Vol 127, no. 80, January 23, 2018 by The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Molly Bloom and actress Jessica Chastain during a BBC talk show. PHOTO COURTESY OF MOLLY BLOOM

Molly Bloom with writer and director Aaron Sorkin. PHOTO COURTESY OF MOLLY BLOOM

Molly Bloom (far left) stands with stars of the film ‘Molly’s Game’ Idris Elba (middle) and Jessica Chastain (right). PHOTO COURTESY OF MOLLY BLOOM

Former CSU professor’s daughter inspires ‘Molly’s Game’ By Nate Day @NateMDay

It’s not every day that your life story is turned into a major motion picture. It’s also not every day that your life story involves illegal drugs, the Russian mafia and a high stakes poker game. This is the case for Molly Bloom, the inspiration behind the major motion picture “Molly’s Game.” Molly Bloom, whose father, Larry Bloom, is a retired

Colorado State University professor, wrote a book detailing her wild adventure in 2014. The book, “Molly’s Game: From Hollywood’s Elite to Wall Street’s Billionaire Boys Club, My HighStakes Adventure in the World of Underground Poker,” was recently adapted into a movie called “Molly’s Game” that was released in movie theaters on Dec. 25. The film stars Jessica Chastain as Molly Bloom, Kevin Costner as professor Larry

Bloom and Idris Elba as Molly Bloom’s lawyer. It was written and directed by Academy and Emmy Award-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin. “It was so surreal,” Larry Bloom said. “Watching this story unfold in front of me was indescribable.” Molly Bloom said she had similar feelings when she viewed the movie for the first time. “Aaron (Sorkin) told me that I should watch it by myself first,” Molly Bloom said. “But I thought

it would be fine. Then when I saw it with my family, I was like ‘What was I thinking? This is an insane way to do this.’” Molly Bloom said Chastain’s performance is uncanny, right down to her fast-paced speaking and no-messing-around attitude. “There isn’t necessarily a resemblance between the two of us,” Molly Bloom said. “But the way she transformed and adapted herself was incredible.” Larry Bloom said both Sor-

kin and Chastain took the occasional dramatic liberty, but overall the performances and the accuracy of the story were “phenomenal.” Molly Bloom said she worked closely on the film’s development. “I spent eight months intensely working with Aaron (Sorkin) and his team during the research phase,” Molly Bloom said. “We had charts and vend diagrams everywhere trying to see BLOOM on page 14 >>

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NEWS Tuesday, January 23, 2018

CITY

Body of missing Fort Collins man discovered near Cobb Lake By Matt Bailey @matnes1999

An 83-year-old Fort Collins resident was found dead at around 3:00 p.m., Jan. 22, according to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. According to the report, the body of John Sprackling was found near Cobb Lake located at 5999 East County Road 56 northeast of Fort Collins in unincorporated Larimer County. Sprackling was reported missing from the 2000 block of Sherell Drive in Fort Collins at approximately 7:06 p.m., Jan. 21., according to a previous press release from LCSO. He was last seen driving away from his home by a neighbor at approximately 12:00 p.m. Jan. 20. According to the report, Sprackling left his cell phone at home. Sprackling was seen driving a red or maroon 1998 Mercury Mountaineer with Colorado license plates 165LOS, the report said. According to the report, Sprackling’s cabin in Red Feather

Lakes was checked by deputies who also contacted law enforcement in Wisconsin, where Sprackling owned additional property. Deputies also notified local law enforcement agencies of Sprackling’s disappearance and were in the process of notifying all Colorado law enforcement agencies and law enforcement in other states. According to the report, family members said that it was unlike Sprackling to leave his home or family for more than a couple of hours, and he didn’t have any underlying medical conditions that would’ve contributed to his disappearance. The criteria to issue a silver alert for Sprackling’s disappearance was not met, though the Colorado Bureau of Investigation released a missing senior citizen alert at around 1:00 p.m., Jan. 22. The Larimer County Coroner’s Office will release the cause and manner of Sprackling’s death at a later time. There is currently no known threat to the public in relation to this case.

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Anyone who has any information regarding Sprackling’s disappearance and subsequent death should contact the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office at (970) 416-1985 (case 18-615), or local law enforcement agency. Matt Bailey can be reached at news@collegian.com

NEWS Tuesday, January 23, 2018

CITY

City banner project aims to spread message of community diversity

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By Samantha Ye @samxye4

The city of Fort Collins hopes to demonstrate that Fort Collins is a tolerant and inclusive community, through their project, which displays positive, multilingual banners around town The banners, which cost $3,606 to design and print, according to Janet Freeman, equity and inclusion coordinator for the City, read “We are Fort Collins” in English and “I am

Fort Collins” in 14 other languages: Korean, Tagalog, Hindi, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Arapaho, French, Ute, German, Portuguese, Japanese and Vietnamese. The city utilities department did not charge anything to put up the banners or for rental of the space. According to the Coloradoan, the languages were carefully selected to reflect past and present languages spoken in the City, and Todd Cornell, a local cultural competency consultant, worked for free to help

support the project. The City also worked with Colorado State University, Poudre School District and the Islamic Center of Fort Collins to properly translate the messages. Thirty of the richly colored banners will go up on utility light poles around the City in the coming weeks. Samantha Ye can be reached at news@collegian.com.

By Austin Fleskes @austinfleskes07

Bean Cycle Roasters and Half Crown Creative in Fort Collins will be holding their Blanket Fort Collins event Feb. 2-Feb. 4. The announcement was given via the Bean Cycle Roasters Instagram page in the form of a poster explaining the details of the event. Donations of blankets and sheets began on Jan. 19 and will continue until Jan. 31. Once all donations have been collected, the Bean Cycle will

construct a “giant public blanket fort” for all ages from Feb. 2-Feb. 4. During this time, the Bean Cycle will continue to sell coffee to patrons while playing movies for all who attend. All materials that are donated to this event will later be donated to the Fort Collins Rescue Mission. Those who wish to donate either blankets or sheets can go to the Bean Cycle location on 144 N. College Avenue to drop off their donations. Austin Fleskes can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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White supremacist Richard Spencer will speak at Michigan State after all By David Jesse Detriot Free Press

DETROIT - White supremacist Richard Spencer will speak for two hours on Michigan State University’s campus on March 5, the university and Spencer’s lawyers have agreed. That is the first day of MSU’s spring break. The agreement came in a settlement of a lawsuit filed by attorney Kyle Bristow against MSU after it denied Spencer’s representatives space to speak on campus. “This is a resounding First Amendment victory for the alt-right,” Bristow told the Detroit Free Press. “Left-wing censorship of right-wing ideas

in academia is unacceptable.” “The fundamental right of Americans to think and speak freely is non-negotiable.” According to the terms of the agreement: - Spencer will speak from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. March 5 in the auditorium in the Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education. - Spencer will pay the university $1,650 for the rental. - MSU will provide police and security for the event. Spencer’s group won’t pay anything toward it. - MSU will set up a ticketing process for the event and control entry to the event. - Spencer’s group will provide insurance for the event.

- Spencer’s group will not hold any other gathering or event at MSU. Spencer’s group has a similar request pending at the University of Michigan, where President Mark Schlissel has said the university would negotiate with the group for a safe way to allow them on campus. “After consulting widely with many members of our community, I made the difficult decision to begin discussions with Richard Spencer’s group to determine whether he will be allowed to rent space to speak on the University of Michigan campus. If we cannot assure a reasonably safe setting for the event, we will

not allow it to go forward,” Schlissel said. “Let me be clear. U-M has not invited this individual to our campus, nor is anyone in our community sponsoring him. His representatives made a request to rent space on our campus for him to speak. We are legally prohibited from blocking such requests based solely on the content of that speech, however sickening it is. A U-M spokeswoman told the Free Press earlier this week there was no update to those talks. When MSU received the request it initially set aside a room at the Union and was going to charge the group $2,000. Sixteen days later, Spen-

cer’s request was made public and the response from MSU’s community was swift and overwhelming: Don’t let Spencer on campus. MSU ultimately denied Spencer’s National Policy Institute space to speak on campus, citing safety concerns. Spencer’s group then sued MSU in federal court. A federal judge ordered the two sides into mediation. Court filings made Thursday show the two sides agreed to the settlement and agreed to dismiss the lawsuit. Content pulled from Tribune News Service.

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OPINION Tuesday, January 23, 2018

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Aziz Ansari’s sexual assault allegations expose ‘nice guy’ stereotype By Nicole Towne @CSUCollegian

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. Letters to the Editor reflect the view of a member of the campus community and are submitted to the publication for approval. When I first read about Aziz Ansari’s sexual assault scandal I was in the middle of listening to Ansari’s audiobook, “Modern Romance.” The first time I read about sexual assault was while Googling to see if he was going on tour anytime soon. With someone as seemingly funny, talented and oddly charming (well not anymore) as Ansari, we are letting the, ‘but he’s such a nice guy,’ catchphrase belittle the survivor’s bravery and experience. I loved “Parks and Recreation” with the stunning Amy Poehler. Ansari played the cheeky “treat yo self” 20-yearold on the show. I had just recently gotten into Ansari’s Netflix original, “Master of None.”

So, when I read about the incident I was taken aback and disappointed. I started researching about the incident. The case of sexual assault released on babe.net outlined a known female, under the pseudonym of “Grace,” who had a concerning and upsetting personal encounter with Ansari. Grace and Ansari were on a date in New York City, and after dinner they retreated to his classy Manhattan apartment. According to babe.net, “Within moments, he was kissing her. ‘In a second, his hand was on my breast.’ Then he was undressing her, then he undressed himself. She remembers feeling uncomfortable at how quickly things escalated.” His actions increased in aggression. He followed her as she moved away from him. “The move he kept doing was taking his two fingers in a V-shape and putting them in my mouth, in my throat to wet his fingers, because the moment he’d stick his fingers in my throat he’d go straight for my vagina and try to finger me,” Grace said in a babe.net article.

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seems like a ‘nice guy.’ People will use any excuse to try to push the blame from the perpetrator to the victim just to save ourselves from disappointment. People who call themselves feminists aren’t immune to victim blaming.

In the end, Ansari is able to walk away with his money. Unlike Grace, he doesn’t have to live with the worry of having his body be compromised for another’s pleasure. Bari Weiss of the New York Times article “Aziz Ansari Is Guilty. Of Not Being a Mind Reader,” falsely asserts that nudity is an invitation for sex. “I am a proud feminist, and this is what I thought while reading the article: If you are hanging out naked with a man, it’s safe to assume he is going to

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try to have sex with you,” Weiss wrote. This is just another one of those “she was asking for it’ slurs. This statement tries to argue that when a woman is naked she gives up autonomy over her body. It is true that Ansari is not a mind reader. He could have not known he was pushing the boundaries, but that is unlikely. That’s why consent is integral. It’s not just a silly precaution. Ansari could have prevented the whole ordeal by doing what any decent person should do while engaging in intimate behaviors—asking out loud if said acts are okay and waiting for a clear and enthusiastic response. Let’s not shame for Grace speaking out, instead let’s focus on what she is speaking up about. In the end Ansari is able to walk away with his money. Unlike Grace, he doesn’t have to live with the worry of having his body be compromised for another’s pleasure. Letters may be sent to letters@collegian.com. When submitting letters, please abide by the guidelines listed at collegian.com.

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The article continues on to discuss how Ansari continued pushing boundaries such as moving Grace’s hand towards his genitals, repeatedly asking her “where do you want me to f*** you” and attempting to take off her clothes a second time. Ansari is in the wrong. He acted sexually aggressive towards a non-consenting individual. Never once in that whole exchange did he ask how Grace was doing, if she was okay with what was going on or even wanted it in the first place. People cannot just jump into a sexual act without checking if their partner wants to partake. Just for a moment, let’s equate consent with borrowing a friend’s car. You just can’t assume that a friend will let you borrow their car. You have to ask, and if the friend says no, you have to accept it because the car isn’t yours in the first place. A lot of talk has come up about Ansari not knowing, but that doesn’t change what he did. It’s not an excuse not to ask. It’s surprising how quick people are to blame the victim, just because the perpetrator

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COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS

When language changes, so should we Lauren Wilson @LaurenKealani

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. Those who use non-binary gender pronouns (neither male nor female) encounter misidentification on a regular basis. Correcting this is important not just for genderqueer persons, but binary identifying individuals as well. What is a gender pronoun? Gender pronouns are the words used to refer to someone—not the speaker or listener—in the third person. They may be singular or plural. Traditionally, singular gender pronouns have either been masculine (he/him/his), feminine (she/her/hers), or

less commonly, neutral (they/ them/theirs). As more people identify with nontraditional gender identities, options for referring to oneself have become diversified as well. While there is not a specific number of known pronouns, rest assured there are a lot (e.g. ze/hir/hirs). But don’t be intimidated, you do not need to learn them all. Why pronouns matter for all students In recent decades, an increasing number of people have come out as identifying with a non-binary gender identity. Millennials in particular are leading the way in this trend. A 2017 survey conducted by GLAAD found that 12 percent of the generation identify as “transgender or gender non-conforming.” According to these estimates, there could be 2,815 students in the Colorado State University 2017 undergraduate class who do not identify within binary gender categories. That’s not even including graduate students or faculty.

With such a large portion of our students who identify outside traditional gender categories, it is imperative that we acknowledge and respect the growing diversity of gender pronouns. Some progress has already been made, as seen in the all-gender restrooms on campus.

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Beyond that, as members of CSU, we have the responsibility to follow its Principles of Community, which include integrity, respect, and inclusion. Even if you are not a college student, failure to respect the

diversity of the gender spectrum is no less acceptable than failure to respect differences of race or sexual orientation. If we hope to create a more equal, peaceful society, it begins with paying attention to the way we speak to and about one another. Approaching pronouns is easy If you are not sure which pronouns someone prefers, you have two main options: Ask someone which pronouns they prefer. Chances are they will not be offended, and appreciate that you cared enough to ask. Use the singular “they.” This is a common and widely accepted gender-neutral pronoun. In fact, “they” was named as the word of the year by the American Dialect Society in 2015. If you ever make a mistake, don’t worry. Just apologize with sincerity and move on. It’s about more than words Stressing the use of proper pronouns is not a symptom of Special Snowflake Syndrome.

It is a way of conveying a belief in equality, in respect of the inherent value that each person possesses. If you believe that everyone has a unique personality and an individualized manner of perception, it makes sense also to consider the idea that humanity cannot be categorized into two classes. The proliferation of personal pronouns demonstrates the beauty and adaptability of language. It demonstrates also the ability of humans to recognize distinctions of identity, a concept that receives far too little attention. Once we accept the notion of infinite individualities, rather than stressing absolute conformity and classification, perhaps we can focus on integration and coexistence. By evolving the way we speak to one another, we can achieve a simultaneous state of diversity and harmony. Lauren Wilson can be reached at letters@collegian. com.

SPORTS Tuesday, January 23, 2018

BASKETBALL

State Pride uniforms unveiled for basketball By Colin Barnard @ColinBarnard_

Colorado State is bringing its State Pride to the hardwood. The Colorado-themed threads, which the football team debuted on Nov. 11 against Boise State, will be worn by the men’s and women’s basketball teams before the end of the month. The women’s team will be the first to wear the uniforms on Saturday, Jan. 27 against New Mexico, followed by the men’s team on Wednesday, Jan. 31 against Wyoming. Similar to the football uniforms, the basketball edition of State Pride focuses on Colorado’s state flag. Ditching the green and gold, the uniforms incorporate royal blue and red. The Colorado flag is printed on the bottom of both sides of the shorts with a blue and white waistband.

Royal blue numbers are outlined in red and “Colorado State” is written in royal blue above the numbers. The sides of the shorts and jersey are mesh, standing out against other solid parts of the uniform. “We are excited to extend the State Pride theme by again using elements of our iconic flag,” CSU Athletic Director Joe Parker said in a statement. “It is a wonderful expression of CSU’s status as our state’s land grant institution.” Under Armour has been the official apparel and uniform provider since 2013 and recently signed a five-year extension in 2016. State Pride apparel is available at Ram Zone locations in Old Town and the on-campus stadium. Colin Barnard can be reached at sports@collegian. com.

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TRACK & FIELD

Colorado State roll at Air Force Team Challenge By Mamadou Balde @mamadoubalde62

In just their second week of action since December, the Rams put together record-setting performances at the Air Force Team Challenge last Thursday and Friday. Day one of the event showcased the talent of pentathlon athletes Talia Marquez and Gabby Smith, who placed first and second, respectively. Leading the way for the Rams was Marquez who scored a total of 3,647 points. Marquez placed first in the long jump and second in the 60-meter hurdles, 800 meters and high jump. Smith placed first in the 60-meter hurdles, finishing with a time of nine minutes and 13 seconds. Smith also won the 800 meters with a time of 2:26.01. Smith finished third in the long jump, high jump and shot put, totaling 3,428 points in her second place finish. Senior Nick Kravec paced the men in the heptathlon, finishing in fourth place with 2,885 points. Kravec placed third in the long jump with a

final distance of 6.66 meters and in shot put with an official distance of 12.58m. He placed fourth in the high jump (1.88m) and seventh in the 60 meters (7.20).

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“We definitely weren’t quite crisp overall today,” Assistant Head Coach Ryan Baily said in a statement. “But they all certainly competed well. Obviously, it’s early and they’re tired, so I’m happy with how they competed. For a multi in January, I thought they did well, and even though we weren’t exactly crisp today, we will be when it counts.” Day two of the team chal-

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lenge ran much smoother for the Rams, who had three athletes post top-five all-time indoor marks for the program. Junior Jalen Hunter highlighted the Rams’ men in the 60-meter hurdles where he placed second with a final time of 7.98. Hunter’s final time was a personal best and matched the fifth best time on CSU’s all-time indoor list. Destinee Rocker remained undefeated in the women’s 60-meter hurdles with a final time of 8.46. “He really battled in the final,” coach Karim Abdel Wahab said of Hunter. “He really raced (Wichita State’s) Hunter Veith – he was ahead of him after hurdle one – and Jalen really battled the whole way, up to the last hurdle. It was really cool to see. The start was average, but after hurdle one through the finish line was spot-on. I feel like he’s on his way to running even faster in the coming weeks. He competed well, and is on his way to really putting something special together.” Junior Marybeth Sant had another record-tying day with her performance in the 60-me-

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ters. She finished first with a final time of 7.47. Sant’s final time matched her indoor personal best, which was also fifth on CSU’s all-time indoor list. In the 200 meters, Jasmine Chesson finished third with a time of 25.11, a time that ranks 16th on the indoor all-time list. Ronald Sayles placed second in the 400 meters with a time of 48.57, a time just .02 seconds shy of the winning time. Sayles’ time is a new indoor best that ranks 13th all time. McKenzie Wright placed third in the women’s high jump with a height of 1.77m. Wright’s mark in the event is tied for fifth on the all-time list. Autumn Gardner placed fourth in the

event with a mark of 1.74m. In the triple jump, Wright finished third with a mark of 11.69m The Rams dominated the weight throw event, claiming the top spot in both the men’s and women’s throw. Kelcey Bedard won the women’s event with a mark of 18.80m while Alex Blaho remained undefeated in the men’s weight throw finishing with a mark of 18.32. The track and field team will continue competition at the Air Force Invitational on Jan. 26 and Jan. 27 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Mamadou Balde can be reached at sports@collegian. com.

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Skiers this season have recognized that so far the conditions have been… well, not great. Not great, is being very generous when describing the slopes that are riddled with tree roots and rocks and have been over-skied so all that remains is an ice patch

underneath. Although even during the days when Colorado conditions don’t live up to their renowned reputations, there’s a mantra I like to remind myself: “skiing is skiing.” Every winter, countless others and I look forward to skiing close to every free chance I get. I loaded up my class schedule on Tuesdays and

Thursdays and kept Fridays free so I’m able to leave bright and early and beat the bumper to bumper trafﬁc up I-70. However, this season has been particularly frustrating because despite resorts not having nearly as many runs open as normal, the busy trafﬁc remains. And come Friday, Saturday, and Sunday there it is again. The red

brake lights that seem to go on forever of cars filled with people teeming with the same skiing fever that possesses me. Once you get through the couple hours or so of white knuckle driving, you reach an overcrowded and skied up mountain that many times isn’t worth the long hours driving and narrowly escaping an accident on the highway. I’ve been fortunate enough to ski A-basin, Vail, Beaver Creek, and Snowmass this season and each has provided just as disappointing conditions as the last. There is however a place free of the I-70 rush and lack of snow which is hailed as one of the best ski resorts in the country. Even better; it’s close to Fort Collins. Steamboat has gotten far and away the best snow this ski season. With 163/165 runs open there is no limit to skiing here as the area enjoys a steady influx of snowfall, including a fresh foot of snow over the past weekend. More times than not, you’ll enjoy way less crowds here as well as avoiding the traffic caravan from Denver. If you don’t have a pass at Steamboat and aren’t feeling like paying for a day pass, then I recommend paying a visit to our neighbors in Wyoming at the Snowy Range Ski Area or enjoying the backcountry possibilities in the Poudre Canyon. Cameron Pass is a fantastic spot for backcountry for all skill levels. While it may take a bit of a trek to hike to the top, the skiing is second to none as you enjoy untouched powder and no crowds at all. Right after a large snowfall is my favorite time to enjoy the powder at Cameron Pass, as long as you know proper avalanche safety. Snowy Range Ski Area has actually gotten better snow than any resort in Colorado so far in the season with a base just shy of 50in and all trails are open. Skiing here offers you small crowds, little to no traffic, the best snow around, and relatively affordable lift tickets, so what are you waiting for? While the conditions have been less than ideal this season, don’t let that hold you back from enjoying skiing! There’s plenty of snow to push around close to Fort Collins, so I encourage you to get out there and explore some unfamiliar territory.

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CLUB SPORTS

CSU beats Arkansas, loses two to Missouri State By Evan Grant @EGrantSports

After a long break, the Colorado State men’s Division I club hockey team took the ice again for three home games last weekend. The Rams knocked off Arkansas in the first game of the weekend before dropping two games against the top 20 Missouri State Ice Bears.

“I was very pleased with our game on Thursday night against Arkansas.... We had a great start and were able to carry that through the rest of the game. We played a very complete game and got contributions from everyone, including some guys who made the most of their opportunity to play.” JEFF DEGREE HEAD COACH

Coming into the game, the Rams held the No. 29 seed in the American Collegiate Hockey Association rankings. Arkansas came in as a slight underdog ranked No. 34. CSU started the first period strong

Forward Kyle Reilly takes a shot on the Missouri State game on Saturday, January 20, 2018. During the game Reilly was credited with an assist on CSU’s one goal. PHOTO BY JOSH SCHROEDER COLLEGIAN

and never looked back. A goal from Corey Taylor on the assist from Alec Orme gave the Rams a 1-0 lead with 4:26 left in the first, a lead they would hold for the remainder of the period. Another goal from Blake Davies gave the Rams a comfortable 2-0 lead in the second period before CSU’s Liam Miller added another goal to pad the cushion. Arkansas netted two of their own goals late in the competition to put pressure on the Rams, but CSU

held on for the 3-2 victory over the Razorbacks. “I was very pleased with our game on Thursday night against Arkansas,” CSU head coach Jeff Degree said. “We had a great start and were able to carry that through the rest of the game. We played a very complete game and got contributions from everyone, including some guys who made the most of their opportunity to play.” CSU’s next games were against a tough Missouri State

team that came in to the game ranked No. 19 by the ACHA. In the first of a two-game series, Missouri State got ahead quick with a goal five minutes into the period and didn’t look back. They added another tally three minutes into the second and pushed the lead to three before the end of the period. CSU got on the board with a goal from Austin Ansay, but any hopes of a comeback were squashed as Missouri State went on to score three more

goals to end the game with a 6-1 clobbering of the Rams. “Friday’s game with Missouri State was a strange one,” Degree said. “There were 22 minor penalties called and it was difficult to get into the flow of the game. They have some skilled players who were able to exploit the extra time and space on the ice due to all the penalties” The Rams looked to turn things around in their final matchup of the weekend as they got another chance to take down the Ice Bears. Missouri State started the third game strongly as well, scoring a goal within 10 minutes to give themselves a 1-0 lead. CSU responded with a goal from CJ Nitchen to tie the game at the end of the period. Despite the quick answer, Arkansas scored four more goals throughout the game to finish off the Rams with a 5-1 victory. “Although the score might not reflect it, we played a much stronger, much more disciplined game,” Degree said. CSU’s next action will be a three-game road trip to Oklahoma. The Rams will take on the University of Oklahoma on Feb. 1 followed by a two-game series with the University of Central Oklahoma to finish the weekend. Evan Grant can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

CSU welcomes SDSU to Moby in search of season sweep By Luke Zahlmann @likezahlmann

Colorado State women’s basketball will host San Diego State Wednesday evening attempting to secure the season sweep over the Aztecs. When the Rams headed out to Las Vegas, the hope was to climb back up in the Mountain West standings and gain ground on the teams above them. Unfortunately, the Rams were undone by their stagnant offense and turnovers. In backto-back games, turnovers have been an issue for the team and their normally clean ways have gone awry. “We watch film on (turnovers) and see they really hurt us,” guard Sofie Tryggedsson said. “Especially in the UNLV

game, we had a lot of turnovers in the last couple of plays that cost us the game.” On the other end of the spectrum, the Aztecs are coming off a home victory in a hardfought battle over New Mexico. The Aztecs put up 97 points in the win, an accomplishment that has eluded the Rams. However, though they are coming directly off a win, it was only their second in the last eight games. The Rams have accrued a 4-4 record in their last eight games. The Aztecs boast one of the premier guards in the conference in senior McKynzie Fort. Leading in minutes and also points, Fort lies as the soul of the Aztecs, with the team going as far as she can take them. In the two team’s previous match-

up, Fort nearly notched a triple-double with 22 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists. “They have a big-time player in Fort,” coach Ryun Williams said. “If we can contain that guard play, that’s going to be a big key.” The Rams happen to boast a key guard duo as well in senior Hannah Tvrdy and redshirt freshman Grace Colaivalu. The two accounted for 45 of the Rams’ 65 points in their previous matchup with the Aztecs, highlight reel games from each player. “Our kids defensively are always up for the challenge,” Williams said. “I don’t think it matters if they’ve got dominant guards or what, they know they’re going to have to play well against Fort and Gomez

because if not, you get beat.” A welcome sign for the Rams was the awakening of their snipers from outside the arc with junior Sofie Tryggedsson and redshirt senior Stine Austgulen both having one of their best games of the season. The two accounted for 31 of the team’s 52 points in the loss, with nine of their makes coming from outside the arc. Austgulen once again played a full 40 minutes, her fourth straight game without taking a seat. “We need to (always) look forward and look for the next (opportunity),” Tryggedsson said. “If we keep thinking about the bad stuff we do, we’re just going to get ourselves down.” Austgulen has risen up for the Rams, placing herself among the nation’s elite in

3-point shooting. Sixth overall in the NCAA, Austgulen has shot the ball at a .479 clip from outside, a figure that would reside as the program’s record. A slow start to the season has Austgulen sitting at second for the team in points per game; but after her 17-point outburst in their most recent game, the Rams sharpshooter figures to stay on her ascending path for the young squad. The Rams will welcome San Diego State into Moby on Wednesday night, with tip shortly after 7 p.m. With an 8-6 record in their friendly confines, the Rams will look to make it nine with their season sweep of the Aztecs. Luke Zahlmann can be reached at sports@collegian. com.

ARTS & CULTURE Tuesday, Janaury 23, 2018

MUSIC

Fall Out Boy’s new album covers same topics with a new sound By Maddie Wright @maddierwright

Fall Out Boy is known for appealing to the emo teenage stereotype. With their latest album, “M A N I A,” they carry on this energy and add in some new sounds, too. “Young and Menace” was the first single released for this album. According to bassist, Pete Wentz, it is one of the weirdest songs the band has ever made. The intro of the song is slow and makes you wonder if Fall Out Boy has really changed that much. But then the beat drops, and you realize it is about being a part of the punk-rock community and finding yourself through it, all while giving tribute to the band’s history. One thing every track has in common is its powerful lyrics. In the second track, “Champion,” the band empowers the listener through lyrics about being a winner and still dreaming even when you feel like a loser. A common theme in any album across genres is love and heartache. And “M A N I A” has no shortage of relationship-based songs. The fifth track, “The Last

of the Real Ones,” is a love song that celebrates imperfections and how you can love someone because of them and not in spite. The seventh track, “Church,” is an anthem about worship in a relationship and how you can worship someone. However, heartache and unrequited love is the topic of the sixth track, “Wilson (Expensive Mistake).”

ALBUM REVIEW ■ Favorite song: “Young and

Menace”

■ Least favorite song: “Bishops

Knife Trick”

This is the shortest Fall Out Boy album at 35 minutes and 10 songs. Only one song on the album exceeds four minutes, but this is fairly typical for the band. Fall Out Boy has been making angsty music since 2001, and “M A N I A” has the band’s staple tone in a handful of the songs. The content of the songs is often about pain and struggle, but portrayed in a strong energy. The evergreen teenage angst is still powerful

and relatable as an adult. Some songs on this album, such as “Champion,” have a high energy to them. They would be perfect for a gym playlist. They get you going and feeling confident; they have a real “I got this” attitude to them. Fall Out Boy has a connotation of teenage angst, but they are not the same band you had posters of in you 8th grade locker. This is their 7th album, and their last album was released in 2015. This music is more varied. It is clear that the band is straying from their more hardcore personas. One thing that seems to have people debating is what genre to put this album into. Is it rock? Is it pop? It even has some punk and EDM elements in it. Each song has its own unique elements setting it apart from the song before it. This album is absolutely packed with pop culture references from start to finish. And it’s not all Wednesday Addams vibes either; although, there is her “I’ll stop wearing black when they make a darker color” line as a principal part in “Wilson (Expensive Mistake).” The first track features a Britney Spears reference in the

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chorus, and the closing track plays homage to the movie “Alien.” Should you listen to it? Yes All in all, this is a well crafted album. You most likely will not love every song, but there is something on the album

for everyone. You’ll relate to a song. You’ll feel empowered by another. You’ll get angry at an ex in another. Maddie Wright can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com

ARTS & CULTURE Tuesday, January 23, 2018

FEATURES

FoCo guide to spirits...the drinking kind By Sarah Ehrlich @sarahehrlich96

Fort Collins is of course known for the many breweries, but what about spirits? The process of fermentation and alcohol production is essentially the same across the board, but with a few minor tweaks when it comes to making harder alcohol like whiskey, vodka or rum. CopperMuse Distillery’s head distiller, Jason Hevelone, says he hopes the distilling culture will explode just like the beer culture has here in Colorado. “There are a lot of people employed in the brewing culture that were not 25 years ago,” said the former electrical engineer. “I know the legislators here in Colorado see the value in the distillers coming along with products that are made locally, just like the breweries and wineries.” The distilling process begins like producing beer, with fermentation. After being cooled in a holding tank, the ingredients are transferred into a fermenter where yeast is introduced and begins the process of creating ethanol. After fermentation comes the magic of the still. The still pulls alcohol and flavor components and concentrates them into a spirit. The still will bring the fermented beverage to rolling boil, creating more alcohol vapor than water. Hot vapors travel up the column, meet cool water and condense into a liquid to return into the still pot. Further separation of alcohol and water happens until your final

product is streamed into a collection vessel. An alcohol hydrometer measures the alcohol level by measuring the density level of water and alcohol, creating a graduated scale. This whole phase takes about eight to nine hours. With fermenting, some “undesirables” are also created such as methanol, acetone and other ketone components. Since they have low boiling points, these “heads” trickle out of the still first and are captured and segregated. The “heart” of the still running process, which is the sweet ethanol that we like, is mostly what is pulled from the still and kept for drinking.

More information about tours, products and cocktails is available at www.coppermuse.com The last phase is the “tail.” This is a mixture of water, ethanol and fusel alcohol, which are larger alcohol molecules that add an off-putting flavor and smell to your spirit. These are recycled. It is important to pay attention to the cuts so that all you are left with are the “hearts” of the stilling process. After this process comes filtration, which pulls microns from the alcohol to make the flavor and quality purer. After filtering, the distiller must cut the spirit with water to make it a reasonable bottle strength for customers. Hevelone says Fort Collins water adds to the quality of filtration. Bottling

is done by hand and can be done by anyone from the community. The process is a little different for aged spirits such as whiskey or gold rum. The spirit will be poured into a wooden barrel to age. The rum is aged one to one and a half years, and whiskey is a minimum of two years. Using a new barrel, distillers will lose some of the alcohol to evaporation or the wood soaking it up, known as the “devils cut.” CopperMuse buys their barrels from bourbon makers, which have flavors already in the wood that influence the taste of their gold rum. The U.S. has strict laws around bourbon making in that if you wish to make it, you must only use a brand new American oak barrel, and only use it once. After a purchase of a barrel, the distiller specifies the toast and char of the wood. Spirits straight from the still are clear, even whiskey, and colors come along with aging or infusion. CopperMuse offers a unique product line of 100 percent natural, infused vodkas, with some unexpected flavors. Most of the fresh ingredients are cultivated locally; honey from Bee Squared Apiaries in Berthoud, CO, cucumbers and jalapeños from the Pueblo region and lavender from Old Town Spice Shop. Infusion times vary from each ingredient. Lavender only takes about a day while cucumber can take a couple weeks. These infused vodkas give bartenders much more freedom and creativity in creating cocktails for guests of the distillery’s tasting room. “Since we make the spirits, we

CopperMuse creates craft cocktails from their award winning whiskeys, rums and many infused vodkas. Quirky flavors such as cracked black pepper, horseradish and bacon are popular in bloody Mary’s. Their black vodka is used in adding a dark side to cocktails such as “strawberry fields,” pictured here. PHOTO BY SARAH EHRLICH COLLEGIAN

don’t try and upsell you on anything, we just want to make you fall in love with the spirit,” said “queen of liquid arts” and CopperMuse head bartender Loren Mahalko. “These are all our babies, so if you don’t like what you’re drinking, tell us and we will find something you love.” CopperMuse is currently working on releasing a line of gin, with the help of their intern, CSU fermentation science student Til Tullis. “Spirit distillation is a new area for me, so I really came into it with an open mind,” said Tullis, who comes from a home brewing background. “It takes most of the processes used inbeer production and adds a whole new level to it, which allows for a wide variety of flavor possibilities that I’ve never been exposed to.” Because the distillery is small,

and only three people are responsible for the distilling process, Tullis calls himself a jack of all trades. There are many processes going on at one time from sensory analysis, filtering the next batch of spirit, to general maintenance. “The thing that I’m most proud of from my internship was the opportunity that Jason gave me to develop a gin recipe for CopperMuse,” Tullis said. “He gave me full reins to do my own research, develop the recipe, and then run through several experimental distillations to come up with just the right product to fit into our lineup. There still a lot of work to be done, but we’re planning on having the gin released sometime this spring.” Sarah Ehrlich can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

MOVIES & TV

‘Black Mirror’ season 4 is as disturbing as ever By Jonny Rhein @jonnyrhein

“Black Mirror” is back with its fourth series and some of its darkest and most unique episodes yet. The Netflix series that is commonly known as a modern-day “Twilight Zone” has come a long way since its first episodes that still have people talking. The plot lines have become more intricate than that of a prime minister making love to a pig to save a princess’s life (although still a fun story) and the show runners are covering new territory in styles and approaches to stories. Like the earlier episodes, series four focuses on

technology and its effect on society for better or worse. But let’s be real, it’s always worse. The writer and creator, Charlie Brooker, is a master at not only putting you in the shoes of the main characters, but making you stay and not caring if you ever get out. Imagine the worst first date you’ve ever had. Now watch the fourth episode, “Hang the DJ,” and feel like you’re living your worst first date every single day for a year with no way out. Okay, now snap out of it. Don’t worry. It’s not real; it’s just a TV show. Brooker loves the idea of tapping into human consciousness and creating different ways in which it could be manipulated.

The experiments he comes up with seem harmless, genius or maybe even beneficial in the eyes of the characters in the show, but all of us watching at home know before the episode even starts that the experiment will go horribly wrong. Cloning a person’s consciousness (whether digitally or in real life) may sound cool, but after watching “USS Callister,” I’m beginning to think we should stop using the words “cloning” and “humans” in the same sentence. “Metalhead” steps out of the realm of human consciousness and creates a post-apocalyptic world inhabited by robot “dogs” that want to kill you. The usual plot twists and layered stories

were traded in for a “No Country for Old Men,” cat-and-mouse thriller in which a woman must continuously outsmart a robot to avoid getting her brains blown out. It’s easy to hate on this episode because it lacks that badmushroom-trip element that most people love about “Black Mirror,” but “Metalhead” shows the creative lengths the writers and directors can go. And the idea of robots programmed to kill humans sounds way more realistic than someone trapping your consciousness inside of a teddy bear. Like “Metalhead,” the finale “Black Museum” breaks the traditional conventions of the show. The episode is broken into three

different mini-stories that practically turns the six-episode series into nine (or ten, just watch the episode.) Should you watch it? Yes. Within the darkness of “Black Mirror” series four is an important, relatable and humanistic element. No one wants to see a loved one pass, and all parents want to ensure their children are 100 percent safe at all times like Marie in “Arkangel,” but sometimes it’s better to accept the inevitable, leave it alone and let things naturally take its course. Jonny Rhein can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

ARTS & CULTURE Tuesday, Janaury 23, 2018

FOOD & DINING

PizzaRev makes you question if you’re revved up for more assembly line pizzas By James Wyatt @jameswill_I_am

What does pizza mean to us as a society? Is it simply a vessel to stuff as much bread, cheese and tomato sauce into our systems? Should we agonize over its presence in our weird little modern world? After all, there is more debate about pizza than ever before, thin crust versus deep dish and those lunatics who love pineapple on their pie versus the rest of normal society. One thing’s for certain, Californians have no idea what they are doing when it comes to making a decent pie. Just call their cute little “creations” flatbreads instead of pizzas and see what they do. Denizens of L.A. will probably just think you are speaking “new age.” This has nothing to do with the review, but I needed to say it anyway. So, here we are. PizzaRev is the latest pizza joint to enter the dough-filled ring of Fort Collins. The shop opened up on Laurel and College where Sienna Tan used to be. While I mourn the loss of tanning beds, I am continually satisfied by more pizza. At PizzaRev you can get your pie a la mode and made in front of

your very eyes just like at Subway or Qdoba. You can watch intently as every strand of mozzarella is dropped onto the dough. Of course, you will probably note that this idea sounds a lot like Mod Pizza. That’s because you are right, it’s a lot like Mod Pizza. Actually, it’s the same idea.

PIZZAREV LOCATION ■ PizzaRev is located at 649 S.

College Ave.

In one way, this is the antithesis of what true New York pizza is, which is arguably what pizza should be. Once upon a time, you would walk up, slip a five-dollar bill in the window and, in exchange, you would be thrown a slice of pizza so large you would have to fold it and all the while dripping glorious grease onto the flimsy paper plate beneath. My old-fashioned mindset is a bias, that is clear. It is why I approach new concepts in pizza with a lot of skepticism. After all, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. On the other hand, nobody likes a pizza purist. We are not much fun at parties.

One thing that sets PizzaRev apart from its contemporaries is an impressive list of beers on tap that probably no one in Fort Collins will be interested in. I mean it is not like this town is nationally known for really enjoying beer or something. Good luck with that, guys. But seriously, the whole beerson-tap thing is a nice touch and the selection will hopefully bring in the beeriest of brew snobs. The taproom kind of ambiance works well and PizzaRev comes off like a decent place to hang with some friends and watch sports or something. Or whatever you and your friends like to do. As for the pie, well, it’s pretty good. They are oven fired and ready in 3 to 5 minutes because I believe everyone can agree, that the worst part about pizza is waiting for someone to come bring it to you. This is especially true in a college town where long delivery times are a reality due to sheer demand. I could make a joke about Colorado’s weed laws having an effect on this but I’ll just leave that to you. Since the cook time is so brief,

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I noticed that my mozzarella was extra gooey. But truth be told, I kind of liked it. The edges of dough were nice and crisp and the center seemed a little doughier. Is this wrong? I dunno. Again, I kind of liked it and we have established I’m a snob. Will you like this? That’s up to you. I think the next concept in

pizza should be chain restaurants that let you literally make your own pizza. Customers will be able to wear aprons, chef hats, toss their own dough and as they shout “Mama Mia” or any line they can remember from “The Sopranos.” Now there’s an idea. James Wyatt can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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ARTS & CULTURE Tuesday, January 23, 2018

BLOOM >> from page 1 work it all out.” Molly Bloom also spent time with Chastain in order to develop her character. She noted that Chastain was disarming and authentic, so she never felt uncomfortable or like she was being over analyzed. The movie faced a few rough patches as Molly Bloom had to turn down several studios because their visions didn’t match her own. When she finally settled on Sony to produce the film, the company was famously hacked and the deal fell through. Molly Bloom and Sorkin stayed the course through what she said was a perfect “instance of everything going wrong,” and the film was produced and released across the world. Molly Bloom cites the making of the film as a “one of the biggest moments in (her) life.” She also referred to the movie

as an opportunity to “un-fuck” her life. Although the movie’s been made, Molly Bloom said her story is far from over. She plans on writing another book on putting your life back together after trouble and trials strike it. Molly Bloom also plans to advocate for women in the workforce. As the traditional narrative of women being in lesser positions begins to shift, Molly Bloom will create membership clubs for women to network with and offer help to one another in a professional setting with the goal of empowering them in their jobs. Molly Bloom also participates in a 12 step program to help her recover from her substance abuse, a program that Larry Bloom said she is “religiously dedicated” to. However, with several projects in the works, Molly Bloom notes that she’s enjoying “not being in SOS mode all the time.” Nate Day can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com .

Larry Bloom, a now retired professor of psychology at CSU, is the father of CSU grad Molly Bloom. Her book, “Molly’s Game,” is now the subject of a movie detailing her life as a “poker princess.” PHOTO BY DAVIS BONNER COLLEGIAN

Daily Horoscope Nancy Black

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY

(1/23/18). Your professional influence rises this year. Strategize and carefully coordinate longterm plans. Reaching a collaborative turning point this winter leads to personal breakthroughs. Summer gains in health, fitness and vitality energize you as a romance smolders into a hot partnership. Prioritize 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

— You’re especially strong and confident. Discover a structural problem and take measures to address it. Friends can give a boost. Share appreciations. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 7 — Take time to consider long-term impacts before taking action. Finish up an old project before making a new mess. Plan your moves in advance. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) —8— Your friends are here for you. Whatever you need can be found

through your social networks. Provide what you can. Love is the strongest glue. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 8 — Take charge with a professional project. Make decisions, and take responsibility. Don’t overextend. Find what you need locally. Your performance is earning respect. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 8 — Explore and push your boundaries. Expand and grow your cultural experiences. Study other views than the one you’re immersed in. Consider new perspectives. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 8 — Study financial strategies, and consider possibilities and options. Get your partner’s feedback. Align on what to do and set wheels in motion. Conserve resources. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 8 — Coordinate actions with your partner to avoid errors. Old assumptions get challenged; avoid clashing with authorities. Show respect, and discover common ground. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 9 — Stifle rebellious temptations,

and take care of business. Your work is in demand. Nurture your health and well-being with exercise, good food and rest. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 8 — Love draws you in magnetically. Give in to a compelling attraction. Romance is a distinct possibility. Keep practicing your skills, arts, hobbies, sports and talents. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 7 —Family comes first. Focus on improving domestic comforts. Don’t make expensive promises. Listen for what’s wanted and needed. Compromise on workable solutions. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 8 — Craft your story. Use artistry and finesse. Carefully edit to maximize persuasive, compelling interest. Write, film, broadcast and publish. Get the word out. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 9 — Profit from your own wit and talents. Take care of an important client or project. Extra profits tempt. Work now and play later.

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COLLEGIAN.COM Tuesday, January 23, 2018

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