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Fort Collins, Colorado Volume 120 | No. 63 ursday, November 3, 2011 COLLEGIAN www.collegian.com THE STUDENT VOICE OF COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1891

QUESTION 300 RESULT the STRIP Down with CLUB

Tuesday’s dispensaries election dealt a massive blow to Fort Collins’ Final votes counted in close race stoner commu- nity: that’s right By JASON POHL brahs, the city’s The Rocky Mountain Collegian totally rad medi- Opponents of medical marijuana dispen- cal marijuana saries breathed a collective sigh of relief as dispensaries their victory was affi rmed Wednesday, mark- will soon close, ing the end to a long, often tiresome cam- due to what paign. the Concerned At 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, the fi nal unoffi cial Citizens of Fort results were an- Collins call nounced, declar- “marijuana- BY THE NUMBERS ing the supporters related crime.” of Question 300 by a 52 36,964 percent to 48 per- total votes cent vote, much to 19,227 the delight of Bob for the ban (52.02 percent) Powell, chairman of Concerned Fort 17,737 Collins Citizens –– against the ban (47.98 the group that ini- percent) tiated the ban. “Since the dis- Possible pensaries came, Crimes the character of the city has changed,” Powell said. “This means that we have done some- thing.” Listen to Tuesday’s snowstorm halted ballot count- Phish in ing at 10 p.m. It resumed Wednesday morn- pubilc ing, and results were announced throughout This groovy jam band, with See 300 on Page 3 its long guitar solos and peace-loving lyrics, are a mainstay for those who, as our parents say, like the “wacky tobaccy.” Unfortunately, Phish is down- right painful for those who ERIN EASTBURN | COLLEGIAN aren’t in an Question 300 volunteers Nacy Smith, left, and Kendall altered state. Oberto hug in excitement after learning the proposition was largely supported by Fort Collins voters during yes- terdays elections. Question 300 reinstates the Patient Caregiver Model, which will close down all marijuana Funyans dispensaries in Fort Collins. and Dorito the KATIE THOMPSON | COLLEGIAN These deli- Anna Scott and his daughter Sarah select various candies Wednesday afternoon for a birthday party. Although it is essential to elimi- cious, salty nate certain foods, diabetics can still enjoy some treats while staying in the boundaries of their blood sugar levels. concoctions Eat, drink are pretty much meant for people who and do the are “smoking Managing diabetes with diet the reefer.” cially diffi cult to adapt eating hab- chicken dance Nutrition center o ers program to teach its to better handle the disease, students with diabetes how to eat healthy said Kendall. Harshing Students kick off Jessica Ernakovich, a gradu- one’s By ELISABETH WILLNER and exercising. Each session will ate student at CSU who was diag- mellow Native American The Rocky Mountain Collegian focus on a different meal. The fi rst, nosed with type 1 diabetes three which will be held in room 101 of years ago, said being diagnosed Also known Ramen noodles, pizza and the Gifford building at 6:30 p.m. felt like a loss of control. as “being a Heritage Month in style beer: eating as a college student Thursday will explain how to pre- “I think at fi rst I felt like a lot buzzkill” or doesn’t always mean eating well. pare a nutritious breakfast. of my freedoms were taken away,” “ruining the By ANDREW CARRERA vibe,” harshing The Rocky Mountain Collegian But for students with diabetes, Faculty, staff and community Ernakovich said. “I felt like it was managing nutrition in college can members can all participate, but kind of unfair.” the mellow is be particularly important. the program can be especially Ernakovich didn’t change her the ultimate Students won’t see just any chicken To help students with diabe- important for students, accord- eating habits very much after she faux pas, not dance on the Lory Student Center Plaza Fri- tes navigate college food choices, ing to Patricia Kendall, the dean of was diagnosed, but she did notice just for those day morning. CSU’s Kendall Anderson Nutrition research for the college of applied the impact certain foods had on who have been “They’re covered usually with bright col- Center is hosting “Dining with Di- human sciences. her. Refi ned foods, like white fl our “praising Bob ors, matching regalia, lots of feathers and abetes,” a series of classes on how Kendall said that living in the and sugar, made her blood sugar Marley” but bells,” said Nicole Kenote, president of CSU’s to manage diabetes through diet. dorms or in an apartment with spike, while unprocessed foods like alas, for the Native American Student Services Associa- “Many students are over- friends can pose challenges for whole grains, didn’t. As she noticed entire world. tion (NASSA). whelmed with all the information students that need to plan their the difference, she felt encouraged And they won’t be eating your everyday and misinformation about what own meals. to continue eating healthy. Mexican taco. they should or shouldn’t eat,” said For students that have already “The truth is you are [in con- “The shell is made of frybread,” said the Public Melissa Wdowik, the director of the been diagnosed, the loss of family, trol],” Ernakovich said, “If you senior biomedical sciences major. “We then nutrition center, in an email to the friend and physician support can start recognizing the things that High-ness add ground beef and every other taco top- Collegian. “They don’t have to fol- mean that meal planning becomes make changes in your body, you ping like tomatoes, onions, beans, lettuce Because noth- low a special diet or eat different more challenging. can regain control.” and cheese.” ing’s worse foods than everyone else; they just “They don’t have the support To register for the dining with than watching See POWWOW on Page 3 have to emphasize healthful foods system they had when they were diabetes program or other nutrition some dude and appropriate portions.” at home,” Kendall said. “There’s services students should contact the stare at his THE EVENTS The series of classes, which cost a new environment, a new eating Kendall Anderson Nutrition Center hand for three $100 per participant, will take place regime, more access to food. They at (970) 491-8615 or visit their web- hours. Drum Group CSU 29th Annual over one month with four weekly no longer have the rules they’ve site at nutritioncenter.colostate.edu. Performance and Pow-wow sessions. Topics covered include lived under and thrived by.” Collegian writer Elisabeth The Strip Club is written Frybread Sale Pow-wow: 12 – 10 p.m. shopping for groceries, controlling For students who have been Willner can be reached at news@ by the Collegian staff Friday, Nov. 4 Grand Entry: 1 – 7 p.m. proportions, eating on a budget recently diagnosed, it can be espe- collegian.com. and designed by Visual Managing Editor Greg 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lory Student Center, Mees. Lory Student Center Plaza Main Ballroom 2 Thursday, November 3, 2011 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Thursday fort collins focus mostly sunny 46 | 31 Calendar Veterans Day Care Package Project 11 a.m. Flea Market

4 p.m. Pow-Wow 101 Stickley 5 p.m. Lory Student Center Rm 220-2 7 p.m. Signs of Life Ethnic Studies Film 7 p.m. 9 p.m. Lory Student Center, Grey Rock Ghost in the Machine Room

Friday partly cloudy Calendar 53 | 34 Dance Expo and Fry Bread Sale 11 a.m. Lory Student Center Plaza

Another Indian Uprising: Stand-Up comedy show 4 p.m. 5 p.m. DJ Tanner Lory Student Center, East Ballroom 7 p.m. Theme Show Shabbat 200 dinner 7 p.m. 9 p.m. Lory Student Center, West Senior Friday Night Party Night Ballroom Rocio Vélez man- gages “Like” The Rocky Follow us on Twitter the front @RMCollegian. desk of Mountain Collegian El Centro on facebook.com. Wednes- day afternoon on the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead. Day of the Dead, or Dia de Muertos, is a gathering of fam- ily and friends to remember those who have passed away. Hunter thompson | COLLEGIAN

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Powow | Celebrating culture Continued from Page 1 the dance styles.” Talking the end of the world In addition to the arts and In fact, students walking crafts vendors, the Indian to come because people along the Plaza from 11 a.m. taco stand, frybread booth, A look at ways the Earth will end are interested in dooms- The lecture to 1 p.m. tomorrow won’t be Little Shop of Physics pre- day theories as 2012 draws having an average day by sentation, drum groups and with current factual evidence closer. Lecture “Death From the any means. comedians, be sure to pay “He has an interesting Skies: The Science Behind the End of the World” That’s because NASSA attention to the main feature By Moonier Said when I decided to write a take because he worked with book about real doomsday By: Phil Plait and the American Indian Sci- of the event called the “Grand The Rocky Mountain Collegian NASA, and he talks about When: Tonight at 7 p.m. scenarios.” ence and Engineering Society Entry.” It happens at the be- Hollywood and how it is us- Where: Lory Student Center are hosting a drum group per- ginning of the Pow-wow’s With the Mayan cal- Plait decided early on ing end of the world themes East Ballroom formance and frybread sale to two sessions, taking place at endar ending in 2012 and that he would dedicate his for movies,” Jones said. Cost: Free raise the university’s aware- 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. prophesies of the end of life to our universe and did Junior Alexandra Yuan, Put on by: ASAP Contempo- ness of Native American cul- “They bring in the eagle the world on the rise, as- research on astronomical who works with ASAP, also rary Issues ture and encouraging passing staff, the U.S. flag from the tronomer Phil Plait seeks ideas, but then moved to felt that Plait held a good students to attend their 29th veteran’s office, and then the to portray Armageddon writing about it instead. standpoint by using evi- of math to show the truth, annual Pow-wow taking place head dancers,” Willie said. through scientific facts and Before he began writing dence to disprove dooms- and experience dealing Saturday afternoon. It’s Medicine Bear’s fa- evidence. ,however, Plait worked for day theories. with astronomical topics,” The event is being used vorite part. Plait, a respected Ph.D. a company that was con- “End of the world theo- Plait said. partially as a way to kick off “You can see just how astronomer at the Uni- tracted by NASA to calibrate ries never actually happen,” Conspiracy theories Native American Heritage many different dancers versity of Colorado, be- a camera on board Hubble Yuan said. “Phil’s evidence happen and will always Month, which lasts through made the trip in order to gan tackling the issue of Space Telescope. He worked isn’t fictional, so it’s more happen, but Plait believes the end of November and participate in the celebra- doomsday with his website, at Goddard Space Flight believable.” through books and educa- is marked by various other tion. It also shows the dif- badastronomy.com. He no- Center for six years. Since most of the tion, the truth can be distin- events hosted by CSU’s Native ferent types of artwork that ticed that many end of the “I was the first to see doomsday theories are as- guished from the false. American Cultural Center. each individual put into world scenarios involved Hubble data pretty much tronomical compared to the “You have to look at the “It’s like any other event their unique regalia,” said astronomical events such every day, and got to work religious leaders who use evidence, examine it scien- we have on campus, we want the senior electrical engi- as, “planetary alignments,” on exploding stars, black sacred texts to gain a back- tifically,” Plait said. “That’s to bring the students togeth- neering major. or “rogue planets,” which holes, stars being born and ing, Plait is able to use his the only way to separate fact er in an exciting environment Other students just might didn’t have significant evi- searching for possible plan- knowledge of astronomy to from fiction ... and there’s a and to bring students some- agree with him as the Pow- dence, and so his journey ets around other stars,” place an emphasis on real big gap between the two thing they may have never wow has seen an increase began. Plait said. situations that need time here.” seen or experienced before in attendance over the past “That made me angry, ASAP Events Coordina- and effort instead of made Collegian writer Mooni- …” said Sky Medicine Bear, few years. In 2009, 800 went, so I decided to start tackling tor Heather Jones said this up ones. er Said can be reached at one of the event’s main or- which increased to 1,200 in them,” Plait said. “That’s was the right time for Plait “It just takes a little bit [email protected]. ganizers. “College is about 2010. Organizers are expect- opening your mind to new ing 1,500 this year. experiences from the world “These numbers include around you and Pow-wow is not only CSU and Fort Col- 300 | one of the oldest and most lins residents … our event Student vote seemed to be absent unique traditions in the U.S.” has grown so popular that At the event, expect to people travel from across Continued from Page 1 ban. pected for such a contro- the results.” see elaborate, detailed and the country to attend,” Med- Opponents raised about versial issue that affects so Ackerman said the next authentic cultural displays icine Bear said. “This means the day as the margin of vic- $125,000, some from unions many patients, employees step for dispensary advo- like dances by members of that we are gaining national tory narrowed from 8 per- and groups outside of Fort and community members. cates is to educate people the Ute, Arapahoe, Sioux, recognition, which makes us cent to 4 percent. Collins. Supporters of the “Let’s see how you re- about marijuana use, but Navajo, Shashone, Blackfeet, feel proud.” “I am really, really ban spent just $14,000 and act when someone assaults he said there are not yet any Pawnee, Cherokee, Choctaw The largest Pow-wow in pleased for Fort Collins’s say they relied strictly on lo- your business,” he said. organized plans to fight the and other tribes. Colorado is located in Den- citizens who are on the ‘for’ cal support and volunteers. Ackerman went on to ban. “Primarily, the different ver. The Gathering of Na- side because they knew “The last week was say the election shows a lot He said it isn’t right that dances are the men’s north- tions in Albuquerque, N. of the tremendous uphill hard,” Powell said, citing about the election process 20 businesses will be closed ern traditional, southern M. is the largest one in the climb we were up against,” the funding imbalances in Fort Collins –– a college in 90 days, especially after traditional, grass, fancy and U.S., drawing more than 500 said Bob Powell, chairman and influence from out- town where he said the following all of the regu- they have a chicken dance,” tribes annually. of the Concerned Fort Col- side sources, which he said young vote seemed absent lations, fees, background said Delbert Willie, an elec- Approximately 110 lins Citizens. shouldn’t have been used in this election. checks and rules. trical engineering PhD can- American Indians attend- The battle intensified in a Fort Collins election. “We got a lot of people “Lo and behold, we just didate who’s helping orga- ed CSU in fall 2010, which the weeks leading up to the Steve Ackerman, owner to turn out, but we just got voted out of our busi- nize the events. dropped from last year’s Nov. 1 election as funds and of Organic Alternatives and needed more,” Ackerman ness,” he said. “It’s not the chicken total of 401. The 2010 U.S. support from other donor long-time supporter of dis- said. “Young people need to Senior Reporter Ja- dance that you’re thinking Census Bureau reported that groups outside of Fort Col- pensaries, said the input of know that if you don’t vote, son Pohl can be reached at of,” Kenote said. 55,321 Native Americans call lins rolled in opposing the other groups is not unex- you can’t complain about [email protected]. Willie said the dance be- Colorado home. The South- ing presented at the event ern Ute and Ute Mountain is deeply rooted in Native Indian Reservations can also n American culture, originat- be found within state lines. ar t e n tertain m ent ing from tribes in the upper “In no other part of the mus i c American Midwest. world can someone experi- l ifestyl e “All the dances that are ence this celebration and the In the Collegian each Thursday typically found at Pow-wows CSU Pow-wow brings some are all from various tribes,” of the greatest performers in he added. “We’re all not one the nation to our campus,” tradition. The Pow-wow al- Medicine Bear added. lows everyone to express Senior Reporter Andrew their unique cultural back- Carrera can be reached at grounds. You’ll see that in [email protected].

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and mocking The Collegian Editorial Board is responsible for writing the staff editorial, “Our View,” and for the views expressed therein. Letters and feedback in response to the staff editorial can be sent to [email protected]. Sam Noblett | Editor in Chief Matt Miller | News Editor Courtney Riley | Entertainment Editor [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] other cultures Allison Sylte | Content Managing Editor Erin Udell | News Editor Cris Tiller | Sports Editor [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Greg Mees | Visual Managing Editor Colleen McSweeney | Editorial Editor Erin Eastburn | Photo Editor [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

By lydia jorden

I never really had an af- who voted that “any- finity for Halloween. But thing goes” aren’t aware when my friends wanted of the religiousness of the to go out with me, I had no headdress they put on to choice but to succumb to the imitate that culture. Halloween ritual of search- The Indian headdress ing through slutty costumes was a way that the Native and giving advice to others Americans could cling to on which outfit made them their culture. The feath- look the best. ers represent acts of brav- It wasn’t a positive ex- ery that a warrior earned perience. My strong ties to through courageous acts, Native American culture almost, at times, signally made the Halloween cos- adulthood. tume shopping trip one of The act of receiving eye opening proportions, a feather for a headdress and I am repulsed by what was a long process. The I found. warrior had to undergo How is it that in such an fasting and meditation to advanced society, such as prepare for such an event. ours, human beings contin- An eagle feather was even ue to ostracize one another more sacred and difficult through demeaning and de- to earn. moralizing costumes? Native Americans Upon walking into the saw the eagle as a mes- first store, my eyes scanned senger of God, and thus the wall for a costume that receiving a feather of would encompass the all such proportions was too familiar on Halloween only possible in times of slut look. Slutty flight atten- facing great hardships. dant, slutty police officer, Some argue that by slutty Lady Gaga, slutty Na- dressing up as these cul- tive American, slutty...wait, tures they are honoring “... Republicans roadblock any progress toward job creation in our all- what? the Native Americans. When I walked back to However, it’s difficult to too-easily gridlocked system, and then use the rest of their breath to the dressing room area with see how being complete- my friend, the “Indian Prin- ly unaware of the culture complain that Obama hasn’t created any jobs...” cess” costume had already and fulfilling unauthentic been pulled multiple times stereotypes is anything for both kids and adults. honorable. Republicans rooting against Americans The costume consists Maybe the 436 peo- of a short hem line, low top, ple who voted that any- jobs and prolonging our nation’s eco- Our infrastructure needs fixing fringe and of course, the thing goes aren’t aware nomic woes, is in the best interest of throughout the country, yet the GOP re- headdress. of the incorrect stereo- the country in the long-term. The idea fuses to even let any bills that would help I question whether types they are trying to being, of course, that keeping unem- rebuild it -- and create jobs -- come to people are aware of the Na- imitate. ployment up will help get a Republican the floor. tive American culture and if Running around, as elected -- who, once in office, will magi- Instead, the Republican-controlled they comprehend what the I see so many people cally tax-break jobs into existence while House has wasted our time either wag- sacred headdress means in these costumes do, By jesse benn simultaneously eliminating the debt. ing legislative war on the EPA, Planned to a Native American com- chanting and pounding But even if their motives for rooting Parenthood and NPR, or protecting us munity. Are the individu- on their chest is no way I was talking to one of my conser- against their country’s success come from nonexistent threats like Sharia law als who choose to pose as to honor a culture. vative friends the other day (yes, I have from a “good” place, it still has to feel a and the loss of our official motto, “In a culture really too naïve to This issue is impor- a few), and he said something to the ef- little backward. God we trust,” that was at no risk of be- understand that dressing up tant to understanding fect of, “Obama sucks. He hasn’t done Back in the earlier 2000s when Bush ing changed in the first place. like this is offensive because that it is not OK to dress anything he should to create jobs.” was doing all kinds of things that I dis- The upcoming full withdrawal of our the holiness of a culture is up as a culture and com- My friend’s statement wasn’t agreed with, I never rooted against his troops in Iraq, the killing of bin-Laden mocked for the world to pletely mock someone’s unique, especially among the right, policies at the expense of my fellow and al-Awlaki, our assistance in over- laugh at, or do they just not traditions. but it got me thinking -- isn’t that Americans. throwing Gadhafi and helping to save care? The easiest thing you what Republicans want? For example, I wanted to leave Iraq the lives of thousands of Libyans with no The University of Ohio can do is to talk to chil- It’s a funny circle, Republicans before we ever got there, and the worse investment of blood and minimal trea- recently started a campaign dren about these types roadblock any progress toward job cre- the war went, the more likely public sure -- these achievements are not just to stop the nonsense of of costumes. Teach them ation in our all-too-easily gridlocked opinion would force us to leave. But I for Obama and Democrats, but for our dressing up as a culture with about other cultures. system, and then they use the rest of never rooted for the war to go badly -- country as a whole. Yet Republicans de- their, “We are a culture, not Once a child can make their breath to complain that Obama that would have been backward. cry each of them as if they are either fail- a costume” tagline. the choice to dress up as hasn’t created any jobs, as if it was his Now, it’s no huge revelation that the ures or have nothing to do with Obama’s In a frightening study something other than an fault and not their obstructionism. GOP wants nothing more than to make leadership. of 1,338 Halloween partici- ethnicity, the choice will If you’re truly a red-blooded con- Obama a one-term president; Mitch But the fact is that most of these pants’ results follow: continue throughout life servative though, be honest, you McConnell was unusually candid about successes came directly as the result 222 voted, “Yes. A cos- and trickle down to the don’t want the economy to get bet- that a long time ago. of Obama’s leadership (the withdrawal tume depicting an entire people that individual ter because that would improve the But the GOP’s conduct in their ef- from Iraq aside), going to prove that ethnic group is offensive.” associates with. chances of Obama’s reelection. fort to achieve this goal highlights one without a hostile House and a filibuster- 282 voted, “Yes, most of The time has come And isn’t that a weird position to of the larger problems with our political happy Senate, Obama gets things done the time. It’s wrong to wear for human beings to em- be in? system: Rather than making a good-faith for the country. a costume perpetuating brace each other’s dif- It’s kind of like when you have a effort to work across the aisle to rebuild The best Republicans can do in the negative stereotypes, but ferences, not artificially fantasy player who is playing against our crumbling economy, one party’s sole face of his foreign policy success is pre- some costumes aren’t nega- simulate them. your real team -- this week I had Cal- focus is hurting the other -- even at the tend it somehow hasn’t been successful. tive.” It’s not about being vin Johnson of the Detroit Lions, and expense and against the will of its own And if you listen to the right, it will 398 voted, “No, most of uptight or sensitive; it’s rooting for Johnson made me feel like constituents. sound curiously close to a bunch of peo- the time. People are being about doing the right slightly less of a Broncos fan. 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By Allison Sylte Meanwhile, her father did show up that night, and in the ultimate and Colleen McSweeney show of support he wore a dress. The Rocky Mountain Collegian “This community is valued and worth something on campus, and it’s things like this that actually start the conversation,” McMonagle In a dressing room littered with sequined dresses and bald wig said. forms, well-used make-up kits and electrical tape, a group of young For Denver drag queen Mona Blanc, who performed the Yeah Colorado men and women tried on a new identity for the night. Yeah Yeah’s “Heads Will Roll” while clad in a bustier and seriously And in those new identities, they expressed a part of who they teased hair, drag performing is the ultimate way to take part in an really are. often taboo conversation about gender norms and sexuality. “It’s all about sexuality. And with my sexuality, it’s always going “It’s like having a voice,” Blanc said. to be about power, and situations like this allow me to play with that Taking part in the conversation gives members of the gay com- power,” said Kalie McMonagle, a senior communication studies ma- munity, like McMonagle and Blanc, a sense of acceptance about who jor and participant in CSU’s fall drag show. “... honestly, in a place they are –– and this sense of acceptance has led the CSU drag show like this, I feel at home.” to grow from only 20 audience members just four semesters ago to In a performance she said was two and a half months in the mak- more than 1,100 this year. ing, McMonagle performed as Lady Gaga’s gender-bending alter-ego “Queens are the most confident people in the gay community,” Joe Calderone, brandishing a cigarette onstage while monologuing said Aureria Essenem, another Denver drag queen who performed about Gaga’s faults as a lover. at CSU’s drag show. While more than 1,100 students came to this year’s drag show, McMonagle’s brother refused, saying that what she does is “f***ing weird.” See Drag on Page 6

Cover illustration by Jeff Koeneke | COLLEGIAN 6 Thursday, November 3, 2011 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian Drag | For queens, kings, means of empowerment Continued from Page 5 eye of Denver drag queen Other drag queens use Ginger Sexton, who took De- different techniques, such Drag history and culture siree under her wing, even- as “breast plates” and chest When CSU Drag Show tually asking Desiree to be contouring. MC’s Robin “da hood” Ward part of her drag family, and “A lot of other queens and Nate “Minaj” Todd took later, take her name. use the plates,” Essenem the stage during Saturday “It’s cool to be part of her said. “They’re pretty much a night’s drag show, they made legacy,” Desiree ManGold tit necklace.” it clear that drag is about Sexton said. And while most drag more than the superficial. For Mona Blanc, while queens need to enhance “Drag is not about feath- drag families provide a good their naturally flat chests, er boas, false lashes and ob- support system, they, like some of their outfits require noxious facial hair,” Todd any other family, have their them to conceal another said. “It’s about supporting a share of dysfunction. naturally less-flat region. great cause.” “There’s always gonna To hide these nether re- While the term “drag be a little bit of bitchiness,“ gions, many drag queens queen” didn’t originate until Blanc said. “But at the end of rely on tape, specifically, 1941, Ward said females have the day, everybody helps ev- electrical tape. been performing as men as erybody.” “You can’t take it off early as the 1700s, and that without a shower and a lot of conversely, during the origi- The logistics of drag life Vicodin,” Essenem said. nal performances of Shake- It cost $80 for the 6+ inch Drag kings have the op- speare’s work, all the female heels that gave Desiree Man- posite problem, which re- roles were played by men. gold Sexton her signature quires them to improvise Since then, drag has strut. It cost $20 for her hip techniques to look more become more than perfor- and butt-padding, $30 for a typically manly. mance. For many, it has be- pair of white contacts, $30 Beyond the fake facial come a way of life. for a fabulous wig, $3 for a hair, kings rely on socks to Many drag queens and six-pack of sequins and $15 give them that anatomically kings are organized into for a bra, which she said she correct “bulge.” “drag families,” which are made a personal decision “How big of a sock I use presided over by drag “moth- not to stuff. is dependent on how big ers” and “fathers” who con- “I usually visualize my my ego is that night,” said struct rules for their house outfit and then just throw Britney Brightwell, who and often serve as role mod- it together,” she said. “And performed “Junk Flopping” els for younger members of I usually don’t wear a lot of by Flight of the Conchords the drag community. boobs.” during Saturday’s drag show, At the beginning of De- However, most drag clad in single-sock-stuffed siree ManGold Sexton’s ca- queens do choose to add Batman briefs. reer, when he was posting some female curves, like Ess- While there’s a common videos of himself performing enem, who uses rice-stuffed misconception that drag on YouTube, he caught the panty hose. queens are transsexuals, the queens at Saturday’s show wanted to clarify that when they’re offstage, they go back to being men. “It’s fun acting like this, but at the end of the day, it’s just that: fun,” Desiree Man- erin mross | COLLEGIAN Gold Sexton said. “I still go Desiree ManGold Sexton connects with the audience during the song What the Water Gave Me by Florence and back to my life as a boy. A gay the Machine during the SOGLBT Drag Show Saturday. boy, but still a boy.” “We love our penises,” when she tells some men ity at CSU has increased im- This year, the sophomore Mona Blanc added. about her hobby, “they run mensely, getting more fans dance major closed the show While glamorous fe- for the hills immediately.” and repeat performers for with the “Thriller” dance. males onstage, offstage, the But she added that those the show every semester. “I love supporting this queens try to live their lives who know her well, specifi- Jasmine Burkes, a.k.a. cause, and I love seeing how as gay men. And even in a cally friends outside of the Michael Jasmine, has per- it has grown over the years,” normally accepting commu- drag community, are totally formed in the CSU Drag she said. nity, they encounter stigmas accepting of her drag per- Show for four years, and was Editorials Editor Col- erin mross | COLLEGIAN about their drag life. sona. first introduced to drag by leen McSweeney and Content A performer puts on finishing touches before being transformed into De- Mona Blanc has encoun- “My friends f***ing love her cousin, a CSU alum who Managing Editor Allison Sylte siree ManGold Sexton and taking the stage for the SOGLBT Drag Show in tered problems in the gay this sh*t,” she said. performed last year as “Jane can be reached at verve@col- the Main Ballroom of the Lory Student Center Saturday. dating scene, saying that And drag popular- Fondle.” legian.com. The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Thursday, November 3, 2011 7 EAT UPEAT UP & DRINK UP ADVICE FOCO FOOD FIGHT: LARKBURGER VS. STUFT NO B.S.

it’s because of the oil. extra rich truffl e burger. The year-old restau- Bottom line, Larkburger rant sits on the corner of is trying too hard. Rich fl a- You ARE the baby daddy College Avenue and Drake vors are always overwhelm- Road, and while the es- ing, and when it comes to reasons, but she seems pret- pened, but moving forward, tablishment has a fun, hip burgers, there should be a ty adamant about keeping if she wants to keep it, that feeling, the food will only mix of how the burger is ac- it. She says if I don’t want to is her prerogative, and now By GREG MEES leave you feeling like you tually cooked and the top- be in the baby’s life I don’t you are a baby daddy! She should have gone some- pings in order to balance have to. I’m only 22, have a may allow you to not see the where else. The price isn’t the fl avors. bright future ahead of me baby, but your wallet will be too bad, but I wouldn’t If I were giving advice and don’t want to be with getting smaller every month want to pay for something about breaking down the By EUGENE DANIELS this girl in any serious con- by child support payments. It’s said there can never that isn’t going to make menu, I can say is go text. I feel like having a kid This would be my sugges- be too much of a good thing, you feel very good an hour light and eat smaller por- will ruin my life, but I also tion: fi rst, you need to go to but in the case of Larkburg- or so later. tions. The less you eat, the C-S-U! C-S-U! That’s my feel obligated to be there for the counseling center be- er, there defi nitely is –– and While the truffl e and less you’re going to regret it attempt at chanting. I’m the child. So I guess what cause the next eight months that good thing turns into Parmesan fries sound like later. done. And we’re almost done I’m asking is what I should of your life are going to be something very bad. a great choice, once again While those parm fries with the whole semester, so do about this. tough. And you need to see Truffl e oil is the good they are drenched in oil and are good, I would suggest that means start getting your Sincerely, someone who can really thing that takes a bad turn you can almost see the lay- just having the regular puppy dog eyes ready for the TooYoungForThis help you subjectively. quickly. It’s so rich and re- er of grease that the cheese ones and having one of the grades you want changed! Second, you need to re- ally should only be used is latching on to. smaller burgers. We have a really good Dear TooYoungForThis, alize that this isn’t the worst at the right time. However, I will say though that So if you’re in the mood question this week, so let’s DAMN DAMN DAMN!! thing that could happen to Larkburger seems to use it the menu is defi nitely di- for a really , get started with the Eugene I honestly feel really bad for you… you could have been in everything. There hasn’t verse and offers some in- then read what Erin has to quote: you, man. This is tough, but born without a head, so there been a time after I’ve eaten teresting options including say, and go stuff your face at “One of the things we as always, I’m going to give it is a bright side to all this. And at Larkburger that I don’t smaller portions, turkey Stuft because it has an all- think about least is com- to you straight. This is what last, understand that this is feel sick, and I truly believe burgers and, of course, the around better burger. mon sense. Because we feel some people would call a not the end to your life, (it like, ‘Hey, it’s common. I got teachable moment. A lot of may be the end to all of your this.’ Not always so. When people can learn from this raging drunk nights at Wash and an even better menu, Stuft has other options like something doesn’t feel right, because what happened to Bar because you’ll be work- which has items that may veggie burgers and adven- that’s your common sense you in laymen’s terms is “you ing to pay for the baby) –– it’s seem a little off the wall but turous drinks like a Bacon telling you to get the hell out got got.” only a detour. surprisingly delicious. Bloody Mary — something of Dodge. Sometimes it’ll hit If Snooki came up to you So take the detour and The Thanksgiving I was both intrigued and before you even know it or and said “Hey, I don’t have since you were man enough burger, for example, seems terrifi ed by. You want a full- it can happen later, like the herpes,” would you believe to lay down with the dumb- at fi rst like something the pound burger covered with awkward moment you real- it? NO! That’s what should’ve est human being alive, if she By ERIN UDELL devil would concoct while cream cheese, caramelized ized that your fake marriage happened when she told forgot to take her birth con- high. But, as a turkey burg- onions, dill relish, garlic was a bad idea, Kim.” you about the birth control trol, now you have to take er topped with cranberry teriyaki sauce and a fried and latex allergy. That was care of your responsibility. chutney, provolone cheese, egg? Go to Stuft. I bet they Dear NoBS, your cue to say, “Thank you In my opinion, I say stay in stuffi ng and gravy, it seems have nearly everything your Me and this girl from for your time, I’m leaving” your child’s life. On a recent visit to more like an evil work of ge- weird brain could come up my home town have been or “Bet you’re not allergic to Nothing is worse than Stuft, a burger bar in Old nius than anything else. with. hanging out occasionally Saran wrap!” and take care of growing up without a dad Town, I expected a pretty I went for something And while I’ll defi nitely for the past two months. the protection that way. — look at Lindsay Lohan. I standard all-American a tad bit more traditional be going back, it probably Three weeks ago we had sex. But on a serious note guess she had a dad, but he meal. But, upon seeing with the Western, however, won’t be anytime soon be- She told me she was on birth -– never, ever have sex with- was a deadbeat, so you get the beautiful and majestic which was piled high with cause of the sheer pain I control and allergic to la- out a condom unless you’re what I’m saying. Western, I knew this burger cheddar cheese, fried onion experienced from eating so tex, so we had sex without a ready to have a little mon- And in all seriousness, was anything but ordinary. strings, bacon and barbeque much food. Stuft broke me, condom. Lo and behold, two ster come out of her yelling good luck. Ten minutes later, looking sauce. And in case you were but like a phoenix I shall weeks later I got a call from “DADDY” with snot drip- If you want to submit a down on my empty plate, I wondering, yes I did have a rise from these ashes only her and she’s pregnant. ping all over the place! That question or just send hate felt a mix of self-hate, pain heart attack immediately af- to become stronger … and We’ve talked a little about it was a big mistake that you’re mail (I love either), send an and pure joy. I was “Stuft.” ter completing my meal — fatter. since and she wants to keep learning from, and that is email to NBSAdvice@gmail. Located between Tony’s don’t worry, though, I rallied Visual Managing Editor it. She already has one kid, what life is about… that and com. Eugene Daniels is a se- bar and the Aggie Theater and fi nished my Parmesan Greg Mees and News Editor by the way. I’m currently try- laughing at people who slip nior journalism major. He on South College Avenue, garlic fries. Erin Udell can be reached at ing to convince her to put it on black ice on the way to can be reached at verve@col- Stuft has a stellar location If meat isn’t your thing, [email protected]. up for adoption for various class. The mistake has hap- legian.com.

POEM FICTION STORY: INSIDE THE HOLLOW SUN Sanity: Your Hidden Plague It shouldn’t be this way By RODGER KATZ necessity- I am only saying hey mommy come away By JUSTIN GOODFELLOW Entering the hospital, I trembled against me. We The Rocky Mountain Collegian never sorry, never too shat- your boy is an explorer you The Rocky Mountain Collegian whipped my head around stood in our embrace, and tered to drive through these might not understand that the room. The lobby was waited. Tedious are the hours you contemplations…. please stop trying to put an Editor’s note: This is the empty aside from a lone A few hours passed be- spend lodged between the end to him please stop feed- tenth installment of the fi c- nurse behind the secretary fore someone came out to effi ciency that has become So grab your favorite gar- ing him the spoonfuls of the tion story “Inside the Hollow desk. She looked up at me talk to us. Elizabeth had set- us. ments and be on your way! bitter life that has become Sun.” The story will run in and I watched as her mouth tled down, and I had bought be a friend to the speaker, you it’s ok there is still time Verve throughout the se- curved down into a frown. coffee for us to sip on. Departed from the shaken the fallen, the peddler, the for him he doesn’t have to mester. I imagined being in her “He fell,” Elizabeth told prowl eager to fall away prisoner aren’t we all? those buy into this world quite I ran. The streets were shoes and seeing me walk me. “He fell down some from the chaos that in fact subtle shackles subtle bur- yet he doesn’t have to buy dark and empty. All I could in—a frantic, scuffed up stairs. All I know is his leg only provides for our inno- dens that produce the loat- into this world the way that hear was the panting of man searching the lobby, started to spasm on some cence- you might not un- ing of our fevers and forever you do sanity your hidden my breath. I’d had more to dried vomit on his shirt and stairs and he lost his bal- derstand that…. leave us seeking out that plague. drink than I thought, and I blood shot eyes bulging. I ance.” which has been made avail- felt dizzy. It wasn’t long be- would have frowned at it She proceeded to tell But you are out there and able You order your f***ing sand- fore I ended up crouched too. me about the other things there is no need to assume wich…. you sit down your over, vomiting into a gut- “Can I help you?” she I’d missed in the past few we are all aimless and swept But you scorn the scrip- meals sputter you forward- ter. I hadn’t been able to asked softly. months. Greg’s Parkinson’s up by the deceitful dribble ture….that’s ok but do not yeah, but your patterns get “I’m looking for Greg disease had gotten worse. of society I myself I my own scorn what lives around have become boring-your Elizabeth to tell me what Lee-Schulz,” I gasped, still So had his anxiety. She said this tender family that we you, you fear God-the word rituals now seem void of the happened. She had just out of breath. The nurse he missed me being around. are know this and come you do not use that word very fi ght that once fi lled said she was in the hospital checked her computer She told me everything I al- away from your safe keep- that’s ok but do not fear the you and now you seem co with Greg, and then she lost screen. ready knew, but refused to ings Your pride has and al- reality of what is happening tent to simply get up -push it. I tried to get her to settle “Right, Mr. Lee-Schulz acknowledge until now. ways will forsake us. around you let your chil- your chair in and walk to down on the phone, but she is still in ER. The waiting The doctor came up to dren be playful….. your frozen car that sits just kept crying, and even- room for that is just down us, the only two in the wait- Always by the end of the –– forever unaware on the tually I hung up and left. this hall.” She pointed to ing room. “Are you here for nightfall more equipped Who says you, yeah hey you, concrete After my stomach emp- her right. Mr. Lee-Schulz?” she asked. to make sense of the rubble tied its contents, I stood I turned without an- “Yes,” Elizabeth replied. that stands cluttered by your back up and walked fast. other word and walked. “Is he okay? 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ar t e n te r tain m ent mus i c l i f est y l e In Collegian Entertain me nt each Thursday Alternative Page 8 | Thursday, November 3, 2011 Voice [Fa sV h i o n Re v i e w ve [ Mu s i c Re v i e w Buckles, boots,r socks: The fall fashionable male ‘’ a heavy blast of psych-rock blues funk By Erin Nalli updated one. to make a bold statement. By Joe Vajgrt beautifully into the band’s The Rocky Mountain Collegian The other popular shoe The last section to the The Rocky Mountain Collegian sound, Gummerman’s riffs for this fall are boots: Chel- stylish update is the pants, are big, in your face and de- Fall is in the air, and it is sea boots, to be specific, but more specifically the ’s music has mand your attention. not only women who have which are more slim-cut pant leg. Ever tried cuffing always seamlessly blended Listening to the ’s exciting fashions to indulge boots that only go up to the the bottom of your pants driving indie rock with psy- title track, “Odd Soul” show- in. Men have every oppor- ankle. They can be worn in or tucking them in? This is chedelic funk, blues and cases the album’s Black Keys- tunity to keep up with the creative ways that have not a great opportunity to show soul, all the while sprinkling meets-Zeppelin-in-Motown seasonal trends. Even small been seen much in our re- off your bold, fun socks or in healthy doses of electro- vibe. Other standout tracks changes in your wardrobe gion yet. Plus, with all of your new stylish boots. It is pop. But on their newest of- on the edgier side are “Blood can turn an ensemble into a this early snow, who can easy to do and transforms fering, “Odd Soul,” it seems Pressure,” and “Tell Your seasonally appropriate and complain about a boot be- your look instantly into a like the band is out to prove Heart Heads Up.” very fashionable get-up. ing trendy and fashionably modern marvel. something. Conversely, the track Under the ever trust- popular? This look works best Sure, lead singer and enced a shakeup in their “All or Nothing” harkens worthy style tab of www. Paired with the im- with heavier leather boots, keyboardist ’s lineup since releasing their back to the band’s original gq.com, Jim Moore gives an portance of shoes is the but try it with different pair- trademark electronic tex- last album. In April, the atmospheric, mellow indie exhausted list of the ‘Trends small, but crucial detail of ings of pants and boots you tures and soulful vocals are band announced that origi- sound before morphing into That Matter’ for fall 2011. the sock. Sticking to a sock already have in your closet, ever present, while bassist nal guitarist Greg Hill had an electronic techno dance After looking through that matches your pants is and just see what you can Roy Mitchell-Cárdenas and left the band the previous jam. all of the hot trends for men a no-fail way to go. For the come up with. Once again, drummer con- October. Tracks like “Walking this year, I found that mak- fall and winter though, you who can complain about stantly provide the driving This move seemed puz- Paranoia” showcase the ing some style adjustments can experiment with col- looking stylish while still thump that gives the band zling at first. The band was band’s funkier side and sense to pants and shoes alone ored and patterned socks. protecting your pants and its heavy influence of funk. just coming off the high of of humor with lyrics like, “I can transform any man into As stated on the GQ style shoes from the puddles of But where the band’s first critical acclaim for their am a nervous wreck. Jesus a fashion-savvy man, or at report, “red always works,” slushy snow that are tak- two were filled with second album, 2009’s stel- is coming back, gonna catch least make him look like and may be a good place to ing over the sidewalks? It is quieter moments bridged by lar “Armistice.” The band is me at the porno rack.” one. start of you want to try out functional and fashionable, delicately balanced dynam- also widely revered for their Becoming more am- Beginning with the the trend, but are not com- and men’s style cannot get ics, the new album replaces stunningly energetic and ac- bitious with each album, shoes, men’s dress shoes fortable in finding a way to much better than that. that void with aggression robatic live shows. Mutemath has once again with buckled straps are do so. Endless starts to end- and bravado. Now that I’ve heard their triumphed over their previ- a new trend. It is more of The sock is a small de- less ideas can be found un- Don’t get me wrong –– new album, the reason for ous release. There’s no doubt a British trend as GQ re- tail, but it can add a huge der “The Fall Trend Report” Mutemath has always had a the change is apparent. that this band’s sound is still ported, and right now it is amount of creativity and of the P&B Shops section of bit of an edge to their sound New guitarist Todd Gum- evolving. I, for one, can’t wait significantly expensive to personalization to any out- the GQ website. Take a look — just not quite like this. So merman adds an entirely to see what comes next. get a pair of monk-strap fit and compliment a well- around at what is new and what’s changed? new dynamic to the band. Odd soul and music lover shoes. They are a new item thought-out pair of shoes. trendy for this season and Formed in New Orleans Where Hill’s playing was Joe Vajgrt can be reached at and the more high-scale If you are going to wear a this year. Take some risks, in 2003, the band experi- more subtle and blended [email protected]. designers are making them pattered sock though, be and put your style out there. available more readily. sure to commit to it. Think Try some new things, and They are a classy and up- about it before slapping any see what works for you. scale look, and the buckles pair of socks with any pair Fashion columnist Erin can modify a more formal of shoes. If you want to be Nalli can be reached at Music Corner outfit into a modern and bold in your look, be ready [email protected]. Do you want to be the DJ Profile next listener profile? Email KCSU at kcsupub- DJ Stickley [email protected]. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 www. to 7 p.m. Why should people listen to your show? collegian Because if they don’t they DJ stickley might miss a secret adver- .com tisement for Ovaltine.

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To get involved, visit first Friday of every month. free of charge. the organization’s web- Healthy is the new sexy Art galleries are open from For residents of Larimer site at groups.yahoo.com/ 6 to 9 p.m. and attendees County who live outside group/fcleaf_exchange/. can go on a self-guided tour of Fort Collins’ city limits, After registering, users can CSU scores of the galleries throughout county officials say branch post that their leaves are ei- Old Town. Refreshments pick-up is not possible due ther wanted or available to high on Trojan are usually served at the to the magnitude of the other members of the leaf galleries. county, which is more than exchange. report card Some of the participat- 2,600 square miles. Resi- ing art galleries include Art dents are encouraged to By Jordan Kurtz on Mountain, the Center contact their homeowners’ Cultural comedy The Rocky Mountain Collegian for Fine Art Photography, association for assistance, show Lincoln Center Galleries, if possible. In honor of Native CSU made leaps and Wadoo Furniture Co. and American Heritage Month, bounds on the national others. which lasts through No- scene after the recent release More information can Share your leaves vember, Campus Activities, of this year’s Trojan Sexual be found at fortcollinsgal- AISES, Native American Health Report Card, going Is your yard covered in lerywalk.com. The event is Cultural Center and the from No. 64 to No. 7. leaves that you don’t know sponsored by Chache Bank Lila B. Morgan Fund are The study, which ranks what to do with? Are you & Trust, KUNC 91.5 Public coming together to host colleges for their accessibil- seeking for more mate- Radio, Beet Street and the “Another Indian Uprising,” ity of sexual health resources rial to add to your mulch or Downtown Business Asso- a stand-up comedy show and information to students, compost for your garden? ciation. on Friday at 5 p.m. in the was completed by an in- The City of Fort Collins’ Lory Student Center East dependent researcher who Environmental Services Ballroom. evaluated more than 140 col- Division sponsors a year- City of Fort Collins Comedians Jim Ruel, lege campuses nationwide. round leaf exchange pro- Shishonia Livingston and “We are looking at the offers branch pick gram, which helps residents Gilbert Brown, plan on talk- kind of information and locate recycling options for up ing about their lives and kind of services provided,” their unwanted leaves. Par- identities as Native Ameri- said Bert Sperling, one of After last week’s snow- ticipants can also use the cans. the researchers on the study. fall, which caused several program to obtain leaves to The event is open and “We are not looking at rate of local trees to crack under use for mulching or com- free to the public. STDs or anything like that.” pressure, Fort Collins has posting in their yards or This study has been created a limb pick-up gardens. rating the sexual health schedule for residents who The Fort Collins Leaf -- Collegian Staff Report of schools for the past six years. “Our goal is to provide you with a new level of ac- dylan langille | COLLEGIAN curate and up-to-date in- Underwear hangs from a door handle signifying sexual activity inside the formation, in a useful and room. Colorado State has been rated one of the most sexually healthy Hitting CSU’s Slopes entertaining format,” Sper- schools in America. ling said of his 16 years of research and analysis for work also has a peer educa- to see the responses that major publications. tion team on campus called we’ve had throughout the Sperling has completed CREWS (Creating Respect years that we have done health research in cities Educating Wellness for and this,” Sperling said. “Health across America for heart, by Students), which hosts centers look forward to this asthma, allergy and various programs throughout the to compare themselves to other topics. He is perhaps year including classroom others.” most noteworthy for his sessions on sexual educa- CSU went from a score “Best Places” work, where tion topics. of zero in 2010, to a nine in he analyzed the best places “I feel sexual health is anonymous student ser- to live, best places to make very important, especially vices. money, crime rate, cost of in college,” said freshman “The university also got living and many other de- apparel and merchandising extra credit because of a stu- mographic studies. major Kelsey Siegel. “I’m for- dent media chat-show with The study takes a heavy tunate enough to be going to sexual experts,” Sperling look at where students are a university where students said. most likely to go for informa- raise awareness about such Some of the other con- tion: the health center web- an important matter.” tributing factors to CSU’s top site – a category that CSU Other organizations, 10 ranking are that drop-ins made astronomical gains in such as Planned Parent- are encouraged even more from last year. hood, have launched cam- than before and that the There are 13 categories paigns that include similar website contains better in- that evaluate things such concepts with the goal of formation on sexual health, as days open, hours open, raising sexual safety aware- assault and services than drop-ins versus appoint- ness. Their “Get Yourself before. ment, contraceptive infor- Tested” campaign partners Schools that did not do mation, how resources are with MTV and other organi- as well at the beginning of used, HIV/AIDS testing, zations to get people talking the study are improving costs, student peer groups about safe sex. their efforts and catching and emergency services. “Each year we see add- up to pack. And, according “Anytime you can be ed enthusiasm,” Planned to Sieving, the more aware recognized like that, it’s sup- Parenthood spokeswoman students are, the more likely porting the norm of what we Monica McCafferty said. For they will engage in safe prac- do here,” said Gwen Sieving, students, Planned Parent- tices, which all goes back to a health educator at the CSU hood offers discount STD the promotion of a positive Health Network. testing and emergency con- message. New to this school year, traception. McCafferty also “This is great informa- all incoming CSU students said her organization uses tion for school personnel to were required to complete social media and texting to improve their students’ ex- online alcohol and sexual spread their message. perience,” Sperling said. assault education courses, “We want a positive and University of Denver which gave these students empowering experience,” and University of Colora- a “high bit of exposure to she said. do-Boulder were the other those topics,” Sieving said. Sperling said his research Colorado schools that made “Our programs empha- generally starts with a phone their way up the charts, size the best way to help call to the student health ranking No. 31 and No. 56 erin mross | COLLEGIAN lower pregnancy and STI center to have them answer respectively. Freshman health and exercise science major Chris Decaro gets some air on his snowboard near (sexually transmitted infec- a questionnaire about their Collegian writer Jor- the lagoon on campus Wednesday. Fort Collins snow totals from the Tuesday night storm ranged tion) rates,” Sieveing said. programs. dan Kurtz can be reached at from 3 to 6 inches. The CSU Health Net- “It’s really encouraging [email protected].

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Question of the Day : Do snakes sneeze? 10 Thursday, November 3, 2011 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian Daily Horoscope Nancy Black and Stephanie Clement

Today’s Birthday (11/03/11). You don’t need to open your eyes to see. There’s so much to discover with your imag- ination. It’s a good time to play with long-term plans. There’s no time for judgment when you’re on fire and super produc- tive. Let go, and really create. Derrick Burton Scubbles To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easi- est day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) –– 8 –– There’s more money coming in, and you’ve got the energy to keep it flowing. Dis- cipline’s required. Draw upon hidden resources, and stash provisions. The pressure’s easing. Taurus (April 20-May 20) –– 8 –– The more you learn, the more you value true friends. Communication channels are open, and freedom and change in relationships prevail to- day. Have a conversation. Gemini (May 21-June 21) –– 8 –– It’s time for exploration. If you can’t afford a trip to the Bahamas or Curacao, dive deep into a book, and soak in the rays of good literature. Relax. Cancer (June 22-July 22) –– 7 –– It’s as if shackles have Benjamin Gowen Gowen Benjamin been cast off of your ability to love and interact. Reaffirm your bonds. Rely upon a loved one, and stand up for a

Apartmentville cause. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) –– 8 –– When in doubt, ask for ad- vice from a trusted partner. What the world needs now is love, sweet love. Don’t fight for false victory. Come together instead. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) –– 9 –– Let experienced elders teach you the ropes. Stick to your word, and make your dead- lines. Stay in communication. Someone’s drawing a line in the sand, so draw a line yourself. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) –– 9 –– Balance romance and cre- ativity. Paint a picture for someone close to you, or fall in love

Ian Cox with a new piece of art. A visit to a museum or an art gallery could help. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) –– 7 –– There’s more cleaning to

Undeclared do. Find those places where more organization would help you in achieving your goals. Your trash is another person’s treasure. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) –– 7 –– You are ready to take another go at things that have failed before. Take ad- vantage of your enhanced negotiation skills to reach new heights. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) –– 9 –– It’s a good day for Coming soon... writing, whether it’s a grant proposal, a business plan or a list of steps to move your project forward. Visualize it com- pletely. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) –– 9 –– There’s more work and Check next week’s paper to see the Collegian’s new cartoon money on the way, and they could involve some travel. You’re free to talk about changes in love and friendships. Someone may want to talk. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) –– 6 –– Private’s better than public today. Seek out peace and quiet. Meditation or spiri- Daily cartoons and games available online at Collegian.com. Send feedback to [email protected]. tual contemplation soothes and eases tension. Solutions arise unbidden. DAILY record

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FIND A house apartment job roommate car dog FIND IT ALL IN The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Thursday, November 3, 2011 11 Managing your mental health By Bailey Constas According to Harman, The Rocky Mountain Collegian knowing how to differentiate normal stresses from when With the stresses of it’s time to get help is often a school, work and personal hard line to draw. commitments, college life “It’s always a judgement can sometimes become call, even for a professional,” overwhelming. said Jerry L. Deffenbacher, a “I’m working 20 hours this professor in the counseling week, which puts a cramp on psychology department. “It’s my sleep time,” said Connor also a judgment call for the Rock, a freshman marketing person.” major. “It definitely adds to “Are they feeling re- my stress level, because both ally miserable and is it pro- work and school seep into longed? If you’re sad one my personal life.” afternoon, it’s a bummer. According to a poll con- But for days and weeks, it’s ducted by psychcentral.com, something else,” Deffen- an estimated 44 percent of bacher said. “Is it interfering American college students with life? Is it leading you have reported symptoms of to avoiding friends, getting depression. work done, getting to a job?” That means that out of In a 2010 Health District the 30,000 students at CSU, Survey of Larimer County it Kevin Johansen | COLLEGIAN roughly 13,200 students could was reported that while 75.5 The CSU girl’s club rugby team gains helpful insight on the game of rugby by special guest Kurt Wever. Wever takes time of from his job at USA be feeling these symptoms. percent of those surveyed did Rugby and as coach for USA’s U20 national team to give pointers on how the girls can improve their rugby skills. “Stress is associated with not need mental health ser- a lot of physiological out- vices, 17.1 percent needed and Women’s rugby comes,” said Jennifer J. Har- used it and 7.5 percent needed man, an assistant professor help but did not seek any. in the applied social psy- Counseling services on chology department at CSU. campus are available for “It can make people be ill or students who are taking at it can lead to people spend- least six credits and are pay- Some bone crunching fun ing a lot of time worrying ing the university health and By Christopher Boan members. Greene, whose ing the game they knew and about performance, [which] counseling fee. All students The Rocky Mountain Collegian right leg was wrapped up in loved. Rugby can interfere with actual receive three free counseling a cast, also cited the thrills “Growing up I was al- performance in school and sessions a semester. On a Thursday night involved with the ability to ways a tomboy,” Geist said. Conference: The Pacific lead to other negative men- Stress, feelings of hope- a group of rugby players hit as a key inspiration for “Being able to hit people Mountain Conference tal outcomes likes depres- lessness, difficult situations, slammed and contorted her involvement. when you’re having a bad Next Game: BYU, Saturday, sion or anxiety.” lack of self-worth or anxious their bodies in a heap as “Coming out of high day will always lift you up.” Nov. 5 Provo, Utah Another statistic, also feelings are all reasons to seek they tried to advance the school I wanted something The team’s coach Jenna Team Information: Non- from psychcentral.com, help, according to the coun- Scholarship, Division-I team ball downfield. The groups different,” Lynn said as she Middleton pointed out that says more than two-thirds seling services web page. Captains: Audrey Adgate, of young people do not talk Watch out for the signs of players mentioned are all sat, wrapped in a pink blan- USA Rugby, the governing Wendy Sherman members of the CSU Wom- ket on the sidelines. “My in- board concerning teams about or seek help for men- to keep you and your mind en’s Rugby team. jury’s devastating, as I just in America, has instituted tal health problems. at peace. “Rugby allows you to be want to be able to compete that players miss at least tain Conference, which “Sometimes people start “The longer the more a different person,” senior with my team.” three weeks after a concus- consists of three divisions. forgetting important things, severe [sadness and stress] captain Wendy Sherman Fellow captain Audrey sion. Each of the teams consist of feeling overwhelmed and lasts, the more likely it will said. “It makes you want to Adgate was reluctant to Middleton believes that non-scholarship athletes, then when it starts interfering be a problem,” Deffenbach- go out there and hit hard, play any sports out of high this measure, combined most of whom have little, with sleeping patterns, there er said. while not feeling the pain of school. Adgate, a multi- with others will help make if any experience out of might be a sign that there is Collegian writer Bailey contact.” sport athlete growing up, rugby a safer sport, and high school. This, Middle- more going on to manage Constas can be reached at The members of the was convinced to join the help shed the perceptions ton says, makes her job as there,” Harman said. [email protected]. club identify the aggression team as a freshman by a that the sport is violent and coach more challenging. and measured violence as friend. dangerous. “I get girls who haven’t a key part of their involve- “When I left high school “Rugby’s one of the most played rugby before,” Mid- ment. The team itself, which I seriously felt as if I was safety conscious sports,” dleton said. “I have to teach had groups of players nurs- done with sports for good,” Middleton said. “[USA Rug- them the sport on the most ing broken bones, sprained Adgate said. “I accidentally by’s] done an excellent job basic level, which is a re- ligaments and torn ten- found rugby and fell in love improving the safety stan- warding aspect of coach- dons, seemed to perfectly instantly.” dards, and have helped the ing.” represent the perils of such Others, like fellow fresh- overall image of the sport in Club sports Beat Writer an attitude. man Dalie Geist, played this country.” Christopher Boan can be Freshman Taylor Greene rugby in high school and The Rams compete in reached at sports@collegian. was one of these injured wanted to continue play- the 16-team Pacific Moun- com.

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