU-Pueblo. Going of Mines on Sunday in Golden be- two game win streak, after their win Who: Colorado School of Mines into the game, the fore heading to Lakewood for a game against University of Colorado at Thunderwolves had against Colorado Christian University Colorado Springs. UCCS had best- When:Friday, October 24 @ 7:00 p.m. come off of a three on Sunday. The Mavs lost to Mines ed Mesa 3-2 in an early season con- Where: Golden, CO game set which in- 2-0 in their Oct. 10 game at Walker test on Sept. 6. cluded a win over Field, and beat CCU 4-0 in their “It was a good win for us,” No.18 Metro State September meeting with the Cougars. Fleming said. Last Confrontation: and a tie with No. 3 “Next week is a must win game,” Freshman Corinne Cascioppo Fort Lewis, teams that Mesa State head coach Josh Pittman led the Lady Mavs offensively October 10, 2008 the Mavericks have said, “Our players have to come to against the Lady Mountain Lions had little luck with. play each game,” with 20 kills, committing only 6 er- Danielle Stomberg/Criterion The momentum The Mavs will finish up the -regu rors. Tompkins and redshirt fresh- Mesa State freshman Corinne that the Mavs gained lar season at home with a Halloween man Meagan Bosch also contributed Cascioppo goes up for a spike. in game one was game against Regis at 6 p.m., and a to the offense recording 26 kills be- 2 0 short lived however, game against Metro State on Nov. 2. tween them—14 for Tompkins and as they lost 1-0 to the u 12 for Bosch. Loftsgard was once Thunderwolves. The [email protected] A look at recent Mesa State Mavericks sport activities Scott Schlaufman Reporter Hockey Rugby Swimming The club hockey team played a two game set this week with Colorado The club rugby team was The women’s swim team started their season this weekend in Fort College, losing the first game 9-1 and winning the second 8-2. Heading unable to make a repeat win Collins at the Early Bird Invitational held by Colorado State University. into the game they were 4-4, with their most recent win on Oct. 8. The over rival Colorado School of CSU dominated the meet, which also had the University of Northern team lost a two game set to the University of Wyoming on Oct. 11-12. Mines and as a result, failed Colorado, University of Colorado, Mines, and Metro State competing. The team is on the road the rest of October with games in Boulder and to secure a playoff berth. The Freshman Katie Wedel helped the team take seventh place in the 200 Lakewood against the University of Colorado and Colorado School of rugby team will have no more yard free style relay, a standing that was behind four CSU teams, a Mines on Oct. 24-25. Their next home game is Nov. 1 against Mines games in the fall, but will be team from CU, and a team from UNC in Greeley. Wedel placed sev- at 5:30 p.m., followed by a 9:50 a.m. game against Mines the next day. joining up with the Grand enth in the 200 yard breatstroke, while Jaclyn McMillen placed sev- They will be at home for the first three weekends in November, wel- Junction Rugby Football Club enth in the 200 yard backstroke. The full standings for all the Mesa coming the University of New Mexico, University of Kansas, and Iowa for mens league games in the State swimmers can be found on mesamavs.com. The team will have State University. All home games take place at the Glacier Ice Arena on spring. More information on their next meet on Nov. 8 at the Orchard Mesa pool with Air Force, Riverside parkway. More information on the team can be found at me- the team can be found at me- Colorado College and Northern Colorado all attending. sastatehockey.com. sastaterugby.com

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Entries currently being taken at the Intramural Office for the following team sports: Basketball (men’s & women’s), Coed Dodgeball, and Coed Indoor Soccer. The Patrick Morrell, editor Criterion Sports [email protected] Mavs keep faith for a comeback victory Chris Henrie field goal was blocked by Western’s ball, running it in for a Guest Reporter Levi Ostrom and was Keating’s first touchdown giving the miss on the season. Mavs a 14-7 lead with The Mesa State Mavericks (6- The Mountaineers took over again 5:12 left in the half. 2, 6-0 Rocky Mountain Athletic driving down the field before Mesa The Mountaineers Conference) took on the Western State’s defensive end Tony Kelley took their next pos- State Mountaineers Thursday night at came up with a big interception. session all the way Stocker Stadium in front of over 3800 “I just saw the screen and shuffled, to the red zone. Just fans and a national television audi- when I looked up in the quarterbacks when it seemed like ence. Mesa was looking for its sixth eyes I saw him throw it. I just dived the Mavericks would straight win since falling in the first and scooped it (the ball) up,” Kelley make a goal line stand two games of the season. The lights said. on the one-yard line, shined down on the Mavs as they The Kelley interception fired up the the defense broke took the field and a W, defeating the Mavericks offense. The drive featured down. On 4th and goal Mountaineers in a 29-19 come from a key 10-yard pass from Mesa State with less than a min- behind victory. quarterback Phil Vigil to Noble. Vigil ute left in the half, After a quick Mavs three and out, also ripped off a monstrous 42-yard the Mountaineers the Mountaineers got the ball and gain throwing to tight-end Maurice Nathan Acrey ran in quickly showed Mesa State that they Manley for a third down conversion. for six from a yard wouldn’t fold without a fight. The “Everyone was excited for the TV out. The point after Mountaineers only needed a minute game,” Noble said. was blocked by Mesa, and three seconds to drive the length Noble also went on to say that he which brought the of the field. A flea-flicker gave them loves playing in front of all the fans, game to 14-13 at the Danielle Stomberg/Criterion Running back Bobby Coy tries to dodge incoming Western State defender during a 66-yard gain which set up a pass to they motivate the team to get back end of the half. last Thursday’s game at Stocker Stadium. Western’s Rasheed Smith for a touch- into the game. After halftime, down, putting Western up 7-0. The drive culminated in a 10-yard Western State started A Mesa State fumble on the next touchdown scamper by Mesa State off with a quick score. A 22-yard run one-yard line. Mesa’s offense didn’t let The rest of the game was all Mesa drive gave Western the ball back, but running back Bobby Coy, tying the by Acrey put the Mountaineers up 19- the poor field position stop their mo- State defense. They prevented the Mesa’s defense cracked down and game at seven all. Coy dazzled fans 14, but Mesa then tightened up the mentum and came up with a big drive, Mountaineers from scoring on two dif- only allowed the Mountaineers 13 once again with 153 yards on the defense. which was capped off by a nine-yard ferent possessions to keep the score at yards before forcing a punt. ground. A few possessions later, the Mavs touchdown run by Vigil. Mesa State 29-19. The Mavs ran out the clock to “We weren’t really worried about “Bobby is a beast. He makes stuff drove down the field and produced a elected to go for two bringing the end the game thus keeping the Mavs the early touchdown (by Western),” happen and everybody has confidence touchdown of their own after a four score to 29-19. undefeated in conference play. Mesa State wide receiver Ricky Noble in him,” Mesa State wide out Griffin minute drive to bring the score to 21- “That drive was the big difference Next week the Mavs take on the said. Chernoff said. 19. in the ball game. We came up with a Adams State Grizzlies on Oct. 25 in The Mavs drove down the field On the next Mountaineer drive, The Mountaineers came up empty lot of big plays which really broke the Alamosa at 12 p.m. for five minutes before kicker Jared Mesa State linebacker Derek Thorne with another trick play on fourth and back of the defense,” Mesa State head u Keating attempted a field goal. The blocked a punt and recovered the two. The Mavs took over at their own coach Joe Ramunno said. [email protected] Mesa State club soccer prepares for home games

Patrick Morrell II, and training teams like the St. Sports Editor George (Utah) Express. The Express trains athletes to prepare to compete The Mesa State men’s club soccer in varsity soccer. The Mavs have com- team traveled to Colorado Mountain peted in two tournaments and several College’s Gates Soccer Park on games. Saturday. The team fell 2-0 to CMC The club soccer team has two sea- in a physical contest. This is the first sons—spring and fall. Last season season the Mavs club soccer team there were only about 13 players and has played against other colleges. this fall they have 24. The team prac- Last spring, the club soccer team only tices every Monday and Wednesday at competed against the Mesa State var- 7-9 p.m. The team still is finding its sity team. groove and are learning to play well The team achieves many things. with each other. It’s a place to train players for varsity, “We are getting more and more and a place for players to join a soccer confortable everyday,” Mesa State team without the pressure of playing club soccer head coach Luke Jurotich on varsity. It is also a place for people said. who aren’t able to play at the varsity The club soccer team will play level to still enjoy soccer. against the St. George Express on “We are a very young team and we Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. They will also be have a lot of growing to do. This is home on Nov. 1 facing Western State our first season against other colleg- at 7 p.m. Danielle Stomberg/Criterion Evans Afriyie races after the ball as Colorado Mountain College play- es,” Mesa club soccer team captain u Danielle Stomberg/Criterion ers are close behind. The Mesa State soccer club traveled to Glen- Roldan Chandler said. [email protected] Mesa State club soccer team wood Springs on Saturday to play Colorado Mountain College and The Mavericks play against a range captain Roldan Chandler pre- lost 2-0. of opponents from Division I, Division pares to do a header. Lady Mavericks drop game despite serving up a significant surplus of shots

Patrick Morrell shot. The New Mexico Highlands and forward Daniela Ramirez led the Sports Editor goalkeeper was busy on Friday night; shooting frenzy that had a ball flying busy guarding her goal from the near- towards the goal roughly every two A palpable frustration rose in ly impossible amount of shots sent her minutes and twenty-five seconds. Walker Field as the Lady Mavericks way. “We had them the whole game. unleashed shot after unsuccessful Mesa State fired 41 total shots, 18 We just needed to finish them and we of which were on goal couldn’t,” Michel said, “I think on pa- and only one of the diz- per and seeing the play we would have zying total made it into won, but the score doesn’t show that the back of the net. and that’s too bad, but I guess that is While the Lady Mavs soccer.” clearly outplayed the The lone goal for the Lady Mavs be- six shots of Highlands, longed to All-Rocky Mountain Athletic the game ended in Conference All-Academic team recipi- a 1-1 double over- ent Katrina Hartfield. With less than time tie, which saw five minutes remaining in regulation, Mesa’s record to 9-6-1 Hartfield received an assist from- ju (4-4 Rocky Mountain nior Kira Brannan and blew it into the Athletic Conference). top of the box. “We shot 90 percent Hartfield’s goal came nearly twelve of our shots on frame minutes after the Cowgirls only goal. right at the goalkeep- A goal that ricocheted off a defend- er—she was our best er and was booted in by the New friend today,” Mesa Mexico’s Ashley Rosales stunned Lady Danielle Stomberg/Criterion State head coach Erin Maverick fans. Mesa dominated the Sherilyn Stoffel races after the ball as New Mexico Highlands Jes- Sharpe said, ”We broke entire match and only allowed two sica Aguilar follows during Friday night’s game at Walker Field. The them down defensive- shots in the second half. game ended in a tie 1-1. Katrina Hartfield scored the Mavs goal. The Lady Mavs next home game is Friday, Oct. 31 at Walker Field. ly a lot, but it’s our fin- “I think that we’re not placing the ishing. It’s that final ball where we need to place it. We’re bit where we’re just not reading the goalie. We are just ei- were on target and three going in for facing off first against Adams State kicking it too much at ther shooting at the goal or right at a score. then Colorado Christian University. the goalkeeper. We’re her,” Ramirez said. The Lady Mavs and their higher The Lady Mavs will return home to technically not sound After Friday’s frustrating game, shots-on-goal percentage dispatched Walker Field for their final two home enough in all the the Lady Mavs travel to Pueblo to the Lady Thunderwolves 3-2. Two of games of the year. The action starts at things that we need to take on the Colorado State University the goals came courtesy of Michel— 3 p.m. on Oct. 31 followed by a game Danielle Stomberg/Criterion Alyssa Michel looks for an opening down field do to find the back of at Pueblo Lady Thunderwolves. both assisted by Ramirez. Kylie Kegans on Nov. 2. during Friday night’s game against New Mexico the net.” Seemingly taking a lesson away from scored the final Lady Maverick goal u Highlands. The game ended in a tie, 1-1. Freshman stand- Friday’s contest, Mesa recorded only with an assist from Alyssa Michel. [email protected] out Alyssa Michel nine shots in total. Five of which Mesa is away on Oct. 24 and 26,