Vol. 128, No. 68 Tuesday, November 27, 2018 by The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Vol. 128, No. 68 Tuesday, November 27, 2018

OPINION

SPORTS

ARTS & CULTURE

Mental illnesses are as serious as physical illnesses

Grading the Rams’ lost season

Students lead zero waste movement

page 5

page 10

page 14

A Fort Collins resident holds candles during the Pride Resource Center’s Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil on Nov. 15. Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell recently declared Nov. 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance to Fort Collins’s LGBTQ committee. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY COLIN SHEPHERD COLLEGIAN

Mayor proclaims November as Transgender Awareness Month By Samantha Ye @samxye4

In a historic first, the City of Fort Collins has proclaimed November as Transgender Awareness Month. As federal protections for the transgender community vanish, however, community members and supporters want to see the City’s inclusivity extend beyond

statements. Mayor Wade Troxell delivered the proclamation Nov. 20, which officially recognized November as Transgender Awareness Month and memorialized that day as the Transgender Day of Remembrance. TDoR is observed annually in honor of the lives of trans individuals who were killed for their identity. At Colora-

do State University, students and the Pride Resource Center honored the event Nov. 15 with speakers and a candlelight vigil. “(This) month is an opportunity to inspire, educate, and inform our community of the contributions of and challenges faced by the transgender and non-binary community,” Troxell read from the proclamation. Rachel Esters, a transgender

woman and a retired lieutenant from the Larimer Sheriff’s Office, accepted the mayor’s proclamation. Esters now works in criminal justice consulting with a focus on diversity, cultural and gender issues. “As individuals, we may feel helpless to address the resurgence of bigotry and hate in our communities,” Esters said in her acceptance speech.

“But, if we’re willing to speak up and publicly state that hate and intolerance will not find a place in our government, our community, our schools or our homes, what seems like a small step will help to create an atmosphere which will include understanding and acceptance.” Esters recalled her father’s advice that “rather than curse see MAYOR on page 4 >>

Your Mom Likes

Rocksteady Tattoo 824 S. College Ave

970-449-4695

2 |

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Collegian.com

FORT COLLINS FOCUS

Ph.D. candidate and hemp researcher Brian Mitchell examines the hail damage on handful of processed hemp stalks stored in a burlap sack. Mitchell is currently collecting data on the use of hemp as a ground cover plant. PHOTO BY MATT TACKETT COLLEGIAN

overheard on the plaza “You’re always in good spirits, I really do admire that.” “Thanks dearie, it’s all the sex and drugs I had when I was young.”

1 AM - 3 AM

DJ Little Miss Late Night Drive

7 AM - 9 AM

G Whitty Folk Collins

9 AM - 11 AM 11 AM - 1 PM

DJ Zoho The Tonal Package

1 PM - 3 PM 4 PM - 5 PM

“No one denies pregnant ladies anything. It’s the one benefit of being pregnant.”

5 PM - 7 PM 7 PM - 9 PM 9 PM - 11 PM

“Italics is like the herpes of fonts. You can’t get rid of it once it’s there.” Have you recently overheard something funny on campus? Put your eavesdropping to good use. Tweet us @CSUCollegian and your submissions could be featured in our next paper!

Lory Student Center Box 13 Fort Collins, CO 80523 This publication is not an official publication of Colorado State University, but is published by an independent corporation using the name ‘The Rocky Mountain Collegian’ pursuant to a license granted by CSU. The Rocky Mountain Collegian is a 6,500-circulation student-run newspaper intended as a public forum. It publishes four days a week during the regular fall and spring semesters. During the last eight weeks of summer Collegian distribution drops to 3,500 and is published weekly. During the first four weeks of summer the Collegian does not publish. Corrections may be submitted to the editor in chief and will be printed as necessary on page two. The Collegian is a complimentary publication for the Fort Collins community. The first copy is free. Additional copies are 25 cents each. Letters to the editor should be sent to letters@collegian.com.

SHOW SCHEDULE 11/26 - 11/29

TUESDAY

Janet Earth Around the Planet

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

DJ Tati The Training Show JD Leighton & Emily Mashak Rocky Mountain Review DJ Cats Lock Tea Time Ray McGowan & Nick Baker B&B Sports DJ NyQuil & DJ DayQuil Sick Beats

CORRECTIONS Everybody makes mistakes, including us. If you encounter something in the paper you believe to be an error, email errors@collegian.com.

EDITORIAL STAFF | 970-491-7513 Haley Candelario | Editor-in-Chief editor@collegian.com Shelby Holsinger | Managing Editor managingeditor@collegian.com Austin Fleskes | News Director news@collegian.com Natalia Sperry | News Editor news@collegian.com Jayla Hodge | Opinion Editor letters@collegian.com Luke Zahlmann | Sports Director sports@collegian.com Sarah Ehrlich | A&C Director entertainment@collegian.com

Claire Oliver | A&C Editor entertainment@collegian.com Meg Metzger-Seymour | Design Editor design@collegian.com Colin Shepherd | Photo Director photo@collegian.com Forrest Czarnecki | Photo Editor photo@collegian.com Mikaela Rodenbaugh | Digital Production Manager mrodenbaugh@collegian.com Gina Johnson Spoden | Social Media Editor socialmedia@collegian.com Gab Go | Night Editor copy@collegian.com

Sports Show News CTV Local Beats News Follow CSU Collegian on Snapchat Follow @CSUCollegian on Twitter Like Rocky Mountain Collegian on Facebook Follow CSU Collegian on Instagram

Natalia Sperry | Webmaster webmaster@collegian.com Marlo Lundak | Videography Director video@collegian.com

ADVISING STAFF

Leslie Cory | Student Media Advisor Kim Blumhardt | Advertising Manager Hannah Copeland | KCSU Adviser Austin Humphreys | Photo Advisor

KEY PHONE NUMBERS

Distribution | 970-491-1774 Classifieds | 970-491-1683 Display Advertising | 970-491-7467

News | Tuesday, November 27, 2018

CAMPUS

‘Conversation Starters’ to bring CSU research into the spotlight By Julia Trowbridge @chapin_jules

Research scientists don’t always get the chance to be TV stars, but with Colorado State University’s new series they can put their work in the spotlight. CSU and the Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Service are partnering up to create Conversation Starters, a series of one-minute segments about research going on at CSU. The series aims to educate the general public about scientific research and to interest people in looking into works published in The Conversation, a news website which features research scientists writing articles about their specialties, according to the website. Theresa Laverty, a fish, wildlife and conservation biology Ph.D. candidate, was featured in one of the first episodes of “Conversation Starters.” Laverty got an email in the summer asking if she was interested in participating in the segment and figured it would be a good way to teach more people about her research. “I figured I had never really heard of The Conversation until a few years ago when I started my Ph.D., so having a short segment aired on PBS would be a great way to reach a completely different audience,” Laverty said. CSU and RMPBS have been partnering together for sever-

al years on content creation. With “Conversation Starters,” RMPBS wants to inspire indepth discussion on important and controversial topics, said Amanda Mountain, president and CEO of Rocky Mountain Public Media.

“I feel like the reason we do these kinds of outreach pieces is so our research can be disseminated to different groups of people, and have them understand the diversity of research that’s done here at CSU.” THERESA LAVERTY FISH, WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION BIOLOGY PH.D. CANDIDATE

“It’s an opportunity to bring three highly trusted organizations together to increase the level of conversation around issues that matter and issues that require a more in-depth examination,” Mountain said. “Frequently, we all get excited about issues that we might be reading about in the news, and so frequently, we don’t have the level of understanding of these complex issues that we wish we had in order to really formulate

opinions about them.” Tom Milligan, vice president for external relations at CSU, started thinking about the idea because of CSU’s partnership with The Conversation in looking into new ways to share research. These one-minute segments are based on preexisting articles published in The Conversation by CSU professors and Ph.D. candidates, Milligan said. “We are a research university, and we have an incredibly talented and very competitive faculty who are doing really interesting work,” Milligan said. “The truth is that peer-reviewed journals are the gold standard of information sharing, (but) they don’t reach a lot of people. If we could take that same information and reach a more general audience, that’s useful for us, that’s helpful to the science.” Laverty researches the relationship between bat species and water quality in Namib, a coastal desert in southern Africa, and said she liked how the segment turned out. Laverty said she thought her segment turned out well, and liked the briefness of the segment as well as the connection to her previously written article. “I feel like the reason we do these kinds of outreach pieces is so our research can be disseminated to different groups of people, and have them understand the diversity of research

OFF-CAMPUS LIFE

EARLY DECEMBER

Colorado State University, partnering with the Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Service and The Conversation are creating a series of one-minute videos intended to start conversations around the research going on at CSU. Each video gives a summary of the research with the ability to learn more on the Conversation’s website.

PHOTO BY JOSH SCHROEDER COLLEGIAN

that’s done here at CSU, so I was more than happy to do it,” Laverty said. In addition to showcasing scientific research at CSU, Milligan said, “Conversation Starters” aims to educate the general public about issues that are rooted in science and are especially important today, like climate change. “I mean climate change and things like that are sci-

ence-based,” Milligan said. “There are social science issues that are absolutely based in fact. And it’s important that the public understands these things so the public can respond, and we as a society can make decisions about our direction based on the facts, not just based on politics.” Julia Trowbridge can be reached at news@collegian.com.

4 |

News | Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Mayor >> from page 1 darkness, to light a candle.” To her, the City’s proclamation is lighting a candle. In October, the New York Times reported on what became a controversial memo from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The department argued for defining sex as “male or female based on immutable biological traits identifiable by or before birth,” essentially eradicating federal recognition for those who identify as a gender other than the one they were born into.

Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell declares Nov. 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance to Fort Collins’s LGBTQ committee. PHOTO BY SUSIE HEATH COLLEGIAN

“I want to do the same thing everybody else wants to do, and because it doesn’t look the same as everybody else, it’s discriminated against, and I’m confused why this continues to be an issue.” ALEX TANKERSLEY FORT COLLINS RESIDENT

Although the City’s proclamation was planned months in advance of the memo’s reveal, other events compounded the significance of the matter, said Kimberly Chambers, owner of NoCo SafeSpace and member

of the City’s LGBTQ committee which instigated the proclamation. Over the past year, the current administration under President Donald Trump has rolled back broader gender identity protections from schools, prisons, and an attempted blanket ban on accepting transgender persons for the military has left many potential recruits in limbo, according to the NYT. “When you’re looking at the (proclamation) approval process, I think it did register as more important, that there is some federal threat about protections going away,” Chambers said. Chambers called the proc-

lamation “late, but good” and a big step for the City. At the City Council meeting after the proclamation, Chambers asked Council to make it matter to the community by putting real money and time behind the sentiment. Chambers requested the City fund inclusivity training for all City staff and the police department, create more ordinances to protect the LGBTQ community in case federal protections are removed, and limit religious exemptions as a reason to discriminate. She also asked that the City of Fort Collins amend their building and fire code to make all single-occupancy restrooms be labeled all-gender or gen-

der-neutral, similar to what Denver did in 2016. CSU accomplished this in 2017 by updating signage on restrooms across campus, according to SOURCE. Chambers’ requests were echoed by residents Ace Noland and Alex Tankersley who spoke of their own experiences as transgender men, from fearing discrimination in the workplace, in healthcare or even when entering bathrooms. “I want to do the same thing everybody else wants to do, and because it doesn’t look the same as everybody else, it’s discriminated against, and I’m confused why this continues to be an issue,” Tankersley said. “Please put money, time and initiative behind (this proclamation).”

Councilmember Kristin Stephens responded to the requests, asking for a staff memo to show the type of LGBTQ training City staff and police receive and for more information on labeling single-occupancy restrooms as gender-inclusive. “Our City really does care about us,” Chambers said. “It’s just a matter of proving it.”

MORE INFORMATION ■ For coverage of the Pride Resource

Center’s Transgender Day of Remembrance, visit collegian.com/news.

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

NATIONAL

Supreme Court open to hear lawsuit against Apple over iPhone apps By David G. Savage Los Angeles Times

The Supreme Court sounded open Monday to letting Apple stand trial in a civil suit alleging the maker of iPhones uses monopolistic power to unfairly profit from the sale of third-party apps offered on the devices. The justices heard arguments in a potentially significant antitrust case that could determine whether the other leading names in online shopping are also vulnerable to claims that they wield monopoly power in their market. Lawyers for Apple, backed by the Trump administration, urged the justices to toss out a long-running antitrust claim filed in Northern California by several iPhone customers. The company relied heavily on a 1970s-era Supreme Court precedent that held that a manufacturer can be sued as a monopoly only by “direct purchasers” such as a wholesaler, not by consumer who buys from a retailer. But they ran into steadily

skeptical questions from the justices both liberals and conservatives who said that rule seems badly out of date at a time when online shoppers buy products from popular and dominant websites. This “is a closed loop,” Justice Sonia Sotomayor told a lawyer for Apple. It is “dramatically different” from when a manufacturer sold to a wholesaler, who sold to a retailer, who in turn sold to the consumer. Then it was hard to figure who, if anyone, was paying an unfair price. By contrast, an iPhone customer who buys an app “is the first purchaser,” she said, and the cost includes a 30 percent commission to Apple. Justice Stephen G. Breyer, who taught antitrust law before becoming a judge, said this looked to be a simple case of an alleged monopoly because iPhone customers can buy apps only through Apple’s app store. At times during the hourlong argument, Justices Samuel A. Alito Jr., Neil M. Gorsuch and Brett M. Kavanaugh questioned the 1970s economic theory that blocked most antitrust suits against alleged price-fixing

schemes that involved manufacturers and wholesalers. U.S. Solicitor Gen. Noel Francisco, in support of Apple, said the court should hold the line and not permit antitrust suits to go forward based on a “pass through theory” that holds a dominant company liable for allegedly higher charges imposed by a retailer. In its brief, Apple said it operates like a shopping mall where retailers set up a shop and sell to customers. Under this approach, Apple’s lawyers said, it is not fair to hold the company responsible for the prices charged by the retailer. But Justices Elena Kagan and Kavanaugh took apart that theory. “When you look at the relationship between the consumer and Apple, there is only one step,” Kagan said. “I pick up my iPhone. I go to Apple’s app store. I pay Apple directly with the credit card information that I’ve supplied to Apple. From my perspective, I’ve just engaged in a one-step transaction with Apple.” Francisco disagreed. “Apple’s monopolistic over-charge is not the direct cause of higher

prices. The direct cause of the higher prices is the app maker’s decision to increase their prices,” he said. “How do we know that, given that Apple really operates as a retailer in many respects here, as Justice Kagan points out?” Kavanaugh said. “How do we know that the 30 percent charge is not affecting the price?” Kavanaugh also pointed to the words of the key antitrust law, which says “any person injured” may bring a claim. And the complaint in this case was brought on behalf of purchasers of apps who alleged they paid too much because of Apple’s control of the app store. The outcome in Apple vs. Pepper is being closely watched not only by developers who make apps for Apple but potentially by online consumers who buy products on other platforms like Amazon. The justices will not decide whether Apple must pay damages. At issue now is only whether the antitrust suit against Apple can proceed to further hearings and a trial on whether Apple wields monopo-

ly power. If the high court rules against Apple early next year, the case would go back to a federal court in Oakland, Calif. The suit began in 2011, and a federal judge ordered it dismissed on the grounds the purchasers of iPhone apps had no antitrust claim against Apple. But the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 3-0 opinion, revived the claim and allowed the suit to proceed on the theory that Apple acts as a distributor with monopoly power over the sale of its apps. Much of corporate America has joined in support of Apple and argued that such broad antitrust claims should be blocked at the starting gate. During Monday’s argument, only Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. argued for throwing the out the claim. He has been steadily opposed to open-ended, class-action suits against corporations, and the Apple suit could ultimately have tens of millions of plaintiffs. It will be several months before the justices hand down a ruling in the case. Content pulled from Tribune News Service.

Opinion | Tuesday, November 27, 2018

COLLEGIAN COLUMNIST

Mental illnesses are as serious as physical illnesses Lauren Willson @WillsonLauren

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. Mental illness is not taken as seriously as physical illness, despite the two being equally severe for those who suffer from them. There is considerable research supporting the notion that medical professionals and laypeople alike view these mental, emotional and behavioral illnesses as less serious than bodily ailments. Even I have personally experienced the severe, negative impacts of this misconception, most recently two weeks ago. Mental illness (MI) is an umbrella term that covers diagnoses from autism spectrum disorder to postpartum depression to schizophrenia. MI extremely prevalent. About one in five American adults live with MI of some kind, according to recent reports by the National Institute of Mental Health.

Despite their ubiquity, not all mental illnesses are viewed as equally critical. Conditions are referred to as either “Any mental illness” (AMI) or “Serious mental illness” (SMI) depending on the degree to which they impair or disable one’s functionality. This is stipulated by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - fifth edition, the American Psychiatric Association’s diagnostic reference guide for mental health professionals, as well as organizations like the Center for Mental Health Services. The DSM-V lists approximately 300 different conditions but SMIs comprise only a small subset of the total. SMIs include schizophrenia, major depression and bipolar disorder. These conditions are considered more severe than AMIs, which include addiction, eating and anxiety disorders. I have suffered from anxiety, depression and anorexia nervosa for over a decade. I know all too well that these conditions interrupt normal functionality, even if some professionals don’t view them as “serious.” Most of our understanding of the neurobiological origins of MI has taken place over the past

few decades, so the idea that MI should be treated like any other medical malady is relatively recent. A 2015 article published in the Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience examined how this idea impacts societal and professional views of mental illness. The Canadian researchers found that despite the success of public awareness campaigns regarding the biological determinants of MI, this revelation has worsened rather than lessened societal stigma.

“Even if most health professionals agree that mental illnesses are as serious as physical diseases, their actions towards those afflicted often appear contradictory.” Because much of the public views mental illness as the result of genetic, environmental and other uncontrollable factors — much like they would cancer — their outlook on recovery potential

is lower. Thus, if people saw mental illness as they did formerly, as an issue of “mind over matter,” they would believe that recovery is more attainable. Even if most health professionals agree that mental illnesses are as serious as physical diseases, their actions towards those afflicted often appear contradictory. Two weekends ago I ran out of Klonopin, an anti-anxiety drug prescribed to prevent my panic attacks and disruptive psychological distress. The pills ran out on a Friday, just after the pharmacies had closed. Due to the upcoming Veteran’s Day holiday, I wouldn’t have access to the Colorado State University pharmacy until Tuesday. By Sunday morning, I was in the midst of the worst panic attack of my life. While shaking, hyperventilating, and clinging to consciousness, I called every hotline offered by the CSU Health and Medical Center. I was redirected to a 24hour “nursing specialist” located in South Carolina, employed by an unaffiliated organization. The woman tried to help, but she had no way of contacting my psychiatrist. There was no pharmacist on call either. She said that

because my condition was not “medically critical,” I had only two options: wait until Tuesday to get my prescription, or go to an urgent care facility and meet with a new doctor to get an emergency script. At this point I had endured an anxiety attack for over three hours so I opted for the second option. By 5 p.m. — seven hours after I placed the first phone call — I was able to retrieve the Klonopin from a drugstore. Although I’m grateful I found a way to get access to the much-needed prescription, the fact remains that because my anxiety is not a “serious mental illness,” my suffering was viewed as less important and less worthy of resolution. Mental illness is still illness. No matter the diagnosis, each is severely debilitating for its victims. At the very least it impacts one’s focus, performance, productivity, and well-being. It’s high time we treat diseases like borderline personality disorder just as seriously and promptly as we would a broken bone. Lauren Willson can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

Use your electives to learn about what you love! Take classes this spring in Adventure Tourism and Ski Area Management

NRRT 530 - Insight into the Adventure Tourism Industry NRRT 520 - Perspectives on Ski Area Management NRRT 521 - Sustianable Ski Area Management NRRT 522 - Ski Area Operations & Human Resources

Live your Passion TourismNaturally@colostate.edu (970) 491-7214

NRRT 523 - Strategic Ski Area Marketing & Management NRRT 524 - Ski Area Finance & Investment NRRT 525 - Ski Area Planning & Development

Opinion | Tuesday, November 27, 2018

COLLEGIAN COLUMNIST

Gun violence should be seen as a public health issue Madison Thompson @heyymadison

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. Three hundred fourteen. The number of mass shootings in America in 2018 as of Nov. 19. Gun violence kills more than 38,000 people a year and causes over twice that amount in injuries, around 89,000. This preventable issue is an enormous strain on healthcare resources and workers as well. Public health is a broad field focusing on population health in many different environments. Take the recent outbreak of e. coli in romaine lettuce. Once the threat was identified, we want to

limit the amount of people exposed to the disease. In situations like this, it’s easy to point to the source and make a definitive statement on how to prevent further spread: Don’t eat romaine lettuce. Gun violence is a disease, and despite the evidence, we can’t agree on the solution. We must remember that gun violence is a deeply rooted and complex issue prevailing in American culture. Mental health, policy change and community resilience are all pieces of the puzzle. If we are to make any progress on gun violence and prevention, there must be money made available for research purposes. We must also open up the lines of communication between providers and patients on gun safety. In response to a 1993 research paper which found that keeping a gun in the house was more dangerous than not having one at all, the National Rifle Association lob-

bied for legislation which would ensure this sort of information would not be published again. The result was Congress passing the Dickey Amendment of 1996. This did not necessarily ban research on gun violence, however it severely limited the funding available for such purposes. Recently, the American College of Physicians published a paper which stated that preventing gun violence should include the following: a ban on semiautomatic firearms and high capacity magazines, instituting licensing and permitting requirements, improved reporting to NICS and restrictions on concealed carry. The NRA took to Twitter to attack the ACP on the grounds that members of the medical community needed to “stay in their lane” with regards to answering questions and providing information to patients on gun safety. The NRA convsiders this to be

COLLEGIAN COLUMNIST

Response to homeless lockers shows lack of compassion Katie Lindberg @quantumCatnip

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. Fort Collins continues to experience an increasing homeless population. Local efforts towards aiding the homeless, like the Fort Collins Mennonite Fellowship’s locker program and the Murphy Center, struggle against unreasonable restrictions from the City and backlash from the public. By continuing to stifle these efforts, the City and a significant portion of its community make their position clear. They will not empathize with their homeless neighbors and will actively standing in the way of resources the homeless so desperately need. Having a place to securely keep one’s belongings is a basic necessity that the homeless lack. This not only exposes them to the highest theft rates, but now can be a crime thanks to last year’s amendment to the City’s “sit-lie ban.” The amendment made it illegal to leave one’s belongings unattended, and failure to adhere can result in up to six months in jail and a nearly $3,000 fine. Laws like these that criminal-

ize vagrancy are not only cruel but also counterproductive. Fewer places to seek shelter, coupled with threats like impossible fines and jail times that would destroy any life-improving progress, only make it easier for the homeless to stay homeless. The apathy and lack of compassion demonstrated by laws like this should be painfully obvious, yet they continue to pass. The end result is that the City becomes a less safe place for the severely poor. To make matters worse, Fort Collins and a portion of its community are actively fighting against efforts to help the homeless. The Fort Collins Mennonite Fellowship’s locker program, intended to help the homeless avoid the crime of unattended belongings, faced so many regulations that they can no longer keep the program running. The appeal against the locker program was ostensibly based on safety, citing an increase in police calls since the installation of the lockers. It is not hard to believe, however, that the increase in calls likely arises in part due to neighborhood residents’ negative opinions regarding the lockers and heightened wariness of the homeless. The trend of placing more importance on punishing the homeless than on aid and preventative measures stems from inherent

community. Hindering efforts such as the FCMF locker program is a blatant sign of the community turning a blind eye to the plight of our less fortunate neighbors. Lockers in other cities, such as The Crib in Chicago, have proved to be an incredible resource in helping the homeless off the street. The Night Ministry specifically implemented The Crib to help atrisk youth. The program reports that an astounding 87 percent of former residents from their Youth Housing Programs “feel confident and stable in their current living situation.” Meanwhile, “I don’t care what you do, as long as you do it out of my sight” seems to be the disheartening sentiment towards the homeless shared by a significant portion of the Fort Collins community. In the face of this prevalent attitude, it is incredibly important that what few sanctuaries of compassion that do exist are able to properly aid those in need. Those who act based only on fearful stereotypes and the potential of being faced with the uncomfortable reality of homelessness in their neighborhood need to reconsider their approach. Failure to do so simply reinforces the lack of empathy and compassion that has already been made so clear in Fort Collins. Katie Lindberg can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

a form of medical providers pushing their “political agenda.” The account @ThisIsOurLane was created in response, and its main purpose is to give the medical community a voice in the discussion of gun violence. The NRA wants us to think that owning more guns means we will be safer. How can we be the hero who saves the day if we’re not allowed to own a gun, but the bad guys can? They are using fear-mongering to protect their interests. I don’t make this statement lightly. In a five-year study from 20072011, there were roughly six million nonfatal violent crimes occurring each year, and data from the National Crime Victimization Survey show that victims did not defend with a gun in 99.2 percent of these incidents – this in a country with 300 million guns in civilian hands.

More guns will not make us safer. In Japan, they’ve outlawed handguns for citizens and they have one of the lowest rates of gun violence, with just six deaths occurring in 2014 compared to 33,599 in the United States. TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie is expanding his companies generosity. They will be the first company to donate $5 million to organizations working on the ground to end gun violence, which will be the single largest corporate gift to end gun violence in the history of the United States. TOMS understands that universal background checks are imperative to ending gun violence. If you visit their website, in under 30 seconds you can fill out a form that will send a postcard to your representative urging them to support such legislation. Madison Thompson can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

NOPE

DOPE

An overwhelming amount of jobs to apply to.

Best friends who buy you food when you don’t have time to get it yourself.

Unpacking after break.

Being back with friends after not seeing them for a week.

Getting back to school and realizing how much you have to do.

When you’re going to pass a class you thought you were going to fail.

Not knowing if you have a quiz in class because you haven’t been in awhile.

Traveling with significant others.

Professors that expect a lot of you when you have no motivation.

Three weeks until graduation.

The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Tuesday, November 27, 2018

ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT

PHOTO BY JAY JOHNSON

PRESENTED BY OTTERSHOP

COLORADO FESTIVALS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS TRIGG SKOE

OURAY ICE FESTIVAL, OURAY January 24th to 27th, 2019 In a small canyon in the town of Ouray, three days are filled wall-to-wall with ice climbing enthusiasts and fans alike. From beginners to professionals, watching those brave enough to scale these massive ice formations will take your breath away. At the festival, vendors exhibit daily and hold clinics, so attendees can not only check out the latest gear from leading outdoor retailers they can also try it out. At night, the climbing is lit up (truly, like under lights), movies and music play, and spontaneous dance parties break out. This event is free and open to the public during the day, while some night activities require a ticket. After taking the long trek to this fest, you should also stop off at some of the Ouray hot springs. WINTER WONDERGRASS, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS February 22nd to 24th, 2019 If you are into bluegrass, the experience of Steamboat’s Winterwondergrass simply can’t be found anywhere else. In this iconic mountain town Winterwondergrass blows up the base of the mountain with indoor stages in huge

decorated heated tents, an outside main stage, a kids’ zone, a VIP lounge, and a massive collection of food trucks and cocktail bars. This festival brings together the best in bluegrass, jamgrass, and roots music and aims to create an authentic community for the adventurous spirit. The Winter Wondergrass tickets range from $99 to a full on VIP experience for $499 (though kids under 12 are free). Come partake in this amazing community and fun festival -that also values the opportunity to teach about responsibility, love, and community. Each year, Winter Wondergrass gives back $100,000 to local environment groups, youth education and global humanitarian causes. Plus, you can avoid I-70 and go via Wyoming or the Poudre Canyon! FROZEN DEAD GUY DAYS, NEDERLAND March 8th to 10th, 2019 Yep, you read that right. This festival celebrates a frozen dead guy. Needless to say, this is one of the most unusual festivals in the world. This is its 18th year of celebrating a frozen dead guy, hence the festival name: Frozen Dead Guy Days. Bredo Morstoel is the man who makes this all possible as his body was frozen after his death in 1989 in hopes he could be brought back to life when technology advanced.

Bredo was a Norwegian man who lived happily there all his life and directed the parks and recreation department in Bærum County for more than 30 years. After being transported around from Norway to California, Bredo ended up in Nederland, Colorado with his son taking care of his body, then his daughter, and finally the city of Nederland took over. The Frozen Dead Guy Festival is one that celebrates life with thousands of people joining Bredo’s corpse every year. The events consist of coffin races, some great music (especially at the Blue Ball on Saturday), a polar plunge, a parade of hearses, a frozen salmon toss and a lot more. Join the frozen dead guy Bredo. And if you really want to bring it -- dress up as the Ice Queen and Grandpa for a chance to win the costume contest.

“THE WATERPROOF WANDERER”

Otter Shop Duffel Bags

When heading off on your next winter adventure, one of the most important things to keep in mind is making sure your gear stays safe and dry. What better way to do that this winter than by using one of Otter Product’s latest edition to their Otter Family: Waterproof Yampa Duffel Series “Seaside, riverside, lakeside — when you’re venturing into watery worlds, stash your stuff inside the Yampa 35 dry duffle. It features waterproof zippers, a low-density foam exoskeleton and a couple of carrying options, including backpack straps.”

FEATURES: ● Waterproof sealed seams and waterproof zipper keep gear dry ● Waterproof TPU coated nylon with heavy duty textured base resists puncture, abrasion, UV & chemicals ● Ultra-low density, open-celled foam protects your contents like no other bag Backpack Harness with neoprene shoulder pads and airflow back pad makes for comfortable carry ● Clips and straps adjust so Yampa can function as a checked or carry-on bag ● Reflector strips and a bright interior help you locate your bag and find your gear ● Multiple handles, interior pockets, and tie-down points complete the package

SPONSORED CONTENT

RAM PAGE BEER PAIRINGS BY PROST BREWING

BEST PROST BEER PAIRING FOR WINTER Doppelback will warm you up with its rich malty taste. Keep your eye out for its seasonal edition coming out in December, and head over to prost to stay warm and grab a beer during this Holiday season.

321 OLD FIREHOUSE ALLEY FORT COLLINS, CO 80524 (970) 484-2421

DO GOOD FEEL GOOD SPONSORED CONTENT Yerba Mate, offered by Guayakí Sustainable Rainforest Products, Inc., is brewed from the leaves of holly, a plant native to the South American Atlantic. It contains 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids and an abundance of polyphenols. Guayakí is a leader in sustainability and regeneration movements in production and distribution. Nearly all Guayakí product packaging and shipping packaging can be recycled or composted, and a portion of it is made from post-consumer recycled material that’s being reused again. The gourd and home-compostable bag for the loose leaf tea are perfect examples. Guayakí understood that single product packaging may be convenient, but it is inherently wasteful so bulk packaging was their solution to some of the waste. The company has a vision they are and have always wanted to uphold:

creating a culture to regenerate ecosystems and create vibrant communities using their Market Driven Regeneration business model. Go grab your Guayakí Yerba Mate and enjoy not only the great caffeinated beverage, but the vision behind the business.

CSU Student 10% Discount

10 |

Sports | Tuesday, November 27, 2018

FOOTBALL

CSU takes home a mediocre report card following down year Eddie Herz @Eddie_Herz

Colorado State Athletic Director Joe Parker announced Monday morning that Mike Bobo will be returning for his fifth season as the Rams’ head coach. Following Bobo’s previous three seasons with the Rams, no such announcement was necessary. Bobo led the green and gold to three-consecutive 7-6 seasons, all of which ended in a bowl appearance. However, this time around, a statement was necessary considering the monumental struggles of the University’s football program. The Rams finished the season 3-9, their worst winning percentage since 2011. CSU also missed a bowl game for the first time since 2012. Besides inconsistent victories, lack of passion and structure themed the forgettable 2018 season. Here’s how the team stacked up: Coaching Staff: Grade: DOutside of stellar coaching from wide receivers’ coach Alvis Whitted, the Rams were a poorly coached team in 2018. The coaches aren’t at fault for everything. Players always have to perform on the field, no matter how good the coaching may be. But, the previously mentioned lack of organization frequently seen from the Rams reflects the lack of proper coaching. Missed assignments, sloppy penalties and coverage lapses normally only seen from a team in the early weeks of the season occurred through the final game of CSU’s season. The injury that forced Bobo off

the sidelines early in the season plagued the Rams with immediate bad luck. Assistant coach Ronnie Letson’s play-calling ability during that time was below average. But, even when Bobo returned, CSU’s in-game coaching was subpar. A major reason Bobo was hired as head coach in 2015 was his seemingly brilliant offensive mind. Though he didn’t coach horribly in 2018, his gut decisions weren’t at their best in 2018. Two major coaching additions were made before the season in an effort to get over the 7-6 hump and finally win a bowl game. John Jancek was brought in from Kentucky to be the defensive coordinator and Dave Johnson left Ohio to be CSU’s “offensive coordinator”. In reality, Johnson’s job was to coach the offensive line and guide the rushing attack. Neither of the coaches helped the Rams improve. In fact, CSU noticeably regressed on both sides of the ball. Though neither gave reason to retain their job status, Bobo confirmed there will be little turnover next year following the team’s loss to Air Force. Offense: Grade: C The offense was not as inept as the defense. Under Johnson, the rushing production significantly retracted. Though he can’t be assigned the full blame, he was a cog in the failure. The Rams lost 1,400-yard rusher Dalyn Dawkins before the season. Two All-Mountain West offensive linemen in Jake Bennett and Zack Golditch also graduated before the season. This year, the Rams ranked 124th out of 130 FBS teams in rushing yards, averaging a total of just 105.6 rushing yards per game. Izzy Matthews, though a stalwart of the Rams’ past teams, lacked the ex-

plosiveness that Dawkins offered. Matthews averaged only 4.3 yards per carry in 2018 and accumulated 717 yards. This year was the first season since 2012 in which a CSU tailback didn’t record over 850 rushing yards. No matter who was under center, it was easy for both K.J. Carta-Samuels and Collin Hill to find the FBS’ fourth-leading receiver, Preston Williams. Wideout Olabisi Johnson combined for nearly 800 receiving yards to Williams’ 1,345. The two made a lethal 1-2 punch through the air. Sophomore wide receiver Warren Jackson rounded out an effective receiving core for the Rams. Regardless of how great CSU’s receivers were, the Rams averaged only 22.8 points per game in 2018. CSU finished 110th in the FBS in scoring after ranking within the top 35 the past two seasons. Defense: Grade: DThe Rams found a way to regress on defense after a 2017 season highlighted by defensive issues. Jancek was firey and motivated, but it seemed he failed to fully engage his team. Frequent coverage miscommunications resulted in plenty of big plays for opposing teams. Numerous missed tackles each game tacked on big chunks of extra yardage as well. CSU allowed over 40 points in three of its first four games. The hope then was that the Rams simply needed to correct mistakes that arose early in the season. The defense minimally improved the rest of the year as the unit allowed 538 total yards and 25 points to FCS opponent Illinois State in its fifth game of the season. Down the stretch, the Rams surrendered at least 30 points in four of their final seven games. While there were many problems in 2018, defensive effectiveness was the most significant.

CSU football players celebrate after their victory during the Homecoming Game against the New Mexico Lobos on Oct. 13. The Rams won 20-18. PHOTO BY NATALIE DYER COLLEGIAN

Special Teams: Grade: CWith how well sophomore punter Ryan Stonehouse performed, one would think special teams would be something CSU could boast about. Other than Stonehouse though, there weren’t any bright spots for the Rams on special teams. Stonehouse got plenty of work in his second collegiate season and improved from an effective freshman season. The punter finished second in the FBS with an average of 48.3 gross yards per punt. Though Stonehouse’s ability to pin the ball inside the 20-yard line needs some tweaking, the second-year punter receives a passing grade for his contributions. After missing both of his field goal attempts in CSU’s season-opening game against Hawaii, senior kicker Wyatt Bryan bounced back to convert his next six field goals. Bryan became the program’s leading scorer over that span and also split the uprights from 51 and

55 yards out. Unfortunately for the senior, after that, his odds of making a field were equal to a coin flip. Bryan missed five of his final 10 collegiate field goal attempts and finished the season with his worst single-season conversion percentage by a long shot. Bryan made only 61 percent of his field goals in 2018, compared to over 80 percent a season prior. The Rams were underwhelming elsewhere in special teams as well. CSU didn’t return a kickoff for a touchdown all season and ranked near the bottom of the country in punt return offense. CSU’s ability to contain opposing punt returners was also the worst in the FBS. On average, the Rams surrendered over 18 yards per punt return. For a team that prides itself on special teams and attempts to get everyone involved, the overall special teams’ effectiveness in 2018 was disappointing. Eddie Herz can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

NATIONAL

Late-game hero Shelby Harris nearly cut from Broncos in spring 2017 By Kyle Fredrickson & Ryan O Halloran The Denver Post

Broncos nose tackle Shelby Harris was all smiles after clinching victory Sunday against the Steelers with a fourth-quarter interception in the end zone. Go back about two years, though, and it didn’t appear Harris had a future in Denver. “My first spring here, when I watched Shelby workout, I told (defensive line coach Bill) Kollar, ‘He’s got about a week before we cut him,’” coach Vance Joseph said. “He was that bad.” Harris, a former Illinois State star, was drafted by Oakland in the

seventh round of the 2014 NFL draft. He bounced between the Raiders’ active roster and practice squad several times before landing with the Jets, Cowboys, and last season, with the Broncos. Harris eventually turned that first impression in Denver and started six games in 2017 with career-highs in tackles (34.5) and sacks (5.5). Harris, now through 11 appearances this season, has totaled 25 tackles, six quarterback hits and a half-sack. “I guess the light came on and the guy has been playing really good football for a year-and-a-half,” Joseph said. “He’s considered a starter for us, rushing the passer, he stout, he plays nose (tackle), three technique and five technique. He’s

a really good football player. I don’t know what happened that spring, what Bill did to him, but he was almost out of here.” Punting improvement. The Broncos’ free-agent signing of Raiders punter Marquette King backfired by Week 6, but in his absence, Denver has discovered a new special teams weapon. Colby Wadman, an undrafted rookie from UC-Davis, was signed to the practice in late November and debuted at the Jets. A shaky early start has since given way to impressive production. Wadman has pinned opponents inside their own 20-yard line three times over Denver’s consecutive victories and his first-down completion on a fake at the Char-

gers proved essential. Versus Pittsburgh, the hang times on his punts were 4.82, 4.52, 4.34, 4.69 and 4.12 seconds. And, Wadman’s 46-yard net average marked a season best. “Colby has been a nice surprise for us,” Joseph said. “He had a slow start -- he’s a rookie for the first time punting in this league — but the last few weeks he’s been definitely a weapon for us. He flipped the field three of four times (against the Steelers) and saved us big time.” Turnover ratio. When they exited their bye in Week 10, the Broncos were tied for 17th in turnover ratio (even). But going plus-two against the Chargers and plus-four against the Steelers have propelled the Broncos to a tie for seventh. The Broncos have 12 giveaways

and 18 takeaways and are 3-1 when they win the turnover ratio. Last year, the Broncos’ ratio of minus-17 (34 giveaways/17 takeaways) was second-worst in the NFL. Footnotes. The Broncos converted only three of 11 third-down chances against Pittsburgh. The issue was needing too many yards to extend a drive. They needed at least four yards on each third-down chance, including four of at least 10 yards. ... The Broncos defense allowed 75 yards rushing, allowing them to move from 27th to 24th. They were last after the Week 6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Content pulled from Tribune News Service.

| 11

Sports | Tuesday, November 27, 2018

VOLLEYBALL

Mountain West champs again, CSU takes home several season awards By Luke Zahlmann @lukezahlmann

After finishing atop the Mountain West conference for the eighth time in the last nine years, the Colorado State volleyball team was given multiple awards following their 23-9 season. Once again, junior setter Katie Oleksak was named the conference’s top player, her second time in as many years. Oleksak is the first to win back-to-back MW Player of the Year awards for the program since Danielle Minch in 2009-10.

Oleksak finished atop the conference once again in both assists (1239) and assists per set (11.58). The overall mark ranked 23rd in the nation, with the average at 13th. Minch, previously a leading hitter of the Rams, saw her single-season kills record fall this year to redshirt sophomore Breana Runnels. Runnels was named an All-Conference winner for the second straight year, with an MW Newcomer of the Year award as well last season. On the year, Runnels accrued a team-high 433 kills on a .226 hitting percentage. Her total kills mark ranked third in

the conference, with her 4.05 kills per set ranking second.

OLEKSAK REGULAR SEASON STATS ■ Assists: 1239 ■ Assists per set: 11.58 ■ Kills: 51 ■ Digs: 204

Joining Runnels on the All-Conference squad was the aforementioned Oleksak, ju-

nior Paulina Hougaard-Jensen and redshirt junior Kirstie Hillyer. The accolade was the third-straight for Hillyer and Oleksak, with Hougaard-Jensen earning her second in a row. Hillyer and Hougaard-Jensen led the Rams on both ends of the floor from middle blocker, finishing with 323 and 277 kills respectively. The two also combined for 269 total blocks, with Hougaard-Jensen tallying 1.3 blocks per set, good for 33rd in the nation. Leading the conference’s top players was Coach Tom Hilbert, who was named MW Coach of the Year. The award

was his 11th at the helm of the Rams, his 16th overall in his 26 seasons as a head coach. In his four seasons heading the University of Idaho volleyball program, Hilbert was named the Big Sky Coach of the Year in each. The Rams will head to Pullman, Washington, this weekend to take on the University of Tennessee in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, their 22nd straight appearance under the guidance of Hilbert. Luke Zahlmann can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

MOUNTAIN WEST VOLLEYBALL FINAL STANDINGS Team Colorado State Fresno State Wyoming San Jose State UNLV Boise State New Mexico San Diego State Air Force Utah State Nevada

CONF

CPCT.

Overall

15-3 13-5 12-6 11-7 10-8 10-8 9-9 8-10 7-11 3-15 1-17

0.833 0.722 0.667 0.611 0.556 0.556 0.500 0.444 0.389 0.167 0.056

23-7 21-10 20-10 16-11 19-11 18-11 15-15 10-21 17-15 5-24 8-21

PCT. 0.767 0.677 0.667 0.593 0.633 0.621 0.500 0.323 0.531 0.172 0.276

Streak L1 L1 W3 W4 L3 L1 W1 L1 W3 L6 L14

For showtimes & more, check out

www.LyricCinema.com

12 |

Arts & Culture | Tuesday, November 27, 2018

NATIONAL

Jacob Young knew what his role would be in ‘Killer Vacation’ By Rick Bentley Tribune News Service

Jacob Young knew one thing when he signed on to star in the Lifetime movie “Killer Vacation.” As a guy, he felt there was little chance his character would end up being the hero, as the cable channel tends to make movies that show women as the hero. “The formula is if you are a guy in a Lifetime movie, you are either having an affair, you are killing somebody or you are being killed yourself,” says Young. “And, there’s nothing good that comes out of that.” In “Killer Vacation,” Young plays Jake, a successful, fast-talking married businessman who has been having a sexual relationship with fellow office worker Lindsey (Alexa Havins). Jake keeps telling Lindsey his marriage is over and just needs to find a way to part ways with his wife. While that’s happening, Jake and Lindsey decide to attend a conference at a resort. What should have been fun in the sun turns into a life-or-death situation.

Playing a character as charming as he is manipulative is nothing new for Young as he spent years playing similar roles on the daytime dramas “All My Children,” “General Hospital” and “The Bold and the Beautiful.” “Over the 21 years that I have worked in daytime television I think I have pretty much hit every kind of storyline that’s possible,” Young says. “Once I read the script, I knew exactly who this guy was. There wasn’t a lot of research required because the role was pretty straightforward.” Cable movies tend to shoot faster than other productions, but Young had no problem with the speed “Killer Vacation” was put together because of his years in the daily grind of daytime TV. As with daytime, Young went into filming “Killer Vacation” knowing he had to be on his toes all the time and ready to make changes quickly. Working on the cable movie was even more familiar to Young as during his years playing J.R. Chandler on “All My Children,” his Lifetime co-star played Babe Chandler, his character’s wife. Young didn’t

know until the first day of filming that he and Havins were going to be reunited after more than eight years of not working together. “Doing this movie wasn’t much of a stretch because my character on ‘All My Children’ actually tried to have her killed,” Young says. “We definitely already had that chemistry and we fell right back into that. We were able to really speed up the scenes and do a great job with them. “When you work so closely with another actor for so many years, there is a real bond formed. You understand each other’s comfort zone. You know what is going on in their lives personally. So, you feel like they are part of your family and you are part of their family.” Young’s interest in acting started when the Washington native was living in Colorado. But, he got very serious about landing jobs in TV and film when he moved to Southern California. His first TV role was the 2000 miniseries “The Beach Boys: An American Family” playing Dean Torrance. His other TV work includes “Hope & Faith,” “The Girl Next Door” and “Christmas Made to Order.”

There’s also a musical side to Young. He released a self-titled CD in 2001 and played Lumiere from May to August 2006 on Broadway in “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.” Whether he is playing a cad in a cable movie or singing in front of an audience, Young gets the same satisfied feeling. “There is something about doing a live performance that sets music apart but you are also doing a live performance every time you step in front of the camera,” Young says. “There is a very similar rush to both.” And, Young was doing both at the same time as he was working on “All My Children” while appearing on Broadway. A car would pick Young up after his TV work was wrapped for the day and drive him to the theater. He would take a twohour nap to have enough energy to sing and dance his way through “Be Our Guest.” Young laughs and says, “I lost so much weight during that time.” Content pulled from Tribune News Service.

Jacob Young arrives at the 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards held at the Pasadena Civic Center in Pasadena, CA on Sunday, April 30, 2017. PHOTO BY STHANLEE B. MIRADOR SIPA USA/TNS

COLLEGIAN REVIEWS

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ is pointless fan fiction By Ty Davis @tydavisACW

Bad movies happen. They are a part of life, like sudden expenses or inconveniences. You really wish they didn’t happen, but they do and you just have to roll with them. Even among bad movies, there are certain sins you should never commit, like wasting the audience’s time. “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” did exactly this. In addition to being a pointless work of fiction, this film actively detracts quality from the rest of the “Harry Potter” universe. Let it be understood that I do not care that J.K. Rowling wrote the screenplay, because it does not matter who wrote it. Bad writing decisions are bad no matter who wrote them and the changes are not validated because of Rowling. The “Star Wars”

prequel trilogy is not good despite being written by George Lucas. Rowling is not infallible no matter how much fans make her out to be the literary second coming of Christ. “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” exemplifies the idea of having too many cooks in the kitchen. There are so many sub-plots to this movie that, despite your best efforts to pay attention, you will invariably lose track of what is going on. The movie does not give enough time for you to feel what it is showing you, but rather it wants you to see it, accept it and feel the emotional weight instantaneously. Characters forward the plot by doing things without giving much, if any, explanation of what they are doing and why they are doing it. For instance, Credence (Ezra Miller) returns and has somehow managed to find enough information to start tracking his lineage, the audience is never given an explanation of how he does any of this. There is a scene where Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) and Tina Goldstein (Katherine Waterston) need to find family records and unless you

caught just one line of dialogue, you are totally lost as to why they know they have to do that. On the topic of both Credence and family records, an entire section of the movie is dedicated to explaining the various histories of different “Harry Potter” bloodlines and inter-family dramas. This is for the sake of trying to get to the bottom of a complex web that will hopefully explain who Credence is. The film makes a dead-stop to explain the thing that surely only the most ardent “Harry Potter” fans care about, but — in the end — it never mattered. There are characters and subplots that serve no purpose to the story or theme what-so-ever. Characters from the first “Fantastic Beasts” film show up, despite not needing to be there in the first place. The entire sub-plots of Jacob and Queenie (Dan Fogler and Alison Sudol) and Yusuf Kama (William Nadylam) could just not exist, and the movie might actually be all the better for it. The film features some of the most prominent figures in the “Harry Potter” world, presumably to give the idea of a small world

High quality, affordably produced video

that is intimately connected except, you guessed it, they don’t do anything. They make no impact on the plot and are only there for people to go “hey I know that person.” The whole point of the small-world trope is to show how everything the world is a series of cause-and-effect while using a small number of characters to help convey a sense of drama. Nicolas Flamel, the creator of the sorcerer’s stone, a vastly important figure in the world of “Harry Potter,” is reduced to a simple decoration. Should you watch it? No way. “Pointless” has probably been uttered more times in this review than anyone would like, but no word perfectly encapsulates every issue with “Fantastic Beasts.” The entire journey, plot, and story was an utter waste of time. Nothing of importance happened in the plot. The world does not change significantly, no one really went through major character arcs, and barely anyone is in a different disposition. The only thing that significantly changes is where on a wizardly political spectrum some of the characters are. As I was watching the final twist

svp@collegian.com

of the film, which was neither built up or alluded to, and actively changes the previous canon for the sake of shock value, the underlying problem finally dawned on me. Rowling has written what can essentially be called two hours of indulgent “Harry Potter” fan fiction. This is not to put down the fan fiction community, which hosts a myriad of talented writers who create work that not only adds to the original fiction but in some cases surpasses it. The type of fan fiction Rowling has written is the self-indulgent type, where it does not matter if the work shows a fundamental understanding of the characters or themes. There is no concern for telling an adequate story, so long as the characters seem cool or make artificial plot points happen. This is the type of fan fiction that just wants to see characters have romantic interests, regardless if it makes narrative or thematic sense, which comes to a destructive end when you actually have to justify the story. Ty Davis can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

video.collegian.com

970.491.0536

| 13

Arts & Culture | Tueday, November 27, 2018

EVENTS

Looking for fashion advice?

4 Old Town events to awaken the holiday spirit By Lauryn Bolz

New magazine on racks Friday, November 30

@laurynbolz

As signs of winter start to show, Old Town transforms into a holiday wonderland. With so many fun and inexpensive events, even the “Grinch-iest” of people will find something to get them in the holiday mood this season.

COLLEGE AVENUE

1. ANNUAL HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR CONCERT ■ Griffin Concert Hall at the Un-

versity Center for the Arts ■ Dec. 3 and 5 at 7 p.m., Dec. 5 at 2 p.m.

This annual concert displays all the hard work that the music department has out in all semester. Plus, all the proceeds from tickets, which are $10, go back to Colorado State University students through music scholarships. Not only is this event a great way to celebrate the season, but it helps support the music program as well.

2. GARDEN OF LIGHT ■ Gardens on Spring Creek

College Avenue became illuminated with thousands of Christmas lights Nov. 2, ushering in the holiday season for Fort Collins residents. PHOTO BY LAURYN BOLZ COLLEGIAN

Nothing says Christmas more than 40+ tubas blasting classic carols into your ears for free, and that is exactly what this Tuba Christmas is about. People will gather at the Oak Street Plaza Dec. 8 to witness a true Christmas miracle, that so many tubas and euphoniums can be in one place at a time. The musicians will be under the direction of acclaimed bandleader Cecil Gutierrez.

■ Dec. 1, 2018 - Jan. 1, 2018 at 5-9

p.m.

The Spring Creek Gardens will host a wonderland of lights Dec. 1, 2018 through Jan. 1, 2019 and many community members come to witness their beautiful holiday tradition. Watch as the garden is illuminated with thousands of LED lights, and enjoy special events on the weekends. A $5 donation is encouraged, but no matter how much you can pay, anyone can come and enjoy this festive light show with children and family.

3. TUBA CHRISTMAS ■ Oak Street Plaza ■ Dec. 8 at 2-3 p.m.

MENORAH LIGHTING & CHANUKAH CELEBRATION with

President Tony Frank

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 5PM @ the LSC PLAZA

4. COLORADO MAKER’S MARKET ■ Northside Aztlan Community

Center ■ Dec. 9 at 12-5 p.m.

People can finish holiday shopping and support local vendors and makers Dec. 9 at the Aztlan Community Center for their annual market. This event seeks to gather Coloradoan creatives and unite the community over gifts and giving. This is a good opportunity for gifts made by local people for your family and maybe leave with a little something for yourself too. Lauryn Bolz can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

Giant Menorah, music, donuts, dreidels hot drinks, chocolate gelt & raffle For Menorah Lightings in Fort Collins, Loveland, Estes Park & Greeley or more info: www.JewishCSU.com/MenorahLightings or 970-407-1613 A project of

Chabad

Jewish Student Organization KCSUFM.COM

14 |

Arts & Culture | Tuesday, November 27, 2018

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Zero Waste Team improves waste efforts, composting By Walker Discoe @wdiscoe

A positive to living in Fort Collins is the many efforts to be green, including composting. Colorado State University is one of the few institutions in Northern Colorado with their own composting facility, located at the University’s Foothills campus. CSU also has the Zero Waste Team, a student organization dedicated to the proper disposal and treatment of recyclables, compost and trash around campus and at events. The team was formed after CSU expanded their compost facility in Spring 2017, adding a windrow composting system that can handle campus’ organic waste, wrote Maggie Gillman, human dimensions of natural resources senior and member of the Zero Waste Team, in an email. “We started our work that summer, organizing compost collection at the new on-campus stadium,” Gillman wrote in an email. “After a successful fall football season, we continued as a motivated group of ‘waste weirdos’ and have since helped manage waste at a few basketball games, Engineering Days, Ram Welcome, Ag Day and home football games this season. We also are working to increase public access composting in academic buildings.”

MORE INFORMATION CSU’s sustainability initiatives can be found at: ■ green.colostate.edu

The Zero Waste Team, while also collecting and properly disposing of waste products, provides education to students at events on what is recyclable, what is garbage and what is compostable. “[We] actively sort each bin to ensure each stream (compost, landfill, recycling) only contains the proper materials,” wrote the Zero Waste Team in an email. “We

Daily Horoscope Nancy Black TODAY’S BIRTHDAY

(11/27/18). Consider future dreams and visions this year. Financial growth comes with dedication and persistence. Intuitively nurture your health and vitality. A profitable winter could inspire travel changes. A lucrative summer grows family assets before a financial hurdle redirects you. Meditate on love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Empty compost bins sit outside the Academic Village Commons before being filled. PHOTO BY MATT TACKETT COLLEGIAN

examine and rifle through each receptacle and place each and every material in the proper bin. We make sorting waste fun.” According to the Container Recycling Institute, Americans dispose of more than 60 million plastic water bottles every day, and “most end up in landfills or incinerators.” The Container Recycling Institute also mentioned water bottles are only one of the thousands of disposable products Americans and the rest of the world uses, but the message of recycling is true for other products we use as well, such as Styrofoam takeout boxes, single-serving cups and utensils and technology products like cell phones and laptops. The Zero Waste Team advocates for both

reducing waste created on campus and having students become more aware of the trash they leave behind. “Use reusable cutlery, coffee mugs, Tupperware for food containers, and water bottles whenever possible. In cases where this is not possible, choose compostable food container options,” wrote The Zero Waste Team. “Keeping recycling streams reduced to the properly allowed materials makes an impactful difference. Students that live on campus can utilize the renewable container check out service which is in every dining hall across campus.” Walker Discoe can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

— 8 — Enjoy fun with people you love. Talk and make plans together. Coordinated actions have higher impact than expected. You can find what is needed. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 7 — Talk with family about household changes you’d like to make. Luck shines on a solid plan and teamwork. Long-term benefits are won with relatively little. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 8 — Connect, coordinate and communicate for common gain. Good news travels fast. Get the ball rolling to invite and prepare your team. Build structures for support. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 9 — Today and tomorrow are good for making money. Sales and marketing blossom. Rise to a new tax bracket. Push your own financial agenda. Discipline pays off. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 9 — You’ve got the power and confidence to make things happen. Reassess the situation. Ask your networks for what you need. Share what

you have. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 6 — Look back for insight on the road ahead. Notice dreams and symbolism. Rituals soothe and provide poetry for the spirit. You’re gaining wisdom. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 8 — Review and adjust your team strategy. Clean a mess. Collaborate to get more done faster. Stay in communication, and make changes in real time. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 8 — Take on a professional challenge. Sift and review data. Apply yourself to produce excellence. Your quick action achieves recognition. There’s more work coming in. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 7 — Dream big, and plan an adventure. Find clever shortcuts or savings. Remain open to shifting circumstances. Don’t relinquish the ground taken. Enjoy the view. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 8 — Financial details require your attention. Pay bills, make transfers and handle transactions. Talk to partners, and make sure everyone is on the same page. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 7 — Collaborate with your partner. One person’s ideas spark another’s. Together you advance. Work smarter rather than harder. Go strictly by the book. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 8 — Focus to maximize your physical health and energy. Revise plans if needed. Your work is in demand. Recharge with exercise, good food and rest.

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

Sudoku

Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle 28 *Quick-cook side dish 30 Enjoy a recliner 31 Enemy 32 Nav. rank 33 Norse god with a hammer 35 Dry-__ board 36 Without a doubt ... or what the starts of the answers to starred clues are? 37 PC key near Ctrl 38 Org. with merit badges 46 Chronological records 47 Stately 16th-century dance Rocky Mt. Collegian 11/26/18 Sudoku 48 Financial obligations 49 Wield, as influence 50 Perplexed To solve Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and 51 the __ monitor: OB/GYN device box must contain the numbers 1 to 9. 53 Peeling device 55 Like many shower stalls 56 Opinion columns 259 JFK postings 9 6 7 62 Tennis do-over 5 64 Furrow maker 1

3 1 7 4 8 6

3 4 Across 1 Transvaal treks 8 Quarters 15 Big building 16 Political power structure 17 Asian setting of a 2017 PBS documentary by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick 18 Not belowdecks 19 Snakelike fish 20 Golf club part 22 Mend one’s sinful ways 23 Paul of “Ant-Man” 25 GI entertainers 26 Many soap opera meetings 27 Scottish caps 29 Ray of fast food 31 Nuclear pioneer Enrico 33 Kickoff aid 34 Physical therapy, briefly 39 French __ soup 40 Appt. book blocks 41 Mountains between Europe and Asia 42 Channel for school sports 43 Frequently, in verse 44 December temp 45 Skater Lipinski 47 Combat vet’s affliction, briefly 48 Bombard with noise

52 Tax whiz 54 Spanish “this” 57 Nonresident hospital employee 58 Gutter locale 7 60 Party bowlful 2 61 Brutish 63 Dilapidated digs 6 65 Contrived sentimentality 66 Funded 67 Like the oldest bread 68 Emails anew Down 1 Break, as ties 2 French parting 3 *Educational outing 4 Toward the stern 5 Mark on a table from a wet glass 6 Wax-winged flier of myth 7 Their winners go to the finals 8 The 1% in 1% milk 9 Portuguese wine city 10 *Social elite 11 Sounding like Popeye 12 Tastes 13 “Wish I __ said that” 14 Decides to leave in the manuscript 21 *Gambler’s stoic expression 24 Bourne portrayer

FABER ILLUSTRATED MEGHAN MAHONEY

| 15

To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and Collegian.com box must contain the numbers 1 to 9.

2 7 1Yesterday’s5solution 8 9 5 8

2 6 5 8 4 7

2 6

Sudoku Solution Sudoku Solution

Yesterday’s solution

4 5 8 3 9 1 7 2 6

2 9 7 4 5 6 1 8 3

3 6 1 7 8 2 9 4 5

8 3 2 9 1 7 5 6 4

9 7 5 8 6 4 2 3 1

6 1 4 5 2 3 8 9 7

1 2 9 6 3 5 4 7 8

5 4 6 2 7 8 3 1 9

7 8 3 1 4 9 6 5 2

9 5 4 8 7 6 2 1 3

3 8 7 5 1 2 4 9 6

1 6 2 9 4 3 8 5 7

2 4 5 3 8 9 7 6 1

6 1 8 2 5 7 3 4 9

7 3 9 4 6 1 5 8 2

5 2 3 6 9 8 1 7 4

4 9 1 7 2 5 6 3 8

8 7 6 1 3 4 9 2 5

THE FOGDOGS RYAN GREENE

Want rewards with that?

Join TODAY & start earning! Visit your local LSC, Lake St Parking Garage and Campus West restaurants. Subway MyWay™ Rewards available at participating restaurants. For catering, earn tokens on in-restaurant orders only. Tokens may not be earned on purchases of gift cards. Subway® is a Registered Trademark of Subway IP Inc. ©2018 Subway IP Inc.

16 Tuesday, November 27, 2018 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Barley. Hops. Yeast. Water. To Cody Reif (’02), beer is C2H5OH, but it’s also an art. While enrolled as a Colorado State microbiology major, Cody discovered his true love, brewing. CSU’s curriculum allowed him to land an internship at New Belgium Brewing Co. He’s still there today, rolling out new beer varieties as a research and development brewer. He’s proud to be a CSU Ram.

#P ROUDTO B E proudtobe.colostate.edu