Vol. 128, No. 85 Tuesday, February 5, 2019
OPINION
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ARTS & CULTURE
Stop using the term ‘politically correct’
Football releases 2019 schedule
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During the winter—especially when it is snowy or icy—it can be difficult for students with physical disabilities to get around campus. While University facilities does their best to keep ahead of the snow, when winter conditions get gradually worse it can be hard to keep campus clear for pedestrians. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN
Winter threatens campus disability access By Jorge Espinoza @jorgespinoza14
Lyn Huff said they were on a trampoline when they shattered their ankle. “I broke every bone in that area, and they had to put it back together using a screw,” Huff said. “A screw is the only reason my ankle can work, but it’s also not natural. My body hates it.” With winter settling in, students with physical disabili-
ties face more challenges than their able-bodied peers. For disabled students like Huff, a third-year studying history, the winter can make it harder for them to navigate campus. “I’m physically disabled,” Huff said. “I have chronic pain in my ankle and my shoulder, and some days when it’s cold I have to use a cane in order to walk.” In an email to The Collegian, Rosemary Kreston, director of the Student Disability Center,
said the snow causes many of the challenges that students with disabilities face. “The biggest challenge for students who use wheelchairs or who have other mobility limitations is basically the same challenge anyone has on campus, the snow,” Kreston wrote. “However, for students using wheelchairs or (who) have difficulty walking, it is particularly important that the walks are cleared, ramps are cleared and curb cuts are cleared,
with no ice accumulation.” Kreston wrote that with a campus of this size it can be very hard to manage snow clean up. She wrote that when snow is moved with vehicles, they push it to the curb which can become an obstacle for people in wheelchairs or with mobility limitations. “The average ambulatory person can usually step over piles of snow at the curb or in parking lots, but not someone in a wheelchair or who has difficulty walking,”
Kreston wrote. Huff said the winter is particularly hard for them because it makes their chronic pain more obvious. “The beginning of winter is always the hardest for me because I can feel it in my ankle especially,” Huff said. “In the morning I can feel it like crazy. It doesn’t hurt so much as it’s just present and obvious. Winter is definitely harder.”
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CSU programs scheduled to aid agricultural financing By Charlotte Lang @chartrickwrites
Farmers and ranchers can now look forward to two programs focused on handling the stresses of current difficulties in finances. The two programs, Financial Management Strategies and Agricultural Outlook and Strategy forums, have been running from January to mid-February with the shared goal of allowing those in agriculture to discuss and learn about the financial tactics and outlook of their field. Ag Outlook is hosted by Colorado State University Agricultural and Business Management Economists Brent Young, Steve Koontz and Jenny Beiermann. Financial Management Strategies is hosted by Jenny Beiermann, Brent Young and Norm Dalsted. The programs are funded by a research grant partnership with the U.S. Department of Agricultural Risk Management Agency. Topics for the Financial Management Strategies pro-
gram include: risk management, business planning, enterprise budgeting, record keeping, interpretation of financial statements and farm financial software, according to a flyer for the event.
“The two educational efforts are designed to provide training and education in the areas of financial management and marketing.” NORM DALSTED PROFESSOR AND EXTENSION FARM & RANCH MANAGEMENT ECONOMIST
According to a similar flyer, the Outlook and Strategy Forums program will focus on market outlook, breakeven analysis, risk management and the use of commodity insurance as part of a comprehensive marketing plan. Others topics include: common commodities in the area, whole-farm revenue pro-
tection, crop revenue protection and cross-hedging calves. Dalsted, a CSU professor in agriculture, said that the hope is to provide training and education to approximately 100 farmers and ranchers across the state. “The two educational efforts are designed to provide training and education in the areas of financial management and marketing,” Dalsted said. “We will discuss the decision tools that can be used to evaluate the statements and how they might incorporate what they learn into their business operations.” The marketing aspect of the training is focused on providing an understanding and application of various marketing strategies an agricultural producer can utilize in their respective operations, Dalsted said. Beiermann, agriculture and business management specialist and the principal leader of the programs, said that these programs are CSU Extension events and were developed by the Agricultural and Business Management team in response to the difficult financial times
that agricultural producers are currently facing. Young, a regional extension specialist in agriculture and business management, said the difficult financial times are related to commodity prices going down while the price of materials, such as fuel and fertilizer, go up. The difference results in a slimmer profit margin for producers.
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Strategies’ next seminar is scheduled for Feb. 18. and costs $25 for registration. ■ Ag Outlook and Strategy Next seminar is scheduled for Feb. 19. and costs $15 for registration. In family situations, Young said as an example of the effects, some members may need to seek out off-farm employment. This, as well as the combination of low commodity and high prices, has created both mental and finan-
cial stresses for those in agriculture. Young said that the goal for the financial management program is for the producers to be able to keep and analyze records, as well as be able to understand the current strengths and weaknesses in the business. The Outlook and Strategy program goal, Young said, is for attendees to have an idea about commodity prices in the next 12-18 months. Other goals include: the hope for farmers and ranchers to learn to use marketing tools and crop insurance to pre-price commodities and get better prices. Upcoming dates for the Financial Management Strategies program can be found on the Eventbrite web page with the next seminar scheduled for Feb. 18 in Sterling. The registration fee is $25 per person. Dates for the Ag Outlook and Strategy program are also online. The next session will be Feb. 19 in Sterling. Registration is $15 per person. Charlotte Lang can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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Access >> from page 1 Because of the pain present for Huff during the winter, their daily routine becomes longer. “It always takes me longer to do things when it’s cold because I have to wake up and be in a little more pain than usual,” Huff said. “And then I can start doing things.” Huff said winter conditions force them to find alternative ways to get around weather conditions, which also adds time to how long it takes them to get around.
Huff explained that in order to get around campus safely, they must be sure that there aren’t any icy or particularly slippery patches so they don’t get hurt, adding time to their commute. Huff said ice is one of the main problems that the winter presents. “I hate the ice. My cane has zero traction and so when it slips on the ice, I end up stumbling and trying to find myself, it’s kind of the worst,” Huff said. Kreston wrote that facilities management does a good job of clearing snow, but since it can snow at any time of the day it can be hard to maintain clear walkways. “Facilities does a decent job in clearing snow across cam-
pus,” Kreston wrote. “I do not know, however, if they have a large enough crew to cover all the curb cuts, ramps and other areas that need clearing for those who use wheelchairs or have other mobility limitations in a timely manner.” Huff said that they have already fallen this winter because of snowy conditions. “There was actually a huge pile of snow outside Laurel Village that I had slipped on the first day it snowed,” Huff said. “But, they got around to cleaning it pretty quickly.” Kreston wrote that snowfall during the day and the evening can cause problems for disabled students if not cleaned up fast enough. “Timely does not only mean
in the morning,” Kreston wrote. “When it snows during the day or in the evening and students are on campus, they may not have a good way of getting home even if the snow removal is in process.” Students with disabilities can use Ram Around the Horn to get around since it is wheelchair accessbile. However, Kreston wrote that once they are dropped off to where they need to be, students with disabilities might still struggle to get where they need to go. “While getting from place to place might be possible, a student using a wheelchair or with other mobility limitations might not be able to get around once they get to that other place,” Kreston wrote.
Kreston wrote that Colorado State University can support disabled students by recognizing the ways that the winter can prevent them from showing up to class. “Another way CSU can support students is to have faculty recognize that some weather conditions might be too difficult for students using wheelchairs or who have other mobility limitations to get to class,” Kreston wrote. “Therefore, it might be helpful if they were not ‘docked’ for missing a class due to the weather and to have some options available to get the information they may miss in a class.” Jorge Espinoza can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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Tesla acquires Maxwell Technologies for $218 million By Mike Freeman The San Diego Union
Tesla plans to acquire San Diego energy storage firm Maxwell Technologies in an allstock deal valued at $218 million, the companies announced Monday. The $4.75 per share price tag represents a 50 percent increase over the closing price of Maxwell’s shares on Friday. But it’s below the $5 to $7 range that Maxwell’s stock price reached several times last year. “They are definitely paying a low price for something that I thought would have got a much better price in the open market,” said Craig Irwin, an analyst with Roth Capital Partners. “I think a couple of the shareholders are angry, but I don’t see that as being a route for stopping this.” Under terms of the proposal, each share of Maxwell stock will be exchanged for a fraction of a share of Tesla’s stock— which ended trading Monday at $312.89. Maxwell expects the acquisition to be completed this summer. “Tesla is a well-respected and world-class innovator that shares a common goal of building a more sustainable future,” said Franz Fink, Maxwell’s president and chief executive, in a statement. “We believe this transaction is in the best interests of Maxwell stockholders and offers investors the opportunity to participate in Tesla’s mission of accelerating the advent of sustainable transport and energy.” The company declined further comment. Founded in 1965, Maxwell makes ultracapacitors. These battery-like devices store power and release it in short bursts. They are used in hybrid electric buses, for example, to power the motor after each stop. They’re also used in wind
Shoppers stroll past the Tesla store at Westfield Century City mall in Los Angeles August 27, 2018. PHOTO BY JEROME ADAMSTEIN LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS
turbines to control blade pitch and prevent blades from spinning too fast. Jed Dorsheimer, an analyst with Canaccord Genuity, said the strategic rationale behind the deal suggests Tesla “is focused on addressing the shortcomings of electric vehicle batteries through technology.” “We believe Maxwell’s ultracap technology is an excellent way to harness regenerative energy for re-acceleration—offloading the requirements of the battery, as well as other cabin functions,” he said. But Tesla also could be interested in Maxwell for a different technology—called dry battery electrode—that could lower its cost of manufacturing batteries
used in electric vehicles. “From talking to former employees and private companies in the space, I understand that Tesla only did diligence around the battery electrode, so it is really clear to me that Tesla bought Maxwell for the dry electrode technology,” said Irwin, the Roth Capital analyst. Dry electrode is a solvent free process used in manufacturing. While the technology is unproven for battery production, Maxwell does use it to produce ultracapacitors—though with different binding materials, said Irwin. “We have consistently said Tesla’s only credible paths to getting cell costs much lower ... are either solvent free man-
ufacturing or silicon anodes,” he said. “We believe this transaction suggests Tesla believes Maxwell has a pathway for execution on solvent free manufacturing of battery electrodes.” In an emailed statement to TechCrunch, Tesla said it is always looking for acquisitions that make sense for the business and “support Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.” Maxwell employs about 100 workers in San Diego and 490 globally. The company has struggled to make a profit over the years. Through the first nine months of 2018, Maxwell posted revenue of $91.6 million —down 8 percent from a year
earlier. It reported a loss of $30 million, compared with a $34 million loss for the same period in 2017. Tesla’s plans for Maxwell’s automotive ultracapacitor business remain unclear. Maxwell has inked deals with 15 car makers, including the owners of Volvo, which may balk at relying on Tesla, a competitor, for ultracapacitor supply, said Irwin. Maxwell’s shares ended trading Monday up 49.5 percent at $4.59 on the Nasdaq exchange. Content Pulled from Tribune News Service.
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People are misusing the term ‘politically correct’ Leta McWilliams @LetaMcWilliams
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. Growing up, our parents taught us manners. They taught us to say “please” and “thank you” as a way to show respect for others. Politically correct language is no different. Cambridge Dictionary defines the term “politically correct” as “language, policies or measures that are intended to avoid offense or disadvantage to members of particular groups in society.” An arguably simpler yet similar definition can be found for the word “politeness.” Political correctness shouldn’t be forced but encouraged as a form of respect. We shouldn’t use it as a way of mar-
ginalizing racism or as something to fight about in politics. In such a polarized political environment, we should remember to be respectful towards one another, and using PC language is a step towards civility. At Colorado State University, we are encouraged to use politically correct language as a means of building community. It is no more enforced than the ideals of our motto “Rams take care of Rams.” As a society, we are accustomed to labeling something as politically correct or incorrect as a blanket statement that marginalizes much bigger problems. Its basic definition has skewed. There are many examples of mislabeling acts of hate as political incorrectness. Amanda Taub’s article from Vox highlights many examples, one being about the Washington Redskins football team. Many are still infuriated about the lack of name change, labeling it as politically incorrect. Others, like Virginia politician Jackson Miller, think that there’s noth-
ing wrong with using the name “Redskins” and states that the debate “is political correctness on steroids in overdrive.”
“Manners aren’t something you practice to make yourself feel better. You’re polite because it makes other people feel comfortable.” The debate is being mislabeled as an argument over “political correctness,” when it’s actually an argument over racism. Using the name “Redskins” is much more than just politically incorrect. Redskins is a historically racist term used against Native Americans. Not all examples of mislabeled acts of hate contain just blatant racial injustice. It can be seen in mirco-aggressions against members of the LGBTQ community. Mislabeling someone’s gender is often mistaken
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Student fed up with CSU’s spending on condoms 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- The free condoms given out by the Colorado State University Health and Medical Center are a help to many of the university’s broke college students. The Pi Kappa Pot Pie fraternity estimates that the Health Center’s condoms have saved their members over $5,000 in the past year alone. Some students go as far as to say that the condoms given out by the Health Center were a deciding factor in their choice of college. However, one student is not enthused with the portion of their student fees that go toward the free condoms. Junior Andy Stitzer requested that CSU reimburse him the portion of his student fees that went to the condoms because he has not had sex in over a year. “The last time I had sex, weed was illegal in California and Chris
Christie was still governor of New Jersey,” he stated. While Stitzer has yet to confirm the last time he got lucky, it has been theorized to be around December of 2017. This demoralizing dry spell has not been for lack of trying however.
“I want students who don’t fornicate that often to at least know how much of their student fees go to helping others wrap it and tap it.” “I’m a nice guy,” Stitzer said. “I hold the door open for girls, I respect women and I have even shared study guides via Google Docs a few times.” He paid for Tinder Plus and Tinder Gold, yet no opportunity for coitus has presented itself. While he doesn’t expect the University to pay his Tinder bills, Stitzer hopes they will grant him a “fair and reasonable” reimbursement for his student fees that
went to free condoms. This is not the first time the free condoms given out by the Health Center have come under fire. Some point to the absurd amount of money CSU spends on condoms as a reason why the Clark buildings have continued to be left in such a poor state, with traces of asbestos being found last semester. “Would you rather have a kid or have mesothelioma?” one University representative offered when questioned on the matter. It has been speculated that the Associated Students of Colorado State University spends over a fourth of the $57 million of student fees they see on condoms. Stitzer hopes that his efforts can at the very least expose this massive amount of spending. “I want students who don’t fornicate that often to at least know how much of their student fees go to helping others wrap it and tap it.” An investigation into ASCSU’s condom purchasing may be underway; We at The Collegian will keep you updated. Ethan Vassar can be reached at letters@collegian.com.
as being politically incorrect. It’s one thing to accidentally call someone by the wrong pronouns, but to outright ignore someone’s preferred gender pronouns is a micro-aggression. People use the excuse that they don’t want to be confined to PC language, when in reality they are attacking someone’s identity. Another example is from President Trump, directed towards Chuck Todd. Trump tweeted at Todd, calling him “sleepy-eyes,” which is an arguably anti-Semitic insult. Labeling this as politically incorrect language minimizes the attack on Todd’s religion. Liberals and conservatives alike participate in this marginalization. Liberals often misuse the term PC because it feels less hostile and accusatory than saying racist or homophobic. Conservatives will then take this mislabeling as an attack on free speech, stating that their first amendment rights are being infringed upon and perpetuating the snowflake narrative.
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Many use the argument that the encouragement of using PC language is a form of censorship. Prager U has videos about the harmful effects of encouraging PC language on college campuses. Jonathan Chait wrote an article for New York Magazine discussing how political correctness threatens free debate by stating it’s a “system of leftwing ideological repression.” Would you use the same argument if your mother asked you to say “please” at the dinner table? Or if a professor asked you to address them as “Dr.,” “Mrs.” or “Mr.” on the first day of class? Manners aren’t something you practice to make yourself feel better. You’re polite because it makes other people feel comfortable. Being polite doesn’t cost you anything. Using PC language is just as easy as opening a door for someone or saying thank you when someone does the same for you. Leta McWilliams can be reached at letters@collegian.com.
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I’m not a big football fan. I have tried to get into it to understand some of the intricacies in the rules and the general hype, but honestly, I have given up. I just don’t like football. I still watch the Super Bowl every year, and I don’t think I’m the only non-football fan participating in the event that seems to be on par with a religious holiday. Why do we do that? Why willingly sit down in front of the TV for hours on end to watch something we know we don’t enjoy? Because the Super Bowl is about more than just football. In truth, the Super Bowl is a good representation of what Sports for Dummies is about: making sports approachable and enjoyable for people who otherwise don’t like sports or feel left out of the sports world. On Sunday night, I referred to the Super Bowl as a “second Thanksgiving” as a joke, but I stand by it. And I’ll take it one step further and say the Super Bowl is a better version of Thanksgiving. It’s a chance to gather with people, but you can choose to be around your friends rather than family without feeling guilty. You can even wear sweatpants and eat with your hands in front of the TV and not be judged. Like Thanksgiving, the big game is a good excuse to try out a new snack recipe and eat some junk food that might otherwise be resisted. It’s an excuse to order buffalo chicken pizza, put tater tots on something random and eat your weight in chips and guacamole. Lots of people don’t care for football, but everyone likes food, and chowing down together is the best form of bonding I know. It’s also a chance to immerse in pop culture. Whether you like football or not, you probably have some feelings about Maroon 5 accepting the halftime gig even though many other artists were rumored to have turned it down in an act of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick. Frontman Adam Levine even tore off his pillowcase t-shirt and performed shirt-
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less even though Janet Jackson was penalized for a split second nip-slip that wasn’t her fault many years ago. We all definitely have some thoughts about the Spongebob clip being used as an intro for “Sicko Mode” when we all wanted to hear “Sweet Victory” in its entirety.
“The Super Bowl is a good representation of what Sports for Dummies is about: making sports approachable and enjoyable for people who otherwise don’t like sports or feel left out of the sports world.” This year’s Super Bowl, like the two before it, was also a chance to bond over a shared hatred: a hatred of the New England Patriots. While there certainly were people rooting for the eventual winners, most people I spoke to were rooting for the underdog Los Angeles Rams. I think it’s more natural for us to want to root for the underdogs, it makes for a better story and tugs on our heartstrings. While
the Patriots have achieved what all sports teams theoretically aim to do (win all the time), it’s just boring as a viewer. The whole game was boring; it was the lowest-scoring Super Bowl game ever. While there’s something to be said for the defensive showing by both teams, successful defense just isn’t as fun to watch. So even for the die-hard football fan, there had to be something more entertaining to focus on this year. I guess what I’m saying is that—as cheesy as it sounds— there are some lessons to be learned by watching a football game you may or may not be invested in, whether you’re learning some rules of football or learning the pain of rooting for the underdog, discovering something about pop culture or exercising your political voice. Bonding with friends over your shared indifference or learning how much salsa is too much serves a purpose. It’s fine to not care about football. I really don’t. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t participate in the game day festivities, and that doesn’t mean there isn’t something to be gained from watching the Super Bowl. Ashley Potts can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
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Bar Louie Truth or Dare Loveland Sweetheart Festival For 70 years the Town of Loveland has welcomed sweethearts from all over. From Feb 8th to 9th the Love, Locks and Lights fFestival is taking place. Join the town of Loveland in celebrating Valentine’s day checking out the events below! • Lock your love at the largest love lock sculpture in the United States reaching 30 ft. Locks are available at the festival. • Art Gallery located on 4th Street • The Sweetheart 5k • Bands and Music • For the Love of Chocolate and Beer tasting at Crow Hop Brewery and Taproom
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Think you know your date? Why don’t you see their true selves at Bar Louie Truth or Dare Party happening on the 14th at the Foothills Mall location! Don’t miss out on watching these shenanigans take place and indulge in the half priced apps and flats as well as their two new drinks Chocolate Truth and Diablo Dare.
Getting Steamy in Some Hot Springs Feeling cold this winter? Take a dip in the hobo pool in Saratoga, Wyoming. These pools are free to use and have a concrete base with bathrooms accessible. The hot springs are two and a half hours away and worth the drive. Found near Carbondale and Aspen, off Highway 133 are Penny Hot Springs. These are mineral hot springs that are also free to use and only a few hundred feet off the road. Your date is sure to be happy spending time at either of these hot springs.
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Singles Night at the Mayor Has the new year been rough on your love life? Head over to the Mayor this Valentine’s Day. In Old Town at the Mayor on the 14th, all singles will gather for the Come Alone Valentine’s Day Bash. The wonderful staff will also be providing the service of being your wingman, by passing on a customized Valentines card designed by you! Don’t spend the night in binging Netflix. Hopefully you can reel in a good catch!
Feeling spicy? Prost Brewing Company holds salsa dancing every Thursday night! Dress to impress and show off your moves. The night begins with salsa lessons for only $5 and later a free social dance. No partner needed so it’s your chance to find that Valentine’s date. Plus, there is BEER! Enjoy one of the many German style beers offered by Prost.
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Stargazing Near Fort Collins
Nothing beats the romantic gesture of taking that special person out and surprising them with a delicious picnic. The perfect place for this is the west side of Horsetooth Reservoir in the cove areas accessed by Lory State Park (which has a $7 day fee). The walks are not far from the parking areas and are fairly easy.
Gazing up at the stars is the only way to finish Valentine’s Day. Hike up to the A or hang out at Dixon Reservoir in your car or on a little stroll. Bring along a blanket and some hot coco. If you’re feeling fancy bring along a two person hammock to really impress your date. The A and Dixon Reservoir can be accessed from the Maxwell Natural Area off Overland and Dixon Canyon Rd.
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Hol & li Sam
There are 2 more Hooky Days at Loveland Ski Resort! Tickets are only $25 when you sign up for Party VIP and print the coupon! Valentines is the perfect day to head to Loveland Ski Area for some discounted lift tickets and beer specials all day from Oskar Blues. At the mountain everything gets a little sweeter around this time, it could be all the love or maybe just the Valentine’s Day treats. The coupon also allows for buy one get one lift tickets the following two weeks and at the end of the day there is a giveaway for a pair of Icelantic Skis. If you miss this Hooky Day make sure to make it to the next one, on March 14th.
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Ellie & Trigg
Holli and Sam love getting outside together whether that be hiking into the mountains for a week or doing a quick trail run after classes. Sam loves to fly fish on the Poudre; and Holli enjoys shredding the trails on her mountain bike. Both Holli and Sam are seniors at Colorado State University. Holli studies Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology and Sam is studying Geography and Environmental Science.
Ellie and Trigg are your everyday dirtbags in the van down by the river. They are both whitewater raft guides during the summer and love to whitewater kayak. Ellie likes to stay on land a little more and crushes it at rock climbing. She just graduated from CSU in December studying Natural Resources Recreation and Tourism. Trigg is finishing his degree in Geology Education.
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FOOTBALL
Mountain West releases 2019 CSU football schedule By Eddie Herz @Eddie_Herz
The Mountain West released Colorado State University’s complete 12-game 2019 schedule on Monday afternoon, with kickoff times to be determined. The Rams will begin next season with four non-conference matchups before an eight-game conference slate. CSU’s 2019 season will commence on Aug. 30 at Mile High Stadium where the Rams will take on rival University of Colorado in the 21st annual Rocky Mountain Showdown. The Buffaloes will be in their first season under new Head Coach Mel Tucker after failing to make a bowl game in 2018, despite a 5-0 start to the season. Colorado lost its final seven games under former Head Coach Mike MacIntyre. CSU will then come home to Canvas Stadium the following week for its first of six home games against FCS opponent Western Illinois University. Western Illinois broke a streak of three consecutive winning seasons by finishing 5-6 in 2018. The Rams then travel to the University of Arkansas on Sept. 14 in search of consecutive victories over the Razorbacks before heading back to Fort Collins to face the University of Toledo on Sept. 21. The Rockets are CSU’s only non-conference opponent who finished over .500 and played in a bowl game last season. Led by
two quarterbacks who are set to return in 2019, Toledo finished 2018 in second place in the MAC before suffering a 35-32 defeat to Florida International University in the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl. Sophomore quarterback Eli Peters and junior quarterback Mitchell Guadagni each contributed over 1,000 passing yards, while Guadagni also had success on the ground. The Rockets’ 7-6 overall record marks the ninth consecutive over .500 finish as well as their fifth straight bowl appearance. Arkansas won only one game after losing to the Rams 34-27 in the early stages of the 2018 season. The Razorbacks picked up two victories in 12 games, demonstrating the worst season in program history. Three of the Rams’ first four conference games will be played away from Fort Collins, starting on the road at Utah State University on Sept. 28. This will begin what could be a difficult stretch for the Rams. CSU fell just short of defeating the Utah Aggies at home last season, and USU finished the season as the No. 22 team in the country with an 11-2 overall record. CSU will then host San Diego State University on Oct. 5 before continuing Mountain West play out of state with a bye week separating an Oct. 12 matchup at University of New Mexico and an Oct. 28 game against No. 18 Fresno State. Defeating Fresno State will
Head Coach Mike Bobo and Collin Hill watch from the sidelines during the game against Utah State. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN
be no simple task for the Rams, so the bye week before heading to Fresno should serve CSU well. This is especially true considering the Rams will have an opportunity to grab some momentum against a struggling UNM program two weeks prior. Once the Rams come back from California, they host backto-back games against teams who finished under .500 in 2018. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, who finished 4-8 (2-6) last sea-
son, will come to Canvas Stadium on Nov. 2. Following another bye week, the Rams will seek redemption over rival Air Force on Nov. 16. The Falcons increased their win streak over CSU to three games by defeating the Rams 27-19 in the final week of the 2018 season. The Rams will conclude the 2019 regular season when they travel to Wyoming on Nov. 23 and then come home to face the daunting Boise State on Nov. 30. The Cowboys stunned CSU
in Fort Collins last season with a commanding 34-21 victory. Wyoming has also defeated the Rams three consecutive times, as Head Coach Mike Bobo hasn’t picked up a rival victory since his first season with CSU in 2015. Boise State blew out the Rams 56-28 on the blue turf last season en route to a 10-3, No. 23-ranked finish. CSU has yet to pick up a victory over the Broncos in eight tries all-time. Eddie Herz can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
NATIONAL
Why playing with Nathan MacKinnon is both a pleasure and a burden By Mike Chambers The Denver Post
The Avalanche will follow through with its plan to find secondary scoring by splitting up what is considered the NHL’s most dangerous line in Saturday’s “Hockey Night in Canada” game against Vancouver at the Pepsi Center. For second-year forward Alex Kerfoot, being promoted to the Nathan MacKinnon-centered line is both exciting and worrisome. “Pleasure to play with him but also a lot of responsibility,” Kerfoot said after the morning skate. MacKinnon, the Central Division captain at last week’s all-star weekend, will begin the game with Kerfoot and Colin Wilson on his wings. The “second” line features all-star wingers Gabe Landeskog and Mikko Rantanen with center Carl Soderberg. Avs coach Jared Bednar in-
sists the new lines could only last a period or less. “I think Mac has the ability to drive his own line and there’s a couple guys with him right now that are excited to play with him,” Bednar said. Bednar also wants to reward Carl Soderberg for his career-best offensive season and get J.T. Compher more time in the middle as the third-line center. Kerfoot never has played with MacKinnon at even strength but they seemed to gel well in Saturday’s morning skate. Kerfoot realizes he must be ready to pass or shoot quicker than he normally does. “Everything is fast. He skates fast. He thinks fast. He makes plays fast,” Kerfoot said of MacKinnon. “And he wants the guys who are playing with him to make those plays. It’s a good challenge for whoever is playing with him. Obviously, the top line has had a ton of success so far this year. And it’s
kind of on the rest of the forward group as to why we had to break them up. They’ve been so good and we still find a reason why we have to change things up. But it’s a good opportunity for the rest of our group. We need to find ways to win.” Extended time off. Because of the all-star break and the Avalanche’s designated bye week, Saturday’s game marks Colorado’s first game in 10 days. For top-pairing defenseman Erik Johnson, it’ll be his first game in 14 days. Johnson suffered a head injury Jan. 19 against the Los Angeles Kings and missed the ensuing two games before the break. “EJ takes care of himself,” Bednar said. “I like the way he plays when he comes off some of his injuries. He’s an experienced guy. I think he can pick it up where he left off.” Footnotes. Goalie Semyon Varlamov will make his seventh start in the last eight games for the Avs. Varlamov is 2-4 in that
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon #29 go for the puck against lorida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad #5 during the first period of an NHL regular season hockey game at the BB&T Center on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 in Sunrise. PHOTO BY DAVID SANTIAGO MIAMI HERALD/TNS
stretch. ... Second-year forward Tyson Jost and his equipment remains with the Avalanche but Bednar reiterated that Jost remains property of the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey
League and is only receiving medical treatment for an upper-body injury with the big club. Content pulled from News Tribune News Service.
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MEN’S BASKETBALL
3 catalysts for the Rams to upset powerhouse Nevada Luke Zahlmann @lukezahlmann
On Wednesday night, Colorado State is set to host No. 6 Nevada for the first and only time this year, setting up one of the biggest games in Moby Arena in recent memory. In the two team’s first matchup in Reno, the Rams and Wolfpack played two halves with widely differing results. In the first half, the Rams kept the margin within single digits, playing the Wolfpack close. Come the second half, the results reversed swiftly. The hosting Wolfpack went on to score 58 of their 100 points in the second half, the highest single-half tally against Niko Medved’s squad this year. With their final chance to add a second loss to the resume of Nevada coming up, here are the keys to the upset. 1. Carvacho plays a game for the ages In his third year on the floor, fourth overall, Nico Carvacho has made stellar efforts commonplace. One of only two players to start all 22 games thus far, Carvacho has also averaged 30.5 minutes, the highest of his career. In his time, the big man has accumulated 15.4 points and a nation-leading 12.7 rebounds per game. “(In the) third year, you get more comfortable,” Carvacho said. “More plays get run for you. You work hard (for) years, working weight room and everything and it just all comes together.” When it has all come together, Carvacho has carried the Rams. Against Sam Houston State, Carvacho rallied the team to a six-point win behind his 20-point, 19-rebound effort. The same was true when he compiled 27 points and nine boards in the team’s first win over Air Force. For the team to overcome the powerhouse Wolfpack, he’ll have to add to those totals. A catalyst exists for any upset game. Though the Rams’ defense has played dominant spurts, they’re unlikely to carry the team. Instead, an unforeseen explosion for Carvacho will have to suffice. The game will have to include single-game career highs. Prior to the game, the highest single-game scoring effort in Carvacho’s time as a Ram is 28 points, a feat he accomplished in a loss gainst the University of
KCSU Presents Forward/Center Nico Carvacho (32) drives to the basket and runs into a CU player. The Rams lost to the Buffaloes 86-80 on Dec. 1, 2018 in Boulder. PHOTO BY MATT BEGEMAN COLLEGIAN
Nevada-Las Vegas this year. His rebound high was also this year, a 22-board effort against Long Beach State. Eclipsing those totals along the line of a 30-point, 25-rebound effort, though unfounded for the big man this year, is likely needed for a win. With Nevada’s largest threats falling far short of Carvacho’s 6-foot-11 frame, the possibility exists. Making sure a member of Nevada’s leaders don’t follow the same path is also pivotal. 2. Limit the Wolfpack’s ‘Big Three’ Wolfpack leaders Jordan Caroline and twins Caleb and Cody Martin had not yet arrived during the last time a Rams’ team was able to beat Nevada. All three were transfers after starting their careers elsewhere. Now, as part of Eric Musselman’s golden class in Reno, the three have averaged 48.7 points per game. In comparison, the team has only allowed a total of 65.9 points per game, the top mark in the conference. That’s a 17.2-point margin for error, without accounting for the offensive explosions from one or more of the trio on any given night. Leading the crowd is Caleb Martin, who averages 19 points per game and has tallied single game high efforts of 33, 30 and 29 points this season. Put into context, not a single Ram has scored more than 28 points in a game this year. Caroline, the team’s second-leading star, has tallied
games of 26 and a pair of 25-point efforts en route to averaging 18.4. Stopping the two from having big games, much the way they did when they combined for 45 points in their previous win over the Rams will be paramount. In Nevada’s lone loss, a road bout with New Mexico, the two combined for 25, with Cody Martin only pitching in nine to bring the trio’s total to 34. The Lobos provided the blueprint. Executing it, along with a home-court advantage that rivals ‘The Pit’ is one of the lone ways Medved’s squad can pull through. 3. Get the crowd into the game and keep them there A renowned factor of several upsets in Rams’ history is “Moby Madness” finding its form. With last year’s coaching scandals and poor play, Moby Arena’s home-court advantage has shrunk, with a third-worst conference attendance average of 2,493 to show for it. The last two times the Moby faithful rushed the court—after Wyoming and San Diego State upsets in 2017—attendance numbered more than 7,800. For the Rams to garner a win against the Wolfpack, the numbers will need to look similar, with the fans readying themselves for a vocal explosion at each momentum swing. Many things need to go right for CSU. But yes, as Lloyd Christmas said, there is a chance. Luke Zahlmann can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
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MOVIES & TV
5 true crime Netflix documentaries to watch in the dark By Claire Oliver @clariety21
Netflix, a hub for true crime documentaries, has been churning out some of the most interesting and in-depth mini-series for streaming. The new Ted Bundy film, “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” starring Zac Efron as the notorious serial killer has recently been put under fire due to the recent trailer release of the film. Since the new film has gained the attention of the masses, many are turning to true crime documentaries to fill the gap between now and the new movie’s release. Here are five of the most interesting and diverting true crime documentaries and dramas on Netflix to help feed the true crime obsession before the new film comes out. 1. Making a Murderer This series was an instant hit when Netflix released it in 2015. Those who haven’t seen the show have at least heard of the shockingly true story of a social outcast who was wrongly convicted because the town he lived in held a vendetta. The story is about Steven Avery who went to prison for 18 years on a wrongful conviction. The case was revisited when DNA testing became available, and it allowed Avery to walk free. It may seem like a happy ending, but his release is just the first episode. The show throws the audience an epic curveball after Teresa Halbach is found murdered in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. The show gained a massive audience with over 20 million views only 35 days after the show premiered. In this case, the numbers speak for themselves. The epic 10part series is gripping and intense, and it is practically impossible to watch just one episode. Season two does lack the same intensity as the first season, but the first series is perfect to watch on a dark, cold night. 2. MINDHUNTER This show strays from the typi-
True crime documentaries are an increasingly popular genre on Netflix. In anticipation of the controvercial Ted Bundy film, “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” viewers are turning to documentaries to get the full, true story. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN
cal documentary series. It is a dramatic retelling of the beginning of the Behavioral Science Unit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Based on the book of the same name by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker, “MINDHUNTER” takes audiences inside the mind of the famed serial killer, Ed Kemper, as the FBI attempts to create a way to profile murderers in order to catch them more effectively. The story does take some artistic license—the characters’ names are different than the names of the original officers who helped to form the BSU—but the dialogue used in the show is based on the actual recordings made between Douglas and Kemper. The term “serial killer” also makes its first appearance as the detectives make their way through the dialogue with Kemper. The second season promises to include even bigger players such as Charles Manson, who famously sat down with Douglas and Olshaker to help create the BSU. A release date for season two has not been announced. 3. Conversations with a Killer: The Ted
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Bundy Tapes Bundy is the talk of the town in true crime circles due to the new film. The new film’s trailer release coincided with the release of Netflix’s documentary “Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes.” In this documentary, the reporters who recorded the tapes and the legal team involved with the cases against Bundy walk audiences through the story of the killer and how he got away with murder for years. This show is a good introduction to him before the new film is released. The show doesn’t divert from the traditional style of serial killer documentaries. One of the most interesting moments is his escape from prison in Aspen, Colorado, twice. Another interesting aspect is the way in which Bundy describes the incidents. In order to talk about the crimes, he has to distance himself from the situation to reveal the reasons behind his need to kill. This is definitely a show to watch with a group of people and not alone at night. 4. The Innocent Man
The town of Ada, Oklahoma, is not a name most people will know, but it is a place that is notorious for two things: corn and the murders of Debbie Carter and Denise Haraway. “The Innocent Man” is based on the book of the same name by John Grisham and tells the story of how three men were convicted of murders they did not commit. This show may sound similar to the story of Steven Avery, but the men who were convicted of the crime are seen on tape giving their confessions. Or are they? Without giving too much away, the show creates a narrative that investigates the true intentions of law enforcement and prosecutors in a small town who rarely deal with horrible crimes like murder. The show is intriguing and extremely upsetting as the series takes you through the stories of the three wrongly convicted men and how their lives are forever altered as they refuse to deviate from the truth. 5. The Keepers Firstly, “The Keepers” doesn’t get the attention it deserves. The
show focuses on the murder of Sister Catherine Cesnik, a nun and Catholic school teacher in 1969 in Baltimore, Maryland. The investigation is brought about because the students who attended the school Sister Cathy taught at came forward and shared their stories about their time at Archbishop Keough High School. At the time, the school was an all-girls establishment. The story is told through the eyes of the women who were at school when Sister Cathy was murdered and addresses how some of them suffered sexual abuse at the hands of male authority figures. The women involved believe that Sister Cathy’s knowledge about the abuse was connected to her disappearance. The story is compelling and delves into the corruption within the Catholic church and how abuse and assault scandals are covered up. By telling the story through the eyes of the students, this documentary is a step above the average true crime story. Claire Oliver can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com
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CULTURE & COMMUNITY
Bombs away: Chemistry Club fights stress with science By Maddie Wright @maddiewright
Colorado State University’s Chemistry Club is putting the “bomb” in “bath bomb”. The club is making and selling bath bombs to send members of the group to the American Chemistry Society conference this spring. They will be selling these bath bombs on Feb. 11 and 12 within the Lory Student Center flea market. The bath bombs are being sold in half-spheres for $5 a piece in five different scents: tea tree, rosemary, lavender, eucalyptus and peppermint.
“Chemistry club is a collection of people who are interested in the fun side of chemistry.” JAKE NEUWIRTH CHEMISTRY CLUB PRESIDENT
The idea behind selling bath bombs as half-spheres instead of the full ball is because college
students do not always have access to a bathtub, but just about everyone has access to a shower. “So you’re not like bathing in it, but you’re still getting the whole fizz, the smell ... it’s like aromatherapy,” said Luca Zocchi, Chemistry Club demo specialist. “A lot of people could take the time out of their day to de-stress.” The reason they are selling them at the flea market for $5 is partly modeled after other organizations that have similar fundraising tactics. “I have friends in the horticulture club and they make bank selling succulents for five bucks,” Zocchi said. “So we test ran the bath bomb idea at a chem club meeting. It went over quite well, so we thought, ‘Can we make this a marketable concept?’ And this is our first go at trying to have another revenue stream for the club that brings members together.” Previously, a fair amount of money for the Chemistry Club came from a fundraiser in which they sold safety glasses to general chemistry students. Bath bombs, on the other hand, are a way to add a little more variety
to their means of fundraising. “This is something that we have a lot more control over,” said Jake Neuwirth, Chemistry Club President. “There’s a lot more we can do with this fundraiser, which is more exciting.” The money made from the fundraiser will be used by the Club to send members to the American Chemical Society conference, which will give students the opportunity to further learn and discuss chemistry. “We get to go to a conference at the end of every year, supported by fundraising activities such as this bath bomb activity,” Neuwirth said. “This year we’re sending 14 people there. Essentially, it’s a four-day conference where we have opportunities to go to as many talks as we’d like from different branches of chemistry. Physical chemistry, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, whatever it may be.” Zocchi said because of the Chemistry’s Club increasing membership, different types of fundraising is needed to sustain it. “There are only so many people that take lab classes, so that’s not really an expanding model of
Bianca Hodge Pardo, an undeclared freshman, and Nathan Sommers, a junior buisness major, make bath bombs for Colorado State University Chemistry club’s fundraiser for their trip to the annual American Chemical Society conference. PHOTO BY JULIA TROWBRIDGE COLLEGIAN
revenue for us,” Zocchi said. “So the ability to have another revenue stream does help the club. We can buy more chemicals to do more interactive experiments, because the more interactive experiments are, they get pricier, because they use chemicals that we can’t reuse.” The group is not exclusive to chemistry majors and is ultimately oriented towards people who are just curious about what chemistry can do. “There are a lot of fun activities that you can
do. Bill Nye the science guy-like activities,” Zocchi said.
BATH BOMBS FOR SALE ■ Chemistry Club will be selling
bath bombs on Feb. 11 and 12 in the Lory Student Center.
Maddie Wright can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.
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NATIONAL
The visually imaginative animation ‘Tito and the Birds’ speaks to today By Kenneth Turan Los Angeles Times
“Tito and the Birds” is a small marvel. Only 73 minutes long, it marries an adventurous visual imagination with a darkly provocative political parable. Its heroes may be children, but its themes are definitely adult. Yet further proof that we live in a global golden age of animation, “Tito’s’” Brazilian directors (Gustavo Steinberg, Gabriel Bitar and Andre Catoto) have made something as involving and challenging as a live-action drama. More than that, and even though the filmmakers started working on “Tito” in 2011, its dystopian theme of an epidemic of fear taking over the world plays as unnervingly contemporary and all too plausible in the here and now. Steinberg, who wrote the script with Eduardo Benaim, reveals in a director’s statement that he was inspired by his own metropolis of São Paulo, which he says is known as the “city of walls” because many of its citizens are “hiding behind fences, barbed and electric wires.” Screening in subtitled and dubbed versions, “Tito” begins, however, with a focus on its birds, pigeons and doves, winged creatures seen flying through history, always in the picture but rarely acknowledged. Doing the film’s voice-over is young Tito, first met when he is 6 years old helping his father,
Rufus, an inventor working on a huge, mysterious machine in his home laboratory. Also an ornithologist and convinced that humanity made a mistake when “we stopped paying attention to what birds say,” Rufus views his machine as an attempt to understand avian language. But, as is the case with many movie inventors, Rufus’ machine blows up and the resulting conflict with Rosa, his wife and Tito’s mother, means he is forced to leave the family.
“Though it lasts only 73 minutes, “Tito” is jammed with enough action, adventure and hairsbreadth escapes to energize a much longer feature.” The film picks up four years later, when 10-year-old Tito, still feeling he let his father down, has become an inventor himself. Working with his pals Sarah and Buiu, Tito is trying to succeed where his father failed. He gets the attention of rich kid Teo, who wants to put his resources behind the machine. The money in Teo’s family comes from his father, Alaor Souza, who has made huge sums both as an alarmist TV newscaster and by building gated communities where, as his advertising insists,
“you never have to be fearful again.” All this is the backdrop for “Tito’s” main action, which is the outbreak of a mysterious disease. Bulging eyes are the first sign, but then people gradually and inevitably turn into stone. Not only is this illness a parable for fear, it actually terrifies everyone on screen, and “Tito and the Birds,” powered by an excellent score from Ruben Feffer and Gustavo Kurlat, is especially good at conveying the spread of mass hysteria. Displaying an adventurous, exciting visual imagination, “Tito” uses unsettling angles and intense, unexpected colors to create fantastical apocalyptic vistas that sweep audiences into its story. Venturing into these nightmarish cityscapes, patrolled by the chilling Anti-Panic Brigade, Tito and his friends, who come to include the antic Trickster brothers, attempt to do whatever it takes to reverse the epidemic. Though it lasts only 73 minutes, “Tito” is jammed with enough action, adventure and hairsbreadth escapes to energize a much longer feature. And though its notion of children uniting to save the world from fear is not an unexpected one, “Tito” manages to make its ideas feel new just as the events of today’s world make them feel increasingly relevant. Content pulled from Tribune News Service.
Daily Horoscope Nancy Black
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY
(02/05/19). Community action satisfies this year. Spiritual reflection and introspection provide rich reward. Domestic surprises arise. Summer action and excitement lead to quiet introspection and planning. Discover fresh inspiration this winter, prompting changes to your health and work routines. Practice to pull for your team. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — 7
— Take a few days to hole away somewhere peaceful and think things over. A new opportunity is worth considering. Use something you’ve kept in reserve. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 8 — Friends are especially helpful today and tomorrow. Collaborate on a brilliant idea. Keep showing up for your team. You’re making a good impression. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 9 — A professional opportunity lies within reach for a few days. You’re gaining respect and influence as you gain skills with practice. Study recent developments. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 8 — Expand your exploration. Make long-distance connections. Discover a pleasant surprise. Find hidden beauty, brilliant ideas and unimagined treasure. Unexpected deviations are worth investigating. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 9 — The next two days could get lucrative. Find a windfall or unexpected boon. Family fortunes
benefit from a targeted goal and coordinated efforts. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 8 —Share the load. You can’t do it all alone; delegate tasks to a talented partner. Use experience, artistry and creativity. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 9 — Physical action gets results over the next few days. Adapt to unexpected circumstances. A suspicion gets confirmed. Hidden benefits become apparent. Get moving. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 8 — Romance could take you by surprise. Relax, and enjoy the company. Prioritize fun, love and family. Learn from young people. They’re your secret power source. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 8 — Domestic projects provide satisfying results today and tomorrow. Fix something before it breaks. Implement practical solutions. Simplify and cut clutter. Beautify your space. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 9 — Write down your brilliant ideas. Articulate your message, and share it far and wide. Monitor the latest news. Participate in a larger conversation. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 9 — More income is available over the next few days. Gather in an abundant harvest. Monitor finances, budgets and expenses. Research purchases in advance. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 9— You’re growing more confident and powerful. Pamper yourself with a new hairstyle or outfit. Consider how best to present yourself. Dress for the part you want.
STONED V. SOBER
The Able Dogs kick off 2019 right with new album “Twisted Kiss” By Henry Netherland @NetherlandHenry
In the northern Colorado music scene, there is seemingly no shortage of garage rock bands. Fortunately, Greeley band The Able Dogs shows much more potential on their debut album “Twisted Kiss” than their contemporaries. This album is a straight-tothe-point garage rock album. It’s pretty brief, with a grand total of 10 tracks, nine of which are under three minutes. Sonically, there is a bit of variation
through changes in vocal tone and instrumental aggression. Uniting the tracks together offers a grounded, folksy delivery. The Able Dogs’ professional mixes make the band stand out. Despite the band consistently playing with a distorted sound, the mixing is surprisingly clear and organic. Every individual instrument blends beautifully together. Sober listening. “Rocky” kicks the album off with a peppy tone. The sunny, reverb guitars are a good indication of what to expect on the rest of the record. The second cut, “Feeling Blue” is more punk influenced. The vocals are raspier and more filled with attitude. I love the rhythm changes between the chorus and the bridge. “Where Have You Been?” has one of the catchier melodies on the album even with one of
the more milder vocal deliveries. I love the despondent tone of the lead vocalist’s voice.
THE ABLE DOGS Can be listened to on Bandcamp.
In terms of tone and aesthetic, “Say Hi” heavily reminds
me a lot of something The Lovin’ Spoonful would have written back in the day. One smoke session later … “Jump the Ship” integrates classic rock riffs into the simpler garage rock riffs. I like the driving rhythms coming out of the guitar strumming. “Drowning” is a gentle, cloudy acoustic cut. The instrumental is pleasant to listen to, and there are some nice melodies. However, the song’s potential is hindered by the awkwardly deep lead vocals. “Meant to Be” is the longest song in the tracklist, but it’s also its most average. It’s listenable, but there’s not a lot to remember about it. The closing song, “Making It Clear” has some of the clunkiest rhythms vocally. The closing riffs are some of the best on the entire album, but that can’t save the rest of the song.
For The Able Dogs’ very initial project, this was a pretty fun listen. The amateurish vibe is completely appropriate for garage rock. Even with a consistent sound, there were some fun riffs. The band has a great ear for tasteful production. They may lack song structure, but I can also appreciate the straightforward approach.
OVERALL 7/10 ■ Best tracks:
“Feeling Blue,” “Say Hi,” “Where Have You Been?” “Jump the Ship,” “Rocky” ■ Worst track: “Making It Clear”
Henry Netherland can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Sudoku
Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle 13 Church rows 18 PC panic key 21 African language group Rocky Mt. Collegian 2/4/19 Sudoku23 Tracking implants, for short 24 A few feet from 25 Blockhead 26 Princess who gives up her voice to be human To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and 28 Vintage music purchase box must29 contain the access numbers 1 to 9. Magical words 30 Glass-roofed lobbies 31 Timberlake’s former band 33 Biological building blocks 37 Sam of “Peaky Blinders” 41 Tot’s comforter, affectionately 43 Not at all 32-Across 44 Work too hard 48 Opposite of rise 49 Screen door material 50 Aleve target 51 Jungle squeezers 52 Canter or gallop 53 A party to, as a private joke 54 Classroom acting 56 “Shameless” network, briefly 57 Egg layer
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47 Mother’s Day gift holder 49 Old phone company nickname 52 Biblical opening 55 Food recall culprit 56 Emmy-winning reality series for entrepreneurs ... and a place for the ends of 17-, 27- and 42-Across? 58 Biblical verb 59 Fictional Swiss miss 60 “Excusez-__” 61 Frankfurt’s state 62 How ballerinas dance 63 Sinus doc
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THE FOGDOGS RYAN GREENE
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3
4 7 9 4 5 6 2 7 3
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8
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8 2 5
3 1 9 78
7 6
5 7 2 3 8
4
6 3
8 1 9
Yesterday’s solution
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3 9
7
4
Down 1 Rapper whose name sounds like an endangered cat 2 “The Americans” co-star Russell 3 Many an action film hero 4 Admit 5 Greet aggressively 6 Burn a little 7 Road covering 8 Conclude 9 Fascinated 10 The Roots’ frontman on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” 11 Big coffeepots 12 “Noted”
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Solution Sudoku Solution Yesterday’s solution
3 8 9 2 6 5 1 4 7
2 7 6 9 1 4 8 5 3
1 5 4 3 8 7 9 6 2
6 3 1 5 2 8 7 9 4
4 9 5 1 7 3 6 2 8
8 2 7 4 9 6 3 1 5
9 1 3 8 4 2 5 7 6
7 4 8 6 5 9 2 3 1
5 6 2 7 3 1 4 8 9
1 4 2 5 9 3 8 7 6
6 8 9 7 4 1 5 2 3
3 5 7 2 8 6 9 1 4
7 6 5 1 2 8 3 4 9
2 3 4 6 5 9 1 8 7
8 9 1 4 3 7 6 5 2
9 1 8 3 7 2 4 6 5
5 2 6 9 1 4 7 3 8
4 7 3 8 6 5 2 9 1
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