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Vol. 128, No. 30 Tuesday, September 18, 2018

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Kris “The Madd Hatter” Johnson, is one of the first six homeless individuals to receive a locker from the Fort Collins Mennonite Fellowship. He is currently wheelchair-bound from a traffic accident and has had his belonging stolen four times this year before receiving a locker. PHOTO BY SAMANTHA YE COLLEGIAN

First recipients of homeless lockers move-in despite appeal

By Samantha Ye @samxye4

The 24/7 locker program has opened its doors to Fort Collins’ homeless, but with an appeal pending, the program faces another hurdle in the coming weeks.

The first six locker recipients moved into their temporary lockers at the Fort Collins Mennonite Fellowship Sept. 14, and more are incoming.

The lockers’ residential location and unsupervised accessibility have been the source of months of debate, dominating at

least two City Council meetings, a lawsuit threat and one emotionally-charged Planning and Zoning Board meeting. The program still faces an appeal from church neighbors, but the project has not stalled for it.

“It’s been a long journey and we’re finally here and we’re doing what we promised we’d do,” church pastor Steve Ramer said. “It always feels good when you can fulfill your promises.”

After the City rejected funding for the lockers in February, the church raised $9,700 to fund it themselves. In July, the P&Z Board

approved their locker operations without major restrictions, thus allowing the project to move forward. But, that decision was soon appealed by nearly 50 residents in the nearby neighborhoods, according to the Coloradoan.

Councilmembers will decide if the appeal has any validity on Oct. 9 during a council work session, Ramer said. But first, they will actually visit the church on Oct. 2 to learn about the locker program.

Installed on the outside of the FCMF building, the FCMF lockers stand on a wooden base with a wooden rain cover and are con-

stantly guarded by a security camera. Locker guests can access their belongings through a combination lock 24 hours a day, all seven days of the week, for the duration of their three-month stay.

Of the six initial recipients, two are pregnant women and all are considered members of the congregation, said Michael Ranieri, locker manager.

Based on the current number of applications and interested patrons, Ranieri said he expects all 11 functional lockers to be filled within the next weeks. The current goal is to have 20 lockers total, but the

church has not yet bought them all and has a total of 13 lockers at this time.

One of the current occupants is Kris Johnson, also known as “The Madd Hatter.”

Johnson is a veteran with mental disabilities who was hit by a truck last month, leaving him with a broken foot and temporarily wheelchair-bound.

When he arrived at FCMF for the first time Sept. 14, Johnson said he was in a seriously dark spot in his life. But once there, he was able to see LOCKERS on page 5 >>

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News | Tuesday, September 18, 2018

CAMPUS

Greg Myre visits CSU, discusses current state of national security

By Jorge Espinoza @jorespinoza14

As a journalist, Greg Myre has seen a lot. Aside from his work for National Public Radio, Myre has traveled to over 50 countries, watched Nelson Mandela’s release from prison, lived in Russia during Vladimir Putin’s early career and reported on fights between Israelis and Palestinians in Jerusalem from 2000-2007.

Myre, national security correspondent for NPR, visited Colorado State University to talk about the state of national security in the United States on Monday.

Myre said it’s important for students to develop a global perspective to better understand how the world works.

“The US plays a big role in the world, like it or not, just because of the size of our military, our economy in the way that the trade takes place globally,” Myre said. “You are growing up and living in a much more a globalized environment and whatever way you do that, whether it’s the courses you take, a chance to travel abroad, I think that’s so important.”

For students like international studies major Emely Cruz, attending this event was important to understanding all sides of national security.

“It was important for me to attend this event because the polarized political environment in the U.S. makes it easy just to see a one-sided story,” Cruz said. “Un-

derstanding how measures were taken after 9/11 have radically changed the American people to fear things that we may be unfamiliar with ... It was important for me to educate myself and not fall into misconceptions.”

Myre, who has worked in the field since he was posted to South Africa in 1987, said the state of national security in the U.S. has changed for the better.

Myre credits the lack of full-scale wars in recent history as well as the United States’ ability to defeat terrorist groups has helped alleviate concerns surrounding national security in these areas.

Myre said since World War II, the U.S. has been involved in a fair number of conflicts, though these tended to be smaller conflicts.

“We’ve seen the threat of a full-scale war with other states sort of decreased and more or less vanished,” Myre said. “What we see in the past 20 years has been terrorism and (that’s) certainly been a serious threat but we’ve also seen that the U.S. has the power to effectively defeat groups like Al-Qaeda and Islamic State or beat them back to that.”

Myre said the public needs to pay more attention to the effect that cyber warfare can have on national security.

“I think now we’re entering an era now where we really need people with high-tech skills in the military,” Myre said. “Cyberwarfare is becoming something that is is on the horizon. I think it’s evolving and we need to

Greg Myre, a former NPR foreign correspondent, speaks about the current state of national security and world politics at the Lory Student Center on Sept. 17. PHOTO BY FORREST CZARNECKI COLLEGIAN

pay attention.”

U.S. involvement in unpopular foreign conflicts has made it harder for journalists to cover issues surrounding national security on a ground level, Myre said.

“I think that the way the U.S. has been constantly engaged in wars has been something that we’re still working on, we still have troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and Syria for example, so you’re trying to cover some of these places, but it’s much harder to do you can’t just go and wan-

der around Syria,” Myre said.

“We send reporters in and out of Iraq and Afghanistan, but I think the on-the-ground coverage has gotten harder for a couple reasons. The danger level, and the interest quite frankly has declined.”

Although many may have lost interest in national security reporting, Cruz said national security is more than just covering the effects that terrorism and war.

“National security matters to me because as globalization continues to diffuse ideas across borders, create economic competition and connect people across the world, there are also drawbacks,” Cruz said. “Security doesn’t necessarily have to be focused on terrorism, but possible threats to our democratic values that we take pride in and the legitimacy of our government.”

Jorge Espinoza can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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CITY

New program Man’s body recovered offers opportunity from Horsetooth Reservoir to study in D.C.

By Matt Bailey

@mattbailey760

By Charlotte Lang @ChartrickWrites

Colorado State University students looking for a professional experience now have a new program to look into.

CSU’s Straayer Center for Public Service Leadership and the Department of Political Science have worked with The Washington Center to open up the opportunity for 10 CSU students to spend an undergraduate semester at the Washington D.C. The Washington Center, one of the partners for the program, is a nonprofit organization that provides selected students the opportunity to work and learn in D.C. for academic credit.

Partnerships with institutions are made in order to best recruit strong students, provide internships and academic seminars to all majors, and open paths to successful careers.

According to Sam Houghteling, program manager for the Straayer Center, the goal is to equip students with the skill and experience needed to become successful public leaders.

This program, known as CSU in D.C, compliments The Center’s other state and local programs.

The Center’s programs, open to all majors and colleges, includes the Northern Colorado Local Government Internship, Legislative Internship Program at the State Capitol and the CSU in D.C. program.

Each one is focused on developing the hard and soft skills future public servants and leaders would need.

Though, Houghteling says, many imagine political science majors for this role, there are many opportunities available for students from any major.

“There’s just so many opportunities in abundance at D.C.,” Houghteling said. “The Washington Center will make sure you get to do something you’re really excited about.”

Lydia Sundberg, a freshman studying international studies, is looking into the program with an appreciation for the opportunity to gain valuable experience in how the nation’s systems work.

“It seems like a great program that will help anybody get their foot in the door,” Sundberg said.

At D.C., students will complete a professional internship, seminar and colloquium, the latter of which including

planned field trips and the chance to watch a variety of official speakers present. This will total into 15 credits.

“The internships in D.C. vary so substantially from another. We have students interning with the U.S. Senate, Peace Corps, U.S. Department of State, Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, along with private law firms, and more,” Houghteling said.

“This is a semester-long experiential learning opportunity, which includes a 4-day a week full-time internship, in a field of your choice. It’s an incredible professional experience for undergraduate students.”

According to Houghteling, the idea for the program has been around for years.

“With so many incredible internship and networking opportunities in Washington D.C., the program emerged from conversations over the last few years that included faculty, staff, students and alumni at CSU,” he said.

Houghteling also said they’re looking for students with a passion for solving problems and a want for high-level professional experience over the semester.

Ideally, these students will also be driven, enthusiastic and system-thinkers. Because of this, applicants can expect a competitive application process with only 10 accepted students for these upcoming semesters, though Houghteling would like to see this grow in the future.

“The students we’re looking for will be proactive and see this not only as a professional opportunity but as the chance to represent the University,” Houghteling said. “You’re an ambassador of CSU when you’re in D.C.” Students interested will complete a competitive application through the University.

This will include a personal statement referencing career goals and a complete policy brief. Those accepted through the University will then handle additional paperwork with The Washington Center.

The CSU in D.C. program will be available each semester moving forward, with the exception of summer terms. Applications for Spring 2019 are open and due Sept. 26. Applications for Fall 2019 will be due March 27, 2019.

Charlotte Lang can be reached at news@collegian.com.

The body of a 32-year-old man was recovered at Horsetooth Reservoir, according to a Sept. 17 press release published by the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office.

The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office was notified at 2:33 p.m. that a man was swimming near the South Bay swim beach at Horsetooth Reservoir and

that he did not resurface after going under the water.

The man’s wife was at the swim beach with him and immediately dialed 911 after losing sight of him.

Divers found the unresponsive man 45 feet from shore at approximately 3:23 p.m., and pulled him out of the water. A helicopter transported him to a local hospital, but he did not survive.

The response team involved

the Larimer County Department of Natural Resources park rangers, the Poudre Fire Authority, the Larimer County Dive Rescue Team and the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services and deputies.

The Larimer County Coroner’s Office will release the man’s identity at a later date.

Matt Bailey can be reached at news@collegian.com.

CITY

CSU’s renewable energy goals to be determined by City of Fort Collins

By Julia Trowbridge @chapin_jules

Colorado State University is looking to the City of Fort Collins to help with its renewable energy goals.

From around 65 proposed projects presented to CSU for renewable energy resources, the University decided not to choose a vendor to keep on track with their 2030, 100 percent renewable electricity goal.

Instead, CSU and the City of Fort Collins, which is also considering a total renewable electricity goal for 2030, are looking at a green tariff. This would provide green energy through the Platte River Power Authority, the power source for the Northern Colorado area.

The decision, which happened at the beginning of the summer, was because Colorado operates in a closed energy market, which means that individuals or corporations in Colorado cannot choose their own energy provider, that is decided by location.

CSU Energy Engineer Carol Dollard said the green tariff would be a renewable energy tax, preferably from a source of renewable energy such as wind, that would allow CSU and

the City of Fort Collins to use renewable energy while not bringing on the expenses of a vendor.

CSU is hoping to have a plan before the end of the year, but it will really depend on the City, where CSU buys their energy from, for a plan to actually be put in effect.

“It was decided at the end that it was the best interest of the University to work directly through the utilities ... to get to a green tariff that would be a better result for everybody,” Dollard said.

The City of Fort Collins will vote on an official community-wide renewable electricity plan on Oct. 2, according to Tim McCollough, light and power operations manager for Fort Collins.

Dollard, who oversees sustainability aspects of the University, said this collaboration between the University and the City will be beneficial in the long run.

“If the City goes 100 percent renewable electricity, then that makes my job easy, cause we buy from the City,” Dollard said. “Obviously we support that, our goals are well aligned.”

Dollard said there are other businesses, like New Belgium and Odell Brewing Company, also wanting renewable electricity.

The original five customers in Fort Collins that advocated for

green tariffs make up 13 percent of the City’s electric load, which is a significant percentage, Dollard said.

The Sierra Club Rocky Mountain Chapter, a grassroots environmental organization, is encouraging Fort Collins to commit to a 100 renewable electricity goal by 2030 and for Loveland to commit by 2035. Longmont has set a 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030 goal and Fort Collins has one in the works.

If a plan is chosen, Dollard said she suspects this would sway Platte River Power Authority to improve on their carbon-free energy sources and convert to 100 renewable electricity as well.

“If Fort Collins makes that goal, that obviously puts pressure on Platte River because now it’s not just six or eight big customers asking for this, it’s a whole city,” Dollard said. “And Platte River has those four member cities, and Fort Collins is the biggest of the four. Fort Collins becomes the gorilla in the room for Platte River, so I think that will be a really interesting dynamic if that passes.”

Julia Trowbridge can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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CITY

Greyrock Trail, Gateway Natural Area reopen following Seaman Fire

By Natalia Sperry @Natalia_Sperry

United States Forest Service officials lifted the closures of Greyrock and Hewlett Gulch trails as well as the Gateway Natural Area on Monday.

Firefighters fully contained the 231-acre Seaman Fire northwest of Fort Collins on Friday, Sept. 14, according to the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests service (ARP).

One hundred percent containment of a fire means firefighters stopped the growth of the fire by building a perimeter around the burn area, according to National Public Radio.

Fire crews will continue to focus on mop up and monitoring operations, according to ARP. These efforts will primarily entail controlling damage and smoke from the fireby extinguishing or removing burning material along the control line, according to the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

Firefighters lifted the voluntary evacuation of 11 structures on Smith Bridge Road about a half mile away from the fire on Sept. 13. These homes and outbuildings were placed under an optional evacuation after weather conditions caused the fire to spread.

ARP placed a closure order on

A wildfire that started Sept. 11 evening near Seaman Reservoir is now 100 percent contained, according to a news release by the United States Forest Service. PHOTO BY COLLIN SHEPHERD COLLEGIAN

the Greyrock trail Sept. 12. The Hewlett Gulch trail and the City of Fort Collins’ Gateway Natural Area closed Sept 13 as well due to public safety concerns.

The fire is located on steep terrain in mixed grass, brush and pockets of conifers in the burn scar of the 8,000-acre Hewlett Gulch fire, which occurred in 2012.

Most of the visible smoke along the front range is due to the Silver Creek fire, which is still burning at 11,718 acres in Grand County, according to the forest services’ incident webpage. Very light smoke from the Seaman Fire may still visible from Fort Collins as mop-up continues.

The fire was sparked by lightning west of Seaman Reservoir Sept. 11 and grew to over 100

acres due to windy conditions.

The Seaman Reservoir, which draws water from the north portion of the Cache La Poudre River, offers Greeley’s largest mountain reservoir at 5,008 acre-feet, according to the City of Greeley. The Poudre also supplies about half of Fort Collins Utilities water.

The fire is not expected to impact water quality, according to an email previously sent to The Collegian by Reid Armstrong, public affairs specialist for ARP. “We are working closely with water providers in the area and have implemented mitigation measures to limit impact to the reservoir and intakes,” Armstrong wrote.

Natalia Sperry can be reached at news@collegian.com.

Lockers >> from page 1 get a shower, a hot meal and met Ranieri who told him about the locker program.

He received a locker that first night and now has a secure place to store his belongings, mostly clothing, blankets and hygienic products, basically a “downsized” version of a house, Johnson said.

“These guys have been a real godsend,” Johnson said. “Now I got a place, now I don’t have to worry about carrying everything I own on a wheelchair.”

In the almost eight months he has been in Fort Collins, Johnson has been robbed four times, losing almost all of his belongings—including most of his clothing, his social security card and prescription painkillers for his foot.

Having locker security and flexible accessibility for his belongings was like getting an entire toolbox of support, Johnson said.

“It’s really awesome to see people that are using (the lockers), how much it is actually helping them and how much it helps them to rest a little bit easier, knowing their stuff is secure,” Ranieri said.

The Library Park residents who filed appeal allege the board did not consider the full safety implications of the program and that lack of connection to other services would institutionalize the homeless into the neighborhood.

Both Ramer and Ranieri said they were hopeful City Council would find no reason to overturn the decision of the P&Z Board.

The lockers are monitored by a 24/7 security camera with a live feed straight to Ranieri and a backup log of all the camera footage. The addition of the camera was the only operating guideline the P&Z Board required for their approval.

Initial proposals for the program included an awning for the lockers which has not yet been installed. Additionally, there is a floodlight over the lockers.

To receive a locker, guests must first submit an application form consisting of questions to determine locker necessity and homeless situation, Ranieri said. Guests provide some form of contact information and sign a contract about adhering to locker guidelines such as no weapons or drugs in the lockers.

Finally, they are interviewed by a church staff member, in this case, Ranieri. It is important to get to know and talk to someone before giving them storage, Ranieri said, and he knew all of the current locker guests in part from their attendance at church events.

While functionally, the church really has not changed, the lockers have made a noticeable impact, Ranieri said.

“I think it feels like a safer place for people who need lockers now,” Ranieri said. “They know that we actually care about them and that we’re actually fighting for them ... And so everyone’s super happy about it.”

Samantha Ye can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Everyone has something to learn from Yom Kippur Arrisson Stanfeild @OddestOdyssey

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.

Yom Kippur, the holiest of Jewish holidays, is upon us. While many who are not Jewish themselves may not even know what Yom Kippur is, its themes and lessons are universal to all of mankind.

Yom Kippur is traditionally a time to reflect upon sin, atonement and redemption. While these terms may seem archaic and outdated to many college students the meaning behind them is evergreen.

We can all benefit from taking the time to meditate on its core themes without converting

to a new religion or celebrating the holiday. After all, one can still greatly appreciate and learn from works of literature and ancient traditions without literally believing in them.

Nearly everyone can recognize that there is a need to take time to think about their shortcomings and mistakes, their aims, ideals and the process by which they strive to become their best self.

In many ways, this is also the purpose of Yom Kippur.

“I’ve always thought of it as a day of reflection,” sophmore Leo Friedman said. “You kinda think, ‘What did I do wrong this year and what can I do better next year to make the world a better place?’’”

Caught in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can often become difficult for one to find time to review themselves. This represents a tragic loss of opportunity as there are many who can benefit from setting aside time for a personal inventory.

According to Socrates, if the

unexamined life is not worth living then one has a responsibility to themselves to ask, “How am I living my life and am I truly at peace with myself?”

Studies from the National Institutes of Health have even described self-reflection as “the engine of lifelong learning.” This gives the practice particular importance to those of us who have dedicated our lives to developing a deeper understanding of the world and our places in it.

Self-reflection is not the only thing necessary for a well-lived life. The National Institutes of Health suggests that “people’s biggest regrets are those marked by the greatest opportunity for corrective action.” To avoid regret in life one must make the most of the opportunities they have to change and grow.

This runs parallel to Yom Kippur’s message of atonement and redemption. Put simply, these terms describe the process by which one steps away from the

COLLEGIAN COLUMNIST

Addiction is a form of mental illness Leta McWilliams @LetaMcWilliams

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When a celebrity dies from a drug overdose, we’re once again reminded of the stigma behind substance addiction. There’s been less adversity towards people who suffer from mental illnesses in recent years.

We’ve become more aware of treatments and lifestyle changes that help people who are affected by substance addiction. However, there’s still a stigma behind substance addiction, and this needs to change.

Anyone can suffer from substance addiction and abuse, and the sooner this stigma goes away the sooner people can start receiving proper help.

Substance addiction seems like it doesn’t impact ordinary people as much. With Mac Miller’s death on Sept. 7 and Demi Lovato’s overdose

over the summer, we’re faced again with the fear of losing more celebrities to seemingly preventable causes. But there’s no real worry towards people in everyday lives. Not a lot of people think of the 27 Club – a group of famous individuals who hve died before age 27 – and worry that their friends will become one of those statistics.

In reality, college students make up one of the largest groups of substance abusers nationwide. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, about 20 percent of college students met the criteria for having alcohol use disorder. Almost 40 percent of students engage in binge drinking which can lead to alcoholism.

In a survey done by the University of Michigan, marijuana use among college students in 2016 was the highest it’s been in the past three decades. Though marijuana has its benefits, students can abuse it as an emotional coping mechanism.

College students are also known to misuse drugs like Adderall and Xanax in order to help them cram for exams. It’s even known for students to microdose on psychedelic mushrooms in order to relax and focus on schoolwork.

Many students are using and misusing substances. The biggest reason behind this substance abuse is mental illness. Anxiety and depression are all too common on university campuses.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, more than 80 percent of college students have felt overwhelmed by their schoolwork in the past year, with 45 percent of students describing their state as hopeless. As well, 75 percent of cases of mental illness begin by the age of 24, by the time they’re in and out of the collegiate system.

Many students are misusing easy-to-reach substances in order to deal with their mental health problems. In 2015, the estimated number of teens who overdosed was over 52,000 .

The stigma behind substance addiction needs to end. Whether it is a mental illness or it’s caused by one, many students are becoming victims of this epidemic because it’s overlooked. Substance addiction is a terrible way to die. Mac Miller will be missed and hopefully his death is able to open people’s eyes about the truth of substance addiction.

Leta McWilliams can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

person they have been and closer to the person they might be if they made the most of themselves.

“Everybody struggles with maximizing their potential,” Colorado State University professor and Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik said. “There are really no obstacles. There are just challenges to help you grow and rise above.”

“There are really no obstacles. There are just challenges to help you grow and rise above.”

This message mirrors the findings upon which modern psychotherapy is founded. It is an insight into the fact that one need not remain prisoner to their past circumstances.

By accepting what one has been through and who they have been up until now the potential for change is unlocked.

NOPE When applying winged eyeliner is impossible.

When your family doesn’t tell you they’re going to visit.

Walking behind people who vape.

Being talentless.

The nice weather.

One need not be of the Jewish faith to drink deeply from the well of its wisdom. The insights of its religious observances are universal even if the way it recognizes them exist in a specific cultural context.

That context should be respected and part of respecting another’s culture is not simply adopting it for the sake of appearing educated or tolerant.

What is far more important is that there emerge a mutual relationship through which genuine understanding and brotherhood can be reached.

By reflecting upon the ideas running through Yom Kippur we can all partake in the opportunity to better ourselves as Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhist and atheist.

Any students interested in learning more about Yom Kippur or Jewish Culture can visit www.

JewishCSU.com.

Arisson Stanfield can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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DOPE Taking a 7-hour nap.

When your family surprises you by visiting.

Not getting kicked out of the bars.

Drinking water after a long night at the bars.

The nice weather.

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Sports | Tuesday, September 18, 2018

VOLLEYBALL

CSU volleyball goes 2-1 in Colorado Classic, falls to rival CU

By Sergio Santistevan @TheRealsSergio

The story of the Colorado State volleyball season to this point can be summarized by simply watching their previous two games.

CSU earned a sweep in the second day of the Colorado Classic over Portland State but fell to the University of Colorado at the CU Events Center in Boulder Sept. 13.

The Rams swept the Vikings (25-17, 28-26, 25-11) in their early match of the day, overcoming lulls throughout.

In the first set, the Vikings jumped out to an early 5-1 lead.

CSU eventually tied the game up and never looked back from there, limiting their opponent to 12 points the rest of the opening set.

“Probably the first five points we were just not playing very well, and then we got better,” Coach Tom Hilbert said.

“Blocking is always important, and it was really important as we made that run in the first set.”

Once again, the Rams were in a battle in the second set.

Errors from the Rams gave Portland State life late in the set. With the score knotted at 26-26, the Vikings had an attack error. On set point, a block assist from sophomore Ellie Gubser and junior Paulina Hougaard-Jensen awarded the Rams the set victory.

With a matchup against instate rival CU looming, CSU was eyeing the sweep. The Rams clicked on all cylinders, dominating the Vikings 25-11 in the third and final set.

Redshirt sophomore Brean-

na Runnels was the star of the game, leading the Rams with 17 kills and a hitting percentage of .306. Hougaard-Jensen contributed on both sides, with four service aces and six blocks.

As anticipated all week, CSU and CU had an all-out battle, unfortunately for the Rams, CU bested the Rams in four sets (26-28, 24-26, 25-19, 22-25).

The first set lived up to the excitement coming in with both teams going back and forth, eventually tying the score at 14.

Neither team was able to garner any momentum, as the score reached a tie at 24. CU was able to pull through late on a 4-2 run to steal the set 28-26.

The same situation occurred in set two. Neither team led by more than three points, with 15 score ties and five lead changes.

Ultimately, CU’s late-set performance was better than the

Maddi Foustz (#22) leaps to set the ball for Paulina Hougaard-Jensen (#11). PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS COLLEGIAN

Rams as they closed 26-24.

Fighting for their lives, CSU prevailed in the third set 25-19, despite a 7-2 run by CU in the set. In a game of several runs, the Rams had finally come through without allowing the Buffs to rebound.

CU built a big 19-8 lead in the fourth set, but the Rams did not back down.

CSU went on a 13-3 run to narrow the score to a razor-thin 22-21. Much as they did all night, CU’s offense succeeded in the final points to take the set and match from the Rams.

Hilbert knows his team failed to capitalize in late game situations and it hurt them.

“We needed to take care of the end-game scenarios in sets one and two because we’re ahead with the opportunity to win and we don’t do it. That ends up beating us,” Hilbert

said. “They are a more physical team than we are and so it wore us down after a while.”

Runnels was once again exceptional in the loss with 18 kills, 10 digs and two blocks.

Redshirt juniors Jessica Jackson and Kirstie Hillyer recorded 14 and 11 kills respectively. Junior Katie Oleksak also picked up 54 assists, two blocks and 11 digs to record another double-double on the year.

As CSU’s non-conference schedule comes to a close, they will head to Reno, Nevada on Sept. 20 to begin their Mountain West conference schedule.

The Rams enter their in-conference matchups having won or tied for eight of the last nine conference titles.

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Sports | Tuesday, September 18, 2018

SOCCER

CSU soccer finds the goal they were missing against SMU

By Adam Williams @AdamJ_Williams

Colorado State soccer wrapped up their non-conference schedule with a win against Southern Methodist University on Sunday, 1-0.

Coming into the match, SMU had only lost one game this season. The confidence SMU had was prevalent early and often. The Mustangs opened the game with a near five-minute stint in the offensive zone that put the Rams in a defensive position immediately.

SMU continued the trend of long possessions for nearly the entire half, but despite their six shots, the Mustangs did not get a ball past CSU redshirt junior goalkeeper Hunter Peifer.

In the 33rd minute, the Rams finally generated some offensive pressure when sophomore Ally Murphy-Pauletto drove the ball up the sideline and got off a good shot. The Rams went on to follow the shot seconds later with a corner kick attempt that was headed wide of the net.

Following the miss, freshman Ariell Hopkins was able to get off a shot that was once again corralled

by SMU senior goalkeeper Catie Brown.

At halftime, the game was tied at zero apiece, despite SMU dominating in shots and time in the offensive zone. The hosts were still searching for the goal that would change the pace and finally get their momentum going again.

In the 72nd minute, sophomore Ally Murphy-Pauletto and junior Caeley Lordemann were

running through the offensive zone as Lordemann passed the ball to Murphy-Pauletto who slotted an excellent pass right back but the attempt was thwarted by an SMU defender.

“It was a great ball. They had to defend it,” Coach Bill Hempen said.

Only a minute later, senior Beth Plentl was able to capitalize on a penalty kick for the Rams by beating SMU freshman goalkeeper Samantha Estrada. The Rams had finally found the tiebreaker they had been searching for.

“It was all Caeley Lordemann, she did all the work,” Pletl said.

“She fought for us. It was given to me on a silver plate and I knew I had to finish it.”

Following the goal, the Rams continued to apply pressure.

In the 84th minute, the Rams had their best chance of the day to score a goal with the assistance of a penalty. Sophomore Taylor Steinke headed the ball just over the crossbar. The excitement and let down could be heard from Ram’ fans and players alike as Coach Hempen fell to his knees in disbelief.

In the final minutes, SMU put on immense pressure, allowing them to accrue three opportunities set up from corner kicks.

The first opportunity culminated in a shot by SMU freshman Brooke Golict that was blocked by a Ram defender. Freshman Celiana Torres followed the ball and shot off the rebound, but Peifer was there to stop the ball, as she has been for much of the year.

The next corner kick created

Senior Midfielder Beth Plentl kicks a penalty kick and scores to put the Rams ahead of the SMU Mustangs on September 16, 2018 at the Rams Soccer Complex. PHOTO BY ELLIOT JERGE COLLEGIAN

another chance for Torres, but again Peifer was able to dive and block the shot.

Despite SMU’s last-ditch effort to score, the Rams were able to emerge victoriously. The win marked the best single-season non-conference finish in the program’s history.

“A lot of it with us is just believing in ourselves. That belief

went a long way today,” Hempen said.

Peifer, the leader in the net for the Rams this year added on to the team’s positive outlook for the rest of the season.

“In the moments that could break us, we really picked it up,” Peifer said. “We played really well, and we were really proud of our performance.”

The Rams will look to build on their win heading into conference play beginning with their matchup on Sept. 21 in Albuquerque, New Mexico where they will play the University of New Mexico Lobos (4-3).

Adam Williams can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

SOCCER

Beth Plentl named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week

By Ashley Potts @ashleypotts09

After a weekend goal against Southern Methodist University, Beth Plentl, a senior midfielder for Colorado State soccer has been named Mountain West Offensive player of the week.

Plentl is the second player to win the award in Colorado State University soccer history, following Ally Murphy-Pauletto who won the award last year.

The award also makes the Rams one of only three schools to have a player named Offensive Player of the Week and a player named Defensive Player of the Week this season—redshirt junior goalkeeper Hunter Peifer having won Defensive Player of the Week earlier this season.

The only other schools to have had Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week this season are University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the University of Nevada.

Plentl’s big goal came in the 73rd minute of Sunday’s game against SMU on a penalty kick. It was her first goal of the season.

She had the only goal of the game for either side, leading the Rams to a 1-0 win. The win gave the Rams their best single-season non-conference finish in their six-year history (3-3-2).

The award comes a year after Plentl registered only a single goal and three assists in 19 games played. Plentl did record only the second multi-assist game in program history however and was second on the team in minutes, despite a lack of goal scoring.

The team will start Mountain West Conference play Friday, Sept. 21 at the University of New Mexico. Kick-off will be at 7:30 p.m.

Ashley Potts can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

Beth Plentl dribbles around an Eastern Washington forward to clear the ball away from the Rams’ goal.

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Arts & Culture | Tuesday, September 18, 2018

CULTURE & COMMUNITY

The Caffeine Crawl returns to Fort Collins, fueling local caff-o-holics

By Lauryn Bolz @laurynbolz

The 75th nationwide Caffeine Crawl visited Fort Collins this past weekend, and it’s safe to say there was plenty of coffee-based stimulants to go around.

The Crawl was founded by Jason Burton, a Kansas City caffeine-craver with a passion for bringing people together over crafted drinks. This was the third crawl being held in Old Town, and Burton’s infectious excitement woke everyone up before the coffee did.

“It’s been a lot of fun,” said David Follis, who had followed the Caffeine Crawl up Highway 25 from Colorado Springs, and to Boulder, and who was excited to now take on Fort Collins. “I’ve learned so much about how important the [cof-

fee] beans are, and how important the roasting is. When you take time with it you can really learn about the nuances in coffee.”

The pub-crawl styled tour followed a half-mile path around Old Town, visiting four different spots along the way.

First, Crawlers tasted housemade caramel lattes and avocado toast at the historic Butterfly Cafe.

“A lot of workers come here in the mornings just to get their morning caffeine,” said general manager of Butterfly, Emmy Swisher. “We try to make it fun for them.”

Next, the Crawl transitioned to a different kind of caffeine when visiting Nuance Chocolate, one of only 40 bean-to-bar chocolate companies nationwide.

After tasting a selection of single-origin chocolates, the crawlers visited Scrumpy’s Hard Cider Bar and Pub to sample some nitro-brewed horchata, which featured Cranked Up Coffee’s signature cold brew.

Last on the Old Town list was Happy Lucky’s, where crawlers tasted a myriad of signature teas and a delicious rice pudding chai. People with means of transportation then caravan-ed to Loveland for a bonus stop at Loveland’s Dark Heart Coffee Bar. Fort Collins’ coffee culture is growing yearly and there are plenty of coffee shops to go and fulfill that caffeine addiction.

The Caffeine Crawl will be back next year to showcase local coffee and feed that never-ending coffee addiction.

Lauryn Bolz can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

The caffeine crawlers gather outside Nuance Chocolate. The route was half a mile in total. PHOTO BY LAURYN BOLZ COLLEGIAN

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Arts & Culture | Tuesday, September 18, 2018

THEATER

‘Mr. Perfect’ explores the philosophical boundaries of romantic comedies

By Ryan Lueck @ryanelueck

Between tumultuous failed sexual encounters, quavering romance and existential angst, “Mr. Prefect” uses sharp wit to make this romantic-comedy a cheerful, entertaining and jocular exploration on the role of romance and arbitrary narrative in modern life.

“Mr. Perfect”, written and directed by William Missouri Downs, is now playing at the Fort Collins’ Bas Bleu Theater now through Sept. 30.

The chemistry and talent among the cast members bleed through each line as their characters attempt to navigate through idealistic views of love and destiny, deciphering the value of living a fulfilling life between the bookends of our constructed narratives.

The play’s protagonist, Zooey (Brikai Cordova), is obsessed with romance audiobooks, and she, in turn, places those expectations of romantic narrative and plot onto her love life. This is where Downs’

writing begins to shine. The play continues as Zooey struggles with the fact that her inter-personal relationships aren’t fulfilled within this framework and feels unsatisfied with the “ordinary humdrum of existence.”

“I don’t want kitchen sink realism,” Zooey says.

Another character in the play, Ralph (Graeme Schulz), is a Ph.D. student whose dissertation explores the gullibility and fallible nature of humans to follow along with ideas that appeal to our desperation for actualizing romantic narratives.

The show is not at all limited by its genre, brining in philosophical discussion and ideas, such as exploring fate, the existence of God, chance, love, death, suicide and desperation. The brilliant performances by the cast and the humorous writing balance the show in a particularly interesting realm held claim by other absurd shows such as “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” “Waiting for Godot,” and others. The use of humor and the exploration of

important and fascinating philosophical ideas place this show in the avant-garde of romantic-comedies.

Blending local talents, superb writing and directing, and a beautifully designed and lit stage, audiences are in for laughs, philosophical conundrum, and a healthy dose of existential dread.

How does one respond to this?

The remedy suggested by the play is an analogy of a ticking clock, noting how human nature is so concerned with the bookends and the need for satisfaction at the end of our lives, that we hardly appreciate the time between the tick of the beginning and the tock of our ceasing mortality.

Tick...Tock.

Fort Collins’ local Bas Bleu Theatre is hosting the show and is celebrating their 27th season of local theatrics. “Mr. Perfect” will be at the Bas Bleu Theatre until Sept. 30th. Tickets are available through their website.

Ryan Lueck can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Local laundromat upgrades facility to keep up with the community needs

By Deja Calloway @callowaydeja

There are three things in life that are certain: death, taxes and laundry.

Last Saturday, local residents joined The Laundry Basket to celebrate the grand reopening of the local Fort Collins laundromat.

Located at 925 S Taft Hill Road, The Laundry Basket reopened its doors after months of renovations.

Back to service the community’s laundry needs, the renovations include high-capacity front load washers and dryers that allow customers the ease of using coins, debit cards or The Laundry Basket loyalty cards where members can receive 10 percent off their loads.

To kick off the day, The Laundry Basket gave guests loyalty cards with a complimentary wash and dry and offered raffles, including a $250 loyalty card.

In addition to the giveaways, The Laundry Basket offered light snacks and refreshments to customers. Local residents Peaches Amspacher and her daughter watched football on one of the new high-definition TVs mounted on the walls as they knocked out plenty of loads of laundry.

“They have the really big washing machines and double dryers,” said Amspacher. “You can just put everything in one washer and then use one dry then ‘boom’–you’re done”.

The Laundry Basket offers fast,

environmentally friendly equipment for walk-up, drop-off and commercial laundry needs.

Originally opened under previous ownership in the 1980s as a laundromat and tanning salon, The Laundry Basket was purchased by Colorado natives father and son, Tom and “Bear” Burgett in March 2017.

With Tom Burgett’s 40 plus years and Bear’s five years of laundry service, including multi-housing and commercial service, The Laundry Basket came as an opportunity for the father and son to utilize their skills and open an establishment of their own.

“It started as a quest to do something different in life, workwise,” Bear said. “I just happened to find a place where the guy was waiting for the right person at the right time to walk through that door and ask him to sell the place.

I happened to be that guy”.

After purchasing the laundromat last year, the duo operated The Laundry Basket as its original tanning and laundry concept, but the renovations revealed the discontinuance of tanning service in the reopening.

The decision came as a response to the everchanging of needs in the community says co-owner and seasoned laundryman, Tom Burgett.

“We didn’t feel, in a state that has 300 plus days a year of sunshine, that there was much demand for more competition in the

tanning business,” Tom Burgett said. “We felt we should concentrate on the laundry side, so we do both self-service laundry. We also have an extensive wash, dry and fold service for those clients who are pressed of time or just want the convenience of someone else doing their laundry”.

Tom Burgett (left) and Bear Burgett (right) stand outside as they welcome customers to The Laundry Basket The remodeling also included an expansion of the operation including spacious seating, bathrooms and folding areas. In addition to more machines, high-speed Wi-Fi and several HD televisions throughout the establishment, guests can feel safe with the convenience of close parking and an on-site attendant during business hours.

“People are going to always have dirty clothes,” Tom Burgett said. “So it’s a need [that should] be serviced…that’s our goal”.

Life is full of uncertainty, and clean clothes shouldn’t be one of them.

The Laundry Basket is open daily 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. More information can be found about The Laundry Basket at laundrybasketfc.com Deja Calloway can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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Arts & Culture | Tuesday, September 18, 2018

MUSIC

Flying V Sessions kicks off monthly series with female powered folk-funk fusion

By Lauryn Bolz @laurynbolz

Women empower women through female-powered fulkfolk fusion.

Saja Butler, a member of local, all-female band Lois and the Lantern and proud “mother” of the Flying V, has been assembling groups of female musicians and female-led bands since last spring through her Flying V Sessions. The Flying V Sessions is a monthly event, hosted by Wolverine Farm Letterpress & Publick House on the second Thursday of each month, that showcases local female-led bands.

“They are called Flying V Sessions, short for flying vagina,” Butler said. “I call it the flying va-jay-jay. It is basically a showcase promoting female acts in the Northern Colorado range.”

The idea came to fruition when Wolverine Farm Letterpress & Publick House reached out to Butler to form a female act. Butler, a member of a female band herself, was an obvious choice to assemble the monthly event.

“He told me to just go for it,” Butler said.

Butler books all the acts that perform and she’s making sure to give every woman artist in the Front Range a chance to show the audience what they’ve got.

One of the two acts that performed on Sept. 13 was Valerie Bhat, who didn’t start playing her own music until her late thirties. Her self-proclaimed ‘hard-to-book’ style influenced

by Bob Dylan and R.E.M., was both eclectic and haunting.

Bhat’s almost androgynous voice and melancholy lyrics about love filled the upstairs hall of Wolverine. Though she is both a talented singer, songwriter, and musician, Bhat still

expressed difficulty when getting involved in the music scene at her age.

“A lot of open-mics are younger people, but there’s a lot of old men,” Bhat said.

Overall, she said, the community has been very supportive.

“It’s 2018 here on earth, and female energy is needed. It should not be feared by any of us, male or female. It should be empowered and embraced.”

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After Bhat performed her folky, rock-infused set, threepiece band Trash Cat, led by Mary Claxton, closed the night with a bold, jazz-funk mix that had the audience dancing along.

Claxton, who was clad in a spray-painted football shoulder pads, is the leader of the band.

Usually the drummer, for this performance she opted for an electric ukulele and played beside her bandmates. Her husband Brian Claxton took over the drum set and long-time friend Hayden Farr was on the saxophone. The three band members’ dynamic personalities and unique songwriting influences made for an unforgettable performance. Claxton’s vocals truly shined during the band’s funk-infused rendition of Gwen Stefani’s Great Escape.

“People react to color and movement and the way your face looks when you play,” Claxton said.

Even with Butler’s charismatic announcements and the lively performances, the event was able to keep a serious un-

dertone. There was, after all, a reason why the Flying V Sessions are needed, and that is because women still fight for recognition daily in the music industry.

“The music industry has been, in the past as well as now, mostly male-dominated,” Butler said. “It’s 2018 here on earth, and female energy is needed. It should not be feared by any of us, male or female. It should be empowered and embraced.”

Claxton, whose primary instrument is the drums, said that she has lacked female role models in the past, never having a drum instructor who wasn’t male.

“For women in music right now, you need to make a very conscious point of featuring female musicians if you want to hear their voices,” Claxton said.

“It means a lot to me to try to be a role model to the next generation.”

By showcasing women working together and creating beautiful music, the Flying V is not only creating a way to give woman musicians recognition but is also making a statement for all women that their voices are needed.

“One time someone told me that music is the expression of the human experience through sound,” Claxton said.

“Everyone’s experience is different and in the world we live in, you have a different human experience depending on your gender.”

Due to Butler’s hard work to bring in female musicians and the participation and passion from the strong women who perform, the Flying V does not only showcase great talent, but is also setting an example for female musicians all over the world; that their talent is needed, and it is powerful.

Lauryn Bolz can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY

(09/18/18). Together you rise this year. Focus and coordination animate a dream. Academic studies and travels unveil their mysteries. Group collaboration flowers this summer before changes divert your work and health plans and lead to spiritual breakthrough.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — 8— Make an important professional connection. Slow to avoid pitfalls or accidents. Your view ahead widens. Keep your steady pace and avoid distractions. Take new territory.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 7 — Discover a peaceful refuge and sink into it. Avoid expensive frivolities and conserve resources. Changes along the road could cause delays.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 8 — A shared dream seems within reach. Unexpected circumstances could delay a planned action.

Focus on foundational structures, and make sure the pieces are in place.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 8 — Negotiate a sweet deal with your partner. Increase efficiency by coordinating tasks. Stay in communication, and adapt plans to reality on the ground.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 7 — All isn’t as it appears. Notice physical limitations or barriers. If it hurts,

don’t push it. Use gentle pressure rather than force.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 8 — Love takes priority. Focus on enjoyable activities and people.

Charm and persuade another to play. Discover an imaginative solution together.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 7 — List and draw your domestic fantasies. Ask your family for theirs.

Focus on realizing shared dreams first. Keep basic structures in good repair.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 8 — Talk about dreams, visions and long-term plans. Coordinate with your circles. You can find what you need. Share resources, talents and opportunities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 9 — Watch where you’re going.

Profits are available; don’t tromp on anyone. Stay in communication to navigate tricky spots. You can get what you need.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 9 — Pursue a personal dream for satisfying results. Adapt to changes. Let go of outdated tricks or techniques. Stick to reliable routines.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 5— Settle into reflection. Consider dreams, visions and future plans. Complete the past to free yourself for the road ahead. Curb the desire to rush.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 8 — Coordinate team efforts. Get help building a shared dream.

Repay favors and remind people of your appreciation.

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Sudoku

Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle

Across 1 Publisher Alfred 6 Spur to action 10 Mus. key with three sharps 14 Lost cause 15 Overconfident racer of fable 16 Hawaiian island 17 Hawaii or Alaska 18 Oil gp. that includes 57-Down 19 Take a load off 20 Horse sense 23 Pool tool 24 Try to win 25 Colonel Sanders facial feature 28 Main attraction 32 Lab maze navigator 33 Letter flourish 34 “... good witch, __ bad witch?”

35 Angry or achy 36 Test proctor’s reminder 40 Soap units 43 Gold in Granada 44 Semiaquatic salamanders 48 The “A” in “IPA” 49 Hard-boiled genre 52 Like Easter eggs before the hunt 54 Duct opening?

55 Debate side 56 Its measurements include

29 Erma Bombeck’s “At __ End” 30 Décor choice 31 MLB’s D-backs 35 Editorial “let it stand” 37 Event often visible in the evening sky 38 “__ tu”: Verdi aria 39 Cutting teeth 40 Derisive interjection 41 “Rope-a-dope” boxer 42 Paleo diet protein source 45 Took care of, as a spill Rocky Mt. Collegian 9/17/18 Sudoku 46 Annoy persistently 47 __-cone: summer treat 49 Safety feature at a trapeze school To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and 50 contain La Brea box must thediscovery numbers 1 to 9.

51 Wall-climbing plant 53 Slow on the uptake Pakistan neighbor 557 1 58 “Duck Dynasty” attire, for 6 short 8 59 Pants, briefly 960 Flow 1 back, as 3 a tide 2 7 61 By way of 7 64 Ave. and st. liters and grams 60 Squared up 62 Tax-sheltered plans: Abbr.

63 More than suggest 65 Partial view?

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