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Fort Collins, Colorado COLLEGIAN Volume 117 | No. 28 Thursday, September 18, 2008 www.collegian.com THE STUDENT VOICE OF COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1891 ANALYZING EMISSIONS

PRESS INFORMATION DEPARTMENT | AP In this picture released by the Press Information Department, Paki- stan’s Prime Minister Youaf Raza Gilani, center, meets visiting U. S. Adm. Mike Mullen, sixth from left, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday. The U.S. military chief vowed Wednesday to respect Pakistan’s sovereignty, the American Embassy said a commitment apparently aimed at easing controversy over a rash of U.S. attacks on militant havens near the border with Afghanistan. Missile kills

6 in Pakistan BRANDON IWAMOTO | COLLEGIAN Following President Larry Penley’s announcement that CSU will be carbon neutral by 2020, the university is con- ducting a campus-wide survey regarding carbon emission by students, staff and faculty on how they commute to U.S. suspected of air strike campus.

By ISHTIAQ MAHSUD ghanistan was heard in the area The Associated Press shortly before the attack. Survey assesses carbon footprint Maj. Murad Khan, a spokes- DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Paki- man for the Pakistan army, said it stan – A suspected U.S. missile was looking into the incident. By JOHNNY HART said. do, Dollard said it was much more strike killed at least six people Earlier Wednesday, the Amer- The Rocky Mountain Collegian In an interview with the Colle- effi cient to survey students, faculty Wednesday, hours after the top ican Embassy said that Adm. gian last week, former student gov- and staff to compile suffi cient data. U.S. military offi cer told Pakistani Mike Mullen, chairman of the CSU is in the process of con- ernment vice presidential candidate “Understanding (how people leaders that America respected joint chiefs of staff, vowed to re- ducting an online survey measur- Seth Walter said Penley’s plan draws are) commuting is a hard thing to Pakistan’s sovereignty amid a spect Pakistan’s sovereignty — a ing the commuting habits of stu- funds away from educational re- do,” Dollard said. furor over American strikes into commitment apparently aimed dents, faculty and staff this month, sources, but fi nds the survey to be a The survey will be posted until Pakistan’s northwest. at easing controversy over a rash in hopes of tallying the campus’ gas step in the right direction. Sept. 25, and data will be published Two Pakistani intelligence of- of U.S. attacks on militant havens emissions. “We’re setting the pace of what a in a greenhouse footprint guide in fi cials told The Associated Press near the border with Afghanistan. The fi ndings are set to allow green university should be,” Walter October, Dollard said. that several missiles hit a com- Mullen met separately with army Facilities Management to measure said. She added that because of Pen- pound in the South Waziristan chief Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani CSU’s carbon footprint in accord Eric Sutherland, Fort Collins ley’s carbon-neutrality pledge to tribal region early Wednesday and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza with university President Larry Pen- critic of local environmental initia- the American Colleges & University evening. Both offi cials spoke on Gilani for what a U.S. Embassy ley’s plan for the university to be tives, said people are so “freakishly” President’s Climate Commitment, condition of anonymity because statement called “extremely carbon-neutral by the year 2020. energy dependant that calling for the university would track its com- they are not authorized to speak frank, positive and constructive” Available beginning last week on carbon-neutrality is irresponsible. muters’ carbon-footprint and will openly to the media. discussions. the day of Penley’s fall address, the “Carbon-neutrality –– what does most-likely survey again in 2010. The offi cials said the target “The Pakistani leaders re- survey asks students to answer ap- that mean?” Sutherland said in a Facilities Management is using was a base for Taliban militants viewed the progress of Pakistan’s proximately how many trips to and phone interview. “What it means to incentives including gift cards to and Hezb-i-Islami, another efforts to combat militancy, vio- from campus they make, what mode me is not emitting any green-house several establishments in Fort Col- group fi ghting U.S. and govern- lence and terrorism,” the embas- of commuting they use and how fuel gases.” lins, tickets to NBC’s “Last Comic ment troops in neighboring Af- sy statement said. “Adm. Mullen effi cient their vehicles are. But contrary to his thoughts on Standing”, and a 22-inch Toshiba ghanistan. They said informants appreciated the positive role that As of press time, 952 people had the university becoming carbon- LCD fl at screen HDTV donated by in the area had reported that six Pakistan is playing in the war on completed the survey. neutral, Sutherland said he ap- the CSU bookstore to encourage people were dead and three more terror and pledged continued Of those who were surveyed, plauds CSU for surveying students, students to participate in the sur- injured. Their identities were not U.S. support to Pakistan. 50 percent answered that they fi nd faculty and staff about commuting vey. immediately clear. “In this context, Adm. Mullen other means of transportation to habits. According to Dollard, the sur- The offi cials said an un- reiterated the U.S. commitment campus than driving, said Carol “Anything that anyone is do- vey can be done in less than two manned drone of the type used Dollard, energy engineer for Facili- ing to reduce green-house gasses is minutes and can be found at by the CIA and U.S. forces in Af- See KILL on Page 3A ties Management. awesome,” Sutherland said. http://fm.colostate.edu/survey and “We’re really impressed about Instead of using census data or through RamCT. how many students, faculty and estimating commuter’s habits like Senior Reporter Johnny Hart can staff don’t drive to campus,” Dollard companies and other organizations be reached at [email protected].

School of Rock ASCSU environmental department links students to green campaigns

By ALEXANDRA SIEH more proactive with envi- THE PROGRAM PLANS TO mental level.” The Rocky Mountain Collegian ronmental awareness.” IMPLEMENT: According to Canavan, Smoot said that environ- Bike-to-school days the department will bring Growing from a small mental sustainability was a Recycling campaigns local environmental issues group that shuffl ed in the top priority. Clean-up crews and to the campus, working as cabinet of the Associated “As the student govern- recycling bins for football a “closer-to-home” group Students for CSU, the stu- ment we are capable of af- tailgating rather than an administra- dents heading the fi rst-year fecting things,” he said. “The tive initiative. Department of Environmen- environment is important.” “The administration fo- tal Affairs will direct student Chosen to lead this de- cuses on the really broad is- government focus to broad partment is Chris Diedrich, given the growth of environ- sues … and I really think this student involvement in the director and senior mechan- mental awareness and advo- department can focus a little university’s environmental ical engineer major, and cacy as a nationwide trend. bit and micro process things campaigns. Patrick Canavan, assistant In addition, they said, a bit better,” Canavan said. Created by ASCSU Presi- director and senior natural the department can increase Starting with a small dent Taylor Smoot and Vice resources management ma- direct student involvement budget, this year will help to President Quinn Girrens, jor. After hearing about the in green campaigns, bridg- set fi nancial allowance for the Department of Environ- new department, they said, ing the gap between the uni- this department in future mental Affairs will further both immediately took an versity and its students. years. the environmental work on interest and applied for the “This department was The department has campus at the student gov- positions. created … to have the stu- been given $250 to start ernment level, which will al- “We both have a great dents have a voice in a way with for this year, with the low transparent allocations level of interest in environ- for them to be active and possibility of reaching up to of student money toward mental affairs,” Diedrich actually do something with $15,000 depending on par- new green initiatives. said. the university at a higher ticular projects, according “The department will As the fi rst leaders of the level than just grassroots to Canavan. The amount is give ASCSU a chance to department, both Diedrich subject to change in the fu- RACHEL DEMBRUN | COLLEGIAN campaigning,” Diedrich implement change and and Canavan expressed their said. “It gives us an actual ture. Trever Brown, 14-year-old drummer for the AC/DC cover make things happen,” Gir- own hopes for the program. mechanism for the students Currently, Diedrich and band, High Voltage, silences a symbol at a performace at rens said. “They’re working They said the department is to change things around the Crazy Jack’s Saloon on Saturday. To see full story, go to to fi nd new things and be a great addition to ASCSU university on an environ- See GREEN on Page 3A page 2B.

PAGE 5A PAGE 3A PAGE 8A New program for Building bridges to Volleyball to play students excellence Utah Utes SLiCE offers REAL a series CSU and Poudre School Players hope to keep up of leadership workshops District are improving winning streak media for education 2A Thursday, September 18, 2008 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian

WEATHER CORRECTION CAMPUS EYE The Sept. 16 issue of the Collegian stated that the CSU Today Career Fair was formerly Isolated thunder exclusively for faculty and staff. It was exclusively for students storms wanting to teach. The Collegian regrets the error. 78 | 51 CALENDAR Friday Today Career Fair Isolated thunder 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. storms LSC Main Ballroom This event is only open to students and graduates of CSU. 77 | 50 Come to the Career Fair prepared with copies of your resumé and dressed in business Saturday casual attire. Partly cloudy Lunch with a Laugh Series 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 76 | 51 LSC Ramskeller Throughout the semester, local comedians and improv troupes will be performing to entertain lunch crowds for free in the Ramskeller in the Lory Student Center. Students can also enjoy food at half-off the regular price in the Ramskeller.

Biomedical Engineering 7 p.m. Seminar Training Show Noon to 12:50 p.m. The School of Biomedical Engineering’s Seminar Series 9 p.m. welcomes Mathias Ulbricht, Urban Wire Ph.D, from the Universität Duisburg-Essen in Germany. Dr. Ulbricht will present a seminar 11 p.m. titled, “Tailored Polymeric Universal Transmissions Membranes for Advanced Separation Engineering.”

POW/MIA Ceremony 3:40 p.m. The Oval The CSU student organization, the Arnold Air Society of Air Force ROTC, is holding its annual Prisoner of War and Missing in Action ceremony. Tune in to channel 11 at 9 The ceremony is part of a 24- p.m. for CTV News, CTV hour vigil that honors members of Sports and the Colorado the armed forces who have been Music Lounge. either prisoners of war or were missing in action. All are welcome to this free event.

ASAP Presents Film: “Wanted” 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. LSC Theater “Wanted” is a 2008 action fi lm RACHEL DEMBRUN | COLLEGIAN REPRINTS which is loosely based on the explosive, graphic novel series Corey Burke, a sophomore construction management major, designs a house in a graphic communication class in the Want a photo of your with the same name. Industrial Sciences Lab building. favorite CSU sports player The story is about a disengaged, or shots from around unaccomplished young campus? Go to http:// man’s transformation into an reprints.collegian.com to “unparalleled enforcer of justice.” Explore the international international piano superstar Andreas Klein, Piano order copies of photos Tickets will be at the door. $3 opportunities for work, study, Andreas Klein is acclaimed as a 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday printed in the Collegian. for CSU students, $5 for non- volunteering or internships luminous and captivating artist Griffi n Concert Hall located at the Sustainable Living Fair students. awaiting you at the Study Abroad and an introspective and poetic University Center of the Arts 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fair. performer. The Symphony, directed by Wes Rocky Mountain Raptor Program Friday Kenney, kicks off the School located at 720 East Vine St. in Fall Study Abroad Fair Piano MasterClass & Lectures: CSU Idol Round One of the Art’s fi rst season in the Fort Collins. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Andreas Klein 7 to 9 p.m. completed University Center The fair offers a weekend of LSC Main Ballrooms 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Student Center Ramskeller for the Arts with fanfares and solution-based, interactive, family Where in the world will you be Griffi n Concert Hall Vote for your favorites and watch celebrations. Guest artist and oriented events designed to next semester? Imagine yourself The MasterClass and Lecture them advance to the semi-fi nals world renowned pianist Andreas educate people of all ages and studying Marine Sciences in Series features the world’s fi nest and fi nals. 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By AHMED AL-HAJ Ryan Gliha, the embassy lican hospital. They are resi- Police kept reporters well The Associated Press spokesman, told The Associ- dents of a housing compound away from the immediate area ated Press by telephone that near the embassy and includ- of the embassy, he said. Re- SAN’A, Yemen – A car there was a second explosion ed children, he said. gional TV news networks Al- bomb targeting the U.S. Em- that followed the initial one, Both the security and medi- Jazeera and Al-Arabiya showed bassy hit the front gate of the but did not know what caused cal officials spoke on condition shaky footage of the embassy’s compound in Yemen’s capital it. of anonymity because they area following the blasts, with Wednesday, a U.S. spokesman Another Yemeni security were not authorized to release a heavy cloud of black smoke said. A senior Yemeni security official said the embassy was the information to the media. rising from a spot just beyond official said six Yemeni guards hit by two car bombs and that Explosions and heavy gunfire concrete blocks painted yel- and four civilians were killed. heavy gunfire lasting around 10 were heard near the embassy low. The Yemeni guards were minutes followed the blasts. in the eastern section of San’a The embassy is ringed by assigned to sentry duty out- Several nearby homes were and police swiftly cordoned off two layers of these blocks, ac- side the embassy by the Interi- badly damaged by the blasts, the area, according to a gov- cording to San’a residents fa- or Ministry. The civilians were he said, but had no informa- ernment security official and miliar with the area. three Yemenis and one Indian tion on whether the heav- an AP reporter at the scene. The networks also report- national, the Yemeni security ily guarded embassy sustained The AP reporter said am- ed that a fire broke out in one Yemen News agency | ap official said. damage too. bulance cars rushed to the of the embassy’s buildings. The The official spoke on con- A medical official, mean- area after the blasts and that AP reporter said a fire truck In this photo released by Yemen News Agency, smoke raises dition of anonymity because while, said at least seven Ye- hundreds of heavily armed was seen headed to the scene, from the U.S. Embassy in San’a, Yemen, Wednesday after a car he was not authorized to speak meni nationals were wounded security forces were deployed but Gliha, the embassy spokes- bomb targeting the Embassy hit the front gate of the compound. to the media. and taken to the city’s Repub- around the compound. man, denied the report.

CSU ‘builds bridges’ with Poudre schools

By Tyler Okland meeting. grams such as Blackboard. Pearson’s middle school The Rocky Mountain Collegian Jason Mallone, a philoso- Rheingold intends to cre- students created a podcast phy and biology teacher at ate a social media classroom to last year titled “20 Miles of CSU and Poudre School Poudre High School, said stu- teach Interactive Web resourc- Colfax History.” The podcast District officials corroborated dents have further developed es such as blogs, wikis, RSS, was programmed with stories ar t Wednesday at the Lincoln their discussion and rhetorical podcasts and video, according about the history of Colfax for e n t ertain m en t Center to outline plans to em- skills as a result of his use of to his Web site. runners of the annual Colfax mus i c phasize innovative media out- blogs as a teaching tool. Stu- The project intends to use Marathon to listen to during ifestyl e lets, which will replace current dents are also maintaining an social media as a means to effi- the race. l platforms that many say are appropriate level of respect in ciently allow students to com- The students’ success with In Collegian Entertain ment each Thursday inefficient, to teach college their online debates, he said. municate with each other via the project is a mark of the and high school students. “We have created a stu- an online forum. technological achievements The “Building Bridges for dent-centered learning envi- For CSU students, this that teachers now say students Excellence” effort, sponsored ronment where teachers often may mean future classes will as young as middle school are by CSU’s Information Science aren’t needed,” Mallone said. incorporate additional hands- now capable of. and Technology Center, will Those involved in the ef- on media and require supple- The implementation of begin in elementary schools fort agreed that Blackboard, mentary technological under- technologies such as Rhein- and extend through students’ a program currently in use by standing as a prerequisite. gold’s social classroom may college educations. RamCT, has its limitations due Michelle Pearson, a Fort revolutionize higher-level Two local teachers from its inability to facilitate inter- Collins native and middle learning, the teachers said Poudre District schools and activity. school teacher at Hulstrom they believe. Such programs critically acclaimed author Rheingold, who authored Options School, advocated in- expedite student and faculty Howard Rheingold proposed “Smart Mobs” and teaches novative teaching in the class- communication online. the integration of computer digital journalism at Stanford room with technologically Staff writer Tyler Okland technology to further the ad- and Berkeley, prepared a video advanced learning tools and can be reached at news@colle- vancement of education at the discussing alternatives to pro- hands-on media. gian.com.

KILL | Cooperation of GREEN | ASCSU dept. U.S. and Pakistan receives $250 Continued from Page 1A electronics in general, there’s Continued from Page 1A Pakistan because of the ill-de- potential for some compa- fined and contested nature of Canavan are working on nies [such as HP] to give us to respect Pakistan’s sover- the mountainous frontier. simple initiatives, such as a donation for the effort,” eignty and to develop further “But after the (Sept. 3) in- bike-to-school days and Canavan said. “That money U.S.-Pakistani cooperation cident, the orders are clear,” recycling campaigns. They could go towards the school, and coordination on these Abbas said. “In case it happens said they also intend to focus the department or towards critical issues that challenge again in this form, that there some efforts on the tailgat- ASCSU.” the security and well-being of is a very significant detec- ing parking lot for football While some doubt the the people of both countries,” tion, which is very definite, no games. Clean-up crews and university’s green efforts, it said. ambiguity, across the border, increased recycling bins in Diedrich said, there are Mullen arrived the same on ground or in the air: open the parking lot will be con- plenty of initiatives in play day that Pakistan’s army said fire.” sidered. now that are going unno- its forces have orders to open The statement was the The department also ticed or unseen. fire if U.S. troops launch an- strongest since Kayani raised plans to look at the larger “We’ll be able to cre- other raid across the Afghan eyebrows last week by vowing project of an ink cartridge ate tangible results and border, raising the stakes in to defend Pakistani territory recycling round up. some real improvements to a dispute over how to tackle “at all cost.” Abbas would not The electronic collec- the university that people militant havens in Pakistan’s say whether the orders were tions project would also in- can see that we are doing,” unruly border zone. discussed in advance with U.S. clude items such as printers Diedrich said. Pakistan’s government has officials.U.S. military com- and old computers, items “We want people to faced rising popular anger over manders complain Islamabad typically difficult to recycle know that we’re working a Sept. 3 attack by U.S. com- has been doing too little to properly. If the project goes hard for them and that we’re mandos into South Waziristan, prevent the Taliban and other well, they said, the campus really trying.” a base for Taliban militants militant groups from recruit- could gain monetarily. Staff writer Alexandra who have been killing increas- ing, training and resupplying “If we reach a certain Sieh can be reached at news@ ing numbers of U.S. troops in Pakistan’s lawless tribal belt. quantity of cartridges or collegian.com. in Afghanistan. Pakistan says Pakistan acknowledges the about 15 people were killed in presence of al-Qaida fugitives the raid, all civilians. and its difficulties in prevent- The new firing orders were ing militants from seeping into disclosed by Pakistani army Afghanistan. However, it in- www. spokesman Maj. Gen. Athar sists it is doing what it can and Abbas in an interview Tuesday paying a heavy price, pointing collegian with The Associated Press. Ab- to its deployment of more then bas said Pakistani field com- 100,000 troops in the increas- .com manders have previously been ingly restive northwest and tolerant about international a wave of suicide bombings forces crossing a short way into across the country.

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Think about study abroad 28% 58% today’s question: studying abroad, then you have Don’t let money get like this again in your life, but How do you think a great opportunity coming up honestly, you as a student may CSU should reach it’s to obtain a wealth of informa- in the way never get a chance like this “carbon neutral” goal? tion in a very short period of It’s no secret that studying again. time. The CSU Study Abroad abroad can get expensive, and Studying abroad poses Log on to collegian.com Fair will be held tomorrow with the dollar being as weak such a unique opportunity to to give us your two cents. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the as it is right now, things don’t not only visit destinations be- Lory Student Center Main Ball- get a lot better when you con- yond U.S. borders, but to actu- This is an unscientific poll conducted at http://collegian.com and reflects the By Caleb thornton sider the exchange rate. How- opinions of the Internet users who choose to participate. rooms, which are just above ally live, experience and learn the food court in the LSC. ever, when you consider the from the region of your choice. If you had the chance to Having visited the fair my- investment you are making to I believe that this chance to read my column last week, self on several occasions, I can your education as well as your- experience cultures outside you would have noticed that I tell you up front that this is a self, whatever amount you pay, your own are invaluable not Our view promised to tackle the issue of must if you are planning on it will be worth it. only to your development as a foreign policy this week. studying abroad. The amount But if the idea of adding student, but also to the growth Well, instead of discuss- of resources that are available onto your already costly tu- of your personal self, and un- ing more and more politics and the general knowledge of ition bill is still a big concern, less your future career path in- and possibly drowning you in everyone in the room are in- be sure to consider the many cludes long-term periods over- Show your the issues of this election, I’ve financial aid options. CSU has valuable if you are considering seas, you simply will not get an decided to take one week off going overseas. plenty of money set aside to opportunity like this outside to discuss an opportunity that However, if you simply can’t help students out financially, of college. So when all is said I think every student should make it to the study abroad fair, with even more scholarships and done, if you decide to take respect, CSU consider taking advantage of: then stop by the Study Abroad and grants outside of CSU that step and study overseas, studying abroad. office located in Laurel Hall on ready for the taking. For spe- then I guarantee you will not If you have ever consid- cifics, be sure to ask the Study There are some events on campus that ––­­ let’s the Northeast side of the Oval. be disappointed, but will in- ered or are currently consid- Abroad Office, and they will be face it –– merit the apathetic response they receive. Go between classes if stead walk away knowing you ering studying abroad, then I more than willing to help you Today’s Prisoner of War/Missing in Action ceremo- you can, or, if you are really made one of the best decisions really only have one thing to out. ny is not one of them. stretched on time, visit their of your college career. I know I say –– do it. With that in mind, The ceremony, presented annually by the Ar- Web site at http://studya- did. here are some pointers when it nold Air Society of Air Force ROTC, begins with a broad.colostate.edu. Carpe Diem comes to considering whether 21-gun salute at 3:40 p.m. on the Oval and culmi- This office is set up specifi- That’s right, college is all Caleb Thornton is a senior or not to study abroad. nates 24 hours later outside the Lory Student Cen- cally to help you find your way about seizing the day, and that political science major. His col- ter. overseas, so take advantage couldn’t apply more to any- umn appears Thursdays in the This year, retired General Wayne Schultz, com- Use the information of the resources CSU has set thing than studying abroad. I Collegian. Letters and feedback mander of the Buckley Air National Guard Base, available to you aside for you – hey, you paid don’t want to say that you as a can be sent to letters@collegian. will speak of former MIA of the Vietnam War. If you are thinking about for it. student will never get a chance com. POW and MIA are those that have dedicated themselves to protecting our freedom, and they deserve at the very least our attendance at an event honoring them. The very fact that Schultz has agreed to speak is significant ­–– reminiscing on the harsh realities of war and remembering POW and MIA past is so traumatic that many refuse to do it. The organizers of the event are students that take time out of their day every day to participate in ROTC, and today they will literally give 24 hours to camp in a bamboo cage without sleep to repre- sent the trials that POW and MIA undergo. Our troops support us constantly, whether it’s overseas or at home, and the ROTC ceremony is especially relevant in today’s America, with our soldiers still stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Every student can afford to spend at least a few minutes today thanking those that do their jobs without expecting that thanks.

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Aaron Montoya | Editor in Chief [email protected] Sean Reed | Editorials Editor [email protected] Nina Beitz | Design and Illustration Editor [email protected] Nick Hubel | Sports Editor [email protected] Virginia Singarayar | Design Chief, Copy Chief [email protected] Cece Wildeman | Entertainment Editor [email protected] Brandon Iwamoto | Visual Editor [email protected] Shayna Grajo | News Editor [email protected] Elyse Jarvis | News Editor [email protected] “If comedians can count on millions of viewers to tune in, EDITORIAL BOARD | 491-1688 we can count on the idea that their satirical sketches are bound to affect the public perception of candidates.”

Letter to the editor Don’t let comedy drown out the facts

By Editorial Board Comedians seem to be viewers in the age range of 18 the TV screens of our friends To Ian Bezek: on offshore drilling stands Arkansas Traveler significant players in this elec- to 29 said comedy shows and right around 10 p.m., we think Your so-called environ- tall and proud. University of Arkansas tion, after all. late-night programs such as they would say students watch mentalists at fault for high Recent history has con- Undeniably, comedians “Saturday Night Live” and “The Jon Stewart when they’re sup- gas prices have some very sistently affirmed the in- (U-WIRE) – So, … how capture news audiences. Daily Show with Jon Stewart” posed to be studying physical intimidating political mus- terests of industries at the about Tina Fey as Sarah Palin? According to a June 12 informed their opinions of the chemistry –– or showering –– cle. expense of human and en- And Amy Poehler as Hillary Washington Post article, “CBS presidential candidates and or sleeping. The current adminis- vironmental health, and it’s Clinton delivered some deli- Evening News” averages about campaign at least sometimes, Which is fine. tration is so entangled with certainly not because “en- cious one-liners, as well. 5.7 million viewers nightly, but according to a Pew Research We recognize the genius corporate control that even vironmentalists” allowed it. It’s Wednesday, and we’re the season finale of “Saturday Center survey last December. that is Jon Stewart, and we also our “wars” are sponsored I think you’re giving those still logging on to NBC.com to Night Live” last May attracted Supposedly, a Michigan agree with Russell L. Peterson, by industries. The Iraq con- hippies too much credit. find the link to watch the clip 6.5 million viewers. State University professor once an American studies professor flict is the most privatized Pretty sure Exxon Mobil, from Saturday night. Jon Stewart’s numbers said, “My students tell me they at the University of Iowa, who, war in the history of the back in August, raked in the In fact, last night, we clus- compete with those of cable read the news for the facts, but in The Washington Post, said U.S. best quarterly profit, ever. tered around a computer to newscasters like Sean Hannity they watch Jon Stewart for the true satirists are genuine crit- If environmentalists When it comes to political watch the comedic duo when and Alan Colmes and exceed truth.” ics who contribute in a healthy were in the front seat, Kyoto power, environmentalists we were supposed to be edit- the numbers of news commen- Our professors might not way to the national election would be ratified by the U.S. aren’t jacked up billion-dol- ing stories and writing edito- tator Chris Matthews. Only Bill say the same thing –– but only conversation. –– instead we’re the only in- lar corporate profits. rials (but we quickly regained O’Reilly consistently draws because, as journalism stu- But the first part of being a dustrialized nation to insist It’s essential that when our focus). more viewers than Stewart. dents, we’re smart enough to responsible media consumer on not being held account- one places blame, that they Need we have felt guilty for If comedians can count know better than to tell our is to “read the news for the able to its standards. have a rational and accurate stealing a few moments from on millions of viewers to tune professors we choose Stewart facts.” The upcoming National grasp of history and its po- our jobs to indulge our pen- in, we can count on the idea or Colbert when we only have We’d be flattered if, tonight, Renewable Energy Standard litical players. chant for brilliant barbs and that their satirical sketches are time to watch one newscast. during “Daily Show” commer- can’t escape the interests of informed hilarity, though? Or bound to affect the public per- What would your profes- cial breaks, you picked up the major oil companies; in it, Maria Myotte could we claim such indul- ception of candidates. sors say? newspaper lying on your coffee a revision to the lift the ban Senior, political science gence as research? And, in fact, 39 percent of To judge by what we see on table and read the facts, too.

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By Jessica Cline offer students certificates in fall in its first year. representatives at CSU to tailor requirements to obtain the By partnering up with the The Rocky Mountain Collegian co-curricular leadership de- Sponsored by the Office the program to meet this insti- first certificate are to take five career center, the REAL pro- velopment, Rams Engaging in of Student Leadership In- tution’s need,” Mercurio said. workshops and complete eight gram aims to teach students The first CSU program to Active Leadership, began this volvement and Community Student fees fund the REAL hours of community service, not only about leadership, but Engagement, the “REAL ex- program so that all students but students get to choose how also how to use leadership in perience” offers students an have the ability to become in- and when they do this and their careers and futures. ongoing series of leadership volved with the program. which workshops they want to Students can choose to workshops featuring present- No application process to take. complete one workshop or all ers from multiple disciplines attend workshops is neces- “This program is designed levels of certificates. and departments across cam- sary, and all records are kept so that students have the op- Each level of certificate pus. on file so students can work portunity to tailor the certifi- gets more involved and more Throughout the semester, through the program as fast or cate to fit their personalities,” specific into a certain category the 29 presenters at 60 work- as slow as they choose to. said Bobby Kunstman, the as- of leadership. shops will focus on special- Students can attend work- sistant director of SLiCE. “Our A calendar of fall work- ized areas such as social jus- shops every so often or even one main purpose is to give shops can be found on the tice, community engagement, years apart. students a life-changing ex- SLiCE Web site, http://www. organizational leadership and The REAL program is de- perience that they can grow slice.colostate.edu. outdoor adventure/environ- signed to be flexible to can from – whether it is from one Staff writer Jessica Cline mental justice. work with and fit all schedules workshop or the combination can be reached at news@colle- Students work toward four and lifestyle choices. The only of many workshops.” gian.com. levels of certificates by attend- ing the workshops on a drop- in basis. Program coordinators said REAL is committed to helping students develop the skills necessary to become civ- ically-minded people who can have an impact in society. “I just love seeing and be- ing a part of the change which students go through in experi- ences such as the REAL expe- rience,” said Zach Mercurio, a graduate student who started coordinating the REAL pro- gram as a practicum student for SLiCE. He said his passion for leadership development and CSU’s need for an accessible, co-curricular leadership de- velopment program gave him the opportunity he desired. “We came up with the pro- gram researching and using rachel dembrun | COLLEGIAN leadership theory, looking at Director of Conflict Resolution, Craig Chesson, speaks about pro- what other peer institutions fesionalism in the workplace at a REAL (Ram’s Engaging in Active were doing in the co-curricu- Leadership) workshop. Chesson was one of many speakers that lar area, and then talking with REAL is bringing to campus throughout the semester. Great Place to Hang out with Friends! Wild Boar Coffee & Bistro New & Locally Owned $ 1 Off Any Breakfast Item East of campus on College 1510 S. College Avenue

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Club Sport of the week: Men’s Soccer “I definitely think it will help because I’ll be able to

men’s club soccer info run routes and see the defense in the holes.” Fall practice location: T.J. Borcky | CSU wide reciever Colorado State Intramural fields

League: Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate QB joins CSU receiving corps Soccer League/NIRSA Former QB is gradually running more and throwing less Tryouts: Aug. 24 - 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. By Matt L. Stephens He also received Best Player Fairchild said that while The Rocky Mountain Collegian accolades from camps at he wants to leave Borcky as Regristration Fee and Alabama and Georgia Tech, a wide receiver this season, Dues: $225 for ‘A’ team and $175 for ‘B’ team per The secret is out – red- but for the remainder of this he will still be in the running year shirt freshman T.J. Borcky has season, that won’t for the starting moved from the quarterback come into factor quarterback role position to wide receiver. when determining in the spring. Contact: Aaron Harris For weeks now, Borcky his playing time. Borcky said play- via email at clubspts@ has been taking fewer snaps While he hasn’t ing receiver this colostate.edu or at at the quarterback posi- played receiver season will help [email protected] tion and gradually running since his fresh- in his prepara- more receiving routes, but man year of high tion to lead the it wasn’t until Tuesday that school, Borcky has team in 2009. Web site: http:// Rachel Dembrun | COLLEGIAN head coach Steve Fairchild made a smooth “I definitely csumenssoccer.com officially announced that transition to his think it will help Cole Dudley, left, dribbles down the field as Nick Ewing attacks his 6-foot-4 signal caller had new position, al- because I’ll be the ball at a men’s club soccer practice. The team is currently 2-0 changed positions. ready establishing able to run the and is attending a tournament in San Diego this weekend. “T.J. has been a great himself as the most T.J. Borcky routes and see sport about all of this and consistent wide in Former quarterback the defense in really just wants to be able the corps with the the holes. … All to help the team,” Fairchild fewest amount of the routes in said. dropped passes – something one-on-ones and seven-on- When he was recruited the rest of the CSU wide re- sevens allows me to learn Men’s club soccer sets ceivers have had trouble with more.” out of Lake Highland Prep School in Orlando, Fla., by in practice. Expect to see Borcky take former coach Sonny Lubick, “We’re learning the same the field on Saturday against Borcky was one of the most stuff when we go to meet- Houston for the first time in sights on championship highly touted quarterback ings as the quarterbacks, so his career, lining up both in prospects the Rams had it’s pretty much the same just the slot and out wide. signed in years, compet- from the other side –– catch- Football beat reporter By Keith Robertson team’s success is work ethic. ing with offers from Army, ing the ball instead of throw- Matt L. Stephens can be The Rocky Mountain Collegian They have three official prac- Florida Atlantic, Florida In- ing it,” said CSU’s newest re- reached at sports@collegian. tices a week but find them- “We have ternational and Cincinnati. ceiver Borcky. com. With a new head football selves at the intramural fields coach and one of the best vol- practicing almost daily. very high leyball teams in the country, “We’re out here all the time little attention from CSU has playing, doing something to expectations been paid to fall club sports –– benefit ourselves, fitness-wise a stigma the men’s soccer team or soccer-wise,” said first-year for the team is working to change. Although A-team player and inside mid- they don’t draw the big crowds, fielder Jake Mann. this year. We they may be Colorado State’s The team was looking for- best chance at a national title. ward to their hard work and have 90 percent And that is exactly what determination paying off last the team expects to earn this Sunday as they prepared for of the team season. their first game against the “We have very high expec- University of Denver. returning this tations for the team this year,” However, the team was club soccer president Drew forced to only scrimmage the y e a r.” Melin said in a press release. B-squad, as their opponents “We have 90 percent of the failed to make it to the game. team returning this year.” The reason? “They’re Drew Melin With 12 of those returners scared,” the team said in a col- Club soccer president being seniors, the team will lective voice. look to use their leadership and While that may or may not experience to top last year’s be the reason for the forfeit, The team will try to con- impressive record of 12-1. the atmosphere of the team tinue their winning ways this But no matter how many certainly bleeds confidence. weekend as they head to San games they win, the men’s soc- The men’s soccer team is hard- Diego for a tournament, where cer team has the national title working, but is also diverse. they’ll take on three formidable in their sights, and if you watch The team is proud to have opponents in two days. They them practice, you know that three international players, play the University of Arizona their aim is dead-on. each from different countries, on Friday and the University of A national title could wash all united by the passion of one Southern California Saturday. the foul taste away from the sport. They’ll then have a tough team’s final game of last sea- “It brings a whole new dy- match against last year’s cham- son, a quarterfinal loss to We- namic to the team, that I think pion, the University of Califor- Brandon Iwamoto | COLLEGIAN ber State in the National Title we benefit from a lot,” Ster- nia Santa Barbara. strom said. “We are committed to win- Former quarterback T.J. Borcky (17) watches at practice on Sept. 4 as Quarterbacks Coach Tournament. Daren Wilkinson walks away. Borcky was officially moved to the wide receiver position Wednes- The game came down to Having players from three ning a national championship day on a temporary basis, with the provision that he be moved back to quarterback next year. the final shot of a shoot-out, different countries –– Peru, this year, but we just need more an outcome the team is deter- Saudi Arabia and Qatar –– support if we are going to go all mined not to repeat. brings a unique soccer per- the way,” Melin said. “We’ve been training re- spective, as each player brings Ram fans will have that ally hard,” said outside mid- his own experiences and skills opportunity as they take on ri- fielder Torre Saterstrom. “We to the game. vals University of Wyoming in Advertise in the Collegian Classifieds play a really controlled pass- “It’s been a really good ex- a night game on Oct. 3 at the and reach over ing game, where a lot of other perience,” Saterstrom said. CSU intramural fields. teams play a lot more direct “We talk to them about how Club sports beat writer into the goal.” things are where they’re from Keith Robertson can be reached Another rationale for this … it’s really interesting.” at [email protected]. 34,000 PEOPLE

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volleyball Rams hope to continue Moby madness in coming days

by Matthew Pucak efit us.” The Rocky Mountain Collegian Catch the Game Hilbert, in his 12th season “I know our team at CSU, said he has seen big- What: CSU Rams (8-1) ger crowds at Moby than the was feeding off The CSU volleyball team vs. Utah Utes (7-2) doesn’t like to think too much Florida crowd last Saturday, the energy that all about keeping their unbeaten When: 7 p.m. today but that he hasn’t seen a crowd streak at Moby Arena alive, with as much involvement in of our fans were preferring to focus on playing Where: Moby Arena the game. His players, how- well in every game no matter ever, had never experienced bringing. I guess I the gym or the opponent. such a large crowd, and they But you can be assured loved it. am glad we won anyone visiting CSU will take for the conference race. It’s im- “I know our team was feed- with all those notice, especially after the portant for us to maintain our ing off the energy that all of Rams (8-1) ran their streak to momentum and get a good our fans were bringing. I guess people, so they 19 straight wins with dominat- jump on the conference.” I am glad we won with all those ing performances against No. 8 Opening against two top people, so they keep coming keep coming back.” Florida and North Carolina last teams should be a challenge, back,” Strauss said. but the Rams feel having home Katelyn Steffan played ex- weekend. Jamie Strauss After last week’s sweep, court and several tough out of ceptionally in all three Rams this week the No. 15 Rams host conference games will have matches last week, and the Rams’ senior outside hitter two conference rivals, with the them prepared. 6-foot-4 opposite hitter was Utah Utes (7-2), visiting to- “It’s really important (to named the Mountain West night at 7 p.m., and then the play well), especially since Player of the Week, making her No. 24 Brigham Young Cougars this is such a big weekend,” the fourth current Ram to re- performance. (7-2) calling Saturday at 7 p.m. said Jamie Strauss, the Rams’ ceive that honor. “It was ridiculous. It was so “Every conference game senior outside hitter. “Having “It feels really good; I wasn’t exciting and the crowd was un- counts the same, but Utah BYU and Utah the first week expecting it at all,” said Steffan, believable. It really helped us a and BYU are two of the bet- of conference is always tough, an opposite hitter. “It is going lot,” she said. ter teams in the top half of the but I think that playing here is to be exciting, and I want to try Tonight’s match is set for 7 league,” said Tom Hilbert, the going to be an advantage for to carry it on.” p.m. in Moby Arena. Rams head coach. “Wins over us. I think that we are starting Steffan, who redshirted Volleyball beat writer Mat- them are important and will to get comfortable in our rota- last season, credited the wild thew Pucak can be reached at make a really strong statement tions, and I think that will ben- crowd with boosting the Rams’ [email protected].

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‘Burn After Reading’ satirizes governmen- PHOTO BY RACHEL DEMBRUN | COLLEGIAN DESIGN BY JAMIE WAUGH | COLLEGIAN tal hierarchy | Page 4B 2B Thursday, September 18, 2008 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian Underage AC/DC cover band boogies local bars bellion. As the band’s former after- High Voltage is too cool for school school instructor Harley Oster- lund puts it: “There’s this great By J. David McSwane The five-member band, rock lifestyle, Jake doesn’t ex- AC/DC tribute band made up The Rocky Mountain Collegian an average age of only 13, is actly have the shrill vocals of kids, and it’s not a novelty rehearsing in Brown’s finished and brawn of AC/DC’s Brian act. … When you see it, you’ll Sporting a velvet-blue basement for their act that’s Johnson. But with that trade- call everyone you know and school boy outfit, 12-year-old just hours away –– at Crazy mark beret-tilted-forward and tell them to get their asses to Kyle Janes isn’t just acting out Jack’s, a biker bar on the south denim vest, the kid has the at- the show.” the boyish rock n’ roll spirit end of Fort Collins. They’re still titude. Osterlund, 35, formed the immortalized by legendary tinkering with a few songs. In the corner, two friends of band when Trevor, just a drum AC/DC guitarist Angus Young “I’m basically like the 12- the band watch intently from student at the time, expressed more than three decades ago year-old Kurt Cobain,” says the opposite side of a tattered interest in learning some AC/ –– he’s living it. lead singer Jake Johnson, the brown couch, which has been DC songs to play at his school’s “Is your voice changing on self-described outsider and crammed close to an Xbox and talent show. you, Kyle?” asks Tom Brown, newest member of the band, as TV to make room for the make- “I told him I had a better co-manager of High Voltage, a he reviews the lyrics to “Thun- shift practice stage. idea: Let’s form a band,” he local tribute to the Australian derstruck.” Upstairs, parents of four said, adding that he acted as rock icons. “But I’m not going to marry of the band members make the lead singer and guitarist “Maybe you should lay off Courtney Love,” he says, puff- small talk and compare busy for the first show. the back-up vocals. Do more ing up his chest under a skull schedules that include middle Two years later, the band Angus stuff.” and cross bones T-shirt. “I’d school football practices and is completely adolescent with The shy lead guitarist never have my wife in some karate and jiu-jitsu lessons on rhythm guitarist Dante Ma- frowns as he gently sets his chick band.” top of a twice-a-week band lara, 12, and 16-year-old fe- prized cherry-red Gibson SG Weighing no more than practice for what they agree is male bassist Tiger Caufman against an amp, looking to the 80 pounds and without the “the devil’s music.” And they’re –– completing the lineup in band with a stare that says, decades of abusive drinking only half kidding. honor of Malcom Young and “Just wait, you’re next.” synonymous with the hard The parents periodically Cliff Williams. venture down the vibrating “I’m just the Asian,” Dante staircase to bring snacks and says, laughing. But he’s also Rachel Dembrun | COLLEGIAN provide pointers as the band “the only one in the band who smiles at a show.” Tiger Caufman, bassist, plays an opening act at Crazy Jack’s Sa- blasts through the set list –– a loon. The band High Voltage has been together for about 2 years range hitting nearly three de- The Fort Collins Musician’s with bandmembers ages ranging from 12-16. cades of hits like “Dirty Deeds Association recently honored Done Dirt Cheap” and “High- Voltage as “best tribute band,” way to Hell” to lesser-known and notoriety among local book shows in town and even dance floor as the adults set songs like “Girl’s Got Rhythm” hard rock holdouts who are in other states like Wyoming down their drinks and cock and “Bad Boy Boogie.” paying to see their shows is and Nebraska –– mostly bars their heads. “You have the words to growing. and clubs –– the devoted group Jake takes over the stage, ‘Thunderstruck?’” Brown asks. “They’re not prodigies. of parents supports their chil- having clearly studied the cur- “Yeah, it’s just a matter of They’re just kids who work re- dren’s passion, but with cau- rent Irish front man’s moves. timing.” ally, really hard,” Osterlund tion. The feel of the room turns Brown tosses Snoopy gum- said. “You wait and see where “The idea of Jake being at a from interested, to surprised, my chews across the room to these kids are like in a year.” bar,” says Jake’s dad Rik John- to impressed. Trevor Brown, his 14-year-old Trevor says his interest in son, as the song “High Volt- “How y’all doing?” Jake son and the band’s drummer AC/DC, a band far before his age” beats up from the kitchen asks. with a penchant for shirtless time, sparked when he was floor. “And some drunk (guy) As the crowd hoots and and pantless Tommy Lee an- five and his mother played with booze and cigarettes on cheers, Trevor rises up behind tics. “Highway to Hell” on the way his breath talking to him …” his set, revealing his AC/DC “It’s the glue that keeps the to the babysitter’s. His rock n’ “We make sure it’s a con- boxers, the only piece of cloth- band together,” he says of the roll foundations have yet to be trolled environment,” Brown ing he wears to a show. snacks. shaken. says. “We get them in and “Cool,” he says, with a “I’m in eighth grade now,” out.” smirk and a long pause. “This For those about he says from behind his drum On top of steering the one’s called ‘High Voltage.’” set, complete with the electric band from the life of excess Like they’ve been doing it to rock “High Voltage” logo. “And they –– Snoopy chews are OK –– the for years, Kyle and Dante hop Don’t be fooled by the lack all listen to hip-hop and that parents are also the financiers, on raised barrels to the left and of height and armpit hair; Volt- bull crap.” dropping thousands of dol- the right of the stage, playing age isn’t that lackluster, half- “When I was five I used to lars each to support the band, as Jake belts the lyrics to “High assed garage project whose skip over ‘Hells Bells’ because which isn’t exactly making mil- Voltage.” demo tape you threw out in it scared me,” Kyle says. lions yet. “And you ask me why I’m in the ninth grade. Almost in unison, the band Malara can’t remember if a band?/I dig doin’ one night These kids wail, and their scoffs, “You tool.” Dante’s Gibson Les Paul was stands.” stage show rivals the excite- With a new singer to help $3,000 or $4,000. For the par- In true Angus fashion, Kyle ment seen in AC/DC bar tapes photo by rachel dembrun, illustration by jamie waugh with original lyrics, Voltage ents who have fronted the runs about the stage, hopping during the early 1970’s, when The band High Voltage from left to right: lead guitarist, Kyle looks forward to writing their dough, it’s a sour subject. off the drum platform, into the original front man Bon Scott Janes, 12; drummer, Trevor Brown, 14; rhythm guitarist, Dante own music. When they do write “I’ve pretty much quit crowd, duck walking through introduced the world to dirty Malara, 12; lead singer, Jake Johnson, 12; bass, Tiger Caufman, their own stuff, “it will sound a counting,” Brown says, pulling the aisles, at one point drop- lyrics and a most shameless 16. lot like AC/DC,” Trevor says, in his stringed earplugs around ping to the floor, pushing him- display of raw rock n’ roll re- the same confident tone that his neck and rolling his eyes. self in a “rock clock” circle in directs the band in rehearsal. “(Trevor) tried to give me $6 the middle of the dance floor the other day, and I said that as he plays his solo. ® A long way to the top doesn’t even start to cover the Forty-something women if you wanna interest.” join the kids on the dance floor, CARMIKE 10 gawking at the young guitarist 3636 MANHATTAN AVE.• 970-204-9733 rock n’ roll PLEASECALLTHEATREORVISITUS As Brown and Steve Ma- Let there be rock who is clearly in his element. Hours later, as Voltage sets Jake, not currently experienc- ONLINEALL FEATURES FOR INCLUDE MOVIES AND SHOWTIMES lara, Dante’s father, work to PRE-FEATURE CONTENT www.carmike.com up the stage at Crazy Jack’s for ing a pesky pubescent voice the night’s gig –– last Saturday change, completes the band in –– parents and children mix form and delivery, as the rest of with the usual crowd of mid- the band keeps the song mov- dle-aged, beer-drinkers wear- ing. ing leather vests and shirts that Voltage finishes the set read: “Screw the whales. Save with “Rock n’ Roll Train,” AC/ the hair bands.” DC’s newest single which has The band takes the stage, yet to reach record stores, to tie-wearing Kyle in front, and great fanfare. But an encore the crowd offers reserved ap- isn’t in the cards –– it’s time for plause, perhaps expecting a ice cream, and then it’s bed- “cute” opening act. time. But as Voltage begins to “I don’t know what it is,” play “Back in Black” with Os- Brown says after escorting the terlund, who looks hugely out kids away from the odor of of place, heads turn to the beer and sweat. “But they’ve masterfully timed and surpris- got something.” ingly accurate rendition of AC/ Enterprise Editor J. David DC’s 1980 comeback single. McSwane can be reached at CSU The children take to the [email protected].

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review ‘The Epilogues’ rise in music scene, synth-emo sound

By Nick Scheidies sons why you should know The this down for you / But I’m showcase for Heckman’s su- The Rocky Mountain Collegian Epilogues, just listen to their breaking down here too.” perb vocal delivery. By walking new, debut EP: “The Beautiful, OK, so maybe it’s a tad the line between torment and The Terrifying.” cheesy. But it’s easy to want to restraint, he lends “On The Ra- For that matter, just listen sing along to the words when dio” its urgent, vital energy. to the first track. “King Arthur” they are bathed in a tidal wave There is certainly no short- starts the party off right with a of sound that includes layered age of energy on “The Beauti- killer beat and one of the EP’s vocals, soaring synth, clean ful, The Terrifying.” However If you don’t know about most irresistible synth-lines. guitar and an understated but the EP is bogged down by the The Epilogues, you no longer The only question is whether highly effective rhythm sec- fact that all of the songs con- have an excuse. you should get your groove on tion. sist of approximately the same They have, after all, been or cut yourself in time to the The end result sounds tempo, mood and aesthetic. It steadily rising in the ranks of catchy-but-anguished chorus: something like American New doesn’t help that the recording the Denver music scene with “I’m still alive / but I can’t let Wave music melded with con- quality is just a step below pro- a unique brand of danceable go of this pain inside / so just temporary sensibilities. fessional, rendering some seg- synth-emo for the last year. let me out.” This combination works ments a little muddy. The band played at the Ag- The lyrics of “The Beauti- to greatest effect with “On The But these are small prob- gie last week, and their bass ful, The Terrifying” give the Radio.” The song builds a head lems on an EP that shows big player, Jeff Swoboda, is a for- impression that lead singer of steam with a percolating promise. If “The Beautiful, The mer Fort Collins resident. Re- and guitarist Chris Heckman electronic beat reminiscent Terrifying” is any indication, cently, the quartet has been has just broken up with his last of The Postal Service for over this probably won’t be the last interviewed by both CTV, the seven girlfriends consecutively two minutes before exploding time you hear about The Epi- campus TV station, and KCSU before writing. But they are also into a synth-heavy chorus that logues. 90.5 FM, the campus radio sta- surprisingly well crafted. Take could have come from straight Staff writer Nick Scheidies tion. this line, for instance, from out of the ‘80’s. can be reached at verve@colle- But if you need more rea- “Hurting You”: “I’m breaking The tune also serves as a gian.com.

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review ‘Burn After Reading’ supplies chuckles, sati- rizes and dramatizes governmental hierarchy

By Kelly Bleck ernment and blown ridicu- Good Samaritan reward. The Rocky Mountain Collegian lously out of proportion. Chad’s cohort and fellow The CIA director Osbourne’s wife, Katie Cox employee Linda Litzke (Fran- rarely knows what is (Tilda Swinton), is frustrated ces McDormand) decides to with his unemployment, so use the blackmail to fund her going on, and when she begins the divorce process. much anticipated cosmetic he doesn’t, he decides She copies all of Osbourne’s fi- surgery, and suddenly Chad is nancial files and gives the sen- being used by Litzke for per- to merely cover the A satire seemingly aimed sitive disk to her lawyer, which sonal gain. incidents up. at the government, “Burn after inevitably gets lost. Chad is the comedic relief. Reading” brings out the dumb Two employees of Hard Pitt’s previous roles make his When Chad enters the in Brad Pitt through an out- Bodies neighborhood gym character Chad’s stupidity un- landish plot. house, Harry is there waiting find the disk after Cox’s law- expected and his role unusual. for Katie. Chad hides in the When CIA agent Osbourne yer drops it and they use it as Laughs are drawn merely be- Cox (John Malkovich) is fired closet, and Harry inevitably blackmail. Employee Chad cause of Pitt’s dancing, singing opens the door. Since he was and decides to write his mem- Feldheimer (Brad Pitt), decides and lightheartedness concern- oirs, unsuspecting people are a Treasury agent, Harry has to call Cox and let him know he ing the situation. a gun and ends up shooting quickly wrapped up in a plot has the disk, hoping to reap a Linda, self-absorbed and being covered up by the gov- Chad. desperate, also gets a few This is where the govern- laughs. She reacts so foolishly ment satire is immediately ap- to the situations handed to parent. The way the CIA deals her that they are worth a small with this is a point of immi- giggle. nent comedy; one of the few Courtesy of Louis Lanzano When Katie begins an af- scenes to legitimately laugh at. Norman Whitfield at the induction ceremony for the 35th an- fair with a Treasury agent, Har- The CIA director rarely knows ry Pfarrer (George Clooney), nual National Academy of Popular Music/Songwriters Hall of what is going on, and when he Fame in New York. another character is added to doesn’t, he decides to merely the already complicated mix. cover the incidents up. Harry’s wife is divorcing him as In regard to Chad’s death, well, and when her lawyers be- the director decides to burn gin following him, he becomes the body and get rid of the evi- Motown songwriter paranoid. dence. Linda is stressed over Clooney, like Pitt, is nor- losing Chad, but the movie mally taken seriously; his role does not focus on that, but Norman Whitfield dies is also the point of comedy. rather the way the government He is portrayed as a sex ob- handled the situation, satiriz- The Associated Press from a coma, The Detroit sessed, unfaithful man. While ing how mistakes are easily Free Press reported. he cheats consistently on his overseen, and commended, by LOS ANGELES (AP) The New York-born Whit- wife, the divorce still comes as the government. -Norman Whitfield, song- field was a longtime Motown a surprise and many in the au- With few laughs sporadi- writer and producer who producer who during the dience scoffed at his apparent cally placed throughout the co-wrote a string of Motown 1960s and ‘70s injected rock sadness at the discovery. movie and unexpected cast- classics including “War,” and psychedelic touches The characters become ing, “Burn After Reading” isn’t ‘’Just My Imagination (Run- into the label’s soul music. further intertwined, and the a complete disappointment. ning Away With Me)” and “I Many of his biggest hits plot is thickened when Linda It wasn’t what was expected Heard It Through the Grape- were co-written with Barrett sends Chad into Osbourne’s when first sitting down, but vine,” has died. He was 67. Strong, with whom he was house to retrieve more files af- the plot is so ridiculous that A spokeswoman at Ce- inducted into the Songwrit- ter she brings the blackmail to laughter is unavoidable. dars-Sinai Medical Center ers Hall of Fame in 2004. He the government level, hoping Staff writer Kelly Bleck can said Whitfield died there and Strong won the Grammy perhaps the Russians can pro- be reached at verve@collegian. Tuesday. He suffered from in 1972 for best R&B song for vide the money she seeks. com. complications of diabetes the Temptations’ “Papa Was and had recently emerged a Rolling Stone.” Many of Whitfield’s songs from late ‘60s and early ‘70s have a strong po- litical tone, including the Temptations’ 1970 “Ball of Confusion (That’s What the World Is Today),” and Edwin Starr’s 1970 “War.”In his only No. 1 hit, Starr sings in an anguished voice that war is “a heartbreaker, friend only to the undertaker. ... What is it good for? Absolutely noth- ing!” Whitfield produced as well as co-wrote the song. The group Undisputed Truth had a top five hit in 1971 with Whitfield and Strong’s “Smiling Faces Sometimes.”

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review ‘One for the Money’ jump -- starts dramatic crime series By Kelly Bleck help to solve the case in his ship going. The Rocky Mountain Collegian favor. Ranger, the bounty hunt- For most bounty hunt- er who takes a liking to Plum ers, the everyday presence of and adopts her as his stu- their chase would make their dent, generates other mixed life much easier, but Plum is feelings in her life. He is a completely inept. When Mo- mysterious man, and when In the novel “One for the relli continually breaks into he comes out of hiding for Money,” Stephanie Plum, re- Plum’s apartment, she turns Plum, she is unsure what to cently fired and suddenly a to drastic measures to try to think of him. bounty hunter, finds herself catch him. As the story unfolds and thrown into the middle of She tries to disable his Plum keeps trying to catch a real life game of cops and car, but he handcuffs her in Morelli, she gets pulled into robbers. her bathroom and searches solving the case. In this, the first book of her house. Because Plum is This puts her in the way the 14-book (and growing) a woman and has never en- of criminals and the law, an Stephanie Plum series, Janet countered these situations unexpected side effect of Evanovich sets up her char- before, Morelli has advantage the career she chose for the Courtesy of Depth of Field Arts acters and starts Plum’s first in size, strength and experi- money. Actors in the “Little Shop of Horrors” are performing at the Lincoln Center until Sept. 27, shown here round of catching criminals. ence. The rest of the novels deal during a performance on Aug. 27. Humorously, Plum is She tries to tail him, but, with her relationships and thrown together with an old again, he’s a cop, so Morelli focus on one criminal she’s love interest, an intimidating leads her where he likes in supposed to catch. experienced bounty hunter order to discover a piece of By setting up the sto- named Ranger. evidence for his case. ryline so well in the first Plum’s first ‘jump’ –– a In the novel, Evanovich book, Plum’s reactions are set FoCo Theatre still going focuses on Plum’s downfalls, up, drawing the reader into person who violates his or her court bail –– is worth $10,000. her ability to encounter nu- the rest of the novels. To add a twist, he is also a cop, merous mishaps and the hi- Plum’s inexperience does and a man from her past who lariously unexpected people not seem to lessen as the nov- strong after 36 seasons she has continuously had a and incidents she’s suddenly els go on, but rather draws crush on: Joe Morelli. involved with. her into even more strange Morelli was accused of All of the Plum novels situations.The Plum series is shooting an unarmed man, continue with the love life a funny, dramatic crime story OpenStage Theatre features local artists but says the story is not what storyline, set up in “One for that breaks the boundaries of it appears. Because Morelli the Money.” Morelli and Plum expected mystery novels. and Plum have a history of develop a mutual friendship, Staff writer Kelly Bleck By Kelly Bleck ed like family.” the cost of production, unless attraction, Morelli ends up and at the end of the novel can be reached at verve@col- The Rocky Mountain Collegian Lenny Scovel has been it’s Broadway.” following her, hoping for her have somewhat of a relation- legian.com. an actor with OpenStage for Each show produced is a With 36 seasons under its 21 years along with being the culture of interaction, Denise belt, OpenStage Theatre con- company representative to the said. The shows are combina- tinues to produce shows that board of directors. tions and contrasts of classical, feature local practicing actors “OpenStage is an out- contemporary, comedic and and actresses. standing organization,” Scovel dramatic productions. “We started the compa- said. “It’s unique, and those OpenStage Etc., a branch ny because of my husband’s of us inside think that, but it’s of OpenStage created in 1999, [Bruce] crazy idea,” creator also reinforced from the out- produces more contemporary Denise Freestone said. “The side when people from Denver plays while OpenStage is try- belief we’ve carried is that an are working with us, and they ing to get a stronger combina- artist should be able to make think the same.” tion of all genres. OpenStage a living in the community of According to the group’s Etc. presents three produc- their choice.” Web site, OpenStage employs tions this season, “The Oldest Opened in 1973 by the the “longest practicing and Profession,” “Third” and “The couple, OpenStage Theatre most renowned theatrical pro- Maiden’s Prayer.” presents a season of six pro- ducers in the state.” All plays are produced with look for updates on ductions, each running for five The not-for-profit theatre the audience in mind, Denise weeks. aims to “nurture artists into said. This season consists of: expanding their craft,” Denise “The heart of the show is www.collegian.com “Little Shop of Horrors;” “As said. the audience. We have the be- you Like it;” “Doubt;” “The “The nature of the busi- lief that when the audience Book of Liz;” “Anon(ymous);” ness is competitive,” Scovel shares the experiences of the and “Pride and Prejudice.” “Lit- said. “It’s petty, back-biting, an heart, mind and spirit, it pro- tle Shop of Horrors” kicked off every one for himself business. vides a richer sense of com- the season and will be showing OpenStage has fostered a cul- munity and sparks an under- until Sept. 27. ture of creative cooperative- standing of being human.” Although the couple start- ness, where all artists share a “Little Shop of Horrors,” ed the theatre to make a living, sense of ownership.” now playing, is a musical. A they have touched people’s OpenStage pays their ac- sci-fi spoof and comedy, the lives along the way. tors a small stipend upon be- “lyrics are wonderful and the “I’ve been working with ing hired. Denise said it has actors are campy,” Denise [OpenStage] for about four become more of a challenge said. years now,” said Nikki Gibbs, than first expected to pay the OpenStage holds auditions a CSU alumnus. “One of my actors. in the spring before each sea- professors then was audition- “The stipend is not con- son opens, while OpenStage ing for a play there, and I went tingent on whether the show Etc. holds auditions for each up for it, and that’s how I got has flopped or if it was good,” show. For more information involved. I’m performing in Scovel said. “It’s from the pro- and show times visit http:// ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and the ductions budget, which in turn openstage.com. next production, ‘As You Like is made up of sales, sponsor- Staff writer Kelly Bleck can it.’ It’s a great company to work ships and grants. The ticket be reached at verve@collegian. for, very welcoming. I’m treat- sales are never enough to cover com.

ar t e n te r tain m ent mus i c l i f est y l e 6B Thursday, September 18, 2008 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian

LOCAL BANDS KCSU TOP 30 Black Apples The Best Albums for the Week BY JAMES LOPEZ and the lyrics were overshadowed Their shows are amazing, 1. RATATAT “LP3” 18. Brazilian Girls “New York City” MATTHEW “AZRAEL” MARTIN by the catchy yet simple guitar full of the raw energy and the 2. Broken West “Now or Heaven” 19. Pack A.D. KSCU and bass riffs. mutual feeding off the crowd. 3. Randy Newman “Harps and Angels” 20. Ra Ra Riot “The Rhumb Line” In their song “20 Years at Maybe it is bias from going to 4. Laura Marling “Alas I Cannot Swim” 21. Rumble Strips “Girls and Weather” The recent release of Sea,” the BA’s have beauti- so many shows, but the CD 5. Electric Touch “Electric Touch” 22. Theresa Andersson “Humminbird, GO!” “Enjoy! The Black Apples” ful, romantic lyrics, “Here we feels like it does not live up to 6. The Faint “Fasciination” 23. Common Market “Tobacco Road” ushers in the age of surf rock stand, without a plan, take my the pure power derived from 7. Human Highway “Moody Motorcycle” 24. High Decibels “HD” and heavy distortion in Fort hand/if you go, I don’t mind, the Black Apples on stage. 8. One For the Team “Build it Up” 25. Kristoffer Ragnstram “Wrong Side of the Collins [Temporarily!]. Com- I won’t walk.” The songs are However, it does offer all 9. Oxford Collapse “Bits” Room” pletely different from their great stories, but unfortu- the fan favorite live songs 10. Walkmen “You and Me” 26. Sing It Loud “Come Around” fi rst recording, Black Apples nately get lost in the fast pace fi nally on an album. It shows 11. Stills “Oceans Will Rise” 27. Enemy UK “We’ll Live and Die in These EP, this CD introduces a new of the song. Which could be the strength of this band more 12. Paper Route “Are We All Forgotten” Towns” direction for the Black Apples intentional, but it is hard to as a cohesive unit than high- 13. Conor Oberst “Conor Oberst” 28. Trophy Fire “A Lifetime In the Middle of the that will hopefully take them know for sure when the vocals lighting individual layers. 14. Kojak “A Radar for Karma” Ocean to bigger and better things are so clear during the live The distortion blends all 15. Gaslight Anthem “The ’59 Sound” 29. Michael Franti and Spearhead “All Rebel now that they have moved to shows. the parts together. Overall, ¾ 16. Silent Years “The Globe” Rockers” Los Angeles. Ironic, because Campbell, the drummer of the tracks are worth listen- 17. The Crash “Pony Ride” 30. Bart Davenport “Palaces” they end one of their songs, and lead singer, seems to have ing to, the rest are good for the L.A. Mustache, with “I Don’t his microphone sitting a good radio and background noise at Want to Live in LA!” But here distance away from him dur- a swank party. we are, watching what feels ing the recording. A party where there are KCSU DJ PROFILE like our baby growing up and It is amazing that he is less cocktail dresses and more moving on both in body and the drummer and singer (the boys in skinny jeans. sound. circular breathing for both This review is not trying to LaTn Luvr Jaime The Black Apples arguably are extremely different) but be negative or overly critical Cool.” have taken the path down the he pulls it off with fl ying of the Black Apples newest I love this album because rabbit hole and entered into colors, so it is something to release, but the Black Apples it is pure uninhibited music the surf rock sound which was ponder over why the band have basically been KCSU’s Favorite music genre? played amongst friends. There heavily infl uenced by post 90’s chose to take the highlight and Fort Collins pride and joy Indie mostly, but I’m a music is no ulterior motive but sim- grunge bands like the Surfaris away from this claim to fame. for the last two years. kid who can’t help but listen ply to enjoy the music for the and the Ventures. Surf Rock Even though the vocals are We have watched them to everything. I also like Jazz, sake of music. has come to be recognized occasionally lost in the song, grow as a band and become Blues, Backpack Hip Hop, by its heavy distortion and the guitar lines are extremely the biggest and best thing to Americana, Sad Ba$#*rd coun- Where do you see yourself in fi ve almost aimless sound. catchy. come out of Fort Collins. try, Dance and Folk. I like it all. years? The Black Apples have They pull off that dare I Maybe it is that we are Sipping Sangria on the beach welcomed this form with say beach boys surfi ng style of jealous they are moving to L.A. What’s your favorite album of right in Spain. open arms focusing on that strumming that are intoxicat- without us, but whatever, we now? distorted guitar and echoing ing, as well as the bass lines have watched the Black Apples DJ: LaTn LuVr Jaime Easily have to be The Walk- Favorite concert of this year? lyrics. Their CD is almost to that offer a layer of emotion become a strong and amaz- Time: Mondays, Wednesdays, men. You and Me. It is straight Private Invite only VIP show the point of too much echo to the songs that only bands ing sounding band, and KCSU Fridays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on up Americana indie goodness. with Ben Gibbard (Death Cab and distortion for my taste. We like the Velvet Underground hopes their energy is going KCSU 90.5 FM. for Cutie), Zooey Deschanel here at KCSU really enjoy the or Talking Heads are able to to be well received in the surf Your favorite artist or album of all (She and Him), Jenny Lewis, lyrics of songs like “Where the achieve. rock capital of the world. Real Name: James Lopez time? Jonathan Rice and Matthew Wild Things Go” and “20 Years The Black Apples are fi rst Local band preview by Major: Sociology Ooh, this is a tricky one, I Caws (Nada Surf). I snuck into at Sea,” but the album felt like and foremost a live band. KCSU 90.5 FM. Years at KCSU: 4 would have to say Miles Davis it and talked with the artists. I and the album is “The Birth of loved it.

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