Vol. 128, No. 105 Tuesday, March 12, 2019
OPINION
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Baseball dominates first league games of season
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Hate speech graffiti found in Warner College bathroom By Ceci Taylor @cecelia_twt
Colorado State University students walk outside the Andrew G. Clark Building March 1. PHOTO BY ALYSSA UHL COLLEGIAN
As state funding shrinks, CSU shares goals for resident, nonresident students By Charlotte Lang @chartrickwrites
Following years of record-breaking incoming classes, Colorado State University is working to balance an increasing out-of-state population while still sticking to its roots as a land-grant university. Last semester, 31.3 percent of students enrolled in CSU were nonresident students. According to the University’s fall enrollment report, this number is steadily
growing. Leslie Taylor, vice president for enrollment and access, said that a factor influencing the growth of out-of-state students is the strong economy making out-of-state tuition more feasible for a greater number of families. Taylor said other factors include CSU’s growing national reputation, as well as intentional investment in marketing and recruiting in the most lucrative states of California, Illinois and Texas. There has also been a slow but
steady increase of Colorado resident students leaving the state for higher education, creating a competitive market for all in-state, four-year schools. “As the land-grant institution in Colorado, we have the unique mission and responsibility to offer education to all Colorado students who have the ability and desire to earn a degree,” Taylor said. “We take that role very seriously and thus reach out to all areas of the state to recruit students.” Taylor said that, at the same
time higher education in Colorado has been defunded by the state since the recession, the tuition paid by nonresident students has helped balance those cuts, along with more intentional fundraising and grant acquisition. Currently, Colorado ranks 47th nationally in higher education spending per student, according to the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association.
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Offensive graffiti was found written on a stall in the men’s bathroom in the Warner College of Natural Resources March 6. The graffiti read, “We must preserve European culture and values ... ‘diversity’ is not the answer.” The Colorado State University Police Department was contacted after the report because the writing was considered graffiti. The University worked with Facilities Management to remove the graffiti, which was done the morning after the report. Rob Novak, director of communications at the Warner College, made a statement denouncing the graffiti. “The Warner College is an inclusive space for everyone,” Novak said. “We completely disagree and denounce what the graffiti said, and Warner College thinks that diversity is important and essential.” Novak said that this was only the second time he had encountered such a situation in his four years working for the Warner College. CSU also released a statement following the report and the graffiti’s removal. “Like virtually all campuses across the nation, CSU is a target for this type of activity because it is a public space that supports free speech and expression,” the University see GRAFFITI on page 4 >>
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CSU to offer Korean course, hopes for East Asian languages major By Ceci Taylor @cecelia_twt
With increased interest in Korean pop culture in the United States, those wanting to learn the language at Colorado State University will now have that opportunity. Starting this fall semester, CSU will be offering a first-year Korean class. Kate Kim, who is currently a Japanese instructor at CSU, will be teaching the class. According to Kim, the class will consist of introductory Korean language lessons, as well as lessons about Korean culture. Kim said she will be inviting Korean people to volunteer in the classroom, and she hopes that CSU students will be able to make friends and connect with the Korean community in Fort Collins. The new Korean class is ready for students to enroll for the coming semester. “My goal is, after one year of learning, a student can go to Korea and enjoy Korean culture,” Kim said. Korean is becoming an important language to learn, mainly because of its location, Kim said.
“Chinese and Japanese are really popular, but Korea is located in the middle of China and Japan,” Kim said. “If you learn Korean, you can go to Japan and China and understand East Asian history; it can be really helpful.” Kim also said Korean is becoming popular to learn in America because of the interest in Korean culture. Kim said Korean pop music and Korean dramas, for example, are becoming well-known in America. “Maybe, for people who love Korean songs and dramas, their lives will be more abundant if they know Korean,” Kim said. “They can really learn a lot more about Korean culture.” Kim said even her own kids are able to speak better Korean because of their love of Korean songs and TV shows, such as “Running Man.” She said the same goes for other students who are also interested in Korean entertainment. “We should teach the students who already love and enjoy the language and culture,” Kim said. “I’m really excited to teach because the students already know the basics.” In addition to the new Korean class, the department of languag-
es, literatures and cultures hopes to one day add a major concentration in East Asian Languages. Jun Xu, who teaches Chinese and Japanese at CSU, hopes the major would allow students to learn about multiple cultures and the basics of Korean, Japanese and Chinese. “These countries have a lot in common,” Xu said. “All three of them culturally influence each other, both historically and currently.” Xu said learning East Asian languages and culture is becoming increasingly important in America, adding that Asia has a large economic impact on America and learning the language can benefit those in these industries. “Even culturally, Asia has a big impact. I was surprised to see (Korean pop group) BTS at the Grammys ... the film “Bao” at the Oscars, that’s Chinese culture,” Xu said. “To understand this business, you definitely need to understand its people.” Mary Vogl, chair of the department of languages, literatures & cultures, said the department still has many obstacles to overcome. “One of the challenges is the low enrollment in Chinese
Adjunct professor Kate Kim holds up a description of the new Korean course she will be teaching next semester. PHOTO BY ANNA VON PECHMANN COLLEGIAN
courses,” Vogl said. Xu said another challenge is the sparse faculty that are able to teach East Asian languages, and the lack of teachers who could potentially teach cultural courses in English. “Right now, we need more support from above,” Xu said. Vogl said she hopes the new Korean course could be a step in the right direction and that they’d love to continue offering it. She said it’s up to the students
to want to continue taking the course. Vogl said she’s grateful for the staff who work hard to get programs such as these up and running. Vogl said Kim went to two conferences to get a better idea about the Korean course. “It’s really touching to see what great teachers we have in this department,” Vogl said. Ceci Taylor can be reached at news@collegian.com
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Funding >> from page 1 Students in Colorado are expected to be responsible for 64 percent of the cost of higher education for current fiscal year, according to the Colorado Sun. In 2000, the state provided 68 percent of public university funding. Under a law passed by the Colorado General Assembly in 2018, Colorado universities are now able to admit more out-of-state and international students, under the requirement that all applicants be 100 percent academically qualified. This law reduced the required percentage of in-state students to make up no less than 55 percent of total enrollments at the University of Colorado system and CSU. Before this, about two-thirds of students had to be Colorado residents.
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wrote. “When we are made aware of incidents of hate, including graffiti with speech such as this, we remove it as soon as possible.” The University also wrote about First Amendment rights in their statement. “In the last two years the university has launched a series of programs about the First Amendment and its function on a college campus; we’ve asserted our principles of community and our conviction that hate and violent intimidation have no place at CSU; and we’ve worked intensively to support students and populations that may feel targeted,” the University wrote. Alex Scott, the student who initially reported the graffiti, said that he doesn’t see inci-
The law aimed to preserve the affordability of in-state tuition as funding decreases. While tuition differs, residents and nonresidents go through the same admission process. Taylor said the University does not base admission credentials on residency. “We admit on academic credentials, not residency nor citizenship,” Taylor wrote in a follow-up email to The Collegian. “We are cognizant of the financial impact on nonresident students and are intentional about counseling those with lower income capacity on the long-term impacts of loan debt, etc.” Recruiting resident and nonresident students is similar with the exception of the fact that the University has the ability to directly and intentionally work with residents as young students, Taylor said. Resident students are also
more likely to have visited the campus.
dents like this one too often, but he does see such graffiti and messages on campus more than he’d like to. He also said that it’s important to report such incidents. “It’s important to get it taken down and to keep a record of the bad things that happen on campus so that people are aware and can push against it,” Scott said. He also said that he thought the incident was handled well so far, and that the administration seemed particularly sensitive to cases of white supremacy. In their statement, CSU also encouraged anyone else who finds graffiti such as the one found in the Warner College to immediately report it to their bias reporting website. They said that if students send reports, they will be able to respond “quickly and appropriately.” Ceci Taylor can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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CRIME
Intruder reported one block north of campus By Olivia Armagno @OArmagno
Police responded to a call one block north of campus when a woman woke up to an intruder standing by her bed early this morning, the Colorado State University Public Safety Team reported Monday. According to the Public Safety Team, a woman woke up to a male standing by her bed Monday morning at 6 a.m. By the time police responded to the woman’s call, the intruder had left the apartment. The suspect is described as a
college-aged male, wearing a green hoodie and gray sweatpants, the Public Safety Team said. The race of the intruder is unknown. The Public Safety Team was not able to provide more comments at this time. CSUPD advises all students to keep their doors and windows locked, especially at night and when they are not home. If you have any information about this incident or you believe you have seen the suspect, it is advised you call Fort Collins Police at 970-221-6540. Olivia Armagno can be reached at news@collegian.com.
RESIDENT VS. NONRESIDENT POPULATION IN STUDENT BODY IN THE LAST DECADE ■ Fall 2008:
- Total students: 20,045 - Residents: 80.1 percent - Nonresident: 19.9 percent ■ Fall 2018: - Total students: 28,691 - Residents: 68.7 percent - Nonresident: 31.3 percent “That dynamic is slightly differ-
ent in California, Illinois and Texas where we have recruiters but the ratio of high school graduates to staff is, of course, much higher in those areas,” Taylor said. Kelly Nolin, senior associate director of admissions, said in-state students are recruited year-round. “Our recruitment plan this year was to do as many in-state high school visits and college fairs as we could,” Nolin said. “We prioritized our largest feeder schools and those that we hadn’t visited in two or more years.” Colorado residents are also served through various on-campus visit programs. These include daily information sessions and tours Monday through Saturday. Nolin said this year has had so many visitors that a second session was added to every Saturday. “Some of the smaller programs we offer serve high-achieving students and first-generation college
students,” Nolin said. As a team, Nolin said there are 12 counselors assigned to recruit incoming Colorado freshmen and five counselors assigned to recruit incoming transfer students, as well as one counselor assigned to Native American students. Nolin said it is always a goal to be the Colorado school of choice, a title she said the University has retained for over a decade. According to the University’s general catalog for 2018-19, more Colorado high-school students choose CSU than any other campus. “We devote a lot of time and resources — both human and financial — to recruit our Colorado residents,” Nolin said. “As Colorado’s land grant institution, our mission is to serve the students of this state. They are our priority.” Charlotte Lang can be reached at news@collegian.com.
Local organizers notice positive impacts of student-volunteers By Charlotte Lang @chartrickwrites
Volunteering isn’t just good for the community — it’s good for the volunteers. Organizations such as United Way of Larimer County and Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement offer opportunities for students to get involved in volunteering, and both have noticed a positive impact on the community and the student volunteers. The United Way provides information about volunteer opportunities by partnering with SLiCE and The Coloradoan to publish the Volunteer Resource Guide each year. This guide provides details on the types of volunteer opportunities with organizations through the community and can be found in the SLiCE office. According to the 2018-19 guide, “programs and partnerships focus on increasing volunteerism, collaboration across sectors, creating a pipeline of civic leaders and business engagement with the community.” Jen Johnson, assistant director for SLiCE, said that SLiCE has three main functional arms: community engagement, leadership and involvement. While there’s some overlap in the areas, Johnson said that volunteering falls in the community engagement category and makes up a third of the SLiCE department. Volunteer opportunities include one-day events such as CSUnity and Cans Around the Oval, as well as longer opportunities such as Alternative Spring Break. “We have thousands of students volunteer in all sorts of different programs,” Johnson said. “There
is a huge variety of things students like doing, and this mostly depends on their interests. Students volunteer with children, people with disabilities, elderly people, environmental projects and animals, to name a few.” Amanda Sammartino, director of marketing and engagement for the United Way, said that volunteering is a great way for college students to expand their experience, build their resumes and connect with their community. “In addition to internships, volunteering can help students explore their interests in a lowrisk way and help determine what might be the best career move for them in the future,” Sammartino said. “Additionally, many student clubs and organizations require volunteer service, which is another reason many students get involved with our community.” Sammartino said that exposure to large-scale needs is an important component of learning to think critically and can be a valuable aspect of a college education. Alongside possible advantages to the volunteers, students can also benefit the organization they’re volunteering with, Sammartino said. “College volunteers can provide a fresh perspective to projects in need of completion,” Sammartino said. “They often have a different lens on the use of technology or other approaches that can help accomplish a project more effectively.” Sammartino said in addition to meeting the needs of area non-profits, community engagement is an important component of citizenship. “The intangible benefits alone — such as pride, satisfaction and accomplishment — are worthwhile
reasons to serve,” Sammartino said. Studies over the past two decades have indicated that volunteering provides individual health benefits in addition to social ones, Sammartino said. Those who volunteer have lower mortality rates, greater functional ability and lower rates of depression later in life than those who do not volunteer, Sammartino said. Johnson said students are motivated to volunteer because they feel a desire to contribute to something larger. Volunteering is also a great way to learn more about personal or academic interest, Johnson said. Students also seem to enjoy volunteering in groups or with peers. “All volunteers in a community are valuable,” Johnson said. “I think the passion, enthusiasm and positive attitudes of college students make them a particularly valuable and fun volunteer group to work with.” Like Sammartino, Johnson has noticed students experiencing positive results from their volunteering. “I’ve seen students gain clarity on things like personal purpose and academic major,” Johnson said. “I’ve seen students develop a greater sense of community, belonging and friendship. I’ve seen students grow in skills and confidence.” Students wanting to volunteer can stop by the SLiCE office to get set up with an activity that matches their interests and needs, Johnson said. “We look for motivated, passionate people, but even if a student doesn’t know what they want to do, they just want to get involved, we can help them,” Johnson said. Charlotte Lang can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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COLLEGIAN COLUMNIST
We should reframe how we think about disability Rory Plunkett @jericho_wav
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. The Arc of Larimer County featured its seventh annual film festival at the Lory Student Center, called ReFrame Disability. The festival featured local and international short films that all worked to spread awareness. This event was important for Colorado State University students to attend — especially those that do not have a disability. Students need to take the initiative to learn more about this topic so CSU’s campus can have a holistic approach to its principles of inclusion. According to the University of Washington, when it comes to people with disabilities, a truly inclusive campus takes a holistic approach to addressing the topic by not only focusing on the disadvantages of disabilities but the capabilities
of the people with them. One of the first videos shown was a music video from Rudely Interrupted, an Australian band in which five of its six members have a physical and/ or mental disability. The song shown at the festival was called “Close My Eyes.” The music video does a great job of showing how easy it is to misjudge people with disabilities just from their looks. The video is shot in a completely dark room for the intro of the song, until about halfway through, when the lights are turned on and the audience can see who is making the great music. The chorus ends with a powerful mantra: “I just close my eyes and open my heart.” This video directly deals with reframing disability; it can teach students to not be so quick to judge a book by its cover. Being judgmental of people with disabilities is not an act of inclusion and can be detrimental to the experience of people with disabilities on campus. Aubrey Waetcher’s “Welcome to Wesley’s World” won this year’s annual Film Festival Contest. This local submission depicted the life of Wesley, a
young boy living with autism.
FILM FESTIVAL MOVIES ■ Getting to Know Us
The Arc of Larimer County
■ My Little Brother from the Moon
Directed by Coline et Noe/Fred Philibert ■ 100% Myself Directed by Euan Ryan ■ Prison Orphan Calamari Productions ■ Being Seen Directed by Paul Zehrer ■ Old Road by Brian David Collins, Produced By Sam Lawrence ■ Ian Directed by Abel Goldbarb ■ Willing to Work Written and Directed by Wilbert Johnson ■ Connor Billington Produced by Elfin Cahill
The movie showed Wesley’s strengths and how, with his family’s help and his own determination, he was able to
do things that were far beyond society’s expectations. These included running, baking, painting and swinging in the hammock that his parents set up in his room. “Right then, we knew not to focus on what Wesley can’t do but what Wesley can do,” said Robyn Stewart, Wesley’s stepmother. The holistic approach that Washington University recommends for inclusive campuses is exemplified in Wesley’s family dynamic. This type of representation in Wesley’s family and families like his is so beneficial for people with disabilities, and students of CSU should take the initiative to learn more about disabilities so they can create a similar impact on campus. Watching this video gives insight into how living with autism can mean struggles and success and how an inclusive environment makes all the difference. This is not a perspective that is commonly represented well on campus, as we do not give a lot of visibility to people with disabilities within our community. One of the most humorous videos was called “Shit People
Say to Autistic Service Dog Partners.” The video showed Nathan Selove acting out the numerous things he has heard people say about his service dog. This video is especially pertinent to CSU’s campus, since we have plenty of service dogs. My colleague, Shay Rego, wrote an article discussing the seriousness of service animals. Part of respecting service dogs on campus and in general is understanding what not to say to people with service dogs. The Arc of Larimer County’s Film Festival had moments of seriousness, humor and clarity. Overall, the festival spreads awareness of the struggles that people with disabilities face. If you want to learn more about people with disabilities or learn more about the resources that the Arc of Larimer County can provide, their film festival is a great resource, as well as their website. It’s important that the conversations around disabilities are not left to just those with them. We can all be better advocates when we utilize resources like this. Rory Plunkett can be reached at letters@collegian.com.
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COLLEGIAN COLUMNIST
Students deserve more dining options in LSC Ethan Vassar @ethan_vassar
Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. The old adage “time is money” could not be truer in the life of a college student. Students are paying for their time at the University, and in addition to classes, students have other responsibilities. Between work, volunteering or sports, students must find some time in between all these activities to feed themselves. Thankfully, Colorado State University’s Lory Student Center offers several dining options for students too busy, or too lazy, to cook. The LSC’s website claims that all venues are “top of
the line” and “provides variety ... getting food at your favorite spot is always simple and accessible.” Chain restaurants include Panda Express, Subway, Garbanzo, Taco Bell, Spoons and Carl’s Jr. Local fare is also represented with both Bagel Places and That’s A Wrap. However, some of these places being “simple and accessible,” like the website claims, is not necessarily true. Both Bagel Places close at 2 p.m., operating just seven hours a day, and That’s a Wrap closes at 3 p.m., also operating seven hours a day. The LSC website boasts that “possibilities are endless” for dining options, but it seems that the possibility of having a pizza bagel or panini ends at lunchtime. The narrow operating time limits the amount of choices students have and makes lines longer. Students are already stressed
enough and should not have to worry about whether or not they have time to eat. If lines are too long, students may skip meals, which results in fatigue and confusion, as the brain needs food to be at 100 percent. A college student’s time is money, and it is a waste of both to wait such a long time for food, especially when it can result in poor classroom performance and poor health. There is a lot to gain for both students and the University from lengthening hours of operation. Later hours means more revenue, which means more money for CSU. There would be more student job openings at these places needing more employees for new extended hours. Employment during college is a necessity, and on-campus jobs are extremely convenient. It would be a win-win for both parties. With so many potential benefits for both students and the Uni-
COLLEGIAN COLUMNIST
Daylight savings harms student health Madison Thompson @heyymadison
Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. Many of us woke up on Sunday feeling groggy. You might have felt more tired than usual, wondering why your internal clock didn’t match the one on your phone. For many, daylight savings time means nothing more than an unwelcome disruption of our normal schedule. We’ll lose an hour of sleep as we “spring forward” for the new season. The abrupt shift in our circadian rhythm has a myriad of health consequences we’re more aware of now than in years past. In a world where one-third of Americans are not getting the recommended amount of sleep, we don’t need another reason to hinder these few peaceful hours. The seemingly arbitrary shift of time does actually have a method to its madness. Shifting our standard time to daylight saving time is a means to reduce electricity consumption by extending daylight hours. However, in modern society, people are typically awake before the sun rises and after it sets. More electricity will be used in the
morning and might actually lead to greater electricity use, making the argument of saving electricity obsolete. The benefits don’t seem to outweigh the costs; people are more likely to experience heart attacks, workplace injuries, strokes and become victims of motor vehicle accidents in the days following the time shift. Humans are fragile creatures, and our biological clocks are intertwined with the rhythm of the sunrise and sunset. While an hour might not seem like a big deal, our bodies say otherwise. Our bodies adjust to a biorhythm which we base our actions on, so if the timing is shifted, our actions are more likely to be “off.” According to the Sleep Foundation, disrupting sleeping patterns can affect our memory, performance and concentration levels. Shifting sleeping patterns an hour forward is more difficult for some people than others. Sleep is an integral and often overlooked component of physical and mental wellbeing and overall quality of life. In fact, ongoing sleep deficiency can raise your risk for some chronic health problems including how you think, react, learn and respond to others. Mental health is also a large component of daylight saving time that doesn’t get much attention. According to Psychology Today, seasonal affective disorder is a component of major
depressive disorder. The symptoms are largely the same — loss of interest in activities, anxiety and withdrawal from social interactions. The difference is that for those with SAD, their symptoms tend to peak in the winter months and resolve themselves in the spring. A good night’s sleep helps improve learning. As college students, losing that hour of sleep might inadvertently affect their performance in the classroom over the next several days or weeks. Physical health is also impacted by a loss of sleep. According to a study from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, with every hour of sleep lost, the risk of obesity goes up. Deep sleep also supports healthy growth and development. As you sleep, hormones are triggered that promote growth in children and teenagers. Similarly, your immune system relies on sleep to help fight off harmful substances. We don’t have a reason to keep practicing daylight saving time given the effect it has on our collective sleeping patterns. Daylight saving time is a mostly outdated form of energy saving that we don’t need to rely on. The research is clear — our health is negatively affected by losing an hour of sleep, and the unnecessary disruption does more harm than good. Madison Thompson can be reached at letters@collegian.com.
versity, Bagel Place and That’s a Wrap should highly consider staying open later. If staying open two or three hours later is too much to ask of these places, then perhaps it is time for a change of scenery in the LSC food court. Something like a Chickfil-A comes to mind as a worthy addition. There is no doubt it would be popular and could be a highlight in the LSC for campus tours. A cheaper option would be beneficial, since many students suffer from food insecurity. A Washington Post article reports that an increasing number of students are skipping meals or eating less because they don’t have enough money for food. At Subway, a footlong, chips and a drink comes out to be about $10. A plate and drink is $9 at Panda Express. A burger, fries and a drink at Carl’s Jr. ranges from around $7 to $10. College
students have, on average, $43 to $55 to spend on food weekly, according to a USDA food plan. With a meal costing $8 on average at the LSC, sticking to a $50 budget is difficult at best. There should be no concern about chain restaurants replacing local scenery. The Aspen Grille still exists and uses 10 locally made or sourced products. Additionally, the on-campus coffee shops and Ramskeller still provide a uniquely CSU dining experience. A place like The Colorado Room could solve both issues, providing a less expensive and local meal. Considering the heavy foot traffic and how often students rely on the LSC for meals, they deserve more options, or at the very least, places with hours considerate of the life of a student. Ethan Vassar can be reached at letters@collegian.com.
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Roommates who eat your food.
Bad roommates who say they’re moving out!
Roommates who are way too chill when you need to figure out housing.
Roommates who help clean your shared living space.
Apartments with thin walls.
Apartments with thick walls.
When your roommate leaves your living room looking like a tornado passed through it.
When your roommates are gone on vacation, and you have the place to yourself.
Roommates who leave passive aggressive notes.
Living alone.
SPONSORED CONTENT The long, hot days begin to give way to cooler weather and changing colors, marking the beginning of fall and for many the end of the outdoor season. Of course, this is not the case for Colorado. The hillsides begin to come alive with brilliant yellow, orange, and red fall colors and the trout are hungry. Some of my best days fishing have been spent in the Cache la Poudre River surrounded by colorful fall views. The Cache la Poudre can be accessed for fishing easily off of Highway 14 and contains 2 sections of wild trout waters. It has miles and miles of easily accessed public fishing waters, making it one of the better fly fishing destinations in the state, and it happens to be right in our backyard! The Cache la Poudre River offers endless fly fishing opportunities all year long. Just a quick, 20 minute drive from campus, the Cache la Poudre River is a perfect destination for all levels of fly fishing. You can find hungry brown, rainbow, and cut-bow trout in pools, ripples, shaded banks, and deep runs. Caddis fly patterns and terrestrials are productive to use in the early fall season, allowing the opportunity to watch a trout rise from the river and swallow your fly. Trout in the Cache la Poudre are always keen on streamers, especially as fall approaches, so make sure to have a few in your tackle box! The Cache la Poudre is a perfect destination for some after class fishing, or to pick up a fly rod and throw your first casts. From one female fly fisher to another, pick up that fly rod and learn how to fish! Don’t be intimidated, there are no rules to your fishing; wear what you want, fish how you want, hell even wear a dress fly fishing if you feel like it‌ sometimes I do! Hope to see more guys and gals getting out and getting after it on the water this fall! By Piper Nunn
I am a Woman and I am an Angler
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The CSU Fly Fishing Club is a part of the Trout Unlimited 5Rivers program, and provides a community for anglers of all skill levels. Each year, the club hosts casting clinics, fly tying nights,beginner’s fishing days, fishing outings, conservation projects, and social gatherings. This semester, the club meets every other Tuesday, after spring break the meeting will be Tuesday 26th at 6pm in Wagar 133. We hope to see you at the first meeting! Anyone and everyone is welcome to join for free; if you choose, you can pay dues of $20 and receive a club shirt, club sticker, Costa Del Mar swag, and access to special offers from select fishing brands. On April 20, the club is going to be doing a big river restoration project on a nearby property. They will be creating/maintaining trails, stabilizing riverbeds, and doing general restoration work. Please email csuflyfish@gmail.com for more information. If you’d like to receive updates about future events from CSU Fly Fishing, please email csuflyfish@gmail.com to be added to our email list and follow us on Instagram: @csuflyfishing.
Interview With Anglers Alex and Nick are fly fishing enthusiasts that love the sport and the community it is associated with. Alpine lake fishing tops the list of fishing areas for both these anglers because of the solitude found without the loneliness of being alone. Their beginner tips are too not spend a lot of money on gear as the rods and gear from Cabela’s and other big sporting good stores will be sufficient for reeling in fighters and to keep going with the sport even though the first few weeks there may be no fish, it is all worth it. As both Nick and Alex stated, the fishing really isn’t about the fish at the end of your line, but the journey you are thrown into when you go fly fishing. In his senior year at Colorado State University, studying construction management with a minor in ecosystem science and sustainability, Nick is seeking a career in dam removal and restoration. From the beginning of his CSU education he was a member of the fly fishing club and now has the position of vice president.
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Alex Liston
Introduced to the sport by his father at age 4, Nick found a hobby for life. Fly fishing has led Nick to starting his own media company based on “bringing back the stoke” to fishing. Check it out at Nomadic Anglers! His recommendations for Colorado are the Taylor River where you can catch some beautiful brownies or the local spot of Joe Wright Reservoir, the only area in CO to catch Alaskan grayling.
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On March 27th through 29th, the CSU Logging Sports team will host the 80th annual American Western Forestry Clubs Conclave! Conclave is the major annual collegiate timbersports competition of the West, and this year Colorado State will be hosting it for the first time in nearly a decade. For one week from sun up until sundown, the lumberjacks and lumberjills of the Western United States and Canada will join us in Fort Collins for some exciting competition. On March 27th, Conclave will also host the Western league Stihl Collegiate Series Qualifier competition, the winner of which will go on to compete with the regional Stihl collegiate champions from around the country in May. CSU’s logging team has been putting in long hours of hard work and planning for Conclave all year, and are excited to host the loggers of the West and share their sport with the Colorado community. Competitors will test their skills as they fight for the top spots in events including chopping, crosscut sawing, chainsaw events, axe throw, academic forestry events, log rolling, and much more!
No, Alex is not a fish Coming from Chicago to attend Colorado State University Alex decided to study civil engineering with the goal of finding a career in river restoration. He is now a senior and has participated in the club for all 4 years. His position with the club currently is the treasurer. Alex vaguely remembers where it all began 17 years ago, by picking up a fly rod with his grandfather by his side. From his first experience fishing with his grandpa, his passion escalated quickly and it soon became his obsession. He has traveled to areas of the Florida Keys for saltwater fly fishing and has built his fishing bucket list with over 60 species all over the world in hopes of catching them all. Around Fort Collins, Alex recommends anglers to lake Agnes up the Cache la Poudre Canyon where few anglers are and some gorgeous greenback cutthroat trout can be caught. Photo: Jared Reynolds
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Conclave will take place at 3400 W. Vine Drive, right off Overland Trail. The event will be free to the public, but parking will be limited, so spectators are encouraged to use ridesharing or take the #9 bus (which stops right next to the competition field) to the event. Come join us for a week of exciting competition like you’ve never seen before! You can check out the CSU Logging Team on Facebook (Colorado State University Logging Sports Team) and Instagram (@csuloggingsports) for more information. See you at Conclave!
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SPONSORED CONTENT Here in Colorado we are known for our outdoors, let preserve them. As fly fishing and other outdoor activities continue to grow, the call for action becomes more and more immediate. The fish are running out of water or swimming through polluted waters, the rivers themselves are drying out and the environment around them is slowly losing it’s green. We all love to get outside and enjoy these beautiful places, but the impact is overlooked much of the time. As outdoor enthusiasts we must realize that our lifestyles also have impacts and that it is not the other people, but also those who already are responding to the call of the environment. I’m sure you have heard by now “the little things matter”, but this is very true and very important with regards to preservation. Even picking up that little piece of trash floating passed you while fishing can make an impact, but to really take action we must come together as a group of people alike and not alike to speak for our environment to protect and preserve nature’s beauty for those to come. By Trigg Skoe
“Ask not of what the environment can do for you, but what you can do for the environment”
On March 16, 2019, a brand new 24 Hour Fitness will open its doors in downtown Fort Collins, delivering a transformative experience for the community’s health and fitness scene. The new club opening represents the company’s second location in Fort Collins and 31st on the front range, demonstrating that the fan-favorite fitness brand shows no signs of slowing growth momentum. The new club is occupying a former Safeway grocery store, and as bigbox retailers begin to close, 24 Hour Fitness continues to move the needle with energizing new programs and additional locations. Conveniently located just a mile from Colorado State University’s campus, the new club is perfect for students, staff, and faculty to focus on their fitness goals and get into the best shape of their lives. The 24 Hour Fitness® Fort Collins North club grand opening event is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, 2019, 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.,
located at 460 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524. The community is invited to this free celebration, which includes club tours, prize drawings, group training demonstrations, innovative GX24® studio classes and more. “From the free fitness appointment and workout with a fitness professional to co-developing a personalized 7-day plan to jump start your program, we partner with each member to provide a personalized experience. The first days and weeks are critical to establishing fitness as a priority and we have developed all of the support to help each person be successful in their fitness journey. Not only do we offer program variety in the club, we balance the in-club experience with digital tools, featuring built-in fitness reminders and a vast library of workouts for those days when you can’t get to the club.” She added. To experience the new gym, download a free guest pass from www.24hourfitness.com/FortCollinsNorth.
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Sports | Tuesday, March 12, 2019
CLUB SPORTS
Colorado State baseball dominates in first league games of the season By Tyler Meguire @TMeguire
The Colorado State University baseball team dominated the Colorado School of Mines in the first league series of the season, winning 6-0 and 14-1. CSU was scheduled to play Saturday and Sunday, but were forced to cancel the Saturday game due to snow and fit a triple-header game on Sunday. CSU was not able to fit in a third game and had to cut the second game of the day to five innings. CSU shutout Mines in the first game, winning 6-0. Shortstop Trent Weldon played a key role in the first game. Weldon went 1-2 with a strikeout and a walk. His one home run was an absolute missile to dead center. Weldon’s home run came in the top of the third inning and marks CSU’s first home run of the season. “It felt really good,” Weldon said. “I wasn’t even trying, I was just trying to get a base hit. I got a really good pitch down the middle, so I drove it where it was pitched and got good success out of it.” Another key contributor of the first game was pitcher Blake Buhrer. Buhrer was a force on the mound as he threw six shutout innings, with nine total strikeouts, allowing only three hits and no walks. Buhrer tossed 83 total pitches, including a 10-pitch third inning. Out
of Buhrer’s nine strikeouts, six of them were in the first three innings. “I felt confident,” Buhrer said. “I felt like I had a good chance to throw a good ball game today and I did. ... Really just trusting my mechanics and my arm, just not thinking much.”
“One thing I have noticed about this team is they just love being around the game. Even when we are practicing in the parking lot and it’s cold, they’re still out there having fun and working hard.” TROY TOLAR BASEBALL COACH
CSU put together an offensive onslaught in the second game of the series. CSU had a combined 14 hits and tallied 14 runs in just five innings. Weldon fed off his first game and put together a 3-3 game and hit two RBIs in the process. “I was seeing the ball a lot better today,” Weldon said. “I’ve been struggling a little bit in the past, but today I broke out of it and was able to see some good
Blake Buhrer winds up to pitch during the first game against Colorado School of Mines. The Rams beat the Orediggers 6-0. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN
pitches and stay back on some curveballs and fastballs.” The CSU pitchers were on a roll. Jared Van Vark got the pleasure of pitching the second game, and he made the most of it. Van Vark threw 83 pitches, including 10 strikeouts and one walk. Van Vark allowed six hits and one run in five innings. “It felt good,” Van Vark said. “I’ve been a little bit shaky my past performances so I was really looking to get out there and throw strikes.”
Although the Rams were unable to practice much leading up to the series because of the snow, lack of practice did not seem to impact CSU. “We didn’t really get to practice,” Coach Troy Tolar said. “We practiced once inside and with snow, (and) we had a parking lot practice on Friday. One thing I have noticed about this team is they just love being around the game. Even when we are practicing in the parking lot and it’s cold, they’re still out there having fun and working
hard.” The CSU baseball team will head to Trinidad, Colorado for games with Trinidad State Junior College March 15 and March 16 before heading to Arizona to take on Chandler Gilbert Community College, Arizona Christian University, Arizona State University and Paradise Valley Community College March 18 through March 22. Tyler Meguire can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
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MEN’S BASKETBALL
Carvacho named first-team All-Mountain West By Ashley Potts @ashleypotts09
It’s no secret that Nico Carvacho has had a very impressive season. He has broken school and league records and won Mountain West Player of the Week for the first time in his career. This week, while at the Mountain West tournament in Las Vegas, he has added another line on his resume. Carvacho has been named to the first-team All-Mountain West, as voted on by league media members. He is one of five players in the league to receive the honor. He is among top-team standouts that have given the Rams trouble throughout the season, such as Wyoming’s Justin James, Nevada’s Jordan Caroline and Caleb Martin, and Utah State’s Sam Merrill. Carvacho is currently the national leader in rebounds per game (13.2), leads the MW in rebounds in league play (13.8) and is the second player in league history to record 400 rebounds
in one season. He is now Colorado State University’s all-time rebound leader and became the all-time career rebound leader in the league at 945, with 578 in conference play. He has also recorded 35 double-doubles this season, the fourth most in career MW records. He is the all-time leader in double-doubles in conference play with 22. He was also third in league games for field goal percentage (60.3) and is tied for sixth with 0.8 blocks per game. All of this comes only part way through the big man’s career. The redshirt-junior will return for the Ram’s next season with even more possibilities ahead of him. In the mean time, the Rams will prepare to make their best run in the Air Force Reserve Mountain West Men’s Basketball Championship starting March 13 at 12 p.m. They will take on Boise State in the opening round. Ashley Potts can be reached at sports@collegian.com
Nico Carvacho (32) waves to the crowd before Colorado State University’s game against the University of Wyoming. Carvacho now holds the all time rebounding record. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS COLLEGIAN
DENVER BRONCOS
What the Antonio Brown trade means for Broncos By Zach Segars Mile High Sports
Finally, after weeks of mind-numbing speculation over whether or not one of the league’s perennial top talents at wide receiver would be traded and where he would end up, Antonio Brown has found a landing spot. The bad news for Broncos fans is that landing spot rests in the home of their most hated rivals. Denver’s secondary, which appeared to be one of the worst in the NFL for multiple stretches in 2018, will have to improve drastically to contain an AFC West loadedwith passing weapons. They will not only have to face the Chiefs with reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill as well as the Chargers led by Philip Rivers, Mike Williams, Hunter Henry, and Keenan Allen, but now the Raiders too. So what does this mean for the Broncos? For starters, watch for John Elway to invest heavily in the secondary this offseason. It would be surprising if the Broncos don’t take a cornerback early, to pair with a high profile free agent signing in the back end. In 2018, the Broncos allowed Derek Carr to toss for a then record-setting completion percentage of 90.6 with a poor group of surrounding talent. The Raiders are likely to continue the upgrades at receiver and get young-
er at running back, making their offense even more potent. Luckily the Broncos have Chris Harris Jr., but even he has struggled with stopping Brown in the past. Even though their 2018 matchup ended with Brown kept out of the endzone, gaining just 67 yards on his 14 targets, and earning his worst grade of the season from Pro Football Focus (55.0), he’s given Harris nightmares in the past. In Week 15 of the 2015 NFL season, Brown went off for 189 yards and two touchdowns, while catching a season-high of 88.9 percent of the passes thrown his way. For the Broncos to bank on Harris’ ability alone would be foolish. Fortunately for Broncos Country, it isn’t all bad news. Despite the Raiders getting a future Hall of Famer for pennies on the dollar, their roster talent is still towards the bottom of the barrel. An Oakland offensive line once thought to be second only to the Cowboys, ranked 26th last year in Pro Football Focus’ pass blocking efficiency metric. That offensive line won’t get any better with the Raiders trading Pro Bowl guard Kelechi Osemele to the Jets. The Raiders will not only have to patch holes in the running game and along the offensive line, but they also have to upgrade their depth at receiver behind Brown, and those are just their holes on the offensive side
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) moves to the end zone after a pass from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) as he's defended by the Oakland Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley (21) on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, Cali. PHOTO BY HECTOR AMEZCUA/SACRAMENTO BEE
of the ball. Newly hired general manager Mike Mayock will also have to completely overhaul a defense that ranked 30th in Football Outsiders’ Defensive DVOA, 26th in total defense, 19th in pass defense, 26th in run defense, 32nd in scoring defense, and has the worst pass rushers in the NFL. The best case scenario for the Raiders is that they’re only two years away from competing, at which point Brown will be enter-
ing a contract year at age 32, and well past his prime. Brown has consistently been a top-five wide receiver in terms of production for much of his career, yet that’s likely to change now. A mere four percent of wide receivers over the age of 30 were able to finish among the top five wide receivers. This means that during his newly signed three year deal with the Raiders, he’ll be making quarterback money, but won’t even be
among the most valuable or productive players at his position. The move for Antonio Brown is a short-term one that the Raiders will be paying long-term ramifications for. The move will likely boost the sale of PSLs in the Raiders’ new stadium, far more than it will improve their odds of making the playoffs. Content pulled from Mile High Sports.
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Arts & Culture | Tuesday, March 12, 2019
MOVIES & TV
‘CatVideoFest’ brings cat lovers together for a good cause By Elena Waldman @WaldmanElena
The Lyric cinema is upholding its reputation as a haven for alternative movie watchers with this purr-ific showing of “CatVideoFest.” However, this showing serves a greater cause than just fur-filled entertainment. “CatVideoFest” creates film-length cat video compilations to help fundraise for cat shelters across the country. The shows, which consist of everything from current viral videos to personal submissions, work with local theaters to give both attention and ticket proceeds to surrounding cat shelters and organizations. Through the screening of “CatVideoFest” March 10, The Lyric gave a percentage of ticket proceeds to the Larimer Humane Society. Ticket sales did so well, The Lyric is adding another screening of “CatVideoFest” March 17. “We’ve worked with the Larimer Humane Society before in the past with other fundraiser screenings,” said Kait Edwards, the assistant manager at The Lyric. “Four dollars of every ticket purchased will be donated to Larimer Humane Society to help them and cats out.” “CatVideoFest” isn’t just
A “CatVideoFest” poster decorates the wall of The Lyric theater March 10. PHOTO BY ALYSE OXENFORD COLLEGIAN
funny memes and gifs of our fellow feline friends, but it does contain a fair share of them. The compilation is broken up into several categories, some of which are comedy, animated videos, news packages, music videos and short films. Lisa
Gwin, an audience member at the show, said she saw a couple of familiar videos, but was pleasantly surprised by the variety of clips. “They broke it up into categories, there was comedy, see CATVIDEO on page 14 >>
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CatVideo >> from page 13 action ... so it was cool that it wasn’t just one cat video after another,” Gwin said. The theater was packed with people of all ages, from students to children in cat ears and their parents. Audible reactions were consistent from the audience throughout the show. Clumsy cat moments were followed by laughter while cuddly kittens evoked “awws” from everyone. Some of the most hilarious clips of the sequence were a video of a cat chasing a bear cub up a tree, a cat grooming video set to dubstep music and a video of a kitten crawling all over its owner in the middle of an extremely focused yoga session. There were many moments in “CatVideoFest” that were
more heartfelt, including a tribute to the recently passed YouTube sensation, Oskar the Blind Cat. Other famous cats were recognized as well, such as Instagram famous LilBub, who gained attention for her odd appearance and inability to fit her tongue in her mouth.
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at The Lyric March 17 at 7 p.m.
Will Braden, the director of “CatVideoFest,” started the project in 2016 after finding artistry in making cat-inspired films and curated videos. Based in Washington, the fest gained widespread attraction from cat lovers and is now playing in about 150 different cities across the country. Braden said part of the inspiration for “Cat-
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8 — You’re especially brilliant today and tomorrow. Apply creativity and concentration to solve a puzzle. Provide backup for someone in your network. Your message inspires. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 9 — You can make extra money for a few days. Take advantage of a lucky break to push ahead. Maintain positive cash flow through careful monitoring. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 9 — Put on your power suit. Energize a cause close to your heart. Document your findings. Someone’s saying nice things about you. Speak out for others. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 6 — Finish a project in private through tomorrow. Organize and file. Put things away. Prepare your space for what’s coming next. Clear your mind and rest. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 8 — Pull together with your team to get ahead. It takes a village. Discover something surprising about someone you thought you knew. Strengthen your collaborative infrastructure. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 8
— Friends are a big help over the next few days. Share ideas, encouragement and information with your team. Participate for a common goal with mutual benefit. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 8 —Monitor news and conditions carefully. While breakdowns and distractions are possible, travels and studies can take solid ground. Research and document your findings. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 9 — Work together to advance on a shared financial goal. Find creative solutions to a challenge. Listen to diverse views. Choose what’s best for family. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 8 — Listen to your partner, and remain open to compromise. Notice where you might be stuck. Collaboration allows you each to contribute strengths and protect weaknesses. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 8 — The pace quickens, and your heart gets pumping. Practice your physical moves and maintain physical routines for growing energy. Nurture your health and wellness. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 7 — Listen to your heart. Enjoy the company of someone you love. Romantic scenarios could unfold. Prioritize family and fun when choosing activities. Relax. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 8 — The next two days could get busy at home. Domestic chores and upgrades blend with family activities and gatherings. Coordinate schedules and differing needs.
VideoFest” was to turn entertainment into community engagement and make a positive impact. “The idea was everybody watches cat videos, and that’s okay,” Braden said. “But, (we wanted to) take that experience and turn it into a real social community experience and raise some money for local cat charities, or local shelters, and get everybody together to experience this in a theater rather than just experiencing it at home on their laptops.” Part of “CatVideoFest’s” core value is to raise money locally, rather than donate to larger corporations. This goal allows shelters to receive aid tailored for their specific needs, and the ability to reach out and connect with the community. At showings, shelters are able to do all sorts of outreach, such as recruiting volunteers, selling merchandise, advocating for adoption and educating people
about their programs.
“They broke it up into categories. There was comedy, action ... so it was cool that it wasn’t just one cat video after another.” LISA GWIN AUDIENCE MEMBER
“The idea that each show benefits a local shelter is really part of the DNA of ‘CatVideoFest,’” Braden said. “Those kind of impacts, in a local sense, are much more measurable for us. To be able to see, rather than just being a drop in the bucket, or signing a check over to a big organization. There’s nothing wrong with that, but the idea of local partners is really just a huge part of
‘CatVideoFest.’” The “CatVideoFest” website offers a submission page for anyone to enter any funny and cute videos they’ve either made or found, which gives it more of a community-oriented aspect. Braden said he does extensive research for the compilations as well, wanting the viewing experience to be unique. “I also scour the internet for videos, not just most recent viral videos, but also just things that might have gone viral but didn’t,” Braden said. “I’ve learned how to say ‘funny cats’ in like 28 different languages, just to find videos that people wouldn’t see otherwise. I want people to feel like this is a worthwhile experience for them to come see.” Elena Waldman can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
MOVIES & TV
ReFrame Disability Film Festival bolsters the voices of people with disabilities By Dominic Brazeau @DomBrazeau
The ReFrame Disability Film Festival returned to Colorado State University March 8 to advocate and promote awareness for individuals with developmental disabilities. The annual event, now on its seventh year, aims to shift the narrative of people with disabilities, dismantle stereotypes and give individuals the opportunity to share stories from their own perspectives. The event was hosted by The Arc of Larimer County in the Lory Student Center Theatre. Andy Kwiatkoski — who has autism and has won awards for his film “Lonely Highway” about coming to terms with his unique challenges — emceed the festival. The festival featured 14 total films from all over the world, which ranged in style and genre. Many were documentary style but the genres also included comedy and animation. The first film shown was “100% Myself,” a video about a developmentally disabled girl who challenged herself to climb three mountains in three days. One of the standout films was “Being Seen,” directed by Paul Zehrer, which is about bringing light to everyday life and love. The film also includes some comedic elements. Animated shorts were also featured at the festival, including the noteworthy “My Little Brother from the Moon,” directed by Frédéric Philibert, and “Ian,” directed by Abel
Goldfarb. “My Little Brother From The Moon” is a French film released in 2007 and follows a young girl describing her brother who has autism and what it means to her. “Ian” is about a little boy with cerebral palsy who struggles to make friends on the playground. Both films were inspired by real individuals and aim to spread awareness about the societal issues people with disabilities face. They also emphasize the importance of inclusivity.
“It takes a lot of support to bring a light to how we are more than just a disability.” ROBYN STEWART STEPMOTHER OF WESLEY FROM “WELCOME TO WESLEY’S WORLD”
The award-winning music video “Close My Eyes,” directed by Tov Belling and featuring the Australian band Rudely Interrupted, was also presented. The group, known for their energetic indie-rock sound, consists of artists with disabilities who have toured all around the world. The winner of the festival was “Welcome to Wesley’s World” produced by Aubrey Waetcher. This film follows the young teenager Wesley, who has autism, but the story does not focus entirely on his developmental disability. “Wesley’s
World” emphasizes not what Wesley can’t do, but what he can do and loves to do. Wesley and his family were present to collect their award and Wesley’s stepmother, Robyn Stewart, gave a brief speech. “It takes a lot of support to bring a light to how we are more than just a disability,” Robyn Stewart said in her speech. Another film at the festival was “Prison Orphan” from Calamari Productions. The documentary is about Justin, a 14-year-old boy that is stuck living in a juvenile prison after he has no place to go. The film shows Justin’s transition away from the correctional facility to a new facility with better services and accommodations for people with disabilities, and his personal growth that followed. The film “Willing to Work” wrapped up the festival. It was written and directed by Wilbert Johnson. “Willing to Work” is about Johnson’s journey to getting his dream job at the zoo, showing the hard work and dedication he had in the process. Rachael Franklin, an audience member at the “ReFrame Disability Film Festival,” said she has been coming to the festival for a few years now and looks forward to future shows to continue to witness the positive impact made by the films. “People have a lot of stereotypes about people (with disabilities),” Franklin said. “I think that this will change some of them.” Dominic Brazeau can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
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2 6 5 3 8 9 4 7 1
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