Monday, August 26, 2019 VOL. 129, NO. 4 by The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Vol. 129, No. 4

We’re looking for new voices on campus: Come be one of them

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digital presence. Articles, photographs and meaningful, indepth coverage of the issues that affect the CSU and Fort Collins communities will be online at www.collegian.com every day of the week. Our daily newsletter, The Stump, will continue to deliver the day’s headlines. In addition to online content every day, we will also be

Dear readers, There are quite a few reasons why Colorado State University is such a great place — nice views, a friendly community and, of course, the students that make us one of the premier universities in the nation when it comes to topics like agriculture, science and social issues. At CSU, we’re lucky to have so many different perspectives meet in one place with the same goal: broaden our own horizons and learn about the world that surrounds us. Chances are good that the person sitting next to you in many of your introductory classes doesn’t know about the city or town you grew up in or how your childhood shaped your identity. There are a lot of people who never have the chance to share their expertise and experiences with the world, let alone the people sitting right next to them in class. So, this is an open call for those people who want to share their expertise and passion for storytelling with the rest of this special community. Come write for The Rocky Mountain Collegian.

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We live in digital-first world: Now that world includes The Collegian By Forrest Czarnecki @forrestczar

Dear readers, It’s no secret that things are changing in the news industry; they have been for a while. Publications are evolving from print to digital platforms and bolstering their online distribution. Readers are looking for their news and entertainment in different places, many of which weren’t an option even

five years ago. The world of journalism is constantly changing, and that means some changes are coming to The Collegian. This year, The Collegian will be taking a big step into the digital world. The biggest change for us will be transitioning to a digital-first platform in order to better serve our audience: you — the students, faculty and community of Colorado State University.

As readers increasingly look to their phones, tablets and computers to get their news, the demand for print newspapers is declining, although it still has a presence on campus and in towns like Fort Collins. We won’t be getting rid of our print edition any time soon, but we will only be on newsstands twice a week: Mondays and Thursdays. Decreasing our print days will allow us to expand our

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MEET THE EDITORS

Forrest Czarnecki, Editor-in-Chief Austin Fleskes, Managing

By Forrest Czarnecki @forrestczar

Forrest Czarnecki is honored and excited to serve as the editor-in-chief of The Collegian for the 2019-20 academic year. If you have read The Collegian online before or picked

up a copy of the newspaper, the name might seem familiar — Czarnecki has been working at The Collegian since the fall of 2016, starting out as a staff photographer, transitioning to the photo editor position early last year and now stepping up to the role of EIC.

In true Colorado fashion, Czarnecki enjoys spending his free time outdoors. He can often be found with a fly fishing rod, a pair of ski poles or some split reins in one hand and a camera in the other. Besides fishing, skiing and horseback riding, Czarnecki takes advantage of any opportunity to do something fun where there is no cell service and more trees than people. In addition to working at The Collegian, Czarnecki is active in several clubs on campus. He currently serves as the president of the Colorado State University Science Communication Club through the department of journalism and media communication, and he is a rider on the Ranch Horse Team. In years past, he has been involved with the CSU chapter of Backcountry Hunter and Anglers and the CSU Fly Fishing Club. If you see him around on campus, usually with a press pass and camera dangling around his neck, feel free to say hello or strike up a conversation with him. Forrest Czarnecki can be reached at editor@collegian.com.

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By Austin Fleskes @Austinfleskes07

Austin Fleskes is nothing but ready and eager to serve as The Rocky Mountain Collegian’s managing editor for the 2019-20 school year. Fleskes has been with The Collegian since his freshman year at Colorado State University. He began in 2016 as a news reporter and served in that position until his junior year. During his junior year, Fleskes served as the news director for The Collegian alongside News Editor Natalia Sperry. After a long year of debating, Fleskes decided to go for upper management and was promoted to the position of managing editor. Fleskes is a journalism and history double major and is looking forward to the upper-level journalism classes that he will get to take in his final year at CSU. He is also excited to have his pick at some of the best history courses CSU has to offer. When he is not in the newsroom, Fleskes likes to spend time with his friends, such as Forrest Czarnecki, The Collegian’s editor-in-chief, as well as playing video games, watching TV and just enjoy-

ing Fort Collins. He is not afraid to share his geekier side and is willing to talk with anyone and everyone about anything that they enjoy. If you see Fleskes roaming the streets of campus, don’t be afraid to come up and say hello, ask about the paper or see how you can get involved. It may take him a second to hear you, what with the earbuds he is always wearing, but he will never ignore you. Austin Fleskes can be reached at managingeditor@collegian.com.

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Digital >> from page 1 launching a weekly news podcast, so you can take The Collegian with you anywhere and listen to the most important topics from your community. At The Collegian, we’re also in a very unique position to serve as an educational institution of our own, preparing student journalists for a digital-first future and teaching them how to thrive in a world that looks to screens before pages to stay informed. This transition to a digital-first publication better pre-

pares students for a career in the years to come, while still keeping a pulse on some of the traditional values of a newsroom. While it is hard for any journalist to see a newspaper print less, it is more exciting to know that we will be better serving our readers, preparing students for a career in a digital world and doing the best job possible when it comes to covering our community. We appreciate your support and continued interest in the stories that we all see, hear and live, and at The Collegian, we look forward to better serving our valued readers in the best way possible — online. Sincerely, Forrest Czarnecki, Editor-in-Chief

MEET THE EDITORS

Ravyn Cullor, News Director

MEET THE EDITORS

Matthew Bailey, News Editor By Ravyn Cullor @RCullor99

Ravyn Cullor is a native to Fort Collins, with roots at Colorado State University stretching back to the 1930s. Cullor grew up in Poudre School District and was intro-

duced to journalism while attending Rocky Mountain High School. Her senior year of high school, she ran her school’s newspaper and received an award for excellence in journalism. She started reporting for Rocky Mountain Student Media her first semester at CSU

with the news department of KCSU. The next semester, Cullor started reporting for The Collegian as well. She reported for both organizations before being hired as the web director for KCSU and the news director for The Collegian. Reporting allows Cullor to meet new people, learn new things and, most importantly, give a voice to those who feel they’re being ignored. She loves the opportunity to learn how people from different walks of life see the world around them. Outside of the newsroom, Cullor loves spending time outdoors, from hiking with her dog to stargazing in the mountains. If she can’t wander into the mountains, she wants to be sitting at a cafe in Old Town with a cup of coffee, good company and a good people-watching spot. Cullor is excited to help bring a year full of high-quality student reporting to CSU campus. She wants to venture into new mediums of news storytelling. She also wants to bring new groups on campus into the pages of The Collegian and, if they’re interested, into the newsroom. Ravyn Cullor can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Marshall Dunham, Assistant News Editor By Matthew Bailey @MattBailey760

Matthew Bailey is incredibly excited and privileged to serve as the news editor at The Rocky Mountain Collegian for the 201920 academic year after having worked there as a reporter on the news desk for two years. Originally from the San Diego, California, suburb of Oceanside, Bailey began developing his passion for writing and reporting during his sophomore year of high school when he joined his high school’s newspaper, Cathedral Catholic High School’s El Cid. Bailey’s time and experience reporting for El Cid through his senior year allowed him to determine journalism as his career path and choice of study in college. Bailey is currently a third-year student who majors in journalism and media communication and minors in political science. Upon touring Colorado State University, Bailey became interested in the journalism opportunities offered there, especially The Rocky Mountain Collegian. Bailey began

writing for The Collegian at the beginning of his freshman year and has continued to receive invaluable journalistic experiences at The Collegian since. Aside from his role at The Collegian, Bailey has a passion for traveling. Bailey enrolled in a Semester at Sea voyage in spring 2019 and visited numerous countries throughout Asia, Africa and Europe during the nearly four-month-long trip. One such country he particularly enjoyed for its culture and beauty was Vietnam. He plans on moving there as part of a yearlong English teaching program after graduating from CSU, and he’s interested in getting involved with the Peace Corps in the future. Another passion of Bailey’s is helping students at CSU. Bailey recently took up a Key Plus community leadership coach position within Key Communities, and he looks forward to mentoring third and fourth-year students. During his free time, Bailey enjoys taking drives, listening to music, trying new foods and watching movies. Matthew Bailey can be reached at news@collegian.com.

By Marshall Dunham @gnarshallfunham

Marshall Dunham is the assistant news editor this year for The Rocky Mountain Collegian . Currently, he’s a senior at Colorado State University studying journalism.

Prior to moving to Fort Collins, Dunham served as a reporter for the Pagosa Springs SUN, where he won multiple awards from the Colorado Press Association, including Best Deadline Reporting and Best Headline. Out of the variety of topics

Dunham has covered, his favorite story he ever broke involved a man who overdosed on methamphetamines while in police custody. Dunham got his start at The Collegian by writing satires for the opinion desk, where he joked about things like hipsters, poor bathroom amenities and the existential dread and suffering that’s kindled by the human condition. Excited to step into some larger shoes this year, Dunham passionately pursues and edits stories while emphasizing political transparency and accountability. In his spare time, Dunham can be found climbing rocks and sleeping on the ground. He has a deep love for sparsely-populated areas and mountains, and consequently has a nervous breakdown every time he merges onto I-25. Dunham lives close to campus with his soulmate, who is also a dog. Marshall Dunham can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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New Voices >> from page 1 As students, we are fully immersed in an environment where we can explore how our food is produced, find out what makes people spend

or save their money, discover how to train the next generation of great athletes and deconstruct the complex social issues we face as a country. One of the best things about a situation like this, with so many different ideas, backgrounds and perspectives in one place, is that we can be students as well as teachers. From students in the College of Agricultural Sciences, to students

learning about why people grow up the way that they did, to students studying cellular biology and macroeconomics and everything in between, everyone can play a valuable role in telling the stories of their community to the rest of the CSU and northern Colorado communities. This call isn’t exclusive to those majors or students listed above. This is an open call to all students at

CSU, no matter who you are, where you grew up and what you’re studying. This is also a call for people who have typically been underrepresented within the CSU community, including at The Collegian, to come write for us. We want to hear your stories and broaden the horizons of communities on campus and across northern Colorado. Sharing different life experiences

and areas of expertise is critical to a healthy learning environment, and it is a fundamental part of being a well-informed citizen. If you’re interested in writing for us, fact-checking articles or putting The Collegian together behind the scenes, stop by the newsroom and ask how to get involved. Sincerely, Forrest Czarnecki, Editor-inChief.

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City to pay $60k in attorney fees over homeless lockers lawsuit By Samantha Ye @samxye4

After being sued last year, the City of Fort Collins has reached a settlement with the Fort Collins Mennonite Fellowship about the “overly burdensome conditions” the City placed on its homeless lockers program. Under the settlement, the City will pay $60,000 to the plaintiff ’s attorney for fees and costs. The City will also replace the original four program operating restrictions with 10 new ones, which were negotiated out between the parties. City Council approved the first reading of this proposed lawsuit settlement Tuesday night. “I think they have the right to have them,” said Mayor Wade Troxell about the Mennonite Church’s lockers. “(And) I would hope that they continue to evaluate their impact and think about the system of services within our community and think about engaging within that system.” The FCMF has been advocating since 2017 to have a locker program in place that would be accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week for those experiencing homelessness.

“I’m relieved to have this be over. It’s been a real rollercoaster.” STEVE RAMER PASTOR OF FORT COLLINS MENNONITE FELLOWSHIP AND PLAINTIFF IN LAWSUIT AGAINST CITY

No such service currently exists for free in Fort Collins, although the Murphy Center has since expanded its own locker hours, according to the Coloradoan. The church and locker advocates said more accessible storage options would accommodate those with jobs or those who need access to their belongings on the weekends. FCMF ultimately began this project on its own property using community donations after the City denied the group funding for such a program in 2018. A dozen functional lockers, to be expanded to 20, now sit at the corner of

The homeless lockers are located outside Fort Collins Mennonite Fellowship on East Oak Street. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

Mathews Street and East Oak Street, next to Old Town Library. The program required approval from the City Planning and Zoning Board, which FCMF received, but that approval was quickly challenged in an appeal. Appellants, consisting mostly of residents in the library neighborhood, said the lockers would exacerbate safety issues and did not belong in a residential area. At the initial appeal, Council did not undo the P&Z Board decision, but they unanimously added three new operating restrictions which limited the locker access hours to between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. and required constant supervision of the lockers during that time. The supervision mandate proved the most troublesome, and after beginning locker operations in September 2018, the church had to shut it down by December. Steve Ramer, pastor of the FCMF, and the FCMF filed a joint lawsuit against the City in November 2018 for the restoration of their original program. The filings said the City restrictions were unreasonable, vague, overly burdensome and prevented the church from

practicing their religious service of helping the less fortunate. After months of negotiations and a mediated settlement conference in May 2019, the church and City reached a tentative settlement agreement, according to City documents. The City will pay a negotiated amount of $60,000 to FCMF’s lawyers to cover some of the costs incurred during the lawsuit. As for the locker program, access hours are expanded to 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and a church representative no longer has to supervise during all hours of operation. Lockers will still be physically restricted outside those hours, but guests may access their belongings if a church representative unlocks the lockers for them. The church’s surveillance camera, installed early on in the program, will continue running 24/7. Footage will be retained for seven days. These new operating conditions will not be in effect unless Council approves the second reading of the ordinance at its Sept. 3 meeting. If the ordinance does not approve, the lawsuit will continue. If the City wins, the original restric-

tions will hold, but if they lose, the church could potentially operate with no restrictions at all. Several of the original locker appellants came on Tuesday to ask the City to continue the lawsuit. They spoke out against the settlement, sharing many stories of negative encounters with the homeless population and reiterating their original safety concerns. While Council acknowledged those issues, Councilmember Susan Gutowsky of District 1 was the only vote against accepting the settlement. She said there are other locker options available, and the settlement does not properly address the safety concerns of the neighbors. Other members noted the need to address the City’s overarching problem with homelessness. “We really need to work on a solution together,” Councilmember Emily Gorgol said. “But I think the church has a right to provide these lockers and … I just hope that the City continues a good relationship with the Mennonite Fellowship and that we continue to work together to try and mitigate some of these impacts in the neighborhood.”

Ramer said he was glad Council reaffirmed the church’s right to practice its religion. If Council passes the second hearing of the settlement ordinance on Sept. 3, the church will start interviewing and accepting locker guests again, as well as installing the remaining donated lockers and another mural, Ramer said. They also plan to host another “Locker Jam” to celebrate. “I’m relieved to have this be over,” Ramer said. “It’s been a real roller coaster.” These restrictions are on top of FCMF’s own program rules. When the program first began, those main rules were: Locker guests cannot store drugs or weapons in the lockers. Guests cannot change clothes, sleep or loiter around the FCMF property. Applicants go through an interview to determine locker need and sign an agreement to all rules before being granted a locker for three months. Violations of the rules may result in being removed from the program. Samantha Ye can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Plastics found in remote RMNP precipitation, not only contaminant By Ravyn Cullor @RCullor99

Plastic particles were recently inadvertently discovered in precipitation in Rocky Mountain National Park, but they aren’t the only human element found in the water of the alpine tundra. While searching for high levels of metals in precipitation collected at sites in the network of the National Atmospheric Deposition Program, United States Geological Survey chemist Greg Wetherbee happened upon a colorful mix of plastic fibers, fragments and microbeads. “I put (samples) under the microscope, and when I started to see things that looked like plastic, at first I didn’t really believe it,” Wetherbee said. “I thought, well, maybe that’s just some contamination that got into a sample. But … we estimate plastic particles were in about 90% of the samples we took between over 300 filters.” Wetherbee said this is the second discovery to show plastics being transported hundreds or thousands of miles in the atmosphere and falling in

precipitation in a remote area, such as the RMNP collection site, 3.5 miles away from the Bear Lake parking lot. “It wasn’t surprising to find microplastic particles in places like downtown Denver or downtown Boulder or another metropolitan area,” Wetherbee said. “If we’re finding these plastics in remote areas, then they must be a widespread, pervasive part of our environment.”

“We’re at the top of the Mississippi River Basin, and if plastics are starting here, they’re going to wash all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.” JILL BARON RESEARCH SCIENTIST, USGS AND CSU

But, Wetherbee was not looking for plastic. He is part of a team of scientists with USGS who are monitoring multiple factors in precipitation across Colorado. “Since 1983, we started

asking questions about alpine ecosystems in protected areas like Rocky Mountain National Park,” said Jill Baron, a research scientist with USGS and Colorado State University. “One of the questions we’re asking is: ‘What are the major global change drivers, and how do they affect these ecosystems?’” Baron said early and ongoing research looks largely at acid rain and nitrogen levels in precipitation. “Recently, we’ve been seeing all sorts of other stuff falling out of the sky,” Baron said. The effects of issues such as higher nitrogen levels in alpine lakes and protected areas have been heavily researched, with some questions still remaining. But, the effects of plastics in the ecosystem are yet to be determined. “The field is just getting started,” Wetherbee said. “I think there should be some focus from academia on trying to get graduate students interested in studying microplastics in the environment.” Baron said plastic is different from some of the other contaminants they study because it will be carried through the entire water system.

Plastic particles, as well as other contimanants, were recently found in precipitation in Rocky Mountain National Park. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

“Rivers are major conduits of plastics to the ocean,” Baron said. “We’re at the top of the Mississippi River Basin, and if plastics are starting here, they’re going to wash all the way to the Gulf of Mexico.” One of the primary purposes of the USGS research group is to help land managers understand what challenges they are facing in protected areas so

they can take steps to mitigate damage, Baron said. “The public needs to know that this is happening in their most loved and protected places and that taking action worldwide will help to protect them,” Baron said. Ravyn Cullor can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Health Network changes services for emotional support animals By Corbin Reiter @CorbinReiter

The Colorado State University Health Network is making changes to the scope of services offered around emotional support animals due to evolving guidance from professional counseling organizations, according to the CSU Health Network website. The American Counseling Association recommends only counselors with special training should give a medical recommendation, according to a statement made by the CSU Health Network. According to the statement, current recommendations advise that counselors should not engage in writing letters of support and referral for clients seeking an ESA unless the counselor has specialized training and experience in working with human-animal bond in counseling. The changes in guidance provided by the ACA will make it more difficult for people seeking accommodation to find a professional. According to the CSU Health Network statement, the Health Network no longer provides letters of support and referral for students seeking ESAs and psychiatric service dogs.

The changes made to the services offered by the CSU Health Network will not affect the processes required to register an ESA on campus, wrote Kate Hagdorn, associate director of communications for the CSU Health Network, in an email to The Collegian. Currently, it is the Student Disability Center that makes approvals for ESAs requested by students who live on campus and are unemployed, said Kathleen Ivy, a representative of the SDC at CSU. The SDC makes judgments based on the recommendations of mental healthcare professionals and has a list of questions that must be answered to move forward with the approval. “The request process of an ESA requires a medical professional to weigh in on the need,” Ivy said. In the past, it was possible for the medical professionals present at the CSU Health Network to offer a recommendation to students, but due to the recent changes in policy, students must receive the recommendation from an outside professional. While the SDC reviews all paperwork requests, the minimum requirements for ESA registrations were determined by multiple departments. After professional recommendations are approved,

Zoe Austermann, a chemical and biological engineering major, lives with her emotional support cat, Nora. Austermann is the fourth floor resident assistant in the engineering dorms, and their favorite activities include cuddling and midnight snacks. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

a student looking to register an ESA must meet with the residence director of his or her dorm or the building manager of his or her apartment, Ivy said. “There is a list of questions that need to be answered that we came up with as a University,” Ivy said.

These questions range beyond the health history of the individual and span into his or her future plans for housing and making sure that the individual is directing his or her request through the correct channels. “The purpose for an ESA is to

allow a person to have a positive impact on their disability, make them more independent and allow them to function better,” Ivy said. “That is a goal of everything we do at the Student Disability Center.” Corbin Reiter can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Leta McWilliams, Opinion Editor

By Leta McWilliams @LetaMcWilliams

Leta McWilliams is a fourthyear English student focusing on creative writing with a minor in journalism who will serve as The Collegian opinion

editor for the 2019-20 school year. She started writing for the opinion desk as a freshman. She immediately fell in love with the lively and intense debates that came from desk meetings. Since then, McWilliams has written about a wide range of

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By Abby Vander Graaff @abbym_vg

Abby Vander Graaff is The Rocky Mountain Collegian assistant opinion editor for the

fall 2019 semester. Vander Graaff is a third-year college student. After spending her freshman year at Michigan State University, she transferred and happily found her

home studying interdisciplinary liberal arts with minors in Spanish and anthropology at Colorado State University. Vander Graaff joined the opinion desk in 2018 and chose to stay because she loved the boisterous, independent and passionate spirit of her colleagues. She believes that journalism is a crucial tool in observing our world as it is so that we can turn it into what we want it to be. When she’s not writing opinion articles, she spends her time reading good books, enjoying the mountains and enjoying the occasional chocolate chip cookie. As part of the editorial board, Vander Graaff implores you to join the opinion desk if you feel your voice needs to be heard. She hopes that more people take the opportunity to write for The Collegian, just as she did her first year at CSU. Vander Graaff will be taking a brief hiatus in spring 2020 as she studies abroad in Cusco, Peru. She hopes this experience will broaden her perspective for her remaining time at The Collegian. Abby Vander Graaff can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

leader on Tinder By Ethan Vassar @ethan_vassar

Editor’s Note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s notes are subject to being off ended. FORT COLLINS – College often provides many awkward moments that will inevitably keep students up late, replaying the memories in their head and cringing internally while trying to go to sleep. There is something about these four years that is the perfect recipe for awkward situations to arise. For Colorado State University freshman Mackenzie Peterson, her first awkward college experience happened before even attending her first class. Peterson matched with her Ram Welcome leader her first day at CSU. Peterson recalls going on Tinder after getting settled in her dorm room, completed with a “live, laugh, love” sign placed next to her bed. “I was swiping just to find new people to hang out with,” Peterson explained. “I’m from out of state, and I don’t know really anyone here.” Going on Tinder during the first week of a new semester, especially as a freshman, is always a danger. The experience is usually limited to a bunch of freshman guys thinking they’re “hot af,” hoping to star in their own Van Wilder movie. Half of all messages exchanged include the phrase “What’s the move tonight?” However, as a brighteyed freshman from Chicago, Peterson really didn’t know better. She swiped right on “Bradley, 21” in the hopes that if they did match, he could buy her alcohol because after a stressful move-in day, she was ready to become a stereotypical college alcoholic. She found out he was her Ram Welcome leader later that day when he knocked on

her door to let her know the whole hall was going down to get dinner together. “You could have done a record scratch freeze frame thing out of my face,” Peterson said about the shocked look she had on her face when opening the door.

“Going on Tinder during the first week of a new semester, especially as a freshman, is always a danger.” They sat as far apart as possible in the dining hall, the closest they would be for the next few days because Peterson would choose to avoid him at all costs to spare herself from the awkwardness. She missed the informational lectures on drugs, alcohol and consent and skipped the campus tour. Regarding her decision to avoid the Ram Welcome activities, Peterson said, “I might not know where any of my classes are or anything, but at least I won’t have more of an awkward time.” Bradley, the senior Ram Welcome leader, felt the awkwardness too. However, after finding out Mackenzie was in his group, he decided to remain professional. “If she was hotter, I might have tried to push it,” he said. “You’re not supposed to mix business with pleasure, and she’s only like a seven. But if she was a nine or 10, I might have risked it all.” The Collegian hopes Peterson doesn’t make her college experience any more awkward by hooking up with someone on her floor and would like to remind others who may find themselves in similar situations that CSU does have free counseling sessions. Ethan Vassar can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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Ryan Loberger is a thirdyear journalism and media communication student from Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Loberger will be serving as the sports editor and a reporter for The Rocky Mountain Collegian during the 2019-20 school year. Loberger came to Colorado State University for the first time in 2015 while still attending Rock Canyon High School. Loberger had heavily considered leaving the state to further his education. However, after seeing the campus and taking a trip to Old Town, Loberger knew he’d found a place he could call home for the next four years. Loberger joined The Collegian in 2018 at the end of the fall semester. Starting as a reporter on the sports desk, Loberger covered the CSU men’s club

hockey team and the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League. Loberger’s love for writing and sports stems from his family, who has strong ties to both. Loberger’s aunt, Mary, taught in the College of Journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a big reason Loberger decided to pursue a journalism major. A strong love for athletics was developed at a young age from playing a variety of sports. Loberger’s father also interned with the public relations department of the Green Bay Packers and has worked the past 20+ years in sports broadcasting. Hockey was always Loberger’s favorite sport, but he also enjoys watching football, basketball, baseball and soccer. Ryan Loberger can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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GET OUT AND RUN Get your run on with these trail races! Below are a few races that will be occurring in 2019 in and around Fort Collins. Grab a friend and sign up now! LambFam - Distance: 5K - Sunday, Sept 8 - Starts at Fort Collins High School - The course runs around Fort Collins High School along their “John Martin Invitational” course. Any money not used for the race goes towards helping Fort Collins High School’s DECA students raise money for the American Breast Cancer Foundation. Fall Equinox Half Marathon - Distance: 13.1M, 5M - Sunday, Sept 22 - Starts at Poudre Canyon - Run through the beauty of fall in Colorado on this downhill race course. CSU Homecoming - Distance: 5K - Saturday, Oct 5 - Starts at CSU Oval - Proceeds from the race go to the Heart Disease Prevention Program of the Human Performance Clinical Research Lab. This program gives individuals the opportunity to be screened for all the risk factors for heart disease. Long View Marathon - Distance: 26.2M, 13.1M - Saturday, Oct 5 - Marathoners start in City Park, HalfMarathoners start at Fossil Creek Park - Created by Fort Collins and Loveland runners as a way to exhibit the connection between the two cities and allows runners to access the beauty of the plains located between Loveland and Fort Collins. Friend Day 5K - Distance: 5K - Saturday, Oct 12 - Starts at Front Range Baptist Church - This race was designed to be family, pet, and stroller friendly. Participants run, or walk, on mostly paved ground with only one moderate incline.

Blue Sky Trail Marathon - Distance: 26.2M - Saturday, Oct 19 - Starts at Blue Sky Trailhead in Horsetooth Mountain Park - Designed for all runners who are looking to enjoy the hogbacks of Northern Colorado’s Front Range as they gain 3,500 feet in vertical and lose the same amount in elevation. CO Brewery Running Series - Distance: 5K - Saturday, Oct 19 - Starts at New Belgium Brewing Company - This is a more relaxed race where participants can choose their own pace. The course weaves through sidewalks, parks, and along trails and ends at the New Belgium Brewing Company with the promise of beer for its participants once they finish the course. CSU Veterans 5K - Distance: 5K - Saturday, Oct 26 - Takes place at Colorado State University - Participants will run around CSU’s the Oval and make their way around the main campus of CSU along a paved path. This race serves as a fundraiser to raise money for the CSU Veterans Scholarship fund that helps honorably or medically discharged veterans who are living with disabilities related to their military service. Phantom 4 Miller - Distance: 4M - Saturday, Oct 26 - Starts at Anheuser-Busch Brewery - This race is a dog-friendly, Halloween themed race that participants can walk or run. There is also a costume contest before the race, so come dressed to impress. By Rachel Rasmussen

Emily grew up in Parker, Colorado and as an ambitious kid joined the girl scouts and played the piano, but when she joined her local track Club, the Parker Panthers, everything changed. Running had become her focus. After experiencing the rush of competing and the high of running she became obsessed. During high school Emily was team captain of her track team and competed in cross country. After graduating she went on to run competitively at Concordia University for two years. Emily then transferred to Colorado State University and now enjoys leisurely runs up at the local trails at Horsetooth reservoir.

“Running might not be fun in the moment, but that feeling of fullness and relief after is well worth the work”.

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I asked Emily why she enjoyed running and how pushing her body’s limits can be appealing and this is what she said…

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Those first steps on a trail, you begin to open up your stride and breathe deeply, tand finally feel alive. Trail running is a great way to keep you in shape and keep your mind at ease. I had the opportunity to speak with Emily Writebol about her love for running and her passion for that slap happy high.

Emily and I both encourage you to give running a shot as we have experienced its benefits of body and mind. We hope to see you out there on the trails! Remember to watch for snakes and lions!

The Annual Fort Collins FORTitude 10K

“Running might not be fun in the moment, but that feeling of fullness and relief after is well worth the work”

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In 2017, the Fort Collins FORTitude 10K was created with the hope of delivering an amazing experience to all that are involved. It was built through the collaboration of the City of Fort Collins, Visit Fort Collins, Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce, Colorado State University, and the BOLDERBoulder Inc. FORTitude supports and honors First Responders in Northern Colorado and since 2018 it has been a partner of Shields 616, a company that works to protect officers and first responders with innovative gear. This year, on September 2nd, the FORTitude 10K starts west of the CSU campus and ends at Canvas Stadium on the Sonny Lubick Field. The race celebrates Fort Collins and its beauty, as the course weaves through various neighborhoods and landmarks like City Park, downtown Fort Collins, and the CSU campus. At the end of the race there is a salute to First Responders that includes skydivers, the National Anthem, and stories shared of fallen officers and their families. The FORTitude 10K embodies the idea to invite all levels of runners to enjoy the fun and challenges of the race through its battle cry “Go Fort and Conquer.” If you wish to take part in this exciting race feel free to call them at 303-444-RACE, email them at race@fortitude10k.com, or go online to https://fortitude10k.bolderboulder.com/ for more information. It isn’t too late to sign up!

Trail Notes from a State Champ By Doug Hay I am a reluctant runner. My son, Griffin Hay, is a runner’s runner. He is the 2012 Colorado High School 3200 meter state champion, a member of 2 state championship cross country teams in high school and he ran ran cross country competitively at University of Portland. So, when Griff tells me the best trails to train on in Fort Collins and why he loves them, I listen. If you are a trail runner, you should too. Here are Griff’s favorites: Spring Creek Trail This trail is 9 miles long swo you can do up to 18 miles in one run. The best part of this trail is there are lots of people and dogs to distract you. Bass Ponds on Drake This trail is only about 3 miles around but it connects to the Poudre and Spring Creek Trails. The boardwalk takes you through cattails and soft dirt trails. Switchbacks behind Hughes Stadium They are only a mile and a half but there is a climb involved plus they are connected to up to 9 miles of dirt trails. The best part of this trail is the difficulty and the brevity. Once you get to the top you have the second best view of the city of Fort Collins.

Top Single Track Trail Picks Within 15 Minutes From Runners Roost Fort Collins If you haven’t been yet, Runners Roost Fort Collins is about five minutes away from the university down College Avenue at the Square Shopping Center. For many local runners it serves as a hub of activity, with regular events and a weekly run club. Runners will also find everything they need, from high end running shoes to must-have accessories. Let’s check out some of the best trails within 15 minutes from Runners Roost and CSU: Reservoir Ridge: Brilliant Views at This Remote-Feeling & Uncrowded Series of Trails Conveniently located in the north part of town, Reservoir Ridge features a nearly-10-mile trail in a remote, wild setting where runners can appreciate views of Fort Collins amid the Horsetooth Reservoir. A series of trails provide runners with the option of enjoying a quick outing or going for long runs great for endurance training.

Blue Sky Trail and Coyote Ridge Both of these are pristine single track trails that connect to Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins and Devil’s Backbone in Loveland. Running between the foothills undisturbed is an awesome experience. Just watch out for the rattlesnakes in the summer. Horsetooth Rock Horsetooth Rock has miles and miles of trails that range from level maintenance roads to rocky, single track, all climbing to the highest point in Fort Collins and the city’s best known landmark. The best part of this trail system is the view into the mountains on the west of Horsetooth Rock. Towers Trail For the adventurous runner, this is undoubtedly the toughest climb in Fort Collins. Poudre Trail Provides a tour from Northwest Fort Collins down to Harmony and I-25. The best part of this trail is running in the shade near the Poudre River on hot days.

Directions: Parking on Centennial Drive / CR 23, the west end of Michaud Lane, or at approximately 1425 Overland Trail Road. Pineridge Natural Area: A Mostly Flat Surface Loop for Easy Cardio Workouts On the south part of town, runners can find access to the Pineridge Natural Area and a nice, mostly-flat surface loop that sports a handful of ups and downs great for a low-intensity cardio workout. Runners have flexibility in their run duration here too, since

Pineridge connects to the very popular Maxwell trail nearby. Directions: Main parking lot at Country Road 42C, about a mile south of Hughes Stadium. Lory State Park: The Perfect Loop for Beginners or Experts Alike Whether you’re just starting to run or you’ve been a fanatic for years, this sanctuary-like park features 26 miles worth of trails that rarely exceed a 12% grade—that’s nice and flat. However, runners who want to get in some serious cardio can take a connecting path to the Horsetooth Mountain Open Space where they’ll find a 2,000 foot climb up to the Horsetooth Landmark. Directions: Office and parking located at 708 N Co Rd 25G, Bellvue, CO 80512. Willing to Travel a Bit Further? Check Out This Bonus Area: Soapstone Prairie Natural Area About an hour north of Fort Collins is the Soapstone Prairie Natural Area, which features beautifully smooth, rolling trails within a massive expanse of protected grasslands. Best of all, it’s very uncrowded—during the week you aren’t likely to see many other people, though you might spot a few roaming bison. Directions: Entrance station at 22998 Rawhide Flats Rd, Wellington, CO 80549.

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WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

Women’s volleyball tops preseason poll in Mountain West By Ryan Loberger @LobergerRyan

It’s no secret that Colorado State women’s volleyball has been the school’s most consistent athletic program over the past 20 years. The Rams have captured 20 Mountain West titles as Head Coach Tom Hilbert enters year 23 at the helm, after coming to Fort Collins in 1997. Hilbert’s tenure can be described as consistent winning and a tradition of dominance, leading the Rams to a stellar record of 561-134 (.807) and an in-conference record of 28040 (.875) during his time at the helm. The Rams have made the NCAA tournament every season under Hilbert, so it’s no surprise that the Rams have been named to win the conference for the sixth consecutive season. Colorado State totaled 100 votes, including 10 out of 11 first-place votes (the other vote going to Boise State), Wyoming came in second with 79 votes, University of Nevada, Las Vegas totaled 78, Boise State gathered 73 votes and San Jose State finished off the top five. Since the creation of the Mountain West conference in 1999, the Rams have won 15 of

the 20 regular-season Mountain West titles. The previous 11 times the Rams were chosen first, they went on to win the league nine times. Katie Oleksak was named the Preseason Player of the Year for the second straight year. Entering her senior season, Oleksak is the two-time defending Mountain West Player of the Year and was also voted Freshman of the Year in 2015. Paulina Hougaard-Jensen and Breana Runnels were also named to the preseason team, while both Oleksak and Kirstie Hillyer were named to their third preseason team. Much of the hype on Friday, Aug. 30 will be dedicated to the CSU football team as they hold their last installment of the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Mile High Stadium in Denver. However, women’s volleyball will also get their season underway at Moby Arena as they host the Ram Volleyball Classic. They’ll be playing Chicago State University at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, the University of California at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31 and the University of Oklahoma at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31. Ryan Loberger can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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MEET THE EDITORS

Elena Waldman, Arts and Culture Director Ty Davis, Assistant Arts

By Elena Waldman @WaldmanElena

Elena Waldman has been working on the arts and culture desk at The Collegian for a year, through which she has refined her taste in film, music and art. As the director for arts

and culture, Waldman enjoys exploring the up-and-coming artists Fort Collins has to offer, from the DIY garage show scene to the eclectic galleries in Old Town. Elena majors in journalism with a minor in information science and technology and endures coding as a side effect

of this decision. Along with engaging in the arts, Waldman is also politically engaged and extremely opinionated, and her ability to debate for hours is one of her many less-likable talents. Aside from being an editor, Waldman works at The Institute for Learning and Teaching as a desk associate and enjoys being involved on campus. When she isn’t writing, editing or working, Waldman is co-parenting her cat, Kumo, whom she shares custody with her ex-roommate (whom she is still on good terms with). As a part-time cat mom, Waldman works hard to bring home the bacon, saving just enough to fund her online shopping addiction (which is a very serious condition she has not yet been treated for). Waldman suffers from other addictions as well, namely shitposting on Twitter and coming up with obscure T-shirt ideas. As a dedicated “Nathan For You” fan, Waldman also has several business ideas that she hopes to one day go on “Shark Tank” for. Perhaps she will run for president, but that will likely never happen. Elena Waldman can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

Lauryn Bolz is the incoming arts and culture editor for the 2019-20 school year. In her year reporting for The Collegian, she enjoyed reporting on local Fort Collins happenings, whether

Ty Davis is the assistant editor for the arts and culture section of The Rocky Mountain Collegian for the 2019-20 school year. He is currently majoring in English while minoring in journalism. When he isn’t trying to juggle 20 different priorities, Davis

that be events, restaurants or profiles on the lovely locals. Her time as a reporter has allowed her to forge connections within the community and has been an important part of her college life at Colorado State University. Bolz is a third-year anthro-

can be usually found reading, working on personal writing projects or being irate at comics. Since he was young, Davis has always had an affection for the arts and encouraging others to try new things, which led him to the arts & culture section. Ty looks forward to using his new position to help make the A&C section better. Ty Davis can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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pology and arts student with concentrations in archaeology and art history, respectively. She finds that her two areas of study have provided a nice balance to the analytical and artistic sides of her brain, as well as having connected her to the most wonderfully eclectic group of faculty and students that CSU has to offer. She appreciates the unique experience given to her by The Collegian, which has allowed her to keep in touch with her life-long passion of story-telling. When Bolz is not in the basement of Clark or the Lory Student Center, she is either slinging sweets at Nuance Chocolate or catching the latest film release at The Lyric. When she finally finishes her bachelor’s degree, she plans on doing even more school, hoping to someday receive her Ph.D. and work in a natural history museum. Bolz is beyond excited to continue bringing the stories of Fort Collins to life at The Rocky Mountain Collegian. Lauryn Bolz can be reached at entertainment@collegian. com.

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— 6 — Take some time for yourself. Make a list of the things that are bothering you and address them. No problem is too small to fix. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 9 — Today is just one piece of the puzzle; today’s piece is dark blue. If you’re feeling restless, remember dusk is coming. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 5 — In a time of chaos and new beginnings, you’re still yourself at the core. Activate a part of yourself that’s been dormant. You deserve to be free. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 7 — Be aware of your surroundings. If you’re in love with what you see, speak the truth. If you find your truth, you’ll feel love. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 9 — Don’t forget that you’re the sun, even if no one is around you. You don’t need to be afraid; this is your chance to shine. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 4 — Don’t be afraid of the mirror. It’s okay that you want your planner to be color-cod-

ed. What matters is that you chose the colors. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 3 — It doesn’t matter that what you did yesterday doesn’t fit with who you are today. You are both, you are neither. The happiest people never spend a full day smiling. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 4 — Lawyers encourage partners to create contracts when things are good so they’re protected when things are bad. Protect yourself today. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 7 — Don’t let what people say about you determine your reality, but don’t let your expectations determine the world around you. The tides are always moving. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 8 — You know deep down what people’s intentions are. You have a trained eye. Your world views are set for a reason; don’t doubt yourself now. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 4 — New changes are disorienting. Stop trying to bury the restlessness you’re feeling. Follow where it’s trying to lead you. Don’t detach yourself completely. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 7 — Express yourself today. Don’t pay attention to fear or judgmental stares. Go ahead and buy that new pair of shoes, you will thank yourself later.

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MUSIC

‘Sweet Princess EP’ illustrates the mind of over-thinkers By Elena Waldman @WaldmanElena

The U.K.-based band Dry Cleaning doesn’t have a long discography, but their six-song EP, “Sweet Princess EP,” shows plenty of promise for the group. Formed by Lewis Maynard (bassist), Nick Buxton (drummer), Tom Dowse (guitarist) and Florence Shaw (lead singer), the band came out with their debut project Aug. 16. Branded by some as a postpunk band, it’s clear to see how Dry Cleaning harnesses the frustration of punk music and creates a mature, chaotic sound from it. The opening track, “Good-

night,” is fast paced, and the opening guitar chords are met with a psychedelic arpeggio-like riff that establishes a unique, genre-bending sound. Shaw’s voice over the track is monotonous and spontaneous, which sounds less like a written script and more like a rambling stream of consciousness. This method doesn’t come across as lazy or awkward, as Shaw’s cadence perfectly meets the desperate rhythm of the song. The anxiety-ridden lamentations about the singer’s cat dying that ascend into an angry rant seemingly directed at a love interest are just as chaotic as the pace. If the first track seemed anxious, “New Job” takes it to a whole new level. This song is the most accurate manifestation of an over-thinker accounting their every social interaction that I can possibly think of. Though it diverts from subject matter almost too quickly for the listener to

keep up, it always comes back to the singer’s thoughts as they talk to someone at a party. “New Job” comes to a full stop twice, making you think it’s over, and then starts up again — almost like starting, leaving and continuing a conversation at a party. Those who are unamused by small talk or even get uncomfortable with the spectacle of it might find solace in this song; or, it might just exacerbate their anxieties.

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“Magic of Meghan” was Dry Cleaning’s first single, which was released earlier this year. Its repetitive chords complement Shaw’s rhythm, and the consis-

tency of this sound is refreshing. I especially like the build-up of this song, which culminates into a ‘70s southern-California-esque riff. “Traditional Fish” feels entirely nihilistic, but not in a bad way. The lyrics initially come off as mindless, as Shaw lists off seemingly random things, but it comes together through the chant “Westminster Ridge Road.” Shaw’s tone mirrors the way it feels to drive on a familiar street whilst in a haze. In “Phone Scam,” Shaw revisits a fight and chants the words exchanged over and over again (“She said I was a horrible c*nt; she said I was a bastard). The repetition in this track makes it sound more like spoken-word poetry combined with distorted rock. “Conversation” has a distorted sound, and I like how the bass is much more prominent on this track. There’s also a really nice

guitar riff mid-way through the song, which gives it more of a classic rock vibe. Shaw voices a phone call ring and answers the “phone,” which gives the song a playful feel. The method of storytelling through the lens of a fake phone call is also unique and refreshing. “Sweet Princess EP” feels overtly nihilistic, but not to a fault — it’s an honest depiction of millennial anxiety. It captures the nuance of social interaction and how it feels to overthink seemingly normal, everyday situations.

RATING: ■ 7.5/10

Elena Waldman can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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MOVIE & TV

Jawbreaker documentary tells story of band that never was By Matt Campbell @mcampnh

If you know the band, you know the story. At what seemed to be the peak of their prime, the New York City to West Bay San Francisco transplants of Jawbreaker suffered a catastrophic fall from grace that ultimately ended the band and left the trio bitter and estranged. While each member went off to pursue different outlets, the ghost of Jawbreaker haunted fans for years. In 2017, Jawbreaker made their triumphant return to Chicago, Illinois, to headline Riot Fest after 21 years of separation to a crowd of thousands who traveled from all corners of the world to watch a band that swore they would never play together again. Ahead of the Riot Fest show, a long-in-the-works documentary about the band was released in select theaters that tells a different story of Jawbreaker’s career and untimely demise. Now available to the public online, “Don’t Break Down: A Film

About Jawbreaker” is a raw and poignant film that tells the tale of the band that never was. When Jawbreaker signed to Geffen Records in 1995, the punk-rock community lost a band that they’d held close for years. Slated to be the next Green Day, their first major-label debut “Dear You” was released Sept. 12, 1995, and sold less than 100,000 copies. The decision to sign to a major label betrayed an entire community who retaliated by buying concert tickets to face away from the band during performances in protest and not buying the record. “Dear You” quickly became a cult classic. “Don’t Break Down” starts from the beginning when longtime high school friends Blake Schwarzenbach (guitar, vocals) and Adam Pfahler (drums) formed the band with bassist Chris Bauermeister in the late 1980s. The band moved to Los Angeles and released their first full-length album, “Unfun,” in 1990. After the release of “Unfun,” the band moved to San Francisco, where the punkrock scene was flourishing with bands like Green Day quickly gaining success. Jawbreaker released “Bivouac,” their second full-length record in 1992. “Bivouac” was a more abstract album compared to the pop nature of “Unfun,” incorporating darker lyrics and a more exper-

imental aesthetic that would carry over into the band’s future releases. With tensions in the band growing, Jawbreaker embarked on a European tour later that year, on which lead singer and guitarist Schwarzenbach was taken away from the tour to the hospital to have a polyp removed from his throat.

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Upon returning to the United States in 1993, Jawbreaker began working on their third album. In the film, Schwarzenbach recalls being heavily inspired by the recordings of Jack Kerouac and Steve Allen, an influence that would prove to be integral to Jawbreaker’s witty and personal lyrics. They recorded their third album, “24 Hour Revenge Therapy,” with Steve Albini in Chicago. Later that year, Jawbreaker was asked to open Nirvana’s tour in support of “In Utero.” “24 Hour Revenge Therapy” was released in February of 1994 to great local and commercial acclaim. Quickly, and partially due to the overwhelming success of Bay

Area co-punkers Green Day, Jawbreaker began receiving offers from major record labels looking for the next big thing to take punk music to the mainstream. What resulted was a label contract from DGC Records and a $1 million advance to produce their next record, “Dear You.” Produced by Rob Cavallo (who also produced Green Day’s major-label debut “Dookie”), “Dear You” had a foreign slickness to it with more production quality and less of the quirks that made Jawbreaker darlings in the punk-rock scene. With a major-label contract and a more-produced and slick record, Jawbreaker set out on their 1996 tour in support of the record to an overwhelmingly negative audience reaction. Jawbreaker disbanded later in the year following a fistfight between Schwarzenbach and Bauermeister, leaving fans with mixed emotions and little closure. While “Don’t Break Down” is a thorough retelling of Jawbreaker’s career, it exceeds in telling the story through the words of the band. In a collection of interviews, tour footage and photographs, audiences are able to hear the story of the band from the band. There is a sense of vulnerability as the film plays out. This is displayed in the “plot” of the film that sees Schwarzenbach, Pfahler and Bauermeister in a record-

ing studio, and the same room as one another, for the first time in years. Each member speaks openly and honestly about their experiences in the band, allowing the audience to watch the emotional and sometimes difficult making of the peace between the three members. The film closes with the band playing “Condition Oakland,” a fan favorite, in the studio’s live room. For many Jawbreaker fans, this is the closure they’ve been waiting for. For other fans, it is a reminder that Jawbreaker’s betrayal cannot be forgiven. “Don’t Break Down” serves both masters. The film is an emotional, visceral and raw retelling of the story of Jawbreaker from the band’s experiences and the experiences of those around them. Whether you love, hate, “have heard of” or don’t know Jawbreaker, “Don’t Break Down” is a story that resonates with fans and audiences alike.

RATING: ■ 9/10

Matt Campbell can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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By David Slifka @SlifkaDavid

David Slifka is the digital production manager for The Collegian for the 2019-20 school year and a third-year student majoring in journalism and media communications and minoring in music, stage and sports production. He has been involved with Rocky Mountain Student Media since his freshman year, but this is his first year at The Collegian. Previously, Slifka has worked as music director of KCSUFM, along with being a DJ for the station. Over this summer, Slifka has started curating The Stump, a newsletter highlighting new Collegian content, which will continue on during the school year. If that is of interest, you can subscribe at collegian.com.

This past summer, Slifka interned for Redstone Sound, a recording studio in Loveland, Colorado. This allowed him to take full control over the company’s online presence, as well as record and edit music. Beyond the newsroom, Slifka loves spending as much time as he can in the outdoors, including fishing, hiking, mountain biking and snowboarding. When he is not enjoying these hobbies, it is not uncommon for him to be playing ultimate Frisbee on campus or drinking an Americano at Momo Lolo Coffee House. Slifka is ready to take this publication to higher levels on the digital platform and continue to craft his journalistic skills. He also is looking into transmedia storytelling and incorporating that within The Collegian. David Slifka can be reached at dslifka@collegian.com.

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MEET THE EDITORS

Amy Noble, Design Editor Anna Stewart, By Amy Noble @amynoble98

Amy Noble is a third-year student majoring in graphic design with a double minor in business administration and real estate. She will be the design editor at The Collegian for the 2019-20 school year, and she hopes to continue in the field of publication design in the future. Amy is originally from England and moved to the U.S. to begin her college journey, and she couldn’t be happier with her choices to attend Colorado State University. Her passion for design has only strengthened from the opportunities she has gained here. However, her creative work had a lot of success back in England too, like winning a city-wide competition to have her work showcased in a permanent display in the Harrogate Civic Center, leaving her footprint in her home town. She was also involved in the creation of multiple school magazines and printed posters, which ultimately led her to this position at The Collegian. Through her experience, skills and ever-growing enthusiasm about publication design, Amy is delighted to serve as design editor this year and can’t wait to show you what she has in mind for The Collegian. Amy Noble can be reached at design@collegian.com.

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MEET THE EDITORS

Maddie Steele, Social Media Editor By Maddie Steele @msteele3279

Maddie Steele is a senior studying communication with a minor in technical and science communication from Boulder, Colorado. This will be Steele’s first year working for The Collegian as their social media editor. Steele is really into health and fitness, and she is an advocate for the gym. As such, Steele has done martial arts for four years. Steele has grown up surrounded by photography, and in her spare time, she sets up photoshoots, models and edits video for work and with friends. Steele is also associated with CTV as one of their entertainment hosts for local beats. Steele’s dream after graduating is to work in journalism within the entertainment industry. Maddie Steele can be reached at socialmedia@collegian.com.

Anna Stewart is a senior studying English with a concentration in writing, rhetoric and literacy to pursue her strange love for the fine mechanics of the English language. Temporarily escaping from the haunted basement of Clark, Stewart is thrilled to be The Collegian night editor for the 2019-20 school year. Reasonably, someone might wonder what Stewart, as a night editor, actually does. Surprisingly, she edits at night. During this nocturnal editing session, Stewart works on the copy desk: the invisible force behind the newspaper that makes sure all the information is accurate, ethical and grammatically correct. Stewart found her passion for writing and grammar growing up in middle-of-nowhere Pennsylvania, where she had nothing to do except read and aimlessly wander in the wilderness. After enduring a number of books with various grammatical errors in them, Stewart decided

to devote her life to ridding the world of bad grammar, which put her on a path to become a copy editor. Halfway through her first semester at Colorado State University in 2018, Stewart discovered the copy desk at The Collegian, and she jumped on board, working as one of the copy editors for the 2018-19 academic year. Although Stewart never expected to enter journalism, she has loved every second she has spent reading articles and fixing commas and capitalization — although she still winces every time she has to delete an Oxford comma. Stewart is also an adamant supporter of the em dash. Commas, periods and colons simply can not replace the heartfelt love Stewart has for the em dash, and nothing will change her mind. Stewart can’t wait to continue her lifelong dream of a grammatically correct world as the night editor for the upcoming school year. Anna Stewart can be reached at copy@collegian.com.

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MEET THE EDITORS

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Matt Tackett is a forestry major, has been taking photos for seven years and is excited to be The Rocky Mountain Collegian’s photo director for the upcoming year. Tackett was born in Fairfax, Virginia, and moved to Col-

orado Springs with his family at a young age. He went to school and grew up in Colorado Springs, graduated in 2017 and now lives in Fort Collins. Tackett began woodworking and riding mountain bikes in high school and enjoys both to this day. In high school, Tackett worked for his school newspaper and yearbook club taking

photos. In addition, he also took journalism classes in high school. Tackett has fished for most of his life, learning at the pond on his family’s farm in Ohio, as soon as he could hold a rod. Tackett loves fishing all over the state of Colorado and brings a rod with him wherever he travels. Tackett began taking photos for The Collegian his first year at Colorado State University. He enjoys the way a picture can invite a person to read an entire article, and he strives to get interesting and accurate photos that can give a sense of what an article might be about. When not taking photos for The Collegian, Tackett works as a photographer and sales associate at Topo Designs. He also takes whatever chance he can to get into the mountains to take wildlife and landscape photos. Tackett is very excited to work with all the new editorial staff and can’t wait to serve the student body while working at The Collegian. Matt Tackett can be reached at photo@collegian.com.

MEET THE EDITORS

Anna von Pechmann, Photo Editor

By Anna von Pechmann @PechmannVon

Anna von Pechmann is excited to be photo editor of The Collegian for the upcoming academic year. Von Pechmann was born in New York City and was raised in the Washington, D.C., area. During her senior year of high school, she took a film photography class and

fell in love with visual storytelling. Von Pechmann started a professional photography Instagram account, where she began exposing herself to other photographers’ work. She found inspiration in photojournalists who capture the human experience, such as Brandon Stanton (Humans of New York) and Steve McCurry. As a first year at Colorado

State University, von Pechmann began working as a photojournalist for The Collegian and as a photo intern for The Colorado Eagles’ professional minor league ice hockey team. She also gained reporting experience writing and photographing Denver Startup Week in fall 2018 for ColoradoBiz magazine and for a news writing class. Von Pechmann enjoys photojournalism because it allows her to learn about a wide range of topics, and it combines her interests in art and academia. Working for The Collegian, she aims to provide captivating visuals that allow viewers to process the content swiftly and deeply. When not taking photos for The Collegian, von Pechmann spends most of her time rock climbing. She enjoys spending her free time exploring the mountains of Colorado and taking photos and videos of other outdoor sport enthusiasts. Von Pechmann is honored to become a part of the new editorial board and serve as photo editor this year. Anna von Pechmann can be reached at photo@collegian.com.

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