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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
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Volume 121 | No. 110
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Dieting fads have become a multi-billion dollar industry over past decades. Most extreme diets come with knowledge that they can have... fascinating results. Here are some from which you should probably steer clear.
Constitution: student must take more credits
By KATE SIMMONS The Rocky Mountain Collegian The CSU student government constitution requires its chief of staff to be a full-time student –– but its current occupant is only taking one credit at the university after having graduated in fall 2012, constituting a direct violation of the Associated Students of CSU’s foundational doctrine. “I’m the glue,” said Chief of Staff Robert Duran. “(The position) is the backbone of our organization ... I believe strongly in what ASCSU provides the CSU community and it’s because of that passion and drive I have for the organization that I chose to continue my educaDURAN tion and remain on staff despite graduating and receiving job offers. I still commit 100 percent to this organization and what it means to be chief of staff.” See CHIEF on Page 6
Finish the sentence: Conceal carry is... ASCSU officials hosting forum on LSC Plaza
By KATIE O’KEEFE The Rocky Mountain Collegian Last week, the Colorado House of Representatives passed four gun control bills, including one that would ban concealed carry on college campuses throughout the state. Today, the Associated Students of CSU Government Affairs Department will hold a forum on the Lory Student Center Plaza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., that will allow students to give their opinion on the bill. “We kind of want to take a stance on [the issue] as ASCSU representing the body of the students, but we first need to gauge how students feel on it,” said Lindon Belshe, director of governmental affairs for ASCSU. See FORUM on Page 6
Extreme diets you should avoid like the plague Ramen noodle diet
THE SILENT CRIME ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EXPERTS MAKE NOISE
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By TAYLOR PETTAWAY The Rocky Mountain Collegian
hen it comes to domestic violence, numbers can be deceiving. According to Sgt. Lonnie Chavez of the Grand Junction Police Department, domestic violence cases do not paint an accurate picture by themselves, because the incidents are not crimes –– they are crime enhancers. The term refers to a domestic violence charge that can only be attached to another crime, such as battery, assault or stalking. In addition, many domestic violence cases go unreported. “Seven out of 10 [people abused] will say that nothing happened, that it was just an argument,” Chavez said. “It makes it difficult, because we can’t do anything, and we know it is happening, but there is nothing we can do [if they don’t report it].” According to law enforcement and academic officials, the statistics fluctuate according to the size of the university. “Domestic violence is in every ethnic, socio-economic background,” said Fort Collins District Attorney Emily Humphrey. “It doesn’t matter if you are educated or a male or female, domestic violence has been around.” “People don’t think that the crime can happen, but it does. It happens all the way up: race, age, education,” Humphrey said. “Whatever work you do, whether you work a six figure job or work minimum wage, domestic violence doesn’t care.” That includes students. “I see a lot [of campus domestic violence cases]. That doesn’t mean it’s happening any more than anywhere else. It’s kind of a silent thing,” said Casey Malsam, CSU Women and Gender Advocacy Center advocate. “People assume you wouldn’t be dating someone who is violent, so then when you find yourself in that situation it’s hard to be like, ‘This isn’t going well for me.’” For students on campus, observing
the signs of domestic violence is difficult because of the oftentimes unnoticeable nature of the crime. “Students are the most at risk for dating violence, because they aren’t experienced to see what red flags there are, and what is dangerous and abusive,” said Linda Johnston, director of the Ending of Violence Against Women Project. “It can be subtle. People think it has to be physical, but it can be verbal — it is just a different form of abuse.” Because students do not always know what is normal in a relationship, according to Johnston, the offenders can make excuses for the abuse with reasons like love, and often blame the victim for bringing on the abuse. For this reason, many domestic violence crimes do not get reported because the victim will be fearful to report or leave the offender. “Domestic violence is about power and control that a person wants over another person,” Johnston said. “It is difficult to get out of because you don’t know how far the offender will go to punish you for leaving or reporting. Many stay out of fear, and they hope that it will change because it doesn’t often start this way. People don’t want the relationship to end, just the abuse.” Another problem that officials like Malsam see is that society does not always judge domestic violence for what it is.
Popularized by poor (and busy) students, this diet comes from kiddos complaining about a lack of sufficient funds, which result in a grocery list entirely comprised of Ramen noodles.
The hipster diet
You probably haven’t heard about it, but a hipster diet consists of PBR, organic and fair trade coffee (black of course), and the occasional American Spirit.
The alchy diet
While many students complain about never having enough money for food, funds for alcohol never seem to be lacking. Morning Bloody Mary’s to cure your hangover, afternoon mojitos and the evening case of beer are required for the ever popular, yet highly unrecommended, alchy diet.
See VIOLENCE on Page 8
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The Strip Club is written by the Collegian staff.