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Braiden Hall is currently at overcapacity. Housing and Dining was forced to move students into the basements, where they are forced to share single bathrooms and showers. Students in overflow housing have been temporarily housed in Allison, Edwards, Durward, Westfall, Newsom, Parmelee and Ingersoll halls. PHOTO BY AJ FRANKSON COLLEGIAN
Residence halls at capacity
Students live in overflow housing for first week By Emma Iannacone & Ravyn Cullor @CSUCollegian
The Colorado State University residence halls have met capacity after the largest freshman class ever moved in for the
fall semester. Approximately 6,400 students moved into residence halls on Aug. 15 and 16, leaving around 100 students in overflow housing waiting to be placed in permanent housing, said Director of University Housing Laura Giles. Braiden, Allison, Edwards, Durward, Westfall,
Newsom, Parmelee and Ingersoll halls are housing overflow students who have not yet been placed in permanent rooms. Those students are paying the lowest community-style residence price with 14 meals a week, $5,718 per semester, to live in hall lounges and basement rooms until HDS knows
what rooms are available after cancellations and no-shows, Giles said. Giles said the class of 2022 is the largest class ever admitted with approximately 5,300 students, which is an increase from 5,031 in 2017 and 4,956 students in 2016, according to the Office of Institutional
Research, Planning and Effectiveness. Housing and Dining Services had to accommodate a few hundred more students than had previously been indicated by the Office of Admissions, with whom
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POLITICS
Republican CD2 candidate talks student debt, climate change By Samantha Ye @samxye4
Whether on climate change or retirement, Peter Yu believes in the power of personal responsibility and limited government. The lifelong-Republican is running to be representative of Congressional District 2, which includes Larimer County. Having grown up in Loveland, Yu considers himself lucky to have lived the life he has. His parents immigrated to the United States two years before he was born. They came with no money, no English skills and his childhood was spent in poverty, Yu said. “The best thing about this country is that if you’re willing to really work hard for something, you can achieve a lot more,” Yu said. Out of the seven kids in his family, five were able to obtain college degrees, including Yu who started out playing football at Colorado State University before transferring to Fort Lewis College. He then went into various careers involving marketing and business. Yu said he now has a moral obligation to ensure the following generations have the same opportunities as he did. To Yu, that means limiting the reach of government programs, regu-
lations, taxes and spending, and that is what this race is about to him. “The only thing that bailed (my family) out of (poverty) was having a government that’s limited, so we were allowed to basically pursue what wanted to do ... And we were basically able to work our way to a new level and be able to make a stand on our own two feet,” Yu said. Yu said he sees the chances of future generations’ ability to rise in society threatened and is concerned with the federal debt, currently over $21 trillion according to the U.S. Debt Clock. Federal debt will increase substantially in the next few decades, driven largely by increases in Social Security as baby-boomer generation retires, increasing rising healthcare costs for Medicare and Medicaid and relatively flat tax revenues, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Yu called such government programs unsustainable, and he opposes a government-run health care plan for concern of the additional costs. “We have to understand facts,” Yu said. “And that’s what I ask about college students, the younger generation, because guess what? You guys have the biggest burden of any generation in history.” To solve these problems, Yu
emphasized his goals to reach across aisles and “move the needle.” This means making small bipartisan steps, rather than uncompromising larger reform, toward issues like lowering insurance premiums or electricity bills. He said his professional background in business and a personal background of many rough times gives him a solid history of finding workable solutions as well as knowing their importance. “We need to take care of the average person because guess who gets affected when nothing gets done?” Yu said. “The average person.” Yu has never worked as a government employee, and he said he is not running to be one now; his only concern is being a representative for all people. He said he asks everyone to look at the facts instead of emotions, even those who disagree with him. Unity is a significant piece of Yu’s platform, being one of five main issues on his campaign website. The big divide in this country, particularly the “racial hatred” which Yu said was started by Black Lives Matter, is a major concern. As an Asian-American, he said constant talk of racial inequality makes him feel two-steps behind, and “name-calling” people racists
Republican CD2 candidate Peter Yu (center) and several Colorado State University students marched in the Loveland Corn Festival Aug. 24. PHOTO COURTESY PETER YU
or xenophobes does nothing but spread hatred and anger. “If we’re ever going to move forward as a country, we do have to come together,” Yu said. On the Issues On student debt, Yu said it is the fault of the federal government, in this case for handing out student loans “like candy,” thus artificially inflating the demand for and subsequently the cost of college. “Colleges know they’ve got the supply and the demand’s definitely there because, guess what, kids can get as much money as they need,” Yu said.
Yu proposes capping the amount of federal student loans given out, as well as making sure kids get help weighing the costs and benefits of college, providing more vocational options and restructuring college curriculum so students only take the classes they need for their major. As far as addressing both climate change and energy independence, Yu said he would focus on bolstering all of the nation’s energy sources, but especially natural gas. In 2017, natural gas-fueled
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CAMPUS
Morgan Library Study Cube closes for bed bug extermination By Samantha Ye @samxye4
Following a report of possible bed bugs in the building, the Cube at the Morgan Library has been closed off since Aug. 24, according to University officials. An exterminator was called to evaluate the area after officials received a report and found the bugs were limited to one corner of the building, Dell Rae Ciaravola, public safety and risk communications manager, and David Ramsay, library director of strategic relationships, wrote in an email to The Collegian. There have been no other reports of bed bugs concerning the main library or other University buildings, they wrote. The main library will remain open for regular hours as the Cube is closed for treatment. In addition to an exterminator treating the area, staff will steam the furniture and all areas of the building, officials wrote. Steaming produces hot temperatures which are known
to kill the bugs in all stages of development, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The building and furniture will be heated and steam cleaned at least twice during the week, and officials will continue to check the building to ensure these strategies mitigate the issue before reopening later this week, officials wrote. Bed bugs are a public health pest, according to the EPA. Though they will bite humans, there are no known cases of them transmitting diseases. Bed bugs are also experts at hiding and are easily transported, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since they are not attracted to dirt and grime, the presence of bed bugs does not necessarily indicate uncleanliness. The University has asked that students who have seen potential pest issues to contact a building official or report the concern to Environmental Health Services at 970-4916745. Samantha Ye can be reached at news@collegian.com
The Cube starts to dwindle in capacity as the night progresses and students finish with their studies. The area of the Morgan Library has been closed since Aug. 24 due to bedbugs COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO
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CSU partners with Arapahoe Community College in Castle Rock By Ravyn Cullor @RCullor99
Colorado State University has partnered with Arapahoe Community College and the Douglas County School District to build a multi-institutional campus in Castle Rock, Colorado. The Collaboration Campus, set to open for the fall semester of 2019 in the Meadows subdivision of Castle Rock, is intended to allow students to go from a high school diploma to an associate degree to a bachelor degree without having to leave Castle Rock, said ACC President Diana Doyle. The campus will also collaborate with local businesses to create education programs to better train students for what employers need. “The mission is to bring together education and employer partners to offer worldclass, seamless educational opportunities to meet student and local workforce needs,” said Doyle. The campus is being constructed by ACC and is set to have 40,000 square feet with a capacity for approximately 800 students, said Doyle ACC will teach the freshman
and sophomore level course, and CSU will provide junior and senior level courses, making those programs the only four year options at the college. Students taking the general education courses provided by ACC will pay the normal tuition and fees set by the Colorado Community College System Board, but the cost for attending the CSU provided courses has not yet been determined, said Doyle ACC and CSU are planning to provide programs in business, entrepreneurship, computer sciences, health and wellness and cybersecurity, according to Geniphyr Ponce-Pore, the Assistant Director of the Office of Community and Economic Development at CSU. CSU Pueblo will be teaching the cybersecurity program, according to Vice President for the CSU Office of Engagement Kathay Rennels. Rennels said the project involves the whole CSU system. While CSU and ACC will provide courses on the new campus, Doyle said much of the instruction will be off campus. Students will get to learn workforce skills in their respective fields, including at the
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Castle Rock Adventist Hospital located just south of the new campus. Businesses will also lease space on campus, provide some of the technology needed for training in their respective field and provide real-world project work for the students, Doyle said. None of the prospective businesses are ready to identify themselves, but Doyle said one business is an entrepreneurship organization and other works in 3D printing. The local workforce office, Arapahoe/
Douglas Works!, will also have an on-campus office to provide workforce resources and training on campus. The Collaboration Campus came about when the city of Castle Rock asked ACC if they would consider increasing their presence, as there was already a small ACC campus in Castle Rock. The city also asked if ACC would consider partnering with CSU to bring a greater range of higher education opportunities to Castle Rock, said Doyle. “The (CSU) Office of
Engagement looks from opportunities to bring something beneficial to a community,” said Ponce-Pore. Ponce-Pore said that CSU also-ran sports camps in Castle Rock over the summer, which are popular in Fort Collins. They expected 500 students to enroll but ended up with around 720 in the program. “It’s one big collaboration,” said Doyle. “Nobody else is doing anything quite like this.” Ravyn Cullor can be reached at news@collegian.com
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Overflow >> from page 1 they work closely to prepare for the size of incoming freshman classes, Giles said. Giles said most freshmen students with less than 15 post-high school credits are required to live in the dorms unless they receive an exemption to live in Fort Collins or live independently. Due to that policy, 95 to 98 percent of freshmen students live in the residence halls. Returning students who wish to continue living in the residence halls account for around 20 percent of housing capacity, and any additional spots can be taken by transfer students. If there are more returning students or incoming students than expected, HDS can limit or end transfer student housing applications. “We are able to say, ‘okay, we can no longer take more applications for transfer students,’” Giles said.“That, in some ways, is our release valve.” Giles said while overflow housing and a large freshmen class are stressful for both students and faculty, it indicates growth for the University. “It’s a good problem to have,” Giles said. “It says that CSU is a really popular place. Students want to come to CSU.” But, students subjected to the overflow housing may disagree. Freshmen Paul Newman, business administration major, and Antonio Valdez, undeclared, lived in the basement of Braiden Hall for the first week of classes along with 10 other students. “When you go to college you expect to be in a small dorm, but it was just a makeshift study lounge converted into a dorm,” Valdez said. The students living in the Braiden overflow housing shared a single handicap access restroom with a shower, Newman
Peter Yu >> from page 3 29 percent of U.S. energy consumption, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Yu wants to push that to number to 70 or 100 percent. Natural gas is a relatively clean burning fossil fuel compared to petroleum or coal, according to the EIA. Increased fracking and the energy sector’s shift to more natural gas likely offset potential pollution from increased production, according to the Scientific American. Having worked in the solar industry himself, Yu said that technology-wise the renewable energy industry is “just not there yet.” All renewables combined served 11 percent of U.S.
and Valdez said. “I was waking up at 5 or 6:00 a.m. just to get into the shower,” Newman said. The bathrooms were so often occupied that Newman had to resort to brushing his teeth in a classroom building. “Sometimes I would walk by and there would just be people sitting there with their shower bins waiting to get in because they couldn’t go anywhere else,” Valdez said. The rooms, which were converted from study lounges in the basement of Braiden, housed between two to four students each. There were no windows to the outside in the rooms because they were located in the basement near the laundry facility, according to both students.
“When you go to college you expect to be in a small dorm, but it was just a makeshift study lounge converted into a dorm.” ANTONIO VALDEZ UNDECLARED FRESHMAN
“Our closets were like cardboard, makeshift boxes,” Valdez said. “We had two big dressers to share between the four of us.” The doors to the room had grates on the bottom which provided little privacy for the students,Newman said. “I sneezed in my room with my door closed, and someone in the room across the hall with their door closed said ‘bless you,’” Newman said. Both Newman and Valdez said nobody from HDS reached out to them, so both took it upon themselves to speak to someone directly about the situation. After reaching out to the rooming director’s assistant, Newman was informed he would be relocated to a permanent dorm with-
energy in 2017, according to the EIA. Yu supports non-government research into cheaper and more reliable renewable technology while developing natural gas. Though Colorado has legalized cannabis, Yu would leave it up other individual states to decide if they want to legalize. But, it is the responsibility of Congress to declassify cannabis from a Schedule I drug, Yu said. On immigration, Yu said it should be done the right way and “people who are here legally” should provide a service to the country. “We all have to follow the rules,” Yu said. “I want...to help everyone as well, but just make sure (to immigrate) the legal way and it will actually allow us to be a more productive society
in the week. “We went to housing and talked to the assistant director of housing. So they were aware, but that’s because we went to them,” Valdez said. “Nobody ever came to us.” Giles said HDS is still able to provide support for students living in overflow housing, and all students are assigned to a resident assistant. “We would still be able to provide support,” Giles said. “They aren’t just pushed off to the side, they are integrated into the community.” Both Newman and Valdez were relocated to permanent rooms by Aug. 24. HDS plans to move overflow students into permanent rooms within the next few weeks. Additionally, Giles said some of the overflow students submitted late residence applications. Valdez said he finalized his housing application on June 14 and had requested to be roommates with a friend, who finalized his application a month before Valdez. “We were calling because we were trying to make sure that they kept us as roommates and the entire summer they were telling us that we were roommates,” Valdez said. “But they said because they got my housing deposit a month and a half after that they switched us.” Newman submitted his complete housing application on July 3 and was sent an email indicating he would be living in a Braiden suite style room on Aug. 8. But, he was not informed he would be living in the overflow rooms until a week before his arrival, Newman said. If there are not enough cancellations to move all students out of overflow housing, they will continue to live in temporary housing areas, Giles said. The campus apartments are also at full capacity with 1,700 students. Students are selected to live in Aggie Village, Aggie Village Family, International Hous-
where we can actually take care of everybody.” According to the Reporter Herald, Yu would focus more on border security and outreach to countries where many migrants and asylum seekers originate. When it comes to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival recipients, Yu would support a non-amnesty path to citizenship as long as they are not criminals and contribute to society. “By all means, I am all for them staying,” Yu said. “This is their country; this is all they know.” Samantha Ye can be reached at news@collegian.com.
Since the housing in the Braiden basement is only temporary, and the rooms were meant to be study rooms, there were no built-in closets in the rooms. The closets were improvised out of cardboard boxes with a metal pole through the middle to hang up clothes.
The Braiden basement has been home to 10 students this year, with as many as four people to a room. PHOTO BY AJ FRANKSON COLLEGIAN
PHOTO BY AJ FRANKSON COLLEGIAN
The size of the temporary housing rooms in the Braiden basement is 210 square feet. Each student gets a twin bed, a cardboard closet, a desk and two drawers. PHOTO BY AJ FRANKSON COLLEGIAN
ing and University Village based on application date and availability of apartment styles. In response to the increasing class sizes, Giles said CSU is preparing to build a new 1,400-bed residence hall where Aylesworth and Newsom halls are currently located, which will be called Meridian Village. Demolition is
to start in the spring of 2019 and the new hall is scheduled to be opened in 2021. “The plans can continue to morph and change based on bonding and our first-year classes,” Giles said. Ravyn Cullor and Emma Iannacone can be reached at news@ collegian.com.
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New Warner College building offers resources for students By Audrey Weiss @Audkward
Students returning in the last week might have noticed an external change to campus with the opening of the Michael Smith Natural Resources Building, but Warner students in particular are looking forward to what’s offered inside. Warner College of Natural Resources’ Michael Smith Building, a six-year construction project, opened this fall. While aspects of the original Warner Building remain intact, an entirely new section has been added, including walls of windows for natural light, state of the art technology and a patio featuring views of the campus and the Rocky Mountains. “My first impression of the building was just fantastic,” Andrew Sampson, senior ecosystem sciences and sustainability and geography major said. “For anyone who’s outdoor-oriented, it’s really just a great spot. You don’t have to be a part of the college. Sampson said his favorite aspects of the new building are the life zone sections and how the artwork changes on each floor. Rob Novak, communications director for Warner College, worked on the project in multiple capacities, from brand-scaping to acting as the liaison to the con-
tractors and the college. “I’m really excited to see how it all unfolds, and see people collaborating in the spaces,” Novak said. Upon entering the building, guests are greeted by a two-story wall covered in various plants. Novak said this was just one reason the building received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver Certification. The first floor also houses the Warner College’s first ever Student Success Center. Intended to offer resources and help to students, the center is stocked with a new team of student ambassadors prepared to share their knowledge, Novak said. “They’re going to staff the front desk and help us promote the college to prospective undergraduate students,” Novak said. The four-story building displays murals of different life zones: the plains, the foothills, the sub-alpine and the alpine. Each floor represents one of these four zones, from lowest to highest, Novak said. In addition, each floor includes artifacts that share the same theme. For example, the alpine level features murals of skiers and snow. Novak said the building will soon have geologic samples in some of the stairwells, depicting the different environments at
The new addition to the Warner College of Natural Resources has classrooms, study spaces, a balcony and adds new life to the old building just off the Plaza. PHOTO BY JOE OAKMAN COLLEGIAN
each elevation. The display cases will soon be filled with different artifacts, including one dedicated to petrified wood. Warner College Dean John Hayes said he thinks the building is beautiful and transformational for the college as a whole. “We’re really happy,” Hayes said. “This building has done so much for us. It has both enabled
us to improve and enhance our teaching facilities for the students and bring together the administration of the college.” Looking to the future, the building still has some renovation on the horizon. Novak said the original building will adopt some of the same décors and will have minor enhancements. The process is expected to be completed
by the end of the fall semester, Novak said. “I’m really excited to see how it all unfolds and evolves,” Novak said. “We hope that students from all over the university come and enjoy what we have her.” Audrey Weiss can be reached at news@collegian.com.
NATIONAL
Jacksonville shooting suspect underwent psychiatric treatment By Hallie Millar & Talia Richman The Baltimore Sun
Details are starting to emerge about the life of a Maryland man who police said opened fire at a video game competition in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday. Authorities have identified 24-year-old David Katz of Columbia as the person who shot and killed two and injured 10 others before taking his own life during a tournament for the Madden football video game franchise. Elijah Clayton, a 22-year-old football star from California, and Taylor Robertson, a 28-year-old from West Virginia, were killed in the shooting. Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams said at a news conference Monday afternoon that investigators have not yet determined a motive. He said Katz recently purchased two handguns used in the shooting legally from a licensed dealer in the Baltimore area. Charles P. Spencer, special agent in charge of the FBI’s
Jacksonville Division, said at the news conference that the agency is continuing to investigate Katz’s actions before the shooting, including where he was, where he stayed and who he had contact with before the shooting. He said the agency is also looking into Katz’s history. Jacksonville shooter investigation leads to house in Baltimore “In Baltimore, our agents are working with the subject’s family. His parents — both mother and father — have been fully cooperative with the FBI so far. They’ve provided access to all the records we’ve been requested, and been very understanding of the need for information to ensure the safety of others. This has been vital to advancing the overall investigative effort,” Spencer said. Filings from Katz’s parents’ divorce, first filed in 2005, reveal Katz’s emotional and social struggles, as well as his troubles in school. The documents note a hospitalization at Sheppard Pratt Health System in Towson for psychiatric treatment. Katz was a 2011 graduate of Hammond High School in Howard County.
He also attended the University of Maryland previously, but was not enrolled this semester, university President Wallace Loh said. He enrolled beginning in September 2014, and majored in environmental science and technology, a university spokeswoman said. He did not live on campus. Natalie Gill, a former teaching assistant and graduate student at the University of Maryland, said Katz struggled and kept to himself when he was in her class in the fall 2015. She said the picture of him going around online “with no smiling” reminded her of “how he looked all the time.” “I knew the other students very well, but he did not open up the same way as the others did,” Gill, 27, said. “I pulled him aside and asked if there was anything I could do to help and he basically had no reaction to that.” Gill said Katz had a hard time keeping up with the assignments, but thanked her at the end of the semester for “being a good T.A.” “I thought, ‘maybe I did have a little relationship with him after all,’” Gill said. “It was
my first experience as a TA and I wanted to be open minded about everybody.” For at least part of his life, Katz lived in a tree-lined Columbia neighborhood. Peggy Marx, 52, remembers the family keeping mostly to themselves. She would invite them to neighborhood barbecues and events, but they’d never come. Some neighbors, Marx said, would comment on how they saw police cars outside the family home. Marx says the Katz family left the neighborhood nearly a decade ago, but she still remembers them. “Them being antisocial,” she said. “That’s the only thing that makes them memorable.” Another neighbor remembers them somewhat differently. Renee Williamson said the family was very quiet, but did try to reach out occasionally. When Williamson gave birth many years ago, the Katz family brought over a gift. Still, she didn’t know the family well. They once invited her to their son’s karate tournament. They haven’t spoken since the family moved and the parents divorced. People in the online gam-
ing community said Katz had played under the game tag “RavensChamp” and “Bread.” He had previously won several gaming tournaments and boasted of his prowess in an interview posted to YouTube. In a video circulating social media, an announcer is heard introducing Katz by commenting on his intense focus and standoffish attitude. “David Katz keeps to himself. He’s a man of business. ... He’s not here to make friends.” Chito Peppler says the city’s gaming community is shaken by a shooting that took place hundreds of miles away, but was allegedly carried out by one of Baltimore’s own. Peppler didn’t know Katz well — he didn’t get the sense he was very sociable — but said the man would occasionally attend the weekly “Hi Score Game Night” at Game, a sports bar near M&T Bank Stadium. “We feel like, after what happened, it may not be as safe as it was before,” Peppler said. “There should never be a fear of someone taking our lives because of video games.” Content pulled from Tribune News Service.
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the other hand, I felt a little disappointed the quest to complete them all was over. I was not expecting this emotion but luckily it faded quickly. Since 2007, I have continued to climb 14ers mostly with my younger daughter who has also caught the 14er bug and aspires to climb them all. She has climbed 16 so far and I have no doubt she’ll stand on top of number 54 someday. Climbing all the 14ers is really about gaining experience over many peaks and occasionally pushing yourself to take the next step up to a harder peak. When I look back, I’m amazed at all the great memories, great friends and great experience I gained over the years. Pictured above: Jeff Shafer on top of Little Bear Peak, his 54th and final 14er. exploring new routes –- get ready for a day of trad climbing! This class will help develop and expand your skills as a climber to explore the realm of traditional climbing including the fundamentals of leading on trad gear. Backpacking in the Colorado State Forest (2-day) – September 15th-16th This trip is designed for anyone interested in backpacking in Colorado. It is a great introduction to overnight backpacking if you have never backpacked before – or an awesome weekend getaway into the Cameron Pass/Rocky Mountain National Park area if you have experience. This trip has something for everyone!
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AS I COMPLETED MANY OF THE EASIER PEAKS, I’D STEP UP TO A HARDER PEAK THAT I WASN’T SURE IF I WOULD BE ABLE TO COMPLETE. -JEFF SHAFER
Alpine Ice Climbing September 29th Want to learn a new skill in an alpine environment? This course will introduce you to the basics of alpine ice and snow climbing and cover the fundamentals of ice axe and crampon use, self-arrest and glacier travel. This course will help to develop your skills as a climber and a mountaineer. RMNP Day Hike – September 30th Come explore the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park! This hike meanders past stunning rock formations to the remote mountain cirques, with a view of towering, snow-covered peaks.
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TRIGG SKOE Living in Colorado you have to experience the high of being 14,000 feet above sea level. Climbing fourteeners is a fun challenge and activity that can be as difficult as you want. If you choose to participate in some gnarly mountain climbing it is important to be prepared and know your stuff. Always bring water, first aid, a whistle, and it’s good to have proper footwear as well as appropriate clothing. Be prepared for the worst and hope for the best. Pre-trip checks are important to do to make sure the weather is clear, let someone
know where you’re going and when you expect to be back, and know that you’ll have enough time for your summit. BEGINNER: An easy start to these 54 fourteeners is Grays Peak. Found behind Arapahoe basin and Keystone ski resorts and about a three hour drive from Fort Collins. This hike is eight miles round trip with 3,000ft in elevation gain, the trailhead is located on Forest Road 189. This mountain is a cool hike with views of Mt. Edwards at the summit. Getting up to the summit isn’t terribly hard, but it does have switchbacks and a nice scramble near the top. INTERMEDIATE: Closer to Fort Collins is a little more dif-
ficult fourteener named Longs Peak. Only an hour and 20 minutes away this Peak offers a variety of route options from class three hiking to multi-pitch climbing. The standard Keyhole route offers hikers exposed ledges and fun scrambling. This route is approximately 14 miles with an elevation gain of 5,100 feet. There are more difficult alpine climbing routes located on the Diamond, the east side of Longs. The Diamond is very difficult and should only be attempted by experienced alpinists. The variety in routes and the difficulty makes Longs a bucket list fourteener for many people. It is worth the training and the wait because the the summit of Longs offers
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breathtaking views and a sense of accomplishment that is near impossible to match. DIFFICULT: The Maroon Bells Wilderness Area offers amazing scenery and a crazy climb to the North Maroon Peak. The Maroon Bells Wilderness can be accessed through Aspen on Maroon Creek Road. This hike is 9.25 miles and 4,500 feet in elevation change. The North Maroon Peak can be seen from the Maroon Lake trailhead. If you plan for this hike be sure to have enough time and make sure the weather is good to go because it is a strenuous one. After switchbacking up, a few gullies are found with loose rock. The second gully is steeper and a bit looser so make sure to
be careful. The sensation of being at the top of a fourteener is something of its own, but when you add that extra boost to get up those insane hikes like this class 4 fourteener you go home feeling fulfilled. If you are nervous about getting out on a fourteener, there are always guided trips. Near Breckenridge in Summit County there are a few guide shops that give individual trips for singles or groups. Both Aspen Expeditions and Colorado Adventure Tours do mountain tours in Colorado. REI Adventures is a very cool opportunity as well and can give a great guided trip elsewhere if you are looking to go outside Colorado.
OTTER BRINGS A NEW DEFINITION TO COOLERS Traditionally, when you think of OtterBox you think of phone cases. However, they are currently branching out of their norm and pursuing outdoor products such as coolers, tumblers, and dry bags/ boxes. In particular, we at RamPage got the opportunity to review one of their latest additions, their backpack cooler called the Trooper LT 30. This cooler is ideal for trips that require some hiking, and chilled beverages or food. For me, I decided to utilize the cooler for a weekend fly fishing trip on the Poudre River. We were going for the whole day so I wanted to make sure I had cooled beverages and lunch. Here are my main takeaways from the trip:
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Comfortable straps that mold to your back Lightweight design keeps the load off your back Bottle opener and dry box attachments came in handy for easy access Still had ice cold beverages by the end of the day Hardy base material on the bottom showed little to no wear Waterproof design kept everything dry that needed to be dry
Overall, my impression of the OtterBox Trooper LT 30 was great! At the beginning, I was a little worried about the size of the cooler; however, it meet and exceeded my expectations in every category. This cooler is on my wish list, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to elevate their outdoor activities and become more and more like a local.
Colorado is well known for its mountains. There are 58 mountains in Colorado that are above 14,000 feet, and each mountain possess slightly different challenges. With all these
great mountains and valleys to climb and conquer there is a multitude of positive health benefits. There is also, multiple factors to consider for each hiking venture: What season is it, what is the elevation gain for the trip (from start to finish) and what will be the distance covered round trip? Some other factors to think about: are you going to drive to the trail the day of, or camp out somewhere near the mountain overnight and are you physically prepared. There are many other aspects of climbing the highest peaks of Colorado. Keep safety in mind with these great adventures, the altitude can be unforgiving. Hiking these mountaintops
can benefit the cardiovascular and pulmonary system greatly. The human body adapts to its environment and increasing in altitude causes a variation of physiological effects. As altitude increases oxygen concentration decreases requiring the body to take certain actions so it can adapt and survive. With low blood oxygen levels, a hormone called Erythropoietin is released from the kidneys to stimulate formation of red blood cells. This is one of many changes occurring as you hike and increase in altitude. Hiking in general gives benefits to the human heart and lungs. This aerobic activity aids in heart health, muscle strength, in bone health and aid weight maintenance. Beyond the physical of hiking there are numerous benefits that apply to other dimensions of human health. Psychological health has a positive correlation with hiking. Being away from the pandemonium of the city and getting some sun and fresh air in the mountains is a great way to clear your mind and improve multiple dimensions of your health. Being in Fort Collins we are lucky to have the mountains near, they are always there, stable and providing plentiful benefits.
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Many people get into trouble each year while trying to conquer any of the 54 fourteeners located in Colorado because they are not aware of the important gear, altitude sickness, and lightening that are associated with these mountains. There is a lot of advice out there to give someone looking into climbing a 14er, but here are the basics. TRAINING: Don’t be a bro and skip leg day at the gym, it can only help! Also, make sure to do some smaller hikes beforehand in order to work your way up to scaling a 14er. WHAT TO BRING: Before hiking a fourteener you should pack a backpack with essential equipment that you may need during your hike. According to 14ers.com, you should pack plenty of water and food, sunglasses, a knife or multi-tool, a compass and a map of your trail, a whistle, matches, sunscreen, and a first aid kit (14ers.com). You should also be sure to bring plenty of appropriate clothing to wear during your hike. Usually, I wear workout shorts or leggings and a polyester long sleeve shirt. I bring a warmer jacket to wear if it gets cold as well as a windbreaker rain jacket that can protect me against adverse weather conditions if needed. Footwear is also very important, choosing close-toed shoes with good traction will make your climb significantly easier. Don’t forget to break them in before climbing as well. Additionally, your socks should be made of synthetic material so that when your feet sweat, they don’t stay wet, which can cause blistering. ALTITUDE SICKNESS: According to the website Altitude, altitude sickness can affect anyone that travels higher than 8,000 feet above sea level and it is crucial to be able to spot the symptoms and treat them accordingly in order to avoid fatal consequences. LIGHTNING: I bet most of you have heard that when lightning strikes, it goes for the tallest object in the area, and unfortunately what many people have figured out while hiking is that on a fourteener, a lot of times that object is you.
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COLLEGIAN COLUMNIST
CSU must update old facilities or pay for it later Ryan Tougaw @rjtougaw
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. Colorado State University is experiencing a period of extensive growth and opportunity. A host of new buildings and institutions have exemplified the influx of new students and resources that CSU is currently accruing, culminating in the brand-new stadium occupying the south end of campus. Since 2015, CSU has planned for $244 million in expansions. However, like all development projects, it’s important to keep investment and resources into the older portions of campus. It is an easy pit to fall into, beginning to convert open spaces and underused areas to newer buildings, like the Natural Resources building and upcoming Center for Vector-borne Infections and Dis-
eases research center in the CSU Foothills campus. However, if merely neglected in favor of focusing on newer projects, the accumulating and continual usage of CSU’s buildings will be a much bigger headache for the University down the road. One example of this is the $20.2 Million expansion to the Michael Smith Building of Natural Resources. Natural Resources was an example of an aging building in need of a modernization. Clark has a special place in the hearts of liberal arts students on campus and does boast some large and modern lecture halls in the A wing of the building. In contrast, the C wing, not a mere 50 feet apart, is substantially lower in quality and upkeep. Venture into the basement and main levels of A and C respectively and the gap between buildings becomes even more apparent which further speaks to the increasing divide between some areas of campus. It is the same scenario in areas like downtown Denver. Everyone knows and loves the 16th Street Mall in downtown
Denver, but only 4 blocks in either direction will take one to parts of the city that do not receive the same funding and upkeep as some other areas receive. Even Fort Collins has some outskirts that aren’t keeping pace with the rapid suburban developments going on.
“There is no reason that new update plans should not also include updating facilities within the buildings that already exist. For instance, classrooms in the Gifford building still use blackboards, where new rooms in Natural Resources have no less than four televisions and two projector screens.” Stagnation will only worsen with time as increasing development and ambitious projects take up more and more
of the funding available from state and local governments. This will inevitably lead to lower land value, increasing repair and upkeep costs, lower accessibility and large areas that start to become unusable, ultimately leading to the only option being demolition and reconstruction, which is by no means easy or cost effective. The same thing is bound to happen to CSU as it continues to approach its target number of 35,000 students. This is not to say CSU shouldn’t expand; it absolutely should. The new buildings, facilities and, of course, the stadium are excellent additions to a thriving and welcoming campus. An expansion is paramount to incentivizing new students and investment to find their way into CSU, and those won’t come if the campus does not seem to be the best place for the future achievement. There is no reason that new update plans should not also include updating facilities within the buildings that already exist. For instance, classrooms in the Gifford
building still use blackboards, where new rooms in Natural Resources have no less than four televisions and two projector screens. The Aylesworth building, a dormitory recently converted into office space, is another prime example of an aging building left behind by more ambitious projects mere feet away from it. Anyone who has ventured in has noticed the cracked floors, worn paint, cramped space and sagging ceiling that has only become worse as time has gone on. Effective work, research, and study require equally effective facilities. It is, by far, more cost effective to turn Aylesworth, Glover and Gifford into polished workspaces than it is to start new, state of the art buildings from scratch. If appropriate measures aren’t taken, the hassle and cost down the road to address these issues are only going to increase, causing nothing but more pressure for CSU’s campus and Administration. Ryan Tougaw can be reached at letters@collegian.com.
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Sports | Tuesday, August 28, 2018
FOOTBALL
The more things change for CSU, the more they stay the same Luke Zahlmann @lukezahlmann
Same story, different season for Colorado State football. The Rams possessed a defense that ranked in the bottom third for rushing and passing allowed last season, and despite the turnover of both coaching and personnel, the team looked the same in their game against Hawaii Aug. 25. The Rams allowed 279 total yards in the first half alone, a mark that was accounted for mainly by quarterback Cole McDonald of the Rainbow Warriors (232). In their first game under new defensive coordinator John Jancek, the Rams were unable to impede McDonald in his first start at the collegiate level. Multiple chunk plays in the air, as well as multiple well-executed shovel passes, gutted the Rams early and often in the contest. A microcosm of the first half, the Rams allowed Hawaii to drive 46 yards in under two
minutes to extend their lead to 16 going into the half. The drive was clinched on a sixyard quarterback run to the right side in which McDonald went untouched, raising his hands in celebration well before the end zone. A Heisman pose would have been appropriate for the redshirt sophomore as the Rams defense enabled the newcomer to have his way without reproach. “We got no pressure on the quarterback at all,” coach Mike Bobo said. “They never really were out of rhythm all night, I don’t think we got em’ in any kind of lost-yardage plays.” The team appeared to be unprepared for the attack put forth by the visitors throughout much of the opening half and the contest as a whole. Multiple missed assignments, including several wide receivers in the depths of their zone, left the Rams grasping for answers against a team that put up a mere 22.8 points a game last season, albeit with a far more experienced signal caller. On top of the unpreparedness, the Rams added undis-
ciplined to their resume with 12 penalties for a total of 120 yards. McDonald finished the game with 514 total yards and five total touchdowns. The explosion came without the aid of a single receiver that had reached the 1,000-yard plateau in their career. The Warriors as a whole put up over 600 yards of total offense with 43 points to show for it. They finished seven for seven in the red zone and two for two on fourth down to boot. Hawaii was able to mitigate the home-field advantage as well as the recorded attendance of 31,007 for the opening day match up as they turned to crickets midway through the third quarter as the crowd had already seen enough. Despite a late comeback effort courtesy of newly-minted starting quarterback K.J. Carta-Samuels who threw for a Rams single-game record 537 yards, the Rams secondary continued making mistakes. The backs allowed multiple receivers to trot down the field without resistance while the safeties, once thought to be a strength that would help hide
Defensive linemen Ellison Hubbard chases Hawaii’s quarterback out of the pocket during the first quarter of play at Canvas Stadium on Aug. 25. PHOTO BY ELLIOTT JERGE COLLEGIAN
the lack of cornerback depth, were unable to mitigate the bleeding. “We came in too cocky as a defense,” safety Jordan Fogal said. “We haven’t proven anything. It’s been all talk.” Reminders pasted on the wall and locker rooms of the defensive players through the offseason went unheeded. A travesty that held the team
back from truly competing last year reared its ugly head once again. Though the season is young for the Rams, the tale is already written if significant improvement from the defense does not occur, the results from last season can be copy and pasted. Luke Zahlmann can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
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FOOTBALL
CSU begins short week of preparation before in state rivalry By Eddie Herz @Eddie_Herz
The Colorado State Rams have begun a short week of practice before facing the University of Colorado Buffaloes in the 2018 Rocky Mountain Showdown at Mile High Stadium. After a major upset to Hawaii at home killed any momentum the Rams could have possessed going into the game, CU poses a threat. The Buffaloes lost their leading rusher Phillip Lindsay and three leading receivers from last season forcing a period of adjustment for the team. However, it is not as if the Buffaloes have no weapons from the 2017-2018 season. Receivers Jay MacIntyre and Juwann Winfree, who each recorded multiple touchdowns and over 20 receptions last year, are still on the team as well as a stable of running backs to fill the void left by their previous leader in Lindsay. The biggest area of focus for the Rams defensively will be containing returning starting-quarterback Steven Montez who threw for nearly 3,000 yards in 2017. “The thing that sticks out to me is his ability to make plays with his legs,” Bobo said. “He did it to us last year.” As Bobo stated, Montez is also a threat on the ground. The junior rushed for 338 yards last season. Considering Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald gave CSU’s defense fits running the ball last week, Bobo is prepared for Colorado to attempt the same thing. “I imagine we’ll see some of that (Montez running) because that’s what hurt us last week,” Bobo said.
It is early in the week, but Bobo has liked what he has seen from his team in terms of bouncing back both physically and mentally from the Hawaii loss. CSU’s first practice since the Hawaii game came Sunday night. Since the Rams have a short turnaround, it was a brief practice. However, the team made the most of it as Bobo voiced a clear message following the opening loss. “Not letting Hawaii beat us twice was my message to the team last night,” Bobo said. “We have to get ready for a talented CU team...We are going to talk to the guys about what this game means and what we are playing for. How important it is to the state of Colorado, how important it is to our Ram family and Ram fans.” There are both advantages and disadvantages to CSU’s situation. It is not in the Rams’ favor that they have to operate on a short week while the Buffaloes are fresh and still have not begun their season. CU also has the advantage of being able to evaluate CSU’s game footage, while the Rams do not. With that being said, CSU has already had the opportunity to shake off preseason rust and work out some kinks that are only possible during actual games, rather than practice. The Rams and Buffaloes have faced each other in nearly identical circumstances over Bobo’s three seasons with CSU. Though the Rams have not defeated CU under Bobo, the coach liked what he seen when CSU has entered the rivalry after a week zero matchup. “Even though we haven’t won, I feel like we’ve played better when we’ve played a game before,” Bobo said. “Just to get the rust off. Hopefully, we
K.J. Carta-Samuels tenses before throwing a pass at practice on Aug. 2. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN
can eliminate some of the sloppy play that we had last week against Hawaii.” Penalties were a major contributor to CSU’s struggles against Hawaii on Saturday. The Rams had 12 for 120 yards in the game causing Bobo to emphasize the importance of working to eliminate those in the Rocky Mountain Showdown. Bobo noticed that his players often are better at maintaining a positive mindset in comparison to coaches. Nevertheless, Bobo had powerful words to push his coaching staff and players. “Trust your gut, trust what you feel, let’s go. Let’s bounce back, let’s get a plan to these players (message to coaches)”,
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CSU starts off 2019 recruiting class with Texas point guard By Eddie Herz @Eddie_Herz
Point guard Isaiah Stevens announced his verbal commitment to Colorado State on Monday evening via Twitter. Stevens, listed as 5’11 and 160 pounds on 247sports, also received offers from, Mississippi State, SMU, UTEP, Towson, Weber State and Bradley University. In addition, schools such as Boston University and San Diego displayed interest in the
point guard. Stevens is a native of Allen, Texas and currently plays for Allen High School. The point guard has not garnered much national attention as shown by his lack of ranking on both 247sports and Rivals. However, Stevens is a member of Team Faith in the Gold Gauntlet AAU league. On Team Faith, Stevens plays alongside Greg Brown III, a five-star, class of 2020 power forward who has received offers from a plethora of programs including Kansas,
UCLA and Texas A&M. Brown is listed as the fifth-best player nationally in the class of 2020 by 247sports. Three-star recruit and 2019 Baylor commit Jordan Turner also plays for Team Faith. In four games played, Stevens has averaged 8.5 points and 3.3 assists per game for the club. Stevens becomes the first commit in Niko Medved’s 2019 class. Eddie Herz can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
Bobo said. “Then to the players, we have to be resilient and we have to bounce back. . . and then we have to go out and we have to get better.” The Rams went into Saturday’s matchup extremely confident, and in some of the players’ words, maybe a bit overconfident. Given that CSU nearly overcame a 30-point deficit, they did not leave the game stripped of their confidence. Bobo believes CSU will not overthink their actions against the Buffaloes because of last week’s result. “I expect us to go out there confident this week,” Bobo said. “I’m expecting to go out there and play well and win the game just like I’m sure the other side is. That’s why you work and pre-
pare.” As far as being on the field or even calling plays, Bobo’s status is up in the air. It all depends on his health. Bobo will not be pushed to do either if there is a chance that he will experience a physical setback. If the Rocky Mountain Showdown were to happen today, Bobo would definitely not be on the sidelines in his own words. Bobo’s status could change throughout the week. Either way, CSU’s coaching staff is putting a plan in place to prepare for Bobo’s potential absence from the sidelines. Eddie Herz can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
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Arts & Culture | Tuesday, August 28, 2018
MOVIES
‘The Night is Short, Walk on Girl’ entertains with drunken misadventure By Ty Davis @tydavisACW
The new anime film, “The Night is Short, Walk on Girl” will make you want to have a beer while watching. “Girl goes out for a night of drinking” may not sound like the most interesting premise, and while the film certainly does not have the most intelligent plot, “Walk on Girl’s” appeal is in its sense of pure debauchery. “Walk on Girl” was directed by industry veteran Masaaki Yuasa, best known for directing “Lu Over the Wall,” “Mind Game,” and the Netflix series “Devilman: Crybaby” which was released earlier this year, under Science Saru productions, Yuasa’s own company. Science Saru became noteworthy for utilizing unique aesthetic choices, most notably their use of hard outlines and flat and expansive use of color, seen in both this film and “Devilman: Crybaby.” The drunken escapades happen within the first 12 minutes of “Walk on Girl” and continues to ramp up until the latter half of the third act when the situation starts to slow down. Like an accelerating train with no brakes, “Walk on Girl” does not stop and only gets more absurd as it goes on. The film starts with the main character Otome, Japanese for “maiden,” celebrating at her friend’s wedding. After
the reception, she decides on a whim that she wants to have an alcohol-fueled adventure. While at the wedding Senpai, Japanese for “senior,” Otome’s classmate, reveals that over the years he has devised an indirect plan to meet her at seemingly random times and places, culminating in her remembering him enough so that he may ask her out. If the plan sounds ridiculous, thankfully the other characters are just as aware of this as the audience is. Otome decides she wants to have a proper drunken misadventure since she has never had one before, in what will surely become the fictional bender to end all benders.
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Where the majority of drunken adventure movies are about throwing the biggest party possible, winning a contest, or just typical “guy’s night” activities, “Walk on Girl” changes things by not only focusing on a female perspective but giving the main character a desire for pure adventure. Ironically, this decision gives the film a sense of wholesomeness in a story about getting as intoxicated as possible.
There really is no word that sums up this film better than “absurd.” Characters are all somehow connected to each other and coincidentally meet throughout the night. The characters have outrageous backstories, and what is happening in front of you is so over-thetop that you really do have to see it to grasp what I’m talking about. There are run-ins with a literal deity, searches for a secret alcohol, and a group of hooligans that steal pants and underwear then leaves the victim naked in the street. Yes, the plot is not cohesive, relies on coincidence, happenstance, and luck in order for the story to progress, but unlike the vast majority of other movies, you don’t have to care about it here. Everything that happens is so absurdly entertaining that I forget about all of the storytelling faults and go happily along with it. “Walk on Girl” only cares about one thing, “is it fun or funny?” Following that thought process, it does not even matter if the plot makes sense. Should you see it: Yes. Few films this year have had me consistently laughing throughout, let alone having a genuinely fun time just watching it happen. See this film if you get the chance and grab a drink before seeing it too if you can. Ty Davis can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com
The Lyric Cinema premiered “The Night is Short, Walk On Girl,” a new anime about a drunken misadventure. Patrons who arrived early enough to the theater received a special edition shot glass, featuring Otome, the main character of the anime. PHOTO BY TY DAVIS COLLEGIAN
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(8/28/18). Fortunes rise through networking and communication this year. Pursue passion with discipline and focus. Explore beyond familiar boundaries. A summer group victory leads to work and health obstacles that inspire new perspectives and objectives. Winter romance takes your breath away. Let your love light shine. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — 8 — Discover a structural problem with a personal project. Stick to reliable routines. Handle responsibilities on time. Resolve practical details. A mentor has a plan. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 6 —Finish projects, and put things away. It’s emotion versus reason for the next two days. Something you try doesn’t work. Let go of worn out assumptions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 7 — Make sure what you build is solid. Get feedback from experienced friends. Share what you’re learning with your team. Their views broaden your own. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 8 — You may need to make a spontaneous professional decision. Listen to your angels. Prioritize local options. Weigh the pros and cons. Measure thrice and cut once. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 7 — You’d rather play than work. Can you mix business with pleasure? A trip or research investigation offers a wel-
come escape. Revisit beloved scenery. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 8 — Study financial strategies for growth. Draw up a plan together with your partner. Don’t rush into anything, but don’t neglect action either. Consider, and then move. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 8 —Hunt for solutions with a partner. Be receptive to new ideas, technology and tricks. Consider abandoning an old assumption. Your view is not the only one. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 9 — Strengthen foundational supports for your work and health. Your workload may seem intense; a workout energizes. Pace yourself, rest and eat well. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 8 — Reinforce support structures with your sweetie. Pool your resources, and come up with shared efficiencies. It’s more fun to cook together. Get sizzling. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 8 — Family comes first today and tomorrow. Make home upgrades and repairs. Keep systems functional. Tend and water your garden. Protect your resources. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 7 — Resolve misunderstandings before issuing statements. There’s a conflict with the status quo. Clarify the message. Otherwise, risk confusion and corrections. Edit and polish. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 9 — The next two days could get lucrative. Pay expenses before splurging. Do the work now, and play later. Set up infrastructure. Get deals in writing.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Sudoku
Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle
Across 1 Uneducated guess 5 Recreation in which players become characters, for short 9 Get rid of 14 Word before or after brand 15 Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity chain 16 Pup 17 Figure skating leap 18 Launched at great speed 20 Place at the track? 22 Calf’s suckling spot 23 Stuntman Knievel 24 Lioness of film 28 Hard-to-fold bed linens 31 Airport rental 34 Have title to 35 Mexican pyramid builder 36 Herb in Italian seasoning 39 Lively, musically 41 Ready to bloom 42 No. on a grad’s résumé 43 Va. winter hours 44 Senior British military rank 49 Unload for cash 50 Yale students 51 “Better in Time” singer Lewis 55 Phrase including hand gestures symbolized by the puzzle circles
26 Dance moves 27 Fancy necktie 29 Truck weight unit 30 Fedora, e.g. 31 Elaborate dos 32 Golfer Palmer, to fans 33 Billy Idol’s “__ Yell” 37 Easily fooled 38 Use an abacus 39 FedEx Office alternative 40 Dismissive sound 42 “A Time to Kill” novelist John 45 Kitten cry Rocky Mt. Collegian 8/27/18 Sudoku 46 “North to the Future” state 47 Actor Mahershala of Netflix’s “Luke Cage” 48 B’way show with the song To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and “Valjean’s Confession” box must contain the numbers 1 to 9. 52 44th president 53 Canon competitor 54 Terrible pain 5 7 56 Hasbro specialty 57 Oldies, in their day 2 58 “Shame on you!” 59 Attila 6 9 1 the __2 60 Bard’s “before” 58 Russian ballet company, familiarly 61 Deadly shark 62 Bad-tempered 63 Mario __: Nintendo racing game series 64 “It’s my time to shine!” 65 Leg joints 66 Iowa State city 67 Screwball Down 1 Major mess 2 No. on an IRS form 3 Make changes to 4 “You are beyond __!”: “Incredible!” 5 High in calories 6 Early stage of a clinical trial 7 Avenged a wrong 8 Completely forgot, in slang 9 Created, as a web 10 Portmanteau brand for flu symptoms 11 Nonsense 12 Blackjack half 13 Scholar’s deg. 19 Campaign pros 21 __ Lanka 25 “I got this”
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To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and Collegian.com box must contain the numbers 1 to 9.
9 4 6
5 8 1 3 8 4
5 4 Yesterday’s solution 2 1 1 6 2 3
7 4
9
8 8 9 8
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1 7 7 6 5
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Sudoku Solution Sudoku Solution
Yesterday’s solution
2 3 4 6 9 8 7 1 5
5 8 9 1 2 7 6 3 4
6 7 1 3 5 4 2 8 9
9 6 3 7 8 5 1 4 2
7 4 2 9 3 1 5 6 8
8 1 5 4 6 2 9 7 3
4 9 8 2 7 6 3 5 1
1 2 7 5 4 3 8 9 6
3 5 6 8 1 9 4 2 7
1 9 5 3 8 7 4 2 6
3 6 8 4 1 2 7 5 9
7 4 2 6 5 9 1 3 8
6 1 9 8 4 5 3 7 2
4 2 3 9 7 6 5 8 1
5 8 7 2 3 1 6 9 4
9 7 6 5 2 4 8 1 3
8 5 4 1 9 3 2 6 7
2 3 1 7 6 8 9 4 5
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