Monday, January 27, 2020 Vol. 129, No. 37 by The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The nation mourns the loss of an NBA legend: Kobe Bryant The ‘Mamba’s’ legacy will live on in every arena, gym floor and driveway

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projects in the town that he felt most connected to. This led to him writing and directing the upcoming short film “Chords.” The short film is based on the City of Fort Collins and highlights the local music scene. More importantly, the film brings the passion of music within an individual to life and focuses on the importance of home.

Yesterday morning, former NBA superstar Kobe Bean Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant, passed away in a tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. The 41-year-old Bryant is survived by his wife Vanessa Laine Bryant and three children, Natalia Diamante Bryant, Bianka Bella Bryant and Capri Kobe Bryant. Kobe will undoubtedly be remembered for the dazzling display of skill he showcased on a nightly basis during his 20-year NBA career. As a player, Kobe embodied preparation and a fiercely competitive mindset that became known as the “mamba mentality.” However, to fully understand the legacy of Kobe, one must first understand that Kobe’s impact transcended basketball, leaving a truly unique mark on the world.

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Director John Barnhardt (middle) talks to crew members while they prepare for the next scene of his short film “Chords” on Thursday, Jan. 9. Filming for the short film took place over multiple days and locations around Fort Collins including Lucky Joe’s and the Colorado State University campus. PHOTO BY SKYLER PRADHAN THE COLLEGIAN

Emmy award-winning director reflects on experiences in FoCo By Maddie Steele & Skyler Pradhan @CSUCollegian

Emmy award-winning cinematographer John Barnhardt has always been passionate about filmmaking. From studying at Colorado State University to traveling the world for documentary films and winning an Emmy for Outstanding Single-Camera Photography, Barn-

hardt has traveled far in pursuit of his filmmaking career. But throughout his film career, he has still maintained a deep connection to Fort Collins. Barnhardt first began his journey as a filmmaker 28 years ago when he began his studies at CSU. During his time at CSU, he worked at Lucky Joe’s in Old Town and later graduated with a degree in English and poetry. Barnhardt traveled as a doc-

umentary cinematographer, helping film and direct “The Man Who Shot God” and “Born to Explore,” which he later won the Emmy for in 2013. From his achievements and experiences in film, Barnhardt became a professor at Charleston South Carolina University, teaching cinematography, editing and pre-production. Barnhardt moved back to Fort Collins to produce passion

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Senior marketing major Devon Heywood stands on the corner of Prospect Road in a Speedo holding a sign that reads “I suck @ fantasy” on the afternoon of Jan. 25. Heywood stood with the sign for an hour as punishment for finishing in last place of his fantasy football league. At the beginning of the season Heywood “did not think this was a possibility” for him, but in the last week of the season his teams began performing poorly, consequently moving him to last place. “I had the choice between a spray tan, shaving my eyebrows or doing this,” Heywood said. “So I picked this.” PHOTO BY LUCY MORANTZ THE COLLEGIAN

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Rams Against Hunger combats food insecurity among students By Ceci Taylor @cecelia_twt

As classes and extracurriculars start up again with the spring semester, the issue of finding enough food can be a burden to many students at Colorado State University. Rams Against Hunger helps students with this issue. Thea Rounsaville, assistant director of Annual Giving, wrote in an email to The Collegian that Rams Against Hunger provides nutritious meals from the CSU dining halls to students who qualify for the program. “Since the start of the program over five years ago, it has been funded thanks to the generosity of almost 6,500 donors — ranging from students, faculty and staff, parents, alumni and friends of the University,” Rounsaville wrote. Students who suffer from food insecurity can struggle when it comes to grades and making it to graduation. So Rams Against Hunger hopes to help, Rounsaville wrote. “We have been able to definitively prove that students struggling with food insecurity who receive support from the

program are more likely to earn higher grades, stay in school and make it to graduation compared to students who are waitlisted for the program,” Rounsaville wrote.

“It’s been incredible to watch the tremendous impact this program has had over the years, and I am excited to see the ways it can grow in the future.” THEA ROUNSAVILLE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ANNUAL GIVING

Students who are interested in the program can apply on Rams Against Hunger’s website, and students who do not struggle with food insecurity can also find ways to help. “Over the years, students have been some of our greatest supporters of the program,” Rounsaville wrote. Students can donate money that goes toward supplying

fellow students with meals, Rounsaville wrote. Fourteen dollars, for instance, would provide two whole meals for a fellow student. In fact, more than $100,000 was raised for Rams Against Hunger Dec. 4, 2019, shattering previous donation records and providing 13,352 meals for students through the program, according to a SOURCE article published Dec. 5, 2019. “Another great way to support the cause is to volunteer for the mobile food pantry,” Rounsaville wrote. Stephanny Ramirez, a CSU junior business administration major, said that while she doesn’t personally need the program’s resources, the program sounds amazing for students in need. “You don’t hear much about students who need food, but they definitely exist,” Ramirez said. “It’s great that CSU has resources for them.” Ramirez also said she would be interested in volunteering for the program in the future. Rounsaville wrote that the program has been extremely helpful for students in the past. “I’ve been able to interview

A food drop-off area outside of Rams Horn Express encourages students to use extra swipes at Express and donate the food to Rams Against Hunger. PHOTO BY LUCY MORANTZ THE COLLEGIAN

student meal recipients and hear their stories of the intense difficulties of living with food insecurity and then the ways their lives have changed for the better because they had access to a few nutritious meals a week,” Rounsaville wrote. Rounsaville also wrote that donors who have provided to the program — whether they have donated $25 or $25,000 — have been an immense help to the program and, ultimately,

to the students who rely on the program. “The donors that support Rams Against Hunger are some of the kindest and most generous people I’ve ever met,” Rounsaville wrote. “It’s been incredible to watch the tremendous impact this program has had over the years, and I am excited to see the ways it can grow in the future.” Ceci Taylor can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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‘We’re here’: The representation of student parents By Gerson Flores Rojas @GersonFloresRo1

Editor’s note: Josh Johnson is a member of the Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation Board of Directors. Students at Colorado State University came together to create the first Student Parent Organization on campus last semester, offering resources, support and a community for students with children. The two CSU students knew that while the resources available for adult learners on campus were varied, CSU still lacked the representation of a certain community: student parents. A few weeks later, the official Student Parent Organization was up and running. “We each had this idea (to create the club),” said Mikaela Dalton, CSU senior human development and family studies major. “Then we got together, and we just made it happen.” Dalton and Olivia Martinez, a CSU junior social work major, serve as the vice president and president of the Student Parent Organization, respectively. Their mission, they said, is to serve and help student parents at CSU find a community in

which they can interact with other student parents. The Student Parent Organization welcomes students of all walks of life to its events, which are family friendly, Dalton and Martinez said. The organization fights for ways to help parents navigate both school and family life. Dalton and Martinez said they believe some of the policies in place can be changed to create a more inclusive environment toward student parents. One of the many things they believe needs to change is the policy that only let students take a certain amount of absences. “Well, student parents is a big fight right now,” said Josh Johnson, CSU senior psychology major, ASCSU senator and adult learner at CSU. “We want the student parents to be able to not be penalized when they miss class due to a sick kid because if your child is sick and he or she has a fever, you can’t bring your child or let them go back to school. You have to stay with your child, and if you stay with your child, you’re missing class.” For a lot of student parents, this could mean taking sick absences that aren’t personally theirs. “You essentially end up taking double absences,” Martinez said. Furthermore, Johnson argued

how possible and ideal it would be for parents to pick their children up from school in the middle of classes. Martinez said this is an issue she personally has to figure out. Sometimes it can become a struggle to accommodate her own personal schedule and her kids’ schedules.

“Childcare can range up to $1,000 a month, and that can sometimes be hard for students to cover.” OLIVIA MARTINEZ PRESIDENT, STUDENT PARENT ORGANIZATION

For instance, Martinez said last semester, when local schools closed due to bad weather, she had to rearrange her plans to go pick her children up from school without missing classes. Martinez and Dalton said many student parents don’t have the same opportunities as other students. They also have to rely on childcare, which can become a financial burden for many parents. “Childcare can range up to

$1,000 a month, and that can sometimes be hard for students to cover,” Martinez said. CSU can create and find ways to help ease some financial burden for students looking for childcare, Martinez and Dalton said. Many student parents also face challenges when they get back home, Martinez and Dalton said. Student parents often juggle a series of duties that include working, going to class, studying and taking care of their family. Martinez said she recalls missing her children’s in-class activities that, in a traditional job, she could have attended. “As a student, I can’t make it to a lot of my children’s events,” Martinez said. But in many ways, the struggles student parents face can also create positive change, Dalton said. As a first-generation student, Dalton said she never stepped foot on a college campus for most of her early life. With this, Dalton said children of student parents will be propelled to pursue a higher education after watching their parents pursue their own. This is especially something Martinez expressed. For her children, Martinez said she isn’t just

their mother; she is her “kids’ model.” They see how hard she studies and how much effort she puts into her education, and they want to be like her. And, at the end of the day, Dalton and Martinez said the Student Parent Organization aims to create a more kid-friendly space and student parent-friendly atmosphere on campus. “We recently had an event at the museum filled with families and chaperones to make the place more child-friendly,” Dalton said. Some of the many resources CSU offers student parents are scholarships and grants that can help alleviate the cost of school. CSU also offers Ram Kidz Village, a program at the Morgan Library that can help students who are trying to study or work in group projects. Fellow students can also make a difference in creating an environment that is student parent friendly, Dalton and Martinez said. “Be willing to get to know the students,” Dalton said. “You can find them on RamLink, the ALVS and Facebook.” Dalton said all CSU needs to know is, “We’re here.” Gerson Flores Rojas can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Coronavirus: 1990 measles outbreak all over again? By Matt Bailey @mattbailey760

Nearly 7,000 miles away, a coronavirus outbreak has caused panic throughout China, which has seen 80 deaths and nearly 3,000 suspected cases as of Jan. 26. With the fifth and latest coronavirus case in the United States discovered in Arizona’s Maricopa County, the virus is seemingly creeping closer to Colorado and, by extension, the Fort Collins community, which will soon celebrate the 30th anniversary of another viral outbreak. Squeezed into the confines of page five ad space in the April 27, 1990, issue of The Collegian was a brief about a small measles outbreak at Colorado State University. The article explained there were 15 confirmed cases of measles at CSU and that an immunization clinic would be set up at the health center to distribute vaccinations that cost $28 per dose. Vaccinations were also available for mumps and rubella. Situated above a political

cartoon of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush and the Iran-Contra affair, next to a box that marked the 1,784th day Thomas Sutherland was held hostage in Beirut, was an opinion piece about measles vaccines. The opinion piece, which expressed the importance of getting vaccinated, stated that out of 70 recent measles cases documented in Colorado immediately prior to the issue, 20 of those cases occurred in Larimer County, and two of those cases complicated into pneumonia. “Yeah, measles might not be a big deal to you, but what about for the people you contact while you were supposed to be quarantined or while you were sick and contagious?” the article read. “Get your vaccine. Please — for yourself and everyone you love.” But it seems as though people still did not heed The Collegian’s warnings. It was reported in the May 1, 1990, issue that the same measles outbreak would alter graduation plans. Instead of holding 10 in-

dividual indoor graduation ceremonies, CSU decided to amalgamate the ceremonies into a single mass ceremony at Hughes Stadium. The University’s decision came after the Larimer County Health Department officials notified the University of the possibility of contagion at indoor ceremonies. With this, the decision was made that holding ceremonies indoors as opposed to one mass ceremony outdoors would increase the risk of the spread of measles. According to the article, the measles virus can remain in a room for two hours after an infected person has left that room. A primary fear was that the outbreak would spread through family members and friends of graduating students, but these predicaments would be unlikely in an outdoor setting. This alteration changed ceremonial plans. For instance, instead of 10 commencement speeches, there was only one speech. Despite an apology from the University, the decision to alter

Colorado State University graduates leave Moby Arena after the graduation ceremony for the College of Agricultural Sciences on May 12, 2018. PHOTO BY FORREST CZARNECKI THE COLLEGIAN

the spring 1990 graduation ceremony was met with backlash and pressure from students to reverse the decision, which did happen a mere day after the May 1 article and after more than 100 upset students barged into the North Ballroom of the Lory Student Center during a commencement committee discussion in protest. In the May 3, 1990, issue of The Collegian, then-interim University President Jud-

son Harper announced there would be two separate graduation ceremonies instead of just one, putting the measles-fueled graduation ceremony backlash to rest. So, as China’s coronavirus outbreak invades the United States, at least there aren’t any graduation alterations because of it … yet. Matt Bailey can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Rep. Joe Neguse discusses policy, impeachment during SOTD By Tory Lysik @The_CUI

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in The CU Independent, the student media publication at CU Boulder. The Collegian is partnering with student media outlets across the state to share content from other student writers and photographers. Freshman Congressman Joe Neguse (D) spoke Thursday night at Boulder High School for the State of the District, touching upon the current issues in Washinton, D.C. including impeachment and the push for progressive policy. Neguse represents Colorado’s 2nd congressional district which includes Boulder County. He began by thanking the audience for being “active partici-

pants” in democracy, noting that the district was tied for the highest voter turnout in the United States during the 2018 midterm elections. He then went on to discuss the issues most important to him and what he has tackled while in Washington, D.C. Neguse highlighted climate change, which he called the “defining issue of our time.” Neguse was an early cosponsor of the Green New Deal, a package of resolutions sponsored by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) and Sen. Ed Markey (D) aimed at addressing climate change and economic reform in the United States. Neguse said that when he ran for a seat in Congress, climate change was a key issue he hoped to bring attention to. A third of the bills that Neguse has introduced

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Gray wolves howl home to Colorado By Serena Bettis @serenaroseb

Most loud sounds heard around Fort Collins late at night are typically from partying college kids or trains — not wild animals. This is not the case for Coloradans living in Moffat County, where Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials confirmed a wolf pack sighting Jan. 19, according to a Jan. 22 press release. During the investigation of an animal carcass surrounded by wolf-like tracks, CPW officers attempted to locate the wolves and heard distinct howls in the area. The press release said they observed six wolves through binoculars about 2 miles away from the carcass. “After watching them for about 20 minutes, the officers rode in to get a closer look,” said JT Romatzke, CPW northwest region manager, in the press release. “The wolves were gone, but they found plenty of large tracks in the area.” Gray wolves have not inhabited Colorado since roughly the 1930s when, according to the CPW website, they were “systematically eradicated” through trapping, shooting and poisoning to keep them from killing livestock. Initiative 107, which will be on the November 2020 state ballot, proposes the reintroduction of gray wolves onto designated lands west of the Continental Divide. The initiative would require a CPW commission to implement

a plan to restore and manage gray wolves; prohibit the commission from imposing any land, water or resource restrictions on private landowners; and fairly compensate owners for losses of livestock caused by gray wolves. “We’re pretty convinced that they’re at least making themselves somewhat at home in that spot,” CPW Public Informations Officer Rebecca Ferrell told FOX31 Denver. The wolves were spotted in northwest Moffat County, which is about 300 miles away from Fort Collins. It is possible the wolves came from neighboring Wyoming or Utah, though CPW has not released any information on that matter. Wolves are capable of traveling long distances, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website, meaning they even could have traveled from a Montana or Idaho Wolf Recovery Area. The press release said that while wolves remain federally protected, they are also under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The gray wolf is still considered an endangered species by FWS, and killing a wolf can result in federal charges. CPW urges the public to immediately contact them if anyone sees or hears wolves or finds any evidence of wolf activity in Colorado. CPW’s website has a wolf sighting form that must be filled out on a computer and not a mobile device. Serena Bettis can be reached at news@collegian.com.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announcement of an impeachment inquiry into Trump, Neguse quickly became a leading voice amongst House representatives to impeach the President for what he saw as abuse of power, an allegation which came after Trump allegedly withheld military aid from the president of Ukraine in an attempt to force the Ukrainian government into opening an investigation into presidential hopeful Joe Biden. Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives on Dec. 18 for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. “I hope they treat it with the sense of urgency that it requires,” Neguse said. Neguse voted for Trump’s impeachment in the House and said he hopes the Senate will see the

have centered around climate action. “The Omnibus Public Lands Bill that we introduced with Sen. Bennet into the senate includes protection for over four hundred thousand acres across our state for some of the most iconic places in Colorado,” Neguse said. He said he hopes to protect scientific integrity and wants to stop climate change censorship so that facts around the issue are more publicized. “A number of studies have been done,” Neguse said. “We know that the very short runway is getting shorter by the day.” Neguse later turned to the issue of impeachment and weighed in on what he thought of the ongoing Senate trial of President Donald Trump. Following House

importance of the case and evaluate all the evidence of Trump’s misconduct. He said he is offended by how some senators are treating the process. The congressman also addressed his frustration with the tension between the House and Senate, using bill HR1 as an example. The bill, with seeks to update the country’s voter laws, restore the voter’s rights act and make election day a federal holiday, passed the House but has yet to receive a hearing in the Senate. “There are so many good ideas that are just not going anywhere because the senate majority leader decided that they won’t,” Neguse said. Contact CU Independent senior news editor Tory Lysik at tory.lysik@colorado.edu.

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Disliking the news is not an excuse for ignorance By Cody Cooke @CodyCooke17

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. These days, it’s all too easy to neglect our democratic duty to stay informed about the world around us — which isn’t too hard to believe, considering we have limitless distractions right in our pocket. Faced with the option of either critically engaging with the world around us or consuming only the media that doesn’t stress or depress us, the choice appears heavy-handed to the side of comfort. However, a democracy doesn’t operate on comfort. Bad news is not an excuse to avoid news entirely.

It’s true that keeping up with the news can be a downer. One of the key findings of a survey published by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism in 2017 was that almost one-third of respondents worldwide said they often avoid the news, many of them because it negatively impacts their mood. But bad news should not be a deterrent against any news. Good or bad, knowing what is happening is crucial for being a responsible citizen. Results from the 2017 Gallup/ Knight Foundation Survey on Trust, Media and Democracy shows that more than eight out of 10 Americans think the news media is important to our democracy. While we mostly agree on the significant role the news plays in our country, we also tend to believe that the news doesn’t do its job of keeping us

objectively informed. For some, this may be reason enough to avoid the news. After all, if it’s not doing its job, then why bother with it? However, there’s a huge difference between knowing information might be skewed and choosing not to absorb the information at all.

“Never before has there been such a vast amount of information available to us at such an astounding convenience.” Social media plays a huge part in this. The number of Americans who are getting their news via social media platforms such as Facebook or Twitter is on

the rise. At the same time, most people don’t think this is a good thing. This could be due to potentially inaccurate information. Again, this trend seems to offer justification for some who may be looking to dodge their democratic duty. But the only thing more destructive than a country full of misinformation is a country half-full of citizens unwilling to point that out and seek the facts for themselves and their peers. There is also an extremely important difference between having an informed opinion on a topic and simply knowing what the topic is. It can be easy to mistake reading a Twitter headline or understanding a meme reference for responsible media consumption. But the actual substance of a piece of news is never absorbed that fast. Being up to date is not

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the same as being informed. With increasing numbers of Americans getting their news from social media, it’s important that we understand that one source is never enough, especially when it’s a source where a quick scroll is the norm. Never before has there been such a vast amount of information available to us at such an astounding convenience. We literally have the world — and all of its news — at our fingertips. But this overwhelming cache of knowledge shouldn’t discourage us. In the digital age, citizenship comes with the responsibility to inform ourselves with the technological privileges we’ve been given. Everyone has a duty to know what is going on, and there’s no excuse otherwise. Cody Cooke can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

Opinion | Monday, January 27, 2020

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City Council should take time to revisit Hughes zoning Corinne Neustadter @corinnen14

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. One constant source of contention in 2019 — at least in Fort Collins — was the development of the former Hughes Stadium land. The process of redeveloping the former Hughes Stadium has been faced with public opposition. Colorado State University announced in February they would sell the land to home developer Lennar for $10 million. While CSU prioritized developing the land for affordable housing, particularly for its employees, Lennar announced that it would build between 600 and 700 homes on it, sparking outcry from residents who argued that a de-

velopment of that size would harm wildlife, increase traffic and overcrowd schools. In July, the Fort Collins City Council announced it would take charge of rezoning the area on behalf of the City. At the first rezone hearing, 550 homes were proposed to be built on the Hughes land, which, despite being less than Lennar’s original plan, still angered residents. This past week, it was announced that the rezoning of the Hughes Stadium property was once again delayed due to an ethics complaint. It marks the second ethics complaint filed in regards to the Hughes rezoning and requests that three members of the City Council recuse themselves from the decision-making process due to conflicts of interest. This decision has not been finalized due to the ethics complaints filed against City Council, turning the roughly six-month process into at least eight months. While the ethics complaints have dragged out the

decision-making process, they give the City Council an opportunity to listen to Fort Collins residents and reconsider the Hughes Stadium rezoning.

“Returning to their zoning options and discussing them in further detail before the March 17 City Council meeting could help them prepare for different outcomes while considering the future of the Hughes land in a myriad of ways.” One reason behind the rezoning is to add more housing within City limits. Fort Collins’ housing prices continue to skyrocket, with the median home price being $425,000 in March 2019. Adding 550 homes on the Hughes property would

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increase the amount of single-family homes available, but due to the land’s location, close to Maxwell Natural Area and Horsetooth Reservoir, and the smaller number of homes on the 165 acres, it’s possible that a high demand for homes in the area may render them unaffordable for families seeking affordable housing. In fact, the potential 550 homes on the Hughes land pale in comparison to the 4,000 home Montava neighborhood the City Council recently approved for development. If it is completed, it will be the largest residential neighborhood in Fort Collins’ recent history. Although it does face the same housing market with high prices, it could add more competitively-priced homes in the area due to the sheer number of homes intended for construction. While there is a definite need for more houses in Fort Collins, the argument that rezoning the Hughes land will lead to more accessible housing for a greater number of people is hard to stand behind for some.

Moreover, there is no guarantee that Lennar will build the homes. Their contract with CSU states that the deal may not go forward if they believe the City Council will approve less than 600 homes. This means that the rezoning of the Hughes land, intended for Lennar to build on, could prove to be a continuing problem if the contract does not continue. Returning to their zoning options and discussing them in further detail before the March 17 City Council meeting could help them prepare for different outcomes while considering the future of the Hughes land in a myriad of ways. As the process of developing the Hughes Stadium land continues, the Fort Collins City Council may be facing more roadblocks. For now, the postponement of the second rezoning meeting gives them the opportunity to revisit the zoning outcome and to consider how it will progress in the months ahead. Corinne Neustadter can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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Opinion | Monday, January 27, 2020

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Initiative 107 is a great opportunity for Coloradans By Guest Author @CSU Collegian

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. Letters to the Editor reflect the view of a member of the campus community and are submitted to the publication for approval. To the Editor, January has been a big month in Colorado wolf news. First, the Secretary of State’s office confirmed that proponents have gathered enough signatures to put wolf reintroduction on the 2020 ballot as Initiative 107. A few days later, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reported evidence of a small wolf pack near Craig. If verified, this is good news, affirming the availability of suitable wolf habitats in the western part of the state. But contrary to what some are arguing, it doesn’t do away with the need for a wolf reintroduction program for several reasons. First, the five or six wolves currently in Colorado are very near the Wyoming border, which classifies them as shoot-on-sight vermin across 85% of the state of Wyoming, according to the Sierra Club. Since wolves don’t recognize state boundaries, they remain at high risk in that area. History tells us that wolves are not safe in Colorado either. Several animals that crossed into the state in recent years have been killed

or just “disappeared.” There is a long history of persecution in both states, driven by unfounded fears and myths. Given this reality, it’s unlikely these wolves will survive for long in Colorado. Second, we can’t count on natural recolonization. To the best of our knowledge, it has been at least 70 years since there have been any established wolf packs in Colorado. Natural colonization appears to be a rare phenomenon. If there was a safe dispersal corridor down from the Greater Yellowstone area, we might wait for natural recolonization to return wolves to our state, but that is far from the case; the 300 miles between Yellowstone National Park and our state line are a killing zone for wolves. Third, the wolf is a highly social species whose success as a predator is dependent on maintaining a minimum pack size. Five or six members barely meets the minimum size for a pack, and this few animals puts the entire pack at risk if one or more animals are lost. Fourth, a few confirmed sightings of wolves don’t equate to a functioning breeding population in Colorado, the ultimate goal of reintroduction. Several wolves were seen in the Greater Yellowstone area in the early 1990s, but it took a reintroduction effort to create a self-sustaining population. That well-conceived, well-executed program brought in sufficient animals to avoid a genetic bottleneck in the new population, which has helped ensure its long-

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term success. Initiative 107 represents an exciting opportunity for Coloradans to rectify a tragic historic mistake, restore nature’s balance and initiate a new era in human/wildlife coexistence in our state. Just as previous generations of conservationists created national parks and wildlife refuges, we have an opportunity to restore the West’s missing apex predator and move the wheel of environmental progress forward. As Coloradans contemplate wolf reintroduction, we do so against a background of massive global biodiversity loss: the start of a mass extinction event, according to many conservation biologists. But here in Colorado, we have an opportunity to move in a more hopeful direction. Instead of displacement, reintroduction and helping wolves regain lost homes. Instead of taming the landscape further, re-wilding it and making our world healthier and more whole. Initiative 107 provides a great chance to write a new and improved chapter in our history with wolves and with wild nature generally. Let’s take it! Sincerely, Philip Cafaro CSU philosophy department professor, faculty advisor to CSU’s student chapter of the Rocky Mountain Wolf Project The Collegian’s opinion desk can be reached at letters@collegian. com. To submit a letter to the editor, please follow the guidelines at collegian.com.

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Bryant >> from page 1 Kobe came into the national spotlight as a 17-year-old phenom who found what would be his forever home the night of the 1996 NBA draft. In what is now viewed as one of the worst draft day decisions in league history, the Charlotte Hornets traded Kobe to the Los Angeles Lakers for center Vlade Divac. The early stages of Kobe’s career came with growing pains that were to be expected for a teenager fresh out of high school, but what was lacking in the stat sheet never seemed to overshadow the unprecedented level of potential seen in Kobe’s game. In the early 2000s, Kobe’s previously mentioned limitless potential began to blossom alongside the league’s premier superstar, Shaquille O’Neal. The duo of Shaq and Kobe, orchestrated by the “zen master” Phil Jackson, tore through the league, rattling off three straight NBA championships. However, the seemingly unstoppable machine was beginning to fracture from the inside. While Kobe and Shaq were a match made in heaven on the court, their relationship off the court was defined by constant

turmoil, stemming from the desire to be the alpha dog. It was this said turmoil that allowed the court of public opinion to convict Kobe of being a selfish score-first, pass-second player. His persona was depicted as detrimental to the success of the team, as many media outlets ran with the idea that Kobe prioritized individual success over the success of the team. In the mists of the ongoing criticism of Kobe’s basketball persona, Kobe was also plagued by a lot of familial turmoil and personal scandals. That personal turmoil was compounded by a 2004 NBA finals loss to the Detroit Pistons and the exit of Shaq via trade. That same spring, Jackson was relieved of his coaching duties, leaving the fate of the Lakers franchise solely in the hands of Kobe. It was in the face of this adversity that Kobe rose from the ashes of the fading dynasty and turned himself into a larger than life character both on and off the court. Over the next 12 seasons, Kobe won two gold medals, two NBA championships, two finals MVP’s and a league MVP. He also appeared in 12 consecutive all-star games and captured numerous scoring titles, All-NBA honors and first-team all-defense selections. He even scored an un-

fathomable 81 points against the Toronto Raptors in 2006. This compilation of basketball brilliance was capped off in true Kobe fashion as he dropped an unforgettable 60 points in his final NBA game, leaving his adoring fans with one final salute: “Mamba out.” It was these moments that left me and many other NBA fans starry-eyed on the living room floor. As the games would end, each and every one of us would sprint out the door to the driveway and attempt to hit that trademark turn-around jumper. No matter what team our allegiance was with, we’d all perform this action in the same way; we would close our eyes and envision ourselves on the short corner of the Staples Center floor, doing one pivot followed by a lunge backward, always ending with the confident exclamation of “Kobe!” In his life after basketball, the world got to meet the sides of Kobe never before seen by the public eye. One of these sides was Kobe the artist, as he captured the hearts of audiences everywhere with his Academy Award-winning short film, “Dear Basketball.” Kobe illustrated his love-turned-obsession for the game as he thanked basketball for everything it gave him. Sadly, the time has come for the basketball community to return our grati-

Kobe Bryant dribbles the ball while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers Dec. 3, 2014. PHOTO VIA KEITH ALLISON, FLICKR

tude to a legend and promise that the contributions Kobe made to the game will never be forgotten. His legacy will live on in every arena, gym floor and driveway. Perhaps the most prominent side of Kobe was as father and friend. Admiration for Kobe among his peers was unmatched, as nearly all current and former NBA players, including his once scorned teammate Shaq, considered Kobe to be a fierce and loving friend. Kobe as a father was known best, of course, by his four daugh-

ters, who he taught basketball to with his trademark burning passion and gentle hand. There will never be another Kobe. So in this time of grief and remembrance, think not of his stats or career accolades. Take this time to remember Kobe as a man and his unwavering commitment to excellence driven by obsessive preparation. If we let the mamba mentality live on through all of us, the world will be a better place. Ethan Lee can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

BASKETBALL

Rams take on the Wolf Pack at Moby Arena on Wednesday By Tyler Meguire @TMeguire

Moby Arena will be rocking with Moby Madness on Wednesday to help lead the Colorado State men’s basketball team to a home court and conference victory against Nevada. Nevada is coming off a seemingly effortless 96-74 win over the New Mexico Lobos on Saturday, while CSU is coming off a tough 7761 loss to Utah State. Even though the Rams lost by 16, the game was fairly close until the end. The Rams started the game against the Aggies similar to a fourday-old soda: flat. Utah State built a 25-11 lead with just under nine minutes in the first half. Then the Rams scrapped back to reduce Utah State’s lead to just 29-28. Almost right away, Utah State extended its lead to 31-28, and both teams went scoreless for the last minute remaining in the first half. The game was all tied up at 52 when Utah State took control of the game. CSU went scoreless from 12 minutes remaining in the second half to nearly six minutes remaining. During this time, Utah State extended its lead to 6352. CSU only scored a few more points in the remaining time in the game to lose 77-61. Adam Thistlewood and Nico Carvacho led the Rams in scoring with 14 points each. Thistlewood scored 12 of his 14 points

from behind the arc (4-8) and added two from the charity stripe (2-3). Carvacho played his usual bully ball and dominated in the post. He went 6-12 from the field and 2-3 from the free-throw line. According to ESPN’s Basketball Power Index, the Rams (56.2%) are favored against the Nevada Wolf Pack (43.8%). On Jan. 1, the Rams went to Nevada and lost 67-61 because of a slow start in the first half (outscored 39-25), but they stepped it up in the second half, outscoring Nevada 36-28 in a losing effort. On Wednesday, the tables will turn. Nevada will be heading into enemy territory, and the Rams will have Moby Madness on their side. The Rams are 8-3 at Moby Arena compared to just 4-4 on the road. On the flip side, the Wolf Pack is 9-2 on their home floor and has an abysmal 1-5 record on the road. Nevada’s win against New Mexico marked a milestone for coach Steve Alford. It marked his 600th win for his coaching career, putting his overall record at 600-306. Nevada’s leading scorer, Jalen Harris, is averaging 18.9 points per game on 43% shooting. He is also shooting 83% from the freethrow line. Lindsey Drew is the Wolf Pack’s leading rebounder and passer with 6.2 rebounds per game and 4.4 assists per game. The Rams are still led in scoring by freshman phenom Isaiah Stevens, who is averaging 13.1 points

per game on 47.8% from the field. Stevens also leads the Rams in assists, and there is no close second. He has 95 assists (4.3 per game), and the next closest is Hyron Edwards who has 46 assists (2.1 per game) this season. Statistically, CSU and Nevada are fairly similar. Roughly a point separates the teams’ points per game averages, with the Wolf Pack averaging 75.5 and the Rams averaging 74.8. CSU has the advantage in points against (70.6 vs. 71.1 per game), assists per game (15.5 vs. 15), steals per game (seven vs. five) and field goal percentage (46.7 vs. 43.5). Nevada leads CSU in rebounds per game (37.9 vs. 35.1) and blocks per game (3.7 vs. 1.8). CSU has won five out of its last six games, with the loss coming on Saturday. In a five-game win streak, the Rams took down Wyoming, San Jose State, New Mexico, Air Force and Fresno. Nevada has won three out its last five and is currently on a two-game win streak. Currently, Nevada sits in second place in the Mountain West with a 13-8 overall record and a 6-3 conference record, tied with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. CSU is tied with New Mexico, Utah State and Boise State with a 14-8 overall record and 5-4 conference record. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Jan. 29 at Moby. Tyler Meguire can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

Isaiah Stevens (4) shoots while being blocked from the front and the back during the Colorado State University game against Fresno State. CSU won 86-68. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

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CSU women’s hoops hopes to capitalize on momentum in Reno By Jack Taylor @j_taylr

The Colorado State University women’s basketball team looks to capitalize on the momentum from a thrilling onepoint win against Utah State and take down a conference rival in Reno, Nevada, this Wednesday. The Rams seek to capture this crucial road win against a struggling Wolf Pack. A win on the road would help push the team to keep up their solid form and reset their playoff hopes, improving their conference record to 5-5. CSU women’s basketball is heading into the last third of their regular season schedule with a mediocre 10-10 record. However, the Rams’ record is deceiving. CSU currently ranks on top of the Mountain West Conference in defense, allowing their opponents an average of 59 points per game. The Rams have also been successful in keeping their opponents field goal percentages to an abysmal average of 37.4%, another impressive defensive statistic that also tops the Mountain West. The CSU women’s basketball team has an impressive defensive scheme that limits even the best teams in the conference to low offensive outputs. Along with stalwart defensive play, CSU has also been dominant on the boards. The Rams’ Andrea Brady is accustomed to owning the offensive and defensive glass. This season, Brady is averaging 9.3 rebounds per game, placing her third in the Mountain West for rebounding. CSU women’s basketball imposes their will on opponents with their physical brand of basketball. Nevada should be planning to spread the floor and take away the Rams’ ability to control the paint. However, Nevada lacks a 3-point threat to do so. This season, the Wolf Pack has been shooting a horrific 28.5% from behind the arc. The Mountain West Conference is not used to seeing the Wolf Pack struggle to score from the 3-point line. However, with the Rams posing a stout defense and dominating the interior, Nevada will have a rough time trying to score and control the pace of the game. Colorado State will be the favorite to win this Mountain West Conference matchup, but nothing is certain. With defensive control and dominance in the paint, CSU will be in position to knock Nevada out of any post-season contention. We will find out if the Rams team has what it takes on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Reno, Nevada. Jack Taylor can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

Colorado State University foward Makenzie Ellis (11) dribbles the ball toward the basket in the Rams’ 56-55 win over the visiting Utah State Aggies Jan. 25. PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN

Andrea Brady (32) gets ready for a pass in a close game against Utah State that ended in a win for Colorado State Jan. 25. PHOTO BY ADDIE KUETTNER THE COLLEGIAN

Makenzie Ellis (11) passes to teammate Megan Jacobs (3) Jan. 25. The close game against Utah State ended in a win for Colorado State 56-55. PHOTO BY ADDIE KUETTNER THE COLLEGIAN

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A non-sports person’s guide to hockey By Megan Webber @meganrwebber

Editor’s Note: this article was originally published in The Metropolitan, the student media publication at MSU Denver. The Collegian is partnering with student media outlets across the state to share content from other student writers and photographers. Not into sports? Neither was I. And then I started going to Colorado Avalanche games. All I knew about hockey before my first game was that it can be violent and bloody. It reminded me of rough sports like wrestling and boxing where men basically try to kill each other for fun. It did not sound like my thing. If I hadn’t been trying to impress a guy, I never would’ve let myself be dragged to a myriad of sporting events. Most of them I hated, but not hockey. As a new, self-proclaimed Avs fan — I have the Nathan MacKinnon jersey to prove it — here’s what I like to watch for in a hockey game. In a sport that moves too fast to really watch, the only constant is the goalie. Avs goaltender Philipp Grubauer has received a lot of criticism over the past couple of weeks for his weakening track record and

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the number of games he’s missed due to injuries, but he’s still an exciting performer. He sits so calm and stealthy, like a cat waiting to pounce. He’s also the only player on the team that the crowd interacts with, which makes him the most fun to watch so that you can shout his name when he saves a goal. He can also do the splits while wearing seven-pound goalie pads, and have you ever seen Simone Biles do that? As much as I love Grubauer, watching one guy stand still for three hours can get boring, especially when there is ice skating going on ten feet away. The speed that hockey players are capable of is incredible. Last year, the Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid became the NHL’s fastest hockey skater for the third year in a row at 13.378 seconds around the rink, according to NHL.com. That adds up to about 30 mph, which is unfathomable to me, an average human being. There’s also a lot of skill required just to push a puck across an ice rink. I’ve tried it just to see if it’s as easy as the Avs make it look, and it’s not. Not to mention getting it past the aforementioned man in heavy gear between you

and the net. Yet in his past two seasons, MacKinnon has slid past that man and won the game 18 times, according to ESPN, and only the Lightning’s Brayden Point has scored more, at 19. MacKinnon is the most exciting Avalanche skater to watch, as arguably the fastest and most skilled player on the team, and he’s easy to spot since he averages 21 minutes on the ice per game, according to Hockey Reference. Just look for the big number 29. I’ve even warmed up to the violence aspect. Part of me hates promoting violence, but I can respect the fact that it’s part of the game. I’ve only actually seen blood once when Samuel Girard took a high stick to the face on New Years Eve. Remarkably, he was back on the ice with tissues stuffed up his nose within minutes. The kind of person who would do that is either passionate or insane. Football has too many rules. Baseball is too slow. Basketball is the same old, same old. But I’ve managed to find a sport I can connect with, so at the next Avs game, look for me in the stands. I’ll be the one waving at Grubauer. The Metropolitan managing editor Megan Webber can be reached at mwebber6@msudenver.edu.

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Arts & Culture | Monday, January 27, 2020

Director >> from page 1 “I immediately realized the music scene in Fort Collins is a big deal,” Barnhardt said. “I write what I know or write what I have access to, so I thought of a movie idea that included film and music.” Barnhardt’s experiences working at Lucky Joe’s created a strong bond that inspired the script of “Chords.” At the time, Barnhardt had no idea what connections this job would create for him in the future or the inspiration it would ignite. While addressing the members of the crew and extras, he put emphasis on his dream of bringing together his friends of the community and fellow alumni of CSU.

“It was very meaningful to me shooting on a college campus that I went to then. ... I dreamt it, but I never imagined I would shoot a movie in Fort Collins. I never had the confidence at that age.” JOHN BARNHARDT DIRECTOR OF “CHORDS”

“When I was working at Lucky Joe’s in the kitchen with my friend Kevin, I always (said) ‘Whenever I get out of this kitchen, I’ll be able to make movies,’ ... but I never thought I could,” Barnhardt said. Barnhardt’s main production team featured past students and close friends of his; Trent Walker is the director of cinematography, Alex Boyd is the producer, Ben Kaufman is the assistant director and Kevin Lee Kirchner is the audio supervisor. Boyd and Barnhardt became friends when Barnhardt taught in South Carolina. Boyd was personally invited to work as the producer for the film to help support Barnhardt’s dream of filming in Fort Collins. “As an artist, you observe and report,” Boyd said. “When we started talking about the film, John (Barnhardt) said that’s exactly what he did. I observed Fort Collins, and I reported on it.” When shooting “Chords,” it was Boyd’s first time visiting Fort Collins from Atlanta. Boyd described the Fort Collins community as a tight-knit circle, which was a huge contrast to her city roots. “It’s the same as here (in Atlanta), but in Fort Collins it’s ‘help thy neighbor,’” Boyd said. “Where I’m from, I haven’t even met one of my neighbors.” The film features Colora-

do actors and local Fort Collins businesses such as Cloverlick Banjo Shop, Biodiesel for Bands, Lucky Joe’s, Music City Hot Chicken, Mobb Mountain Distillers and Wear It Again, Sam. Some notable scenes include actors riding in a bus, playing guitar in a banjo shop and performing on stage. Kirchner, the audio supervisor and long-time friend of Barnhardt, described the large amount of support from the Fort Collins community. “This doesn’t happen without a huge amount of help, and for me, there’s a warm, fuzzy feeling around everybody taking our wacky idea seriously,” Kirchner said. “Whether it was donating (or) helping, ... that’s truly inspiring in a creative element, and I’m so thankful for everyone’s involvement. It gives me this creative energy that is immediate pay-off for the things I needed to change my life professionally.” Ann Gill, a College of Liberal Arts dean who recently retired, influenced Barnhardt throughout his college career at CSU. “John (Barnhardt) was a bright and very interesting fellow when he was on campus,” Gill said. “I remember him as a wonderful writer and a very creative young man.” Barnhardt’s film not only brought his vision to life but brought the Fort Collins community together working on this project. Throughout the five production days, local businesses gave their time to help Barnhardt finish this passion project. The owner of Lucky Joe’s, Joe Vader, is a supporting actor in the film. Barnhardt wanted to highlight Fort Collins culture through film but also express an element of CSU in it as well. One particular scene became an emotional moment for Barnhardt when the location was filmed outside of the Lory Student Center parking lot. “It was very meaningful to me shooting on a college campus that I went to then,” Barnhardt said. “I dreamt it, but I never imagined I would shoot a movie in Fort Collins. I never had the confidence at that age.” While making “Chords,” Barnhardt insisted on focusing on the artistry and emotions of filmmaking rather than the potential profit. “You don’t always have to do stuff for money,” Barnhardt said. “Do stuff that inspires you. You have to do that stuff.” Barnhardt is currently living in Fort Collins and will continue to create short films and help local businesses through video marketing. More updates will be posted on Chords’ Instagram. The premiere for “Chords” is at the Aggie Theater on April 29. Maddie Steele and Skyler Pradhan can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

see GALLERY on page 18 & 19 >>

Actor Danny Jones gets ready for the filming of a scene on the set of “Chords” Jan. 8. PHOTO BY SKYLER PRADHAN THE COLLEGIAN

Director John Barnhardt observes a film monitor Jan. 8. PHOTO BY SKYLER PRADHAN THE COLLEGIAN

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Photos by Skyler Pradhan Captions clockwise from above: Director John Barnhardt (left) and Director of Cinematography Trent Walker (middle) set up a camera for the next scene during filming for the short film “Chords.” Director John Barnhardt (left) and Director of Cinematography Trent Walker (right) set up the camera angle while filming on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Lucky Joe’s Sidewalk Saloon in Old Town. Actor Danny Jones (middle) prepares for the next scene while Director of Cinematography Trent Walker adjusts lighting on Thursday, Jan. 9. Filming for the short film took place over multiple days and locations around Fort Collins including Lucky Joe’s and the Colorado State University campus. Director John Barnhardt (middle) speaks to First Assistant Director Ben Kaufman (left) and Producer Alexandra Boyd (right) during filming for the short film “Chords” on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Boyd is also a previous student of Barnhardt’s. The slate for the short film “Chords” is prepared before being used on the set of Lucky Joe’s Sidewalk Saloon in Old Town Thursday, Jan. 9.

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CULTURE & COMMUNITY

7 ways to be a more sustainable student at CSU By Elena Waldman @WaldmanElena

Whether you’re a climate change activist or climate change denier, everyone has a different perspective on how to treat the Earth. The ways people choose to do this can vary. Some choose to be totally waste free, some choose veganism and some implement simpler sustainable practices like recycling. No matter where you are on the sustainability spectrum, any act of good, no matter how seemingly small and inconsequential, is better than nothing. You don’t have to be a person who keeps all their waste in a single jar for a year to be more sustainable; part of this practice is small, long-term lifestyle changes that make a bigger impact over a long period of time. If you want to start making some of these changes, here are a few ways to be a more sustainable student. 1. Shop small As students juggling many different responsibilities, including extracurriculars and work, it’s way too easy to buy all the necessities on Amazon. Personally, I’m guilty of using Prime shipping as a crutch when I simply don’t feel like going to the store. However, these small purchases can really add up after a while. According to eMarketer, Amazon is the biggest shipper and producer of packaging waste. Instead of finding a reason not to leave your house (which admittedly can be very easy with all the resources at our fingertips), find local spots to suit your shopping needs. Old Town is filled with small shops that meet all the necessities, whether it’s locally made home goods or sustainable outdoor gear. The best part about spending money at locally owned shops is you will get something unique that you can’t find on Amazon or at Walmart, and while you’re at it, you’ll help these shops, which are integral to FoCo culture, stay in business. 2. Thrift Let’s be real — many college students can’t afford the higher price tags of sustainably made clothing. As a result, some of us may find ourselves in the aisles of H&M or Forever 21 for our seasonal shopping. A good alternative to this is to scavenge some of our local Fort Collins thrift and consignment stores. For those looking for more everyday wearable fashion, Plato’s Closet, Repeat Boutique and Flamingo Boutique may be some good options. There are plenty of other less conventional thrifting opportunities; stores like The

Students walk in front of the solar-powered trash and recycling bins in The Plaza. The bins were introduced to campus in late September 2018.

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Gearage sell used outdoor gear. Oftentimes, the wide range of knickknacks offered at thrift stores can be frustrating if you’re looking for something specific. If that’s the case and you don’t want to sift through an array of random items for hours, thrifting apps like Depop are incredibly helpful. 3. Reduce and reuse This one seems obvious, but the amount of plastic coffee cups and water bottles on campus would suggest that Colorado State University students can use a little help when it comes to reducing personal waste. Bring your own coffee cup before stopping by Sweet Temptations or Morgan’s Grind. Buy a CSU reusable water bottle at the CSU Bookstore. Bring your own silverware and reusable straws instead of using the plastic alternatives when grabbing lunch in the Lory Student Center. 4. Pack your own lunch Cooking is a seemingly impossible feat when you have five minutes to spare every day. However, the several benefits

of meal prepping might change your mind about waiting in the long line for lunch at the LSC every day. Meal prepping helps people cook new recipes and step outside their comfort zones, provides healthier meal alternatives and saves a significant amount of money. In addition to the personal benefits, lots of plastic and paper are used at the food spots on campus, which can easily be replaced by a lunch box and Tupperware. 5. Drive less If the pricey campus parking isn’t enough to convince you to find alternate methods of transportation to class, perhaps the fact that vehicles make up a rather large portion of air pollution might change your mind. Luckily, the CSU bus systems are free, consistent and go all across Fort Collins. If busing just isn’t your thing, investing in a good bike is a great way to get to class on time and enjoy some of the great Colorado outdoors. As sturdy bikes can get pretty expensive, Fort Collins has a wide

array of recycled bike stores for you to find what you’re looking for at a much lower price tag. 6. Reuse supplies Nowadays, plenty of courses not only allow but encourage the use of technology in class to reduce paper and plastic. However, the constant distractions caused by using laptops in class can be a burden to both professors and students. Further, evidence shows that writing by hand improves the ability to memorize and process complex concepts. Still, concerns about the heavy use of paper and plastic in school remain. Oftentimes, you may not use your entire notebook after completing a course. In these cases, try reusing old notebooks and binders instead of throwing them away altogether. If you’re a pretty heavy note taker, the CSU Bookstore also sells decomposition notebooks, which are 100% recycled and printed with soy ink, according to the Bookstore website. 7. Support local farms Buying groceries locally is often an afterthought, espe-

cially for students who don’t have the means to do so. However, little changes in the way you shop can help both local farmers and the environment. According to Arrowquip, buying locally grown food preserves small farmland, reduces food miles and creates jobs for small local farmers. Mountain Avenue Market, a co-op in Fort Collins, is open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. every day and offers a wide range of fresh produce, healthy snacks and bulk items such as grains and legumes. The shop operates on a community-owned principle and offers a much more personable environment when it comes to buying food. We can’t all be perfect environmentalists. While I have all the respect in the world for zero waste folks, this lifestyle may not be realistic for some college students. However, being more environmentally friendly doesn’t have to be a huge feat. Elena Waldman can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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FOOD & DINING

5 most heavenly Fort Collins soups to slurp on By Scotty Powell @scottysseus

Nothing satisfies that “I want to eat, but I’m not actually hungry” feeling quite like a nice piping hot bowl of soup. This sodium deluge is perhaps one of the most versatile foods in the world, and it’s the perfect pick-me-up on a cold mid-winter day. But with so many choices out there, it can be a challenge to find which bubbling bowl of bliss is the right choice for you. If you’re looking for a nice cup of broth to help soothe your school-burdened stomach, soul and spirit this winter, here are some good spots around Fort Collins to check out. Most photogenic: Lemongrass seafood noodle soup (Young’s Cafe) Don’t let the title mislead you — Young’s seafood noodle soup offers far more to its slurper than looks alone (it’s the full package — hot and good-looking with a great personality to match). However, it’s the aesthetics of this Vietnamese soup that really sets it apart. The red broth swirling with noodles, dotted with mushrooms and sprinkled with shrimp peeking their little boiled heads over the surface, all in a sleek white bowl with a smooth and curvy soup spoon dangling off its side, is a sight to behold. Ladies, you better lock up your man before introducing him to this spicy number! But I digress. The soup itself is also quite good. It’s a

nice diversion from the familiar, standard, subtler flavor of pho. The lemongrass broth, in tandem with the spiciness and tanginess of the tomato base, gives the dish an unexpected zest that warms the tummy whilst exciting the eyes. Heartiest: Hungarian mushroom soup (Canino’s) There’s something magical about the mushrooms in Canino’s Hungarian mushroom soup. They’re so magical, in fact, it almost makes you wonder whether or not they’re actually legal to consume, and that isn’t a tip by the way. As far as I know, everything at this establishment is on the up and up. The mushrooms are cooked to perfection: soft enough that their chewiness carries through the entire bite but still firm enough that they don’t simply crumble into a million pieces the moment they pass the gums. The cream base is also exquisite. This is the kind of soup that seems to seep into every crevice of your body when consumed. It doesn’t just slide down your gullet and lodge in your stomach, creating a lake of saltwater that you can feel sloshing around in your gut for hours after consumption. Instead, this thick, rich soup is a filling meal in and of itself — one that satisfies your empty belly as much as it does your taste buds. Most energizing: Lentil soup (Petra Grill) So you’re trying to be healthier, and you’re looking for a soup that

will provide you with the protein, fiber, amino acids and flavonoids that our bodies need in order to stay healthy and energized and all those other wonderful qualities that get on everyone’s nerves. OK, fine. Be that way. Lucky for fit-and-flexible you, even though most of life’s highly-processed, extra-fattening, sugar-blasted blessings may be off limits, you can still satisfy your savory tooth with this nutrient dense lentil soup from Petra Grill. Packing a powerful punch of protein, iron and folate, this hearty and healthful spoon-filler is a delicious and nutritious energy boost on a blustery day. If you’re the kind of regular, donut-guzzling Joe for whom a “powerful punch of protein, iron and folate” usually indicates a dish only slightly tastier than drywall, fear not! In addition to its dry beige health benefits, the soup is also bursting with spice, life and plenty of flavor. Classiest: French onion soup (The Still Whiskey Steaks) As we all know, James Bond doesn’t eat soup because he’s too heavily armed with wirey electronic gadgets that would malfunction if they were to accidentally be splashed with beef broth. However, if 007 did eat soup, it would most certainly be French onion soup from The Still Whiskey Steaks. This dish is oozing with cool as much as it is with the stringy Gruyère cheese melted on its sur-

The lemongrass seafood noodle soup from Young’s Vietnamese Cafe. PHOTO BY IAN FUSTER THE COLLEGIAN

face. And while the textures may be simple, a basic brown broth with soft and stringy caramelized onions wiggling about in it, it compensates for its unassuming base with deep, brooding flavors. Forget cigars and crystal glasses of scotch — nothing says “Look how miserable but also interesting I am” louder or clearer than a bowl full of this smooth and cheesy soup. G.O.A.T: Gumbo (Lucile’s Creole Cafe) As with lions among the beasts of the earth, so too does gumbo reign supreme as the ultimate ruler among soups. It’s got sausage, chicken, shrimp, peppers, tomatoes, onions, paprika and cayenne, all tacked together by a slimy but

satisfying okra base. Everything is in a big, black, bubbling kettle, eventually poured into a bowl. It’s glorious. And no cafe is able to tame or compose this overhaul of flavors and textures better than Lucile’s. The spicy brown stew delivers all the wonderful flavor of this Cajun treasure without the kind of Indiana Jones face-melting heat that is typical of some other recipes. It’s the soup to end all soups: one that can be enjoyed on a hot Louisiana day as much as a cold Colorado night and a sure cure for any start-of-semester blues. Scotty Powell can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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

(01/27/20)

ARIES (March 21-April 19) You

should spend some time nurturing your heart. Allow yourself to pull back. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You don’t have time for anything that doesn’t help you anymore. This means you are listening to yourself more carefully. Take the time to listen to others, too. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) What are you starving for? No, it can’t be longing itself. Reach towards beauty, towards whatever it is that inspires you, even if you’re not sure that you’ll ever reach the destination. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Your nerves are sparking, filled with lamp-yellow light. You understand the electricity of softness, the passion in caring, more than others right now. Allow yourself to feel it all.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Let go of

the pressure, of the expectations that have long past, and allow yourself a night of whimsy. Allow yourself to ignore the consequences. VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22) There is someone you have been missing, and now is the perfect time to reconnect. Old friendships can be even more exciting than new. LIBRA (Sept. 23- Oct. 22) Throw something new into your routine. Even if it won’t work out in the long run. It doesn’t have to. All that matters is that it is something new. SCORPIO (Oct. 23- Nov. 21) Don’t be surprised if your eyes fill with tears when a simple act of kindness occurs to or around you. These moments are meant to be felt fully. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- Dec. 21) It may feel strange to parse through the past. You’ve had

more distance than you ever thought you would. You’re more different now than you thought you were. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19) You are so ready to move. Even when you’re tired, you want to stay up all night and talk to everyone you can. Make sure you are able to find excitement in just spending time with yourself as well. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 18) You are allowed to put your foot down when it comes to your own needs. Be clear with your opinions and don’t be afraid to speak up when you change your mind. Because you inevitably will change it. PISCES (Feb. 19- March 20) Take some much needed alone time today. Reconnect with your emotions and personality, and make sure that you are always being true to yourself.

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CULTURE & COMMUNITY

ACT Film Festival calls for students behind the camera By Lauryn Bolz @laurynbolz

Colorado State University’s own human rights film festival is now turning its lens to the student body, allowing them to give camera time to the issues they see on campus. The ACT Human Rights Film Festival, which stands for “awaken, connect, transform,” was born from CSU’s department of communication with the mission of bringing in films that explore themes of social justice and inspire thoughtful conversations. In 2019, ACT expanded their annual festival into a year-round initiative that promotes the connection between the arts and humanities in various ways. Now, ACT is opening up their festival for student work in the first ever “Through the Student Lens: Colorado State University Film Festival.” “We really do believe that student thoughts are coming up,” said Lauryn Ritchie, a thirdyear journalism student, filmmaker and student programmer for the event. “They’re the next generation of the world, and we

want to give them a platform for them to speak their minds.” Though CSU does not have a specific program for student filmmakers, a rich variety of film classes and a thriving creative community have produced an environment where a lot of students are able to experiment with film as a medium. “We wanted to make a CSU-specific film festival that brings together and strengthens the community of film students here on campus and gives them an outlet and a place for them to showcase their thoughts,” Ritchie said. “Through the Student Lens” is open for all students to apply. An angle on human rights is preferred but not required. “We are looking more specifically for something that has to do with ability, race, sexuality, gender and anything else that fits within human rights,” Ritchie said. “We’re looking for topics that students are passionate about.” Ritchie believes that “Through the Student Lens” allows students to express their feelings creatively, especially about injustices that they have

A panel of filmmakers, consisting of Aaron Burns, Matthew Shoychet, Andrew McConnell, Tahria Sheather and Irene Taylor Brodsky, discusses the behind the scenes process of documentary filmmaking at the 2019 ACT Human Rights Film Festival April 10, 2019. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

personally witnessed and experienced on CSU’s campus. “I think students have a unique voice,” Ritchie said. “At CSU, we do have really great

resources like the Pride (Resource) Center and El Centro, and we also have areas that are lacking, and students have noticed and are frustrated. We

want to give them an outlet for them to speak their minds about that.” Lauryn Bolz 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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The architect of the Student Services building was committed to an insane asylum before the building was completed in 1948.

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Student Services building in 1951 when it was still Braiden Hall ● 7. TRUE. Student Service’s bizarre design might point to the decline of architect Eugene Groves – who had apparently plotted to kill his wife. The building has two staircases that lead to nowhere, half floors, and narrow stairwells. The Ghost Hunters of Colorado investigated the building in 2013, recording odd noises and a voice answering questions. Groves also worked on 11 other facilities on campus. ● 8. TRUE. Jones did in fact come to CSU in 1987 to play basketball, but was redshirted and never played as a Ram. She did, however, find her funny performing at a comedy competition on campus. Jones worked her way into the cast on SNL and can be seen in the 2016 “Ghostbusters.”

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