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CSUPD seeks info on suspected thief May be behind increased number of thefts COLLEGIAN STAFF REPORT Several thefts have been reported on campus since the beginning of classes and the CSU Police Department is seeking more informa-
tion on the suspect believed to be responsible. A white male with blond hair who is seen with a tan backpack may be behind the increased number of thefts on campus, “mainly
from unlocked and unattended offices and laboratories,” according to safety.colostate.edu. Transfort may be the suspect’s method of transportation. CSU Sgt. Jason Meisner is fielding information related to current thefts or the suspect. He can be reached at 970-491-5074.
CSUPD recommends that students, staff and faculty safeguard personal items, lock your doors when you are not in your rooms, and report suspicious activity to the department at 911 or 970-4916425. No additional information was available at the time of print.
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TRIP CSU wants SCLUB your cat’s kidneys College of Veterinary Medicine studies stem cells effects on renal failure By DEVIN O’BRIEN The Rocky Mountain Collegian
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Director of The Citizen, Sam Kadi, left, speaks about the film at the Lincoln Center premier of the 9/11 court room drama Friday night. The film kicked off the three day TriMedia film festival.
TriMedia wraps with students in mind By LIANNA SALVA The Rocky Mountain Collegian Quality breweries, a vibrant bike scene and friendly people. These are the things that Fort Collins is known for. But one weekend a year the annual TriMedia Film Festival — which wrapped on Sunday and displayed 50 unique productions at three separate locations — shows off the town’s less-pronounced cinema culture with a mix of local, national and international films. “The Horsetooth Productions mission is to put Fort Collins and Colorado on the map for film and television,” said Francie Glycenfer, executive director of TriMedia and vice president for Horsetooth Productions, the sponsor for the festival and an educational nonprofit organization. Glycenfer is also a
special appointment instructor for the CSU honors program. Glycenfer said that the Festival’s films are chosen with students and their opinions in mind. “We have to attend one of the events for Francie’s class, Creativity and Action, and we’re going through all the different types of creativity there is in the world,” said Jessica Ness, a freshman engineering major. “Things like this shows creative things about people that are different.” Sam Kadi, a former engineer from Syria, directed his first feature length film called “The Citizen,” which premiered at the festival Friday night. “The Citizen” won the Director’s Award from TriMedia. Inspired by a true story and filmed in just 22 days, “The Citizen” depicts the struggle of a Lebanese man who
comes to New York to become a U.S. citizen during the aftermath of 9/11. Kadi also used elements of his own experiences when he came to America just a year after 9/11. “As an actor I have the benefit of going to school constantly every time I go to work. I have the joy of discovering a new character as well as a new profession,” Elwes said during his acceptance speech at the festival’s opening night screening. “Of the human condition I have made this small observation, and that is we have an obligation to help one another on this planet and to do the best we can to put our best foot forward,” he said. It was not only through watching the films and performances that the audience could learn. A question and answer See TRIMEDIA on Page 3
Making your next interview a success By MEGAN TIMLIN The Rocky Mountain Collegian
The Career Center at Colorado State offers a variety of resources to assist students and alumni. Programs such as resume rush and mock interviews prepare students for upcoming job applications. “Last year The Career Center saw 11,938 students and 382 of those were for practice/mock interviews,” Career Center liaison Kara Johnson said in an email to The Collegian. The Career Center collaborates with the Career Management Center, a resource available to over 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Business.
Together, these on-campus resources provide students with tips and tricks on how to begin preparing for interviews early and answer question effectively so students stand out with an interviewer.
Be Prepared Johnson recommended to do your homework. Ask yourself, “Why do I want this job” and explore the opportunities that would be available to you in the company. Junior construction management major Silas Dwyer said that he was able to get a job by preparing for the interview beforehand. “Studying the company is important – what they require, as well as qualifica-
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Oracle Senior Technical Recruiter Todd Gorman gives pointers at the career center on how to be successful at a job interview.
tions,” Dwyer said. Finding a company and position that fits is also key, according to Jenn Long, ca-
reer adviser in the Career Management Center. To See INTERVIEW on Page 3
Cats with failing kidneys are wanted for a study which will look at how stem cells can help treat renal failure, otherwise known as chronic kidney disease. Stem cells used in the study are extracted from the fat of research cats, according to Dr. Jessica Quimby. The fat is then grown in a lab, where it is expanded to the amount of cells needed. Some benefits of the stem cells will make for better renal function and lessened kidney inflammation, according to a press release. Quimby said that the stem cells will treat the actual problem — inflammation — while current methods only take care of side effects. The study consists of five appointments for participating felines. The first and fifth appointments are a Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) test to assess kidney function. The other three consist of intravenous stem cell injections. A smaller group of cats would act as a control group and receive a placebo drug, according to the press release. This group can choose to get stem cell after the study’s conclusion. “[The] treatment is well tolerated by the cats and that they stay one day in our area specified for cats only,” said veterinary technician and research assistant Amber Caress. “They need to come in multiple times for treatment but the few owners that I have spoken to seem very excited to have their cats participate in such a cutting edge study.” In the previous two trials cats experienced nausea and quick breathing during the intravenous procedure. In the current trial, however, Quimby said the cats “seem to tolerate it pretty well.” Participation is open to 20 cats and will remain so until all spots are taken or until the grant’s end one-and-a-half years from now. Elderly cats with chronic kidney disease who don’t have other illnesses or conditions will be accepted. “It really is a unique opportunity,” Quimby said. Stem cells are blank cells See CATS on Page 3
Students sometimes get a bad rep. A lot of people in the “real world” think that our lives look like a never ending scene from “Van Wilder.” Except here are a few things they tend to forget:
Partying: the real story
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Parties are Expensive
Anyone who thinks that students have enough money to go out and binge drink day in and day out clearly hasn’t been to a liquor store recently. Booze isn’t exactly cheap, and drinking until we pass out every night just isn’t an option anymore
Hangovers Suck Hangovers are about as popular as 8 a.m. finals and politicians. If the devil had a tool of choice, it would be the hangover. If you seriously believe that students are willing to deal with this sort of torture day in and day out, then you’ve never actually experienced it before.
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Academic Probation If you party every day, your grades start to suffer. When your grades start to suffer, you run the risk of getting kicked out of school. If you get kicked out, you’re hosed, big time. Kiss the allimportant degree goodbye, and say hello to a career in minimum wage retail. The Strip Club is written by the Collegian staff and designed by Design Editor Kris Lawan.
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Exploring the impacts of the High Park Fire Even though the flames of the high park fire have been extinguished, the environmental impacts of the fire will continue. All day Monday, the Warner College of Natural Resources is presenting the symposium, “High Park Fire: From Science To Action & Recovery,” in the Lory Student Center Theater. According to a news release, the symposium will provide a scientific look at the High Park Fire’s impacts on the environment, and actions for restoration and recovery. Guests include Incident Commander Bill Hahnenberg, Larimer County Undersheriff, USDA Forest Service, wildfire and ecology experts and more.
The event, which is from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., is free and open to the public.
Flute concert with CSU faculty Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the Organ Recital Hall, CSU faculty member Michelle Stanley performs flute for the Virtuoso Series Concert. The performance includes guest cello player Yoriko Morita and the Colorado premiere of Chroma for flute and cello by Colorado composer Cherise Leiter and Schwanter’s Black Anemones. Yoriko Morita is a cellist in the Boulder and Denver area who has performed with Colorado orchestras and chamber groups. The concert is $7 for CSU students, $1 for ages 2 to 7 and $12 for adults.
Solve your resting metabolic rate mystery
Ever wonder how much energy your body expends while at rest? The Kendall Anderson Nutrition Center has a new state-of-the-art resting metabolic rate (RMR) test. This test helps users to determine how many calories you burn at rest and how many you need to eat in a 30 minute appointment. The cost is $75 for the general public and $37.50 for CSU students and employees. Appointments can be scheduled at (970) 491-8615 and more information can be found at nutritioncenter@colostate.edu.
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Becca Grey, a CSU Alum, is decked out in orange and blue as she watches the Broncos’ season opener game at C.B. Potts on Elizabeth St. Sunday night.
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Continued from Page 1 which can be used to “regenerate and repair diseased and damaged cells,” according to the Mayo Clinic. Chronic kidney disease, or renal failure, occurs when the kidneys cease their natural function of ridding the body of waste and retaining water. “It’s the opposite of what
kidneys are supposed to do,” veterinarian Heidi Patterson said. Current methods of treating renal failure include intravenous (IV) fluids and subcutaneous fluids, which are administered under the skin, to replace lost hydration. Phosphate binders to suppress excess phosphate in the body and appetite stimulants are also used.
Symptoms of the condition include “increased drinking, urination, weight loss and decreased appetite” according to Patterson. The study is funded by a grant from the Morris Animal Foundation with support from Frankie’s Fund for Feline Stem Cell Research. Collegian Writer Devin O’Brien can be reached at news@collegian.com.
HELP OUT What: Veterinary study of stem cells effects on chronic kidney disease Where: Veterinary Teaching Hospital When: The next 1.5 years Needed: CSU area cats who don’t get stressed during vet visits Contact: Dr. Jessica Quimby at jquimby@colostate.edu
“They say movies don’t change the world, but the people who watch them can.” Sam Kadi | film director
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session with Kadi, Elwes and producer Chris Wyatt came after the film. Saturday also welcomed professionals from the film, theater and television industries such as screenwriter Robert Greywolf and
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producer Julie Pearson to answer questions. Kadi and Wyatt were also present. The experience continued on Sunday with documentaries, one of which was made by local nature photographer Bryan Maltais. His film, “Metamorphosis: Tale of a Wetland,” shows a year
in the life of a Fort Collins wetland, Maltais’ rare discoveries and his conclusions on how humans are impacting the delicate ecosystem. The film is available to watch on his website, www.WildernessShots.com. “When you’re just driving around in your daily life you
don’t realize what’s around you unless it’s put in front of your face,” Maltais said. “They say movies don’t change the world, but the people who watch them can,” Kadi said. UCA Beat Reporter Lianna Salva can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
Follow ups are recommended
prepare for an interview, research the company, its mission and other facts to impress interviewers. You will be able to answer their question effectively and efficiently.
Practice, Practice, Practice According to Long, there are five general questions interviewers ask: Tell me about yourself… What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Why do you want this position/why are interested in the company? Where do you see yourself in five years? Long believes the first stop is to think like the recruiter and back to the job description. Practice your responses to these questions out loud. Know your key points for each question and practice speaking with poise and confidence. Long suggests to “think thematically.” Where are you headed next? What steps do you hope to take in your career? When you think strategically about this the responses will come from what you truly want. For questions that could be negative, “turn it into a positive” Dwyer said. Give the interviewer
an example of how you are already working on your weakness or something that is holding you back.
munication and send off optimistic vibes, according to Johnson.
Dress Appropriately
“Follow up is the key to job search momentum,” according to Career Services. To follow up after an interview, Johnson recommended sending a “thank you” note within 24 hours. A hand-delivered, sent, or email “thank you” is a polite gesture which shows employers that you’re interested, according to Johnson. In the note, touch on things that stood out to you during the interview, thank them for taking the time to interview you, show emotion and reiterate your interest and enthusiasm for the position and company.
Think about the job, position and environment. “It is always better to be overdressed than underdressed,” Johnson said. A corporate interview may consist of suit and tie attire, whereas a retail job may call for business casual. It is important to remember that you are presenting yourself, so dress one or two levels more professionally than what the job would entail.
Be Professional “You should treat the entire day as an interview,” Johnson stated. Maintaining this mentality will prepare you for the second you walk in the building until the second you leave. Make sure you arrive early, usually 10 to 15 minutes early, but no more than 20 minutes. Plan for traffic, construction, etc. Johnson said some people like to make the trip the day before so they know exactly where they are headed. Sustaining a positive and enthusiastic mentality will improve non-verbal com-
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“I haven’t lost many games the last couple years, but you know what, this is a challenge, this is why you go into it.” Jim McElwain | head coach
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play the next play.” The Rams didn’t rebound from the safety, as North Dakota State marched all the way down the length of the field en route to a 12-play, 67-yard touchdown drive. The Bison started to bully CSU and had the Rams back on their heels. “You know, people tell us we aren’t talented enough and we aren’t big enough,” North Dakota State defensive end Cole Jirik said. “But that doesn’t matter when you play like you’re supposed to.” North Dakota State took advantage of the mistakes CSU made, particularly the inability of the Rams to execute and convert on third downs, as the Rams went 1-for-10 on third downs compared with North Dakota State’s 12-for-21 mark. “This did not happen by chance,” North Dakota
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The future of data and digital media libraries
By HAMILTON REED
I’d like you to take a moment and reflect on just how much media you have collected in your life. How big is your music library? How many books sit on your shelf? Think about all the files and emails you have accumulated in your email client, all the movies you have on your hard drive or Blu-Ray or DVD or even VHS, and any video games you have scattered between your PC or consoles. I know personally I have probably close to a terabyte of information that I’ve accrued, spread out across my shelf and hard drive, and attached to just as many usernames and passwords. For now all these little compartmentalized files and systems had not been an issue. Until last week. I bought a book for my Kindle called “This Mighty Scourge.” It’s an interesting collection of essays that shines a unique light on the happenings of the American Civil War. As I was telling one of my roommates about it, he mentioned he would be interested in reading it. Normally I could just say, “sure, you can read it when I’m finished with it” and hand him the book. But with Kindle books it is not that easy. You have to go online, log into your account, click the book in question, then fill out a form to get the book rights emailed to the person, and it only lasts for 14 days. That’s even if the book has been greenlighted for lending by the publisher. Some publishers won’t even allow their books to be lent out to other people. Thankfully the title I wished to lend is, but the time constraint on lending takes away from the leisurely nature that comes with friends lending books to one another. Or think about your parents collection of vinyl. Sure large portions of it may not be to your taste, but there are plenty of great bands and songs that came out on vinyl in the ‘60s and ‘70s. So with
the right playback device, these albums’ ability to play has no relation to the person who bought them. But think about if your parent’s vinyl collection suddenly turned into an iTunes collection? Well now you can’t even borrow the songs your parents paid for. No matter how much you would like to try there is no way to merge or insert other peoples’ collections with your own. So all of a sudden, instead of just picking an album out of a box or off the shelf, you have to log into your parent’s iTunes account just to get that one song you like. That’s even assuming that logging into your parent’s account doesn’t break the End User License Agreement (EULA). Did you know that for many content distribution systems like iTunes and Steam, sharing login information like that will result in a ban on the account and the loss of all accrued items within it. And just like that thousands of dollars disappear in a clock cycle. Or what happens if the company in charge of your media goes under. Now it seems unlikely that Apple will go under anytime soon, but considering how strong car manufacturers were doing only 60 years ago and how they are doing today and how fast the tech world moves, it could happen. If that were to happen, there would be no way to go back and download any lost or misplaced music files, no way to go back and download the music for your children or anyone you wished to pass it onto. So while vinyl and cassettes may be outdated and harder to play than mp3s, they are guaranteed to be passed on or resold after the original buyer moves on. Now this article may seem to suggest that I am wary of digital media. That’s not true. I love how easy it is to obtain, to access, organize, and store. All I’m saying is that with this particular format, without some proactive thought, there may be some negative unforeseen consequences. So be aware, in this day and age just because you have paid for something doesn’t mean you own it. Hamilton Reed is a senior computer science major. His columns appear Mondays in the Collegian. Letters and feedback can be sent to letters@collegian.com.
OUR VIEW
Euro hangs by a thread If the financial collapse of 2008 taught us anything, it was about the interconnectivity of every market in the world. As Germany’s constitutional court convenes this Wednesday, not only will it determine the fate of the euro, but also the short-term future of the world economy. Massive national debts have put a chokehold on eurozone economies. Without Germany’s intervention, the euro has the potential to fail completely, throwing the entire world economy into turmoil. If the judges find that the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) complies with the German constitution, it will be the final step in establishing a €700 billion bailout fund to support the other crumbling eurozone economies. Germany’s parliament and
senate have both approved the ESM, and President Joachim Gauck was about to sign it into law when 37,000 Germans petitioned
“Should the German people be forced to assume the debts of struggling European economies...even if doing so may save the European and world economy?.” the court with the claim that the ESM and the fiscal pact (which allows the EU to fine countries that spend too much) violates the German constitution. Should the German people
be forced to assume the debts of struggling European economies against their wills — even if doing so may save the European and world economy? If the German court rules that the new measures are unconstitutional, the German people may escape relatively unscathed while the eurozone is destroyed. Germany’s protection from this potential financial disaster is derived in part from its productive economy, but mostly from its minimal debt obligations — debt being the downfall of the other eurozone countries. America would be well-served to follow Germany’s example and minimize our debt. That way, when the next financial calamity strikes — such as the euro’s potential dissolution — America may be better able to cope with a global economic disaster.
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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I don’t care about Paul Ryan’s marathon time
By ALLISON SYLTE
I actually caught a real fish once. It was at Lake Holcombe, in north central Wisconsin, and it was big enough that a local fishing shop hung a picture of me holding it on its wall. Even though it happened when I was eight years old, I still tell people about it. And although the photo proves that the fish was maybe only a foot long, over the years, it’s grown... a lot. The last time I told someone about it in a bar, it transformed from an average-sized smallmouth bass into something that could eat Jaws. We all exaggerate our own accomplishments to get attention, and that’s precisely why I don’t think that Paul Ryan’s marathon time deserves the media coverage it’s gotten, especially since there are far larger things at play this election season. One Google News search for Paul Ryan’s marathon time yields 24,100 results. By contrast, a search for “U.S. Government, drones,” gives you a little less than 10,000 results, and “Mitt Romney, Iran sanctions” yields about 8,600 results. Another heavily fact-
checked claim, about Ryan’s assertion that he’s climbed 40 Colorado 14ers, is good for about 14,000 results. Fact-checking has taken on as big of a role this election season as actually writing about policy, and according to an article in the Columbia Journalism Review, this phenomenon, while not new, has possibly gone a little far. “Ryan’s marathon claims were news only because of who he is and the coverage that his convention speech attracted. No one is investigating whether other members of Congress are misstating, say, their high school sports exploits,” the article says. I believe wholeheartedly that a huge function of journalists during election season is to verify and debunk some of the facts that candidates and their campaigns spew out during election season, but I also think that they need to be smart about it. After all, what’s more important: The fact that Paul Ryan did what all of us have done, and exaggerated some of his accomplishments, or his budget plan? For Runner’s World, the publication that initially debunked Ryan’s claims about his marathon time, it’s perfectly permissible to heavily play this story... because it’s a running magazine. But for the Washington Post and the New York Times, you’d expect a little bit more selectivity in terms of what gets attention and what doesn’t. And both of these publications covered allegations about Ryan’s marathon time — at length. Just like most people tend to exaggerate their fishing stories, politicians will lie on the campaign trail... a lot. There’s nothing new about it, and it’s a journalist’s job to find the facts and debunk whatever exaggerations our pub-
lic figures might make. But in a world where newsrooms are seeing significant cutbacks in terms of resources, and space and time are becoming ever more crunched, it seems like it would better serve the electorate if journalists were a little bit more selective about what they devote their time and energy into giving attention to. Politifact.com, a website owned by the Tampa Bay Times, does it right. It lists a series of statements made by various local and national politicians and their overall truth value. While there’s no mention of Ryan’s marathon or peakbagging exploits in sight, it does verify President Barack Obama’s claims about adding half a million manufacturing jobs during his speech at the Democratic National Convention, and totally debunks a Democrat’s assertion that Republicans want to legalize rape. It devotes time and energy into fact checking the issues, instead of what amounts to old fishing stories. That’s the role that journalists should have, especially when they’re covering elections: To actually educate voters so that they can make an informed decision. And hopefully for most voters, the truth about someone’s promises about the economy, foreign policy and civil rights issues matter more than whether or not they were completely honest about their marathon times.
Editor in Chief Allison Sylte is a senior journalism major. Her column appears Mondays in the Collegian. She can be reached at letters@collegian.com or on Twitter @Allison Sylte.
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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (09/10/12). It’s becoming clear what’s truly important, and it’s not all about work. Maybe this realization, and a few favorable eclipses, are helping your career take off this year. Let go of stuff that no longer serves you. Expand and grow that which enlivens you.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) ––8–– Don’t believe everything you hear, and try not to take yourself too seriously. Talk it over with family, and then choose. Increase compassion. You’re a dynamic teacher. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ––7–– You’re especially persuasive now. Good time to update your resume, or create a new marketing plan. You’re getting even more interested in stability. Rest and cool down. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ––6–– There’s a change at the top. Work becomes fascinating, and surprising. Accept a new assignment. Don’t get into an argument with the one who signs your paychecks. CANCER (June 21-July 22) ––8–– Make the decision and act, quickly. Stay put and keep the pressure on. The rewards are there, even if you can’t see them just yet. Postpone travel. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ––5–– No need to hurry. Dreams of travel and adventure inspire, but stay put for a few days. Don’t go shopping either. File papers, and increase financial security. Make plans. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ––7–– You’re very attractive now, and your status is rising. There’s no time to waste. Put your wonderful ideas into action, but do stop for directions. Keep asking questions. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ––7–– Growth possibilities have you excited. Continue improving in the area of career, but don’t get overloaded with gimmicks. Keep receiving instruction. Then the trick’s to practice, practice, practice. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ––7–– The key is in the listening. Ask for suggestions from an intuitive person, and/or your own subconscious mind. Get what you need to make your home secure. Take care. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ––5–– An unexpected development may force you to revisit your plans. Seize the opportunity. Your friends help you make the most of it. Talk it over, and make the connection. Stay practical. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ––7–– You can get whatever you need, if you set your mind to it and take the necessary steps. It will take persistence, and putting up with others rattling your cage. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ––6–– Focus on your work and be extremely productive all day, and tomorrow. You’re the brains, and the heart, behind the operation. Handle the problems that arise. It’s not a good time to gamble. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ––8–– Imagination is required to clear the confusion. No problem; it’s one of your strengths now. A change at the top reminds you to make the most of
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Rams regain form in 2012 Ram Volleyball Classic By KYLE GRABOWSKI The Rocky Mountain Collegian What a difference a week at home made for the CSU volleyball team. Last weekend, the Rams were unfocused and inept in an 0-3 embarassment in Wichita, Kan. This weekend they went 3-0 against No. 12 Pepperdine, Florida International University and New Mexico State en route to the 2012 Ram Volleyball Classic championship. CSU opened the tournament Friday with its signature win of the season so far, a 3-0 triumph over No. 12 Pepperdine. Both teams hit more than .360 in the third set, but the Rams blocked more effectively to close out the win. “That’s a battle, that’s a war and we came out on top,” said CSU coach Tom Hilbert. The team cruised through the first two sets of its next match against FIU, but ultimately had to gut out a 33-31 win in set four to take the match. “We found ourselves being able to serve and receive better in the second two sets,” said FIU coach Trevor Theroulde. The Rams improved their blocking over the course of the tournament, registering 19.5 total blocks in their 3-1 win over New Mexico State. “Tonight is who I think we should be all of the time,” Hilbert said. CSU focused on the areas it struggled with most in Wichita during practice this week, like the tempo to the middle blockers and outof-system sets to the outside hitters and transferred
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of practice, spurred on by the fact that we had to improve,” Hilbert said. “I told my team at the end of this match, ‘Look, let’s have another great week of practice even though we went 3-0 because it sure made us better.’” Seniors Megan Plourde and Dana Cranston, and setter Deedra Foss made the all-tournament team. Plourde garnered MVP recognition after recording double-digit kills in all three matches and picking up a double-double in the last match with 13 blocks. “Personally I feel like this is the first match that I blocked at the same standard I did last year. I’ve been frustrated with myself lately because I’ve been missing a lot of blocks,” Plourde said. The Rams have now won four straight matches after dropping three in a row and extended their home match winning streak to 16 games. Picking up three wins is exactly what Hilbert wanted for his team out of this tournament because it puts them in the best possible position looking ahead to Saturday’s matchup with defending national champion UCLA. “We just have to stay focused in practice this week and be prepared,” Plourde said. Assistant Sports Editor Kyle Grabowski can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
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CSU fans look on in dismay as the Rams lose to FCS North Dakota State Saturday night. The Rams lost 22-7 at home.
Failures in execution doom Rams By ANDREW SCHALLER The Rocky Mountain Collegian On any given day, one team can beat another. Games aren’t played on paper: they’re played on the unpredictable playing field where anything can happen — and that’s why people watch. So the fact that North Dakota State beat the Rams 22-7 Saturday night should not come as a shock, especially if you saw the way the Rams practiced leading up to the game. “We didn’t have a very good week of practice this week, and that was evident early on,” center Weston Richburg said after the game. “They just flat out beat us today. They played better, they were the better team today.” In virtually every aspect of the game — passing yards, rushing yards, turnovers, even kick return yards — North Dakota State was
better than CSU. Numerous opportunities arose for the Rams throughout the game to get back in control after North Dakota State took a 19-7 lead at halftime, but every time, CSU failed to take advantage. The Rams had all the momentum in the game after scoring first on a blisteringly-fast three play, 80yard touchdown drive on their first possession of the game. The rest of the game would be riddled with mistakes for CSU, as the first scoring drive of the game turned out to be its last. Following the Rams’ touchdown drive, North Dakota State answered with one of their own and after a CSU punt, drove the ball all the way down to the Rams’ one yard line and faced a fourth-and-goal from there. North Dakota State coach Craig Bohl decided to go for the touchdown on fourth down and got
GAME STATS Third down conversions/attempts: CSU: 1/10 NDSU: 12/21
Team rushing yards: CSU: 72 NDSU: 188
Total offensive yards: CSU: 243 NDSU: 366
stopped on the goal line by CSU’s Cory James and Shaquil Barrett. On the very next play, however, CSU’s Tommey Morris got tackled in the end zone for a safety, giving all the momentum right back to the Bison. “It hurt us a little bit,” Barrett said. “But we’ve just always gotta be able to bounce back and be able to See FBALL on Page 3
CSU lost the battle up front to NDSU By CRIS TILLER The Rocky Mountain Collegian
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Throughout Saturday night, it was difficult to tell which team was the FCS school and which was the FBS Division-IA program. North Dakota State manhandled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, largely contributing to the Bison beating CSU 22-7 at home, their third win over an FBS school in as many years. “We got whooped up front,” said CSU coach Jim McElwain. “Obviously, we didn’t get a bunch of pressure, so they controlled the line of scrimmage and when you control the line of scrimmage, you got a pretty good chance to win a football game.” Defensively, the Rams
were unable to get North Dakota State’s offense off the field. The Bison ran 81 offensive plays –– compared to 48 for CSU –– and possessed the ball 19 minutes longer in the game. But as much as the defense labored to get off the field, the offense suffered even worse. CSU struggled to move the ball throughout the night, with its opening drive being the lone exception. The Rams couldn’t run the ball consistently or effectively, totaling just 72 yards as a team. The problem along the offensive line left the Rams in long third down situations, putting pressure on quarterback Garrett Grayson to make plays. “We didn’t do a great job of protecting (Grayson),” McElwain said. “I thought they did a really good job of just playing harder.” The effort in the trenches left McElwain with no solution except to go back to the drawing board. “(We have to) start from scratch based on today. We got to find some fire up front,” McElwain said. “We gotta find some guys that are committed to making it
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John Crockett (23) of North Dakota State University runs through Colorado State’s defense during the third quarter of Saturdays home loss.
happen, have a little energy. We’ll get em’ shapin’ up.” The apparent lack of fire stretched beyond the offensive line according to center Weston Richburg, who admitted to a poor week’s worth of practice as a major factor. “Well I think there needs to be fire throughout the whole team,” Richburg said. “I didn’t have enough fire tonight to be the leader I needed to be and I think that just needs to happen across the board.” Grayson took the brunt of the team’s depletion of passion, getting sacked four times and hit several times
beyond that. Even after taking a beating and suffering a demoralizing loss, Grayson refused to believe there was a lull in effort or intensity. “I don’t think there’s ever a lack of fire. Those guys are always working their tail off,” Grayson said. “There’s never a time when I doubt those guys, they’re always givin’ 100 percent and I believe in them no matter what. “I would give (North Dakota State’s) d-line credit, they played a hell of a game.” Sports Editor Cris Tiller can be reached at sports@ collegian.com.