Vol. 128, No. 89 Tuesday, February 12, 2019 by The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Vol. 128, No. 89 Tuesday, February 12, 2019

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Former Colorado State University President Albert Yates speaks after accepting the Founders Day Medal Feb. 11. Yates’ tenure lasted from 1990 to 2003. PHOTO BY MATT TACKETT

Former CSU President Albert Yates receives Founders Day Medal By Ravyn Cullor @RCullor99

President Tony Frank presented the Founders Day Medal for the last time to his mentor and former University President Albert Yates. The ceremonty fell on Colorado State University’s 149th anniversary celebration Monday. Yates served as CSU’s president from 1990 to 2003 and is

remembered for re-emphasizing the University’s land-grant status in his efforts to make CSU a nationally recognized institution. During his tenure, Yates also supported the CSU football program, according to a video shown during the Founders Day ceremony. “(In 1990) the goal was, simply speaking, to make CSU better, to transform what appeared at the time to be an institution which operated on the side-

lines into a coherent institution that we could be proud to call a university,” Yates said. “Within a very short period of time, we were able to bring people together in a very significant way and I think that became the platform for what we really wanted to do.” In his first year as president, enrollment increased by about 3,000 students, according to the office of Institutional Research, Planning and Effective-

ness. During his tenure, the University saw an increase of 26 percent in enrollment. More than 80 people attended the Founders Day ceremony, including Yates’ family and a number of current and past leaders of CSU. Honoring individuals or families that have had a significant impact on CSU’s history, the Founders Day Medal was first awarded in 2010 to the Monfort family, followed by eight others including

Pat Stryker and former President William Morgan. Frank said the award was created in 2010 as a way to rally the University around influential leaders during the Great Recession. During his speech, Frank said that, while he was honored to give awards to the former recipients, this year was different both because it was his final time

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CITY

City reaches emissions goal ahead of schedule By Julia Trowbridge @chapin_jules

Sparking innovation, goals for adopting 100 percent renewable electricity and working with Platte River Power Authority, the City of Fort Collins is working hard to remove its carbon footprint. According to a 2017 municipal carbon inventory, the City, as an organization with 2,000+ employees, has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 21 percent compared to 2005 levels, which is three years ahead of the City’s Climate Action Plan. “For us as an organization, we’re ... saying, what is our impact?” said Michelle Finchum, lead sustainability specialist for the City of Fort Collins. “Where are we producing greenhouse gasses for the operations of providing all the services that we do for the city, and how do we make sure that we’re leading by example in reducing our own greenhouse gas emissions? That’s where the 21 percent comes in.” Fort Collins as a community has only cut greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent compared to 2005 levels in 2017, Finchum said. The press release about this achievement states that obtaining

the next goal in the Climate Action Plan, an 80 percent reduction by 2030, is going to take more innovation in renewable energy technology.

“But, what we can do is, by setting that stake in the ground and trying to get to carbon neutral, we know that we’re making our community better and healthier.” MICHELLE FINCHUM LEAD SUSTAINABILTY SPECIALIST FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS

“Trying to get to carbon neutral is, of course, the long-range goal,” Finchum said. “There’s a lot of components that go into that ... look at the last ten years and how much has changed, and it’s very hard to predict those changes. But, what we can do is, by setting that stake in the ground and trying to get to carbon neutral, we know that we’re making our community better and healthier.” In order to achieve this goal, the city focused its efforts on energy ef-

ficiency, Finchum said. In addition to replacing old incandescent as well as halogen street lights with LEDs, the City made old buildings more energy efficient and worked to divert organic waste from landfills. In 2017, the City replaced 965 streetlights for a total savings of around 300 MegaWattHours, which is equivalent to 220 tons of carbon emissions, Finchum said. The City’s end goal is to be carbon neutral. Although carbon neutral allows for the mitigation of a small amount of greenhouse gas emissions, the City of Fort Collins is looking to minimize emissions as much as possible, said Molly Saylor, senior sustainability specialist for the City of Fort Collins. “So when we’re talking about big picture greenhouse gas emissions, if we talk about (carbon) neutral, often what we talk about is balancing emissions,” Saylor said. “Ideally, we’d have very low emissions, and if there were emissions, we’d be able to balance it out with some sort of carbon sink, like trees. A lot of communities and City organizations that are working in this space are just starting to plan what those balancing strategies will look like in the future.” For the next step towards car-

The Fort Collins Government has achieved the first step to their climate action plan three years early. Fort Collins as a community has cut 17 percent of greenhouse gas emissions by 2017. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

bon neutrality, the City is looking for the community’s input for how the goal will be obtained, said Lindsay Ex, climate program manager for the City of Fort Collins. The City is proposing a new type of engagement during the creating the process, instead of asking the community for input after the process has been created, Ex said. “What we’re really doing is taking an equity lens for how we develop the Climate Action Plan this year and a key best practiced when using an equity lens is to co-create the scope with the community,” Ex said. “What exactly that looks like will be dependent on the commu-

nity input that we get. There isn’t an ‘Oh this technique is brand new that we’re going to test it out,’ it’s more about changing when we have the dialogue with the community.”

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CAMPUS

Students awarded by beef industry’s National Cattlemen’s Foundation By Charlotte Lang @chartrickwrites

The National Cattlemen’s Foundation has awarded two Colorado State University students with $1,500 scholarships. Olivia Willrett and Bailey Morrell were two out of the 10 winners in the scholarship’s nationwide search for students pursuing careers in the beef industry.

“For once, I would like to see agriculture represented by a voice that truly understands and cares for the industry, a voice like my own.” BAILEY MORRELL CSU AGRICULTURE AND POLITICAL SCIENCE STUDENT

Sponsored by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group, the CME Group Beef Industry Scholarship awards 10 scholarships of $1,500 each year. “Fields of study may include education, communications, production, research or other areas related to the beef industry,” said Barb Wilkinson, senior executive director of the foundation. “The purpose

Founders Day >> from page 1 presenting the award because he had worked with Yates personally. “It’s my last time presenting this medal, and I’m more acutely aware of the special nature of these events,” Frank said. “It’s very special for me to present this to someone I’m so proud to call a friend.” Frank said CSU’s land-grant status is centrally important to the Founders Day event and Yates’ legacy.

of this program is to identify and encourage talented and thoughtful students who will emerge as industry leaders,” Willrett, a CSU student majoring in animal science and agricultural business, was the overall winner of the scholarship with her essay “Tracing Beef from Farm to Fork” about the traceability aspect of beef. In the essay, Willrett addressed a problem in the industry and proposed her solution. “Consumers are growing a demand to have access to more information about where their food is coming from and the beef industry is one that can struggle with that just because of the difficulty of providing that information,” Willrett said. “I discussed that in my essay and proposed a solution called blockchain. “ Blockchain, Willrett’s proposed solution, would focus on electronic identification of cattle as they are transported. “A more recent technology is an electronic identification tag,” Willrett said. “They’re just a little button that goes in the ear and there’s a wand that a producer can scan. Once they scan it, it comes up on a computer system and you can enter any information about treatments, weights, vaccination dates, anything they could possibly want to put in there.” The E-ID tag would connect to an online ledger system that

“It’s our responsibility to be a university for all people, no one should be excluded. Anyone who’s able to come to this institution, study and be successful ought to be comfortable here.” ALBERT YATES FORMER CSU PRESIDENT

“It meant that we needed to own and be proud of our relationship to agriculture,” Yates said. “We needed to be proud of

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would follow the animal from birth to harvest. Everyone who owned the animal could access the ledger and the information could then be used by packers to put in the store. In addition to the scholarship money, Willrett also won the opportunity to attend the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Louisianna, where she was recognized as a winner at the Best of Beef Awards Breakfast. Willrett’s passion for the industry comes from a cattle-feeding background and she hopes to become more integrated with the beef industry and production agriculture. Morrell, a student studying agricultural education and political science, was also among the list of winners with her essay titled “Be the Change” about the agricultural challenges with lack of water and land availability. “My essay focused on a wealth of groundwater-related issues and the spread of urbanization, all while offering solutions that will promote the future of agriculture and keep our world fed and clothed,” Morrell said. “This essay topic allowed me to express my opinions and solutions for the agriculture industry, and as a young agriculturalist who wants to be part of the change and future of the agriculture industry, this topic really spoke to me.” our relationship to business. We needed to take on the responsibility that the state expected us to, which was to focus on our undergraduate programs and make them as good as they possibly could be. We wanted to be able to educate, train and graduate students who could contribute to the economy of the state.” Yates is also remembered at CSU by the Albert C. Yates Leadership Development Institute, which is run through the Black/African American Cultural Center. The video biographying his time at CSU said that his commitment to diversity was an important facet of his development of the school.

Beef industry scholarship essay contest winner Olivia Willrett poses for a portrait at the cattle industry convention and NCBA Trade Show in Louisiana. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL CATTELMEN’S FOUNDATION.

Morrell was raised on a registered Hereford and commercial cattle ranch and was competing nationally at the age of seven. “As a third generation Hereford breeder on both sides of my family, I knew that the beef industry was where I belonged,” Morrell said. “I plan to use my double majors as a foundation for law school to represent the future of agriculture land and water use.” Morrell hopes to remain involved in the industry even after graduation as an agricul-

tural lawyer. Her ultimate goal is to help the public understand agriculture and to give agriculturalists a voice. “My entire life, I have witnessed people in authority make decisions that affect the livelihood of farmers and ranchers in the United States and around the world,” Morrell said. “For once, I would like to see agriculture represented by a voice that truly understands and cares for the industry, a voice like my own.” Charlotte Lang can be reached at news@collegian.com.

Reports on CSU’s enrollment data, including the diversity of the student body, did not begin until 2009, according to the office of Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness.

a university for all people, no one should be excluded,” Yates said. “Anyone who’s able to come to this institution, study and be successful ought to be comfortable here.” While accepting his award, Yates said he would not give a speech and instead thanked not only CSU, the faculty and staff but his wife, daughters, son-inlaw and nine-month-old granddaughter. “There are so many (proud moments at CSU), and most of it has to do with people,” Yates said. “People coming together as a true community.” Ravyn Cullor can be reached at news@collegian.com.

“We wanted to be able to educate, train and graduate students who could contribute to the economy of the state.” ALBERT YATES FORMER CSU PRESIDENT

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U-Turn continues to guide student academic success in spring semester By Delaney Allen @DelaneyAllen0

With the spring semester finally upon us, some are unaware of the different resources that aim to aid in student success. One of those many resources is U-Turn, a program offered through The Institute for Learning and Teaching on campus that helps students manage their academics and leads them to success. U-Turn is a step available to all students on campus who are concerned about their grades or want to improve their time management or study skills. The U-Turn Academic Success Expo will be on Thursday, March 7 in the Lory Student Center North Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The one-day event allows students to get one on one help with staff. Attending the U-Turn program is never mandatory, but many students find that it helps them improve their grades and avoid consequences, such as academic probation. The Spring 2018 semester saw only 135 students at U-Turn with the average meeting time between students and Navigator volunteers taking around 22 minutes. In comparison, the Fall 2018 semester saw a total of 305 students at looking for academic guidance with the same estimated meeting time. U-Turn typically sees less students in the Spring, as students are “getting the hang of college,” Jenny Kim, the learning program coordinator at TILT, said. U-Turn

also reports an increase of students attending every fall, and it seems to be because more courses are offering early performance feedback. “We want to set students up for success,” Kim said. “For some of the students, this is the first time they’ve had a chance to talk about their story.”

U-TURN WORKSHOPS ■ Academic Success Expo

Thursday, March 7 ■ Study Strategies 12-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-2 p.m. ■ Time Management 12:30-1 p.m. and 2-2:30 p.m. ■ Test-Taking Skills 1-1:30 p.m. and 2:30-3 p.m. Located on The Oval, TILT “works to achieve its mission within the Colorado State University community by creating and supporting collaborative programs, initiatives and activities,” according to its website. U-Turn is aimed at all students, not just those who are doing poorly in their courses. U-Turn also provides all students with study strategies, time management and test-taking skills at their workshops. They regularly see students who are performing very well in their classes and are just hoping for extra resources in case they feel as though they may begin to slip. An anonymous student said

Mekdelawit Desta, Learning Programs coordinator, speaks about U-Turn, a program at the Institute of Learning and Teaching which offers one-on-one support for student in poor standing. PHOTO BY JOSH SCHROEDER COLLEGIAN

they chose to attend the Spring 2018 U-Turn program to take back control of their academic success. “At first this seemed like I was ‘a bad student’ but after this helped me realize that this is a pretty normal thing for all sorts of students,” said the student. Kim said that all students are encouraged to take advantage of U-Turn and TILT in general, no matter their academic standing. “Students come in and meet with a navigator, who is a volunteer on campus like an academic advisor or someone from student affairs, for example,” Kim said. “We

see students from all the courses on campus, no matter what they’re enrolled in.” Students who want to get in touch with U-Turn will either receive an email, or they can show up for a drop in to meet with a Navigator immediately. “It’s up to the students to decide what they want to do,” Kim said. “If you’re doing well academically, but you struggle with test-taking skills, attending one of those workshops can be very helpful.” Another student, who also wishes to remain anonymous,

talked about the U-Turn program after attending a workshop. “I think it is hard for some students to attend these things and admit that they may need help but I am very glad that I can have this resource to come to and to know that people will go out of their own way in order to help you succeed,” they said. For more information on upcoming academic success events, students can visit www.tilt.colostate.edu. Delaney Allen can be reached at news@collegian.com.

NATIONAL

Clemson students petition to rename program that glorifies ‘racist viewpoint’ By Emily Bohatch The State, Columbia, S.C.

Some Clemson students are calling for the removal of a former U.S. vice president’s name from a college program, saying it is “glorifying a racist viewpoint.” Students petitioned for university officials to rename the school’s Calhoun Honors College, named after the seventh vice president and South Carolina statesman John C. Calhoun. Calhoun was a staunch supporter of slavery, and notably called the practice a “positive good” in a speech in 1837. He owned 70 to 80 slaves, who worked his plantation in Fort Hill. Clemson University is built on Calhoun’s old plantation grounds, which was passed along in his family until it was given to the state of South Car-

olina in 1888, according to the university’s website. The plantation house still sits on campus.

“Simply put, the university would not be further glorifying a racist viewpoint on a campus that already exists under the scars of slavery and human degradation.” STUDENT PETITION

A petition shared by the Southern Poverty Law Center on Campus - Clemson proposed that the college simply be called the “Clemson Honors College.” “Simply put, the university would not be further glorifying

a racist viewpoint on a campus that already exists under the scars of slavery and human degradation,” the petition reads. The petition claims that students are loath to use the honors college’s name on documents and emails. “The ‘brand’ of the Calhoun name is one that many honors students leave off of their resumes and email signatures, since they take it to be poorly reflective of the institution,” the petition reads. The students argue that renaming the college would not be removing Calhoun’s legacy from the university, citing the old plantation home as a stark reminder of the campus’s history. So far, the petition has gathered about 10 pages of signatures. Content pulled from Tribune News Service.

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Why Colorado pot money has no impact on the Denver teachers strike By David Migoya The Denver Post

Although more tax dollars are derived from marijuana sold within Denver’s city limits than in any other place in Colorado, very little of it actually makes its way into classrooms there or anywhere else in the state. That’s because the system legislators created to distribute marijuana tax revenues did not intend for the money to be used for things such as a teacher’s salary. Instead, the nearly $200 million that’s collected each year—the number has steadily increased since legalized marijuana sales began in 2014—is earmarked for a variety of school-related expenses. Those include construction and rehabilitation of buildings, and programs to prevent marijuana use and bullying, lower dropout rates, and boost early literacy. But not teachers. “Amendment 64 never promised to fully resolve the state’s education funding woes,” organizer and attorney Brian Vicente told The Denver Post in an email. “The idea to direct the (first $40 million in) funds to the state’s public school construction fund instead of to teachers and classrooms came from the Colorado Education Association, which pointed out how little funding was being directed toward it.” The legislature last year got to dole out about $120 million to a host of recipients that included the Colorado State Fair, mental health services, juvenile justice diversion programs, law enforcement against marijuana’s gray market, affordable housing programs and substance abuse programs. But not teachers. And with Denver teachers on strike for the first time in a quarter century, primarily over issues of pay, parents and onlookers are quick to ask: “What about all that marijuana money?” “Marijuana revenue is directed to various programs as outlined by law,” Jennifer Oakes, the CEO of the Colorado Department of Education, said in an email to The Post. “The majority of marijuana tax revenues directed to K-12 education is distributed in the form of grant programs, including capital funding for school buildings.” In the past two years, records show DPS has gotten about $2.8 million for programs to end bullying, lower dropout rates, promote literacy and hire more nurses.

Aside from the grant money, the only marijuana tax income that actually makes it into the coffers of Denver Public Schools is a small bit intermingled with funds the state pays each district, known as the equalization payment. “Some marijuana tax revenue is deposited in the State Public School Fund, which is one of the sources for the state share of total program funding through the School Finance Act,” Oakes said in the email.

“Marijuana revenue is directed to various programs as outlined by law. The majority of marijuana tax revenues directed to K-12 education is distributed in the form of grant programs, including capital funding for school buildings.” JENNIFER OAKES THE CEO OF THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Last fiscal year, Denver got about $279 million from the state, or roughly 20 percent of its overall operating budget. Of that piece, marijuana tax dollars make up about 1/100th of it—roughly 1 cent for every dollar in the DPS allotment. Because it’s all blended together, there’s no way to see where any one dollar actually goes. And even though the city of Denver last year collected more than $30 million in marijuana sales tax revenue—$26 million of it from its own local sales taxes— it’s unlikely those dollars would be transferred from municipal government to the school system. Much of the reason why marijuana tax dollars have not been targeted toward teacher salaries is the mercurial nature of the funding stream. Raises dependent on marijuana sales would be as precarious as the funding itself. When the legislature in 2017 gave rural school districts a onetime block of marijuana cash to be used as each chose, none of them put it toward salaries. That’s because any raises would have to be funded the next year from a different source. Content pulled from Tribune News Services.

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Skiing and snowboarding can get pricey pretty quickly, but there are a handful of options that keep the costs low and the good times still coming. Don’t worry — we did the research so you don’t have to. Check out these inexpensive travel plans to your favorite resorts including Loveland, Breckenridge, Steamboat, Vail, Winter Park, Snowy Range, plus many more. These are also great options for folks without reliable or consistent transportation to the mountains.

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Option one: skip the traffic and head north! Only an hour and 45 minutes away from Fort Collins is Snowy Range ski area. Need more convincing? There is even a Snowy Range Express Bus for those on the Front Range. The cost includes a lift ticket and the round trip bus ride. The bus leaves for Snowy Range from a determined location at 6:15 am and returns from Snowy Range at 4 pm, putting you back home around 6 pm. Make sure to reserve your spot now and enjoy a day in the Medicine Bow National Forest. For all the the details and for booking information take a look at the Snowy Range Express Bus website.

Take a historic train ride to one of the best ski resorts Colorado has to offer. The Amtrak Winter Park Express, which runs froms Jan. 4 through Mar. 31, leaves from Denver Union Station and drops passengers off at the base of Winter Park. The train operates every Saturday and Sunday, giving you the opportunity to plan either a day or a weekend trip! If the weekend doesn’t work though, the train also runs the first two Fridays of March, the remaining dates are March 1st and 8th. Tickets are limited for each train and pricing is subject to availability. Buy early to take advantage of the early bird discount, making the trip only $29 one way. All other tickets range from $39 to $59. Winter Park Express schedule:

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Too Much Gear? By Rachel Rasmussen

Thinking of doing some winter cleaning of all your old ski or snowboarding gear but don’t know where to start? Here are 5 easy steps to clear your old gear.

•Depart Union station at 7:00 am Arrive to Winter Park at 9:00 am •Depart Winter Park at 4:30 pm Arrive to Union station at 6:40 pm

•2/16: Copper •2/23: Vail •3/2: Winter Park •3/9: Keystone •3/30: Copper •4/6: A Basin The buses leave at 6 am from the bus stop at Plum and Meridian, providing transportation to and from the resort for you and your gear. Make sure not to miss the return trip! The bus departs the ski areas at 4 pm.

Gather up any old gloves, jackets, pants, anything snow sports related that you haven’t worn for a while and don’t plan on wearing and put it all into a pile.

Try the gear on to see if it fits, then separate them into two piles of stuff that does and doesn’t fit.

Of the gear that does fit, decide if you are planning on wearing it or if you don’t want to keep it.

Put everything that doesn’t fit and that you don’t want into a pile. Examine if the gear is still in good shape or if you need to throw it away.

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All the gear that you wish to get rid of that is still in good condition, wash it, if you can, and bring it into a place that takes donations or items you want to sell.

If you have any questions, or gear you want to donate or sell, you can bring it into Gearage Outdoor Sports located at 119 East Mountain Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80524. You can also purchase any gear you may not have for an affordable price at Gearage.

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Where To Buy

Ready to commit? After you have caught the winter shred bug, it is time to look into purchasing your own set up. Websites like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace are easy to navigate and are regularly posted on. Other platforms include apps like Letgo and Offerup. When buying gear from someone online, make sure you go to a known area and check that everything is fully functional and works with any gear you already own. Another option to consider is heading over to Gearage, the local outdoor consignment shop. Here you can find great options for great prices, along with friendly faces behind the counter. Used gear can be great, but do your research before buying something to make sure you’re spending wisely and getting the best deal.

For many Coloradans, winter means hitting the slopes, and by that, I mean everyday is a fight to not skip work or school to go shred the mountains. If you haven’t caught this bug, you probably will eventually. When that time comes, renting gear is a great way to get introduced into winter sports without having to spend wads of money before knowing whether or not you’ll enjoy it. Lucky for you, Fort Collins has some great rental shops for snowboarding and skiing, including Outpost Sunsports who rents backcountry set-ups! The other businesses include Christy Sports, Outpost Sunsports, REI and Scheels.

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COLLEGIAN COLUMNIST

Skipping class may have serious consequences Renee Ziel @reneezwrites

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. Students don’t value their educations, despite the fact that they’re going into debt to get them. I hear students complaining about their debt, but these are often the same students who do not go to class, especially as the weather gets colder. While financial struggle is worthy of complaint, it does not excuse students willingly wasting their money. What’s more, it can lead to severe

unhappiness. To get a degree is to be privileged on a worldwide scale, as only 6.7 percent of the world has one. Yet students don’t seem to be passionate about something they are fortunate to be receiving and continue to cut class. Perhaps in pursuit of something supposedly more interesting, or perhaps for no reason at all. The cost of college is getting higher and more students are taking out loans to attend school. Zack Friedman, senior contributor of Forbes, wrote in an article last year that “student loan debt is now the second highest consumer debt category.” This puts student loan debt lower than mortgage debt and higher than credit card and auto loan debt. Friedman also brings attention to an alarming statistic about

how 44 million people in the United States collectively owe 1.5 trillion in loan debt. That’s about $34,000 per person.

“If you don’t go to class because you “don’t feel like it,” remember you’ve wasted more than $300.” As for those who don’t take out loans, the argument still applies. You will pay a large amount of money to the university regardless of whether you attend class or not. In fact, according to Elyssa Kirkham in a Student Loan Hero article, the average cost of one credit hour for a four year public university in the U.S. is $325.

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Don’t judge vaccines based on the flu vaccine Leta McWilliams @LetaMcWilliams

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. Measles—a once eradicated virus in the United States—is making a comeback, bringing vaccines back into the conversation. Now that it’s flu season, many are arguing the unreliability of the influenza vaccination. People can’t let the misconceptions about the flu vaccine discourage them from getting other, more reliable vaccinations. Measles, a virus that contaminated 3 to 4 million Americans in its prime, was declared eradicated in 2000. In 2014, there was a reported measles outbreak in Disneyland, infecting over 50 people. In 2019 we are continuing to retreat from the success of eradication. On January 16, a contagious case of measles was reported in Denver. What’s even more disheartening is that is wasn’t the first recent report of measles in the U.S., nor the latest. Schools are a hotspot for illnesses. Students are constantly touching desks, railings and doorknobs that are infested with germs, no matter how often they are disinfected. Universities are

a cesspool for viruses to grow and spread. Now that measles has been reported in Colorado, we need to be more educated about vaccines and their benefits. The debate on vaccines is nothing new. People have argued for and against vaccines for years, but it’s becoming more important that people know the facts and get vaccinated. A common argument made by anti-vaxxers is using the statistics and misconceptions behind the flu vaccination and applying it to every other vaccine. Arguments have been made claiming the flu vaccine contains toxins, that it’s completely ineffective and that it will even give you the flu. These arguments are false, based on ignorance and misunderstanding of vaccines. It’s true that the 2018 flu vaccination was only 25 percent effective. However, this is because the influenza has multiple strains that mutate. Each year, researchers take from past, inactive strains to develop the new vaccine. While it may seem that the flu vaccine is not very effective, it is virtually harmless to get one. Measles is different than influenza. It isn’t a changing virus, and its vaccine has years of research backing its success. The measles vaccine is 97 percent effective, yet people choose to endanger others by not getting vaccinated. Measles isn’t the only eradicated virus making a comeback.

Acute Flaccid Myelitis, a polio-like virus, has affected more than 440 people since 2014. These viruses can be lethal, and to not vaccinate is to put others at risk. Another argument used by anti-vaxxers is that they didn’t get vaccinated and didn’t get the virus in question, such as the flu. This leads them to falsely determine that vaccines are unnecessary. People can come in contact with viruses and their own immune system alone is enough to fight it off. However, not everyone is as lucky, or has the ability to get the vaccine because of their health. Whether it’s the flu vaccine or the measles vaccine, there are people who cannot get vaccinated because of autoimmune diseases or other preexisting health concerns. Those people are put at risk because of ignorant behavior by those who choose not to get vaccinated. These outbreaks of measles and other once eradicated viruses are most prevalent in anti-vaxxer communities. Children and adults alike are falling ill to a virus that is easily preventable because of ill-informed beliefs. What’s worse is that these outbreaks are happening in schools, where people are constantly in close contact with one another. Get educated and get vaccinated. CSU doesn’t need a measles outbreak. Leta McWilliams can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

If you don’t go to class because you “don’t feel like it,” remember you’ve wasted more than $300. It is also worth noting I’m not talking about the occasional mental health day, excused absences or extra time to catch up on homework. I’m talking about the consistent apathy that puts a stopper in a student’s education and sometimes prevents them from even getting their degree. According to the Pew Research Center, “on virtually every measure of economic well-being and career attainment—from personal earnings to job satisfaction to the share employed full time—young college graduates are outperforming their peers with less education.” The occasional break from the stressful college life is one thing that even I’m guilty of. Yet it’s

quite another to make not going to class a habit—all at the expense of your future finances, career and overall health and happiness. That being said, we must continue to ponder why people are not attending their lectures. Perhaps it is simply a matter of laziness and unconcern, but it may also be because of a poor learning environment. In this case, the university may need to take the bi-annual course evaluations more seriously. After all, students are giving the school 34 percent of their revenue. It’s your choice to spend thousands of dollars for nothing, but it is a significantly wiser choice to spend it on something you will value later. We are a lucky few, so we need to make the most of it. Renee Ziel can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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Fixing errors on your FAFSA.

Losing your Happy Meal toy on a Greyhound bus in Boston.

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Watching “Incredibles 2” on Netflix.

When everyone around you is contagious.

Puppy yoga.

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Sports | Tuesday, February 12, 2019

MEN’S BASKETBALL

3 keys for Rams to upset San Diego State By Eddie Herz @Eddie_Herz

Staying focused and playing together as a team is often easier said than done. In Colorado State’s case, youth and inexperience make this even more difficult. The Rams head home to face the 14-9 (6-4) San Diego State Aztecs Tuesday night after recently losing two consecutive Mountain West games. The two previous contests played out much differently, but featured similar themes that CSU will need to focus on to win against SDSU. Let’s take a look at three key goals that could lead to the Rams’ 10th victory of the season. 1. Respond to lack of effort with intense, high energy play. Considering the level of talent in Reno, it is difficult to pin lack of effort as a culprit in the Nevada loss last week. However, both CSU players and coaches acknowledged stagnant play as a contributing factor to the 74-66 loss in Laramie Saturday.

CSU-SDSU STAT BREAKDOWN ■ Points per game:

CSU: 75.2 SDSU: 74.8 ■ Opposing points pers game: CSU: 77 SDSU: 69.2 ■ Field goal percentage: CSU: 47.3 SDSU: 45.3 ■ Rebounds per game: CSU: 34.4 SDSU: 35.3 ■ Assists per game: CSU: 14.3 SDSU: 15.3 ■ Turnovers per game CSU: 11.5 SDSU: 12.6 The Cowboys entered the game with an 8-15 (1-8) record. Dominating an entire game is rare for Wyoming. Nevertheless, the Cowboys did just that against the Rams. Justin James, who scored 36 points on 10-14 shooting against CSU, is an apparent matchup problem for every team who plays Wyoming. The Cowboys’ up-tempo play can be hard for opposing teams to keep up with. However, Wyoming is remarkably less-efficient shooting the ball than CSU and, as a result, score far fewer points

Kris Martin goes up for a shot during the game against No. 6 Nevada Feb. 6. The Rams lost to the Wolfpack 98-82. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN

than the green and gold. One of the Rams’ most significant issues this season is rebounding, but Wyoming controls the glass less than CSU. On paper, beating the Cowboys shouldn’t have been an issue. Regardless, statistics don’t reflect the desire to win. While the Cowboys deserve credit for winning, it’s evident the Rams were outworked on Saturday and played with less motivation than their counterpart. “(Energy) is something we can all control within ourselves and something we definitely need to work on,” redshirt junior center Nico Carvacho said. “It is definitely frustrating.” After leaving everything on the court against Nevada earlier in the week, the Rams appeared to be out of gas on Saturday, costing them a win they needed. Luckily for CSU, they won’t have to sulk in defeat for very long. “That is the only bright side, we have a quick turnaround,” Carvacho said. “We’ll come in

tomorrow and watch film, walkthrough, have a good practice Monday then tip off at 9 p.m. (Tuesday).” 2. Prioritize closing out on the perimeter. The Rams have played from behind in their last two games largely due to a lack of adequate defense beyond the 3-point line. CSU unsuccessfully contested a few 3-point scores by Nevada and Wyoming early on, but for the most part, CSU often was late to the ball around the perimeter. The Wolf Pack converted their first five attempts from deep, while Wyoming sunk seven consecutive 3-point shots to begin last Saturday’s game. Closing out on SDSU’s shooters will be a focal point for the Rams on Tuesday. Though not particularly lethal from downtown, the Aztecs average nearly eight 3-pointers per game, which is enough to do some damage. “Our mindset was not very

good,” Head Coach Niko Medved said following the Wyoming loss. “We were hoping that they would miss instead of making them miss. That’s not going to go very well.” 3. Force frequent Aztec turnovers. As underdogs against the Aztecs, the Rams will need to play to their strengths on Tuesday night. One of the advantages CSU holds over SDSU is the ability to avoid miscues offensively. The green and gold’s average turnovers per game rank within the top 60 in the nation. The Aztecs turnover the ball about 13 times per game, the 122nd mark in college basketball. This is only approximately 1.5 turnovers more per game than CSU. That may not seem like much, but recent history indicates SDSU has a lot of trouble winning games when it turns the ball over more than its opponent. The Aztecs have only picked up three victories this season when turning the ball over at a

higher rate than their opposition, and only once in Mountain West play. Inducing frequent turnovers on Tuesday could also inhibit SDSU from finding a rhythm at Moby Arena. Ideally for Medved’s group, forcing the issue defensively in the beginning stages will result in CSU playing with a lead for the first time in a while. It is necessary for the Rams to exhibit some grit if they wants to pick up a victory against the Aztecs. “Whether you come off the bench or you are in the starting rotation it doesn’t matter,” Medved said. “Everybody that plays has to bring the right mindset. Whether you start, whether you come off the bench, whatever it is. You have to play with an edge and have to bring something to the team.” Eddie Herz can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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Ride or die: why to stay with a losing team Ashley Potts @ashleypotts09

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In every game, there can only be one winner. That’s what sports are all about. Whether it’s an individual sport, team sport, video game or otherwise, someone will win and someone will lose. People thrive off of cheering for their chosen fighter to overcome the odds and come out on top, and it’s really fun when they do. But what about when they don’t? What about when they lose – and lose a lot? It can be really frustrating to finally find a sport or team that you enjoy, for whatever reason, and then watch them lose continuously. In Colorado, I know I’m preaching to the choir; aside from a few exceptions, the Rams haven’t had the best year so far, the Broncos season was painfully underwhelming and the Avalanche had their best run in years only to turn around and struggle, losing 12 of their last 15 games. Being a Colorado sports fan is inconsistent at best, but I wouldn’t root for anyone else. Why do we do this to ourselves? Why not just jump on the bandwagon of a team like the Patriots, who seem to have the whole winning thing figured out? While I understand that winning is essentially the entire point of sports, I would argue that it’s boring to watch the same team win all the time. And honestly it’s a little boring when one team just dominates another skill-wise. Maybe I can say that because my team has never been that team, and it’s especially boring and disappointing to watch a team I don’t care about win all the time. It comes down to two things: sports are a form of entertainment and sports are not just about winning. What I mean is that stats, scores and wins only hold our attention

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Head Coach Niko Medved rolls his eyes and gestures with his hands after a controversial call in the game against No. 6 Nevada Feb. 6. The Rams fell to the Wolfpack 98-82. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN

for so long. What we really want is some drama, actual competition and a story of overcoming the odds and upsetting Goliath. I’ve heard Tom Brady’s story of winning six times now—good for him, he went to Disney World again—but I’m bored with it. I want to hear about someone else who is experiencing that feeling for the first time. I want to hear stories of the underdog grinding away until their time finally comes. I want to hear players’ personal stories of what their sport means to them, why they do what they do or what they do in their free time. I want to hear stories of nail-biter games between evenly matched teams that keep me on the edge of my seat until the final seconds. Admittedly, it gets boring to watch your team lose all the time too. Trading wins and losses back and forth is

like your team is teasing you. Sometimes the feel-good stories in the midst of a downhill skid can feel like putting a Band-Aid on a broken leg. Sometimes you’re just aching for a win. But when the wins finally start to come, those other storylines give your fandom something to stand on. You want the athletes to win for more reason than a need to brag to your friends or justify the t-shirt you spent $30 on. You end up cheering for people that you believe in rather than just cheering for the logo thought up by the marketing department. So pay attention to the stories going on around us, Colorado sports fans. Take the losing streaks as a moment to reflect on why you care if your team wins or loses. We’ll get to Disney World eventually. Ashley Potts can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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Puppy Yoga: Om Kai makes exercise adorable By Graham Shapley @shapleygraham

For some, the idea of getting down on a yoga mat and exercising does not feel like an ideal use of time. Yoga instructor Kaitlin Mueller has changed that by introducing one simple element: animals. Om Kai Yoga offers several events that incorporate animals into yoga classes, including puppy yoga, kitten yoga and goat yoga. The most recent puppy yoga event was hosted Feb. 10 at Maxline Brewing and welcomed dozens of locals as they stretched and played with little furry friends. At Mueller’s monthly Puppy Yoga event, a group of puppies is released into the same enclosed area as an in-progress yoga class. Adorable chaos ensues as the puppies run about to greet everyone while class participants try their hardest to complete their stretches. It isn’t uncommon to see a would-be yogi pausing in their stretch to pick up a dog or accept puppy kisses sent their way. Puppy Yoga is not intended to be a strictly-business yoga class. In fact, Mueller hopes that it may be more approachable than a studio. “I was just looking for different ways to bring yoga to the community,” Mueller said. “It’s a great way for people to feel a bit more comfortable in a yoga class if you aren’t comfortable going to a studio. They’ll also bring their boyfriends or husbands who never agreed to do yoga but they will if it involves puppies.” Puppy Yoga is in its third year of operation. Every dollar made goes to Bounce Animal Rescue, a local rescue organization focusing on getting animals out of kill shelters where they are under threat of euthanization. “We bring in animals from high-kill shelters down south or in areas of need,” said Anneliese Clark, executive director at Bounce. “And we essentially put them in our foster homes, get them all vetted and up for adoption.” High-kill shelters will euthanize animals to make room for more incoming animals. Bounce is an all-foster rescue, meaning that every animal is put into the homes of their volunteers until they are adopted. “I really like seeing the connections that we foster here,” Mueller said. “I like seeing people who start volunteering with Bounce, who start to make that connection and make it part of their lifestyle. Also, seeing the people who do end up adopting one . . . It’s really cool to see when somebody finds the right

A group of puppies dog pile each other while people do yoga exercises at Maxline Brewing Feb. 10. The Puppy Yoga class was instructed by Kaitlin Mueller and gave participants a chance to interact with a number of puppies while completing various yoga exercises. PHOTO BY CLARA SCHOLTZ

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A man plays with a puppy while doing yoga exercises at Maxline Brewing Feb. 10. The Puppy Yoga class was instructed by Kaitlin Mueller and gave participants a chance to interact with a number of puppies while completing exercises. PHOTO BY CLARA SCHOLTZ COLLEGIAN

puppy for them.” According to Mueller, human socialization is essential to the puppies’ development. “(These puppies) don’t have a lot of human interaction before this aside from their fosters,” Mueller said. “It’s great for the rescue to get their name out there and get the dogs socialized. It’s a great way for them to get to know and trust people.” Clark is impressed with Mueller’s leadership capabilities. “(Mueller) is honestly the brainchild behind it all,” Clark said. “We’re just very lucky to

benefit from her creativity.” The class is once a month at Maxline Brewing, a Fort Collins brewery. The business opens early to accommodate the session. It also allows patrons to stay late to do a meetand-greet with the puppies after yoga. The first beer is free for anybody over 21 who has signed up for the event, incentivizing sticking around if the puppies didn’t provide enough motivation. “We asked Maxline to do it here, and it’s worked out really well,” Mueller said. “They have a great space for it, and they have a community that loves dogs.”

A woman plays with a puppy while doing yoga exercises at Maxline Brewing Feb. 10. The Puppy Yoga class was instructed by Kaitlin Mueller and gave participants a chance to interact with a number of puppies while completing exercises. PHOTO BY CLARA SCHOLTZ COLLEGIAN

The last class which was held Feb. 10, involved six puppies from the same litter and 20 participants. Striking the right balance is crucial to the event’s success. “We want to make sure that the puppies to people ratio is good so that people feel like they got enough time with the puppies,” Mueller said. “(...) We also try to limit the class just so that the puppies are comfortable. We don’t want to overwhelm them just because it’s their first social experience.” The popularity of the class is a double-edged sword. Anybody who wants in has to jump on the

opportunity as soon as it arises or they risk missing out. Tickets are typically on sale a month before the class actually occurs. “I have a lot of repeat customers,” Mueller said, “Which makes it a little hard for newer people to get into the classes because the classes sometimes sell out within the hour. I’ve had classes sell out within five minutes before. You basically have to have a ticket within 24 hours.” Graham Shapley can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.

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CULTURE & COMMUNITY

WHAT’S FOR DINNER WITH AUDREY

6 discounted shows to see at the Lincoln Center this semester

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By Molly Strader @mkstrader

In the midst of the semester, students often forget to take time for themselves. For those who need a break from their tedious schedules, the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins offers many events for a night of carefree fun. The venue also provides Big Deal tickets, which allow audience members who are looking for discounted prices to purchase certain seats for at least $10 less than the regular price.

UPCOMING SHOWS A list of upcoming shows found at: ■ The Lincoln season brochure on the Lincoln website Here is a list of six unique shows students can find discounted tickets for this semester. 1. The Choir of Man On Feb. 23, musical performance group “The Choir of Man” will come to Fort Collins all the way from the U.K., bringing song, dance and live percussion. The cast consists of nine professional singers and performers, who sing everything from rock to Broadway songs. The best part is, the show is set in a traditional

pub, making it the perfect destination for a good old pub crawl. Prices: Regular - $25/$43+ Big Deal - $15 According to the Lincoln Center website, “The multi-talented cast of nine handsome blokes sings everything—pub tunes, folk, Broadway, classic rock—all to roof-raising heights.” 2. Aspen Santa Fe Ballet For those looking for an elegant evening, the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet will be taking the Lincoln Stage March 5. Accompanied by a post-show discussion, the performance combines classical and contemporary ballet. Prices: Regular - $33+ Big Deal - $15 Student - $16 3. Ladysmith Black Mambazo The Grammy-winning acapella group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, is set to light up the Lincoln March 15. The South African-based group works to send a message of peace through their music and has worked with iconic artists such as Stevie Wonder and Dollie Parton, according to their website. Prices: Regular - $36+ Big Deal - $20 4. Something Rotten “Something Rotten!” is a classic Broadway show coming to the Lincoln Center March 28-30. The production centers around the story of two broth-

ers and their journey writing the first musical ever. Originally written by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, “Something Rotten!” features all kinds of fun, from hilarious songs to witty one-liners. Prices: Regular - $39 - $75 Big Deal - $20 5. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Known as the time machine of pop music, Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox will bring many styles of music to the Lincoln Center April 5. Now a YouTube sensation, Postmodern Jukebox has racked up over 3 million subscribers with their vintage covers of modern popular songs. Prices: Regular - $40 - $65 Big Deal - $20 6. The Illusionists- Live from Broadway The Illusionists, a traveling magic and performance group, will be entertaining Fort Collins audiences with various tricks and acts April 3-4. The group of five travels all around the world, earning themselves a reputation of being some of the most talented Illusionists today, according to their website. Prices: Regular - $37 - $55+ Big Deal - $20 Molly Strader can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com

Daily Horoscope Nancy Black TODAY’S BIRTHDAY

(02/12/19). Thrive this year with help from your friends. Organization provides stability and strength. Things could get chaotic at home. Summer amps up your physical efforts, before a change in plans. Winter introspection motivates a switch with health and work. Your team is your greatest inspiration. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — 8

— You can get what you need, despite financial worries. A hidden danger could arise. Conditions could change quickly. Slow down, and watch where you’re going. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 9 — A barrier arises with a personal project. You can see what wasn’t working. Keep practicing. Work with someone who sees your blind spot. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 6 — Finish up what you’ve begun. Review, sort and file. Consider

what’s ahead and how you’d like things to go. Schedule actions to forward that vision. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 7 — Surprising news impacts your team. Reach out to your networks and community for support. Lend a steady hand. Reinforce long-distance connections. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 7 — An opportunity may seem like a lucky break. Things may not go as planned. Wait for developments. Advance when you have a reliable landing spot. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 8 — Your exploration takes an unexpected twist. Enjoy delicious deviations, while meeting your deadlines. Consider a persuasive argument carefully. A surprising opportunity is worth pursuing. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 8 — A change at work puts more coins in your pocket. Review finances carefully, or risk mistakes. Don’t get talked out of what you want. Compromise. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 7 — Unexpected circumstances

arise for you and your partner. Work could interfere with play. Try another perspective. Look at a situation from another view. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 9 — You can get what you need. A truth gets revealed. Practice to raise your physical skill levels. Ask for more and get it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 7 — Let someone interesting draw you into a different world. Fact and fantasy may clash. Relax, and go for clarity. Have patience with breakdowns or false starts. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 6 — Domestic upgrades may not go as planned. Long-term changes may require a short-term fix first. Stick to your budget. Restraint is advised. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 8— Share your message. Articulate a dream, and invite participation. Others bring a whole new view. Results may not go as imagined. They could be better.

By Audrey Weiss @audkward

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day and all that Hallmark crap, I’d like to take a moment to remind everyone that the best gift is treating the one you love. In my opinion, it is always the thought that counts and nothing shows devotion like gifting something handmade.

INGREDIENTS Curry: ■ 1 cup lentils ■ 3 mushrooms, diced ■ 5 garlic cloves, smashed ■ 1 cup collard greens, chopped ■ 1/4 cup onions, diced ■ 2 cups frozen Brussels sprouts, chopped in half ■ 1 tbsp chili paste ■ 1 tbsp curry paste ■ 1/2 tbsp cumin ■ 1 can tomato paste ■ Salt, pepper, oil to taste Tofu: ■ 1/2 cup flour ■ 1 tbsp cumin ■ 1 tbsp chili powder ■ 1 tsp salt ■ 1 tsp pepper ■ 14 oz. extra firm tofu

Luckily, I’m not alone in this sentiment. Just last night, I came home from a very long day to the smell of curry and cumin wafting from the kitchen. My favorite person decided to surprise me with dinner ready and sitting on the counter. I’m used to coming home and cooking up something for us to eat, so this was an especially wonderful surprise to come home to. Hopefully, others will enjoy this recipe as much as I did. Instructions: In a pan, heat oil and a pinch of salt and pepper on medium heat. Add the smashed garlic cloves and Brussels sprouts and cook until the garlic is golden brown. Add onions, mushrooms and collard greens. Cook down the vegetables until the greens are wilted and the onions are translucent. Add the spices and stir the mixture until well combined. Add the curry paste, chili paste and tomato paste with one cup of water. When the sauce comes together, add the lentils with one more cup of water. Top with a lid and let the mixture cook down for approximately one hour on low heat. Check your mixture every 15-20 minutes by tasting a lentil. Meanwhile, mix together flour and spices for tofu. Cut the tofu into 1/2 inch cubes. Heat some oil in a pan on medium heat. Toss the tofu in the flour mixture and fry. When the cubes are golden and crispy, remove them and place in a bowl lined with a paper towel. When the lentils have reached your desired consistency, remove the mixture from the heat and top with tofu and cheddar cheese for a little extra flavor. Give your special someone something straight from the heart and absolutely delicious this Valentine’s Day. Enjoy! Audrey Weiss can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com

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