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Clavell signs 2-way contract with Mavs By Justin Michael @JustinTMichael
Former Colorado State guard and 2017 Mountain West Player of the Year Gian Clavell is officially a member of the Dallas Mavericks organization. The team announced that they exercised the option to convert his initial deal to a two-way contract on Tuesday. The former CSU standout agreed to the deal after being one of the team’s breakout players during the NBA preseason.
CSU cleans up CSU students participate in a Food Waste Audit on the plaza to promote enivronmental practices like recycling and composting. FILE PHOTO COLLEGIAN
Zero Waste Team concentrates on eliminating gameday trash By Yixuan Xie @YixuanXiel
Colorado State University is setting a goal of ensuring zero waste for football games at the new stadium, and expending efforts to reach their goal. Zero waste football games were held once a year for the Aggie Game. Zero waste eliminates the volume of discarded waste
and reuses the resources. Facilities Management, working with the CSU Zero Waste Team, is devoted to wasting nothing for all football games at the new stadium this year, according to Sheela Backen, the Integrated Solid Waste manager for CSU. “We have added compost bins to mixed recycling and landfill bins which we already have at
the stadium, and we have some people to stand there to tell people where to put waste,” Backen said. These bins form 20 zero waste stations on game days and at least 20 volunteers are needed. Volunteers guide attendees to the stations and educate them on properly sorting. “(Managing the zero waste stations) is hard work,” Backen
said. The volunteers arrive at the game two hours to learn about the waste stream produced at games and how to sort the waste. They stay for the whole game to teach attendees and keep working on managing, picking out and sorting the bins after games to ensure diverting clean streams. The CSU Zero Waste Team see ZERO WASTE on page 4 >>
GIAN CLAVELL ■ Position
Guard
■ Hometown
Caguas, Puerto Rico
■ Scored 20.4 points per game last
season with CSU ■ 2016 Mountain West Player of the Year ■ Averaged 8.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 steals in six preseason games with the Dallas Mavericks
In five games with the Mavs, the Puerto Rico native averaged eight points, three rebounds, one steal and one assist pergame. Clavell shot particularly well from beyond the arch, finishing the preseason with a 3-point shooting percentage of 39 percent. Prior to playing with Dallas see CLAVELL on page 11 >>
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10 at LSU charged in alleged hazing that killed freshman By Alexis Stevens
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The arrests of 10 people associated with a college fraternity for an alleged hazing incident that killed a freshman are intended to send a tough message: Louisiana State University will not tolerate the alcohol-fueled behavior. But the arrests alone may do little to end a campus tradition that has killed at least one American college student a year since 1961, experts said Wednesday. “It’s unusual for such stiff penalties to be placed. What would be more unusual is if the penalties are successful,” said Hank Nuwer, an associate journalism professor at Franklin College in Indiana, who has studied hazing for four decades. “We just saw that at Penn State. It’s very hard for them to stick.” On Wednesday, eight current and two former LSU students were charged with hazing following the Sept. 14 death of Max Gruver of Roswell, Ga., the university said. One student, Matthew Alexander Naquin, was also charged with negligent homicide. Gruver was the second LSU student in 20 years to die from excessive alcohol at fraternity events. On Aug. 26, 1997, Benjamin Wynne, 20, died after an estimated two dozen alcoholic drinks to celebrate his acceptance into a fraternity. No one was arrested in connection with Wynne’s death, which also made national headlines. Louisiana is one of 44 states with a hazing law, according to Emily Pualwan, executive director of Hazing Prevention, a Georgia-based nonprofit. And the laws vary greatly from state to state, she said. In Louisiana, like many states, hazing is a misdemeanor, meaning a fine is a typical punishment if convicted. “Clearly it’s a problem if you can’t even charge someone,” Pualwan said. “It’s hard to enforce it and send a strong message that this won’t be tolerated.” In the LSU case, the negligent homicide charge is punishable by up to five years in prison if convicted. But hazing charges are hard to prosecute because it’s difficult to prove and, in some cases, the victim is blamed, experts said. “It’s easy to say, ‘They just should’ve walked away,’ “ Pualwan said. “But when you’re in the moment and you want to belong, it’s very difficult to do.” Gruver, 18, had an alcohol level of 0.495 percent more than
six times the legal limit for drivers at the time of his death, the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office said Wednesday. He died the morning after a suspected hazing incident at the Phi Delta Theta fraternity house, according to investigators. “There’s no way he was capable of making his own decisions,” Nuwer said. An autopsy determined Gruver died from acute alcohol intoxication with aspiration, the Coroner’s Office said. Preliminary tests showed a highly elevated alcohol level, and Gruver also had THC the chemical found in marijuana in his urine. LSU President F. King Alexander suspended all Greek activities after Gruver’s death. The fraternity’s national headquarters also suspended the LSU chapter. Gruver’s family was informed of the investigation findings and charges. “Today’s arrests underscore that the ramifications of hazing can be devastating,” Alexander said Wednesday in an emailed statement. “Maxwell Gruver’s family will mourn his loss for the rest of their lives, and several other students are now facing serious consequences all due to a series of poor decisions.” Gruver was a 2017 graduate of Blessed Trinity High School in Roswell and planned to study journalism at LSU. He loved sports and helped coach younger children, including his sister’s basketball team, according to his family. “Max was very lovable. He cared a lot about people,” Eugene Gruver, Max’s grandfather, told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution the day after his death. “He was bright, he was intelligent. He was so talented. He knew all about sports.” But what it will take to end hazing rituals, which involve alcohol a majority of the time? It’s crucial that education begin before students step foot on campus, Pualwan said. As early as middle school, students can be taught about the dangers of peer pressure and belonging to groups, she said. Nuwer said a “dry” Greek system ultimately would help, but it isn’t a popular idea on campuses. “This is a period where fraternities are under attack,” Nuwer said. “It’s got to go dry. Alcohol and hazing are synonymous.” Content pulled from Tribune News Service.
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Students to host debate next Thursday By Stuart Smith @notstuartsmith
For students at Colorado State University who want to see lively political debate between their peers, an event coming up fits the bill.
STUDENT DEBATE ■ Oct. 26 from 6-8 p.m. Doors
open at 5 p.m.
■ Held in Lory Student Center
North Ballroom.
■ Representatives from Young
Americans for Liberty, College Republicans and Rams for Progress will debate.
The CSU chapter of the Libertarian student group Young Americans for Liberty is hosting a debate open to all CSU students next Thursday at 6 p.m. in the North Ballroom of the Lory Student Center. Doors for the event will open at 5 p.m., and those wishing to attend can sign up through the Facebook event page. As of now, the debate will consist of the Young Ameri-
cans for Liberty, Students for Progress and College Republicans, with each organization having one representative in the debate, and the debate will be moderated by Isabel Brown, the speaker of the senate for the Associated Students of CSU. Andrew Walter, the president of the CSU’s Young Americans for Liberty, is hoping that the event will be a way to let students on campus have more open discussions. “We want to involve the student body in hearing different messages away from the craziness that is election time, and have some discussion about actual ideas and actual discourse without bashing opponents,” Walter said. Sara Andreas, the president of the College Republicans at CSU felt the same way. “With the College Republicans being involved, and Young Americans for Liberty and Students for Progress, I think we have a great spread along the political spectrum,” Andreas said. Andreas, who will be the representative for the College Republicans in the debate, said she is excited to get the opportunity to debate with
others and have a meaningful conversation with every person who is debating. The Collegian reached out to Students for Progress but was unable to get a response before time of print. While the debate is currently planned for the Young Americans for Liberty, College Republicans and Students for Progress to lead the debate, other students are allowed to participate. Both Walter and Andreas are optimistic about the debate and think it will go well and that a good number of students will show up. “We just need to fill it up,” Walter said. “We’ve got an exciting team putting this on and good speakers.” According to Andreas, the debate will allow more opportunities for people to express and listen to various political ideologies. “Seeing the students come out and watch the debate is important to me,” Andreas said. “I think it’s important that every student, no matter your political alignment, exposes themselves to the opposing side, or just the middle.” Stuart Smith can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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NEWS Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Zero waste >> from page 1 works to recruit volunteers. The team consists of a small group of students who volunteer their time with the goal of creating as much waste diversion as possible, according to Maggie Gilman, a junior human dimensions of natural resources major who leads the CSU Zero Waste Team. The team spent over 200 hours working without pay so far this season. “For the following football games, our team will make sure that we are as close to zero waste as possible by increasing com post collection,” Gilman said. “To do this, we will have more interactions with fans, decrease the amount of stand-alone trash bins throughout the stadium and make sure that recycling is done properly.” In addition to the efforts from the CSU Zero Waste Team, Ram Sports Properties is donating all compostable materials. An announcement at the stadium tells people they can ease waste by directing them to the compost bins. Backen discussed the difference between zero waste football games and the Ram Welcome Parents and Families Picnic, which is also a zero waste event. “There was only one place to bring your trash at the picnic, but now we have twenty stations (for waste at the stadium),” Backen said. Almost everything at the picnic was compostable, as Housing and Dining Services put labels on them as a way of informing people. Not all products brought into the stadium on gamedays are compostable, which makes diversion difficult, according to Gilman. “We would love to see increased support from the main food vendor,” Gilman said. “Hopefully, they could provide fans all compostable food wear including utensils, any wax paper or trays that are used.” Gilman also emphasized the importance of further planning, supporting resources and public education and outreach for CSU to ensure that any events can be zero waste, or close to it. Backen said the stadium is on track to match other sustainable University buildings. “The stadium is going for LEED Gold, which means that we have to recycle and compost everything that we can,” Backen said. Yixuan Xie can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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Watershed seminar discusses water quality regulations By Julia Trowbridge @chapin_jules
Watershed science majors listened to and discussed water quality control and clean water regulations for an interdisciplinary water resources seminar class Monday evening. Patrick J. Pfalzgraff, the director of the Water Quality Control Division of the Local Public Health and Environment Resources Department, spoke to watershed sciences majors for a GRAD 592 interdisciplinary water resources seminar class, which is open to the public. Pfalzgraff works with regulations of water quality control in terms of clean water and drinking water. According to the syllabus, the purpose of this course is “to prepare students in water resources by increasing their understanding of how water is actually managed in Colorado.” The seminar class brings in professionals in the water resources industry to speak about their work in the field. The Water Quality Control Division issues regulations on water treatment, pollution control and does some water tests, with regulation standards finalized by state politicians. “Almost all of the decisions we make are based on some form of data, whether that is science
data or weather data, we pull the data from these sources to determine the stream or lake health,” Pfalzgraff said. The division also aides smaller communities with meeting water regulation standards by providing funds or services if the communities do not have access to them. “A lot of small towns don’t have a lot of revenue because they don’t have a big population or industry, and they may or may not have the resources or revenue in order to do necessary upgrades,” Pfalzgraff said. “That’s where we can step in and get them back on their feet.” Clean water, like the water in the Poudre River, have to pass regulations regarding pollution levels. A common pollution level issue is the concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorous in water levels, which can either come from human pollution or agricultural pollution. High concentrations of these elements in water, called nutrient loadings, can make the crops have excessive amounts of these elements, and the crops might not pass regulation standards for consumption. “We try to maintain that environmental balance with how pollutants are discharged throughout the state,” Pfalzgraff said.
Clean water and clean drinking water are completely different standards. Drinking water is regulated through chemically treating clean water to insure that the water is safe and clean to distribute out to the public to prevent things like waterborne diseases being distributed in the drinking water. “In Puerto Rico, there are waterborne diseases,” Pfalzgraff said. “That’s not an issue in Colorado. We haven’t had a wate borne disease in the last five years.” The study of watershed sciences and the design of water flow is especially important in Colorado. According to Pfalzgraff, the population of Colorado is predicted to double by 2050, which creates a strong need in
water quality regulation and the delegation of water resources. “There are a lot of uses on what are already stressed resources,” Pfalzgraff said. Stressed resources has been brought up by groups like Save the Poudre, who advocate that diversion plans made by the Northern Integrated Supply Project would drain even more water from the already depleted river. The river also has to pass a minimum water flow, which could cause problems with these diversion plans. Regardless, the growing population of Colorado needs to access water, whether it is by the proposed plan or another alternative. Julia Trowbridge can be reached at news@collegian.com
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Statistics Success Center offers new resource to students By Julia Trowbridge @chapin_jules
For some, introductory math classes can be painful. Oriented towards educating students on fundamental knowledge of statistics, the Statistics Success Center is a new resource available to Colorado State University students.
STATISTICS SUCCESS CENTER HOURS ■ Monday through Thursday
8 a.m. –8 p.m.
■ Friday
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
■ Sunday
2–8 p.m.
“We know that statistics can be hard,” said Ben Prytherch, the undergraduate advisor and special appointment instructor for statistics. “We’re here to make it easier and more understandable.”
Opened this semester, the SSC is a resource for those who are taking introductory statistics courses. The center hopes to become a commonplace resource for those taking statistics courses. “Our goal is for students to come out with an understanding of the basics,” Prytherch said. “A lot of that happens in office hours. Some students can listen to the lectures and it makes sense, but that’s not most students. With the Statistics Success Center, we’re putting more students into that environment.” The Statistics Department Chair, Don Estep, created the SSC because of his experience in tutoring in undergraduate and graduate school. He noticed that in some circumstances, tutoring could be a lot more effective than recitation or in-class questions. Oftentimes office hours of various teacher’s assistants are in different places at different times. The SSC brings those times and locations together to offer more of a convenience to the students, according to Pryth-
erch. After opening at the beginning of the semester, the SSC has already proven to be a success. “Thank you Stats Center for helping me understand this literal entire page,” wrote a student on one of the pages of their exam. The SSC is open from 8 a.m.8 p.m. from Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday. The tutors also offer hours on Sunday from 2-8 p.m. in the Morgan Library. Those who work for the SSC include undergraduate students, graduate students and instructors who are aware of the structure of the introductory classes. This benefits the students by allowing their tutoring to be oriented towards their classes and the working environment is a benefit to those employed as well. “The tutors work closely together,” Prytherch said. “A lot of the graduate students share an office, and the tutors can learn a lot from each other.” Those who work at the SSC hope that students who are taking statistics will learn about the resource and utilize it. Caroline
Thomas, an undergraduate statistics and biology major in her second year, hopes that her place of work will take off. “For me, I’m hoping more people will know about it,” Thomas said. “It’s on its first semester. It’s small still, but it’s off to a really good start.” In addition, those who work at the SSC also hope that the people who are taking statics will improve on their understanding of stats. “I’m hoping for people not to be so afraid of stats,” said Lauren Heck, a first-year graduate student studying statistics. “I think if someone’s going into any sort of science, they need to interpret and understand it.” The SSC, although just starting up, hopes to expand and help those in introductory courses understand the subject. “Understanding stats makes you a more well rounded person,” Heck said. “Stats is all around us.” Julia Trowbridge can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.
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Student Sustainability Center encourages student engagement By Jorge Espinoza @jorgespinoza14
Colorado State University can only be as green as its students. While CSU has received two platinum ratings from the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, a comprehensive sustainability assessment, as well as other green accolades, its students play a huge role in sustainability initiatives on campus. Getting students involved in sustainability is one of the hardest parts when it comes to achieving sustainability. According to CSU’s Strategic Sustainability Plan, the number one goal when it comes to student engagement is 100 percent participation from students. “I think it’s really hard to get students engaged and interested in getting involved because I know we’re all so busy with classes and working,” said Emily Taylor, the director of the Student Sustainability Center. According to Taylor, CSU is a leader in sustainability involvement, yet there is still room for improvement. “I think that we have done a lot of good work in getting students involved compared to other universities,” Taylor said. “I think we’re definitely a leader in that, but engagement is actually a huge part of sustainability tracking on our campus.” Taylor said there are four categories the SSC is focusing
on for the strategic plan: academics, research, operations and engagement, with the latter being the tool the group is trying to work on more. With engagement comes education. Students must be educated on sustainability if they are going to be involved in CSU sustainability initiatives, according to Tim Broderick, the assistant director of Sustainability for Housing & Dining Services. “We have to get people aware of (sustainability), and have them challenge themselves,” Broderick said. Lack of education around sustainability creates barriers for students, which could prevent them from participating in sustainable life practices. “We in Housing and Dining Services, on the operation side, have to make it as easy as possible,” Broderick said. Yet students still have to do their part, Broderick said. “Trying to remove barriers is important,” Broderick said. “We can make it easy for you, but you also have to help us out, and you (have to) be willing to try.” One way students can get involved and educated about sustainability is through the Eco Leaders program. “The Eco Leaders are student peer educators that work to engage students in their hall,” said Tonie Miyamoto, the co-chair of the President’s Sustainability Committee. Miyamoto said Eco Leaders can provide lots of different entry ways into the program and
As one of the sustainability features of the Pavilion in Laurel Village, 53 percent of the materials used to build it were sourced regionally. PHOTO BY JULIA TROWBRIDGE COLLEGIAN
into sustainability. According to Taylor, it is evident that CSU is leading in sustainability in comparison to other universities, yet more student involvement is key to
being more sustainable. “We have to all march together toward these goals,” Broderick said. “So for us to keep having the conversation on what’s important right now,
and having awareness around sustainability is so important for us to have that end goal of a sustainable future.” Jorge Espinoza can be reached at news@collegian.com
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OPINION Tuesday, October 17, 2017
COLLEGIAN COLUMNIST
Fort Collins population growth requires Poudre dam Tyler Weston @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. Dam the Cache La Poudre, for all of us. The Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP) has been in the works for nearly a decade. The controversial project is set to add new dams in multiple locations along the Cache La Poudre River, including one near the rivers exit from the Poudre Canyon north of Fort Collins. While the city has been working with NSIP to find a way to mitigate potential damage to the river and its associated wildlife, one group, Save the Poudre, has been advocating loudly against the project. Reasons for their protest include an already strained river and potential risk to wildlife. This situation is complex, because Save the Poudre is not wrong. The installation of a dam could quite possibly have a devastating impact on the river. With that being said, we need the dam in order to support Fort Collins rapidly growing population. It’s easy not to think about
the possibility of a water crisis in Northern Colorado, after all, it hasn’t happened yet. Every spring, water lines rise again, but trouble can be seen a bit further off in the future. Just as every spring we see the water rise, fall and winter bring the opposite and the rivers flow diminishes dramatically. The natural cycle of things does not in itself present an issue. The problem is due to our population growth. Fort Collins is already the fourth largest city in Colorado, and in 2014 was the 14th fastest growing metropolitan area in the country. In 2015 we moved up to the 10th fastest growing metropolitan area showing 2.7% growth according to census data. Greeley, who are also dependent on water from the Poudre, was sixth on the same list. This population boom can in many ways be seen as a blessing. Work opportunities in the energy industry among others combined with the successful growth of Colorado State University to draw much of this population in. Aiding this population growth is the fact that Fort Collins has been ranked as one of the top places to live in America several times. This growth has already begun to bring problems to the area. Housing costs have been steadily increasing and solutions have been proposed to help solve that issue. What we have yet to
successfully address is the risk of running out of water. As the population increases, housing construction also increases. We siphon more and more water out of our ready supply, which is also used to irrigate the agricultural areas that surround the city. The low flow of the river and frequency of wildfires can be seen as sure signs that our supply can be exhausted. The strain we currently put on our water supply will likely grow along with our population. As
in-home water use increases, so does the agricultural need, working to help feed our expanding population. The time to take actions to secure our access to water in the future is now. In order to plan for our future we must ensure all residents, old and new, have access to water. While the project is in no way ready to break ground and is still figuring out ways to minimize the environmental impact, we need to keep our eyes
to the future of a burgeoning city. We may not need this dam now, but we will if we expect to thrive into the next century. Rather than fighting this growth, we need to be figuring out how to support it without sacrificing our environmental values and resources. Save the Poudre is right, the river is in danger, but protecting it shouldn’t come at the cost of our city’s ability to grow and flourish. Tyler Weston can be reached at letters@collegian.com
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COLLEGIAN COLUMNIST
Weinstein sex scandal indicates deeper issue with powerful abusers Mikaela Rodenbaugh @mikarodenbaugh
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. Recently, allegations of sexual misconduct by Harvey Weinstein have gained attention and outrage. Victims of Weinstein are stepping forward, and his decision to flee to an out of country rehabilitation center for treatment of ‘sex addiction’ feels like an intense miscarriage of justice. People have come out in droves to condemn Hollywood for its enabling attitude towards sex abuse—which they absolutely should, as recent cases like
Weinstein and Cosby prove—but as many express their rage about rape culture in the movie industry, less thought has been given to various clear abuses of power by rich and powerful men. Those who have been quick to condemn this as a Hollywood problem are missing the point. Almost universally, powerful men in our culture get away with sexual misconduct on a terrifying scale. Whether these men are movie moguls, athletes, publishers, technology giants, politicians or religious clergy. When wealth and power mix with rape culture, results can be devastating. While there are many who have used the Weinstein scandal as an opportunity to start real conversations, it is disappointing to see how many people are quick to pin the problem on Hollywood. The biggest problem with our society’s dealings with sexual misconduct stem from our
tendencies towards hero worship of celebrities and authority figures and our disbelief of victims. A great example of this is the recent outpouring of support for Playboy founder, Hugh Hefner after his death, which completely ignored the darker side to the man. Several former bunnies have come forward with disturbing accounts. One such employee even alleged rape but was later given hush money and instructed to change the term to ‘forced sex’ by the publishing mogul’s lawyers. When Hugh died, but also throughout his life, his treatment of women never seemed to matter to the public, as long as his magazines were flying off the shelves. Closer to home, there was the sexual assault case of Denver Broncos retired quarterback, Peyton Manning, who’s former incident of ‘tea bagging’ a former female athletic trainer in college was barely even talked about in the news. It was such an afterthought
in coverage, you would be hard pressed to find anyone who even remembers it. Celebrity culture doesn’t even need to be a factor, which is proven by the Catholic church shielding countless priests from legal punishment after sexually abusing children and congregation members. In Hollywood and beyond, powerful men treat women as commodities and don’t receive just punishments for sexual misconduct and misogyny. Donald Trump’s infamous remark,“when you’re a star, they let you do it, you can do anything. Grab ‘em by the pussy. You can do anything,” illustrate this painfully. Even the occupant of highest office of the American public is not barred from treating women like animals. Even when there is not direct abuse, we as a society enable bad behavior and treatment towards women by powerful men. Steve
Jobs claimed he was infertile to dodge paternity claims of his first daughter despite a later marriage producing two children, and yet he is only remembered for his company, Apple. Condemning celebrity culture as the sole cause of abuse is not the right course of action. The truth is that culturally, we need to change our pattern of allowing powerful men to carry out abuse, and that means we need to hold the powerful to account. As a public, we must expect more from the ‘Harvey Weinsteins’ of the world. We must also expect more from ourselves. Let’s acknowledge that there is a problem in our country with systemic misogyny, and then let’s push for justice for the victims in its wake. If we only see the problem as Hollywood’s issue, we have failed. Mikaela Rodenbaugh can be reached at letters@collegian.com
OPINION Tuesday, October 17, 2017
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COLLEGIAN COLUMNIST
Repealing ‘Clean Power Plan’ harms the environment Lauren Willson @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. Scott Pruitt, head of the EPA, announced recently announced the Trump Administration’s plan to repeal the Clean Power Plan (CPP). The CPP, an Obama erarule announced in 2015 (but never passed), is a set of carbonemission guidelines for power plants. The sole motivation behind this plan was combatting climate change, but Pruitt and other fiscal conservatives see it as an attack on the fossil-fuel industry. Pruitt justified the repeal by asserting it will end the “war against coal” and preserve the jobs of those in the industry. But repealing the Clean Power Plan will have irreversible negative effects on the health of the environment, the economy, and the public. Nearly 200 scientific organizations recognize the issue of human-made climate change, including Pruitt’s own, the Environmental Protection
Agency. Climate change is scientifically proven, and we have already seen its destructive effects. Recent hurricanes in southern states and the Caribbean exhibited unprecedented levels of destruction due to changes to sea water levels and water temperatures. Climate change did not cause the hurricanes per se, but, it exacerbated them in a dramatic way. Curbing the production of greenhouse gases (GHG) is essential for the security of our own and future generations. The CPP is designed to do this by reducing GHG emissions and enforcing a shift toward cleaner and lower-polluting American energy, like wind and solar. Many states have already taken a proactive approach and set limits on emissions, Colorado included. But our nation as a whole needs legislation like this to make sure all states are working together to halt harmful trends. Otherwise, states with a heavy dependence on fossil fuels may fail to meet emissions standards and increase the severity of climate change. It is unfortunate and ironic that Pruitt is so concerned with protecting the fossil fuel industry, as doing so will not help our economy in the long run. Although it is difficult to
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definitively predict consumption and production rates, there is no question that fossil fuels are finite resources. One day they will be gone, no matter how advanced our extraction technology becomes. Known reserves of oil and natural gas will be depleted within about 50 years, and coal in 115, based on estimates made using BP’s Statistical Review of World Energy 2016. In the meantime, we need to focus on building infrastructure for renewable sources of energy like solar, wind and hydro power. Jobs in renewable energy are more labor-intensive than their counterparts in the fossil fuel industry, which is more mechanized and industrialized. Laborintensiveness means production of more jobs, so those who currently work in coal or oil production need not worry about employment even as fossil fuels are phased out. Furthermore, building up renewable energy makes the U.S. more attractive to investors. If Pruitt was really interested in the well-being of our economy and jobs, he should disregard coal and look to the future of clean energy sources. Lastly, the repeal of the CPP will severely harm the public’s health and wellbeing. By halting the effort to reduce power plant carbon emissions,
vulnerable populations, such as impoverished persons or those with heart or lung disease, will be at increased risk of exposure to harmful air pollution. Without efforts like the CPP, the public as a whole will be unable to avoid the effects of climate change, from superstorm hurricanes, to increased food prices, to higher insurance premiums. We needed the Clean Power Plan to solidify the national effort in combatting climate change. Trump already pulled us out of the UN Paris Agreement. This repeal is only a further step in dismantling the ecological protection efforts of previous administrations. While a lack of federal support for the environment is disconcerting, it does not mean
all hope is lost. We still live in a representative democracy, and there are numerous ways to protest this irresponsible repeal. Contact your local representatives and demand action. Fort Collins’ representative is Jared Polis. Join an environmental interest group, such as Defend Our Future, which also has an on-campus chapter at Colorado State University. Strive to practice habits of environmental sustainability, such as recycling, reducing energy consumption and going meatless. Coal will eventually run out, and so will Trump’s time in office. Until the next election cycle, it’s up to us to make sure Mother Earth maintains her vitality. Her vitality gives us our own. Lauren Willson can be reached letters@collegian.com
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When you think of successful CSU athletics, it is time to broaden your view beyond typical NCAA Division I sports. The CSU Cycling Club, just one of the nationally-ranked club sports offered here, is about to hit the mountain biking national competition in Missoula, Montana. This weekend, they will be proudly representing CSU in both team and individual events. The camaraderie and community feel that this team offers is hard to beat, and has a lot to do with its continual success. Last year, they took fourth place and hope for continued success this year with a young team. It is important to note that they also commit time every semester to community volunteer work, which is awesome to see. The following was found on the Campus Recreation Sport Club web site: “CSU Rams Cycling Team strives to provide students and faculty with a high caliber cycling team which competes in both road and mountain disciplines at the regional and national level. The team’s focus is racing, though we also organize rides for cyclists of any level and host a variety of social events throughout the school year. The team operates throughout the entire school year to provide students the opportunity to compete on the road (spring) and mountain bike (fall). Our goal is to send a full team to (the) Collegiate National Championships each season. Group rides take place 2-3 times a week including the famous Wednesday Night Worlds. Throughout the year we invite in guest speakers and host other events. Any CSU student, faculty or alumni can join the team, though you must be a fulltime student meeting GPA requirements to race. We are a nationally
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Josiah Cuckler, a senior nutrition and dietetics major at CSU, is shown carving a popular trail in Lory State Park. Photo by Michael Berg
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ranked D1 team, although we welcome cyclists of all abilities! In addition to race weekends, cycling club members have the opportunity to go to a week long training camp during winter break in Arizona/California. The team also receives discounts from our sponsor, Peloton Cycles.” If you have any interest in the sport or just want to know more about cycling in general, they encourage you to get in contact with them. You can find them active on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Also, their president Rees York can be contacted at ryork@rams. colostate.edu.
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MOUNTAIN BIKING by Josiah Cuckler
Traversing the numerous trails in northern Colorado is breathtaking and rewarding. Now imagine going to a more technical level and adding a bike. Mountain biking has become a thriving activity in Colorado and there are so many phenomenal locations that deserve to be conquered and seen. Not only is mountain biking an exciting activity that allows you to cover more ground, but it provides an amazing rush that tests your fitness and skill. In Fort Collins, there are several great mountain biking trails. These trails are also great hiking trails, but adding in a mountain bike gives each trail a different feel. Some trails that I have hiked and biked are: Devil’s Backbone, Coyote Ridge, Blue Sky, and
Lory State Park. The amazing thing about these four trails is that, in some way, they are all physically connected. If you desire, you could mountain bike all the way from Lory State Park, in the north (near Bellevue) and finish all the way at Devil’s Backbone (off Highway 34 between Fort Collins and Loveland). This would be a long trek, and require adequate preparation and decent fitness, but it’s an amazing adventure. Although, all these trails are connected and in the same region, they all have something different to offer. Lory, going north to south, gives a great view of Horsetooth Reservoir and doesn’t demand a lot of climbing (uphill biking) unless you go west. Instead, it is filled with minor hills that allow you to carry your momentum and cover a lot of ground.
Blue Sky, which starts at the lower Horsetooth trail parking lot, gives a decent challenge with some climbing and some switchbacks that test your maneuvering skills. On top of having some great trails on the western range, there are also several amazing trails up the Poudre Canyon. One of my favorites is Hewlett Gulch, which gives an amazing feel of the Colorado mountains and provides a good workout. This trail isn’t very far up the canyon so its easily accessed, but its far enough to get you out of cell phone range and escape a little. There are several amazing river crossings that require you to pick up a lot of momentum before trying to cross, or you can stall on your bike and fall, nothing wrong with getting messy when mountain biking, if anything its encouraged.
Colorado is beautiful and I enjoy hiking all the land that there is to see, but mountain biking those same trails gives such a different feeling. I am by no means a professional. I am just someone who loves the state we live in and enjoys new challenges. I advise easier trails for people who haven’t mountain biked before and would encourage the fun mentality. I would also suggest educating yourself on mountain bike engineering and how they function. Bike companies (such as Raleigh, GT, and Yeti) are constantly adjusting bike frame geometry and how parts interact with each other. Present day biking technology is outstanding and has a lot to offer. You don’t have to know each specific part, but basic knowledge can be very useful.
When life is stressful, it becomes easy to forget to give back to those who are less fortunate. While donating to charities has never been easier thanks to the internet, it can be difficult to tell how much of your donation is going directly to the cause and how much is going to the employees, marketing and other expenses. Luckily, Nine Promotions guarantees 5% of every purchase will go directly to helping Vietnamese orphans without many outside expenses. Nine Promotions is an online company based in Fort Collins that provides high-quality, branded merchandise for any organization, both nonprofit and for-profit. The company gives organizations a variety of choices as to what formats they want their brand printed on. Choices range from apparel (t-shirts, hoodies, pants, etc.) to accessories (pens, keychains, etc.) depending completely on how much the group’s budget allows. Organizations that purchase products from the company are also given a customized website as a tool to sell their merchandise. While Nine Promotions’ products are higher quality than your average promotional consultant, the prices will not put a huge dent in your organization’s budget. Bui is shown carrying a baby when visiting an orphanage in Vietnam in 2012. Photo provided by Nine Promos
Nine Promotions founder, Quinn Bui, immigrated from Vietnam at a young age. “I came from practically dirt,” Bui says. “[W]e lived in a house in Vietnam. There’s no windows, no doors”. After living in the U.S. for several years, he says he feels as though he is at a point in his life where he has the financial stability to finally give back to unfortunate communities who were given a bad hand. To guarantee funds are not being wasted from unnecessary expenses, Bui and his relatives personally go to Vietnam regularly to provide food, clothing and blankets to Vietnamese orphans. The next trip to Vietnam for Bui and his family is set for March of 2018. Bui says he hopes to eventually expand both the company as well as his charity work with orphanages. One day he plans on traveling not just to Vietnam, but to other poverty-stricken countries such as Cambodia. The growth of Nine Promotions will help Bui realize his dream of expanding his charity work. His business model enables organizations to not only get quality merchandise at a fair price but also help increase the amount of much needed aid the orphanages in Bui’s homeland receive. To contact Nine Promotions email them at cs@ninepromos.com or call 505-550-5139.
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Scout team pivotal in preparation for New Mexico’s option offense By Colin Barnard @ColinBarnard_
After surviving an unlikely test from Nevada on Saturday, the Colorado State football team turns its attention to an option offense in New Mexico. The Lobos are one of two teams in the Mountain West to utilize the unique style of offense. For CSU, that means implementing a different scheme on defense to prepare for the nuances of the offense. Having played against New Mexico and similar option-style offense Air Force for the last two years, head coach Mike Bobo is aware of the intricacies the option presents. “When you play an option team, it’s assignment,” Bobo said. “You’ve got to be worried about the dive back, you’ve got to worry about the quarterback, you’ve got to worry about the pitch back, and then you’ve got assignments when they like to throw the ball over your head. It’s not keying on trying to stop one guy.” This week in particular, the
scout team will be more crucial than usual. The Rams have not faced an option offense since last year’s game against New Mexico in which they surrendered 285 yards rushing. Though that was certainly an uptick from the 485 yards they allowed on the ground against Air Force’s option the week prior, there is still room for improvement. Enter the scout team. In addition to preparing for the opponent, these players prepare as the opponent. In doing so, active players will better understand what to expect come Friday in Albuquerque. Freshman quarterback Justice McCoy may be the most pivotal part of that preparation. Rated as the No. 22 dual-threat quarterback of the 2017 class by 247Sports, McCoy has the rushing ability to prepare the defense for the option. “You’re never going to be able to effectively do exactly what they do as fast as they do, but we’re hoping we can get a really good look at that,” Bobo said. “Justice McCoy will play quarterback for
(the scout team), we’ve got enough scholarship backs that will rotate down there that will hopefully give us some good looks.” As if preparing for the option isn’t hard enough, the Rams will be forced to do so on a short week of practice. With the game being held Friday night, both teams will have one less day of preparation. That presents another conundrum for the Rams in the way they chose to prepare. Rather than a normal routine in which the team does not have a physical practice until Tuesday, that will come one day earlier, limiting the time players have to heal their bodies from a game that ended Sunday morning. “We’ve got to be smart (in practice) with it,” Bobo said. “But at the same time, we’ve got to line up and go against their looks offensively and defensively at a fast tempo.” During the victory over Nevada, CSU was constantly beaten on long, explosive plays through the air. Those happened due to a lack of discipline and technique, Bobo said.
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The Colorado State football team runs out of the tunnel at the beginning of the Rams’ 44-42 Homecoming win over Nevada. PHOTO BY JAVON HARRIS COLLEGIAN
Though New Mexico is less likely to beat the Rams through the air, they are still plenty capable of chunk rushing plays. It’s an area of focus Bobo emphasized with his team on Sunday. “I told our team yesterday we’ve got to be more disciplined in our technique,” Bobo said. “Last week it was in the passing game
and some of our coverages. This week it’s going to be in the rungame. It’s still about discipline… Put your eyes in the right spot.” The Rams will be telecast on ESPN2 for the second week in a row. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. at Dreamstyle Stadium. Colin Barnard can be reached at sports@collegian.com
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Volleyball rises in one poll, falls in another Gallup named MW Offensive By Luke Zahlmann @lukezahlmann
After another perfect week in which Colorado State volleyball swept a pair of conference foes, the Rams have moved up from No. 21 to No. 20 in the newest American Volleyball Coaches Association poll. Though USC and Northern Iowa lost last week, the Rams only jumped the latter. The Trojans remained No.19 after losing to No. 2 Stanford. Along with their movement in the AVCA poll, the Rams also moved in the RPI rankings, but in the opposite direction. Despite the undefeated week, the Rams fell from 30 to 35. Due to the lack of strength in the Mountain West Conference, the Rams are looking like the odd man out for hosting a NCAA Tournament game at the end of the season. In addition to playing in a lackluster conference, the Rams have been hurt by inconsistencies of top teams such as Michigan and Florida State. Thought to be seasondefining wins early in the year, both teams have now dropped out of the top 25. Led by record-breaking senior Jasmine Hanna who registered 21 kills over the Rams’ two games, the hitting
left something to be desired. After starting the season on fire during their non-conference schedule, the Rams have cooled down some in conference. Much of that can be attributed to the familiarity that each team has with each other and the added intel provided to each coach. To the surprise of some, setter Katie Oleksak was the Rams’ second-leading blocker last week, recording seven in two matches. Coming into an offseason with a focus on blocking
better, the hard work is paying off, and the Rams are benefiting from yet another blocking force on their defense. The Rams will square off against another duo of conference opponents, playing UNLV Thursday and New Mexico Saturday to conclude the week. Both games are on the road with streams available through CSU volleyball’s official twitter account. Luke Zahlmann can be reached at sports@collegian.com
The Rams take on Nevada over homecoming weekend. Colorado State wore pink jerseys in support for breast cancer. PHOTO BY ERICA GIESENHAGEN COLLEGIAN
Player of the Week By Colin Barnard @ColinBarnard_
Following the best statistical performance of his collegiate career, Colorado State wide receiver Michael Gallup has been named the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week. Gallup led the Rams to a victory over Nevada with 13 receptions for 263 yards and three touchdowns. In doing so, he set a new career-high in receiving yards and tied his previous best in receptions and touchdowns. Gallup finished just two yards shy of CSU’s program record for receiving yards, set by Olabisi Johnson in last year’s Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The senior wide receiver now leads the NCAA in receiving yards (948) and ranks as the NCAA’s active leader in yards per game (110 over 20 career games). In addition to his recognition from the Mountain West, Gallup has earned national praise from Pro Football Focus. On the site’s scale of 0-100, Gallup earned a 99.4 rating. This marked the best grade for any college player in the nation last weekend. Through seven weeks of the season, PFF rates Gallup as the
best wide receiver in the nation. His grade of 93.1 ranks three points ahead of the second place receiver. The performance marked the fourth time Gallup has eclipsed 100 receiving yards in a game this season, two of which have gone for more than 200 yards. In his career, he has three 200-yard outings and is the only Ram to have more than one. Gallup is the first CSU recipient of the MW Offensive Player of the Week since Nick Stevens won the award on Sept. 7, 2015. Colin Barnard can be reached at sports@collegian.com
Senior wide receiver Michael Gallup brings in the reception over a Nevada defensive back during the homecoming game.
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Clavell >> from page 1 in the preseason, Clavell played for the Miami Heat in a pair of NBA summer leagues. In ten total games with the Heat, Clavell averaged nine points, three rebounds and shot 37 percent from the field in 23 minutes per-contest. While at Colorado State, Clavell was one of the league’s most prolific scorers. In 70
career games with the Rams, Clavell averaged 15 points pergame. In his final two seasons at CSU, Clavell played an average of 37 minutes per-game and improved in nearly every major statistical category. The 2017-18 season will be the first time that the NBA will use two-way contracts. According to league rules, teams will be permitted no more than two players under two-way contracts. These players will spend the majority of the season in the NBA G League and cannot spend more than 45 days with
their NBA team. Only players with less than four years of NBA experience are eligible for a two-way contract. The Dallas Mavericks are currently affiliated with the Texas Legends, an NBA G League team based out of Frisco, Texas. Former CSU forward J.J. Avila is currently on the Legends roster. Avila averaged 17 points and seven rebounds per-game while at CSU from 2013-2015. Justin Michael can be reached at jmichael@collegian. com.
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CSU Senior Gian Clavell is honored at Senior Night on February 28. PHOTO BY ELLIOTT JERGE COLLEGIAN
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Kaepernick files collusion grievance By Ann Killion
San Francisco Chronicle
Former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick , who last year ignited a national discussion about racial injustice and, eventually, the national anthem, has filed a grievance against the NFL, contending that owners colluded to stop him from playing this season. CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora and Bleacher Report’s Mike Freeman first reported the possibility of a grievance Sunday, and it was confirmed by ABC News. The NFL did not immediately comment on the report. Despite throwing for 16 touchdowns and only four interceptions a season ago, Kaepernick remains unemployed. He and the 49ers parted ways in the spring after six seasons. His former teammate, Eric Reid, was not aware of the collusion grievance. “I would have to follow up with him,” Reid said. “It sure does seem like he’s being blackballed. I think all the stats prove that he’s an NFL-worthy quarterback. That’s his choice, and I support his decision. We’ll just have to see what comes of it.” During the 2016 preseason, Kaepernick began sitting and then kneeling during the playing of the national anthem. He said he was doing so to call attention to racial injustice in the country, in particular the way African Americans were treated by police. The protest movement enveloped the NFL, landed Kaepernick on the cover of Time magazine and flared again last month when President Trump suggested that players who took a knee during the anthem should be fired by their teams. Reid confirmed that he will be one of the players attending the NFL owners’ meeting Tuesday in New York, where the anthem-protest issue will be discussed. Though Kaepernick is not in the league, other players, such as Reid,
have continued the protest he began. “My hope is that the NFL will be progressive and utilize their platform to bring awareness to these issues for us,” said Reid, who added that Philadelphia safety Malcolm Jenkins and retired 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin will be attending. “So we don’t have to protest anymore.” On Sunday, seven 49ers took a knee during the anthem, down from 23 the previous Sunday. Reid said there was some confusion among the players on the message, because they had discussed not kneeling. “Because we were in the nation’s capital, just to put to bed the accusations that we’re disrespectful to the nation,” Reid said. Last week, Reid said he had been assured by 49ers owner Jed York that York supported the players. Before Sunday’s game, York, team adviser Dr. Harry Edwards and NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith had a long conversation on the sidelines. In August, the Sporting News’ sports-law expert and contributor Cari Grieb said it would be an “uphill battle” to win a collusion claim against the NFL, with the primary factor being “there has been no concrete evidence that collusion occurred.” In the article on sportingnews. com, Grieb explained that in order for a collusion claim to succeed, Kaepernick and his lawyers would have to present proof that at least two NFL teams or the league itself and at least one team had agreed not to sign Kaepernick. According to Freeman, Kaepernick is being represented by Mark Geragos, who previously has represented Michael Jackson, Greg Anderson (Barry Bonds’ former personal trainer), convicted murderer Scott Peterson, and brothers Paul and Kulbir Dhaliwal, who survived a tiger attack at the San Francisco Zoo in 2007. Content pulled from Tribune News Service.
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Is art education important? PRISM’s fall drag show to showcase By Mir-Yashar Seyedbagheri @dudesosad
The arts are for starving people in berets. Right? Well, the answer is no, yes and maybe, according Colorado State University students who have a variety of opinions about taking arts classes.
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Univeristy Center For The Arts, Griffin Concert Hall ■ When October 26-29 Amber Gant is a junior fish, wildlife and conservation biology major at CSU. Gant took a music appreciation class, which exposed her to music’s venerable history. Although she has more of a “science brain,” her conceptions of music have significantly changed, Gant said. “There is a lot more to music than what we think,” Gant said. While Gant has a positive experience, she does not necessarily think the arts are for everyone. “It depends on the person,” Gant said. For other students, the arts have significantly shaped their worldviews. Claire Grubb, a senior nutrition major, took an art history class. Grubb was able to apply what she learned while traveling in New Orleans. She was able to identify the kinds of buildings and their styles. “With the architecture, a lot of people can’t see the beauty,” Grubb said. “Beauty makes people happy.” Students can significantly benefit from taking such classes, Grubb said. “I think it’s good to offer them,” Grubb said. “Just having the opportunity for exposure, giving people the opportunity to appreciate.” Other students believe that art classes are beneficial. “I think it gives you an appreciation for the world and broadens horizons,” said Sarah Archuleta, a senior sociology and political science major who took art 100. “It made me think more about things we see in our everyday lives,” Archuleta said. There are cerebral benefits of arts classes, Archuleta said. “People who utilize art have minds that think outside the box,” Archuleta said. For others, the arts play an even more vital role in human
thinking. “Arts illuminate the human experience,” said Natalie Russell, a senior interdisciplinary liberal arts major. Russell wants to work in a medical field, but greatly appreciates her exposure to the arts. Unlike the sciences, the arts allow people to be exposed to more diversity of thought, she said. “You get to come into contact with interesting people,” Russell said. “It gives you a different way of engaging with the world.” Plus, the arts develop thinking skills, she said. “It’s good to learn how to analyze things critically,” Russell said. Russell is currently taking a poetry workshop with Matthew Cooperman. Russell said that in the workshop, students submit their original poetry, as well as critiquing their peers’ work. In addition, students are also required to attend poetry readings. “You are not just creating work,” Russell said, “but understanding and analyzing it.” Seth Nice is a senior ecosystem science and sustainability major. As a result of his music appreciation class, Nice has developed an appreciation for jazz. He is also exploring blues music. “It broadened my thinking and my creativity in terms of openness,” Nice said. Nice looks at music beyond mere notes on a page. “I respect the history behind it...as well as the freedom to interpret,” Nice said. Of course, with the arts come negative perceptions as well. “If you go to business school, people correlate the arts with low educational value,” Nice said. Despite its benefits, art has stereotypes surrounding it that may discourage students from participation. “Even for me, I associate arts with people who dress quirky and have quirky worldviews,” Russell said. Some think the arts are less vigorous then other academic fields. “People think it is the easy way to go,” Archuleta said. So why engage in the arts then? “Anyone can grow with their engagement,” Russell said. “Everyone should be in touch with the arts.” Mir-Yashar Seyedbagheri can be reached at news@ collegian.com
Hollywood-inspired looks Sunday By Ashley Potts @11smashley
The annual fall drag show returns to Colorado State University on Oct. 22. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and the show kicks off at 6 p.m. This year’s theme is Hollywood movies. The event is put on by PRISM, a student organization dedicated to creating a safe, educational and fun space for those identifying as LGBT, queer, questioning or an ally. The event is part of CSU’s LGBT History Month. It’s the largest university drag show in Colorado and will feature drag queens from across the state, including some CSU students. Ashley Potts can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com
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Shangela Laquifa Wadley performs at PRISM’s 2016 Galaxy Queers Drag Show. PHOTO BY DAVIS BONNER COLLEGIAN
This event is free and there are no tickets, but any donations will benefit the Pride Resource Center at CSU
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Talk without fear at Queer Conversations By Matthew Smith @latvatalo
It’s Monday night in the Pride Resource Center, and like every other day of the week the room is packed. From a circle of couches, chairs and beanbags over a dozen people share their days, how they felt on campus and difficulties they’ve faced in talking about their identities. Queer Conversations at the PRC is a space of trust, friendly faces and common interests. Attendees laugh, react and most of all, listen. V Bellinger, Junior Ethnic Studies major and Inclusive Community Assistant for the PRC, facilitates the dialogue. “Conversations like the one we just had are more so just like in the moment, getting it all out, talking about it, and connecting in whatever way we can,” Bellinger said. While each gathering begins with a scheduled topic, the conversation can bounce around to other interests and issues pertinent to what attendees have experienced. “Every week there’s basically like a different issue that pops up within the queer community that we’ll discuss,” Bellinger said. “Sometimes queer conversation is just to
bring light to an identity that even within our community is not talked about very much.” Queer Conversations hosts a more generalized discussion, in contrast to other groups like COLORS, for queer people of color, Queen, for queer women, and another for STEM majors. All such events share a common purpose. “Most of our talking events such as this are really just like processing and sharing out the best ways to do things in a world that is not all accepting,” Bellinger said. One service provided by the PRC facilitates coming out to friends and family, another topic of discussion at Queer Conversations. Advice that works for one may not work for someone else. Bellinger emphasized the many ways the PRC can help. “These are all the things that will provide cushion for you if everything is ripped out from under your feet,” Bellinger said. “When it comes to coming out to different people and supporting each other, resources are the best things we can give,” Bellinger said. “Here are the resources you can go to to get food, here are the resources if they kick you out of your house… this is who you
can talk to for counseling and therapy who is LGBT friendly.” While Queer Conversations is a place to ask questions, it is not a Q&A hour. As was commonly said during Monday’s talk, no one is obligated to assume the role of an educator. “The expectation is that you’re not like grilling the people who identify within that community,” Bellinger said. “It would suck to have a grouping like this and then have one person continually being like ‘what-is-this, what-is-this, what-is-this?” Coming up, there will be a screening of the movie “Pariah” Tuesday at 6:00 pm in the Lory Student Center Theater, snacks provided. It is the coming of age story of a teenage black lesbian surviving in a hostile environment and accepting herself. In line with Monday’s talk, there will be a panel on LGBTQ+ workplaces Thursday in LSC room 374 at 5:30 p.m. The Northern Colorado AIDS Project and Northern Colorado Equality will be present to answer questions about working in LGBT organizations. Matthew Smith can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com
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‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ highlights quality local theater, lacks in scare factor By Henry Netherland @Netherland_Henry
Fort Collins-based Debut Theatre Company is getting into the Halloween spirt with their rendition of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” at The Lincoln Center. The play has good qualities, but it’s not the scary Sleepy Hollow you
probably remember as a kid. “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is a timeless story describing protagonist Ichabod Crane’s attempts to coerce his lover, Katrina Van Tassel, into marriage. Tension arises between Crane and his enemy, Brom Bones, as they both try to woo the lovely Van Tassel. Besides
his feud with Bones, everything seems to be going well for Crane until he encounters the menacing Headless Horseman. Because all of the performers are between the age of 13 and 17, I did have some initial reservations with the quality of the performance. While much of the acting is on par with typical
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play, the tension could have been built more. This is easily the story’s eeriest moment and yet it ends in less than one minute.
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7 p.m. ■ Oct. 21 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. Go to lctix.com/sleepy-hollow to purchase tickets. They are $8. Should you watch it? Depends. If you are looking for a play that will make it hard to sleep, then this is not the play for you. However, if you are looking for a local theater experience with great special effects and decent acting, then “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” at the Lincoln Center is perfect for you. Henry Netherland can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.
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young actors, there are a couple of standout performances. Christopher Chorpenning has a difficult job of encapsulating the charm and mischief of Bones. However, the actor does a marvelous job of being able to make the antagonist simultaneously detestable and hilarious. Another performer worth mentioning is the show’s narrator, Cecilia Webber, who does a great job providing context for every scene. The play’s set design is heavily detailed and features a variety of props including trees with faces and a light-up book that greatly enhances the show’s eerie atmosphere. What is most impressive is the fully functional bridge built so performers can make entrances and exits effortlessly. The most prominent issue with the play is its disappointing climax. While the story’s original climax is short when compared to the rest of the story, it is still an integral part of the plot. For the
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Colorado State falls for Fall PHOTO GALLERY
Aspen leaf in State Forest State Park.
Pumpkin patch off of S. College Ave. is getting ready for Halloween and the fall spirit. PHOTO BY JENNY LEE COLLEGIAN
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The leaves begin to change colors in The Oval. PHOTO BY MEGAN DALY COLLEGIAN
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(10/17/17). Lucrative opportunities abound for two years. Invest in home and family. New directions with a group project this winter set the stage for sweet romance. Shuffle your professional cards next summer for new opportunities before your team makes a fabulous discovery. Find passion. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — 7 —Your team can make some money over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Scorpio. Your partner’s opinion is
The leaves start to change colors in front of Parmelee Hall.
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Australian Shepard, Dash, lays in the grass at the oval enjoying the fall weather. PHOTO BY JENNY LEE COLLEGIAN
Daily Horoscope important. Ensure you’re on the same page. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 8 — Balance serving others with serving yourself today and tomorrow. There’s plenty of work; rely on a strong partner. Compromise comes easily, with Mercury in Scorpio. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 7 — Today and tomorrow have high fun potential. Communication supports health and service, with Mercury in Scorpio. Find ways to work smarter. Streamline your routines. Get creative. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 8 — Home and family come first today and tomorrow. Pursue
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fun and romance, with Mercury in Scorpio. It’s easier to express your feelings and creativity. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 7 — Family discussions present abundant solutions, with Mercury in Scorpio. Determine what changes to make, and delegate tasks. Study and research options through tomorrow. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 9 — Tap another source of revenue over the next two days. You’re especially clever with words over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Scorpio. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 9 — Use your power and confidence today and tomorrow to discover
new income sources. Communication and networking provide lucrative opportunities, with Mercury in Scorpio. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 6 — It’s easier to make personal decisions, with Mercury in your sign for about three weeks. Consider your circumstances from different angles. Rest and review. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 7 — Prioritize completion, with Mercury in Scorpio. Finish up old business. Meditate to quiet your mind. Consider the past and future. Commune with your inner muse. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 8 — For about three weeks,
with Mercury in Scorpio, team conversations are especially productive. Respond promptly to all group members. Communication oils the machinery. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 8 — Discuss professional decisions over three weeks, with Mercury in Scorpio. Plan your next career move. Explore possibilities in conversation. Talk about your dream position. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 8 — Consult with experts, and plan your next adventure. Travel, higher education and research thrive, with Mercury in Scorpio. Discuss logistics and make reservations.
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ALEC REVIEWS MUSIC
Dirty Heads tread uncharted waters with ‘Swim Team’ By Alec Erickson @CTV_Ace
Despite how hard they work, Dirty Heads always keep their music chill no matter what. “Swim Team” is no exception to this. The record is the band’s sixth record in just 11 years, and the band shows no signs of slowing down just yet. While one of the few front runners of the reggae scene, Dirty Heads have a l way s found a way to incorporate hip-hop, alternative and ska into their music. The band’s latest endeavor “Swim Team” is no exception with how much of a genre-bending act they are since it skirts around but never fully commits to one or the other. Dirty Heads have been active for barely over a decade
now and have managed to make a name for themselves early on in their career. The Huntington Beach, California-based group has gained a massive following in multiple genres because they have been fusing together aspects from several genres since the release of their debut album “Any Port in a Storm.” What has always set them apart as an act with their records is the chilled-out vibe their music can provide. Whether that be a crazy flow or a simple percussion rhythm, D i r t y Heads always manage to keep things fresh and interesting when it comes to their music. What makes their now sixth studio album, “Swim Team,” stand out from the rest of their work is how hard it tries to be different and the number of collaborators
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the group worked with this time around. “Swim Team” is an 11-track record that clocks in at around 36 minutes in length. It has everything that you have come to expect out of a Dirty Heads record and more. What really might surprise some longtime fans is how much more different this full length is in comparison to the extended play “Dessert” that the group released earlier this year, in both production value and style alone. That is because this time around, Dirty Heads are trying to shake things up and not get too comfortable making music, we can hear a lot of new elements in this record that are more than welcome in a record like this. Musically, reggae fans do not have to look far on this record to find something they will enjoy. All they need are tracks like “So Glad You Made It” and “Vacation.” The more hip-hop savvy fans of Dirty Heads need to look no further past tracks like “God Damn Liar” and “High Tea.” Tracks like “Lonely for Me” have these large production level styles that border the edge
of pop, and then there are tracks like “Diamonds & Pearls” that sit precariously along that fence between reggae and alternative a bit more than other tracks. That is the theme of the production style of this record, is that no track is necessarily committed to one genre or another and it works. There is a lot of fun to be had from start to finish for sure. Lyrically, this is where we see Dirty Heads starting to push themselves. While celebrating life is nothing new for the group, with tracks like “Vacation,” what is kind of refreshing is a more inside look at what it is like to have this kind of fame and notoriety for the band and that is exactly what we get with “Celebrate.” While nothing here is necessarily groundbreaking, it really is the performances that seal the deal on the vocals, especially on the range with tracks like “High Tea” or “West Coast.” Dirty Heads continue to dominate the hip-hop side of things, but the reggae is a bit more lacking this time around. “Swim Team” is just about having fun and reflecting on life just like some of the band’s previous releases.
Should you listen to it? Yes “Swim Team” is some of the best-sounding material that we have gotten out of Dirty Heads in a while. It is fun from start to finish. It tries to be different, and most importantly, it is easy to lose yourself in the music no matter how many times that you listen to the record. Dirty Heads always find a way to keep things fresh and “Swim Team” is the perfect example of that. Alec Erickson can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
THE DIRTY HEADS ■ The band contains all five
founding members still.
■ The name of the group comes
from the term their families used to call them when they were younger. ■ Often associated and tour with acts such as Sublime with Rome and 311 ■ One of the first times the group played Red Rocks was in 2010.
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