Vol. 128, No. 98 Tuesday, February 26, 2019
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The Colorado State University Bookstore offers inclusive access books through the program Verba to provide lower online textbook costs for students. Of the courses which use inclusive access books, 52.1 percent require an e-book and homework bundle, while others require one component or the other. INFOGRAPHIC BY MEG METZGER-SEYMOUR COLLEGIAN
Students, faculty, bookstores adapt to digital textbook model By Samantha Ye @samxye4
As more professors turn to the convenience of the access code textbooks, students and bookstores are finding new options for affordability. According to Colorado State University Bookstore data, 50 lower-level courses, covering
16,297 students, had digital materials listed on the Bookstore’s inclusive access program this spring. In comparison, there are 45 higher-level courses with digital materials, covering only 6,250 students. These digital materials can only be accessed through codes students must purchase through the publisher in order to view and submit assign-
ments. E-books may have physical options at a higher price, but the assignments can only be completed through the online platform, making it nearly impossible to pass the class without it. Digital materials have been known to be cheaper, or even free. Yet prices remain high with many homework and
e-book bundles topping over $100, according to The Atlantic, despite students’ access expiring after a set time limit. The New York Times writes that access codes eliminate students’ cost-cutting options like sharing, reusing or reselling books, leaving them with basically no cheaper options. So, college bookstores are starting to come at the costs
from a different angle. For the last few years, the CSU Bookstore has been expanding Verba, an inclusive access program which allows students to purchase access to the e-books and homework assignments directly through the Bookstore, no access code
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Building a history: How CSU names their buildings By Laura Studley @laurastudley_
Students know the names of buildings like Clark, Eddy and Yates well, but does anyone really know the history behind these names? One hundred and forty-nine years ago, Colorado State University had to prove their legitimacy, and Linda Meyer, an archivist for the Agricultural and Natural Resources Collection, talked about the early history of CSU and this proof of legitimacy. “I think one of the most fun things about CSU is that the original building was a little brick building that they called the ‘claim shanty,’” Meyer said. “They had to put it up quickly in order to establish the right of Fort Collins to be the seat of the agricultural college.” In 1879, the University welcomed their first students to Old Main, the second building on campus after the “claim shanty,” and the first classroom building. Since then, a lot of things have changed. Presently, CSU as a whole houses 705 buildings which then hold 3,295 classrooms and 1,237 laboratories for the outstanding total of approximately 10.4 million gross square feet. University Planner Fred Haberecht works on the Master Plan as well as maintains the campus aesthetic. “I’ve been here for almost 18 years. (The expansion of campus)
has been very positive,” Haberecht said. “I think that growth has provided (a) diversity of opportunity.” Some of the most well-known buildings at CSU, such as Clark, Eddy and Yates, are named after key figures in CSU’s history who got them in different ways. In 1972, the then State Board of Agriculture approved a new policy that allowed classroom buildings to be named after individuals, rather than limiting the building to its functional purpose. “The way that they used to do things was that they would name the residence halls after people, and they would name the classrooms’ buildings after the function of the building, so the engineering building or the botany building or agricultural science building,” Meyers said. “Now there’s an element of if somebody donates a lot of money for a building … (they) have the names of people who financed a lot of construction for the buildings.” Meyers said that the Nancy Richardson Design Center is an example of a name contributed to a financial donor. “You could say (with) the Richardson Design Center, someone who is very interested in interior design and wanted to provide that opportunity,” Meyers said. “So sometimes it’s the person (who) says ‘Hey I’d like to finance this kind of building,’ and sometimes it’s ‘We have this kind of building, and is there someone who’s willing to finance it?’ … It can go both ways.”
The Albert C. Yates Chemistry bulding was named in 2003 in honor of the former president of Colorado State from 1990-2003. PHOTO BY MATT BEGEMAN COLLEGIAN
However, financial investors aren’t the only source for naming rights. The construction on Clark Hall began in 1966 and officially finished in 1968. The three-wing building is a center for social sciences, providing an abundance of learning spaces for students, computer labs and offices for staff. James Hansen, who wrote “CSU’s Sense of Place” with Linda Meyer and Gordon Hazard, elaborates on how Clark was chosen for the naming, even though he began in the math department. “(Clark) was one of the people that went after research grants that allowed us to become a university,”
Hansen said. “He was important enough in the early stages of the University that he got his name attributed to the building.” Eddy Hall was named after Willard O. Eddy on Oct. 21, 1978. “Willard Eddy was the heart and soul of liberal arts at Colorado State University. He started an honors program here (and) he gave lectures in philosophy … on the meaning of education and life,” Hansen said. The Yates Hall construction totaled at $20 million according to “CSU’s Sense of Place.” On April 24, 2003, the Chemistry-Biosciences Hall was given a new name. Dedicated to Albert C. Yates, the 12th
president of Colorado State. According to SOURCE, Yates is the third University building to be named after a CSU president, after Charles A. Lory and William E. Morgan. CSU has an extensive history, it will reach its 150th anniversary in 2020. Expansion and growth have helped CSU become the University it is today, Haberecht said. “I think that thoughtfulness, planning and the expansion of the University has created a successful environment,” Haberecht said. “Success breeds success.” Laura Studley can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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Global Business Academy opens doors for students internationally By Dorina Vida @simply_she_
International business students now have a new learning opportunity through the Colorado State University Global Business Academy. The 13-day summer program is facilitated by the College of Business and its dean, Beth Walker. The program is open to high school students from all over the globe, according to the their website.
“Many of them weren’t sure what to expect, but came away from the experience with a new positive outlook on business and new friendships.” CHRISTINE CHIN GLOBAL BUSINESS ACADEMY DIRECTOR OF EXECUTIVE PROGRAMMING
Over the course of the program, students partake in a variety of classes that explore the many layers of business. From leadership skills to learning how to read profit and loss statements, students get a full look at the industry alongside
Digital >> from page 1 needed. Through negotiations with publishers, the cost of buying through inclusive access is always cheaper than buying from the publisher, said Kurt Kaiser, assistant director of textbooks for the Bookstore. “(Publishers) understand that we have access to charge student accounts; we are the frontline for questions with students and faculty,” Kaiser said. “They know it’s in their best interest to make the prices go down as well.” Inclusive access also cuts the costs of printing, shipping and stocking the physical codes. Through inclusive access, the average cost of an e-book is $50.35, a homework platform is $47.34 and a bundle of both is $92.90. Compared to a physical book with a code included, the average savings is $91.82, according to the Bookstore’s database. Over the previous three semesters, those savings have totaled over $3.4 million. The majority of courses (52.1 percent) require bundles, followed by e-books only (34.5 percent) and homework only (13.4 percent).
experts in the field. “Students meet with successful entrepreneurs who have changed their business ideas and industry leaders who have changed their career arcs to learn that no matter how business evolves, the fundamentals ... remain the same,” said Christine Chin, director of executive programming at the Global Business Academy. Students will get the opportunity to participate in the Ram Rumble Entrepreneurship Workshop and the Bee Car Business Simulation Game. These activities educate students on the nature of business in order to stay relevant and keep up with a constantly changing field. Outside the business aspect of the program, students will have the opportunity to explore Fort Collins through shopping and dining, as well as experience being a CSU student by living in Corbett Hall. Students get to engage in local activities such as hiking, whitewater rafting and a ropes course. “Many of them weren’t sure what to expect, but came away from the experience with a new positive outlook on business and new friendships.” Chin said. Applications are open now for the summer of 2019, and interested individuals can apply through the Global Business Academy website. Dorina Vida can be reached at news@collegian.com. Students are more flexible in not buying e-books, with 11 percent opting out of the Verba program this spring, whereas 96 percent bought homework access. The Bookstore will be showing these numbers to faculty to demonstrate how going through inclusive access can save students money, and to try to expand the program’s reach.
“I taught a Principles of Micro one semester here, and I had 180 students and two TAs. If there was no online platform, I don’t even know how you would teach a class that large.” THOMAS BRIGGS CSU ECONOMICS INSTRUCTOR
Kaiser said this program will be a way to save students money while benefiting them academically. In his roughly five years of teaching, CSU economics professor Thomas Briggs has only ever used online textbooks and homework platforms. Through textbook publishers’ online course systems, which typically bundle an e-book with associated practice
The Global Business Academy is offered through the College of Business at Colorado State University. The Academy is a 13-day summer program offered to high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors from around the globe. The program aims to teach students how business can make the world a better place. PHOTO BY MATT BEGEMAN COLLEGIAN
questions, Briggs edits, assigns and collects weekly homework and quizzes composed of those provided questions. The way all of Briggs’ courses depend on an online component is similar to most others in his department. It’s no surprise courses are heading this direction, Briggs said. Instructors save hours by not having to create or source their own practice problems or grade assignments by hand. “Now that we’ve kind of gotten used to the online, I think going back would be detrimental to a lot of the instructors,” Briggs said. Grading paper assignments is almost unrealistic now with certain class sizes. Even making or sourcing original practice problems is a significant time barrier, Briggs said. Becca Huggard, senior human development and family sciences major, said she personally prefers a physical book which she can take notes on or mark pages. “I think I absorb it better— the information—from an actual book rather than reading it on a screen,” Huggard said. For senior computer science major Farhan Haziq, the usefulness of online homework depends on the platform. Digital assignments in his computer science classes are more flexible whereas the platform
ALEKS, an adaptive learning program, is “not intuitive at all.”
FAST FACTS ABOUT INCLUSIVE ACCESS MATERIALS: ■ 51 percent of courses require
bundles of both e-book and homework materials. - Average Cost: $92.90 ■ 34.5 percent require e-books only. - Average Cost: $50.35 ■ 13.4 percent require homework only. And while Faziq said he likes the physical book, the final choice “comes down to costs.” For professors, the digital transition is ultimately about convenience. If professors didn’t have the convenience of publisher-made and graded assignments, Briggs said students would probably see fewer quizzes and smaller classes. “I taught a Principles of Micro one semester here, and I had 180 students and two TAs,” Briggs said. “If there was no online platform, I don’t even know how you would teach a class that large.” While online systems are convenient for instructors,
Briggs said he wonders about the impact on the quality of learning. “When students had to sit down and write down a problem set, I think you understand it more,” Briggs said. “It’s almost like writing notes versus reading notes. ... Now that piece is starting to fade away, and I wonder what’s going to happen to the efficacy of our lectures.” Over 22,000 students are listed as using inclusive access materials this semester. Although not a huge slice of the 6,000 courses the Bookstore provides material for, inclusive access has grown nearly 300 percent since 2017 with 30 percent of their textbook sales coming through Verba. Kaiser said growth has mainly been driven by large, multi-section courses like General Psychology joining the program. The program has been a learning curve for all textbook stakeholders, including faculty and publishers, Kaiser said, but everyone has been open to it. “It’s kind of neat because for 30 years textbooks departments never changed; we were always the same thing,” Kaiser said. “We’re now having to innovate how to get students the materials, and it’s driving some really neat ideas.” Samantha Ye can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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Campus tours don’t give the entire picture of CSU Katrina Leibee @idon’tusetwitter
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. We all chose to come to Colorado State University for different reasons. Some of us have known our whole lives that we were going to come here, and others may have been on the fence and took a leap of faith. A lot of our decisions were swayed by taking a tour that showed us the finest parts of campus. It is unethical to only show students the very best and brightest parts of this school on general tours. Part of this University includes the things that need to be improved upon, and ignoring them might make the
school look better to prospective students, but it is unfair to them. The Office of Admissions ultimately does this to sell the school to prospective students. The worse-off parts of campus are what you get after you’ve already written a check. The logic behind this tactic makes sense, but that doesn’t make it okay.
“The problem here is ethics. Students are not realizing the realities of their residence halls or the way the College of Liberal Arts is treated until they get to campus.” Before one even gets to campus, they can take a virtual tour of the University. The virtual tour shows beau-
tiful buildings such as the chemistry and biology buildings, as well as the prettiest areas of campus like The Oval. The virtual tour is so appealing that students might decide to go ahead and visit in person. When you get to the University Welcome Center, it has a historic feel to it that just makes you feel at home. It is genuinely beautiful. On the tour, the guide shows you The Oval, then the biology building, the stadium, Aspen Hall in Academic Village, the Lory Student Center and the Student Recreation Center. The one academic building— the biology building—shown is most newly renovated and arguably one of the nicest places on campus. The tour guide basically went around the Education, Eddy, and – you guessed it – Clark buildings. Liberal arts were already scarcely mentioned on this tour, and during the information session, the Clark buildings, which house a large amount
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Tony Frank wants to be friends with Kylie Jenner 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 - If your name is Kylie Jenner, then you’ve had a rough couple of months. 2018 ended horribly with rumors of beau Travis Scott cheating, and 2019 started off terribly with best friend Jordyn Woods caught smooching on her sister’s man. Thanks to these wrangles, the 21-year-old pop-culture icon and real-life Bratz doll now has some idea of the kind of stress college students are under 24/7. Similarly, Colorado State University President Tony Frank is no stranger to being at the center of controversy. During his time at CSU, Frank has been in hot water with the press and indicted with false accusations. “I feel Kylie’s pain,” Frank told Collegian reporters earlier today. “There has been some ru-
mor going around that I’m 20 to 30 squirrels in a suit for years now, and it’s completely untrue. I’m 42 exactly.” It is this understanding that makes Frank want to take Jordyn Woods’ spot as Jenner’s best friend. He would be a great candidate too, Frank said, as he is stepping down as University president at the end of this semester. He would have plenty of time to take Instagram pictures and collaborate on cosmetics. Frank’s famously luxurious beard would also give Kylie an opportunity to expand her brand into an untapped market: men’s grooming. Although he may be an anomalous choice for Jenner’s next BFF, Frank is confident in what he brings to the table as a friend. He cited CSU’s “Rams take care, Rams take action” moral code as an example of this. “A Ram would never fake a cheating scandal or kiss your sister’s baby daddy – or at least I hope not,” Frank said. Frank says he would bring that same mindset to a friendship with Kylie. He also made it very clear that he wouldn’t hook up with Kris Jenner or any other family members whatsoever.
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of liberal arts classes, were not mentioned at all. The example residence hall the tour showed was Aspen Hall in Academic Village. Again, Academic Village has some of the nicest, if not the nicest, residence halls on campus. When I asked if all residence halls were that beautiful, the tour guide referred to the other halls as, “a little different.” The issue with this answer is that halls such as Newsom, Edwards and most others are not just a little different; they are significantly older and visually worse. This past fall, many students were placed into converted study lounges because dorm rooms were overflowing. It is false advertising to show prospective students a beautiful dorm then place them into something quite the opposite once they arrive. The problem here is ethics. Students are not realizing the realities of their residence halls
or the way the College of Liberal Arts is treated until they get to campus. Further, it is not until we got here that we saw the religious activists on The Plaza or the major flaws within the student government that runs this campus and manages our student fees. The transition into college is already difficult for students, but it is made harder when they are given false expectations on a tour. The morality behind ignoring a large fraction of the school for purposes of marketing is questionable. Only revealing part of the truth is still a form of lying. I’m not asking schools to advertise the worst sides of themselves, but I don’t think it is too much to ask for admissions officers to be a little more realistic. This school is amazing and beautiful, but its reality is far from what is showcased on general campus tours. Katrina Leibee can be reached at letters@collegian.com.
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Frank’s last point in his pitch to obtain Jenner’s friendship regarded her 1-year-old daughter Stormi. He thinks he’d make a great “grandpa” figure for the toddler, and a much-needed one at that, with Caitlyn Jenner and Kris Jenner both being grandmas. Kylie has yet to comment on the situation, but a response is expected soon from the Kardashian clan. Ethan Vassar can be reached at letters@collegian.com.
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Consider other online shopping options besides Amazon Fynn Bailey @FynnBailey
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. The death toll of retail shopping is ringing, and the name in the wind is e-commerce. In the last 10 years, thousands of retail locations have closed their doors forever thanks in large part to the online juggernaut Amazon. Sears, once one of the biggest corporations in America, and its smaller brand K-Mart, filed for bankruptcy back in December; this March, 80 more stores will be closing. Lowes, America’s weekend dad project store, is closing 51 stores in America and Canada. Mattress Firm is closing up to
700 stores after filing chapter 11 bankruptcy. The list goes on and on. Retail is changing. In many ways, it’s changing for the better.
“Even today, having turned the corner, Amazon isn’t really that profitable in relation to its revenue. Its profit margin for the last quarter was less than one percent.” GREG MCFARLANE CO-FOUNDER OF CONTROLYOURCASH.COM
Retail is one of America’s largest job sectors accounting for over 10 percent of all jobs. It is also one of the job sectors that hires more women than men and is one of the few places people can get decent pay-
ing part-time jobs. These jobs aren’t actually shrinking even though stores are closing. Economist Michael Mandel estimates that since 2008, e-commerce has created more than 355,000 jobs compared to the 50,000 it’s destroyed. These jobs are often better paying than old retail and warehouse jobs. All these new jobs, added to the massive convenience of online shopping, seem like a dream come true. Well, everything has a cost. The cost for all of this will be paid when Amazon gets what it wants. In 2016, Amazon controlled 34 percent of all retail sales made in America; by 2021, that number will be 50 percent. If their rapid growth continues at this pace within the next couple decades, Amazon will be able to bully their way to an online monopoly. Once that level of market control is achieved, they will be able to out-price all competition, leaving them to be the
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only one who decides product costs. This makes it near impossible for any other company to rise to combat them. Right now, Amazon is focusing on drawing in customers and making itself the most convenient option. So, they make shipping and prices cheap, and they throw in movies and digital content on Prime as a good extra. Due to these add-ons, their operating profit margin is currently extremely small. Once they have anything close to a monopoly, they won’t need to be so giving. They’ll be the only general store in a digital town and we’ll all have to shop there no matter the price. Even today, having turned the corner, Amazon isn’t really that profitable in relation to its revenue. Its profit margin for the last quarter was less than one percent. Retail profit margins are traditionally lower than those in other industries, but still, a sub-one percent margin is remarkable.
It’ll be similar to how Standard Oil controlled the energy sector back in the early 19th century. Except this time around, there is little hope that Trump or politicians like him will do anything to stop this. That doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to be done. It’s as easy as canceling your Prime subscription and trying to go to more physical stores. When you do shop online, just try to buy directly from retailers and don’t go through Amazon. Amazon is sometimes the cheapest option, and sometimes that means they’re the option you have to take. There is no shame in that. Just try to buy elsewhere when possible, and remember that these giant corporations are in no way friends of the people. Fynn Bailey can be reached at letters@collegian.com.
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Is the wear and tear of the great Colorado outdoors getting to your dog’s walking accessories but you don’t want to throw them away because they can still be used? Then feel free to visit Wagz Pet Market where you can donate your dog’s old leash, collar, harness, or other products and receive around 20% back in store credit for your donation. They will then make sure to clean and sanitize the product before selling it for a low price. This program, called Rescue Wear, not only helps people who can’t afford higher priced items and recycle used pet gear, but Wagz uses the program to donate some of the profit to various charities around the community. And while you’re dropping off some of your old accessories feel free to look around for new replacements, some advice from the educated staff, or to schedule an appointment to get your furry friend groomed by a professional! Check Wagz out at 132 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524.
Looking for a quick outing with the furry friend? Head down to the Poudre River Trail located along the Poudre River in town. A nice area to park and began your walk is at Lee Martinez park. Within this area a few ponds can be found as well as off the beaten path trails that follow along the river. Another quick stop is the dog park directly located behind the College of Liberal Arts. It is a smaller grassy area, but is usually filled with dogs and is conveniently close to the college. No matter where you go, please remember to be courteous of fellow pet owners and visitors and pick up your pet’s waste.
Dog Friendly Breweries around Foco By
Trigg Skoew
As dog owners we want our furry family members to be able to come along for the adventure, but when restrictions don’t allow it like leash laws, avalanche conditions or simply the heat, make sure to bring them for the beer afterwards. All around Fort Collins dog friendly breweries can be found. Below are mine and Moose’s favorites. Be sure to check what is allowed and what is not along with hours on the breweries websites. And as always if you do bring your pup along please be responsible for them. Maxline Brewery This cozy brewery makes you feel right at home. The owners Cathy Morgan and Kevin Gearhardt started brewing Maxline Beers in 2012 and came up with an amazing community focused business that can be enjoyed by all. Come on down and enjoy one of their beers from a Blueberry Lime Sour to your classic IPA. New Belgium Starting in a basement, Jeff Lebesch and Kim Jordan came out of the dark and into the light starting New Belgium in 1991 and since has been a big part of the Fort Collins community. From the first brew of Fat Tire amber ale, to their Voodoo Ranger, to the Hemperor, New Belgium always is bringing new ideas and flavors to their beers. Intersect Brewing Join other Fort Collins locals at this fine beer establishment. In 2007 the owners moved their two children out to Colorado and in 2016 they decided to share their brewing techniques with the surrounding community. With 10 beers on a rotating tap you’ll be sure to find a tasty beverage for yourself while hanging out with your dog. Horse and Dragon Looking for a classic family run brewery? Head into Horse and Dragon’s taproom where the beer has flowed since 2014 under owners Tim and Carol Cochran. Horse and Dragon gives it beer drinkers a friendly place to enjoy one of their many brews. They have it all from your cold day beer the Snug, a vanilla caramel double cream ale, to the Impish Iguana IPA, to their well known coffee stout Sad Panda.
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Sports | Tuesday, February 26, 2019
SPORTS FOR DUMMIES
Softball, baseball differ more than you think Ashley Potts @ashleypotts09
Believe it or not, it’s about time for spring sports. Despite the cold weather hanging around, many teams have announced their spring schedules and matchups, and Major League Baseball fans know that this time of year brings about Spring Training. This weekend serves as the first home games for Colorado State University’s Division I softball team and club baseball team. The Rams softball team is already off to a really strong start — having already played three tournaments in warmer weather — kicking off their season with a record of 9-4. They’ll host two Colorado State Classics on campus in the next two weeks before starting Mountain West play. The baseball team has won one of the four games they’ve played so far, with four of their eight February matches being canceled. They will also kick off a significant homestand this weekend. So with the season seemingly in full swing, you sports dummies might be wondering what the difference in the two sports is. This is not a silly question. The basics are the same: some-
one pitches a ball, the other team swings the bat, if they hit the ball they run as many bases as they can while the opposition tries to tag them out or catch the ball, with making it to home plate earning a point (or a run), three strikes and they’re out, etc. The differences are more subtle. First and foremost is the ball. A softball is much larger than a baseball and therefore softer since its insides aren’t packed as tightly — hence it being called softball. Softballs are also usually bright yellow, while baseballs are classically white. Since softballs are bigger and heavier, softball gloves are a bit bigger as well. The other most noticeable difference comes in the pitching. Softball is pitched underhand and baseball overhand. I think there is some physics to this — something about the larger ball and the way it’s thrown, I’m not about to calculate it though — but it also largely has to do with the way someone’s arm is used. Underhand pitching is “better for your arm,” though pitchers across both sports are often subject to overuse injuries and the same kinds of soreness in their biceps, shoulders and elbows. Baseball pitchers also throw from a raised mound that is further from the batter. Softball pitchers pitch from level ground closer to the plate, with the rubber falling in “the circle.” The close distance actually makes the softball harder to hit. All pitchers stride forward to gain momentum in their throws — the closer plate plus the farther stride needed to gain momentum to throw underhanded means there is less time for hitters to react in softball.
Junior Bridgette Hutton pitches during the Rams third game against the University of New Mexico on Sunday, April 8. The Rams beat the Lobos 12-4. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN
In fact, all of softball is closer together. The bases are 60 feet apart as opposed to 90 feet apart in baseball. The fence marking the end of the outfield is also closer to the plate in softball. If you keep up with this column, you probably know what I’m going to say next: This all seems a little bit sexist. When we think about these two incredibly similar sports, we often consider softball to be the female equivalent to men’s baseball. So the bigger, brightly colored ball seems to me to be making the target easier for women to hit, the bases being closer together is so women don’t have to run as far, and the underhand
pitching seems to protect women’s delicate arms. Maybe that’s just me. Even if that is the case, women have proved they can hang with the boys. If you’ve never seen “A League of Their Own,” I highly recommend it. And, in case you missed it, this week a softball player at the University of Arkansas made headlines after hitting a home run cycle in four innings. A home run cycle is basically when a player hits a home run with all the possible base combinations. Danielle Gibson hit a solo home run — a home run with one runner already on the bases — a triple home run with two others already
on the bases and a home run with the bases loaded — a grand slam. This is something that has never been achieved in MLB history. Granted, it’s a little bit up to luck. The hitter can’t really control who gets tagged out and what not before stepping up to the plate. But four home runs in four innings is still quite an achievement. Regardless of the rules or the gender of players, I think we can all agree that it’s officially ballpark season. After months of being confined to indoor arenas, some sunshine is much needed. Hopefully, Colorado will cooperate. Ashley Potts can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
COLORADO
Kiz vs. Are the Nuggets a legitimate threat as the No. 2 seed? By Mike Singer The Denver Post
Question: Are Nuggets for real or fooling themselves as No. 2 seed in West? Kiz: It makes my morning sunnier to take a peek at the NBA standings and see our gritty Nuggets right on the tail of mighty Golden State in the West. But I get the impression the basketball cognoscenti across America still patronize Nikola Jokic and his mates as a happy, little feel-good story, regarded as not nearly as a legitimate threat to the Warriors in the playoffs as either Oklahoma City or Houston. Is that true? Singer: Being a threat to the War-
riors and being a dangerous postseason team are two different things. The Nuggets aren’t fooling themselves as the No. 2 seed. They are in pole position to secure that spot with 23 games to go. What’s more, outside of the Warriors and Rockets, the Nuggets should feel good about any other potential playoff opponent. But I keep telling myself that regular season basketball and postseason basketball are two different animals. It’s naive to assume the No. 2 seed will make the Conference Finals when this iteration of the Nuggets hasn’t won a playoff series. As to the larger question, I’m mildly indifferent to national perception; the Nuggets are 5-1 against the current top four seeds.
Kiz: I love this showdown Tuesday night against Oklahoma City, because the Nuggets’ focus down the stretch of the regular season should be holding off the Thunder, not catching the Warriors. The way I figure it, the Nuggets can secure the No. 2 seed in the West with 55 victories. Why is that so important? A Denver team whose core has so little playoff experience will need all the home-court advantage it can get in the postseason. Singer: The Nuggets need the No. 2 seed not only because it means homecourt advantage through the first two rounds of the playoffs, but because it might also mean avoiding Golden State and Houston until the Conference Finals. It’s fun to play matchups, but again, I don’t
want to assume anything because a first-round series against either the Spurs or the Jazz could still present a roadblock. If the Nuggets were to advance, a friendly, encouraging (dare I say raucous?) crowd could be the deciding factor against the Thunder in the next round. Nineteen sellouts tells me Denver is paying attention. Kiz: Pardon my cynicism, but the stars get all the calls in the NBA playoffs. So no matter what seed the Nuggets earn during the regular season, they will have to be clearly better than James Harden, Paul George, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry to eliminate the Rockets, Thunder or Warriors in the playoffs. In that regard, the Nuggets are still scrappy underdogs in the West,
and should crank up “Started From the Bottom” by Drake to 10. Singer: I didn’t know Drake’s singles were available on tape cassette, Kiz! Here’s my thing: This wildly successful regular season has moved the goals on what this team “should” do. They should, at minimum, be a second-round playoff team. It’s unfair to expect a team whose postseason experience boils down to Paul Millsap, Isaiah Thomas and Mason Plumlee to leap from not making the postseason to a Conference Finals berth. If they win their first-round series, perhaps Drake’s “Back to Back” should become their new anthem. Content pulled from Tribune News Service.
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Sports | Tuesday, February 26, 2019
DENVER NUGGETS
Gary Harris giving Nuggets a gridiron jolt By Mike Singer The Denver Post
Gary Harris won’t admit it, but this season has taken a toll on him. Healthy for only 33 of a possible 59 games, Harris can take some small solace in that finally, with a month and a half to go in the regular season and the playoffs on the horizon, he looks right. Whether it’s stepping into an open 3-point look or getting physical on the defensive end, he’s made an immediate impact in the two games since he’s returned. Not that Harris deserves all the credit, but since he’s been back wins over the Mavs and Clippers opponents are just 13 of 62 from
the 3-point line. In the prior seven games, with Harris out due to an adductor strain, opponents shot 39 percent from the 3-point line against the Nuggets for the fifthworst mark in the league. “All five of us out there being on a string, communicating,” Harris said. “It’s not just me.” It’s not, but the rest of the Nuggets recognize how much he changes the dynamic of their defense. “He’s our best defender, up and down,” said Will Barton, after the Nuggets held the Clippers to just 34.5 percent shooting from the field, including 3-of-21 from outside. “His defense sets the tone for a lot of things that we do,” Paul Mill-
sap said. “The way he can fight over screens and chase guys, the way he can get deflections, the way he contests shots. All that translates over down the line.” Harris’ tenacity on the perimeter has a palpable effect on the Nuggets’ interior defense. “He never quits, he’s always behind the guy,” Nikola Jokic said. “He’s always sneaking. He’s a great defender. When you see him play hard, you just want to play as hard as him.” Nuggets coach Michael Malone has a different theory about his rugged two-way stopper. “Maybe it’s his football background,” Malone said. Harris was a standout wide
receiver in high school in Indiana before opting to play basketball at Michigan State. “He likes playing a physical game, he’s not afraid of that and he knows how to maneuver around screens and get back in front of the ball,” Malone said. “I don’t know if he’s 100 percent, but he looks really good out there and looks really comfortable out there.” Malone was asked specifically about one play in the third quarter where Harris drew a tight curl around a pick, anticipated the back pass and lunged for a deflection. “That was one of my favorite plays of the game,” Malone said. “We always talk about high, active hands forcing hang-time passes,
but then Gary has the presence of mind to not only get the deflection, but tap it full length of the floor for Monte to go get.” It was arguably the highlight of the night as the Nuggets converted 17 Los Angeles turnovers into 26 points. For now, as he works his way back into game shape, Harris will come off the bench. But Malone made it clear that despite Malik Beasley’s rise, Harris is still the Nuggets’ starting two guard moving forward. It’s a reassuring thought for a team dreaming about a deep postseason run. Content pulled from News Tribune Service.
MEN’S MOUNTAIN WEST STANDINGS Team
Overall
Conf. Record
CPCT.
(No. 12) Nevada
25-2
12-2
0.857
Utah State
22-6
12-3
0.800
San Diego State
18-9
10-4
0.714
Fresno State
19-8
10-5
0.667
UNLV Air Force
15-12 12-15
9-6 7-8
0.600 0.467
Boise State
11-16
6-8
0.429
Colorado State
11-16
6-8
0.429
New Mexico
11-15
5-9
0.357
Wyoming San Jose State
6-21 3-23
2-12 0-14
0.143 0.000
WOMEN’S MOUNTAIN WEST STANDINGS Team
Overall
Conf. Record
CPCT.
Boise State
21-4
12-2
0.857
New Mexico
21-4
11-3
0.786
Wyoming
18-5
11-3
0.786
Fresno State
17-9
10-5
0.667
UNLV Utah State
10-16 12-14
8-7 7-8
0.533 0.467
Nevada
10-15
5-9
0.429
San Diego State
10-15
5-9
0.429
Air Force
8-18
4-11
0.267
San Jose State Colorado State
4-21 8-17
3-11 2-12
0.214 0.143
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Arts & Culture | Tuesday, February 26 , 2019
CULTURE & COMMUNITY
‘Popular Grand Cats’ gallery unites local rescue, artists with felines By Lauryn Bolz @LaurynBolz
Animal lovers and artists came together the evening of Feb. 21 to celebrate a great cause: preventing animal homelessness in Fort Collins. This is the 12th year that the Fort Collins Cat Rescue has commissioned artists to create “Popular Grand Cats:” art inspired by their favorite fluffy friends. The Grand Cats gives local artists and the animal rescue a unique opportunity to collaborate for a good cause in the community. “We invite artists from around the community to choose either a wooden form or a papier-mâché form to turn into a piece of art, and then we auction them off at our gala fundraiser, Whiskers n’ Wags Jubilee,” said Ashley Booth, the director of philanthropy at the Fort Collins Cat Rescue. “That is what helps us to raise funds for everything that we do to help animals and prevent pet homelessness.” The art, which was created by over two dozen local artists, was showcased at the Carnegie Center for Creativity from Feb. 20-23. The gallery acted as a preview for the public to view the artwork before the silent auction. “The Whiskers n’ Wags Jubilee is our largest single-day fundraising event of the year,” said Lydia Jordan, the marketing administrator for the rescue. ”Our ‘Grand Cats’ have been a fun and exciting highlight of the gala since our very first event 12 years ago.” “This is our second year doing a gallery showing,” said Debbie DeLong, a contributing artist, sponsor and long-time supporter
for the rescue. “We wanted the public to see the art before the event.” DeLong, who owns Hummel House Art in Fort Collins, has been submitting art for the event for 11 years. “I have two kittens, who are now 11, that came from the cat rescue,” DeLong said. “(The Fort Collins Cat Rescue) is really caring and helps the community in so many different ways, not just homeless cats, but also people who can’t afford spays and neuters. It’s an incredible organization and I’ve really enjoyed watching it grow.”
“That is what helps us to raise funds for everything that we do to help animals and prevent pet homelessness.” ASHLEY BOOTH DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY AT THE FORT COLLINS CAT RESCUE
This year, DeLong used a drawing form called “Zentangle” to transform her wooden cat with the help of outside materials. “I happened to have a wine topper that I got for Christmas and I noticed it was the perfect size to go with the cat, so I just merged the two together,” DeLong said. “Wine and cats, what more do you need?” DeLong was joined by other artists in supporting the rescue through art. Even staff members
An art piece entitled “Cleocatra” by Suzanne Royer is displayed at the Carnegie Center as a part of the Fort Collins Cat Rescue art exhibit, “Night at the Mewvies.” PHOTO BY AJ FRANKSON COLLEGIAN
like Booth contributed to the art collection. “A lot of what I do is donor relations and fundraising which are more technical aspects,” Booth said. “I think it’s a nice break to tap into my creative side.” Booth used a string-art tech-
WHAT’S FOR DINNER WITH AUDREY
Veggie soup for sick days By Audrey Weiss @audkward
vegetables, add curry powder, cumin, and coconut milk to your liking and eat over rice for a simple coconut curry. What’s for dinner this week: Yummy veggie soup.
INGREDIENTS ■ 1 russet potato
I have an unbelievably weak immune system and get sick at least once a season. Luckily, I have the perfect recipe for easing even the most abrasive of colds. Having been feverish and hysterical while grocery shopping, I don’t have the prices or total for this dish, but it will last in the fridge or freezer. Plus, if you want to revamp your soup, just blend the stock with the
■ 3 celery stalks ■ 3 full carrots ■ 1 full white onion ■ 5 mushrooms ■ 2 stalks of dill ■ 1 stalk of rosemary ■ 2 bay leaves ■ 1 bag egg noodles (optional)
Instructions: Begin by filling a pot of water. Generously season your water with salt and pepper and add your fresh herbs (dill, rosemary, bay leaves). Leave on high heat. Chop all of your vegetables into bite-sized chunks and through into your pot. Lower the heat and let simmer down for at least three hours. Taste and season every hour or so. When you are ready to eat, raise the heat to a low-medium and add your noodles or cook in a separate pot if you would like. Cook until soft and top with hot sauce to open up your sinuses. Enjoy! Audrey Weiss can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
nique to decorate her wooden cat. “It kind of shows that my love for cats pulls at the strings of the heart,” Booth said. The gallery also gave the artists and staff members a chance to celebrate the hard work that they put in for the cause.
“We’re very grateful for all the artists that have dedicated their time and talents to create these beautiful pieces of art to support our efforts to help animals in our community,” Booth said. Lauryn Bolz can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
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Arts & Culture | Tuesday, February 26, 2019
MUSIC
Offset gets personal on “Father Of 4” By Dominic Brazeau @DomBrazeau
After much anticipation, Atlanta rapper and member of Migos Offset finally released his solo project “Father Of 4.” The project followed solo albums from other members of Migos, such as Quavo’s “Quavo Huncho” and Takeoff’s “The Last Rocket.” Offset’s album was originally set to be released Dec. 14, but it was delayed until Feb. 22 due to personal matters for the artist, including a nearly fatal car crash and a breakup with his wife Cardi B. Personal matters aside, Offset seemed ready to drop his album after a successful summer of features. The rapper was featured on wildly popular songs such as Tyga’s “Taste” and Kodak Black’s “ZEZE.” Following these hits, Offset released his first single “Red Room” to promote his album.
The single matches Offset’s voice perfectly with a catchy beat that you can’t help but bob your head to. The 16 track album was produced entirely by notable producers Metro Boomin and Southside. “Father of 4,” the titular opening track, features a rap about Offset’s kids and displays promise for the album. The second track, “How Did I Get Here,” features J. Cole and is one of the highlights of the album. Unfortunately, this album doesn’t have many highlights. After this song, the album goes on without anything eventful. “North Star,” a song with CeeLo Green, seems out of place and is included just based on the name connected to it.
“FATHER OF 4” Can be listened to on: ■ Apple Music and Spotify
The album makes a slight comeback with the song “Don’t Lose Me,” an apology song dedicated to Cardi B for cheating on her. The song “Legacy” features
tea shop owners
are fostering
noteworthy artists Travis Scott and 21 Savage. The song is mostly carried by the featured artists, who have had huge successes in the past few months, but Offset still comes in with a good verse. Offset does get personal on a few songs such as “Father Of 4” and “Don’t Lose Me,” as he speaks on his family in the past few years. He has a lot to say about these topics, but seems as if he is just glazing over them. Many of the songs on the album are very similar sounding and blend together. The tracks from “Lick” to “Wild Wild West” are hard to separate. Many of the features on the album also seem uninspired. Verses from Quavo, Gucci Mane and Gunna are all forgettable and the album could have done without them. For the most part, the album is held up by the production and the names attached it. Offset does have the best solo Migos album, but it still comes off as boring and uncreative. Overall, “Father Of 4” will be just another trap album that will be forgotten about in a few weeks. Dominic Brazeau can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
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Tuesday, February 26 Hodi’s Half Note presents RE:Turn Tuesdays featuring Homemade Spaceship with MIDIcinal b2b Avry and more at 8:30 p.m. Colorado’s own EDM talent Homemade Spaceship stuffs his electrifying shows with filthy Dubstep, Future Bass and Trap to create a bass-filled experience.
THIS WEEK On Saturday, March 2nd The Music District presents Sonic Social: a celebration of all things music and geekery with live music, music-themed activities, food truck, beer with ID & more 4-9PM. FREE. Costumes encouraged.
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Arts & Culture | Tuesday, February 26, 2019
NATIONAL
Jussie Smollett’s path from child actor to ‘Empire’ star to felony suspect By Greg Braxton Los Angeles Times
The 12-year-old seemed to burst out of the TV screen with grown-up swagger, his abundant Afro tucked under a derby, punctuating his stride with a smooth dance move. Jussie Smollett’s bold appearance in the opening credits of the 1994 sitcom “On Our Own” was Hollywood’s introduction to the future star of Fox’s hip-hop drama “Empire,” who now faces felony charges and feverish backlash for reportedly orchestrating a hate crime against himself. ABC’s short-lived comedy was also a first glimpse at the large and talented Smollett family, including Jurnee Smollett-Bell, who would grow up to score starring roles in WGN’s “Underground” and HBO’s “True Blood.” The six Smollett siblings starred in the sitcom, which lasted 20 episodes. Key people from that show who have remained close to Smollett said his performance in the innocuous “On Our Own” and his subsequent turns in “Empire” and other projects gave no hint he would be accused of devising a plot that threatens to torpedo his career. “Jussie was smart, talented and caring, a great person,” said Robert L. Boyett of Miller-Boyett Productions, one of the companies behind “On Our Own.” “The Smolletts are a great family,” Boyett said in a phone interview. “I know them all, and we have stayed in touch since our show.” Boyett said he is stunned by the firestorm surrounding Smollett, who has been charged with filing a false police report in which he claimed to have been the victim of a racist, homophobic attack. Two brothers told Chicago police they were acquaintances of Smollett and that he hired them for $3,500 to stage the attack as an attention-generating stunt. “I still can’t imagine something like this,” Boyett said. “I feel that we still don’t know everything, that there’s another shoe to fall. I don’t know if this started out as a stunt or prank. But I know Jussie, and I know he doesn’t have a malicious bone in his body. He’s always been a sweet and caring guy. I stand by him. I will always be there for him.” Even though “On Our Own,”developed as a vehicle for the Smolletts, had a short life, Boyett said he has fond memories of the series, which for part of its run was tied to ABC’s
family-oriented TGIF state. In addition to the children, he was fond of their parents: Janet, who is African American, and their late father Joel, who was Jewish. In the show, Jussie, Jurnee, JoJo. Jazz, Jake and Jacqui Smollett played the Jericho family, who were living on their own after their parents were killed in a car crash. As in real life, the characters played by the siblings ranged from 14 months to 20 years old. Starring as the eldest Jericho sibling in charge of the family was comedian Ralph Louis Harris, who was cast more for his acting chops and experience than for his resemblance to the Smollett brood. Still, Harris said the Smolletts treated him as if he were a family member.
“I still can’t imagine something like this. I feel that we still don’t know everything, that there’s another shoe to fall. I don’t know if this started out as a stunt or prank. But I know Jussie, and I know he doesn’t have a malicious bone in his body. He’s always been a sweet and caring guy. I stand by him. I will always be there for him.” ROBERT L. BOYETT MILLER-BOYETT PRODUCTIONS
“I remember when I first walked into the room to meet everybody, it was Jussie and Jurnee who immediately got up from the table to greet me,” Harris said in a phone interview Thursday. “I will never forget that. They showed me a lot of love from day one. ABC and Miller-Boyett took real good care of us. And the family was so happy because this show was allowing them to live out their dream: to work together. And they treated us all like royalty.” Harmony appears to have always been a centerpiece of the Smollett chemistry. During the filming of “On Our Own,” the siblings shared a large dressing room filled with toys. Jazz, the second oldest, said in an interview at that time, “We love each other. We’re really
close.” Added JoJo, the oldest Smollett, “We’ve been brought up to reject conflict. We think it’s a waste of time to fight and argue.” Jussie was rarely at the center of the story in the show, “but he was always caring about what was happening with the other folks on the show,” said Boyett. “He was always focused on the set.” The young star also seemed to have his priorities in perspective, saying his family would not wind up like other troubled child stars. “We’ve been brought up to be real strong, so nothing can take us down,” Jussie said. Growing up in New York, the siblings had watched other young people on TV and decided they could do just as well. Their mother became their manager. Jazz became a successful child model, JoJo and Jussie did small movie roles, and Jurnee won roles on sitcoms, including “Full House.” In a 2016 appearance on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” Smollett said network executives initially didn’t quite know what to do with the family. “The next thing we know, we’re in a meeting with ABC. I mean, all these old-ass white men. So we went in, and I don’t know why, but we went in and sang ‘Shut ‘Em Down’ by Public Enemy,” Smollett said. “But yo, they loved it. Apparently they wanted to shut it down too. But then I guess they didn’t like it anymore because they canceled us. They shut us down.” But the cancellation did not damage their connection. In a People magazine interview, Jussie spoke of family meals, describing how the family would gather around a large wooden table built from scratch by their mother. “That was the vault,” Jussie said. “The place where you could say what you wanted. Whether you were happy or frustrated, you could lay it out on the family table.” Harris said he’s remained connected to the family since the end of “On Our Own.” Asked about Smollett’s troubles, he declared, “I’m standing by my brother. I will jump in and fight for him. I will protect him.” He added, “If he needs any help of any kind, I hope he gets it. No matter how this turns out, there’s no way for this to end without him coming out with scars.” Content pulled from News Tribune Service.
Daily Horoscope Nancy Black TODAY’S BIRTHDAY
(02/26/19). This is your professional year to shine. Teamwork is your secret strength. Maintain flexibility with changing news. Your heart flutters with another’s this summer, before your crew shifts direction. Winter brings satisfying results for shared efforts, leading to a family fork in the road. Follow passion. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19)
— 6 — Things may not go as planned. Avoid travel. A hidden danger could arise. Transportation and action could get tangled. Explore locally. Study your own backyard. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 7 — You can see what wasn’t working with shared finances. Work with someone who sees your blind spot. Don’t get sidetracked. Collaborate for common gain. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 7 — Have patience with a partner. Breakdowns or obstacles could arise. Avoid silly arguments over miscommunications. Travel frustrations would make things worse. Handle practical priorities. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 7 — Slow to avoid accidents. Use gentle pressure rather than force. Hidden obstacles lie out of view. Stick to practical goals. Take care of your health. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 7 — A sense of humor lightens a romantic misunderstanding. Remember what’s really important. Take a walk to cool
down if needed. Let go of the small stuff. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 8 — Mistakes or misunderstandings can arise at home. Abandon expectations, and you may win better results than originally planned. Keep an open mind and heart. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 7 — Communication and action could clash. Make sure everyone knows what’s going on. Avoid provoking jealousies or upsets. Provide stability, reliability and a calm presence. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 8 — You won’t need to defer gratification forever. Stay frugal until financial obstacles or obligations are past. Prioritize practicalities. You’re gaining. Keep showing up. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21) — 8 — Illusions and mirages could distort the view. Things may not go as planned. Wait for better conditions. Keep a flexible outlook and a sense of humor. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 5 — Rest, and consider what’s ahead. Refine plans for new circumstances. Discover crucial holes, and repair them. Find a quiet space to review. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 7 — Friends can get through where you’re stuck. Miscommunications could make things worse; take the time to unravel tangles as soon as they occur. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 8 — Discover a hidden mess at work. An illusion could get shattered. Allow extra time to clean things up and resolve misunderstandings. You’ve got this.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Sudoku
Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle 18 Egyptian fertility goddess 22 “Mork & Mindy” planet 24 Largest ring of latitude Rocky Mt. Collegian 2/25/19 Sudoku 28 Hard-to-ignore impulse 29 Start of Popeye’s existential maxim 30 Gen-__: post-boomers 31 The bad guys To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and 32 Auctioned auto, perhaps box must contain the numbers 1 to 9. 33 *Celtic peepers of song 34 Champagne choice 37 Idle talk 38 Kin by marriage 40 Oversees, as a gallery collection 41 Social outcasts 43 “__ Sera, Sera” 44 Stretch across 47 Slowly wear down 48 Expression shared by the answers to starred clues 49 Relaxed, as rules 50 Hunter’s trap 51 Do as you’re told 52 Zap for dinner 53 Courageous one 57 Country singer Tillis
Across 1 Brewery in Golden, Colorado 6 Fast-food package deal 11 Color variant 14 Gelatin garnish 15 French word of farewell 16 24-hr. cash source 17 *Wonderland feline known for disappearing 19 Nonstick spray brand 20 “Hints from” columnist 21 Weaken from disuse 23 Manhattan area to the right of Central Park, on maps 25 __ a soul 26 Corp. symbols 27 Stopgap remedy 31 Small jazz groups 34 “Designing Women” actress Delta 35 Senate approval 36 One of a bath towel pair 37 Rocky outcroppings 38 Capone facial mark 39 Prefix with dermis 40 Laundry slide 41 7-Down and such 42 Virus-transmitting insect 44 __ Francisco 45 Sting or smart
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