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Students: plan ahead, give extra time for getting around campus By AUSTIN BRIGGS The Rocky Mountain Collegian When the most heavily guarded person on the planet touches down on your campus, you can bet nothing will be held back in providing security. From bomb sniffing dogs to magnetometers to secret service personel, CSU students can expect to see a high level of security surrounding the president’s arrival that wouldn’t look out of place in a Hollywood movie. “If you’ve ever seen what happens when a president arrives somewhere… the security is comprehensive and it’s everywhere,” said CSU spokesman Mike Hooker. “Planning for any large event is a big undertaking, but when it’s the president of the United States, it’s magnified.” Hooker said the main issues CSU had to address were parking, security and making sure the impact on campus was minimized. He added that this was done on short notice, as the university was notified less than a week ago that Obama would be on campus. To ensure the president’s safety, buildings immediately surrounding the Monfort Quad—where Obama is slated to speak—will be closed or partly closed all day Tuesday and will remain closed throughout the event. Classes will be relocated and students are encouraged to check the CSU website to find out their new locations. “We wanted to make sure everyone had alternate class space,” Hooker said. Street and parking lot closures in the vicinity of Monfort Quad begin at 4 a.m. Tuesday and will remain closed through the end of the event. Vehicles not removed by then will be towed. Bike racks around the quad will be removed as well. Hooker asked that students “be patient” Tuesday and to “leave plenty of extra time to get to where you need to go,” when moving around campus. Visits to CSU by secret service advance teams started last week, according to CSUPD Chief Wendy Rich-Goldshmidt. She estimated See SECURITY on Page 7

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Economic conditions leaving young electorate unemployed, disenchanted By ALLISON SYLTE and MATT MILLER The Rocky Mountain Collegian May CSU graduate Kayla Haigh spent four years training to be a journalist. But right now, she’s a lifeguard and swim instructor, living with her parents while she pounds the pavement for a job in her field. “I’ve sent off a few different resumes and resume reels and cover letters, and haven’t heard anything, haven’t gotten any kind of response,” Haigh said. “... While I’m grateful for my job right now as a swim instructor, it’s just not what I want to do, and not where I want to be.”

Haigh isn’t alone. Fifty one percent of 2011 CSU graduates were unemployed at graduation, according to Career Center data. The unemployment rate for 20 to 24 year olds is 13.5 percent, as of July, compared to 8.3 percent for the entire population, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. By contrast, before the 2008 Recession hit, the overall unemployment rate for 20 to 24 year olds was 10.2 percent, and 4.4 percent for the entire population. Meanwhile, 55 percent of Colorado students take out some form of student loan, graduating with an average of $22,017 in debt.

“It has become more difficult for younger people to find a job right out of college,” said Andrew Hudson, the founder of the Andrew Hudson’s Jobs List, an employment posting website. “... There are people with Ivy League degrees who are waiters and waitresses right now.” And researchers at CU-Boulder say these bleak statistics about the economy may be enough to tip the scale in GOP Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney’s favor for the upcoming election. “The economy in a macro sense hasn’t See JOBS on Page 3

CSU campus prepares for Obama event KATE WINKLE The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Like a comet that is only seen from Earth every 55 years, a sitting president will again set foot on CSU’s campus Tuesday. President Barack Obama will speak at 5 p.m. in the Monfort Quad. The event’s entrance will be between the Clark and Eddy buildings, and doors open at 2 p.m. “It’s obviously exciting no matter what party you are because a sitting president is visiting the school,” said Brad Dick, president of the College Republicans at CSU. “It definitely heightens the political atmosphere.” As part of a grassroots events

tour, which includes Iowa State University, CSU and the University of Virginia, President Obama will speak about his vision of growing the economy through education, according to a press release from the Obama campaign. Obama will also encourage voter registration and the importance of voting. “I’m most excited to see him come to Colorado. He recognizes Colorado is a swing state, and that the youth vote is a major turning point in the election,” said Kelsey Maez, president of the CSU College Democrats. “As cliche as it sounds, we are the leaders of tomorrow, and it’s awesome to hear that from the president.” While ticket-holding attend-

ees wait for the event, the CSU College Democrats will hand out candidate information, answer questions and register voters, according to Maez. A counter rally will be held at 1 p.m. at the corner of Meridian and University Avenues featuring the Romney campaign bus. The Colorado Chair for Young Americans for Romney, Aslinn Scott, and former Lieutenant Governor Jane Norton will speak at the event. The rally is an opportunity for Romney supporters to disagree with the president, and a chance for independent voters to gain information about the Republican candidate, Dick said. Other students are prepared

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for the president’s arrival as well. Evan Wilson, a freshman biology major, predicted a heightened tension on campus with an influx of students and community members who might engage in See PREVIEW on Page 7

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Graduate health and exercise science student Monica Stewart hands freshman political science major and Obama campaign volunteer Sawyer Keeline the paperwork required for Obama tickets Monday afternoon on the Plaza. The event doors open at 2 p.m. tomorrow and the president is scheduled to speak on the Monfort Quad.

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Students that left bikes at the Clark building on Monday will have to take a trip to the police station to get them back. To secure the area surrounding the Monfort Quad, the CSU Police Department moved all of the bike racks between Clark A and Clark C on Monday evening, cutting the locks of all bikes left attached to the racks. The police had posted notices of the removal on Sunday afternoon and had originally intended to begin moving bikes at 5 p.m. Since many bikes remained when the police arrived, they waited until 6 p.m. to begin cutting locks, according to Lieutenant Frank Johnson. Owners of impounded bikes can pick them up, free of charge, at the police station at 750 Meridian Ave. on Wednesday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Anyone looking for a bike must provide proof of ownership, such as bike registration or purchase receipts.

Rocky Mountain Showdown student ticket sales extended The deadline to get $25 student tickets for the showdown against the CU Buffs has been changed to Wednesday Aug. 29. Full fee-paying students may purchase tickets may be through CSURams.com. ASCSU is also providing round-trip transportation for $15, which will arrive at Sports Authority

Field well before the game begins at 2 p.m. As a further incentive for students to purchase tickets, Athletic Director Jack Graham will have a random drawing of student tickets and select one winner who will stay the night with a friend in the Rams' team hotel before the Sept. 29 game at Air Force.

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The glass study cube opened at the end of last semester, but renovations to the Morgan Library continued throughout the summer, and today’s celebration marks the end of the $16.8 million Morgan renovation. 25 minute tours will run hourly from the hours of 9 to 3 p.m. Believing that the library is critically important to their success, Colorado State University students voted to increase their University Facility Fee, with their highest priority being the $16.8 million Morgan renovation project. In addition, private donations of more than $650,000 have enabled Morgan Library to expand collections, grow endowments, increase technology and support presentations by distinguished authors, in collaboration with the public library district. For your support, we are most grateful. We hope that when you are back on campus you will be able to visit the library and see what makes us so proud. Until then, please join us in a video tour of our fantastic new facility.

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OFA office holds welcome event to preface Obama visit By SEAN MEEDS The Rocky Mountain Collegian Editor’s Note: AJ Foltz is a biweekly columnist for the Collegian. President Obama’s speech at CSU will focus on education, according to information provided by the campaign. So to preface the speech, the Obama for America field office, located on Elizabeth Street, held a press confer-

didate for County Commissioner Karen Stockley looked at what President Obama had done for higher education, including doubling investments in Pell Grants and instituting a Tuition Tax Credit, which would make college more affordable for middle class families. “Students and families across Colorado face a clear choice,” Stockley said concerning the issue of higher education in the upcoming

election. Finally, political science major AJ Foltz closed the conference, urging students and Fort Collins community to become heavily involved in the upcoming election. “Saying we support Obama isn’t enough,” Foltz said. “We need to take our support door to door to get people registered to vote.” Foltz encouraged students to take friends to future campaign events as

a simple step to become more involved in the campaign. “Young people can’t ever underestimate the impact their voice can have on the country’s future,” Foltz said. “Our combined impact can ensure President Obama can continue to strengthen and stand up for students and a strong middle class.” Collegian writer Sean Meeds can be reached at news@collegian.com.

CU, CSU researchers: the youth vote is important

improved enough,” said Michael Berry, a political science professor at CU-Denver who authored an analysis about the role of the economy on presidential elections with Kenneth Bickers, a political science professor at CU-Boulder. “It looks like unemployment is trending in a direction that will hurt Obama’s chances.” Berry said the incumbent is significantly disadvantaged by economic data that shows unemployment increasing in 44 states and average income decreasing up to 2 to 3 percent in some states. While this model doesn’t look at social issues, fundraising, likeability etc., Berry said based off of the Elector-

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“The equality gap, to put it bluntly, is growing worse,” Lunn said. “You’re friends with people who are graduating, and you see what they’re struggling with. It’s tough.” CSU political science professor Kyle Saunders said one criticism of the CU study has been that it doesn’t take into account particular candidate characteristics or campaign effects, which are all factors that he said have allowed Obama to outperform current economic conditions. He added that the economy is the most important issue for a large portion of the American electorate and young voter’s concerns are likely similar. Additionally, these economic concerns may also be leading

al College selection of every U.S. president since 1980, economic issues are hurting Obama’s chances at re-election. As student unemployment continues to rise proportionally above the national average, Berry said the student vote could play a statistically significant role in the coming election — especially in Colorado. “In a state like Colorado where it could be close, it certainly could be the youth vote that could be the difference between winning and not winning the state,” Berry said. Students like Austin Lunn, a sophomore forestry and business major, agree that the economy will play a large role in the upcoming election.

to the decline in enthusiasm showed so far in the election. “There is definitely a documented decline in the level of enthusiasm of younger voters in this cycle compared to 2008,” Saunders said in an email to the Collegian. “Part of that is likely to be attributable to the economy and higher unemployment, and therefore an decrease in the level of efficacy of younger voters.” Haigh voted for Obama in 2008, and said she’s not as thrilled as she was when he was first elected. “I’m pretty pessimistic about what’s going to happen over the next four years, since I think he’s going to get reelected,” Haigh said. “I just hope that he follows through and doesn’t kill any more

jobs and make our economy suffer.“ While Saunders agreed with Berry that the youth vote could play a very significant role in this election in Colorado, he said youth turnout to the polls may not be what it was in 2008. “New voters... have come into university during a tougher economic time, heard stories about difficulties getting jobs and seen higher rates of unemployment,” Berry said. “That could lower their own hopes of getting a job, etc., which could make them disenchanted with President Obama.” He said so far he hasn’t seen any polls to suggest that economic woes have pushed young voters toward Romney’s side, but more

likely to a lack of interest in the election. In the face of this turnedoff, young electorate — as compared to 2008 — Saunders said Obama’s visits to college campuses serve to mobilize voters who tend to make up their minds late in the election cycle, and may be apathetic. Despite the economy, Haigh said she’s not discouraged. “It’s only been three months. I’ve had friends who have graduated and found something,” she said. “Everybody’s told me: ‘Don’t give up. Someone will hire you.’” Editor in Chief Allison Sylte and Content Managing Editor Matt Miller can be reached at news@collegian. com.

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for young voters.” “President Obama has consistently stood on the right side of issues, especially on higher education,” Rep. Fischer said, later going on to emphasize the importance of student and community involvement in the upcoming campaign. “Everybody has to pitch in…everyone needs to be registered to vote,” Fischer said. Former State School Board Member and Can-

ence Monday to highlight the issue. Two state representatives, John Kefalas and Randy Fischer, both attended and spoke at the event. Kefalas, who was first to speak at the conference, stated the main reason for the event was to welcome the president before he came to campus Tuesday. However, in a press release from the campaign, the event was also held to “highlight the clear choice

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Summer spent in Egypt

By BROOKE LAKE

I recall the eerie and desolate airport in Cairo that welcomed me into my summer spent in Egypt — in a completely different world. Upon arrival we were told that we would be working with Egyptian children who lived either on the streets, garbage dumps or came from broken families. The rhetoric surrounding the children painted a dark picture. My fellow volunteers, myself included, expected to come across a group of children who were utterly broken, lacking and guarded. Instead, we encountered children full of life, abounding joy and a zealous love ready to be shared. Sylvia Plath, a famous novelist and poet, described life having not one climax but numerous and randomly placed ‘moments of being’. Among all the children, meeting Ola, a lovely 15-year-old Muslim girl, that first day at the school in Cairo was undeniably one of my moments of being. Ola lived part time on the streets in between a tumultuous and inconsistent home life. She would show up to class every day wearing a precarious smile and her favourite hijab, or headscarf, bursting with blue and pink flowers. As a Muslim girl approaching womanhood, she was expected to do so. Between classes we would spend hours sitting on worn wooden benches under the hot Egyptian sun, with my blonde hair rebelling the rays and her blue and pink hijab absorbing its heat, sharing secrets, describing our dreams, articulating our lives. It was as if I had been reunited with my long lost sister, my best friend, my heart. My last day in Cairo finally came. While walking into the courtyard for the last time seeing those beautiful and crazy kids attack me with hugs and highfives and ‘ha-loo’s, my heart dropped at the thought of never seeing them again. I scanned the chaos in front of me for the pink and blue hijab I knew and loved so well, but to no avail. The majority of the last day I was in panic mode waiting for Ola to show up so I could attempt to say goodbye. Finally, with just a half hour left of class, my sweet Ola walked up to me, but this time without her hijab. Flabbergasted I asked her why she came without her scarf. She explained to me that although she was penniless she wanted to demonstrate that she considered me family. Since Muslim women only

take off their scarves in the privacy of their home in front of family and/or very close friends, I was speechless. I was given the gift of family. After my time in Cairo, we traveled south to Minya, a small town located on the western bank of the Nile river to work with a non-governmental organization that built roofs for locals. Minya could be described as the antithesis of Cairo with its farmland, dirt roads, and a population that stands in the shadow of Cairo. Upon surveying homes and speaking with families who applied for a roof, we walked into the home of Latif, a farmer, who supported his family of five with an income equivalent to $20 a month. Home was a relative term: Latif’s house had dirt floors, cinderblock walls, a beat up rug, a plastic chair and a few wall hangings. After five minutes of introductions and small talk, a small boy walked up to Latif, handed him a case of soda, and in turn Latif squeezed a bundle of bills into his hand. “Please,” said Latif, offering each of us a bottle of orange soda. To be honest, I was not in the mood for a warm, sugary drink while flies swarmed around my face and the blistering sun attempted to steal any sense of comfort. However, I obliged. After finishing the last sip, I remember Latif looking deep in my eyes, blessing me in Arabic. My entire encounter with Latif and his family lasted a grand total of 20 minutes and I honestly did not think much of it until afterwards when our director explained how Latif had spent his entire monthly earnings to give his American guests a simple delectation of soda. I was paralyzed with feelings of undeserving. A complete stranger had just honored me as his guest by gifting me with a soda which in turn took food away from the mouth of his wife and children. No combination of words in the English language could even begin to describe the beauty and selflessness I encountered from the Egyptian people. No iPad, diamond ring or elaborate vacation could ever top the grand nature of those two gifts I received from the poorest of the poor in Egypt. It was from a street girl in Cairo and a farmer in Minya that I learned the definition of love. Brooke Lake is a senior international studies major. Her column appears every other Tuesday in the Collegian. Letters and feedback can be sent to letters@collegian.com.

OUR VIEW

Are you listening, Mr. President? President Obama, for many students, is the first president they were able to vote into office. Rallying behind candidate Obama’s message of Hope and Change, many eager, young idealists envisioned a new era in American politics; unfortunately, it’s almost four years later and things look almost the same. Our financial sector is broken and remains unfixed and there have been no attempts to reinstate common sense restrictions such as Glass-Steagall, which separated commercial and investment banking for decades and could have possibly prevented the financial meltdown had it not been repealed in 1999. American soldiers continue to fight and die in both Iraq and Afghanistan — making these the

longest two conflicts the U.S. has been involved in. As our country turns its eyes to Iran and

“We’re no longer interested in Hope, Mr. President, we’re interested in having a future.” the hawks in Washington begin to beat the drums of war, many students wonder if they will ever spend a day of their adult lives in peacetime. Is there a foreseeable end to the War on Terror or is it a fight that our children and grandchildren will inherit? Is the warrantless monitoring of American citizens under

the Patriot Act and having unmanned drones in domestic airspace simply a feature of normalcy in the future? More stimulus measures and bailouts are in the works for corporations, while college students suffer under the burden of student loans — debts many cannot afford because of their inability to find adequate work in this economy. President Obama has made great strides on some social issues and his administration did nab bin Laden, but securing the youth vote this election will take leadership and concrete legislation to balance the budget, prevent inflation and improve the economy. We’re no longer interested in Hope, Mr. President, we’re interested in having a future.

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 letters@collegian.com. Allison Sylte | Editor in Chief editor@collegian.com Matt Miller | Content Managing Editor news@collegian.com Hunter Thompson | Visual Managing Editor photo@collegian.com

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What is your stance on the NDAA?

By KEVIN JENSEN President Obama will visit campus today to describe his fundamental vision of the future of our nation. If I was able to have him answer one question during his visit to Colorado, it wouldn’t be about the economy, Iran or even why his administration is escalating the number of crackdowns on medical marijuana dispensaries—what’d those ailing stoners ever do to you? Instead, my question is very straightforward: Mr. President, do you believe the executive branch should have the authority to indefinitely detain American citizens without trial? When the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was first brought to the public’s attention, there were some murmurings of discontent with the fact that the language of the law was so ambiguous that it could possibly be applied to American citizens. While the American public was assured the NDAA was only a reaffirmation of the authority granted under the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), it was rumored that the president would possibly veto the act because of its ambiguous language. When Sen. Carl Levin was speaking in the Senate on November 17 (viewable on CSPAN and YouTube), he asked “Is the senator familiar with the fact that it was the administration which asked us to remove the very language we had in the bill which passed the committee and that we removed it at

the request of the administration — that would have said that this determination would not apply to US citizens and lawful residents?” The language he is referring to specifically prevented the government from using these detaining provisions on American citizens. It was removed because it was argued that restrictions already exist to protect Americans, and that there is no need to restate them. Why is the administration unwilling to reiterate provisions protecting American citizens when the NDAA’s provisions are said to only be a reaffirmation of AUMF powers? Is it too much to ask to clarify the limits of this restatement of executive power? When Obama decided to sign—instead of vetoing—the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012, he did so with great reluctance. As he inked the controversial bill, the President issued a signing statement that stated, “I want to clarify that my Administration will not authorize the indefinite military detention without trial of American citizens.” “Indeed, I believe that doing so would break with our most important traditions and values as a Nation. My Administration will interpret section 1021 in a manner that ensures that any detention it authorizes complies with the Constitution, the laws of war and all other applicable law.” Thank you, Mr. President, for your benevolent interpretation of section 1021—but what assurance do you have that the next administration would be bound by this same interpretation? I, for one, am hesitant to grant these same indefinite detention powers to the next Commander in Chief, who could very possibly be Rick Santorum or some sort of Nixon revival who might interpret the act much differently. I am not the only one with qualms regarding the provisions of the NDAA. The L.A. Times reported that Katherine Forrest, a Manhattan federal court judge, ruled in May that the indefinite detention provisions signed by Obama

under the NDAA failed to “pass constitutional muster” and ordered an injunction to keep any person from being persecuted with these new powers. Judge Forrest ordered the injunction because she believed section 1021 could have chilling effects on First Amendment rights, as many of the journalists bringing the suit claimed that they have had plenty of contact with terrorist organizations while performing their job duties that could peg them for imprisonment under the new provisions. On Monday, Aug. 6, prosecutors representing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Obama countered, filing a claim with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that argued the plaintiffs “cannot point to a single example of the military detaining anyone for engaging in conduct even remotely similar to the type of expressive activities they allege could lead to detention.” Mr. President, why go through the trouble of having your top attorneys fight Judge Forrest’s injunction against the provisions allowing the indefinite detention of American citizens without trial when your signing statement claimed your administration would never use these same powers? If the NDAA is merely a reiteration of powers granted under the AUMF, then why did your administration lobby Congress (as Carl Levin claims) to remove language specifically barring the detention of American citizens because of the protection’s redundancy? More importantly; President Obama, in your personal opinion, do you believe the executive branch should have the authority to indefinitely detain American citizens without trial? Answer carefully, Mr. President, because your answer to this question has ramifications that will extend far beyond the election of 2012. Editorial Editor Kevin Jensen is a senior English major. Letters and feedback can be sent to kjensen@collegian.com.

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OPINION TUESDAY Tuesday, August 28, 2012 | Page 5

Yays and Nays Yay | To our president paying a visit to our humble university. It’s not everyday the Commander in Chief graces us with his presence.

NAY | To the Ram’s Pointe Pool party being cancelled. Where are we all going to jump off a building into a literal cesspool?

Nay | To the president seeing the “beautiful” 1970’s architecture of Clark B. But

Yay | To the involvement fair. There’s something for everyone. Maybe not

Yay | To some classes being cancelled due to security for the president. We all

Nay | To crazy traffic around the CSU campus tomorrow. As if being Construc-

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necrophiliacs. But hey, there’s always next year.

tion State University wasn’t enough.

Rape is a crime, not a political agenda

By Caleb Hendrich

Recent comments made by Senate hopeful Todd Akin in Missouri have ignited a veritable firestorm of anger from just about all corners of the political spectrum. Specifically, people have been furious with the notion that women who are “legitimately raped”, according to Rep. Akin, R-Mo., are somehow able to prevent themselves from becoming pregnant. The idea being — if his line of logic is followed — that women who become pregnant after being raped were not actually raped, and should therefore not be permitted to undergo an abortion. Pro-choice and women’s rights advocates are understandably outraged by this. Democrats are also extremely vocal on this point; not only at the gross insensitivity of the statement, but also because it gives them an opportunity to try and paint their opponents as supportive of Rep. Akin’s comments and view on the subject of rape. Republicans, to their credit, have roundly attacked Akin’s comment and

have called on him to drop out of the race for the Senate. Just about everyone on the Republican side has been heard on this, including presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his running mate Paul Ryan — again to their credit. However, this is certainly not the first time that certain, more radical, pro-life advocates have attempted to redefine the crime of rape. It is not the view of all prolifers and their condemnation of Akin’s comments is a testament to that fact. Be that as it may, the comments made by Akin were not the most egregious attempts to redefine the definition of rape. The term “forcible rape” was included in a recent national personhood amendment that was almost brought to the floor of Congress. The definition “forcible rape” seemed to indicate at the time that some in the pro-life movement believed that there are two different kinds of rape, one that is done by force and one that is not. As if a man forcing a woman to have sex with him when she has refused to do so could be anything but forcible. Remember Ken Buck? The district attorney from Weld County that tried and failed to unseat Sen. Michael Bennet? He had a similar problem, both in that he fully supported the 2010 version of the Colorado Personhood Amendment –– which was an attempt to give a fertilized egg the designation “personhood” –– and his own refusal to prosecute a rape case in Weld County. His refusal to prosecute was based on the grounds that he believed that a jury would perceive the victim as suf-

fering from “buyer’s remorse”—as if the woman in question had wanted the man in question to rape her and would seek an abortion only because she was not interested in getting pregnant. The idea of redefining a crime is something that should not sit well with people. After all, it would sound insensitive to the point of outrage to suggest that a murder victim was not “legitimately murdered.” The same goes for suggesting that someone whose home was robbed was suffering “buyer’s remorse.” A personal opinion on the issue of abortion — especially a man’s opinion on abortion — should not be a reason to treat rape as a trivial experience, or as a part of a political agenda. Rape is a crime and victims of it deserve justice –– not humiliation or dismissal at the hands of a politician. You would not tell a murder victim’s family that their loved one was not murdered legitimately. You would not tell someone who has been beaten to within an inch of their life that they were asking for it. You should not tell a woman who has been raped that the crime against her was not legitimate, or not forceful, or that if she wants an abortion that she is suffering from buyer’s remorse. If sex is not consensual, it is rape. Period. The women of the U.S. deserve better from their elected officials and from their fellow citizens. That they do not receive better from this country is a national disgrace. Caleb Hendrich is a senior political science major. Feedback can be sent to letters@collegian.com.

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Health insurace should cover vasectomy With today’s current government budget challenges for many states and municipalities, the time has come to consider new, innovative approaches toward fiscal sustainability. Additionally, low income families have been hit hard by the recession — and it is getting tougher to reach out for help with dwindling availability of funds. When given enough time for study and careful analysis, one idea to aid both of these unfortunate circumstances makes total sense and yet has not been given the attention it deserves from lawmakers and the citizenry: dramatically increasing public access for vasectomy procedures. The recent steps to increase access to contraception, such as the president’s push to require insurance companies to cover birth control for women, are certainly in the right direction. But honestly, is it fair to only ask women to take responsibility for family planning? The next step should be to require insurance companies to cover vasectomy and for the state to pick up the tab for the uninsured. The benefits outweigh the costs by a wide margin. Yes, it’s another entitlement and yes it initially costs additional money, but this offering can actually save substantial tax dollars when compared to the already existing childbirth-related entitlements currently offered. When a family gives birth to a new child and can’t afford the expense, guess who picks up the tab? That’s right

–– the taxpayer. A study published last year by the Guttmacher Institute found that just the bill from unintended infant deliveries and subsequent care costs $11 billion in taxes annually nationwide. Doesn’t it make sense that if we are willing to lend a hand to the less fortunate when they are bringing a new life into this world, that we would also be willing to help those same people when they decide that the size of their family is sufficient, while also reducing budget strains down the road? For the insurance companies, it is far more affordable to cover this form of male contraception than the female version mandated by the president. It is bewildering why any health insurance policy today would not already cover it. A vasectomy procedure is permanent, extremely safe and remarkably can still be found for a reasonable price in today’s world of ever higher medical costs. Using a variety of methods such as residency programs, this procedure can feasibly be obtained for a cost under $300. Compare that to a minimum of $3,000 for an infant delivery. Because it’s a one-time procedure, there is zero chance of that dreaded bottomless pit of funding suddenly appearing. For those without insurance, there already exist ways to get a free or low cost vasectomy if one looks hard enough. Currently, qualifying individuals already can obtain a vasectomy through county health clinics using a

variety of funding sources such as Title X and Medicaid –– but the system is not currently setup to operate at the level needed. Many Colorado men currently desire this procedure but can’t afford it. How do we know this? Because when my organization, 56SD Health Services, began funding vasectomies for low income men in Colorado in 2010, the demand has increased, with about five requests a week coming in. While conducting telephone surveys of clients, I have been inspired countless times by the notable benefit to these men’s lives that has been realized, with such a minor cost to show for it. And do you know what the best part of doing these surveys is? After perusing the pages and pages of names of men we have helped, not one has needed to be a repeat customer. The fact of the matter is that making access to contraception extremely easy and affordable is absolutely a worthwhile public investment. Right now, some methods of access are in place, but not enough. The movement toward publicly funded contraception is well on its way; lets be both compassionate and fiscally responsible by putting vasectomy at the forefront of the movement.” Jim Stobie is president of 56SD Health Services, a 501c3 non-profit org based in Colorado that funds vasectomy procedures for low income men. A graduate of Colorado State University, he currently lives in Washington state.

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“It surprises me to see people who don’t understand agriculture and who don’t realize how different their lives would be without it.”

Studies in agriculture to feed the world Gracefully floating across a sheet of ice and feeling the cold wind in my hair, the thrill of landing a jump and the exhilaration of a fast spin — these are a few reasons I’ve been figure skating competitively for 14 years (since the age of 5). It might seem odd that a girl who has spent most of her time in a 32-degree ice rink would attend Colorado State University to major in animal sciences. After all, I grew up in Littleton, focused on school and skating — farm life has never been part of my background. Yet farm animals caught my attention. Starting in second grade, I made deals with my mom that allowed me to spend summer weeks at a farm in Longmont when I got good grades. As my love for agriculture grew, I became a member of 4-H and completed projects with animals, crops and soil. So why did a city girl decide to study agriculture? I realized that — even more than ice skating — my passion is helping to feed the world through what I have grown to believe is our most crucial industry — agriculture. I have come to understand the satisfaction of raising a product that feeds our growing population, which has already passed 7 billion people worldwide. I’ve realized the hard work it takes to be successful, the dedication needed to solve problems, and the urgent demand for more advanced technologies to produce food and fiber. It is very common for students just like me, who have little or no agricultural background, to study in CSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences. In fall 2011, 60 percent of students enrolled in the College of Agricultural Sciences did not come from a traditional farm or ranch, according to university records. That means more than half of about 1,550 students in the college had no background in agriculture, yet they were studying some aspect of it (we don’t yet have fall 2012 data). I chose my major in animal science because I’m passionate about what agriculture is, and what it provides. Agriculture encompasses all of the sciences involved in raising animals and plants for food, fiber, biofuels and other products needed to sustain life. Agriculture gives us

a chance to improve people’s lives and to be a vital part of our world. It surprises me to see people who don’t understand agriculture and who don’t realize how different their lives would be without it. From the moment we wake in the morning, we’re using agricultural products. Does your bed contain cotton or silk sheets? What about feather pillows? As you get ready for the day, do you use water, soap or lotion? Does your kitchen contain fruits, vegetables, grains, milk, sugar, eggs or meat? Did you feed your pet before you left this morning? Did you drive a car with fabric or leather seats? If you’re like me, you answered “yes” to at least some of these questions, meaning you’re an avid consumer of agricultural products. I’ve also learned that other agricultural students — whether from a farm and ranch background or not — share my passion for using agricultural sciences to help improve people’s lives. Recent department of animal sciences graduate Natalie Blackmer told me, “Ag science allows me to use my knowledge and love of animals to directly impact society by helping to provide safer food products and healthier lifestyles through zoonotic disease prevention.” Katlin Hornig, another animal sciences graduate who is now a CSU veterinary student, said, “Agriculture is the heart of everything, our heritage, our soul and our being.” Austin Piombo, a student from California who is studying agricultural business at CSU, said, “I have a strong passion for the ag industry and everyone who is a part of it. Agriculture has taught me so many life lessons and has given me experiences that I would have never had. It allows you to reach out and get involved.” In a world where the population is expected to reach nine billion by 2050, there is an essential need to produce more food and agricultural products with less land and fewer resources. I may have little experience, but I am obtaining a degree in agriculture so that I can help improve and change the world for others.

Malinda DeBell is a sophomore animal science major. Her column appears every other Tuesday in the Collegian. Letters and feedback can be sent to letters@collegian. com.

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that 200 law enforcement officers from different jurisdictions will be on hand to assist with security. Gates to Monfort quad open at 2 p.m Tuesday afternoon between Clark and Eddy buildings. Attendees will go through airport-style security with the line snaking south down Central avenue and then east on Lake. And once Obama arrives, security will be tight inside the Monfort quad. Umbrellas, liquids, signs, backpacks and sharp objects will not be permitted, though cameras will be allowed. Students at CU Boulder went through similar securi-

ty measures when president Obama visited last April. Areas around the Coors event center were shut down, parking was limited and parts of campus were closed with some employees being sent home early. Like CSU, CU was given short notice of the president’s arrival and had to work overtime to get everything organized. “It’s a large operation with a lot of moving parts that has to come together in a short amount of time,” CU Boulder police spokesman Ryan Huff said of the experience. Huff said the total cost for president Obama’s visit to CU was $109,000. That was considered a “White

House visit” with CU as the host. Obama’s trip to CSU is considered an official campaign stop paid for by Obama for America. Until this year, it had been more than 50 years for both CSU and CU since a sitting president visited campus. Both Hooker and Huff said having president Obama visit campus is an historical event. “No matter what your political beliefs, this is a chance for members of the community to listen to the president of the United States,” Hooker said. “It’s a vital part of life on campus to have these events.” Senior reporter Austin Briggs can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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gets reelected,” Wilson said. Although she may have class during Obama’s speech, junior journalism major Hannah Cornish thought it was a great opportunity for students to see someone as important as

the president on campus. “People are eager to go see him and it’s a perfect time with the election coming up. I feel like it’ll be definitely busy, but I don’t feel it’ll be mass chaos, either,” Cornish said.

The increased number of people on campus will be somewhat disruptive, according to CSU spokesperson Mike Hooker, and he recommends patience and taking extra time when going to class. Although incon-

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Rams forgetting the past, focusing on the here & now By CRIS TILLER The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Football coach Jim McElwain is fully aware of the situation he inherited when he took the job, and he has a message when talking about the past — it doesn’t matter. “There are some things we obviously have to get better at,” McElwain said. “But that was also then, and this is now.” This is now. It’s a simple message McElwain has been stressing since he took over last December. Don’t put the time and effort into focusing on what was or will be, but rather treat each day as its own. His philosophy has never been as critical with the Rocky Mountain Showdown looming in six days. “The important thing

for our guys to realize is we got to focus on what we have to do to be successful,” McElwain said at his weekly press conference. “Not get caught up in the excitement, yet get caught up in the now. Get caught up in what do I need to do right now on this rep in practice so I’m prepared to go out and play my best.” Avoiding the thrill and emotion of playing in a bigtime rivalry game may be slightly harder for the players than McElwain. Especially the homegrown products who were raised with the rivalry like starting H-back, Jake Levin. “This game’s a pretty big one. Always got to love playing CU at Invesco with all those people around at Mile High,” Levin said. “Definitely as a Colorado kid, you’ve

grown up with the rivalry and you understand how big it is. You’re closer to it than a lot of kids that are coming from out of state. “It is hard to contain your excitement.” As far as any pressure is concerned for McElwain and his team to get off to a quick start, considering the disappointment of season’s past, he feels none. “If you’re prepared there shouldn’t be any pressure,” McElwain said. “Not everything is going to go just rosie. How do you deal with adversity and crisis? That’s what we’re learning to do.” Win the game and there’s a chance to go undefeated, he said. Lose the game, CSU could still go 11-1. One game doesn’t make or break a season. Regardless of the out-

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come Saturday, these Rams have grown together in a way that was non-existent in years past, according to the players. A unity every player has credited to the theme McElwain preaches on a daily basis. “We are more of a team,” Levin said. “It’s been nice to bring that family atmosphere that coach Mac has instilled with us.” Sports Editor Cris Tiller can be reached at sports@ collegian.com.

Defensive end/linebacker Shaquil Barrett catches a ball during practice Aug. 24. The Rams begin preparation for the Rocky Mountain Showdown this week.

The changes in the psychology of a campus after tragedy By BAILEY CONSTAS The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Earlier this month, a shooting at an Aurora movie theater shocked the world and made Colorado citizens question their environment and surroundings. The overall psychology of the public is often altered in situations like these, according to CSU psychology professor Jennifer Harman. “It makes us question if we can identify people like this,” she said. The reason for these events are often produced by a troubled individual as “a last ditch effort to express themselves or lash out,” she added. The big question that is being asked is who’s responsible for not flagging this individual or how society could have.

“As a university we should be, if we’re an inclusive community, asking the same of our students, faculty and staff ... what services are we providing?” Harman asked. The university has a safety plan template that lists procedures for emergency situations and even mentions an armed person or shooter. The plan outlines guidelines of how students and staff should respond to a threat. An example of what should be done in the occurrence of a shooter in your classroom states that, “There is no set procedure in this situation. If possible, call 911 and talk with a police dispatcher. If you cannot speak, leave the phone line open so the police can hear what is going on.” Students now are paying more attention to the pre-

“We need to engage more to how can we as a community identify these people.” Jennifer Harman | CSU psychology professor

cautions that are being taken by the university. University chemistry professor Benjamin Reynolds, for example, said that on the general chemistry laboratory safety policies document there is a statement about what to do if a student comes into contact with an armed person. “The safety policies document was written before the Aurora shooting and includes information for many possible emergency situations,” Reynolds said in an email to the Collegian. “I was surprised to see

something like that in the syllabus, because I’ve never seen something like it before,” said Anne Kalenits, sophomore human development and family studies major. “Whether I’m on or off campus, I don’t feel as safe as I used to. I feel like I always have to be extremely aware of my surroundings. It’s scary to think about.” Harman calls this counterfactual thinking. There are two approaches –– either upward or downward thinking –– that make our world feel more controllable, Harman said .

“When an accident happens you think upwardly if you are only thinking ‘if only I had done that,’” said Harman. “Thinking downwardly is saying more ‘thank God I didn’t die.’” Harman explained that downward thinkers are more motivated to change and are actively thinking of what could have been done. “I would love to see a survey about how students feel ... and how much people think about this,” said Harman. Harman also encourages more emphasis on preventative care rather than treating or dealing with the consequences afterwards. “It’s cheaper to treat earlier,” said Harman. “And there’s just no funding for mental services.” Harman suggests that the university and greater

community needs to rethink if you see someone in trouble, what other services are in place to help them. “We need to engage more to how can we as a community identify these people,” Harman said. She encourages reaching out to students who seem like loners or have social anxiety. “Loneliness is very high in college students,” said Harman. “Prolonged loneliness can cause serious health and mental health concerns.” As for what students can do now and consistently to promote a positive campus, Harman suggests that “students show kindness to each other and practice inclusiveness.” Diversity Beat Reporter Bailey Constas can be reached at news@collegian.

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