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Become a rock star for free:

Music District signals beginning of an improved music community in Fort Collins

NEWS

City Council Discusses race and more PAGE 3

OPINION

CampusView Campus Concealed Carry Debate PAGE 5

SPORTS

Soccer Players Seniors discuss their experiences PAGE 7

The outside of the Music District’s campus located on College Avenue between Laurel and Mulberry streets.

PHOTO BY RANDI MATTOX COLLEGIAN

By Randi Mattox @tatianasophiapt

Music-lovers from all around the nation gathered in Fort Collins over the weekend to celebrate the opening of the highly anticipated Music District.

The Music District, funded

by The Bohemian Foundation, will make becoming a musician accessible to anyone willing to walk onto their campus and sign up.

The Music District will pro-

vide mostly free resources to its users that will allow them to succeed as artists and be financially stable while doing it, and it will connect musicians together to promote a collaborative environment where making great music and succeeding in the industry is the main goal.

Music District Business Manager, Gregg Adams, said The Bohemian Foundation had a vision for years about creating a facility that will foster the success of local musicians and put Fort

Collins on the map as a competitive music city.

“We have professionals throughout Fort Collins that do recording, and band management, and venues, and sound technique and all that kind of stuff,” Adams said. “We said, ‘How do we connect all of these people together?’ and The Bohemian Foundation decided that we should have a music ecosystem hub and call it the Music District.”

In addition to creating this

connective tissue between musicians and non-musicians who work in the industry, Adams said the Music District strives to increase the footprint of music throughout the world, starting in Fort Collins.

“We are bringing everyone together and saying, ‘We have anything that you want relative to your growth, your education, your business,’” Adams said.

“And (we are) providing that one stop shop for the entire thing.”

Elliot said there are three

levels to the Music District: craft, business and community.

“If you think about craft, the first one, it’s about creativity and what the artists do to really make music the root of it all,” Elliott said. “Business is how you get the thing that you’ve made out into the world. Community is how do you connect around that thing in a way that is not necessarily music business related but more about the social, or the civic or the public good.” see ROCKSTAR on page 12 >>

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COLLEGIAN.COM Wednesday, October 5, 2016

FORT COLLINS FOCUS

ON THE OVAL

Homecoming Week brings campus-wide activities

By Logan Crizer @logloc19

A man takes full advantage of the few remaining warm weekends by walking through the CSU Annual Flower Trial Garden.

PHOTO BY MICHAEL BERG COLLEGIAN

Correction/ Clarification

The Neue Polka Colorado was previously described as a CSU ensemble.

Although CSU students perform with the band, it is not a CSU ensemble and has no official association with the University.

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Q: What are your favorite hobbies?

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Monday, Oct. 3 kicked off the start of homecoming week for Colorado State University, with campus events planned for the entire week.

The events all lead up to the CSU football game on Oct. 8.

A tailgate took place on Tuesday on the Parmelee Hall tree area, starting off the game day festivities. Along with the Greek Life dance competition, the following evening on the intramural basketball courts.

On Wednesday, the annual Canstruction will occur at the Lory Student Center plaza, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This event is a competition put on by SLiCE, where students compete to make shapes, such as peace signs, out of canned goods.

The canned goods are donated to the cans around the oval fundraiser, which tries to collect as many cans as possible for the Larimer County Food Bank.

Thursday will include free homecoming cookies on the plaza starting at 12 p.m., followed by a comedy show at the Lory Student Center.

The show features The Daily Show correspondent and comedian Roy Wood JR. and will begin at 7 p.m. in the LSC Theater. The show is open to students, families and the public. Free tickets available at CSUTix.com.

Starting at 3 p.m. on Friday, there will be a festival on the Oval. The festival will have live music, activities for kids, food trucks, a beer garden and on-site yearbooks for alumni.

The event is free and open to the public, concluding at 6 p.m.

During the festival, the homecoming parade will start at 4:30 p.m. The parade will start at Howes and Oak Street and conclude at the West lawn. see ACTIVITIES on page 4 >>

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NEWS Wednesday, October 5, 2016

ELECTION GUIDE

2016

By Stuart Smith @notstuartsmith Tuesday night, Vice Presidential candidates Mike Pence and Tim Kaine took the stage at Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia. The debate was moderated by Elaine Quijano, an anchor on CBSN and correspondent on CBS News.

Leading into the debate, a RealClearPolitics poll average had Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton leading opponent Donald Trump nationwide 48 percent to 44 percent.

An average of polls compiled

by ElectionProjection had Clinton leading 44 percent to 39 percent.

Beginning the debate, both candidates explained why they support their running mate.

Tim Kaine said that he was “so proud to be running with [a] strong, history-making woman . . . because of her vision.” Pence replied by saying that “the American people know that we need to make a change.” “(I hope that) Tim Kane talks about women’s issues,” said Colorado State University Democrat Rebecca Rathburn.

Vice Presidential Nominees Tim Kaine, Mike Pence debate issues, not personalities Allie Ruckman, another CSU Democrat, said that this debate was important because “people are so tired of the Presidential election.” She felt that it would be “less about publicity and more about this issues.”

When the candidates were asked why people distrust both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, Kaine and Pence spoke over each other and attacked the other’s running mate.

“Trump always puts himself first. He built a business career . . . off the backs of the little guy,” Kaine said.

Pence replied by saying the reason people distrust Clinton is, “because they’re paying attention.”

Next, the candidates spoke about cutting Social Security, an important safety net for the nation’s elderly.

Kaine said that the Clinton administration would “never engage in a risky scheme to privatize social security.”

Pence replied that a Trump presidency would “meet our obligations to seniors (and) to medicare.”

However, Pence did not give away any details of a plan.

Fort Collins citizens discuss racial issues, and more

By Rachel Saurer @rachbethsaurer

The Fort Collins City Council met Tuesday night where they addressed Fort Collins citizens’ concerns such as racial issues and Sunday bus services.

The council meeting began by discussing concerns of the Fort Collins citizens.

One major concern that the council members addressed was on racial issues in Fort Collins.

A man from New York living in Fort Collins spoke on how people would yell vulgar obscenities at him because he was black when walking down the street.

He said this was disheartening.

“We can do better,” he said.

Ray Martinez, a city council member, expressed deep concern for the issue and said discrimination will not be tolerated.

The main topic of the evening was the 2017-2018 budget.

Many Fort Collins citizens expressed their desire for Sunday

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transit.

Common concerns included transit for people with disabilities to be able to get to places such as religious services and shopping centers.

Cari Brown, systems advocacy specialist of the Arc of Larimer County, spoke on behalf of the disabled members of the community.

“Individuals with disabilities frequently rely on public transportation to get to church, to get to social events, around our beautiful city, maybe to Old Town, around our shopping centers, but most importantly to get to work,” Brown said.

Michael Pupiales, a Colorado State University program aide for Student Leadership, Involvement & Community Engagement spoke on the economic side of the Sunday bus service.

He said it serves economic purposes, and also supports people with disabilities. see CITIZENS on page 4 >>

When asked if police are worked too hard in the United States, and how they would heal broken relations between police and their communities, the two candidates had wildly different answers.

Kaine answered by saying that, “the way (to) make communities safer and the way you make police work safer is (by) community policing.”

Pence, replied by stating that, “we’ll have a full and complete investigation whenever there is a life lost due to police action.”

Next, the debate took a step back in order to look at a more international issue: if the world is safer or more dangerous than it was when Barack Obama took office 8 years ago, and how each candidate would deal with terrorism.

“There’s only one candidate who can [beat terrorism], and that’s Hillary Clinton,” Kaine said. “(Trump) can’t even start a Twitter war with Miss Universe without shooting himself in the foot.”

Pence replied by acknowl-

edging that while Obama did lead the assassination of Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden, “our main threat today is ISIS,” which is why he believes the world is less safe now.

In a question directed at Governor Pence as to why Russian President Vladimir Putin would have respect for a TrumpPence administration that he doesn’t have for the Obama administration, Pence simply replied with “strength.”

The final question of the night how each candidate would work to heal the divide that this election season has created.

Kaine focused on Clinton’s track record of “working across the aisle,” and working closely with Republican congresspeople throughout her career to “get things done.”

Pence replied by saying that “the American People want to see us standing tall on the world stage again . . . they want to see an American comeback.”

Post-debate, politically active students had several comments on the 90 minutes of debate.

Carson Black, a freshman democrat, said that she believed “Tim Kaine did a really nice job of getting his points across” and that “Pence did not defend Trump’s ideas.”

Another student, Annaliese Cole-Weiss, complimented the debate in regards to the previous Presidential debate. “(I) thought it was a more effective debate than the Presidential debate because it was way less drama and about the character than about the issues,” said Cole-Weiss.

Carson agreed and said it was more civil.

“In certain issues they could come to an agreement that ‘yes this needs to be fixed,” Carson said.

Sunday, Oct. 9, Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump will be back and debating again in the second of three Presidential debates, hosted by CNN anchor Anderson Cooper and ABC co-anchor Martha Raddatz, at Washington University in St Louis, Missouri.

Stuart Smith can be reached at news@collegian.com.

Weigh in on the future of parking on campus All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend one-hour open forums in response to the ongoing conversation about parking on campus.

• 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, LSC Ballroom 350A, with lunch provided • 12:15 p.m., Monday, Oct. 10, LSC Ballroom 350A, with lunch provided • 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, Durrell Center, seminar rooms B and C, with refreshments provided • 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, Clark A201 Give feedback on parking permit fee structure, availability of lower-cost parking on the edge of campus and other topics!

Facilitated by Center for Public Deliberation

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NEWS Wednesday, October 5, 2016

CSU free speech stump replaced on plaza due to deterioration

By Hailey Deaver @autumn_hail

The old stump in the plaza was replaced with a new stump by the city of Fort Collins Forestry Department.

About every 10 years the stump begins to deteriorate, said Mike Ellis, the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Executive Director of the Lory Student Center.

The city’s forestry department replaced the stump at the end of August at no cost to the school. The last time the stump was replaced was in 2007.

The stump has been a CSU tradition since 1964. Collegian employees at the time, John Hyde and Shelton Stanfill, bought the stump from a lumber yard for $4.50. The students etched the word “COLLEGIAN” into the side of the stump.

In 1967, the stump was lost.

It disappeared in 1967 and was found in 1970 at Horsetooth Reservoir. Those who found the stump told the Collegian that the stump was found, but before Collegian employees could retrieve it, The stump went missing again until 1971.

Alan Worline found the stump in the house of some students. “I understand you are using the Collegian Stump for a coffee table,” Worline said when he barged into the home, according to Collegian archives.

Worline got the stump back for $10 and two cases of beer.

The stump disappeared again shortly after it was returned back to campus.

Gary Kimsey, a reporter from the Collegian, recognized the stump behind a cabin in Rustic, Colorado, 40 miles up the Poudre Canyon. The stump was a chopping block for firewood.

The stump remained on campus since the fall of 1980.

Now, the stump has a plaque in place of the word “COLLEGIAN.”

>> ACTIVITIES from page 2 The parade will feature University and community floats, along with the CSU marching band, and co-grand marshals Blanche Hughes and Polly Baca.

At the end of the parade, the Homecoming pep rally will start on the West Lawn from 6-8 p.m. There will be a bonfire, fireworks and the lighting of the A. This event is free and open to the public.

Saturday morning will begin with the Homecoming 5k Race around the CSU campus starting at 8 a.m at the Oval.

The plaque says: THE STUMP “WHAT IS OBJECTIONABLE, WHAT IS DANGEROUS IS NOT THAT THEY ARE EXTREME BUT THAT THEY ARE INTOLERANT. THE EVIL IS NOT WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT THEIR CAUSE BUT WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT THEIR OPPONENTS.” ROBERT F. KENNEDY ASSOCIATED STUDENT OF COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY 75TH ANNIVERSARY

“We’ve tried to remain true to the original dimensions of the stump since its original placement,” Ellis said.

The original stump was three feet high and had a three foot diameter. It weighed 200 pounds and it was light brown with no bark.

The stump is a symbol for the First Amendment, specifically free speech. The stump allows students to have a platform in the plaza to speak freely, sing, yell or talk to other students.

According to Collegian archives, poets, writers, musicians, politicians and priests have voiced their opinions on the stump.

Speaking on the stump is also part of the list of 70 things to do

The following afternoon will include the homecoming and family weekend tailgate starting at 4:00 p.m. at Ram Town at Hughes Stadium Alumni Association tent. Tickets are available online at the CSU website.

The week will conclude with the CSU football game against Utah State, beginning at 8 p.m. at Hughes Stadium. Free admission to students, tickets available for family and public through CSU Athletics.

Logan Crizer can be reached at news@collegian. com.

1964: Collegian employees at the time bought the stump from a lumber yard for $4.50.

The students etched the word "COLLEGIAN" into the side of the stump.

1971: The stump was found.

THE FREE SPEECH STUMP: 1970: The stump was spotted at

1967: the stump was lost or stolen.

Horsetooth Reservoir, but before Collegian employees could retrieve it, it disappeared again.

INFOGRAPHIC BY DOUGLAS HAWKINS COLLEGIAN

The new stump in the plaza is seen on Friday afternoon as students walk through the plaza between classes.

PHOTO BY FORREST CZARNECKI COLLEGIAN

before graduation as number 18.

A complete history of the stump can be found in The First

>> CITIZENS from page 3 “People can access the ability to go to Old Town and participate in retail,” Pupiales said. “On the other hand, it’s a justice issue, in regards to accessibility for people who don’t have that same transportation that is sometimes relegated to or delegated to more privileged identities.”

A community member suggested there should be more funding for single occupant vehicles if the Sunday bus service cannot be fully funded.

As the meeting contin-

100 Years, a book about the history of the first 100 years of the Collegian.

ued, Fort Collins citizens expressed Sunday bus services would help college students get to events on Sundays when a vehicle is not available.

The council members discuss at a later date how the bus system would fit into their budget.

Next Tuesday, Oct. 11, the Fort Collins City Council will hold a work session and a general discussion where they will decide the council direction.

Rachel Saurer can be reached at news@collegian. com.

Collegian reporter Hailey Deaver can be reached at news@ collegian.com.

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OPINION Wednesday, October 5, 2016

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CampusView: Should concealed carry be allowed on CSU’s campus?

Opinions for: Campus Carry should, without a doubt, continue.

The Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States says, “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.”

Our right as America citizens to bear arms whether on or off campus, shall not be infringed upon.

-Emily Faulkner, Senior

Here’s a shocker: I’ve carried a .357 magnum revolver to class everyday since I turned 21. Nobody has ever suspected a thing, nobody knows, and nobody has ever been hurt by it.

On top of that, I know multiple people, including good friends of mine, that also carry to class.

You’d be shocked if you knew how many people carry. And how many people have been hurt from it? I’ll wait.

-Anonymous, Senior

How to submit your opinion to us:

Include your name, or anonymous, and your year of study. There is no word minimum. Responses most likely to be published will be clear, concise, and contain correct grammar and punctuation. Send your full response to letters@collegian.com with the subject line reading “CampusView Submission-[the subject of the week] -Your Name (or Anonymous).”

FOR &

AGAINST

Next week’s CampusView topic:

Opinion against: How can more guns make us safe? The more guns there are, the less safe we are, period. What if some crazy person decides they don’t want to be a good guy one day and they just stand up in the middle of class and start shooting? Knowing there is a gun in my class would make me pay attention less and worry more.

-Anonymous, Sophomore

If someone carrying a concealed weapon tried to shoot a school shooter, they would probably just end up hitting more innocent bystanders. Stupid, stupid law.

-Anonymous, Freshman

Election season is upon us. CampusView will now be oriented towards the election until November 8th.

That being said, would Donald Trump make a good president? Why or why not?

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OPINION Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Rodenbaugh: Social justice movements are being undermined by elitist attitudes Mikaela Rodenbaugh @CSUCollegian

Social justice is an incredibly important topic of discussion for everyone to engage with, especially students. There are so many important aspects of social justice, tackling racial and gender inequality, or economic inequality. Most people on either side of the political spectrum can agree on something: it’s important to stand up for human rights. But increasingly, those who lead these discussions are being seen as militant. Some are even called social justice warriors. Perhaps one reason for this problem is the tendency by some members of these groups to lecture and condescend.

Urban Dictionary defines Social Justice Warrior, or SJW as follows: “A pejorative term for an individual who repeatedly and vehemently engages in arguments on social justice on the internet, often in a shallow or not well-thought-out way, for the purpose of raising their own personal reputation.”

Now, if you tell someone that you are interested in social justice, depending on who you’re talking to, you’ll see them visibly recoil. They assume you’re there to patronize them, shut them down, or that you think you’re better than them. Unfortunately, in some of these conversations, that is exactly the kind of scene playing out.

There’s a problem in social justice with the way we treat one another. That problem is largely caused by elitism. Often when members of a group are trying to prove that they are respectable and morally right, one way they try to do this is by tearing others down. It’s a particularly destructive way to behave, considering that social justice should be about bridging the gap between those who are different than us.

If you’re going to be snarky and snappy every time someone new doesn’t do or say what you would say, you’re killing the momentum of whatever movement you’re trying to bolster.

Increasingly, a trend of trying to shame others for not immediately being on the side of social justice issues is making newcomers to the movement uncomfortable, and rightfully so.

In social justice movements, it is imperative to be inclusive and welcoming of all people. Imme-

diately jumping to conclusions about the moral character of others because they may be unaware of a different perspective, or don’t agree with everything you’ve said is shutting down important conversations that need to happen. If social justice participants want to be seen as inclusive, welcoming entities, things need to change.

As it stands now, it seems that the moment new people enter public and group forums to talk about these topics, those that have preceded them are entering these arenas with a chip on their shoulder. Kai Chen Tom, a contributor to the Everyday Feminism publication, described the experience of feeling out of place when trying to join the conversation even as a queer, transitioning, person of color. If a newcomer to the conversation lacks the tools and background knowledge to state their perspectives, often they are shot down for saying something that isn’t considered correct by other members. Social justice movements can’t stand for this.

“A pejorative term for an individual who repeatedly and vehemently engages in arguments on social justice on the internet, often in a shallow or not wellthought-out way, for the purpose of raising their own personal reputation.”

URBAN DICTIONARY

I count myself lucky that the people in my life who introduced me to social justice movements have been welcoming and kind about any questions I may have had, or mistakes I may have made going in. Coming from a background where social justice was never really part of the discussion, when I first became interested in these movements, I lacked a lot of the knowledge and tools to put my perspective

into words.

I can remember a time when I did not identify as a feminist.

My views on social justice have certainly changed, but had I felt lectured or attacked when I became interested in issues of feminism, I doubt that would be the case. Thankfully, I wasn’t immediately shut down for asking questions on intersectionality, like for example, what the LGBTQA acronym stood for (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Questioning and Asexual).

So many people that I know are reluctant to count themselves as feminists, for example, even if they do believe in gender equality. One common reason I’ve heard from them is that they don’t feel comfortable around others who might attack them for having questions or dissenting views. Perhaps it’s time that social justice warriors drop the pretenses of war, and really try to get new people on their side.

It’s important to remember that we’re all on the same team.

If new people want to have these discussions about gender inequality, racial inequality, or income inequality, we need to work to be respectful and understanding of their different perspectives. Even if they don’t agree with the movement, it’s important to stay calm, to have an honest open conversation, and not jump to any conclusions.

You cannot fight the divide between social groups with more divisive attitudes towards others. There is too much at stake within social justice to be leaving those potential contributors to the movement behind.

Mikaela Rodenbaugh can be reached at opinion@collegian. com

The shorts in the morning, scarf in the evening weather #MakeUpYourMindColorado

Getting food on the Plaza for the Homecoming celebration!

NOPE DOPE

It’s fall, which means raking #FallCleaning #BetterThanSpringCleaning

Having a lab that starts at 6 p.m.

Starting to plan Halloween costumes #TodayMyHalloweenCostumeTomorrowMyLife

46 days until Fall Recess!

SPORTS Wednesday, October 5, 2016

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Eckert, Dietrich and Jochheim have seen it all for CSU soccer

By Colton Strickler and Colin Barnard

@coltonstrickler and @ColinBarnard

Since its foundation in 2013, the Colorado State women’s soccer team has seen plenty of change. New members of the

coaching staff, departing and incoming players and a change in attitude have promoted the prominence of the newly developed organization.

One thing that hasn’t changed? The leadership of

Maddi Rodriguez dribbles the ball down the field at the game, versus UNC on August 28th, 2016. PHOTO COURTESY OF RYAN ARB COLLEGIAN

seniors Amy Eckert, Jessica Jochheim and Kasey Dietrich.

Now in their fourth year with the team, the final three players from the original 2013 squad look to bring a winning culture to CSU soccer.

Having been through it all before, it is now their turn to pave a path for success. As with any winning program, that starts with an aspect of togetherness, something that has evaded the team in the past.

“We’re more of a team this year rather than just a group of people put together,” Jochheim said. “We actually know each other a lot more and are connecting with everyone.

There’s no cliques.”

The camaraderie that exists in 2016 can be traced back to the bricks head coach Bill Hempen laid in 2013.

“He’s just always been there for us,” Dietrich said. “He has been there through the lows, the highs, and it’s nice to have someone that you can always go to that’s been there with you through the full four years.”

That relationship has come a long way since the

team’s first season, during which they played their home games at Fort Collins Soccer Complex. A return to campus and Lagoon Field developed the relationships of the entire team, and allowed them to set a precedent for home games.

“The first year we were trying to get the program off the ground,” Eckert said. “Our home games were like travel days because we’d have to go on a bus and go to (FCSC). But now we’re on campus and it’s just through those different changes, it’s changed for all of us.”

“We talk about setting a tone on our home games,” Dietrich

said. “Not letting people win on our turf and setting a standard of, every game we are coming out full force and trying to win.”

“It’s getting better and better,” Jochheim said. “We’re becoming a better team.”

After three full years with the program, this year brings with it the opportunity to mentor the up and comers on the team. Working with seniors from past seasons has provided a base that they can improve upon.

“It’s nice to see what other seniors have done and what you can work on,” Dietrich said. see SOCCER on page 8 >>

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SPORTS Wednesday, October 5, 2016

>> SOCCER from page 7 Since its foundation in 2013, the Colorado State women’s soccer team has seen plenty of change.

New members of the coaching staff, departing and incoming players and a change in attitude have promoted the prominence of the newly developed organization.

One thing that hasn’t changed? The leadership of seniors Amy Eckert, Jessica Jochheim and Kasey Dietrich.

Now in their fourth year with the team, the final three players from the original 2013 squad look to bring a winning culture to CSU soccer.

Having been through it all before, it is now their turn to pave a path for success. As with any winning program, that starts with an aspect of togetherness, something that has evaded the team in the past.

“We’re more of a team this year rather than just a group of people put together,” Jochheim said. “We actually know each other a lot more and are connecting with everyone.

There’s no cliques.”

The camaraderie that exists in 2016 can be traced back to the bricks head coach Bill Hempen laid in 2013.

“He’s just always been there for us,” Dietrich said. “He has been there through the lows, the highs, and it’s nice to have someone that you can always go to that’s been there with you through the full four years.”

That relationship has come a long way since the team’s first season, during which they played

their home games at Fort Collins Soccer Complex. A return to campus and Lagoon Field developed the relationships of the entire team, and allowed them to set a precedent for home games.

“The first year we were trying to get the program off the ground,” Eckert said. “Our home games were like travel days because we’d have to go on a bus and go to (FCSC). But now we’re on campus and it’s just through those different changes, it’s changed for all of us.”

“We talk about setting a tone on our home games,” Dietrich said. “Not letting people win on our turf and setting a standard of, every game we are coming out full force and trying to win.”

“It’s getting better and better,” Jochheim said. “We’re becoming a better team.”

After three full years with the program, this year brings with it the opportunity to mentor the up and comers on the team.

Working with seniors from past seasons has provided a base that they can improve upon.

“It’s nice to see what other seniors have done and what you can work on,” Dietrich said.

“What you can use off of things they’ve done and just improve.”

Taking that improvement a step further is what these seniors are focused on. In their previous three years of existence, the Rams have failed to make the conference tournament.

The newfound togetherness combined with the role that experience has played with this year’s team causes reason to

believe that a change in culture is coming.

And once it does, that winning attitude is here to stay.

“I think this is the team,” Jochheim said. “If we’re going to go to the conference tournament, this is the team.”

“We hope to get to conference this year and make that a statement,” Eckert said. “‘Okay, now we’re in the conference. That’s a thing. Kind of set (future players) up for that mindset.”

A commitment four years in the making is an understatement for what they have done for the program. Originally coming in with 15 other freshman, Eckert, Jochheim, and Dietrich are the only three that have played it out until the end. It takes an extra level of devotion to remain with a team through its growing pains.

“It’s a big time commitment,” Dietrich said. “I don’t think everyone was ready.”

Despite the many ups and downs that come with the creation of a new program, all three agreed that the experience has been incomparable.

“A rollercoaster,” Eckert said of her time at CSU. “But I wouldn’t change it for a thing.

Definitely put us out of our comfort zone, that’s for sure. But like you guys were saying, we got stronger from it.”

“This experience has been really good for me,” Dietrich agreed. “It’s made me grow a lot as a person. With all the lows, and then trying to pick ourselves back up, it’s been crazy.”

CSU cross country climbs up polls

By Eddie Herz @Eddie_Herz

After firing on all cylinders at the Washington Invitational over the weekend, the CSU men’s cross country team has earned a national No. 11 ranking via FloTrack. The Rams also leaped eight spots in the USTFCCCA national polls to No. 21.

In the preseason, FloTrack gave the Rams a hefty No.10 ranking. After a slow start through two meets, their second place finish at the Washington Invitational closely reflected FloTrack’s early expectations.

USTFCCCA had the Rams grazing the top 25 in the preseason, ranked 25th overall. After their first meet, the Rams moved up to No. 24 before sliding to No. 29 before Saturday’s second place finish.

Jerrell Mock has carried the Rams as of late, finishing in second individually in Washington after winning the Roy Griak invitational a week prior. As a result,

Mock has earned two consecutive Mountain West Cross Country Men’s Athlete of the Week

According to USTFCCCA’s regional rankings, the CSU men check in at No. 5 in the Mountain Region.

Honors. He is the first Mountain West runner to claim athlete of the week twice this season.

Mock is now officially the runner to beat at CSU, as he has moved into the top-10 individual runners in the nation according to FloTrack’s Saucony Men’s

Individual XC rankings. He was listed at No. 15 entering the 2016 campaign.

According to USTFCCCA’s regional rankings, the CSU men check in at No. 5 in the Mountain Region. The CSU women, who have stood at No. 6 regionally for the majority of the season, have slightly fallen to No. 7. This is the first time all season the men have cracked the top five regionally.

The men’s and women’s cross country teams have some time on their hands before their next competitions. The men head to Madison, Wisconsin to compete in the Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational on Friday, Oct 14.

The men will race against 30 teams including Washington, Washington State, and Stanford.

The women’s next competition is in Terre Haute, Indiana for the coveted Pre-Nationals meet. The women’s team enters a heavy playing field of 82 total teams such as Oregon, Arizona, and CU-Boulder.

Eddie Herz can be reached by email at sports@collegian.com

The experience that Dietrich speaks of was one that she wouldn’t have had otherwise, if not for the creation of the program back in 2013.

A Fort Collins native, Dietrich was originally planning on attending Colorado State as a student after giving up hope of playing college soccer.

“I wasn’t planning on playing college soccer,” Dietrich said.

“I planned on going to CSU and then I heard there was a team coming.”

After getting information about the program from former player Megan Speed, Dietrich decided to give it a shot.

“She kinda let me know how I could get into it and I went to a couple of I.D. camps,” she said.

Unlike Dietrich, Eckert and Jochheim were both recruited by other programs before deciding to play for CSU. Eckert, a Colorado Springs native and captain of this year’s team, originally signed to play for Northern Arizona University before Colorado State’s program came about. After she learned that CSU had a program, she changed her mind.

“I decided that I did want to stay in-state and that this was a perfect fit for me,” Eckert said.

“I got a release from NAU and ended up here and I’ve been here since.”

Jochheim arguably took the biggest leap. Like many college students, the San Jose, California native made the decision to go out of state to an unfamiliar place where she not only did not know anyone, but

was joining a brand new soccer program as well.

“It wasn’t coming to a brand new program that was scary,” Jochheim explained. “It was leaving everything in California and coming out here where I knew no one.”

Four years in a program that is still finding its way can seem like a long time, but Eckert, Dietrich and Jochheim all agree that their time at CSU has flown.

“It’s crazy,” Eckert said. “I still feel like a freshman.”

“It literally goes by so much faster than you think it’s going to go,” Jochheim added.

Whether or not the 2016 Rams do in fact qualify for the Mountain West tournament come November, Eckert, Dietrich and Jochheim’s time as Colorado State soccer players is running out, which bears the question; what’s next?

“I’m planning on staying in Fort Collins,” Dietrich said. “I’m planning on coming back and supporting the Rams. Probably playing in some rec leagues.”

“Somewhere fun, no competition,” Jochheim laughed. “You’ve got to stay near it, I mean it’s been in our life for what, probably 15 years now?

You can’t just drop it.”

Eckert on the other hand has different plans.

“Later on, way later on if my kids want to play I’ll go to their games,” Eckert laughed. “I’ll be a soccer mom, I’m ready for that.”

Colton Strickler and Colin Barnard can be reached by email at sports@collegian.com

Rams seeking young playmakers

By Eric Wolf @Eric_Wolf5

Coming out of Saturday’s 38-17 loss to the University of Wyoming, it was evident that coach Mike Bobo and the Colorado State Rams are still looking for playmakers.

After the game, Bobo harped on the fact that Wyoming was able to make game changing plays, while the Rams were not.

“At the end of the day, you have to make a play in a ball game offensively or defensively to get momentum and we are not getting it done,” Bobo said.

It did not matter that the Rams out gained the Cowboys, or that freshman quarterback Collin Hill threw for the most yards in his young career. Production does not always lead to

winning games.

“The opportunity is there to make a play,” offensive coordinator Will Friend said. “(We had) a lot of good things on offense but when it really mattered we didn’t make those plays. When the phone rings you have to answer it as a player.”

The search for players who are going to answer that phone has been a continuous process since spring camp opened up, and from this team’s performance, it is clear that search is still ongoing.

“You have to make those plays, and what we are going to do is keep putting ourselves in position to make those plays,” Bobo said. “We have to find the right guys that are going to make those plays.” see RAMS on page 14 >>

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ARTS & CULTURE Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Alec Reviews Music: Yellowcard says goodbye with final album

By Alec Erickson @CTV_Ace

Saying goodbye is never easy. In the music industry, we don’t get to see many bands leave things the way they want them to be. Most of the time, we see bands have long drawn out and ugly breakups. That’s not the case with Yellowcard. They are putting out their last album in the way that they want to and calling it quits after one last tour. Everything about their final studio album is in a way that the band wanted to do it, which is why naming their album “Yellowcard” perfectly sums up the bands journey to this point.

The Florida-based punk rock powerhouse formed back in 1997. The band quickly rose to mainstream fame in the 2000’s with releases of tracks like “Ocean Avenue,” “Only One” and “Lights and Sounds” with each track by their own rights serving as a teenage anthem for many people who grew up in that time.

The band managed to really separate themselves from the rest of the scene by using a violin in all their tracks. Creating their own aesthetic that, at the time, was uncommon in the punk scene.

They would go on to release nine studio albums in that time and even take an indefinite hiatus back in 2008 before reforming in 2010. Now, after six years and three more records, we are getting the tenth and final self-titled album from the band that has been so instrumental in shaping today’s punk scene.

“Yellowcard” is a 10 track record that clocks out to be around 48 minutes long. You’ll be able to find a healthy mix of classic and new here with more modern and electronic elements driving the first half of this record and the

slower power ballads bringing it home. Yellowcard hasn’t tried too hard to experiment with their sound and didn’t necessarily play it too safe either. This record, from front to back, is constructed in the way the band wanted it to be. Going back to Hopeless Records for this farewell album gave them create control over the whole process, and it shows.

Musically, there isn’t anything new here. Essentially, Yellowcard has given everything they have to offer musically. But, that doesn’t take away from the overall record. In fact, it means there is lot of technically sound and smoother instrumentals.

There is some very clean mixing from band in this album, which really shines through in tracks like “Empty Street,” “Savior’s Robes” and “Leave a Light On.” If you want more slowed down and acoustic tracks, you can always listen to “I’m a Wrecking Ball” or “The Hurt Is Gone.” Either way, if you are into fast paced punk or emotional power ballads, this record has what you are after.

Lyrically, this record is depressing and for good reason.

Saying goodbye is not meant to be easy or happy in any aspect, and every bit of that shines through in the theme of this record. The tracks on this album with the issues of saying farewell and letting go. Whether it’s the topic of past relationships or being haunted by memories, you name it, and this record has a track that covers it. The very first track off the record, “Rest in Peace,” and the last track, “Fields & Fences,” bring this record full circle. If this was any other record or any other circumstance, much of this subject matter would get old fast, but since it is this is the farewell album, it’s all the more emotional

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in its impact and delivery. Tracks like “Got Yours” and “A Place We Set Afire” stick with you long after listening.

Final Score: 4/5 Yellowcard has definitely given fans of any level a must-have record for the year, regardless of if you just casually remember there hit songs or if you are a

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long time listeners. Ignoring the last record from a band that has been so instrumental in shaping the pop punk scene that we know today should be considered a crime. While it isn’t the most perfect punk record out there, you can’t help but admire that Yellowcard ended things on their terms in the way they wanted to.

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Do yourselves a favor, and go out on Saturday, October 29, to the Summit Music Hall for one of the last chances to see the band perform before their break up.

And Yellowcard, for everything you have done in the last 19 years, thank you.

Alec Erickson can be reached at news@collegian.com

ARTS & CULTURE Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Marvel’s “Luke Cage” brings long-anticipated diversity to superhero shows

By Connor Deblieck @CDeBlieck1995 Causing Netflix to crash, the anticipation for the release of “Marvel’s Luke Cage” started an internet frenzy.

Unlike other superhero television shows and their Marvel movie counterparts, “Marvel’s Luke Cage” and its predecessors “Daredevil” and Jessica Jones are targeted for an older audience.

Being available on a streaming service allows for the show’s creators and writers to explore and project controversial, complex and real life scenarios that pushed past the boundaries that are normally enforced on movies and cable television.

The ability to create a darker, grittier and more violently realistic atmosphere allows for the superhero complex of the show to seem less comic-like and more based in reality. Where “Jessica Jones” dealt with topics from rape to freewill, “Marvel’s Luke Cage” brings forth a breath of fresh air from a new perspective.

Show-runner Cheo Hodari Coke illustrates a harsh and unfair version of Harlem where organized crime, corruption and racism run rampant.

Luke Cage (Mike Colter) is a calm and level-headed man. Behind his powers of strength and unbreakable skin, he is not motivated to use powers for anything but protecting what is his and who is close to him.

Airing months after the first season of “Jessica Jones” and the second season of “Daredevil,” the story of “Marvel’s Luke Cage” is beautifully and seamlessly woven into the Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline.

But, unlike the other superhero shows circulating in the entertainment world, “Marvel’s Luke Cage” provides a sense of realism where the hero is given the role of a real and ordinary person who deals with the current pressing issues that African-Americans face everyday; Coker bluntly portrays the conflict between African-Americans and police profiling without apology.

The first four episodes of

the season introduce characters and highlight the various themes that the show takes on.

The iconic villains introduced are crime boss Cornell “Cottonmouth” Stokes (Mahershala Ali) and his cousin Mariah Dillard (Alfre Woodard.) Dillard by far becomes the worst villain to ever exist in the Marvel world with his political abilities to manipulate the media, while parading as a charismatic and caring woman who is dedicated to the people and the community.

“Marvel’s Luke Cage” succeeds at blending various genres into one, but that is also its downfall. The show features parallel storylines of the superhero political drama and the mediocre police procedures seen through the eyes of protagonist Misty Knight (Simone Missick).

The police procedural theme brings down the momentum of the show. This prospective gives away the mystery of the show because viewers know the details behind the murders.

Once the show gets past these elements, it becomes see LUKE CAGE on page 12 >>

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>> ROCKSTAR from page 1 The Music District is located on College Avenue between Laurel Street and Mulberry Street. The campus consists of five building built in the early 1900s that were renovated into the Music District’s campus. Each building provides a different service to users ranging from workspaces and studios to a music retail store and hangout spots.

Butler said the amount of available resources provides a space for musicians of any type or level of experience.

“It brings musicians together, from the beginning guitarist to the touring musician,” Butler said. “We want to bring classical training to the noise community.

We just want to bring all of them together.”

Adams said there are no limitations for users when considering the vast amount of services provided through the Music District.

“We have not figured it all out yet, but I think the core value that we have is we want to be that connecting point for all things music in the community and try to figure out a way to extend and make them successful at whatever they’re doing,” Adams said.

Local jazz and funk musician, Hayden Farr, said he plans to utilize the Music District for making connections in the industry.

“I will be networking with a lot of people, a lot of musicians and a lot of the music businesses,” Farr said. “I’m looking forward to people coming into the building. I think it will be a great place for musicians to come.

They are offering so many different things.”

S.J. Meyer, a Fort Collins community member, said she has lived here for five years and is looking forward to seeing how the Music District will impact the city.

“I think it just kind of adds to the greatness of Fort Collins,” Meyer said. “I think it is just fabulous that Fort Collins has another element to offer more people and to grow as a community. I think it is a great community piece. I am excited to see where it goes.”

Fort Collins community member and guitarist, Kevin Warner, said that he is impressed with what it offers aspiring musicians.

“It’s fantastic for people who are really into music and need a space to grow as musicians,”

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Warner said. “This is an amazing resource.”

Elliot said he hopes people will recognize all that the Music District has to offer and take advantage of it.

“We are hoping that a bunch of great bands will come here and work hard on making their craft even better,” Elliot said. “Anybody who loves music is welcome to come here and dive into it more than they already have.”

Adams said that joining the Music District is a very simple process that anyone can do.

“You need to come in,” Adams said. “We have iPads at the front desk. You need to provide your email and a very simple password, and that’s all it takes.

We will start to send you all of our correspondents.”

Although the Music District is open and ready for people to use, Elliot said this is only the beginning of their journey.

“We’ve only done like two percent of the work,” Elliot said.

“Now, we have the other 98 percent to do. We are really happy and celebratory, but I think we feel like this is really just the beginning.”

Randi Mattox can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

>> LUKE CAGE from page 11 wildly addicting as the viewer watches Luke Cage develop

Marvel’s “Luke Cage” is the beginning of a new era of longanticipated diversity. As quoted in the show, “There’s just something empowering about a black man who’s bulletproof.” from an ordinary man who wants to be left alone to

someone who wants to protect others and will do everything he can to help people in trouble. Cage shields innocent bystanders who are caught in the cross hairs of Stoke’s criminal organization.

The writing and story development were both fantastic.

However, the various plot holes and the rapid amount of supporting characters introduced in the show lead to confusion.

Despite this, the show shines with its exceptional casting and addressing of real world issues.

The casting brings a sense of diversity to the Marvel Universe. With prominent African-American actors dominating the screen, along with a supporting cast of Hispanic actors, it is a breath of fresh air compared to the superhero flicks with all-white casts that dominate the entertainment industry. “Marvel’s Luke Cage” is the beginning of a new era of long-anticipated diversity. As quoted in the show, “There’s just something empowering about a black man who’s bulletproof.”

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Active Lifestyles: You can conquer gymtimidation Hayley Blackburn @hayley_ blckbrn

As long as you are trying your best, you rack your weights, you don’t steal any machines, and you don’t stare at other people-- you are going to be just fine. We have all been there before.

I know that it is very intimidating and difficult to crawl out from under the safety blanket of isolation (I am talking about you, living room Pilates video) and head into the jungle that is the gym. During my first visits I power-walked, basically ran, past the iron-pumping giants in the free weight area. There was no way I would ever end up lifting a dumbbell. After making it past the meat-heads, I had to navigate through a maze of machines with girls way more fit than I working their legs and arms. The adorable tiny spandex showed off their muffin-topless hips and their tank tops accentuated tone arms. There was no way I would ever be caught standing next to them.

The spiral of self doubt and consciousness continued as I circled the gym floor, just looking for an elliptical so I could do my 20 minutes and get out.

I feel so silly when I look back on those times when I succumbed to gymtimidation, the fear of people more far along in their fitness journey than you, and did not work out the way I wanted and needed. The thing about the gym is, everyone is there to improve on themselves.

I finally realized that everyone is more focused on their own body than mine. Everyone is trying to sweat, build muscle, and get out-- just like me. Gymtimidation is just imagination and insecurities taking over. This is just an excuse not to get in there and work your ass off because you might look silly. Forget about that and think about the following things instead.

3 things to remember when heading to the gym You are there to do you.

Don’t try to mimic someone else, because they might be chasing a different goal. Do what feels good for you, what helps your body become healthier, and what you enjoy.

Most gyms have trainers waiting to help you. When I signed up at Miramont, they provided a complimentary training session to help get me started on the equipment. The staff is here to help you, even if you just have a question about how the machine works. Don’t be afraid to get a little help to keep yourself safe. Pride is not worth pain.

Every single person in that gym started somewhere. Every single person had to walk into the gym for the first time and

I felt like my baggy t-shirt and shorts screamed to the world how much I didn’t belong in the gym; I was sure everyone could see the jiggle I was hiding and everyone was judging me.

Nobody was. Nobody cares. was a little nervous when they started. You are not an anomaly or the only person intimidated.

Every person starts at a different point, but everyone had to make a choice to begin their active lifestyle. This is why no one is judging you: we have all been there before.

As long as you are trying your best, you rack your weights, you don’t steal any machines, and you don’t stare at other peo-

ple-- you are going to be just fine.

Welcome to the gym: the meat heads are some of the nicest people I know, because I finally picked up a dumbbell I look great in my own tiny spandex and tank tops, and my days of

hiding on the elliptical are long gone. You will get there too. This week I challenge you to complete one 30 minute workout in the gym.

Hayley Blackburn can be reached at blogs@collegian.com

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>> RAMS from page 8 During Monday’s press conference, Bobo went down the list of almost every position group on his football team, outlining just how many different players had played at each position throughout this season.

Whether it’s a continually rotating offensive line, a starting linebacker corp that has featured six different players, or the plethora of wide receivers the Rams have thrown out on the field, the team is still looking for that winning combination.

The search starts in practice, and both Bobo and Friend said they have to start doing a better job of “rewarding” players who perform well in practice on a given week by giving them opportunities in the game.

“If you are not getting the job done somebody else needs to be in there,” Friend said. “(We have to) make sure that guys who practice well are the ones who get to play and get their opportunity. The way you practice is gonna be the way you play.”

Take senior offensive lineman Nick Callender for example, who on Saturday, made his first start since week one of the season.

“Nick Callender practiced well last week,” Friend said. We started Nick because he practiced well. Nick played the best too. That’s kind of the way it works” And that search has led

Daily Horoscope tions at their respective positions that have yet to be set this season.

“A guy that’s sticks out to me is Robert Awunangyi,” Bobo said after Tuesday’s practice.

“He is fast, he competes. He is a little bit on the small side right now… but I really like where he is at. Arjay Jean continues to impress, (Rashaad) Boddie had some nice runs today. Jeff Taylor is a guy that stuck out yesterday.”

Bobo added on Tuesday that Awunganyi would have been in the mix against Wyo“A guy that sticks ming if he had not gotten a conduring last week’s pracout to me is Robert cussion tice, while Taylor might already Awunangyi.” be in the offensive line rotation had he not missed time to injuCOACH BOBO ry during fall camp.

HEAD FOOTBALL COACH There are a lot of young players this team is counting on, and some more that may find themselves in the mix as should only be expected to the play maker search conclimb. During Monday’s press tinues. But Bobo had a quick conference, Bobo said that answer when asked if he was freshman defensive back Rob- reluctant about playing a lot ert Awunganyi and freshman of young players, and burning linebacker Arjay Jean should some red shirts along the way.

“Well, we are 2-3.” Bobo play a bigger role going forward. Freshman safety Jamal said. “It’s not like we are 5-0 or Hicks, who burned his red shirt 4-1. We are not where we want on special teams last week, is to be defensively in stopping another player who Bobo said people, we are not where we want to be offensively as far as might play a bigger role.

And freshman offensive execution. In my mind we have lineman Jeff Taylor and fresh- to find guys that can get the job man running back Rashaad done.”

Eric Wolf can be reached by Boddie, are both being “evaluated,” and could join the rota- email at sports@collegian.com the coaching staff to turn more and more to the young players on their roster. All told, a combined 13 true freshmen and juco transfers have played snaps for this football team in 2016.

Four of those, Hill, running back Marvin Kinsey, and receivers Detrich Clark and Michael Gallup, have been some of the primary offensive play makers for this team this year.

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY

(10/05/16). Reach a community turning point next spring, leading to renewed vigor, health and professional enthusiasm.

Shifting passions next autumn provide inspiration to reinvigorate the team. All for one and one for all.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — 8 — Today and tomorrow favor travel, research and discovery.

Virtual meetings get the job done as well as in-person. Avoid risks or rushing. Collaborate with long-distance connections.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 8 — An opportunity arises to increase your profits. Craft contracts and estimates. Deliver results and send invoices. Put away provisions for the future today and tomorrow.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 7 — Join forces with a master. Negotiate your way through some minor adjustments over the next two days. Someone’s annoying criticism may also be true.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 6 — Relax and fulfill old promises today and tomorrow. Review plans to discover unconsidered elements. Look from a new perspective. Identify what’s missing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 7 — Go play today and tomorrow. Have fun with friends and family.

Come up with creative and unusual ideas. Balance work with pleasure.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 6 — Home has your heart today and tomorrow. Have patience with a tantrum. Beautify your surroundings and cook up something luscious. Love draws you magnetically.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 8 — You’re especially clever and creative. Words come easily today and tomorrow. Brainstorm and gather information. Study with passion. A female encourages you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 9 — The next two days could be profitable. A blinding insight points you to the treasure.

Friends provide support. Power on and give it your best shot.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 9 — Go after a personal passion over the next two days.

Postpone expensive invitations, and do your own thing instead.

Extra preparation pays off.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 5 — Rest and recuperate today and tomorrow. Review plans and replenish reserves. Plot and strategize. Take the philosophical high road. Don’t lose your temper with a ditz. Judge not.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 8 — Collaborative ventures go farther today and tomorrow.

Take on a profitable assignment.

Let go of politics, and push for a common goal. Use persuasion and diplomacy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 9 — Get expert assistance with an opportunity. A professional challenge engages you today and tomorrow. Prepare your presentation. Smile for the cameras.

Push to break a glass ceiling.

COLLEGIAN.COM Wednesday, October 5, 2016

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Rich nations faulted in refugee crisis

By Ann M. Simmons Tribune News Service

Wealthy nations are shirking their responsibility to refugees and exacerbating the global crisis, according to a report by Amnesty International.

The report, “Tackling the global refugee crisis: From shirking to sharing responsibility,” calls on some nations to increase the number of refugees they host so that no single country is overwhelmed.

The nations hosting the bulk of refugees are Jordan, Turkey, Pakistan, Lebanon, Iran, Ethiopia, Chad, Uganda, Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Amnesty.

The human rights organization said more than half of the world’s 21 million refugees live in those countries. But those nations account for less than 2.5 percent of the world’s GDP, the monetary value in goods and services produced by countries, creating a situation that is “inherently unsustainable.”

About 30 countries offer some kind of refugee resettlement program, according to the report, published Monday.

“Wealthier countries are not doing their fair share,” said Tarah Demant, senior director of the identity and discrimination unit

at Amnesty International USA. “We’re looking at a global crisis that affects everybody, but the burden of responsibility is falling on countries that don’t have the resources.”

The report does not suggest a specific resettlement number for any country. But Amnesty International was among several rights groups that supported a United Nations proposal this year to resettle 10 percent of the world’s refugees annually. Human rights groups lambasted wealthier nations for rejecting the target.

The Amnesty report says a country’s “fair share” for resettlement could be based on criteria such as national wealth, population and unemployment numbers. Other considerations could be a country’s safety record, its existing claims by refugees seeking asylum and whether refugees would have access to the same judicial processes and protections as the host population, Demant said.

The report acknowledges that this solution probably would be “condemned by some as too simplistic.” But “not by those countries that are hosting hundreds of thousands of refugees,” the report says.

According to the report, refugees on all continents face

crushing challenges such as life in makeshift shelters without adequate food, water and sanitation facilities, as well as detention and persecution.

Many “are living in grinding poverty without access to basic services and without hope for the future,” the report says. “Not surprisingly, many are desperate to move elsewhere.”

But as things stand, their chances of being resettled in wealthy, industrialized nations are slim.

Many of the wealthiest nations host the fewest refugees, “both in absolute numbers and relative to their size and wealth,” according to the report.

The United Kingdom, for example, has accepted about 8,000 Syrians since 2011, while _ according to the latest U.N. statistics _ more than 670,000 Syrians are registered as refugees in Jordan. The Arab kingdom has a population almost 10 times smaller than Britain and just 1.2 percent of its GDP, Amnesty said.

Most of the nearly 5 million people who have fled Syria since the civil war started more than five years ago live in Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt, according to U.N. data.

The U.S. has taken in nearly 12,000 Syrian refugees since the

start of the conflict, according to State Department figures.

Roger Waldinger, director of the Center for the Study of International Migration at the University of California, Los Angeles, said rich nations have an obligation to take in refugees because they are signatories to the U.N. convention on refugees and “they have all accepted the doctrine of not sending them back.”

“It is in their interest to bind themselves into an agreement to take more refugees,” said Michael Clemens, a senior fellow at the Washington-based Center for Global Development. “It is in their interest to show they stand for principles of common humanity.”

Studies show that refugees could be economically advantageous for wealthy nations once the preliminary difficulties of resettlement are overcome and they are allowed join the labor force and contribute to society.

“There is a pattern that they are a short-term burden and a long-term benefit, and the longterm benefit outweighs that initial burden,” Clemens said.

Amnesty pointed to Canada, which has resettled almost 30,000 refugees since November 2015, and Germany, which accepted more than 1 million refugees last year,

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for showing leadership commensurate with the scale of the refugee challenge.

Some opponents to increasing the intake of refugees fear foreign terrorists would slip into their country. Others say money used to resettle refugees should be spent on domestic needs.

In some countries, citizens fear an influx of foreigners would dilute their nation’s culture and practices. Many insist that Middle Eastern refugees should be resettled in nearby oil-rich Persian Gulf states where the language, terrain and customs are more similar than that of Europe.

The Amnesty report says that in some countries, the population is subjected to misinformation fueled by a politics-driven narrative of xenophobia, opposition to immigration and concerns over security.

A global survey of more than 27,000 people commissioned

by Amnesty this year found that 80 percent of people worldwide would welcome refugees in their country.

“We’re at a moral moment where we can either be leaders or accomplices in this crisis,” said Demant. “Without doing more we are contributing to that crisis.”