Monday, November 11, 2019 Vol. 129, No. 26 by The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Challah, superheroes: 12th Shabbat celebrates Jewish pride Best-selling rabbi author talks Stan Lee and Jack Kirby at 4-course Shabbat dinner

By Matt Bailey @MattBailey760

“One of the best things that happened to her in this program is that she’s really embraced the weight room and the strength side of things,” Hilbert said in an interview with volleyballmag. com. “She has a great arm, and she developed a lot more fluidity as an athlete.” Ever since Hillyer joined CSU, she has been inspiring fans and teammates with her abilities.

A group of people shared a meal together Friday night, partaking in tradition, culture and prayer in a community setting and — maybe unexpectedly — learning a lot about Stan Lee and superheroes. Attracting a group of approximately 200 Colorado State University students and Fort Collins community members, the 12th annual Shabbat 200 event was held in the Main Ballroom of the Lory Student Center and featured guest speaker rabbi Simcha Weinstein, bestselling author and chair of Pratt Institute’s Religious Affairs Committee, and guest of honor Joyce McConnell, president of CSU. “Shabbat is a time at the end of the week to pause, to breathe,” said Melissa Terry, president of Chabad Student Jewish Organization, who helped with marketing, planning and logistics for the event. “All week, we’re human doings. Shabbat is a time to be a human being, to spend time with our family and friends, to take a step back, reflect,

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Kirstie Hillyer (13) celebrates after scoring a point against the University of Oklahoma during the Aug. 31 White Out game. Hillyer went on to receive the Mountain West Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week for the first time for her performance Oct. 7-13. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

Tall, talented, tenacious: Meet CSU volleyball’s Kirstie Hillyer By Angel Cooper @angelcooper05

A great team is no better than the sum of its parts; Colorado State University volleyball is no different. The Rams are nationally ranked No. 13, and nobody can find a way to stop them. With a 23-game win streak, both offense and defense have come easily for the Rams. But somebody has to be working the middle, and Kirstie Hillyer has been a key piece for

the Rams on both sides of the ball, ranking in the top 10 in points scored and blocks in the conference. Hillyer has been stellar this season for CSU, receiving Mountain West Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week for the first time this season for her performances from Oct. 7-13. CSU went 2-0 that weekend, with two sweeps over conference foes San Diego State and Fresno State. Hillyer’s ability to see over

the net is crucial to her success. Standing at 6 feet, 6 inches, she is the tallest player on the CSU volleyball team. To put her height in perspective, she is three inches taller than the tallest player on the CSU women’s basketball team: redshirt sophomore Lauren Brocke, who stands 6 feet, 3 inches tall. Coach Tom Hilbert believes that a lot of Hillyer’s achievements come from her use of CSU’s athletic training programs.

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Freshman construction management major and geology minor John Gardner paints watercolors in a Newsom Hall study room with his pet mouse, Brenito Mouselini. Gardner got Mouselini on Oct. 31 from the Larimer County Humane Society. Since then, Gardner has “been spending nearly every waking moment with him” and taking his pet mouse to classes where he sleeps in Gardner’s pocket. Gardner did not expect to form such a close bond with the mouse, but he feels that Mouselini is “like a tiny little dog that can climb.” He says he receives mixed reactions when people know he has a pet mouse, but that Mouselini is still “the best wingman (he’s) ever had.” PHOTO BY LUCY MORANTZ THE COLLEGIAN

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CSU’s veteran program ranked No. 2 in the nation By Joey Wagner @joeyleewagner

Home to a plethora of resources and opportunities for veterans, Colorado State University’s student-veteran program was bumped up from a sixth place standing last year to the second-best program in the United States for four-year universities. According to Military Times, university culture, student support, academic policies, academic outcomes/quality, cost and financial aid were the primary categories evaluated for this ranking. “(Military Times has) a lot of the metrics that they expect schools to track on the veteran success measures,” said Josh Johnson, senior psychology major, student-veteran and peer adviser in the Adult Learner and Veteran Services office at CSU. In the approximately 150-question survey that thousands of colleges and universities were asked to complete, another major criterion was whether or not the school had a center for veterans. The ALVS office acts as a place where student-veterans and adult learners can come together and create a “new form of com-

munity,” Johnson said. “The single most important thing that we do here and the biggest resource we provide is a community for our student-veterans — a community that gets them engaged on campus,” said Marc Barker, the director of ALVS. Johnson said there are many other resources that set CSU apart from other schools, such as the Student Veteran Organization, SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society and Elevate. The SVO hosts events with the focus of community building and aiding in a veteran’s transition into university life. SALUTE, the first national honors society for student-veterans established at CSU, has its national headquarters in the ALVS, and Elevate, a summer program for veterans transitioning into school, offers introductory courses in mathematics and English composition to help student-veterans transition back into the education system. “These veterans, while they’re active duty, spend years without going to school,” said Ryan Kropp, sophomore social work major, student-veteran and peer adviser in the ALVS. “I, for instance,

was not in school for the six years that I was in the military, and transitioning could be a very anxiety-ridden process of ... trying to figure out what you’re going to do, where you’re going to live and all these things, but you’re also trying to figure out how you’re going to go back into school.” The University also offers traditional programming, such as tutoring, career services and peer advising. “You don’t become the second-best program in the country by just meeting somebody’s needs,” Barker said. “So we want to elevate beyond just meeting your needs. But then we don’t want to stop there because once we get you elevated into this community and into the campus life, then we want you to thrive.” This second place honor can be credited to the school’s administration, the ALVS staff, ALVS partners, donors and the students, Barker said. Millions of dollars over the last decade have poured in from private donors, and one donor alone supplies a $3,000 semesterly scholarship for combat veterans, Barker said. Last spring, traditional-aged students agreed to a tax that con-

The Adult Learner and Veteran Services office is located on the second floor of the Lory Student Center in room 288. ALVS provides adults and veterans resources for an academic and professional transition to Colorado State University. PHOTO BY ADDIE KUETTNER THE COLLEGIAN

tributes to the new ALVS center set to open in the spring of 2021. The ALVS center will increase from its approximately 1,800 square feet to 8,000 square feet due to the move, which will result in the ability for the office to have capacity for hundreds more people than before. “(The second place rating) means to me that other people

see that the student-veterans here at CSU (are) really part of the next greatest generation of veterans,” Barker said. “It is a great reflection of how well the University supports our veteran program. But, really, it’s a testament to the students that are here.” Joey Wagner can be reached at news@collegian.com.

Shabbat >> from page 1 breathe and just enjoy life a little bit, to connect with the things that are most important to us. It’s a special event, and it amps you up about life.” The approximately two hour long event, which was held in memory of former CSU student Sascha Franzel and sponsored by Chabad Jewish Student Organization and co-sponsored by Chabad at CSU, the Associated Students of CSU, the LSC and Coca-Cola, was kicked off by everyone singing “Shalom Aleichem” and then incanting Kiddush, a prayer of consecration and distinction between the days of the week and Shabbat recited over raised cups of wine, or in this case, small cups of grape juice. After Netilat Yadayim, or washing of the hands, and the blessing for washing the hands, Chabad Student Jewish Organization Vice President Matthew Zidbeck introduced the challah bread on everyone’s bread plates with a joke before Hamotzi, the blessing on bread. “What do martial arts and challah have in common?” Zidbeck asked. “Jew-dough.” The four-course meal featured traditional Shabbat staples, such as gefilte fish served with chrain (ground horseradish and beets), various salads and matzah ball soup along with other sides. Dinner consisted of chicken, kugel, a rice dish and roasted vegetables, and different types of rugelach were served for dessert. Throughout the night, several speakers spoke to the importance of Shabbat in general. “I know how difficult it can be to take time out of your week, to take time to nourish yourselves and take care of yourselves,” Terry said. “Especially as a vet student, I understand this. I take anywhere from 22-26 credits, and the thing that has kept me centered and successful is taking time like this to be with my friends, my family, my community, to center myself and realize that I have a bigger purpose in this world to fill. We all have a bigger purpose in this world to fill.” Prior to McConnell’s speech midway through the night, the assembly sang “Oseh Shalom,” and event host Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik, faculty advisor for Chabad Jewish Student Organization and director of Rohr Chabad Jewish Center of Northern Colorado, delivered an introduction that elicited the response of “Yes, queen” from several audience members. “President McConnell, in a very short amount of time, has already developed an amazing reputation,” Gorelik said. “And as many of you know, the Jewish community and our community … really struggled right at the beginning of the year with incidents of racism and antisemitism, and it is just so comforting, I know, to the Jewish community, how quickly she stepped up and brought together a group to

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meet and discuss and really put out new initiatives.” McConnell, who rescheduled a flight to San Diego to be at the event, called Shabbat 200 a gift and spoke about how energized she was by everyone in attendance and how thankful she was for that. “I really wanted to be there to share that Shabbat dinner because it included so many of our Jewish students and others, and it was so important to the Jewish community,” McConnell said. “I just wanted to really make myself available to be there and to show my support.” She said many people in the room created a feeling of community, inclusion and support she aims to develop at the highest level to make sure every student who attends CSU feels like they belong, they’re included and they’re loved. “You are truly extraordinary and make this place very, very special for me,” McConnell said. “It just feels like home. And just being here tonight, I love all the talking, I love the chaos. … One of the things I always say is ‘open heart, open mind,’ and if we can always keep an open heart and an open mind, we can have nights like this together.” Gorelik then introduced Weinstein, who he first met when he was teaching at a school near Pratt Institute, calling him an amazing person. From the very beginning, Weinstein presented one joke after the other. “In my line of work, I’m meeting a lot of rabbis,” Weinstein said. “And I have to pretend to like a lot of rabbis. But ... Rabbi Gorelik is one of my best friends. He is a mentor; he is a brother; it is a bromance. He is the Seth Rogan to my Jonah Hill.” Weinstein jokingly acknowledged the fact that he and Gorelik are originally from England and Australia respectively. “I don’t know what’s going on here by the way,” Weinstein said. “You have an Australian rabbi, an English rabbi — the Queen is well-represented tonight.” But Weinstein wasn’t only at Shabbat 200 to crack jokes. Weinstein spoke about his life experience with Judaism, saying he didn’t grow up religious, observant or Hasidic, and he was often bullied by other school children during his upbringing in Manchester, England. To Weinstein, religion was synonymous with spiritual value others needed to help find answers to existential questions that really have no answers, he said. Weinstein later worked for a number of TV shows and movies after studying film and film history in college, and he became the location manager for the British Film Commission, he said. After experiencing a major career change, Weinstein became a rabbi and has since appeared on CNN and NPR; was featured in The New York Times, the Miami Herald and The Guardian, among other publications; and is a syndicated columnist for The Jerusalem Post, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Condé Nast and other agencies.

Stemming back to a childhood that revolved around comic books and superheroes, Weinstein said he began discussing the synthesis of theology and popular culture in his classes, and he released his book, “Up, Up and Oy Vey: How Jewish History, Culture and Values Shaped the Comic Book Superhero,” in 2006. Subsequently, his classes began to grow in size. In his speech at Shabbat 200, Weinstein used that synthesis to reflect on the history of American superheroes, who created them and how they came to be. “It’s a little known fact that really all of the superheroes that have captured the imagination of the world for some 70, 80 years were largely the result of Jewish writers and Jewish illustrators,” Weinstein said. “The question is: Why is the superhero a largely Jewish invention? And the answer is actually quite sad.” Weinstein said the 1930s were a particularly antisemitic period, and it was difficult for Jewish people to get into the field of arts. But, “the comic book industry was in its infancy; … the door was wide open,” offering opportunity for Jewish writers and illustrators, Weinstein said. Weinstein said the first superhero to appear in Action Comics #1 in 1938 was Superman, the creation of “two Jews from Cleveland, Ohio” named Jerry Siegel and Joseph Shuster. The following year, Batman was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, both of whom were Jewish, and the Joker was the invention of Jerry Robinson, a Jewish journalism student. Captain America was created in 1941 by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, both of whom were Jewish. “Can you imagine these creators who were getting … letters home from their families in the old country?” Weinstein asked. “What a powerful portrayal of wish fulfillment this must’ve been. And, really, it’s impossible to see the superhero as anything other than a Jewish assimilationist archetype.” In the 1960s, Weinstein said assimilation was less of an issue, and Stan Lee, who was also Jewish, created a different type of superhero beginning with the Fantastic Four. One character in the Fantastic Four, the Thing, recites the Shema Yisrael, a powerful Jewish prayer, in one issue, and he pulls out a Star of David necklace from the “4” of the Fantastic Four belt buckle in another issue, Weinstein said. “And the Thing says in the comics, ‘I figured there’s enough problems in the world without people thinking Jews are all monsters like me,’” Weinstein said. Lee and Kirby collaborated on the Incredible Hulk, and although the Hulk is a metaphor for many things such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and the fear of atomic energy, Weinstein said Lee told him over the phone that the Hulk was based on the notion of antisemitism and the Jewish diaspora. “The Hulk’s not a bad guy,” Weinstein said. “He just looks a little different. But because he looks different, he’s feared. He’s misun-

derstood. And it’s only when he’s bothered that he gets angry. He doesn’t choose to engage, but he’s persecuted.” And Weinstein jokingly considered Spider-Man “Seinfeld with webbing.” “Stan Lee told me on the phone he based the guilt of Spider-Man on a notion of post-Holocaust guilt that his generation felt because they can’t change it; they can’t go back,” Weinstein said. Then Lee and Kirby created X-Men. Weinstein said X-Men #1 begins in Auschwitz concentration camp, and Magneto, an X-Men character and Holocaust survivor, had to help the Nazis kill his own family to stay alive. Kitty Pryde, another character from X-Men, is depicted as being Jewish, and she says the Kaddish prayer for the deceased in one episode, Weinstein said. Lee and Kirby collaborated again to create Black Panther in 1966, which Weinstein said parallels what was going on with the Civil Rights Movement around the time when Abraham Joshua Heschel marched with Martin Luther King Jr. and when the second wave of Ethiopian immigration to Israel was underway. “I think it’s very plausible that Stan Lee (and) Jack Kirby would be taking these stories literally from the headlines and really recreating what was happening around the world through their art and through their comic books,” Weinstein said. Weinstein concluded his superhero speech by including one final thought on Jewish values. “Superhero values are Jewish values, and superhero values are universal values,” Weinstein said. “I think it’s no coincidence that after 9/11, the biggest movie of the year was Spider-Man. America takes solace in popular culture. The Avengers have returned to the box office, and right now, we need them more than ever.” In a time when antisemitism still finds a place on campus, Gorelik said the Shabbat 200 event is also needed more than ever. “It’s always been important because it’s important to the Jewish community … to feel like you’re part of a community,” Gorelik said. “And as a minority, that’s not always necessarily going to be the case. So having these events are going to give the students a sense of belonging and a feeling of being welcomed.” On the eve of the 81st anniversary of Kristallnacht, Gorelik said it has been a difficult time for the Jewish community, and antisemitism and racism cannot be ignored and must be fought. Concurrently, Gorelik said the Jewish identity must not be forgotten, and he used an example from the Diversity Symposium during which someone asked him if Jews are defined by antisemitism. “It’s a very good question because it seems to be that every time there’s a conversation, that’s where it comes up,” Gorelik said. “And I say no. On the contrary, it is what defines the Jews that causes antisemitism: their goodness, their

guidance, their values, their spirituality, their family … that creates a desire from the negative forces, but it doesn’t define us. Instead, Gorelik said the ability to take any negative situation and turn it into something positive as well as the ability to always laugh are what define Jewish people. And these two values are part of what Shabbat 200 aimed to inspire from attendees. “I know how amazing it is having a community and Shabbat dinner every week and what it’s done for my mental health, my wellbeing, my ultimate success in school,” Terry said. “It lights my heart up knowing that what it’s done for me, I can give it to other people. I found that a big piece of my happiness is sharing happiness with other people.” Julia Rosenwald, a first-year graduate student in the department of soil and crop sciences at CSU, said everything that was discussed throughout the night resonated with her as a Jewish person, and as a Marvel fan, she appreciated Weinstein’s speech. “I was really involved with Hilel in my undergrad, and this just brought me right back to my other Hilel and Jewish family events,“ Rosenwald said. “It’s like an automatic family. You get really comfortable, and I think that’s something that’s very special about Judaism is that it’s so welcoming that anyone can come.” Abby Ward, a CSU student in the chemistry Ph.D. program, said she was nervous entering the event as someone who is not Jewish and has never been in a Jewish environment, but she felt very welcomed, and experiencing the inclusivity of Shabbat 200 informed her of how she can include people herself. “I really appreciate the religious aspect of things,” Ward said. “But it was really just like, ‘Can we be superhumans? Can we live as superheroes in a way?’ We all have something in us that, especially as minority populations, it’s really important to understand we’re strong in every sense.” Micah Goldstein, a Chabad Student Jewish Organization board member and sophomore at CSU studying social work, said he thought Weinstein’s speech was fascinating and funny, especially since he didn’t know much about the history of how superheroes came to be. “I think that (having Shabbat) is really important because it’s a way that people who are Jewish but not super Jewish can be involved,” Goldstein said. “It’s that one night a year that someone who’s barely Jewish can come to Shabbat and see the fact that there are Jews here.” Ultimately, Terry said her hope for Shabbat 200 was that everyone who was present could reflect on their week. “Even if things didn’t really go our way, … remember why you are here and … know that you are exactly where you are supposed to be,” Terry said. “So, Shabbat Shalom everybody.” Matt Bailey can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Transferring to CSU? Some credits may not tag along By Delaney Allen @DelaneyAllen0

Students may feel pressured into taking AP, IB or concurrent enrollment courses in high school now more than ever, but that credit may not even count toward college graduation in the end. Even transfers from as close as Colorado State University-Pueblo may not receive direct equivalent credit at CSU in Fort Collins. “CSU-Pueblo and CSU-Fort Collins are different institutions operating under the same system, so they have different courses and requirements,” said D. Tobiassen Baitinger, the senior associate director for the Office of the Registrar at CSU. There are multiple reasons why credits may not transfer over. For one, credits must be from a regionally accredited university, and they cannot be vocational or technical course credits. There is a difference between credits not transferring and credits not applying to a student’s current program. Credits that are not required toward that student’s major will be accepted, but they may not count toward graduation progress. For example, an art major who took 32 credits at CSU-Pueblo and attends CSU in Fort Collins to switch to business would have their credits transfer over, but many of them

would not count toward their new business path. “We have done a lot of work to try to make sure that students are awarded credit where credit is earned,” said Katie Risheill, the associate registrar for Academic Services at CSU. “If we have a subject that is similar to another, the student should be able to get elective credit.” There are some exceptions to the vocational credit policy. For example, if a student has taken a class similar to the one taught in a mechanical engineering course, that student may get credit for their vocational course. This is up to the discretion of the college or the registrar’s office. Taking AP/IB and concurrent enrollment courses in high school can be a good way to knock out both high school and college credits with the same course, but this is only useful if the student has taken courses that apply to the major they already know they want to go into. “If you’re not taking credits in the field of study that you plan on enrolling into, you’re going to have to take more,” Risheill said. “If you’re not planning for the program you want to graduate in, a lot of those credits may come in as electives and may not be needed for your program.” In a case where a student believes they should receive credit

for a course they took in the past, they can request an evaluation and ask for a review. Oftentimes, the registrar requests the syllabus from the transfer course and determines if the material reviewed is similar enough to count as a direct equivalent rather than an elective. To request an evaluation or reevaluation of past courses, students can visit the Office of the Registrar in person. Additionally, courses in which students have earned a poor grade may not count for credit at all. Most frequently, this can be below a C, but some major paths don’t allow credit from courses in which the student earns below a B. This varies through majors and colleges, so students should check with their advisers if they are not aware of the grade they need to get to receive credit. There are many resources available to transfer or prospective students to evaluate whether credits can count toward their graduation. The Degree Progress Audit, which is available online, is especially useful for transfer students. With this tool, students can track their credits outside of advising and see if they are eligible to get direct equivalent credit. For prospective students, Transferology allows students to input coursework they took at an-

Some credits may not transfer to Colorado State University because they come from non-regionally accredited universities. PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT THE COLLEGIAN

other institution and see how their courses can transfer over and complete a degree audit before they are admitted, assuming the courses were passed. “We would love for any students who have questions to talk to their adviser or academic support coordinator or come talk to their degree analyst in the Office of the Registrar,” Baitinger said. “If it is catching a student off-guard that

your credits aren’t transferring the way they would expect them to, we encourage them to self-advocate and explore other options.” Anyone with any questions about transfer credits can contact the Office of the Registrar, located in Centennial Hall, at 970-4914860, or the online general catalog can be viewed. Delaney Allen can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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‘Then they break down’: CSU athletes talk mental health By Dorina Vida @simply_she_

Win versus lose; strong versus weak; mental health versus athletics. You celebrate their victories, bemoan their losses and study their every play and move, but do you consider the college athlete when they aren’t playing? How athletes deal with their very human issues is a controversial topic that has forced them to defend their right to be vulnerable without feeling ashamed. Colorado State University athletes and faculty speak on the realities of mental health and the stigmas and stereotypes on mental health in athletics. “Athletes who walk through my door have no self-esteem,” said Jimmy Stewart, senior coordinator of counseling services for student athletes. “It’s based on doing something successful, which then means if they aren’t successful, ... then they’re worthless. That is the biggest threat to athletes’ mental health.” When a person is born, their parents don’t determine their worth based on whether or not they are a Division I athlete, but by the mere fact that they are alive and breathing, Stewart said. “To quote an associate of mine, your self-esteem is the inherent knowledge of your own preciousness in the midst of your humanness,” Stewart said. “So, no matter what mistakes or what successes you have, you always know of your inherent preciousness.”

“People don’t necessarily have a stigma around counseling. They have a stigma around being vulnerable. Being vulnerable means putting yourself out there to go to places where you don’t have power or control.” JIMMY STEWART SENIOR COORDINATOR, COUNSELING SERVICES FOR STUDENT ATHLETES

Stewart said a big issue for athletes is the way they determine their value and worth through their athletic and academic success. This often leads to depression, anxiety and other mental issues. “Oftentimes, when people are troubled in their personal lives, their ability to play football becomes better because it’s an escape,” Stewart said. “You get out there and you are able to go and go, and there is a feeling of relief of getting rid of that energy.”

Jessica Jackson (21) celebrates a kill during a pink-out game against Fresno State at Moby Arena Oct. 27, 2018. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

Then they break down, Stewart said. The stigma around mental health, especially in athletics, can be a defeating factor for many athletes as they consider how they should be concerned with self-care, Stewart said. “People don’t necessarily have a stigma around counseling,” Stewart said. “They have a stigma around being vulnerable. Being vulnerable means putting yourself out there to go to places where you don’t have power or control. What I found is that people have stigma in our culture around vulnerability because vulnerability means weakness.” Stewart said according to author and expert Brené Brown, there is healthy shame and there is unhealthy shame. Healthy shame understands the limits to a human being in that there will be times when a person has no control and that they are fallible and accepting of this rational weakness. “Our culture says it isn’t OK to be limited and that we must push through,” Stewart said. “That’s the American spirit. What we have been told in our culture (is) when you have a problem or are vulnerable, they don’t say this is healthy limiting. They say, ‘Gosh, I’m worthless if I have a problem.’” Stewart said the cultures of different races hold vulnerability to different standards, some allowing

weakness more than others. These varying reactions to vulnerability are the result of historical injustices and the segregation of people in the nation’s history. This explains how individuals have shaped their cultures and their approach to vulnerability as a result of this abuse. “If someone is afraid or in pain, a coach will say, ‘It’s OK to be that way for two seconds, now get after it,’” Stewart said. “If you can’t go to your people and can’t get support, a lot of times people will isolate themselves, leading them down a path of self-destruction.” Ellison Hubbard, defensive lineman for the Rams football team and junior journalism major at CSU, said he sometimes has to remember what really matters and that no matter what everyone else says or does, he decides whether one failure among many successes will impact him. “Sometimes after losing, you can be into boo-hooing, saying things like ‘I’m tired’ and ‘Maybe I just want to leave’ or ‘This is too much for me,’” Hubbard said. “This year was hurting our self-esteem because we were losing, and we were kind of just down. But now we are seeing the light. Now people are getting healthy and where they need to be so that we can be good on and off the field.” In an email to The Collegian

Ashley Michelena, leadoff batter on the Rams softball team and junior human development and family studies major at CSU, wrote that the impact athletics has on her has been positive, teaching her skills that provide value to her professional, personal and athletic life.

“You have to find your own support system. … You have to move on and keep trekking through life.” JESSICA JACKSON OUTSIDE HITTER, NUMBER 21, RAMS VOLLEYBALL

“I don’t necessarily think there is a stigma; it’s more that mental health tends to get overlooked with athletes,” Michelena wrote. “Trying to balance softball, school and everything else that is happening in life can be very stressful and can take a toll on you. I think it’s important to keep a positive mindset and always communicate with my teammates if I need to talk.” Michelena wrote that she feels everyone handles life and life’s situations differently, and athletes have a lot of support from teammates, coaches and trainers. Even when

things get tough, she developed methods of self-care. “When times get busy, I take one thing at a time, complete it to the best of my ability and go on to the next thing,” Michelena said. “I’m always giving it my all, and then some, while remaining positive. This is essential in life.” CSU senior communication studies major Jessica Jackson, an outside hitter on the Rams volleyball team, said losing a game isn’t a personal affront to her and her teammates or their abilities, but rather a learning experience reminding them they can always be better than how they played. “We are human; we lose games; we mess up,” Jackson said. “It took me two years to realize I do need to take care of myself mentally. I realized that being mindful and staying present does help.” Every athlete wants to give up at some point, Jackson said. Balancing athletics and grades and maintaining a social life gets difficult. Even so, having a support system provides a safe space when things get tough. “You have to find your own support system,” Jackson said. “You can say ‘Yeah, I got a D on this test — not my greatest grade, but it’s over now.’ You have to move on and keep trekking through life.” Dorina Vida can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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End the Lies campaign alleges ‘fake clinics’ in Fort Collins By Charlotte Lang @chartrickwrites

Posters and chalk messages from End the Lies have appeared across Colorado State University, warning people of crisis pregnancy centers and other “fake clinics.” According to the End the Lies website, “fake clinics” are centers that are “intentionally misleading women into believing they are real healthcare facilities” while hiding their true ideology. The site says that centers are sometimes referred to as crisis pregnancy centers. “These are facilities that claim to offer pregnancy-related healthcare and medical services but prey on women at a vulnerable moment in their lives by pushing medically inaccurate information,” according to the website. CPCs appear to be similar to places like Planned Parenthood but really have an anti-choice agenda. End the Lies is a campaign demanding that fake women’s health centers end the lies of deceptive advertising, misleading websites and other dishonest tactics to “lure women seeking care and information about their full range of healthcare options.” According to End the Lies, there are more than 2,700 fake women’s health centers across the United States. On the website, Fort Collins’ Alpha Center is listed as an example of a CPC.

Alpha Center is part of the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, a pro-life nonprofit with a mission of “achieving an abortion-free America,” according to the NIFLA website. A movement called Expose Fake Clinics has also listed Alpha Center as a CPC, said Jennifer McLain, executive director of Alpha Center. McLain said these claims are disheartening and challenging to their staff. “Within the pregnancy health organization, within that body of work, we have really transitioned away from crisis pregnancy language,” McLain said. “We feel like that puts a label on people as if they’re having a crisis, and they might not actually be having a crisis. They might just need information.” Alpha Center is a Christian medical clinic that seeks to provide free services and education related to sexual health, according to Alpha Center’s website. “We really love serving our community,” McLain said. “We really treasure the relationships we have with the patients that we’ve cared for.” McLain said the Alpha Center sees approximately 600-650 people, with this year’s client count edging closer to 700. Services provided by Alpha Center include STD screening, relationship counseling, parent mentoring and support, miscarriage and loss groups, abortion recovery groups and pregnancy

testing services, which includes ultrasound screening. “Our goal is to be there as a support and as a strengthening place for those who seek us out,” McLain said. Though Alpha Center is a Christian medical center, McLain said they have no expectations for those they serve to follow the faith. The belief system the center follows is to not judge, shame or be a place of guilt, McLain said. Rather, McLain said it’s meant to be a place where patients can be heard and seen confidentially with excellence and commitment to medically accurate and reliable care. McLain said this isn’t the first time Alpha Center has been called a fake clinic. This year’s movement, however, feels differently organized than past experiences. “For the work we’re doing and the commitment we have to our community to be medically accurate and medically-based, the Expose Fake Clinics comments seek to undermine that, from our perspective, because they often talk about non-medical staff,” McLain said. Patients are in the care of a nurse while under medical care, and there are five nurses listed on staff, McLain said. Another local provider of healthcare is Planned Parenthood, an organization known for its abortion services, though it also provides other information and aid.

The website End the Lies brings to question the legitimacy of emergency clinics such as the Alpha Center. PHOTO BY SKYLER PRADHAN THE COLLEGIAN

According to the Planned Parenthood website, the organization offers STD testing, birth control, abortion, emergency contraceptives and other sex education. On the Keep Abortion Safe website, Planned Parenthood is listed as a positive resource for people seeking healthcare. “Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive healthcare, sex education and information to millions of people worldwide,” according to Keep Abortion Safe. Adrianna Miller, senior mathematics major at CSU, said closing down supposed “fake clinics” may cause trouble for Planned Parenthood’s ability to service all clients. “Closing down other clinics would create a hole in services that Planned Parenthood might not have capacity for,” Miller said. “Even if these clinics don’t have abortion, they still help distrib-

ute work.” Local resident Eduardo Estrada, however, said CPCs are wrong for being misleading. “There are people looking for help, but all they’re getting is propaganda,” Estrada said. Expose Fake Clinics said fake clinics can be spotted if their ads and flyers emphasize the danger of abortion or if their website has little information about abortion. In a follow-up email to The Collegian, McLain said Alpha Center does provide information about women’s options. “Alpha Center nurses do provide and share information about the choices a woman has regarding her pregnancy, be that carrying to term (adoption or parenting) or abortion,” McLain said. Alpha Center’s website says it “does not provide nor refer for abortions.” Charlotte Lang can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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GRADUATE STUDENT SHOWCASE The campus community is invited to attend graduate student poster presentations, live performances, and visual arts presentations. Nov. 12 | LSC Grand Ballroom | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Keynote Address: Talk Nerdy to Me: Engaging Audiences in Your Research. LSC Theatre | 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12 | gradshow.colostate.edu

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Students evaluate University support on First-Generation Day By Gerson Flores Rojas @GersonFloresRo1

Students from all across campus came together Friday to celebrate National First-Generation Day at Colorado State University, sharing their struggles, celebrating their triumphs and acknowledging the headway the University still needs to make. The First-Generation Day celebration at The Plaza was filled with professors, faculty and first-generation students showing their pride as they played games, participated in activities and shared their experiences at CSU. President Joyce McConnell also made an appearance to show solidarity and support for first-generation students. “I love these opportunities to interact with students and hear their stories,” McConnell said. First-generation students at CSU come from all different backgrounds and have many different stories, but the one thing they all share is being the first in their families to attend college. “I have six brothers and sisters, (and) I’m the oldest,” said Jose Martinez, a first-generation student and senior social work major at CSU. “I was the first to join the military. I’m going to be the first to graduate college, and I take a lot of pride in that because my siblings look up to me.” Like Martinez, many students share the pride that comes with being a first-generation student in the family. This includes Jaquikeyah Fields, a junior political science major at CSU and first-generation student, who said being the oldest of 10 siblings has pushed her to be the best role model she can be for them.

“I don’t feel like firstgeneration students are supported the way that they need to (be) when incidents of bias affect those who are marginalized.” JAQUIKEYAH FIELDS FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT, ASCSU SENATOR

But being a first-generation student can come with its burdens. “They’re not as open and willing to fully accept new ideas,” said Reed Featherston, a first-generation student and junior engineering major at CSU. “When I first came home as a freshman, there was the ‘there’s my boy, the college student.’ Now, it’s this ‘person that has this sort of standing that’s more.’ So, it’s been an interesting dynamic.” Family dynamics can have a big impact on the success of first-gen-

eration students at CSU, said Ryan P. Barone, vice president for Student Affairs. Barone said that race, gender, socioeconomic standing and the marginalization of groups can also play a role in students’ outcomes. Despite the opportunities the school provides, Fields, an Associated Students of CSU senator, said she firmly believes in protecting people who come from marginalized identities. Fields said the emphasis is on how the school looks rather than on the actual first-generation students a lot of the time. “I don’t feel like first-generation students are supported the way that they need to (be) when incidents of bias affect those who are marginalized,” Fields said. “There’s a lot of reconstruction that needs to be created, especially if first-generation or marginalized students are going to be the first thing you see on a pamphlet.” Some faculty believe CSU holds responsibility for this. “There’s not enough resources or even just support,” said Susana Ruvalcaba, an adviser at CSU. But that doesn’t deter students from giving their all and succeeding despite the obstacles they face. Students invest time looking for communities that will help them thrive at CSU, and this could mean joining the Academic Advancement Center, the Student Disability Center, ASCSU, Adult Learner and Veteran Services and other organizations and communities. “If I didn’t have my community, the veterans and the adults and that engagement part of it, I don’t know if I would be as successful as I am,” said Martinez, who finds himself, a 27-year-old, surrounded by 18- to 21-year-olds. “It’s a support system that’s not just at home, not just in family. It’s something that’s here.” McConnell said the University is working every day to figure out more and more how to meet the needs of students at CSU so they can succeed. “It evolves,” McConnell said. “We haven’t achieved perfection — we probably never will — but we’re constantly looking at it and trying to do better because the most important thing is that a student comes here and then succeeds.” Barone said that although the University has been making efforts over the past decade to close opportunity gaps, progress has largely not been made. Nevertheless, opportunities for first-generation students are set to improve within the next couple of years. “People who have been going to school generation after generation after generation, it’s just like second nature to them; it’s a step for them,” Martinez said. “Most of my peers are like ‘my dad went, my mom went,’ but for us, you had to make it happen”. Gerson Flores Rojas can be reached at news@collegian.com.

Access Center member Susana Ruvalcaba gets ready to give students a prize based on a wheel spin at the National First-Generation Day celebration on The Plaza Nov. 8. A first-generation student herself, Ruvalcaba helps similar students and said “We like to celebrate our students.” PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT THE COLLEGIAN

First-generation student Saulo Perez Balderas poses for a photo in celebration of National First-Generation Day Nov. 8. Students noted that being first-generation means a great work ethic and an appreciation for education. PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT THE COLLEGIAN

Opinion | Monday, November 11, 2019

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

We all have business exercising our First Amendment rights By Guest Author @CSUCollegian

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, Last week, Katrina Leibee, a Collegian columnist, wrote an article discussing the “inappropriateness” of protesting/having “Mass” outside of Planned Parenthoods around the country. The article asserts that because of the many other services Planned Parenthood provides, protesting outside in opposition to abortion is liable to drive away people who have no intention of getting one and making innocent people feel guilty. Leibee then asserts that it would be equally inappropriate to do STD testing and breast exams outside of a church, but we can envision a situation where some form of “mobile clinic” near a church on public property, as long as privacy of the patients was maintained, would be a perfectly acceptable public service. In

addition, the nature of medical procedures is a private one, but the nature of protest is inherently public. On Oct. 22, CSU hosted Charlie Kirk on campus for an event at the University Center for the Arts. Present were hundreds of protesters and thousands of hopeful attendees. From the eye of an onlooker, the beauty of American free speech as it relates to the First Amendment was made manifest. Most would agree that the protesters were doing nothing wrong. Sure, the people attending the event found their plight contrived but nonetheless were glad to see active participation in the American political sphere. Although contention was present, many valuable conversations were had, and the perspectives of the other side were challenged. Many attendees were not even supporters of Kirk but were simply interested in participating in the dialogue. The rhetoric of Charlie Kirk was opposed by some and supported by others, but all had the right to either attend or protest his presence at CSU. This is exactly what was intended by our founding fathers when they opened the doors for personal liberty, and it ought to

stay that way. Also included within the scope of the First Amendment is the right to freedom of religion. To limit the exercise of religious liberty in any way, regardless of one’s own opinion of its veracity, is to ignore a major part about what makes America’s cultural dialogue and rights to such so unique and valuable. At the end of the day, even though making up only about 3% of Planned Parenthood services, 332,757 abortions were performed by Planned Parenthood in the 2017-18 fiscal year. With approximately 600 clinics nationwide, that averages out to around 1.5 abortions per day, per clinic. As a community organization that remains a topic of consistent contention, the Planned Parenthood at Shields and Elizabeth provides a valuable space to engage in conversation about a topic that is extremely important to have, regardless of whether or not you support abortion. Sincerely, Matt Weis, CSU junior, agricultural business Lauren Flores CSU sophomore, history The Collegian’s opinion desk can be reached at letters@collegian.com. To submit a letter to the editor, please follow theguidelinesatcollegian.com.

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You failed No Nut November, what now? 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 – We are already a week into November, which means three things: there has already been an absurd amount of Christmas products and ads, the weather is getting colder and people are starting to fail No Nut November. The first week of the No Nut November event, where participants try and go the entire month of November without having an orgasm, is the hardest. Separating the men from the boys, the first week of No Nut November usually sees the most failures. Those who have already failed — or have been contemplating taking action that would result in failing the objective — can take solace in the fact that they aren’t alone, and Colorado State University offers counseling services for situa-

tions just like this. CSU students are afforded a few free counseling sessions a semester, something that can certainly come in handy for those struggling with either participating in or failing No Nut November. “Here at the University Health Center, we are determined to affirm, respect and show compassion to anything that is currently troubling you in life,” said Reid Trotter, the director of counseling services, Ph.D. “If something like No Nut November is important to you, it is important to us.” The counseling services provided by the CSU Health Network have already made a big difference in the lives of several students who have been severely affected by No Nut November. “I failed because my girlfriend couldn’t go more than two days without me giving it to her,” said freshman Carter Fredrickson. “So I had to fail to satisfy her. The counselor helped me realize failing No Nut November was in the best interest of my relationship.” When asked if The Collegian could interview her as well, Fred-

rickson said she went to a different college and we wouldn’t know her. Stephen Mason, a junior, also visited the Health Center with concerns about No Nut November. “They were great; they really listened to my concerns, and after the session, I felt confident I would be OK if I failed,” Mason said. “I ended up failing five minutes later in one of the gender-neutral bathrooms in the Health Center.” Some professors are also making strides to accommodate their students that are participating in the challenge. “I know many of my students may rely on that post-nut clarity to do their best on their assignments and turn in excellent work,” liberal arts professor Peyton Harper said. “I try to accommodate everyone’s learning styles equally, and this whole No Nut November thing is no different.” Well, there you have it. If you’ve already failed or are considering failing No Nut November, there are plenty of services here at CSU that can help with the decision. Ethan Vassar can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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COLLEGIAN COLUMNIST

Food waste in Colorado needs more attention, plans of action 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. Food is the great unifier that brings friends and family together for a meal and conversation. Whether that be in a house, around the kitchen table or at a restaurant, it’s easy to be thankful for the food in front of you. Yet it’s extremely common that a lot of the food prepared goes straight into the trash. In a 2014 study done by the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, it was found that 84.3% of un-

used food in American restaurants ends up being disposed of, where 14.3% is recycled and only 1.4% is donated. Many restaurants are adopting a mission to end food waste, and we can cooperate with this effort by being mindful with how much food we order and doing our part in being green with composting. Last year, I was working in the back of house for a restaurant in Old Town. I had never worked in the food industry before, and the experience was both new and exciting. While I was there, I couldn’t help but notice how much of the food going out came back and was dumped into the trash. It always left me wondering why more of this food couldn’t be repurposed and distributed to people who need it. With all of this food waste,

it’s astounding to think about how the United States Department of Agriculture estimated in 2016 that at least 41.2 million people live in food-insecure households. Food insecurity means these households lack reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable and nutritious food. Considering this information, being able to lower those numbers by taking into account other options for food waste is possible. It just needs to be applied. Here at Colorado State University, the Braiden dining hall informed me that they feed an estimated 2,050 students — roughly 100-300 for breakfast, 1,200 for lunch and 500-600 for dinner. With these numbers, staff member Rachel Waite mentioned how they prepare at least 3,000 portions for a whole

day at Braiden alone. Braiden’s dining hall already combats food waste by incorporating multiple strategies to reduce it, including composting, donating to food banks and giving back to CSU students through a service called Ram Recovery. Out of all of their strategies, composting is easily their dominant one. “Everything else like premade sandwiches, leftover meat and beans are given away to the local food bank,” Waite said. Waite estimated that they give away 45-70% of what isn’t eaten by students to food banks. Everything else is up for grabs through Ram Recovery, where if enrolled in the program, a student can send a text to the dining hall asking for aid, and a leftover meal will be provided to the hungry student.

It’s difficult to be mindful and combat food waste 100% of the time, and while most of the waste is out of our control, we can still make an impact on the issue. On campus, CSU hosts an annual food drive referred to as “Cans Around The Oval.” This is a great opportunity to contribute to the aid of those who are suffering from food insecurity. Next time you are going to eat, be mindful of what you order and how much. The quickest way to prevent food waste is to eat all of your food, and if you don’t, take it with you and have it for an easy lunch the next day. We can all do our part by finishing our plate, being resourceful with donating extra food and getting our green on with composting. Nathan Sky can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Invisible hand with a visible fist: The myth of free markets By Guest Author @CSUCollegian

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, According to Adam Smith, “By preferring the support of domestic to that of foreign industry, he intends only his own security; and by directing that industry in such a manner as its produce may be of the greatest value, he intends only his own gain, and he is in this, as in many other cases, led by an invisible hand to promote an end which was no part of his intention.” This is Smith’s single mention of the “invisible hand” in his “Wealth of Nations.” It’s a referent to underlying social and structural forces which encourage, in this example, a domestic purchase preference. This holds “in many other cases,” according to Smith, suggesting that underlying pres-

sures, which are invisible, shape people’s market relations. Free market enthusiasts often distort Adam Smith (and others like Hume and Ricardo) by reducing the nuances of the political economy approach to “pure” economics, devoid of the mention of social, structural and class roles. Furthermore, such “pure” economists have supplanted the labor theory of value with the utility theory of value — suggesting that people are “free” to sell their labor in an amoral market led by the invisible hand. This negates the fact that some people only have their labor to sell — which they must sell in order to live — while others have land, capital or other power. This also ignores the class-based distribution of income and fundamentally negates class antagonisms or the disparity between the haves and the have-nots, a disparity that is growing steadily in the U.S. and elsewhere. This “pure” economics also reduces all other social forces such as race, gender, location, education, language, religion and so on to unaccountable terms. People are simply rational individuals bent on max-

imizing their own selfish interests in an otherwise “free” market. Free markets are not synonymous with freedom. Free markets are not led by some benevolent god-like invisible hand but have real negative impacts on real people and on our environment when left unchecked and unregulated. 2008 is but one example, when the loosening of government financial regulations and new forms of capital investment created the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression. Another example is the privatization of prisons. Research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has found that private prisons hold inmates 7% longer. The “First Step Act” is a bill passed by the Trump administration in 2018 which authorizes new markets for Federal Prison Industries. Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, argued in favor of the “First Step Act” at his recent “Culture War” event. Prison work is a form of slavery and involuntary servitude. The punishment and justice of our nation shouldn’t be a business. Business owners themselves should find this unjust, as prisoners working

for FPI make only 23 cents to $1.15 per hour, which undermines fair competition from other companies who don’t have access to such cheap labor in U.S. industries ranging from textiles, electronics, metals and services like warehousing and distribution. Neoliberals who claim to want free markets argue that global free trade is a wave which raises all boats. In order for market exchange to be completely free, all of the components of exchange (factors of production) must move freely. However, the current paradigm frees capital finance and goods while constraining other components. For example, laborers are separated from markets by constraints on immigration and by literally erecting walls — if you are truly in favor of the free flow of labor, capital and goods, then it’s theoretically inconsistent to be anti-immigration. Period. Some people want free markets only in a certain sense: one which preferences the owners of capital — the rich — while disempowering people. That’s why our clothing is made by women earning slave wages in Bangladesh and precious metals are extracted by children

in Ghana, while the wealthiest people in the world now own more than ever before. A 2017 Oxfam report found that “eight men now own the same amount of wealth as the poorest half of the world.” The rich continue to get richer at the expense of the poor. TPUSA is a privately funded student activist group that is fighting for “freedom” and free markets. Even though the organization brought in more than $8.2 million dollars in 2017, they host their events at public venues using public police security — at the expense of taxpayers and students. Their loyalties lie with wealthy elites. They are active here at Colorado State University, despite being linked to the alt-right and far-right extremists by the Anti-Defamation League and the Southern Poverty Law Center. Also puzzling is the incongruity of their message: free markets don’t mean freedom. Chayne Wild, MA student, Political Science CSU 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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Not doing a 10 page paper because you were playing video games all weekend. Eating all the donuts and feeling awful.

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Playing video games all weekend. Roommates surprising you with donuts.

Being sick all weekend.

Being one day closer to break.

Living in a haunted house.

Finding really cheap ski equipment.

Colorado weather that makes no sense.

Good weekend weather.

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Hillyer >> from page 1 Hillyer reached an impressive milestone this year: 1000 career kills as a CSU Ram. Hillyer’s accomplishment came during a win against Fresno State, five days after she recorded her 500th career block against the Air Force Academy. There are extra responsibilities that come with being a student-athlete, and Hillyer can attest to this. “There are a lot of difficult aspects of being an athlete,” Hillyer said. “There is traveling, missing class, getting up early; we practice when normal people do not have practice. People in your classes or group projects or outside of it know that you are busy all of the time.” Hillyer is studying natural resource tourism with a business minor. Her major is not a typical athlete concentration, but she wants to make it work. Hillyer does not know what her dream job is, just like most college students. But she plans to stick with natural resource tourism and graduate as a CSU Ram. “Honestly, I don’t know what to do with it,” Hillyer said. “I struggled a lot, finding what major I wanted to do. Nothing interests me, so I took many quizzes through the Career Center, and (this major) was the only thing that interests me. I picked this major, but I still do not know what I want to do. I want to do something in athletics, so I do not know if tourism could tie into that. I truly do not know what my dream job is.”

“Honestly, I had no idea going into this season that I can even achieve that goal. Once it happened, it was quite surreal. It was a surreal feeling to know that I could do that. Knowing that I am the fourth player at CSU ever to do that.” KIRSTIE HILLYER ON HER 1000TH KILL

But for right now, Hillyer’s main focus is going pro after graduation. “The plan right now is to see if the USA national team contacts me to come practice with them in the spring season,” Hillyer said. “That would be super cool. If that does not work out, I would go overseas and play half (of) a season.” Hillyer credits her individual success to her teammates and their bond that they share both on and off the court. “We work so well together because we are so close outside of volleyball,” Hillyer said. “All the girls on the team are my best friends. We clicked so well outside of the court that it has helped on the court because we can joke around with each

Kirstie Hillyer (13) spikes the ball against the University of Wyoming Oct. 29. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

other. We know when someone is struggling or when we are serious; we know each other so well outside of it that it transitions so well on the court.” Katie Oleksak, a teammate and fellow senior, agrees with Hillyer that this team has a special bond. Oleksak thinks that Hillyer excites the team, leading other players to leave all they have on the court. “She is very vocal,” Oleksak said. “Many times, she knows what to say, and she will say stuff in the huddle, or she knows how to get people (riled) up. Also, she does our cheers. After timeouts, she is the one to start the cheer, and that is just a routine. I think she is a good vocal leader.” Jessica Jackson, also a redshirt senior, admits that Hillyer has a special place in her heart. Jackson considers her to be her best friend and has nothing but great things to say about the Rams’ offensive superstar. “She has been my roommate for five years,” Jackson said. “We went to Europe together, and we roomed there. Honestly, she is like my side piece. Love her to death. I could not live without her. I am going to be completely honest, and every time I talk about her, I start crying because I don’t know what I’m going to do without her. We are not going to live together, and I do not know how to live without Kirstie (Hillyer).” Hillyer is the heartbeat of this senior-laden CSU squad and has been a key contributor for the Rams this season. The Rams are on pace to capture their third straight Mountain West title and appear in their 25th consecutive NCAA tournament. Angel Cooper can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

Kirstie Hillyer (13) holds Madison Boles (1) before they took on the University of New Mexico Lobos Sept. 26. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

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Sports | Monday, November 11, 2019

PROM DRESS RUGBY

Women’s rugby dresses up to celebrate end of season in style On Nov. 8, the Colorado State University women’s rugby team got together to play “prom dress rugby.” This is a tradition the team does annually to celebrate the end of the season. The whole team gets dressed up in prom dresses and plays a friendly game of rugby. “It’s just a good team bonding experience to have for us to just goof around and have fun all together,” freshman Emily McGlone said.

Members of the women’s rugby team play a game in prom dresses on the Intramural Sports Fields Nov. 8. This is common practice in collegiate rugby, but the Colorado State University team says that they are probably having more fun. PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT THE COLLEGIAN

Senior Tehani Grasso throws the ball to a teammate near the sideline of the Intramural Fields Nov. 8. PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT THE COLLEGIAN

Freshman Shea Slonkosky and Emily Jagerhorn help Head Coach Saf Weinberg put on a dress. PHOTO BY LUCY MORANTZ THE COLLEGIAN

Freshman Emily Jagerhorn runs down the sideline while senior Ruby Charney tries to tackle her from behind. PHOTO BY LUCY MORANTZ THE COLLEGIAN

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BASKETBALL

Women’s basketball team secures 3rd win, remains undefeated By Bailey Shepherd @B_Sheps

Stalwart defense proved instrumental for the Rams on Sunday in their matchup against Western Colorado University. The Colorado State women’s basketball team secured a 56-47 win against the Mountaineers, remaining undefeated after their away win against the University of Northern Colorado on Friday. The Rams came out fast to start the game. Senior forward Annie Brady opened the scoring, making one out of the first two free throws in the game. Brady also dominated the glass early on, collecting four rebounds in the first quarter. The CSU defense came up big in the first quarter, forcing six turnovers and holding the Mountaineers to 22.2% shooting from the field. The Rams’ offense returned the favor by pouring in 20 first quarter points, with redshirt junior Megan Jacobs and guard Tori Williams combining for 12 in the first. The Rams took a 20-11 lead into the second quarter. The Rams looked to keep the pressure up in the second quarter, with redshirt junior Liah Davis scoring in the first 10 seconds with a well-timed jump-

shot. However, that would be the Rams’ last basket for the next seven minutes while the Mountaineers mounted a nine-point scoring streak. This streak cut the Rams’ lead to two points with just under five minutes to play in the first half. While the Rams were only able to score eight points in the second quarter, the defense continued to work hard, only allowing 12 points in the second quarter while forcing eight turnovers. CSU was still able to take a 28-23 lead into halftime despite shooting 21.4% (3-14) from the field.

RAMS ARE ROLLIN’ ■ CSU has outscored their

opposition 233-156 through their first three games. Shooting 46.6% from the field and 44.3% from beyond the arc.

Shooting troubles continued to bother the Rams in the second half, with Western Colorado briefly taking the lead twice in the third. But the Rams were able to capitalize off of their defense’s effort, with 29 of CSU’s total points coming off turnovers. True freshman guard Katia Stamatelopoulos

acted as a catalyst in transition, finishing the game with a gamehigh seven steals and dishing out three assists, while center Davis poured in 10 second-half points to secure the 56-47 win for Colorado State. While it’s always good to pick up a win, Head Coach Ryun Williams felt there was more than enough to improve on. “It wasn’t a very good, disciplined game for the Rams,” Williams said. “We needed to have better execution offensively. … You can certainly credit our defensive effort for keeping us afloat.” This game counted as an exhibition for Western Colorado, as they haven’t started their regular season yet. “You have to give (Western Colorado) credit; they were really scrappy and tough tonight,” Williams said. “But these are good games to learn some very important basketball lessons, and we’ll surely use that to our advantage going forward.” The Rams improved to 3-0 for the first time since the 201516 season, and they will hit the road for their next game against the University of Idaho on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Bailey Shepherd can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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RACING

Simulator to success: CSU’s Knee finds NASCAR victory lane By Ethan Lee @CSUCollegian

A love for science and a homemade simulator can make you a NASCAR winner; just ask Colorado State University student Jonathan Knee. Knee’s passion for science, specifically electrical engineering, led him to discover an unexpected talent: racing. Knee, a second-year electrical engineering major, grew up in Colorado and is a Fort Collins native. Science has always played a large role in the Knee family, and he has always had intense admiration for his father’s work in the electrical engineering industry. At age 17, Knee, an avid rac-

ing fan, and his father started a project in their basement fueled by Knee’s love for both science and motorsports. Knee said the project was by no means your run-of-the-mill pinewood derby father-son experience. This project was on a whole other level. In just 18 months, Knee and his father were able to construct a motion seat simulator that functions together with iRacing simulation software. Or in layman’s terms, it’s a racing simulator that not only produced seat jerks and motions similar to an actual race car, but also created a visual racing experience through the power of VR. When asked what his favor-

ite part of building the simulator was, Knee said, “the trial and error of developing the simulator with my dad. Discovering the flaws and success with each prototype and how to improve each design was a good learning experience.” Upon finishing the simulator, Knee used it to train his racing skills by racing against other online racers while also spending countless hours driving on the virtual tracks on his own. Less than two years since the completion of the simulation, the Knee family started to notice just how talented Knee is when it comes to racing. The next step was to take Knee out to an actual track and see if the talent from the simu-

lator transferred over. Not surprisingly, Knee turned out to be a natural, and in 2018, he joined the Mod-Coupes professional racing division. In his first year of racing, Knee performed extremely well for his experience level, finishing in the middle of the pack for most races with his best finish being third place. At the end of the season, Knee was awarded the 2018 Rookie of the Year in the Mod-Coupes. In 2019, Knee moved up to the Super Late Model division at Colorado National Speedway. During the 12-race season, Knee won two races. Upon completing the season, Knee was the runner up for Rookie of the Year for 2019 in

the NASCAR National SLM. “I am both proud and fearful at the same time, making the emotions difficult to process, mainly since I cannot relate to his skill and talent in the race car,” Knee’s father said when asked how proud he is of his son’s incredible start to his racing career. While it is clear that Knee has a unique talent for racing, he was quick to remind me that engineering is his ultimate passion, and he hopes that the courses he is currently enrolled in at CSU will help propel him into a successful career in the technology field, just like his father. Ethan Lee can be reached at sports@collegian.com

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CULTURE & COMMUNITY

‘Cabaret’ ushers in a new era for Fort Collins theater scene By Scotty Powell @scottysseus

Have the mid-semester blues got you down? Forget it. This week, the Colorado State University theatre department invites you to leave your troubles outside and give in to the delicious vice of “Cabaret.” It’s an evening of music, love, death, drama, dancing and all the other delightfully hedonistic pleasures of modern life, sure to lift even the lowest of school-burdened spirits. The electricity is flowing from the first sight of the emcee, played by Kaitlin Kennedy, popping her head through a pair of red curtains with a mischievous, commanding look on her face, inviting the audience into a wild night of entertainment, extravagance and emotion. The audience, of course, accepts the invitation. How could they not? With the sparkling lights, the rousing orchestra and the line of fish-netted showgirls — and showboys — posed alluringly along the perimeter of the set, who wouldn’t want to spend an evening at the Kit Kat Klub? And that’s just the beginning. Add the dangerous, enticing presence of Kennedy’s emcee; Daphne Orenstein’s fun-loving, free-wheeling nightclub singer Sally Bowles; James Fagan’s conflicted novelist Clifford Bradshaw; Taylor Brotherton’s firm and feisty Fraulein Schneider; Ryan Wilke-Braun’s cold, secretive, Hitler-saluting Ernst Ludwig; as well as a host of others and you’ve got an act as intoxicating as the cocktails being served up at the club’s bar. “Cabaret is a masterpiece in

so many ways,” said Aaron Gandy, aiding music director and noted Broadway musician. “It’s a thrilling combination of not only dance, but drama, theatricality, spectacle and history. It is the example of the best that (musical) theater can do, which is to speak to the human experience, point out our foibles (and) entertain us at the same time.” Certainly, the show itself is to thank for the magic exploding off the stage in the University Theatre. The Joe Masteroff penned script tells the story of sunny jazz club singer Sally Bowles’ ill-fated attempts to maintain her carefree Bohemian lifestyle amidst a Berlin whose sanity and morality are crumbling to bits around her. This script is no doubt timeless. Add John Kander and Fred Ebb’s lively score, and you’ve got all the ingredients for a tasty piece of theater. But the real magic of theater is created on the stage, not the page. And it’s the passion and dedication of the cast and crew, many of whom are members of the school’s burgeoning theater program, that really bring this show to life. From the dynamite performances given by the cast to the masterfully designed costumes, lighting and set — all created by CSU students Laura Myers, Lachlan Fordyce and Whitney Roy, respectively — the sheer power of creativity on display in the show is overwhelming. Orenstein’s raw, exasperated rendition of “Life is a Cabaret” in the show’s second act was perhaps one of the most gripping moments of live theater I’ve ever experi-

enced. It’s a testament to what the department of music, theatre and dance has in store for the coming years. “I like that (Fort Collins) has a real strong sense of community,” said Director Noah Racey, a former Broadway actor and choreographer who recently took over as the head of the school’s musical theater program. “There’s growth here, growth in size, but it’s not overstuffed.” In his time here, Racey has spearheaded a grand, exciting makeover of the school’s performing arts department, which includes an influx of faculty with Broadway backgrounds, an increase in the financial aid available to incoming theater students and more intense, professional-level productions. “We’ve been rehearsing since September; we rehearse at night, four hours a night,” Gandy said. “We’re pushing these students really hard, and they are up for the challenge, and that’s really a thrill.” But the program doesn’t just cater to the students pursuing theater as a career. It wants its talent to come from all the different parts of the campus community, inviting students of all majors, all interests and all skill sets to be a part of this blossoming department. “Considering it’s such a young program, we have folks in the show who are majoring in performance, (but we also) have biochemical engineers, we have brain surgeons in the cast,” Gandy said. “It doesn’t matter to us, of course, because if they can deliver onstage, they’re welcome.” Among this outside talent is Ben Johnson, who plays Herr

Schultz in the show. “I’m actually a neuroscience major, but doing these shows is kind of a retreat,” Johnson said. “A lot of directors and professors that I know here have been like, ‘You have to leave everything that’s not theater outside here,’ and that’s kind of what I think the whole point is. For me at least ... it’s an escape, and it’s ... more expressive than (my other studies).” This focus on diversity is emblematic of a much deeper purpose that this growing program serves — to instill students with a fuller understanding not just of their own academic and artistic disciplines, but how those disciplines converge with others and how that convergence unearths a deeper understanding of one’s own creative style — however that style manifests itself. “Everything is leaning toward combining — it always has — combining music and dance and script and acting,” Racey said. “(Shows like “Cabaret” exemplify) why musical theater is so powerful; it can harness all these different winds and make this hurricane. ... That’s what I’m excited about most, is that we’re not just training people to go and become a chorus person on Broadway or become a lead on Broadway. We’re training them for the entire scope of what it is to be an artist.” This convergence is on full display in “Cabaret,” which is a brilliant, extravagant celebration of all things theatrical. It’s a rousing symphony of mankind’s infinite creative potential. But it isn’t all jazz, drink and sacrilege. Woven into the Kit Kat

Klub’s loose moral fiber is a deep, dark reality: the question of what’s real and lasting in life, what’s merely a product of our own imaginations and what to do when our imagined lives and our imagined worlds expose themselves as fraudulent. This highlights a deeper kind of convergence that the booming theater program hopes to foster. It’s the convergence not just of our means of creative expression, but the sacred, deeply-held beliefs they express. “I’ve lived in the center of ... New York City, (where the energy) is so beautiful to be a part of,” Racey said. “But I understand that we have an entire country that we’re starting to splinter off from, and everyone’s starting to grab hold. I want to be in the middle of that. I want to be in the middle of discussions that are hard, that we have to have.” From its stunning and glamorous aesthetics to its deep and thought-provoking themes, “Cabaret” is an impactful, not-soon-tobe-forgotten exhibition of everything that makes theater so great. It’s a spectacular showcase of what the future holds for the swelling CSU theater scene.

MORE INFORMATION ■ “Cabaret” will be playing at the

University Center for the Arts until Nov. 17.

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

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Alex G brings haunting indie-rock to the Marquis Theater By Cameron Markuson @The_CUI

Editors Note: This article was originally published in The CU Independent, the student media publication at the University of Colorado Boulder. The Collegian is now partnering with student media outlets across the state to share content from other student writers and photographers. (Sandy) Alex G played to a packed house at Denver’s Marquis Theater Wednesday. The theater took on a basement or a garage aesthetic; appropriate for the group’s distinctly DIY sound. The venue was sold out well in advance — a common occurrence for the lo-fi leaning indie-rockers. (Sandy) Alex G was once referred to as indie-rock’s best kept secret. It is the project of Alex Giannascoli, who got his start in the Philadelphia DIY scene ear-

lier this decade. Giannascoli rose to relative stardom in online fan spheres after releasing multiple albums on Bandcamp and Youtube. Giannascoli later signed with Domino in 2015 and has since released three albums under their label. His latest effort, “House of Sugar” sticks to the sound he has become known for. Beautiful lo-fi melodies, sonic experimentation, and haunting emotional lyrics. The band began their set with a popular single from the group’s latest album, “Gretel.” Band members took the stage as the song’s pitch-shifted intro played, and then came in all together, loud and forceful. It was immediately clear that the Giannascoli and his three bandmates have mastered these songs. They were tight and well-rehearsed. In between more popular songs like “Bobby” and “Hope” were deep cuts from all across the (Sandy) Alex G discography.

Giannascoli’s songs take on a different dimension when played live. “Mis,” which meanders and wallows in its longing on the studio version was transformed into a joyous sing along when played live. Giannascoli and crew also took advantage of their full band setup to build walls of noise that punctuated more aggressive songs like “Kicker” and “Icehead.” After pretending to have a stomach-ache and leaving the stage towards the end of the set, Giannascoli quickly returned for an unceremonious encore. There is a very personal element to his songs, something that is difficult to put words to, but which was evident in the crowd at Wednesday’s show. It was as if the band was playing a show to each individual audience member, their heads swaying back and forth, eyes closed, singing along with the band. The mood of the evening was mixed between intensity and

comfortable tranquility, like an unspoken agreement between band and audience about when to lose yourself in the music and when to just goof around. The band’s drummer was tight and their guitar soundscapes were incredible for a live performance; this was impressive production for a venue like the Marquis. The group brought intense energy and created an immersive concert experience without any lights or graphics behind them. The music spoke true to the caliber of musicianship Giannascoli possesses. Even though he had previously joked that “We don’t do requests anymore, there was an accident last time” Giannascoli did make time for a few song requests during the encore. One of these was “Gnaw” a track only available on Bandcamp and Youtube. Shouts of joy went up in the crowd as Giannascoli strummed the first few chords,

and the crowd hummed along to the nostalgic tune about childhood memories. The band took the song past its normal runtime, moving into a twangy, country-influenced jam, as audience members danced with themselves to the music. (Sandy) Alex G was able to conjure raw energy that is difficult to attain on a studio album at Wednesday’s show. The walls of sound that they built up around these simple songs came in waves throughout the night, washing over the crowd and throughout the venue. The band ended their set with “Change,” another fan favorite, whose lyrics encapsulate the ethos of (Sandy) Alex G—if he has one. Giannascoli led fans through the song’s chorus, and the room wailed in unison: “I don’t like how things change.” The Independent Staff Writer Cameron Markuson can be reached at cameron.markuson@ colorado.edu.

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CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Gregory Allicar Museum highlights Navajo art, jewelry By Sam Sedoryk @samsedoryk

Native American art is commonly misunderstood and appropriated in today’s society. However, the Gregory Allicar Museum is showcasing their new exhibit on Navajo clothing and jewelry through Dec. 14, which highlights the historical background of Indigenous arts. The exhibit was co-curated by sisters in the Diné tribe, Emma Morgan and Beverly Morgan, as well as Emily Moore. The exhibition features a range of historical Navajo jewelry and textiles from the southwest region of the United States. The jewelry was brought by the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and some of the clothing was brought by Emma and Beverly Morgan’s family. Emma and Beverly Morgan are

from New Mexico, and they wanted to use this opportunity to share their culture and educate the people on the symbolic representation of Navajo clothing for non-Native people. “Even non-Navajos wear our jewelry, and we want to educate them on what it means,” said Emma Morgan, co-curator of the exhibit. “People buy our necklaces but never know what it represents.” In Navajo culture, it is believed that appropriate clothing is necessary to be recognized by the Holy People, which are known as the creators of the Earth and the beings that guide the Navajo people. This is the first Native American art exhibit at the Gregory Allicar Museum that was curated by Indigenous people. Their contribution helped explain all the symbolic and spiritual meanings of Indigenous culture.

The jewelry and textiles on display highlighted the cultural materials of the Navajo people and how they are represented in their work. One of the materials used was the sacred material turquoise. Turquoise has a long history in Navajo culture, as it is one of the sacred stones. “Turquoise comes from one of the Navajo’s sacred mountains in New Mexico,” Emma Morgan said. “The turquoise I wear now was given to me by my grandma, so I treasure it.” Each work of art on display explained the symbolic signs and the crafting process to make the jewelry and textiles. One particular piece of artwork showcased a turquoise bracelet that was crafted by Diné silversmiths. It incorporates natural elements, like volcanic ash found on the Navajo reservation, to create a unique texture to the

jewelry. The exhibit was also focused on educating people on the history of Navajo textiles and jewelry and how it changed over the course of pre- and post-colonial contact.

“Turquoise comes from one of the Navajo’s sacred mountains in New Mexico.” EMMA MORGAN MEMBER OF THE DINÉ TRIBE

“I thought it was nicely done to see that it included the historic time the Navajo jewelry was done in,” said Tammra Johnson, a visitor to the exhibit. While the exhibit showcased beautiful and historic artwork, it

also shared a message about colonization of Indigenous people not just in Colorado, but everywhere in the United States. The exhibit had a plaque dedicated to Colorado State University’s Land Acknowledgement, which acknowledges and respects the land that the University is located on today as the traditional and ancestral homeland of the Arapaho, Cheyenne and Ute Nations and people. “We wanted to point out that the weaved dresses are what the Navajo traditionally wore before being shipped off to Bosque Redondo,” said Moore, the co-curator of the exhibit and associate professor in CSU’s art history department. “After they got back from Bosque Redondo, they adopted a different style.” Sam Sedoryk can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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Dubbest and Policulture combine for a night of uplifting reggae at Fox Theatre

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Sometimes it’s best to look at the bigger picture, as it’s too easy for you to get overwhelmed by the details. Allow other people to do the hard work for you while you gaze ahead.

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Policulture kicks off their set, led by a groovy horn section, Nov. 7, 2019. PHOTO BY BEN BERMAN CU INDEPENDANT

By Ben Berman @benfromsf

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in The CU Independent, the student media publication at the University of Colorado Boulder. The Collegian is now partnering with student media outlets across the state to share content from other student writers and photographers. Rising reggae bands Dubbest and Policulture brought uplifting energy and infectious grooves to the Fox Theatre Thursday night. The California-based reggae collective Dubbest has been making music since 2009, seeking to pay homage to roots traditionalism with a more improvisational jam-band vibe. High school friends originally from Boston, the band relocated to San Diego in 2015 to take advantage of the city’s rich modern American reggae scene. Amid the theater’s intimate crowd, the group jumped into one of their more popular songs, “Daydream.” Lead singer and keyboardist Ryan Thaxter led the band with his rich vocals and lyrics that touched on the simple joys of love and kinship. The crowd swayed rhythmically to beats laid down by

drummer Kyle Hancock. The rest of the ensemble often interlaced their songs with improvisational riffs on the bass or guitar. During long instrumental sections such as “Keep Waiting,” the members danced and smiled amongst themselves. Thaxter would switch the sound of his keyboard between a higher synth lead and more warbly organ tones, often in the middle of songs. It was clear that Dubbest felt most comfortable when they deviated from standard reggae norms and played off-script, allowing each member of the band to have their own moment in the lead and build off one another’s talents. The band barely paused between songs. Instead, they laid down one steady groove throughout their entire set, blending one song into the next. Towards the end of their set, the saxophonist and trumpeter from Policulture joined Dubbest onstage to complete their set with a richly layered finale of horns and synths. Boulder-based band Policulture then began their buoyant set with more bouncy reggae tunes, using their horns section as their biggest strength. The group is known for their con-

temporary reggae sound with heavy drum and basslines. Several members of the sixpiece band switched off singing harmonies from their uplifting songs. Their latest album, “Mountain to Cross,” focuses on music’s persevering ability to change the world positively. Policulture was clearly overjoyed with the opportunity to perform a hometown show, beaming with happiness throughout their entire set. “I know we can make a difference, I know we can make the change we wanna see,” sang lead vocalist Matt Niederhauser. The dancing crowd sang along to his words, filling the small room with an intimate shared experience. Neither band needed to be loud or flashy. The night lent itself to a warm environment of like-minded people seeking to enjoy the simple joys of reggae music, basking in funky baselines and the preaching of peace, love and positivity. Dubbest and Policulture are continuing to tour together through the end of November. Tickets and information can be found here. Contact CU Independent Staff Writer Ben Berman at ben.berman@colorado.edu

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love to watch people be their fully realized selves, and so it is frustrating for you to be around others who are still figuring it all out, who are still people-pleasers. Encourage them to find what they really want through those honest conversations you are so good at instigating.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19) Don’t get too ahead of yourself. Think of how long a day is, let alone a year. You have so much more time than you feel like you do. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 18) Everything that you need to know is already inside you. You’re ready. PISCES (Feb. 19- March 20) Your abstract ideas about the future are becoming more concrete by the minute. It is exhilarating and terrifying.

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

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SLiCE celebrates CSU’s history with Service Challenge SLiCE is encouraging the CSU community to take part in the Rams 150 Service Challenge.

As Colorado State University celebrates its sesquicentennial, SLiCE – Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement – has partnered with the University to launch a large-scale, yearlong service initiative to commemorate the historic milestone. The Rams 150 Challenge encourages the CSU community to compile 150,000 volunteer hours as well as 150 distinct service programs/volunteering opportunities within the sesquicentennial year, from August 2019 to June 2020.

CSU LORE QUIZ

How much do you truly know about CSU’s lesser-known lore? Answer a few questions to see how you rank as a Ram Fan.

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CSU was paid $100 from the railroad company so tracks could continue to run through campus. All ram statues on campus have their rumps pointed south toward the University of Colorado in Boulder. The Old Main Bell that rang the start of classes and celebrated football victories was stolen, buried in the ground, then sold for scrap during World War II.

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“We have a strong culture of involvement here at CSU,” SLiCE Director Pamela Norris said. “Celebrating CSU’s 150th birthday by launching the Rams 150 Service Challenge is a fantastic way to bring our community together and showcase the positive impact Rams are making.” Service can include departmental or student organization projects as well as campus-wide efforts, such as School is Cool, Fall Clean Up, and Ram Ride. Additionally, volunteer work with nonprofits and other community entities will be accepted. SLiCE also will provide a variety of volunteer opportunities, including C.A.N.S. Around the Oval, Mobile Food Pantries, CSUnity, and Project Homeless Connect. Many volunteering opportunities can be found on SLiCE’s new Service Happenings site. SLiCE provides an important connection between students and their surrounding communities by connecting student organizations, student leaders, and student volunteers, and making the campus a better community and a more involved place. To learn more, visit slice.colostate.edu.

RAMS 150 SERVICE CHALLENGE

DATE RANGE: August 2019 to June 2020 LOG HOURS: service150.colostate.edu QUESTIONS: Sarah Stephens, sarah.stephens@colostate.edu

● 1. TRUE. In 1874, Colorado Central Railroad paid CSU what is about $2,000 today so the train tracks could have the right-of-way. ● 2. FALSE. Although it would be funnier if it were true, this bit of lore seems to stem from a high-profile statue by Moby Arena being “strategically” placed. A local radio host even investigated it in 2018, but ultimately found it inconclusive. ● 3. FALSE. In 1919, the bell was stolen by students and buried in a farmer’s field, then moved to a campus fraternity house, across state lines and back again, then ultimately dropped off in 2016 on the Alumni Association executive director’s driveway.

GOALS: 150,000 volunteer hours and 150 distinct service programs/volunteering opportunities

Visit csu150.colostate.edu for more fun CSU lore and information.