Monday, December 9, 2019 Vol. 129, No. 32 by The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Vol. 129, No. 32

Rams firstround exit can’t define historic year A near-perfect season for CSU volleyball is suddenly stopped by loss to South Carolina

By Ryan Loberger @LobergerRyan

As a state-owned property, Colorado State University falls under the same tobacco restrictions under former Gov. John Hickenlooper’s November 2018 executive order as other state-owned buildings and properties. “I think it’s been a positive progression. We didn’t expect anything to happen overnight,” said Bob Schur, the executive director for CSU’s department of policy, risk and environmental programs, which oversees the tobacco ban enforcement. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY SKYLER PRADHAN THE COLLEGIAN

‘It’s about education’: Smoking ban enforcement met with mixed reviews By Marshall Dunham @gnarshallfunham

It’s been over a year since former Gov. John Hickenlooper signed an executive order outlawing tobacco and vaping products on state-owned building property. Because Colorado State University is state-owned property, the University then implemented a policy banning

tobacco use on campus. In addition to complying with the executive order, the University’s tobacco policy webpage states the ban exists to “reduce second hand smoke and vaping aerosol exposure” and to “support tobacco users in quitting and reducing use and encouraging others to never start.” Bob Schur, executive director for CSU’s department of policy, risk and environmental pro-

grams, explained he believed the policy was working out. “I do hear from Facilities that there is less cigarette litter compared to when we first had non-smoking areas on campus,” Schur said. “I think it’s been a positive progression. We didn’t expect anything to happen overnight.” Schur explained that the big question everyone had was pertaining to how this policy would

be enforced. “The enforcement strategy is two-fold,” Schur said. “First and foremost, it’s about education. We’re not trying to get people in trouble or be really punitive about this. We’re making efforts to communicate with the campus community about the policy and how it came about and what’s expected.” see SMOKING on page 4 >>

All good things must come to an end, but for Tom Hilbert and the Colorado State volleyball team, it feels like the end has come too soon. After a historic regular season where CSU collected 28-straight victories, claimed their thirdstraight Mountain West Conference title, their 21st overall, and secured a berth in the NCAA Tournament for the 25th consecutive season, the Rams and their senior-laden core seemed poised for a postseason run. The Rams had only advanced past the first round in tournament play once in the last three years with this group of seniors back in 2017. With a formidable foe in South Carolina this season, the storyline followed a similar narrative, as the Rams fell 3-2 (27-25, 17-25, 25-22, 14-25, 18-16) to the Gamecocks in round one of the 2019 NCAA Tournament. The sting of defeat is amplified by the fact that the Rams relinquished a 13-8 lead in the fifth set, allowing the Gamecocks to score 10 of the last 13 points, taking the final frame 18-16 and sending SC to the next round.

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Colorado State University Photography Club member Max Tucker takes a portrait of member Lauren Lopes at the club’s sunrise outing to Rocky Mountain National Park Dec. 7. The club traveled to Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, leaving CSU at 4:30 in the morning, to catch sunrise over the frozen lake. The roughly 2-mile round trip is a popular tourist destination but has low traffic in the early morning hours. PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN

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Sunshine House daycare plans for new Fort Collins center By Charlotte Lang @chartrickwrites

Fort Collins’ daycare center, The Sunshine House, has worked to serve the community’s need for childcare since 2014. This service continues with plans for a second center to open next summer. Barbra Richardson, the chief branding officer for Sunshine House Early Learning Academy, wrote in an email to The Collegian that Larimer County is currently meeting just 65% of the childcare needs of its residents. With this in mind, The Sunshine House has been working with Colorado State University to develop a second location on or near campus. “This new school, to be located at the corner of (South) Shields and (West) Lake Street in Fort Collins, is nearly adjacent to CSU’s campus and will be convenient for families that live or work in Fort Collins,” Richardson wrote. The new school plans to accommodate approximately 177 children from ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. “Since there is a greater childcare need for younger children, five of the school’s 10 classrooms are designed for children age 2 and under,” Richardson wrote. The new school will also offer

programs for a wider age range. The current school in Fort Collins, which opened in 2014, currently has 134 children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, and there is a waiting list of more than 200 children. Richardson wrote that the average waitlist time is one year. “Fort Collins is an amazing, vibrant community that values early education,” Richardson wrote. “There is a strong, unmet need for childcare in Fort Collins. Most schools have waiting lists one or two years long, and families often cannot find quality childcare close to home.” Richardson wrote that The Sunshine House has been exploring opportunities with CSU’s Research Foundation to build childcare capacity at a convenient location for CSU families. “The new school will be open to the public and will accept Colorado Child Care Assistance,” Richardson wrote. “However, the upcoming school is a product of a partnership with CSU, (which) has donated (its) time, effort and resources to this important project.” As a result of this partnership, Richardson wrote that the school intends to give enrollment priority to CSU families, but final details around this process have not yet been finalized. Current Center Director Sa-

Construction of the second Sunshine House Early Learning Academy continues on the corner of South Shields and West Lake Street. The second Sunshine House is planning to open in July 2020 with a maximum enrollment of 177 children ranging from infants to 12-year-olds. PHOTO BY MATT BEGEMAN THE COLLEGIAN

mantha Coontz said The Sunshine House’s current families are made up of CSU staff, students and faculty. Coontz also said the school uses a play-based curriculum that focuses on the social and emotional aspects of a child’s development. According to The Sunshine House website, the school’s pro-

grams “focus on school readiness, social, emotional and intellectual development, literacy, problem-solving skills and what every child needs — love and care!” Coontz said the overall program is child-driven and is referred to as the “Creative Curriculum.” “We use this curriculum because we know the power it has

to build a solid learning foundation for your child,” The Sunshine House website reads. “It is also one of the few curriculums approved by every State Department of Education in the country.” The upcoming center is currently set to open in July 2020. Charlotte Lang can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Smoking >> from page 1 Schur said this portion of the policy was going “really well,” with ongoing communication campaigns starting back up in the spring. “There’s also an online complaint form,” Schur said. “When those complaints come in, they go to Environmental Health Services.”

“I used to smoke a Juul, and I quit this past August. Part of the reason I quit is because it was less accessible.” MAX TIDYMAN CSU JUNIOR HISTORY MAJOR

The public health administrator and a team reviews these complaints and visits the areas on campus where the complaints were reported, Schur explained. “They’ll talk to people that are smoking or vaping there and remind them about the policy,” Schur

said. “Then, they look at the area to see if signage is adequate or if there might be a receptacle still in place that should be removed because it’s encouraging people to smoke in the area.” The team then works with Facilities Management to put up additional signage and improve the area, Schur said. “When they do contact students or employees or visitors for vaping or smoking, they’ll politely educate them about the policy,” Schur said. “They don’t typically get much pushback. Most people are really good about saying, ‘I didn’t know’ or ‘Thanks for reminding me.’” Schur explained that the team may remind repeat offenders that there are teeth to the policy and that employees and students can be referred for disciplinary action. “Students go to Student Conduct, and employees would go to Human Resources,” Schur said. “We don’t have a smoking police force.” Meanwhile, some students aren’t as appreciative of the policy. “I think it’s totally unfair to the people who are of age and aren’t in high school,” said junior history major Max Tidyman. “I used to smoke a Juul, and I quit this past August. Part of the reason I quit is

because it was less accessible.” Tidyman added that since then, he’s returned to smoking cigarettes, though he doesn’t smoke on campus.

“We’re not trying to get people in trouble or be really punitive about this. We’re making efforts to communicate with the campus community about the policy and how it came about and what’s expected.” BOB SCHUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CSU DEPARTMENT OF POLICY, RISK AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

Anyone who would like to find out more information about tobacco policies at CSU can visit CSU’s tobacco policy webpage. Quitting “All fee-paying students have access to sessions with a tobacco cessation coach through the CSU Health Network at no additional

charge,” reads the “quitting resources” section of CSU’s tobacco policy webpage. “To make an appointment, please call (970) 4916053.” The website goes on to read that many insurance carriers are required to cover tobacco cessation-approved nicotine replacement therapies and counseling. “Approved products include over-the-counter nicotine gum, lozenges and patches, as well as prescription medications (i.e. Chantix and Zyban),” the website

states. “You will need to check with your insurance carriers for plan details.” Lastly, the Colorado QuitLine is a service that provides private counseling and support, as well as advice on creating a plan for quitting tobacco. The program can provide nicotine replacement such as patches and gum for free to those who enroll. The Colorado QuitLine can be reached at 1-800-784-8669. Marshall Dunham can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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On-campus squirrels: Furry friend or ferocious foe? By Laura Studley @laurastudley_

At any given time on The Plaza, you are typically going to see students braving the cold on the way to class. But the winter chill is also all too familiar to one of Colorado State University’s furry residents: squirrels. Although squirrels are active members of campus life, it is important to know what to do when one comes for your lunch. “When humans and wildlife interact, wildlife will adapt if they are being provided with things that they need,” said Matthew Johnston, associate professor of avian, exotic and zoological medicine. “Squirrels are no exception to that.” Being that squirrels are very social and curious by nature, they have made a connection between humans and food over time as humans have continually provided them with it, wrote Tylor Starr, Larimer Humane Society marketing and community outreach program manager, in an email to The Collegian. “Where there are humans, there is a greater chance of food,” Starr wrote. “This is especially true of squirrels who live alongside humans in cities like Fort Collins.” Though squirrel bites are rare on campus, they can still occur, said Dell Rae Ciaravo-

la, public safety and risk communications manager at CSU. Johnston said squirrel bites can be incited by a perceived threat. People can watch the squirrels in their natural environment, but Jason Clay, public information officer for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, said everyone should avoid feeding them in general. “They’re wild and can act unpredictably, so it’s always best that people never try to handle, intervene (or) work with any of the wildlife, no matter the species,” Clay said. Animals’ mouths have bacteria and germs that could cause an infection, Johnston said, so anyone who gets bitten by a squirrel should seek medical attention immediately. Squirrels are not carriers of many diseases. However, they do carry fleas, which can pose a risk to humans, Clay said. “Fleas can harbour diseases,” Clay said. “The fleas can carry diseases, … even the plague. When they jump off and get onto (a person or other animal), it’s always possible that that transmission could be there depending on species.” The problem begins when individuals start providing wildlife with basic needs such as food or shelter, Johnston said. Feeding the squirrels encourages them to get closer and closer to the person.

A squirrel eats in the snow on Nov. 30. Squirrels are a common character on the Colorado State University campus and are commonly fed by students. PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT THE COLLEGIAN

“Squirrels started following people inside the buildings,” said James Graham, director of environmental health services at CSU. “They would get up on their desks and take their food. When they can’t get out, they just start running all over the place, pulling things off the walls, knocking things over.” Graham said squirrels also

have the ability to chew through and live in the walls. With humans interfering with the natural foraging behaviors of squirrels, the squirrel population tends to grow. When the prey population grows, it is followed by a growth in predators, including owls, hawks, foxes and coyotes, Graham said.

“Squirrels are animals who are just trying to exist alongside of us,” Starr wrote. “While they may not be friendly to humans at times, we should always ensure that we are not being cruel to them and that we are treating them respectfully.” Laura Studley can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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‘So burnt out’: Professor makes case for earlier fall break By Dorina Vida @simply_she_

It’s that time of the year again — students are scrambling to complete projects and study for finals within the twoweek period between Thanksgiving break and finals week. But it’s easy to see why students are left feeling burnt out even before Thanksgiving break, which comes after three months without any break at all. Compared to other universities throughout the country, Colorado State University’s breaks are few and far between, leaving students to question why CSU chooses not to add more breaks throughout the fall semester. Tim Gallagher, CSU finance professor and chair of the Faculty Council, said deciding what days to take off in a semester is not something so easily done. “When you ask why we don’t have Veterans Day off, know that that was definitely considered and that there were other holidays competing against that,” Gallagher said. “There are good arguments for having some holidays that we don’t recognize, but if we give Veterans Day off to students, then

we’ve got to make it up somewhere else with a holiday that we’re already honoring.” The Faculty Council considers the input given by students, faculty, staff, administrators and the Registrar’s Office when making these decisions, Gallagher said. All of this is done while taking into consideration a state law that dictates the amount of class days that must be held each semester. By negotiating holidays and the amount of breaks given in a semester, CSU is able to fulfill the requirements of that state law.

“I think it’s a good mental break to just pause for a bit to help increase people’s motivation and energy for the rest of the semester.” MICHELLE ANCELL CSU JOURNALISM INSTRUCTOR

“Just this fall, the Council approved the calendar that runs from fall 2024 through the summer term of 2026,” Gallagher said. “The calendar for

CSU is completely nailed down through the summer of 2026.” Gallagher said the Council evaluates the academic calendar every two years, creating the schedule for the next two academic years. That decision is passed on to CSU’s president who then passes it on to the Board of Governors. “The Board of Governors is the ultimate authority of all these things,” Gallagher said. While the governor of Colorado may choose who is on the Board of Governors in order to make these decisions for the University, Gallagher said Gov. Jared Polis himself does not make decisions for the academic calendar. However, Polis does have a say in the holiday schedule for faculty and staff, which is its own separate calendar from the academic calendar and does not affect students. “Now, there are University holidays, and there are days that classes don’t meet,” Gallagher said. “Those are not the same thing. Just in the last month, (Gov.) Polis said there are going to be certain holidays for the staff on campus to which the president agreed, giving staff time off for those days.” It’s not just students who have opinions on the holiday and break schedule of the Uni-

versity. Michelle Ancell is a journalism instructor at CSU who is in the process of writing a letter to President Joyce McConnell on why waiting to have a break in the fall semester until Thanksgiving is problematic and unhealthy for students. “To me, it seems like students are getting so burnt out by having to go from Labor Day to Thanksgiving without any additional days off,” Ancell said. “Maybe we could offer a day or two off somewhere in the middle just to give students and faculty more of a break and to catch their breath.” Ancell said the reason she is writing the letter is because she feels CSU is open to ideas. From personally knowing students who attend other universities, she has gained perspective on how CSU could be doing better in caring for its students by providing them with a semester schedule that allows for a short break in the middle of the term. “I think we all need time to regroup and have a little time to relax while still knowing you can get your required work done,” Ancell said. “I think it’s a good mental break to just pause for a bit to help increase people’s motivation and energy for the rest of the semester.”

It might be a good idea to take a day or two away from the winter or summer breaks, as they are both long, allowing for a bit of balance while still affording students a break at a time when they need it most, Ancell said. “I’m sure it’s a bit more complicated than we realize and that a lot of thought and collaboration goes into creating the current calendar,” Ancell said. “It just seems like in the two weeks preceding Thanksgiving break, students are really worn out mentally and physically.” With this, Ancell said students and faculty must be grateful to have the entire week of Thanksgiving off, as many universities do not provide that luxury. This is especially important for out-of-state students, as Thanksgiving break affords them the opportunity to go home for the holiday without having to skip any classes. “I have noticed people coming in feeling like they’re having a crisis, crying or feeling completely overwhelmed,” Ancell said. “It seems that having even a day to have a mental break will help them garner up the emotional energy to deal with the remainder of the semester.” Dorina Vida can be reached at news@collegian.com.

On a sad note the Mellow Yellow in Fort Collins will close on Dec. 31st. Thank you CSU for a great 50 years, what a long strange trip its been.

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COMPOST

Frame by Frame: Heroes of CSU, the ‘soil loyal’ composter Frame by Frame is a new series coming to the pages of The Collegian. For the rest of the school year, Collegian photographers will be documenting the Fort Collins community and showcasing its stories through written and visual journalism. This is the first part of the series. By Luke Bourland @magungo44

Rarely in life do you meet someone so passionate about their line of work as Albert Cones. Originally hailing from the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming, Cones is of Northern Arapaho heritage and speaks very highly of his culture and time spent growing up on the reservation. Over the years, Cones’ career path has taken him all over the place — from being a custodian for Colorado State University to driving trucks for fracking companies. It wasn’t until Cones was given a training offer by a compost technician at CSU that he began turning his mind toward compost. When the position opened up, Cones quickly seized his opportunity. “I went home and started reading about compost and fell in love with compost,” Cones said. “The more I read, the more my passion started.” Cones said his passion flourished the more he read, mostly because of where he came from. Coming from a fracking background, Cones had to do some thinking about his own beliefs and what he wanted in life.

“My connection with Earth wasn’t always all there. I was chasing the materialistic money, but this (compost) let me slow down and enjoy life.” ALBERT CONES COMPOST TECHNICIAN

Not only did compost help Cones slow his life down and gain perspective, but he said that it also improved his overall quality of life, connecting him more with nature.

On top of this, Cones said the more he read about compost, the more he learned about his people, the Northern Arapaho. He learned that they called the same land where he now works home. As he learned more about compost and saw how it benefited communities, it lit a fire under him. Cones said this was an awakening to him, almost feeling like it was in his blood to do this, making him more in touch with the Earth and what’s around him.

Albert Cones, a Colorado State University compost technician, pauses for a moment in front of the trucks he and his team use to transport compost from campus to the compost facility. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

“What I’m learning here at CSU, I can take back and apply it, bringing communities together. I want to go to the schools, showing the kids how to compost and bring them together because division is crumbling everybody.” ALBERT CONES COMPOST TECHNICIAN

On the grounds of the compost facility, Cones seems at home, often looking to the mountains in admiration or watching the birds dance through the air. Cones said that all of this is redemption for him. Going from taking from the land while working in the fracking industry to giving back to the land with compost, he said it’s been a major change in his personal life. Cones said, as a kid, he would look out at the reservation imagining a carnival or something for the kids to do. This dream of a carnival gave Cones his drive to give back. As for his “carnival” dream for the compost facility, he said he only wants it to keep improving. “I can’t save the world, but I can within my perspective,” Cones said. Luke Bourland can be reached at photo@collegian.com.

A pile of compost sits steaming at the Colorado State University composting facility. Albert Cones says that the steam is a sign that the composting process is going well. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

Albert Cones digs in one of the compost piles, showing the change in qualities the deeper you go. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

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COMPOST

Albert Cones, a compost technician for Colorado State University, points out to the land while standing in front of piles of compost. Cones says he has a special connection with these piles, naming them and giving them a date of birth along the way. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

Compost technician Albert Cones stands in front of the carbon used for the composting process, explaining the process. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

Albert Cones poses in front of one of the trucks that picks up food waste from the Colorado State University dorms and dining facilities and brings it to their facility. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

Opinion | Monday, December 9, 2019

SERIOUSLY

Avoid using the term ‘snowman’ this holiday season 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 editor’s notes are subject to being offended. FORT COLLINS – One of the most iconic and beloved images of the holiday season, the snowman, has recently come under fire. No, Frosty has not been accused of decades of sexual misconduct or meddling in elections. Rather, the term “snowman” itself can be seen as offensive. “In all the festivities surrounding the Christmas holiday, we realized that saying snowman can be quite offensive and insensitive,” said Samantha Rankin, the head of the Fort Collins Center for Diversity and Inclusion. Rankin and the Center identify snowwomen, children and gender non-conforming snow-beings as being excluded whenever the term “snowman” is used to describe rolled, spherical masses of snow stacked atop one another. She proposes that society has become blind to the fact that not all snow-people are male due to the popularity of the Christmas cartoon “Frosty the Snowman.” “In the original holiday classic, Frosty is the only living snow entity, and he is male,” Rankin said. “Many people have either forgotten or are unaware that he had a wife named Crystal in the sequel, ‘Frosty’s Winter Wonderland.’” Despite neither snow-person having distinguishable genitalia or different body shape, they identify as different genders. Thus, it is impossible to tell the gender of a snow-person purely from a visual perspective or by asking for their preferred pronouns. This conclusion was reached by Rankin and the Center, and it led them to advise against using the term “snowman” to describe all snow-beings.

Although most snow-beings are not alive or sentient, one should still refer to them using the proper pronoun. You never know when that mass of snow in your front yard could come to life one day and pummel the sh*t out of you for misgendering it.

“Rankin and the Center identify snowwomen, children and gender non-conforming snow-beings as being excluded whenever the term ‘snowman’ is used to describe rolled, spherical masses of snow stacked atop one another.” The Center has also issued a warning against the “Frosty the Snowman” holiday classic because it gives a dangerous message regarding gender in general. In the 1969 holiday special, Frosty is only identified as male because that’s what the children shape him to be and tell him he is. Frosty has no agency in discovering his own gender and is at the mercy of a society that defines it for him. “Frosty’s journey mirrors that of many in the LGBTQ+ community today that feel as if the world is telling them how to express their gender,” Rankin said. “Watching stuff like this every holiday season could send a dangerous message to young children.” While Frosty and Crystal are far from icons in the LGBTQ+ community, if this movement gets traction nationwide, they certainly could be, just like the Babadook. Ethan Vassar can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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Students should know about Black, Indigenous women going missing Kenia Ortiz @Kenia_Ortiz_

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. Black and Native American women are going missing at a rapid pace in the United States, and no one is talking about it. It’s important for students to be aware of this issue and push the importance of it on social media and in their everyday conversations. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, about 60% of the roughly 613,000 people that were reported missing in the U.S. last year were people of color. Further, while Black women make up less than 14% of the total population of women in the U.S., they make up almost 10% of the missing persons cases. In 2016, over 5,000 Native

women were reported missing in the U.S., but according to the Associated Press, some experts say that’s probably an underestimate. According to an article published by ABC News, missing Black Americans make up only 13% of the total U.S. population, and more than 30% of all missing persons in 2018 were Black — with only about one-fifth of the cases being covered by the news.

“Being aware that these women are going missing around the U.S. and spreading that awareness can make a huge difference.” Black girls and women are assumed to be runaways rather than missing persons. This assumption shifts the responsibility and urgency from public safety to personal responsibility — which makes no sense considering that, in

some cases, the missing Black girls are only a couple months old. According to the Black and Missing Foundation, stereotypes about African Americans and crime play a role in why cases of missing Black women go unsolved. Mariah Woods, a 3-yearold white girl, went missing in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and at the same time, at least two black children in a nearby county had also gone missing. It was only Woods who had more than 700 people searching for her on foot and had coverage in the media. According to a study funded by the Department of Justice and completed by researchers at the University of Delaware and the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Native American women are more than 10 times more likely than the rest of the population to be murdered in some places. An estimate from the National Crime Information Center shows that there were 5,712 reports of missing Native American women in 2016 alone. Congresswoman Deb Haaland introduced a historic bill

to increase focus on addressing the silent crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, called the Not Invisible Act. This act would help establish an advisory committee made up of law enforcement, tribal leaders, federal partners, service providers and survivors. Together, they can make recommendations to the Department of Interior and Department of Justice to help law enforcement when handling cases of missing persons, murder and the trafficking of Native Americans and Alaska Natives. Ivan MacDonald, a filmmaker and member of the Blackfeet Nation, and his sister Ivy recently produced a documentary on Native American women in Montana who vanished or were killed. One story is about their 8-year-old cousin, Monica. Monica had disappeared in 1979, and her body was found frozen on a mountain over 20 miles away — and no one was ever arrested. Annita Lucchesi, a cartographer and descendant of the Cheyenne, is building a data-

base of missing and murdered Indigenous women in the U.S. and Canada. The list has about 2,600 names so far. Because of the lack of urgency and coverage for missing Black women and other people of color, Natalie and Derrica Wilson run an online search agency called the Black and Missing Foundation. This foundation helps search for missing persons of color. Many people are trying to combat this issue, and there’s a way for students to help too. Being aware that these women are going missing around the U.S. and spreading that awareness can make a huge difference. Even more, it’s important to watch out for the women around you and help each other stay safe. “There are so many families of color who are desperately searching for their missing loved one, and they are just asking for just one second or a couple of seconds of media coverage, and it can change the narrative for them,” Natalie Wilson said to ABC News. Kenia Ortiz can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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OBITUARY

Stephen John Barcay, former CSU entomology student By Guest Author @CSUCollegian

Stephen John Barcay, of Burnsville, Minnesota, died unexpectedly Nov. 19, 2019, at the age of 59. John was the son of Dr. Stephen J. and Norah (M’Gonigle) Barcay. Born on Jan. 9, 1960, in Portsmouth, Virginia, John grew up in Maryland and Colorado with his siblings Helen and Bob. After receiving his B.S. at Colorado State University, John completed his M.S. and Ph.D. in Urban and Industrial Entomology at Pur-

due University. While at Purdue he met his future wife, Heidi Greger (also a Ph.D. student) on a blind date. John knew she was the one when, for a second date, he suggested a tour of the insect collection in the entomology department and Heidi not only agreed but actually showed up. In 1990 John and Heidi moved to Minnesota where John was employed by Ecolab, Inc. for nearly 30 years, most recently as Senior Scientist in research and development of products for urban pest management. Well-known and highly respected in his field, John held many patents, was widely published and was a regular national speaker on urban entomological issues. An accomplished semi-professional musician, John excelled as a keyboard player, singer and songwriter. He was a founding member of the Moss Piglets, performing and recording with the group for more than 25 years, until his death. As the Moss Piglets evolved from a rock band to a more-or-less blue-

grass band, John lent a distinctive sound by incorporating unusual instruments, including melodica, hurdy-gurdy, musical saw and turkey baster. He could also whistle a melody like nobody’s business. John remained humble despite being featured twice in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, once for his professional work as an entomologist and once as a member of the rarefied community of Minnesota musical saw players. A familiar figure at Minnesota Bluegrass & OldTime Music Association events, John, when not performing onstage, was known to make his way from one jam circle to another with his melodica and head-lamp, quickly winning over skeptics of his unorthodox instrumentation with his immense talent and devotion to traditional songs and musical conventions. An excellent and enthusiastic cook, John relished mastering new dishes but could be relied upon to bring his signature eggacados to most gatherings of his music family. John valued the outdoors and

was an avid backpacker. Much to his fellow hikers’ delight (and sometimes chagrin), John could identify and expound on any insect one might encounter in the wilds of Alaska, Montana or Colorado. He was a friend to abused and abandoned animals and with his wife regularly sheltered rescued companion and farmed animals as well as wildlife. A man of substance, John was a deep thinker, a not-tooshabby artist, a pumpkin carving whiz, a competent downhill skier and, unsurprisingly, adored by his in-laws. John leaves his wife of 29 years, Heidi Greger, and their beloved cats, Amelia, Theo, Peaches and Socks; sister, Helen Barcay, and brother, Bob Barcay, both of Colorado; aunt, Jo M’Gonigle; aunt, Georgia Duncan; brother-in-law Jeff (Debbie) Greger; sister-in-law Amy Lovering; nieces Rachael, Madi, Samantha and Cheyenne; nephews Nick, Andy and Asher; and cousins Ruth and Sharon. He also leaves behind his esteemed

music and entomology families and many friends. John is preceded in death by his parents, parents-inlaw and uncle, John M’Gonigle. John’s endearing sense of humor, compassion, intellectual brilliance and joie de vivre will be missed by all who knew him. His sudden loss leaves a huge hole in the lives of many. In challenging times, John’s favorite saying was, “We must endure and prevail.” For all of us who dearly loved John, our task is to endure and prevail over the gut-wrenching grief his death has caused; he would want us to remember him with laughter and joy. A memorial celebration of John’s life is planned for late April 2020. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to: National Parks Conservation Association (777 6th St NW, Suite 700, Washington DC 20001) or Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (PO Box 16408, Minneapolis MN 55416). Obituaries can be sent to The Collegian at letters@collegian.com.

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ELF Born a human living in an elf world, Buddy the Elf sets off on an adventure to find his father and saves Christmas along the way.

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS The green and (sometimes) mean Grinch has a plan to steal Christmas from the cheery citizens of Whoville, but plans begin to go awry when he befriends a Who.

THE SHINING Cabin fever takes a whole new meaning in this movie based on Stephen King’s novel by the same name. Main character Jack Torrance and his family embark on a strange, twisted journey in the seemingly normal Outlook Hotel. HOME ALONE Follow a young boy on his quest to protect his home from thieves when left alone during the holiday season. POLAR EXPRESS Join a boy on his journey of self

THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS Halloweentown’s pumpkin king Jack Skellington is in a rut. Tired of the monotony of Halloween, he seeks something different and may have found the answer in the warm colorful land of Christmastown. FROZEN When the kingdom of Arendelle is faced with a seemingly never ending winter, unlikely friends must find a way to save their home before it’s too late.

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ALTERNATIVE ALTERNATIVE BAKING BAKING INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS RACHEL RASMUSSEN

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The holidays are a time for stuffing your face full of delicious food and loosening your belt once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re done. However, if you are really trying to watch what you eat but still want to enjoy some holiday treats, then here are five alternative baking ingredients you can use.

stabilize blood sugar. To prepare the Chia Seeds, take one tbsp of the seeds and add them to one cup of water and let them sit for 10 minutes. This one cup can eliminate one egg in your recipe. They work best for cookies, muffins, and cakes.

COCONUT FLOUR INSTEAD OF WHITE FLOUR Coconut flour is gluten-free, high in fiber and protein, and hypoallergenic but it can have a dominating bitter taste if too much is used. To avoid this, substitute just Â˝ cup at a time instead of completely switching it out to ensure you get the health benefits with a great taste.

UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE INSTEAD OF SUGAR Most unsweetened applesauce contains only 80-100 calories and 2-3 grams of fiber per cup so making the swap from sugar to unsweetened applesauce can help you from gaining weight in baked goods. But because unsweetened applesauce has a high percentage of water content, it is important to reduce the overall amount of liquid by about 2-3 tbsp in the recipe.

NATURAL HONEY INSTEAD OF SUGAR Natural Honey is less likely to spike your blood sugar and your body can metabolize it easier. Because honey is naturally sweeter than sugar, you may be able to use less of it overall while enjoying the taste of your holiday treats. CHIA SEEDS INSTEAD OF EGGS Chia Seeds are rich in omega-3s and fiber and can help boost energy and

AVOCADO INSTEAD OF BUTTER Substituting some butter in recipes is a great way to lower the calories in recipes. Avocado also has no sodium, reduces cholesterol, and helps to fight against heart disease. When baking with avocado, lower the oven temperature by 25 percent and increase the baking time.

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COLLEGIAN COLUMNIST

Students would be more empathetic if they had experience in retail Nathan Sky @NathanSky97

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. Immediately after the celebrated time of Thanksgiving, the thrill of Black Friday surges, and people flood to their favorite retailers to take part in the Black Friday deals. With this in mind, we should all take a moment to express our best wishes to the employees who have to face the mob of anxious customers seeking out the best deal during the holiday season. “Retail” is one of those words that has the ability to contain several negative connotations at the mere thought of it. It’s a position that often gets taken for granted, as we simply expect there to always be people ready and waiting to take care of our needs. While thankless, being part of a retail team is a task that, I believe, most people should experience. More often than not, the experience allows for greater empathy for retail employees — knowing what the workers are going through on a daily basis — in

addition to developing valuable skills like working under pressure, commercial awareness and communication. One of the biggest reasons why most people refuse retail positions is the risk of dealing with high-maintenance customers. Even just one experience with these kinds of customers is enough to turn people away. In reality, this encounter promotes resilience and patience. No one likes to be yelled at, but the funny thing about it is that the more you get yelled at, the less of a big deal it becomes. It’s important to be able to face adversaries with a straight face, brush it off and laugh about it after with coworkers. That being said, it’s usually the coworkers that make a job worth sticking around for. Learning to depend on your coworkers is an extremely valuable skill that’s relevant in many professional contexts. Even if you disagree with someone, being able to maintain autonomy and continue to produce good work is a strong display of dedication and resilience. Retail often has the image of being a filler job, but the experiences to gain in this environment are crucial, and these jobs contain skills that future employers look for. Working in a team is a skill you can’t really learn without getting involved,

and working in retail is the perfect opportunity to develop it. Bringing all of these skills together will enable you to enter a new workplace with a level of confidence you might not have had otherwise. Retail encourages its employees to hold their ground and maintain a positive work environment despite the circumstances. With the right team, you can face anything. Realizing this and implementing it into your future will truly make you stand out among the crowd. Retail is a challenge, but there’s so much to be gained from the experience. After working somewhere, going back will never really be the same, as you know what happens behind the scenes. You’ll know what it feels like to be in their shoes. Maybe a new cashier is getting stressed out over a cash register issue and is apologizing profusely. Instead of adding to the anxiety the worker is facing, reassuring them that it’s alright and you don’t mind is one of the greatest things you can do for a retail employee. Patience is running short everywhere around us, and if we put ourselves in a position that requires a little extra patience, we would live in a better world. Nathan Sky can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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Sports | Monday, December 9, 2019

Rams >> from page 1 “Kirstie Hillyer, our best player, had two swings to win that game, and we didn’t get it,” Hilbert said. “You have to give South Carolina credit; they did the right thing at critical times.” The Rams dominated South Carolina on the stat sheet. CSU out-killed (73-58) them, out-assisted (69-51) them, recorded more digs (69-59) and had a higher hitting percentage (.317 to SC’s .255) than the Gamecocks. However, errors haunted the Rams in the game and put free points on the board for South Carolina. Coming into the game, the Rams had held their competition to an average hitting mark of near .100. South Carolina’s mark of .255 was the second highest the Rams yielded all season. This mark came second to only the University of California, Berkeley, who accounted for the other defeat on the Rams’ near-perfect record. “It’s so frustrating,” setter Katie Oleksak said. “Those end-game situations, in different sets throughout the whole match, is when we really needed to make fewer errors, and we didn’t. It especially sucks because we played well in every other aspect of the game.” The Rams had played clean volleyball for the majority of the season, but CSU ended the game with 44 total errors, 17 of them coming on serves. At times this season, the Rams had issues with service errors, but it was often overlooked since the Rams were able to keep adding tallies to the win column. In their last game of the regular season, the Rams recorded 11 service errors against the Denver Pioneers and escaped DU in a five-set victory. This trend carried over to CSU’s first-round matchup against the Gamecocks. The coupling of the physicality of South Carolina and the extended rallies in the match forced CSU out of their comfort zone just enough for the Gamecocks to edge out the Rams. Despite the loss, the Rams had an incredible season, setting numerous records and holding special moments for both players and fans. This defeat doesn’t discredit or take away from any of the accolades and memories the Rams formed during these last four seasons. “This is an incredible group that stayed together over a long period of time,” Hilbert said. “I’m very proud of them, and I wouldn’t want to coach anybody else.” CSU’s fab-five of seniors have played their last game in the green and gold. Oleksak, Olivia Nicholson, Paulina Hougaard-Jensen, Jessica Jackson

The Colorado State University women’s volleyball team holds up the 2019 Mountain West Conference Championship trophy after their recordbreaking 29-1 regular season Nov. 16. PHOTO BY LUCY MORANTZ THE COLLEGIAN

and Hillyer have left their mark on the CSU program, and those who support the Rams know how special and close-knit this team has become the past four years. The group ended their respective careers with a combined 1,853 sets played, powering the Rams to an overall record of 102-23, three Mountain West Championships and four NCAA Tournament births. Oleksak was named the 2019 MW Player of the Year, making her the only player in MW volleyball history to win the award three times in her career. Like always, Hilbert has another crop of young talent that figures to make their way into the limelight next season. The Rams will return a trio of starters with outside hitter Breana Runnels, libero Alexa Roumeliotis and defensive specialist Brooke Hudson. Runnels, one of the most lethal hitters in CSU history, will be back for her senior season along with Roumeliotis as the Rams look to remain the team to beat in the Mountain West. Ryan Loberger can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

Outside hitter Olivia Nicholson (3) celebrates with middle blocker Paulina Hougaard-Jensen (11) after Hougaard-Jensen scores for Colorado State University as CSU takes on Boise State at Moby Arena Nov. 16. CSU won three sets to zero. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

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RAMS

Olivia Nicholson (3) bumps the ball toward one of her teammates as CSU faces Utah State at Moby Arena on Nov. 14. CSU won three sets to zero. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

Katie Oleksak (22) hugs head coach Tom Hilbert after breaking the CSU all-time assists record with 4,834 assists during CSU’s game against Utah State on Nov. 14. CSU swept Utah State three sets to zero. PHOTO

BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

Outside hitter Jessica Jackson (21) spikes the ball past the defenders during Colorado State’s game against Boise State at Moby Arena on Nov. 16. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

Junior Alexa Roumeliotis (8) and the rest of the Colorado State University volleyball team huddle to celebrate earning a point during the second match against Boise State on Nov. 16. PHOTO BY LUCY MORANTZ THE COLLEGIAN

Katie Oleksak (22) sets the ball during the Border War volleyball game Oct. 29. Colorado State won in four sets. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

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BASKETBALL

Women’s basketball suffers narrow 72-69 loss to Boise By Bailey Shepherd @B_Sheps

Losing back-to-back games hurts. Losing back-to-back conference games hurts even more, and the Colorado State women’s basketball team is feeling that pain. After suffering a 59-49 loss to San Diego State on Wednesday in their first conference game of the season, the Rams were bested again on Sunday by the visiting Boise State Broncos 72-69. The matchup was a narrow contest from start to finish. After one quarter of play, the two teams were only separated by one point. Redshirt senior Andrea Brady was the focus of the Rams’ offense early on, pouring in 10 points in the first quarter of play. However, Boise quickly rediscovered their offensive groove after shooting 38.89% in the first quarter to then take a 40-33 lead into the locker room at halftime. The Rams’ starters came to play, with Brady, Megan Jacobs, Jamie Bonnarens and Makenzie Ellis all finishing the game with double-digit point totals. Brady finished as the game’s top scorer with 23 points. Jacobs scored 18 while also hauling in 10 rebounds to secure her first double-double of the season. “We all just tried to play tough tonight,” Jacobs said. “We tried to put ourselves aside and just play for the team.” This offensive explosion comes in the wake of the Rams being without some of their leaders on the court, including Tori Williams, who also missed the Rams’ conference opener earlier in the week, and Lore Devos, who hasn’t set foot on the floor for CSU since their season opener against Chadron State. Despite suffering a substantial amount of hefty injuries, Sunday’s defeat means the Rams have now lost four games by single digits this season, which has obviously been a frustrating statline that the Rams have had to deal with since many members of the fan base and coaching staff feel if the lineup was at full strength, it’d be enough to get over those small hurdles. “We’re anxious to get healthy and put a really good squad out there and let this team cut loose a little bit,” head coach Ryun Williams said. “I’m proud of the team that we have out there, but this team needs that win. They need to really start believing, and the only way to do that is to get some Ws.” Nevertheless, going toe-to-toe with the current conference champions and current favorites to win the conference again will hopefully inspire the Rams as they prepare to head to Knoxville to take on the 17th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Bailey Shepherd can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

Colorado State University guard Katia Stamatelopoulos (1) goes for a 2-pointer in Colorado State University’s 72-69 loss against Boise State Dec. 8. PHOTO BY NOAH TURNER THE COLLEGIAN

Colorado State University’s guard and forward Megan Jacobs (3) drives toward the basket while being guarded by two Boise State defenders Dec. 8. PHOTO BY NOAH TURNER THE COLLEGIAN

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TRACK & FIELD

Colorado State track team opens season with 3 meets By Jack Taylor @j_taylr

Colorado State University track and field opened their 2019-20 indoor season this week with three meets at three different universities with three different teams back to back. The Rams track team started their long week on Thursday at the Colorado School of Mines Alumni Classic. CSU sent a smaller roster of just 18 athletes to Mines; the roster included a mix of long-distance and jumping athletes. The Rams were set to compete in the men and women’s long jump, pole vault, triple jump and high jump, as well as the women’s pentathlon and men’s heptathlon. The Rams had some key top performers at the Mines Classic: Freshman Celyn StermerStermer performed a perfect highjump set, with no errors until the 3.81 meter jump. Stermer finished first in women’s pole vault. Junior Isa Bynum- Bynum had an amazing meet, finishing first in the men’s long jump with a final leap of 7.35 meters. Bynum was also the best athlete in the men’s triple jump, ending with a 14.8-meter jump. A majority of CSU’s track and field team headed to Colorado

Springs on Friday for the Air Force Holiday Open. The Rams have constantly done well at the Cadet Field House, and that was no different this year. The green and gold dominated the competition, finishing the meet with the Rams holding the top spot in six events. In the men’s section, the Rams finished first in the 500-meter run, 60-meter hurdles and weight throw. In the women’s section, CSU found themselves at the top of the board in the 300-meter run, shot put and weight throw. This level of dominance was not expected, as CSU had 10 athletes competing for their first time. Track and field at Colorado State lost a large amount of seniors last year, which usually spells turmoil for any athletic program. But this team is something different — everyone is buzzing about the potential. The Rams had a few top performers at the Air Force Holiday Open: Freshman Tom Willems- Willems had his debut performance at Air Force. Nobody expected him to win the men’s 500-meter run with a time of 1:04.36 Senior Maria Muzzio- Muzzio finished her day at the Holiday Open with a first-place finish and new personal record in the women’s shot put. Muzzio was able to

secure her win and record with a throw of 15.69 meters. The final destination for the Rams track and field team was at Boston University for the Boston University Season Opener. Only one athlete made the journey: senior Eric Hamer. Hamer represented CSU well, finishing first in his section of the men’s 5,000-meter run. Hamer completed the 5,000 meter run in a blazing-fast time of 13:40.11 minutes, taking down the CSU indoor record previously held by Grant Fischer, who ran the event in 13:46.58 minutes. “Eric (Hamer) put in a Herculean performance tonight setting a school record,” head cross country coach Art Siemers said. “Instead of making excuses because he didn’t get in the fast heat, he put the pedal down and lapped most of the field. That take(s) next-level focus and confidence.” The CSU track and field team is the reigning champion of the Mountain West. Many fans and players doubted the Rams’ ability to bounce back after losing a majority of their firepower from graduating seniors. But with the first three meets in the books, it seems that CSU track and field is set to be a contender once again. Jack Taylor can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

Junior Amelia Harvey races the 60-meter hurdles in Boulder on Feb. 2, 2019, at the Colorado Invitational. PHOTO BY MATT BEGEMAN THE COLLEGIAN

BASKETBALL

Can CSU men’s basketball turn it around against South Dakota? By Tyler Meguire @TMeguire

Second-half woes still haunt the Colorado State men’s basketball team. After losing their last matchup against Boise State 75-64 after leading 33-32 at the half, CSU will head back home to try to figure things out before conference play. The Rams had their first taste of conference play on Wednesday against San Diego State University and Saturday against Boise State. A common theme for the Rams was a lack of scoring and defense in the second halves of both games. Against SDSU, they found themselves down a manageable six points (38-32) at the end of the first half. Then CSU was outscored 4125 in the second half. In the matchup against Boise State, the Rams were ahead by halftime but were then outscored 43-31 in the second half. While the scoring was about the same in both halves, the defense collapsed, allowing the Broncos to take control. Now, CSU will have a stretch of four non-conference games to figure out their second-half struggles. This stretch starts Tuesday against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits

at Moby Arena. Both teams will come into the matchup on a two-game losing streak. The Jackrabbits dropped their previous game 77-70 against Montana State. On Nov. 30, they lost to Indiana 64-50. Overall, both teams are 6-5. Statistically, both teams are, again, fairly even. The Jackrabbits are averaging 74.5 points per game and allowing 72.4 points per game. The Rams are averaging 71.3 points per game and allowing 71.2 points per game. Both teams are shooting well, with South Dakota shooting 45% from the field and CSU shooting 46.2% from the field. The Jackrabbits’ scoring leader is Douglas Wilson, who is averaging 16.5 points per game on 59.2% from the field. The good news for the Rams is that Wilson does not shoot many threes, and when he does, he is not very successful (0-5 on the year). Nico Carvacho and Isaiah Stevens are sharing the offensive load for the Rams. Carvacho leads CSU with 13.5 points per game, and Stevens averages 11.5 points per game. Adam Thistlewood is still providing a solid scoring role, as he averages 10 points per game. Unfortunately for the Rams,

Kendle Moore (3) jumps for a layup against Arkansas State Nov. 20. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

South Dakota does most of their scoring in the second half. The Jackrabbits have put up 389 combined points in their first halves. Then in the second half, they have scored 408 points. However, the defense for South Dakota slows down

a bit in the second half. Opponents have scored 377 points before halftime and 398 after. If the Rams can turn it around in this matchup, it will bode well for their record heading into conference play. CSU has two challenging

matchups after South Dakota with No. 20 rival University of Colorado Boulder and defensive-heavy University of Tulsa. Tyler Meguire can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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Arts & Culture | Monday, December 9, 2019

ENTERTAINMENT

‘The Samuel Beckett Experience’ cuts deeper than absurdity By Scotty Powell @scottysseus

It’s easy to be intimidated by Samuel Beckett. He’s the kind of playwright who, to the general public, has largely devolved into nothing more than a sneering inside joke among elitist members of the theater world — the kind of playwright often name-dropped at cocktail parties by stuffed-shirted stage snobs for the sake of making themselves look more fancy and cosmopolitan than they are. It takes someone with a true appreciation and genuine respect for the Irish playwright’s work to recognize its simplicity and its universality and to convey that simplicity onstage in such a way that audiences don’t feel the overwhelming pressure to over-intellectualize the thing and can simply experience Beckett the way Beckett was meant to be experienced. The Colorado State University theatre department’s most recent production, “Four Times/ Times Four: The Samuel Beckett Experience,” does precisely this — brilliantly capturing the dark, reflective tone and pace of some of Beckett’s lesser-known short plays, offering a rare and expertly crafted insight into one of history’s finest and most innovative dramatists. The production is just the latest offering from CSU’s esteemed Center for Studies in Beckett and Performance, an academic organization dedicated to preserving an understanding and appreciation for Beckett’s work. “I got turned on to Samuel Beckett as a student … being made to read ‘Waiting for Godot,’ which woke me up to what this writer was all about, and I got more and more drawn in,” said Eric Prince, the director of “The Beckett Experience” and founder of CSU’s Center for Studies in Beckett and Performance. “We’ve always made it a policy to do a Beckett production whenever we can, … and when we haven’t been able to do a production, I’ve been publishing papers and attending conferences internationally, pursuing my own creative research in this field.” But “The Beckett Experience” is not just another Beckett production for Prince. With plans to retire after this school year, the showcase is also the professor’s personal swan song to the center he established and the community he has built over his twenty years working for the University. And what a swan song it is. The show opens with the haunting “Come and Go,” which depicts a slow, ghostly conversation between three women about … well, we don’t know exactly what. The deadpan stares of the women, their monotonous recital of each sparse line of dialogue, the mechanical way in which they enter and exit the stage and their

Maggie Albanese and Alexandra Ruth perform “Come and Go” during a dress rehearsal for “The Beckett Experience” on Dec. 2. Director Eric Prince said that these pieces are rarely performed and working on them has been “terrific.” PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT THE COLLEGIAN

eerily uniform joining of hands at the show’s end, as they comment on the feel of each other’s “rrrriiiiings,” may not give the audience much story, but it perfectly encapsulates the sense of dread and the terrifying lifelessness of life that Beckett sought to highlight in his work. The play is a conversation slowed down to one-quarter speed, exposing just how little our constant talking actually teaches or fulfills us. The unnerving performances given by actresses Maggie Albanese, Nicole Gardner and Alexandra Ruth cannot be ignored for the power they imbue into this piece. The three move together like clockwork, never once batting so much as an eye or twitching a cheek or shifting their fogged, unidirectional gazes. The trio has so thoroughly imbued themselves into their respective characters — or, rather, into the droning machine their respective characters have sacrificed themselves to — that they have become inseparable from it. In conventional theater, it’s this kind of freedom that one has to turn their role into something wholly their own that brings the actors to life and brings the show to life. To make such dehumanized, impersonalized characters as these so gripping, the way these three women do, is no easy task. It requires a willingness to sacrifice one’s self and one’s own personal interpretation of a role wholly to the purpose that role serves in the overarching production — a willingness only the most disciplined of performers possess. Following “Come and Go” is the equally dread-inducing, more fatalistic “Rockaby,” which sees an old woman, spent and weary from

her long life, rocking herself, quite literally, to death while her tortuous, repetitive musings play on repeat in the background. It’s yet another deceptively simple role that can only be pulled off by a performer with complete command over their craft. A character who says so little and does so little can be easy for actors to play as a mere prop — just another thing in the scene, rather than a character who has feelings and emotions and a perspective on what they are doing — even if what they are doing is simply rocking back and forth for the entire show.

“The play is a conversation slowed down to one-quarter speed, exposing just how little our constant talking actually teaches or fulfills us.” This is what makes visiting actress Wendy Ishii’s performance so refreshing. It manages to convey this woman’s very real, very deep psychological mindset despite the minimal action she takes. Ishii doesn’t simply accept the sparseness of the character outlined in the script because she recognizes that this is not Beckett’s purpose for her. She is not just another worthless lump on the Earth’s surface waiting around to die. She is a person who is full of life and purpose and meaning but who has suppressed that meaning so much that she no longer recognizes it in herself and cannot think of how to

properly act on it. This internal world is one that is difficult to capture in a play like “Rockaby” because the absence of action makes it so that it cannot be faked. There is nothing tangible that the actor can turn to or rely on — no action or words — to convey this deep-seated dread to the audience. Thus, it can only be translated through the actor’s subtle mannerisms and expressions. Imbuing one’s self into a character’s inner world this way is a taxing feat as is, and it is infinitely more so when that inner world is as dark and as deeply terrifying as that of an old woman on the verge of confronting the most emotionally-charged experience of a person’s life — their death. Yet Ishii is in that character and in that world from the very start of the play to the very end — radiating this woman’s terror through her rigid posture, her petrified gaze, the slight, tense downward tilt of her wrinkly chin and every single other minuscule movement she makes onstage. After “Rockaby” comes a series of four poems by Beckett, performed by Prince himself. While these may seem like a bit of a diversion from the production’s focus on Beckett’s dramatic pieces, the sequence fits into the show seamlessly, highlighting the intersectional nature of the writer’s work. It illustrates that to experience Beckett is to experience Beckett’s words, his language and the imagery it evokes. They are what Beckett used to define the rhythm and the tone of his work, and the inclusion of the poems helps to reel the audience back into that. This isn’t to say that Prince’s delivery of the poems is disposable. Indeed, quite the opposite. What Beckett’s work does is highlight the

life-giving power of words when used correctly and intentionally. He does not simply throw words around as a means of highlighting their absurdity the way some playwrights do, but rather to highlight their sanctity. Once again, this is something that many recitals of Beckett’s work fail to capture. They present his work as a blanket revolt against any and all meaning and purpose in life — including any meaning we imbue into words. But this is missing the point. Beckett wasn’t out to expose the fraudulence of language, but to highlight its intrinsic connection to life and to purpose and the existential threat we face when we do not recognize this connection. Prince’s performance captures this perfectly. With each and every word of the poem being shot at the audience like a blow dart, his delivery embodies the deep passion that the words in Beckett’s plays are meant to bring out. It reminds the audience that, as nihilistic as Beckett’s work may appear to be on the surface, the underlying purpose is to give life to his audience, not to drain it. Prince’s impassioned recitation of this poem conveys this brilliantly and brings to light the liveliness that underlies Beckett’s externally bleak, monotone style.

CONTINUE READING ■ The rest of “The Samuel Beckett

Experience” can be read at collegian.com.

Scotty Powell can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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Turnover’s engaging set brings Gothic Theatre ‘Altogether’ By Matt Campbell @mcampnh

Earlier this year, Turnover graced the stage of the Gothic Theatre with the Portland-based synthpop band Reptaliens and hardcore heavyweights Turnstile, whose shows tend to be loud, energetic and chaotic. On Dec. 4, Turnover brought a different vibe with a diverse lineup and a fluttering zeal. Touring on the release of their latest record “Altogether,” the veteran pop-punkers turned dreampop titans were greeted with a similar crowd that has always been present at their shows, as well as a new wave of fans who seemed to have taken to Turnover’s new aesthetic very kindly. “This is my first time seeing Turnover; I’m super stoked, and I cannot wait,” said Roy Patton, a Turnover fan. The night was Patton’s first show in Colorado, and he was accompanied by Sean Michaels, who was present for Turnover’s headlining show at the Gothic in April. “I’m actually excited for the new vibe,” Michaels said. “Last time Turnstile played, and (Turnover) was quite the calm-down after that.” Turnover’s sound has always done more than just appeal to the cuffed dickies/striped shirt culture that it has often been pigeonholed into with records like their 2015 release “Peripheral Vision.” The genesis of Turnover’s live performances is how the band’s sound lends itself to welcome a variety of different openers and headliners of any genre. To open the tour, Turnover brought out Renata Zeiguer, a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter whose band’s energy kicked the show off with a truly unique and genre-bending performance. Zeiguer’s sound is complex,

implementing an appropriate level of quirkiness that is necessary for her intriguing and often irreverent songs to come through. Her most recent record, “Faraway Business,” was released earlier this year with Northern Spy Records. Zeiguer’s talent isn’t only expressed through her captivating lyricism and keen ear for melody. The rhythm section was focused while Zeiguer and her lead guitarist brought crunchy leads and spaciousness that created a truly inspiring take on the “indie singer-songwriter” form. The Canadian outfit Men I Trust was the first featured act of the tour, sandwiched between Zeiguer and Turnover. Men I Trust, who are also touring on their newest record “Oncle Jazz,” are one of the most interesting and provocative bands in the contemporary indie-pop world. Fronted by Emma Proulx, Men I Trust’s sound is ethereal, with jazz-tinged and shaky instrumental performances that provide an appropriate bed for Proulx’s soft and understated vocals. Throughout the set, there was an air that felt thick as pads of ambient keys played with steady and to-the-point drums. The highlight of the band’s sound, however, comes from the inventive and groovy bass-lines on songs like “Numb” and “Show Me How,” which drive the songs and keep them interesting as they juxtapose the drawn-out and wiggly guitar sound that remains a constant through the band’s catalog. Men I Trust ended their set with the resolution of a facetious feud between their guest bassist and guitarist Jessy Caron, in the form of the smashing of a bass before the guest bassist stormed off stage, leaving the band to finish the set with “Say You Can Hear.” Bands like Men I Trust abolish the idea that the wiggly and imperfect world of indie-pop is a

playground for cis men, making the work of larger artists like Mac DeMarco, who helped define the sound, obsolete and uninteresting. Men I Trust and Zeiguer also display a level of empowerment through immense talent and creativity that seems to break down and rebuild how women exist in the world of indie and alternative music. These bands are no commodity nor are they a platform to be observed from a purely aesthetic standpoint. They are leading forces that have developed a truly new and unique sound that allows their music to be regarded as potent, urgent and necessary. As Turnover took the stage, a flood of dreamy light cascaded over the audience accompanied by cheers and an air of excitement. Turnover opened the set with “Still In Motion,” the opener to “Altogether,” before breaking into a set consisting of a healthy mix of songs new and old. Turnover’s on-stage demeanor was different than it has been for the last several years. Lead singer Austin Getz shares his time between keyboards and acoustic guitar while the band backs him up in a presentation that feels dramatic yet appropriate for the band’s new direction. As the band led into “New Scream,” the second track off of “Peripheral Vision,” the audience’s excitement promptly turned into a mosh pit upon hearing the opening notes played by lead guitarist Nick Rayfield. The steady groove of bassist Danny Dempsey and drummer Casey Getz remained a highlight and a driving force for Turnover’s set. The crowd began to loosen up, as newer songs such as “Plant Sugar” and “Number On The Gate” received the same mosh-treatment as classics such as “Take My Head,” “Super Natural” and “Hello Euphoria.” Turnover ended their set with “Humming,” a sweet and contend-

Vocalist Austin Getz of Turnover sings and plays keyboard during the band’s set at the Gothic Theatre in Denver Dec. 4. PHOTO BY MEGAN MCGREGOR THE COLLEGIAN

ed number off of “Peripheral Vision,” before exiting the stage and engaging in what many audience members might consider the longest fake encore break ever. As the audience shuffled out of the theater, many turned their heads to watch the empty stage, waiting for the encore that never came. “Altogether” is clearly a record that seems most appropriate played live. The energy of the crowd is necessary to turn the otherwise dry and relatively stagnant record into an experience that provokes further consideration of the record itself and, in this case, another listen. Still, Turnover brought the energy of a band whose time on the road has turned them into a consistently interesting and truly incredible act. “You could tell as soon as the music starts, everyone went crazy,” said Izzy Amos, who was standing outside the theater with her friend Britney Mercer, another first-timer. “I like the new record a lot. I like the old stuff too just because it’s a

Daily Horoscope Alisa Otte Alisa Otte is a Gemini and a fourth-year English major with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in philosophy. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY(12/09/19) ARIES (March 21-April 19) For

the first time in a while, your heart rate is slowing and your reach is slacking. You’re making a nest for yourself where you’re at, so make sure you’ll be happy here for a while. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Everything is sparkling for you. If you can’t see it look harder. Better yet, imagine glitter. Imagine it falling like rain. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Today is the day for dreaming. For losing yourself in your fantasies. For laying on the floor, not knowing what you’ll do next, and not caring. CANCER (June 21-July 22) You

ought to allow yourself room to take in full breaths, not the short, shallow ones you’ve been experiencing as of late. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You can handle pretty much anything that comes your way. You fully deserve the thanks you are receiving. VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22) You are bewildered and you are in love. It’s dizzying and kaleidoscopic. LIBRA (Sept. 23- Oct. 22) Things are changing quickly for you and it’s leaving you breathless. For one of the first times in your life, you don’t really know what the next step is. Try to see this as beautiful, as difficult as that may be. SCORPIO (Oct. 23- Nov. 21) The

little more emotional.” “There’s no words I can use to describe how much fun I had; it was insane,” said Patton, sporting a Turnover shirt and clutching a copy of “Altogether” in his hand. “I was in the pit, deep. It was a blast.” The purpose of Turnover’s sonic evolution is implemented within its live shows in a way that feels purposeful and natural. The band, now going on over a decade of touring and releasing music, appears to be at its most comfortable and confident. It’s clear that Turnover is not the band it used to be, but as fans continue to yell “Play ‘Sasha!’” between songs, fans seem to be okay with that. For a show with three bands whose sound is largely reliant on vibrato-soaked major-seventh chords and jazz turnarounds over steady and occasionally sluggish tempos, each artist maintained a level of freshness and energy that kept the show fun and consistently interesting. Matt Campbell can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

words are coming to you slowly. All of the descriptors of who you are and what your needs are are surfacing. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- Dec. 21) You’re longing for the present. How strange is that? You can feel it passing by too quickly. Take a second to breathe it all in. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19) Now is the time to be more forgiving than you normally would be. Let things slide that you normally wouldn’t. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 18) No one knows you better than you do. There are pieces of you that are untranslatable. Lean into that most mysterious part of yourself. PISCES (Feb. 19- March 20) You’re constantly seeking out something new. You’re a chameleon and always seem to be comfortable around different types of people. Try to focus on constancy. Who’s always there through it all?

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‘The Singing Saw at Christmastime’ challenges Christmas classics By Matt Campbell @mcampnh

Christmas music was founded within the aesthetic of tradition; simple melodies and timbres are pleasing to the ear and invoke warmth, hospitality and kinship. The most accessible Christmas music comes in the form of big-band jazz and lounge lizard singers: sultry voices of a whiskey-driven past. More traditionally, these songs have a shape as instrumental, classical or choral arrangements or, more abstractly, in the improvisational adaptations by groups like the Vince Guaraldi Trio and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

“‘The Singing Saw at Christmastime’ ... is a crash course on musical ingenuity and imagination.” What separates Christmas music from other forms of music is its ability to adapt to different genres and the even flow of contemporary styles of music. Still, some artists are able to prove that Christmas music does not necessarily have to look like a present trapped in a perpetual office white elephant, and few do that in a way that’s more abstract and jarring than Julian Koster in “The Singing Saw at Christmastime.” The singing saw is an off-kilter and haunting instrument, with roots tracing back over 150 years. The instrument has been found frequently in American folk music, from 19th century Appalachia to the vaudeville-inspired gilded age and roaring ‘20s. The singing saw is played by placing a hand saw tightly

between the legs and drawing a well-rosined bow across the thin part of the blade, bending the saw to produce different pitches. Despite its popularity in contemporary American music dwindling after the early 20th century, the singing saw’s resurgence came in the late 1990s through the music of Neutral Milk Hotel, the project of singer-songwriter Jeff Mangum. In 1998, the band released “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea,” a monumental record in the world of indie and alternative rock. Of the artists who contributed to the project, few were as instrumental to the album’s noisy and abstract sound than Koster, who contributed performances of the singing saw, bowed banjo and the Lowrey Wandering Genie organ. Koster’s delicate and often haphazard musical sensibilities come into full effect in the brittle and irking atmosphere of “The Singing Saw at Christmastime.” The record begins with a two-part harmony of singing saws on “The First Noel,” in which Koster creates chordal beds of sound for the lead saw to dance over in an ethereal and unsettling rendition of the song. The warbly timbre of the singing saw takes up a unique sonic space on “Frosty the Snowman,” performed with a single saw. “Silent Night” is a rich duet of saws that complement each other and create a cacophony of noise in an intense battle to stay in tune with one another. On tracks like “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” and “Silver Bells,” the eeriness comes from the fact that few of the songs on the record reach past the three-minute mark, with solo arrangements that feel indelible and musically ambiguous. The awkward and feeble saw often struggles to become something bigger than itself, making for some songs that are often difficult to listen to for those with perfect pitch. The payoff, however, comes in the intimacy and vulnerability shown by Koster consistently throughout the record. Koster’s arrangement of the Bing Crosby classic “White Christmas” is far from the music that consumes the shallow space under shouting in the car

on the way home from selecting the perfect Christmas tree. It is noisy and unorganized, utilizing beds of root tones that drone under a lead that chokes and struggles to make it through the musically complex tune. “O Holy Night” possesses the same need for the saw’s true voice, as an instrument that can be beautiful and graceful, to come out as it retches in the form of often out-of-tune notes that make up the central melody, contrasting with the album’s ending track. “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” another a cappella performance by Koster, ends a dizzying sense of dissociation present throughout the whole album. “The Singing Saw at Christmastime” is arguably the most unorthodox approach within the canon of Christmas music, and, for many, it is the first time a person will actually hear a singing saw and recognize what it is. More than that, the record is a crash course on musical ingenuity and imagination. Koster’s talent exceeds far beyond the seemingly simplistic arrangements of familiar songs found on “The Singing Saw at Christmastime.” In an NPR Tiny Desk Concert for Koster’s other project, “The Music Tapes,” Koster demonstrates how the instrument is the perfect companion to his nervous, excited and doddering demeanor. The singing saw is a very jarring instrument, one that might be mistaken for an animal in pain or a particularly squeaky pair of wet boots on a linoleum floor. In the right hands, it becomes an instrument capable of a displaying a truly unique identity and, in the case of “The Singing Saw at Christmastime,” a vehicle capable of capturing the potential of the holidays in a package that is as exciting as it is confusing and longing for acceptance.

OVERALL RATING: ■ 8.9/10

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

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CELEBRATING 150 YEARS Part of an ongoing series celebrating Colorado State University’s 150th anniversary.

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IN HONOR OF COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY’S 150TH BIRTHDAY, the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising has two exhibits that have decidedly Ramcentric themes. The first, “Proud to Wear,” features a collection of CSU apparel through the years. The second, “Women Wear at CSU,” are items from women-identifying CSU employees, including a jacket on loan from President Joyce McConnell. It’s a nod to both the sesquicentennial and the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (women’s right to vote nationally). For both exhibits, Avenir Curator Katie Knowles put out a call for contributions from the CSU community. Dozens of CSU T-shirts from the final “College Days” shirt in 1987 to a “Fort Flood” shirt printed 10 years later, came in. A sampling of the T-shirts received is on display in the Richard Blackwell Gallery at the Avenir, along with other treasures.

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Temple Grandin won a Golden Globe for a documentary on her life.

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Olympic gold medal-winner and CSU alumnus Glenn Morris starred in the 1938 feature film “Tarzan’s Revenge.”

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Moby Arena was named after a novel by Herman Melville.

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There are a 1950s football jersey and a letter jacket worn by Frank Faucett and Lyle Stucker, respectively, both of whom played with Jack Christiansen at CSU before Christiansen went on to a successful NFL career as a player and coach. From more recent years are a 2003 Bradlee Van Pelt jersey and an open mesh jersey used by Steve Anderson in 1977. There’s also a cringe-worthy pair of polyester green-and-white checked pants worn by members of the football coaching staff in the 1970s. And there is an old orange and green striped leather helmet from the 1930s worn by John Mosley, the first AfricanAmerican football player who lettered at CSU. That helmet is accompanied by three others from previous decades to show the evolution of safety advances.

“Women Wear at CSU” runs through Dec. 21. Items on display from the women of CSU include a Western shirt worn by Professor Temple Grandin; a formal gown from Kim Tobin, VP for University Advancement; a Little Shop of Physics shirt from LSOP Assistant Director Heather Michalak; and a CSU dress provided by Corporate Learning Management System Coordinator Dianne Fromme. Some employees loaned their signature accessories, from a Mason jar to a red leather backpack, while others provided an Ann Taylor “camp shirt” and a “Green Warrior” T-shirt from the first year of the sustainability campaign. The CSU community is encouraged to share photos and stories about their own favorite CSU apparel from past and present on Instagram using @AvenirMuseum #ProudToWear and #WomenWearCSU.

● 4. FALSE. Claire Danes won Best Performance for her portrayal of Grandin in the 2010 HBO biopic. The movie also won seven Emmy Awards. CSU’S renowned animal behaviorist and advocate for people with autism is a member of both the Colorado and the National Women’s Hall of Fame, one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” in 2010, and was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2016. Now who’s the superstar? ● 5. TRUE. Morris, “The World’s Greatest Athlete,” was the fourth Olympian to play Tarzan. Morris also played with the Detroit Lions in the NFL and served in the Navy during World War II. Morris remains one of CSU’s most decorated athletes and was inducted into the U.S. Track and Field Hall of Fame. ● 6. TRUE. While the behemoth of a gymnasium was being built in the mid 1960s, editors at the Collegian wrote that it looked like a whale rising out of the ground. They began calling it the “great white whale” from the novel “Moby-Dick,” and it caught on with students. With some reluctance, the name “Moby Arena” was officially adopted by administration.

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