Vol 126 no 50 november 1, 2016 by The Rocky Mountain Collegian

OPINION Volume 126, No. 50

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

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Friendly CSU employees give advice, share positivity and save lives

Students enjoy food from Braiden Dining Hall during late night on Halloween. PHOTO BY ELLIOT JERGE COLLEGIAN

By Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick @tatianasophiaPT

Todd McCollam: LSC Custodial On Todd McCollam’s first day as an employee doing custodial work for CSU he spent an hour scrubbing the microwaves in the Lory Student Center. Students had been so careless while warming up their varied foods that they jointly left behind a huge mess – a mess that someone would have to

clean for them. But, when McCollam is asked about working he has nothing bad to say. “I’ve only been working here a couple of weeks, it’s been nothing but positive,” McCollum said. “Students have been gracious, polite, I haven’t had any issues. I enjoy working here and I’d love to be working here long term.” Like many CSU employees, McCollam contributes to a positive environment on campus. From the custodial staff to the dining hall, there are a select few employees who have become a familiar face for students. Jackie Swaro, the Team Lead Benefits Administrator of Human Resources, wrote in an email to the Collegian that “most eligible employees are entitled to a rich suite of benefits.” This includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Swaro wrote, “many employ-

ees also have access to the Employee Study Privilege program (up to 9 credits of tuition), the Tuition Scholarship Program (tuition discount for employee’s dependents) and several other perks under Commitment to Campus.” According to Swaro, there are great options and opportuni-

ties for employees at CSU. Mel Liddell: Spoons The reason Mel Liddell has worked at Spoons in Allison

Hall for more than a decade is the students. “I love the students,” Liddell said. “This is my therapy, I enjoy it very, very much because you guys make me feel young.” Liddell worked with preschool-level children in special education for 8 years before working at CSU when she decided to give college-age students a try. She found she loved it. Lidell has a wide range of responsibilities at Spoons and she considers being a positive part of a student’s day one of them. “I try to have everyone have a good day,” Lidell said. “If I see someone who’s down, or all by themselves, I try to comfort them.” Liddell takes this responsibility very seriously. Around 10 years ago a freshmen CSU student approached Liddell and told her he wanted to say goodbye. Liddell was confused and asked why. He told her that he

planned to commit suicide. “I said ‘no you are not,’ because I just had a friend who committed suicide,” Liddell said. “I said, ‘would you do me a favor? If you ever get stressed here’s my phone number, here’s my address, I want you to come to my house and I’ll just listen to you. I have any kind of movie you want, I have music you want to listen to, come over, but I want you to come see me every single morning.’” Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months and the school year came to an end. According to Liddell, this student’s parents came to campus and he introduced her to them. The parents asked to speak to Liddell’s manager – they wanted the supervisor to know that Liddell saved their son’s life. Liddell asked the parents not to; she told the student that what the student went through was just between him and her, and she see FRIENDLY on page 13 >>

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Most wanted caught by K9 unit, on-foot drug pursuit By Allec Brust @Brustyyy

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Oct 23: Man on most wanted list forced out by SWAT, K9 unit Last Sunday Fort Collins most wanted Travis Wadena was located by Larimer County Police in a mobile home at west CR 54G. Wadena has three active felony warrants for FTA Robbery, FTA Violations of Bail Bond Conditions, and FTA Possession of a Controlled Substance. When police arrived at the mobile home Wadena refused to to exit and barricaded himself inside. The SWAT team was called in to attempt to get Wadena to exit. After he did not comply chemical agents were administered. Then, SWAT searched the residence to find Wadena was not inside. A deputy introduced a K9 to search underneath the trailer, forcing Wadena out. He was taken into custody with minor scrapes and bruises. Wadena was booked at Larimer county jail on the 3 felony warrants. Oct. 26: Traffic stop sparks on-foot pursuit for suspect with drugs A traffic stop turned into an on-foot pursuit by police Wednesday when the driver fled with illegal narcotics. Narcotics are psychoactive drugs that induce sleep. Common illegal narcotics include heroin and LSD. A Larimer County deputy stopped Fort Collins resident Arnet Cotton in Loveland because he was showing possible signs of intoxication, according to the deputy. During the traffic stop the suspect ran away into a field. The deputy pursued on foot and saw Cotton dropping various objects as he ran. An onlooking citizen started to chase the suspect after hearing the deputy’s commands. The citizen caught and held down the suspect until the deputy arrived. Neither the suspect nor the citizen were injured. Cotton was found in possession of illegal narcotics, drug paraphernalia and two handguns after a K9 unit was called to investigate. Cotton was booked at Larimer County jail and charged with drug and weapon felony allogations and driving under the influence. His bond is set at $5,000. Allec Brust can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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NEWS Tuesday, November 1, 2016

ELECTION GUIDE

2016 By Rachel Telljohn @racheltelljohn

Gary Johnson is the libertarian candidate running for president in 2016. Johnson is known for his open stance on consumption of marijuana and can often be counted on to show up in Nikes with a suit. Johnson also ran on the Libertarian ticket in 2012. This year, his running mate is former Massachusetts governor William Weld. Libertarians hold central the belief in the individual, that the individual is entitled to their own life choices and that the individual should not have to sacrifice their values for the benefit of another, otherwise known as the doctrine of free will. Johnson was governor of New Mexico from 1995 to 2003. He has been open about his previous consumption of marijuana both this year and during his time as governor, according to an article in The New Yorker. How-

Libertarian Gary Johnson favors marijuana legalization, lower taxes

ever, he said if elected, he would refrain from use. Johnson also vetoed more than 700 bills passed through a Democratic legislature, according to The New Yorker. His platform addresses issues that the other candidates have addressed as well, including abortion, the criminal justice system, the environment, taxes and immigration. Abortion According to his website Johnson believes that abortion is a choice that should be left to the individual. Personally, Johnson believes in the sanctity of life of the unborn. During his time as governor he worked to ban late-term abortions. However, as a candidate Johnson said he realizes it is a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right to choose and that politicians cannot prevent women from exercising a legal right, according to his website. His stance on abortion stems from the libertarian belief that

the individual should be able to make their own choices in their personal life and that abortion is a very personal choice. Immigration According to his website Johnson believes the country cannot solve immigration problems by building a wall or simply offering amnesty. Johnson said that, as the governer of a border-state, he has an understanding of how intricate the immigration issues is. His platform focuses on an efficient way to provide work visas, conduct background checks and incentivize immigrants to pay taxes, obtain proof of employment and assimilate with Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diverse society, according to the Johnson website. Tax Policy During his second term as governor in 1999 Johnson advocated for the legalization of marijuana. His high approval ratings did not come from his advocacy. see JOHNSON on page 4 >>

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ELECTION GUIDE Green Party nominee Jill 6 1 0 Stein focuses on education, 2 sustainability By Haley Candelario @H_Candelario98

Jill Stein is the 2016 presidential nominee for the Green Party. Stein was previously the Green Party nominee for the 2012 presidential election and currently holds the record for the most votes received by a female candidate in the general election, according to her official website. According to a poll by RealClearPolitics Stein is currently polling at 1.9 percent while Libertarian Gary Johnson is currently polling at 5.5 percent. Stein’s initial involvement with politics came in 2002 when she was recruited by the Green-Rainbow Party activists to run against Mitt Romney for Governor of Massachusetts. Stein also represented the Green-Rainbow Party in the 2004 race for State Representative and the 2006 race for Secretary of State where she received over 350,000 votes, the most votes ever for a Green-Rainbow party candidate. Foreign Policy Stein’s foreign policy plan includes cutting military spending and reducing violence between the American military and other militaries. Stein plans to reduce military spending by 50 percent by closing U.S. foreign bases and cutting the U.S. nuclear weapons program. She also acknowledges that more military programs would have to be cut to reduce military spending in half. Stein also discussed her plan to stop ISIS in an interview with AHTribune. “We don’t stop ISIS by doing more of what created ISIS,” Stein said. “We’ve got to stop ISIS in its tracks by ending the funding of ISIS and by ending the arming of ISIS … we do that with a weapons embargo.” “We need to begin talking with Russia and with other countries,” Stein said. “We need to build on our relative détente with Iran to engage them, and we need to bring our allies into the process.” Military Stein said she would work to eliminate aggressive military action if elected president, according to a Military Votes Matter questionnaire. “We would maintain a military that is completely capable of self-defense, while eliminating aggressive actions,” Stein

said. “The Green Party supports the people of the military, not the military-industrial complex which makes huge profits from the perpetual continuation of war.” Stein’s running mate, Ajamu Baraka, is a veteran of the U.S. Military. She said she works closely with veterans who have given her advice on foreign policy and defense to better understand issues facing military and veteran communities. Education Prior to Stein’s Green Party rally at Avogadro’s Number on August 27, she visited the KCSU studio for an interview with the Collegian. “We bailed out Wall Street, and people were very surprised to learn that it was about $17 trillion worth of money that was mobilized to bail out Wall Street,” Stein said. “Now we have a generation of young people who are basically locked into student loan debt through no fault of their own – really the victims of this Wall Street crash and the victims of a loan system that made false promises”. Stein said she believes public higher education should be free since holding a college degree is critical to survive in today’s economy. “In my view the younger generation is not there to be a cash cow to be exploited by either government loans, of private loans,” Stein said. “Security should be provided through free public higher education; that applies going forward and, in my view, that applies going backward.” Environment Stein said in her interview with the Collegian that she appreciated Colorado State University’s sustainable campus and talked about her plans to make other college campuses more sustainable. “What we’re calling for in the Green New Deal is shifting our subsidies from fossil fuel energy, from industrial agriculture into sustainable practices at all levels of our economy, including at our colleges and universities,” Stein said. Stein said she is also calling for a research agenda into sustainable practices. Stein also said CSU would receive national recognition for its sustainability if she became president. “We’d be doing everything from calling you (CSU) to the White House, maybe creating a

system of rewards and recognition for the campuses that are actually leading the way,” Stein said. “We would be patting you on the back in a very public way and encouraging others to follow in your footsteps. Kat Moore, a transfer student, said she previously considered voting for Stein but decided not to after learning Stein believed vaccinations caused autism. “I was previously going to vote for her because I know that she is more for the people and more against the oligarchy, but after learning that (Stein thinks vaccinations cause autism) I just thought I can’t vote anyone in office (who thinks that), “ Moore said. Haley Candelario can be reached at news@collegian.com.

Jill Stein sits down for an interview with the Collegian earlier this year. PHOTO BY NEALL DENMAN COLLEGIAN

>> Johnson from page 3 In his time as governor he stuck to lower taxes and less spending; he eliminated state employee jobs and cut income-tax rates. Johnson became very heated when asked about his tax policy in a recent interview with Paul Lewis from The Guardian. “Look, I came out for the legalization of marijuana, let me just use that as an example,” Johnson said when asked again about tax policy. Johnson brought up his advocacy for legalization as an example because he said he has been criticized for it over and over. His website describes the federal tax code as doing all of the wrong things. Criminal Justice Johnson also addresses criminal justice on his campaign website with a question not unlike the one posed by Bernie Sanders on behalf of the Clinton campaign. “How is it that the United States, the land of the free, has one of the highest incarceration rates in the world?” His website states that he, and the federal government, will be committed to real leadership in order to reform the criminal justice system in the way state and local governments are, but his website does not offer any specific policy initiatives. Environment Johnson’s platform believes

in the protection of the environment via protection of National Parks and keeping the Environmental Protection Agency. Johnson believes that manmade climate change is probably happening, but that the debate should be exclusively about how the environment can be protected for future generations instead of pursuing any kind of political agenda. Foreign Policy Johnson’s platform in regard to foreign relations was criticized over the summer because of his inability to name a world leader he admires. In an interview with CTV, he named Vicente Fox, former president of Mexico, in part because of his open stance on the legalization of marijuana. He also addressed foreign relations in the Middle East. “(The situation in Syria is) a situation that I would not have gotten into in the first place,” Johnson said. Third-party candidate in a bi-partisan race Both Johnson and Green Party candidate Jill Stein, were not present at the debates. Before the debates, for Americans who did not like either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, Johnson might have had some sway according to an article in The New Yorker. In order to participate in the debates each of the candidates must be constitutionally eligible for the presidency, be

on the ballot in enough states and be polling at a 15 percent average, at least, according to The Denver Post. Johnson was polling at around 8 percent in September, with Stein at around 3 percent. Johnson is currently polling at 4.7 percent, and Stein is at 2.1 percent, according to the most recent polls available from RealClearPolitics. Currently Colorado State University does not have a club for campus libertarians or any kind of a “Rams for Johnson” movement. Jacob Roberts, a business junior, supports Johnson because he feels he is inclusive socially and responsible financially. “Governor Johnson is the only candidate running on the platform of smaller government, lower taxation, free-trade and increased social liberties,” Roberts wrote in an email to the Collegian. Erica LaFehr, of CSU Intersectional Activism Network, formerly “Rams for Bernie,” voted for Johnson in 2012, but said she will not vote third party again. “I am not voting for Gary Johnson because his libertarian philosophy rests in many problematic contradictions,” LaFehr wrote in an email to the Collegian. “The idea that someone can be fiscally conservative yet socially liberal is astounding.” Rachel Telljohn can be reached at news@collegian.com.

OPINION Tuesday, November 1, 2016

College is academically and socially easier if you’re a liberal OPINION

Holly Spease

I began my freshman year at CSU in 2014 as a double major in political science and sociology. Coming out of high school I loved discussing politics and, because I was student body vice president, I was not afraid to voice my opinion in a crowd. When I came into college I was excited to learn and talk about my interests in class but this quickly changed after taking Sociology 105 with Eileen Connell. This class taught me that Republicans are not popular in the college of liberal arts. The professor brought up a lot of controversial topics that I was not afraid to comment on. I received rude looks and only had two friends in this class, but it never bothered me because I believed whole-heartedly in everything I said. One day in class, we were discussing the Coca-Cola super bowl commercial which sings America the Beautiful in

different languages. She asked if anyone saw anything wrong with this ad and I raised my hand and admitted that I could see why people were angry. Although we do not have a national language the majority of the country speaks English. The ad seems to suggest that immigrants do not need to learn a different language even if they move to the US. What is most ironic is that the symbol of American capitalism, Coca-Cola, produced the ad. It was in this moment that my life flashed before my eyes. A girl two rows behind me who asked me for help on the exam just a few days earlier shouted out that I was stupid. Hands were flying up and my peers were calling me racist and alluding to the idea that I am xenophobic. The professor did not facilitate a fair class discussion and was arguing alongside anyone who was against me. What seemed like an innocent class discussion turned into a 50 versus one debate. When class ended I assumed the topic would be tabled but students followed me on my way to my next class, yelling at me for my opinions. That night in the dining hall

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two of my peers came up to me and called me ignorant and stupid and walked away when I tried to defend myself. The experience was so traumatic that I began to cry in the dining hall. After that day I refused to walk to class alone and I begged my boyfriend at the time, who was not enrolled in the course, to sit through lecture with me for the next few weeks. I never spoke a conservative word again in that class. I wish I could say this had been an isolated incident but this experience taught me early why it is much easier to be a liberal in college. In my U.S. Government and Politics class I wrote a paper about why I thought the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) was a bad idea. I got an average grade on that paper. When we were required to obtain further research on the matter and turn in a second draft, I decided to flip my lens and turn in a paper raving about the bill. Lo and behold when I started supporting the liberal bill my grade improved. Some may argue that I got a better grade because my writing improved, but I did not put in as much

work on my second paper as on my first. I did not meet with my teaching assistant before the paper was due, and I just repeated the research I had for the first paper, but flipped my view. The same thing happened in my comparative Government class. When I started to write papers agreeing with critical theorists like Marx and completely abandoning my conservative opinions, my grades began to improve. Not only is being a leftist in class much easier it expands into social settings as well. Most interactions on campus take place outside of the classroom and I have had the same intolerant experiences. Since it is an election season there has been a heavy emphasis on registering to vote and being on one side or the other. Yet the only registration booth I see is covered in democratic candidate signs including Hillary Clinton and Jared Polis. There are post cards with caricatures of Donald Trump on the registration table, and one person was holding a Donald Trump piñata hanging from a noose. This does not send a message that everyone’s

vote is important and therefore they should register. This sends the message that your vote is only important if it is for the Democratic Party. Some people may argue that Republicans should set up a table that registers people to vote and they can put their candidates’ signs on the tent. Doing this would require a brave group of people to run that table after the free speech wall put on earlier in October in the plaza was torn down. Although I do not agree with a lot of liberal views, I have never shouted to another student sharing their opinion that they are stupid or make blanket judgments about them like saying they are racist. Too many conservatives refuse to share their opinions for fear of bad grades and social alienation. It is time students felt comfortable sharing their opinions no matter what their political beliefs are. I wish I could warn my freshman self about the dangers of being a conservative and explain that if you do not want to be hated, you have to be a liberal. Holly Spease can be reached at opinion@collegian.com

OPINION Tuesday, November 1, 2016

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Practice civility this election season This special time comes once every four years where we as a community are able to exercise our right to vote for a new President of the United States and several other ballot issues that will impact our lives on and off campus. With this time may come politically-charged conversations with friends, family and colleagues. We all have a responsibility to act in a respectable manner when having partisan conversations. I ask that you listen to the viewpoints of others just as you would want others to listen to yours. With disagreement comes discourse and it is critical that we practice dialogue in a productive manner. Remember not only to speak but to listen to your fellow

students, professors and coworkers. Maintain respect when discussing issues that you may not see eye-to-eye on. Try not to criticize anyone personally but try to focus on issue-based conversations instead. Understanding how these issues fit into the lives of those you speak with will be helpful when finding common ground. Our millennial generation makes up the largest voting bloc in this election. Although we have historically had a low voter turnout, participating in this year’s election will alter the outcome of races at the Local, State and Federal level. I want you to know that your vote does count and that there is still time to register. Just because the election

ends on Nov. 8 does not mean that the results of this election will not directly impact us. Whether it be a policy measure, new leadership or something

“I am asking that as Colorado State University students, we educate ourselves on the important issues that will affect our pocketbooks, impact our path to graduation, change the minimum wage and more.”

that changes the way you interact with your neighbor, there is a level of dignity and respect that we need to show each other no matter how intense discussion and debate gets. I am asking that as Colorado State University students we educate ourselves on the important issues that will affect our pocketbooks, impact our path to graduation, change the minimum wage and more. These are real things that are going to impact us all, whether or not it is what we believe in or where we live. The Lory Student Center is hosting a voter service and polling center for all eligible residents of Larimer County. In the North Ballroom, voters may cast a ballot, register to

vote, change their address and drop off completed ballots. This location is open every day until 7 p.m., closing on November 8. For more information about general ballot issues and candidate stances, our ASCSU Officer of Governmental Affairs Josh Williams is available via e-mail at ASCSU_governmental_affairs@mail.colostate.edu or in-person through appointment. I respect the differences in opinions around this campus, and would like to promote constructive conversations centered around our community, state and country. Your votes impact public policy and the government – please choose to vote this year. Signed, Daniela Pineda Soraca

Are we witnessing a Trump psychodrama? OPINION

By Doyle McManus Los Angeles Times

Say what you will about Donald Trump, he is already kept one campaign promise: “I’ll keep you in suspense.” That is what Trump said last week when debate moderator Chris Wallace asked if he would promise to accept the result of the presidential election, a pledge Trump made only two weeks before. By the end of the week the Republican nominee adopted an even more ambiguous position. “I will totally accept the results .... If I win,” he told supporters at a rally in Ohio, (he bellowed “If I win” for emphasis.) Then he

added: “of course I would accept a clear election result but I would also reserve my right to contest or file a legal challenge in the case of a questionable result.” There os a pattern to Trump’s behavior whenever he’s asked to make a promise, a pattern of coy evasiveness honed, presumably, in his years as a real estate mogul. He pulled the same stunt a year ago when Republicans asked for a pledge to support whomever became the GOP nominee. Trump said no, then yes, then rescinded his promise. The suspense did not end until he won the nomination himself. This time, though, the stakes are much higher. If Trump continues to tell his followers that the

election system is “rigged” and accuse Hillary Clinton of stealing the White House on Nov. 8, the result could be months of chaos and years of bitterness. That is why the most important news last week was not Trump’s odd back-and-forth over conceding an election he has not quite lost yet; it was the sharply negative reaction from many Republicans to his maneuvers both in Congress and at the grassroots. “A concession isn’t just an act of graciousness. It is an act of respect for the will of the American people,” said Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who conceded the 2008 election to President Obama with memorable grace. Even Trump’s running mate Mike Pence said, “if

the vote is fair, I’m confident that we’ll accept it.” A poll for Politico and Morning Consult found that only 24 percent of Trump voters think the losing candidate should challenge the results (although some of them presumably say that because they expect Clinton to lose). That means Trump’s talk of challenging the election results is probably bluster whether he knows it or not. If he wanted to contest the outcome, whether through litigation or a rearguard political campaign, he would need allies. When George W. Bush and Al Gore battled over hanging chads in Florida in 2000 they both marshaled broad political support. The fight attracted teams of top-flight lawyers, many of whom worked pro bono. How many lawyers seem likely to donate their time to helping Trump argue that the system is rigged? “Rigged” is, of course, Trump’s fallback excuse for every failure. He has argued that the Emmy Awards are unfair because he never won one, and that the judicial system is rigged because a Mexican-American judge ruled against him. Trump’s claims that the presidential election is “rigged” have further alienated him from GOP leaders already searching for the escape hatch from the train wreck of his campaign. Republican officials in swing states such as Ohio and Florida have protested that their voting systems are entirely sound. “This isn’t helping our Senate and House candidates at all,” griped a

top GOP strategist who declined to be quoted by name. “Let’s just get this election over and move on.” It is not clear though that Trump is ready to move on. His campaign manager, Kellyanne Conway, said last week that he might refuse to concede until state-by-state results are certified, a process that takes as long as 30 days in some states. But the Electoral College will submit its votes to Congress by Dec. 19, with or without his concession. Trump could, as some have speculated, be laying the groundwork to turn his campaign into a permanent “grievance movement,” challenging the Republican Party leadership through a not-yet-formed cable television network. Or we could merely be witnessing a psychodrama: the process by which Trump reconciles himself to defeat. Speaking in North Carolina on Friday Trump sounded as if that prospect were occurring to him for the first time. “I don’t know what kind of shape I’m in,” he told supporters at a rally. “Win, lose or draw, and I’m almost sure if the people come out, we’re going to win, but I will be happy with myself.” Trump has said his father taught him that there is nothing worse than being a loser. But that is wrong. Most Americans do not disdain the second-place finisher in a tough contest. What they dislike instead is a sore loser. Doyle McManus is a columnist for the Los Angeles Times. Readers may email him at doyle.mcmanus@latimes.com.

OPINION Tuesday, November 1, 2016

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

We must stop Trump’s campaign We cannot pretend that this is a normal election where both candidates are qualified for the job or that they deserve equal treatment. We cannot stand by with our future on the line. We cannot let this great nation be led by a man who can be baited by any insult, who lies consistently, who has had zero political experience, who consistently disrespects women, who has shown that he cares nothing for the middle and lower classes, who has likely paid little to no income taxes and who has shown a propensity for ignorance. Commanding the most powerful military in the world requires a steady and rational mind, a “winning” temperament and a respect for other nations, none of which are qualities held by Trump. Heading a political party requires inclusivity and an ability to work with others, neither of which are qualities held by this man. Representing America abroad requires levelheadedness, respect and the ability to speak clearly off the cuff time

and time again and this man has proven time and time again that he is not capable of doing that. Being the President of the United States requires the ability to command respect from other world leaders which he will never be able to do. Being the President of the United States requires patience, something that this man does not have. Being the President of the United States requires the desire to make the country a better place for every single citizen, not just the ones who fit into a certain population of supporters. Being the President of the United States requires the ability to face criticism and disrespect, something that Donald has shown that he cannot do. We cannot stand by and allow this man to make our country into a joke more than he already has. We cannot stand idly by and allow money that should go to our infrastructure, education and defense be put toward a ridiculous wall that will do nothing to protect our

nation from the real problems that we face. We can’t stand by and allow this hotheaded narcissist to be elected President. It is time to wake up! It is time to think critically about what is truly being decided this November. This is our future! Do you really want to put your future in the hands of someone who will fire upon a vessel simply for making rude gestures? Who finds no issue in restricting the freedom of the press? This is not a plea to vote for Hillary or to vote Democrat; this is a plea for America to reject Donald Trump. For while a President’s ability to do good for our country may be limited, the ability of the Executive to bring our country to its knees has been solidified. These claims are backed up by numerous newspapers and by Trump himself. Signed, A Very Concerned American

SPORTS Tuesday, November 1, 2016

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Thornlow finds home at CSU after transferring By Michael Roley @michael_roley

Home sweet home; there sure is something comforting about it. For junior defensive specialist McKenna Thornlow the desire to come back home was strong after playing her first two years at North Texas. Thornlow grew up in Colorado Springs and attended Rampart High School. A military brat growing up, she wanted to get away from home for her college experience. So she went to Denton, Texas,and played two years of college volleyball at North Texas for the Mean Green. But it did not go as as planned. She felt homesick and things were not going smoothly with the team. It was time to transfer and for Thornlow, there was only one destination she had in mind, back home in Colorado. After looking into several different Colorado schools she got in touch with head coach Tom Hilbert. From those conversations CSU seemed to fit the bill for everything she wanted, and the decision became crystal clear. “I wanted to play at a high level,” Thornlow said. “As soon as Tom reached back out to me I knew this was going to be right for me. I could feel it. I knew this was such a great program and this would be everything I wanted in a school. I trusted him and I could tell by how he and other people talked about the pro-

gram that it was the right place to be.” she said. “Getting on the team was my little babies.” Thornlow has entered the startIt might go without saying but a big step for me and the next step the arrival of a transfer from another was getting to play. But it wasn’t just ing lineup the last several weeks and Division I program can be unpre- that, I wanted to step up as a leader a lot of that has to do with her serving dictable. Coaches cannot really plan or account for a transfer to come in; a lot of times it just falls into place. A risk may also be involved. There might be reasons they left their old school that exist below the surface that could plague their new team. For all anybody knows, somebody else’s dirty laundry could be washing up on shore. But that is not the case here with Thornlow, far from it actually, Hilbert insisted. “You have to examine it and look at the situation,” he said. “You try toassess what you’re looking at. In her case it was someone who wanted to come home. She was having a bad experience at her other school and she’s a good player.” When she first stepped into the gym at CSU, Thornlow was in an intriguing positon. She was new to CSU but not new to the whole college volleyball thing. On a team loaded with freshman she was thrust into an instant leadership position, which might be rare for a first-year transfer. It is something she has em- Colorado State defensive specialist McKenna Thornlow prepares to serve the braced whole-heartedly and has ball during a game earlier this season. PHOTO BY ELLIOTT JERGE COLLEGIAN even perhaps been her favorite part of this new experience, even more so for my freshmen. I have the opportu- ability. She is leading the team in aces than being able to step in and play for nity to make a good impact on their with 12. Serving has always been a one of the most successful volleyball lives and change volleyball the way I strength of her game and she will not might not have gotten it. I wanted to shy away from taking the ball behind programs in the country. “I knew I would have to step up not only step up as a player and im- the service line with the match or set my game if I wanted to play here,” prove my game, but also step up for on the line.

“I do take a lot of pride in my serving,” she said. “I know I don’t jump really high but I know that when I get back there I’m going to make it tough for you. No matter what the scenario is, put me in at game point, 23-24 and I’ll make my serve. I’m very confident in my serving ability.” She is a bit of a jokester too. Senior libero Cassidy Denny attested to this. Thornlow’s accent impersonating skills are on-point. Her dance skills, maybe not as much. “She’ll dance really weird,” Denny said. “She’s a girl of 500 voices. She does any accent in any voice. She’s really good at them all which is funny. Sometimes she’ll have these spastic dance moves where we are just like ‘where did that come from?’ She’s definitely funny for sure.” Being back in friendly territory has been a great experience for her. Her parents are able to come watch her play often which has been really cool for her teammates to see, Denny said. She’s fit in on the team like a pea in a pod. The transition has been seamless and she is at home, not only in Colorado, but with her team. “Coming into the program I felt like I was at home,” Thornlow said. “There was no awkward period, it just was right. It was an instant fit.” Michael Roley can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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Colorado State needs to aim higher than .500 record Justin Michael

Fans should expect more from Rams than another 6-6 year

@JustinTMichael

Just two wins from bowl eligibility with four games remaining in the schedule, the Rams control their own destiny when it comes to postseason play. A .500 finish would make CSU football bowl eligible for a fourth consecutive season, but the Rams need to aim higher. With two conference losses it is unlikely that the green and gold will be competing for a Mountain West Championship this season, especially with how well Wyoming is playing; That being said, CSU can still finish the season with a bang by finishing at least 7-5. Winning six games would get the job done, but honestly most .500 bowl games are a joke and at this point the fans should expect more from CSU football. Even in the previous three seasons the Rams fin-

ished at least one game above .500. With the schedule remaining (Fresno State, Air Force, New Mexico and San Diego State) the expectation for this season needs to be to match the standard that has been set. CSU should be favorites in the next three games and a trio of victories would certainly be huge before the Rams have to travel to SDSU for their toughest game of the season. Considering the rollercoaster that this season has been finishing with at least seven wins would be impressive for this young Rams team and it is not inconceivable that they can do it. On both sides of the ball, the Rams are battle tested and have faced adversity all season. Over the past couple of games we have seen this unit come together and play some truly fantastic football under extremely tough con-

ditions. After starting the season

CSU Recent Bowl History 2013: Gildan New Mexico Bowl vs. Washington State (W, 48-45) 2014: Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl vs. Utah (L, 45-10) 2015: NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl vs. Nevada (L, 28-23)

with a quarterback controversy, it would not have been surprising to see this season spiral out of control, but under Collin Hill we began to see the big-play potential that a Mike Bobo offense has. When Hill went down Nick Stevens returned and has arguably put together a few of the best starts of his career.

The offensive line and running backs are performing at an elite level and an extremely young defense, although inconsistent, has really stepped up to keep the team in ballgames. The way this team has performed over the past month it is obvious that they have the talent to compete with anybody in the Mountain West, which is why fans need to expect more than a .500 finish. If it was 2013 and the Rams were coming off of a 4-8 finish I would understand getting excited for a 6-6 season, but at this point the expectations are more in line with competing for conference championship and with that not likely in the cards a strong close to the season and a respectable bowl appearance is the next best scenario for CSU football. The reality is a bowl

game, no matter the record and, obviously, if the Rams do finish .500 and get a bowl bid they should accept it. Realistically the bowl bid they would receive at 7-5 may not even be a whole lot different than it would be at 6-6, but the principle is what matters. A lot about CSU football has improved over the last half-decade and even more is going to change when the Rams move into the on-campus stadium in 2017, but the program is still a long way from being a national name like Boise State. Finishing above .500 and making a fourth consecutive bowl game would be another step in the right direction for this program. Justin Michael can be reached by email at sports@ collegian.com.

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CSU going back to work after week off By Chad Deutschman @ChadDeutschman

Rested and refocused, Colorado State football is back on the grind. Sitting with a 4-4 record overall, 2-2 in the Mountain West, and needing to win at least two of the four remaining contests to become postseason eligible, CSU head coach Mike Bobo is ready to get back to work and prepare for Fresno State (1-8, 0-5 MW) and focus on November football. “We want to put ourselves in a position to play in the postseason and we’ve talked about that, how we want to finish the year,” Bobo said during his Monday press conference. “You’ve got to finish it the right way by having a good week this week at practice. If we have a good week of practice then we ought to expect to play well on Saturday. Nobody is going to hand us a ballgame.” The Rams went into the bye week playing their best football of the year having nearly completed a dramatic comeback against Boise State and dominating UNLV 4223. While the bye week was used to get players and coaches rejuvenated and ready to finish the season strong, carrying over the momentum after a week with no Saturday football will be vital for the team to finish the way it wants to. How does that happen? “Leadership of your football team, starting with me, of setting the tone in (meetings and practices)

that anything less than a championship practice is not acceptable, and we don’t accept it,” Bobo said on how the team can carry over the momentum from the previous two game weeks. “I’d rather it come from the players than from me. If it’s coming from the players, then we’ve got a chance to finish strong. If it’s coming from us (the coaches), it will be a fight. We’ll find out today what kind of mindset we have as a football team when we approach practice. You can’t just go through the motions.” This late in the season bumps and bruises are abundant. According to Bobo it is not the physically tough but rather the mentally tough players who will ensure the team continues their recent success. “This is the time of the year where you’ve played eight games, it’s a grind, and the mentally tough guys are the ones who are gonna push through and have success late in the season,” Bobo said. “That’s what I expect out of this football team but the leaders of this football team have got to set that tone, it can’t just be me and the coaches.” The Rams were not sitting on the couch all week. The team was still showing up to work every day, just working on themselves rather than prepping for an opponent. “It was a chance to get better without a test on the weekend,” said offensive coordinator Will Friend. “Basically, that is the way we looked at it.” “Mentally, a break from the

grind of the same routine and having a game,” Bobo added. “Working extremely hard all week and then having to go do that on Saturday, it takes a toll on you so to have that mental break of having a week off to get healed up, to focus on the fundamentals to get on track academically, just take a step back and re-focus for the month of November.” Having the week off offered a time for the coaches to go on the road and catch up on some recruiting, while at the same time take a bit of a mental break from the grueling schedule they have become accustomed to. Now that the bye week is over it is back to business and prepping for a struggling Fresno State team under the tutelage of interim head coach Eric Kiesau. “We are in a game week mode, bye week is over,” Bobo said. “We got to sit around and watch everyone else play, some win some lose. Now, it’s our week to go back to work. Where do we want to be at 4:30 or 5:00 o’clock on Saturday? Do we want to be 1-0 on the week? If that’s what you want, then we better go to work this week.” CSU returns to the field Saturday Nov. 5 at 1:30 p.m. for the penultimate game at Hughes Stadium. Chad Deutschman can be reached by email at sports@collegian.com.

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CSU Bookstore hosts Halloween costume contest, winners to be determined on Facebook By Alaysha Powell @alaysha_powell

It seems like we were just celebrating the beginning of October a few days ago, yet here we are already saying goodbye to Halloween and getting ready to welcome Thanksgiving. Halloween is the last day of the month and the CSU Bookstore has decided to celebrate the holiday by going out with a bang. From 7:45 a.m to 4 p.m. Monday, students showed up to the upper level of the bookstore and entered themselves into a Halloween costume contest. It certainly was a sight to see students dressed up as the Riddler from Batman to Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings. “There was a bowl of fruity pebbles, a laundry basket,” said Esther Kemp, an administrative assistant for CSU. “There’s just been a lot of creative and interesting costumes.” When you think of a costume contest you probably picture a

room full of people fully dressed up in their characters having a great time until the winner is called. However, this contest was set up a little bit differently. Because students have classes and work throughout the day the bookstore held the contest all day to give students the chance to stop by. While things started off slow Kemp said she tried to get as many students involved as possible, and they eventually had over 25 people show up. Students really got the chance to show off their creativity despite being on a college budget. One popular costume was a CSU Ram where students would show up in the University’s colors to strike a pose for the camera. It did not matter if students showed up as something elaborate like a bowl of Fruity Pebbles or as CSU Ram, the contest was meant for everyone to have fun. “Everybody likes to dress up for Halloween,” Kemp said. “It’s

fun. They enjoy being creative and winning. I think people enjoy being able to dress up and being different and it’s enjoyable.” The bookstore took pictures of contestants throughout the day and they will post them on their Facebook page. In order for contestants to win people must go onto the page and like the picture of the costume that they think is best. After a few days have passed, first place will be awarded to the scariest, funniest and most creative costumes of the day. The bookstore will then announce the winners and contact them to give them their prize. If there is a costume that you would like to see win or if you are curious about what other characters contestants came as, just check out the CSU Bookstore’s Facebook page. To vote just like the picture and wait to see if others agree with your choice. Alaysha Powell can be reached at news@collegian.com

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Sonny Lubick’s Steakhouse is Old Town’s best restaurant for date night By Willis Scott

It is Friday night and it is a special occasion. You just got a new job and you want to celebrate with friends. Maybe you just want an excuse to eat something other than fast food. Most likely, it is date night. The first thing to establish is where you will go. If you are an old man the obvious answer is a steakhouse. Steakhouses are classic. They have steak. They have atmosphere. The good ones often have sommeliers to help you with the wine selection. The steakhouse to go to in Old Town is Sonny Lubick’s Steakhouse. Coach Sonny Lubick is a CSU legend, so much so that the new on-campus stadium will be named in his honor. His steakhouse has all the attributes of a fine dining experience: fine food, friendly servers, pristine white tablecloths and lots of fancily-dressed customers. First, Sonny’s provides complimentary bread and butter before the meal. They present guests with three types of butter, my favorite being the orange butter. Of course, you need to try them all to make your own judgment; just remember to use a butter knife and not a steak knife when you put the butter on your bread plate. On to the important part; the steak was a perfect medium. The edges were grey. The middle was a firm pink with a small amount

of juice dripping out. Ordinarily A-1 steak sauce is a necessary addition to a steak dinner. However, the garlic butter on this steak added the right amount of flavor to compliment the steak’s savory taste. The steak had a small bit of fat on the edge, as is common for most strips. I personally prefer that it all be trimmed off but that is a matter of opinion. The important thing was that the fat was soft and buttery and not hard or chewy. Also, the au gratin potatoes were a nice side to change up the pace from the usual fries or baked potato. Now, if you are on a date, it is important to remember that your date may not be interested in a steak. Thankfully, Sonny’s has several steak-alternative menu items. This vegetarian alternative to the duck breast is a creamy farro pilaf with Hazel Dell mushrooms, English peas, crumbled goat cheese, fresh arugula and a port wine reduction. The chef’s recommendations are the duck breast, tournados of beef filet and the tempura lobster tail. According to the chef, the most popular menu item is the 12oz. petite filet. Another option you may want to consider is skipping the entrée and going straight for dessert. There is nothing wrong with showing up for a well-made dessert and coffee. Plus, you still get points for taking your date to a nice place. Just make sure they

understand you are only going for dessert before you get there. A burger will get you just as full as a steak; what you are really paying for is the experience. Sonny’s is one of the best fine dining experiences in Fort Collins. It is casual enough that you can forgo a tie, but I would still recommend wearing a sport coat or blazer at the least. As for the atmosphere, one of the songs playing while I ate was by Chris Stapleton. Stapleton is a new country artist whose music sounds reminiscent of the classic country western ballads. This is not an article on good music, but it is important to note that Chris Stapleton is an excellent musician. The fact that the management at Sonny’s chose to put his songs on their playlist shows that their taste is not limited to food alone. There is a non-formal bar area for watching the games. The bar has its own menu with burgers and sandwiches. I am not a fan of the bar; I think it detracts from the formal dining experience. If you are going to spend upwards of $20 on your meal, you may as well get dressed up. Your money is worth good service, well-prepared food and an appropriate atmosphere. Sonny Lubick’s Steakhouse delivers in each of those areas. Willis Scott can be reached at news@collegian.com

‘Supersonic’ provides front row seat to the band’s history LYRIC MOVIE REVIEW

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The Lyric Cinema Cafe in downtown Fort Collins premiered the new documentary “Supersonic.” The documentary, directed by Mat Whitecross and produced by Asif Kapadia (“Amy”), follows legendary British-pop band Oasis from their formation in 1991 to their historic 1996 Wembley Park concert where they played to over a quarter of a million fans over a two nights span. The documentary, which premiered worldwide for just one night only, put viewers right in the middle of the band with rare footage and commentary

from the band members and crew, and Oasis is definitely a crazy band to be in. Forming in 1991 in Manchester, England Oasis achieved startlingly quick success becoming one of Britain’s biggest bands in just three years. The band’s fame was in large catapulted by the bumpy relationship between their guitarist and frontman, brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher and their refreshingly debaucherous rock n’ roll antics. Oasis released their first album, “Definitely Maybe,” in 1994 and it became the UK’s fastest selling album of all time. They cemented their place as rock legends with their 1995 release

of “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory,” which featured such tracks as “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger.” The band broke up in 2009 following altercations between Noel and Liam and dwindling album sales. The tumultuous relationship between Noel and Liam has been covered extensively in the media over the last 20 years, but “Supersonic” gives viewers an entirely new perspective on it. The combination of rare video footage and commentary from the band makes the viewer feel as if they are right in between the brothers through the band’s wild journey in what could be called their “glory years.” see SUPERSONIC on page 13 >>

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>> FRIENDLY from page 1 had promised not to say anything. Liddell also disagreed with the idea that she saved the student’s life. “No, he saved his own and I was just right there,” said Liddell. A couple of years ago Liddell received an invitation to the student’s wedding. The two have kept in touch over the years. “I am here for you guys, and I will do anything to help you guys out,” Liddell said. Nancy Tuttle: Braiden

Like Liddell, Nancy Tuttle works in dinning services and takes her work as a welcoming face very seriously. Tuttle has been working in the dining halls for 29 years. Alyssa Casias and Rachel Surratt are two sophomore CSU students who are living in Braiden Hall, where Tuttle works, for a second year. They both expressed

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a love for Tuttle and are impressed by how personal she is. “She’s awesome, she makes my day,” Casias said. “I love that she calls me by my name.” Surratt nodded in agreement with Casias. “Always polite. Always happy to see me. And she doesn’t have to look at my ID to know who I am,” Surratt added about Tuttle. Having worked with several different generations of students, Tuttle has little critique for millennials. She didn’t hesitate when asked what she thought of the current generation. “I love your generation,” Tuttle said. “I think you’re smarter, because there’s so much more technology.” Tuttle thought for a second before adding with a laugh, “but some are lazy... and, it could be because of the technology.” Many students said they associate Tuttle with a maternal family member, and she had some advice for the students she cares for. “You just have to take a day at a time,” said Tuttle. “And love everybody instead of all of this stuff that’s going on right now, I think if there was more love in this world we wouldn’t be in the shape that we’re in now.” Her love for the students reflects in her refusal to retire. When the man who hired her in ’87 retired in 2008, he asked her when she was going to retire. She answered that

she would be retiring as soon as the kids stopped liking her. Tuttle does not anticipate that will be any time soon. However, this was not always her plan. Tuttle thought she would be retiring in 2008 because her husband and her were planning to retire together. Tuttle described him as an awful good man and a really good husband. Her plans were derailed when her husband unexpectedly died in 2007. “So, that changed the whole thing, because we (were) going to travel,” Tuttle said. Now her students are the people she gives her love and attention to. “You guys are mine now,” Tuttle said. She said she will be here as long as the students want her. According to those she works with that will be quite a while. Racheal Reed is a junior human development and family studies major who has worked with Tuttle for 2 years. Reed often has the shift before or after Tuttle, so the two have seen a lot of each other in the last two years. She described what working with Nancy is like. “She just has a welcoming vibe and that’s what brings people back to Braiden, to come to see Nancy,” said Reed. “The day she retires will be really sad, we’ll lose a motherly figure here in Braiden.” Tatiana Parafihiunk can be reached @TatianaSophiaPT

>> SUPERSONC from page 12 Should you watch it?: Yes Overall “Supersonic” offers a thrilling viewing experience that will spark nostalgia for any of the band’s early fans. The hilarity and charm of the brothers draws viewers in, and their absolutely insane stories keeps them watching. In addition, the documentary is extremely well

put together, delivering a satisfyingly cohesive history of the band. Although the movie was only a one night premiere the studio has decided to make it available on iTunes and On Demand following audience demand. Collin Orr can be reached at news@collegian. com

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Netflix creates terrifying technology-centered world with original series ‘Black Mirror’ By Darby Osborne @_darbs_

Some Spoilers Below! Netflix’s original series have ridden the viral wave with breakout hits like “Orange is the New Black” and “Stranger Things,” and now a creepy anthology may be the nation’s newest binge-watching obsession. The third season of Netflix’s “Black Mirror” contains six different installments of sci-fi and suspense-filled stories, each running at the hour marker with some episodes being even longer to get in more juicy details. This season brings forth a golden treasure box of actors, writers, directors and composers. Each special grouping brings a unique scope to new narratives, providing Netflix’s loyal audiences with mind-numbing twists in high definition. Back in 2015, “Black Mirror” creator Charlie Brooker signed a deal with Netflix. Netflix ordered a 12-episode season from Brooker, the highest to ever be purchased. The series has been confirmed to split the episodes into two different seasons, which means season four is in the works right now. All three seasons are available on Netflix. The third season focuses on the dark side of technology. The series weaves sinister megabits onto the viewer’s dashboard, playing with their digital minds from the very start. Though the miniseries has a star-studded cast and crew, they never outshine the main villain. The first episode of “Black Mirror,” “Nosedive” follows a desperate office worker, Lacie, who operates in a society where a single social media platform influences status, wealth and more by a peer rating system out of five stars. Lacie’s insecure need for approval and a score of 4.5 stars leads her to ruin her pastel-colored life. The episode starts off slow, adding in needed exposition, but the conflict and action speed up the drama. This episode is one of the highlight episodes of the series because of the strong character development and small sections of comedy sprinkled in. The second installment “Playtest” traces the reckless actions of American thrill seeker Cooper after he is left stranded in a foreign country with not a cent left to his name. Cooper’s circumstances force his hands into what seems like an idealistic situation: testing video games for cash. In an allusion to the

Oculus Rift paired with futuristic neural technology, Cooper’s demonstration turns into a fight for his sanity and a call for reality. Cooper’s personality makes this episode kick off with flair, a good helping of comedy in an otherwise bleak setting. But, his attitude also makes the ending harder to swallow after we allow ourselves to get close to the realistic character. “Shut Up and Dance,” one of the more grim episodes, keeps up with introverted teenager Kenny who finds himself under the control of an anonymous party after they catch him in a sensitive position. Driven by the threat of exposure, Kenny runs high and low, following instructions via blocked text. These demands are dangerous and costly, involving others who are under the same thumb of the sick group. The group loves to see people suffering, and by the end of the hour, they give a whole new meaning to the word “trolling.” This is the most difficult episode to watch. The ending is a straight up gutpunch, cringe worthy tragedy. It was great. “San Junipero” offers viewers a softer touch of technology. This episode brings up emotional topics of love and pining with characters Kelly and Yorkie. Kelly and Yorkie find themselves at a crossroads in San Junipero, a viral reality simulator that allows people near death to relive memories of decades past to help their choice of whether to upload their consciousness to the system to “pass over” or face an unknown afterlife. The episode flows back and forth over time, giving glimpses of old and young Kelly and Yorkie and their bittersweet relationship. Why would “Black Mirror” put a somewhat feelgood episode right in the middle of the installment? To punish everyone. This episode takes a look at the psyche of female relationships, and it deals with real situations of emotional distress. The directing of this episode is top notch with bright colors and soft angles complimenting the ocean side backdrop. “Men Against Fire” brings up shocking real life comparisons of military soldiers and moral codes. Strike and Hunter are part of a squad facing off with “roaches,” which are humans that have been mutated into rapid creatures from a biological weapon attack. Each member is implanted with a device that seemingly helps with strategic and operative moves against the roaches. Soon, Strike’s implant is impaired with glitches, which

shows him nothing is quite what it seems. “Men Against Fire” plays on the paranoia that some citizens face about the government controlling our minds and actions. The episode’s storytelling switches between two viewpoints: third person and that of Strike. The style of this allows the viewer to place themselves in the action of the combat. The last episode, “Hated in the Nation,” calls for a future not far from our own and shows the damage that technology can do when it is used out of fury. Mysterious deaths connected to a Twitter hashtag throw London officers Karin Parke and Blue for a loop. Digging deeper into the negative code of social media, the detectives are offered links to an ecosystem tech company and the gruesome murders. This episode plays on the present day anger that many people display for a person or company and how those actions may not affect the hated but come back tenfold to the haters. The acting in this episode is one the most authentic in the series. Both actresses, Kelly MacDonald and Faye Marsay, portray strong female protagonists that celebrate intelligence and self-confidence. Overall, “Black Mirror” has rounded characters, high-quality directing and creative plots. That being said, the series has a specific demographic. Cruel language, violent images and sensitive topics may not appeal to a larger audience, especially when the scope of “Black Mirror” is through a serious and dark lens. Technology provides an intense backdrop that calls in audiences from all sides of the spectrum. In the 21st century, the digital age is wired into every newborn, adult and senior citizen. Pixels have attached themselves to society’s very fingertips. Should you watch it?: Yes! Though “Black Mirror” has a dark theme, it offers something different for every viewer. It breaks up a regular Thursday night session of feel-good “Friends” with a good helping of suspense. From television to marketing, companies play on the world’s new found passion for all things tech. “Black Mirror” toys with the idea of how far society will allow technology to go. Is it beyond morals, sympathy and humility? No one quite knows, but in the world that Brooker creates, it is simply terrifying. Darby Osborne can be reached at news@collegian.com

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Daily Horoscope Nancy Black

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY

(11/01/16). Clarify your vision, purpose and gifts. Profit from disciplined efforts. Your heart leads you in a new direction. Professional changes this spring lead to blossoming romance. Domestic transitions next autumn preclude a career breakthrough. Practice love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — 7

— Watch for travel opportunities today and tomorrow. Share ideas. You’ve got the energy, and the tide is in your favor. Education turns fantasy into reality. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 8 — Store provisions for the future. Review family resources over the next few days. Keep accounts current. Handle paperwork and pay bills. Achieve dreams through steady efforts. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 9 — Work things out with a partner over the next two days. Reaffirm the objective. Brainstorm and organize what gets created. Make decisions and determinations together. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 7 — Pay attention to your health and well-being today and tomorrow. Exercise, sleep and eat well. Reduce stress and practice compassion to self and others. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 7 — Take more time for playfulness and plan some fun for today and tomorrow. Enjoy family and friends. Flirt with someone

attractive. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 7 — Home improvement projects call to you over the next two days. Embrace creative inspiration, and add color. Prioritize expenses, and repurpose existing resources. Beautify your space. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 8 — Research, writing and communications projects go well over the next few days. You’re especially clever, witty and charming. You can learn what you need. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 9 — Get into a potentially profitable two-day phase. Learn from the competition. Have faith in your own imagination. Keep completing projects. A job well done satisfies. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 9 — You’re especially strong and creative for the next few days. Take action to forward a personal project. Upgrade your image with a new style. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 5 — Rest and recuperate today and tomorrow. Listen to intuition about an upcoming decision, and consider options. List pros and cons. Look to what worked before. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 8 — Sparkle at social gatherings. Enjoy a surge in popularity over the next few days. Inspire others with an enticing possibility, and work together to realize it. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 8 — Prepare for a professional test or challenge today and tomorrow. A rise in status is possible. Someone important is paying attention. Work late, if necessary.

COLLEGIAN.COM Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle

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12 Norwegian capital 13 Ready to be kicked off 21 Gallop 22 Ltrs. in an unfilled TV time slot 26 Western treaty org. 27 Urged (on) 28 Gangster Frank in “Road to Perdition” 29 *Bargain hunter’s venue 30 Street eatery 31 Order from on high 32 Pink-slips 35 Debt-heavy corp. deals 36 Word in a thesaurus: Abbr. 39 Temporary Oktoberfest structure 40 “The Untouchables” gangster 43 Yukon automaker 45 Drink pourer’s words 47 Actor Stephen 49 Wellness gp. 51 Vintage photo hue 52 Painter’s stand 53 Hornet, e.g. 54 Poker bet that’s not optional 56 Highland garb 57 Florida’s Miami-__ County 58 Times to call, in ads 59 Apartment payment 61 52, in old Rome Yesterday’s solution

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