Vol. 128, No. 76 Tuesday, January 22, 2019
OPINION
SPORTS
ARTS & CULTURE
We are not living up to the true legacy of MLK
The highs and lows for men’s basketball
Runners dive into horsetooth reservoir after Polar Bear Run
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Community members marched from Old Town Square to the Lory Student Center Monday in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. PHOTO BY ANNA VON PECHMANN COLLEGIAN
Community discusses social issues during annual MLK Day march By Delaney Allen @DelaneyAllen0
To honor Martin Luther King Jr. on what would have been his 90th birthday, hundreds of people marched in Fort Collins, coming together to discuss social justice issues and civil rights. The 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration started in Old Town Square at 11 a.m. Monday morning. Participants then marched to the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom
to hear keynote speaker Flo King, the principal consultant of Thriving Inclusion. The annual march, hosted by the Fort Collins and Colorado State University community, featured different themes and keynote speakers, all aimed to address, evaluate and deal with social inequalities on campus, in Fort Collins and across America, according to the event website. The theme for this year’s march was “Be the Catalyst,” referring to a “social justice catalyst,” someone who inspires
change in others and in society without damaging themselves, similar to a catalyst in a chemical reaction. In the keynote speech, Flo King—who has worked to promote policies of diversity, equity and inclusion since 1993—encouraged those in attendance to help inspire that change through conversation. “We’ve got to be willing to have conversations about social justice,” Flo King said. “You can get excited, and you can get angry, but if you become condescending and demeaning, that’s
not conversation. That’s going to keep up the tension and we won’t hear each other.” Mitchell Holston, the coordinator for Student Engagement and Leadership at CSU, discussed strategies to engage in respectful political discussions with people of differing points of view. “When I think about trying to communicate across (political affiliations), I think it is important to be comfortable with the person you’re talking with. You place labels on each other,” Holston said. “Let’s say some-
body who is Black is talking about Black Lives Matter. I see it as my humanity and you see it as a political issue.” Committing to social justice, taking a position, understanding violence, welcoming feedback from marginalized people and practicing radical self-care are just some of the ways Flo King said someone can “be a catalyst” in their community and help others be aware of pervasive social issues.
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Platte River Power Authority plans for zero carbon emissions by 2030 By Julia Trowbridge @chapin_jules
Northern Colorado is about to get a whole lot greener. The Platte River Power Authority board of directors passed a policy for zero carbon emissions by 2030, following Colorado State University, Fort Collins and Longmont’s goal of 100 percent renewable electricity by the same year. “As CSU is a customer of the Fort Collins Utilities — having this renewable electricity goal alignment across CSU (and other customers in Fort Collins and northern Colorado), Fort Collins Utilities and PRPA — is a great thing,” wrote Stacey Baumgarn, CSU’s Campus Energy Coordinator, in an email to The Collegian. “And, we look forward to the opportunity to continue working with Fort Collins Utilities and PRPA to see this shared goal realized.” PRPA already has multiple renewable energy sources, however, the policy states innovations must happen in the renewable energy field in order to reach the goal while maintaining a reasonable price, said Steve Roalstad, communications and
marketing manager for PRPA. According to the policy, one of the innovations that needs to happen is an advancement in renewable generation technology. Although wind energy has advanced significantly since the 1990s in efficiency, generation, capacity and availability, solar energy is only 25 to 28 percent efficient, according to the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. “Everybody’s optimistic that these technological innovations will take place, it’s a matter of how and when,” Roalstad said. “We’re seeing (similar improvements), to an extent, in solar power and battery power, it’s just those technologies are younger than wind. We expect and hope that that progress will continue.” The resolution, which passed Dec. 6, had a lot of support from the community, said Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell. Among those in favor of the policy, the Fort Collins Sustainability Group supported the resolution alongside the Northern Colorado Partners for Clean Energy because of environmental and economic benefits for the community. PRPA released a zero net carbon report in 2017, showing that
the goal of zero-net carbon emissions by 2030 was difficult but possible, said Kevin Cross, convener of FCSG. After the report was published, FCSG sponsored two critiques of that study, stating zero net carbon emissions were even more promising than the report figured. “I think it’s attainable, I don’t think it’s going to be easy,” Cross said. “People in the industry had been saying that they were expecting 2017 was going to be the year that renewables came into their own in comparison to fossil fuels, and the bids that Xcel and PRPA got really proved that was the case. Adding renewables at this stage allows utilities to decrease their prices to their customers.” In addition to improving the efficiency of generating renewable energy, the policy also identifies the need for advancements in transmission and distribution of renewable energy throughout the four cities. Roalstad said as transmission lines reach their capacity, new paths and lines need to be built. “A garden hose can only handle so much water until it breaks,” Roalstad said. “So as our transmission system reaches its limits of how much renewable
energy it can carry, we have to find and build new transmission lines to carry more renewable energy into our service territory.” The area that might need the
can only be used when it’s being generated, there are limited options when it comes to storing energy, Roalstad said. With storage capacities today, there are limited options on how to store renewable energy. Some of the more prominent options are lithium-ion batteries, like the batteries in a phone, pumped hydro systems in lakes or resivoirs, and compressed air deep underground, Roalstad said. When it comes to how expensive or how construction heavy a storage option is, the policy states PRPA needs more innovation in storing renewable energy. This isn’t to say that these innovations won’t happen, Horak said. Although the goal might not seem feasible when looking at how far we have to go, Horak said to look at how far we’ve come technologically in the past ten years. “It’s easy to say something won’t happen,” Horak said. “Can I predict it will happen? No. ... I think it has a real chance because there’s a tremendous desire to do it. And one thing humans are, and especially folks in this country are, they’re innovators.” Julia Trowbridge can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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“To be a catalyst is to change your environment without running out of energy yourself,” Flo King said. After attending the keynote speech, CSU sophomore communication studies major Victoria Katsuba said she feels empowered when she meets with others who share a common goal, such as preventing oppression in society. “I think events like these are important because the more you talk about it, the more attention you bring to the issues,” Katsuba said. Flo King also suggested that one way people can start a healthy conversation about political issues is to be aware of all upcoming political events and tune in, whether they align with your personal beliefs or not. Paying attention to the concerns of people who do not share the same political values will help people better understand their
reasons for thinking the way they do.
“We’ve got to be willing to have conversations about social justice. You can get excited, and you can get angry, but if you become condescending and demeaning, that’s not conversation. That’s going to keep up the tension and we won’t hear each other.” FLO KING PRINCIPLE CONSULTANT OF THRIVING INCLUSION
“I’m a true believer of understanding the other side,” Flo King said. “There’s room enough for us to have a conversation with each other.” Delaney Allen can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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Suspect apprehended after College Avenue stabbing By Delaney Allen @DelaneyAllen0
Police arrested a man after a stabbing that occurred Jan. 13. At 3:52 p.m. on Jan. 13, Fort Collins Police received a report of a dispute between two men near the 1800 block of N. College Avenue. According to a press release from Fort Collins Police Services, upon arrival, police determined that Jeffrey Gibson, 64, allegedly assaulted the victim, David Baird, with a knife. Gibson was placed under arrest for first-degree assault and is currently being held in Larimer County Jail. Baird is currently in the hospital for serious but non-life threatening injuries. More information may be released as it becomes available. Anyone with any further
Jeffrey Gibson, 64, was arrested Jan. 13 for allegedly assaulting a man with a knife. Gibson was placed under arrest for firstdegree assault and is currently being held in Larimer County Jail.
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A conservative student group is suing the University of Florida in federal court, alleging that the university’s process of using student fees to fund non-budgeted organizations on campus has been marred by discrimination. The Young Americans for Freedom chapter at UF, aided by Alliance Defending Freedom, sued the university’s Board of Trustees and its president Dec. 21 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. The student group has helped organize on-campus speaking engagements for conservative commentators including Ben Shapiro and Dinesh D’Souza. The legal complaint says the group had been discriminated against by UF’s Student Government when senators denied YAF’s request to become a fully budgeted student organization and subsequently passed a code revision barring non-budgeted groups from filing funding requests for speaker fees. “Under this new policy, budgeted student organizations can advocate for their own viewpoints both directly and by bringing in guest speakers, but non-budgeted student organizations cannot obtain funding to similarly express themselves,” the lawsuit says. After hosting D’Souza using student activity fees, YAF applied for $6,225 to host conservative commentators Dana Loesch and Andrew Klavan but were denied under the new policy, the lawsuit says. “UF officials are actively trying to stifle the University of Florida Young Americans for Freedom chapter on the basis of the students’ conservative beliefs,” Young America’s Foundation spokesman Spencer Brown said in a statement. “This past year, the University of Florida denied UF YAF funding to
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host Dana Loesch and Andrew Klavan. That denial — and the timing of policy changes that, in function, only impact UF YAF — speaks loudly to the University of Florida’s true intention to prevent conservative ideas being heard on campus.” UF Budget and Appropriations Chair Emily Dunson, who co-authored the funding-policy revisions that YAF attorneys have targeted, is a registered Republican, according to state voting records. She did not respond to requests for comment. UF football player and former student senator Daniel Weldon, and YAF President Sarah Long are listed as plaintiffs in the lawsuit, which seeks a declaratory judgment that UF violated the students’ First and 14th Amendment rights and an injunction prohibiting the enforcement of the Student Activity Fee policy. The lawsuit also seeks compensatory damages of $3,487, which is how much money in student activity fees plaintiffs Weldon and Long have paid during their time as students at UF, along with attorneys’ fees and other costs. Before a student organization can qualify to receive annual funding through the Budget Committee, it must be registered for at least a year and receive ad hoc funds from the
Allocations Committee for another year, according to student government rules. The Allocations Committee has an annual budget of $50,000. Meanwhile, organizations on the budget cycle were funded with just over $1 million in 2017. The lawsuit challenges the student government’s “unbridled discretion” in allocating student activity fees, the lack of an appeals process for denied funding requests and the fact that plaintiffs Weldon and Long, who are full-time students, must pay student activity fees “pursuant to a policy which is not viewpoint-neutral.” Students at UF pay $19.06 per credit per semester, according to the lawsuit. “By forcing plaintiffs to fund the speech of others, and by allocating Student Activity fees without objective criteria that ensure against viewpoint discrimination, defendants have violated and will continue to violate plaintiffs’ rights,” the complaint states. In a brief statement, a UF spokesman said: “The University of Florida is committed to upholding the First Amendment right to free speech and promoting a campus community that is open to all points of view.” Content pulled from News Tribune.
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Opinion | Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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We are not living up to the true legacy of MLK Jayla Hodge @Jaylahodge
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. Martin Luther King Jr. is not only celebrated as an American hero, he is the only non-president to have a national federal holiday. While we commemorate King’s deep impacts and march in his honor, it is important we reflect honestly about how his messages resonate with us today, and if they have lived true to their intentions. King has been inaccurately portrayed as solely a prophet of unity. Many use his words without living out the values he promoted or the principles he fought for.
King’s messages have been subjected to misuse and misrepresentation. Like his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, his political legacy is also largely mis-remembered. According to an old 1968 Harris poll, three quarters of Americans did not think favorably of King and 60 percent of Black Americans thought he was “irrelevant” at the time. The majority of contemporary society was not ready to accept his messages. This is a man that was denounced as an extremist, someone President Ronald Reagan believed to be a “communist sympathizer.” It was not until years after his death that mainstream culture began to consider King a beloved patriot. There were many voices and activists during the civil rights era, but King is still generally considered the face of the civil rights movement. We must honestly reckon with why that is.
Even though King was still considered an “extremist,” his message was more generally acceptable to the majority demographic: white people. In comparison to other civil rights leaders of the time — like Malcom X and Fred Hampton who were more polemical and aggressively rejected systems of white supremacy — King promoted a passive approach to fighting oppression. He was a more comfortable option in a changing world. King is recognized more because white people, not just marginalized identities that the other leaders predominately appealed to, chose him. Today, it seems his message has been used to make people feel competent in their inaction when fighting injustice. King’s speeches are often paraphrased and contorted out of context to fit people’s own beliefs.
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Vaping on campus is not a personal right Katrina Leibee @KatrinaLeibee
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. On Dec. 14, 2018, Colorado State University students received an email informing us that we will no longer be able to smoke cigarettes or e-cigarettes on University property. This new rule is due to a bill signed by then Gov. John Hickenlooper, prohibiting the sale and use of tobacco and any smoking products on state properties. To many, this bill could be seen as an attack on the personal freedom of students in an attempt to better the health of youth and reduce the rate of young nicotine users. The truth is, the government most likely does not care about your individual health. However, they do care about the atmosphere of public places, and along with many others, they do not want to walk in a cloud of smoke. Part of the bill’s background and purpose is that “vaping products expose bystanders to air pollutants that are not safe to inhale. These can include cancer-causing chemicals, heavy metals and nicotine.” Those who believe this bill goes too far with regulation might consider that the govern-
ment is not doing this to take away their right to live an unhealthy lifestyle. They are doing this to protect those who do not want to live in the negative effects of it. This bill also encourages the legislature to raise the minimum age of purchasing tobacco and e-cigarette products to 21, arguing their health effects to the users and the public are the same as alcohol and marijuana. We now continue the age-old argument of the drinking age, in
“Vaping products expose bystanders to air pollutants that are not safe to inhale. These can include cancer-causing chemicals, heavy metals and nicotine.” EXECUTIVE ORDER B 2018 011
which misinformed and naive teenagers often believe it is their right to kill their livers and blur their memories as soon as they turn 18. In 1984, the drinking age was raised to 21 in response to a drunk driving epidemic of the 1970s, in which 60 percent of traffic deaths were alcohol-related. Last year, the United States Surgeon General has declared e-cigarette use among youth an “epidemic.” This is the same sto-
ry just with a different product. In 1984, there was a concern for the health of alcohol users and alcoholics, but more than that, there was a concern for those on the road with them. Today, there is a concern for the health of those using tobacco products, but there is also a concern for those who have to walk around them. The bill mentions the steps Colorado has taken in the past to protect everyone from the effects of tobacco and vaping products, including the Clean Indoor Air Act, which is about the air we all have to share. Smoking on a public property means taking the clean air that we all have to breath and polluting it for your own selfish habit. According to the American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation, bystanders of e-cigarette users can be exposed to second-hand aerosol which contains nicotine. The vapor emitted from e-cigarettes is not harmless, and many of us have had to close our eyes and hold our breath as we were immersed in a cloud of unwanted vapor at some point. The government changed the legal drinking age to 21 because they believed that teenagers were not mature and developed enough to drink responsibly without harming others. That same thinking regarding smoking should not be out of the question today. Katrina Leibee can be reached at letters@collegian.com.
King’s declaration that he wanted his children “not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character” has been used to promote and support ideas like “not seeing skin color.” It supports the notion that simply loving thy neighbors and not judging skin color is enough to end racism. It is not. King wanted us not to judge each other in regard to race, but he didn’t want us to ignore it. A world that is fair, just and equitable is a dream. One that takes hard work and change to achieve. It requires those with more power, those not in proximity to issues of racism and poverty, to step outside their comfort zones. We must recognize when King’s words are being used as a blanket for people to hide behind without applying the lessons and things he promoted. Most people only focus on his surface level messages regard-
ing racism, without advocating for his other stances regarding healthcare, issues of inequity and economic equality that serve as the silent backbones to systems of oppression that keep racism prevalent. Many of the conditions of racism, materialism and militarism that King marched against still not only exist, but continue to thrive. When we celebrate this hero, let’s celebrate him for who he was. Let’s recognize the other great leaders of the civil rights era that were not as widely accepted by the majority, but equally instrumental. Let’s study more than his “I Have a Dream” speech and reflect on all the issues King spoke about. We have made progress and continue to improve as a society, but the day we settle and believe that we are the best we can be is the day King’s dream truly dies. Jayla Hodge can be reached at letters@collegian.com.
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Wanting to go into the semester with a positive attitude but feeling utterly dead inside.
Seeing all your friends after break.
When your car won’t start.
Being excited for the next semester.
21st birthdays.
21st birthdays.
Coming back to cold weather after a warm vacation.
Getting a new bedspread.
Icy roads.
Starting your last first day of college.
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Faking service dogs on campus is still a growing issue Shay Rego @shay_rego
Editor’s Note: The views expressed in the following column are those of the writer only and do not necessarily represent the views of The Collegian or its editorial board. Having a service dog has seemingly become a trend. Whether it’s the 50-year-old lady carrying around her Corgi in a Target shopping cart, or a college student bringing their family pet to classes with them, it is illegal. When claiming to have a service dog which is not a service dog, a person is falsely claiming to have a disability. It is illegal to claim to have a disability and it is also illegal to impersonate a pet dog as a service dog. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a service dog is defined as any type of assistance dog specifically trained to perform tasks to aid a person with disabilities. Service dogs are classified as medical equipment, including service dogs in training. The ADA also states that service dogs are allowed to accompany their handlers virtually anywhere. There is no federal registration that exists for service dogs. A teacher, business manager or any authority figure may only ask two questions to verify the authenticity of a service dog: Is this a service dog? What task(s) is it trained to perform? There are plenty of service dogs in training on campus, but there are also plenty of pets too. Some people believe that if their dog is simply well-behaved then it is okay to bring their pet to class. This includes young puppies only weeks old.
Pets and emotional support animals do not require training. People, either by ignorance or misunderstanding, are misrepresenting their animals as service dogs. Many people don’t understand the differences between a service dog and an ESA. The simple distinction is that ESAs are not specifically trained to perform tasks and only have housing and flying rights. Some people may use the terminology “emotional support service dog,” but this is incorrect and misleading as emotional support dogs and service dogs are different.
“A service dog is defined as any type of assistance dog specifically trained to perform tasks to aid a person with disabilities.” Faking a service dog can be as easy as buying a vest or a scam ID online to say the dog is a “registered” service animal. To clarify, one does not register a service dog. ADA clearly states, “organizations that sell animal certification or registration documents online … do not convey any rights under the ADA and the Department of Justice does not recognize them as proof.” Obtaining a service dog is not as simple as someone going online and buying a registration. There are certain programs available, such as Canine Companions for Independence on campus, which will give a form of certification after the dog’s training completion. These programs spend years training dogs. Such programs are nationally recognized as legitimate projects that produce fully trained dogs through the use of professional trainers. Colorado State University
campus has become rampant with fake service dogs. A dog’s training and behavior is a clear indicator. In accordance with CSU’s policy, pets are not permitted in any University buildings. ESAs have been verified to accommodate an individual in University housing, but only service animals are permitted in all University properties. The policy clearly distinguishes the difference between service animals and pets, clarifying that service animals are not pets. Teachers have just as much responsibility as students. Teachers need to do a better job of screening their classrooms for illegitimate service dogs or asking the proper questions about a dog. University policy clearly states there are causes for removal of any animal from University buildings. Reasons include if the animal is not housebroken, if the animal is out of control and the handler does not take effective action to control it. Teachers have the responsibility to control distractions in their classrooms. Students have recognized the threat these fake service dogs bring to campus. Anyone who has a dog knows the immeasurable love an owner has with their pet. We would love to be with our dog everywhere they go, but it’s not fair to service dogs and their handlers. There aren’t any excuses for faking a service dog. Faking a service dog is not only morally wrong, it’s against the law. Having a disability requiring the use of medical equipment, such as a service animal, shouldn’t be considered cool or trendy. To fake a service dog is to fake a disability and no one should ever pretend they are disabled. Shay Rego can be reached at letters@collegian.com.
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This winter break we said adios to the snow and hola to tasty swells. Our shred-ready group consisted of 5 CSU students: Nick Vogel, Natalie Vogel, David Lynch, Travis Croft and myself, Sarah Jones. We flew out of Denver and landed in Costa Rica at 6 a.m,, greeted by the warm sun and friendly Ticos. By 8 a.m. we were settled into our home, lathered in sunscreen and ready to paddle out to our home break, Playa Grande. The water was warmer than the air and crystal clear, but the barrels and offshore wind were only a fraction of what kept us stoked on Grande. We experienced wildlife, food, community and a connection with the earth that will keep this spot sacred for years to come.
Almost every morning we were awakened by the sound of howler monkeys outside our home. Although alarming at first, the sound of this endangered species soon became a signal that it was time to get up and appreciate the new day. On our walk to the beach we were greeted by many street dogs, cats and various multi-colored birds including the Magpie Jay, hummingbirds and Trogons. As we approached the path to the beach, the locals would pull back the fence that closed off the trail. It’s prohibited to be on the beach at night because endangered leatherback turtles use this beach as their breeding ground. We appreciate the protection of this sanctuary and make our way through the canopy that covers the sandy path. As we paddle out, we
see stingrays, fish and black tipped sharks. They swim swiftly and stay close to the ocean floor, unbothered by our feet dangling off the sides of our surfboards. When the tide lowered, we’d go in for breakfast where we were greeted by the blue and green iguanas relaxing in the trees. The animals and people live in harmony in Costa Rica, this is pura vida. It’s incredible how energy, attitude and bodily functions thrive when you eat fresh food. Fresh fruit, veggies, fish and salsas are plentiful in Playa Grande. Our favorite dishes were ceviche, plantains and sashimi salads. When we found ourselves feeling dehydrated from being in salt water for hours, David would climb a palm tree, snag a couple coconuts and crack them open to hydrate our sandy family. Healthy food promoting healthy minds and bodies, this is pura vida. Ticos and Ticas, the men and women of Costa Rica, are the kindest people I’ve ever met. They share their waves, stories and smiles. I’ve never seen such hardworking people who are so grateful and generous. One man in particular affected us all in a beautiful way. Mario worked security at the property we were staying at. He was around 50-years-old, tall, stocky, rocked a mullet and was missing a finger. Every day we would walk by, say hello and he would respond with a huge smile and the words “Pura Vida” in a deep, kind voice. He only spoke Spanish and worked from 12 p.m. until 5 a.m. everyday. One
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night, we made a mahi-mahi, rice, and veggie dinner and brought it to his watch station to share and keep him company. He told us stories of when he was a matador and vent about how many guests walk by without acknowledging him. He expressed so much gratitude for the smiles and greetings we would share with him everyday. He called us his family. Mario reminded me that small gestures mean a lot, and gratitude is a trait that no amount of money can buy. Mario is kind and warm. Mario is pura vida. Our connection with the Earth flourished as we hiked, surfed, fished, canoed and scuba dived Costa Rica. We were constantly reminded of the unforgiving nature, power, and acceptance of the ocean. Sometimes a wave would close out and you would be tossed underwater for what felt like eternity. This was a reminder to stay calm, trust your instincts and value each breath you take. We learned to live harmoniously with the creatures of the underwater world by respecting their space and environment. We pushed ourselves out of our comfort zone by canoeing deep into the crocodile infested estuaries, and were completely present with our surroundings. Feeling deeply connected, present, and appreciative of the earth, that is pura vida. Sixteen days in Playa Grande flew by, but the experiences we had are grounded in our hearts forever. Costa Rica opened my eyes to the power and gratitude of living a pure life, pura vida.
White Water Addiction
By Ellie Moore
New Years means something different for us all. For me, it meant joining 105 other people, all layered in drysuits on top of fleece, on the frigid waters of the Colorado River. For many of the kayakers and rafters this was a new event, but for others, this is an annual event. A few of the participants were even on their 7th year. On New Year’s Day a group of boaters all meet outside of Glenwood Springs to boat a section of the Colorado River called Shoshone, a Class II and III run. This tradition is a great way to bring in the new year and maybe even shake off anything from the night before. This year was my first time participating in the Shoshone New Year’s Day paddling. When we first got to the put-in, I thought we were crazy. It was 15 degrees, there was snow on the ground, and I was about to get into the river. To put-in, we slid down the snow covered rocks in our kayaks, which proved to be both chaotic and fun. When we got onto the river, the feeling that we were
crazy was confirmed. It was cold, I was covered in ice, but I couldn’t have been more happy. Everyone was so ecstatic to be on the river, with the exception of the two people that swam. When we got off the river I looked down and saw a sheet of ice covering me. We had to pour hot water on my life jacket to melt the ice so I could take it off, and it took two people to pull off my boyfriends’ life jacket. Luckily, we were greeted by hot chocolate and hand warmers at the takeout. I think that celebrating the new year with kayaking was the best way I could have celebrated it. Instead of waking up hungover, I got to bring in the new year with some amazing people doing an activity that I love. It’s not for the faint of heart, but if you think you can put up with the cold and the rapids, check it out for January 1, 2020!
The X Games is a world renowned extreme sports competition where athletes come to show off their skills and go for gold. This year, it will be held at Buttermilk Ski Area in Aspen, Colorado from Thursday to Sunday, January 24-27. Check out some of this years major competitions and more on the schedule to the right.
The first Extreme Games were announced in 1995. The following year, ESPN introduced the Winter X Games where competitions included snowboarding, ice climbing, snow mountain bike racing, super-modified shovel racing and a crossover multi-sport event. The first Winter X Games saw an attendance of 38,000 at Snow Summit Mountain Resort in Big Bear Lake, California. In 1998 and 1999 the event moved to Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado. By 2000, the attendance had skyrocketed to 83,500, with that year’s games taking place at Mount Snow, Vermont. The games stayed at Mount Snow for another year, but by 2002, the Winter X Games found a new cozy place to call home: Aspen, Colorado.
For the last 18 years Buttermilk Ski Area in Aspen, Colorado has hosted the Winter X Games bringing in over 100,000 spectators, with 200 world-class athletes plus many bigname musical performances. X Games seeks to reach all action athletes with competitions ranging from slopestyle and the superpipe to snowmobile snocross and freestyle and big air. This year a couple of new sports have been added to the schedule, and we are excited to see snow bikes and snow skates in action. The 2019 musical performance lineup includes Lil Wayne, Louis The Child, Chainsmokers and Kygo. The Winter X Games has something for everyone and is free to attend. Plan your trip early as tickets for music events sell quickly and you want to make sure to beat the other spectators down to Aspen. This is an outdoor event, so don’t be a Jerry and dress appropriately for weather to get the camera’s attention. We hope to see you there!
Thursday
5:30pm: Women’s Ski SuperPipe Final 7:45pm: Men’s Ski SuperPipe Final 9:15pm: Women’s Big Air
Friday
5pm: Snowmobile Freestyle Final 7pm: Women’s Ski Big Air Final 8:35pm: Men’s Snowboard Big Air Final 10pm: Lil Wayne
Saturday
11am: Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle Final 1pm: Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle Final 2:30pm: Snow Bikecross Elimination and Final 5pm: Louis the Child 6:30pm: Snowboard Knuckle Huck 8pm: Men’s Ski Big Air Final 8:45pm: Women’s Snowboard SuperPipe 9:30pm: Chainsmokers
Sunday
12pm: Men’s Ski Slopestyle Final 1:30pm: Best Snowskate Trick 3pm: Kygo 5pm: Snow Hill Climb Final
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Sports | Tuesday, January 22, 2019
MEN’S BASKETBALL
CSU fights through adversity over winter break Eddie Herz @Eddie_Herz
While Colorado State University students enjoyed their long winter break, the men’s basketball team was busy in action. The Rams played eight games since the fall finals week, and now find themselves in eighth place in the Mountain West with a 7-11 (23) record. After beating Sam Houston State at home Dec. 8 to pull to an even 5-5 this season, CSU lost five consecutive games, including its first two conference contests. The Rams then won back-toback games at Moby Arena over Air Force and University of New Mexico before losing their most recent game to Utah State last Saturday. The same issue which has plagued Coach Niko Medved’s struggling team carried over to the new year: More guards, more problems. Texas Tech transfer guard Hyron Edwards became eligible to compete when winter break began. The redshirt junior averages 7.9 points per game over
eight contests and has scored a combined 34 points in his past two outings. Though Edwards has provided CSU with another solid scoring option, his contributions haven’t done much to aid the Rams’ most significant area of concern: rebounding. In other words, while Edwards’ level of play may be beneficial, CSU needs the emergence of another forward. Despite a starting lineup featuring redshirt junior forward Nico Carvacho, who leads the NCAA in rebounding with an average of 12.3 boards per game, CSU still struggles controlling the glass. The Rams currently rank 272 out of 353 Division I teams in rebounding (34.1 per game). To put the issue into perspective, CSU went 0-5 over winter break when the program failed to hold a rebounding advantage over its opponent. Overall, Medved’s bunch has won only one game this season in which it was out-rebounded. High of winter break Though CSU’s progress—or lack thereof—over the holidays wasn’t very remarkable, there was an obvious high point for the green and gold.
After losing away games against Utah State and No. 7 Nevada, picking up a victory over University of New Mexico Lobos at home last week was something the Rams desperately needed. In an all-around balanced performance, CSU defeated the Lobos 91-76 behind 56.1 percent shooting from the floor and 20 points off the bench from Hyron Edwards. Besides Edwards, four other Rams reached double-digit scoring, with a notable 16 points from freshman forward Adam Thistlewood on a career-best four converted 3-pointers. The decisive victory improved the Rams record to 2-2 in conference play. Low of winter break For a team that isn’t going to be favored in many Mountain West games this season, CSU needs to take advantage of the games in which it seemingly has an above average chance of winning. The Rams have done so in the majority of these scenarios thus far in conference play, specifically by beating Air Force and New Mexico. However, CSU squandered the opportunity to begin con-
Nico Carvacho attempts to break through during the game against San Houston State Dec. 8. The Rams won 71-65. PHOTO BY TONY VILLALOBOS MAY COLLEGIAN
ference play 1-0 by falling late to University of Nevada, Las Vegas Jan. 2. The Rams traveled to Las Vegas for the game, and the Rebels were favored. But UNLV wasn’t exactly playing the best basketball heading into the contest. The Rebels had lost their past two home games to Indiana State and Bucknell before hosting the Rams. CSU dominated the opening 20 minutes and held a seven-point advantage at halftime. The Rams carried this momen-
tum into the second half and led by eight points with less than five minutes remaining in the game. UNLV then assembled an 8-0 run to completely shift the momentum and tie the game with 2:03 remaining. CSU regained the lead seconds later but lost 7876 on a last-second layup. Going forward, the Rams will face their toughest opponent in conference play Wednesday, Jan. 23 at No. 7 Nevada. Tip off is set for 9 p.m. Eddie Herz can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
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Sports | Tuesday, January 22, 2019
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Utah State leaves Rams seeing red in front of pinked out crowd By Luke Zahlmann @lukezahlmann
This year has been one of growth and change for Ryun Williams’ newfound squad. After welcoming seven new players this year, including the teams’ second-leading scorer, Mollie Mounsey, the team has struggled in their conference slate. Those woes came to fruition against Utah State on Saturday with the Rams falling once again, 72-53. The loss is tied for the second-worst of the year for the Rams and their largest margin in Mountain West play thus far. With most of their size sapped in recent years, the Rams have struggled to overcome size disadvantages. After scoring the first six points of the game on a perfect 3-for-3 mark from the field, Williams knew the team had a problem once again against Aggies’ big, Hailey Bassett. “Bassett’s had some really good games this year,” Williams said. “She’s got a big time jump shot... She converted a lot early and they made baskets. If that’s the case, you’ve got to counter on the other end.” In her 23 minutes on the floor, Bassett compiled a +/- of +28, the highest tally on the team. In the first half alone, she tallied 14 points and six rebounds, with the Aggies struggling mightily while she was off the floor. After only five minutes without their big, the visitors ceded 10 of the Rams’ 23 firsthalf points. In the other 15 minutes of the first two stanzas, the Rams struggled from the field and were out-rebounded 22-8. Despite Bassett’s standing
as the third-leading scorer on the team prior to the matchup, she had the largest impact on her team’s points since the visitors’ leading scorer Shannon Dufficy was largely held in check by the Rams. Averaging 16.4 points in the Aggies’ first 16 games, Dufficy’s scoring average not only led the team but reigned second in the conference. Where the guard instead made her impact for the team was on the boards. As part of her teams’ 45-20 rebounding edge in the contest, Dufficy contributed 12 to add to her MW-leading 10.2 per game. “You really have to get engaged and involved on the glass with a team like Utah State,” Williams said. “They’re very talented on the glass with Dufficy and (Bassett), they’ve got bigger, stronger, more athletic bodies than us... They made us look silly on the glass at times.” Conversely, the Rams’ leaders, Lore Devos and Mounsey struggled to contribute in any area. The pair combined for eight points in the matchup, only six in the first half. In assists and rebounds, the two had a total of only six as well. Stepping up on offense instead for the Rams was Grace Colaivalu, one of the team’s few remaining facilitators. “I’m looked at to be the main facilitator of the team, to bring the spark,” Colaivalu said. “I’m looked (at) to score, so that should be my mindset every game. Tonight I felt like I played a little more like me.” The 20 points contributed by the Rams’ guard were not enough as the team trailed for 38:06 of game time, with the deficit reaching 27 at one point.
Mollie Mounsey drives past the Fresno State defense during the Rams’ game against Fresno State Jan. 5. Despite a late comeback effort the Rams fell to the Bulldogs 66-55. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN
The scoring mark for Colaivalu breached her season-high of 17 previously set against the University of Denver. With only 53 points, the Rams lowered their conference-worst season average of 56.6 once again. The struggles came in large part to the second-best scoring defense in the
league opposite the hosts. “Tough to win when we don’t shoot the ball very well,” Williams said. “I thought offensively, we were pretty poor the first half... You gotta score the ball at this level.” In the end, both Dufficy and Bassett tallied double-doubles with the latter posting 18 points and 12 rebounds. The former
accrued 14 points to go with her 12 aforementioned boards. The Rams will get a chance to reboot themselves before hosting fellow conference bottom-dwelling Nevada on Wednesday. The team’s matchup with the Wolfpack is set to tip off at 7 p.m. Luke Zahlmann can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
MOUNTAIN WEST STANDING UPDATES Women’s Standings
Men’s Standings Team Nevada* Fresno State UNLV Utah State Boise State New Mexico San Diego State Colorado State Air Force Wyoming San Jose State
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* Ranked #7 in Nation
Team Boise State New Mexico Utah State Fresno State UNLV Wyoming Air Force San Diego State Colorado State Nevada San Jose State
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Arts & Culture | Tuesday, January 22, 2019
MUSIC
6 Aggie Theatre concerts to see this semester By Maddie Wright @maddierwright
The Aggie Theatre in Fort Collins is bringing a new round of shows to look forward to this semester. With shows for hip-hop, reggae, comedy, EDM and plenty of other genres, the Aggie sets the pace for a musically inclined season. Here are some shows people can look forward to at the Aggie Theatre this spring. 1. Nappy Roots For those feeling like they need a break after the first two days of classes, Nappy Roots has got it covered. Coming to the Aggie Jan. 23, hip-hop group Nappy Roots joins forces with Fort Collins’s creative organization, music group Kind Dub, Colorado-based musician Alex Knox and southern rapper Docta Mario for an evening of music. Nappy Roots is an alternative southern rap group that was the best selling hip-hop group of 2002 with hits like “Po’ Folks” and “Good Day”. Through this show, the international fame of Nappy Roots brings in and supports musical movements across the country and localizes to Fort Collins. 2. Todd Barry For those curious about comedy, Todd Barry performs on Feb. 8. Barry is a New York City-based comedian whose resume includes a long list of shows, movies and specials. Perhaps most famously, he starred in the episode “The Third Conchord” on the HBO series “Flight of the Conchords.” His stand-up is described as a deadpan, self-depreciative and absurdist style with a low-key stage presence. He has been on many talks shows performing stand-up and has a laundry list of television guest appearances, including “Chappelle’s Show” and “Tim and Eric.” Coming back into the music scene after their 3-year hiatus, American roots reggae band Groundation performs at the Aggie Theatre on Feb. 15. They take the stage alongside the Denver-based band Rastasaurus with their music they describe as “New American Reggae”, which is inspired by an assortment of musical genres. Roots Massive, a Northern Colorado-based group, will also be performing. 3. J Boog Reggae singer J Boog comes to the Aggie stage on Feb. 23 with reggae groups EarthKry and Eddy Dyno. The artist has toured the world and is credited with
opening doors for the Polynesian music community. J Boog first rose into the Reggae scene in 2007 with his debut album, “Hear me Roar”. Four years, later he released “Backyard Boogie,” which brought him the Best Entertainer Award at the 2010 International Reggae and World Music Awards. 4. Yheti Low and heavy electronic musician Yheti comes to the Aggie on March 7 with sound and genre explorer NastyNasty and energetic DJ group Sfam. On his current “Deformed” tour, Yheti creates dance and electronic music for Soundcloud and Spotify with an “ever morphing detailed sound sculpture that plays with the souls of those open to the more experimental, surreal, low end heavy side of electronic music” with the intention to create a dance climate with “high energy base, deep rhythms, and soul driven melodies,” according to the Aggie website. The Backwoods performer will bring bass vibes and jams to the Aggie stage for all EDM listeners. 5. Phutureprimative Phutureprimative describes their music as “dripping wet love drops of nasty mind melting sonic bliss.” So, get ready for that on March 22 with earthy beat creator Plantrae, Denver-based instrumental hip-hop artist Edamame and electronic musician Mumukshu. With a performance of rhythm and groove-heavy beats, Phutureprimitive sets out to generate a kinetic experience for their audience. The artist dedicates himself to creating a unique musical experience for the body, mind and spirit. His hits include “Cryogenic Dreams” and “Journey to Lands End.” 6. 311 For the infamous April 20 holiday, rock, rap, reggae and funk group, 311 will come to perform their hybrid of sounds with the hopeful release of their new album this spring. With up and coming reggae artist Jesse Royal on tour with them, the show is already sold out. But even so, there are ways to get tickets through the Aggie website.
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CULTURE & COMMUNITY
Locals dive into Horsetooth Reservoir for 7th Polar Bear Run and Plunge By Lyra Wiley @lyra_wiley
People dressed in swimsuits and costumes stood before Horsetooth Reservoir in 37-degree weather waiting for their turn to plunge into the icy waters in the name of fun on Jan. 19. The Polar Bear Run and Plunge, held by Green Events Colorado, is a non-competitive, 5K and one-mile race open to everyone. At the end of both races, runners and other participants had the opportunity to run into Horsetooth Reservoir guarded by the Larimer County Dive Rescue Team. Green Events Colorado is an organization that manages athletic events in environmentally sustainable ways. The organization aims to positively impact the community by educating residents on how to be environmentally responsible and lead a healthy life. Director of Green Events Lisa Sinclair said this is their seventh year hosting this race, and with just over 600 participants, it’s their biggest one yet. Green Events partners with organizations and companies in Fort Collins and makes charitable contributions to local groups as a way of practicing social sustainability. “Every single one of our events benefits a local nonprofit or school group,” Sinclair said. “We do a lot with the high school cross country teams, like Poudre and Rocky Mountain High School. They always volunteer for our events. Larimer County Dive Rescue Team does all kinds of water rescue throughout the year for our community, so we donate back to them for being here for us. We probably have 20 different nonprofits that we work with and get volunteers from.” The racing event attracted a wide array of various participants, including the board of directors for the Ciclismo Youth Foundation, a nonprofit foundation with the mission of creating youth cycling opportunities. The team of directors, who ran and took the plunge together, were there for a board retreat and used the event as a team-building exercise. “The physical and moral support is the only reason people are doing this,” said Robinson Noble, one of the directors of the foundation. “Individually, you would never decide to jump into Horsetooth Reservoir when there’s ice on it. When you take a collective group and create a safe atmosphere...you can get people to do things that they wouldn’t
Plunge participants in Horsetooth Reservoir as Larimer County Dive Rescue Team guards. PHOTO COURTESY OF GREEN EVENTS COLORADO
normally do.” Noble relates the event back to Ciclismo and their goal of teaching and coaching kids how to ride bikes. He said coaching includes the rules of the road and how to ride recreationally. “We create an atmosphere that’s learning, collaborative and encouraging,” Noble said. “We teach our kids with peer learning groups. For kids, peer learning is the best kind of learning you can do. When you can get people to collaborate and do things and test the limits, that’s when the magic happens— that’s when you excel and learn new things.”
MORE INFORMATION ■ Results from the Polar Bear
Run and Plunge can be found on their results page: http://frontrangefreeze.com/ polar-bear-results-photos/. ■ More pictures of the event can be found on the Green Events Colorado Facebook page. Tiffany Ankrum, director of the Ciclismo Youth Foundation, said it is important for people to push themselves out of their comfort zones. Green Events hosts 21 other events nearly every month throughout the year. Races include the “Catch Me if You Can” 5K and 10K in February,
the “Loveland Classic” 5K and 10K in April, the “Father’s Day Fort Collins” 5K in June, the “FireKracker” 5K in July and a 5K race during the Peach Festival in August. Races such as these offer runners the opportunity to set goals and push themselves. Omar Cornejo, an automation technician, set the goal of running The Plunge in under 25 minutes. “I run in preparation for the Horsetooth Half Marathon,” Cornejo said. “This year will be my third time running it.” A Fort Collins resident for nearly 30 years, Cornejo said he wouldn’t ever move away. “I love what Fort Collins is,” Cornejo said. “The environment and community— it’s a pretty good place. Running in Horsetooth means a lot.” Cornejo, who runs the Colorado Marathon as well, gets up at 3:30 a.m. and runs for 70 minutes. “The best advice I could give to other runners is just to get it over with,” Cornejo said. “Just sign up for that first 5K and get at it. There’s no way around it.” Cornejo beat his goal by running the 5K in 23 minutes. The top male runner overall was Nate Grimm with a time of 17:49, and the top female runner overall was Clayton Brooke with a time of 20:42. Lyra Wiley can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
Daily Horoscope Nancy Black TODAY’S BIRTHDAY
(01/22/19). Teamwork realizes dreams this year. Your work behind the scenes allows for success. Surprises arise at home. Turn a partnership around this winter. High physical performance levels this summer lead to a transition phase. Next winter brings renewed inspiration and insight. Connect, contribute and collaborate. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — 7 — You’re learning in great strides. The next two days get especially busy. Pace yourself. Balance work with physical exercise and rest. Study health and wellness. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 7 — Your family fortunes are on the rise. Romance blossoms today and tomorrow. Guard time for fun and relaxation. Check in with your circle. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 7 — A partner’s good luck rubs off on you. Focus on home and family. Domestic renovations merge beauty with function. Choose colors that soothe. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 9 — Enjoy a surge of vitality. Exercise builds your energy, strength and endurance. Write what you’re learning. Share your discoveries. Edit, polish and publish. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 9 — Someone has you quite enchanted. Don’t let a profitable opportunity pass you by. Focus on making money over the next two days. Handle a deadline.
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8 — Consider your image and make style changes. Clean out your closet and let go of stuff that no longer fits. Dress for the part you want. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 7 — Good things come through communications. Balance speaking with silence. Peaceful privacy soothes you today and tomorrow. Consider your words in advance. Plan your outreach. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 8 — Profitable opportunities flow through your network of friends. Focus on community projects over the next few days. Social connections present interesting collaborations. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 8 — Prepare for a professional test or challenge. You’re especially charismatic; use that to your advantage. Turn on the charm. Smile and pose for the camera. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 7 — avor peaceful surroundings. You’ve got a travel bug; put on your rambling shoes and hit the road. Keep an open mind. You’re learning fast. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 7 — Friends bring luck. Monitor your joint finances, and adjust the budget to suit reality. Changes necessitate revisions. Make strategic plans with your partner. Determine priorities. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 9 — Your business is growing. A partner’s support is important. Express your appreciation and gratitude. You could never do it all without teamwork and collaboration.
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Sudoku
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