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Threat called in to Collegian newsroom

Aaron Hedge

Issue date: 9/28/07 Section: News
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CSUPD Sergeant Chris Wolf, left, investigates a threatening phone call fielded by Colleigan reporter Aaron Hedge, right, Thursday afternoon in the Rocky Mountain Collegian newsroom in response to the controversial Sept. 21 editorial and Wednesday night's Board of Student Communications public meeting.
CSUPD Sergeant Chris Wolf, left, investigates a threatening phone call fielded by Colleigan reporter Aaron Hedge, right, Thursday afternoon in the Rocky Mountain Collegian newsroom in response to the controversial Sept. 21 editorial and Wednesday night's Board of Student Communications public meeting.

A man called in what the CSU Police Department (CSUPD) is calling a threat to the newsroom phone of the Collegian around 2 p.m. Thursday. The man said the newspaper's editorial board was "… in big trouble." He repeated this several times to the reporter who answered the call.

He then said that the board should leave campus. When asked why he said, "Just tell them to leave campus, bye," and hung up the phone.

The man did not identify himself during the call.

Police were called and two officers arrived on scene less than five minutes later.

After checking the newsroom for suspicious items, CSUPD released a statement to the Collegian.

"The police are investigating the threat, but do not believe it to be credible at this time," the statement said. "However, police are increasing security precautions at the Lory Student Center where the Collegian office is located."

The threat is still under investigation and the CSUPD is not releasing any further information at this time.

Senior reporter Aaron Hedge can be reached at news@collegian.com
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Jenna

posted 9/28/07 @ 12:00 AM MST

I hope they can trace the call back and arrest the fucker. That is scary, that is not cool AT ALL.

Bdygard

Craig Hawley

posted 9/28/07 @ 6:21 AM MST

I think McSwane is a juvenile idiot , but this is not cool to borrow Jenna's venachular. I am ex military and I would urge this mental midget to get a grip. (Continued…)

Sean Greene

posted 9/28/07 @ 9:01 AM MST

You ultra-conservatives have reached a new low. Not only do you attempt to destroy a brave man's career for enlightening us on our rights, but now you threaten to do him harm? But then, the threat of physical harm has always been your answerr to those who disagree with you. (Continued…)

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John M.

posted 9/28/07 @ 10:44 AM MST

Sean Greene you are the big hypacrite. Didn't your own NewsPaper editor do the same to Mr. Buch. Someone get this kid a kleenex.

Mr David McSwane is a chump indeed. (Continued…)

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Dave

posted 9/28/07 @ 11:06 AM MST

So the first act of right wing terrorism has already started. They need to arrest this person very publicly and show them on the news too. This is just the Republidramaqueens being little terrorist wussies. (Continued…)

John M.

posted 9/28/07 @ 12:08 PM MST

Dear Sean:
I'm not going to argue with you because you have your option and I have mine. I do feel that your fellow student was way off base and he should lose his job. (Continued…)

Dave

posted 9/28/07 @ 12:21 PM MST

Remember if someone makes a threat to hang up and dial *57 and follow the instructions, even blocked lines can be traced instantly.

Dave

posted 9/28/07 @ 2:59 PM MST

Craig Hawley is ex military? Can you say section 8?

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