Monday, October 14, 2019 Vol. 129, No. 18 by The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Vol. 129, No. 18

Anville looks to elevate career, leave Colorado Rapper with local roots heads west after breaking through on Front Range

By Ty Davis @TyDavisACW

already had a lot of man-made additions to it, which makes the river uninhabitable and inaccessible. The goal of the Poudre River master plan is to reclaim the river for natural habitat and create accessibility for the people of Fort Collins, and the completion of the Whitewater Park marks the beginning of that process. “When I was growing up here, the river was the back door,” Troxell said. “It had the riff-raff, it had the old cars and now, today, it’s our front door.”

There were no tears Friday night when local rapper Anville, born Angelo Robert TrevinoVillamil, bombastically burst onto the Aggie Theatre stage for his last Colorado performance. Friday night’s performance wasn’t just a concert — it was a celebration featuring artists from across Colorado, including Jaedyn Garcia, TMC!, YoungBoy 37, Enlightened Artists, One Peace, 22 Crew and Devin Tremell. With a packed theater, anyone would rightfully be nervous, but Anville showed no trepidation taking to the stage with fellow headliner Mitchell James. “I’m not nervous; I’m just really prepared,” Anville said a few days earlier. “I feel like this is my time to go, my time to get it.” If you asked people what comes to mind when they think of Colorado, you’d probably hear breweries or mountains long before you hear hip-hop, but Anville is one of a few rappers from a burgeoning hip-hop scene in Colorado. Anville grew up in Johnstown, Colorado, where his family traced their lineage back to the 1930s.

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Fort Collins community members kayak and sit on the shore of the Poudre River during the grand opening of the Poudre River Whitewater Park off North College and Vine Drive Oct. 12. Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell describes the opening as the start of a “new era for the Poudre.” PHOTO BY ALYSSA UHL THE COLLEGIAN

‘This is really a gem now’: Poudre River Whitewater Park opens with a splash By Ceci Taylor @cecelia_twt

Sounds of the Poudre River rolling over rocks, children and adults laughing and screaming and live music could be heard just north of Old Town at the Poudre River Whitewater Park Saturday. An ongoing project since 2014, the Poudre River Whitewater Park was finally opened to the public Saturday. A number of people spoke at the ribbon-cutting event, including Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell, Councilmember

Susan Gutowsky, local business owner and project donor Jack Graham and City Manager Darin Atteberry. “This is really a gem now in Fort Collins, and I’m really excited to be here today and to appreciate all the things this great City can do for the people of Fort Collins,” Troxell said. “The Poudre River is indeed a treasure, and we must guard it, and we must protect it, and we must also enjoy it.” Alex Mcintosh, a Fort Collins resident and kayaker, said the construction of the Whitewater Park in Fort Collins means a lot to him

as a kayaker. “I think it will bring a bunch of different subcultures and communities together: fishermen, rafters and people during the summer for tubing,” Mcintosh said. “It’s nice to see they’ve taken the initiative to create something in town for everyone to enjoy and learn and educate themselves about the river.” Troxell said the Poudre River has been a working river for a long time, so a lot of diversions, irrigation ditches and canals have already been built into the river. He said this particular part of the river

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Sebastien Bastille, left, an athlete with the Special Olympics Club at Colorado State University, fist bumps the club’s financial chair, Kyle Baird, before the flag football game begins on the Intramural Fields Oct. 8. The creed of the worldwide organization is “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” The student-run club at CSU has been nationally recognized by ESPN for their leadership and ability to foster an encouraging environment that has transformed the lives of young adults with special needs throughout the Fort Collins community. PHOTO BY ALYSSA UHL THE COLLEGIAN

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Legalized sports betting and taxes: County ballot issues explained By Serena Bettis @serenaroseb

As the Larimer County November election ballots hit the mailboxes Oct. 14 in preparation for the Nov. 5 election, here’s what people need to know about the ballot initiatives. Fort Collins - Larimer County ballot issues Political science assistant professor Ryan Scott said voting on initiatives in Colorado is similar to direct democracy, and it allows residents to act almost like a legislative body themselves. “When I think about the issues that we deal with in our daily lives, like what is my community like, a lot of those are most impacted by local issues,” Scott said. The Fort Collins/Larimer County ballot asks eight questions — two involving state taxes, two for county tax increases and four to elect Poudre School District board members. The state tax initiatives include Proposition CC and Proposition DD.

Proposition CC is not a tax increase, but rather an adjustment of the current law under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. “The two most important features (of TABOR) are that if there is any tax increase or any modification of tax policy, it must go to a state-wide vote of the people,” former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter said. “If there is tax revenue left over above what the state is allowed to spend under the TABOR formula, it’s returned to the people.” Proposition CC changes TABOR so that the revenue given back to taxpayers would be used to support public and higher education in Colorado, according to the proposal. “It is a criticism of CC that future legislators can not be bound by decisions that voters make today about where those funds will be spent,” Ritter said. Colorado State University’s Board of Governors unanimously voted to back Proposition CC Sept. 9, according to a Collegian article. If passed, Proposition DD will legalize and place taxes on sports betting for professional,

international, collegiate and Olympic events. This would authorize the state to collect up to $29 million in annual tax revenue, which would go toward regulating sports betting and increasing the water project fund, according to the legislative draft.

“It’s not just college students; it’s people broadly. We should have people voting … (at) the highest number we can get.” BILL RITTER FORMER GOVERNOR OF COLORADO

“When I was governor, we worked on water issues in a serious way,” Ritter said. “The big question is, and will continue to be: ‘How do you fund that water plant?’” Larimer County ballot issues 1A and 4A both ask for tax increases.

Issue 1A proposes an annual tax increase of $39 million, which would be used to maintain Larimer County facilities, operate public transportation and fund transportation projects, including improvements to Interstate 25 between state highways 402 and 66. Ballot issue 4A would increase Poudre School District taxes by $18 million annually in order to increase first-year teacher salaries, provide more mental health services for students and enhance school safety and security. The PSD Board of Directors elections are for four-year terms in Districts A, B, F and G. Districts B, F and G have one candidate running, with two candidates running for the seat in District A. Ballot issues for other Colorado school districts can be found at Larimer County’s non-voter specific ballot or on the Secretary of State’s website. How to vote Colorado residents can vote via mail-in ballots sent with enough time for the County Clerk’s office to receive them by 7 p.m. on election day. Larimer

County’s website lists drop-box locations and polling centers that also offer in-person ballot drop-off and voting on election day from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. All registered Colorado voters automatically receive mailin ballots. All polling centers in Colorado offer same-day voter registration. Online registration must be completed eight days before the election, according to the Colorado Secretary of State’s website. Out-of-state Colorado State University students can register for absentee ballots to vote in their hometown election or register to vote in Colorado. According to the Larimer County election FAQ, a person must have a Colorado address and have lived in the state for 22 days before the election to be able to vote. “It’s not just college students; it’s people broadly,” Ritter said. “We should have people voting … (at) the highest number we can get.” Serena Bettis can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Whitewater >> from page 1 Gutowsky said the Heritage Trail Program plans to add signs throughout the river corridors, along with viewing areas that will allow visitors to understand the messages of history and the environment of the Poudre River. “Here we are today celebrating the Poudre River, and it is the jewel of our City,” Gutowsky said. “Over the decades, our river has seen great drama and interesting characters. It has many interesting stories to share. Not only will our Whitewater Park be a recreational phenomenon, but it will also serve as a heritage gateway: a physical and informational gateway created through a funding partnership.”

“I just want to say thank you to those that committed themselves. I believe this will be Fort Collins’ next great place largely because of that commitment.” KURT FRIESEN DIRECTOR OF PARK PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, FORT COLLINS

Graham said there was a massive amount of people who contributed to the project, and nothing could have been accomplished without the support of Fort Collins citizens who voted for and donated to the park. “We should point to the success of this park as a great example of how investing in our community works, and we should continue to invest wisely,” Graham said. “People will be attracted to come to Fort Collins to see the Whitewater Park and the River District. New businesses will be formed, and the help of our community to even higher levels of economic strength are going to occur. The park is going to be a great asset to our City.” Atteberry said the park is only the beginning, and new ideas and projects are already in motion for the Poudre River. He also said the main goals of the Whitewater Park were recreation for citizens of Fort Collins, river safety and the juxtaposition between the man-made and the natural environment. “Recreation matters to this town, not only because it’s fun, but because we want to be a healthy community, and this is forwarding that strategic objective,” Atteberry said. “Safety matters. There are going to be fewer properties that are flooding because of this project. It’s not just a pretty face. It has a deep function to it, and that is it helps take properties out of the floodplain.” Kurt Friesen, director of the Park Planning and Development department for the City of Fort

Fort Collins community members kayak and sit on the shore of the Poudre River during the grand opening of the Poudre River Whitewater Park off North College and Vine Drive Oct. 12. PHOTO BY ALYSSA UHL THE COLLEGIAN

Collins, said the construction of the park wasn’t easy, and seeing it open was so rewarding because he knew the process it went through. Friesen said the project underwent a number of obstacles, including the limited timeframe given to get the work done in the river. He said a series of very old manholes were found in the river that were used to direct flows into the old power plant.

“It’s nice to see they’ve taken the initiative to create something in town for everyone to enjoy and learn and educate themselves about the river.” ALEX MCINTOSH FORT COLLINS RESIDENT AND KAYAKER

Friesen said that, normally, this wouldn’t be a big deal, but since the team was racing against the clock to get the work done before the snowmelt in April, it was a problem. However, the contractors and their team were able to get the manholes removed quickly, and the project was able to continue. “I just want to say thank you to those that committed themselves,” Friesen said. “I believe this will be Fort Collins’ next great place largely because of that commitment.” Ceci Taylor can be reached at news@collegian.com.

A Fort Collins community member carries his kayak up the shore of the Poudre River under the Graham Family Bridge during the opening of the Poudre River Whitewater Park, Oct. 12. PHOTO BY ALYSSA UHL THE COLLEGIAN

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WHITEWATER

Mayor of Fort Collins Wade Troxell addresses Fort Collins community members at the grand opening of the Poudre River Whitewater Park Oct. 12. “The Poudre is our treasure,” Troxell said preceding the ribboncutting ceremony. “We must guard it, protect it and enjoy it.” PHOTO BY ALYSSA UHL THE COLLEGIAN

Fort Collins community members stand watching kayakers from the newly built Graham Family Bridge at the grand opening of the Poudre River Whitewater Park Oct. 12. The Graham Family Bridge is the namesake to the parents of Jack Graham, philanthropist and previous Colorado State University athletic director, who said his parents were “an example of how to serve our community and live great lives.” PHOTO BY ALYSSA UHL THE COLLEGIAN

Fort Collins community members sit on the shore of the Poudre River during the grand opening of the Poudre River Whitewater Park off North College and Vine Drive Oct. 12. PHOTO BY ALYSSA UHL THE COLLEGIAN

Philanthropist and previous Colorado State University athletic director Jack Graham addresses Fort Collins community members at the Poudre River Whitewater Park grand opening Oct. 12. Graham was a major donor for the project, and the park’s Graham Family Bridge was built in honor of his parents. PHOTO BY ALYSSA UHL THE COLLEGIAN

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CITY

Suh Sushi prepares to close after CSU purchases building By Kate Trulson @KateTrulson

One of south campus’ mainstay sushi joints will be rolling up shop at the end of the month. Suh Sushi on Prospect Road will be closing at the end of October after CSU’s Research Foundation bought the building in July, according to the Larimer County Property Records. In an email to The Collegian, owner Sung Suh said the rent for the property increased after the CSU Research Foundation purchased it, making

it harder for him to afford two locations. According to the Larimer County Property Records, the location was purchased for $1.15 million. Suh said the rising food costs and wages also made it difficult to maintain the locations. “We lost the business from (the) 200 W. Prospect Road location little by little,” Suh wrote in the email. “I was told that the building (is) going to be an Asian-fusion restaurant.” Managing two restaurants in a competitive foodie town like Fort Collins can be difficult, so Suh decided to consolidate his two restaurants. The deci-

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sion to combine the two restaurants will help Suh in “reducing the fixed costs” from both locations. The second location is Suh Sushi Korean BBQ and is already serving up all the same menu items as the original Suh Sushi and more. Suh Sushi Korean BBQ is located at 165 Boardwalk Drive, a 10-minute drive south of campus. While Suh focuses on his Korean BBQ location, customers are left pondering the future of the 200 W. Prospect Road building. “The property was acquired from the estate of a former CSU

faculty member who passed away recently, Richard Anderson,” wrote Rick Callan, CSU Research Foundation senior real estate analyst, in an email to The Collegian. “He and his family wanted to give the University an opportunity to acquire the property before listing it for sale publicly, and CSURF was successful in negotiating a deal that was mutually beneficial for the estate, CSURF and CSU.” CSURF currently has no plans to transform the lot in any way, but rather keep it as an investment and continue to lease the property, Callan wrote.

“Given its close proximity to the main campus and the new CSU Health and Medical Center directly to the east, the property was of interest to both the University and CSURF,” Callan wrote. Although that Suh Sushi location will be closing, the space will continue to be leased, and Suh’s other location is open for business. Suh is offering a 10% discount to CSU students and staff at the Boardwalk Drive location with a valid CSU ID. Kate Trulson can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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CITY

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A goose lands in the Lory Student Center Lagoon on May 10, 2019. PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT THE COLLEGIAN

By Dorina Vida @simply_she_

Everyone knows Canada geese run the town of Fort Collins, but is the City going down the same path as Denver toward a geese round-up program? Over the summer, Denver conducted a geese round-up program in which the city brought in professionals with the state and federal government to kill a portion of its geese population, donating the meat to those in need, according to a public release by the city of Denver.

“Just think of the geese like you would weeds. They are here and can be a problem, but they are manageable.” STEVEN LUKOWSKI SENIOR MANAGER OF PARKS

“I don’t think our year-round population of Canada geese are growing very much throughout the Fort Collins area,” said Jim Gammonley, the avian research leader at Colorado Parks and Wildlife. “But there may come a day when individual landowners may want to use this method.” With the Lagoon at Colorado State University undergoing restoration, there have been questions as to whether or not the City plans to embark on a more rigorous form of wildlife management and whether or not that will mimic the methods used by Denver. Prior to its renovation, the Lagoon was often used by geese and other waterfowl. “The problem is the habitat is going to shrink as the City grows, and the geese will be pushed into the little remaining good habitat left,” Gammonley said. “So, you can have the same number of geese 10

years from now, but there might be less of a public tolerance for them.“ The bigger concerns about geese overpopulation are largely health-based, including water contamination, especially in bodies of water where the nutrient input from the remains left by geese change the chemistry of the water itself, which can impact other species depending on the water source, Gammonley said. “That’s part of the problem: What do you mean by overpopulation?” Gammonley said. “It’s overpopulation if you don’t want geese on your property, but the area may be able to support all of the geese we have here without causing any kind of problems.” While this may be the case, Fort Collins does have systems in place to control Canada geese populations and their lasting effects, Gammonley said. From civilians hunting geese outside of city limits to maintenance measures taken by golf courses and the like within the city, Fort Collins has options in establishing means of controlling geese populations and the impact they have on the community and the local environment, Gammonley said. “The City of Fort Collins does control work, the golf courses do control work, individual property owners too,” Gammonley said. “It crosses a spectrum, from hazing birds off a property to habitat management, with some methods requiring permits, like oiling eggs and such.” Steven Lukowski, senior manager of parks in Fort Collins, said enough is being done now that the long-term goose population isn’t forcing the adoption of steps similar to Denver’s. “Just think of the geese like you would weeds,” Lukowski said. “They are here and can be a problem, but they are manageable.” Dorina Vida can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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CAMPUS

Freddy’s to replace Carl’s Jr. in LSC

The vacant space left by Carl’s Jr. located in the food court of the Lory Student Center level 200, Sept. 10. The space will be filled by a Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. PHOTO BY CORBIN REITER THE COLLEGIAN

By Matt Bailey @MattBailey760

Following the expiration of Carl’s Jr.’s lease in the food court of the Lory Student Center and its subsequent closure this past summer, a new fast food player is making its way to the vacant space: Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. “I don’t care about Carl’s Jr.; I’m excited about Freddy’s,” said Connor Hackett, a junior communication studies major at Colorado State University. “I love Freddy’s. It’s a good fast food chain. I don’t eat fast food that often, but when I do, that’s my go-to.” The addition of Freddy’s to the LSC food court was announced in an email sent to LSC directors by Emily Ambrose, assistant director of training and development at the Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement office at the LSC.

“They have really good steakburgers, and the quality of their food tastes pretty fresh and really nice.” CONNOR HACKETT JUNIOR COMMUNICATION STUDIES MAJOR, CSU

In her email, Ambrose said Freddy’s will open during the spring semester of 2020. “Freddy’s reminds me of Steak ‘n Shake back when I used to live in Chicago,” Hackett said. “They have really good steakburgers, and the quality of their food tastes pretty fresh and really nice.”

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Currently, the closest Freddy’s locations near CSU are in Timnath on Weitzel Street near I-25 exit 265 and in Loveland at West 64th Street near U.S. Route 287. Though some people are excited about this new addition to the LSC food court, others are not as happy. Michael Puglisi, company owner at 3rd Eye Focused in Fort Collins and active participant in CSU’s Psychedelic Club, said Freddy’s is tasty as far as fast food chains go, but he believes there should be a healthier option at the food court for students. “Honestly, to keep it real, I’m a little older, (and) I think it’s a horrible idea,” Puglisi said. “I think that they should have a healthier choice instead of bringing in a fast food chain.” The upcoming Freddy’s is just one of the several changes taking place in the LSC since last year, which include the opening of Fifty30 Elevated Eats, the movement of Fast Print and First National Bank to new locations and the formation of a new Canvas Credit Union office space. Matt Bailey can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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CSU needs to step back from the free speech argument Leta McWilliams @LetaMcWilliams

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. This article contains a graphic video with blood-like substance and triggering language. Colorado State University has many traditions — painting the A, the Rocky Mountain Showdown, the Homecoming Parade — that happen annually. These traditions are meant to bring the community together, allow new students to feel at home and showcase all the wonderful things CSU has to offer. In my time at CSU, there have been other harmful, unspoken traditions that members of the community participate in that University officials haven’t put a stop to: hate crimes, religious targeting of students and Turning Point USA endangering students by bringing speakers that directly and indirectly hurt students. All of these negative traditions are justified by our constitutional right to free speech. As a community, we need to take a step back from the First Amendment and think about what free speech means in reference to hate crimes and hate speech. Many of us have heard the stipulation of free speech in former Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.’s statement that “The most stringent protection of free speech would not protect a man in falsely shouting fire in a theatre and causing panic.” There are endless outlets

still trying to put a specific meaning on this statement, whether it applies to the falsehood of the statement or the harm that yelling “fire” would cause, but fundamentally, the statement still implies that in some circumstances, a person’s right to free speech can be censored and can have repercussions. The government punishes certain types of speech. In Andrew Marantz’s “Free Speech is Killing Us,” published in the New York Times, he states that “Libel, incitement of violence and child pornography are all forms of speech. Yet we censor all of them, and no one calls it the death knell of the Enlightenment.”

“Free speech doesn’t exempt you from retaliation. Free speech isn’t a protective shield from others responding to you.” Some people seem to have this notion that the First Amendment is a blanket statement for everything they say, and because it’s a constitutional right, they can’t be held accountable or punished for the consequences of their words. This mindset is hurting and, in some cases, killing us through manifestos and those following them with gun violence. People can argue that hate speech like the blackface incident, the swastika drawn in an on-campus apartment, the writing of the N-word in a blood-like substance and the yelling of racial slurs in a residence hall are all protected by the First Amendment. But that doesn’t save them from the up-

roar and consequences brought by people who are hurt by those incidents. Arguably, TPUSA has every right to bring Charlie Kirk and Donald Trump Jr. to campus. However, they are not protected from students’ responses, such as petitions asking that these events be canceled or protests against them when they arrive. In 2017, TPUSA brought Charlie Kirk to CSU, and as a result, violence followed. Last year, TPUSA brought Dennis Prager to CSU, and I wrote an article against his visit being funded by our student fees. As a result, I was doxxed by his supporters, making me and my immediate family feel unsafe, knowing they had our addresses, phone numbers and emails. These events are violent — we all know this. Those putting on these events are ignorant when they argue that these people and their messages aren’t violent. What’s worse, they preach diversity and inclusivity, like in their Letter to the Editor, by saying, “In no way do we condone racism, bigotry, white supremacy or any other exclusive ideologies, period.” Yet the people they’re bringing actively contradict this narrative. Free speech doesn’t exempt you from retaliation. Free speech isn’t a protective shield from others responding to you. I know by writing this column and practicing my free speech, I will be contacted, insulted and possibly doxxed once again. I understand that my right to fight against these events will have consequences. I’m transparent in my intentions and know the effect of my writing — it’s time that others are, too. Leta McWilliams can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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Being very stressed.

DOPE English department reading days.

Having to write five papers in one weekend.

Perfect fall weather.

Movies not living up to their hype.

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I-25 traffic.

Wasting large amounts of time on social media.

Winning a football game.

When your professor comes up with a dumb excuse to cancel class.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Incorporate positive psychology into your life 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, Happiness and a sense of well-being are something many seek in their lives. Positive psychology has captured many people with its promise of prolonged well-being and solutions to feelings of uncertainty and instability. But can having a positive outlook really promote health and human flourishing? For many out there, it can be hard to focus on their own well-being, especially when dealing with a bombardment of daily stressors. Today, where mass media and constant exposure to news events cause feelings of instability in our country and personal lives, how important can it really be to have a positive outlook on life? As it turns out, incorporating positive psychology in your life has several benefits to not only you, but the people around you. Positive psychology, according to the American Psychology Association, has benefitted areas such as education, clinical and

counseling practices, relationships, workplace and organizational cultures, as well as communities and societies. Incorporating positive methods into daily life has also been shown to improve the immune system, blood pressure and quality of life. Simply by implementing a new, positive way of approaching issues in a multitude of situations, happiness and overall well-being of individuals increase. This means that all we have to do to improve our daily lives is to become happy — but how do you become happy? According to an article published by the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, happiness can be seen as an internal reward for behaving in ways that promote survival or that an adaptive problem has been solved. There are several ways in which an individual can achieve a sense of happiness. Marijke Schotanus-Dijkstra explains different methods such as savoring, meditating, expressing gratitude and acts of kindness. Acts of kindness, or altruism, are one of the most beneficial ways to achieve happiness, as well as incorporate positive psychology into your life. In Oliver Curry’s article on helping others, he explains that when we do acts of kindness toward others, we in turn benefit ourselves. So, to improve the quality of your life and to improve

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your local community, why not volunteer? Volunteering allows for you to give back to your community and help those in need while also benefiting your overall happiness. There are several nonprofit organizations that are looking for volunteers — a few examples located in Fort Collins include United Way of Larimer County, Wildlands Restoration Volunteers and FoCo Cafe. These programs aim to help specific areas of our community — be it feeding homeless people in need, restoring damaged wildlife or helping youth succeed in school. There is something out there for everyone, and the options for volunteering don’t stop with just these organizations. People are constantly trying to find a way to improve their overall well-being and health. With the huge movement toward positive psychology methods, not only will individuals be impacted, but their communities will be as well. Volunteering can bridge the way for people to feel more satisfied in their lives while improving their communities. Be a part of the positive movement, and better your life by bettering others. Jillian Burlingame CSU senior psychology student 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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SERIOUSLY

CSU hiring actors, fake fans to attend football games By Ethan Vassar @ethan_vassar

Editor’s Note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names and the events surrounding them may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s notes are subject to being offended. FORT COLLINS - Colorado State University’s Canvas Stadium was constructed to attract talent and elevate the athletics program to compete on a national level. So far, that plan has failed miserably. In the two years that the Rams have called Canvas Stadium home, they have a record of 11-20 and only have two wins this season so far. This particularly abysmal season has not only decreased school spirit but attendance at the games as well. The drop off in attendance is so drastic that CSU is now is hiring and paying actors to attend games and fill the seats left available by frustrated Ram fans. “I’m no CSU Ram, but $200 is $200,” said Tom Evans, one of the actors the University hired. Rams football Coach Mike Bobo, who many point to as the reason the team has had such terrible seasons, has noticed this decline in stadium attendance. Bobo has stated that

now it’s hard to even convince his friends and family to attend games. “It’s gotten so bad that I think my wife is having an affair with the University of Colorado Boulder coach,” Bobo said before breaking down in tears and becoming inconsolable in a fetal position.

“Many feel that if someone should be getting paid, it is the student athletes wearing the green and gold that should be compensated for their efforts.” Many CSU students have found it hard to convince even themselves to attend games. Jerry Peterson, a junior, recounted his experience with CSU football this season. “I couldn’t bring myself to watch the disastrous games live, so I watched them on TV,” Peterson said. “But then the team sucked so bad that my TV started to cave in.” Like most students, Peterson now only checks the game scores online. Those that do show up feel

extremely self-conscious. They fear they’ll be made fun of for being at the games for more than the amount of time it takes to take a picture for Instagram. One student who has attended every home game this year, who asked to remain anonymous to protect himself from ridicule, takes every precaution when going to the games. “I get super embarrassed to go to the games,” he said. “I have to turn off location sharing on my phone and turn on ghost mode in Snapchat maps so no one knows I’m there.” Many students are irritated and annoyed that their tuition dollars will be going toward putting butts in seats. Many feel that if someone should be getting paid, it is the student athletes wearing the green and gold that should be compensated for their efforts. The University doesn’t share the same sentiment. The Collegian sat down with the University athletic director, Joe Parker, to discuss the issue earlier this week, and upon asking about paying student athletes, Parker punched the reporter in the face, said “no comment” and left the interview. That reporter is now in the hospital and could no longer continue the story, so this is the end of the article. Ethan Vassar can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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Good teams don’t lose on home turf, and for Colorado State soccer, their home field has been a haven this season. Entering the weekend, the Rams had yet to suffer a loss on their home soil, and the team preserved their flawless record with a pair of wins over conference opponents Fresno State and San Jose State University. Vs. Fresno State On Sunday, the Colorado State women’s soccer team started its four-game homestand with a match against the Bulldogs. The contest highlighted the importance of a strong defense, with both teams shutting down the opposing offense. Fortunately for the Rams, Fresno State’s defense buckled early before regaining their form, leading to a 1-0 win for CSU. Gracie Armstrong was impressive to start the match. She looked a notch ahead of the competition when it came to her speed, aggression and game awareness. At the seven-minute mark, Armstrong was able to catch the defense sleeping and squeezed in a goal. Caeley Lordemann received an assist on the play. Lordemann’s assist was her third of the season. Tallying six goals this year, Lordemann and her scoring ability have posed a challenge for opponents. The alltime leading Rams scorer was able to adapt and secure a win with her assist. Star forward Kristen Noonan went down in the game with a right foot/leg injury. Noonan was carted off the field at the 60-minute mark. The defense prevailed for the Rams. Addie Wright and Halley Havlicek have locked down the middle of the defense all season,

and this game was no different. The victory was CSU’s seventh shutout on the year. “This year, we have a lot of grit and fight and integrity for our team, and we want it really bad,” Havlicek said. Vs. San Jose State University Coming into the second match of the weekend, San Jose State won the conference championship last season, and the Rams looked to improve to 6-0 at home. Noonan was confirmed out for the game on Sunday against San Jose State. Noonan showed up with a boot on her right foot. In Noonan’s absence, Taylor Steinke made her first start off the season. Steinke had been recovering from a leg injury herself but made the most of her opportunity to start. Off of a pass by Lordemann, Steinke was able to beat the goalkeeper to the ball and use her left foot to softly kick the ball into the open net. After coming back from her injury this season, the junior has scored two goals in her last three games. At the 27-minute mark, CSU was able to take a 2-0 lead. After converting on her second assist in two games, Lordemann did what she is known for and booted a rocket into the Spartans’ goal. After a shutout first half, San Jose State was able to make it a one-goal game, but CSU held onto their lead, securing a 2-1 victory. “The fans mean so much,” Steinke said. “It’s really awesome to have their support. Without their energy, I think it would be hard to keep that undefeated title at home.” CSU has been blowing through Mountain West competition thus far. Next up for the Rams is a match with Utah State on Friday. Bailey Bassett can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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HOCKEY

New additions carry men’s hockey to sweep Western Michigan By Brandon Kruse @BrandonKruse9

This past weekend, the Colorado State men’s hockey team hosted the Western Michigan Stallions in a doubleheader. The Rams were on the hunt for their first win of the season, while Western Michigan looked to strengthen their record with two victories on the road. Friday’s matchup was played with aggression. Just one minute and eight seconds into the contest, Western Michigan forward Kyle Berry received a two-minute minor for high sticking. Seventy-three seconds later, CSU forward Noah Miller was guilty of a boarding penalty. These early penalties set the tone for the game, and four more penalties followed, including a five-minute major for butt-ending by Stallions forward Brennan Osen, which resulted in a game misconduct. On that five-minute major penalty, CSU cracked the scoreboard when Cade Warner wristed the puck past Stallions goaltender Alex Hufford from the right circle after a clean face-off win by John Tower. A little under three minutes later, CSU capitalized on the same power play when forward Nikolas Marconcini deflected a Warner shot in front of the crease. CSU seized a 2-0 lead at the end of the first period. The second frame was rather quiet in terms of scoring. Nevertheless, aggressive play continued with seven additional penalties, including an unsportsmanlike minor to Rams forward Ben Joseph. The third period yielded seven more penalties, including two Western Michigan game misconducts. The multitude of penalties provided plenty of opportunities but not necessarily goals. However, CSU capitalized on a power play midway through the period, courtesy of a Vincent Mastrandrea slap shot that whistled past Hufford’s glove. CSU goaltender Joe Morgan preserved the shutout, and the Rams recorded their first win of the season 3-0. “Morgan looked great,” Assistant Coach Austin Ansay said. “He hasn’t had a shutout in a long time. ... Well deserved by him.” CSU forward Liam Millar added, “All in all, we played great. ... We want to be hard to play against. We want to make guys not want to come in here and play us, and we did that tonight.” The Rams’ on-ice dominance continued on Saturday. Just one minute in, CSU opened the scoring when Michael Gebhardt fired a turnaround wrist shot past Western Michigan goaltender Justin Thayer. CSU then cashed in on a power play thanks to a Warner tally. Western Michigan, however, responded nearly five minutes later

Colorado State University goalie Joe Morgan (30) passes the puck away from the goal in a game against Western Michigan University, Oct. 12. Colorado State won 10-2. PHOTO BY PRATYOOSH KASHYAP THE COLLEGIAN

when forward Wyatt Ford cruised down the right-wing slot on a twoon-one counter attack and flipped the puck over Morgan’s glove. CSU entered the first intermission with a slim 2-1 advantage. Unfortunately for Western Michigan, CSU’s offense exploded thanks to a plethora of power plays. Due to the Stallions’ continued undisciplined play, numerous penalties ensured plenty of scoring opportunities for the Rams. Frustration yielded 19 Western Michigan penalties, amounting to six CSU goals on 14 attempts with the man advantage. CSU scored two additional tallies, including a short-handed goal by Warner, inevitably resulting in a 10-2 blowout victory. The Stallions finished the weekend with an astounding 146 penalty minutes, while the Rams racked up 64 minutes over the two games. “We really tried to work on special teams and just offensive rushes and different variations that we could utilize,” Assistant Coach Jameson Wicks said. “Our guys were clicking this weekend. ... We were shooting the puck a lot more too. We weren’t passing up opportunities to shoot the puck, and we ended up on the better side of that this weekend.” Next, CSU will travel to Arizona for a trio of games against Arizona State and the University of Arizona starting on Thursday. Brandon Kruse can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

Western Michigan University hockey player Austin Kozar (26) and Colorado State University hockey player Sean Patten (27) fight during the game Oct. 12. PHOTO BY ANNA VON PECHMANN THE COLLEGIAN

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HOCKEY

Colorado State University Tyler Nelson (12) chases the puck in a game against Western Michigan University Oct. 12. Colorado State won 10-2. PHOTO BY PRATYOOSH KASHYAP THE COLLEGIAN

Colorado State University hockey player Alberto Moreno (11) faces Western Michigan University hockey player John Desmond (12) for a puck drop Oct. 12. CSU won the game 10-2. PHOTO BY ANNA VON PECHMANN THE COLLEGIAN

Colorado State University hockey player Cade Warner (25) blocks Western Michigan University hockey player Jon Adams (20) from the puck at the game on Oct. 12. CSU won the game 10-2. PHOTO BY ANNA VON PECHMANN THE COLLEGIAN

Western Michigan University hockey Coach Chris Brassard waves a white flag in surrender during the last two minutes of the game against Colorado State University Oct. 12. CSU won the game 10-2. PHOTO BY ANNA VON PECHMANN THE COLLEGIAN

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Anville >> from page 1 He still lives there today and currently owns the house his great-grandfather built. Growing up in his grandmother’s house from the age of 14 alongside his mother, step-father and brother, Anville attended Roosevelt High School, where he, the self-described stoner kid, played varsity basketball and football. Some may find it strange that Anville has only been rapping for 2 1/2 years, but they may find it even stranger that he didn’t grow up primarily listening to hip-hop or that he doesn’t primarily listen to it now. In fact, he remembers hearing rap for the first time when he and his mother were driving in their 1967 Plymouth. “We listened to Scarface,” Anville said. “That was the first-ever hip-hop album I ever listened to.”

“People don’t choose wisely to deal with pain, and I feel like music is the way that I choose to deal with pain.” ANGELO VILLAMIL COLORADO-BASED RAPPER KNOWN AS ANVILLE

Anville says he prefers to listen to artists like Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana or Ozzy Osbourne — artists with multi-layered instrumentals and hardcore or psychedelic aesthetics. In terms of rap, Anville’s favorite artists are Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak and J. Cole. In fact, J. Cole’s appearance at the Pepsi Center in Denver during his KOD Tour in September 2018 was Anville’s first-ever concert. “(The rappers are) speaking (the) truth,” Anville said. “Right now, the hip-hop game is a lot of candy, and (with) those kinds of people, their music was soul food. A lot of people have gotten away from soul food and just want candy. They want sh*t to get f*cked up to. They want sh*t to smoke to. (Lamar, Cole and .Paak) put love into their music. They put soul into their music.” Anville is no stranger to putting soul into his music, saying one of the major reasons he started taking rap more seriously was for the emotional release the experience brought him. At 15 years old, he started writing poetry, taking after his mother and grandmother who were also writers, and he even practiced slam poetry. Anville’s biological father went to prison when he was three years old, which caused

Angelo Robert Trevino-Villamil, who raps under the name Anville, is hoping to advance his career with his move to Los Angeles, California, after 2 1/2 years of rapping in Colorado. PHOTO BY PRATYOOSH KASHTYAP THE COLLEGIAN

tension between him and his step-father. Eventually, the two grew close, but tragedy struck not long after.

“I’m really sad to see him go, but hopefully I’ll get to see him perform out there too.” ANVILLE’S MOTHER

“He came into my life when I was about five years old,” Anville said. “When you grow up without a father, no matter what man comes into your life, you crave your biological (dad). You know like, ‘I don’t care who you are. You’re not my f*cking dad,’ and by the time I realized that this man had been in my life for 10 plus years, he’s taken care of my mom and all that, he ended up hitting black ice and getting in a head-on collision. He was in a coma for nine months, and now he’s a quadriplegic and can’t walk and can’t talk.” Anville then took it upon himself to help his mom and help raise his little brother. But the tribulations would not stop

there. After Anville graduated high school, his girlfriend at the time passed away, which helped to usher in a time in his life from about 19 to 24 years old that he describes as being “lost.” During this time, he also entered a relationship he described as “toxic.” He tried to pick up a few instruments and even sing the blues, but he found his real relief in rapping. “There are ways to deal with pain,” Anville said. “People don’t choose wisely to deal with pain, and I feel like music is the way that I choose to deal with pain. Everyone has their trials and tribulations. Everyone has something they go through, and not everyone decides to deal with that pain in a positive manner, … and now it’s really easy to harness that pain and connect with people.” Now Anville feels he’s in a place where he can use the stress from his past struggles as a positive motivator to drive him forward and help his family. He keeps a photo album on his phone that he looks at before every concert called “why I do it,” which is a series of photos of all the important people in his life who help motivate him.

A large part of why Anville is doing what he’s doing is to help support his family who also inspired his decision to move out to California to look for better opportunities. Anville expects to find his best chances in Los Angeles, where he hopes to garner enough attention to be signed by a label.

“We all want to take that next step and grow as artists, so I’ll never knock one of my homies for trying to do better in his life.” TRAVIS “TRAV THE TRIGGER” MCBRIDE

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“When it comes down to it, ain’t nobody gonna love me like my momma, and ain’t nobody gonna look up to me like my little brother does,” Anville said. “Those two people right there, those are my rocks. I gotta make sure they’re safe, make sure they’re alright.” He mentioned during the interview that when he gets the

chance, he’s going to get “mama’s boy” tattooed on his neck. “I’m really sad to see him go, but hopefully I’ll get to see him perform out there too,” said Anville’s mother, who preferred not to be named. While James and Anville headlined, it wasn’t long before every artist came out on stage to perform with them. Tremell asked at one point for the stage lights to be turned off so that the crowd could illuminate the room using only their cell phone lights. Later on during Anville’s performance of “I Don’t Give a F*ck,” he asked the crowd to start a mosh pit. “Since the day he told me he was moving, I supported him 100%,” Travis “Trav The Trigger” Mcbride of Enlightened Artists said. “We all want to take that next step and grow as artists, so I’ll never knock one of my homies for trying to do better in his life.”

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MOVIES & TV

‘First Love’ mixes the zany and the predictable By Scotty Powell @scottysseus

Editor’s Note: This review may contain spoilers for the film. The first three minutes of Takashi Miike’s “First Love” see a drug dealer get his head chopped off by a machete in a dark Japanese alleyway and a young prostitute being stalked by a hallucination of her deadbeat father dressed in nothing but his tighty-whities and a bed sheet. If this is any indication of the kind of madness the next two hours have in store, that would be wrong. The rest of the film is infinitely weirder. On the surface, “First Love” seems like nothing more than a retread of the ultra-violent, subversive Quentin Tarantino-style films that have become so commonplace in our contemporary film circuit. And, in some ways, this would be an accurate description. Miike’s film, while enjoyable and well-made, is not much different than the wild, unhinged American thriller comedies from which it draws its inspiration. It has the standard cast of wacky, cartoonish characters whose hapless imbecility makes them loveable despite their overtly maniacal personalities. They all scramble to make sense of the hopelessly dark, absurd scenario they have been pulled into by some cruel twist of fate. It’s fun. It’s zany. It’s unique. But it’s not anything particularly meaningful and profound. However, “First Love” fully embraces and communicates this lack of profundity to its audience in a clear and comprehensible way, tying its absurdity together with a recognizable, fairytale-like plot that gives it a more global appeal.

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Whereas its American counterparts often get lost in their own offthe-walls plot lines, trying to twist out some complex philosophical meaning that is rarely there, “First Love” underscores its wild story with a very simple, sappy love story that roots the film in a more universal narrative structure. This allows the audience to appreciate the wild, contorted and often confusing plot line without feeling the need to understand it completely. It indicates that the plot is secondary. The actual events of the story are not what make the film unique. They are merely a backdrop for the gags and visuals. This makes it so the audience doesn’t feel like it has to follow along with all the intricate twists and turns throughout the story in order to get the most out of their movie-going experience. They can still enjoy the zany mishaps on screen without having to think about or understand their connection to each other.

“It’s fun. It’s zany. It’s unique. But it’s not anything particularly meaningful or profound.” This instills the audience with greater confidence when watching the movie, which is one of the keys not just to a successful film in general, but a successful foreign film. As the world becomes more globalized, it is becoming more important for us to develop methods of communicating that aren’t as dependent on the specific parameters of our particular language. By making a universal, archetypal story the baseline of his film, Miike communicates to his audience that appreciation for his film is not something they’re going to have to work for. It’s made purely for their enjoyment. In American films of its type, there’s a compulsion among filmmakers to implicate some philosophical, artistic meaning into their films, even when the films are just zany, wild escapist flicks. Miike, on the other hand, fully acknowledges

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and embraces his audience’s ability to appreciate his work, regardless of their background or knowledge of the film’s context. Furthermore, Miike’s embrace of his film’s predictability allows the audience to experience the film fully, as it is intended to be experienced, without getting hung up on the kinds of things that usually hamper one’s enjoyment of a foreign film, such as subtitles. The constant gravitation between subtitles and visuals can be tiring and often dampen the film’s overall effect on its audience. Movies are designed to be experienced as a cohesive unit, with the dialogue and visuals playing off each other simultaneously so as to inspire a single, unified emotion. When the audience has to constantly shift their focus between one or the other, they cannot experience or appreciate their combined power. However, by Miike underlying his narrative with a more universal story, that of the knight rescuing the damsel in distress, the audience doesn’t feel the pressure to constantly be checking the translations at the bottom of the screen in order to follow along with the plot. Thus, they can more fully invest themselves in the performances and the visuals, which are the real meat of the film. They are the aspects of the movie that have the deepest impact. Film is a universal language. It is not bound by culture or country. In today’s world, where the film industry is becoming increasingly globalized and movies are reaching more international audiences, it should not be bound by its language or culture either. “First Love” understands this, employing a universally recognizable narrative structure into its otherwise convoluted plot, instilling a sense of trust and faith in its audience that welcomes them to enjoy the film with greater confidence and ease. ■ ”First Love” is playing at The

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CULTURE & COMMUNITY

1000-pound pumpkins invade Fort Collins Nursery By Sam Sedoryk @samsedoryk

The thought of eating vegetables is pretty spooky, but imagine if those vegetables were over 1,000 pounds. The 11th annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off and Fall Jamboree, held this past Saturday by the Fort Collins Nursery, brought in the most incredible and massive pumpkins in the Rocky Mountain and plains area. Growers from all over the state, and other states like Nebraska and Wyoming, joined in to see who had the heftiest pumpkin. The event was judged by the Giant Pumpkin Commonwealth, who set the standard for what qualifies as a giant pumpkin. “When you’re getting to this level, there is a lot of pride involved in it,” said Jesse Eastman, owner and general manager of Fort Collins Nursery. “(Growing) takes a tremendous amount of effort. ... Growers pour their heart and soul into this.” Attendees at the Pumpkin Weigh-Off enjoyed food and drinks and tractor hayrides, pumpkin bowling, face painting and cornhole for entertainment. Folks could also walk around the nursery to find their new fall plants and decor. This year’s Weigh-Off brought in some especially outstanding pumpkins; in fact, some pumpkins weighed around or more than 1,000 pounds.

“We’ve always been very community-oriented. ... We are very grateful the community shows up for fun events like this.” JESSE EASTMAN OWNER AND GENERAL MANAGER OF FORT COLLINS NURSERY

Local growers, on average, spent around three months growing these pumpkins. “It’s the challenge of growing,” said Chad New, a participant and president of the Rocky Mountain Giant Vegetable Growers. “I put a seed in the ground and see where it takes me.” New is a local grower, and his submission weighed around 300 pounds. Last weekend, he entered a 1,000-pound pumpkin in a different weigh-off competition. The competition was categorized into four groups: kids divi-

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Judges for the 11th annual Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off take measurements of the contestants’ harvests at the Fort Collins Nursery, an officially sanctioned contest site for the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth, Oct. 12. Contestants presented their pumpkins for prizes of up to $1,800. PHOTO BY ALYSSA UHL THE COLLEGIAN

sion, prettiest pumpkin, heaviest squash and finally, the heaviest pumpkin. The first-place winner received a $1,800 prize, followed by $1,200 and $600 for second and third place. “This is something you never get to see when you hear about a 1,500-pound pumpkin,” Eastman said. “You don’t really know how big that is until you come out here and see it is as big as a small car.” This year’s winner was Andy Corbin, whose pumpkin weighed in at 1,491 pounds. Andy is a Wyoming grower, and his pumpkin broke the Wyoming state record. Quinn Day won the kids division, with a pumpkin coming in at 291 pounds. Pumpkins were not the only thing categorized, as growers could also present other produce, like their tallest sunflower, longest zucchini and largest watermelon. To attendees, this event was a fun way to spend a fall weekend and be astonished. “My friend told me about this event, and I really didn’t know pumpkins could get this large,” said Kayla Romero, a local attendee. “I really enjoy fall weekend activities like this.” Once the excitement of the festival settles down, one may wonder: What in the world would you do with a 1,000-pound pumpkin? To some, it may serve as a fall decoration for their home, but other growers donate their seeds to local botanical gardens. “Place the (pumpkins) where they can be enjoyed,” New said. “When someone sees a giant pumpkin, they can’t help but smile.”

There is so much care and research put into raising these pumpkins that the winning pumpkin’s seeds can go for quite a fortune.

“(Growing) takes a tremendous amount of effort. ... Growers pour their heart and soul into this.” JESSE EASTMAN OWNER AND GENERAL MANAGER OF FORT COLLINS NURSERY

Fort Collins Nursery worked with several local sponsors, such as Bank of Colorado and Odell Brewing, to organize this event. This year’s sales and proceeds will benefit The Growing Project, an environmental and agriculture group that promotes agriculture experience, education and advocacy. These donations aren’t unusual, given the attitude and goals of the business, which has been helping locals with gardening since 1932. “As a business, we’ve always been very community-oriented, and we sponsor a lot of community, and we are very grateful the community shows up for fun events like this,” Eastman said.

■ More information about the Fort

Collins Nursery can be found on their website.

Sam Sedoryk can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

—3— You can’t take on the world’s problems if you haven’t gotten a full night’s rest. A foundation can’t support a house if it’s crumbling. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) —2— Adrenaline is going to help you prioritize crises. But when you’re done running this marathon you’re going to feel it all. Prepare for that aftershock. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) —6— You’re having so much fun. But you may be experiencing an underlying guilt. Don’t push it away, but channel it creatively. CANCER (June 21-July 22) —7— Your instincts are sharp today and you can read through any bad intentions. This is your power, this will help you thrive. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) —5— You want to do anything and everything. You may wake up in the middle of the night thinking about homework. Close your eyes and try to go back to sleep.

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After last year’s cancellation of her appearance due to a big snowstorm, Aisha Fukushima revisited Colorado State University for a synergetic performance. Hosted in the Lory Student Center North Ballroom by CSU RamEvents, the community welcomed Fukushima with open arms to grace them with her talent on Thursday, Oct. 10. “As RamEvents, we are really excited to bring someone who can represent so many identities and also so much activism within the community and the global community as a whole,” said Mariah Pursley, a RamEvents graduate assistant of Campus Activities. Fukushima is a multilingual, multiracial woman of African American and Japanese descent who intertwines her performance skills with her lecturing and teachings. Fukushima is an educator, speaker, singer and “RAPtivist,” a term that she coined to describe her act.

“I think (art) can be a powerful communicator in helping people shape the way they think, their frameworks and eventually their actions that flow from that.” AISHA FUKUSHIMA EDUCATOR, SPEAKER, SINGER AND RAPTIVIST

Fukushima’s concept for RAPtivism turned into a much larger movement through her work across the globe. Fukushima is especially known for her TED Talks, and she has been featured on South Africa’s number one hip-hop magazine. She is a unique voice that is heard and appreciated by many, and now, CSU is one of them. Fukushima’s performance was set intimately so she could connect more with the audience. She prepared the audience with a breathing exercise, encouraging everyone to close their eyes and relax in order to align themselves before she spoke. She then shared some of her pieces, including personal stories of who she is and what RAPtivism means to her. Fukushima’s performance is marked by unique movements

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THIS WEEK Aisha Fukushima performs a unique mix of poetry and song in the North Ballroom of the Lory Student Center Oct. 10. Along with her performances, Fukushima talked about hip-hop, racism, humor, intersectionality, freedom and her experience with “RAPtivism.” PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT THE COLLEGIAN

that match her powerful words, making it feel more like a symbiotic dance than traditional spoken-word poetry. She talked about everything from the history of hip-hop to climate change to what it means to be a person of color in America. Fukushima isn’t bound by any particular subject; she explores all types of activism and ties it together with a common message of freedom. She said that while many artists use their work for commercial reasons, it can also be used to communicate a message and force people to reflect. “I think (art) can be a powerful communicator in helping people shape the way they think, their frameworks and eventually their actions that flow from that,” Fukushima said. Many of the audience members connected with Fukushima’s message, finding empowerment in her dedication to her work. “I really appreciate that she is a multiracial, multicultural person because I am, so seeing that person succeed and be able to do amazing things and be able to live outside of those normal boxes is always really inspiring,” said Dawne Meade, a staff member at CSU and a fan of Fukushima. “I know that many others could relate to this and the speaker as well.” Given the recent events on campus that have created a particularly tense and hostile at-

mosphere, Fukushima’s performance seems as timely as ever. “I was super excited to build community with you all,” Fukushima said. “In some ways, it’s perfect timing.” Fukushima’s act can lead to many interpretations, but a lot of it is about challenging the norm and pushing people to think more progressively, make positive changes and better themselves and others. “There is a lot of power in art, and it’s able to become (the) language of movements in that way and not only state the way things are or how we think they are, but to help us design the future as we go,” Fukushima said. “It’s a technology that we can use to leverage imagining a different future than the current status quo.” Fukushima talked about the importance of art in people’s lives and how it can be a tool to create positive changes within our communities. The CSU community coming together and listening to Fukushima speak opened the minds of some and brought comfort to many who share these experiences.

10/14 – The Laughing Goat is hosting Annie Frazier at 8 pm and Eye-yoob at 9pm. Eye-yoob is a Middle-Eastern R&B singer/songwriter based in Colorado is teaming up with Annie Fraizer to deliver a soulful and high energetic performance. 10/15 – The Music District is hosting Groundwaves hosted by Murs at 7 pm. As a monthly open mic for up-and-coming hip hop artists, Murs and his panel of judges offers advice and feedback to the artists that are willing to put themselves out there. 10/15 – The Forge Publick House is hosting Jeremy James Meyer & B.R. Lively at 7 pm. A folk artist out of Oregon, Jeremy James Meyer writes personal, intricate music. Lawrence McCarter dotes on his abilities as a songwriter, saying “hand him a life of experiences and he will meet them with wisdom and wit, and leave us all a legacy of music and poetry--a legacy which is just beginning to unfold.”

FEATURED EVENT 10/16 – Washington’s is hosting Steel Pulse at 7 pm. As reggae legends from the UK, Steel Pulse brings a powerful message through their music. They make a comment on humanity, especially in their album released earlier this year, Mass Manipulation. After four decades, their message seems to never fade.

MORE WORK ■ More of Fukushima’s work can

be found on her website.

Arrion Smith can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Locals dress up for the Masquerade Ball fundraiser By Joel Thompson @probably_joel

The Center for Family Outreach decided to dress things up for its second annual Masquerade Ball this past weekend at the Fort Collins Hilton. The Center For Family Outreach primarily focuses on offering education, prevention and intervention for family and youth-related issues. Events such as the Masquerade Ball give the nonprofit a chance to raise money and support its programs.

“There’s a lot of events in Fort Collins, so it’s nice to have something different and that ties in with the season. Normal events are becoming a little worn out, so it’s interesting to have something that nobody else is doing.” JILL MAASCH ORGANIZER OF THE BALL

“This money goes back into paying for therapists and addiction specialists and then helps with classes to work with kids that have mental health and substance abuse issues,” said Laurie Klith, the executive director of the Center For Family Outreach. In addition to ticket sales, additional funds came from a silent auction, as well as prize-incentive games. The ball had all sorts of oth-

er antics, including a game of heads or tails. People playing the game would choose heads or tails by putting their hand on their head or back, then the emcee would flip a coin deciding who was out. Participants bought glow in the dark wristbands to enter the game, with the number of wristbands determining how many wrong guesses they could make. Along with the fundraising events were members of Rainbow Militia, which is a performing arts and circus collective working out of Denver. Rainbow Militia featured aerialists, dancers, fortune tellers and stilt walkers. There was also live music from Fort Collins band After the Fire, as well as various caricature artists. “We added a few more attractions this year,” Klith said. “Every year we’re going to try to bring something else.” The wide array of entertainment led to a lasting crowd for the event. Things like a masquerade ball switch things up and make fundraising more fun and interesting for the community. “There’s a lot of events in Fort Collins, so it’s nice to have something different and that ties in with the season,” said Jill Maasch, the director of operations and client services for Mantooth Marketing and Events Company and organizer of the ball. “Normal events are becoming a little worn out, so it’s interesting to have something that nobody else is doing.” The well-known but rare masquerade theme inspired creativity among attendees, even resulting in a costume contest between five chosen audience members.

Outfits ranged from tuxedos and gowns with elegant masks to full makeup and distinct headpieces. “I made my mask last night using one of those blank masks from a store, some plaster, fake feathers and spray paint,” said Stephen Miller, a masquerade attendee.

MORE INFORMATION ■ About the Center For Family

Outreach http://www.tcffo.org ■ To volunteer with the Center For Family Outreach http://www.tcffo.org/volunteer. html The Masquerade Ball is one of two main events that the Center For Family Outreach puts on throughout the year. “Every year, we do the Spring Breakfast. Usually, we have two to three kids come up and talk about their experiences for that,” Klith said. “Then we do a few golf tournaments. Next year is our 20th anniversary, so we’re going to be doing a few extra things for that.” For the future, the Center For Family Outreach is expanding not only their operations and outreach, but the scale of their fundraisers and events. “One of the things we wanted to do is partner with CSU and its students because (students) can mentor older kids because elementary looks up to middle school, middle school looks up to high school, then they look up to college kids,” Klith said. Joel Thompson can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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