Vol 126 no 63 november 29, 2016 by The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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CSU prepares for emergency situations with group training, confidential plan Officers run away from Watts Hall Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 during reports of an active shooter on Ohio State’s campus in Columbus, Ohio. Law enforcement sources say nine people have been transported to hospitals and a suspect has been killed. PHOTO BY TOM DODGE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

By Tony Villalobos May @TonyTheGnarly

Eleven people were injured in an attack at Ohio State University early yesterday morning when a man deliberately drove over a curb and attacked a group of students. The suspect injured 11 people with his car and a kitchen knife before being shot by OSU Police Officer Alan Horujko. All eleven were rushed to hospitals with one in critical condition. They are all expected to make a full recovery. This has been the latest of sev-

eral attacks on college campuses nationwide prompting many with the question: are we next? The Colorado State University Police Department offers tips and training for just that reason. While the incident at OSU did not involve a shooter, the principles of responding to violent situations remain the same. CSUPD has contingency plans in the event of an emergency and, while details are not shared so as to prevent creating a public safety threat, a general plan can be found online at safety.colostate.edu. Prior to police arriving on

scene there are ways for individuals in emergency situations to prevent loss of life. During any type of emergency it is important to watch for several variables including how many attackers there are, the appearance and height of the attackers, and an exit strategy. CSUPD also has a resource video for students, faculty and staff offered on their website which provides basic active shooter training that can be applied to a variety of situations. The CSUPD advice is based on the “Run. Hide. Fight.” model that the Department of Home-

land Security encourages universities to use. This option should be used as a last resort situation, according to the Homeland Security video. These types of events can evolve quickly and it is important to remain calm and have an exit plan. Call 911 as soon as you can, and when they arrive, remember to follow their instructions, keep your hands visible at all times and avoid yelling. When police arrive on scene remember that their first priority is to stop the attacker and medical help will arrive soon for the injured.

CSUPD provides active shooter training to groups including student and employee groups. They do not offer training for individuals at this time. CSUPD can generally schedule training within a few weeks of a request, and information is located on their website on how to do so. Colorado State University also encourages its students, faculty and staff to sign up for emergency text message alerts to stay informed throughout emergency situations. Tony Villalobos May can be reached online at news@collegian. com.

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CSU to host third annual town hall meeting with Vice President of Research By Karissa Miller @KarissaMiller17

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On Wed. Nov. 30, 2016 the office of the Vice President for Research is hosting the third annual Vice President for Research Town Hall meeting, 10-11:30 a.m. in the Lory Student Center Longs Peak Room. The event will be followed by HTC VIVE virtual reality demonstrations from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. in LSC room 300. According to the website for the Vice President for Research, the office works to support and encourage the development, marketing and application of research within Colorado State University community. This is an opportunity for the CSU community to ask questions, provide feedback and learn more about OVPR initiatives and activities. Topics discussed at the event will include: programs of research and scholarly excellence, requests for proposals, core facilities, the Vice President of Research fellowship, virtual reality, the research and scholarship initiative and other potential topics. The current Vice President for Research is Alan Rudolph PhD. He has worked, and continues to work on quite a few research projects himself. His work ranges from medical applications of biological sciences to robotics, according to a report in the Collegian in 2014. More information on the event can be found on the Vice President for Research website. Reporter Karissa Miller can be reached at news@ collegian.com.

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NEWS Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Extended library hours, therapy dogs to help students prep for finals week CAMPUS

By Rachel Telljohn @racheltelljohn

Students have a variety of options available to them in order to prepare themselves for the onslaught of finals week. Options include workshops offered by The Institute of Learning and Teaching, extended hours at the library and therapy dogs. Morgan Library has extended hours for the two weeks leading into finals and during finals week. The library will be open 7:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. Friday and 9:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. Saturday for the week of Nov. 28. For the week of Dec. 4, the library will be open 10:00 a.m.2:00 a.m. Sunday, 7:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m. Saturday.

During finals week the library will be open 10:00 a.m.2:00 a.m. on Sunday, 6:30 a.m.2:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday and 6:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16. The Loan and Reserve Desk at the library will be open when the library is open and will close fifteen minutes prior to the library closing. Students can check out laptops and chargers for both Mac and PC from the desk as well as needed books or texts. Morgan’s Grind will be open every day except for Saturday, Dec. 3 and will extend its usual operating hours. Therapy dogs will be on campus during finals week. From 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 in the Lory Student Center (rooms 226 and 228), students can come destress. In addition to extended hours Morgan Library will also

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host the therapy dogs from 12-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 in the Morgan Library Event hall. The Institute for Learning and Teaching will be offering workshops in preparation for fi-

CAMPUS

Prospect underpass opens after year of construction By Erin Douglas @erinmdouglas23

The underpass at Prospect Road and Center Avenue opened today after a full year of construction on the $6 million project. The underpass provides access to campus and the Aggie Village apartments from Center Avenue. The project was expected to take 10 months and was scheduled to be completed in July, according to the City of Fort Collins. The construction started in early January, according to a report in the Coloradoan. The project was initiated because the area receives a high level of pedestrian and cyclist traffic. Nearly a quarter of all cyclists and pedestrians entering campus pass through the Prospect and Center intersection, said Facilities Management Planner Fred Haberecht in an article for the Coloradoan. Roughly 3,300 student bicyclists and pedestrians enter campus from the location each

day during the academic year, according to a SOURCE article. The funding for the project came from excess proceeds from bonds for the South Campus Parking Lot and the University Square Parking Garage, according to the University program plan. The underpass is not fully complete. Contractors are still working to finish a stairway but both ramps are open, according to Dell Rae Ciaravola, CSU risk and public safety communications manager. The underpass is lit and is

reportedly expected to be fully completed within a few weeks. University officials expect the underpass to be heavily used by faculty, staff and students who work at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital on the south side of campus, according to an article in SOURCE. The underpass is part of an agreement between the City of Fort Collins and the Univeristy to expand campus and the Prospect corridor. Erin Douglas can be reached at news@collegian.com.

The underpass opened Monday, but is not fully complete. The staircases are slated to open in the next few weeks. PHOTO COURTESY OF DELL RAE CIARAVOLA

nals week. Stress Less is a workshop where students can learn coping strategies for dealing with stress. The workshop will be offered at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m.

and at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 in the TILT building, which is located off of the Oval. Final exam preparation workshops will also be offered through TILT the week prior to finals. The workshop will offer tips for students on how to maximize their studying and information retention on different exam formats. This workshops will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 and at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. Students also have the option to take a break from studying by watching movies. RAM Events will screen Dallas Buyers Club at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1 in the LSC ballroom B and Bad Moms 4 p.m. or 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8 in the LSC Theatre. Rachel Telljohn can be reached at news@collegian.com.

NATION

Eleven injured after attack at Ohio State University By Rachel Telljohn @racheltelljohn

A man drove his car onto the sidewalk and into a group of students before leaping from the vehicle with a butcher knife at Ohio State University on Monday. 11 people were injured, according to an article from the Associated Press. The suspect was shot to death by a police officer. Most were injured because of the car but at least two people were injured from the stabbing. According to AP, one of the injured had a fractured skull. The shelter-in-place warning on the campus was lifted by Monday afternoon, according to AP. Students had been advised to run, hide or fight after having been alerted to an active shooter presence via tweets from the university. OSU campus police officer, Alan Horujko, shot the suspect less than a minute after responding quickly due to close proximity. Horujko was responding to a gas leak on campus when the suspect’s car drove up onto the sidewalk. The suspect, Abdul Razak

Ali Artan, was an Ohio State student born in Somalia and a legal, permanent resident of the United States. Artan is a Somali refugee, according to BBC. According to AP, there was an interview with Artan in the school newspaper that identified him as Muslim. Artan was hoping to find a place to pray and worship openly on campus. Whether or not the attack was a terrorist attack is currently being investigated by police, according to BBC. The FBI has joined the investigation as well. “I think we have to consider that it is (a terrorist attack),” Police Chief Kim Jacobs said in an interview with BBC. There has been increased concern about attacks such as this from federal law enforcement, according to AP, as knifings or car attacks are easier to accomplish than bombings. Public school districts nearby in Columbus were placed on lockdown Monday. The Ohio State campus was declared safe just hours after the attack. Classes were cancelled the remainder of the day. Rachel Telljohn can be reached at news@collegian. com.

NEWS Tuesday, November 29, 2016

OBITUARY

English Master’s student dies from natural causes Elissa Joyce Hale, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at her residence in Fort Collins. Elissa was born March 11, 1983 in Webster, Texas, to Norman Wayne Hale Jr., and Belinda Joyce Hale. Elissa was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Eldred and Joyce Doty, and paternal grandmother Dorothea Cates Hale. She is survived by her parents; brother Rev. Joshua Hale and wife Rev. Christina Hale of Houston, Texas; her beloved nephews and niece Ben, Ellie,

Sam, and Tim Hale; grandfather Norman Wayne Hale, Sr., of Pearland, Texas; uncle Brent Lee Doty and wife Wendy of Robinson, Texas; cousins Danielle Kupresanin and husband Kruno of Amarillo, Texas, and Zachary Lee Doty and wife Hannah of Fort Worth, Texas. At the time of her death Elissa was pursuing a Master’s degree in English education from Colorado State University. It was her fervent desire to become a high school English teacher to pass along her love of literature to young people, taking her inspiration from her high school

English teachers she admired so much. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas in 2005 and had spent several years working as an editor for a major publishing firm before deciding to change careers to become a teacher. A highlight of her undergraduate education was a year spent studying abroad at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. An accomplished musician, Elissa played piano, was active for many years in handbell choirs and completed all thirteen years of the graded choir

program at her home church in Friendswood. Always active in her church wherever she lived, she enjoyed swing dancing and participated in groups in Texas and Colorado. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to U.M. ARMY or the Music Ministry Memorial Fund of Friendswood United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent to the Hale family in care of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home. The Collegian news team can be reached at news@collegian. com

NATION

Kanye West remains hospitalized, reportedly not stable enough to go home By Christie D’Zurilla Los Angeles Times

A week after Kanye West was reluctantly hospitalized, the rapper reportedly did not appear ready to head home anytime soon. Despite rumors that West would check out after the holiday weekend under the care of his personal physician, people “with direct knowledge of the situation” told TMZ on Monday that West still was not stable enough to leave Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. While a West rep had no official update on the rapper’s status early Monday, insiders’ clues have been filling in some of the blanks. Sources involved with the situation told the Los Angeles Times last week that it had tak-

Kanye West arrives at the Los Angeles International Airport on Nov. 15, 2016 in Los Angeles.

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en two hours to persuade Yeezy to agree to hospitalization ostensibly for dehydration and sleep deprivation. Since he’s

been there, sources told TMZ, he’s also dealt with depression and paranoia. Apparently, support from wife Kim Kardashian has been West’s secret weapon for a while now, and her absence from his Saint Pablo Tour while she dealt with the aftermath of a life-threatening armed robbery in early October had made a major difference. “This has been going on for years,” a source told People on Monday. “In the past when Kanye seemed to struggle, no one took it too seriously. The attitude was more like it was just Kanye being Kanye.” Sans Kardashian, however, he “wasn’t able to snap back,” the source said. Last week an insider explained to People that West was “used to leaning on her. Since

Kim has had her own issues to deal with, the roles have been reversed. Kanye has had to stay strong to support Kim, and it’s like he can’t handle it anymore.” In the days before his hospitalization West cut one show short after three songs and a rant, and then canceled his tour’s remaining dates. The robbery “did a number on him as much as Kim,” an insider told Us Weekly. “The mere thought that anything could happen to her sent him in a tailspin. He wasn’t sleeping and he was having nightmares about it.” Kardashian has reportedly been by West’s side nearly nonstop since she jetted home from New York City a week ago, skipping what was to have been her first public appearance since the robbery. The couple have two

children, daughter North and son Saint. As people sent flowers and made calls to her husband, Kardashian was “being very careful about not letting him get wound up and making sure he rests and recovers,” a source close to West told Us Weekly on Sunday. She’ has even been lying by his side and helping to feed him, the source said. She reportedly spent most of Thanksgiving with West before heading out for dinner at sister Kylie Jenner’s place, where the rest of the family had gathered for the holiday. Said the Us Weekly source, “Kim wouldn’t leave his side except to see the kids.” Content from Tribune News Service.

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Puffin’ with Paul:

November 29, 2016 By Paul Kolinski

Golden Goat Shatter

Presented by: Kind Creations In my last review, I covered the Indica dominant Pineapple Kush Sugar Wax. I normally tend to lean towards the Sativa end of the marijuana spectrum, but the Pineapple Kush Sugar Wax was a way to give readers insight into something they might enjoy more than myself. I enjoyed this change up from my normal Sativa preference and decided that covering Indica dominant strains will become more prevalent in my reviews moving forward. When I went to Organic Alternatives to select a concentrate last week, the helpful budtenders wanted to recommend to me a strain that they always have on deck. Organic Alternatives is a small local dispensary specializing in small batch production. Similar to how breweries create small seasonal batches, the same can be said for some of the concentrate and flower selections at the dispensary. (Photography Courtesy of Neall Denman | Collegian) The budtenders recommended a few options to me, and I chose the Sativa dominant Golden Goat shatter, a strain which can normally be found in both flower and concentrate varieties at Organic Alternatives. I had one look at the Golden Goat before I knew it would be perfect for the review. Bright, golden-yellow tones were emitted from the concentrate’s translucent, stained glass-like appearance, and it had a sweet and sour aroma included with the light citrus notes. To me, this is a sign of a properly made concentrate which has very little residuals left in it. The shatter featured a ‘pull and snap‘ texture and was malleable at room temperature, helpful for sizing up the perfect dab. After I got a product to review, I needed a piece to smoke out of, which is one of the most crucial aspects of your smoking experience. I headed down to Kind Creations, the first and only head shop I have been to in Fort Collins since I started school at Colorado State University. I enjoy the fact that I learn something new every time I go in there, and you will too, no matter how much knowledge you may have about glass.

I learned that Brandon, the owner of Kind Creations, had already selected a piece for me to use and review. He chose the Kind Creations Quad Oil Drum to 31 Arm Percolator piece for my review, and instead of picking something new off the shelf, he brought the piece from his own personal glass collection at home. Brandon told me that he had always used the piece for flower, and I know why. The large stature of the piece (I estimate 24-30 inches tall with a radius of approximately 3-4 inches) made it so that I had to use a lot of lung power to generate the necessary function. We filled the bottom portion up with more water to make it function better for the concentrate. This was the section that housed the quad oil drums, a Kind Creations signature. The $1,400 piece may not necessarily be in your budget, but the staff at Kind Creations always seem to work deals with customers and their “Black Friday” sale is coming up November 25, so you could get a steal on pieces like this. After we found the perfect water level for smoking concentrates out of this piece I gave it a test pull. This versatile piece can absolutely be used for both concentrates and flower without any problems. I like this piece. After I melted the first dab of Golden Goat onto the 4mm thick quartz banger, one of the employees told me why a thicker banger is preferable. A thicker quartz banger allows for more heat to be held for longer when compared to a thinner banger with less quartz, meaning the banger cools down more slowly because it has more mass. Why is this an important variable? Thicker quartz allows for more heat to be stored, which means bigger dabs that will not cool down your nail in the process. The thicker banger was a great call by the staff, as bigger sized dabs were effortless. The quartz banger held heat for longer instead of dropping to cooler temperatures like its thinner counterparts, and the bubble-stacking Quad Oil Drum to 31 Arm Percolator piece turned the harsh vapors into a palatable and smooth experience. My favorite part of the Quad Oil Drum piece was how I could pull as hard as I wanted from it without the nervous worry of getting water into my mouth because of the great built-in splash guard. The Golden Goat gave me a very uplifted cerebral high, just as most Sativa dominant strains do. This strain also generated a bit of a body buzz and relieved some pain, even though these characteristics are more reminiscent of an Indica dominant strain. I did not feel the common drowsiness or hunger associated with Indica dominant strains, despite the commonality I felt in the high. Overall, I felt happy and rejuvenated alongside the busy mental buzz the strain provides. Because I am not a huge fan of this strain’s bitter-sour potency, and often find myself mixing it with other strains to balance this potency, I give the Golden Goat 7 out of ten leaves. Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed this edition of Puffin’ with Paul. Look out for the next installment on collegian.com and in the Collegian soon. Paul Kolinski can be reached online at blogs@collegian.com or on Twitter @paulkolinski. . Disclaimer: Under Colorado law, the use of marijuana is restricted to those aged 21 and older or those with a valid medical marijuana license. Colorado State University does not allow the possession or consumption of marijuana, recreational or medical, anywhere on campus. The Collegian does not condone underage consumption of marijuana.

NEWS Tuesday, November 29, 2016

NATION

L.A. sheriff ’s deputies sentenced to prison for beating mentally ill inmate and covering up attack By Alene Tchekmedyian Los Angeles Times

Two former Los Angeles County sheriff ’s deputies were sentenced to federal prison Monday for beating a mentally ill inmate and falsifying reports to cover up the attack, the latest department officials to face imprisonment in connection with the county’s jail abuse scandal. Bryan Brunsting, 31, was ordered to spend 21 months in custody and Jason Branum, 35, was given five months, but U.S. District Judge George Wu ordered that they could remain free pending their appeals. Their case revolved around allegations made by a former recruit who said he was only days on the job at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility on March 10, 2010, when he was summoned by his training officer, Brunsting, and told that an inmate had left his cell without permission and mouthed off to jail staff. “We’re going to teach him a lesson,” Joshua Sather recalled Brunsting telling him. Sather, who had graduated from the academy at the top of his class, testified he tackled the inmate and punched him several times but then stopped because he wasn’t resisting. Other deputies then set upon the inmate with a barrage of kicks and blows. The inmate, Sather said, lay curled up on the ground throughout, screaming and crying. Prosecutors alleged that the inmate, Philip Jones, was attacked in a locked hallway of the jail that lacked surveillance cameras. They told jurors he was kicked in the genitals, punched and pepper-sprayed. When they were done, Sather testified, the deputies gathered privately to concoct a justification for the beating that they gave sheriff ’s officials in falsified reports. Sather resigned from the department soon afterward. During the trial, attorneys for Brunsting and Branum argued that Sather was an untrustworthy, biased witness, who gave inconsistent accounts of the incident over the years in an attempt to avoid coming into the cross-hairs of prosecutors. Jurors took only 90 minutes to reject the defense argument. Brunsting and Branum were convicted of conspiracy to violate an inmate’s civil rights, depriving him of his civil rights under color of authority and falsifying records.

In a sentencing memo, federal prosecutors said Brunsting used excessive force during another incident in which he choked out an inmate in August 2009 and then wrote a false report under the name of a deputy he was training.

“It was always my experience that Deputy Brunsting took mental health seriously and advocated for treatments of my clients.” FELICIA HALL JAIL EMPLOYEE

Brunsting had been expected to face trial on additional civil rights charges in connection with that incident, but prosecutors dropped the charges in exchange for Brunsting agreeing to allow the judge to consider the conduct when he is sentenced. Brunsting, prosecutors wrote, “preyed on those inmates he was supposed to protect, including inmates with mental health issues...[He] has tarnished not only his badge with the Sheriff ’s Department, but also the badges of every law enforcement officer.” In another filing, prosecutors accused Branum of instigating the attack on Jones, saying he should serve three years behind bars. They wrote that Branum’s actions showed he “believed he was above the law” and said he had shown no remorse. Branum’s attorney, Donald M. Ré, noted in a filing that his client had served in the U.S. Army in Iraq, where he was credited with ordering a squad he was leading not to fire at Iraqi civilians who had ignored a curfew in Samarra and were officially subject to the rules of engagement. One of Branum’s former colleagues wrote in a letter filed with the court that Branum ordered his soldiers to instead help the Iraqi civilians return home safely, saving “countless innocent Iraqi lives on that one day

alone.” Ré, who argued that Branum should receive probation, filed dozens of letters in support of his client, including some from veterans who served alongside him. “Jason Branum is a war hero who is highly respected by the members of the military who served with him, some of whom credit him with saving their lives,” Ré wrote. “While engaged in combat situations, he also risked his own life not only to save members of his own unit but to assist local civilians, despite the authority to engage.” Brunsting’s attorney, Richard Hirsch, described his client as a hardworking and deeply devoted new father who supported

himself through school before pursuing his dream of working in law enforcement. During his nine-year career, Brunsting recalled volunteering roughly 300 hours to work undercover vice operations and was hand-selected to transport inmates across the country in extraditions, Hirsch wrote in a court filing. Hirsch, who requested a prison sentence of no more than two years, attached to the filing 31 letters from Brunsting’s family members and coworkers, including one from a licensed clinical social worker who described him as “compassionate and understanding” when dealing with the mentally ill.

“It was always my experience that Deputy Brunsting took mental health seriously and advocated for treatment for my clients,” wrote Felicia Hall, who worked with Brunsting at the jail for four years. Even so, Hirsch argued that Brunsting, who was selected to serve as a training officer within two years of joining the department at 22 years old, was not properly trained on how to deal with problems that arise from housing mentally ill inmates. Times staff writers Joel Rubin and Jack Leonard contributed to this report. Content from Tirbune News Service.

OPINION Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Racism without representation By Mack Beaulieu @CSUCollegian

Racism abounds in our country, beyond the obvious repercussions, the most frustrating aspect of that statement may be that so little of the country truly knows the people and the cultures they disdain. In Fort Collins, this is the case. Spending ten of the most formative years of my life just south of Atlanta, being fairly traveled in the U.S. and having close experience with quite a few foreigners; I know cultures outside of my American white middle class better than most. I’ve concluded that most racism is ill-guided, unfounded and, to some degree, not even real hate. Don’t get me wrong, racism is dangerous in all forms because even the mildest of racism pushes racist ideals. So often, however, when someone comes to know who and what they’re judging, their racism dissipates. I once had a friend named Fernando in middle school. Our school was probably 75 percent black; but Fernando used the n-word a lot and one day I asked him why he was racist. “I think everybody’s a little racist; I don’t know, I don’t hate them.” I think the word prejudice is more along the lines of what Fernando meant. To me racism entails hate while

prejudice is more of just a biased opinion. That’s far from the point however, the point is that Fernando is now married to a black woman and they have a child. I moved to a different school for high school and only saw Fernando occasionally, but I’m guessing the same thing happened to him that happens to so many others. Fernando had racist ideals taughtto him from an early age, taught by television and close family members and their friends; then he grew up a in a mostly black culture and his views changed. People’s opinions on others evolve over time, like anything else. This evolution can be seen in the writings of Abraham Lincoln and countless soldiers from the civil war as well, it’s an inarguable phenomenon. Outside of my time in Georgia and a stint in Washington D.C., I’ve lived in areas that are mostly white. St. Lawrence county, where I spent another ten years of my life, is 94% white and in most places you’re more likely to see an Amish person than a black person. Living there and in Fort Collins, I can tell you that racism seems just as prevalent outside of the south. I was shooting around this past summer and someone had the nerve to yell from their car that I was

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a, “nigger lover.” First, yeah, I have lots of love for black people. Secondly, you have no right. You don’t know anything about black people but what you’ve learned from TV and your racist family, just like a Fernando who may never outgrow your racism. Worse than that you don’t know shit about the struggle that pushes a person to do what you see on TV. For the most part I’d say that Fort Collins racism is passive. Mostly people are just talking, they’re not really about that life. I’d concede that deep southern racism is much more dangerous, but in the most populated areas it’s not like that. Real racism isn’t black and white, it’s hard to define. I’ve known plenty of upper/ middle class white boys who will drop the n word; and to be clear I’m not talking about nigga, the -er counts for a lot in

the south. Still these same white kids had black friends, it’s hard to explain. Black girls get hit on by “racist,” white boys all the time as well, often it ends up working out and I guess they’re not fully racist anymore? Still, there are no lines to be blurred here in Fort Collins, the simple fact is there’s not a strong enough black population to do that. People dropping the n-word, flying rebel flags, voting for Donald Trump, or anything of that manner is just inexcusable. That last part was a joke, not all Trump supporters are racist. It is statistically implausible after all. Still, we can’t stand for even passive hate; it perpetuates racism in an area where there’s not enough black people to dispel these notions. We need to start getting more diverse. Most minority populations are in urban areas

and they’re not all exactly thriving where they’re at, meaning they should move to areas that are currently not diverse. To me it’s an all-encompassing plan because the new work force could stabilize middle America, there’s a chance for a higher quality of life outside of the inner city even if you struggle at first, and exposure mixed with a healthy economy would change people’s false views. After all, most of what racist white people say about black or Hispanics has something to do with money. Still, until that happens, it would have to be slow anyways, don’t be ignorant; don’t be hateful. It goes for all races, all cultures, all people, and it shouldn’t have to be said to adults, but don’t judge someone you don’t know. Mack Beaulieu can be reached at opinion@collegian.com.

OPINION Tuesday, November 29, 2016

TRIBUNE

Trump admits he has a kleptocracy problem, but so far, he hasn’t got a solution By Doyle McManus Los Angeles Times

Let us now praise Donald Trump _ on one count, anyway: He realizes he faces an ethics problem. Last week, when the president-elect talked to the New York Times, he was widely quoted as saying that conflict of interest laws don’t apply to the president. “The law is totally on my side,” he said. “The president can’t have a conflict of interest.” But some of the news accounts left out what Trump said next: He acknowledged that the law is peculiar, and that it would look bad if he were to negotiate deals for golf courses or hotels from the Oval Office. “The president of the United States is allowed to have whatever conflicts he or she wants _ but I don’t want to go by that,” he said. As a technical, legal issue, Trump is right: Congress has exempted the president and vice president from conflict of interest laws. But that doesn’t mean a president can’t have an actual conflict of interest _ especially if his family business engages in real estate deals with foreign governments. And Trump acknowledged that. “In theory, I don’t have to do anything, but I would like to do something _ I would like to try and formalize something,” he added. “I don’t care about my business.... I don’t want to have people saying ‘conflict.’ “ So far, so good. The first step toward solving a problem is recognizing that you have one. But here’s the catch: Trump isn’t willing to do what most other recent presidents have done, which is to sell his assets and put the proceeds into a blind trust. As a human matter, that’s understandable. He’s spent his life building the Trump Organization around his real estate holdings and his brand. Eventually, he planned to pass the business on to his children; selling it off would be a bitter pill. If Trump were forced to sell the business now, he might be forced to accept fire sale prices _ and could even get stuck with a huge tax bill. (Officials who are covered by the conflict of interest law are exempt from the tax hit, but, remember, Trump isn’t covered.) Besides, a sale could also reveal that Trump’s fortune is far smaller than he has claimed. No wonder he’s resisting. Trump’s original solution

was to hand the business to his children while he’s in the White House, but he’d still be the principal owner. He could sell his holdings to the kids, but that wouldn’t resolve every issue either, because any government decision that touched the company would still affect his family’s wealth. One option, ethics lawyers say, is for Trump to set up a formal “firewall” between himself and the business. He couldn’t discuss the business with his children or anyone else, and he would have to recuse himself from policy questions that specifically affect the business; his children would have to get government approval for foreign business deals. All of this would need to be in writing, with a White House lawyer empowered to enforce it. That might be workable _ but only if Trump means what he says about avoiding the appearance of conflicts. He hasn’t measured up to that standard so far. In the past two weeks, he urged British politicians to lobby against offshore wind farms that could be visible from Trump golf courses in Scotland; boosted his business partner in Turkey in a phone call with the Turkish president; and brought his daughter Ivanka, who handles Trump business in Asia, into a meeting with Japan’s prime minister. And when all that was inevitably reported, Trump erupted on Twitter. “Prior to the election it was well known that I have interests in properties all over the world,” he wrote. “Only the crooked media makes this a big deal!” But it wasn’t only the media. Rep. Justin Amash, a tea party Republican from Michigan, responded with another tweet: “You rightly criticized Hillary for Clinton Foundation. If you have contracts with foreign (governments), it’s certainly a big deal, too. [hashtag]DrainTheSwamp.” The truth is, opportunities for conflicts of interest will arise whether Trump seeks them out or not. Entrepreneurs will try their luck. Foreign governments will seek to gain favor with the White House by cutting deals with the president’s children, just as they can in a third world kleptocracy. What have they got to lose? “It’s inevitable,” warned Richard Painter, chief ethics

Following his meeting with senior staff from the New York Times, President-elect Trump is seen in the lobby of the New York Times’ offices on Eighth Avenue in midtown Manhattan in New York on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016.

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officer in the George W. Bush White House. “At some point, someone working for him is going to mix private and public interests, whether in the White House or the Trump Organization. Even if the president-elect has the best of intentions, he’s not going to escape that kind of allegation. It’s going to be a headache for him every other day.” Unless Trump sets tough, clear rules and a formalizes a way to enforce them, the result is predictable: opportunities for investigative journalists, openings for Democrats to paint the president as a profiteer and recurring bouts of discomfort for Republicans. One more prediction: President Trump will rage against his critics, but he’ll have only himself to blame. Content from Tribune News Service.

NOPE DOPE Being sick. And tired. And being sick and tired of being sick and tired.

When people stare at their phones in the gym for half an hour.

Untangling Christmas lights… and then half of them don’t work. #halflit

Kinda racist professors.

The buses are getting crowded. #ToughenUp

Cool trucker hats with random words on them.

When the WiFi actually works.

Extra extensions on your paper because your teacher “feels ya.”

Lip gloss coming back at Walgreen’s. #SexyMotherPucker

Only two weeks of classes until finals. #Blessed

SPORTS Tuesday, November 29, 2016

FOOTBALL

Nick Stevens has cemented himself as the starting QB for 2017 JUSTIN MICHAEL @JustinTMichael

Saturday was a momentous victory for the Colorado State football program. The Rams were already bowl eligible but the blowout victory over San Diego State may have propelled the team into a more prestigious bowl game by catching the attention of the nation. Saturday was also momentous for Nick Stevens whose impressive play has now cemented his status as the leader of this team and the clear choice to remain starting quarterback, no matter what happens this bowl season. It has not always been a smooth ride for the California native, who seemingly has been in a quarterback competition for his entire collegiate career, but nobody has handled the adversity better than Stevens. After beating out Coleman Key for the starting gig in 2015, Stevens began to emerge into the quarterback that he is today, earning the trust of his teammates and coaches with smart play and strong decision making. Stevens would go on to finish the season with second team all-conference honors, leading the Mountain West in touchdown passes and leading the team to an Arizona Bowl appearance.

Fast forward to 2016 where Stevens gets benched after essentially one half of football against what we now know is one of the best football teams in the nation in Colorado. Now, Stevens could have pouted on the sidelines, but instead he did the opposite. Stevens stayed poised and continued to work, and when Collin Hill went down with an ACL injury, he took complete advantage by playing the best football of his career. Since returning to the starting role Stevens has led the team to a 5-2 record and, had a few plays gone differently, the team

Nick Stevens Season Stats Completion Percentage: 65.5 YPA: 9.04 Yards: 1,491 Touchdowns: 14 Interceptions: 3

could legitimately be 7-0 in that span. Even more impressive, Stevens now owns a 7-1 career record in the month of November, so he plays his best football when it matters most. Statistically Stevens has been brilliant, completing 65 percent of his passes on the season and throwing 14 touchdowns, 11 more than interceptions. Where Stevens has really shown improvement is with his decision making and with

his accuracy. As good as Stevens was in 2015, there were moments where he struggled to make routine throws. That has not been the case in 2016. Stevens has been able to make the routine plays regularly, but has also been able to complete some really tough passes, putting the ball in tight windows and distributing the ball to multiple receivers. Stevens’ performance on the field this season has been impressive but his leadership is what makes him invaluable to this team moving forward. The entire demeanor of the program has been different with Stevens at the helm. There has been no moment that has been too big for Stevens, and in the toughest moments, he has gotten the team to respond. We saw it first when Stevens led the team to victory on the road at Utah State and again in an impressive comeback against Boise State. In the loss against Air Force, Stevens was practically perfect and he has not cooled down since. There is no doubt that Hill is an incredible athlete and, based on what we saw in those few games this season, it is clear he can play at this level. But considering what Stevens has been able to accomplish over the last two seasons and how he has carried himself throughout the entire process, Stevens is who should be leading the offense when the team first takes the field at the on-campus stadium. Justin Michael can be reached at sports@collegian.com

Today: Nov. 29 Stress Less 5:00 p.m. – 5:50 p.m., TILT Learn the causes of stress, its positive and negative effects, and different coping strategies.

Music: Guest Artist, Jennifer Dugle Kummer, Horn 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall Jennifer is a member of the newly formed Music City Winds Woodwind Quintet comprised of an eclectic group of freelance musicians. She also performs frequently with the Nashville Brass Ensemble. Free Concert and open to the public.

An Evening with Amanda Hendrix 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Marriot Fort Collins Ballroom Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Seating is a first come first serve basis. Book sale and signing follow the program.

Tomorrow: Nov. 30 OVPR Town Hall 10:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., LSC Longs Peak 302 You are invited to the 3rd annual Office of the Vice President for Research Town Hall Meeting.This Town Hall meeting is an opportunity for the CSU community to ask questions, provide feedback, and learn more about OVPR initiatives including Programs of Research and Scholarly Excellence, Request for Proposals, Cores, VPR fellowship, virtual reality, the Research and Scholarship Success Initiative and more.

Day of Play 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Lory Student Center Plaza De-stress event on the plaza with many interactive activities including PlayDough, coloring, hula hop, and more!

This Week: Pottery and Metalsmithing Holiday Sale December 1, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., UCA - University Art Museum

disCOver Challenge December 1, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., LSC

5th Annual Pet Memorial Wreath-Making Workshop December 3, 1:00 p.m. - 3:oo p.m., Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Colorado Jingle Bell Run December 3, The Ranch Events Complex, Loveland

SPORTS Tuesday, November 29, 2016

BASKETBALL

Omobgo named Mountain West Player of the Week By Justin Michael @JustinTMichael

Colorado State senior forward Emmanuel Omogbo has been named the Mountain West Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday. The weekly honor is the first of Omogbo’s career. Omogbo, who leads the conference in rebounds, helped lead the team to a 3-0 record, with victories over Maryland Eastern Shore (76-65), Southeastern Louisiana (67-59), and Alcorn State (80-58). In the victories Omogobo recorded a double-double in all three contests, averaging 14.7 points, 13.7 assists and 3.0 assists. Not only did Omogbo perform in the post, the big man made 73.7 percent of his free throw attempts (14-19). Omogbo tallied a career high four assists in the win over Maryland Eastern Shore. He went on to tally nine assists throughout the week while only turning the ball over twice. In the victory over Southeastern Louisiana, Omogbo

Points: 14.7 Rebounds: 13.7 Assists: 3.0 pulled down a season-high 16 rebounds to go along with 18 points — two away from a career high — and three assists. Two days later he added a 15-point, 15-rebound performance against Alcorn State. Colorado State will head on the road for a showdown on the court Wednesday Nov. 30, when they take on Colorado in Boulder at 7 p.m. MT. The game will be televised on the Pac-12 Network and aired on the radio on KARS 102.9 FM. 2016-17 MW Men’s Basketball Players of the Week: Nov. 14 Cullen Russo, Sr., F, Fresno State Nov. 21 Tim Williams, Sr., F, New Mexico Nov. 28 Emmanuel Omogbo, Sr., F, Colorado State Justin Michael can be reached at sports@collegian.com

Emmanuel Omogbo (2) goes baseline past a Braves defender in the 2nd half of the Rams 80-58 win over Alcorn State. Omogbo finished the game with his third straight double-double.COLLEGIAN

VOLLEYBALL

5 CSU volleyball players named to All-MW team By Michael Roley @michael_roley

The Colorado State volleyball team had five players earn all-MW conference honors, the conference announced on Monday afternoon.

Rams to Earn Honors

Katie Oleksak: MW Freshman of the Year

Kirstie Hillyer: MW Newcomer of the Year

Alexandra Poletto: All-Mountain West Jasmine Hanna: All-Mountain West Sanja Cizmic: All-Mountain West

Freshman setter Katie Oleksak was named MW Freshman of the year after a stellar first collegiate season. Oleksak led all freshman nation-wide with 11.36

assists per set, which was second in the league and placed her 13th overall in the nation. The Phoenix, AZ., native averaged 0.93 blocks per set, a figure that placed her second in the NCAA among setters. She also led the NCAA in this category at times this season. Redshirt freshman middle blocker Kirstie Hillyer snagged the newcomer of the year award. The Bayfield, CO., native was atop the conference at 1.58 blocks per set and fifth in the NCAA in that category among freshman. Hillyer was also the third-highest attacker on the team, notching 2.52 kills per set while also hitting .344. The Rams had three more join Oleksak and Hillyer on the AllMW squad. Junior middle blocker Alexandra Poletto was named All-MW for the second consecutive season. Poletto was first on the team in hitting percentage at .349 and second behind Hillyer in blocking at 1.30 per set. Both outsider hitters, Jasmine Hanna and Sanja Cizmic rounded out the All-Conference team for the Rams. Cizmic was the top attacker for CSU during the regular season at 3.06 kills a

Katie Oleksak sets up the ball for a spike against the UNLV Rebels earlier this season.

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set. The Split, Croatia product reached double-figures in kills 19 times and posted a season-high 27 kills in a Nov. 22 win over Wy-

oming. Hanna was second on the team behind Cizmic with 2.96 kills per set. In two matches this year, she reached 20 kills while

also reaching double-digits in kills 18 times. Michael Roley can be reached at sports@collegian.com

ARTS & CULTURE Tuesday, November 29, 2016

CULTURE AND COMMUNITY

Curfman Gallery opens new exhibit about living deaf By Ashley Potts @11smashley

The Curfman Gallery in the Lory Student Center debuted their newest exhibit this month. The exhibit features art from the De’VIA movement or Deaf View/ Image Art. This type of art seeks to express the experience of being deaf and explore social issues dealt with by the deaf and people in their lives. “De’VIA art can be categorized as resistive and affirmative,” according to the Curfman Gallery’s information sheet. “Resistive Deaf art centers on exposing systems of suppression and oppression of the deaf. Affirmative art features themes of empowerment, American Sign Language, affiliation with the deaf community and culture, acculturation, and deafhood.” Resources for Disabled Students and the LSC Arts Program collaborated with Colorado De’VIA and the VSA Colorado/ Access Gallery - a nonprofit organization that brings access and experience in the arts to people

Curfman Gallery Hours Monday-Thursday 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Friday 6 a.m. - 12 a.m. Saturday 7 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. with disabilities - to bring this all together. “The Curfman Gallery is thrilled to explore the themes within this artistic movement and house the works of these three exceptional De’VIA artists,” according to the Curfman Gallery’s information sheet. The featured artists are Uzi Buzgalo, a deaf Israeli artist, Tony Fowler, a deaf artist who currently lives in Colorado, and Nancy Rourke, a deaf artist from San Diego. All the artists have their own take on deaf culture and their own unique way of expressing it through art. Buzgalu’s works that are featured in the exhibition focus on portraits of famous deaf and

hard of hearing figures from history such as Beethoven and Thomas Edison. “I offer my own historical accounts as a deaf Jewish person growing up in Israel and several countries with exposure to different signed languages and cultures,” said Buzgalu in his artist statement. Fowler’s work is more surreal and illusionistic. He works in digital media and conceptual art. “Some of his work conveys his sensitivity about how the larger society, the people who hear and perceive hearing impairment or any facet of deaf culture,” said Flower’s artist statement. Rourke’s work seeks to make a political statement and educate. “I capture today’s society that needed attention because it is long overdue,” said Rourke’s artist statement. “I paint how deaf people have been controlled by predominantly audist environments.” The works were brought together by Damon McLeese. McLeese is the Executive Director

The Curfman gallery exhibit focuses on the experiences of the deaf.

PHOTO BY NATALIE DYER COLLEGIAN

of Access Gallery/VSA arts of Colorado and served as the guest curator for the exhibition. “Under his leadership, VSA arts of Colorado has continued to promote the creative power of people with disabilities through focused outreach and innovative programming,” according to the Curfman Gallery’s information sheet. “Several of the programs Damon has

implemented have been used as national models.” The work will be displayed in the gallery through Feb. 1. For more information on exhibits in the Curfman Gallery, go to lsc.colostate.edu, and for more information on VSA Colorado and the Access Gallery, go to accessgallery.org. Ashley Potts can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com

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ALEC REVIEWS MUSIC

The Weeknd’s ‘Starboy’ transcends genres By Alec Erickson @CTV_Ace

In the craziness that is Black Friday thousands spend their time trying to find all of the best deals for the holiday season. In that mass confusion, there was one record that may have flown under some peoples’ radars. One singer/songwriter who has taken over the mainstream with his soulful and unique style released his latest project. That’s right, The Weeknd released his third-studio album “Starboy,” and it manages to overcome the boundaries of genre, making it one of the strongest records of the year. Abél Makkonen Tesfaye is more commonly known by his stage name The Weeknd. Based out of Toronto, he is a relative new-comer in the music scene. The Weeknd has really only been performing since around 2010. It wasn’t even until the release of his second studio-album, “Beauty Behind the Madness,” that he reached mainstream success. It is not hard to find a radio station playing “Can’t Feel My Face” or “The Hills.” With the record reaching number one in the states it was only a matter of time before a follow up record would be released. Now, only a year later, we finally have the highly anticipated “Starboy.” “Starboy” is an 18 track re-

cord that clocks out at around one hour and nine minutes long. In true The Weeknd fashion, it is one incredibly well produced album from front to back. There is plenty of upbeat club tracks to dance along to, as well as a few chill and mellow tracks that are perfect to relax with. There is also a big spotlight on some of the features. While The Weeknd’s vocals are strong enough to carry this record on its own, guest spots from Lana Del Rey, Kendrick Lamar and even Daft Punk showcase why he is such a strong musician. Musically, there is a lot to be admired in “Starboy.” In a lot of cases it is sometimes the best aspect of the whole record. Whether it is the 80s inspired synth pop that you can find in tracks like the lead “Starboy” or the guitar riffs that really hit home in the Kendrick track “Sidewalks,” there is something for everyone here. Bass and drums play a huge role in the entire record, arguably even more so than some of his past work. There is a lot of recombination going on. There are some more funk and soul tones in this record rather than R&B, which a lot more apparent in tracks like “A Lonely Night,” which pales in comparison to “Attention.” Both tracks serve as some of the standouts, but it really is hard to find a bad track on this record. It can be

argued, however, that there is a bit too much auto tune. While this may be debatable, depending on your taste it does not detract from the overall record. Musically speaking though, this record is mixed extremely well and if you and your crew need a club banger track, chances are something off of “Starboy” will be in your rotation. Lyrically, it is all about the delivery. If you have ever listened to The Weeknd before than you will know this is something that isn’t that hard for him. Some tracks have incredibly catchy hooks and some choruses that have notes you wouldn’t think are possible to hit, yet The Weeknd hits them every single time. Tracks like “Loves to Lay” will have you missing the summer season, while “Secrets” will have you getting all emotional. I can’t emphasize just how diverse this record is in all aspects. Like I mentioned before though, there are some tracks that might have been better off without the auto tune. The one track in this category that really just feels way too out of place is “False Alarm,” which in true campy fashion has that hook that just repeats “Hey! Hey! Hey!” But, it was the only track that really knocked me out of the whole experience. Should you listen to it?: YES!

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This is one of those records I shouldn’t have to try too hard to convince you to listen to. The Weeknd has always been a stellar musician and if you want to sleep on “Starboy” that is your loss. While it may feel a bit out of place going into December with the number of summer time club tracks, it is one of those records that keeps bringing you back in to listen

again and again. I can honestly say it is a record that you really begin to appreciate more with each and every listen. While it may not be groundbreaking or trendsetting, it is one of the most refreshing and unique records to have dropped this year. Alec Erickson can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com

CAMPUS EVENTS

CSU professor presents talk on traditional Chinese architecture at Morgan Library By Cory Bertelson

You probably know that some ancient Chinese architecture was built for protection, like the Great Wall of China. Did you know that some Chinese Architectural designs helped protect new groups of foreigners in certain regions that were subjected to violent attacks or that the Chinese garden expresses the relationship between humans and the surrounding natural environment? You have probably seen some aspects of Chinese architecture, yet there are many different forms and functions to these designs.

“I did not know that there were so many different types of Chinese architecture,” said a student from the Global Village Academies in Fort Collins. “We have learned some Chinese so far, but today we are on a field trip.” The Chinese Design and Architecture event took place at the Morgan Library thanks to the Confucius Institute at Colorado State University as well as the professors at Hunan University in Changsha, China. The lecture was presented by Professor Su Liu and his colleagues on China’s traditional architectural arts, focusing on layout, struc-

ture, ornamentation and regional features. The presentation consisted of slides with large scaled images that detailed the varying Chinese architectural designs. These pictures were accompanied by hànzì captions alongside an English translation. Professors and students studying Chinese were in attendance. During the presentation, the audience learned how China’s environment has impacted architecture. “China is such a big country like America, and the climate changes rapidly, so different kinds of architectural forms were creat-

ed to adapt to the changing environment,” said the translator for the event Yuwei Li. In regions of high altitudes structures would use thicker building materials. In grassland areas buildings were designed to be easily set up and taken back down to adjust to the changing lifestyle of the people of those areas. According to Su traditional Chinese architecture has influenced modern Chinese architecture. “Right now there is not so much of a connection,” Su said. “Now Chinese architects are seeking certain aspects

of traditional design and incorporating it with modern architecture design.” Although China’s traditional way of life has remained this has encouraged certain modern design aspects such as courtyards, which are used for social gatherings. “This is our main research area and we were invited by the Confucius Institute to share our views on China’s culture because Chinese traditional architecture is a part of it,” Yuwei said. Cory Bertelson can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com

BLOGS Tuesday, November 29, 2016

NERDY NEWS

Upcoming anime conventions to attend By Kevin Avis @CSUCollegian

After taking the time to enjoy a well-earned Thanksgiving break, let’s take a look back at everything that’s happened so far this year. All the things you’ve done, all the classes you’ve attended, but, most importantly, the anime conventions that have passed. Summer was over before the school year started. Denver Comic-Con and Fort Collins Comic-Con were in August, followed with Nan Desu Kan (NDK) in September. With each new convention nerds and otakus alike flocked to various parts of Colorado dressed in the cosplays they worked hard to put together or bought to save time. Either way, fans came together to showcase their love for the shows and other things they love from pop culture. There are still more conventions to come, though. Animeland Wasabi-Con recently announced the date and location for their convention on their website. On February 10-12th Wasabi-Con will take place at the Crowne Plaza DIA Convention center. Also, for the convention newcomer, Colorado Animef-

est will be having their second convention on March 24-26th at the Renaissance Denver Stapleton hotel. Wasabi hasn’t announced any updates to guests or panels yet, but the convention has been around for a lot longer than Animefest and should promise to be an exciting time if you’re looking for the next convention to cosplay your favorite characters. Animefest has started announcing guests now and promises to be just as fun as last year. Last year, the convention brought Matt Mercer from Geek & Sundry’s Critical Roll show, where he plays the DM for a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. He’s also done a lot of voice acting work. This year the convention has announced three guests so far. Caitlin Glass, who voiced Winry Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist’s dub, as well as Cammy from the Street Fighter franchise. She’s also known for directing Ouran Highschool Host Club as well as voicing the main character. Another guest this year is Erica Mendez who has voiced Ryuko Matoi in Kill la Kill as well as Nico in the Love Live! franchise.

The other guest announced so far is Karen Strassman, who has voiced Soi Fon in Bleach and Fiora in League of Legends. With those announced so far Colorado Animefest looks like it will have another fun year. Animeland Wasabi-Con will announce over the course of the coming months, so Con-goers can plan whether or not they are going to both conventions or one over the other. Since the conventions are coming up soon the best thing to do with time off and winter break coming up will be planning your next cosplay as well as budgetting how much money you will need for either convention. There is nothing posted for Wasabi-Con yet, however, ticket prices for Animefest are going for around $45 right now. Rooms at the con hotel can go for around $75. You’ll need to plan to have food or bring snacks to your room so, excluding what you save to buy things at the convention, the overall cost of attending should be around $150 plus what you decide to buy there. The easiest thing to do is to go with friends and split a room, which can make the cost go down drastically. The advantage is that

you can spend more money on the things you want, and everyone loves to save money. After saving money for the convention experience the next thing is looking at what to either make or expect at the coming to a convention. As with most anime cons, there will be a lot of Fairy Tail, One Piece, Danganronpa, and Kill la Kill cosplay. With the new anime that has come out this season fans might also cosplay from shows like Izetta, FlipFlappers, and some of the new characters in Bungo Stray Dogs. Another popular thing for people to cosplay lately is Undertale and RWBY characters. With the popularity of Overwatch as well, fans can expect to see some cosplays of their new favorites. If you can’t afford the time or money to make your own cosplay, there are plenty of ways to save money or do simple cosplay. The easiest thing to do, and a common choice for cosplayers, is sports anime shows such as Haikyuu!! and Free! You can find costumes from either show on Amazon for around $20-$40, depending on how in-depth you want to go. If the cosplay calls for a wig, though, a good wig will cost around $40. This, however, will take less time

to put together and most often is cheaper than some of the really nice cosplays you see that you know people put together. Whether you go to conventions for the atmosphere, to be with people who share common interests, to see others cosplays or to buy the specialty goods that are hard to find elsewhere, look forward to Wasabi and Animefest. Both conventions will take place next year with Wasabi early on and Animefest closer to summer, but there are a lot of fun things you can do. The best thing is to try and get a group together to go with rather than flying solo since conventions are more fun, and cheaper, in larger groups. There’s always meet ups planned for people at conventions if you plan on making a popular cosplay, or you can make a day of working on cosplay with friends over the holiday season. Conventions are always a good way to spend time and meet new people and, with two conventions coming up soon, there’s no better time than now to start working on or ordering your cosplay before the con season begins again. Kevin Avis can be reached at blogs@collegian.com.

AS TOLD BY TAM

Starbucks holiday cups are finally back! By Tamra Smalewitz @CSUCollegian

It is finally that time of the year again. Starbucks holiday drinks are back. When the weather gets colder and the seasons change, Starbucks comes out with its holiday drinks. Caramel Brûlée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, Christmas Cookie Latte, Eggnog Latte, Gingerbread Latte, Hone and Almond Hot Chocolate, Peppermint Mocha and Toffee Nut Latte are all included in the holiday lineup. Along with these drinks comes the red holiday cups, except this year, Starbucks added two changes. Along with the holiday cups comes ridicule from customers. Last year customers complained. “To some, the naked red cup, unadorned with symbols like holly or snowflakes, is an affront against the Christian faith, a cut against Christianity,” said Vox. com. Individuals started getting angry with Starbucks because of

what its old holiday cups looked like. Some thought because the cups were just plain red they were a dig against the Christian faith and did not look festive. Starbucks heard the complaints and took action instead of telling those people “it is just a cup.” The first change was that Starbucks released a set of green holiday cups. “In a statement, Schultz explained that the new design — which features a mosaic of more than a hundred people drawn in one continuous stroke— is a reminder of our “shared values and the need to be good to each other.” The cup, Schultz said, was created as a symbol of unity amid the divisive election,” said US magazine. After the green cups were released, customers were outraged because they thought they would be replacing the coveted red cups. They were wrong, though. The second change made is that the red holiday cups now display designs created by customers. Instead of listening to

the ridicule people gave them, “Starbucks is inviting our customers to tell their Christmas stories in their own way, with a red cup that mimics a blank canvas. Over the past few years, our customers have been showcasing their work on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest, and we even held a contest to support this creativity. This year’s design is another way we are inviting our customers to create their own stories on our cups,” said Greatideas website. Due to Starbucks inviting customers to design its coffee cups, they were able to receive some very nice looking designs that ultimately make up the new holiday cups this year. The red holiday cups from Starbucks display the designs customers came up with last year, and I have seen lots of positive feedback on Facebook and other social media platforms because of it. It is interesting to point out that places similar to Dunkin Donuts came out with their own holiday cup decorations and I

have not heard a single ridicule revolving around their cups. There should not be any ridicule surrounding these cups because they are just cups. If you do not

like how the cup looks, don’t buy it. If you do like how they look, buy it. It is as simple as that. Tamra Smalewitz can be reached at blogs@collegian.com.

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RELATIONSHIPS

Creating a healthy distance By Jillian Kolman @JillKolman

It is time to talk about having a healthy distance in your relationship. Hey, I get it. Your significant other is great, really top notch. But you know what? So are your friends, your family, yourself, and the world outside of that one person! It is more than okay to love someone while still live a functional life outside of them. During the first part of the relationship you should be a little infatuated with each other. The talking all night, taking a half hour to say goodbye, sharing stories, it is all amazing! The honeymoon phase is completely normal and healthy. But we have all seen, or been a part of, those couples that are just short of obsessed with each other. Do not get me wrong, I know it is fun. You are basically living on a constant high, a feeling comparable to cocaine. But we are not in high school anymore, and if your relationship is going to succeed, then you cannot ride that high forever. If all you are, all you do, and all you think about is someone else, then where do you come in? No matter how lovely it might feel to allow your life to revolve

around your significant other, it is wildly unhealthy, and your relationship has a good chance of crashing and burning at some point. If you’re constantly together or texting 24/7, you will eventually run out of things to say. You might even end up getting bored or sick of each other! Also, remember those peo-

No matter how lovely it might feel to allow your life to revolve around your significant other, it is wildly unhealthy, and your relationship has a good chance of crashing and burning at some point. If you’re constantly together or texting 24/7, you will eventually run out of things to say. You might even end up getting bored or sick of each other!

ple you used to hang out with all the time? What are they called… Oh yeah, friends! Do not become the friend who goes MIA every time cupid hits a bullseye. A good friend will stick around regardless of what is distracting them! Your other relationships will likely take a hit if you do not get some distance. But even outside of that, absence makes the heart grow fonder. It is a cliche so you know it is true. Give your significant other a chance to miss you! If you can’t live without them for an entire day, you will not make it. You can still be over-themoon happy with someone and not know where they are, what they are doing and how they are feeling 24/7. Instead, try spending some nights apart. Text less and call more. Distance is necessary if you want to have a successful, healthy relationship. If you want some distance and your significant other does not seem to, it is time for a talk. Try explaining that you think you would be on a more successful path with more space. If they do not respect that, it may be time to reevaluate your relationship. Jillian Kolman can be reached at blogs@collegian.com.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY

(11/29/16). Together, you can do anything this year. Practice leadership and strengthen your networks. Bring it for the team. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) —

7 — Begin a new phase in your travels, study and exploration with this New Moon. Take an educational trip. First person experience is most memorable. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 9 — A turning point arises regarding family finances with this New Moon in Sagittarius. Shift directions for new possibilities. Together you’re more powerful. Re-align your priorities. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 8 — Begin a new phase in your relationship under this New Moon. Realign your collaboration to new priorities. Indulge a mutual attraction. Support each other. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 9 — Embrace healthy new lifestyle practices to launch a New Moon phase in work, health and vitality. Recharge and re-energize. Care for yourself as well as others. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 9 — Begin a family, fun and passion phase. Complete one game and begin another under the New Moon in Sagittarius. A romantic relationship transforms. It’s all for love.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 8 — One domestic phase closes as another begins under this Sagittarius New Moon. Complete the past and invent new possibilities for your family. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 9 — Breakthroughs arise in conversation, with this New Moon in Sagittarius. Adapt communications to a new story. Share your appreciation, before launching your next campaign. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 9 — A new financial phase dawns. Break through old limitations and barriers in your relationship with money over the next few weeks under this New Moon. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 9 — Begin a new personal phase with this New Moon (and Sun) in your sign. Take charge. Grow and develop your capacities. Seek new levels of excellence. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 7 — Insights, breakthroughs and revelations percolate with this New Moon in Sagittarius. Discover something new about the past. Begin a philosophical, spiritual and mindful phase. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 8 — Take a group endeavor to a new level. Begin a new phase in friendship, social networks and community. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 9 — A creative project reveals an intellectual discovery. Launch a new professional phase under this Sagittarius New Moon. Take on an exciting responsibility.

COLLEGIAN.COM Tuesday, November 29, 2016

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