Monday, September 30, 2019 Vol. 129, No. 14 by The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Lumineers’ Stelth Ulvang returns to FoCo roots CSU’s own Mehlsack opens intimate show

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talking to the community about transit, the overwhelming message they received was that transit in Fort Collins goes to where people need to be, but it doesn’t go often enough. “Transportation: I love to talk about it,” Klingner said. “It’s just the fundamental building block to quality of life. You can’t do much of anything without a connected community and that fundamental building block of transportation.”

Fort Collins native Stelth Ulvang performed an intimate but energetic folk show at The Whiskey on Sept. 25. Opening for Ulvang was Colorado State University’s own singer-songwriter and neurologic music therapy student Molly Mehlsack. Ulvang is a multi-instrumentalist and has been a member of Denver indie folk band The Lumineers since 2011. Due to the heavy touring schedule of The Lumineers, Ulvang’s shows are an uncommon occurrence. “I only pretty much play small shows that I can set up a couple weeks in advance,” Ulvang said. “If there’s a house show nearby, that’s what I’ll do on the road.” These small settings provide an intimate experience with an enthralling performance from Ulvang, one that he rarely gets to experience himself. “I played in New Jersey (with The Lumineers) in front of 35,000 people, and I didn’t know a single person,” Ulvang said. “But tonight we got a lot of people, despite not having a promo or anything, and I knew a decent amount of them.”

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Dean Klingner, City of Fort Collins interim director of planning, development and transportation, speaks at the Fall Progress and Issues for Colorado Passenger Rail meeting in Morgan Library, Sept. 27. Klingner discussed the vision and values to consider for the vision of the Front Range passenger rail: livability, community and sustainability. PHOTO BY ANNA VON PECHMANN THE COLLEGIAN

ColoRail, community entertain idea of connecting Fort Collins, Pueblo By Charlotte Lang @chartrickwrites

A future of commuting from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs, without traffic, is one step closer to becoming a reality. The Colorado Rail Passenger Association held its 2019 fall meeting in the Morgan Library Friday morning, where the possibility of a passenger rail line connecting Fort Collins and Pueblo was discussed.

Mayor of Fort Collins Wade Troxell, who spoke at the meeting, said Fort Collins needs to provide viable alternatives for people wanting safe and frequent transportation services, and they need to work regionally to fulfill larger City plans. “We know about the demand for inter-regional transit across the Front Range and Colorado, as evidenced by Bustang, which continues to exceed expectations,” Troxell said. “So this is just the beginning of the kind of

connectivity we need regionally and throughout the state.” Dean Klingner, interim director of planning, development and transportation in Fort Collins, said it’s obvious that transportation doesn’t end at the City limits. “No matter how great of a system we build in Fort Collins, it doesn’t work if it stops at our City limits or it doesn’t connect or integrate and work with the system,” Klingner said. Klingner said that, when

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Bondi the English bulldog puppy gets pet by several Colorado State University students in the Braiden Hall lobby for Pet Night, hosted by Housing and Dining Services on Sept. 23. Faculty members brought in their dogs to provide four-legged de-stressors to students in the midst of the first midterms of the semester. PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN

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CSU garners national recognition from Special Olympics By Ceci Taylor @cecelia_twt

Colorado State University is now the only university to receive national recognition for inclusion from the Special Olympics for its partnership with the Special Olympics and the inclusive opportunities it provides. CSU, along with four high schools in Florida, Kentucky, Texas and Washington, is among the first five schools to meet the 10 national standards of inclusion and to be distinguished as a National Banner School as part of the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools National Recognition Program, according to an article published by CSU SOURCE. According to the article, each school was nominated by its state’s Special Olympics program and will take part in a national banner presentation. “We’ve always worked with the Special Olympics,” said Patrick Krza, director of community engagement and fan experience for CSU athletics. “We’re just trying to give opportunities to those Special Olympians as well as our student athletes.” The unified rivalry game, which happens every year during the same week as the Rocky Mountain Showdown, allows Special Olympics Uni-

fied teams from Fort Collins and Boulder to compete in a flag football game. Krza said CSU and the University of Colorado Boulder started the unified rivalry game four years ago and were the first two universities west of the Mississippi to do something like this. This event is only one example of the work CSU does within its partnership with the Special Olympics. “The sky’s the limit; we can do whatever is comfortable with them,” Kzra said. “We were talking about moving into a basketball unified rivalry game, and they come and play at some of our basketball games at halftime. We just try to help them in any way we can.” Joe Parker, CSU director of athletics, said these kinds of events have always been important to CSU regardless of national recognition. “We do these things without the intention of gaining any kind of recognition,” Parker wrote in an email to The Collegian. “It’s something that’s been consistently a part of our DNA and is who we are.” Parker said he gives a lot of credit to Krza for putting a big focus on the unified games and for figuring out ways to enhance the unified football game. Kzra said receiving such an award is an honor, but he wants to emphasize that CSU would be pro-

Colorado State University and the University of Colorado Boulder face off for the Special Olympics Rocky Mountain Showdown Unified flag football game Aug. 27 at Canvas Stadium. PHOTO COURTESY OF WILLIAM A. COTTON, CSU SOURCE

viding these opportunities regardless. “First and foremost, we do this stuff because it’s the right thing to do,” Kzra said. “It’s not a me thing or a one-person thing or a one-department thing. It’s an all-athletics thing. It’s an all-university thing. That’s kind of our mantra: Do it because it’s the right thing to do.” CSU will be formally recognized by the Special Olympics and ESPN in November.

“They want to really recognize what CSU means to the Special Olympics,” Kzra said. “Our partnership is very, very strong, and we support them in any way we can, and to get that award is another way we can really recognize the Special Olympians as well. It’s not just about CSU but about them as well.” Kzra said in the future, CSU will continue to work with the Special Olympics and provide opportunities for everyone in the community.

“I’m blessed to be a part of a department that cares and wants to make a difference in our community,” Kzra said. “It’s one of our top priorities. It’s not just about going out and playing on a Saturday night. It’s more than that, and that’s the kind of stuff we need in our world — to selflessly look at other things ... (and) how we can affect other people in our community and beyond.” Ceci Taylor can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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ColoRail >> from page 1 Spencer Dodge, commission public liaison of the Southwest Chief and Front Range Passenger Rail Commission, talked about the importance of connecting the Front Range.

“You can’t do much of anything without a connected community and that fundamental building block of transportation.” DEAN KLINGNER INTERIM DIRECTOR OF PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION

“This is an important connection,” Dodge said. “It connects two different east to west national lines but also connects the Front Range of Colorado, which gets cars off I-25 and makes this a more comprehensive service.” Dodge also discussed why a growing population in the Front Range makes a local rail service

necessary. “We’re growing, and we’re growing very quickly,” Dodge said. “We need to recognize that and be proactive about those sorts of things.”

“Quite frankly, this train is going to be used by everybody.” SPENCER DODGE COMMISSION PUBLIC LIAISON OF THE SOUTHWEST CHIEF AND FRONT RANGE PASSENGER RAIL COMMISSION

As the baby boomer population moves into retirement, Dodge said it’s important to give more transportation options for people who can’t drive. Dodge also said younger crowds are increasingly less inclined to drive, as cars can be an expensive added cost in their lives. Rail service would also allow the Front Range to remain economically competitive, Dodge said. Jim Souby, president of ColoRail, said the organization hopes for more statewide rail service in the future. “We’ve received great support

for our passenger rail initiative up and down the Front Range,” Souby said. According to the Southwest Chief and Front Range Passenger Rail Commission, a Front Range

passenger rail service would benefit all Coloradans. The rail service would link Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Fort Collins to Denver as a 173mile corridor that contains the majority of Colorado’s population,

according to the Commission. “Quite frankly, this train is going to be used by everybody,” Dodge said. “So, yes, we are going to be reaching out.” Charlotte Lang can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Great Conversations explores technology, partisan divides By Serena Bettis @serenaroseb

Great Conversations kicked off its 24th season with a community conversation in the Lory Student Center Theatre Sept. 26, focusing on the question “Does technology create or heal partisan divides?” Panelists Evan Elkins, assistant professor of communication studies, Michael Humphrey, assistant professor of journalism and media communication and Jessie Luna, assistant professor of sociology, tackled this question alongside members of the Colorado State University community. “Great Conversations is one of the touchstones of the College of Liberal Arts,” said Ben Withers, dean of the College of Liberal Arts at CSU. “It was started as a way of sharing with the community some of the research and great teaching that we have in the college.” To start the night off and get the conversation rolling, speakers shared their thoughts and backgrounds on the topics at hand. “I think about the individual who appears in the social media space,” Humphrey said. “What I often think about most is how a story develops from the actions that they take in those digital

spaces over time, whether they intend a story to develop or not.” Interacting with the audience throughout the night, the speakers probed the given question. They explored what defines technology, which technologies are most impactful and, on a more philosophical note, whether technologies experience consciousness. “One of the things that I think it’s interesting for us to explore is ... what is it that would drive people to be driven apart by a given technology?” Luna said. Without definitively answering the posed question, the speakers discussed where they see partisan or social divides in technologies related to their fields. Luna said she sees more divides between urban and rural communities when debating pesticides and GMOs than between political parties. “Views on technologies like genetically modified crops, also on vaccines, don’t actually fall neatly along partisan lines when you look at the research on it,” Luna said. “There’s actually people on both sides who are quite critical of those kinds of technologies for different reasons.” Along with environmental issues, the speakers discussed artificial intelligence, social media use and matters that affect

College of Liberal Arts faculty Evan Elkins (left), Michael Humphrey (middle) and Jessie Luna (right) listen to a response from an audience member during the Great Conversations event in the Lory Student Center Sept. 26. PHOTO BY BROOKE BUCHAN THE COLLEGIAN

the globe and not just the United States. “Seeing the term ‘partisan divide,’ it can be easy to kind of default into this U.S.-based, liberal-conservative, Democrat-Republican perspective on things,” Elkins said. “But I think we’ve

covered a wide range of geographical and historical examples and context here.” The Great Conversations series is not meant to provide a solution to a question or problem, but rather facilitate engaging discussions. “One of the important motifs

of the night is … the understandings, the literacies, the contexts that we, in our educational system in the College of Liberal Arts, help our students understand,” Withers said. Serena Bettis can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Saskatchewan professor discusses indigenous scholarship at CSU By Charlotte Lang @chartrickwrites

Members of Colorado State University had the opportunity to learn about indigenous methodologies, scholarship and research during a lecture held in the Lory Student Center Sept. 26. In order to properly recognize the scholarship of indigenous peoples, there is a requirement to actually see the scholarship of indigenous peoples, according to a presentation from Margaret Kovach (Sakewew p’sim iskwew), a professor of education at the University of Saskatchewan and author of “Indigenous Methodologies: Characteristics, Conversations and Contexts.” “If we are to uphold indigenous scholarship in western university zones of contact, we must come up with policy and practices that allow us to do that,” Kovach said. In her lecture, Kovach, who is of Plains Cree and Saulteaux ancestry, spoke about the research and scholarship of indigenous peoples and proposed a framework for how such scholarship can be better recognized and accepted in universities.

“What are the kinds of things we need to see that demonstrate that indigenous scholarship will happen, according to our principles and benchmarks?” MARGARET KOVACH PROFESSOR OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN

Kovach said western culture and indigenous culture have two different approaches to knowledge and scholarship. Indigenous culture, Kovach said, is focused on a holistic and integrated way of looking at scholarship, as opposed to a more Cartesian view by western culture. “Indigenous holism tends to destabilize a Cartesian dualism,” Kovach said. It is important to be able to recognize the indigenous views of scholarship in universities, Kovach said. Kovach referred to universities as contact zones, defined as places “where cultures interact, clash and grapple with each other” while also being places of “potential for mutual recognition and healing.” “Contact zones are alive, evolving and hopeful,” Kovach

said. “Contact zones are also messy.” Kovach focused on supporting indigenous faculty in achieving promotions or tenure, as standards for these are based on a western understanding of what constitutes knowledge. In order to move past this, Kovach proposed a framework for recognizing indigenous scholarship.

“I’m glad that CSU is offering opportunities and events like this, but I’m wondering how much of it is actually being considered.” MARCEL JARDELEZA SECOND-YEAR CSU MASTER’S STUDENT

“In order to develop or enhance existing tenure or promotions, there needs to be an organized effort at the local university level with full participation of indigenous peoples, both faculty and community, and partnership with university representatives,” Kovach said. Kovach said this framework would focus on principles, criteria, evidence and adjudication that would support an indigenous scholarship. For example, Kovach asked for weight to be given to oracy and oral dissemination of research. Kovach also suggested invitations to share knowledge in various community processes, as well as in public and academic venues. “What are the kinds of things we need to see that demonstrate that indigenous scholarship will happen, according to our principles and benchmarks?” Kovach asked. Cetan Christensen, a second-year master’s student at CSU, said it’s important to describe that there is a pathway and to recognize that it won’t happen on its own in a pre-established system. “It is possible to create programs and processes, but you can’t expect that to happen in a Eurocentric system,” Christensen said. Another second-year CSU master’s student, Marcel Jardeleza, asked how the University is supporting its graduate students. “I’m glad that CSU is offering opportunities and events like this,” Jardeleza said. “But I’m wondering how much of it is actually being considered.” Charlotte Lang can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Highway 392 SUV and motorcycle collision leaves 1 injured By Ceci Taylor @cecelia_twt

Fort Collins Police Services responded to an injury collision between a motorcycle and an SUV on Highway 392 near Interstate 25 at approximately 10:11 p.m. Saturday, according to a press release published Sunday by FCPS. The driver of a 2006 Cadillac Escalade, 36-year-old Ricky Buckingham Jr. of Frederick, was heading west on Highway 392 when he made a left turn onto the southbound I-25 on-ramp in front of a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle. The front of the motorcycle collided with the passenger side of the SUV. Although Buckingham Jr. was uninjured in the collision, the driver of the motorcycle, 55-year-old Douglas Gore of Windsor, sustained moderate injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The intersection of Highway 392 and the southbound onramp to I-25 was partially closed for approximately three hours while FCPS Collision Reconstruc-

The crash, roughly four miles south of Timnath, left one person injured and is still under investigation by Fort Collins Police Services. PHOTO BY MEGAN MCGREGOR THE COLLEGIAN

tion and Scene Handling investigated the scene of the accident. Investigators do not believe alcohol or speed contributed to the collision, and the color of the traffic lights during the collision is currently undetermined. “As we continue to promote traffic safety through education and enforcement efforts, we also

encourage all residents to look out for each other when traveling,” said FCPS Assistant Chief Tim Doran. “Together, we can keep our roadways safe.” Anyone with any information about the collision can call Officer Drew Jurkofsky at 970-416-2224. Ceci Taylor can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Protesters sign a petition to save the Boundary Waters. Hundreds of Fort Collins community members gathered in Old Town Square Sept. 27 for the Fort Collins Climate Strike. The event consisted of activist speeches, cheers and many representatives from environmentalist and political groups. PHOTO BY ALYSSA UHL THE COLLEGIAN

Protester holds a sign in the air in the Old Town Square Sept. 27. Hundreds gathered for the Fort Collins Climate Strike on Friday evening as part of the #FridaysForFuture movement started by climate activist Greta Thunberg. PHOTO BY ALYSSA UHL THE COLLEGIAN

Ehret Nottingham, a senior at Loveland High School, addresses the crowd gathered in Old Town Square for the #FridaysForFuture strike Sept. 27, stating “This is what the movement looks like. No action has been taken, and today that changes.” PHOTO BY ALYSSA UHL THE COLLEGIAN

Protesters hold signs in the air in the Old Town Square Sept. 27. Hundreds gathered for the Fort Collins Climate Strike on Friday evening as part of the #FridaysForFuture movement started by climate activist Greta Thunberg. PHOTO BY ALYSSA UHL THE COLLEGIAN

Climate activists hold signs in the air in the Old Town Square Sept. 27. Hundreds gathered for the Fort Collins Climate Strike on Friday evening as part of the #FridaysForFuture movement started by climate activist Greta Thunberg. PHOTO BY ALYSSA UHL THE COLLEGIAN

Opinion | Monday, September 30, 2019

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Men should be held to the same cleaning standard as women 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. Even just the word “cleaning” can be enough to push some people into a spiral of anxiety. It always seems to sneak up on us, no matter how proactive we are. We get home from a long day of classes and work, and the first thing we see coming through the door is a pile of dishes and clothes strewn about the place, but we’re too tired to even take a shower or wash our faces. We’re all guilty of pushing chores to the side in favor of school, work and whatever our favorite pastime is. However, cleaning seems to be an activity that women, rather than men, are expected to do naturally. Despite these social norms, men should be held to

the same standard of cleanliness as women. The definition and standard of clean is fluid and changes from person to person. There is a strong and strange divide on who should be cleaning and who should be the cleaner one. A woman who had a long week and little time to freshen up is met with more criticism than one would expect for one’s appearance. Women are expected to be the cleanest, both in regards to their personal hygiene and the cleanliness of their environment. If a man shows up to class with the same clothes from yesterday and has noticeably gone without a shower for a few days, no one bats an eye. Even the ways we perceive cleanliness are not immune to our subconscious internalization of society’s expectations. This is supported by the snap judgments our brain makes when we first meet someone. According to recent Princeton research, our brains decide whether a person is attractive and trustworthy within a tenth of a second. It’s built into our society

that to survive and make the biggest impression, we need to be at the top of our game at all times. In a world built for men, it’s far easier for them to be deemed socially acceptable and worthy of recognition by simply having their one nice suit on and having their hair quickly pushed back.

“Do it for your mom, do it for yourself and most importantly, do it for the people who have to sit next to you.” Women have higher standards of hygiene and cleanliness at home because they have more on the line knowing that judgement will follow if they aren’t looking their best or if their living arrangements aren’t perfect. But just because women face these high standards doesn’t mean that men don’t need to bother. Cleaning is unisex: anyone can and should do it. From my own perspective, cleaning is a

natural part of my routine, despite it not being a norm that is forced. Cleaning does a lot for the brain and can be seen as a positive and productive source of self-care. According to Psychology Today, we function better in a clean environment for working and social situations, and it especially contributes to our overall feelings. Those who reported their living arrangements as cluttered or generally disorganized were more likely to have constant feelings of depression and overwhelming stress. Having a clean work space is a way to personify our mind in a space where we can interact with it. Keeping an important space tidy and organized can give us the feeling that we just dusted off and reorganized our brain. Cleanliness is not something that we should sweep under the rug. It’s important to distinguish that not every woman should be a master at cleaning, and not every man should be a lazy slob. We all do things at our own pace, but it’s beneficial to recognize your

own cleaning habits and make an adjustment. If you always tell yourself that you’ll take out the trash or tidy up your room “just after this one thing,” try doing it in the moment. Getting it over with and being able to enjoy the fruits of your labor is one of the best parts about cleaning. Guys, it’s time to shape up and hold yourself to a higher standard. Men should no longer put the bare minimum effort into their appearance and environment. Not only will it improve your confidence, your organizational skills and the way you hold yourself, but it also bridges the disparity between the high expectations women have been forced into. Do it for your mom, do it for yourself and most importantly, do it for the people who have to sit next to you. Cleanliness is a great compliment to receive, and making it a reality is possible with the right reorganization and ambition to create a better environment for you — no matter your gender. Nathan Sky can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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Fort Collins buses need to be more convenient Fynn Bailey @FynnBailey

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. Trying to get around Fort Collins is painful on the best of days and mind-numbingly slow on the worst. That’s true whether you’re in a car or on bike — and especially true if you’re taking the bus. Taking the bus can be an amazing way to travel. They’re far more environmentally friendly than a car, and they keep you out of the cold, unlike riding a bike. Plus, people can actually make friends riding the bus. A major downside of the Fort Collins public transpor-

tation system is that it’s nearly impossible to get anywhere directly. This downside is suffered too often in this growing city. The bus system provides an easy trip to campus — and unfortunately, that’s all people can realistically use it for. For a student living on campus to go to dinner on Harmony, it’s a 40 minute trip both ways. To get from the King Soopers on Elizabeth to Raising Canes takes half an hour. Those two trips, respectively, take 11 and six minutes by car. It’s imperative that the busing system gets the attention it needs from this new City plan. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, a typical passenger vehicle releases about 4.6 metric tons of carbon dioxide a year. A bus with a bigger engine releases more. The study “Public Transit Buses: A Green Choice Gets Greener,” shows that if only 11 people are riding the bus, then

it’s already more efficient than a car. If around 40 people are on the bus, it becomes up to four times more efficient. The more people that ride the bus, the better it is for the environment. More people riding the bus also means less congested traffic.

“As more people move to Fort Collins, the bus will naturally be looked upon more favorably, like taking the subway in New York City, because traffic is a nightmare.” If everyone rode their bike, then the carbon footprint could be erased completely. Unfortunately, the average low temperature in Fort Collins drops to 26 degrees in November and

usually stays under 30 degrees until April. Biking in the cold is not a choice everyone wants to make. Annual bus passes in Fort Collins cost $154 for non-students and are included in the fees of every Colorado State University student. Students already pay for it, so they might as well use it. On average, a bike can cost around $350 a year. That includes repair costs, the chance of theft and accessories like locks. The bus is a cheaper and warmer option than a bike while still being environmentally conscious. The problem is that people aren’t choosing to take the bus. Their cars are a more convenient and comfortable option that gets them places faster. According to World Population Review, Fort Collins is on its way to being one of the major cities of the West, and its public transportation should

match that of a major city. In order to push people to do what they should and take the bus, it needs to be actually suitable to their wants and needs. As more people move to Fort Collins, the bus will naturally be looked upon more favorably, like taking the subway in New York City, because traffic is a nightmare. That won’t be enough if Fort Collins doesn’t focus more of their resources on a better bus system. When they build a new system, the bus routes should be rearranged with more diagonal paths, like the six route and the 18, to help people get across town without so much of hassle. It should only take 25 minutes to get from CSU to anywhere on Harmony. Taking the bus should be the thing people want to do, not the choice they’re forced to make. Fynn Bailey can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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Never hook up with someone from your dorm floor By Ethan Vassar @ethan_vassar

Editor’s Note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s notes are subject to being offended. FORT COLLINS – There are several unwritten rules to college. Never take an 8 a.m. class, never start a paper the night before it’s due, don’t take someone’s unassigned assigned seat in the middle of the semester and don’t sit by a group of Beckys in the library are some that come to mind as unofficial rules to life on campus. However, there is one unwritten rule that, above all, is the most important for succeeding in college. Never — under any circumstances — in any way, shape or form, hook up with someone on your dorm floor.

“I ended up having a class with the girl I hooked up with on my floor, and we were paired together for a group project. We never did it because interacting was just too awkward, even if it was for class. I almost failed that class..” TYLER CALLOWAY CSU STUDENT

Having sex with someone who lives on the same dorm floor, commonly known as “floorcest,” is college sin number one. There is literally nothing good, besides a few minutes of pleasure, that can come out of doing the nasty with someone who lives on the same floor. Maybe she caught your eye when she was hanging her single strand of white Christmas lights

in her room, or maybe you just think she’s super cute. Whatever the reason, don’t even think about it. Maybe you can see beyond that ginormous heap of dirty clothes on his floor that just keeps growing and that weird smell in his room that doesn’t have a source. Still, steer clear. Maybe you think they could be your future spouse. News flash — they most certainly aren’t. Seeing each other every day and living in such close proximity will only make it more and more awkward — and you know someone on the floor made another group chat just to gossip about you two. “I made this mistake my freshman year in Corbett,” sophomore Stacy Wilson said. “I had to rearrange my eating schedule and when I did laundry just to avoid bumping into him.” Junior Tyler Calloway shares a similar sentiment. “I ended up having a class with the girl I hooked up with on my floor, and we were paired together for a group project,” Calloway said. “We never did it because interacting was just too awkward, even if it was for class. I almost failed that class.” Although few colleges are publicly against “floorcest,” Colorado State University is taking strides to combat the issue. University President Joyce McConnell is taking every precaution possible to make students feel safe in their dorms. “‘Floorcest’ has been an issue here at CSU for many years and has been a touchy subject to talk about for just as long,” McConnell said to the media earlier this week. “But it’s long past time that we have these conversations.” McConnell also said that she is working closely with the Associated Students of CSU to enact an anti-floorcest bill that would make the act punishable by the University. The Collegian will update you as this story develops. Ethan Vassar can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Education matters: Vote ‘yes’ on 4A 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: Education matters. I’m from Fort Collins, a lifelong Choice City resident and the daughter of a Poudre School District educator who sees firsthand the enormous benefit PSD Mill Levy Override Ballot Issue 4A will have on our community. Regardless of political affiliation, age, race, gender or socioeconomic class, we can all agree on one thing — our children deserve high quality education, delivered by high quality educators. By approving 4A, we will allow the district to offer competitive, market-value wages to recruit and retain high-quality teachers. The cost of living in the Fort Collins area is higher

than most of Northern Colorado, yet PSD is funded at the lowest level allowed by law, and for the first time in recent history, teachers are paid thousands of dollars less than neighboring areas like Greeley.

“Understanding the importance of 4A is an important message to get out to the CSU students who can and will be voting in Fort Collins in November.” Almost 200 teachers left the district in the last school year alone. If we don’t pay them what they deserve and need, we will lose them to districts who can. Additionally, 4A will directly increase the number of counselors and mental health professionals for our children and youth, as well as enhance their safety through improved school security and suicide prevention

professionals. Overall, nearly 75% of voters in the PSD area think positively about 4A. However, positive thoughts mean precious little — we need to take that action further and vote. Colorado State University students who receive ballots in Fort Collins have an important voice in this matter. I recognize that this issue is not isolated to the CSU campus and student body. However, many CSU students receive ballots to vote in the Fort Collins jurisdiction elections. Therefore, understanding the importance of 4A is an important message to get out to the CSU students who can and will be voting in Fort Collins in November. Protect our schools, protect our students and protect our hard-working educators. They are all counting on us. Now is the time to invest in them. Sincerely, Kaitlyn Ewan B.S.W., B.S. in Psychology CSU ‘19 Graduate student in the CSU Master of Social Work program, graduating in spring 2020

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SOCCER

Lordemann powers Rams to weekend split in conference play By Bailey Bassett @baileybassett_

Opening conference play this past week, the Colorado State soccer team was out to add to their stellar record. The team walked away with a weekend split, going 1-1 to improve to 6-3-1. CSU vs. New Mexico Colorado State opened up conference play against New Mexico on Friday having never beat the Lobos. Ninety minutes of play was not enough to decide a winner, and after a scoreless regulation, the Rams captured their third overtime victory this season. Caeley Lordemann was once again the hero, scoring in the 95th minute to give the Rams their sixth win of the season, tying the program record. Lordemann has scored the game-winner in all three of the Rams’ overtime wins this season. “We have each other’s backs, and we have one goal and we are all working to get to it,” forward Kristen Noonan said. Lordemann’s sixth goal of the season set a new career-high and was also the sixth game-winner in her career. The game-winner came as Lordemann received the ball on a Gracie Armstrong misfire and chipped the ball past the Lobos’ netminder. “Thank goodness Caeley (Lordemann) plays for us,” Coach Bill Hempen said. “She has got all three overtime game-winners, so that’s a clutch performer.” The senior captain is cementing herself into Rams history. She is already the leader in all-time goals and continues to shine when her team desperately needs her. Goalkeeper Gabi McDonald also put up another impressive game. McDonald had six saves on 15 New Mexico shot attempts in the shutout win. McDonald shined as a vocal leader. She was constantly communicating with her teammates, which is a good sign from a young sophomore who should be a contributor for a long time. CSU vs. San Diego State University The Rams dropped their second conference game of the season in a 2-0 loss on the road against San Diego State University. The game and statistics were closer than the final score would indicate. CSU controlled the tempo and the ball for a good chunk of the game but was unable to find the back of the net.

Senior midfielder Caeley Lordemann (14) dribbles the ball through two New Mexico defenders in the Rams’ 1-0 win over the visiting Lobos on Sept. 27. Lordemann had the game’s only goal in overtime, bringing the Rams even with their previous record for wins in a season. PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN

CSU had 10 shots and five corner kicks, each of which were only two less than SDSU. The Rams passing looked on-point while they threaded the defense early in the match. Noonan was aggressive: the forward had four first-half shot attempts and multiple header attempts that barely missed the mark. Even with these efforts, the 2-6-1 Aztecs came away with the upset victory. After the loss, the Rams come back to Colorado but venture to Colorado Springs to face off against Colorado College. The Rams will attempt to bounce back into what should be a battle against a quality 6-2 Tigers team this Friday. CSU is 1-0-1 following a loss this season. Bailey Bassett can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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Women’s golf prepared for Molly Collegiate Invitational By Ryan Loberger @LobergerRyan

Coming off their best finish in a tournament since 2009, the Colorado State women’s golf team will travel to Portland, Oregon, as Oregon State will play host at Waverley Country Club for the 2019 Molly Collegiate Invitational. Last week, the ladies captured a second place finish in the Ptarmigan Ram Classic here in Fort Collins. After notching a sixth place finish last year, the Rams finished with an 895 score, shooting 306293-296 through three rounds. The young players stepped up for CSU, propelling them to the podium for the first time this season. “They stayed patient, and we have a really young team,” Head Coach Laura Cilek said. “These ladies have done a great job of taking everything we’ve taught them and learning from it. Each round I saw them making better decisions and playing with patience, so it was fun to see how they handled this tournament here under a lot of pressure.” One of the underclassmen who shined through the rounds was Swedish freshman Andrea Bergsdottir. Bergsdottir led the way for the Rams, finishing tied for fourth place at five-over, shooting 76-7470-220 and finishing second in the field with 12 birdies. A long way from home, Bergsdottir is a rising star for the Rams and is becoming

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Ulvang >> from page 1 Ulvang’s style is folk-based but is more of a mix in its genre and sound. His music isn’t confined in any way, allowing punk, rock, psychedelic, country and other influences to take the center of his unique sound. Part of this unique sound is his individual lyric style. Not only do his songs cover a variety of themes and topics, but the tone and the voice he encompasses constantly change as well. The wide range Ulvang presents is due in part to how long he’s been touring and writing music.

“His personality makes the show. He brings such strong energy and enthusiasm that I had no choice but to dance and sing.” RACHEL STEVENSON AUDIENCE MEMBER

“I like writing songs,” Ulvang said. “I sit in hotel rooms and I travel. ... I try to be as honest as possible.” Another appealing aspect of Ulvang’s performance is his on-stage presence. He was able to have interactions with crowds that few others would rarely get, such as members of the audience playing piano for a song or singing background vocals with Ulvang. “His personality makes the show; he brings such strong energy and enthusiasm,” audience member Rachel Stevenson said. “I had no choice but to dance and sing.” The intimate experience of Ulvang’s show was only highlighted by Mehlsack’s solo acoustic set. “I’m not used to playing by myself; I’m used to playing with a band,” Mehlsack said. “It’s been cool to see people that actually want to see me play with my guitar and (hear) what I have to say.” Mehlsack is a deeply personal lyricist, covering love, mental issues and the hardships of life. She pairs these usually somber tones with her beautiful and rich voice. Her songs have something about them that can draw an audience into her world and life. Along with Mehlsack’s knack for captivating audiences is the support from the local music scene. A year before this show at The Whiskey, Mehlsack had her first Colorado show at the Downtown Artery. “Its really cool to me because I feel like people really pay attention,” Mehlsack said. “It’s different from what I’m used to in a big city. People here really support the music of Fort Collins.” Ulvang is gearing up for an upcoming year-long tour with The Lumineers, in which he’s hoping he’ll have the time to play smaller shows and give audience members a deeply personal folk show. Joel Thompson can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

Stelth Ulvang plays songs from his latest album, “American Boredom,” at The Whiskey on Sept. 25. Ulvang filled the silence between songs with commentary ranging from the history of Pompeii to destigmatizing mental health. Ulvang is most commonly known for his time touring with The Lumineers, but his talents as a singer-songwriter show in his solo work as well. PHOTO BY ALYSSA UHL THE COLLEGIAN

Singer-songwriter Molly Mehlsack opens for Stelth Ulvang with acoustic folk-soul tunes at The Whiskey, Sept. 25. Ulvang is most commonly known as the pianist for The Lumineers, but he does solo work as well. PHOTO BY ALYSSA UHL THE COLLEGIAN

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Daily Horoscope Alisa Otte Alisa Otte is a Gemini and a fourth-year English major with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in philosophy. TODAY’S BIRTHDAY

(09/30/19). To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19)

—2— Whatever your pulsing ego may tell you, you don’t have to do this on your own. Please reach out. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)—10—It doesn’t matter if you’re good or not. So little matters when your heart feels right. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) —4— You’re so caught up in your hundreds of little mistakes. You’re not stupid though. Your mind contains so much.

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—10— It’s time to redecorate. Buy a new clean burning candle. Clip some new plants. It’s all going to be so lovely. Oh so lovely. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) —1— You can’t save everyone and that’s okay. You need to learn to let go. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) —4— You’re frozen and the cold winds have just started blowing. Take some time to defrost your mind in a coffee shop. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) —2— Everything is overscheduled and overflowing. Clean out your closet. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) —9— Go out into nature. It’s

calling you! The leaves and the breeze and the grass. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) —7— You’re discovering new abilities. It’s exciting to you. Don’t neglect your old self. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) —4— You don’t need to be right all the time. Accept the journey instead of the destination. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) —8— Fall into the pattern of your thoughts. They’re more beautiful than you could have ever imagined. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) —5— You can bounce back from anything. Your fragile heart is a blessing.

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Arts & Culture | Monday, September 30, 2019

CONCERTS

Dodie’s Human Tour boasts empowerment and individualism By Matt Campbell @mcampnh

Hundreds of eager and brightly dressed fans stood in a line that stretched down the block from Denver’s Gothic Theatre on Friday night, each one waiting to be a part of a sold-out audience for dodie’s Human Tour. Accompanied by singer-songwriter Adam Melchor, the performance was night one of a two-night Denver stop and an unforgettable experience for dodie fans alike. “I feel like it’s worth it in the end,” said dedicated dodie fan Bailey Ralston. “I’ve watched her for a long time, so it’s kind of surreal.” The New Jersey-born folk singer Melchor brought his tender lyricism and guitar virtuosity to start the night off, giving a performance that was intimate and energetic. Melchor, whose major label debut EP was released earlier this year, writes songs that seamlessly blend pop music and singer-songwriter aesthetics in a way that feels both refreshing and familiar. On this tour, Melchor brought out some fan favorites including “Joyride” and “Real Estate,” as well as a few soonto-be-released songs. Melchor’s performance was engaging and ripe with charisma.

For this show, the Gothic Theatre partnered with Planned Parenthood and LIFEbeat, an organization that partners with venues and entertainers to help promote safe sex and provides resources to young people regardless of status, gender or sexuality. Thera Marshall, the HIV program manager for Colorado, enthusiastically engaged with audience members to educate and promote the cause, as well as give away a signed dodie poster to a lucky fan. LIFEbeat will also have tables at both the upcoming Charli XCX show at the Ogden Theatre as well as The Chainsmokers show at the Pepsi Center in November. As fans waited patiently for dodie to take the stage, the venue was alive with excitement and shared energy. “It just feels like a community; ... everyone here (is) so positive,” said Miranda Coldren, a student at Colorado State University and a devoted fan of over three years. Dodie humbly took the stage, bathed in soft white light and fog. She began her set with an intimate, near a cappella performance of “Arms Unfolding” before gracefully transitioning into “Monster,” one of the lead singles from her most recent release, the “Human” EP.

Throughout the set, dodie pranced around the stage with her signature quirk and charm between captivating performances, utilizing her prowess in guitar, piano and ukulele. Her humility, coupled with a minimalist light show including string lights hanging above the audience, seemed to rid the room of any separation between dodie and her audience. “There’s a very intimate feeling; you really get ingrained in what’s happening (on stage),” said audience member Chase Barton, recalling the deeply personal connection that dodie makes with her audience. It was evident in the reactions of the fans that dodie’s music reaches her audience in very personal ways. Songs like “If I’m Being Honest” and “She” tackle the most personal aspects of dodie’s life, while songs like “Rainbow” express dodie’s feelings about her own sexuality and create a safe space for her fans to do the same. “Boys Like You,” a song released just hours before her performance at the Gothic Theatre, demonstrates her talent for intentioned yet relatable songwriting, as well as the devotion of her fanbase. A song dodie describes as “being about f*ckboys,” “Boys Like You” was a moment of pure excitement for dodie, as fans already knew

Singer-songwriter dodie performs at the Gothic Theatre Sept. 27 on her North American Human Tour. PHOTO BY COLIN SHEPHERD THE COLLEGIAN

most or all of the words. Dodie ended the night with an encore of popular songs, including “Would You Be So Kind” and “In the Middle” before the hundreds of fans shuffled out of the theater and into the chilly Denver air. Still, the feeling of the concert lingered as concertgoers discussed and cried over the truly incredible performance they had just experienced. Artists like dodie set a new standard for indie and pop mu-

sic. It is one that is not cultivated around aesthetic, but rather around personal empowerment and individualism. The connection that dodie makes with her fans is intimate and is seldom seen with artists of her caliber. A cavernous echo of personality and vulnerability still rings in the Gothic Theatre and proves that dodie is an artist who defies labels and refuses to be ignored. Matt Campbell can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Studio Tour highlights enduring power of connection By Scotty Powell @scottysseus

Sometimes it’s hard to visualize how one might find beauty in the dry, flat landscapes of Colorado’s Front Range. However, the Carnegie Center’s Artist Studio Tour and Sale held this past weekend reimagines this unassuming land as a vibrant, emotional expanse of limitless potential and serves a reminder of just how much beauty the human mind is capable of finding if it just makes the effort. Take for example Mary Caraway’s “Wood Pile Art,” a series of works painted on oriented strand board. The subject is simple: a barn sitting alone atop a hill while clouds drift across the grey sky overhead, casting shadows on the crops below. With its dark tones and defined outlines, the painting possesses a Van Gogh-esque quality that transfers the viewer to a different world: a bittersweet, sublime land of isolation and self-reflection. It’s a world that is recognizable yet seems out of reach to our infinitely connected selves today. The oriented strand board as her canvas makes the work seem as if it has just been plucked from the very barn it depicts, giving the viewer hope that perhaps this world is not as out of reach as we have come to believe. “I started on plywood,” Caraway said as she sat in her studio painting a pale full moon over a pastoral setting. “Then one day, I tried the OSB and (found) it … almost gives it an old, oil painting look to it. ... It’s not smooth and glossy.” True, these paintings are not smooth and glossy, and neither is the story of the landscapes they depict. The history of the West is a rugged, messy story of struggle against adversity, a story that is still unfolding and being told today. And Caraway’s work doesn’t shy away from that.

“Growing up in (the) New Orleans area and always wanting to live in Colorado made it so that, when I got here, I love it and I never get tired of it. … It’s what brings me peace.” MARY CARAWAY ARTIST BEHIND “WOOD PILE ART”

As far as what it is that attracts Caraway to rural settings, she said it brings her tranquility. “Growing up in (the) New Orleans area and always wanting to live

Artist Mary Caraway paints in her studio during the Artist Studio Tour and Sale in Fort Collins on Sept. 29. Caraway’s series of works, “Wood Pile Art,” are meticulously crafted to tell a story about the West. PHOTO BY MEGAN MCGREGOR THE COLLEGIAN

in Colorado made it so that, when I got here, I love it and I never get tired of it,” Caraway said. “It’s what brings me peace.” This peacefulness shows through in the quiet reserve of her scenes, which, when contrasted with her rugged, tumultuous aesthetics, creates an enticing paradox, a puzzle for the viewer to solve: How can these two worlds, that of the quiet, solitary barn and the rough and rugged world from which it comes, coexist with one another? It’s a tasty meal for the mind and a feast for the eyes. Amelia Caruso, as energetic and bubbly as the paintings she creates, was another featured artist at the Studio Tour. Her looping, swirling, tentacle-like design was composed of different sized circles creeping up a canvas splattered with dripping beige colors. “The circular form is the smallest thing there is, and it’s the biggest thing there is,” Caruso said. Her house, which doubles as her studio, looks like Andy Warhol’s re-imagining of the Sistine Chapel, with colorful, psychedelic renderings of the Virgin Mary lining the walls. Bubble patterns, like the one hanging at the Carnegie Center, adorn everything from scarves to t-shirts to a reupholstered pair of

fold-out theater seats. “Because of gravity, everything seems to form in a round form,” Caruso said. “Even we become a short round form as we get older. It’s just a comforting, maternal shape.” The gravitational weight of circles also informs Caruso’s process and the structure of her designs, with the bigger circles being what dictate the layout of the piece, while the smaller circles fall into place around them, like planets in their orbits. But what inspires these circular designs? Ironically enough, Caruso says it’s the state’s lack of humidity. “I’m way more comfortable in a dryer climate,” Caruso said. “The landscape that we have is semi-arid.” It may sound like a paradoxical muse, considering the Kraken-esque deep sea feel one gets from looking at Caruso’s work, but that’s what makes it so spectacular. The wetness of the paintings balances out the dryness of the area they’re painted in. Somewhere between the wild abstraction of Caruso’s work and the grounded homeyness of Caraway’s OSB paintings, there is Nha Vuu, whose minimalist cityscapes provide a bridge between the east-

ern and western artistic traditions that she was raised on. “(Growing up in a Chinese household in America), I always questioned ‘Who am I?’ and ‘What does it mean to be Chinese?’ and ‘What is this country that I came from that I don’t know anything about?’” Vuu said.

“I think that that’s a lesson for our society today, ... to learn to live with people and to not hide behind your giant backyards and your fences, (to) get to know other people.” NHA VUU FEATURED ARTIST AT CARNEGIE CENTER’S ARTIST STUDIO TOUR

It was through painting that she was able to reconcile these competing identities, creating pieces that depict urban and suburban landscapes like those she experienced in America in a Chinese ink and brush style. The result is a whimsical, puzzle-like re-imagining of a cityscape

that trots up, down and across the canvas in a form that is as orderly and structured as a circuit board, while also maintaining Kandinsky-like freedom. But it’s what the painting leaves out that really gives it its power. “The negative space is just as important, if not more important, in the weight of the piece,” Vuu said. “It allows the piece to breathe, and it allows the viewer to lend their own interpretation to it.” Vuu’s work certainly exhibits an excellent command of negative space, reminding the viewer that there is still room in this world for human connection. Our society is more than just big businesses and tall buildings and crowds of people huddling about with their eyeballs glued to their cell phone screens. The world is complicated, but not so much so that we are incapable of understanding each other. There’s still room for growth and for genuine relationships, according to Vuu. “I think that that’s a lesson for our society today,” Vuu said. “To learn to live with people and to not hide behind your giant backyards and your fences, (to) get to know other people.” Scotty Powell can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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Artist Nha Vuu, left, explains a painting technique to a visitor in her studio during the Artist Studio Tour and Sale in Fort Collins on Sept. 29. PHOTO BY MEGAN MCGREGOR THE COLLEGIAN

Paintings line the hallways of Amelia Caruso’s home during the Artist Studio Tour and Sale in Fort Collins on Sept. 29. PHOTO BY MEGAN MCGREGOR THE COLLEGIAN

Artist Mary Caraway displays her paintings for the Artist Studio Tour and Sale on Sept. 29. PHOTO BY MEGAN MCGREGOR THE COLLEGIAN

Art on display in Nha Vuu’s backyard art studio during the Artist Studio Tour and Sale in Fort Collins on Sept. 29. Vuu combines the use of form and space with traditional and modern painting strokes to create art that is uniquely her own. PHOTO BY MEGAN MCGREGOR THE COLLEGIAN

Artist Amelia Caruso opens her home and outdoor studio to the public during the Artist Studio Tour and Sale in Fort Collins on Sept. 29. PHOTO BY MEGAN MCGREGOR THE COLLEGIAN

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