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Colorado State wide receiver Detrich Clark (8) reacts to the Rams 59-52 overtime loss as the Broncos celebrate in the background. PHOTO BY DAVIS BONNER COLLEGIAN

Rams squander 25-point lead against Boise State By Colin Barnard @ColinBarnard_

What looked like a promising Saturday in Fort Collins turned sour early Sunday morning for the Colorado State football team, who surrendered a 25-point lead

in a 59-52 loss to Boise State. The Rams cruised for most of the game, holding a 14-point lead with under four minutes to play. Led by junior quarterback Brett Rypien, though, Boise State clawed its way back in quick fashion. Rypien found wide receiver

Sean Modster for a 13-yard score to cut the lead to seven. Following a perfectly executed onside kick, the Broncos regained possession with less than two minutes to go. Rypien hit tight end Jake Roh for his second score of the evening, tying the game at 52.

In overtime, the Broncos struck first on a four-yard rush from running back Alex Mattison. On the ensuing possession, running back Rashaad Boddie fumbled the ball near the goal line as Boise State completed the seemingly improbable

comeback, winning 59-52. The win marks Boise State’s biggest comeback in 33 years. “There’s a million plays in my head right now that were opportunities to finish game, and we couldn’t finish,” head coach see RAMS on page 11 >>

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Owner of Nepal Tibet Imports, Mina Maskey, works the cash wrap. Mina and her husband, Pranesh, have had their store in Old Town since 1993. Their store contains all types of Nepalese handicrafts. They plan to travel back to Nepal eventually. PHOTO BY ANNA BAIZE COLLEGIAN

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CITY

Commuter parking influences City’s permit expansion By Samantha Ye @samxye4

The evolution of Fort Collins’ Residential Parking Permit Program (RP3) remains closely tied to the parking patterns of Colorado State University commuters, according to updates from the public meeting Thursday night. After a brief presentation from Seth Lorson, city transit planner, on RP3’s future, community members were able to express their thoughts and concerns to city officials about the program’s progression. The Residential Parking Permit Program began in 2013 in response to the routine spillover parking from activity centers, namely downtown and CSU, according to Lorson. “People aren’t willing to pay for parking on campus so they park in the neighborhoods around there, and the neighborhoods really did not like that at all,” Lorson said. “So we created (RP3).” Now, only cars registered by neighborhood residents with permits can park in the zoned streets during weekdays. Cars without permits have two-hour free parking.

There are currently 10 RP3 zones, six CSU stadium zones specifically for game days and three more standard zones on the way. People in the neighborhoods must initiate the zoning process by getting at least 10 residents to sign a petition to do so. If the neighborhood meets the criteria of a 70 percent occupancy on their street, a majority of at least 50 percent of the residents must vote for zoning before it can be implemented. The City is fast-tracking zoning for areas adjacent to those already applying for zoning, so if a block next to another is applying to be zoned, the block who did not initiate the zoning can also vote on if they wish to have an RP3 program. According to Lorson, fast-tracking adjacent neighborhoods into RP3 is intended to save those blocks time from when the parking spillover gets pushed to them. It is a visible phenomenon that nonresidential drivers looking for free parking simply move to the next neighborhood over after their initial area gets two-hour parking limitations. “When you create these restrictions, people just go beyond

them, and they find the free parking. They just find it,” Lorson said. “And, they will walk that extra distance. A lot of people are bringing their bikes or are pulling the skateboards out.” Several community members expressed concerns with the logic of the program. “My main concern isn’t about the people who are parking or even sharing the parking,” said John Lorenzen, community member. “My issue is this program isn’t comprehensive enough and that we do it pieceby-piece. My neighbors have now forced their problem on me.” Lorenzen said that after implementing RP3, residents in the zoned neighborhood adjacent to his began parking their cars on his non-zoned street, sometimes not moving their cars for days. Residents who live in RP3 zones can only register one car for free. The second parking permit costs $15, $40 for a third, $100 for a fourth and $200 for a fifth permit. The price covers administrative costs of a large permit program and discourages people from buying too many permits, according to Timothy Wilder, city service development manager. But, it can result in non-

zoned neighborhoods getting the extra cars of zone residents who do not want to pay for additional residential permits and the spillover from CSU. “The (spillover parking) problem has grown for sure,” Wilder said. “(RP3) is a crude tool for a bigger problem.” Community members Tricia and Clay Davies said that sharing parking with students was not a problem until RP3 was implemented. “Our street, Magnolia, was never, ever close to 85 percent occupied before this went into effect,” Clay Davies said of their currently non-zoned neighborhood. “(Parking) wasn’t a problem, but it became a problem because of (RP3).” The Davies, who have several kids at CSU, said the price of on-campus permits was simply too high for many students who cannot afford to live near campus, leaving them with no choice but to park in neighborhoods. Tricia Davies said she did not care who parked on her street, and the current refusal to share the parking was only creating more problems. “(Sharing parking is) all workable as long as everybody wants to work,” she said. “I just

don’t understand where all the hoopla is coming from about everyone being so concerned about their street and being so congested.” According to Lorson, residents can be very protective of the area in front of their house, and the initial RP3 neighborhoods had very narrow streets which made overparking a safety concern. Several residents in RP3 zones expressed satisfaction with the program’s results and hoped it would not go away. Lorson said similar residential parking permit programs worked in university towns all over the country but acknowledged that RP3 did not manage the problem at a fundamental level. Clay Davies pointed out that the City’s plan, permitting areas around CSU at a wider radius until drivers give up, made the University’s parking problem everyone else’s problem too. “It just seems like we’re not solving the issue,” Lorenzen said. “We’re just forcing it on someone else for them to complain. And, my issue is: is that the right thing to do to your neighbors?” Samantha Ye can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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CRIME

Mother, son killed in car collision By Matt Bailey @matnes1999

A fatal car accident occurred at the intersection of Richard Lakes Road and Giddings Road in northeast Fort Collins Thursday night, during which two people were killed, according to a press release from Fort Collins Police Services.

At approximately 7:21 p.m., a 1985 Chevrolet Corvette traveling east on Richard Lakes Road collided into the passenger side of a 1994 Honda Accord. Both passengers in the Honda Accord were pronounced dead by authorities. Larimer County Coroner identified Kelly Cortez, 47, and 17-year-old Joshua Cortez, a mother and son, as the two vic-

tims. Joshua Cortez, along with the passenger of the Corvette, 19-year-old David Muncy, were both ejected from the cars during the collision, according to the press release. Muncy was airlifted to the Medical Center of the Rockies, and Connor Givans, 18, the driver of the Corvette, was transported by ambulance to

Poudre Valley Hospital. The intersection where the crash occurred was closed off for approximately eight hours while the Fort Collins CRASH Team investigated the incident. Police don’t believe alcohol was a contributing factor in the collision, but it is unknown if speed was a factor. Charges are pending as po-

lice are still currently investigating the collision. Anyone who has any information about the collision can contact Fort Collins Police Officer Tim Brennan at (970) 416-2229, or Crime Stopper of Larimer County at (970) 2216868 or www.stopcriminals. org. Matt Bailey can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Professional boxer speaks on his success at Shabbat 200 By Audrey Weiss @Audkwerd

Shabbat 200 celebrated its 10th anniversary at Colorado State University Friday night with guest speaker Rabbi Yuri Foreman. Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik welcomed a crowd of 200 into the Lory Student Center North Ballroom for a four-course kosher meal, which included traditional Jewish dishes such as matzo ball soup, gefilte fish, challah bread and more. The Jewish sorority, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi, and fraternity, Alpha Epsilon Pi, introduced the four courses and discussed their importance, from the Kiddush— the bridge which distinguishes between the days of the week and

the days of Shabbat—to the relevance of the challah and breaking bread with friends and family. Gorelik highlighted the importance of the event, considering recent anti-Semitic and racist incidents on campus. Shabbat is centered around a deep sense of community and unity, both of which are of great importance during such times, Gorelik said. “No matter how you may feel,” Gorelik said, “We do know that the Jewish response to challenge and even tragedy has always been one of creative positivity.” Foreman was selected as a speaker specifically because of his excellence in boxing and his strength in dealing with adversity. Foreman was born in the Soviet Union where he experienced a staggering lack of religion. He

recounted underground prayers and synagogues but never attended them with his family. Foreman was introduced to boxing by his mother when he was bullied and beaten in elementary school. “My mom took me to the boxing gym ... and it was weird, but it was love at first sight,” Foreman said. He continued boxing after immigrating to Israel, practicing in Arabic gyms. By the age of 17, he became the three-time national champion in Israel. At that time, Foreman decided to pursue the American dream and immigrated to New York where he continued to train. But, Foreman felt he was missing something and felt intense mental and physical pressure.

“I realized I need some way out of this pressure,” Foreman said. “And, this friend said, ‘You know, Yuri, Jews are the most powerful people in the U.S.” Foreman said he decided to take a chance and went to a Chabbad house where the Rabbi used boxing as a metaphor for life and the obstacles, or punches, people face. Incorporating Jewish training into his boxing training, Foreman said he was able to reconnect with his spirituality, and better understood the sport. Foreman participated in a fight against the world champion in 2006. He recalled reading professional sports reporters favored his opponent and the anxiety he experienced as the underdog. Just before the fight, Fore-

man remembered the wishes he left at the Western Wall in Jerusalem in which he wished for three things: a supermodel wife, success and happiness, and a world champion title. “I fought a very Jewish fight,” Foreman said. “Fighting like a Jew is to hit and not to get it.” Foreman won the fight and was named the world champion twice. “It’s good to be the underdog,” Foreman said. “It’s what you do with that and rising to the occasion that you meet your potential … and create a spiritual connection.” Audrey Weiss can be reached at news@collgian.com.

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7th annual Cyclocross races raise money for disaster relief By Audrey Weiss @Audkwerd

The seventh annual Cyclocross by Cross of the North made its debut appearance at New Belgium brewery this weekend, and Colorado State University students raised money to aid those affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. CSU communications professor Beth Meyers-Bass participated at the event, selling raffle tickets to raise money for disaster relief in Puerto Rico and California. She invited her students to aid in this event. “All the money that we raise is going to Puerto Rico, but we are also accepting clothing and food donations to go to California.” Meyers-Bass, married to a

member of Cross of the North, said that several of her students helped her raise $200 by making their rounds at the event on Saturday. She expects to raise between $400 and $500 in addition to0 tangible donations to deliver to the American Red Cross. Cyclocross is a competition welcoming nearly 1,000 bikers of all ages to participate in their cyclocross races. Bikers of all ages compete in eight to 12 different races that begin at 8 a.m. The track is approximately three kilometers, and racers make around four laps per race. “Racers race on something like a road bike,”said James Scott, race director. Cyclocross itself is a very difficult sport as it is a form of

interval training in which participants take road bikes with knobby tires on many different surfaces, said John Yeast, New Belgium non-profit organization relationship associate. The cyclocross event is intended to bring together a large population of bikers in the Norther Colorado area. This year was especially exciting for the organization, considering Cross of the North had difficulty finding venues that support the track, and New Belgium participates in seasonal weekly cyclocross competitions every Tuesday. “Last year we were in undeveloped land in Loveland,” Scott said. “We are thrilled beyond belief to be at New Belgium. It’s been a great partnership with them.” Cross of the North has

made deep roots with New Belgium. One of the board members of the Ciclismo Youth Foundation, an organization which promotes youth participation in the community, works as a biochemist at New Belgium and works very closely with Cross of the North. “Cross racing is grassroots at its very nature,” Yeast said. “It is people getting together and supporting one another to stay in good fitness and ride.” The event included Georgia Gould, Olympic mountain biker and Fort Collins resident, as one of the guest judges. The event itself not only brings together fellow bikers, but welcomes a multitude of local companies and northern Colorado community

members. As far as the event proceeds, Scott said the event typically breaks even for the Cross of the North and any remaining profits go to funding the event for the following year. Cross of the North, however, works to raise money for foundations such as the Wounded Rider program, which raises money for injured bicyclists who are displaced from their main source of income as a competitive rider. “Frankly, we’re not in it to make money,” Scott said. “We’re in it to build community.” Audrey Weiss can be reached at news@collegian. com.

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CAMPUS

Researchers present on reinserting flavor into modern tomatoes By Samantha Ye @samxye4

Harry Klee and his team have worked for years to find the modern tomato’s missing flavor and put it back. For the 18th annual Thorton-Massa Lecture, Klee, a horticulture science professor from the University of Florida, discussed how growers can genetically restore flavor to tomatoes without losing economic viability Sunday in the Lory Student Center Theatre. Klee said his main concern was producing a tasty but affordable tomato. “I care about the people on food stamps who can’t afford to shop at Whole Foods, and I want to get the better tomato to them,” Klee said. “And, the only way we’re going to do it if we put the flavor back in without compromising yield. And, I think we can do it.” The essence of the tomato flavor is a combination of sugars, acids and about 29 chemicals which affect the sense of smell. Klee’s research found the genetic roots of the flavor by crossing the results of a 100-person

consumer panel where people rated tomato breeds based on taste, a methodical breakdown of the chemical composition of different tomatoes and the genome sequences of nearly 400 tomato varieties. The results narrowed the creation of flavor volatiles down to about five genes, which could be easier for companies to breed for. A variety of economic and market forces have inadvertently removed tomato’s flavor over the last 75 years, according to Klee. Such factors include farmers’ preference for high yields, large fruit and uniform ripening, which have disregarded breeding for flavor. When a trait is ignored in breeding, its survival is left to chance. Klee described it as akin to flipping a coin to decide if a good allele or a bad allele will end up representing that trait. Naturally, a bad allele results half the time. Klee said half the chemicals for good flavor are at significantly lower levels in modern tomatoes than those of heirloom breeds. “Basically, through a lack of positive selection, we end up seg-

regating away the better alleles for a lot of the flavor genes,” Klee said. Because flavor is a combination of many factors and chemicals, the process of losing it takes time to become noticeable, according to Klee. “People have lost the best alleles, one at a time, and then 75 years later, we wake up and say, ‘Oh my god, what happened?’” Klee said. “The flavor’s gone.” And, just like it took time to lose the flavor, it will take time to bring it back. Klee predicts he and his team will be able to traditionally breed a superior-tasting, high-yield tomato within two to three years. Although genetic engineering could create the well-bred tomato faster, Klee said the process costs too much and has too much controversy. The team does not plan to patent their findings and instead, will send their final results to all the breeding companies. Currently though, the researchers have a home-garden breed, Garden Gems. Morgan Litchford, a freshman biochemistry major, said she related to the lecture be-

Commercially grown tomatoes in the super market. PHOTO BY MEGAN DALY COLLEGIAN

cause she had her own garden where she plants tomatoes. “I came across a couple heirloom brands in the store, and I planted those, and they were the most amazing tomatoes I’d ever eaten in the world, and it was such an amazing experience because I’ve never had a tomato like that before,” Licthford said. “So, I thought this lecture was really interesting, just delving deeper into that and how actually you make better tasting toma-

toes that are more accessible to people.” For Klee, the accessibility, nutrition and flavor of tomatoes are all connected. “I really think that (flavor) is intimately tied to nutrition,” Klee said. “If we make healthy food taste better, people will eat better diets—then I think we can have a real impact on society.” Samantha Ye can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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CAMPUS

Officials discuss impact of Trump’s Global Gag Rule By Audrey Weiss @audkward

Health officials discussed the repercussions associated with President Trump’s Global Gag Rule at No Options: Voices from the Frontlines of Global Reproductive Healthcare Thursday evening at Colorado State University. Speakers included women’s rights advocate Lisa Shannon, Family Health Options Kenya Director of Clinical Services Amos Simpano and Kibera Clinic Director Melvine Ouyo. Fight for Her and Students United for Reproductive Justice organized the event in the hopes of informing students at CSU about the implications of Trump’s Global Gag Rule on Kenya, Somalia and Kongo. “A lot of times we talk about reproductive health policy,” Shannon said. “It’s one thing when you hear the statistics, and it’s completely different when you have a chance to actually sit with people like Amos and Melvine who spend every day… (serving) Kenyan woman and girls, families, and babies, and firsthand know what the Global Gag Rule is actually going to cost.” Ouyo, born and raised in Kenya, recounted her experiences with women who were sexually

and physically abused in her country. She cited these encounters as the initiating factor in her passion for providing services to women in Kenya, and works tirelessly as an advocate for women’s rights. Simpano became involved with women’s health because of his concern for women’s rights. He stepped up against his community, and devoted his life to protecting reproductive rights for women. “In my community we have girls like you,” Simpano addressed the room. “But the unfortunate thing for girls in my own community is that only one of them has gone to school to get an education, and then all of them will have experienced female genital mutilation.” The Global Gag Rule states any organization receiving financial support from the U.S. cannot be related to abortion. In 2008, George W. Bush implemented this agreement which President Obama rescinded upon his election, providing more opportunities and support for women’s reproductive rights, both at home and overseas, according to Shannon. With that being said, referrals are required in order for abortions to be approved. Women must make their case for an abortion. Often these requests are denied, despite supporting evidence,

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Shannon said. Shannon highlighted the lack of availability of referrals in Kenya and the stigma associated with the word ‘abortion.’ Abortion makes up very little of the care Ouyo provides, the rest being contraception, counseling services, cervical cancer screening, HIV treatment and more, in 16 clinics. However, the stigma remains. Since FHOK did not sign the Global Gag Rule agreement, outreach services ceased, nearly half of the 16 clinics are closing and prevention methods are no longer an option, as a result of funding cuts. The solution? Charging women a fee, an option both Ouyo and Simpano agreed is absurd and against the company’s ideals. “There’s a lot of power in the room that is hard to wrap your head around, moment to moment,” Shannon said, in terms of the strength in numbers and the positive impact discussions such as these have. For more information on how students can get involved in reproductive rights both on campus and abroad, students can connect with the SURJ organization on campus. Audrey Weiss can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Martha Nussbaum speaks at Ethics Colloquium By Natalia Sperry @Natalia_Sperry

In 2017, there are perhaps few topics more relevant to public discourse as anger, powerlessness and the politics of blame, yet Professor Martha Nussbaum argues that these ethical issues pervade through history and human nature. Nussbaum discussed these topics in one of two talks, aptly titled “Anger, Powerlessness and the Politics of Blame,” given as part of the Colorado State University Provost’s Ethics Colloquium Nov. 10 in the Lory Student Center Theater. Intended to promote cross-disciplinary, cross-college conversations about ethics-related issues, the colloquium highlights existing ethics seminars and activities, encourages additional events, such as Nussbaum’s talks and provides virtual resources for faculty and staff members working with an ethical perspective on issues facing the community, according to Ethics at CSU. CSU Provost and Executive Vice President Rick Miranda said that the Ethics Colloquium was in part inspired by the University’s concern in upgrading responsible conduct in research and ethics in the University curriculum. “This series has been active for a year or two, and to be honest, it’s been primarily sponsoring or assisting with departmental and college events,” Miranda said. “(This) is our first major event that’s sponsored by the series itself.” Miranda said that it was an honor to have Nussbaum speak as the series’ first major independent event. “I’m very happy to be part of the ethics initiative because I do really believe that philosophy plays a central role in that,” Nussbaum said. Nussbaum, an American philosopher, is the Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics at the University of Chicago. She has also been named the 2017 Jefferson Lecturer in Humanities and a 2016 Kyoto Prize Laureate in Arts and Philosophy. Throughout her speech, Nussbaum provided examples of the role of anger in that in historical contexts, from the Greeks to nonviolent movements such as those of Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela. “I believe the Greeks and the Romans are right: anger is a poison to democratic politics, and it

is all the worse when, as so often, it is fueled by a lurking fear and a sense of helplessness,” Nussbaum said. Nussbaum also said the prevalence of anger as a product of fear rooted in human psychology from infancy. She said this results in retribution and payback becoming quintessential human strategies. Likewise, Nussbaum said relative status fuels this sort of anger, prevalent in today’s social media culture. “We all know people today who are obsessed with what other people think of them, who constantly scan social media to see who’s been insulting them,” Nussbaum said. “Social media certainly encourages this obsession as people dis each other, count the number of likes some post of theirs has garnered and so on.” Nussbaum said this demonstrates how misguided anger can be and advocated for protest without payback. Using King as an example, she said anger can be transformed into work and hope to promote change. “Democracy must give up the empty and destructive thought of retributive payback and move towards a legal justice and human wellbeing,” Nussbaum said. “People may think anger can be powerful, but it always gets out of hand and turns back on us ... we’ll always defeat ourselves so long as we let ourselves be governed by fear, anger and the politics of blame.” Andrea Vail, a senior political science major, said Nussbaum’s speech prompted her to question how to reconcile the truth about anger in a society where anyone can have their own truth today. “It was nice to see a woman who’s so educated speak about something young girls don’t often get,” Vail said. Vail’s sister Jacquelynn, a criminal law major, agreed that hearing a woman speak on this politically relevant topic was inspirational. “It was an honor to see the professor today because she’s somebody who I’ve looked up to for a long time,” Jacquelynn Vail said. “The topic is really what drew me in because it didn’t focus so much on our current political environment, however with the undertones of what she was mentioning, it’s helpful to a lot of people ... to still see hope in the world and how we can move forward.” Natalia Sperry can be reachd at news@collegian.com

OPINION Monday, November 13, 2017

COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS

Preventing suicide starts with talking about it Michelle Fredrickson @mfredrickson42

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. On my 14th birthday I got a phone call from a friend of a friend named Lars, a distant acquaintance whom I had only met once. He said he was about to kill himself and he wanted to tell someone so people would know what happened and why, and I had seemed like a nice person when we met the week prior so he’d decided to call me. I spent the next seven hours on the phone with Lars, talking him out of killing himself. For anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts who might be reading this, please believe me when I say that you are not alone, and you have so much to live for. You make the world better by living in it, and you deserve to ask for help.

Suicide is one of the most likely things to claim a college student’s life, second only to car accidents, and our society constructs many barriers to stop people from accessing the care they need. Suicide is highly stigmatized in our society and there exists a very serious fear that talking about it will make it happen. But in reality, suicide is preventable. Educated, informed discussions about suicide are not harmful – but being flippant or reverent of the act can be. Some more glorified ways of reporting on suicides have resulted in an increase in deaths by suicide, but this more than anything proves that people have to find ways to talk about it in order to make any progress with prevention. The CDC recognizes suicide as a public health problem, and it needs to be dealt with as any public health problem – with primary prevention. That is, preventing suicides before they happen. This means getting people easy access to mental health treatment quickly, and learning how to recognize warning signs in oneself and others. Addressing this problem

means addressing the things that stop people from accessing mental health care to begin with, because living with a mental health concern and feeling the associated stigma can be a risk factor for suicide. It also means educating people about the resources available to them and how to talk about the issue safely. When I had my early experience with the frightening realities of suicide, I remember asking Lars why he hadn’t asked anyone for help before. He said he didn’t think anyone would take him seriously. He’d heard too many times that suicide attempts were nothing but cries for attention. This is absolutely not true. If you hear anyone talking about suicide, do something to help them. If you know someone who has talked about killing themselves or seems to have untreated mental health concerns, don’t be afraid to ask them to seek help. Offer to go with them. I’ve escorted numerous people to counseling because they were so terrified of going alone to face the societal stigma. In situations like that, a friendly face and a little bit of

hand-holding can make a world of difference. Don’t joke about suicide. How many times have you heard someone say something like “if I don’t do well on this test, I’ll literally kill myself?” Anybody who hears someone talk like that has a duty to correct them, to simply say that that kind of language is damaging and that it’s not funny. Suicide is a very serious thing, and it should be not taken lightly like this. To that end, don’t tell someone you know how they feel. Even if you’ve experienced suicidal thoughts, no person is ever feeling the same way, and this will likely only have a harmful effect. CSU offers guidelines on how to talk about this issue with others. It is also important to recognize that when a person dies by suicide, they have died after a long battle against their own mind. There is even a movement now against using the terminology “committed suicide” – the argument being that they did not commit suicide, which makes it sound like a crime, but rather that they lost their battle with suicide. It is not an act of selfishness, like some people claim. It is

the tragic loss of what is often a very long fight. People should never have to be afraid to ask for help. And everyone in this society has an obligation to create a safer environment for people who are afraid. If you or someone you know is struggling, please tell someone. CSU has a network called Tell Someone, wherein you can anonymously recommend that professionals contact a person for help. CSU also has a 24-hour crisis line, and free confidential help is available to absolutely anyone through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can reach them at 1-800-273-8255. If the idea of calling someone on the phone is daunting, there is a text message option as well. Text 741741 to be connected with a crisis counselor via text message. Help is possible. Recovery is possible. I still talk to Lars, and with proper treatment he has gone on to lead a happy, successful life. There is still hope. Please don’t be afraid to ask for help. Michelle Fredrickson can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

OPINION Monday, Novbember 13, 2017

COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS

I-25 is expanding, but it’s not enough Spencer Reed @sbreed96

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. Many students will be hitting the road to see their families as Thanksgiving approaches. This will likely cause Interstate 25 to be an absolute mess, as it usually is. Northern Colorado is familiar with the straining stop-and-go traffic of I-25. Thanksgiving traffic will be horrendous, however it’s bogus knowing that the interstate could turn into a parking lot during any average rush hour.

FREEWAY SERVICE CONDITION LEVELS ■ A- Free flowing traffic, where

vehicles are unimpeded ■ B- Traffic is flowing at a reasonable rate, with only slight restrictions on driving maneuvers ■ C- A noticeable constraint in driver autonomy ■ D- Maneuvering throughout traffic is quite restrictive, and drivers tend to experience low comfort levels ■ E- Space between vehicles is severely limited, allowing little opportunity to make maneuvers ■ F- Continuous stopping of vehicular movement

To combat this issue, the Colorado Transportation Commission recently approved a $200 million provisional fund that would benefit the widening of another section of Northern Colorado’s monstrous interstate. This fund is dependent on a highway grant that would give $95 million to the CTC by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Infrastructure for Rebuilding America. If INFRA

does not support the notion, then the $200 million provisional fund will unfortunately be terminated. The much needed proposed funding goes alongside already established grants that are aimed at widening I-25 from Fort Collins to Longmont. A sum of $303 million is already being spent to improve road conditions between Highway 14 near Fort Collins and Colorado Road 402. Another $32.5 million is being spent to widen bridges at the Crossroads Boulevard just east of Loveland. Moreover, $14.5 million has also been spent on the southbound hill climbing lane near Berthoud. A great deal of this funding was received from a handful of sources. The Colorado Department of Transportation is one of them. Local communities and small federal grants also made notable contributions. Fort Collins is one of those communities who have pledged to hand over $5 million to the I-25 conundrum. The spending may seem frivolous; however, funds are needed. I-25 currently maintains a D-level of traffic engineering service. In the next 10 years the interstate is expected to fall to an E-level, and an F-level by 2035. To put this in perspective, levels of freeway engineering service rank from A to F. Traffic service A signifies a free flow of operation, where travelers are allowed to maneuver practically effortlessly throughout traffic. A D level of service, which is where I-25 currently stands, entails limited mobility in traffic. Drivers have been found to have reduced comfort levels while driving in level D conditions. Level F conditions, which is where I-25 is headed, is exclaimed to have complete disruptions of vehicular movement. Despite efforts made by CDOT and the communities most affected by I-25 traffic, the contemporary projects may not be enough in the long run. Developments such as the Highway 14 to Road 402 project are only being built to temporary standards and have been funded to build just half of a full standard highway condition. So regardless of the attention that the interstate is receiving, it will be living a shorter life if more grants aren’t provided to build better

roadways. The process to finding extra grants to fund the interstate projects is still up in the air. Some have proposed a 1 cent increase in Colorado state sales tax, but the likelihood of that being adopted is grim. Other ideas have made inferences to a slight gas tax increase and a residential care registration fee. Again, these propositions are only ideas and may be lacking feasibility. A more far-out solution to

I-25’s traffic issues has been discussed in the Rocky Mountain Hyperloop. The hyperloop would allow travelers to get from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs in a mere 20 minutes, and the project could be partially up and running as early as 2020. As if funding hasn’t been difficult enough to repair I-25, tax payers might be taken back by the proposed budget for the hyperloop. Its estimated cost is hovering around $24 billion.

Regardless of how, the transit issues experienced on a daily basis on I-25 must be addressed. Colorado, especially the northern part of the state, is growing at a rapid rate. If the appropriate funding isn’t mustered up, then northern Coloradans can look forward to spending more time glancing at miles of traffic ahead of them. Spencer Reed can be reached at letters@collegian.

NOPE DOPE Parking in the library. Parking on game day. Parking generally.

Homemade pumpkin donuts.

Losing a 25 point lead.

Sorting your dog into a Hogwarts house.

Having to have the same conversations over and over with someone.

Holiday drinks at Starbucks.

Needing to sleep on your friend’s couch.

Friendsgiving.

The Broncos.

Having friends that let you sleep on their couch.

SPORTS Monday, November 13, 2017

FOOTBALL

No ifs, ands or buts, Saturday simply sucked Justin Michael @JustinTMichael

As redshirt freshman running back Rashaad Boddie fumbled the football and the 25-point collapse was officially completed, the first thing that came to mind was how disappointing the 2017 season has been for Colorado State football. The harsh reality is that this is a team that has as much talent, if not more, than any other program in the Mountain West Conference. After failing to live up to the big moments, though, CSU is once again looking down the barrel of a 7-5 season that will be capped off with a less than desirable bowl appearance. Looking at the situation logically, the fact that CSU is eligible for the postseason for a fifth straight year is something that should be celebrated. Especially when considering it is only the second time in program history that CSU has accomplished such a feat. However, back-to-back blown victories over MW foes and a season filled with extreme highs and lows has the majority

of CSU fans craving change. Having watched CSU lose to Colorado for a third-straight season and ultimately lose the most crucial games of the season in Air Force, Boise State and Wyoming, I certainly understand the frustration. I also understand that behind the scenes, there are plenty of things going right with this program. CSU is recruiting at levels never seen before in Fort Collins, facilities and uniforms are on par with some of the nation’s elite Division I programs and national interest in the green and gold is increasing by the season. Fans do not care about these things when their team is losing, though. Fans only really care about one thing and that is winning ball games. Shiny new stadiums, swagged out uniforms and national TV audiences do not mean much when the team consistently loses when the lights are shining brightest. When it comes to this, there is not much that can be said to console the heartbreak of defeat, so I am not even going to try to make you feel better about the situation. Simply put, Saturday night sucked. It sucked for a football team that has laid it all on the

line and come out with the short end of the stick multiple times this season. It sucked for a fan base that so desperately wanted something to feel proud about after watching MW Championship hopes essentially go out the window in the weeks leading up to the game. It sucked for a coaching staff that is doing the right things off

the field, but has not quite figured out a consistent winning formula on the field. It even sucked for the writers in the press box, who all had to re-write their pieces on deadline well after 2 a.m. That is why you play the game, though. As hard as the last month has been for the CSU football community, the truth is the Rams have been part of some

all-time classic games with their rivals this season. The Rams did not accomplish what they set out to in 2017, but the future is filled with bright possibilities in Fort Collins. Lick your wounds and gear up for San Jose State and bowl season. Justin Michael can be reached at jmichael@collegian.com.

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SPORTS Monday, November 13, 2017

Colorado State vs. Boise State PHOTO STORY

Colorado State University opened it’s home game against Boise State with a special stadium light display in addition to the normal pre-game ceremonies on Nov. 11. PHOTO BY TONY VILLALOBOS MAY COLLEGIAN

Safety Jordan Fogal intercepts a pass from Boise State late in the fourth quarter of the game on Nov 11, 2017. The Rams lost 59-52 in overtime. PHOTO BY JACK STARKEBAUM COLLEGIAN

Running Back Dalyn Dawkins runs down the field during the second quarter of play against the Boise State Broncos on Nov. 11. PHOTO BY ELLIOT JERGE COLLEGIAN

CSU Senior Quarterback Nick Stevens (7) celebrates after a long drive that led to a CSU touchdown during the 1st half of the Rams game against Boise State. PHOTO BY JAVON HARRIS COLLEGIAN

Kaitlyn “K-Dubs” Williams (left), Cassidy Bacon (center) and Megan Crooks (right) perform with Denver based band The Other Black in the Ram Skellar ahead of the State Pride football game on Nov. 1. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN

SPORTS Monday, November 13, 2017

Rams >> from page 1 Mike Bobo said. “We can’t seem to find the ability to make that play to get us over that hump, and it’s disappointing. Not just players, coaches too, myself included.” After back-to-back losses in rivalry games, the Rams came out firing on offense. Running back Dalyn Dawkins set the tone on just the second play of the game with a 39-yard rush to move into Broncos’ territory. Five plays later, Dawkins punched it in from 10 yards out to give CSU the early lead. On the team’s third possession of the game, quarterback Nick Stevens connected with wide receiver Michael Gallup for a four-yard score. With the passing touchdown, Stevens became CSU’s all-time leader in passing touchdowns (65), passing Garrett Grayson. The Rams scored on their first five offensive possession of the contest to take a 35-17 lead into halftime. “I felt really good about the start, I felt like we were moving the ball really, really well,” Stevens said. “We put up 52 points against a really good defense. I think you can attribute that to the fast start and execution. But at the end of the day, you didn’t make enough plays and you’ve got to live with that.” After the break, though, it was a whole new ballgame. It took Boise State just two plays to cut into the 18-point lead. Running back Alex Mattison broke free for a 70-yard touchdown that changed the entire outlook of the game. A depleted Boise State team found life as the Broncos began their comeback. Following a Nick Stevens interception, the Broncos travelled 51 yards in four plays, culminating in a 25-yard touchdown pass to tight end Alec Dhaenens. A 25-point CSU lead was cut to four in short-time. On the next drive, CSU established its groove once again. Stevens connected with wide receiver Warren Jackson on a 32-yard pass to move inside the Broncos’ 20-yard line. Two plays later, the senior quarterback kept the ball on the read-option, juked one defender and scampered into the end zone for a 10-yard score. The Broncos responded with a 10-play, 86-yard touchdown drive to trim the lead back to four. Early in the fourth quarter, CSU moved the ball down to Boise State’s 1-yard line before being stopped on third down. With a 4-point lead, Bobo elected to take the field goal and 7-point lead. “We had three downs to score before that and we didn’t

score,” Bobo said. “You go up seven points and I thought that was the right decision. ... Hindsight is you knock it in there and go up 11, but we could have scored on the first three downs. We didn’t.” Boddie added the touchdown late to give the Rams a 14-point lead, but it was not enough for the victory. For the second week in a row, the defense failed to maintain a late lead. “It’s something that we’ve kind of got to look at in the film room the following day,” safety Jordan Fogal said. “Finishing has been a struggle for us, we’ve just got to figure it out, got to get over the hump.”

BOISE STATE VS. COLORADO STATE ■ CSU held 25-point lead in first half, 14-point lead with four minutes remaining ■ Final (overtime) Broncos 59 - Rams 52 ■ BSU RB Alexander Mattison 22 rushes for 243 yards and three touchdowns ■ BSU QB Brett Rypien

23-for-43, 331 yards, four touchdowns and one interception ■ CSU RB Dalyn Dawkins 32 rushes for 162 yards and two touchdowns ■ CSU QB Nick Stevens 29-for-43, 309 yards, two touchdowns and one interception

Dawkins led the way on offense, finishing with 161 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries. He added 67 yards through the air, coming just one yard short of his career-best yards from scrimmage. Boddie also had an effective game on the ground, totaling 84 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries. Stevens finished the night 29-of-43 for 309 yards, throwing two touchdowns and one interception. Gallup once again served as his favorite target, registering 102 yards and one touchdown on 10 receptions. Gallup now has six 100-yard receiving games in the season. Boise State running back Alex Mattison torched the Rams’ defense for 242 yards and three touchdowns on just 23 carries. With the loss, CSU is officially eliminated from Mountain West championship consideration. CSU finishes up the regular season next Saturday at home against San Jose State. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. at Sonny Lubick Field. Colin Barnard can be reached by email at sports@ collegian.com.

VOLLEYBALL

Rams lose first conference match By Luke Zahlmann @lukezahlmann

No.19 CSU volleyball’s win streak ended short of its sweet sixteen Saturday as the Mountain West Conference champion Rams fell to San Jose State in five sets on the road (25-20, 19-25, 25-19, 2125, 11-15). The loss served as the second straight year that the Rams have lost to the Spartans on the road. A first set battle ensued between the Spartans and Rams as the latter struggled to communicate and flow offensively with senior Sanja Cizmic being replaced by sophomore Olivia Nicholson in the starting lineup. It was the second straight game the Rams have begun without Cizmic as she nurses an injury. The Rams overcame adversity yet again and took the first set behind strong performances by standout middles Kirstie Hillyer and Paulina Hougaard-Jensen. After battling an injury suffered against Florida State, Hillyer has come on strong lately, registering double digit kills in two of the team’s last three matches. With a late 6-1 run, the Rams shut the door on the underdog Spartans. In a match where the Rams were missing two of their seniors in Cizmic and Alexandra Poletto, the maturity of the Rams was tested early and often with the Spartans coming out on top in the end. After an early clinching of a conference title, the Rams’ future stars are showing their abilities as some of the stalwarts on the team get much needed rest. Oleksak has

stepped her game up even more coming off a conference offensive player of the week award. After setting a new school record for assists in a three-set match, Oleksak once again headed the Rams offensive attack with 51 assists. Resorting back to their service error woes, the Rams had 14 in the match. Against a lesser team, the Rams can easily overcome errors. But as the tournament approaches, the mistakes will need to be cleaned up. Competing in the Mountain West has forced the Rams to go through multiple months of games against low competition but will have to step their game up against the top competition in the nation that the NCAA tournament offers. In the second set, the Rams fell to the Spartans by a large margin despite their best efforts with a late run. The set served as an end to the Rams’ 16-set win streak. The loss came with the entrance of Cizmic late in the set. Cizmic was unable to muster a single kill in the set. Hitting woes were the story of the disappointing set as the Rams hit a mere .091. The Rams once again had four service errors, with the set point coming on a Breana Runnels error. Defense was less of a problem for the visitors as the Rams mustered six blocks in the set, a far cry from their single block in the opening set. The third set was a stark contrast to before the break as the Rams cruised without much trouble. The Rams took the set on two straight kills from Cizmic and hit .586 in the set, their highest of the day. Adjustments were made

at the break and the third set served as a direct juxtaposition to the second. Despite their best efforts, the Rams were unable to prove the second set was an anomaly as they hit a lowly .162 in the fourth set and were beaten soundly. With only a single block, the defense failed to overcome the hitting struggles of the Rams hitters. Along with their offensive downfall, another three service errors raised their total to 13 through four sets. In the clinching set, the Rams appeared lost for large portions. Despite coming in undefeated, the Rams were unable to muster much of a fight against the Spartans. With another service error adding to their already double-digit total, the Rams mistakes cost them a chance at an undefeated conference record, and any hopes of hosting a tournament game. In a match where a loss does not have a huge effect, the Rams were given a wakeup call and their first loss in almost two months. A taste of defeat will look to be used as fuel to the Rams’ fire rather than a dosing of water as the postseason approaches. The 19th-ranked Rams head into their second to last week of the season with a 25-3 overall record. With two matches, one at home against Fresno State and their second at San Diego State, the Rams will look to push their record to 27 wins, their most since the 2014 season in which they totaled 31. Luke Zahlmann can be reached by email at sports@collegian.com.

CROSS COUNTRY

Cross country tunes up for NCAA Championships By Mamadou Balde @mamadoubalde62

The Colorado State men’s cross country team placed fourth in the NCAA Mountain Regional on Friday, Nov. 10 in Logan, Utah. The Rams were propelled by performances from Jerrell Mock, Grant Fischer and Cole Rockhold, who all earned All-Region honors. Mock placed sixth overall and finished the 10k with a time of 30:19. Mock has earned All-Region honors in all four of his collegiate cross country seasons. Fischer finished 10th with a time of 30:38 and earned his second consecutive All-Region recognition. Trent Powell placed 34th and finished with a time of 31:15 while Eric Hamer finished with a time of 31:22 and placed 39th. “A big thing for us today was the performance of Grant (Fischer),” head coach Art Siemers said in a release. “He’s a two-time All-American in track and had a bit of a late start to this season but we really feel like he’s clicking now.

His top-10 performance in this really tough region shows that he’s capable of big things in eight days. That gives us another piece of the puzzle to try to put together a big NCAA Championships.” The Rams are currently ranked eighth in the cross country coaches’ poll. With their performance in the regionals, the Rams earned a bid to the NCAA Cross Country Championships. This will be the Rams’ fourth appearance at the event in the last five years. “Our men ran really well today,” Siemers said. “We trained really hard last week, which you typically wouldn’t do heading into the regional – but we were very confident that our region would take care of business and send seven teams to NCAAs. We were a little more tired today, but I think it’ll really help us prepare for the NCAA Championships. We finished where we were supposed to today and I think we have a lot more in the tank in eight days.” The Ram women finished seventh. Darby Gilfillan placed 29th

and finished with a time of 20:59. Ali Kallner finished 35th with a time of 21:05 while Macy Kreutz finished with a time of 21:07, good for 38th. Dominique Ward and McKenna Spillar rounded out the roster, finishing 45th and 47th. “The women ran the best that they’ve run all year,” Siemers said. “We beat Northern Arizona today, who is ranked No. 29 in the country. It probably won’t be good enough to reach the NCAA Championships, but it’s a nice way for them to cap off the season. I felt like we ran to our potential and it’s a good marker for us heading to track season, where we hope to win more conference championships.” The NCAA Cross Country Championships will take place on Saturday, Nov. 18 from Louisville, Ky. The women’s 6k begins at 8:45 a.m. while the men’s 10k gets underway at 9:45 a.m. Mamadou Balde can be reached by email at sports@ collegian.com.

ARTS & CULTURE Monday, November 13, 2017

ART

‘Forest Creatures’ celebrates Native culture By Maddie Wright @maddierwright

The newest exhibit in the Duhesa Gallery is open, celebrating Native American culture and women. This exhibit is titled “Aasgutuú Ádi,” which translates to “Forest Creatures” in the Tlingit language. It features art by three different women: Crystal Worl, Jennifer Younger and Alison Marks. They are all Tlingit and from Alaska. “The title is not to say we are forest creatures, because we’re not,” Worl said. “Humans and the forest creatures, we’re considered separate things. But it’s the relationship that we have with each other that connects us, and you can see that in the work.” All of the artists featured in this exhibit are women, and that is no accident. “A lot of our world is teaching young women to be competitive with each other,” Worl said. “It’s about success is getting attention for sexualizing our bodies and romanticising our own culture. And when I talk to the real women, like me, that are doing and creating incredible art, we’re nothing like

that. That doesn’t represent us in the least.” Much of the art featured has a female touch, according to Worl. This shows up in Younger’s work in her three-dimensional pieces involving both metalwork, a skill usually associated with men, and weaving, a skill usually associated with women. This gallery serves as a learning opportunity for everyone in the community, both those who identify as a Native American and those who do not. “Having this gallery show different art forms from different Native cultures from throughout the U.S.,” Younger said. “It educates one Native about another and non-Natives about the variety.” “Having this gallery show different art forms from different Native cultures from throughout the U.S. It educates one Native about another and non-Natives about the variety.”- Jennifer Younger It serves as a source of education and a place for inspiration as well. “Personally, having the Duhesa Gallery here, when I come in in the morning and I’m not in the best mood, when I enter this space, it

always like lifts me up when I look at all this artwork,” said Ty Smith, director of the Native American Cultural Center at a talk given at the exhibit opening on Nov. 7. Further, this exhibit shows that Native American art is more than artifacts in a museum, according to Emily Moore, an assistant professor for art history whose research focuses on Native American art. “It’s so great that CSU has a gallery for contemporary Native art,” Moore said. While this is a collaborative exhibit, the individual pieces are also seen as a collaborative process. Worl is Tlingit Athabascan on her father’s side and Deg Hit’an Athabascan on her mother’s side. “They’re both tribes in Alaska, but they are very different,” Worl said. “There are stories of trade. We traded design. We traded art, songs, stories (and) dances. My art is a collaboration of Tlingit formline design and Athabascan bead work pattern. I look for ways where they can merge and be unified all while I’m simultaneously modernizing traditional design.” The identity of being Native American is present in this exhibit.

Spectators enjoy a screen print at “Forest Creatures,” located at the Duhesa art gallery on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The silk screen print was created by the artist Crystal Worl.

PHOTO BY JULIA BAILEY COLLEGIAN

“In Tlingit kinship, we identify as two moieties; you’re either born Raven or Eagle,” Worl said. “It’s matrilineal, so if you’re mother’s Raven, you’re born to be Raven.” Much of her work featured include Raven elements. This exhibit has been years in the making as an opportunity for these women to show their work and experiences. “This is the beginning of

something that I started talking about two years ago,” Worl said in a talk given at the opening. “It’s really incredible to see it come to life and have you all here. It really validates our hard work.” Maddie Wright can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

ALEC REVIEWS MUSIC

T-Swift attempts to redefine her image with ‘Reputation’ Alec Reviews music By Alec Erickson @CTV_Ace

The old Taylor isn’t dead, despite what we heard on “Look What You Made Me Do.” The fact of the matter is that she is changing, like she always is. Infusing new styles and influences into her music has always been what she has done for the last few releases, and she does the same on her sixth-studio album “Reputation.” In fact, this is a record that is better served as a whole rather than in pieces and parts, as Swift attempts to tell everyone just how much she has changed throughout the years. Despite only being 27-yearsold, it feels like a lifetime ago when Swift got her start in country music. In 2006, she released her self-titled debut album, and it did well both commercially and critically. Following her first studio album, each subsequent release

saw a massive reception. In time, she would earn 10 Grammys, numerous Country Music Awards and much more. She eventually started to shift away from country and more into pop on her fourth studio album “Red” in 2012. From there, we started to see a change in both her songwriting and production styles, which ultimately led to the release of “1989” in 2014. That album would end up as the bestselling record of the year. Now just three years later, Swift has built up a reputation as always writing breakup records, and her sixth-studio album “Reputation” aims to address that. “Reputation” is a 15-track record that clocks in at around 56 minutes in length. Right out the gates, we hear more elements taken from other artist and blended together. This is a process that has always worked well for Swift, and on this record, it makes some solid contemporary pop tracks. This is a record that is still about boys when it comes down to it. There are moments when we hear Swift proclaim how strong and independent, but almost immediately afterwards, we hear how much she depends on some guys, whether based on looks alone or their personality. “Reputation” at

times has some confused and cliché songwriting, and when Swift values that over her singing on this record, that is a massive drawback.

MORE ABOUT ‘REPUTATION’ ■ Swift worked with producers

Shellback, Max Martin and Jack Antonof to make “Reputation.” ■ “Reputation” is expected to outsell “1989” based off the number of pre-orders. ■ Madonna has been cited as an influence for Swift and inspired a lot of tracks on both “1989” and “Reputation” Musically, “Reputation” is a masterfully produced record. Tracks like “Endgame,” “Don’t Blame Me” and “Gorgeous” all have these massive basslines that draw in a listener to a percussion rhythm that over encompasses the entire track. There is much more of a focus on these electro-driven synth elements like on tracks “I Did Something Bad” and “Getaway Car.” Overall, there is a lot to make this record feel fresh and new, even though a lot of times they don’t necessarily have a lot of depth to

them. The catchiest chords and hooks come in the form of these simple and easy to follow sing-along styled choruses. You’ll often hear Swift get drowned out in the production style in some the tracks like “Dancing With Our Hands Tied.” Swift has managed to create a record that is structured well, and every track flows into the next with relative ease. Before you know it, you just spent an hour listening to the whole thing. Lyrically, this is the one area you think that an award-winning songwriter would excel at. “Reputation” is a built from clichés, and it works better the simpler the lyrics are. Granted, when you listen to something like “This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things” and hear a Great Gatsby reference, keeneared listeners kind of can’t help but enjoy it a little bit. On the other end of the spectrum, Swift takes a stand in tracks like “I Did Something Bad” where she proclaims how over guys she is. Not even two tracks later, we have “Delicate,” which as the title suggests is a song about how delicate she is around another guy. There is this weird juxtaposition throughout the record where Swift tries to be a new strong wom-

an and not rely on heartbreak and even says that in tracks like “Look At What You Made Me Do,” but then on the other end tracks like “Gorgeous” are completely dependent on a guy. We can hear the old Swift in some songs, especially on the stripped-down track “New Year’s Eve,” where we can hear her convey emotion and power in a way that we haven’t heard in a while. But on most of this record, she gets buried underneath all the production. Should you listen to it? Maybe. The thing about “Reputation” is that it is an ok Taylor Swift record. This is an extremely well-produced record musically, and it is a shame to hear her hold back as a singer on this one. “Reputation” as much as Swift wishes it was a new her and a new style is very much still held back by her old songwriting style, and it is enjoyable to listen to for sure. And a few tracks will be found in clubs for a few months, but the thing is, this record is as contemporary as possible. “Reputation” will not nearly have much of a lasting impact as any of its predecessors have had. Alec Erickson can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

ARTS & CULTURE Monday, November 13, 2017

MUSIC

12 days of obnoxious holiday songs By Mir-Yashar Seyedbagheri @dudesosad

It is that time again. Prepare to be serenaded by ubiquitous holiday music. There are songs we all know and love, then there are the truly obnoxious staples. The following 12 are a sampling of the latter. Listen at your will. Or run away like Santa’s reindeer. “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” We have all heard one version or another of this piece. The Muppets and John Denver did a particularly memorable and truly annoying rendition. You have to keep pace to follow the gifts being given in the song. Each stanza adds a new gift. The gifts are plain ridiculous. Drummers drumming? Pipers piping? Why not an Amazon gift card? “The Christmas Shoes.” Comedian Patton Oswalt called NewSong’s Christmas tune “dark” and “disturbing.” I am not going to argue. In said song, a narrator

meets a little boy. The little boy wants to buy shoes for his dying mother. He wants her to “look beautiful, if Mama meets Jesus tonight.” The boy is short on cash and the narrator buys the shoes.

Fun Fact ■ “The Christmas Shoes” has

made numerous “worst Christmas song” lists. Comedian Patton Oswalt also has done a routine about this song.

Why would a kid not just tell his mom he loves her? “Feliz Navidad.” The bulk of the lyrics are “Feliz Navidad” and “I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas” repeated over. It does not make you feel happy, which is the translation of the Spanish word “feliz.”

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NACC to screen documentary about Dakota Access Pipeline By Ashley Potts @11smashley

Monday, Nov. 13: The Native American Cultural Center will host a screening of “AWAKE, A Dream from Standing Rock,” a documentary investigating the events surrounding the Dakota Access Pipeline and the Native-American-led resistance. The screening begins at 6 p.m. in the Lory Student Center Theatre, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. After the screening, there will be a discussion with filmmakers Floris White Bull, Doug Good Feather, Stephanie Cassidy and Josh Fox. This is the keynote event for Native American Heritage Month. Tuesday, Nov. 14: The Lyric Cinema will host the official opening ceremony for their new location. A parade will kick off at 6 p.m. in Old Town Square and follow the Guerrilla

Fanfare marching band to the doors of the Lyric. Once there, there will be video art, possibly circus performers and live music going on until around 11:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17: The Lincoln Center will be playing “Mary Poppins,” the Broadway musical. Performances will take place Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. A sign language interpreter will be present at Friday’s performance. Tickets are $16. Saturday, Nov. 18: The Weekend Warrior Film Festival Screening will take place at the Lyric Cinema. Screenings start at 8:30 p.m. followed by an awards and prizes ceremony and an after party. The event is a party for the filmmakers and a chance to see local films. Tickets are $7 or $12 for a ticket and a t-shirt. Ashley Potts can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com

“Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer.” This classic by Elmo and Patsy is truly obnoxious. It is also incredibly funny and cynical. In the song, Grandma has too much eggnog. She stumbles into the snow. She is discovered the next day with “hoof prints on her forehead” and “incriminating Claus marks on her back.” Apparently Santa has a vendetta on Grandma. Better watch out, kids. “The Chanukah Song” To be honest, Adam Sandler’s classic has some merits. Sandler gives voice to Jews in what can seem like a Christmas-saturated season. “You don’t need Deck The Halls or Jingle Bell Rock,” Sandler sings, “cause you can spin a dreidel with Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock ... both Jewish.” That said, the song is replete with bad rhymes like “yarmulke” and “Chanukah.” “The Thanksgiving Song.” Like the Chanukah song, Adam

Sandler embraces obnoxiousness with his fake falsetto voice. It also has such gems of lines. Among them: “Let’s eat the turkey in my big brown shoe.” “Last Christmas.” It might be the synthesizers that make this Wham! song truly annoying. Juxtaposed against a depressing song, they make no sense. I associate synthesizers with upbeat pop tunes. Getting dumped at Christmas is really cheerful. The lyrics are genuinely egregious too. “Last Christmas, I gave you my heart, but the very next day you gave it away.” “Please Daddy, Don’t Get Drunk This Christmas.” It cannot get darker than this. In this John Denver song, a kid begs his father not to get drunk. Again. This is his family’s beloved holiday tradition. On top of that, the piece is heavy on guitar twangs and pianos. It almost makes you want a beer. “Santa Baby.” Madonna’s singing sinks this

one. Her version is actually a cover of the Eartha Kitt recording from 1953. In the song, a woman asks Santa for a myriad of material goods, including a yacht. In other words, she wants Santa as a sugar daddy. “Jingle Bells.” Barbara Streisand’s fast-paced version of this classic might be the worst. It is like painting over the Mona Lisa. “I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas.” The title says it all. The deep and annoying message in this 1953 classic? The narrator really wants a hippopotamus. “Happy X-Mas (War Is Over)”: This is easily one of John Lennon’s epic failures. Yoko Ono’s shrill utterance of the chorus, “War is over,” is traumatic to the ear. Plus, war and Christmas do not complement each other. Mir-Yashar Seyedbagheri can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com

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Dancers grace UCA stage during Fall Dance Concert

Jasmine Burns performs in the third frame of “Ricochet,” a dance piece choreographed by CSU dance instructor Matthew Harvey. “Ricochet” was the final piece performed during the Fall Dance concert at the UCA on Nov. 9. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN Mohammed York performs in the fourth frame of “Ricochet,” a dance piece choreographed by CSU dance instructor Matthew Harvey. “Ricochet” was the final piece performed during the Fall Dance Concert at the UCA on Nov. 9. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN

Madison Martinek and Maya Mohr perform in the finale of “Ricochet,” a dance piece choreographed by CSU dance instructor, Matthew Harvey. “Ricochet” was the final piece performed during the Fall Dance Concert at the UCA on Nov. 9. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN

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(11/13/17). Follow your personal passions for the next two years. Monitor finances carefully for a positive balance. Communication gets you through a tricky professional challenge this winter, before a domestic growth phase. Summer explorations lead to new domestic solutions and career blossoming. Listen to your heart. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — 9 — Partnership flowers today and tomorrow. Inhibit fantasies and soothe doubts with facts. The

The Fall Dance Concert opened with a more traditional ballet piece called “Le Corsaire Suite.” PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN

Daily Horoscope rewards may be less than hoped. Deception gets revealed. Profit through collaboration. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 8 —Your routine is getting more fun (and profitable). Keep practicing your chops. Get feedback from a trusted coach. Avoid fantastic claims. Master the basics. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 8 — Don’t get distracted by ephemeral fantasies. Stick to basics, especially with matters of the heart. Practical options satisfy. Show your love simply. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 8 — Savor tender moments at home with family over the

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next few days. Keep it simple; overly-elaborate plans could be stressful. Enjoy the company. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 8 — Make sure that the structure of what you’re creating is solid. Handle foundational aspects before considering details. Stick to facts. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 8 — Don’t rush into anything. Factor in hidden elements for the true cost before buying. Ensure structural strength. Only get what you need. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 9 —Release a limiting story about yourself. You are beloved. It’s OK to feel good. Listen to outside

perspectives. Truth is stranger than fiction. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 8 —Don’t believe everything you hear; there’s more here than meets the eye (or ear). Stifle rebellious tendencies, and listen to multiple perspectives. Friends clue you in. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 7 — You’re especially popular. Participation in group efforts provides satisfying results if you keep focused. Distractions abound. Collaborate for a shared passion. Stick to tested methods. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 8 — Professional demands require your attention. Ask for

help, and get it. Find efficiencies to shave time and effort and conserve resources. Keep things simple. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 7 — Avoid confrontations with authorities along your travels. Things could get awkward. Misunderstandings spark without warning. Take it easy. Wait somewhere with a pretty view. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 8 — Focus on the bottom line, and invest in your family business. Pull together for mutual benefit. Avoid distractions and silly arguments. Stick to basic priorities.

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