Vol 127, no 112 march 22, 2018 by The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Vol. 127, No. 112 Thursday, March 22, 2018

OPINION

SPORTS

A&C

ASCSU DOESN’T REPRESENT US

SHOULD SCHOLARSHIP ALTHLETES PLAY REC SPORTS?

TED TALKS COMING TO CSU

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Students, community members and activists gather outside of the Cristol Chemistry and Biochemistry buildings on CU Boulder’s campus to protest Turning Point USA’s guest speaker Ann Coulter. PHOTO BY DAVIS BONNER COLLEGIAN

Students protest, walk out of Ann Coulter event at CU Boulder By Erin Douglas & Meagan Stackpool @CSUCollegian

BOULDER - In fear, in anger and in hope for change on campus, students outside a University of Colorado, Boulder chemistry building protested the presence of a conservative speaker on campus Wednesday night, while others supported her speech inside. About 500 students gathered to either listen or leave the talk by Ann Coulter, a popular and well-known right-wing political commentator. About 20 minutes into her speech, between 75-100

students walked out in protest. The event was hosted by Turning Point USA, a conservative nonprofit with an aim to organize students on college campuses to promote conservative policies. Turning Point USA hosted Charlie Kirk at CSU, which sparked fights between white nationalists and antifa, a little over a month ago. Though CU’s administration and police force heavily prepared for the event, including by scouting Coulter’s previous event in California, the protesters and Coulter supporters only interacted for a few brief moments after the event let out, and the two

groups did not become violent. Though tense, the crowd quickly de-escalated when the main group of protesters moved to a different location on campus. Students said they came to protest Coulter’s speech because her rhetoric is racist and hurts marginalized groups. “We’re here to symbolize that free speech does not equal hate speech,” said Percy Suchanek, a freshman CU student protester. “Ann Coulter just spreads hate speech and we don’t feel safe having her on our campus.” A handful of CSU students attended the event, either to see

Coulter or to protest her. The CSU chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America attended the event to show solidarity with CU’s chapter and to protest rising fascism and bigotry, members said. “I think any critically thinking person who listens to her rhetoric would see that it’s not only absurdly racist, but also she’s basically parroting the minds of whatever the Trump administration is spouting at that point,” said Larson Ross, a senior political science CSU student and YDSA Member. “She is vehemently anti-feminist. All of

these things really undermine any point she could possibly make.” The walkout was organized by The Collective, a new CU student group on campus focused on changing campus climate around racism, in coordination with other groups. The group chose to stage a walkout in order to perform a protest that was safe and non-disruptive, said Berkeley Mccarthy, one organizer with The Collective. Mccarthy was disappointed in CU’s handling of the event, but said Turning Point USA had a right to host a speaker.

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overheard on the plaza “Everybody say potato.” “What are you trying to do?” “Uh, make a lot of money and get a lot of power.” “It’s not an Oxford comma, it’s just an awkward comma.” They’re saying that we probably shouldn’t flush live animals down the toilet, and they’re not entirely wrong. A common sight in old town, the 73-year-old guitar player that goes by “Willy Jr.” can be seen out on the sidewalk playing along to the music on his guitar and singing loudly. Willy Jr. plays many songs but some of his favorite go-to artists are Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash and George Jones, showing a definite tendancy towards outlaw country music from past generations. “If you don’t play everyday, you will loose it,” he said. PHOTO BY JOSH SCHROEDER COLLEGIAN

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NEWS Thursday, March 22, 2018

CAMPUS

ASCSU Speaker of the Senate candidates plan to diversify conversations By Natalia Sperry @Natalia_Sperry

Last year, the Associated Students of Colorado State University introduced a new leadership role intended to lead the weekly Senate sessions by adding the Speaker of the Senate position to the ballot. The Speaker of the Senate acts as the representative and leader of the legislative branch, which in turn serves as a direct line of representation for the student body through academic colleges, the Student Diversity Programs and Services offices and student councils across the University, according to ASCSU. A year after the position was added to the ballot, two candidates, Benjamin Amundson and Merall Sherif, look to the future both of the position and of the Senate. Benjamin Amundson Amundson is a freshman agricultural business major who currently serves as a senator for the College of Agriculture and a member of the ASCSU External Affairs Committee. “Ultimately, I think that if you have a passion and desire for change, then you can instill that change,” Amundson said. “It’s

not necessarily about your past as much as it is about what you want to do with your future.” Amundson said his campaign centers around the goals of serving students, developing dialogue and cultivating compassion. As Speaker of the Senate, Amundson said he would encourage all ASCSU members to engage in service to the community. “It’s not enough to talk about issues,” Amundson said. “Every single person involved in student government should be doing community service and community engagement projects.” Those ideas led Amundson to donate his privately raised campaign funds to survivors of Hurricane Harvey. “We believe that the power of a positive message is greater than campaign money,” Amundson said. “Even if we don’t win, giving away the money was worth the positive message.” Another goal as Amundson said he has for Speaker of the Senate would be to develop inclusive dialogue representative of all perspectives. He also encourages all senators to meet with their constituents in order to contribute to that dialogue as

representatives. “People are against the idea of having uncomfortable conversations,” Amundson said. “But, I believe that uncomfortable dialogue is tough to go through, but it’s necessary to go through.” Having grown up in Indonesia and Venezuela before moving to Colorado, Amundson said his experiences in international schools prepared him to facilitate dialogue in the Senate as Speaker. “I believe the goal of the Senate is to reach collective action. My past -- where I lived in such diverse places like international schools -- taught me it is more important to focus on what we have in common than what we have that is different,” Amundson said. “(In Senate) we have a lot of different ideas and perspectives, but what do we have in common, and what common ground can we reach to solve those issues on campus?” Merall Sherif Sherif is a sophomore premedical student double majoring in neuroscience and biology. She currently serves as the senator for the Women and Gender Advocacy Center, Senate power chair, Vice Chair of University Issues Committee, Health Network liaison for the Student

Fee Review Board and Vice President of ASCSU’s Multi-Faith and Belief Council. Sherif also recently founded the ASCSU Women’s Caucus and is the only student representative of the Faith and Cultural Inclusion sub-committee of President Tony Frank’s Commission for Diversity and Inclusion. “I didn’t know that I could get involved in student government.” Sherif said. “I thought it was out of my reach.” Sherif said her campaign centers around the goals of promoting accountability and connection. In doing so, she hopes to improve the internal workings of ASCSU and facilitate a space where traditionally unheard voices can be heard. “Moving from senator in my current capacity to speaker in the capacity of facilitating things, I have to be impartial,” Sherif said. “But, I also can create frameworks and a system to where senators can be linked up with their students.” Those frameworks include creating a suggestion box in the ASCSU office and on their website that can connect all online and traditional students directly to their representatives, in addition to a mentoring program to

help educate new senators and promote networking within the entirety of student government. All of these frameworks are intended to promote an inclusive environment in the Senate that is conducive to producing tangible legislation and accountability, Sherif said. “ASCSU, in this year and former years, has been often criticized as mostly focusing on internal bills all the time that ultimately end up in a file cabinet,” Sherif said. “We end up standing in support of something, but what are we doing when we’re standing in support? We don’t take the step afterwards.” In order to address all of these issues, Sherif said she plans on building time into every Senate session for honest conversations. “What I’ve learned in my capacity as senator is that we may all have different beliefs, different political affiliations and different backgrounds, but we need to all have faith in each other,” Sherif said. “We need to be able to have room for diverse conversations to happen (and) for real talk to be built into the agenda for the senate session, and that’s something I plan to do.” Natalia Sperry can be reached at news@collegian.com.

NEWS Thursday, March 22, 2018

CAMPUS

Student groups create community as ASCSU candidates a resource for mental heath support debate transparency By Samantha Ye @samxye4

Alongside the plethora of professional mental health resources available to them, Colorado State University students formed several student-led organizations to support the mental wellbeing of their peers. Two student groups, Active Minds and Ram Recovery, focus on giving students a community to connect with and an advocacy platform for their voices, if they so choose. Active Minds After a fall semester of community building within the club, the CSU chapter of Active Minds is getting back on campus to advocate for mental health awareness, suicide prevention and destigmatizing mental struggles for the campus community. With recent biasmotivated incidents and the protests surrounding the Smashing Socialism lecture, Active Minds president Ellie Ewer said the changing campus environment is a detriment to mental health. Thus, Ewer’s goal for Active Minds now is to connect the community and support students across all boundaries. They meet every other Tuesday in room 3013 of the Health Center at 5:30 p.m. One of their largest events so far was Send Silence Packing, an exhibit which visually showed annual college suicide rates. This semester, they are cosponsoring Rams Fail Forward and planning a Day of Play before finals to encourage students to engage in active stress management. As a resident assistant in Parmalee Hall, Ewer said she sees many students overwhelmed adjusting to university and schoolwork. “It’s really just a Jenga pile. You keep adding blocks of different responsibilities in your life and I think students sometimes forget to come back to their self-care,” Ewer said. “Eventually you’re going to take out that Jenga piece and everything’s going to fall over.” Janelle Patrias, advisor for Active Minds, said the campus really embraced help-seeking attitudes, so students are more likely to get the help they need. That

may not be the case for all populations though, Patrias said. While most students would never judge their friends for seeking help, some are reluctant to get help for themselves, according to Patrias. Ewer said although the University offers a number of good resources, students do not take advantage of them as much as they could due to stigma. She said Active Minds is here to tell students “it’s OK to not be OK,” and to direct people to the resources they need. The organization started as the Conscious Student Alliance and became officially recognized as an Active Minds chapter in spring of 2016. Members table on the Plaza and at various events and they create sticky note murals, but most significantly, they connect with each other’s shared goal and interests. Active Minds focused largely on building community among members last semester through potlucks, coffee nights and storytime, where members go around and share their backgrounds with mental illness with each other. “It’s a way for members to really kind of dig in and realize the similarities we all have with our stories,” Ewer said. “I think it’s one thing to want to share the message about mental illness on campus but it’s another thing to share that with each other.” According to Ewer, many students join Active Minds either because they identify with having mental health conditions, know someone who does, or they want to enter a career path relevant to mental health. No matter their reasons for joining, all are welcome. Those who want to join Active Minds can use the email found on their Facebook page or via RamLink. Ram Recovery Whether a student is recovering from substance abuse disorders, eating disorders, behavioral addictions, or co-occurring mental health disorders, Ram Recovery strives to help all students in their path to recovery. In the “alcohol-and-drugsaturated environment” that

is college life, cofounder Ashley Wheeler said the student-led support group promotes a substance-free lifestyle for its members through weekly meetings and by providing fun, substancefree events like group dinners. Most importantly, it offers an essential peer community through which students can meet and connect with those with similar experiences. Ram Recovery currently has three meetings per week. Students at all stages of recovery are welcome but they must be sober to attend meetings and events. General Recovery Monday nights, 5:30-6:30 is in room 3013 in the CSU Health Network and is open to anyone who identifies in being in the process of recovery. The Breakfast Club is similar except held in the Bistro on the 3rd Floor of the Health Network at 10 a.m. Thursdays. The Eating Disorder Recovery meeting is geared toward those recovering from eating disorders, and meets Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. in room 3013 in the Health Network. Meetings give everyone a chance to share their experience with a certain issue such as alcohol in a student’s life, and share solutions and advice. Having been part of a recovery group at the University of Connecticut, Wheeler wanted her next school to have that critical resource. With the help of the Counseling Center, CSU alumni Celeste Rakel, Schlaack and other students, Wheeler helped start Ram Recovery. By providing a safe space for students suffering from addiction, Wheeler hopes to make it easier for recovering students to find the support they need. “There’s still that stigma on campus about students who are either struggling with addiction or even entering into recovery and what that means,” Wheeler said. “I kind of see it as another marginalized community on campus that doesn’t always get the support they need to make it through college.” Ram Recovery strongly emphasizes the importance of peer-to-peer engagement in the recovery process. see HEALTH on page 6 >>

By Haley Candelario @H_Candelario98

Editor’s Note: Allec Brust and her running mate, Mareena Winchell, were previously employed for the Rocky Mountain Collegian. Brust was the former Collegian opinion editor, and Winchell was a former reporter for the Collegian arts and culture desk. As students walked through the Plaza Wednesday afternoon, the four presidential campaigns and two Speaker of the Senate candidates contesting for positions in the Associated Students of Colorado State University discussed the student government’s need for transparency and how they would improve the culture of ASCSU, should they be elected. Presidential and Vice Presidential Debate The presidential and vice presidential candidates referred to ASCSU’s tendency to focus on internal matters and how the student government could improve transparency within the organization and with students. Presidential Candidate Tristan Syron and his running mate Kevin Sullivan said ASCSU is too internally focused and does not react to the needs of students. “We’re extremely, internally focused,” Sullivan said. “If you look behind, you can see the Senate chambers, and in between the Senate chambers, there’s a logo of ourselves that serves as a metaphor for the fact that we can’t see the student body outside the Senate chambers without seeing an image of ourselves first, and that needs to change.” Presidential Candidate Liam Aubrey said the tendency for the organization to be self-focused was the most prevalent issue in ASCSU. “I know with the water bottle bill that was recently passed, there was a clause in that to make sure that there were plaques that had our names on them, and at the end of the day, it is not about us,” Aubrey said. “It is about understanding the needs specifically of the students, and there are a lot of challenges that we face with that, but the communication needs to change. I think we can do a lot more to not only communicate to the students but how the students (can) communicate better to us.” Presidential Candidate Jacob Epperson and running mate Carter Hill campaign said they would like to improve the transparency of the student fees by keeping students updated on where their student fees are being spent.

“Often times, what happens in ASCSU doesn’t get relayed to the students at all,” Hill said. “Students know how their student fees are being (allocated). A lot of times they’re going to places they don’t know about, so (we want) to increase that communication to students and increase that transparency.” Presidential Candidate Allec Brust and running mate Mareena Winchell said transparency with ASCSU could be improved through better communication with student media. “Transparency lies a lot in how ASCSU communicates with outside bodies,” Brust said. “One thing I think is a major problem is how ASCSU communicates with the media. Bridging that media gap is going to bring a lot of the things that students need to know to campus, and I think it’s going to fix a lot of the transparency issues that we see.” Speaker of the Senate Debate The two Speaker of the Senate candidates, Merall Sherif and Benjamin Amundson discussed how they would improve the culture of the Senate. Sherif said she would aim to change the culture of the Senate by making the space more safe and supportive of different perspectives. “I personally don’t believe in giving people a voice,” Sherif said. “I believe in creating a space in which they can speak for themselves authentically because often times we have people who exist in communities and cultures on our campus that are not allowed to speak up for themselves and are silenced.” Amundson said he plans to change the internal culture of the ASCSU Senate by requiring senators to do community service. “It’s not enough to just be in the Senate talking about issues,” Amundson said. “We can talk all we want, but if we’re the ones actually out there making the change, that’s what’s most important. I think that we can change the culture of the Senate to where we serve others rather than asking, ‘Hey, do this for me,’ … so I think ultimately service is a big way we can change the internal culture.” The next debate for the presidential campaigns and the Speaker of the Senate candidates will occur March 28 at 7 p.m. in the LSC Theatre and will be moderated by a reporter from Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation and broadcast on CTV Channel 11. Haley Candelario can be reached at news@collegian.com.

NEWS Thursday, March 22, 2018

CAMPUS

Four students nominated ASCSU discusses new Constitution, for Truman Scholarship unanimously formalizes Women’s Caucus By Austin Fleskes @Austinfleskes07

Every year, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation awards the Truman scholarship to students across the nation who are proponents of public service in many different fields. This year, four Colorado State University students out of 194 national finalists have been nominated for the scholarship. The finalists are Clint Fallon, a senior fish, wildlife and biology major; Sage Mijares, a junior animal sciences major; Cat Sunstone, a senior human dimensions of natural resources major; and Coral Isaacs, a senior environmental health major. According to the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation website, the foundation identifies young people at “an important inflection point in their development,” specifically when they are college juniors and up, and “recognize and reward their commitments to devote themselves to public service.” Nominees will interview in front of a board to explain why what they do would be considered public service, among other questions. Those who are awarded the scholarship are given the opportunity of $30,000 for graduate school and the opportunity to intern at an organization of their choosing for a summer in Washington, D.C. Fallon, an Army veteran, arrived at CSU after being unsure if he would even go to college. He said he chose his major because he felt that nature holds an intrinsic value and that he could learn to protect nature for generations to come. Fallon said that being nominated is an honor for him. “It’s good to know it’s not a small window,” Fallon said. “It’s open to all sorts of different people who are trying to make a difference in a way they think is most effective.” Mijares, who is currently studying abroad in New Zealand, has been involved with the ranching community her whole life and decided she wanted to pursue an animal sciences degree.

She said that she is very grateful to be nominated for the scholarship “Representing agriculture and being nominated for the scholarship, I’m really excited to send the message that agriculture and livestock production is ready to embrace change and we are excited to find new ways forward,” Mijares said. Isaacs, who is originally from Anchorage, Alaska, started wanting to be a physician’s assistant for a hospital and eventually landed on environmental health for her major. Isaacs said being nominated changed her views on what she is doing. “This semester I decided I am finally in something I really enjoy,” Isaacs said. “Being nominated for the Truman scholarship was the way for me to feel that ‘this is where I belong.’” Sunstone said that she chose her major because it was the social science side of natural resources and gets her excited to learn everything possible. She added that being nominated is acknowledgment of all the hard work she has been doing for the last few years, after coming back to school after time off. “It is a really powerful sense of accomplishment,” Sunstone said. “It was an enormous achievement to do, and it means a lot to me that the committee recognized everything I have done.” Mary Swanson, the associate director of the office of Undergraduate Research and Artistry and the Office for Scholarship and Fellowship Advising, has helped these four get ready for the interview. “It is a great privilege to get to work with students. It is exciting to see applications come together and I am really proud of all our nominees (and all our applicants),” Swanson said. Students interested in applying for this scholarship are urged to reach out to Swanson to find out more information. Austin Fleskes can be reached at news@collegian.com.

By Stuart Smith @notstuartsmith

At their first Senate session after the mid-semester break, the Associated Students of Colorado State University dealt with issues that would affect them and other students for years. New ASCSU Constitution One proposed change of ASCSU’s Constitution would be in the process of impeachment. One concern over the revisions was that CSU President Tony Frank might not sign off on the Constitution, and Senators Kevin Sullivan and Michaela Breidenbach questioned whether that might lead to the dissolution of ASCSU. “As I understand it, Tony (Frank) has to sign off on the Constitution every year,” Sullivan said. “If he didn’t wouldn’t that mean that we don’t have a Constitution? . . . If we didn’t have a Constitution, would we be an organization?” Jason Johnson, general counsel for CSU, assured the body that student government would not be dissolved. “ASCSU doesn’t cease to exist,” Johnson said. “You have a Constitution right now, and we’re working on a new Constitution.” ASCSU President Michael

Wells responded to Sullivan’s question of if the body did not have a constitution by stating even if Dr. Frank did not sign off on a first draft, they would continue to work for one he would approve of. “If he doesn’t sign right away, we’re going to work on it to figure out what we can do . . . in agreement with everyone in the University,” Wells said. The main change to the impeachment process would be the addition of interim measures to discipline members without jumping to impeachment. Everything up to an impeachable offense would be handled internally, instead of the dual-track impeachment that is currently in place. President Wells closed the discussion by emphasizing that it was still only preliminary, and the purpose was to find out what the body thought. “The plan is to make sure that by the end of the year, we have this in a bill that can be ratified by the body to amend . . . the Constitution in a way that we see fit for both parties,” Wells said. Women’s Caucus Bill unanimously passes after debate A bill to formally establish the newly-formed women’s caucus was passed unanimously Wednesday night, 26-0-0.

However, a lengthy period of debate preceded it, with several changes made to the wording of the bill before a roll call vote. The main point of contention was on the pronouns and inclusivity of the bill. Senators Hart and Amundson both asked about language about men in the bill, such as allowing them in the caucus at all and the chair explicitly being limited to women. It was decided that all genders could be members, but only women would be allowed to chair the caucus, as the goal is to empower women. The caucus’s next event will host Dr. Blanche Hughes in the ASCSU Chambers next month. Religious exemption policy on syllabi resolution passes unanimously A resolution brought up at the last session also passed unanimously last night. While it is only a resolution so it does not actually have any power, it shows that ASCSU is in support of allowing students to be exempted from class on the holidays of their religion, as most syllabi only allow for more mainstream, Christian holidays. Stuart Smith can be reached at news@collegian.com.

NEWS Thursday, March 22, 2018

CRIME

Fort Collins Police arrest man barricaded in home By Austin Fleskes @Austinfleskes07

A man was arrested by Fort Collins Police on March 21 after barricading himself in his home. Joseph Norrie, 43, threatened to hurt himself and ignite a room filled with gas. At 2:12 p.m., FCPD received a call regarding a disturbance at the Skyline Trailer Park, located at 2211 W. Mulberry St. Officers located Norrie at a home that

belonged to a family member, according to a press release by the City of Fort Collins. Norrie barricaded himself in the house, threatening to harm himself with a knife, as he refused the commands from police to exit the home. While on the scene, officers detected an odor of gas coming from the home. Norrie threatened to ignite the gas, causing officers to evacuate the surrounding residence.

Xcel Energy and Poudre Fire Authority responded to assist with the gas, joined by FCPS SWAT who responded to assist in resolving the incident. The gas line to the house was cut off, and several hours later Norrie exited the residence, but was uncooperative with officers on scene. “A less-lethal device was deployed to gain his compliance, and officers were able to safely take him into custody at 4:52

p.m.,” explained the press release. While clearing the residence, officers found that Norrie had started a fire inside the home, but fire responders were able to extinguish the fire. No other people were in the home during the incident. Norrie was transported and booked at Larimer County Jail on charges of reckless endangerment, a class three misdemeanor, and refusal to

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Leading candidates in the 2018 Colorado governor election By Ty Betts @tybetts9

After serving a two-term limit, John Hickenlooper is soon to be replaced as governor of Colorado as campaigns for November’s election are underway. With the March 6 caucus completed, candidates are moving forward with campaigns in preparation for primary elections on June 26 leading to the general election on Nov. 6. This overview takes the three most voted-for Democrats in the recent caucus with Cary Kennedy receiving 49 percent of the vote, Jared Polis at 33 percent and Mike Johnston at 9 percent. The Republican caucus results have not been released at this time and the selected candidates for this article take the three highest polling candidates according to surveys by Magellan Strategies. Democrats Cary Kennedy From: Evergreen and Denver, Colorado Background: According to Ballotpedia, Kennedy’s education includes a bachelor’s degree from St. Lawrence University, a master’s degree in public administration from Columbia University and a law degree from the University of Denver. Kennedy was elected as the Colorado State Treasurer and later appointed by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock to serve as deputy mayor and chief financial officer for the city of Denver. Focus: Kennedy spotlighted three areas on her campaign website that she will address if elected. “Making education Colorado’s top priority, making healthcare affordable and accessible and protecting the Colorado we love in the face of growth,” Kennedy’s website reads. Kennedy also plans to shape energy policy to meet and exceed the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. Kennedy also has

plans for water conservation with hopes to save 400 thousand acrefeet of water by 2050. Jared Polis From: Boulder, Colorado Background: According to Ballotpedia, Polis graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University. His campaign website shows he has spent time as an entrepreneur building businesses including American Information Systems, ProFlowers and an online greeting card company. Polis currently acts as one of seven politicians who represent Colorado in the U.S. House. Polis recently opened a campaign office in Fort Collins located on College Avenue and Laurel Street. Focus: Polis has several priorities including improving statewide broadband internet, taking measures to prevent gun violence and establishing universal full-day kindergarten and preschool across Colorado. Polis also wants to ensure affordable housing within the state. “The Colorado way of life should be within reach for everyone,” Polis’ campaign site reads. Polis also has preparations to adapt Colorado’s infrastructure and mass transit to support an increasing state population. Mike Johnston From: Eagle County, Colorado Background: According to his campaign site, Johnston worked as a public school teacher in Mississippi before coming back to Colorado and working as the principle for a juvenile detention center. Johnston is a former member of the Colorado State Senate and served as one of 35 representatives who created legislature for Colorado. Focus: Johnston’s campaign site highlights a need for better infrastructure and increased funding for public schools. Johnston also opposes the selling

of Colorado’s public lands and advocates for a future fueled by renewable energy. Equipped with a four-step plan, Johnston also plans to reform gun control in Colorado with steps including banning bump stocks and high capacity magazines. “We are calling on students, parents, community members and elected officials to join the movement #4NoMore,” Johnston’s campaign site reads. Republicans Walker Stapleton From: Colorado Background: According to Ballotpedia, Stapleton has a bachelor’s degree from Williams College, a graduate degree from London School of Economics and a master’s degree from Harvard Business School. Stapleton is currently serving his second term as Colorado State Treasurer. Focus: Stapleton’s campaign site shows he opposes sanctuary cities and intends to increase enforcement of immigration laws. Fiscal restraint and higher attention to taxpayer dollars also hold a place in Stapleton’s priorities. Stapleton showed support for making use of Colorado’s natural resources. “Colorado is blessed with an abundance of natural resources: coal, oil, gas, as well as wind, sunshine and rivers that are not only a part of our way of life, but a vital supply of energy,” Stapleton’s campaign site reads. Cynthia Coffman From: Missouri Background: According to Ballotpedia, Coffman earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia and later a law degree from Georgia State University. Coffman is the current attorney general for Colorado after serving 10 years as chief deputy attorney general under Attorney General John Suthers.

Coffman and husband U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman (R-Colo.) recently split. Focus: A press release from her campaign site indicates Coffman’s strong opposition to sanctuary cities for undocumented immigrants. “Sanctuary city policies are disrespectful to law-abiding Americans and all immigrants who followed the law as they came to our country to pursue the American Dream,” the press release reads. Coffman also showed support for the rights of gun owners to conceal carry guns within and across state borders as expressed in a letter written to Congress. Doug Robinson From: Michigan Background: Although he is the nephew of previous presidential candidate Mitt Romney, Robinson is new to politics and spent his most of life working in the private sector. According to his campaign website, Robinson has an economics degree from Brigham Young University and moved to Colorado with his family in 1996. Focus: Robinson highlights the need to improve Colorado education by embracing charter schools, STEM fields and vocational studies. While noting that he was never a supporter of legalizing marijuana, Robinson’s campaign website advocates for eliminating black markets to increase tax revenue from legal marijuana purchases. Robinson also calls for action to improve Colorado’s infrastructure. “(The Colorado Department of Transportation) has been allocated almost no money from the general fund. And now we’re at a breaking point,” Robinson’s campaign website reads. “We will make fixing our roads a priority in my administration.” Ty Betts can be reached at news@collegian.com.

leave premise upon request of a police officer, also a class three misdemeanor. The investigation of the incident is currently ongoing, and additional charges are expected to be filed with the Larimer County District Attorney’s Office sometime in the near future. Austin Fleskes can be reached at news@collegian.com.

Health >> from page 4

“Hearing that people my age were suffering from the same kinds of things honestly saved my life,” cofounder Justyn Schlaack wrote in an email to The Collegian. “I thought I was all alone and every single week I was reminded that I wasn’t.” Schlaack wrote how when she was living her life through alcohol, the weekly meetings were her only relief from otherwise constant depression and anxiety. Although she had been in support groups with older adults, nothing compared to speaking to someone who faced the same struggles of balancing the daily life of college. Wheeler called the recovery group an essential resource in relation to mental health. “By promoting recovery you’re promoting mental health,” Wheeler said. “And, by promoting mental health, you’re helping recovery.” The group recently received a grant from Transforming Youth Recovery which they plan to use to continue building themselves as an accessible campus resource. Students can join either by contacting them through their Facebook page, email or simply showing up to a meeting. The group continues to seek a permanent space on campus where members can gather outside of meeting times. Samantha Ye can be reached at news@collegian.com.

NEWS Thursday, March 22, 2018

Coulter >> from page 1 “Not as much money or security was put towards speakers like Laverne Cox,” Mccarthy said. “There was way more security here (for Ann Coulter), way more money spent and more care, honestly, than for any other liberal speakers.” CU provided external security for the event, while Turning Point USA provided funding for the speaker fees and for internal security, CU chief spokesperson Ryan Huff wrote in a statement to The Collegian. The total cost of the event to the University will not be released for several weeks until the bills are tallied, Huff wrote. Students who attended the event praised CU for allowing Coulter to speak. “Boulder is a very leftist school, so I think by hosting her, and not shutting it down, (that) was a big step forward for free speech,” said Alexander Adams, a CSU sophomore economics student who traveled from Fort Collins to attend the event. In the event, Coulter spoke about immigration and the dangers of liberal ideology. “The modern definition for a racist is a conservative winning an argument with a liberal,” Coulter said in response to a student’s question about being conservative in a liberal space. Turning Point USA members said the event was a success, and they were happy with how CU handled the speech. “I think we had a really good turnout everybody responded really well other than the

protesters,” said Sierra Oklesson, a CU student and Turning Point USA member. “(I think it’s important) to get the other perspective because at CU we have none of (the conservative perspective). We don’t have anybody.” Though many conservative students said the event was a win for free speech and for bringing new ideas into a liberal space, liberal students said Coulter’s presence was more harmful than a First Amendment demonstration. “To the wealthy and privileged strata of Boulder, of which there are a lot, Ann Coulter’s ideas are not a threat,” said Jonathan Flowers, the co-chair of CU’s YDSA chapter. “I think that’s why they see this as an exercise in free speech, but there are many unprivileged people in Boulder and in Colorado who will be directly affected by the ideas that she’s propagating.” However, many student protesters said by allowing Coulter to speak and providing resources for her to do so, CU’s allowance bordered on an endorsement. This struck a chord with students who feel as though the university is already not supporting marginalized groups. “I think more than anything, the reoccurring events on this campus affirm that students like myself are not welcomed,” said Magdalena Landa-Posas, a senior ethnic studies CU student, in reference to the university spending resources on events like Coulter’s. “Regardless of the money I spent on this school, it will still be spent against me.” Collegian reporter Meagan Stackpool contributed to this report. Collegian Editor-in-Chief Erin Douglas can be reached at editor@collegian.com.

CRIME

Gun threat restricts roads Wednesday evening By Matt Bailey @mattnes1999

Sections of roadway in Fort Collins were restricted for citizen safety on Wednesday after Fort Collins Police received a report of a man who was displaying a potentially serious weapon, according to a press release published by the City of Fort Collins. According to the report that was received by police, the man threateningly displayed a gun out of the window of his vehicle at a person in a nearby vehicle. After the suspect’s vehicle was located by officers near the intersection of South College Avenue and Trilby Road, portions of roadway were restricted from citizen access due to the potential threat of the weapon.

These restrictions affected traffic in the area for approximately 25 minutes around 7 p.m., according to the press release. The suspect was identified as 21-year-old Jayce Branson. Officers found a replica firearm inside the vehicle Branson was in, and after further investigation, it was revealed that Branson threatened the driver of the vehicle he was in with the replica firearm. Branson was booked into the Larimer County Detention Center on the charges of felony menacing, identity theft, domestic violence, possession of drug paraphernalia and unrelated warrants. Matt Bailey can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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soak up the arts... 8 a.m.

Cam starts his day with coffee and a pastry from Sweet Sinsations Cafe.

11:45 p.m.

Cam stops to play the piano outside the Curfman Gallery at the South Entrance of the LSC.

8:10 a.m.

Cam enjoys his coffee in the Diane Warren Kindness Lounge, and looks out at the Sutherland Community Garden sculptures created by alumnus, Pard Morrison.

9 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

Cam picks up a sandwich and drink from Bagel Place 2 and eats in the Hallery on Level 100 of the LSC.

Cam gathers with his Art History class at Curfman Gallery to view the latest exhibit.

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After class, Cam walks up to the Level 300 Duhesa Gallery to reflect on and learn about Native American art. An equal-access and equal-opportunity University.

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OPINION Thursday, March 22, 2018

COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS

Don’t fall prey to the myth that grades don’t matter Josh Sliva @jsflix

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or editorial board. Growing up and throughout high school, students are told that good grades are essential to getting into a good university. In college, during the crunch time of every midterm and finals week, the question of how to study and whether it matters comes up in every student’s mind. After all, people like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerburg and Steve Jobs dropped out of college and went on to be wildly successful.

For more risk-averse individuals, it raises the question: “Do good grades really matter once you’re in college?” Heated debate and legitimate arguments can be found on both sides. On one hand is the popular argument that a “2.0 student can know more than a 4.0 student. Grades don’t determine intelligence, they test obedience.” The common response is that 2.0 students just say that to make themselves feel better. With the exception of certain opportunities such as graduate school, the answer is not always cut and dry. Some level of academic maintenance is required (a 2.0 at CSU) to stay enrolled, but beyond that, does getting good grades in college actually matter after admission? The answer is yes, and it depends. While grades don’t define you, getting good grades in college

is worth it, as long as it does not come at the expense of other opportunities. As it relates to employment, companies often use electronic screeners to filter out interview candidates with a lower GPA. This form of screening is most common in “big companies who specialize in consulting, accounting, engineering, and investment banking.” A USA Today study found that 43 percent of all companies surveyed have a formal GPA threshold, while 63 percent of larger companies had a GPA threshold. High grades in college also can be reflective of a student with effective discipline, work habits and time management skills. A high GPA can reflect a potential employee who is organized, motivated to succeed and works well under pressure. In a world where perception

is often reality, appearing smart with a high GPA can be appealing. However, a 3.5 with leadership and professional experience is overwhelmingly preferred to a 4.0 with no professional experience. Grades matter to the extent that valuable time that could have been spent on professional development or personal health is not sacrificed in the sole pursuit of a high GPA. According to the USA Today study, “only 25 percent of employers thought that GPA was the first or second most important factor” in job applicants. Though it may make the difference in a close decision between two qualified candidates, a separate study conducted by the Chronicle of Higher Education placed GPA on third or below on the list of important factors in hiring. The reason is because grades often do not reflect the full picture

COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS

ASCSU fails to represent students Ethan Vassar @ethan_vassar

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or its editorial board. For an organization that is the “student voice on campus,” ASCSU is pretty bad at, well, doing its job. The Associated Students of Colorado State University appear more aloof than a friend that owes you money. Actually, ASCSU is that friend who owes you money and purposely avoids you: Students fees fund the seemingly endless charade of nonsense disguised as politics. So what does ASCSU do, besides not enough? “I know it’s student government, but that’s all,” junior agricultural literacy

major Sam Barker said. “I’ve never really heard of them talking with students or doing anything special.” This is echoed by sophomore communication studies major Francisco Bartucci: “I know ASCSU is the student government on campus. Other than that, I’m not sure.” It’s surprisingly hard to answer these questions, and it shouldn’t be. Screaming matches, impeachments conducted like witch hunts and questionable financial decisions are just a few of the recent antics going on in the Senate chambers. Recently, they passed a new water bottle bill, with $11,500 being put towards retrofitting existing water fountains in Clark, Engineering, Johnson Hall, the Visual Arts Building and the University Center for the Arts. The remaining $500 of the approved budget will go to plaques crediting ASCSU for their commendable and righteous efforts in hydration. It’s nice knowing that

ASCSU cares so much about students’ hydration habits that they’re willing to spend our money to make sure we don’t forget how much they care. ASCSU has been operating with an internal focus for far too long, and it’s long past time for them to start a dialogue with the students they claim to represent. Sen. Alyssa Huber proves just how out of touch ASCSU is with the CSU student body, saying, “It helps students,” in support of the bill. Yes, the new water fountains may fill up my water bottle a few seconds faster and will certainly help me if I ever developed an early case of arthritis, but there are a plethora of other ways the money could have been put to use that would improve student life substantially more. Namely, at least addressing the stark reality of many college students going hungry. One of the water bottle bill’s creators, Tristan Syron, stated that student health “will always be everyone’s number one goal.”

In spite of this promise, student government has done almost nothing to combat larger health issues like the renovation of Clark. This highlights the main issue with ASCSU: a lack of communication and common ground with the student body. ASCSU has been operating with an internal focus for far too long, and it’s long past time for them to start a dialogue with the students they claim to represent. Not only is it heartbreaking, but it shows the destitute culture that currently holds ASCSU. If this continues, the slim amount of respect ASCSU commands will be gone, and extremely hard to earn back. If anyone in ASCSU takes issue with what I’ve written here, feel free to write a letter to the editor or shoot me a tweet. Based on how long it took to impeach the former president, I’ll expect your reply in a month. Ethan Vassar can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

of candidates, as grades are commonly inflated. Additionally, a GPA does not reflect a track record of achievement in another area, such as extracurriculars, athletic involvement and soft skills. While GPA, in isolation, intrinsically does not matter, what does matter is what it can reflect to employers. A recent graduate trying to get their foot in the door who has built up positive work and time management habits through studying and attending class on a schedule is less likely to struggle in the professional world. At the end of the day, though studying (often while sleepdeprived and on a ramen diet) can be extremely stressful, the results are worth it. Josh Silva can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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SPORTS Thursday, March 22, 2018

FOOTBALL

Should NCAA athletes be restricted outside of their sport? Colorado State quarterback Collin Hill’s second ACL tear in three years, this time from playing intramural basketball, raises questions about scholarship athletes’ activities outside of their sport. Is it fair to prohibit these athletes from participating in extracurricular activities, or does doing so violate their rights? Collegian sports reporters Luke Zahlmann and Christian Hedrick give their opinions on the controversial subject.

Luke Zahlmann @lukezahlmann

Without a wage, athletes are free to live how they see fit Controversy struck Colorado State football as quarterback Collin Hill once again tore his ACL, this time while playing basketball outside of program actives. The rub lies in the fact that Hill suffered the injury outside of football, while not under the watchful eye of team trainers who led his rehabilitation from his original injury. Without a salary, his activities off the field, if legal, should be of his own decisions. A scholarship is not a salary for an athlete, any more than it is for an engineering student that excels in their field. A scholarship is merely a reward for excellence, and a recruiting tool for allowing studentathletes a lessened financial burden for their efforts at the university. As an athlete, Hill, or any other athlete that has sustained an injury outside of their chosen sport, should avoid criticism for the injury, as they are not property of the university. On the other end of the spectrum, the University, its athletic department and the trainers within each program are not to blame either. Coach Mike Bobo will now deal with the adversity that has been dealt with the injury while coaching the team, but outside of that adversity, he deserves to be free from outside noise. The injury had nothing to do with Bobo and criticism towards him is patently ignoring the facts. The facts are that Hill sustaining the injury on the basketball court is no different than him slipping walking to class and sustaining it. The idea that him playing basketball in his free time deserves regulation is utterly asinine. Aside from being a student-athlete, he is a human being enjoying college with others in a completely lawful venue. The amount of revenue brought in by athletes like Hill, along with the other athletes of the university, without fair compensation is another reason to avoid the hysteria. In a meeting with the school’s Board of Governors, Joe Parker said that athletics at CSU had a selfgenerated revenue of $15.7 million in 2016-17, none of which was given to

the athletes in the form of additional funds due to NCAA regulations. That lack of funding outside of a Christian scholarship serves as an excusal for Hedrick any given athlete when a situation @ChristianhCSU like the one Hill is going through occurs. Expecting trainers to follow Hill around and monitor his every activity is ludicrous and places an Unrestricted off-field activity is a unfair burden on not only him, but slippery slope for NCAA athletes the trainers as well. His life outside Spring practice has just begun for of the hours he puts into improving the Colorado State football team, but the program with his presence is his the 2018 season may already be derailed own business, within the constraints by an ACL injury to expected starting of the law. quarterback Collin Hill. Personnel of the team are well Whether it’s on the practice field or in within their rights to regulate games, injuries like Hill’s are an inherent activities involved with the sport in part of football. However, Hill’s injury order to properly rehabilitate a given earlier this month did not happen on the player from an injury, regardless of football field or in the weight room. The severity. redshirt sophomore tore his ACL during When the player leaves the a game of pickup basketball. facility, though, their diet, activity Head coach Mike Bobo said that and personal Hill’s injury was life is just an unfortunate that. The matter and that consequences he doesn’t want of their to restrict his decisions will players’ activity impact their away from careers and the field. The what they are head coach’s able to gain policy likely from their pleases players given path. and potential The coach recruits, but of the team is also means paid to coach another serious the athletes injury away that are on the from the field field and make is waiting to the product happen. Colorado State quarterback Collin Hill takes part in drills indicative of The odds during spring practice on March 30, 2017. Hill retore his a successful ACL playing intramural basketball on March 8, 2018. of tearing an work ethic PHOTO BY ELLIOTT JERGE COLLEGIAN ACL during a under their game of pickup watch. And basketball when the athletes are being paid a are not great, but it’s not the first time salary at the next level, they are held basketball and other off-the-field under a contract that is the binding activities have produced serious injuries. agreement of the stipulations Even at the highest levels, athletes have amongst its verbiage. an unfortunate history of sustaining Without that contract, and the detrimental injuries while taking on resulting paycheck to go with it, the trivial activities. player is not under the control of Most notably, in 2004, New York those stipulations. In turn, they are Yankees’ postseason hero Aaron Boone in no way obligated to fall under the suffered ligament damage during a game watch of a training staff professional of pickup basketball. The injury forced outside of the athletic facilities, the Yankees to cut Boone and his brand excusing the results that may come new $5.75 million dollar contract before from their decisions such as the the 2004 season. Likewise, 2011 NFL accident that befell Hill. Defensive Player of the Year Terrell Luke Zahlmann can be reached at Suggs of the Baltimore Ravens tore his sports@collegian.com. Achilles during a charity basketball tournament ahead of the 2012 season. Hill isn’t playing for million-dollar contracts at this point in his career, but

with the standard 6-12 month recovery time for ACL injuries, he could be passed on the depth chart and may never get another start for CSU. It’s not fair for Hill and it’s not fair for the program that invested in the young quarterback. With the looming risk of season-ending injuries, no one benefits in the long run from unrestrained off-field activity. A more restrictive policy against off-field activity could have prevented Hill and countless other athletes from missing significant time. Players may not be happy with restrictions on their life away from the field, but the idea is certainly not unprecedented. Theo Epstein of the Chicago Cubs is arguably the most prolific executive in any of the four major American sports. According to CBS.com, a standard Cubs contract restricts players from playing basketball, chopping wood, boating, hot air ballooning and everything in between. Epstein’s policy may be the strictest, but even section 5(b) of a uniform MLB contract prohibits athletes from boxing, skiing, ice hockey and “any other sport involving a substantial risk of personal injury.” The NBA and NFL have similar language written into their standard player contracts. If the Rams had adopted a similar policy of restricting strenuous off-field activity, Hill may still be on the field and the Rams’ 2018 season would look a whole lot more promising. Of course, policing hundreds of student-athletes away from the field is impossible. Coaches can’t always keep tabs on players and even if one were to get injured by doing something they weren’t supposed to, it’s hard to prove anything away from the field. Standing by and not doing anything, though, will only usher in more serious injuries. By adopting a policy that limits players’ off-field activity, CSU will also have to adopt a culture of accountability and trust. Athletes will have to hold each other responsible for what they do away from the field and trust that coaches have their best interests in mind with such a strict policy. It may seem drastic at first, but establishing a culture of accountability has the potential to strengthen bonds on and off the field. With the amount of money and resources annually dumped into CSU athletics, it’s the players’ and coaches’ job to make sure they are putting the best product out on the field. By restricting strenuous activities away from the field such as basketball, skiing and rock climbing, athletes and coaches can truly represent CSU to the best of their ability on the field. Christian Hedrick can be reached by at sports@collegian.com.

SPORTS Thursday, March 22, 2018

FOOTBALL

Leaders coming to the forefront for CSU early in spring practice By Colin Barnard @ColinBarnard_

Since the beginning of spring football in 2017, Colorado State head coach Mike Bobo touted the leadership qualities of Olabisi Johnson. Amid senior leaders like Nick Stevens and Jake Bennett and playing alongside the prolific talent of Michael Gallup, Johnson, then just a junior, humbly led by example. One year later, the Rams enter spring football having lost seven starters on offense. No longer will Stevens and Bennett command the offense with a bevy of other talented seniors. Through all the changes though, Johnson’s leadership remains as steady as ever. “Guys look up to us, I see it on the field and I love it because I can coach up guys on effort, on anything,” Johnson said. “Once you’re in the system, once you have the mental awareness, it’s just more muscle memory. It’s way easier to coach a guy up here or there. ... I can just help them out, tell them where to go, what routes to run.” Given the changes of seniority throughout the offense, Johnson’s role as a leader has also developed.

When last year he may have been able to lead innocuously, Johnson’s vocal guidance will be the focus of the spring. Just two practices into spring camp, his outspokenness is already evident. “(Johnson) has always had leadership qualities because guys respect him and he has influence,” Bobo said. “He has taken that next step of being vocal and challenging guys or encouraging guys and speaking up. He did that with his position group, but now I can hear him do it with the whole team. … I hear him talking in the huddle and kind of setting the tone.” Paired with fellow senior and audible leader Izzy Matthews, CSU’s offensive leaders are taking a different shape than in years past. Meanwhile, the senior linebacker duo of Tre Thomas and Josh Watson are bestowed the duty of defensive direction. Similar to the offensive transition and most football seasons in general, CSU graduated five starters on defense, led by on-field leaders Evan Colorito and Jake Schlager. While Watson already served as a vocal leader for much of last year, Thomas’

Junior wide receiver Olabisi Johnson (81) stiff arms a Nevada defender during the first half of the Rams’ 4442 win over the Wolfpack. PHOTO BY JAVON HARRIS COLLEGIAN

progression adds to the talented crop of linebackers. “I saw Tre Thomas taking steps to be a leader because of his effort and how hard he was running,” Bobo said. Roommates off the field, the two fifth-year players combine different styles of leadership to motivate

teammates. Watson’s vocal tendencies and Thomas’ effort play well with each other, Thomas said. “We click and we bond like no other,” Watson said. “Our relationship and our trust within each other is key. Being able to trust him playing next to me and playing on the edge

across from me is key. As long as we’re on the same page, we can push others to know that they can trust us…Guys feed to that and guys follow us, and that feeds through the whole team.” Colin Barnard can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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SPORTS Thursday, March 22, 2018

NATIONAL

NFL competition committee to recommend catch rule changes By Josh Dubow

The Associated Press

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The NFL’s catch rule would get less complicated if team owners approve recommendations from the powerful competition committee. One of the first orders of business when the league’s annual meetings begin Monday in Orlando, Florida, will be a proposal by the committee to clarify what is a catch. Commissioner Roger Goodell said during the week of the Super Bowl he would urge simplification of the rules. “Catch/no catch is at the top of everyone’s minds,” Troy Vincent, the NFL’s football operations chief, said Wednesday before outlining the committee’s recommendations. The owners will be asked to vote on clarifications that eliminate parts of the rule involving a receiver going to the ground, and that also eliminate negating a catch for slight movement of the ball while it is in the receiver’s possession. No

calls in the last few years — not even pass interference — have caused more consternation than overturned catches in key situations, including those by Dez Bryant, Jesse James and Austin Seferian-Jenkins. “We were at the point as far as players and particularly coaches who asked, ‘Why is that not a catch?’” Vincent said. “We talked to fans, coaches and players and we asked the groups, ‘Would you like this to be a catch?’ It was 100 percent yes. “Then we began writing rules that actually apply to making these situations catches.” The stipulation that slight movement of the ball while the receiver still has control no longer would result in an incompletion. Vincent pointed to the touchdown catch by the Philadelphia Eagles’ Corey Clement in the Super Bowl as an example of a player never losing possession of the ball despite slight movement. “That’s what the fans, coaches and players want,” Vincent said. “They are the magical moments

people are looking for, and that includes all of those (plays). It’s the biggest (proposed change). Why we want this is this is one call shaping results across the sport.” Richard Sherman, the star cornerback who recently was cut by Seattle and signed with San Francisco, approves cleaning up the rules. “I’m in favor of it because it gives the refs more clarity,” Sherman said. “I think anytime you can give the referees more of a straight line, an edge, to call plays, I think it’s better for the game. “I think obviously there’s been a lot of scrutiny on the catch rule. Last year, my team was at the wrong end of it. A guy caught the ball and ran three or four steps, put his hand in the ground, fell, fumbled the ball and nobody touched him, and they said it was an incomplete pass. It was the most ridiculous thing I think I’ve ever seen. “I think that they need to do more rules like that. They need to take the gray area out of a lot

more rules because the rule book is getting too crazy. It’s getting too extensive. Every year, the refs are getting scrutinized left and right when it’s a bang-bang play. This game is happening at a million miles an hour and there’s really nothing you can do about it. The rule book is so complex. How many times can you think of 1,500 rules in a second of a play and see which ones apply to that particular play? So, I think any time they can simplify the rule book and simplify the ref’s understanding and the public’s understanding is better for the game.” Competition committee members are chairman Rich McKay, president of the Falcons; Broncos general manager John Elway; Cowboys COO Stephen Jones; Giants owner John Mara; Packers President Mark Murphy; Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome; Saints coach Sean Payton and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. They also are recommending: — expanding protection of a runner, which also involves

quarterbacks when they have given themselves up as a runner. Vincent cited Kiko Alonso’s hit on Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco last season, saying the NFL must avoid an “unnecessary shot.” “This is strictly a safety move,” Vincent said. — allowing the officiating staff at NFL headquarters in New York, using video review, to call for an ejection of a player committing an egregious non-football act. That would include throwing punches or being involved in a fight. Vincent pointed to acts by Rob Gronkowski and Mike Evans last season. Vincent said there were no discussions within the competition committee regarding protocol for the pregame national anthem. Owners are expected to take up the subject on Monday or Tuesday, but no decisions are likely. Article courtesy of The Associated Press.

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NCAA women’s tourney attendance at highest level since 2008 By Doug Feinberg AP Basketball Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Dawn Staley and her South Carolina Gamecocks did more than just prepare for their openinground games in the women’s NCAA Tournament. They did everything they could to make sure people attended. The team spent an hour Thursday night calling season ticket holders who hadn’t bought tickets yet for the first and second round in Columbia. The goal was for attendance to surpass 10,000. The move paid off as the Gamecocks had 11,085 people attend their opening-round win over North Carolina A&T and then 10,307 come to the second-round victory over Virginia. Those numbers helped bolster overall attendance at the first two rounds to its highest level in

a decade, with an average of 5,067 fans taking in the first 48 games. “The way the community responded to my challenge was quite incredible,” Staley said. “I don’t know if that many people would’ve come to the game just on us relying on the marketing department. They did a great job with us on executing the challenge. The ticket office and everybody just worked overtime to accommodate so many ticketbuying customers.” Staley also called on friends like Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard to donate tickets for local kids to use to attend the games. “They come to a lot of our games, they support us, and I wanted to support them,” Howard told The Associated Press while the Hornets were in New York to play the Knicks. “Hopefully, they can do a

really good job this year in the tournament. They had a really close one the other night. I will be watching their games and hope they get some good wins.”

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Gamecocks star A’ja Wilson, who grew up in South Carolina, recalled how shocked fans were when she called them. “Someone I called stopped me and said: ‘Do you know who I’m on the phone with? It’s A’ja,’ and I’m like, ‘Yeah.’ Some people didn’t believe it was me. So yeah, it was a lot of fun,” she said. The Gamecocks player

calls accounted for more than 1,000 tickets sold. Given the 9 p.m. tip on Sunday for the second round, Staley told fans to wear their best pajamas to the game . She even offered an excuse slip for those who came to the game and may have overslept for work or school the next day. SEC rival Mississippi State was just behind the Gamecocks in attendance, with nearly 10,000 fans checking out the first two rounds. “I think it’s the new teams, Mississippi State and South Carolina drew really well,” Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw said. “It’s good to have more teams doing well.” NCAA basketball officials are hoping for more strong numbers at the regionals this weekend in Albany, New York; Kansas City, Missouri; Spokane, Washington; and Lexington, Kentucky. Albany

already has sold nearly 7,600 tickets. It helps having UConn and South Carolina headed there. The surprise is 11thseeded Buffalo, which reached its first Sweet 16; Bulls fans have only a 4½-hour drive to Albany to see their team play. “We are so excited to see so many fans come out and support the teams competing in the first and second rounds of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship and are really seeing a positive impact of the top 16 seeds serving as hosts,” said Rhonda Lundin Bennett, chair of the women’s basketball committee. “We have had some memorable games between some outstanding teams so far, and we look forward to continued great attendance at our four regional sites and the Women’s Final Four.” Article cortesy of the Associated Press.

SPORTS Thursday, March 22, 2018

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Schmidt Team Racing partners with CSU to fight cancer By Mack Beaulieu @macknz_james

Colorado State University’s Flint Animal Cancer Center is partnering for the second time with driver Jay Howard and the Sam Schmidt Motorsports this May in the Indianapolis 500. Schmidt will be displaying a logo for Colorado State’s OneCure program. Howard and Sam Schmidt made a trip to Fort Collins Wednesday afternoon, to tour the facilities at CSU’s Flint Animal Cancer Center and talk about the roots of their partnership. The OneCure program is a comparative oncology program that seeks to translate effective cancer treatments from humans to dogs and vice versa. Dogs and humans have similar DNA and get some of the same cancers, so in some cases treatments can translate between man and his best friend. The love of dogs translated from person to person as well, making it possible for a Briton to represent a research program in Fort Collins. It started with Nancy Stewart, pursuing the unrelated Tony Stewart for a chance to advertise her own animal rescue nonprofit, Code 3 Associates, on Tony Stewart’s car. “I just wanted a sticker where it wouldn’t get repeatedly hit,” Nancy Stewart said. “We ended up getting a lot bigger than that.” Nancy saw something in Tony the first time she met him. “When I first met him he was talking to us and then his gaze changed,” Nancy said. “I realized he was looking at the only dog in site and I said, ‘I like this guy.’” Tony took on Nancy’s cause through the Tony Stewart Foundation. “We were working with the Tony Stewart foundation, that’s how we met Nan,” Howard said. “We were all talking about last year’s Indianapolis 500 and how this OneCure program would be a perfect fit.” A self-described animal lover, Howard loves the work the hospital is doing, both for pets and

people. “I grew up with dogs and one of them died from cancer,” Howard said. “If there was a program back home like this, maybe we could’ve beat it.” Joe Schmidt, a client of Flint Animal Cancer Center, lost his dog, Riley, to bone cancer last year. A vet himself, Joe Schmidt knew it wasn’t likely Riley was going to pull through, but Riley lasted almost 13 additional months. “We didn’t really anticipate that we were going to win the game,” Joe Schmidt said. “But if we got information that helps maybe pets, maybe humans, plus increasing his quality of life, then that’s the goal.” Joe Schmidt can sleep well knowing he and Riley have provided the data that could help save lives one day. Last year, Howard Schmidt got to meet a young girl named Emily Brown who had bone cancer and survived thanks to opting for a solution based on a clinical trial done at the Flint Animal Cancer Center. “Emily is amazing,” Howard Schmidt said. “If it wasn’t for the great people here, she wouldn’t be with us today.” Howard Schmidt grew up with dogs and has lived with his wife Sheila, a dog trainer, for many years. But the search for a cure hits on a more human note with the man who writes the checks and therefore ultimately makes this partnership possible. “Two years ago I went through breast cancer with my mom and then two months ago with colon cancer,” Howard Schmidt said. “I think she came out of both those situations amazingly well and amazingly quickly because of early detection with methods that have been developed in the last five to ten years…So this is all intertwined, it means a lot when it touches your life that way.” The Indianapolis 500 will take place May 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. If you’d like to donate or learn more about OneCure, click on the link. Mack Beaulieu can be reached on at sports@collegian.com.

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SPORTS Thursday, March 22, 2018

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The great QB Shuffle of 2018 is well under way By Arnie Stapleton The Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Already a dozen NFL teams have new quarterbacks, half of them starters. And next month’s draft features a deep class of QB prospects, a halfdozen of which could hear their names called in the first round. Why such a remarkable run on prime-time passers? “They’re hard to find,” Denver Broncos general manager John Elway said after introducing Case Keenum as his fifth quarterback since Peyton Manning’s retirement just two years ago. “It’s a tough spot to play. There are a lot of expectations. It’s a hard position. There are a lot pressures on it. You’ve got to play with consistency and there are a lot of people that rely on that position.” So, proven passers and projects alike see teams jockeying to throw multiple millions their way. The harbinger of the “Great Quarterback Shuffle” of 2018 came during Super Bowl week when word got out that the Kansas City Chiefs were sending Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins, freeing Kirk Cousins to become a free agent in his prime, one who would rewrite the conventional contract. Cousins made the media rounds at the Super Bowl, where he secretly scouted out the city he would soon call his own. Minnesota surged past Denver, Phoenix and New York as Cousins’ desired destination after the Vikings decided to let all three of their veteran quarterbacks hit the open market. While Cousins was working out a three-year, groundbreaking (fully guaranteed) and record-setting ($28 million average) deal in Minnesota , the Broncos, Cardinals and Jets were picking through the Vikings’ quarterback bin: —Coming off a $2 million

deal in Minnesota, Keenum commanded a two-year, $36 million deal in Denver after leading the Vikings to an 11-3 mark and the NFC championship game. —Sam Bradford, whose injury opened the way for Keenum’s breakout season, signed a one-year, $20 million with the Cardinals, who lost Carson Palmer to retirement. —Teddy Bridgewater, once the Vikings’ established starter before a devastating knee injury two years ago, signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Jets, who also re-signed Josh McCown for one year at $10 million. Trevor Siemian, who blew up the Broncos’ quarterback plans two straight summers by beating out 2016 first-round flop Paxton Lynch, heads to the Vikings as Cousins’ backup after going 13-11 in Denver. Leading the Bills to their first playoff appearance in 18 years wasn’t enough for Tyrod Taylor to secure his long-term future in Buffalo. The Bills traded Taylor to Cleveland, which traded DeShone Kizer to the Green Bay Packers, where he’ll back up Aaron Rodgers. AJ McCarron finally gets his chance to prove himself after spending four seasons in Andy Dalton’s shadow. He signed a two-year deal with the Bills and said it makes no difference if his new team adds more competition by selecting one of the highly regarded quarterback prospects in the draft next month . “I try not to ever waste any mental thought on it because it’s something I can’t control,” McCarron said. “... You can either let it affect you in how you go about your work and let that define you. Or you can change everybody’s thought process. My mindset is to change anybody that’s had any doubt.” Keenum said his mindset won’t change should Elway draft a quarterback such as Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield,

The Minnesota Vikings’ newly-signed quarterback Kirk Cousins addresses the press during a news conference at the Vikings TCO Performance Center, on Thursday, March 15.

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Wyoming’s Josh Allen, USC’s Sam Darnold, UCLA’s Josh Rosen, Louisville’s Lamar Jackson or Oklahoma State’s Mason Rudolph. “I’ve been around long enough to know that anything is a possibility in this league. I was a starting quarterback when a team drafted somebody No. 1 overall and traded a bunch of draft picks. I know how that goes,” Keenum said, recalling when the Rams selected Jared Goff in 2016. Teams are also doling out big bucks for backups just two months after watching Nick Foles’ MVP performance in leading the Eagles past Tom Brady’s Patriots in Super Bowl 52 while starter Carson Wentz watched from the sideline. Mike Glennon went from being the Bears’ backup to Arizona, Chase Daniel went from the Saints to Chicago and Tom Savage moved from the Texans to New Orleans. None of them got the kind of money Jimmy Garoppolo did after serving as Brady’s backup for several seasons and then getting traded to San Francisco. After sparking the downtrodden 49ers,

Garoppolo was rewarded with a record-breaking deal that averaged a whopping $27.5 million a season. That mark stood until Cousins’ deal came in at an average of $28 million, which is sure to fall when the Packers and Rodgers work out a new contract in the next year or so. In several weeks, the NFL will be flush with a new crop of quarterbacks, some of whom may one day make today’s jawdropping contracts look a little less eye-popping. They may have to start out as a backup such as Patrick Mahomes II last year in Kansas City or Rodgers did in Green Bay when Brett Favre was still going strong. Rodgers said that although there’s an ever-widening schism between college offenses and the ones the pros run, today’s QB prospects are in many ways more prepared for the NFL because the coaching is better at all levels. “I think you’re seeing more spread offenses in college, which give you the run-pass option a lot of times. You’re seeing the NFL incorporate

some of that. But in general, I think there’s just so much more education about quarterbacks that allows these guys to be more ready to play than, say, myself or Alex Smith or Jason Campbell were in 2005 when we got picked in the first round,” Rodgers said. “So, it’s a testament to those coaches but also those players for getting themselves ready to play earlier. “But for any young quarterback, it’s about opportunity and fit, situation. So, you’ve seen guys like Big Ben (Roethlisberger) go into a good situation and play great his rookie year, DeShaun Watson this year with a good team around him, Carson in his second year. Those guys spoil us with their ability to make plays and to be great. Not every situation is like that. And I hope for those guys they get the right opportunity, and for some of them it’s sit and learn. That’s what I did and it worked out well for me.” Article courtesy of The Associated Press.

ARTS & CULTURE Thursday, March 22, 2018

COLLEGE

Students share their choice of study music By Nick Botkin @dudesosad

You might want to listen to rap to make chemistry more interesting. You might claim it helps you study. Your friends might laugh. But jokes aside, does studying with music benefit Colorado State University students? How do particular choices in music impact the study experience? What might the drawbacks be? “It helps me focus,” junior animal science major Sara Crim said. “It helps me block out everything else that is going on.” Crim said instrumental music is her study fare, in particular the work of Lindsey Stirling. Why instrumental? “I think because there are not any words,” Crim said. Crim likened the experience to people listening to nature sounds while trying to sleep.

“It is just a calming thing,” Crim said. Crim also said listening to music has its drawbacks. “Sometimes I have a tendency to keep looking for new music when I should be doing homework,” Crim said. Senior zoology major Emily Moore also shies away from music with lyrics. Moore prefers classical and other non-lyrical material. “The lyrics will make you want to sing along or pay attention to what they are saying,” Moore said. While Moore has no favorite artist or composer, she said her listening choices include Mozart. Other students have a more personal connection to study music. Miles Gilbert is a sophomore English major with a literature concentration. Gilbert said he alternates between `90s hip-hop and folk. “I think it helps when I am in a

dry spell writing,” Gilbert said. “It inspires me.” Gilbert also said he listens to music “pretty intermittently,” and that while his choice in music is lyric heavy, the beat cancels that out and allows him to focus.

“It helps me focus. It helps me block out everything else that is going on.” SARAH CRIM JUNIOR ANIMAL SCIENCE MAJOR

Music and studying have been a popular topic of scientific research. Some scientists, such as Dr. Masha Godkin, of Northcentral University, said that music has the potential to positively impact the memory. According to Godkin, music can simultaneously engage

both the left and right brains. This in turn augments learning and memory. Godkin also said listening to classical music can be the most beneficial listening material, largely due to the lack of lyrics. For other students, the decision to listen to music while studying depends on the situation. For Nika Fridman, listening to music is contingent upon the nature of the assignment. “If I am doing something I have to read, I will not listen to music,” said Fridman, a freshman psychology and criminology major. Fridman said she likes background noise and it puts her “in the zone.” Her choice of fare? “Something I do not know all the words to,” Fridman said, adding that she likes to sing along anyway. Fridman said she likes alternative music, such as

Rainbow Kitten Surprise. So how can study music impact the CSU community at large?

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“I think it is a good way to stay more focused,” Moore said. “It also probably makes you feel a little less anxious, calms you down a little.” Crim thinks every student has their own approach to studying, but thinks music is a medium worth exploring. “Maybe try it once and see if it works,” Crim said. “If not, I respect that.” Nick Botkin can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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ARTS & CULTURE Thursday, March 22, 2018

NATIONAL

‘Black Panther’ fans can find glimpses of Wakanda in Africa By Andrew Meldrum The Associated Press

Want to go to Wakanda? The blockbuster success of “Black Panther” has created a new, compelling vision of Africa as a continent of smart, technologically savvy people with cool clothes living in a futuristic city amid stunning landscapes. The hidden, high-tech kingdom is fictional, of course. But the movie successfully weaves together many different aspects of the continent to depict Wakanda. For fans who long to visit, there are many real places to consider. “The movie references a lot of different African cultures and tribes,” says Meruschka Govender, a “Black Panther” fan who blogs about travel at MzansiGirl.com and calls herself an “African travel activist.” “I loved the Afro-futurist costumes, production and black consciousness themes. I really hope that it changes the narrative of African travel and inspires people to travel more

the continent,” she added. Johannesburg In South Africa, Johannesburg is a good place to start. “Joburg” is a dynamic, cosmopolitan African city, full of commerce, high-rise architecture and nightlife that is redolent of Wakanda. The high-speed Gautrain can whisk you from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Johannesburg’s shiny financial center Sandton, with its modern skyscrapers. The train is quick, clean and pleasant. Joburg’s Braamfontein district is hip, edgy and fun. University students and hipsters frequent the coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques. By night there are fun bars and jazz clubs. The striking Nelson Mandela suspension bridge leads to gritty downtown Johannesburg. Braamfontein has come up in the past 10 years from a derelict, dangerous spot to a great place to visit. Rocky Street in Yeoville is a bustling, hustling strip full of people selling their wares. South Africans, as well as

Zimbabweans, Congolese and people from all parts of Africa are there. Security is a concern in Johannesburg, but if you are alert and careful, don’t flash your cell phone or cash, it can be a manageable city. Lesotho “Black Panther” highlights the contrast between Africa’s cityscapes and the landscapes of the countryside. The tiny mountain kingdom of Lesotho has that rural, traditional, spiritual side of Africa, where the Border Tribe in “Black Panther” resided. Lesotho has dramatic mountain scenery and picturesque rondavels, the round, thatched dwellings where many rural families live. Most distinctive are the woven, cone-shaped hats and the brightly colored Basotho blankets worn over the shoulders of many in Lesotho. Those blankets feature prominently in the movie. Ethiopia With historic towers and churches dating back to the fourth century, Ethiopia has many sites that suggest

Wakanda. The country was never colonized and its people are very proud of that, just as the people of Wakanda are proud of their history of independence. The obelisks of Axum and the churches of Lalibela, carved out of rock, speak of ancient traditions. Ethiopians wear flowing embroidered cotton robes and also like their reputation as the place where coffee was first grown and served, which you can appreciate with an Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Victoria Falls, Kenya and more Victoria Falls, where the Zambezi River spectacularly plummets 350 feet (106 meters) to make one of the world’s largest waterfalls, is located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The awe-inspiring falls throw up a perpetual mist that supports a lush rainforest. The indigenous Tonga people called the falls “Mosi-oa-Tunya” which means “Smoke That Thunders.” It’s a fabulous place to visit and may bring to mind the waterfall fight scene from the movie.

Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, is another city that is reminiscent of “Black Panther.” Perhaps the place that best captures the juxtaposition of modern and rural Africa is Nairobi National Park, just 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) from the city, where you can see rhinos, giraffe and elephants, and look over their shoulders to see the office towers of the city in the background. East Africa’s expansive savannas, with flat-top acacia trees, seen in Maasai Mara park and Tanzania’s Serengeti park, look like they are right out of a sweeping movie scene. But maybe the best place to get that Wakanda feeling is the Wits University campus in Johannesburg. To be surrounded by smart, opinionated, articulate students, fashionably dressed in colorful, sharp clothes, full of hope and plans for themselves, their country and their continent is to feel the heart of the Afrooptimism of “Black Panther.” Article courtesy of The Associate Press.

NATIONAL

Court sides with Marvin Gaye family in ‘Blurred Lines’ fight By Andrew Dalton The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld a copyright infringement verdict against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams over the 2013 hit song “Blurred Lines,” agreeing with lower courts that it illegally copied from Marvin Gaye’s “Got to Give it Up.” In a split decision from a three-judge panel, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the family of the late soul singer is entitled to the $5.3 million it was awarded in a case that has been closely watched in the music industry for its potential effects on copyright and creativity.

Two judges rejected the defense’s request to overturn a jury verdict or order a new trial, saying that Gaye’s copyright on the song is entitled to broad protection. They accepted a trial court judge’s instructions to jurors to decide the case based only on the sheet music to the two songs, and not the recordings. Judge Jacqueline Nguyen offered a harsh dissent, saying that the two R&B tunes resemble each other only in style not substance and that the decision was detrimental to the future of artists and creativity. “The majority allows the Gayes to accomplish what no one has before: copyright a musical style,” Nguyen wrote. “’Blurred Lines’ and ‘Got to

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Give It Up’ are not objectively similar. They differ in melody, harmony, and rhythm. Yet by refusing to compare the two works, the majority establishes a dangerous precedent that strikes a devastating blow to future musicians and composers everywhere.” Howard King, an attorney for Williams and Thicke, seized on Nguyen’s comments. “We stand by the fact that these are two entirely different songs,” King said in an email to The Associated Press. “The thorough and well-reasoned dissenting judge’s opinion is compelling and enhances the prospects for success in a further review by the Court of Appeals.” The Gaye family’s attorney

Richard S. Busch praised the ruling. “Despite the protests of the Williams’ camp that the decision somehow stifles creativity, the opposite is true,” he said in a statement. He said the verdict and Wednesday’s ruling “encourages today’s writers to create original work that does not take advantage of the success of others while pawning it off as their own.” The court also upheld a jury’s verdict that hiphop artist T.I., who raps in the middle of the song, and Interscope Records, are not liable for damages in the case. While artists normally fall firmly on the side of greater copyright protections, many lined up behind Thicke and Williams in this appeal.

R. Kelley, composer Hans Zimmer and members of The Go-Go’s and The Black Crowes were among more than 200 musicians who jointly filed a brief in favor of the defendants, saying the ruling could have an “adverse impact on their own creativity, on the creativity of future artists, and on the music industry in general.” The trial over “Blurred Lines,” the biggest hit of 2013, ended in March 2015 with jurors awarding Gaye’s family more than $7 million. The verdict was later trimmed to $5.3 million. The Gaye family also received 50 percent interest in ongoing royalties from the song. Article courtesy of The Associate Press.

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ARTS & CULTURE Thursday, March 22, 2018

MUSIC

Lil Yachty brings it back on ‘Lil Boat 2’ By Henry Netherland @NetherlandHenry

After the abomination of his debut studio album, “Teenage Emotions,” Lil Yachty’s sophomore album, “Lil Boat 2” has to be better, right? Corny bangers like “Peek a Boo” and painfully unsexy slow jams like “Lady in Yellow” made Yachty’s debut virtually unlistenable. For almost 70 minutes fans had to suffer through his awkward goofy voice drenched in autotune venturing into various musical territories that were rarely complimentary to his style. Now lasting 25 minutes shorter and with a more reputable list of features including Ugly God, Trippie Redd and Tee Grizzley, “Lil Boat 2” is superior to “Teenage Emotions” by default. Not only that, but Yachty nearly abandons his playful persona in favor of a more menacing sound throughout the duration of the album. Yachty’s more serious

side—whose presence is personified on past projects as a persona dubbed Lil Boat—has always been hit or miss for me. His natural vocal inflection makes it difficult to take him seriously, although he does commit to the mood pretty well. On this project however, there are only a few a moments where he really sounds awkward.

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“she ready,” “BOOM!,” “66, ”NBAYOUNGBOAT,” “SELF MADE” ■ Worst Songs “TALK TO ME NICE” The intro cut, “SELF MADE,” is a tasteful starter to the album. Yachty’s introductory tracks have always been some of his best in my opinion. They consistently feature atmospheric, but melodically colorful production that

smoothly guide the listener into the rest of the project. On the track, Yachty boasts about his independent accomplishments and his recent transition into the limelight. Before continuing, the elephant in the room needs to be addressed: Yachty is not a lyricist by any means. Unlike his contemporaries however, Yachty adds his unique sense of humor to his lyrics making them more digestible. “BOOM!” with Ugly God is a pretty fun banger. Both of their deliveries are just so confident and enjoyable. Ugly God even experiments with autotune, which actually goes off without a hitch. The track also contains some of the best ad-libs as well. The album’s weakest song, “TALK TO ME NICE,” features with one of Quavo’s blandest contributions ever. Unfortunately, him and the rest of the Migos continue to homogenize their once revolutionary sound. The song “she ready”

with PnB Rock shatters my expectations. I have never been the biggest fan of PnB Rock. I find him to be painfully generic more times than not. However, on this track him and Yachty come together gorgeously with a playfully colorful woodwind instrumental backing them up. In the lyrics, the two contemplate whether or not their future female companions are prepared for the lavish, exciting but overwhelming lifestyle that comes with mainstream exposure. “NBAYOUNGBOAT” is an energetic banger with boatloads of chemistry between the two. Their respective flows are intertwined seamlessly. My main critique is that YoungBoy Never Broke Again sounds eerily similar to Quavo to a point where I had to double check and see if he had a second uncredited appearance. There really is not a lot that stands out on “MICKEY,” except for Lil Baby who comes through with what is

undoubtedly the laziest flow on the entire album. Producers DY and Steve Lean chose the perfect instrumental for Trippie Redd’s vocal style on the closing song, “66.” Although Trippie Redd has one of the most noteworthy appearances, his verse feels cut short and I feel as though his potential was not utilized to the fullest extent. Should you listen to it? Probably This project is by no means revolutionary nor do I think will it change the minds of those who innately detest Yachty, but it is a slight return to what made his “Lil Boat” mixtape so interesting. Even at its lowest points, the worst a song can be is generic and forgettable. Its biggest strength is that there is nothing really unlistenable unlike 90 percent of “Teenage Emotions.” Henry Netherland can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.

NATIONAL

Weinstein Co.’s bankruptcy could bring new wave of accusers By Andrew Dalton The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Is #MeToo part two on the way? With its bankruptcy, the Weinstein Co. has tossed out the non-disclosure agreements that officials say its co-founder and former CEO Harvey Weinstein wielded as a weapon in his sexual predation, bringing with it the possibility of a whole new wave of victims coming forward. Bankruptcy filings are normally shrouded in the jargon of finance, but on this point the movie and TV studio was clear: “Since October, it has been reported that Harvey Weinstein used non-disclosure agreements as a secret weapon to silence his accusers,” a Weinstein Co. statement said. “Effective immediately, those ‘agreements’ end. No one should be afraid to speak out or coerced to stay quiet.” The rare move from a major business is likely to send new witnesses and victims to media outlets and investigators, which put out fresh calls Tuesday for their stories. It’s unlikely, however, to

spur a new surge in high-profile actresses coming forward, as Rose McGowan, Ashley Judd, Salma Hayek and many others have in recent months. That’s because the Weinstein Co. only has the power to end agreements made by the company not Weinstein himself, meaning its effect will be primarily on current and former employees. Cris Armenta, a lawyer representing accusers in a proposed class-action lawsuit against the Weinstein Co., said she fears that because so many of the agreements are with Weinstein himself and still apply, the impact may not be major. “What are they actually releasing, and is it just window dressing?” Armenta said Tuesday. Armenta also worries that as creditors line up in front of those who have sued the company to get paid in bankruptcy, it could be “leaving the plaintiffs with nothing to hold on to.” Still, there is a large pool of people, many of them less powerful, lower-level employees with more to fear, who may now break their silence over what happened to

them or what they saw. They include workers like Zelda Perkins, a former Weinstein assistant who was among the first of his accusers to break a commitment to stay quiet after keeping Weinstein secrets for nearly 20 years. She told The Financial Times in October that Weinstein sexually harassed her “on every occasion I was alone with him” and said she spoke out in part to demonstrate “how egregious these agreements are.” Perkins is precisely the kind of workplace harassment subject that the Weinstein Co.’s move will free to speak, and who the move’s champions hope will be helped. “This is a watershed moment for efforts to address the corrosive effects of sexual misconduct in the workplace,” said New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who fought for the provision in the Weinstein Co.’s bankruptcy. He added in his statement that it “will finally enable voices that have for too long been muzzled to be heard.” On Tuesday, Schneiderman’s office sent out a tweet urging victims

and witnesses to contact his office, which is conducting a civil rights investigation of the Weinstein Co. and of Weinstein himself. Time’s Up, an initiative started by a powerhouse group of Hollywood industry women to fight systemic sexual harassment, also urged those newly freed by the Weinstein bankruptcy to come to it with their stories, as did The New York Times. In addition to bringing unprecedented attention to sexual harassment, the postWeinstein world has seen a new level of scrutiny of nondisclosure agreements — “NDAs” for short in legal jargon — contractual pledges not to discuss what happened that are common features of financial settlements. They have since been a central part of news stories including porn actress Stormy Daniels saying she had sex with President Donald Trump, sexual misconduct allegations against casino magnate Steve Wynn, and settlements between USA Gymnastics and gymnasts who were forbidden to speak about their abuse at the hands of team doctor Larry Nassar.

Several states including California and New York have considered legislation stopping or limiting nondisclosure agreements in cases of sexual misconduct. “Secret settlements serve one primary purpose: To keep sexual predators away from the public eye and continuing to torment and hurt innocent victims,” state Sen. Connie Leyva said in a statement introducing such a bill in California in January. But while NDAs have become tools of the rich and powerful, they are not without benefits for their victims, who may want to keep their ordeal private or whose silence may be the only leverage they have in getting legal recourse. Some 80 women, including prominent actresses, have accused Weinstein of misconduct ranging from rape to harassment. He has denied any allegations of non-consensual sex. Article courtesy of The Associated Press.

ARTS & CULTURE Thursday, March 22, 2018

FOOD & DINING

Cranked Up Coffee is a morning person’s dream By Claire Oliver @claire_oliver21

Coffee can be more than just a pick-me-up in the morning. It can be an experience. Cranked Up Coffee offers that experience with in-house, nitro brewed coffee made from locally sourced ingredients. Larry Conlon started the business on a bike, driving around town with his own creation called a “Kegerator,” which is a keg filled with cold brew coffee inside of a small dorm sized refrigerator. Although the Cranked Up bike can be seen around town, Conlon has settled down to a fixed location in Scrumpy’s Cider Bar. Cranked Up occupies the bar from 7:3011 a.m., and after that, if the weather is nice, Conlon heads out on his bike. Scrumpy’s stands out for its raw brick walls and pine table top bar. The chairs and lights were all salvaged from an old church and give a warm, comforting vibe to the whole place. The friendly atmosphere paired with the fresh smell of brewed coffee and cider makes it a good place to go in the morning to just sit and watch the sun climbs the sky. Sunlight permeates the bar through the huge east facing windows. Sitting down at the bar, Conlon serves coffee cocktails of his own invention. When we got there, the bar was beautifully lit, and the coffee was sitting there ready to be poured. It was like walking into a morning person’s dream. We got there at around 8 a.m.,

and I was already in desperate need for a morning cup of caffeine. Conlon went above and beyond with beautiful drinks poured into cocktail glasses.

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1. Chocolate Shakerato: First was a double espresso shaken with chocolate called a “chocolate shakerato.” Conlon used a cocktail shaker to mix the espresso and chocolate. The drink was fabulous. It was the perfect blend of chocolate and fresh coffee; I drank the whole thing in five seconds. A double shot of espresso can be really hard to swallow, especially if you drink more cream than coffee usually, but this was smooth and easy to drink. 2. Italian cream soda: The cream soda for this drink was created using an original recipe. The drink becomes Italian when fresh milk is added, which Conlon delivered fresh from a local Colorado dairy. It was topped with fresh whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, making it look like a morning sundae. There was a small amount of nitro brewed coffee in the mix as well. It was dessert for breakfast, perfect for those who like something on the sweeter side.

3. No name: The next drink was the most interesting drink and the most creative way to serve coffee I have ever seen. It doesn’t have a name yet, but it’s like a coffee Manhattan. It is a mixture of grenadine, seltzer, orange and a single cold brew ice cube. It was subtle, intricate and wellbalanced. 4. Nitro Brewed Matcha: Next was my personal favorite: the nitro brewed matcha. I haven’t really had just a shot of matcha, but this was amazing. Conlon mixes the matcha with a secret chia tea recipe, which enhances the flavor of the green drink. “The matcha green tea is probably our most popular drink right now,” Conlon said. “I make my own chai flavoring and then I add that to the matcha in a special way to make it smooth. There is a special, secret way I do it.” It is easy to see why this tea is so popular. The drink was smooth and delightful. Other matcha drinks I’ve had can be really sweet, and the real flavor is hidden behind those artificial sweeteners and syrups, but this was pure and naturally sweetened. It was amazing. Conlon also made a matcha latte with a specialized cinnamon that was also locally sourced. Again, the flavor was bold, naturally sweet and mixed with fresh milk, which made it all the more enjoyable. 5. Nitro Brewed Coffee: To finish off the morning we had a small glass of pure nitro brewed coffee. It was, in a word, perfect. It was easy to drink and just enjoyable.

Larry Conlon’s coffee shop, ‘Cranked Up Coffee’ sells cold brew nitro coffee. PHOTO BY JULIA TROWBRIDGE COLLEGIAN

“I try and base the recipes off of a particular ingredient that I find interesting and just build the drink around that,” Conlon said. We took cappuccinos to go, which were delicious, and I was actually sad to leave

Daily Horoscope Nancy Black

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY

(03/22/18). Your collaboration gets lucrative this year. Focus on your career for long-term gain. Household growth this summer leads naturally to family fun and romance. Team changes or challenges come together for a winter victory. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) —

7 — - Communication glitches could arise. Note what gets said and keep written records. Stick to simple plans rather than elaborate schemes. Fantasy and reality clash. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 9

— Track income and expenses. Don’t get sidetracked; distractions could get expensive. Figure out the numbers before compromising. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 9 — Expect energy surges. You may fluctuate between feeling confident and sensitive. Keep your feet on the ground. Pamper yourself with hot water and bubbles. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 6 — Pull into your shell to sort out your feelings. Peace and privacy soothe and comfort. Consider what your spirit and heart want. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 8 — Teamwork lightens everyone’s load. Strengthen your friendship networks and connections. Contribute your talents and invite participation and collaboration.

Thrive in a healthy hive.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 8

— Travel and studies offer new opportunities. Expand your boundaries and understanding of another’s views. Take a step toward an educational goal. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 8 — Plan and budget for the future. Steady savings adds up over time. Don’t waste money on stuff you don’t need. Prioritize your family’s health. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 8 — Invest in your family’s future. Don’t lose what you’ve got to get more. Wait for nebulous opportunities to solidify. Scrutinize options and plans. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 8— Compromise with your partner for practical objectives.

Keep your patience and your sense of humor. Don’t spend until you’re certain what you want. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 9 — The workload increases. Practice your moves for increased speed and performance. Learn a valuable trick. Nurture your health and well-being with good food. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 7 — Have fun with friends, family and your sweetheart. Avoid expense or hassle and stick to simple pursuits. Play with someone whose talents you respect. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 7 — Domestic matters have your attention. Simplify renovation plans down to basic elements. Strip away elaborate options that you don’t need. Less is more.

the place. I will definitely be coming back to sit down and do my homework in one of the sunlit booths. Claire Oliver can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

ARTS & CULTURE Thursday, March 22, 2018

EVENTS

6 TED Talks to watch before TEDxCSU this weekend By Matt Smith @latvatalo

Some of the greatest minds in Northern Colorado are coming to Colorado State University this weekend, and they have a lot to say. The event is TEDxCSU on March 25, an annual conference which, according to the TED website, aims to build “a clearinghouse of free knowledge from the world’s most inspired thinkers.” This year’s roster of speakers includes distinguished CSU faculty, students and other members of the Fort Collins community speaking about topics from artificial intelligence to homelessness. Charlie Vollmer, a doctorate statistics student, will give a talk about the future of artificial intelligence,

namely how it will never happen. Taking the Lory Student Center Theater stage alongside Vollmer, CSU alumnus and National Ambassador of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Joe Akmakjian will talk about how ability does not define humanity.

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To tide over before the main event, here is a highlight reel of some of the best speakers to grace the TEDxCSU stage, along with some other notable talks: Déjà Vu: Dr. Anne Cleary

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