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Ashleigh Smith | Copy Chief [email protected] Caitlin Curley | News Editor [email protected] Hannah Hemperly | News Editor [email protected] IN BRIEF Zack Burley | Editorial Editor occurring since April. crime prevention tips can be found At approximately 8:39 p.m. Sat- [email protected] Police investigate Keegan Pope | Sports Editor These incidents have occurred in at http://www.fcgov.com/police/ urday, Jesse Pacheco, 42, was walk- [email protected] window-peeping the western portion of Fort Collins personal-safety.php. ing in the 500 block of Cowan Street McKenna Ferguson | A&E Editor behavior and have been in these approximate Anyone with information about when he stated a vehicle hit him. He [email protected] Fort Collins Police are gathering areas: from Mason Street on the east these incidents is asked to contact made his way to a gas station and was ADVISING STAFF information on a series of reports to Taft Hill Road on the west, and Detective Andy Kinkhead at 970- transported to Medical Center of the Kim Blumhardt | Advertising Manager Neill Woelk | Journalism Adviser involving a suspicious male engag- from Prospect Road on the south to 221-6557 or Crime Stoppers of Lar- Rockies with various injuries. None ing in window-peeping behavior, ac- Mulberry Road on the north. imer County at 970-221-6868. of the residents in the area saw or KEY PHONE NUMBERS cording to a police press release. The Fort Collins Police investigators heard anything. Distribution | 970-491-1146 believe there is a high likelihood that Fort Collins Police Services asks Classifi eds | 970-491-1683 male has also committed burglaries Display Advertising | 970-491-7467 or to several residences in Fort Collins. there are additional incidents that that anyone with information re- 970-491-6834 There have been approximately have occurred that have not yet been Fort Collins resident garding the accident or the identifi - eight reports of window-peeping reported. victim of hit and run cation of the vehicle’s driver contact behaviors and approximately four Community members are ad- A Fort Collins citizen was the Laguna at 970-221-6555 or at jlagu- burglaries, which appear to be con- vised to keep exterior doors locked victim of a hit and run Saturday, ac- [email protected]. nected to a similar suspect. The and use appropriate window cover- cording to an email from OŽ cer Je’ window-peeping incidents have in- ings while dressing in their homes. Laguna of the Fort Collins Police De- Briefs by News Editor Caitlin Curley COVER PHOTO BY volved female victims, and have been Further information regarding partment. JONATHAN MATHENY The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Thursday, August 28, 2014 3 RAMifications for drinking at Showdown these are written by plain-clothes of- content is .000 and there are no Police at Rocky Mountain ficers roaming the crowd. Be aware withdrawal symptoms, according to that undercover police are active “Don’t drink at the letter from Denver police. Showdown to focus on alcohol use and that they regularly use binocu- Underage students can contact lars for surveillance at a distance." tailgates if you the police in the case of a medical Orswell said students should be are underage — emergency and will not get in trouble. By Danny Bishop they are smarter. They have been smart about handling interactions "If a friend has had too much to The Rocky Mountain Collegian dealing with this for a long time.” with the police and realize that re- period,” Schenk drink and is in medical trouble, you This year, the Denver Police De- maining quiet is often the best policy. should call for help," Orswell said. The Rocky Mountain Show- partment has stated that there will An MIP ticket can cost an of- said. “They are "The MIP statute says that if you down is this weekend, which means be large contingent of ocers at the fender around $350 in fines and are proactive in calling police for brats, bualo burgers and beer. Po- game, both uniformed and plain court costs, according to Orswell. If going to catch medical help for a drunk friend, you lice from Colorado State University, clothed. the oender is a CSU student, Stu- you. No matter will not be charged with MIP." University of Colorado and the City "Special attention will be fo- dent Conduct Services will be noti- Warning signs that someone of Denver will be at the event to en- cused on alcohol possession and fied of the infraction and the student how smart you is suering from alcohol poison- sure alcohol consumption does not consumption," stated a letter from may face university consequences. ing are outlined on the CSU Health get out of hand. Denver police. "The names of students contacted think you are, Network website. Margo Schenk, a junior study- CSU Student Legal Services At- by police at the game will be forwarded Some who face the consequenc- ing psychology, encountered an torney, Forrest Orswell, said this to the office of Conflict Resolution and they are smarter.” es of drinking at the game still ap- undercover ocer while tailgating special focus on alcohol consump- Student Conduct Services," said Mi- preciate police presence for safety. at the showdown last year and was tion and possession has resulted in chael Katz, assistant director of con- Margo Schenk "As annoying as some people issued a minor in possession of al- an increased number of MIP tickets flict resolution and student conduct junior, psychology think it is, police are just there to cohol (MIP) ticket. recently. services. "That office will follow nor- make sure you are safe," Schenk said. "Don’t drink at tailgates if you "In recent years, we have seen mal procedures for student conduct Collegian Reporter Danny are underage — period,” Schenk said. a large number of MIP tickets is- issues, based on the citation." a threat to themselves or others to Bishop can be reached at news@col- "They are going to catch you. No sued at this event," Orswell wrote in Police are instructed to send in- a detoxification facility where they legian.com and on Twitter @Danny- matter how smart you think you are, an email to the Collegian. "Many of toxicated attendees who may pose will stay until their blood alcohol DBishop. OpinionThursday, August 28, 2014 | Page 4 A fresh perspective on a new year of greeks During the time really as terrible as many students nity and Sorority Life. involved in our organizations is College is about finding your that I spent train- tend to believe, or are the current My Ram Welcome partner about so much more than those place and creating fulfilling ex- ing and serving as views and stereotypes surrounding Elle Holbrook is aliated with a isolated incidents.” periences with those around you, a Ram Welcome them rooted in issues of the past sorority, and we worked together It is true that there have been and for many students that place Leader for the in- and premature generalizations? really eˆectively and successfully instances of inappropriate behav- exists within Fraternity and So- coming first-year A lot of students find that join- rority Life. Colorado State boasts students, I had ing a sorority or a fraternity is a more that 500 student organiza- the opportunity perfect fit for them and they stand tions and involvement opportuni- to connect with to gain a lot from the experience. “College is about finding your place ties, which goes to show that our and work along- For others, it is not a good match diˆerences might just be what side students who for a variety of reasons. We all have and creating fufilling experiences makes our University such a wel- HALEIGH MCGILL are members of diˆerent socializing strengths and with those around you, and for many coming and open-minded institu- various Colorado weaknesses, and some prefer the tion. State organizations. Among those constant sense of togetherness students that place exists within When we, as students, say were many students aliated while others find comfort in their that we are proud to be CSU with Fraternity and Sorority Life independence. Fraternity and Sorority Life.” Rams, it means we take pride in (previously known as Greek Life), It is easy to feel more respect every aspect of our school and which is an aspect of the Universi- for the University’s Panhellenic everyone who contributes to the ty that I have had limited interac- chapters after spending four long built upon each other’s ideas and ior among those who are part of diversity of interests and per- tion with up until Ram Welcome days of Ram Welcome with some energy. I had the chance to shift the CSU Greek culture, and that sonal identities. We do not solely week. of the amazing individuals who my opinions of Fraternity and So- kind of news travels fast. That be- believe in the athletics or the aca- I previously had mostly nega- represent them, but I used to be rority Life after making wonderful ing said, new generations of pledg- demics; we do not degrade orga- tive opinions of the fraternity and skeptical of the idea that I could connections with fellow students es and members should not be nizations just because they may sorority scene based on stories I get along with a sorority girl, or from various chapters. punished for the past. People tend not be personally relevant. We had heard and because of one or my roommate’s boyfriend and his Holbrook says that “People to focus on the negatives, but the have to believe in the CSU com- two experiences with individuals frat brothers. I was wrong, and tend to hold on to things that have “live and let live” rule has no exclu- munity as a whole, and all of the or small groups who poorly repre- like many other students, I had let happened in the past, and that sions. Instead, incoming members unique groups and individuals sented their chapter. The wonder- ill-informed judgments and un- prevents them from seeing what of a sorority or fraternity should be that foster its growth. ful thing about opinions though, is confirmed rumors overrule the our community is like today. That encouraged to improve the image Collegian columnist Haleigh that they can be changed. possibility of having anything in can be a real detriment to Fra- and to find confidence and cama- McGill can be reached at letters@ Are sororities and fraternities common with members of Frater- ternity and Sorority Life ... Being raderie in a fresh start. collegian.com

OUR VIEW The Collegian Editorial Board is responsible for writing the staff editorial, “Our View,” and for the views expressed therein. Letters and feedback in response Show up for the Showdown to the staff editorial can be sent to [email protected]. Kate Winkle | Executive Editor Kate Simmons | Content f you’ve never been to the Rocky Mountain reason, and we are willing to guess that you love Showdown, put down this newspaper and being a Ram. So what better way is there to show [email protected] Managing Editor sprint to the ticket oce at the Fum McGraw that than to cheer on our football team against the Corinne Winthrop | Digital and [email protected] Center and buy one. Sure, it costs $20, and team you all love to hate, CU-Boulder? And should Design Managing Editor Caitlin Curley | News Editor that will buy you a few a meals at Taco Bell. CSU win, you can taunt every one of your friends [email protected] [email protected] IBut this game will provide you with so much more from Boulder for an entire year. Who doesn’t want Keegan Williams | Social Hannah Hemperly | News Editor than what those meals can — it will provide a life- that? Your time at this University is limited and af- Media Editor [email protected] time’s worth of memories. ter you graduate you’ll likely leave Fort Collins and [email protected] Zack Burley | Editorial Editor Win or lose, the photos you take, the tailgates never attend another Rocky Mountain Showdown. Rick Cookson | Photo Editor [email protected] you attend and the stories you can tell of joining You’ve got the perfect opportunity Rams; get to the [email protected] thousands of your fellow students at Sports Au- Showdown throwdown. Keegan Pope | Sports Editor thority Field tomorrow will stick with you forever. Collegian Sta can be reached at letters@colle- Annika Mueller | Design Editor [email protected] You came to Colorado State University for a gian.com. [email protected] McKenna Ferguson | A&E Editor Ashleigh Smith | Copy Chief [email protected] [email protected] The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Thursday, August 28, 2014 5

LETTER TO THE EDITOR SOS Hughes member responds to Tony Frank’s “State of the University” In a recent interview, Dr. Tony o ce of state Rep. Randy Fischer, (51 percent, or $14.9 million) would Frank discussed the “State of the this year we’ve received an 11 per- go towards things like landscaping, University”. Among the issues cent increase to our state funding “This raises the question: since renovating the suites, a new sound discussed by Dr. Frank were the (over $121 million), which puts us system and a new scoreboard. Fur- school budget and the proposed back at pre-recession levels. building a new stadium apperars to be thermore that $30 million would be on-campus stadium. To those paid over a period of eight years, as points I felt there were several We need a new stadium. so costly and complex, why not just opposed to the two years in which facts which needed to be clarified. The issue of funding, however, renovate the one we have?” we have tried to raise funding for is only brought up by Dr. Frank to this proposed stadium. We’re running out of money! create a necessity for a revenue The facts concerning this stadi- Firstly, we are not running booster, which is what he believes um are no doubt complex, but that’s out of money. In his interview, this proposed campus stadium to short of its goal. However, in spite of too costly to students to perform why it’s even more important that Dr. Frank made the statement be. Since 2012, Dr. Frank and the ad- this, there still has been talk about the necessary repairs to Hughes we all be clear and up front when that there is a “growing trend” ministration have been fundraising seeking a delay in the deadline so stadium ($30 million). However discussing this matter, regardless of that our state funding is “being for an on-campus stadium under the administration can try to raise those “necessary repairs” go a lot whether we are for or against it. squeezed down to zero.” But there the agreement that if he is unable to more funds. farther than just fixing the concrete, If you are interested in learning is no factual basis to support this. raise half the stadiums cost, he will This raises the question: since sewage and electrical. In fact, of the more about this proposed stadium, Granted, our state funding was scrap the entire project. With only building a new stadium appears to $30 million proposed, only 30 per- feel free to email me at thestuden- reduced after 2008, but it also has two months left until the deadline, be so costly and complex, why not cent, or $8.6 million, would actually [email protected]. dramatically increased in the last the proposed stadium is more than just renovate the one we have? Ac- go to the aforementioned repairs. Guest Column submitted to the two years. In fact, according to the 2/3 ($27 million out of $110 million) cording to Dr. Frank, this would be Meanwhile the majority of the costs Collegian by William Clem. 6 Thursday, August 28, 2014 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian ASCSU hosts Grill the Bu s to support Rams By Jonathan Matheny due to the ongoing construction of The Rocky Mountain Collegian the Lory Student Center, so ASCSU was forced to move the event from The Associated Students of CSU its usual location, the West Lawn. held the annual Grill the Bu s event Jonathan Rivera, a civil en- Wednesday in preparation for the gineering freshman said that the Rocky Mountain Showdown foot- event made him more excited for ball game between the CSU Rams the upcoming football season, and and CU-Boulder. The event included especially the Rocky Mountain grilled bu alo burgers, lawn games Showdown on Friday. “The purpose of the event is to cultivate community through food and a little friendly competition.”

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and pictures with Cam the Ram. "The game is going to be fun," The event had a great turnout Rivera said. "The Rams are going to and the burgers were gone in just win." over an hour, according to Will Ma- John Roos, director of environ- her, interim director of student ser- mental a airs for ASCSU, said that vices for ASCSU. Maher was partic- Grill the Bu s was successful and ularly pleased with the excitement saw a lot of support for football. he saw from fi rst-year students, and "The purpose of the event is to that he hopes that means they will cultivate community through food show their spirit at upcoming ath- and a little friendly competition," letic events. Roos said. "We look forward to see- "We think getting school spirit ing everyone at the game on Friday." going from the get-go is really im- Collegian Reporter Jonathan portant," Maher said. Matheny can be reached at news@ COLLEGIAN Maher said that planning the collegian.com and on Twitter @Jon- JONATHAN MATHENY event was more diƒ cult this year athanMathen2. Right to left: Lory Student Center Catering employees, Evan Macy and Aaron Hickey grill buffalo burgers at the corner of West Plum Street and Meridian Avenue during Grill the Buffs.

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VOLLEYBALL CSU opens 2014 season with three- game at Moby Arena this weekend By Haleigh Hamblin Colorado State players had nine or season. While it is important for The Rocky Mountain Collegian more kills with Adrianna Culbert the Rams to get o– to a good start, leading the team with 13. Hilbert isn't putting a number on The pressure is on for the CSU “They are much better than the amount of wins he wants in the volleyball team. With the start of the last year," Hilbert said of UC Santa opening weekend. 2014 season right around the corner, Barbara. "They are returning a lot of "I would like to say that we the Rams have two days left of prac- players and when we played them would love to win all of our matches tice to tie up loose ends, not to men- last year their best player was out but really what it's about is mak- tion just finalizing a starting lineup. and she is back now. I expect them ing us better, answering certain “Well we are trying to decide to be very good and I do not think questions," Hilbert said. "A couple on our line-up more than anything there is a big delineation between years ago we went 0-3 in the open- else because you do not really know them and Marquette, they are both ing weekend and won our confer- what your opponent is going to good teams.” ence. It's not necessarily winning do,” Head Coach Tom Hilbert said. VCU heads into this weekend although I'm sure that the fans after "These are the first matches of the with a young team. At the end of last last season would think 'Oh, you got year so from this stand point of pre- season, VCU lost its libero, setter to win every game you play,' but we Seniors Kelsey paring for them there is really not a and outside hitter. don't. We have to go out and figure Snider and whole lot of information we have.” Marlee Reynolds CSU opens the season with the SEASON BEGINNINGS attempt a block during a match Rams Volleyball Classic at Moby Projected Starters Arena Saturday in a double header last season. The Deedra Foss Kelsey Snider Rams open their against Virginia Commonwealth Setter 5-9 Middle Blocker 6-1 2014 campaign at 1 p.m. and UC Santa Barbara at Saturday at 1 p.m. 7 p.m. The Rams will finish out the Adrian Culbert Acacia Andrews against VCS in weekend against Marquette Sunday Outside Hitter 6-0 Middle Blocker 6-5 Moby Arena. at 1 p.m. KEVIN JOHANSEN COLLEGIAN The first and only meeting be- Jamie Colaizzi Marlee Reynolds tween CSU and VCU came in 2010, Libero 5-4 Outside Hitter 6-2 in which the Rams defeated the Commodores in five sets on their History against opponents home court. Sunday will be the first UC Santa Barbara Marquette meeting in program history against 3-1 victory 2013 at Pepperdine First match in program history Marquette. Invitational Marquette competed in NCAA “We are connecting really well tournament last season and getting used to how we run our VCU system," senior setter Deedra Foss 3-2 Victory at Moby Arena in 2010 said. "The new players have adapted really well and really fast. In practice we have been working a lot on teach- ing new players our blocking sys- “They are international, they out how we can put a lineup togeth- tem and our defense. We have been have a lot of foreign players so you er that is e˜cient and e–ective so working a lot on set tempo a lot too." do not know what to expect from that we are ready to play the Moun- Without any new film or statis- them,” Hilbert said. “They were tain West. If we survive the first five tics from this weekends opponents, very good last year, they tailed o– weeks of the season we are going to the Rams must be prepared for any- at the end of the year and their best be very tested." thing when stepping on to the court. player transferred to Wisconsin so Tickets for this weekend's Last season the Rams defeated their new players are going to have matches are available for free at the UC Santa Barbara 3-1 on the road to fill some of that void.” Fum McGraw Ticket o˜ce with a during the Pepperdine Invitational. In order to begin their 2014 student ID. However, the match wasn't as easy campaign on the right note, Colo- Collegian Sports Reporter Ha- as it looked on paper. There were rado State will need to limit errors, leigh Hamblin can be reached at multiple ties and lead changes penetrate opponents' blocks and [email protected] and on Twit- through the first four sets. Five continue to strike the ball like last ter @haleighhamblin. 8 Thursday, August 28, 2014 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian FOOTBALL CSU football alums preparing for Broncos’ roster cut By Quentin Sickafoose has remained with the organization The Rocky Mountain Collegian through training camp and into the final week of preseason. The time remaining for two for- Now, only Thursday’s game at mer Colorado State University foot- Dallas is left before Denver is re- ball players to prove they’re worthy quired to cut 22 players in addition to of a position in the NFL is becoming the 13 released or waived on Monday. scarce. “Honestly, I can’t even believe Since posting impressive perfor- the magnitude of what’s happened. mances for the Rams in 2013, run- The whole draft thing went down, ning back Kapri Bibbs and lineback- I signed with the Broncos; it still Former er Shaquil Barrett have been training hasn’t even hit me yet,” Bibbs said Colorado State to take their game to the next level. after his first NFL preseason game. and current Both are currently free-agent sign- “I know my work isn’t over yet. I Denver Broncos ees with the Broncos awaiting Den- want to keep building on my suc- linebacker ver’s final 53-man roster, which will cess. I don’t want to put my head Shaquil be released on Saturday. down now and say, ‘that was good Barrett signs Unlike former teammates enough.’” autographs Weston Richburg (43rd overall, New Bibbs, who led the Mountain for fans at a York Giants) and Crockett Gillmore West in 2013 with 1,741 rushing scrimmage (99th overall, Baltimore Ravens), yards and 31 touchdowns as a Ram earlier this Bibbs and Barrett went unselected last fall, was paired with rookie Ju- summer. in the 2014 NFL Draft in early May. wan Thompson out of Duke as the QUENTIN SICKAFOOSE COLLEGIAN They signed with Denver shortly Broncos’ “other” option at running after and joined the team during o”- back on the initial depth chart. Pre- Through three preseason You just try to go out there and give it regular season lineup. Both Bibbs season training activities spanning ceding them are Montee Ball, Ron- matchups, Bibbs has 12 carries for the best you can,” Bibbs said. and Barrett have been preparing for from late May to mid June. The duo nie Hillman and C.J. Anderson. 52 yards and picked up a 3-yard Barrett currently sits at the No. months in an e”ort to change that. touchdown in Denver’s debut 3 spot for strongside linebacker be- “I would love to have one of the against Seattle on Aug. 7. Even if hind veteran Von Miller and backup Colorado State Rams on the ros- the Broncos decide to keep an ad- Lerentee McCray, who is bouncing ter, even two with me and Bibbs,” ditional back, his numbers don’t back from spending 2013 on injured Barrett said on the opening day of match Thompson’s (102 yards on 16 reserve after su”ering a season- training camp at Dove Valley. “I rushes), who has also proven he can ending ankle injury in Denver’s fi- think we’ve got a good shot if we just be an asset on special teams. That nal preseason game last fall. keep building on from where we is likely to leave Bibbs with either In his senior season at CSU, Bar- started back at minicamp and just a spot on the practice squad or an rett led the Rams with 12 sacks and show it o” in preseason.” opportunity to test his hand with picked up 80 total tackles, 20.5 of Denver’s final preseason game other teams. which for loss. He also contributed at Dallas kicks o” at 6 p.m. Thurs- “That’s natural instinct for every- four forced fumbles, three blocked day and will be televised on NBC. body to try and compare themselves kicks and an interception. Collegian Sports Reporter Quen- (against the others trying to make the With tight end Joel Dreessen’s tin Sickafoose can be reached at team), but at the same time you can release in late July, no CSU player [email protected] and on only control what you can control. has a home on the Broncos’ final Twitter @QSickafoose.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF CSU ATHLETICS Swedish forward Veronika Mirkovic (12) in blue, signed with the Colorado State women’s basketball team Wednesday. The Rams’ 2014-15 roster is now full.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Colorado State women’s basketball adds Mirkovic ByEmmett McCarthy double figures on 33 occasions in The Rocky Mountain Collegian her time with the Wildcats. Prior to being with the Wild- The Colorado State women's cats, Mirkovic played one season basketball roster is now complete with Sanda Basket where she aver- for the 2014-2015 season. aged 8.8 points and 4.6 rebounds Head coach Ryun Williams an- per game in 2011-2012. She also nounced the addition of Veronika played for the Under 16 Swedish na- Mirkovic on Wednesday. The 6'1" tional team in 2011 where she aver- forward joins the Rams from Swe- aged 4.6 points and 6 rebounds per den where she played for the U-20 game in five contests. and U-16 Swedish national teams. Mirkovic is one of the many She has the ability to provide a pres- new faces on the Rams' roster go- ence in the paint for the already ing into the season. She joins fellow high-powered CSU o ense. signees Keyora Wharry, Hannah "Veronika will help improve our Tvrdy, Jamie Patrick, Mayanne depth at the post and forward posi- Hamm, Taylor Ely and Alana Arias tions," Willams said. "Her overall as new additions to the team. skill and intelligence will fit nicely The Rams are coming o of a 25 with our group." win season, which is tied for third Mirkovic spent the last two sea- best in school history. CSU wom- sons playing for the Sanda Wildcats en's basketball begins their season Huskvarna team in Sweden. She led on Nov. 14 in Fort Collins when they the team in points and rebounds take on Hawaii. both seasons. In 2013-2014 she av- Collegian Sports Reporter Em- eraged 15.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and mett McCarthy can be reached at 2.9 assists per game. She recorded [email protected] and on Twit- 15 double-doubles and scored in ter @EmmettCollegian. The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Thursday, August 28, 2014 11 12 Thursday, August 28, 2014 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Activities Include: Worship, Bible Study, Community Service, Retreats, Leadership Training 14 Thursday, August 28, 2014 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Thursday, August 28, 2014 15 Welcome Back CSU Students & Faculty! Craft Beer of the Month Liquor Wine Beer Jack Daniels Smirnoff Vodka...... $17.99 Black Box Wine Kendall Jackson...... $10.99 Coors, Coors Light...... $18.49 Sierra Nevada 1.75 Black, Honey...... $35.99 1.75L Regular, Flavors 3.0L All Types...... $17.99 750ml Chardonnay Suitcase- 12oz cans Jameson Irish Whiskey Malibu Rum ...... $17.99 Naked Grape Box Wine Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc Budweiser, Bud Light Pale Ale, 1.75 Coconut, Flavors 1.75...... $32.99 3.0L All Types...... $15.99 750ml From New Zealand.....$8.99 Suitcase- 12oz cans ...... $18.49 Kellerweis, $7.99 Seagram’s 7 Crown ..$15.99 Absolut Vodka ...... $24.99 1.75L Apothic Wines...... $7.99 Miller Lite, MGD Torpedo, 6pk-12oz btls 1.75L Woodbridge Wines....$9.99 750ml Red, White Blends Suitcase- 12oz cans ...... $18.49 1.5L All Types Flipside Red IPA American Honey Barefoot Bubbly...... $8.99 Fireball Whiskey...... $24.99 750ml by Wild Turkey...... $15.99 Barefoot Wines...... $9.99 Pabst Blue Ribbon...... $17.49 New Belgium 6pk– 12oz btls 1.75L Hot Cinnamon 750ml All Types 30pk– 12oz cans Jagermeister...... $14.99 1.5L All Types Fat Tire, Sunshine, Tour de Fall, Ranger, Jim Beam Bourbon.. $22.99 Fish Eye Wines Cristalino...... $6.99 Keystone Light...... $17.49 Abbey, Trippel, 1554 ...... $7.49 1.75L 750ml 750ml Brut, Extra Dry 30 pk– 12oz cans Rampant Imperial IPA...... $7.99 Pinnacle Vodka ...... $14.99 1.5L All Types ...... $7.99 Cuervo Tequila...... $21.99 Menage A Trois Wines 750ml Busch, Busch Light Odell Brewing 12pk– 12oz btls 1.75L Silver, Gold 1.75L Regular, Flavors 1107 City Park Ave. 90 Shilling, Easy Street, 5 Barrel.....$13.49 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir ....$9.99 30pk– 12oz cans ...... $17.49 Captain Morgan...... $20.99 Gordon’s Gin ...... $12.99 Red, White, Rose, All Others...... $7.99 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - Midnight Montage Variety Pack ...... $15.99 1.75L Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m. - Midnight Genessee Lagunitas IPA ...... $13.99 1.75L Spiced Rum 30pk– 12oz cans ...... $12.99 12pk–12oz btls Crown Royal ...... $18.99 Admiral Nelson...... $11.99 Sun. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. 1.75 Spiced Rum C.B. Potts Big Horn Brewing Labatt Blue ...... $8.99 750ml Regular, Maple 6pk–12oz btls 12pk–12oz cans Scoresby Scotch ...... $19.99 Cuervo Margarita’s ..$10.99 1.75L 1.75L Lime, Strawberry CSU’s #1 STOP Buttface, Hefe, Blonde, Porter, IPA ...... $6.49 Pilsner Urquell ...... $12.99 12pk– 12oz btls Southern Comfort....$18.99 o Ram Fort Collins Brewery 1.75L 70 Proof G FOR BEER, WINE, 6pk–12oz btls Corona Extra, Light...... $17.99 s Red Banshee, Choc Stout, Amber, IPA ! ...$7.49 18 pk– 12oz btls Evan William’s Black ! Angry Orchard ...... $13.99 1.75 ...... $18.99 AND SPIRITS! 12pk–12oz cans Kegs 1/2 Barrels Kegs 1/4 Barrels Import Beer of the Month Bud Family ...... $89.99 Coors/Coors Light...$89.99 Odell Brewing...... $59.99 New Belgium ...... $59.99 Hoegaarden Belgian White Miller Lite...... $83.99 Pabst Blue Ribbon... $79.99 Kegs 1/6 Barrels Keystone Light...... $63.99 Highlife ...... $63.99 New Belgium $7.69 6pk-12oz btls Fat Tire, Sunshine Wheat, 1107 City Park Ave. | campuswestliquors.com | @campuswliquors Odell Brewing...... $105.99 New Belgium ...... $105.99 Snap Shot, Tour de Fall, Shift ...... $39.99 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - Midnight | Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m. - Midnight | Sun. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Prices Good Thru 09/01/14 16 Thursday, August 28, 2014 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian

PHOTOS AND TEXT BY KODI HAYS COLLEGIAN Top left: A small crowd gathers outside of the food truck rally that took place today at Today the city of Fort Collins hosted a Food City Park. The city holds 3 food truck rallys Truck Rally in City Park. The rally is held a year in order to save money for non-profit three times a year, once in the early summer, organizations. once around August and once around mid- October. Top right: Noe Borocz enjoys his food while taking a break from doing tricks on his The rally helps raise funds for local non- skateboard. profit organizations. This rally in particular helped raise money for The Foco Café. Middle left: Alex Playven, sophomore, and Rachel Cuny, freshman, enjoy their food from Kathleen Beaugardner, the owner of The The Goodness. Alex is a hospitality manage- Foco Café, says that the food trucks have ment major at Colorado State and Rachel is raised money for plenty more organiza- majoring in Biology. tions that use organic produce from locally sourced areas around Northern Colorado. Bottom left: Cesar Lopez and Jesus Lomeli These shops promote Food Equity, or in make tacos together at their stand, The Beaugardner’s words: “good food availability Taco Shop. On a usual food rally day they go for everyone.” through approximately 100 pounds of steak. Beaugardner has hired interns in the past to Bottom right: Leon Elam and Jake Heidrich help with the rally and with The Foco Café. promote their band, Canyon Collection, while Anyone interested in interning can e-mail traveling around the rally. Beaugardner at info.fococafe.org. See more photos at collegian.com. The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Thursday, August 28, 2014 17

KEEPIN’ TRACK WITH ZAC Your game plan to be the best Ram fan

As another enjoy being around fair weather year kicks o , fans. But this terrible crime is not there are plen- the only way to defile your credibil- ty of reasons ity as a fan, leaving games early in a for Colorado win or loss shows lack of loyalty too. State fans to be The phenomenon of a mass exodus excited about up the aisle before the final buzzer their athlet- is one of the most disgusting sights ics programs. to see as a sports fanatic. Ram fans The football must win and lose with their teams. team begins its After all, players live for the moment ZAC KOCH quest toward they turn to the student section a second- after a big win, and if they can turn consecutive to you after a loss, there will be an bowl game, and the Rams have automatic respect formed between everything they need to do just that the two parties. this Friday against the University of Colorado. After a record-setting Behavior 2013 season that saw them win 28 Everyone likes to have fun and consecutive games, the volleyball let loose at the games. It’s a given team is primed to make a run at yet that some fans are going to enjoy another Mountain West confer- a few drinks at the tailgate to get a ence title. There is even a palpable buzz for the game. Even if alcohol buzz around the women’s soccer isn’t in the equation, being a fan is team in only their second year as a characterized by going a little nuts. Division I program. It’s encouraged in fact. But nobody If you’ve been around town, wants to get in trouble, or have to you can already feel the fan frenzy stand next to that drunk guy that in the Fort Collins air and can’t keeps bumping into you every five help but daydream about the seconds and spilling his drink on Moby Arena bleachers rocking or a you. Have fun, but be classy Rams. packed student section in Hughes Stadium high-fiving each other Attire after a touchdown. College sports One of the coolest things to see are some of the most exhilarating is a stadium or arena filled with forms of entertainment because of your school’s colors. When all of the profound personal connections Moby is green and gold it gives me fans and alumni have with their chills, especially when it erupts into teams. a fan frenzy and my ears hurt in the But along with these day- best possible way. But when you see dreams there are also a few night- the kid in the front row wearing a mares no true CSU fan hopes to black hoodie, or worse, accidentally experience. With all of the thou- sporting the other school’s colors, it sands of great, supportive, positive kills the vibe a bit. Sport a CSU shirt fans there are some examples of fan and everyone can enjoy the aes- taboo that occur a few times a sea- thetic beauty of seeing a Colorado son. Simply put, don’t be that guy. State-clad student section. Although sporting events are quite And so, as we all prepare for literally fun and games, a wrong the Rocky Mountain Showdown move by a fan can ruin a game, or tomorrow, as well as a long season season for the rest of the fan base. of high fiving strangers or mak- So, here are a few fan guidelines to ing the wave around our arenas keep games fun for everyone. and stadiums, please keep these guidelines in mind. Make everyone Loyalty proud to be a CSU Ram. Bandwagon fans are notorious- ly bad at this one. Being loyal to your Collegian Assistant Sports team is not only important to the Editor Zac Koch can be reached at organization, players and coaches, [email protected] and on Twit- but other fans too. True fans don't ter @zactkoch. 18 Thursday, August 28, 2014 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian Open Mic Night o ers students a chance to get expressive By Cassie Mack “My favorite thing is seeing all of positive feedback, so whatever The Rocky Mountain Collegian these di erent people come into makes people happy, whatever the Bean Cycle and stick around words really touch people — that Colorado State University hous- even if they don’t perform. They would be my best work. I just like to es many talented artists who often stick around and they get to see what make people happy." go unnoticed. Open Mic Nights, like people do,” Weseman said. Liking the talent they have the one held this Friday at the Bean Chris Fox, junior creative writing seen come out of Open Mic Nights, Cycle at 8 p.m., o er a venue for peo- major, has attended and recited his YPO has made a continued e ort ple to express their talent. poetry at previous Open Mic Nights. to grow. They recently added a sec- “It’s just a really solid two-hour “As a poet who’s looking to self- ond Open Mic Night which will take block of time for people to come publish, and I have self-published place at Sanford’s on Tuesday, Sept. and be and to express themselves books, it gives me an opportunity to 2 at 9 p.m. through di erent mediums of art or express my poetry in an open venue “I would love to see Open Mic be literature,” said Patrick Weseman, that’s accepting of free expression,” a continuing event that allo ws more the executive director of the Young Fox said. and more people to be able to per- Producers Organization and CSU Those who perform surprise form and just come and appreciate graduate student studying arts, lead- not only the audience, but them- all of the talent that’s around them," ership and administration. selves as well. Smoke said. "You can even come as YPO began hosting Open Mic “A lot of people who didn’t think an audience member and really see Nights in the spring of 2014, which they were that great went up and just so much fantastic local talent in exposed them to local performance got a standing ovation from the au- all aspects of art performance." artists. dience,” Smoke said. Those involved look positively “I’ve been fully open-mouth Fox is one artist who experi- at the outcome thus far and look CASSIE MACK COLLEGIAN gasping at some of the things I’ve enced unexpected positive feed- forward to future events. Chris Fox, junior majoring in creative writing, sits in the University Center for seen,” said Jon Smoke, YPO’s tech- back for his own work. “I feel fortunate to be a part of the Arts garden and writes poetry on Wednesday in preparation for the Open nical director and junior theatre “I don’t really think any of my YPO and be a part of the Open Mic Mic Night at the Bean Cycle on Friday. production major. stu is good, to be honest, but ev- Night and just be involved in the The venue is open to both per- eryone keeps telling me that it is," time and space," Weseman said. Collegian A&E Writer Cassie [email protected] and on Twitter formers and audience members. Fox said. "I’ve been getting a lot "It’s been really great for me." Maack can be reached at entertain- @maackcl. The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Thursday, August 28, 2014 19 Colleges find teachers need teaching on how to teach By Timothy Pratt how to vary their teaching styles, tell- McClatchy Tribune ing them don’t just stand in front of a classroom or auditorium and lecture. KENNESAW, Ga. _ Michele DiPiet- Show interest in students. Encourage ro had his listeners in stitches with them to discuss the material as much his impressions of dumb things col- as possible. lege students say in class. Teaching centers like the one Then he sobered them up with at Kennesaw State generally pro- advice about how they could do vide services, such as one-on-one their own jobs better, how to handle consultations aimed at helping such recurring classroom challeng- professors improve their classroom es as apathy and short attention performance, workshops on how to spans. handle course loads, lessons from DiPietro’s disciples were junior the latest research on learning and members of the faculty at Ken- online guides to using technology in nesaw State University, near Atlan- the classroom. ta, where he directs a center to im- At Carnegie Mellon Universi- prove the quality of teaching at the ty’s Eberly Center for Teaching Ex- school. It’s one of a growing number cellence & Educational Innovation, of e orts to address the reality that the number of faculty signing up for most college professors never ex- confidential consultations to im- pressly learn how to teach. prove their teaching has gone from “It’s no longer enough to get 100 to 180 in less than three years, your Ph.D., stand in front of a class, said director Marsha Lovett. and let the chips fall where they The University of Michigan’s may,” said Hoag Holmgren, execu- Center for Research on Learning tive director for the Professional and Teaching _ the nation’s oldest and Organizational Development such initiative _ conducts 2,800 con- Network in Higher Education, a sultations a year, more than double national group focusing on teacher the number of a decade ago, said in- training. terim director Matthew Kaplan. The The trend is being fueled by university also runs “teaching acad- demands from parents and policy- emies” that all new hires in most makers to get more for the money of its schools are required to take. they’re investing in higher educa- Some departments hold monthly tion, and by the growth of faculty- “How Learning Works” sessions, rating websites and a new body of too, Kaplan said. research about e ective teaching. “Teaching is a much more im- DiPietro is co-author of a book portant part of the package now,” he on the topic called “How Learn- said. “It’s more than just knowing ing Works: Seven Research-Based the content.” Principles for Smart Teaching.” Doctoral programs in which Faculty seems to be craving most faculty prepare for their ca- training, too. Only 18 people came to reers in academia focus almost ex- DiPietro’s workshop, which is vol- clusively on knowledge of the subject untary, the first time he o ered it at they intend to teach, research and Kennesaw last year. This summer, 75 write about, according to advocates did. He taught them techniques, like for better university teaching. 20 Thursday, August 28, 2014 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Thursday, August 28, 2014 21

August 28, 2014 Mountain West encourages fans to practice sportsmanship

Dear CSU Students,

The Mountain West (MW) Stu- to convey a message of ethics and of us must take a leadership role to dent-Athlete Advisory Committee sportsmanship, it must have the compete at the highest levels, al- (SAAC) believes the most impor- support of everyone involved with ways endeavoring to win but doing tant aspects of sport are ethics and athletics on our campus including so with grace, class, dignity and re- sportsmanship. As members of the you – the students. It is our behav- spect. CSU SAAC, we are pleased the MW ior that will shape the perception of Please join us in supporting the continues its initiative to enhance our institutions and teams by the MW Sportsmanship Initiative and this philosophy. public, the media and our oppo- establishing Colorado State Uni- We are asking for your assis- nents. versity as a strong representative of tance, once again, in making this Strong ethics and positive positive fan behavior. e ort an on-going success. We sportsmanship must be displayed Thank you for your commit- understand that, in order for CSU both on and o the playing field. All ment and support and GO RAMS!

The CSU 2014-15 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee: Daniel Bejarano & Joe DeCiman – Men’s Basketball Hanne Mestdagh & AJ Newton – Women’s Basketball Kivon Cartwright & Nick Stevens – Football Cameron Harrell & Logan Iverson – Men’s Golf Elisabeth Rau & Mikayla Tatman – Women’s Golf Erika Bratschun & Megan Speed – Soccer Jae Manzanares & Kristen Peters – Softball Christina Bassani & Michelle Hawkins – Swimming/Diving Maddie Buxton & Adriana Wojakowska – Tennis Nick Costello, Jonathan Edmonds & Andrew Goodman – Men’s Cross Country/Indoor Track/Outdoor Track Kiah Hicks, Sanne Holland & McKenna Spillar – Women’s Cross Country/Indoor Track/Outdoor Track Kaitlind Bestgen & Dri Culbert – Volleyball 22 Thursday, August 28, 2014 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian

CHRISTINA VESSA COLLEGIAN Undeclared freshman, Marcus Janke, redeems a wooden nickel in the Lory Student Center Bookstore. For every wooden nickel received, the Bookstore will donate 5 cents towards planting a tree on campus. Colorado State University implements “Leave the Plastic Plant a Tree” campaign By Veronica Baas phase out of plastic bags and water a junior communications major. The Rocky Mountain Collegian bottles on campus – 73 percent of "When really it doesn’t take much respondents supported the idea. more for a student to put your In response to a student poll, This week, students who opt- books in your backpack instead of Colorado State University is phas- out of taking a plastic bag will receive carrying it." ing out the one-time use of plastic a wooden coin to put into the bucket John Perry, owner of the book- bags and water bottles. near the bookstore exit, allowing store, has agreed to keep the pro- This semester the Student Sus- students to see their contribution. gram running as long as students tainability Center and Graduate Customer Service Student respond positively and play their Student Council have joined forces Manager, Darius Kubicek has no- part. to launch a campaign known as, ticed a high participation rate from “If we aren’t getting student “Leave the Plastic Plant a Tree." students. buy-in or participation then that’s The CSU Bookstore has agreed “A lot of students will come in a problem for us," Cook said. to donate five cents to planting and buy books and half the time "Hopefully the students respond trees on campus for every plastic they don’t actually get a bag so we positively and we can plant some bag that students opt-out of taking. just give them the coin anyways,” trees." Je” Cook, chair of the Green Kubicek said. “So it’s not like they’re After the first couple months Initiatives Committee within GSC, supporting it – they’re just getting the committee will begin to bet- teamed up with SSC head, Jacob the coin and donating it anyways.” ter understand student response, Kimiecik, in the spring to organize Cook estimates that each tree which will allow them to move for- the campaign. will cost $300 and the campaign al- ward with other plastic reduction “We were trying to look for lows for up to $1,500 to be donated. plans. projects that we could implement The committee plans to begin "Everyone likes to have some- on campus,” Cook said. “So, we did planting Colorado native trees on thing on campus that they can look a poll on environmental sustain- the corner of Laurel and College in back on, so now you can come back ability, and we put that out through a critical mass. and see how your tree is doing," ASCSU.” “I think it is a good idea because Cook said. A poll was conducted by ASC- it’s an easy way for the school to give Collegian Reporter Veronica SU in the spring of 2014 asking back to the campus and to make it Baas can be reached at news@col- students if they would support a a better place," said Devin Smith, legian.com and on Twitter @vcbaas. The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Thursday, August 28, 2014 23

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To place an ad call 970-491-1683 or click “Classi eds’ at Collegian.com. 24 Thursday, August 28, 2014 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle 24 Spleen 8 NBA nickname 25 PITCH 9 Shooting equipment 34 Some final exams 10 Kitchen gadget 35 Immature salamanders 11 Powder in the nursery thursday 36 One who may signal to a 12 Low card bullpen: Abbr. 13 Ended a fast 37 Hall of Fame golfer Middle- 21 Metallica drummer Ulrich coff who had a DDS degree 22 Utah’s __ Mountains 38 Oscar de la __ 25 Drink after a day on the SPECIALS! 40 Fictional estate near slopes Atlanta 26 Chimp cousin 41 Covert maritime org. 27 First Brazilian airline 42 Notable Cuban bandleader, 28 Cambridgeshire cathedral familiarly town 7pm-close 43 Good __ 29 Supernatural lamp oc- 44 PITCH cupants LIVE MUSIC 48 Hail to Caesar 30 Time and again, to a poet $3DRAFT/BOMBS FREE PEANUTS 49 “__ Mine”: Beatles song 31 Spender of rials 50 PITCH 32 Jibe 58 Characteristic 33 Feature of LBJ speeches 25 Old Town Square • Find us! 59 Cannes cleric 38 Fix, as a hem 60 Destroy 39 Count ending 61 Nemo’s creator 40 Chef’s meas. 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It’s your year for VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 9 — Look at the road inner growth and fl owering communications. Write, directly ahead. Reconsider ideals as you reassess the record, or craft your expressions. October eclipses pro- situation. Context is decisive... choose one. Discover voke a turning point in your creative expression, after something of great value. resolution around shared fi nances. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 9 — Keep digging and fi nd the clue you’ve been seeking. Work out your backup To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the plan and avoid an awkward moment. Benefi t comes easiest day, 0 the most challenging. from prioritizing short-term projects, focusing on here and now. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — 8 — Establish and hold SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 7 — Discover solutions your position without fanfare. Work faster and make to puzzling riddles while exercising or meditating. Qui- more money, but guard against breakage. 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Handle priorities at home. Assume leader- AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 8 — You’d love to take ship and manage a project. Ask family to help out. a trip... near has advantages over far. Save money-pack Slow down to avoid accidents, taking care with sharp a lunch. Keep promises, especially to young people. objects. Practice some anonymous generosity. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 7 — Get news of an unexpect- PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 7 — Allow extra time for ed benefi t. Write, record or fi lm today and tomorrow. travel connections. Confer with a sensible person, and Don’t do it all by yourself. Talk to your creative team. negotiate terms. Allocate funds for a fun project. The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Thursday, August 28, 2014 25 GREEN APPLES JEFF HARRIS

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