Caitlin Lozano: CSU ROTC Sophomore
Part of the 6% of Colorado State University #39;s ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Core) who is female, Caitlin Lozano yields a unique perspective. She is continually proving herself and fighting to be treated like one of the boys. \"It #39;s kind of weird because we #39;re supposed to be treated like the guys, but in doing so the guys treat us differently,\" said Lozano. \"But it doesn #39;t really affect me; it just makes me want to work harder so that they #39;ll accept me.\" Three mornings a week Lozano is up training by 6 am in order to prepare for her PT (physical fitness) test. This includes two minutes of push-ups, two minutes of sit-ups, and a two-mile run. The standards are different for females and males. Females must complete a minimum of 18 push-ups, 52 sit-ups, and run two miles under 18:54. Males must complete a minimum of 42 push-ups, 52 sit-ups, and run two miles in under 15:54. Lozano believes the standards are fair because it #39;s all proportional, but she can pass the male PT standards. When asked about females in combat Cadet Cade Wolf shows some concern. \"The only reason I #39;m kind of concerned about it is if I go down with 60 pounds of gear, with my 170 pound self that #39;s kind of a lot of weight for a female to try to drag off,\" said Wolf. Lozano, a microbiology major, works around the clock to excel in school as well as ROTC. Once she graduates from CSU she will be put on educational delay, which means she won #39;t be commissioned to active duty until after she completes medical ...From:akpxyzViews:1 0ratingsTime:02:59More inMusic<\/p>\n
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