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Prospective CSU students not penalized for activism By Emma Iannacone @EmmaIannacone

Students and supporters make hearts with their hand while they participate in a student walk out in Old Town Square to call out national gun reform following the Parkland Shooting. PHOTO BY TONY VILLALOBOS MAY COLLEGIAN

High school students advocate for gun reform in walk out By Stuart Smith @notstuartsmith

Students from Poudre School District marched out of their classrooms to Old Town Square Tuesday afternoon to advocate for gun reform in the United States following the mass shooting at Florida’s Stoneman Douglas High School Feb. 14. Once they reached the Square, the group engaged in 17 minutes of silence, one minute for each of the 17 victims in the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School. Volunteers rotated signs with each of the victims’ pictures, names and

ages and held each sign up for a minute at a time. Afterwards, the organizers had everyone in the crowd try to meet 17 new people. Students in attendance represented each high school in the Poudre School District, though most were from Rocky Mountain High School, Polaris Expeditionary Learning School and Poudre High School, where the main organizers were from. Students also travelled from Loveland and Windsor to participate. According to Polaris student

Leif Olsen, almost the entire school participated in the walkout. “Everybody but like five people are here,” Olsen said. “It’s a big school movement, a lot of the teachers can’t legally be involved, but they’re in full support.” Allie Holton, a junior at Poudre High School and an organizer of the event, said she hopes to create a movement. “We are trying to get some sort of change so kids stop dying,” Holton said. “We’ve had our spots taken over. The movie theatre: shootings. Concerts: shootings. Schools: shootings. There’s no safe

place, across the country, that we can all go. Teenagers deserve to feel safe. Teachers deserve to feel safe. Our parents deserve to be able to send their kids to school and not wonder if they’re going to come home.” Holton marched at the front, leading participants for the more than two miles to Old Town with her megaphone. Poudre High School Junior Aly Pillard emphasized how much of a group effort the event was. “It was a huge team effort,” Pillard said. “Each one of us played see GUN REFORM on page 4 >>

Colorado State University announced that admissions decisions for prospective students will not be affected for those engaging in activism in the wake of the Parkland, Florida high school shooting. In a tweet sent out Feb. 24, the Office of Admissions wrote that prospective students “can rest assured that disciplinary action as a result of lawful, peaceful student activism will not impact (their) admission decision.” CSU is one of seven Colorado colleges and universities, alongside University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado School of Mines and University of Denver, to announce that if an applicant’s participation in peaceful protests resulted in disciplinary action, it would not be taken into account during admission reviews. “CSU like many institutions - chose to share the university’s position on Twitter where much of the conversation around these issues is happening,” wrote Mike Hooker, CSU’s director of public affairs and communications, in an email to the Collegian. The tweet from CSU’s Office of Admissions was prompted by a request from the National Association for College Admission Counseling to clarify how member institutions would respond to disciplinary action for high school students engaging in political protest and how it may factor into the admission see ACTIVISM on page 4 >>

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Assistant professor discusses bridging education gaps By Audrey Weiss @Audkward

Daniel Birmingham, an assisntant professor at Colorado State University who has a Doctorate in Philosophy in curriculum, instruction and teacher education, said in a talk Tuesday that racial minorities and students from lowincome communities are at a disadvantage in science classes. Birmingham, a Colorado State University assistant professor for the School of Education, approached issues of classroom practices, specifically those that address systemic barriers for racial minorities and low-income families, and how these issues can be changed through equitable education at the Practicing Racial Justice Research Colloquium. The event was hosted by the Colorado State University School of Education’s Center for Racial Justice Research and Advocacy. Birmingham has worked with youths as a science teacher and through Boys & Girls Clubs. He said he is committed to working with youths and educators to design for a more inclusive learning environment. “These barriers exert enduring negative impacts, including limited access and opportunity for science empowered futures,” Birmingham said. Birmingham also said students from lower income families and students of color experience science from a distanced perspective, which leaves students with the idea that they are not welcome in science or that they cannot gain success from science. “The kids that I work with

consistently remind me of the urgency of now,” Birmingham said. “What we’re seeing in research is that youth from lower income communities of color ... (are) positioned in contrast to normative values in sciences classrooms.” Birmingham said that this dissociation is a result of factors implemented as a consequence of the cultural system, perpetuated both internally and externally. In addition, there is a lack of participation in classrooms and access to science for underprivileged students and they are thus at a disadvantage, Birmingham said. One of the students Birmingham worked with at an external science program was a student in Michigan named Jonathan. Birmingham began working with him at the age of nine. Birmingham said he noticed that Jonathan and other students he worked with experienced science positively outside of the classroom where they could apply their connection to science to their community as opposed to applying science in the classroom. “We really need to rethink what learning looks like in (the) classroom,” Birmingham said. Jonathan created a video for a competition to leverage his scientific knowledge with help from Birmingham, and Birmingham said he noticed a huge difference in his comprehension and information utilization than seen at his school. “There is renewed attention on equity in science education,” Birmingham said. “There’s some amazing work happening in science education

… (we) really are trying to attend to some of the equity issues in science.” Birmingham’s approach to equitable learning environments in science is what he and his team call “equitable and consequential high-level practices.” These practices are focused on addressing equity issues by taking advantage of students’ experiences that they bring to the table and addressing systematic inequalities. Through his research, Birmingham said he has seen that these equitable environments work in informal workspaces but not in formal workspaces, such as the classroom. “Our work is trying to bridge that divide,” Birmingham said. Another one of Birmingham’s students, Samuel, said that his community lived in a library desert, Birmingham said. Birmingham said that when students were asked why science matters, their response was related to the pass or fail system. Birmingham said he has incorporated community by including transformative and tangible outcomes into the curriculum. By bridging barriers in science classrooms, he has created equitable classroom environments. “We take the stance that youth lives, interests and cultural knowledge … are crucial elements of how students and teachers may … engage disciplinary knowledge substantially and with agency to make a difference in their lives,” Birmingham said. Audrey Weiss can be reached at news@collegian. com.

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Former youth pastor charged with sexual abuse By Michael Konopasek FOX31 Denver

PARKER, Colo. — A former youth pastor at Crossroads Community Church in Parker was arrested Tuesday on complaints in Denver and Parker that he sexually assaulted three girls. Crossroads leadership said the suspect, 35-year-old Joshua Clemons, was placed under arrest at Restoration Community Church in Denver where he was employed. During a meeting with congregants on Tuesday night, Crossroads officials said the alleged abuse happened while Clemons was working as a youth pastor at the Parker campus. Clemons was employed with Crossroads from 2006 to 2015. The alleged victims are high school-aged, according to Crossroads. Church leaders admit they were told in December of 2016 that Clemons had been in a relationship with an 18-year-old former youth group member after he left the church in 2015. Some congregants expressed frustration during the meeting over their church leadership not publicly sounding the alarm in 2016 after learning of the alleged affair with the 18-year-old. The church said it told police back then and no laws were broken since the female was legally an adult.

On February 1, 2018, things changed when church staffers said they learned the affair started before the girl turned 18 and there might be more victims. Church officials said they, again, informed police. As youth pastor, Clemons interacted with dozens of minors and helped lead at least one summer religious camp in Estes Park along with countless activities at Crossroads. The church asked FOX31 not to talk to members before Tuesday’s meeting. During the meeting, a pastor encouraged Crossroads members not to talk to the media. Crossroads said it will conduct a thorough review of employment procedures and policies to ensure safeguards are in place to protect people from predatory behavior. Parker police officials said they want to know if there are additional victims. Families are encouraged to call Denver or Parker police with information that could be beneficial in the criminal prosecution of Clemons. Parker police Detective Wilson can be reached at 303-805-6561 or email bwilson@parkeronline.org. Clemons faces charges of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust. Special from Fox31 News Denver.

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a role, and we could not have done this without each other.” Pillard said she was surprised by how much the event grew. “We originally thought it was just going to be the IB program at Poudre,” Pillard said. “And, then more and more people heard about it, and more schools contacted us, even middle schools.” One trend she noticed in the people showing up was just that they wanted the situation to change. “So many people have come up and said, ‘I’m done with this, this is the last straw and I’m sick of going to school and wondering if this is the last time,’” Pillard said.

that we can all go. Teenagers deserve to feel safe. Teachers deserve to feel safe. Our parents deserve to be able to send their kids to school and not wonder if they’re going to come home.” Holton marched at the front, leading participants for the more than two miles to Old Town with her megaphone. Poudre High School junior Aly Pillard emphasized how much of a group effort the event was. “It was a huge team effort,” Pillard said. “Each one of us

played a role, and we could not have done this without each other.” Pillard said she was surprised by how much the event grew. “We originally thought it was just going to be the IB program at Poudre,” Pillard said. “And, then more and more people heard about it, and more schools contacted us, even middle schools.” One trend she noticed in the people showing up was just that they wanted the situation to change. “So many people have come up and said, ‘I’m done with this, this is the last straw and I’m sick of going to school and wondering if this is the last time,’” Pillard said.

love them,” Forsythe said. “They have the vision and the skills to make the change that needs to be made.” The students who organized the walkout said they have plans for the future, specifically participating in community engagement, according to Polaris Expeditionary Learning School junior Brooke Giffin, another organizer of the event. “We’re going to have some town halls, we’re going to have forums with senators,” Giffin said. “We’re going to get students’ voices heard, and we’re not going to stop until we change the laws.” Stuart Smith can be reached at news@collegian.com.

“Protecting free speech is extremely important at CSU because … an open exchange and vigorous debate of ideas is at the heart of what we stand for at an institution of higher education.” MIKE HOOKER CSU’S DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS

In Old Town, while the main event took place, a small group of counter-protestors gathered off to the side. Nick Sanchez, one counter-protester, said that they believe the problem lies not with guns themselves, but with the people holding the guns. About 10 other counterprotesters accompanied Sanchez, including one who held a Gadsden Flag. Students at the march were joined by many adults, mainly parents, former teachers and at least one principal, who declined to give his name. One of those retired teachers was Renée Forsythe, who worked for Poudre School District for 25 years. “I know these kids, and I love them,” Forsythe said. “They have the vision and the skills to make the change that needs to be made.” The students who organized the walkout said they have plans for the future, specifically participating in community engagement, according to Polaris Expeditionary Learning School Junior Brooke Giffin, another organizer of the event. “We’re going to have some town halls, we’re going to have forums with senators,” Giffin said. “We’re going to get students’ voices heard, and we’re not going to stop until we change the laws.” Stuart Smith can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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PHOTO BY TONY VILLALOBOS MAY

PHOTO BY COLIN SHEPHERD

Students from the Poudre School District hold signs in Old Town Square Plaza on Feb. 27 during the Walk Out protest. The protest was held by students, parents and community members to pay respects to the children killed in the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida on Feb. 14, and to request better gun safety laws and regulations. PHOTOS BY COLIN SHEPHERD & TONY VILLALOBOS MAY COLLEGIAN

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Journalist discusses, dispells issues about undocumented immigrants By Jorge Espinoza @jorgespinoza14

Jose Antonio Vargas, an activist and Pulitzer-prize winning journalist, talked to students about being undocumented in the United States Tuesday evening. The event, which took place in Lory Student Center Theatre, was hosted by Dreamers United, an organization that provides a safe space for undocumented students at Colorado State University and strives to educate the public about what it means to be a “Dreamer,” a term used to describe recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. The event centered around the issues that undocumented immigrants face. According to Karina Valadez, a sophomore studying biology, attending the event was a way to support undocumented immigrants. “It was important for me to come to this event because I have a lot of friends and sorority sisters that identify as DACA or undocumented, and it’s very important to show them my support as someone who does not identify as DACA or undocumented,” Valadez said. According to the Pew Research Center, there are approximately 11.1 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States. One specific issue Vargas mentioned was the fact that undocumented immigrants contribute a large amount of taxes to state and local governments. According to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy undocumented immigrants annually pay $11.64 billion dollars in state and local taxes, all of which they will never benefit from.

Vargas said that there needs to be change around the rhetoric that is used to refer to undocumented immigrants as a step to fixing the issues that undocumented immigrants face because the language used around this issue prevents a solution. “How do you legalize people you call ‘illegal’? You don’t,” Vargas said. “You call them illegal, end of conversation, when the reality is, to be in this country illegally is actually a civil offense and not a criminal one, so when news organizations like the New York Times or The Washington Post call us illegal, that’s actually factually incorrect.” Vargas also mentioned that people should be open to having uncomfortable conversations surrounding the issues of immigration. Brayan Montes-Terrazas, the president of Dreamers United, said that having Vargas speak at CSU is a step in the right direction to initiating conversations surrounding immigration. “I think it means that we’re taking steps in the right direction as an institution to talk an about these uncomfortable topics,” Montes-Terrazas said. Montes-Terrazas also said that the best way to have uncomfortable conversations surrounding immigration is to be as understanding as possible. “I think starting those conversations has to come from a level of understanding of ‘this is my situation and this is where I am coming from,’” MontesTerrazas said. “As Jose touched on, it can’t come from media narratives of undocumented or even (what) Latino people are doing for this country.” Jorge Espinoza can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Women’s Caucus to host Fort Collins Councilwoman By Matt Bailey @mattnes1999

The Associated Students of Colorado State University Women’s Caucus will host Fort Collins City Councilwoman Kristin Stephens as a guest speaker March 5 from 12 to 1 p.m. in ASCSU’s senate chamber. “We will be inviting her to come speak as a woman who has gotten elected into a traditionally male-dominated field and as having a unique perspective as she is the only woman from Fort Collins City Council,” said Merall Sherif, the ASCSU Senator for the Women and Gender Advocacy Center who started the ASCSU Women’s Caucus. With the ASCSU election happening right after spring break, Sherif says that she hopes Stephens’ speech will empower women-identifying people to seek more student government and servant leadership positions. “I want everyone to be able to have an opportunity to see a leader in their Fort Collins community who’s really making a difference and who’s using her voice,” Sherif said. Along with offering womenidentifying people a chance to

hear Stephens speak, the event will also serve as a platform for women-identifying people to voice their own concerns and ideas. “We want to open this event up to all women-identifying members of the campus to come in and talk,” Sherif said. “This just goes back to the objectives that we’re working towards in the Women’s Caucus to be able to recruit women into ASCSU and make them feel welcome in that space.” One of Sherif’s goals for the Women’s Caucus is to invite inspirational guest speakers to inspire and empower womenidentifying people. This event marks the first time the Women’s Caucus will host a guest speaker. The idea of inviting Stephens formulated from feedback activities during a provisional meeting for the Women’s Caucus that took place on Monday. By Tuesday, it was announced at another provisional meeting that Stephens would be speaking for the Women’s Caucus. Sherif said she believes that Stephens is the perfect person to inspire upcoming womenidentifying leaders. “I personally believe that empowered women empower

Councilmember Kristin Stephens listens to citizen concerns about climate change and sustainable energy at a Fort Collins city council meeting on Sept. 19, 2017.

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women,” Sherif said. “I am humbled and honored to have Councilwoman Stephens come and speak, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to meet a new mentor and to learn from and potentially transcribe some of her wisdom to our campus.” Matt Bailey can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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OPINION Wednesday, February 28, 2018

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High school students: We’ll walk with you. By Collegian’s Editorial Board @CSUCollegian

Editor’s note: This is an editorial. Editorials do not reflect the view of all employees of the Collegian, but instead represent a stance taken by the Collegian’s editorial board, which consists of the editor-inchief, the managing editor, the digital production manager, the news editors, the opinion editor, the sports editor and the arts and culture editors. When hundreds of high school students walked out

of their classroom Tuesday afternoon in response to a shooting in Parkland, Florida, we were in awe. We would like to offer our complete support of their demonstration. We wish we were that brave in high school. We commend the bravery it took to walk out of an institution that has told them what to do since before they can remember, despite potential consequences. They walked in strength and not in fear. They flexed their political muscle. It took thought,

organization and leadership. They held a 17-minute moment of silence for the 17 victims in Parkland, Florida. They asked everyone in the crowd to try to meet 17 new people that day. They came in mass from every high school in the district. They came with middle school students. It is no small task to stand up to “adults.” We know. And yet, they did it gracefully. The people who run this country right now didn’t have school shooter drills from the time they were 6 years old, but

we did. They didn’t have all the information and conversations of the world sitting in the palm of their hand, but we do. Let’s turn the conversation on its head. Let’s start by prioritizing the gun control conversations with these kids and tell the “adults” what we decide later. We are who this crisis is killing. Our friends. Our lives. Our country. So, to our fellow millennials: If we’re the ones who are about to hold office, report the news and organize the rallies while these amazing

kids protest, we need to listen, and we need to get to work. To the high school and middle school students who walked out today: if you promise not to stop, we won’t either. We’ll keep fighting for solutions to today’s issues— our issues—with you. Generation Z, thank you for inspiring us, but mostly, thank you for motivating us. The Collegian’s editorial board can be reached at editor@ collegian.com.

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Ya can’t talk about hook-up culture and not rape culture, you fools By Tatiana ParafiniukTalesnick & Chapman Croskell @CSUCollegian

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual authors only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or its editorial board. We have a hard time when older generations critique hookup culture and talk about how lewd and loose younger people are. It’s uncomfortable. And wrong. According to research by Lisa Wade, a sociologist at Occidental College, college students aren’t even having more sex than their parents. But, because we are finicky

and easily annoyed (mostly Tatiana, and all of her women’s studies), we’re also annoyed by young people who talk about hookup culture like it’s perfect and not problematic. Our issue isn’t with hookup culture, it’s with rape culture – but here’s the thing; hookup culture is existing in a rape culture, so hookup culture naturally deals with all the ailments of a rape culture. Take a journey with us. Let’s first define hookup culture. In this context, we’re talking about a culture in which people are free to be with each other in sexual ways, without any long-term commitment or romantic connection. So far it sounds a-okay.

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Let’s define rape culture. It’s quite the task to boil down something so complex and ubiquitous, but we like the definition from Everyday Feminism. They define it as cultural practices that tolerate sexual violence by trivializing, ignoring and normalizing it. Need some examples? In 2012, 1-in-5 women and 1-in-71 men reported experiencing rape, according to the CDC. Only 3 percent of rapists serve time in jail, according to RAIN. org. Despite all this, rape jokes are often casually made and defended. A culture of sex-free-forall wouldn’t be a problem if it wasn’t layered on top of

a culture that doesn’t seem to understand how to do sex consensually. A friend of a friend once tried to laminate their floor to make the floor look better, but they didn’t clean the floor first (our friend’s friend is admittedly kind of stupid and lazy.) That’s kind of what we’re getting at here. Shiny laminates are cool, but you know, maybe clean the floor first. Hookup culture could be great if we knew how to like, um, respect people. Checkout the full episode on iTunes or on KCSUfm.com. We’ll be discussing rape culture, hookup culture and how the two intersect. Tune in..

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It’s time to address the health issues caused by racism Jayla Hodge & Michelle Fredrickson @CSUCollegian

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual authors only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or its editorial board. As Black History Month draws to a close, it is important to keep the conversations going beyond the timeline of a single month. The issues associated with racism deserve attention year-round. For instance, minority groups experience different health issues that span far beyond one month--they are realities minority groups live with every single day. Coronary heart disease is a major killer in the United States, and groups experiencing racism are likely to develop it faster than majority groups. Researchers have found that Day-to-day stresses of racism against minority groups increased rapid development of coronary heart disease. The health effects of racism are not limited to this one condition from low birth weight to cancer to mortality rates, the health effects of racism are widely felt. Race acts as a social determinant of health. Social determinants of health are factors like income, ethnicity, marital status, education that contributes to environmental conditions, access to healthcare, quality of care, and more. Institutionalized racism in America means people of color routinely have lower-quality care provided to them than whites and are much more likely to be unable to access care. This is a well-documented phenomenon. Even though individual physicians are not overtly racist themselves, they operate within a system built upon racist foundations. Historic disenfranchisement of people of color has a profound negative impact on health, and it is built in deeply. For instance, people of color are more likely to be impoverished. They are more likely to have low-paying jobs that do not provide health insurance. They are also more

likely to live in food deserts, or areas without access to fresh and healthy food. It is important that specific health and mental health concerns facing a particular racial group are addressed when diagnosing patients. A 2015 report in JAMA Internal Medicine confirms racially marginalized people face and are affected by racial biases in the health field.

Those in other minority groups receive fewer procedures and poorerquality medical care than white individuals. ... Very limited progress has been made in reducing racial/ethnic disparities in the quality and intensity of care. JAMA REPORT

“Those in other minority groups receive fewer procedures and poorer-quality medical care than white individuals,” the report reads. “These differences existed even after statistical adjustment for variations in health insurance, stage and severity of disease, income or education, comorbid disease and the type of health care facility. Very limited progress has been made in reducing racial/ethnic disparities in the quality and intensity of care.” Health workers in all fields have a duty to acknowledge this in both practice and education. Healthcare professionals must not be colorblind, because we do not live in a post-racism society and racism actively harms people’s health. Michelle’s Experience As an epidemiologist in training I consider race in every health outcome and there is almost always a discrepancy. In my time in public health, I have seen ignorant people trying to say that this is evidence of biological differences, when in reality these discrepancies are socially caused. In public health, we work on primary prevention. This means identifying the source of health problems and working to solve those problems before they happen. Racism is one of those

sources. Because of that, racism is a public health problem, and public health professionals need to work toward solving it. In my education, I have spent a great deal of time discussing racism as a social determinant of health, and I’ve seen it in action both in the U.S. and in South Africa. We have more than enough research proving that racism has a negative effect on health. It’s time for public health professionals to take this outside the classroom, and make dismantling systemic racism a public health priority. Jayla’s Experience Marginalized people face health issues from chronic stress, especially those navigating historically white spaces. Mental health issues like racial battle fatigue and extreme anxiety are prevalent. These detrimental mental health issues come from functioning in a society that consistently pressures us to downplay our cultural identities. It can be difficult to seek help or even recognize the symptoms of chronic stress, depression and anxiety, especially when coming from a community stigmatizes mental health issues. After months of feeling the effects of racial battle fatigue and stress at Colorado State University, my physical health started to suffer as well. Luckily, I had access to resources through the CSU Health Network, and it wasn’t until then I learned how much mental health can impact physical health. The U.S. healthcare system has a visible systemic racism problem, and it minimizes and diminishes health issues of marginalized people. Black people are not more susceptible to sickness or biologically deficient, as some doctors used to believe. Rather, Black people face health concerns from generations of neglect, lack of sufficient healthcare, access to nutritional food, cultural taboos regarding mental health and the effects of chronic stress. The fight for equality is not over until we have a healthcare system that supports all American citizens, regardless of race and socioeconomic status. The bias, stereotypes and discrimination that exist in the real world also exist in hospitals, and it is costing people their lives. Michelle Fredrickson and Jayla Hodge can be reached at letters@collegian.com

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SPORTS Wednesday, February 28, 2018

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Players reflect on lessons from Larry Eustachy By Colin Barnard @ColinBarnard_

From the moment news broke that Colorado State launched an investigation into the conduct of Larry Eustachy and the climate of the men’s basketball program, junior guard Prentiss Nixon has not been shy about voicing his support. The situation reached its longexpected conclusion Monday, nearly four weeks after athletic director Joe Parker confirmed the assessment, when Eustachy resigned as head coach and settled for $750,000. Prior to the Rams’ practice on Tuesday, Nixon once again maintained support for Eustachy. “Everyone says resign but I think we all really know what happened in this situation. I’m not dumb, none of y’all are,” Nixon said. “It happens, things happen and people get let go or resign or whatever you want to say. But it’s a business at the end of the day, and you’ve got to take it with a grain of salt, move on and still play basketball.” After hearing the news of Eustachy’s resignation on social media, Nixon reached out to his former head coach, the man who he says is responsible for much of his development as a player. “I texted coach (Eustachy) yesterday and I just told him that I appreciate everything he’s done for me,” Nixon said. “He gave me the opportunity to play Division I basketball when a lot of teams didn’t think I was good enough to

do it. I love the guy like another father, I wish him the best.” Nixon is not the only player to be vocal in his support of Eustachy over the past month. Sophomore guard Anthony Bonner echoed his teammate Tuesday afternoon, reiterating his love for the former head coach. “Coach (Eustachy) was always 100 with us every day, day-in and day-out,” Bonner said. “He always kept it real, always tried to push as hard as he can and he’ll always be one of my favorite coaches I’ve ever had.” Following the turmoil, the question turns to the future of current CSU players. Forward Che Bob will be the lone senior represented on Senior Day when the Rams host New Mexico Wednesday at 7 p.m. With so much fluctuation in the coaching staff and uncertainty following the program’s future, though, next year’s roster is certainly on unstable ground. Bonner, who said Tuesday that every coach who recruited him at CSU is now gone, is doing his best to look at the bigger picture. “It’s just one of those things you’ve got to handle in life. Especially in college sports, it happens all over the country,” Bonner said. “Just trying to look at the bigger picture and be there for each other, win some games.” Along with the leadership of interim head coach Jase Herl, Bonner says that the “team together” approach among the players has made focusing on basketball easier.

Head Coach Larry Eustcahy yells from the sideline during the 1st half of the Rams 76-71 loss to Air Force. PHOTO BY JAVON HARRIS COLLEGIAN

Still, it has not stopped players from realizing the harsh reality that comes with college athletics. “I’ve learned that it’s a business,” forward Nico Carvacho said. “From here in college throughout NBA, pro, throughout the rest of my life, everything’s going to be a business. It’s a good learning lesson for sure.” Though their futures in the

green and gold are ambiguous, the Rams are focused on finishing the season strong. With outside distractions now settled, they can turn their attention to the Mountain West Tournament. No stranger to adversity, Bonner and the Rams know as well as anyone how to move forward. “One thing coach (Eustachy) always did teach us was just fight

through adversity,” Bonner said. “No matter what life throws at you, you’ve just got to keep pushing. That’s everyone’s mindset right now.” Colin Barnard can be reached at sports@collegian.com .

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Rams conclude regular season with loss in New Mexico By Luke Zahlmann @lukezahlman

Colorado State women’s basketball was unable to send their seniors out with a bang in their final regular season contest with a tough-luck loss on the road in New Mexico, 5448. Led by their defense, CSU held the hosts to a mere 29 percent from the field to open the contest, while forcing seven turnovers in the opening half. The prowess on the defensive end kept the Rams in the contest despite their offensive woes. “We gave them seven extra possessions because of the turnovers,” coach Ryun Williams said. “That (makes) it an even more outstanding defensive effort.” The Rams turned the ball

over 10 times in the first half themselves. The carelessness with the ball kept them from extending their lead to double-digits at any point, eventually giving way to a late run. Despite the miscues, they trailed for just over a minute in the half. The time trailing was a direct result of a 12-2 run by the Lobos near the end of the half, aided by the sloppy ways of the Rams’ offense. They outscored the visiting Rams 7-0 in fast-break points in the first half. The Rams were also held to a mere two points from their bench. The lopsided statistical affair led to a slim lead for the Lobos heading into the locker room, 26-25. “I told the kids in the locker room to keep doing what we’re doing,” Williams said. “All we can do is keep getting the

shots that we’re getting. Our execution is just fine.” The highlight of the first two periods was the hot hand of senior Hannah Tvrdy. Playing in her final collegiate regular season game, Tvrdy lit up the scoreboard early, registering 11 points on a pristine 83 percent from the field. In the hustle category, junior Annie Brady accrued 10 rebounds in the first half alone with four coming on the offensive end. The boards only translated to two points for the junior big. Coming out of the locker room, the cold streak continued for the Rams. They failed to score a field goal in the first four minutes of the third quarter, bringing their deficit to six. Insult was added to injury when redshirt freshman Liah Davis landed awkwardly, forcing her to the bench.

Unable to put any weight on the already braced knee, Davis failed to touch the floor for the remainder of the game. Outside of their turnovers, the Rams’ offensive shortcomings were best represented in their lack of assists on their baskets. In the game, they only conjured six assists as a team, one of their worst totals of the year. “We shot to make it, we drove aggressively,” Williams said. “We’ve just got to convert some more baskets. This is Groundhog’s Day times 10, but that’s just how it’s been.” UNM junior Jaisa Nunn served as the leading thorn in the side of the visitors as she tallied a double-double with 12 points and 14 rebounds, with eight of her boards coming on the offensive end. Her total aided the Lobos’ domination

of the Rams in second-chance points, with 15 compared to only three for the visitors. The Rams registered single-digit point totals in two of the four quarters on the night and failed to find an offensive rhythm on the road. A late run brought them within shouting distance of the home team, but the Rams failed to capitalize on several open looks in the final period. Going into the Mountain West Tournament, the Rams will be forced to reverse their course, having lost three of their final four games of the regular season, and missing out on a regular season title, a mainstay achievement under the tutelage of Williams. Luke Zahlmann can be reached at sports@collegian. com.

SPORTS Wednesday, February 28, 2018

TENNIS

College tennis serves as ticket out of Compton for Alyssa Grijalva By Michelle Gould @michellegouldd

Alyssa Grijalva is far from a prototypical country club tennis player. Born and raised in Compton, California, a town that is infamous for gang affiliation, high crime rate and drug use, CSU’s sophomore sensation took it upon herself to pave a path that surpassed her peers and took her to Division I athletics. Atypical to her classmates, Grijalva spent her free time in sports in order to stay out of trouble and avoid possible jail time. The grind started with soccer, a sport familiar to her and one that requires aggression and tenacity. However, with fear of injury, her father, Mauricio, sought out more for his daughter. Grijalva’s start to tennis began on a court played on by the best of the best. Sisters Venus and Serena Williams spent their earliest days hitting at Triegnew Park and Grijalva followed in their footsteps. A Sunday afternoon drive turned into the beginnings of Grijalva’s career when her father and mother passed a tennis clinic and insisted Grijalva try the sport out, ultimately sparking a new love. Affirmation of a future in Division I athletics, and even a professional tennis career, from the clinic coach encouraged Grijalva to leave behind the soccer dream. “They initially put me in tennis to keep me away from all the drugs and gangs in Compton,” Grijalva said. “They ended up sacrificing a lot for me to play.” Her father became her personal trainer and coach, testing her limits and pushing boundary lines. They spent most days back on the infamous

Tragniew Park courts despite the gang affiliation and cracked surfaces. The familiarity and proximity of the court came at a cost for the Grijalva family one afternoon. Playing a sport Grijalva had associated as a safe space from the crime in Compton, nearly took her and her family’s lives in a drive-by shooting incident. “We were training at the park and out of nowhere someone started shooting.” Grijalva said. “My dad screamed to us to get down so I grabbed my sister and got on top of her and held her close to me.” Grijalva’s determination to get out of Compton was only fueled by this event. Her father continued to coach her while working full-time to support a family of seven. After enrolling their firstborn son in the Compton school district, Grijalva’s parents decided to pave a different path for their daughter, transferring her to Redondo Union. The school was significantly further from their home, but better suited for her future. Transferring schools came at yet another cost for Grijalva. The distance forced her mother to work part-time in order to make the trip to transport her to and from practices and school. The family’s income suffered as a result. Traveling to larger stage tournaments was nearly impossible, making it harder for Grijalva to get noticed by college coaches. “The tournaments were very expensive so we had to choose which tournaments we could go to because we had to take all the kids,” her father said. “We had no one to babysit. It was tough.” Despite the obstacles,

Grijalva continued to prosper, taking advantage of what she had and focusing less on what she lacked. The slim amount of tournaments Grijalva was able to attend were played with heart and one goal in mind - to get to the Division I level. “Every time I played, I told myself that I was good enough to get a scholarship,” Grijalva said. “It didn’t matter where I came from, it just matters how hard you have worked your entire life and how much hunger you have for the game.” This mentality eventually yielded results. As a threestar recruit entering her sophomore season, Grijalva realized if she was going to get recognition by next-level coaches she would need to dedicate her life to the sport. Grijalva won seven straight singles matches that year, boosting her ranking to a four-star, and even received a partial sponsorship from Wilson, her junior year of high school. “My friends would always question why I was so into tennis,” Grijalva said. “But this was my future. This was what’s going to get me into college. Their parents could pay for college, mine couldn’t.” An opportunity arose senior year for Grijalva to drive to Winter Nationals in Arizona where, for the first time, she would be scouted by college coaches. Colorado State coach Jarod Camerota took notice and quickly set up an official visit for her to tour the campus. Grijalva took her first plane ride to Colorado, stepped on campus, and instantly noted vast differences from her hometown. “I was honestly really scared when I got here. It’s not like Compton. It isn’t really diverse,” Grijalva said.

Sophomore Alyssa Grijalva competes at the 2017 Jon Messick Invitational. Grijalva currently holds CSU’s best singles record at 13-4 PHOTO COURTESY OF CSU ATHLETICS COLLEGIAN

Warm welcomes from future teammates, smiling strangers and doors held open for one another masked those fears.She finally found a home away from the shootings and drug abuse. She found her escape. Camerota offered Grijalva a full scholarship to play tennis at CSU. “When my mom heard the news she started crying and looked to me saying, ‘You did it. You’re gonna get out of Compton and you’re gonna succeed.” Grijalva said. “I

think it was just meant to be for me to come here.” As a sophomore, Grijalva currently holds the roster’s best singles record (13-4) and doubles record (11-5) alongside her partner, Priscilla Palermo. Now, Grijalva is utilizing the opportunity playing at the collegiate level, and looks forward to leaving a legacy as one of CSU’s top tennis players. Michelle Gould can be reached at sports@collegian. com.

SPORTS Wednesday, February 28, 2018

SOFTBALL

CSU defeats Northern Colorado in home opener By Mack Beaulieu @Macknz_James

With Colorado State softball having it’s best year in recent memory, the Rams (8-1) got a little more competition than fans expected from in-state rival, the University of Northern Colorado (8-8), in a 9-4 victory Tuesday afternoon at Ram Field. Behind a scorching day by lead-off hitter Sarah Muzik and nerve-tested pitching from Kaylynn Pierce and Lauren Petakoff, the Rams held off a Bears team that jumped out in front early and never stop clawing after the Rams took the lead. The Bears took their first and only lead of the day in the first inning when Madi Schmidt led off the game with a single to center field. After stealing second, Schmidt advanced on a single by Kaley Garcia and scored on a fielder’s choice RBI from clean-up hitter Lauren Paige. Pierce calmed down from there as the next base runner didn’t come until the top of the fourth. “We felt like she was throwing well, they just found a couple holes,” coach Jen Fisher

said. “But she looked good ... I think Kaylynn did her job.” The Rams couldn’t get anything going early on, with only one hit and a walk, until the third inning. Muzik hit a triple to the fence in the bottom of the third to continue her perfect 3-for-3 day against starting pitcher Valerie Vidal. “Our coaching staff really prepared us for this,” Muzik said. “I knew what she was going to be throwing, so I think I really attacked on those pitches that I was looking for. I think that’s what everyone else followed suit with. Laying off her rise and really getting that pitch that they wanted to drive.” Haley Donaldson followed Muzik with a sacrifice fly to the same part of the field and the Rams scored their first run of the game. They threatened for more as Corina Gamboa and Amber Nelson singled before Lauren Buchanan grounded out, but the flood gates opened for the Rams in the bottom of the fourth. CSU showed some of the power that served them so well in their fast starts with back-to-back home runs in the fourth. Hannah McCorkhill hit a no-doubt, line-

drive home run to centerfield and Madison Kilcrease followed with a shot just right of deadcenterfield that skipped off the top of the fence on its way out. After two groundouts, Muzik singled and scored her second run of the day on a dropped fly ball from the Bears’ centerfielder to make it a 4-1 Rams’ lead. After two walks and two passed balls put runners on second and third for the Rams in the bottom of the fifth, Pierce provided some of her own run support with a two-RBI single, making it 6-1. Coach Fisher was happy to see Pierce supporting herself. “If you don’t bring your offense with your pitching, then you’re not going to get to hit,” Fisher said. The Bears made it interesting in the top of the sixth as they scored three runs and threatened for more. Pierce was knocked out of the game by a Jordyn Wiatrak double that drove in a run, leaving two runners on and one out when Petakoff came in to close the game. Petakoff quickly loaded the bases by allowing a walk, and a two-RBI single followed. Despite

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The Rams storm home base after scoring a home run during the home opener against University of Northern Colorado on Feb. 27. The Rams beat the Bears 9-4. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN

the trouble, Petakoff did conserve the win for Pierce. Being that those were Pierce’s runners, Petakoff still hasn’t allowed a run yet this season. “Petakoff is so tough in those relief scenarios that there’s just absolutely no reason to leave her on the bench,” Fisher said. “She’s pretty hard to rattle.” It was all Rams from there as they added three more runs in

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the bottom of the sixth to bring the lead up to 9-4. The Rams will be in action next at this weekend’s San Diego Classic as they play five games against non-conference and Power Five foes spanning from Friday to Sunday. Mack Beaulieu can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

ARTS & CULTURE Wednesday, February 28, 2018

PROFILES

Alumna publishes romance novel By Maddie Wright

Colorado State University alumna Libby James published “White Shadow: Godmother to a Revolution” on Oct. 14, 2017. While it is a fiction novel, the story follows a real love story. “Everything in here is true,” Libby James said. “There are some things that I added, but the whole story is true.” The book follows 17-yearold American Janet Mondlane and 31-year-old Mozambican husband Eduardo Mondlane. The two met in 1951. The idea for the novel came to Libby James in 2004 while she was spending a year living with one of her four children in Mozambique. As a writer and freelance journalist, she created a way to keep working abroad. Libby James created a blog and made an effort to write a story for it every week called “Come to Africa With Me.” “She usually writes about things that she does or experiences she has,” said Jeni James Arndt, Libby James’ daughter whom she stayed with in Mozambique. While working on this blog, Libby James found something that really resonated with her. “In the course of doing this research, I ran across the story of Janet Mondlane,” Libby James said. “It just really fascinated me.” Finding this story in Africa was impactful, said Kurt James, Libby James’ son. “It’s really been a long process for her,” said Kurt James. “I think she went through a lot of iterations and then finally came up with the final copy, which I luckily got to read before it went to be published. But I think it was just a very interesting story, and she wanted to tell it.” Eduardo Mondlane, Janet’s love interest, was a political activist for Mozambique. The two’s story was true, but Libby James filled in some gaps. “I think she filled in the parts that were kind of harder to understand,” Kurt James said. “Following a story that was true made it a good read. I think if she would have stayed non-fiction, it would have looked more like a term paper.” This book takes place in the later half of the 20th century, just before Mozambique gained its independence in 1975. “The history is so recent and so raw,” Libby James said.

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CSU to celebrate diversity with 64th World Unity Fair this weekend By Sarah Ehrlich @sarahehrlich96

The 64th Annual Colorado State University World Unity Fair will bring more than 25 cultures together this weekend.

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The fair will occur March 3 at the Lory Student Ballroom and Theater. All events are free and open to the public, and food and bazaar items will be available for purchase.

Youth World Tour, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Children can build gingerbread houses, learn origami and Chinese yo-yo and participate in cultural trivia. A passport will be given to be filled at each cultural booth. International Bazaar, 2 – 9 p.m. Purchase gifts from around the world to benefit the Fort Collins International Center. The bazaar takes donations all year from community members who travel the globe, so there will be a large selection of unique items. World Talent Show, 3:30 – 5 p.m. Live music and dance will be showcased by various

cultural groups in the LSC Theatre. Culture Booths, 5:30 – 9 p.m. Learn about different countries by playing games, making crafts and trying sample dishes to get a taste of different cultures. The CSU World Unity Fair is organized and supported by the Associated Students of Colorado State University, Council of International Student Affairs, Fort Collins International Center and the Office of International Programs. Sarah Ehrlich can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.

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This book includes the topic of prejudice, Libby James said. “(Janet) had a very difficult time with prejudice in this country (U.S.) and then way later in her life when she finally moved to Mozambique,” Libby James said. “They (Mozambique) were suddenly independent and they didn’t want any white person messing with it.” In America, Janet faced prejudice from her family. The family pressured the pair not to get married because they recognized the difficulties and challenges that would come with such a marriage in that time period, yet the family recognized that they couldn’t stop the love they shared. A lot of the research for this book was practically handed to her, but not without its challenges, Libby James said. “They wrote 7,000 letters, and Janet kept them and sent me them,” Libby James said. “That was a real gift to have. It was a gift, and it was tough at the same time, because you had to pick and choose.” For other aspiring writers, Libby James encourages persistence and practice. She said although there is a wide range of resources available, she advises writers to not take in every piece of advice they receive. Libby James loves writing because like Janet and Eduardo, everyone has a story. “I think doing what we do is an opportunity to be nosy,” Libby James said. Maddie Wright can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.

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MOVIES AND TV

‘Annihilation’ is perfect for falling asleep By Ty Davis @tydavisACW

Director Alex Garland may not have the most extensive film career, but the accreditations he has collected have been consistently critically acclaimed. Garland has been behind some of the most popular movies in recent years such as “Dredd,” “28 Days Later,” and “Ex Machina.” But, “Annihilation” may be the end of a long streak of good decisions.

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“Annihilation” centers around a biologist named Lena, played by Natalie Portman, grieving over the loss of her husband, Kane, who is presumed dead after being missing for the past year. However, Kane suddenly returns home one night before being rushed to the hospital after falling incredibly ill. Before reaching the hospital, the ambulance is intercepted by the government and both Lena and Kane are taken into custody. After they’re transported to a government facility, a psychologist named Dr. Ventress, played by Jennifer Leigh, explains that Kane was a part of a group of soldiers sent into “The Shimmer,” dubbed so because of the continuously expanding shimmering wall. The government essentially

has no idea what “The Shimmer” is, why it came to Earth or what it is doing. On top of not knowing anything about it, any attempts to probe and investigate it have failed. Anything they have sent overhas never returned, except for Kane. To both offer her expertise and possibly find a cure for her husbands illness, Lena agrees to join a squad of four other women, including Ventress, to go into the shimmer to investigate. The final version of the film has almost no kinetic energy to speak of. It feels like going through the motions, and I kept glancing at my phone to see how much time had passed. There is nothing explicitly wrong with “Annihilation” by any critical measure. Picked apart and analyzed, each part of the film would be great on their own. The story is one of a kind, the direction is clean, the performances are fine and the story elements are clearly aiming for grandeur. But the entirety feels lifeless and imbalanced. “Annihilation” obsesses over the intricate details and procedure of how exactly the characters do what they do and go where they go that it gives the film a crawling pace. Each act drags on for just a little too long. They each could have lost a few scenes, and it would not have seriously affected the film. “Annihilation” suffers from spotty writing in a few key areas, mainly as it relates to characters and themes. The film tries its best to give ample personality, depth and time to each of the women but instead of becoming invested in all of the

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characters, none of them end up having any impactful screen presence, not even Portman’s Lena, the protagonist. A clear case of spreading the writing too thin, it would have been to the film’s benefit if even more focus was given to Portman’s character. The characters are fleshed out but have so little individual impact on the audience you wonder why the writer considered them so important to have in the first place. Should you watch it? No The film plays with the of themes of life and death, nature, psychology and biology. “Annihilation” muses on and talks about these themes consistently, but I am not quite sure it culminates in a grandiose message. Ty Davis can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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(2/28/18). Valuable skills line the road this year. Expand your horizons through travel, studies and exploration. Discover passion, excitement and victories through coordinated collaboration. Share your 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

— Relax with people you love. Things may not go as planned. Words and actions don’t align. Stick to tested tricks. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 7 — Handle an unexpected urgency at home. Make repairs, especially where water is concerned. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 7 — A communications flurry has your focus. The latest news requires adaptations. Don’t react blindly.

Consider the facts, and reflect on potential consequences. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 7 — Talk is cheap, especially where money is involved. Maintain a healthy skepticism with a sales pitch. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 8 — Devote time to solitary pursuits. Wait for better conditions for important conversations. Focus on your own needs and priorities. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 5 — Don’t make expensive promises. Avoid gossip, controversy or stepping on toes. Lay low, and contemplate new options after recent changes. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 7 — Collaborate on a team effort by keeping your promises despite challenges. Avoid distractions or idle chatter. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 8 — Work takes priority. Avoid impulsive actions, expense, chaos

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and interruptions. Postpone important conversations or moves. Lay groundwork and foundations. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 7 — Traffic and delays could frustrate travels. Pass on being a party animal. Don’t spend on stuff you don’t need. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 7 — Frugality serves you well with shared accounts. Disagreements around spending priorities could cause friction. Wait for better options. Pay bills and basics first. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 6 — Avoid trampling on your partner’s sensitivities. Forgive an outburst or loss of patience. Support each other to pass an unexpected roadblock. Compromise. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 6 — Slow down to avoid burnout. Avoid forcing an issue or risk breakage. Peace and quiet soothe and recharge from recent chaos. Stretch and rest.

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The Bean Cycle strives to promote a sense of community, said Victoria Mita, a barista at the Bean Cycle who helps organize Coffee Club events and the Bean Cycle’s monthly newsletter. “The reason why I became a Coffee Club member was to support local craft coffee, and from that, I got so many different perks and I basically became a part of the community because of it,” said Miguel Hallman, a Coffee Club member of two years. Coffee Club members get 10 percent off bags of locally roasted beans as one of their perks. The Bean Cycle rotates through their coffee beans frequently, Mita said, because the beans are roasted in small batches. “Everything’s from small farms and roasted in small batches, and the reason for that is to maintain quality,” Mita said. “If I’ve learned anything about the owners and the family here is that their dedication here is that their dedication to quality is relentless, in the coolest, most admirable way.” The Bean Cycle’s monthly

events, another Coffee Club perk, are also open to anyone with a love for coffee. The events are centered on learning more about coffee and meeting other coffee lovers in the community, Mita said. “We try to have a class of some kind,” Mita said.”We love being in a position to educate people about the next wave of coffee. And that’s another reason we love coffee: It’s always changing. It’s such a dynamic topic area and science really and art form and craft, so it ties in really well with Fort Collins when you think about.” February’s event, “Make your own: Cortado Cup,” sought to teach members about different espresso drinks while creating ceramic cortado cups. The event overlapped with the weekly Half Crown Creative meetup because of the artistic element of the event. Located under the stairs in the Bean Cycle, Half Crown Creative aims to build community by hosting a free way for people to participate in a creative space. “With working on Half Crown with (the Bean Cycle), it’s really rounding out their identity and where they want the shop to go while giving a really supportive space to try out these activities to engage customers and create another community in there,” said Sarah Bendix, the founder of the Half Crown Creative and a resident artist for the organization. Through the Bean Cycle’s large emphasis on community, they offer many options through classes and the Coffee Club that they encourage anyone interested to check out. “Just come out and get involved,” Mita said. “Don’t be shy.” Julia Trowbridge can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.

The Bean Cycle hosts monthly events for their Coffee Club members to create a sense of community and learn more about coffee. This month, members made ceramic coffee cups of various sizes and learned about different types of espresso drinks. The monthly events are open to anyone with a love for coffee and are posted on The Bean Cycle’s Facebook page. PHOTO BY JULIA TROWBRIDGE COLLEGIAN

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