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Prohibición de bolsas de plástico en FoCo para votación de abril Por Samantha Ye @samxye4

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Los votantes de Fort Collins probablemente tendrán una ordenanza local para la prohibición de bolsas de plástico y de un precio para bolsas de papel para las elecciones municipales en abril. El Consejo Municipal aprobó la primera presentación de la ordenanza creada para reducir la contaminación de plástico prohibiendo a las tiendas de alimentación grandes que proporcionen bolsas de plástico desechables a la mayoría de clientes. La ordenanza también crea un precio de 12 centavos para las bolsas de papel desechables, y los beneficios de esto van a ser divididos equitativamente entre los abarroteros y la Ciudad. La porción de la Ciudad se usará totalmente para financiar un nuevo programa de mitigación de polución de plástico y reducción de desechos sólidos que apoyará la prohibición de bolsas. Si es aprobada por los votantes, la prohibición empezará el 1 de mayo de 2022. Los Consejos futuros van a ser capaces de cambiar la ordenanza como sea necesario, como por ejemplo expandiendo la lista de artículos prohibidos y cambiando el precio relacionado. Aunque el Consejo tenía preocupaciones sobre cómo asegurar impactos equitativos y el conflicto posible con la ley del estado, la primera presentación se aprobó 5-2, con el Alcalde Wade Troxell y el miembro del Consejo Ken Summers en contra. A continuación está lo básico para entender la ordenanza de prohibición de bolsas de plástico como está en este momento. ver BOLSAS en página 4 >>

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ASCSU talks new procedure, funds Rams Against Hunger parking By Ceci Taylor @cecelia_twt

In the 11th session of the 50th senate of the Associated Students of Colorado State University, the members discussed procedural changes, an updated election bill and a bill that would provide parking for Rams Against Hunger customers. Students in quarantine Bryce Hill, ASCSU deputy director of health, spoke about a letter writing campaign for CSU students who are in quarantine. ASCSU members can now write letters to cheer up students who are isolating themselves due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hill also spoke about a sticky note art window competition for students in quarantine. The competition is in conjunction with the Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement office at CSU, and students can decorate their windows with sticky notes to participate. RamRide and Lyft

Senator Kyle Hill spoke more about a bill that will allow a certain amount of students to receive money for transportation with Lyft. “I truly believe this is going to help a lot of students,” Hill said. “People who have trouble with transportation issues and those who cannot afford transportation, especially during a pandemic, it helps people get out of certain dangerous situations.” Hill said the bill will be ready soon for the senate to review and vote on. Procedural change Internal Affairs Committee Chair Marlis Hazleton went over a new procedure in ASCSU that will properly punish those who verbally attack others within the senate. Hazleton said there had been some ad hominem attacks the week prior against some members of ASCSU. Gemma Buhaenko, budgetary committee chair, said in the future this behavior will not be acceptable. “We recognize the ways in which we failed our fellow

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senators, by not calling out ad hominem attacks by not standing up for our female and BIPOC colleagues,” Buhaenko said. “And for not for allowing harmful statements to be said without so much as a slap on the wrist.” Hazleton said those who violate the rules can have their speaking rights removed for the rest of the senate session, and if the behavior is habitual it will go to those they represent. Hazleton also said the senate isn’t allowed to impeach anyone, but they are working on getting legislation that will allow members of the senate to impeach another if they view it appropriate. “This is objectively the highest priority for every single person in senate leadership,” Hazleton said. “We are taking this very seriously.” ASCSU Referenda and Elections Code Act of 2021 Morgan May, ASCSU elections manager, presented a bill regarding applications for ASCSU officers, including runs for president and vice president. May said diversity and in-

clusion is included in this year’s ASCSU elections. “All individuals participating in any capacity within the elections are expected to promote and adhere to the principles of community,” May said. “This includes but is not limited to inclusion, integrity, respect service and social justice.” May said the election manager will also be expected to create a space that includes everyone and will increase outreach to underrepresented communities. “I just wanted to make sure that the code is in line with this, and ... when going through orientation of candidates, the committee will make all of this very clear and place this at the utmost importance,” May said. Chief of Staff Jasper Sloss spoke about a possible rankedvote system for upcoming elections. Sloss said a ranked-voting system would be more equitable because students would rank the candidates instead of vote for a single candidate. “It requires candidates to try and get votes from every-

one,” Sloss said. “It will redistribute first place votes from the bottom person if no one gets a majority until someone gets a majority. Sloss said the winner will no longer need a 33% majority and will no longer win only because the other candidates got less than 20% of votes. Sloss said it might be difficult to change the system immediately because they would need to find a proper technology to tally the votes, but said it would be a step in the right direction. The bill was unanimously passed by the senate. Rams Against Hunger parking The senate conducted the second reading of a bill that will provide parking spaces for Rams Against Hunger customers. The parking spaces would cost around $450 and would allow customers to park for free on campus while they go pick up food. The bill was unanimously passed by the senate. Ceci Taylor can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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BOLSAS >> de página 1 ¿Qué dice la ordenanza? Las tiendas de alimentación grandes, definidas como tiendas de venta al menudeo en edificios permanentes de más que 10.000 pies cuadrados, ya no pueden “proporcionar una bolsa desechable de plástico a un cliente en el punto de venta”, a menos que el cliente está exento por la sección de asistencia por bajos ingresos de la ordenanza. Los empleados de la Ciudad destacaron la importancia de la prohibición para apoyar las prioridades de reducción de polución de plástico, además del objetivo de la Ciudad de cero desechos para 2030. Más o menos el 10% de los desechos sólidos en vertederos municipales son plásticos, según la ordenanza, y reciclar bolsas de plástico es difícil. Las bolsas de papel desechables están permitidas, pero vienen con un precio de 12 centavos por bolsa. Los abarroteros y la Ciudad van a dividir los ingresos de los precios a medias. Esto produciría el total de $787.500 cada año para la Ciudad, suponiendo una reducción del 75% en el uso de bolsas desechables por la ordenanza, con la referencia de otros precios de bolsas de Colorado. Los ingresos del precio de las bolsas se usarían para cubrir los costos asociados con la administración y el apoyo de la ordenanza. Para la Ciudad, el plan sugerido es un nuevo programa para la mitigación de la polución de plástico y reducción de desechos sólidos. Según documentos de la Ciudad, este programa incluye: ■ Proveer bolsas reutilizables a residentes y visitantes ■ Colectar el precio de las bolsas ■ Educación de la comunidad y acercamiento a la comunidad sobre la reducción de desechos, especialmente relacionados con las bolsas de un solo uso ■ Apoyar otros programas y actividades que respaldan los objetivos de reducción de desechos. Los ingresos de los precios colectados no pueden ser más que los costos del programa, y aunque los empleados de la Ciudad anticipan que los costos van a ser recuperados cuando el precio empiece a cobrarse, no anticipan que tengan que ocuparse de ingresos excesivos. El Estudio del Precio de Bolsas Desechables que hizo la Ciudad estima que los costos totales van a ser entre $795.000 y $1.38 millones. ¿Esto va a tener un impacto desproporcionado en los residentes de bajos ingresos? La equidad fue una preocupación principal para los miembros del Consejo, quienes

reconocieron que muchos de la comunidad no pueden adaptarse fácilmente al uso de bolsas reutilizables y pagar el precio de las bolsas, bien a causa de una falta de transportación o discapacidad. “No es posible para todos llevar una bolsa reutilizable y utilizarla, incluso si nosotros la proveemos para ellos, así que necesitamos opciones para las personas que se adecuen a su vida”, dijo la miembro del Consejo Municipal Emily Gorgol. Un comentador público dijo que la prohibición estaba “poniendo una carga en las personas de clase trabajadora de la comunidad” y urgió al Consejo a “liderar con equidad”. En este momento, la exención del precio para personas de bajos ingresos aplica a quienes pueden presentar “una tarjeta de beneficios que refleje participación en un programa de ayuda aprobado por ingresos al nivel federal, del condado o de la Ciudad”. Gorgol en particular ha presionado para expandir la exención más allá de los programas calificados por el gobierno, pues estos pueden ser demasiado limitados. Los programas de precios de bolsas de otras ciudades típicamente usan exenciones incluso más limitadas, basadas solamente en estar registrado en programas de asistencia de comida del gobierno, según Lucinda Smith, directora de servicios ambientales. Así pues, los empleados de la Ciudad están trabajando en una estrategia más creativa para la exención. La principal es tener una colección de bolsas reutilizables gratis para que los abarroteros puedan proveer a quien ellos piensen que está teniendo un obstáculo no cubierto en la ordenanza, pero los miembros del Consejo todavía están buscando opciones más expansivas. “Tenemos poblaciones que necesitan una opción de bolsas desechables”, dijo Melanie Potyondy, la miembro del Consejo más nueva. “Tenemos personas que no pueden limpiar bolsas reutilizables o llevarlas”. El Consejo también añadió un segmento a la ordenanza que manda que la Ciudad proveerá asistencia adicional para los que necesitan exenciones o acceso a bolsas reutilizables gratis, aunque las soluciones exactas quedaron intencionadamente vagas para que los empleados puedan continuar trabajando en la mejor manera de hacerlo. Los detalles pueden ser discutidos más en la segunda presentación. Troxell, quien se opone a la prohibición de bolsas de plástico porque es “una regla mala con mala fecha”, dijo que la opción más justa es simplemente no implementar la prohibición en absoluto. Puedes contactar con Samantha Ye en news@collegian.com.

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B/AACC explores love and relationships at Real Talk series By Izzi Brown @isabelbrown02

As Valentine’s Day nears, it’s no surprise if love is on students’ minds. Colorado State University’s Black/African American Cultural Center hosted a virtual discussion Feb. 9 looking at Black college relationships as part of their weekly Real Talk series and in celebration of Black History Month. This event asked important questions about relationships, each sparking a conversation led by Ronke Adebayo and Alizayna Walton, both of whom work in the B/AACC as peer mentors and coordinators. Asking questions about how people would define good and bad relationships, the leaders highlighted four categories of relationships: friendship, romance, familial and professional. Answers included trust, respect and communication as definitions of a good relationship. “I definitely think communication is key,” said Chloe Wright, a liaison from the CSU Health Network who also administered the event. By asking in-depth questions, the moderators encouraged attendees to examine their own relationships and preferences. “If you’re confused and things don’t make sense, then there’s a problem,” Walton said about bad relationships. Wright spoke about control and manipulation and how damaging that can be, especially in a parent/child relationship. She said that parents

should support their children, not control them. The conversation went on to speak about the combination of friendships and familial relationships and how those affect one’s college experience and performance. Adebayo said it takes a while to find a solid group of friends, and some of the initial relationships made in college don’t stick throughout the years. She said that it’s important to have a healthy relationship with one’s family at home because, otherwise, it may lead to falling behind in schoolwork. Similarly, if something happens at home, like a family member in the hospital, then it’s common to feel distracted from schoolwork, Adebayo said. This led the discussion to the isolation that COVID-19 has caused many people to feel. Walton asked, “How has social distancing from (COVID-19) affected your relationships?” “Maintaining the amount of interaction with friendships that are not in the immediate area has been harder,” Wright said. “The physical piece is hard to be without.” An attendee mentioned that it’s harder to meet new people during the pandemic, but it has also brought a lot of families closer because of quarantine. Walton said that as a result of the pandemic, it’s more common for people to find themselves valuing their connections with people rather than partying and socializing as much as possible. Adebayo then asked if the media gives false expectations

for relationships. They explored how people on social media tend to only show their relationship goals when they are at their happiest. Another attendee added that social media also tends not to be the best place for maintaining a relationship, as it can put extra pressure on that relationship. An example given by Wright was that TV shows often show the point in the relationship when the two individuals are getting together. She says that there’s a little bit of turmoil before bliss, and it’s always exciting and dramatic. Wright points out that they often don’t show the typical, boring but happy long-term relationships that exist in the world. The discussion then turned to explaining and analyzing love languages. The common love languages brought up at the event include physical touch, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service and quality time. It was discussed that people often give and receive different love languages and that it’s important in a relationship to understand each other’s love language. To conclude the event, the leaders had attendees consider how they can continue to spread love toward one another on campus. Examples discussed include things like greeting one’s peers by taking two seconds to say “hi” or direct messaging someone in a Zoom class. B/AACC’s next Real Talk event is over Zoom Feb. 16 at 4 p.m. and covers Black activism. Izzi Brown can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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CSU professor arrested for alleged possession of child porn By Laura Studley @laurastudley_

On Jan. 29 at 4:11 p.m., Colorado State University entomology professor Boris Kondratieff, 66, was arrested by Fort Collins Police Services. The University received a report from an employee in October 2020 stating that “(the employee) saw sexually explicit images of children on the com-

puter of ... Kondratieff,” according to a University statement. After the report was reviewed, an investigation was launched by the CSU Police Department, the statement said. “The University immediately placed Kondratieff on leave and currently prohibits him from interacting with CSU students, engaging in CSU outreach activities and being on CSU grounds,” according to the statement.

Kondratieff was charged with a Class 4 felony for two counts of possession of at least 20 sexually explicit videos that included children, along with a Class 5 felony for two counts of possession of sexually explicit material that included children. His bond was set at $40,000. Kondratieff will appear in court in front of Judge Laurie Kazue Dean on Feb. 22. Laura Studley can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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It’s time for CSU to say something about sexual misconduct

Editor’s Note: This article does not represent the views of the author, The Collegian or its editorial board. This is a compiled list of student opinions. Students that did not give consent to be quoted are kept anonymous. Colorado State University has had its fair share of scandal and controversy. Take the countless racial incidents that are brought to light by students themselves, handled by the CSU administration and then seemingly forgotten about as CSU attempts to recover its reputation. Now incidents related to sexual misconduct are starting to tally up. Students and faculty read and listen as professors face accusations of harassment, are placed on University leave or are arrested. The University isn’t quick to speak up, often doing damage control after the fact rather than addressing the situation head on. CSU could be doing more to make its students, especially its female-identifying students, feel more comfortable on this campus. Any student who has faced a situation of sexual misconduct because of someone the University hired should be provided with free resources to help the recovery process. But it starts with the acknowledgement that a pattern might be present. In April of 2019, police arrested Pamela Coke, a CSU associate English professor accused of sexually assaulting a minor. Coke ultimately plead guilty to a “second-degree assault causing bodily injury,” a “nonsexual offense.” This means

Coke did not have to register as a sex offender. The court sentenced her to eight years probation, and the University never confirmed her employment status after the fact. However, students started their own petition to have her fired. Coke is still listed in the staff directory as an associate professor as well as on the English department’s website. In October 2019, Ronald Holt, a construction management assistant professor, resigned from his position after an investigation regarding sexual misconduct with a student. When the student’s parents requested to meet with University President Joyce McConnell regarding the incident, they instead met with the associate dean and dean of students and were handed a pamphlet on “Discipline against University Community Members Found to be Responsible for Committing Interpersonal Violence.” The incident was not even entirely addressed until The Collegian’s story this past November. According to The Collegian’s report, the student “said it felt like the University wanted to have the problem go away and not become a ‘big’ issue.” Now, Boris Kondratieff, a 66-year-old entomology professor, has been arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography. The University put Kondratieff on administrative leave in October 2020 due to the matter, and he is now scheduled to go to court on Feb. 22. That makes three cases all in the span of two years. Yet the University continues to be hush-hush about all of them. Although the president is limited on communications regarding matters like this, many details are left up to news outlets to figure out and the public to interpret. In the case of Holt, the student and her family couldn’t even meet

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with McConnell privately regarding the matter. Since The Collegian’s report, the University has made no statements about how they handle situations like this or what support they are offering to students that may feel afraid. At best, an email from Diana Prieto, the vice president for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, informed students of her office, and it largely responded to the Husch Blackwell case involving CSU athletics but didn’t refer to the case reported in The Collegian just a few days earlier. It is not unreasonable to assume that students may feel afraid, and it is possible that what is going on is hindering some students’ education. The case against Holt was worsened by his inappropriate comments to a student during his office hours. Some students may be hesitant to make a visit to their male professor’s office hours already, but they would be especially so now, knowing that the University hasn’t responded to the issue. It seems as though the University often feels its best option is to say nothing, not even sending out the resources offered to students that have struggled with similar situations or who live in fear of interacting with their own professors on campus. The University will not even address why these cases keep happening and how students should go about learning when they are in fear that they may become the next name in the paper. It also raises questions about the hiring process and if students and their families should trust the professors and staff that work here. Why shouldn’t students be scared on this campus? That is the question the University has yet to answer. Katrina Leibee can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

Easy Valentine’s Day Desserts

By Anna Meiser

With Valentine’s Day around the corner we have a sweet selection of quick and easy-to-make desserts that can be enjoyed whether or not you have the time or space to bake! Garnish with heart sprinkles for added delight. Microwavable

VANILLA mug cake Ingredients:

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder 4 tbsp milk (use dairy-free milk if desired) 1 1/2 tbsp cooking oil (vegetable or other flavorless oils are best) 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp Funfetti sprinkles Optional: Top with your favorite icing, ice cream, or whipped cream. In a microwave-safe mug, mix together the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Add in the milk, oil, and vanilla and mix until just combined. Don’t over mix or cake will be tough. Stir in the sprinkles. Microwave for 45 sec to 1 min or until cake is firm to the touch. Repreat in 45 sec increments if needed. Don’t have a microwave? Make this in the oven with an oven-safe mug, baking at 350 °F (180°C) for 10 mins. Enjoy!

Tip: Turn this recipe into a chocolate mug cake

By following the same cooking instructions with these ingredients: 2 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp chocolate chips, 1 sm egg, 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 tsp baking powder, Pinch of salt, 2 tbsp milk, 1 tsp flavorless oil. Combine dry ingredients first, then wet. Mix and microwave.

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chocolate Fudge Ingredients: 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 14-oz can condensed milk 2 ounces butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt Optional: Mix candy, nuts, dried fruit, crushed pretzels, etc. into the melted fudge Prepare an 8 x 8-inch pan or other shallow dish (for cooling the fudge) with aluminim foil and nonstick cooking spray or grease pan with butter. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, condensed milk, and butter. Microwave for 1 min and stir. Continue to microwave the mixture in 30-sec intervals, stirring well after every 30 sec, until the fudge is melted and smooth. Once the mixture is malleable, add the vanilla extract, salt and any additional ingredients. Stir until it’s well-mixed. Pour the fudge into the prepared pan and smooth it out. Cool in fridge for at least 2 hrs until set. Once done cut into 1-inch squares and enjoy! NO BaKE

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Rams look to extend 7-game win streak

Sophomore McKenna Hofschild passes to a teammate in a game against the University of Wyoming Feb 4. In a close game, the Rams beat the Cowgirls 69-61. The Rams are currently on a seven-game winning streak after sweeping the UW series over the weekend. PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT THE COLLEGIAN

By Bailey Bassett @baileybassett_

The Colorado State University women’s basketball team has been running through the Mountain West Conference this year. This week, they will face their biggest challenge yet. On Friday and Saturday, the Rams will play one game per day against the team nipping at their heels in conference play. The University of New Mexico, currently at number two in the conference standings, is 9-2 overall with a 6-2 conference record. CSU leads the Mountain West with a conference record of 10-2. The Rams are on a seven-game win streak and have the most wins in the conference. Overconfidence will be something to avoid as they enter this week’s contest against UNM, a team having a stellar season in their own right. The Rams’ and the Lobos’ only losses this season come from split series against California State University, Fresno, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. CSU is fresh off a sweep against the University of Wyoming in this year’s Border War series. Both games against Wyoming were close, with their most recent victory decided by just three points. This series indicated that CSU could win close games down the stretch, something they had not needed to do after blowing out their opponents in the four matchups prior to the Wyoming series. The contest against the Lobos is sure to be a shootout.

CSU and UNM occupy the top two spots in the conference in average points scored per game. The Lobos take the top spot, averaging 83.5 points a game — just under two more than the Rams.

Senior Lore Devos dribbles the ball in a game against San Diego State Univeristy Feb 24, 2020. This season, the Rams are leading the Mountain West conference with a 10-2 record. PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT THE COLLEGIAN

“CSU lost their lone game against New Mexico last season 62-73. The Rams are a much-improved squad all across the board and will desperately want to continue their win streak.”

CSU’s offense has been on a different level all year long, especially from deep. They are shooting 40.4% from deep with 144 makes, both ranking first in the Mountain West. CSU’s big three, Lore Devos, McKenna Hofschild and Tori Williams have been key components behind this dominating Rams team. Devos and Hofschild are averaging over 14 points per game. Both have been an absolute problem for defenses and are able to seemingly score at will against opponents. Graduate student Karly Murphy is playing her way into the starting lineup as the latest player to achieve an average point total of double figures. Murphy’s average of 10.7 points per game is in large part due to her incredible 17 point, 10 rebound performance during her most recent start in the Ram’s second win against Wyoming. The Rams do have a slight edge on the defensive side in comparison to the Lobos. CSU is allowing 66 points per game while New Mexico is allowing 70.4, which ranks near the bottom of the conference. CSU lost their lone game against New Mexico last season 62-73. The Rams are a much-improved squad all across the board and will desperately want to continue their win streak. The latest ESPN bracket has CSU as a 13 seed in the March Madness tournament. A couple of good wins against New Mexico would be sure to boost that and perhaps even get CSU some looks in the AP Top 25 rankings. Bailey Bassett can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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Freshman Kennedy Stanford (17), sophomore Brooke Hudson (4) and freshman Naeemah Weathers (9) kneel during the national anthem before the season opener versus the Air Force Academy Feb. 8. CSU defeated Air Force 3-1. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

Playing through the pandemic By Luke Bourland @lukemcduff

Although sports have returned to Moby Arena, as is the case with much of life lately, it has a very different atmosphere than the Moby of the past. As a photographer who primarily shoots sports, the changes in the arena are nothing short of glaring. Most commonplace and jarring

across the wide world of sports during the COVID-19 pandemic is the lack of fans. Although I knew no fans would be in Moby prior to my first game back, it was still shocking to see Moby without the Madness and hear no one respond to announcer Patrick Krza’s famous “point” with the appropriate response of “Rams.” Even more eerie is the presence of disembodied voices cheering piped in to help keep

the atmosphere for the players. In addition to this, and much more of the “new normal,” is the appearance of masks on and off the court. Masks are worn by staff, players, referees, journalists and even some starting players. Most notably, outside hitter Kennedy Stanford wore a mask the entire match against the United States Air Force Academy. It is easy to focus on the depressing and missing rather

Senior Breana Runnels (15) spikes the ball against the Air Force Academy Feb. 6. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

than what is still there. In a year as unpredictable as 2021, sports can offer stability that is lacking in an unstable world because at the end of the day, no matter the lack of fans, prevalence of masks or fake cheering, one thing remains constant: sports. Times change, and fans leave, but in the end, there will always be players, a ball and a job to do. Luke Bourland can be reached at photo@collegian.com.

Senior Alexa Roumeliotis (8) follows through after passing the ball to the setter Feb. 6. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

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Senior Lore Devos (35) walks onto the court before playing the University of Wyoming Feb. 6. Colorado State University defeated UW 68-65. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

The Rams sit socially distanced in Moby Arena Feb 4. After a close game, the Rams defeated the University of Wyoming 69-61. PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT THE COLLEGIAN

The Rams kneel during the national anthem before playing the University of Wyoming Feb. 4. PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT THE COLLEGIAN

Sophomore David Roddy (21) guards a Boise State University player Jan. 29. Boise State defeated the Rams 85-77. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

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‘Ratched’ paints the ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ shines in acting, but falls short disturbing realities of By Scott Powell @scottysseus

Watching “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” is a little bit like watching a heart rate monitor: mostly flat and monotonous but bursting to life every once in a while in brief yet powerful explosions of raw passion that leave the viewer dumbstruck with emotion and baffled as to where this sudden burst of feeling came. Based on the 1982 August Wilson play of the same name, the 2020 film tells the story of young, starry-eyed, trumpet-tooting blues musician Levee Green — played with a guttural emotional vulnerability by the late Chadwick Boseman — struggling to make a name for himself in a music industry dominated by white record producers who see him, his music and his people as nothing more than exploitable commercial commodities, and Black artists who seem to have resigned themselves to this exploitation. When it comes to the essential building blocks of a story, “Ma Rainey” excels on every level. It’s a dense and tragic tale of the age-old struggle between individual, idealistic passion and cold, cruel, indifferent reality, with cement-thick layers that are skillfully penetrated in quick, jazzy, spitfire dialogue from the pen of one of America’s finest playwrights. It’s brought to life by fiery performances from Boseman and Viola Davis, who plays the titular stone-faced band leader, defeated in spirit, though not sass, by years of having to play by her white employers’ soulless rules. With such a solid foundation,

DAILY HOROSCOPE By: Jorge Espinoza

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (02/11/21) Horoscopes can be applied to your sun, moon and rising signs. Take what you need, and leave what you don’t. ARIES (March 21-April 19) You have a new opportunity to make meaningful connections with people who want to see you become successful. Are you brave enough to accept their support? TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Do something that will support your long-term goals. Think of it as planting a seed. You won’t see results right away, but in

you would expect “Ma Rainey” to be a skyscraper of a film. Unfortunately, the final product is little more than a sod prairie hut. This is largely a result of the film’s slipshod composition, which does hardly anything to accentuate the deep and complicated themes that lie at the heart of the story and at the heart of Davis and Boseman’s performances. This is a story about the intrinsic, uncomfortable connections between revolutionary works of art and the painful experiences that give birth to them. It’s about people in a state of wild desperation whose oppressive situation leaves them with no choice but to express their struggle and their story in a manner that defies all of the rules previously established by their society for what qualifies as great art. Despite this reckless spirit that drives the story forward, the visuals in “Ma Rainey” are exceptionally standard. Every aesthetic element — from the film’s cinematography to its production design to its editing — seems to have been pulled straight from the big book of the Hollywood blockbuster formula. The set and costumes all shimmer with sweet, candy-colored pastel tones lit by low-contrast, high-key lighting that evokes a pleasant, nostalgic atmosphere: the fun, carefree world of 1920s Americana. Shots are framed in traditional angles by a mostly stationary camera and edited together in an invisible fashion that doesn’t disrupt the even, calming flow of the images. Yet these are precisely the elements that ought to set the film apart as a film. Wicked wordsmithing and solid performances are not

unique to the cinema and can be found just as easily in a stage production of Wilson’s play. If this story was going to succeed as a screen adaptation, it needed to understand how the syntax of cinema works and where it overlaps with that of the stage and that of blues music. Instead, Netflix’s film comes off as nothing more than a filmed version of Wilson’s play. One that is safe, predictable and unimposing, not wanting to step too much on the standard, snooze-worthy conventions that film-streaming audiences are comfortable with. But the story of Ma Rainey and the story of Levee and the story of the Great Migration and jazz and blues are all stories of disruption. That’s where their power comes from. These are people, events and songs that turned the pain and uncertainty and terror of the human experience, felt so deeply by the African American community in the post-Reconstruction South, into vibrant tunes that bust apart the clean, crisp harmonies of the classical composers that had monopolized the ears of American cities for the past century and a half, infusing the nation with a new, urgent rhythm that redefined our cultural psyche for the next hundred years. This energy and this desperate, wild longing to be a part of the American Dream is what Wilson captured so brilliantly in his play, and what Davis and Boseman match in their performances, yet it’s crushed by a compositional style that resorts to the safe and simple conventions of mainstream Hollywood filmmaking. Scott Powell can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

time, your seed will grow into something beautiful. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Practice what you preach by taking the advice you give others. Believing in your worth will guide you through uncertainty. CANCER (June 21-July 22) A new era is upon you, but first you must say goodbye to the old you. Do something to commemorate your growth. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) New partnerships are coming your way. Be open to letting others get to know you and your story. These connections will be vital in the future. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Introduce something new into your daily routine. Choose something that will either promote self-care or give you a reason to smile. You’ll thank yourself later. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) A new creative endeavor is calling your name. Spend some time creating something that feels artistic. It will serve as a positive outlet for all the

growth you’ve made in the past few months. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your inner child misses you. Make time for your imagination and curiosity. You’ll never outgrow your inner child. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21) Spend time with your siblings or close friends. They see you in ways you don’t see yourself. Let them guide you to a better place. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You deserve a self-care day. Be intentional about how you spend your day. Self-care is about recharging your batteries and not an excuse to comfortably wallow in despair. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Commit to honoring and celebrating yourself. You shine the brightest when you put your flaws aside and appreciate your uniqueness. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Let go of what you cannot control. Karma will come for you when you’re ready. In the meantime, focus on what you can control.

early asylums By Ivy Secrest @IvySecrest

If you’re looking for a series so deeply dark and disturbing it makes our pandemic times look preferable, Netflix’s “Ratched” may be for you. Intended to be a prequel to “One Who Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” this series contains its fair share of crazy. The original series, starring Sarah Paulson and Finn Wittrock, follows a nurse with murderous tendencies and a serial killer in 1947. On its own, this seems like enough trauma to introduce into one season, but creator Evan Romansky takes it even further. The show drapes its scenes in a dingy and demented reality that really brings it into the genre of horror. Not once is anything introduced that couldn’t happen in the real world. This allows the characters to truly terrify you yet draw on your sense of empathy. Romansky introduces a diverse set of characters with unique backgrounds and personal experiences and shows how these backgrounds, accompanied with the times, drives characters to lead twisted lives. “Ratched” makes horror comprehensive and real rather than abstract. The series brings light to the torturous practices in mental hospitals and the haunting failures in understanding the human mind rampant in medical history. Though historical inaccuracies litter the series, the desired eerie impact is certainly achieved. Much like a Greek tragedy, the series lacks any comic relief to distract from the dark subject matter. The only thing that emancipates this show from a feeling of reality is the 1940s’ aesthetic accompanied by the dark and drab color scheme that sets the plot well in the past. Paulson slips seamlessly into the role of Mildred Ratched, an ex-military nurse who works her way into Lucia State Hospital. Paulson gives Ratched a cool and calculating demeanor that is subtly controlled by the underlying emotions of fear and anger, as well as a warped sense of empathy. Her compassion for the dying and those who accompany her in the lesbian community gives real depth to her motives. It is rare that you’ll connect with a killer on a moral level, but it’s hard not to cheer as she frees many from the brutal practices of conversion therapy. Paulson’s portrayal of Ratched compliments Wittrock’s unhinged and impulsive

depiction of Edmund Tolleson, the infamous priest killer, perfectly. Both characters are morally complex; however, their motivations are completely opposed. The nature of their relationship leaves viewers constantly questioning if they’re friends or foes. Though the series closely follows these two and their twisted senses of morality, it also touches on very real issues relating to mental health through multiple other characters. Played by Sophie Okonedo, Charlotte Wells is a young Black woman with a multiple personality disorder who comes to the hospital for help after being misdiagnosed with depression. Okonedo showcases her acting talent by carelessly slipping between personalities, from a shy and jittery Charlotte to her more confrontational and passionate Ondine Duquette and more. Her characters appear to live within her, and the switch between them is even prevalent in her eyes. Many patients at Lucia have mental disorders, such as depression and schizophrenia. The characters are diverse in this way, dealing with individualized issues of mental health. But the hospital doesn’t only treat legitimate mental disorders, they also participate in inhumane conversion therapy treatments. Lily Cartwright, played by Annie Starke, is a young woman who is being treated for her “lesbianism.” She is treated with a lobotomy that ultimately fails. In order to “soak the sodomy right out,” Lily is subjected to a combination of boiling and freezing baths that are intended to cause permanent nerve damage. When Lily and her lover are smuggled out of the hospital in the dead of night, with the aid of Ratched, the compassion between the two sends home an important message. No matter how bad one’s past may be, there’s always room for redemption. Ratched’s warped sense of morality creates unnerving conflicts throughout the season. Her manipulative nature is heavily responsible for the fate of the hospital and many of her peers. Her connection to her patients, along with the pain of hiding her own sexuality and tragic childhood, makes Ratched someone you almost want to root for, but this intertwined with her violent and cruel actions leaves the audience torn. Ivy Secrest can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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