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Vol. 127, No. 55 Wednesday, November 1, 2017
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A colorfully decorated skull lays atop an altar at El Centro inside the Lory Student Center. The altar was set up in celebration of Día De Los Muertos, meaning Day of the Dead in English. The Mexican holiday begins Oct. 31 and lasts until Nov. 2, when it is believed that the spirits of those who have passed away are able to revisit their families and friends. PHOTO BY BROOKE BUCHAN COLLEGIAN
Students celebrate Día de los Muertos By Maddie Wright @maddierwright
Día de los Muertos is not the Mexican version of Halloween. Día de los Muertos, which translates to Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday lasting from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. The purpose of the holiday is to remember and honor loved ones who have passed, but it is often misunderstood in popular American culture.
“We all just come together,” said Yailynn Almanza, a freshman studying business administration. “It’s not a mourning period at all. It’s more like a celebration.” According to Daniela Castillo, a journalism and media communication professor at Colorado State University who wrote her masters statement about Día de los Muertos, the holiday is at risk because many culture celebrate holidays with some
sort of connection to the dead during this time of year. “The one thing that might be able to kill Day of the Dead is Halloween,” Castillo said. “And by Halloween, I mean the cultural invasion from the United States.” Castillo said Halloween may be to blame for the declining practice of Día de los Muertos. “Small towns still honor it, but a lot of families are not doing altars anymore,” Castillo
said. Creating an altar is one of the most common ways to celebrate Día de los Muertos. “Every single thing in the altar has it’s own significance,” Castillo said. “So for example, the incense helps them guide the way. The marigold flowers have a very specific type of fragrance that helps attract these spirits. People also make trails of the marigold flowers to help (the spirits) come to the altar.”
Almanza said the altar is the most important part of the holiday. “The most important part, it’s called the ‘ofrenda,’ but it’s like an altar that you make for your loved ones,” Almanza said. “Basically, the significance is that it’s the one day where your loved ones can come down and talk with you in a very nice way, not in like a supernatural way.”
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Driver kills at least 8 in Manhattan terror attack By Kurtis Lee & Matt Hansen @Los Angeles Times
NEW YORK – A terrorist drove down a crowded bicycle and pedestrian pathway in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least eight people and injuring nearly a dozen, officials said. The rampage came to an end when the suspect, described as a 29-year-old man, crashed his rented Home Depot truck and ran into the street waving a pellet gun and a paintball gun before being shot by police and taken into custody. Witnesses in the area said the suspect shouted, “Allahu akbar,” which is Arabic for “God is Great.” New York Police Commissioner James O’Neill said at an afternoon news conference that the attack was terrorism. “This is a tragedy of the greatest magnitude,” he said. O’Neill said the killings occurred near the World Trade Center Memorial around 3:05 p.m. He offered few details about the suspect or his medical condition. President Donald Trump took to Twitter to address the attack, writing: “In NYC, looks like another attack by a very sick and deranged person. Law enforcement is following this closely. NOT IN THE U.S.A.!” Tom Gay, a school photographer, said he was nearby on Warren Street and heard people saying there was an accident, The Associated Press reported. Gay said he stuck his head around a corner and saw a slender person in a blue track
suit running southbound on West Street holding a gun. He said there was a heavyset man pursuing him. Gay said he heard what sounded like five or six gunshots and the person in the track suit fell to the ground, gun still raised in the air. He said a man came over and kicked the gun out of the person’s hand. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration this year issued a report titled “Vehicle Ramming Attacks: Threat Landscape, Indicators and Countermeasures,” which notes that in the last three years, at least 173 people have been killed and more than 700 wounded in 17 ramming attacks around the world. In June, a careening van plowed into pedestrians on London Bridge before attackers leaped from the vehicle and began stabbing patrons in a nearby nightlife area. Three months earlier, a man drove his car into pedestrians on London’s Westminster Bridge, killing four and injuring dozens more, before jumping out and fatally stabbing a police officer and being shot dead by other officers. In December 2016, a man with ties to Islamic State drove a 27-ton truck into a Christmas market in Berlin, killing 12 people and injuring 56 others. And in July 2016, as thousands crammed into the streets of Nice, France, for a Bastille Day celebration, another assailant influenced by Islamic State drove a 19-ton cargo truck into a crowd, leaving 86 dead and 434 injured. Content pulled from Tribune News Service.
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University aims to expand composting across campus By Austin Fleske @Austinfleskes07
Composting on the Colorado State University campus continues to grow as new plans and programs are discussed for how campus can get rid of compostable wastes. Around campus, composting is conducted in several buildings and areas, including the University Greenhouse, the new campus stadium and some residence halls. With these areas already in place, students, employees and community members at CSU are aiming to expand the current program to more areas around campus. “We are planning to expand the composting to the Academic building starting with restroom paper towels and some of the breakrooms where we have volunteers to take care of the compost bins,” wrote Sheela Backen, an employee of facilities management who is trying to further the composting initiative on campus, in an email to the Collegian. One of the most recent initiatives to take place at CSU is waste diversion that occurs at the stadium during game days. “For the last game, about 43% of the waste was recycled or composted,” Backen wrote. “It is a part of our mission to divert as much of campus waste from the
landfill as possible and composting is a part of that diversion.” While this new initiative has begun on campus, there are other composting initiatives that are still up in the air for the rest of campus. “There isn’t a large driving force that is coordinating how this will all roll out,” said Maggie Gilman, a member of CSU’s Zero Waste Team. “The specific piece that is lacking is how education and outreach will occur. The infrastructure part is slowly evolving.” One of the most current conversations surrounding campus composting revolves around adding front-of-house composting bins at the Lory Student Center. “It’s clear that we have compostable serviceware, we have eco-products, and the fact that we don’t have an avenue for students to compost those is definitely an issue in my opinion,” said Madelyn Royal, the director for Environmental Affairs with Associated Students of CSU. “I think students deserve some sort of area where they can utilize those products.” Royal added that she keeps a small compost bin in the ASCSU office as a pilot for a potential LSC compost initiative, which she hopes can help educate ASCSU and Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement once plans have been
drawn up for the LSC initiative. Gilman, Backen and Royal all agreed that one of the biggest reasons for the push for more composting on campus is due to the Fort Collins landfill. At the current rate, the Fort Collins landfill is expected to be filled by 2025, according to the City of Fort Collins. According to Backen, the cost for a new landfill will drive up what the community is currently paying, depending on how the county decides to proceed. “It is important to keep food waste and other materials that could be easily recycled out of the landfill to preserve our natural resources and the planet,” Backen wrote. Gilman feels students and individuals have a direct influence on the amount of waste on campus and in the community and wants to see a call to action to the CSU student community, faculty and staff to invest into composting waste. “Students should really care because they can become empowered to deal with organic waste on their own,” Gilman said. “I think one part of taking initiative, if you think there are environmental problems in the world, is being empowered by that. Getting to see your waste stream decrease is very empowering.” Austin Fleskes can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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CAMPUS
Zero Waste Team keeps gameday waste out of landfill By Ty Betts @TyBetts9
Colorado State University’s on-campus stadium is equipped with compost and recycling bins, and the Zero Waste Team makes sure those bins actually fulfill their purpose. During home games, football fans can find members of the Zero Waste Team lining the stadium in front of bins that hold trash, recycling and compost materials. The team helps people place their waste into the correct slots, and they sort through the waste with gloves to pull out anything that was misplaced to prevent recyclable and compostable materials from going to a landfill. Having bins for recycling and compost does not necessarily mean the materials will be diverted from a landfill. During the first home game of the season, all of the compostable material in the bins were contaminated with regular trash, according to Zero Waste Team member Maggie Gilman, because after the game ended, the team left and the custodial crew took over who combined compost with trash. All of it went to a landfill. The Zero Waste Team has since tried to prevent this from happening. When CSU played the University of Nevada, the group successfully collected 843 pounds of compostable material and 4,980 pounds of recyclables, according to Sheela Backen, CSU’s integrated solid waste program manager. In the latest game against the Air Force Academy, the crew collected 5,124 pounds
of recycling but took a step backwards with compost at only 144 pounds. Backen said that part of the compostable material ended up in the trash due to confusion with the custodial staff, a problem similar to the first game, but still hopes to reduce the amount of waste CSU produces. “My goal for (the) campus has always been to lead to zero waste or as near as we can get to zero waste,” Backen said. Backen said the new oncampus stadium is striving to reach a gold certification from Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Currently, 20 bins are located around the stadium to collect compost and recycling materials. To reach LEED gold, Backen said fans need to be aware of where to put their waste. “The main thing is letting the attendees know that we are trying to be zero waste,” Backen said. “They need to come to the bins that have the three stations, where we can help them put (their waste) into the correct bins.” Gilman said she gives facilities management credit for the work they have done in creating the infrastructure to accommodate zero waste games but feels the team is limited in several ways. “We don’t have any large power into making the education of what is compostable and recyclable actually effective,” Gilman said. “We haven’t had the ability to make a public announcement that is played over the intercom or a video.” Gilman said the Zero Waste Team also faces a challenge in
Día de los Muertos >> from page 1 Castillo said another important part of the altar is the tissue paper cutouts called papel picados. “When it rustles in the wind, it’s supposed to mean that the spirits are present and like you can hear it or whatever,” Castillo said. “It’s part of the folk art we have in Mexico and actually the Aztecs used to do something very similar decorate with, it wasn’t exactly with paper as we know it but they could do it with fabric and colorful fabrics.” For those who do celebrate Día de los Muertos, El Centro, CSU’s hispanic cultural center, is hosting events on Nov. 1 and 2. Claudia Perez, a sophomore majoring in communication studies who coordinated El Centro’s Día de los Muertos
event this year, said it is a time to remember ancestors in a positive way. “We don’t really fear the dead,” Perez said. “It is a way to honor, and it’s looking at death in a positive light.”
EL CENTRO’S DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS EVENTS: ■ Day of the Dishes
Clark A Room 202 from 7-9 p.m.
■ Dia De Los Muertos
El Centro in the LSC from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Two bins stand by the exits of the stadium. As fans leave their trash in these bins, the Zero waste team goes through and separates the different types of materials to maximize the amount material composted and recycled. PHOTO BY BRANDON MENDOZA COLLEGIAN
making sure the custodial staff process compost and recycling materials correctly. “They aren’t paid or told to make sure (compost) is clean or care if it’s clean, and somehow that means our roles are clashing,” Gilman said. The Zero Waste Team is comprised of around 20 volunteers who can be at football games for up to six hours, according to Gillman. Victoria Halligan, a junior soil and crop sciences student,
said she volunteers to help Fort Collins stay true to its word in reducing waste. “We have a composting facility, so we should be utilizing it more,” Halligan said. The new CSU-owned composting facility is able to process any organic material generated on campus, according to Gilman. And with the addition of the food waste bins within the stadium where fans can sort their waste, the new oncampus stadium has the means of
becoming waste free. Gilman, however, is unsure if anything would have been processed correctly had it not been for the Zero Waste Team. “The stadium, without the Zero Waste Team, was going to get credit for having compost collection by having those bins,” Gilman said. “Would there be clean compost diverted? Would any (of it) get diverted? It’s hard to say.” Ty Betts can be reached at news@collegian.com.
CAMPUS
Journalist to present on U.S., Russia relations By Austin Fleske @Austinfleskes07
For those interested in Russian and American politics and foreign policy, an event coming to Colorado State University that speaks to those issues. Journalist Julia Loffe will give her lecture presentation, “What Russia Wants,” about Russian and American foreign politics, with a question and answer session, on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Lory Student Center Cherokee Park room. Loffe is a staff writer for The
Atlantic and spent time covering national security and foreign policy. This coverage has included Russian politics, including studies of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian interaction with America and more. Loffe’s presentation, according to the event announcement, will cover the current relationship between the America and Russia, including Russia’s role in the 2016 election and contact between the Russian government and the Trump administration. Shauna DeLuca, the event organizer, wrote in an email to
the Collegian why this event was brought to CSU. “It is important to have events and programs on campus that education and bring awareness to global affairs,” DeLuca wrote. “By educating our community about current global issues we can create a community that is better informed and more prepared to address the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.” The event is open to the public. Austin Fleskes can be reached at news@collegian.com.
NEWS Wednesday, November 1, 2017
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CSU’s 21st Energy Symposium panel discusses future of utilities By Ty Betts @TyBetts9
The 2017 21st Century Energy Transition Symposium concluded in the Lory Student Center with a panel discussing utilities, and whether or not they are on their way to becoming obsolete. The utility companies that provide electricity to homes and businesses could face a declining customer base as renewable forms of energy offer an increasingly affordable way to obtain electricity. The Energy Transition Symposium also featured a lunch and panel for women in
the energy industry and events that focused on renewable energy programs. Panel member, David Eves, president of Xcel Energy Colorado, said the grid will have to find a way to adapt, but utility companies do have a place in the future of energy. Eves said people want to be using renewable energy and utilities can find ways to provide it. “If we can’t find a way to respond, they’re going to go around us,” Eves said. Eves said that although companies may be able to fund their own renewable efforts, individuals might not be able
CAMPUS
CSU to clean up Fort Collins for Fall Clean Up By Jorge Espinoza @jorgespinoza14
Colorado State University students will spend their time raking leaves for elderly and physically limited Fort Collins residents Nov. 4th from 9 a.m.2 p.m. Fall Clean Up is an annual event at CSU that has occurred since 2005 and has steadily grown in participation. According to Off-Campus Life, 50 volunteers assisted 24 Fort Collins residences when the program initially started. By 2016, over 2,000 volunteers assisted 317 Fort Collins residences. For first-year students like Emely Cruz, Fall Clean Up is an exciting way to get to know Fort Collins residents. “As a first-year student, I’ve
heard so many stories about how the residents talk to you about their lives,” Cruz said. “Honestly, I just love listening to people’s experiences and getting advice from someone that has gone through life.” According to Cruz, Fall Clean Up is a beneficial way to be a part of the Fort Collins community. “I think it’s important to participate in Fall Clean Up not only to bond with others but to be part of the Fort Collins community; providing services to others is an important attribute that will help anyone in the future,” Cruz said. More information about Fall Clean Up can be found on the Off-Campus Life website. Jorge Espinoza can be reached at news@collegian.com.
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Members Grace Degnan and Mimi Razma pack a bag full of leaves during the 2016 Fall clean up. PHOTO BY ELLIOTT JERGE COLLEGIAN
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“Smaller customers need a vehicle to (use renewable energy,) and I think we can,” Eves said. Moderator Bill Ritter, former Colorado Governor and director of the Center for the New Energy Economy, started a conversation on whether batteries and energy storage will further disrupt the utilities model by allowing energy users to store their own energy. Dan Arvizu, senior advisor to the Emerson Elemental practice of Emerson Collective, said batteries have the ability to be a game-changer, but not
at their current capabilities. “It is still not yet at the point where it can compete with other technologies,” Arvizu said. “There is an opportunity for those cost to come down, and over time they will.” Rose Mckinney-James, Managing Principal of Energy Works LLC, agreed that batteries have the potential to cause great change within the utilities industry. Mckinney-James said recent declines in usage of utility companies like Xcel Energy create a need to start preparing for a different energy future.
“I do think the grid is on a path to being obsolete,” Mckinney-James said. “As we know the grid, it’s going to change in a very dramatic way.” As the panel discussion came to an end, Arvizu said that the future of the utility companies will be determined by the consumers. “It will be driven by market forces,” Arvizu said. “The markets will decide and tell us and dictate to us, where we can squeeze inefficiencies out of the system.” Ty Betts can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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OPINION Wednesday, November 1, 2017
COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS
Hookup culture is actually pretty great Lauren Wilson @ LaurenKealani
Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or its editorial board. Let’s talk about sex. More specifically, let’s talk about hookup culture. Hookups can be defined as “brief uncommitted sexual encounters between individuals who are not romantic partners or dating each other,” according to one study by the APA. These encounters can range from kissing to full-on intercourse. “Hookup culture” refers to the popular shift towards greater acceptance of casual sexual experiences. In college communities, hookup culture is extremely common, but it often gets a bad rap for downplaying the emotional elements of sex, degrading partners’ integrity and increasing risk of contracting STDs and infections. Each of these arguments is valid, but overall, hookup culture seems to have more positive than negative effects. It encourages open discussion of sex, fights double standards, empowers women and saves time that would otherwise be spent on a full-fledged romantic relationship. Hooking up is often contingent upon the fact that partners involved will not develop feelings. But this isn’t intended to strip sex of its passionate nature. It also doesn’t mean that participants are prohibited from feeling anything, but both partners are generally in agreement that eliminating emotions
keeps things simple. When the ‘relationship’ inevitably comes to an end, there will be no bad blood or awkwardness between the partners. There will be no tears over a breakup, no heartbreak-induced insomnia, and no futile attempts to ease the pain by eating two pints of Ben and Jerry’s HalfBaked while watching “The Notebook.” Hookup culture is sometimes decried for supposedly degrading those involved, especially women. Condoning casual sex might seem to reinforce the idea that a guy can sleep with whomever they want with zero repercussions, while the girl—deemed to be more emotional—must pretend to be fine with his lack of commitment and womanizing behavior. And, of course, men can feel just as hurt by a woman’s promiscuity. This is untrue. Hookup culture encourages open discussion of sexual needs and desires. Because emotions have been removed from the equation, partners don’t need to worry about hurting the other’s feelings when they say, ‘Hey, I don’t like that,’ or ‘I’d like to try this.’ In a ‘friends with benefits’ style hookup, this is especially useful and true. Think about it: would you feel more comfortable expressing your wants to a friend, or a romantic interest you just started dating? Most would probably say the former. Not only does hookup culture prompt honesty in the bedroom, but it helps eliminate double standards and discourages adherence to outdated social norms. With casual sex becoming more common, a girl with a high ‘number’ is not seen as a slut, but rather as a typical young adult. No longer does one have to ‘go steady’ with a string of significant others before settling on a single
21st birthday hangovers. Semester-long projects that you haven’t started because you hate yourself. Conflicting emotions about love and relationships and stuff. Your classes filling up before you can register. Going to the wrong classroom three months into the semester.
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monogamous partner. Instead of wasting time on awkward first dates and small talk, two people can skip the formalities and get right to the ultimate test: seeing if they have chemistry, if there is a spark. While this conduct is novel and perhaps atypical, it is more efficient and physically beneficial than adhering to stereotypical gender roles and dating rules. Speaking of gender roles, hookups can be empowering to women. The ability to have multiple partners without fear of rebuke helps women gain awareness and pride in the power of their sexuality. It allows women to recognize that their desires and needs are valid and should be honored, a fact that many females believe to be false. Taking responsibility and demanding respect for one’s needs, wants, health and boundaries are all essential components of sexual empowerment, and hookups
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can help both men and women achieve it. Finally, hookup culture is a great thing due to how much time it saves. For many busy college students, the time it takes to develop a serious dating relationship is simply incompatible with a heavy course load, extracurriculars and perhaps a job or volunteer work. By contrast, a hookup partner typically doesn’t demand any of your time outside of the moments you spend together in person. There’s no need to worry about replying to incessant texts and phone calls, enduring uncomfortable parentmeetings, or tagging along at social events. Essentially, hookups allow you to experience the physical perks of a relationship, minus the enormous commitment of time, energy and emotion. It must be noted that the more sexual partners one has, the higher their risk of exposure to sexually
transmitted disease and infection. There’s also the possibility of pregnancy for women. These concerns should by no means be pushed aside, and any casual sex should always be protected sex. Use contraceptives (e.g. condoms, birth control, IUDs, etc.) and discuss with your partner what precautions will be taken to prevent STD/I transmission and pregnancy. The CSU Health Network has excellent resources for practicing safe sex, as well as counseling and health education services. Hooking up isn’t for everyone, and that’s perfectly okay. But for those who support openness, sexual empowerment, time management and defying double standards, such shortterm relationships might prove to be the solution for satisfying physical needs while juggling everything else in life. Lauren Willson can be reached at letters@collegian.
Halloween parties. 21st birthday hangovers. Fire Halloween party playlists. Dia de los Muertos. Going to all of your classes for the first time in weeks.
OPINION Wednesday, November 1, 2017
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Take a proactive approach in preparing for disaster Michelle Fredrickson @mfredrickson42
Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or its editorial board. The zombie apocalypse hit Fort Collins last weekend. Of course, it was all a simulation, but it had a very valid point: We’re nowhere near as prepared for a disaster as we might think we are. We mobilized, sealing off the roads to stop hordes of the beasts from entering the city, ordering citizens to shelter in place and developing a vaccine to combat the zombie virus. We dealt with confused citizens, incorrect information and the network of aid organizations in the area. The local branch of Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) put on the Halloween-themed simulation last weekend, assigning everybody roles ranging from citizen to external volunteer to doctor to journalist. While the zombie
apocalypse subject matter may seem silly, it’s actually a real trend to use the idea of a zombie apocalypse to encourage disaster preparedness. I pay attention to disasters and to disaster preparedness. Lately, disaster preparedness is an important part of public health. I’m getting my master’s in public health, so I should have been totally prepared, right? Wrong. It was eyeopening just how ill-prepared I was. From the beginning of the simulation, it was a fast-paced, hectic mess. I was simulating a role in the department of public health, so I did my best to pretend I knew what I was doing to help “survivors” when they came to me for help, medical advice or questions. I had to deal with effective vaccine distribution, debunking harmful social media trends and providing simulated medical treatment for people who needed it. Of course, in a real disaster, things would be way worse. The simulation was an excellent experience because I learned so much about how local organizations would respond and what steps everybody should take to prepare in the event of a disaster.
It might seem like the disasters we read about are far away, but Colorado has had its fair share. In Fort Collins and the surrounding area, we’ve had disastrous snowstorms, floods, fires, tornadoes and disease outbreaks. Any of these could result in shelter-in-place, evacuation or quarantines. Maybe we aren’t at risk of hurricanes here, but we are still in the destruction zone of Yellowstone, and we still have West Nile Virus. With climate change exacerbating extreme weather events, it’s impossible to know when we’ll be hit with something we’re completely unprepared for. Larimer County has an Office of Emergency Management (OEM), which puts out suggestions for citizens to prepare themselves for a disastrous event, whatever that may be. They suggest a 3-day disaster supply kit prepared in the event that you need to leave your home in a hurry. This should include non-perishable food, water, clothing, batteries, first aid kits, disinfectants and other useful items. They advise, though, that in rural areas of the county, a 72 hour kit may not be enough and that if possible, one should prepare for longer.
Furthermore, the OEM recommends always maintaining a half tank of gas, which I know I never do–I’ll leave the gas light on for 30 miles. But you never know when you’ll have to leave quickly, and it’s smarter to be prepared. I always keep a blanket, flashlight and box of granola bars in my car, just in case. Also, if you’re like me and you have a pet that you love more than life, plan ahead for them. I have an emergency kit already made for my guinea pig Cashew, because leaving him behind in the event of an evacuation wouldn’t be an option for me. But if for some reason you had no choice but to leave the beloved pet behind, then get an ASPCA sticker to put on your door. This lets officials know that you have a pet inside that might need help after you’d had to evacuate. The Larimer County Emergency Preparedness Guide offers detailed advice on what to do in the case of hailstorms, windstorms, snowstorms, extreme cold, tornadoes, fires and more. You can view these on the Larimer County’s emergency website. Larimer County has a system called Everbridge, which is a reverse-911 system
that will call residents in times of emergency to keep people informed. Cell phone users need to opt in to this program. The simulation also mentioned the Larimer County 211 line. Dialing 211 during an emergency will connect a person to information from the OEM and will also provide information on volunteering and offering assistance. There are many ways to get involved, and many organizations to work with – the public health department, the Red Cross, the Humane Society, VOAD and many more. It is important that everybody take a proactive approach in preparing for a disaster. The more prepared a community is, the less harmful the disaster can be. So make your 3-day kit, and encourage your friends to do the same. Put that blanket in your car. Sign up for the emergency alerts. And wherever you are, wherever you live in the future, check out the local OEM to figure out what risks exist in that area and what you can do to mitigate them. This might seem overly cautious. Then again, it might also save your life. Michelle Fredrickson can be reached at letters@collegian.com.
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SPORTS Wednesday, November 1
FOOTBALL
Mike Bobo impressed by Josh Allen’s athleticism By Colin Barnard @ColinBarnard_
When Colorado State travels to Laramie, Wyo. for the Border War Saturday, all eyes will be on polarizing quarterback Josh Allen. The junior came into the season as a surefire firstround pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Some analysts even pegged the talented, unproven quarterback as the first overall selection. Through eight games of the season, though, Allen has yet to unleash the potential that has so many NFL scouts drooling. Allen is completing just over 50 percent of his passes on the season, racking up 1,450 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions. He has also added four more scores on the ground. Regardless of his play in 2017, CSU head coach Mike Bobo recognizes the superb physical attributes Allen possess. And when they are on display, he has game-changing abilities.
“I can’t say enough about (Allen), he makes them go,” Bobo said. “He is about impossible to tackle. He makes plays after plays with his legs and his arm…Countless times over the last two years, this guy has made plays to win ballgames. Truly, truly impressive kid.” Possibly more than anything else, Allen’s arm strength presents the biggest challenge for opposing defenses. His ability to make strong, accurate throws on the run had Bobo awestruck. It’s not as if he just dumps the ball off in the flat, either. Allen routinely completes 40yard strikes across his body, leaving defensive coordinators scratching their heads. Allen’s athleticism keeps defenses guessing all game long. In addition to supreme arm strength, his 6-foot-5, 240-pound frame presents a nightmare for would-be tacklers. Bobo, a father of three daughters and two sons, knows a physical mismatch when he
CSU defensive end (94) Darnell Thompson sacks Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen (17) at Hughes Stadium during the 2016 Border War.
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sees one. “He throws people down like they’re my little son, Jake. Like we’re playing in the backyard,” Bobo said. “It’s like a big boy playing with little kids out there.” Despite the raw athletic talent, Allen’s mediocre statistics have many retracting their former praises for
the young quarterback and replacing them with doubts. However, Bobo believes this has only sharpened Allen’s mental toughness. From a potential firstoverall pick to someone who doesn’t look like the best quarterback in their conference, Allen has competed with the same ferocity.
“His toughness impresses me. They lost some pieces around him, and a lot’s on this kid’s shoulders,” Bobo said. “And he keeps coming out every series with the moxie and the confidence that ‘I’m gonna put this team on my back offensively.’” Coming off his best performance of the season in which he tied a career-high for total touchdowns (five), that confidence is likely to be soaring come Saturday. Still, Bobo and the Rams know what it takes to slow him down. “If we don’t get people there to harass him and make him uncomfortable, coverage won’t hold up on this guy. We’ve got to get pressure, we’ve got to get in his face, we’ve got to make him move his feet,” Bobo said. One week after failing to slow down Air Force, CSU will try to contain the talented Allen-led offense. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. Saturday at War Memorial Stadium. Colin Barnard can be reached at sports@collegian. com
CLUB SPORTS
Rams fall to No. 1 Minot State, go 1-2 against Drexel By Evan Grant @EGrantSports
Colorado State club hockey faced tough competition over the weekend when they took on No.1 Minot State in a one-game stand before hosting Drexel for a twogame series. The first game of the weekend pitted the Rams against the No. 1 team in the country and winners of last year’s ACHA tournament, Minot State. CSU started the game by shocking Minot State with a goal from Corey Taylor in the first minute of play. Taylor stole the puck from the Beavers, passed it up ice to teammate Jared Southwell who played it back into the middle where Taylor slotted it past the Beavers’ goalie for the opening goal of the game. CSU’s fortunes did not continue, though, as Minot State pressured the Rams’ defense and tied the game up 1-1 with under five minutes in the first period. The second period saw Minot State score two quick goals to take a 3-1 lead. The Beavers added three more goals in the period to take a 6-1 lead over the Rams and erase any hope of a comeback. Minot State tacked on two more goals in the final frame to pull away with an 8-1 victory. “Minot State is ranked No.1 in the country for a reason,” head coach Jeff Degree said. “They re-
turned virtually all of their players from last year’s team that was ranked No. 1 most of last year. We were able to hang with them for the first part of the game, but their speed and skill got the better of us in the second.” After their tough loss against Minot State, CSU faced an easier task in N0. 46 Drexel. CSU started the game strong with back-to-back goals from Corey Taylor, taking a 2-0 lead in the first ten minutes of the game. Alec Orme added another goal before the end of the first to give the Rams a 3-0 lead at the end of the period. The Rams continued their dominance in the second period with goals from Orme, Kyle Riley and Riley Defazio. Nick Scherbinn and Jared Southwell added two more goals in the final frame to extend the lead to eight goals. Drexel responded with a consolation goal in the final three minutes as the Rams avenged their Thursday night loss with an 8-1 victory. “Our guys executed very well all night. We were able to score some goals and win the game easily,” said Degree The final game of the weekend was a much closer battle for the Rams. CSU’s Jared Southwell opened up the scoring, but Drexel tallied two goals of their own to take a 2-1 lead after the first period. The score remained unchanged throughout the second period as
Forward, Austin Ansay, moves the puck down the ice during the Rams game against Minot State on Thursday, Oct. 26. The Rams scored in the first minute, but fell to the Beavers 8-1. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN
the close contest headed for the closing frame. The Rams started off the third period in an ideal fashion. CSU’s Brien Caseria scored a crucial goal coming off an assist from Austin Ansay. The goal from Caseria tied the game at 2-2 in the beginning of the third. However, Drexel scored again late in the third period to
seal the game and walk away with a 3-2 victory over the Rams. “We came out very flat on Saturday night,” Degree said. “We had a poor first period that we were not able to recover from. I thought we competed hard and carried the play the last two periods but we just weren’t able to beat their goalie. It was a disappointing end
to the weekend for sure.” Following the weekend, CSU sits at 5-6-2-0. The Rame will travel south to face Arizona State and the University of Arizona on Nov. 2-4. Evan Grant can be reached at sports@collegian.com
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Rams finding identity as season approaches By Christian Herrick @ChristianHCSU
The Colorado State women’s basketball team will open the season in defense of their fourth consecutive Mountain West regular season title. But before the Rams can even think about cutting down the nets at Moby Arena for a fifth time, head coach Ryun Williams needs answers to some key questions. “What’s our identity? What’s our heartbeat? Who’s our heartbeat?” Williams said. “Those are all questions that we need answered.” For the better part of four years, the Swedish duo of Ellen Nystrom and Elin Gustavsson has given the Rams a steady heartbeat and an identity to fall back on. With the pair now playing professionally overseas, competition is heating up for who will lead this group in 2017-18. “We’ve got a lot of heated battles going on in practice right now for a lot of spots,” Williams said. “There’s just no standout. We don’t have the player of the year type of player, but we have a lot of good players.” Although CSU will be without their Swedish studs, the Rams won’t be completely lacking in experience. Along with Gustavsson and Nystrom, only Hannah Tvrdy and Stine Austgulen cracked 900 total minutes last year, and both will be returning for their senior seasons. While the experience of Austgulen and Tvrdy is invaluable to the Rams, the team can also learn from their consistency on the court. “Nobody is going to play harder than Hannah Tvrdy, so she leads by that example,” Williams said. “She’s a really uplifting, positive vibe on that basketball floor and same thing with Stine. She’s just a steady Eddy. We know exactly what we are going to get from Stine on almost every possession.” Austgulen and Tvrdy provide the Rams with a wealth of in-game experience, but that’s juxtaposed by an inexperienced group of
three freshmen and three redshirt freshmen. Before the season gets rolling, Williams is focused on teaching this new crop of talent how to compete at the collegiate level. “The inexperience really shows at different phases of practice,” Williams said. “We’re just really learning as a team, and especially those kids with some inexperience, just how competitive this thing is. They’re learning how to compete and that it’s not okay to make simple, silly mistakes sometimes.” Learning to compete begins in practice, and that’s an area the Rams have struggled to perfect in the young season. CSU would like nothing more than to raise another championship banner, but that won’t be a reality if they can’t put together a solid practice. “My goal right now is to get through one practice where we concentrate for two hours and everybody’s locked in. And we’re not even close to that,” Williams said. “To think about a conference championship, we’ve got so many steps ahead of us.” For the last several weeks, the Rams have been perfecting their craft against one another in practice. On Wednesday at 7 p.m., CSU will be able to put their skills to the test against UCCS at Moby Arena. Even though it’s an exhibition game, Williams said he will try to get every player on the floor and treat the contest like it’s a real game. The result won’t count in the record books, but Williams thinks he can learn a lot about this squad on Wednesday. “We’ll look at different rotations, and we’ll look at different matchups,” Williams said. “We’re anxious to see how these kids respond to increased responsibility, game situations and just the newness of everything going on out there.” Following the exhibition, the Rams won’t be under the Moby Arena lights again until the season opener versus Idaho on Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Christian Herrick can be reached at sports@collegian.com
CSU Woman’s Basketball Head Coach Ryun Williams calls out a play to his team during the first quarter of action against the Wyoming Cowgirls on Feb. 15, 2017. PHOTO BY ELLIOTT JERGE COLLEGIAN
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MUSIC
Glass Cases breaks into the local music scene By Alec Erickson @CTV_Ace
Fort Collins is starting grow into a music scene. It is a slow process, but for the people who live in northern Colorado, it gives us a chance to hear many young and inspired musicians and have an opportunity to support them. One such outfit is just starting to break into the scene after releasing their first album and are out to make a name for themselves. Glass Cases are not your average alternative band: They are just one local band out to change the Fort Collins music scene. Forming a band was something the group never expected to happen; they started out as a side project for a couple of friends. Austin Seifert and Alex Van Keulen shared a passion for playing music, and once they started to play together things began to happen very quickly for the group. Before long, Van Keulen’s brother was added on drums, and the first album was recorded. When it comes to new bands and records in general, there is almost identity crisis moment, when the band, fans and anyone else listening are trying to figure out just what the sound and identity of the band are. When it came to their self-titled debut, it was more of a test for them on the different styles and sounds to play with. “We have a Glass Cases sound that we have come to, and the first album hits on it, but it’s definitely a test run for us,” said lead vocalist Van Keulen. When it comes to working on improving what they have already, the band admits that they already have a few more refined songs done. As for the songs, the band has already released, Seifert and Van Keulen share songwriting responsibilities, and it reflects
Austin Seifert and Alex Van Keulen of Glass Cases sit down to talk about their style, breaking into the scene and recording a new album.
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in their work. Many of Seifert’s songs are based on personal experiences. “I wrote in the past, even before this band came together, so it’s off old experiences and newer ones,” Seifert said. Glass Cases first album
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was more of collective of songs written throughout years for the musicians. “We both have different styles of writing,” Seifert said. “But the stuff we write about are kind of similar.”
This is something that allows the duo to bounce ideas off one another, whether it be from lyrics or one of the several instruments that they both play. Glass Cases just picked up a new drummer a few months ago. There is a lot of excitement surrounding getting the full band out into Fort Collins scene. “My main nerves are getting the technology out of the way,” Van Keulen said. “Once you’re up there, you kind of lose yourself for a little bit.” The band is opening for Seth Glier at the Downtown Artery on Thursday, Nov. 2. Up to this point the band has been used to setting everything up on their own, but now get to work on setting up on a different local stage. Glass Cases are already in
the swing of things for the music they bring to the stage, and they already have found a setlist that seems to work for them. “We kick it off with ‘Addiction,’” Van Keulen said. “It just really sets the mood early.” The band already has a good grasp on what songs that they can really get into and what they think that audience members will enjoy as well. “Addiction” is one of the band’s favorite songs and a fan favorite. Looking towards the future, the band is looking to get their second album professionally recorded. After self-releasing their debut, the band says it takes a lot of time away from playing your own music. “There was a big learning curve,” Van Keulen said. “You can be a musician, but the actual
engineering, mastering and all of that is something we had to learn.” This means the band is going to take their time recording their next album because there was such a rush to release the first. “We know we haven’t put out our best yet,” Van Keulen said. Glass Cases have a lot in store for the future. From entering The Scene music contest, to getting another show at Avogadro’s Number in January and recording their next album, they are hard at work. The band may be new, but sometimes it takes a new idea to make a big change Alec Erickson can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com
FOOD AND DINING
PizzaRev Taproom to open FoCo location in December By Jonny Rhein @jonnyrhein
The serve-yourself pizza restaurant and taphouse PizzaRev Taproom is expanding its franchise to Fort Collins in late December. PizzaRev will be located at 649 South College Ave on the corner of West Laurel St and South College Ave, north of the Oval at Colorado State University. This will be the first of at least three locations
planned to open in Fort Collins. According to the press release, owner Mark Venditto hopes that PizzaRev will change the way the local community thinks about the classic combination of pizza and beer. He said PizzaRev “will be the first fully customizable dining experience in Fort Collins.” PizzaRev is known for its Create Your Own™ pizza experience. The customer has the freedom to choose as many topping as they want
on a personal-sized, 11-inch pizza for a flat rate and crafted right in front of the customer. The pizzas are cooked in a 900-degree, stone-bed oven. The outcome is a crispy Roman-style pizza in only three minutes.
More information about PizzaRev can be found at pizzarev.com. Aside from the 30 toppings, PizzaRev has different options for dough, pizza sauce and all-
natural cheeses. At PizzaRev, the customers become the bartenders. They have the freedom to pour their own beer, cider or wine from their extensive selection of over 30 taps on their Draft Your Own Beer wall. PizzaRev sells the alcohol by the ounce. Originally started in Los Angeles five years ago, there are now over 45 PizzaRev locations in the United States and Mexico. There are 200 locations currently under
development. According to the press release, “in 2017, Cleveland Avenue, LLC, a Chicago-based accelerator that strategically invests in innovative, consumer-focused restaurant, food and beverage concepts, became a strategic partner and majority investor in PizzaRev.” PizzaRev is scheduled to open in early December. Jonny Rhein can be reached at entertainment@collegian. com
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FEATURE
Student’s streetwear brand advocates self-expression By Henry Netherland @NetherlandHenry
A local streetwear brand encourages its customers to express themselves. After a two year hiatus, Colorado State University students Travonn Redding and Tyler Aguilar are returning with their streetwear brand, League Worlds. Redding and Aguilar met in high school after discovering their shared passion for skateboarding. It was not until March of 2015 that they decided to collaborate artistically.
To stay updated with any changes to the brand, follow League Worlds on Instagram. “(League Worlds) is like an umbrella that kind of houses us as artists, that allows us to be able to work together and expand our horizons,” Aguilar said. According to the duo, the
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concept behind the clothing line sends a strong message of creativity and self expression. The brand claims every person is a planet that is different in its own unique way. “If you have the power to make a world, what are you going to make?,” Aguilar said. Due to Redding and Aguilar’s passion for skateboarding, the clothing designs are heavily influenced by skate culture. Aguilar said it is difficult to find a streetwear brand that is not influenced by skate culture in any way, shape or form. Artistically, Redding
cites Virgil Abloh, Caravaggio, science and math and his grandfather as being his main influences. The pair is unsure of exactly when they decided to go on hiatus, but they are confident that it has been over two years. “We went on hiatus because we were all moving in so many different directions just building upon ourselves,” Redding said in an email. “It was a necessary process in a way because we learned a lot on our own and just had more to offer each other from each of our travels.” Looking back on the brand’s existence, Redding and Aguilar are proud with what the company has accomplished so far. “We’ve had a lot of events; multiple pop-up shops, DJ sets (and) things like that,” Aguilar said. “But what’s most important is the community we’ve built around that.” While the company is still fairly new - only having two seasons - it has amassed a sizeable following on
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EVENTS
Native American Heritage Month begins with Pow Wow By Maddie Wright @maddierwright
To begin Native American Heritage Month festivities, the 35th annual AISES Pow Wow will come to Colorado State University Nov. 4. from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. in the LSC Grand Ballroom. A Pow Wow is a celebration of Native American culture, history and values for multiple indigenous nations and tribes. It is a place for singing, dancing, eating and overall honoring of Native American traditions. The American Indian Science and Engineering Society is a national non-profit whose mission is to increase the number of Native Americans in these fields of study and to maintain and celebrate Native American values, according to their website. The CSU AISES organization organized the upcoming Pow Wow. The event kicks off with ground dancing, a type of Native
American dance that is popular in many tribes. The grand entry comes next. Traditionally, the grand entry is what officially marks the commencement of the Pow Wow. Dancers follow around a color guard and demonstrate their talent and are awarded points. Following the grand entry is the Pow Wow Feed. Here’s where that appetite comes in handy. There are so many types of foods native to America. According to National Geographic, indigenous food is difficult to describe and categorize because it is so diverse. Of course, there is the iconic frybread, a staple to Navajo culture. It is essentially fried dough that can be paired with everything ranging from sweet honey to savory meat, or eaten alone. There will vendors, dancing, food and culture, and the activities are free to all. Maddie Wright can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com
An art exhibit from the 2016 Native American History Month exhibit. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO
MOVIES & TV
In wake of Halloween, students recommend winter holiday movies By Mir-Yashar Seyedbagheri @dudesosad
Halloween is out. Winter holidays are in. And Colorado State University Students weighed in on their favorite movies for this season. Lydia Rush is a first-year graduate student in electrical engineering. Her pick? Dr Seuss’ “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” with Jim Carrey. “I think it is funny and I like the cute message and I like Jim Carrey,” Davis said. The movie is a remake of the 1966 classic. The protagonist is the envious and bitter Grinch. He literally wages his own “war on Christmas” by stealing presents from the residents of Who-ville. Yet, the Grinch fails to suppress their infectious holiday spirit. That spirit appeals to Davis. “It is just a good movie because it does not focus on the materialism,” Davis said. Olivia Johnson is a first-year master’s student in biomedical sciences. She said the The Polar Express is her favorite holiday film.
“I like the message it sends,” Johnson said. “Just because you don’t see it, it is still something to believe in.” In the animated classic, based on Chris Van Allsburg’s book, a boy takes a mysterious train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. The boy goes through a multitude of adventures and discovers the power of magic and believing through a small bell. Some students just like a movie’s particular premise. Makala Tucker, a freshman art history major, likes “Frosty The Snowman.” “I always watched it as a kid,” Tucker said. “I was obsessed with Frosty.” The animated tale of a snowman brought to life, Tucker likes the concept of the film. “It is just like a superinteresting idea,” Tucker said. Tucker also said she likes the music, calling it “fun” and “enjoyable.” Elaina Matte, a sophomore zoology major, likes “A Christmas Story.” In particular, she likes its portrayal of dysfunctional families. “I just think it is really real and
First year masters student in biomedical sciences Rachel Jacobson smiles after being asked about her favorite upcoming holiday movie. Rachel’s favorite movie is the animated version of How The Grinch Stole Christmas. PHOTO BY JENNA VAN LONE COLLEGIAN
true to how Christmas is,” Matte said. In the 1980s classic, nineyear old Ralphie campaigns assiduously to get a BB gun for Christmas. You may be familiar with the movie’s most memorable line, uttered repeatedly by Ralphie’s teacher, his mother and a department-store Santa: “You will shoot your eye out!” Other CSU students are
drawn to the adventure. Anton Pinkerton, a sophmore journalism media studies major, likes “Home Alone 2.” Pinkerton loves the movie’s premise and spirit. A childhood fan of the movie, Pinkerton still finds it delightful. “There is something amazing about.... watching another little kid eating pizzas and going to toy stores,” Pinkerton said.
The 1992 sequel to “Home Alone” finds Kevin McCallister, played by Macaulay Culkin, separated from his parents. Again. After getting on the wrong flight, Kevin ends up in New York. He experiences the joys of a parent-free world. He must also combat the burglars from the original movie. In the movie’s memorable climax, Kevin rigs a series of booby traps in an old townhouse. Pinkerton also likes the soundtrack. “It has one of the most magical movie scores,” Pinkerton said. Some viewers may know that then future President Donald Trump has a cameo in the movie. His one line? “Down the hall and to the left.” Upcoming holiday movies: Movie: “A Bad Moms Christmas.” Release date: Nov. 1, 2017 Where: Cinemark Bistro and XD, Cinemark Fort Collins 16, AMC Classic Fort Collins 10 Mir-Yashar Seyedbagheri can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com
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