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Residents talk racism Students gather in Parmalee hall at the Real Talk meeting on Nov. 14th to discuss racial profiling, inclusivity and events that have unfolded regarding hate against different groups on campus. Student leaders mediated the talk, encouraging fellow students to voice their opinions. PHOTO BY BRANDON MENDOZA COLLEGIAN
B/AACC Office holds discussion on racist incidents in residence halls By Jorge Espinoza @jorgespinza14
The Black/African American Cultural Center hosted a discussion centered around racism in residence halls in Parmelee Hall Tuesday evening. The event gave students space to share their experiences with racism on campus as well as a space to
discuss issues that enable racism on campus. Many students, such as undeclared freshman Tanadeeba Gbi-U, said that they often times feel exhausted when it comes to explaining why specific things are racist on top of explaining how incidents affect people of color in negative ways. “It’s like I have to explain
myself in some situations, and it’s exhausting,” Gbi-U said. “It’s like being asked the same question millions of times, and you have to prove that your stereotypes are wrong and that we’re people too.” Based off recent biasmotivated incidents, notably the fake noose found outside a Black resident assistant’s hall in Newsom Hall, many
students feel it is clear these issues need to be discussed campus-wide. But, according to Gbi-U the only people showing up to these events are the people who have been experiencing the racist incidents rather than the ones who are perpetuating them, which has left some to feel that the University is not supporting students affected
by the incidents. “I know that a lot of white students who go to these events go for extra credit,” Gbi-U said. “It’s clear that the people who are going to these events are the people who are living through these issues, not the people who actually need to have these conversations.”
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Gunman kills 4 in shootings in N. California By Frank Shyong, Jaclyn Cosgrove, Sonali Kohli & Paige St. John Los Angeles Times
A gunman killed four people and injured two children in a shooting rampage in Northern California’s Tehama County on Tuesday morning before he was fatally shot by law enforcement. Authorities described a chaotic scene in which a gunman in a stolen car appeared to pick targets at random in the rural county. They said the shootings appear to have begun as a “domestic violence incident” but did not provide details. The gunman’s name has not been released. The Tehama County sheriff’s office said it was dealing with seven crime scenes and that 10 victims were being treated for injuries. Officials don’t have a motive for the attack but said the gunman seemed to fire at random and might have been in some type of dispute with his neighbors. The gunfire began around 8 a.m. in Rancho Tehama, near Red Bluff, about 120 miles northwest of Sacramento. “It was all over in about 45 minutes,” Assistant Sheriff Phil Johnston said. A semi-automatic rifle and two handguns were recovered after sheriff’s deputies shot and killed the gunman. “I have to tell you I am personally grateful to the men who engaged this suspect,” Johnston said. “It’s a tragic event, but I am personally grateful for engaging such a terrible, a mass murderer really. That’s what he is. “We have about 100 law enforcement personnel in Rancho Tehama right now, with multiple, multiple scenes,” Johnston said. “I know that we have (airlifted) a number of students,” he told reporters. “I know that we have children that were attending school in a safe location at this time.” Nearby residents and business owners said they heard at least 100 gunshots. “I thought this only happens to places like L.A. or New York,” Jose Garcia, owner of La Fortune Convenience, told the Los Angeles Times. Coy Ferreira, a parent at the school, told KRCR-TV that he heard a series of gunshots through a classroom window and saw one young boy shot in the foot and chest and a second student shot in the arm. Both were alert and conscious, he said.
The owner of a nearby cafe, Coffee Addiction, told the Times that she called 911 after hearing gunfire and screaming at the elementary school. The woman, who identified herself only as Tiffany, said she heard about 100 rounds fired from what sounded like multiple guns.
What we know: ■ Gunfire began around 8 a.m. in
Rancho Tehama, about 120 miles northwest of Sacramento. ■ Four people were killed and two children were injured. ■ Nearby residents and business owners said they heard at least 100 gunshots. ■ Authorities have not released the name of the gunman.
The business owner said she and her husband and their four children moved to the area from Redding about seven years ago. She said that they have always felt safe. “It’s a great community,” she said. “I am hoping it doesn’t get some kind of bad rap because of one person in one area.” Rancho Tehama has a population of about 1,485, according to a census estimate. Gov. Jerry Brown released a statement expressing shock at the violence. “Anne and I are saddened to hear about today’s violence in Tehama County, which shockingly involved schoolchildren. We offer our condolences to the families who lost loved ones and unite with all Californians in grief,” he wrote. Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., said on Twitter: “Heartbroken by the news of a shooting at an elementary school in Rancho Tehama. Grateful to the officers and first responders on the scene. I am closely monitoring the situation.” Vice President Mike Pence also posted on Twitter. “Saddened to hear of the shooting in N. California, the loss of life & injuries, including innocent children. We commend the effort of courageous law enforcement. We’ll continue to monitor the situation & provide federal support, as we pray for comfort & healing for all impacted.” Content pulled from Tribune News Service.
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Students advocate for suicide awareness on the Plaza By Natalia Sperry @Natalia_Sperry
Seven students at Colorado State University committed suicide this school year, and members of the Social Welfare Policy class want you to remember them. The students of CSU’s Social Work 410 Social Welfare Policy class gathered on the Lory Student Center Plaza Nov. 14 to raise suicide awareness with their event “Planting Hope.” The students constructed a tree for people to add individual’s names who have been lost to suicide in order to bring awareness of the reality of suicide and remembrance for those who have been impacted within the community.
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Racism >> from page 1 More importantly, Gbi-U said that Residence Life could do more to more to facilitate important conversations surrounding diversity and inclusion on campus. “I feel like (resident assistants) should have a bigger role in these issues,” Gbi-U said. “Maybe we can have more hall meetings where we have more talks like this, or even if they just told everyone about these events maybe the people who actually need to have these conversations would go.” Overall, Gbi-U said that there is hope things will get better with time. While Residence Life may be able to play a bigger role when it comes to these issues Zion, a junior studying ecosystems science and sustainability who asked to only be identified by her first name, said
Aja Lee, Mikaela Kendall and Gina Malnati in the 410 class were among those who organized the project. “We have to do a social action project every semester for our policy class and we found out that apparently now seven students have committed suicide, and it’s just not being talked about,” Malnati said. “We want to spread the word, make it something that’s comfortable to talk about with people ... We just want to create a safe space for this to be a discussion.” In keeping with the visual representation of the tree, which carries the names of those who have committed suicide on its leaves, the class handed out seeds in order to encourage hope moving forward, according to Lee. The group also gave out suicide awareness ribbons and buttons in order to spread the message and wrote “messages of hope” in chalk on the Plaza. “We really like the idea of an art display because we wanted to be approachable without triggering,” Malnati said. “We like the idea of just asking if they want a button or something like that to kind of create awareness without making anyone feel targeted.” The project also emphasizes providing resources for those who may need to talk about their own loss or suicidal feelings. “We also have several different resources at our table for students, faculty, anyone can use on campus. There’s the counseling services, there’s the victim assistance team and Tell that students need to do more to raise awareness about these issues and challenge the leadership and policies currently in place. “I would like to see more student involvement, and students calling out and also calling in other students about their actions, or their words or how they show up in spaces,” Zion said. “Honestly, I would like to see protests, like being outright about it because that’s how a lot of things get to the surface.” Zion also said that no matter what the circumstance, it is important to call out offensive actions on an individual level. “Obviously any time you hear something offensive about a person of color or a marginalized person you should call that out,” Zion said. “And if you aren’t knowledgeable about it, urge the person to educate themselves about it.” Jorge Espinoza can be reached at news@collegian.com.
The tree standing in the plaza is made of the names of those lost to suicide. Social Work 410 Social Wellness Policy students were in front of the LSC to raise awareness for a far-too-common issue in colleges. Students approached the desk to write the name of someone they lost to be stapled on the tree. PHOTO BY MAYA SHOUP COLLEGIAN
Someone,” Lee said. According the group’s Facebook page, the goal is to reach out to CSU’s students and faculty on campus continuing to encourage conversations about the reality of suicide and to make resources offered accessible. Kendall said it was important to the group to create a space where people can remember those they have lost as well. “It’s so easy to see people as their final moments, when in reality there’s so much more to
those people,” Kendall said. Malnati also said regardless of the many fears and anxieties around the topic of suicide, it is important for people to engage in the topic. “People think talking about suicide is going to make someone more likely to, but research has found it’s more the opposite,” Malnati said. “Creating that conversation and talking about uncomfortable things makes people feel like they’re not alone.” Overall the class hopes to promote further dialogue on
campus about the realities of suicide by raising awareness, according to Lee. “I hope that CSU can kind of open up the conversation, because before someone told us in our class, I had no idea we had lost that many students,” Malnati said. “I think it’s something that needs to be talked about more, especially on college campuses. We’re really just trying to spread the word and make it approachable.” Natalia Sperry can be reached at news@collegian.com.
Students share their opinions and experiences of racial profiling as well as proposals for a more inclusive community at Colorado State during the Real Talk meeting at Parmelee hall. PHOTO BY BRANDON MENDOZA COLLEGIAN
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In memory: Joshua Marlow Williams By Guest Author @CSUCollegian
On Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, we lost our beautiful son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, and a piece of our hearts left this world with him. Josh was born on Nov. 18, 1998, and from the beginning, he was a special boy. He was, on the surface, quiet and shy, until you got to know him. Those who knew him best enjoyed his quickwitted sense of humor and were blessed by his kind and gentle nature. Joshie was always careful and sensitive of other’s feelings, though he shared little of his own. He was good at appearing to have it all together. He was intelligent, confident, athletic, all of the things a young man needs to be successful at life. Josh had just started his first year of college and had the world at his feet. He had the intelligence and potential to be anything he wanted to be. The world is a harsh place for a gentle soul, and all of our love could not protect him from it. He hid his personal struggles even from those closest to
him, preferring to shoulder his burdens alone. Josh is free now from the troubles and pain of this world, and is with our Lord where, “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him,” – 1 Corinthians 2:9. We will miss his sweet smile, his beautiful blue eyes, his sense of humor and all of the other little things that made him so incredibly unique and special. The 19 years we were blessed to spend with Josh will never be enough, but we will carry the memory of him close to our hearts forever and use every opportunity we are given to show love to one another as a way to honor his memory. Josh, you are loved completely and missed deeply by all who knew you. Goodbye for now. Joshua is survived by his parents Michael & Stephanie Williams and brother Garrett Williams. A Celebration of Life service for Joshua will be held Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Horan & McConaty located at 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood, CO.
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Military journalist shares combat stories By Julia Trobridge @chapin_jules
With combat stories and military insight, author, photographer and journalist Ed Darack spoke about his experiences with the Marine Corps and his most recent book, “The Final Mission of Extortion 17” Tuesday evening in Clark C 251. In 2005, a Marine Corps group headed to Afghanistan invited Darack to join them in some training at the Mountain Warfare Training Center as a freelance photographer. Through his experience with the Marines, Darack gained the trust of military personnel to write books like “Extortion 17” and “Victory Point,” which are military stories he heavily investigated in order to make sure he shared the truth. “(The military is) just interesting,” Darack said. “I get to see a lot of really amazing stuff. It’s just amazing to see what goes on and there’s a lot of interesting and fascinating people.” “Extortion 17” tells a story about a U.S Army helicopter that crashed in Afghanistan that killed 38 people in August 2011. The book focused on clearing up the mysteries and conspiracy theories of the disaster and claims to be the first full account of the Extortion 17 story. Darack interviewed around 60 people to create a full picture of the story. “It was the greatest single incident of loss of life in the Afghanistan war,” Darack said. “A lot of news reporters we’re inaccurate and based on misguided questions. There was a lot of misinformation, there was a big story to be told (here).” In order to write an in-depth military story, Darack talked more with experts in specific
topics, like helicopter engines, than going through public affairs. According to Darack, public affairs can sometimes give either vague information or misinformation in order to protect secret operations, which results in a skewed story given to the public. Dan Campbell, a sophomore studying journalism and a Marine Corps veteran, agrees with this sentiment. As both a journalism major and a veteran, Campbell said he understood the purpose of this lack of detailed information for the public but thinks the facts should be accurate. “Public affairs is going to play it safe,” Campbell said. “I don’t think they go out of their way to give misinformation, I think that they’re just vague.” Before writing about the military, Darack studied physical geography at the University of California at Davis. After spending time with training, he decided to accept their invitation to go to Afghanistan. Darack was at first really interested in the war in Afghanistan, but after his experiences, his interests shifted more towards the Marines, and he joined them in Iraq. “It’s like detective work,” Darack said. “I get to put pieces of a puzzle together and compose a narrative, and the editors chew it all up.” Darack’s talk was enjoyed by those who listened, even those who were not studying journalism. Kit Fowler, a senior studying human development and family studies, has seen Darack speak twice now. “I really like his willingness and drive to be so close to such danger,” Fowler said. “He’s seen so much of our world on a different level than the average person gets to see.” Julia Trowbridge can be reached at news@collegian.com.
Author, photographer and journalist Ed Darack came to speak at Colorado State University on Nov. 14 about his experiences with military personnel and writing his latest book “Extortion 17.” PHOTO BY JULIA TROWBRIDGE COLLEGIAN
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Nobel Laureate educates CSU on magnetism By Julia Trobridge @chapin_jules
Nobel Laureate Albert Fert spent a couple days at Colorado State University speaking to scientists with all ranges of education, from undergraduates to professors, about the field of magnetism and his contributions to it. Fert is best known for his discovery of the giant magnetoresistance effect, which he won the Nobel Prize for in 2007. The giant magnetoresistance effect is a large change in how easily electricity flows in layered magnetic and non magnetic materials depending on whether the magnetic materials point in the same or different directions. “There were a lot of things I realized I had to do (after I won the Nobel Prize),” Fert said. “I realized this is a change of the life, I have a lot of new responsibilities.” Fert initially did not know he wanted to become a scientist, but while studying at a college level, he became impressed with his physics professor who studied magnetism, which guided the rest of Fert’s career in the same field. “I was more attracted to the arts,” Fert said. “I thought it would be a more creative job. My general feeling was that science was not what I was going to do in the future.” Fert’s discovery of the giant magnetoresistance effect has given significant contributions in applications of the effect in addition to the fundamental understanding. The giant magnetoresistance effect, which resists the electricity flow by around 400 percent larger than a normal magnetoresistance effect, is fundamental for memory storage on hard drives and revolutionized computer memory. Currently, Fert is involved in the field of spintronics, the study of an intrinsic spin and magnetic moment of an electron. Fert specifically focuses on magnetic skyrmions, which in a theoretical paper he published in 2009, has been integral to the advancement of this field. Skyrmions can be described as nanoscale magnetic vortices and are topologically protected spins, which means that they cannot revert to their original state. “A simple way to describe it is in terms of knots,” said Kate
Ross, a physics professor at CSU who studies frustrated and quantum magnetism. “If you tie a knot and then fuse the two ends of the rope, you can’t get the knot out without cutting the rope. You can move the knot around but can’t undo it. It’s topologically stable.” Skyrmions can be applicable in more compact memory storage due to their twisted magnetic structure. Research in this field is currently consistent on the fundamental properties in order to hopefully improve the field of magnetism like the discovery of the giant magnetoresistance effect did in 2007. Fert sees scientific research as a creative job and hopes that the students see it in the same way. According to Fert, research is like making ideas come to life, which leads to greater discoveries and recognition of those discoveries.
“For me, doing physics and research is fascinating and is a real pleasure,” Fert said. “It’s a creative job. I can dream an idea and see it become a reality. The Nobel Prize is the cherry on the cake at the end.” Those who attended his talks found some of the information difficult to understand, especially those at an undergraduate level. On the other hand, Fert’s deep understanding of the field of magnetism was very informative to graduate students and professors. “As a chemist who’s never heard about a lot of this stuff -- skyrmions in particular -- it was fascinating to be introduced to this topic by someone who founded the field,” said Christopher Rom, a first year chemistry graduate student. “I really enjoyed it.” Julia Trowbridge can be reached at news@collegian.com.
Dr. Albert Fret speaks to students in the Lory Student Center about his research in physics that won him the Nobel Prize in 2007. PHOTO BY BROOKE BUCHAN COLLEGIAN
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ASCSU impeachment highlights lack of accountability Allec Brust @allecbrust
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 Associated Students of Colorado State University are the proclaimed voice of the students. Recently, it does not seem like they are upholding this standard. Our student government’s idea of exercising democracy looks more like a screaming match between individuals than an encompassing ‘voice of the people.’ ASCSU has endured scrutiny since I have been at CSU. The issues within ASCSU as a whole are emerging as a result of an outside factor that is not present in larger scale governing bodies: lack of accountability. Something must be done internally to control our increasingly political governing body. The mere existence of ASCSU is to provide a democratic learning institution that students can interact with to help prepare us for the outside world. ASCSU gets to act like a governing body, the student body partakes in elections and student media reports on it. It is a beautiful thing—our university is a microcosm of society. However, ASCSU members are only students, and majority of positions are unpaid, except executive positions, so it is very different from a legitimate governing body. There is very little accountability, and student have have the freedom to make rash decisions and learn from them. Each member of ASCSU is learning just like the rest of us. They are going to make mistakes because they are the fresh new political minds of our generation just starting out. However, the lack of accountability has reached a harmful point. This semester, ASCSU has spent the majority of their time straining over the impeachment of President Josh Silva. The impeachment has masked accolades made by ASCSU, such as launching a study for U+2, revamping RamRide, showcasing the CSU health network and enhancing the game day experience as a
ASCSU student body president Josh Silva listens to the ASCSU senate discuss the impeachment process Sept. 22, 2017.
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whole. ASCSU filed for impeachment the first senate session of the year, and since then, that petition was retracted, and three separate petitions have surfaced. The petitions have been riddled with emotional arguments based on identity and feelings. The initial call for impeachment was filed by Sen. Cerridwyn Nordstrom on behalf of multiple senators due to a technical error, which Silva publicly regretted. Following the first petition, two more were filed again by senator Nordstrom, and the mess began. Senators claimed they were threatened into signing the impeachment petition, Silva was slammed with allegations and the confusing narrative ensued. This whole debacle could have been avoided if our student government has chosen to resolve this dispute in another manor that does not involve the tedious impeachment process. But, that is not what each member who signed the impeachment petition had in mind. The majority of members are first time members of governing bodies. Why not play politics when the stakes are so low? The ASCSU larger body gets to hide behind a number of unrecognizable faces. Senators
are not paid, and the process to become a senator is fairly easy. Silva had to campaign for presidency, assume a public figure role and maintain a reputation in the public eye. If he is impeached, it will be a permanent mark on his ledger. He is just here to learn like the rest of us, but his stakes are higher.
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The minimal to no paycheck non-executive members receive and lack of public figure status allows them to do whatever they want. The beauty of impeaching a student body president is that it probably will never follow their later on. Although, it will certainly follow Silva. “When you bring emotion into it, it’s a very dangerous game of fire,” said Silva. “They could potentially ruin my career. To them it’s not ‘we can talk about it and mitigate it’ because they don’t want that.” Nordstrom said she filed the third petition as a third party and was not bringing forward the petitions for any political motives, according to the Collegian. There are
other means of addressing these issues, but impeachment seems to be the go to for these senators to the point they will continue to file for impeachment until it works. “It’s not about the politics, it’s about the process. It’s about transparency and being able to be transparent. This isn’t any ill-will against Josh at all. This is just about being accountable,” said Sen. Cerridwyn Nordstrom Despite Nordstrom’s denial of getting political, the allegations outlined in the third petition still do not add up. Members claimed Silva was drunk without evidence and accused Silva of harassing another member of ASCSU by ‘calling her at 2am 17 times.’ The allegations prompted the Office of Equal Opportunity to investigate the harassment charges while the evidence, or lack of, is up for interpretation. Chairman of the Conservative Interest Group and a former senator for the Associated Students of Colorado State University, Juan Caro came forward and said senators were intimidated into signing the impeachment petitions brought forth by Sen. Nordstrom. Former President Daniela PinedaSoraca expressed distain with ASCSU playing politics on the CTV talkshow Clash of Rams. It is not Silva who is
lacking transparency. Silva has actually been rather transparent since the process began. Josh Silva has the most to lose, and if he does, he will lose hard. Claims were based on feelings, emotion and identity. If you call someone out for “harassment” with no evidence or reasoning, the student body is left to create their own opinion with no facts. I believe Josh Silva should maintain his position as President of ASCSU. I believe this because it would relieve a ton of stress and allow ASCSU to do its job. I cannot form an opinion on Josh Silva’s guilt regarding these accusations-there is not enough evidence for me to do that. ASCSU is a learning institution. It is a microcosm of democracy. It is a beautiful thing. The next steps are simple. If transparency and scrutiny is due from president Silva, then senators involved should be held to the same standard. Silva may have to carry a false impeachment with him that will impact his career moving forward. We owe students the truth, and ASCSU needs to hold individual senators to a higher standard, so the rest of the governing body can do its job. Allec Brust can be reached at letters@collegian.com
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COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS
Sexualizing child actors is wrong, people should know better Ethan Vassar @e_vassar
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. Despite being only two seasons, and 18 episodes in, the Netflix original “Stranger Things” has already ingrained itself in pop culture ( just scroll through twitter) and become one of Netflix’s most successful forms of original content. This success has also catapulted many of its young stars, specifically 14-year-old Finn Wolfhard and 13-year-old Millie Bobby Brown, into the spotlight. However, this spotlight has become perverted by many fans and shines light on an issue that hits all too close to home for modern day Hollywood: sexualizing child actors. The acclaim and accolades many of the actors received are deserved. Part of what makes the show so successful and appealing is the relationships forged between the characters and how they grow and change, all set in a vacuum of spooky ‘80s nostalgia. It’s hard not to like the show: the main cast of kids are extremely charismatic and talented, with a camaraderie that really shows on screen. Complimenting a child actor’s range and expression is one thing, but the line should be drawn when admiration moves
beyond praise for acting ability to that of a more sexual nature. There’s really no other way than to just put it bluntly: sexualizing children is not okay. No matter how sexual the character they play may be, no matter how charming or talented they may be, it’s explicitly wrong to call them “hot” or imply they should “hit me up in a few years”. Wolfhard and Brown have been on the receiving end of much of the disgusting objectification. Instagram model Ali Michael was recently heavily criticized after putting a picture of Wolfhard on her Instagram story with the caption: “Not to be weird but hit me up in 4 years @finnwolfhardofficial”. In this case the “not to be weird” can be akin to other sayings that end up conveying the opposite of the intended effect like “no offense” or “not to be racist”. The message was not only weird but made those reading it and Wolfhard himself uncomfortable. In an interview with TMZ, he stated that “it was nuts, it was gross.” Throughout the clip, it’s apparent that the whole situation made Wolfhard uneasy and he didn’t want to talk about it. Michael’s prefacing with “not to be weird” was a lazy attempt at covering her bases in case her story was taken the only way it could be by any rational human being with all their brain cells: offensively. Her apology was an even lazier attempt at rectifying her venereal offense, saying it was “just a joke.” Tell that to any victim of the pedophilia recently brought to light in Hollywood and it’s doubtful they’ll agree. As
Gaten Matarrazo and Caleb McLaughlin from “Stranger Things” answer fan questions at Denver Comic Con 2017. PHOTO BY CHAPMAN CROSKELL COLLEGIAN
a parent, raising a child who turns out to be an Instagram model is embarrassing enough, and this situation should make for an awkward Thanksgiving at the Michaels household. Hopefully, Ali will be seated as far away from the kids table as possible. Arguably the biggest star of the show, Millie Brown who plays Eleven, has also been the subject of sexualization. Not only has she been complimented on “how grown up” she looks on red carpets, but she was named “Sexiest Actress” by W magazine. Take a moment to let that sink in. It’s utterly baffling that not only labeling a 13-yearold girl as sexy, but going so far as
to say she is the sexiest in a profession with people like Blake Lively and Scarlett Johansson would not get past anyone with all of their chromosomes. Sexy is not how a pre-teen should be labeled. From personal experience, I can tell you that a pre-teen should be labeled as “annoying,” “awkward,” and “cringey.” My pre-teen years weren’t very kind to me. Waiting for a child to become “legal” or depriving a child of their innocence may be seen as just a result of fame, but regardless it is still immoral and downright wrong. Just let them be a kid, let them enjoy the last bit of their lives devoid of major
consequences and responsibility. We all make the mistake of wanting to grow up too fast. This is a mistake that shouldn’t be forced onto others, no matter how charismatic or talented these kids are. No matter how grown up they seem to be, no matter how grown up we want them to be, they’re still figuring things out for themselves and we shouldn’t complicate that. If you’re still looking for a Stranger Things cast member to turn into a sex symbol or make your iPhone wallpaper, here’s a picture of David Harbour looking irresistible. Ethan Vassar can be reached at news@collegian.com
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Thinking your exam is on a different day, and finding out it’s today.
Homework that cuts into your reading time.
Reading time that cuts into your homework.
Getting class cancelled after you’re already there.
Finishing a group project and still liking the people you worked with.
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Getting a signed edition of a book from your favorite author.
Thinking of cute presents for people.
Bringing a water bottle to school and eating carrots, thus becoming the picture of health.
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SPORTS Wednesday, November 15, 2017
FOOTBALL
Nick Stevens looks back on historic career By Justin Michael @JustinTMichael
Nick Stevens’ journey to the top was not an easy one. The Murrieta, Calif. native has fought for everything he has earned and will now leave Colorado State as the program’s leader in career passing touchdowns. Stevens passed Garrett Grayson (64) when he connected with senior wide receiver Michael Gallup for a red zone touchdown in the first half of Saturday’s loss to Boise State. The touchdown strike was Stevens’ 24th of the season and 65th of his illustrious career. “It’s definitely a cool deal. Something I’ll remember forever,” Stevens said. “Especially being able to witness two of Garrett’s (Grayson) full years and see his success and at that time, aspire to be like him one day...It worked out that I was able to be mentored by the record holder.” With 3,174 passing yards this season, Stevens is one of only six CSU quarterbacks to throw for 3,000 yards in a single season. Stevens’ list of accolades is quite impressive, but the road to this point took a few turns along the way. In his first season as the starter in 2015, Stevens had to battle Coleman Key well into the season for the team’s starting position. He
ultimately won the gig and led the team to an Arizona Bowl appearance. That would not be the end of his battle for the position, though.
CSU Football All-Time Passing Touchdowns: ■ Nick Stevens (65) ■ Garrett Grayson (64) ■ Moses Moreno (51)
CSU Football Single-Season Passing Touchdowns ■ 2014- Garrett Grayson (32) ■ 2017- Nick Stevens (24) ■ 2013- Garrett Grayson (23) ■ 2005- Justin Holland (23)
In 2016 Georgia graduate transfer Faton Bauta and thentrue freshman Collin Hill rolled into town. Following a miserable outing against Colorado in which Stevens was pulled after starting 6-of-20 for 31 yards, both Bauta and Hill received a chance to run the show. Hill ultimately tore his ACL against the University of Wyoming in Week 5, and Stevens was once again named QB-one. Since this point, Stevens has been one of the most productive quarterbacks
in college football. Having had to fight for his starting position so many times, it is safe to say he did not always expect to be where he is today. An extremely successful student off the field and humble individual at his core, Stevens has never been the type to pay too much attention to the record books, let alone expect to leave as one of the most successful passers in program history. Looking back at everything he has been through over the last three years, Stevens admitted that the record for career passing touchdowns is particularly special to him. “After some of the tougher times I’ve been through, being able to persevere and face that adversity and come back and have success at all is definitely something I’m proud of,” Stevens said. With only one home game left in his home career, Stevens says that the emotion of it all has not really hit him yet, but he fully expects to feel it on Saturday. “This season has gone by so fast, I haven’t really had time to think about it,” he said. “But I’ve had an amazing five years here. I think this is an amazing place to be, and I’m super happy I’ve had the experiences I’ve had here.” Justin Michael can be reached at news@collegian.com
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BASKETBALL
Rams use second-half surge to squeak by Winthrop By Eddie Herz @Eddie_Herz
Colorado State opened the Jamaica Classic on a positive note, defeating Winthrop 80-76 in front of 2,697 fans at Moby Arena in a come-from-behind victory. Five different Rams finished in double figures as CSU moved to 2-0 this season. Nixon led the way with 16 points. J.D. Paige added 10 points, and three other Rams who scored in double digits each had career nights. “I thought it was just a great team effort out of everybody,” head coach Larry Eustachy said. Nico Carvacho, who was the only CSU player in rhythm for the entire 40 minutes, earned his third career double-double. Carvacho scored 11 points and collected a career-high 20 rebounds in the victory. “I think out of all the great performances, 20 rebounds jumps out the most,” Eustachy said. “Amazing, nine were offensive. And I think the bigger stat is that I don’t think he (Carvacho) is done growing. He’s young and he’s able to play 36 minutes at a high level.” Deion James and Raquan Mitchell, two junior college transfers, each stepped up in crunch time and helped contribute to the victory. James scored 14 points and went 7-of-11 from the floor. Mitchell added 11 points and was a perfect 5-of-5 from the floor. Seven of Mitchell’s points also came in the final 6:18 of the game. That included a key dunk with 1:14 remaining to give the Rams a 79-73 lead. CSU shot 51.5 percent from the field in the second half and finished the game by making four of their final six attempts from beyond the arc. The offense clicked when it needed to, but that wasn’t the case for the whole game. “My job as the point guard is to get everyone involved, and I think in the first half I did a poor job of doing that,” Nixon said.
Though Winthrop lost a number of key players from last season’s 26-win, NCAA Tournament run, they certainly played like last year’s squad in the first half tonight. The Eagles out-hustled the Rams in the first half. CSU failed to find any offensive rhythm in the early going as well. Prentiss Nixon and J.D. Paige went only 3-of-11 combined from the field in the first half. Though the Rams trailed 39-32 at the break, it could have been a double-digit deficit without Nico Carvacho’s contributions. Carvacho scored six points and collected nine rebounds on 3-of5 shooting from the floor in the opening 20 minutes. “The word selfish wasn’t a good description of our offense in the first half,” Eustachy said. “I thought we were lazy.” Winthrop carried its first half momentum into the second half, and built a 14-point lead with 15:06 remaining in the game. But, just as they needed to, CSU responded to the growing deficit with a run of their own. The Rams used a key 16-5 run over 4:48 to cut the game to 55-52 with 10:18 remaining and finally get back within breathing room. It seemed the sense of urgency developed by the Rams helped them finally find some momentum. “I think no matter what team you are in the country, no matter who you are, when you go down 14 everyone has a sense of urgency,” Nixon said. “We had to get gritty and get stops on defense. The stops led to scores.” From there, the Rams that took the floor for the first 25 minutes were a thing of the past. Anders Broman, who led Winthrop with 22 points on 5-of10 shooting from three, knocked down a three with 60 seconds remaining to cut CSU’s six-point lead in half. Carvacho turned the ball over on the ensuing possession, but Winthrop’s Xavier Cooks missed
the front end of a one-and-one to put the game on ice for the Rams with 17 seconds remaining. Another key to the victory was keeping Winthrop’s leading scorer, Cooks, in check for the most part. Cooks scored 14 points and collected eight rebounds in the Eagles’ season-opener against Southern Illinois. Cooks also averaged 16.5 points per game last season and is Winthrop’s leading returning scorer from last season. Cooks once again found
success on the glass against CSU as he collected nine rebounds tonight. However, after scoring nine points in the first half, the Rams held Cooks to only two points in the second half on 1-of-7 shooting from the floor. “J.D. (Paige) took Cooks and we really stifled Cooks,” Eustachy said. “J.D. really shut him down at the end.” The Rams will head to Jamaica around 2 a.m. MT Wednesday morning for their second game
in the Jamaica Classic. CSU plays Tulane, a six-win team last season, on Friday at 12 p.m. MT. The game can be seen on CBS Sports Network. “Playing a game in Jamaica, you know, it’s Jamaica,” Nixon said. “Everyone looks at it like it’s Jamaica. But, we have to look at it like it’s a business trip. You’re going to see who is mature when we play Tulane.” Eddie Herz can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
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ARTS & CULTURE Wednesday, November 15, 2017
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FEATURES
Saints Of Never After brings hardcore to everyone By Alec Erickson @CTV_Ace
Loud music, high energy and camaraderie makes up Saints Of Never After. Saints Of Never After has been one local band making waves in recent years. It all started with a simple Craigslist post by lead vocalist Brian Robertson. After moving to Colorado from Arizona, Robertson looked to start a new band, and one of the first to respond to the posting was drummer and vocalist Brenden Tharp. After sitting down at an I-Hop, the two had formed the Saints Of Never After. Eventually, bassist Jordan Persons also responded to the ad, and the lineup was rounded out once guitarists Drew Claus and Nick Erben joined the band. The benefit that the band has found with a larger lineup is that they all have multiple influences that they bring into their own music. “I want glam in our music,” Claus said. “I want people to be able to dance, but I also want people to get down with they want.” “I want glam in our music. I want people to be able to dance, but I also want people to get down with what they want.”-Drew Claus The band has a blend of hard-
core and pop-punk elements in their music. Fast guitar playing and fast bass playing is something the band feels is important to their music. “No song sounds the same in the end” Persons said. “Everybody has personal taste combined.” The band’s style of bringing together their influences and backgrounds in music is reflected in the band’s first extended play, “Tentative.” The record focuses on more fast-paced rhythms and catchy melodies. Saints Of Never After is always willing to challenge themselves musically. “What got me into music was punk music” Erben said. “After playing guitar for a couple of years, you kind of want to challenge yourself more than punk music and simple power chords.” This mentality is reflected in a lot of the band’s music, from rhythm guitar taking the lead on a lot of tracks to these larger than life breakdowns and guitar solos that accompany others. While the band has never had a label necessarily stuck to them, it is a blend of everything. “There is something for everybody,” Tharp said. When it came down to recording “Tentative,” the band seemed a little lost.
“Drew had to step away from the band for that record,” Robertson said. “I think ‘Locked Away’ is the hidden gem for a lot of people.” The band has always found a way with pulling from their real-world experiences to their music. “Locked Away” was inspired, at least in the title, by Persons’ ex-girlfriend being arrested for breaking into his home. For a large group such as Saints Of Never After, the band is able to bring in a lot of elements from a lot of different experiences into what they write. Robertson, being from Arizona, is inspired by a lot more of his pop-punk roots while Claus is more inspired by hair-metal upbringing. The fact that most this band is comprised of a lot of guys who come from all walks of life plays a key factor in the music that they write. With how much work that goes into the production of their music, the same amount, if not more, so goes into performing live. “If I am not out of breath in the first minute, I am doing something wrong,” Robertson said. “That’s our goal; it’s a production, a show.” Persons said they put a emphasis on making it a big production. “We love what we do, and we
Saints Of Never After sit down to talk about how they formed, their style and some of their favorite memories live. PHOTO BY ALEC ERICKSON COLLEGIAN
want to see everybody move and enjoy our music,” Persons said. From the mosh pits to those that prefer to sit in the back, Saints Of Never After is always willing to engage with their audience at a show no matter what. This is a band that started out playing their first show at The Whiskey in Fort Collins. They now perform on main stages at The Aggie Theatre and The Summit Music Hall. As for the near future, the band is currently gearing up to head to their studio to work on their next project. While they are torn about making a couple of concept EPs or just doing a full-
length, the band is excited about what they have in store for the future. The band is reworking some of their first demo songs for the upcoming project as well as adding some new tracks to support it. The band is excited for the future but is willing to give a throwback to the fans that have been around since the beginning. As for shows coming up in the future, Saints Of Never After is in the running to open for Papa Roach. As for other shows Saints Of Never After are having a Star Wars themed Christmas show on Dec. 15 in Denver. Alec Erickson can be reached at news@collegian.com
CONCERTS
Washington’s announces opening, Trombone Shorty to headline By Maddie Wright @maddierwright.
There’s The Aggie and Hodi’s Half Note, but get ready for an all new music venue. Washington’s is set to open Feb. 3. with Trombone Shorty headlining the grand opening. Trombone Shorty is a modern jazz artist from New Orleans who has performed with Hall & Oates and Mark Ronson. He is projected to give “a really joyful opening,” according to the Laura Wilson, the live music manager for the Bohemian Foundation. This show will be open to all ages and tickets are $40 in advance and $50 the day of the event. Tickets are on sale now. The new Washington’s is located at 132 Laporte Ave, right where Washington’s Sports Bar & Grill used to stand. There have been many businesses in this location throughout the years. And the building’s history will be respected in keeping the name “Washington’s” and keeping a lot of the architecture. According to Wilson, the
venue will feature new acts and nationally recognized musicians. It will have a focus on live contemporary music. According to Wilson, it is also an employment opportunity for Fort Collins people with a passion in the arts, including opportunities in the sound and light equipment. This venue will have the capacity for 900 people. In a press release, the venue is described as “an intimate room.” The venue will be general admission and will feature “a tiered balcony level (that)allows excellent sightlines throughout the room and two full service bars outside the main room ensure little disruption to performances,” according to the press release. So plan ahead for this upcoming venue. Brews, buddies and bands: That’s what Fort Collin’s is known for. This venue has plans to continue those values. Maddie Wright can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
■7 p.m., February 14: DeVotchKa
– Valentine’s Day show with the Colorado band ■ 8 p.m., March 9: Lucius, a Brooklyn-based indie quartet led by two front women with a synchronous style ■ 7 p.m., March 10: Shovels & Rope, an Americana duo formed from the marital and musical union of Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent ■ 7 p.m., March 11: Martin Sexton and Keller Williams, singer/songwriter Sexton joins with Williams, a pioneer of the looping technique known as the “One-Man Jam Band,” for this co-headliner performance ■ 7 p.m., March 17: Colorado Sound’s 2nd Birthday Bash featuring Anderson East: Alabama-based Americana artist ■ 7 p.m., March 22: Rebirth Brass Band, a Grammy-winning funky brass band
Trombone Shorty performs a trombone solo at NewWestFest on June 11, 2016. PHOTO BY ALEC ERICKSON COLLEGIAN
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ARTS & CULTURE Wednesday, November 15, 2017
MUSIC
21 Savage, Offset battle on ‘Without Warning’ By Henry Netherland @NetherlandHenry
Out of the southern rap scene comes a star-powered collaboration album that is more exciting in concept than it is in person. “Without Warning” is possibly one of the most bizarre yet intriguing album contexts of 2017. The album stars three of some the biggest members of the Atlanta trap scene: 2016 XXL Freshman 21 Savage, member of the rap group, Migos, Offset and prolific producer, Metro Boomin. Savage is an interesting choice because many of his best songs have combined low-key, eerie trap instrumentals with over-the-top violent lyrics. A vintage horror movie aesthetic is sure to fit right into Savage’s wheelhouse. Offset is also an interesting choice, because this collaboration effort can be considered his debut album. Out of the three Migos, Offset has always been the least distinctive. At this point, Quavo has earned his spot as the member of the Migos with the most crossover potential with countless features under his belt. And even though Takeoff may not always have the strongest hooks, he makes up for it on the verses with his consistent, tight triplet flows. Offset lies in the middle of the spectrum to the point where he is capable of crafting hooks and rapping verses but not to the point where it becomes truly impressive. The album is a short 10 tracks running at 34 minutes. Despite being a collaborative album, the project features a total of four solo tracks with Offset and Savage both performing twice. “My Choppa Hate” is one of the two Savage solo tracks and the best song on the entire album. While not lyrically dense, the outro has one of the few moments where Metro Boomin really commits to the horror movie theme the project is meant to embody. The ending not only emphasizes the dark aesthetic, but it also provides the perfect transition for one of Offset’s solo cuts, “Nightmare.” The worst track on the album is “Still Serving.” Even though the track does not fit into the unlistenable category, it is easily one of the blandest tracks any of the three has been involved in. Savage sounds bored as ever, Offset brings an underwhelming amount of energy to the table and Metro Boomin gives the listeners his usual formula with
no new ideas being presented at all. Within the context of the album, the song sounds like it fits right in. However, on its own, the track becomes a total throwaway. As expected, the lyrics have very little in the way of substance. However, it has been long established that the main focuses of Migos and Savage are the atmosphere and the flows. This aspect has long been put on the backburner of songs similar in style. In some cases, a fantastic song can still be made without having a lot of lyrical depth. Within this album, it makes no real difference in the quality. ■ Best Songs
“My Choppa Hate,” “Rap Saved Me (feat. Quavo)” ■ Worst Song “Still Serving” ■ Available on Spotify and iTunes Metro Boomin’s production is listenable but hardly feels different from anything he has made in the past. When he does attach the horror aesthetic to his tracks, he has a bad tendency to litter the instrumental with fluttering hi-hats and other production edits to the point where the original instrumental is difficult to hear. This is a consistent issue throughout the album until it reaches the closer, “Darth Vader.” This song has the best production on the project.
It has a spacy atmospheric vibe to it that has yet to be seen on the rest of the album. While it does stand out from the rest of the track-listing, its distinct sound does not negate the atmosphere the rest of the project has tried to build up. In contrast to the amazing production; however, Savage and Offset sound like beached fishes when they are rapping. Overall, as enjoyable as the song is, it is a poor choice to end the album off. Between Offset and Savage, Offset comes through with better performances overall. As distinctive as Savage may be vocally, he continues to be a one trick pony. Fortunately, Offset’s speedy flow is able to break up Savage’s monotony most of the time. Consistently, Offset comes through with high energy flows with whirring adlibs sprinkled around the verses. Should you listen to it? Maybe. For die-hard trap music fanatics, this will be the album to be played at every Halloween party in the near future. For anyone else who may only dabble in southern hip-hop, this is another meat and potatoes trap album. Regardless of the implied concept, the album feels like an average trap project. Everyone involved feels as though they are merely going through the motions. Henry Netherland can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com
NATIONAL
Ex-20th Century Fox exec launching platform for sexual harassment victims By Nicole Bitette New York Daily News
A 20th Century Fox executive left her gig at the major company to focus on victims of sexual harassment, discrimination and bias in the workplace. Claire Schmidt, who was working as the Vice President of Technology and Innovation for Fox, decided to leave last month and found AllVoices, an online platform where any employee can anonymously report any inappropriate incident that occurred to them at work. “Given the climate in our country and everything that’s been happening over the past year, I have been feeling like I really have to do something more, so I started this process just by trying to listen and learn as much as possible,” Schmidt told the New York Daily News. Schmidt, who is a victim of sexual assault, said her decision to launch AllVoices comes as Hollywood figures like Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey and others have been accused by countless women and men of sexual harassment and assault. Even top company execs, like ousted Amazon Studio head Roy Price, also lost their cushy jobs due to accusations of sexual harassment. “I ended up talking to a lot of people who have been harassed at work and I got really interested in trying to help solve that, because it just seemed crazy to me that in 2017 people are still being openly harassed in the workplace.” Schmidt said that in her research she learned many
people are too afraid to come forward to their own human resource departments. “Employees do not feel comfortable in many cases reporting harassment at work. They just don’t,” she explained. “They fear retaliation, they fear they might lose their job, they don’t want to be associated with this situation that happened to them that wasn’t their fault. So in many cases they don’t speak up.” AllVoices doesn’t have an official launch date yet, but Schmidt said it will be happening “very soon.” The online platform will allow users to sign on using only a phone number for verification, which will not be attached to their report once filed. AllVoices will contact companies as soon as a complaint is filed and will continue to provide the company with data if more people come forward. “CEOs and boards lack the data to understand what’s happening on the ground at their company and they sometimes use this lack of knowledge as an excuse for inaction,” she explained, noting that all data will be sent back to the company in hopes of trying to combat the problem. Schmidt said while her own experiences as a victim of sexual assault may have partly inspired her decision to launch AllVoices _ it was mainly because something like this should already exist. “The bigger thing is that I just had a feeling knowledge that this tool needs to exist and I know I am the person that can bring it to the world,” she told The News. Content pulled from Tribune News Service.
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MUSIC
Student listens to ‘Reputation’ in T-Swift’s living room By Nate Day @NateMDay
Riggin Bippus is an average student. He goes to Colorado State University every day to study mechanical engineering, he hangs out with friends after class and stresses over midterms. What’s different about Bippus is that he’s a huge fan of Taylor Swift. In fact, he’s such a big fan that last month, Bippus, a sophomore, was invited to Swift’s home to give her latest album “Reputation” a listen before it was released to the public. Bippus said he wasn’t always a superfan. His interest in Swift peaked in 2012 with the release of the album “Red.” “I’ve been a fan for a while now,” Bippus said. “Back in high school was when it really hit with her album ‘Red,’ but I didn’t really unleash it until her album ‘1989,’ because during high school if you’re a guy, you’re not supposed to like Taylor Swift.” That didn’t stop Bippus from becoming a superfan, following fan pages on social media, liking all of Swift’s posts, listening to all of her music and reblogging everything he possibly could on Tumblr. All of his hard work as a fan paid off, when Taylor Nation, the official fan page for Taylor Swift noticed his dedication. “I got a notification on Tumblr one day, and it was from (Taylor Nation),” Bippus said. “They sent me a message asking for some personal information. They said that they’ve noticed I’m a really big fan, and later that evening I got a call from them and they said that if I could make it out to Los Angeles, I could go to this secret Taylor Swift event.” Bippus said he traveled to Los Angeles, where he was invited to attend an event called a “secret session,” where Swift herself would listen to her upcoming album with a handful of dedicated fans before its release. On Oct. 22, Bippus and the others invited to participate went through several rounds of security, including a secret password that he was supposed to share with Swift’s staff and a non-disclosure agreement. Bippus said he had to hand over his cell phone before being shuttled to Swift’s home, where he got to hear her new music. “When they took us up into her living room, you could tell
where she was going to sit,” Bippus recounted. “So I was able to get a spot pretty close to the front.”
TAYLOR SWIFT ■ “Reputation,” Taylor Swift’s
newest album, was released on Nov. 10, 2017. ■ The album is available for purchase now and will be available for streaming on Friday. ■ Singles: “Look What You Made Me Do,” “Gorgeous,” and “...Rady For It?”
Next, Swift herself joined the party, walking the audience through each song on the album, detailing that it’s about her relationship with the media and her desire to reclaim her reputation, according to Bippus. The evening included
Swift dancing with her fans, including Bippus during his favorite segment of “Look What You Made Me Do,” the lead single from her latest album. Bippus said he was given the opportunity to talk with Swift one-on-one. “This is probably the best moment of all of our lives tonight, so I asked her what hers was,” Bippus said. “She said that when she walks out on stage at the beginning of her concerts, seeing everyone there really hits home for her.” For Bippus, his fandom is about more than just the music. As a dedicated fan, he knows Swift’s story and has truly come to admire her as a person. “She’s just an awesome person,” Bippus said. “I had pretty high expectations of who she was already, and she still exceeded those.” Bippus’ opinion of Swift and her music aren’t necessarily shared by other CSU students.
“’Love Story’ was great,” said Codie West, a senior studying geophysics. “I used to sing that sh*t all the time, but I haven’t
“She’s just an awesome person. I had pretty high expectations of who she was already, and she still exceeded those.” RIGGIN BIPPUS
really listened to her new stuff, because I think it’s kind of crap.” Alex Gist, a senior studying business, shares a similar opinion. “I think she’s backpedaling
as a musician,” Gist said. “Her old stuff used to be more genuine, and her lyrics were more sophisticated, but her new stuff is trash.” Even Jensen Woods, a senior studying interdisciplinary liberal arts who was previously a big fan of Swift’s doesn’t like the new material. “I do not like it,” said Woods in reference to Swift’s new music. “I think it’s pretty bad, to be honest, and even listening to (“Look What You Made Me Do”) once was difficult.” Regardless of how many students dislike Swift’s new music, Bippus and other “Swifties” will certainly make up for it with their adoration. Nate Day can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
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`Tis the season: A cynic’s guide to enjoying the holidays By Mir-Yashar Seyedbagher @dudesosad
The holidays might put you in a bad mood. In an era saturated with commercialism and politicization, it is easy to think of giving and goodwill as myths. Thankfully, there are ways to stay cynical, while maybe having a hint of a good time. Just a hint. And if you end up enjoying the holidays, then who am I to judge? Have a movie marathon You might dislike being saturated with “It’s A Wonderful Life” or “Miracle on 34th Street.” Perhaps they seem infused with too much cheer. Too much idealism. But for the true cynic, fear not. There are movies especially for you. Watch “Krampus” if you like demons. Immerse yourself in “Santa’s Slay” if you want to see a jolly old elf gone psycho. Of course, there is also the king of cynical holiday films, “Bad Santa.” The story of a department store robber, played by Billy Bob Thornton, disguised as Santa Claus, the movie is the embodiment of everything anti-holiday. Thornton’s foul-mouthed protagonist is memorable. Perpetually inebriated, he punches a donkey in a fit of rage. Unabashedly lecherous, he also makes love in a department store fitting
room and uses a child’s home as a crash pad. On top of that, he is planning a robbery. Who could ask for anything more?
UPCOMING HOLIDAY EVENT IN FORT COLLINS: Horse-drawn carriage rides ■ Where: Old Town ■ When: Dec. 1-31 Go on an Amazon shopping spree You might love the mall as much as a root canal. Plus, the lines look like something out of Soviet Russia. Go online and shop around with a few clicks. Who does not like the array of goodies online? The upside: That leaves you the rest of the day to stay cynical. Get together with friends or family Relish the cynicism. Yes, said visit might end up in conflict. Uncle Bob might talk politics all night. A turkey might get impaled in some mishap. But relish the uniqueness. Rethink the squabbling and the family rituals. Think about Ralphie’s family in “A Christmas Story” with BB-guns, family feuds and
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(11/15/17). Good fortune shines on your personal projects this year (and next). Financial discipline rewards. Professional changes this winter get resolved through coordinated communications, before a family growth spurt. Summer studies and travels lead to new domestic perspectives and a career boom. Create your perfect situation. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — 9 — Keep
promises with your partner. Take care of chores, and support each other. Focus on immediate concerns, and leave the rest. Everything works out. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 9 —
ostentatious leg lamps. Maybe that quirkiness describes your family or friends. If that is not the holiday spirit, what is? Listen to holiday music without cheerful lyrics If you do not want to be inundated with messages of dreidels, turkeys or Santa Claus, there is a solution: Go instrumental. In particular, “The Nutcracker” might be your thing. Tchaikovsky’s score evokes smiles every holiday season. Maybe magic exists. Listen to “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” and tell me it does not fill you with a whimsical spirit. Turn off the media Two turtle doves, three French hens and a trampled shopper in a Walmart parking lot. The media is another source of holiday cynicism. Stories of hope and giving do not get good ratings. No wonder you might be so cynical. Instead of goodwill and peace, you might get subjected to constant stories on the alleged “War on Christmas” or Black Friday fights. Talk about holidays. Does it get any more cynical? Mir-Yashar Seyedbagheri can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
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Take care of basic practical tasks. The pace picks up, even as hurdles and obstacles appear. Jump them, and watch the path directly ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 8 — Relax; enjoy the scenery with someone interesting. Don’t worry about the future. Follow your heart and intuition. Support your family. Take action for love. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 7 — Domestic matters have your attention. Make short-term improvements to solve an immediate problem, and find more permanent solutions later. Take care of your family. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 8 — Make local connections and urgent communications. Keep everyone in the loop. Listen attentively to what’s going on, including your intuition. Keep your cool.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 9 —
Continue moneymaking activities. Maintain momentum despite obstacles. File financial paperwork, and make sure that deadlines are met. Focus on short-term objectives, here and now. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 9 — Changes or disruption could alter your schedule. Navigate unplanned deviations. Do the work nobody sees. You don’t need ego strokes. Get things done. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 6 — You can’t be in two places at the same time. Choose privacy over publicity. Maintain the mystery. Choose present actions after reviewing the past. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 8 — Your team is facing a challenge. Choose whether to address or ignore
a controversy. Focus on practical necessities. Step lively, and go for a win. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 8 — Professional affairs require your attention. Rely on another’s expertise. Navigate a change in plans with steady communication. Grasp the practical implications of choices made. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 8 — Your travels take you to uncharted destinations. Deviations along the road provide unexpected options. Avoid wasting money. Costs can vary widely. Assess what’s needed. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 8 — Focus on practical financial necessities. Collaborate with your partner. Face tough questions with a cool head. Let the little stuff go. Keep your tone respectful.
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