Vol. 128, No. 46 Monday, October 15, 2018

Vol. 128, No. 46 Monday, October 15, 2018

OPINION

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Ballots for the 2018 Midterm Elections will go out the week of Oct. 15, 2018. Election day is set for Nov. 6. In the United States, midterm elections refer to any general election vote that takes place during a president’s four-year term. ILLUSTRATION BY MEG METZGER-SEYMOUR COLLEGIAN

2018 MIDTERM ELECTION GUIDE

Voting for governor race, local initiatives begins

By Austin Fleskes & Natalia Sperry @CSUCollegian

The 2018 Midterm Elections are fast approaching, and Colorado voters can expect to face a number of decisions on their ballots.

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students alone make up about 10 percent of Larimer County’s population, giving CSU a sizable voice in the election.

Washington Monthly ranked CSU as one of only 58 universities out of 1,488 to score full points for their commitment to encouraging student voting.

What are midterms?

Midterm elections refer to any general election vote that takes place during the middle of a president’s four-year term, meaning citizens can elect representatives and vote on local and state issues. In Larimer County, voters will be able to vote in three representative races and on a number of ballot

issues.

In June, voters had the chance to participate in the primary elections, which determined which candidates would move forward to the general election. This was the first primary non-party-affiliated citizens were able to participate in the vote, as previously, unaffil-

iated voters would not receive a ballot unless they requested one, as reported by The Collegian in spring 2018.

Colorado State Governor After the primary elections, two representatives are running to be the governor of Col-

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POLITICS

Senator Kefalas, Dougherty run for Larimer County Commissioner

By Blake O’Brien @BTweetsOB

Students may be consumed with midterm exams, but there’s another midterm on the horizon: The 2018 Colorado General Elections will occur Nov. 6, and for citizens of Larimer County, that means electing a member to the Board of County Commissioners.

Citizens will have a choice between two candidates for the position – Republican nominee Sean Dougherty and Democrat John Kefalas – when filling out their ballots.

The board is the main policy-making body in the county, according to the Larimer County Government’s website. It’s made up of three members that serve four-year, staggered terms and represent different geographical areas.

This year, the election will determine county commissioner for District 1, the northernmost region of Larimer County that encompasses Colorado State University.

With only days until the first votes are cast, Kefalas and Dougherty spoke about the issues, themselves and their plans if elected.

Sean Dougherty (R) Dougherty currently represents District 1 on the Larimer County Board of Commissioners.

He was unanimously appointed to the seat by the Larimer County Republican Party in September after his friend and fellow Republican, Lou Gaiter, died.

“I’m ready to step in.

I’m already there, but I’m ready to actually be elected and step in and do the job. I want to serve the community; I want to serve the entire county and the region.”

SEAN DOUGHERTY REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE

Thus far, the experience has gone smoothly, Dougherty said.

“I knew what I was walking into,” Dougherty said. “This is all stuff that was not unknown to me.”

Dougherty has lived and worked in Larimer County for almost two decades and has held

a variety of leadership positions.

As a real estate agent, he served as president of the Fort Collins Board of Realtors in 2010. Dougherty was also chair of the Larimer County Planning Commission, a role which ended in July.

With experience in these positions and 18 years of knowledge about Larimer County, Dougherty said he’s developed the skillset needed to be commissioner.

“The three County Commissioners are basically the three coCEOs of the county,” Dougherty said. “You have to know how to lead to be able to do that, and I’ve learned how to lead.”

Dougherty said his campaign has covered a variety of issues, but three of particular importance have been transportation, the creation of a behavioral health facility and managing the county’s growth, which includes the security of attainable and affordable housing.

“Being in real estate, attainable and affordable housing is extremely important to me,” Dougherty said. “The commissioners don’t really have a specific role in affordable and attainable housing, but we do have some opportunities to help work on it.”

He said working on things

Sean Dougherty is running for the Larimer County Commisioner seat this fall. PHOTO COURTESY OF SEAN DOUGHERTY

like changing the land use code and creating a better communication system between Larimer County municipalities could significantly help housing issues in the area.

In terms of transportation, Dougherty plans to tackle infra-

structure issues involving roads and bridges in the county. He is also looking into new transportation programs such as VanGo, a carpooling service for people traveling to similar destinations.

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POLITICS

POLITICS

7 citizen-led initiatives Colorado State Legislative refers included on Colorado’s 6 ballot issues to 2018 midterms 2018 midterms ballot

By Samantha Ye @samxye4

By Stuart Smith @stuartsmithnews

Voters can expect several citizen-led initiatives on the upcoming Colorado 2018 midterm election ballots.

Seven citizen-initiated items will be on the ballot this year for Coloradans to vote on, including issues from fracking to highway restructure.

Ballots start mailing out to registered voters the week of Oct. 15 and can be deposited in the 24-hour drop boxes anytime up until 7 p.m. Nov. 6, according to Larimer County.

Proposed amendments on the ballot will require 55 percent of the vote to pass.

Proposition 112 – Fracking If approved, this proposition would require that new oil and natural gas development be located at least 2,500 feet from occupied structures, water sources, and areas designated as vulnerable.

The measure would not apply to federal land, including national forests and parks.

Implementing this proposition would expand the current law, which only requires these projects to be at least 500 feet from an occupied building and 1000 feet from high-occupancy buildings, such as schools and neighborhoods with 22 buildings or more.

Local governments will also be able to set their own distances longer than 2,500 feet, and if two jurisdictions with different restrictions share authority over an area, the larger buffer zone presides.

Those for the proposition, such as Colorado Rising, say that fracking can lead to risks to the health of the community.

Those against the proposition argue it will reduce economic benefits of the oil and gas industry in the state and may result in a loss of jobs.

Another argument says the existing setback requirements for these projects is sufficient because the Colorado Oil and Gass Conservation Commission used a collaborative rule-making process when establishing the boundary.

Amendment 73 – Funding for Public Schools This amendment would increase funding for public education of schools serving preschool through 12th grade by raising taxes in tax brackets about $150,000 per year.

The amendment would also lower assessment rates for

property taxes levied by school districts to “7 percent for residential properties and … 24 percent for most nonresidential properties,” according to the 2018 State Ballot Information Booklet.

Passing of the amendment would raise the required amount spent per student from $6,769 to $7,300 statewide, with most of that money coming from taxes on those with incomes above $200,000.

According to the Blue Book, those with incomes of less than $150,000 would pay no more in taxes due to this amendment. It is estimated that those with taxable income above $200,000 would pay $185 more and those with taxable income above $250,000 would pay $870 more. Coloradans with a taxable income above $400,000 would pay $3,925 more than they did previously, and those with a taxable income of one million or more would pay an extra $24,395 towards education.

Amendment 74 – Compensation for Reduction in Fair Market Value

by Government Law or Regulation Amendment 74 would require the state or local government to compensate a property owner if a law or regulation reduces the fair market value of his or her property, according to the Blue Book.

The Colorado State legislature has referred six constitutional amendments to the voters for the 2018 midterm elections. These address matters such as language clarifications to the state constitution, political redistricting, ballot formatting and more.

After Amendment 71 passed in 2016, all constitutional amendments must pass with a 55-percent majority, according to a Colorado Secretary of State press release.

Ballots start mailing out to registered voters the week of Oct. 15 and can be deposited in the 24-hour drop boxes anytime up until 7 p.m. Nov. 6. Registration status can be checked on the Colorado Secretary of State website.

Amendment A - Slavery Language Language in the Colorado Constitution currently allows for slavery or involuntary servitude as a punishment for a convicted crime. The constitution reads: “There shall never be in this state either slavery or involuntary servitude except as a punishment for crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.”

If Amendment A is approved, the exception will be

struck to read: “There shall never be in this state either slavery or involuntary servitude.”

It will not affect current prison work and community service since those programs are considered voluntary, according to Colorado Public Radio.

A nearly identical measure, Amendment T, failed by less than 1 percent in 2016 due to “unclear wording” and confusion as to how this would affect prison work, according to CPR. The State legislature referred the new amendment back to the voters this year by 100 percent.

According to the campaign website, passing this measure guarantees the exceptions “will never be used or abused in the future,” and it will show “that slavery is not a Colorado value.”

There is no formal opposition to the amendment, but the argument against it provided in the 2018 State Ballot.

Information Blue Book claims the measure is technically redundant. It may also increase the number of offenders filing additional lawsuits.

Amendment X - Industrial Hemp Approval of this amendment would redefine “industrial hemp” to have the same

meaning as it is defined in federal law or in a state statute, instead of being tied to the State’s own constitutional definition.

Currently, in Colorado, the term is defined as a plant of the genus cannabis with 3 percent or less THC content when the substance is completely dry.

This is the same as the current Federal definition, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

According to the Colorado Independent, if federal law allows a higher percentage of THC in hemp, Colorado would still be stuck at 3 percent since the State can only update the Constitutional language through ballot measures. Colorado growers would be at a competitive disadvantage nationwide because they must worry about keeping THC at a lower percent.

The office of Senator Stephen Fenberg said the federal law is expected to change to permit more hemp cultivation, according to Ballotpedia. Since changes to the definition cannot be done as reflexively if it is defined in the Constitution rather than a State statute, and that could put the State industry at a disadvantage, supporting Senators are cited saying in see MIDTERMS on page 6 >>

VOTING INFORMATION ■ Ballots will be sent out the

week of Oct. 15

■ Ballots can be deposited up

until 7 p.m. on Nov. 6

Currently, state law requires any Colorado government to compensate a property owner for taking or damaging the property, with three circumstances for this compensation.

The first is eminent domain, where the government seizes property from a private owner for “public use or benefit.” The second way is if the government damages property, either intentionally or accidentally. The third is “regulatory taking,” when the government enacts a measure that deprives a property owner of the use or most of the value of his or her property.

Amendment 74 would expand the circumstances when see INITIATIVES on page 7 >>

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Election

Commissioner >> from page 3 “I’m ready to step in. I’m already Dougherty said. “I want to serve the community. I want to serve the entire county and the region.”

John Kefalas (D) Kefalas doesn’t currently sit on the Board of Commissioners, but he does represent Larimer County’s District 14 in the Colorado Senate. He’s been part of the legislature for 12 years – the first half as a state representative and the latter as a state senator – but he rejects the title of “career politician.”

“I have always felt, and practice has proven me right, that when we set aside our labels and are willing to work together in a collaborative way, we can transform challenges into opportunities. I think we can create better policy when we’re able to sit down and deliberate. It’s real and it works.”

JOHN KEFALAS DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE

Kefalas said that while there is an impending term limit in 2020 for his current state senate position, that is not the reason why he’s running for County Commissioner.

Commissioners, is re-running to represent the Republican party.

The three-member Board of Commissioners is the main policy-making body in the County.

According to the county’s website, commissioners are limited to serving three four-year terms, which are staggered between the three members.

Ballot Initiatives Looking to the ballot, there are a total of 13 initiatives voters can expect to see. Six of these represent initiatives put forth by the state legislature, while citizens presented the remaining seven. These issues range from rewording the state constitution and restructuring of the ballot to fracking and funding for public schools.

Looking Ahead Voters in Colorado can register to vote up until Election Day. Those unsure of their registration status can check online to confirm that they are registered at vote.org.

Ballots will be sent out the week of Oct. 15. Every voter in Colorado now receives a mail ballot at the mailing address provided through their voter registration file, according to Colorado’s Secretary of State.

Ballots can be dropped off at a number of 24-hour stations, of which there are five in Larimer County. Voting ends 7 p.m., Nov. 6.

Stay with The Collegian for the next month for more on midterm elections.

Austin Fleskes and Natalia Sperry can be reached at news@ collegian.com.

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Colorado Sen. John Kefalas is running for the Larimer County Commisioner spot this fall. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN

“I wanted to continue and extend my public service to a more local level, and to focus close to home and bring folks together,” Kefalas said. “My entire adult life has been about that.”

Kefalas has deep ties to CSU and Larimer County. He graduated as a Ram in 1976 and has taught graduate courses in public policy at the University for the last 7 years, aside from 2013 and this year.

“Basically, (Larimer County) has been my home for the last 42 years,” Kefalas said.

If elected, Kefalas said that there are a variety of things he plans to work on. In terms of the most important, he agrees with Dougherty, citing sustainable growth, affordable housing and workforce development as critical issues in Larimer County.

“A high priority for me is the idea of smart growth and sustainable growth,” Kefalas said. “I think another aspect of that is that people really value open space, and

how do we balance that with development – striking that urban-rural balance.”

Regarding economic development, Kefalas said there are three barriers for citizens that need to be recognized and dealt with: housing affordability, childcare and transportation.

More than anything, Kefalas hopes to bring more cooperation and communication to Larimer County if elected.

“I have always felt, and practice has proven me right, that when we set aside our labels and are willing to work together in a collaborative way, we can transform challenges into opportunities,” Kefalas said.

“I think we can create better policy when we’re able to sit down and deliberate. It’s real and it works.”

Ballots will be sent out the week of Oct. 15, giving students just under a month to turn in their ballots before elections take place.

Blake O’Brien can be reached at news@collegian.com.

orado: Democratic nominee Jared Polis and Republican nominee Walker Stapleton.

Polis has served as U.S. Representative for Colorado’s second congressional district, which includes Fort Collins, since 2009. Stapleton is currently Colorado’s State Treasurer, a role he has served for two terms.

Polis and Stapleton will be engaging in a debate in the Lory Student Center Theatre Wednesday, Oct. 17. Tickets are free for students, though registration is required.

Congressional Representatives As Polis is running for governor, Rams can also expect to vote on a new representative for CSU’s congressional district. There are four candidates running for the position: Democrat Joe Neguse, Republican Peter Yu, Libertarian Roger Barris and Independent Nick Thomas. For full profiles on all candidates, visit The Collegian’s coverage online.

County Commissioner Voters in Larimer County will also be presented with two options for County Commissioner. State Sen. John Kefalas, who has served as a representative for Fort Collins both in the Colorado House and Senate since 2006, is running for the Democratic party. Sean Dougherty, who currently serves on the Larimer County Board of

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Ballotpedia.

Colorado is currently the nation’s leading producer of hemp with 688 registered hemp growers cultivating 23,500 outdoor acres and 3.9 million indoor square feet of the material, according to the Blue Book. Industrial hemp is used for fuel, paper, plastic substitutes and rope, among many other things.

Opposition included in the Blue Book states the measure may deviate from Colorado voters’ original intent since the initiative to legalize pot in 2012 added the definition of industrial hemp to the Colorado Constitution. There is no formal opposition.

Amendment Y and Amendment Z Political Redistricting After each census, voting districts are redrawn to reflect population and demographic changes to ensure each district has an equal population, according to the State government website. This process is known as redistricting, and the next occurrence will be after the 2020 Census.

Colorado has two separate groups responsible for redistricting, according to the State.

The Colorado General Assembly, also known as the House and Senate, is responsible for redistricting Colorado’s congressional seats.

The last four times congressional redistricting has occurred, the state legislature failed to complete a new district map in time, resulting in court action, according to the Blue Book.

The current Colorado Reapportionment Commission redistricts Colorado’s 35 State Senate and 65 State House of Representative districts. The Commission is composed of 11 members.

Amendment Y and Z replaces both groups.

Amendment Y creates the Independent Congressional Redistricting Commission, which will be in charge of Congressional redistricting. Amendment Z creates the Independent Legislative Redistricting Commission which will be in charge of Legislative redistricting.

Both commissions would have 12 distinct members with eight members from the State’s two largest political parties and four politically unaffiliated members. As of now, that would look like four Democrats, four Republicans and four unaffiliated members.

The measures would establish a detailed process for hiring those members. They would also expand the criteria the commission must use for evaluating district maps, such as prioritizing communities of

In this file photo from November 2016, signs showing where to vote for the Larimer County electins are seen at the Lory Student Center. Several amendments are up for vote this fall including political redestricting and the definition of industrial hemp. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian). PHOTO BY

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interest and cultivating political competitiveness.

Support group Fair Maps Colorado claims the intention behind the measures is to limit partisan influence in the maps by ensuring no one party controls the process. It also increases transparency by making all map-related communications occur in public to start and provides opportunities for more public participation, according to the Blue Book.

As of Aug.28, there is no formal opposition, according to the Coloradoan. The argument against the measure from the Blue Book asserts the commissions lack accountability because the members are not elected and the selection process is too “random” to guarantee unaffiliated members are not partisan. It also criticizes the difficulty of applying the “broad” map outline criteria in an objective manner.

Amendment V - Minimum Candidate Age Amendment V would reduce the age required to run for representative in Colorado down from 25 to 21. A similar measure failed in 2008 by seven points, according to Ballotpedia.

Currently, Colorado requires candidates for both the State’s House of Representatives and Senate to be at least 25 years old, making it one of only three states to do so, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. This puts the Colorado

minimum age average on the higher end.

In 2015, the average age of a State House and Senate representative were 53 and 57, respectively, while the state’s average adult age was 45.6 years old, according to the National Conference of State Legislature. Millennials make up 3 percent of the legislators, but 32 percent of the state population.

Measure supporters include New Era Colorado, an organization for educating and training youth in political engagement. They argue lowering the age requirement will encourage the civic engagement of young people. A 21-year-old is old enough to vote or serve in the military so they should be old enough to run, supporters have stated to Colorado Politics.

Opposition arguments included in the Blue Book claim a younger age may result in lack of maturity or experience which could “hinder a young legislator’s ability to represent his or her constituents effectively.”

Amendment W - Ballot Formatting This measure would reformat the ballot section for the judicial retention section.

State justices and judges are nominated by a commission and then appointed by the Governor. Voters can also vote them off the bench, however.

Voters are asked each year if they would like to keep the current justices and judges in a judicial retention election.

Several ballots that are being voted on this fall include which justices should be retained in the Colorado Supreme Court. . PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE COLORADO GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Colorado justices serve on the State Supreme Court, and Colorado judges serve in state’s lower courts, according to the Colorado Department of State. This puts many names on the ballot since all levels of state courts are subject to the retention vote.

MORE INFORMATION For more info on the 2018 legislative ballot initiatives, check out The Colorado General Assembly’s Ballot Information Booklet online at https://leg.colorado.gov.

The current ballot formatting asks voters about the retainment of each judge individually. The amendment

would stack them under one question with ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ bubbles next to each judge or justice’s name.

Support, as stated in the Blue Book, argues this makes the ballot more concise and reader-friendly, which may encourage higher voter participation.

The argument included in the Blue Book in opposition of the redesign risks confusing voters, who may be uncertain if they are voting for each individual justice or judge or in a multi-candidate election. That confusion could discourage voter participation in judicial retention questions.

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

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Initiatives >> from page 4 the state or local government is required to provide compensation to a property owner for a regulatory taking. Instead of when the property loses most or all of its value, the government would instead be required to compensate for any loss of value to the property.

Amendment 75 – Campaign Contributions This amendment would change the Colorado Constitution to increase campaign contribution limits when a candidate loans or contributes more than $1 million to his or her own campaign, allowing all candidates in that same election to collect five times the current level of individual contributions.

The argument for this amendment states that this would equalize the playing field in elections when one candidate has significantly more money than others, al-

lowing him or her to spend much more money than anyone else due to more relaxed laws about spending one’s own money on a campaign.

MORE INFORMATION For more info on the 2018 citizen-led ballot initiatives, check out The Colorado General Assembly’s Ballot Information Booklet online at https://leg.colorado.gov.

The argument against the amendment, included in the Blue Book, says Colorado’s campaign finance system is already broken enough, and instead of fixing it, this measure would further complicate it without truly addressing financial disparities among candidates.

Proposition 109 – Authorize Bonds for Highway Projects Proposition 109 would require the state government to borrow up to $3.5 billion in 2019 to fund up to 66 highway projects and identify a source to repay the borrowed amount

without raising taxes or fees on the public. This would also limit the total repayment amount to no more than $5.2 billion over a 20-year period.

Arguments for this proposition such as that presented by “Fix Our Damn Roads” focus on the lack of highway capacity statewide that causes delays, increases business costs and reduces driver and passenger safety.

Arguments against the proposition focus on the diversion of funds from other essential programs like education and healthcare without specifically creating a new source of revenue for the state. They also argue the measure would “pay for only a portion of the projects and fails to address the cost of ongoing maintenance of these projects.”

Proposition 110 – Authorize Sales Tax and Bonds for Transportation Projects This proposition would increase Colorado’s sales and use tax rate from the current 2.9 percent to 3.52 percent for 20 years, distributing that new tax revenue for transportation projects. Of this revenue, 45

percent will go to the state, 40 percent to local governments and the last 15 percent being used for multimodal transportation projects.

“Let’s Go, Colorado,” a group in support of the proposition, argues the Colorado transportation funding system is broken and that the gas tax becomes less useful as fuel efficiency increases and electric vehicles become more prevalent.

Arguments against the proposition focus on the already-high sales tax rates in some areas of Colorado, which is above 10 percent in certain places. Also of concern is the dedication of funds to multimodal transportation when that money can instead be used on road repair and improvement, prioritizing the vast majority of Coloradans who use personal vehicles for their daily commutes and “depend on quality road and highway maintenance.”

Proposition 111 – Limitations on Payday Loans Proposition 111 wants to limit the total cost of a payday loan to 36 percent annually

and expand the definition of unfair or deceptive trade practices for payday lending.

The argument for the proposition focuses on the high annual percentage rate amounts for payday loans, which they say can exceed 180 percent.

Supporters say these high-interest rates lead to consumers borrowing other money just to pay their payday loans, leading to a cycle of debt. Lowering the interest rate of these loans may allow consumers to pay their loans easier, avoiding further financial stress, according to the Blue Book.

The argument against the proposition worries this could eliminate the payday lending business in Colorado, as payday loans provide options for consumers who may not qualify for other types of credit. It also argues the measure is unnecessary as the “state legislature passed reforms in 2010 that led to reduced loan costs and fewer defaults” while also ensuring access to short-term credit when needed.

Stuart Smith can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Polis, Stapleton to debate in LSC Wednesday evening

By Stuart Smith @stuartsmithnews

Colorado’s frontrunners in the governor’s race will meet in Colorado State University’s Lory Student Center Theatre Wednesday night for a debate hosted by the Fort Collins Coloradoan and 9News.

Democrat Jared Polis and Republican Walker Stapleton will debate from 7 to 8:30 p.m., with a section devoted to audience questions submitted before the debate starts. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Admission for the event will be free, but tickets are required and can be reserved at Colorodoan.com or through the debate’s Facebook event page.

Tickets will be reserved for CSU students, who can get the code for their tickets through

the University, but at this time, the University has not released the code for students to use as they are still collecting waitlist names.

DEBATE DETAILS ■ The Gubernatorial Debate will

be held in the Lory Student Center Theatre.

■ Doors open at 6:00 p.m., debate to be held from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

■ Tickets are free, but reservations required. Students can check out tickets.coloradoan. com to reserve their seats.

■ Parking is available throughout campus, including two surface lots by the LSC.

9News journalists Kyle Clark and Marshall Zelinger will be moderating the debate, which will be broadcast statewide on 9News’ alternative channel 20 and on the Coloradoan’s website.

Zelinger is an investigative and political reporter for 9News who routinely reports for Kyle Clark’s evening news show.Clark is a news anchor at 9News and hosts “Next with Kyle Clark” weeknights at 6 p.m. and co-anchors 9News at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.

According to the Coloradoan, no bags, signs or noisemakers will be permitted. Security will be screening individuals at the entrance. The University’s clear bag policy will be in place for the debate.

Stuart Smith can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS

Society needs to recognize male sexual assault victims Arisson Stanfield @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.

If we are to understand how rape cultures can be perpetuated, we must grapple with the fact that many parts of society largely ignore male victimization.

This is not to say that victimization of women, queer, trans, and non-binary folks has been sufficiently understood. In fact, we are light-years away from having widespread, mature and vulnerable conversations about sexual violence and misconduct.

But in order to get to the point where we can speak bravely and think critically about this topic, we must recognize that men have been systematically and socially ignored as victims of sexual assault.

Given the fact that men are still the primary perpetrators of all violent crimes, as reported by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, it falls upon men to shed light upon what we are doing to ourselves and others.

Historically, men have not been regarded as possible victims of rape. In fact, up until 2012, the FBI definition of rape was, “The carnal knowledge of a female, forcibly and against her will.”

Archaic in language and in outlook, this definition reflects something deeply problematic about our culture. It reveals that while men could be regarded as victims of violent crimes they were categorically excluded from being thought of as victims of rape.

Definitions like this reflect the fact that sexual assault and rape were understood as gendered issues. To be a man and to be sexually assaulted by another man was not just rape, it was sodomy.

Sodomy laws, are a class of laws concerned with “crimes against nature,” according to the American Civil Liberties Union.

The classification of male sexual assault as sodomy instead of

SERIOUSLY

TransFort implements new sanitary measures

By Ethan Vassar @ethan_vassar

Editor’s note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read editor’s notes are subject to being offended.

FORT COLLINS - Fall is upon us which guarantees two things: pumpkin spice everything and colder weather. Colder weather means more people taking the bus to class, meaning students are not guaranteed a seat but they are guaranteed to catch someone else’s cold.

In the past, this has just been an unfortunate consequence of taking the bus in the fall and winter seasons, but this year public transport for the city of Fort Collins is implementing new procedures to stop the spread of germs.

The first new procedure takes into account the general perceived hygiene of the potential rider. A spokesperson for TransFort explains, “If the driver of the bus catches a whiff of B.O. or you look like you haven’t showered since syllabus week, you’ll either have to find another way to your destination or be doused with Lysol.”

The second procedure takes into account the hygiene levels of

riders on the bus. In an effort to stop the spread of germs and the common cold that always rears its ugly head around this time of year, TransFort is implementing a “three strikes and you’re out” policy when it comes to coughing and sneezing.

“After your third cough or sneeze, the bus driver will have to ask you to get off at the next stop, no ifs ands or buts,” the spokesperson said. Additionally, the severity of a cough or sneeze will be taken into effect. Anything above 100 decibels is grounds for automatic expulsion from the bus. This is all in an effort to prevent the spread of potential germs.

The last new protocol is essentially a quarantine of those with a cold or who are sick. These certain riders will be required to sit at the back of the bus and will have to pass through a clear tarp with a zipper, isolating them and their sick germs from the rest of those on the bus.

Hopefully, these measures will be able to deter the spread of germs through the Fall and Winter seasons. If so, other metropolitan areas in Colorado may be following suit by updating with their bus systems with similar protocols.

Ethan Vassar can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

rape shows that the primary issue of concern was not the violation of one person by another but the transgression of a moral taboo.

“For a man to be raped by a woman was impossible, and for a man to be raped by a man was worse than criminal — it was sinful and evil. ” This is why sodomy laws not only stigmatize queer folks but also shift the conversation of male victimization from a criminal issue to a religious one.

While rape was certainly regarded as something illegal and wretched, a man being sexually assaulted by another man was viewed as a “crime against nature.”

The heavy religious overtones of this classification show how the legal and criminal aspects of a man being raped were largely eclipsed by the religious aspects. For a man

to be raped by a woman was impossible, and for a man to be raped by a man was worse than criminal — it was sinful and evil.

With the gradual fall of religiosity in the West and the increasing secularization of the law, the notion of sodomy is now being contested. This process has begun to reveal the need to begin treating the victimization of men by other men not just as a theological issue, but as a criminal issue of the same nature as the victimization of women.

Male victimization has not only been ignored or reclassified governmentally. In society, many do not take men seriously as victims of sexual assault. In fact, men are taught from a young age that their victimization should be glorified.

Young men are socialized to only consider themselves active and willing, participants in all sexual encounters. Hofstra University professor Charol Shakeshaft states that our society, “doesn’t really code sexual exploitation of (men) by a female as very serious.”

This means that male victimization goes under-recognized

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and under-reported, in part, because men do not view themselves as victims.

New York Times Bestseller and radio personality Charlamagne tha God expressed as much in a 2018 episode of TV One’s “Uncensored.” Charlamagne states, “I was molested when I was 8 years old by my cousin’s ex-wife. I didn’t even realize it was something wrong.”

Accounts like this are all too common among men who often do not realize that they have been victimized until decades after the fact.

In order to combat rape culture, we must first be able to identify it. Without grappling with the history of disregard towards male victims of sexual assault, we cannot expect to adequately understand why men continue to under-report their victimization.

Understanding the ways in which this population has been left out of the discussion is a way of legitimizing the voices of those who have, for so long, been living in silence.

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

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Sports | Monday, October 15, 2018

FOOTBALL

Get used to Colorado State’s improved defense, it is here to stay Eddie Herz @Eddie_Herz

Other than the fact that no field goal is a guarantee, Colorado State’s homecoming victory over the University of New Mexico taught us that the teams’ defensive improvements are not temporary.

The Rams’ defense has looked like a completely different unit when comparing their last pair of games to their first five. Though the sample size of quality is smaller, it is clear to me that the Rams’ early-season defense is a thing of the past.

The numbers in favor of the change are remarkable.

CSU allowed an average of 39.6 points per games through its fifth game of the season. That includes three games in which the Rams allowed more than 43 points.

At first glance, it does not appear that CSU had anything to be proud of defensively against San Jose State University last week.

The Rams allowed 30 points in what became a shootout against the Spartans.

But all 30 of those points came in the third quarter. Besides that temporary blip, seven of CSU’s last eight quarters have exhibited an effective defense.

The teams’ defensive improvements came to to the forefront against UNM. CSU allowed only 18 points, the least it has allowed in a game since the University of Wyoming scored 16 in the Border War last year.

The Lobos entered the game averaging 42.2 points per game, the 17th-best scoring offense in the FBS. Additionally, the Rams held each of their previous two opponents under 300 total yards.

The last time CSU did so was in non-consecutive fashion was when aforementioned Wyo-

Defensive line Caleb Smith (53) celebrates after a touchdown during the Homecoming Game against the New Mexico Lobos on Oct. 13. The Rams won 20-18. PHOTO BY NATALIE DYER COLLEGIAN

ming amassed 294 yards in that same matchup.

Developments are evident, statistically speaking.

To preface, it has to be taken into account that transitioning to a new defensive scheme is difficult for a unit.

First-year Defensive Coordinator John Jancek implemented a 4-3 defense prior to the season.

The Rams had been operating under a 3-4 for quite some time prior to his inception.

Growing pains were unavoidable, the question was whether or not CSU would get over the hump. It appears they have.

“We are just getting used to the system,” junior safety Jamal Hicks said. “It’s a new system that we just learned, that plays a big part. And we just started

practicing way harder. (Coach) Jancek started preaching about changing the culture and I see a change, everything is going better right now.”

“Growing pains were unavaoidable, the question was whether or not CSU would get over the hump. It appears they have.”

The emergence of players who were not expected to fill impact roles prior to the year gives reason to be optimistic as well.

Freshman cornerback Rashad Ajayi notched his first career interception against SJSU last week. Ajayi returned

the interception 55 yards for a touchdown, essentially sealing a much-needed victory for the Rams.

Junior transfer defensive lineman Jan-Phillip Bombek recently made his presence known. The Germany native recorded three sacks against SJSU last week, proving that he is capable of aiding the defense moving forward.

More recently though, redshirt senior defensive lineman Caleb Smith has truly turned a corner.

After rarely playing over the past three seasons, Smith has recorded seven total tackles in two of the Rams’ last three games.

Smith highlights CSU’s brilliant defensive display against the Lobos on Saturday.

The defensive lineman

forced a fumble on the second play from scrimmage which eventually turned into six points for the Rams a mere two plays later.

Besides “new” players making an impact, it seems returning Rams who have had to step into unfamiliar roles this season are finally getting adjusted.

Losing key defensive performers from last year such as safety Jake Schlager, linebacker Evan Colorito and cornerback Kevin Nutt Jr., forced the defense to create a new identity.

Through the first five games, this identity was nowhere to be found. Currently, CSU’s defense is undoubtedly aware of their new status and comfortable with who they are.

Eddie Herz can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

MOUNTAIN WEST CONFERENCE SCOREBOARD West Division

Mountain Division Team

Last Week’s Result

Utah State (5-1, 2-0)

Beat UNLV, 59-28

Boise State (4-2, 2-1)

Beat Nevada, 31-27

Colorado State (3-4, 2-1)

Beat New Mexico, 20-18

Team Hawaii (6-2, 3-0)

Last Week’s Result Lost to BYU, 49-23

Fresno State (5-1, 2-0)

Beat Wyoming, 27-3

San Diego State (5-1, 2-0)

Beat Air Force, 21-17

New Mexico (3-3, 1-1)

Lost to Colorado State, 20-18

Nevada (3-4, 1-2)

Lost to Boise State, 31-27

Air Force (2-4, 0-3)

Lost to San Diego State, 21-17

UNLV (2-4, 0-2)

Lost to Utah State, 59-28

Wyoming (2-5, 0-3)

Lost to Fresno State, 27-3

San Jose State (0-6, 0-2)

Lost to Army, 52-3

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Sports | Monday, October 15, 2018

FOOTBALL

Through adversity, Rams win again in front of family-laden crowd

By Luke Zahlmann @lukezahlmann

In front of the fifth-highest attendance in program history, Colorado State football trudged their way to a mistake-laden victory over the University of New Mexico, 2018.

A trip to the West Coast paid dividends for the CSU defense early in their bout with UNM. On just the second play from scrimmage for the visitors, redshirt senior Caleb Smith forced a fumble on UNM redshirt senior Tyrone Owens, scooped up by fellow redshirt senior Tre Thomas. The turnover was just the ninth for CSU through their first six games.

Another pair of plays resulted in the first score of the game, a fiveyard pass from redshirt senior K.J. Carta-Samuels to redshirt junior Preston Williams at the pylon. The touchdown was Williams’ seventh of the year, a team high.

The score, only 1:10 into the game, represented the quickest score of the CSU season to this point.

Then, the problems arose.

A mere two drives later, Williams dropped what would have been his eighth of the year on a deep ball over the middle from Car-

ta-Samuels.

Before the half, CSU once again mixed run and pass to consume the clock. Their second scoring drive of the contest blended eight plays on the ground, another five through the air, resulting in a 16 play, 96yard drive.

“It’s embarrassing as a punt coverage team, as a punter to have something like that happen. There’s a lot of things we have to correct as a punt team.”

RYAN STONEHOUSE SOPHOMORE PUNTER

“It was a drive that just required faith,” senior Izzy Matthews said.

“You’re backed up and a lot of times teams are like, ‘We just gotta get five yards and punt,’ but we’re not thinking that way. We’re thinking we’re gonna go down the field 96 yards and score.”

Going into the break, Carta-Samuels led the way with 140 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Williams was the biggest beneficia-

ry, reeling in six passes for 52 yards and a score of his own.

After allowing a quick 80-yard scoring drive on only five plays soon after halftime, the CSU offense drove down the field once more.

After reaching the red zone, the playcalling went wayward. Following a four-yard rush from sophomore Marcus McElroy, the team ran a pair of direct snap runs with freshman tight end Trey McBride.

“It was a power play,” Coach Mike Bobo said. “They were in an under front ... it was supposed to hit off tackle ... he could’ve walked in. We called it again and said ‘hit it tighter’ and he went outside again.”

Both plays succumbed to flaws as McBride ran into his lead blocker both times, settling for minimal gains. Once a likely touchdown drive, the Rams settled for a 22yard field goal.

Shortly after, sophomore punter Ryan Stonehouse nailed a 62yard punt that was subsequently returned for 54 yards to the CSU 11yard line. The kick, effectively eight yards, resulted in a UNM five-yard touchdown, a leaping grab from Lobos’ redshirt senior wideout Delane Hart-Johnson.

“It’s embarrassing as a punt coverage team, (and) as a punter, to have something like that happen,”

Stonehouse said. “There’s a lot of things we have to correct as a punt team, especially in the coverage.”

A 14-3 lead gave way to an 18-17 deficit in just over a quarter, similar to last week’s collapse.

A return touchdown by Johnson appeared to put the hosts up in the waning moments, but a holding call reversed the momentum.

On the same drive, the offense had a pair of false starts once they reached the goal line, settling for an 18-yard field goal attempt.

Unfortunately for the Rams’ faithful, redshirt senior Wyatt Bryan missed the kick.

Given a second chance, with

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little momentum prior, the Rams stormed back. With their final drive beginning with 2:01 to go, the hosts drove down the field in 10 plays. The stage was set once again for Bryan.

The Larkspur, Colorado native salvaged the contest, splitting the uprights from 26 yards out. As the clock hit zero, the Rams held the final lead, mistakes be damned.

The team will now head to Boise, Idaho to take on Boise State University under the lights Oct. 19. The Rams will look for revenge after their second-half collapse against the Broncos last year.

Luke Zahlmann can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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Arts & Culture | Monday, October 15, 2018

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Arts & Culture | Monday, October 15, 2018

MOVIES & TV

Netflix’s ‘22 July’ confronts the horrors of terrorism

By Claire Oliver @claireity21

When I hear the word “terrorism,” I never think of Scandinavia. But in 2011, Norway was hit by one of the most deadly terrorist attacks in the nation’s history.

The film “22 July” is a docudrama that follows the events of the terror attacks on Oslo and Utøya, Norway.

On July 22, 2011, a bomb exploded in Regjeringskvartalet the political center of Oslo The bomb had been placed by neo-nazi terrorist Anders Behring Breivik.

Following the bombing Breivik, dressed as a police officer, trav-

eled to the island of Utøya, a summer camp for kids. There were hundreds of kids on the island at the time many of whom were the children of political figureheads in Norway.

Breivik was captured on the island but not after taking the lives of 69 teenagers and camp counselors. Before the attacks, he had sent out a manifesto stating the desire to purge Norway of Islam and his connections to the Alt-Right and Neo-Nazi movement in Europe. It was the worst terror attack Norway had ever seen.

The movie’s runtime is two hours and 23 minutes, and while the actual attack lasted for about an hour and a half, it only lasted about 15 minutes in the film. The rest of the film felt like a survival story following one of the injured teenagers from the island, Viljar Hanssen (Jonas Strand Gravil) and his brother.

The film did not shy away

from the brutality of the attacks.

Paul Greengrass, the director best known for the “Bourne” series, shows the gruesome killings in medium cut shots including the murder of teens close range. Greengrass is known for his unapologetic use of violence on screen, and “22 July” was no exception.

Where to Watch: ■ “22 July” is now streaming on

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The panic that was felt by the kids on the island translates well in the cinematography and the follow shots as people ran through the forest to find a place to hide. There were moments where the viewer stared down the barrel of a gun.

The rest of the film focused on the trial and the backlash of

the attacks on Hanssen, one of the survivors, and I wish that the tragic aftermath had been expanded upon. The film only went into Hanssen’s recovery had fleeting moments that discussed the teenagers who had lost their lives.

There also wasn’t a lot of focus on the international implications of this attack, considering Breivik claimed to desire to purge all of Europe of the Islamic people.

The most frightening aspect of the film is the killer’s nonchalant behavior. Breivik demands to be tried as sane and says more attacks will come if his demands are not met. These unfounded threats are aggravating and terrifying.

The film also briefly enters the realms of politics and how the Prime Minister (Ola Furuseth,) faces the nation. These moments added a lot to the film and created a window into the politics of Norway, which I know next to nothing about.

Breivik was found guilty. Norway does not have the death penalty and the max amount of years a criminal can receive is 21 until the case is re-evaluated. This style of justice was completely foreign to me and at first, and I was angry, but taking a second look, I realized that this type of legislation allows for minor criminals to at least be considered to re-enter society. Breivik, on the other hand, should never be considered unthreatening to society.

Should you watch it? Yes. I enjoyed how the film focused mostly on the trial than on the killings. It made me feel angry and sad, and then overcome with hope when Hanssen took the stand and told Breivik he was completely alone in this world. The film was hard to watch, but it was important to understand why this happened and how far hatred is willing to go to win.

Claire Oliver can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

Daily Horoscope Nancy Black TODAY’S BIRTHDAY

(10/15/18). Line your pockets with silver this year. Dedicate steady focus to home renovation. Family fortunes rise unexpectedly. Enjoy domestic pleasures this winter before beginning a new team phase. Your professional reputation surges this summer before your focus returns home again. Enjoy your loved ones.

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

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

— 8 — Your career blossoms.

Talk about what you love, and discover opportunities to realize a long-term dream. Make a powerful pitch. Use persuasive arts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 8 — An incredible adventure takes shape in a conversation. Listen to an experienced guide. Hidden treasures get revealed. Explore fresh terrain, and discover amazing views.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 8 — Collaborate for shared gain.

Work out financial details and budgets, and research upcoming purchases for best quality.

Discover extra value when you explore.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 8 — Work with your partner. Negotiate to refine the plan. Build for the future. Your influence grows with your shared efforts.

Schedule a dream into reality.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 9 — Focus on physical labors, services, work and exercise. Get into motion, and generate fresh energy.

Nurture your health with good

food and rest.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 8 — Talk about what you love.

Share passions and enthusiasms with someone fun. Romantic dreams come true with regular, steady attention. Make and keep promises.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 7 — Make home improvements and upgrades. Make repairs, and add dreamy touches, soft lighting and harmonious color. Nurture your family with domestic comforts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 7 — It’s a time of intense learning.

Discover a brilliant idea, and run with it. Write and share your views. Send your message far and wide.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 9 — Money comes and goes. Catch some before it slips through your fingers. Self-discipline pays high dividends.

Stick to your budget. Lucrative opportunities arise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 9 — Take charge. You’ve got confidence on your side, and that’s enough. You can do what’s needed. Power and action equal fine results. Pamper yourself afterward.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 6 — Dreams and visions get realized with dedicated action.

Concoct a fine scheme. Meditate on what you really want, and plot the steps to achieve it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 8 — Everything is more fun with friends. Hold meetings and parties. Share a heavy load, and reap shared benefits. Together, you can accomplish wonders.

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Arts & Culture | Monday, October 15, 2018

KCSU IS OUT OF THIS WORLD

CONCERT REVIEWS

Soccer Mommy, Sasami perform female-powered rock at the Artery

By Elena Waldman @waldmanelena

Female-led bands Soccer Mommy and Sasami emotionally destroyed the audience at the Downtown Artery last week with powerfully introspective lyrics and guitar-heavy melancholy tunes.

Alternative rock artist and lead of her band Sasami, Sasami Ashworth opened the show with some of her earlier work.

Her song “Hollywood” features more optimistic lyrics along with melancholy instrumentals, reflecting her experiences growing up in Los Angeles. In the song, Ashworth describes Los Angeles as a place where everything is possible, but she said her use of a dryer sound beneath the lyrics reveals the truth behind the seemingly glamorous place.

“Some of the songs are about issues that I had with relationships that are platonic, too.

They all pretty much stem from human relationship issues.”

SASAMI ASHWORTH MUSICIAN AND LEAD OF BAND SASAMI

“I did everything (directed input) so instead of putting it through an amp that would have a reverb or a room sound to it, it’s really dry sounding,”

Ashworth said. “When you think of Hollywood, you think of lush, very produced strings and lots of vocals, but I wanted to keep the production on it really dry and simple. I feel like there’s a lot of dichotomy in that song, between the lyrics and the minor vibe of the song.”

Ashworth has an incredibly wide palette of music, having experience in various different instruments her entire life.

Growing up, she learned the piano and french horn, and went to college for music. When she went on tour with her first band after moving to Los Angeles, she began to experiment with songwriting. Ashworth said much of her songwriting inspiration comes from past romantic and platonic relationships.

“I used to play in another band and we were on tour like nonstop, so I was just kind of writing,” Ashworth said. “Most of the songs were about the people I f*cked, but some of the songs are about issues that I had with relationships that are platonic too. They all pretty much stem from human relationship issues, though.”

Ashworth continued her set with her newest record, drawing in the audience with her deeply vulnerable lyrics. In her song “Callous,” she reveals the layers of protection she had to build around herself through an emotionally damaging relationship. Many folks in the audience were introduced to Ashworth’s music at the show and expressed their connection with her music.

“It’s very introspective ... it honestly just felt like an emotional smack in the face,” said Carly Rayburg, sophomore psychology and Air Force ROTC major at Colorado State University. “She was just like, ‘Here is all of me, and I don’t

give a sh*t if you like it.’”

Soccer Mommy, a stage name for the alternative singer-songwriter and guitar player Sophie Allison, followed Ashworth with her newest album, “Clean.”

MORE INFORMATION ■ More information on Soccer

Mommy can be found at sopharela.bandcamp.com/music ■ Information on Sasami can be found at www.sasamiashworth. com In her more upbeat song “Last Girl,” Allison addresses a significant other and compares herself to their previous romance, revealing her insecurities and fears of not being good enough. “Flaw,” another indie rock song on the new album, is a ballad of her tendencies to project her flaws onto lovers in attempts to fix her own issues.

Soccer Mommy slowed down the vibe mid-show, playing some deeps cut solos, from her 2018 single “I’m on Fire” to “Allison” from her previous album “Collection.” Over years of touring and creating music, Allison has accumulated many dedicated fans who connect deeply with her music, many of whom were passionately singing along and shouting requests for her to play older songs throughout the show.

Maddie Moore, a sophomore international studies and criminology major at CSU, said Soccer Mommy’s music is her chosen playlist for a more chill vibe.

“When it’s rainy outside, I play their music,” Moore said.

“It feels like she was putting how she felt to the tune.”

Elena Waldman can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.

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