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CSU’s Dynamic Duo in Gian Clavell (3) and Emmanuel Omogbo (2) look towards the scoreboard during the Rams 78-73 win over rival Wyoming in Laramie. Clavell and Omogbo finished with a combined 39 points. PHOTO BY JAVON HARRIS COLLEGIAN
Clavell and Omogbo look to make NBA rosters By Justin Michael @JustinTMichael
Despite adverse odds, a pair of former Colorado State men’s basketball players are attempting to fulfill lifelong dreams of making an NBA roster this summer. Subsequently going undrafted in the 2017 NBA Draft last month, Gian Clavell and Emmanuel Omogbo are each currently on NBA summer league rosters and looking to make a name for themselves at the next level. Clavell signed a free agent deal with the Miami Heat on June 23 and has since made his debut in the NBA Orlando summer league. Omogbo has been given a chance with the 2016-17
world champions and it set to make his debut with the Golden State Warriors next week. “I want to thank God for ev-
EMMANUEL OMOGBO ■ All-Mountain West First Team and
MW All-Defensive team. ■ Set single-season league record with 13 double-doubles in conference play (2016-17) ■ Set school record for defensive rebounds in single season (373) ■ Hometown: Hyattsville, Md. Forward position and attended CSU from 2015 to 2017.
erything,” Omogbo said in an exclusive post-signing interview with the Collegian. “I want to thank everyone for sticking it out with me and just grinding out through this situation. My family for never letting me put my head down.” Clavell made his professional debut on Saturday, leading the Heat in scoring with 13 points, eight rebounds and one assist in a 10 point loss to the Charlotte Hornets. While the 2017w Mountain West Player of the Year can be found all over the offensive stat sheet, he was able to make biggest impact on the defensive end. Although officially, Clavell was only credited with one steal, his tenacious efforts were responsible for multiple Hornet turn-
overs. The second half alone, Clavell forced a backcourt violation, drew a charge and was able to force a Charolette player to
GIAN CLAVELL ■ 2017 Mountain West Player of the
Year, Associated Press Honorable Mention All-America (2017), FirstTeam All-MW, First-Team All-MW Defense. ■ Led conference in scoring in 2017 (20.4 points per-game) ■ Ranked top-ten in MW in eight statistical categories ■ Hometown: Caguas, Puerto Rico Guard position and attended CSU from 2014 to 2017.
dribble the ball off their shoe and out of play. The former Ram backed it up with another complete performance Sunday, July 2. In the 81-68 loss to the Orlando Magic, Clavell scored 12 points, finishing the contest 3-of-5 (60 percent) from beyond the arc. In four games with the Heat thus far, Clavell has played an average of 22 minutes per-game, averaging 7.3 points and 3.5 rebounds in those contests. The Heat lost all four games they played in the Orlando league, but their summer action is just getting started, as Miami will also take part in the Las Vegas league which will run from July 7-17. Along with Clavell, Omogbo and the Warriors will see NBA on page 12 >>
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Garret Myers, lead vocalist for the Modern Suspects, performs at the second day of the Taste of Fort Collins Music Festival. PHOTO BY JULIA TROWBRIDGE COLLEGIAN
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The Fourth of July Parade had their own candy clean up crew, when the candy bag that one participant in the parade had broke in the middle of the street. PHOTO BY JULIA TROWBRIDGE COLLEGIAN
The Fourth of July Parade in Fort Collins started at 10:00 a.m. and traveled east along Mountain Ave, celebrating the patriotic day. PHOTO BY JULIA TROWBRIDGE COLLEGIAN
Fireworks over City Park. PHOTO BY JULIA TROWBRIDGE COLLEGIAN
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Suspect arrested in City Park lake death By Haley Candelario @H_Candelario98
Fort Collins Police Services confirmed on Thursday that they made an arrest regarding their investigation of a body found in City Park lake.
WHAT WE KNOW ■ Suspect identified as Jeffrey Scott Etheridge, a transient. ■ Etheridge suspected of sexual assault on the deceased, and is a designated sex-offender in Florida Jeffrey Scott Etheridge was arrested on Wednesday for the murder of Heather “Helena” Hoffman. Etheridge is suspected to have murdered Hoffman on June 21 and suspected of sexually assaulting her. During their investigation, detectives found evidence connecting Etheridge to the murder of Hoffman and obtained a warrant for his arrest on June 28. Detectives have not yet stated what evidence linked Ether-
idge to the murder. According to the Coloradoan, Etheridge is a self-described transient who recently moved to Fort Collins and is a designated sex offender in Florida. Kate Kimble, a spokeswoman for FCPS, told the Coloradoan that there is no indication Etheridge and Hoffman knew each other, but police are still trying to determine if they were acquaintances. A citizen called police on June 21 to report a deceased person, later identified as Hoffman, floating in the water at Sheldon Lake. FCPS announced that they would investigate Hoffman’s death as a suspicious death a few days after her body was found. According to FCPS, an examination conducted by LCCO showed that Hoffman’s body had injuries potentially caused by foul play. Detectives also ruled out an accidental injury or death following their evaluation of the scene and numerous interviews, according to FCPS. Hoffman was an employee at the McDonald’s on Elizabeth Street and City Park Avenue and typically walked home from work. She was last seen
leaving her shift at 1 a.m. on June 21, and she was still wearing her work uniform when her body was discovered. Her cause and manner of death will be released at a later time. This is a developing story. The Collegian will update this article as more information becomes available. Haley Candelario can be reached at news@collegian.com.
Jeffrey Scott Etheridge was arrested by Fort Collins Police Services on June 28 in connection to the murder at Sheldon Lake. PHOTO BY LARIMER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
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Officers involved in near-campus shooting on leave By Julia Trowbridge & Erin Douglas
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The names of the officers involved in the shooting of a 19-year-old man on Saturday have been released and both officers have been placed on administrative leave, the Colorado State University Police Department and Fort Collins Police Services announced Monday. Officer Erin Mast, with Fort Collins Police, and Corporal Philip Morris, with CSU Police, were both placed on administrative leave following an incident near the CSU campus Saturday night at 8:13 p.m. Mast has served with FCPS since 2015, and Morris has been with CSU’s police department for five and a half years. Both were wearing body cameras at the time of the incident, but the footage will not be released until
the investigation is over. The suspect was a nineteenyear-old male named Jeremy Holmes, of Fort Collins. He was transported to Medical Center of the Rockies where he was pronounced dead of multiple gunshot wounds. On the night of the incident, CSU Police received a call regarding a threatening man near South Whitcomb Street and West Prospect Road. FCPS arrived to assist with the incident, and after discovering Holmes was armed, Mast and Morris fired shots. Both were placed on leave in accordance with policy. Larimer County Sheriff ’s Office is conducting the investigation. Holmes was not a student at CSU, the University confirmed Monday. Julia Trowbridge can be reached at news@collegian.com and Erin Douglas can be reached at editor@collegian.com.
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Car chase ends in officer-involved shooting By Erin Douglas @erinmdouglas23
A suspect was transported to the hospital Friday night after being shot by an officer during a pursuit. Larimer County Sheriff ’s Office deputies pursued a vehicle out of Fort Collins around 7:30 p.m. after reports that it was stolen. During the chase, the suspect crashed in a field near the intersection of Highway 392 and County Road 9, about 12 miles south of Fort Collins. The suspect fled on foot
and authorities pursued. One deputy fired their weapon and shot the suspect. The suspect was transported to Medical Center of the Rockies. The 8th District Critical Response Team has taken over the investigation, and the Loveland Police Department will lead the investigation. The condition of the suspect is unknown at this time. Erin Douglas can be reached at editor@collegian. com.
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By Colin Raunig @colinraunig
As temperatures increase, so does the number of river-related incidents. There were two fatalities on the Poudre River in the last two weeks. In order to prevent future fatalities, Poudre Fire Authority’s Captain Ryan Thomas spoke to the Collegian about safety guidelines Thomas wants the public to follow. Thomas also offered precautions specific to low-head dams. Thomas said to be aware of your surroundings and life jackets are a must. Thomas recognizes some people think life jackets are not necessary for shallow water or when floating on inner tubes. “That’s correct, (inner tubes) float,” Thomas said. “Until they
don’t.” The fire department wears life jackets when operating within ten feet of water. The next rule Thomas has is to be aware of unseen hazards. Thomas explained there are a lot of objects beneath the surface of the water that can pop an inner tube or cause bodily harm, whether it be a branch, barb wire or debris. Thomas reemphasized the importance of life jackets. “If you lose your inner tube, and you don’t have your personal flotation device, you’re in a bad place,” Thomas said. The final rule Thomas has is a continuation of the previous rule, specific to the unknown and unseen hazards of low-head dams. At the location of a low-head dam, the river has a drop-off, not
unlike a waterfall. This drop-off appears nothing like a dam that an average person would be used to, Thomas said. The exact number of lowhead dams, known also as diversion dams, on the Poudre River is unknown. They do populate most rivers throughout Colorado and are known as “drowning machines,” because they put river goers at risk. “You can’t see (a low-head dam) early enough to be able to get out,” Thomas said. “(The dam) pulls you in and it holds you in.” Thomas advises that all river goers avoid low-head dams. Large rafts might be able to traverse them safely, but for people on inner tubes, or in kayaks, they can be fatal. “The best way to survive is not get in that situation,” Thom-
as said. Currently, there are no publicly available maps of the locations of low-head dams and few to no warning signs are available upstream. Thomas said river-goers should scout out their river route ahead of time, walking from downstream to upstream, because of the lack of maps. The low-head dam has a quick drop-off, which slows down water in order to divert it, for irrigation purposes. This quick drop-off creates water that eddies water back upstream, which holds objects, including humans, in place and under water. Those that do survive liken the experience to being stuck inside a washing machine, Thomas said. Thomas said that an advisable distance to get out of the
river upstream is at least one hundred yards, but said also two hundred yards is not even that safe. Downstream, river-goers are advised to enter the river fifty yards after a low-head dam. For bystanders witnessing river-goers caught in a low-head dam, Thomas has clear advice and it is not to try to throw a rope or reach a stick to someone in danger. “Stay out of the river,” Thomas said. “The best thing to do is to get ahold of Poudre Fire Authority.” Ultimately, the biggest piece of advice Thomas had for those near or on the Poudre was the simplest. “Keep yourself safe,” Thomas said. Colin Raunig can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS
Journalism ethics aren’t ‘adorable,’ Bonifield Mikaela Rodenbaugh @mikarodenbaugh
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. As a graduate student with a journalism background, recent revelations from John Bonifield and Van Jones that the constant narrative surrounding the Russia investigations on air at CNN were a ploy for better ratings did not surprise me. They did however anger me. It is not hard to see how ratings have often gotten in the way of the truth on TV network titans like CNN, Fox News and MSNBC. There is a tendency on these network news shows to fixate on a particular story, even when
there are countless other stories that journalists should have a duty to report. This problem is perpetuated by the idea that certain stories are ‘sexier’ and may garner more views rather than based on the merit and newsworthiness of the story itself. As a reporter, I am someone who works to find the facts as opposed to someone sitting in a cushy studio reading off a sheet into the camera. When I want to communicate my feelings about a particular story, I write columns that clearly denote the difference between my opinion and the facts. From my perspective, calling many of the people who sit before a camera on these mammoth networks journalists is an insult to the profession. There is a vast difference between the jobs done by executives and anchors at CNN, and the job of reporters at local papers, or even national publications. What separates them? Largely, ethics.
That’s why it is particularly frustrating to see executives like John Bonifield patronize journalists who abide by a code of ethics everyday. A code of ethics which he remarks on in the video: ““All the nice cutesy little ethics that used to get talked about in journalism school, you’re just like, that’s adorable,” Bonifield said. “That’s adorable. This is a business.” This is infuriating to my sensibilities, and should be infuriating to anyone who has ever put their trust into TV news. The ongoing struggle towards accuracy in reporting that honest journalists go through every single day is also why it’s particularly demoralizing to see Deputy White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders turn around and use this same footage to justify why all journalists should be ashamed of ourselves for perpetuating fake news. In reality, journalistic ethics are meant to protect the public
from false narratives and corruption in the press. That’s why as one journalist in the White House press briefing pointed out, journalists are accountable and replaceable the moment they make a critical mistake, whereas elected officials like Sanders, and massive corporations like CNN don’t always have to answer for their lies. This is an outrage. Greater accountability must come to pass for massive companies like CNN who continue to treat the news as only a business, rather than a public service. I understand the need to balance business matters with the news as I--just like any other journalist--want to be able to make a living. But part of the problem with these ratings based systems is the awkward convergence between business and the news where business practices may not align with what is ethical. A healthy balance hasn’t been struck yet, and it’s really taken away from the
public’s ability to put their trust in the media. Rightfully so. If these recordings can teach viewers anything, it should teach them to view the news with healthy skepticism. However the responsibility cannot fall entirely on the shoulders of viewers and readers. CNN and networks like it need to re-evaluate their business motivated practices to coexist with journalistic ethics. If they cannot abide by the rules honest working reporters abide by every day, then they do not deserve the trust of the public, let alone their slogan: ‘the most trusted name in news.’ If CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and other companies like it cannot distinguish between the honest reporting and ratings, then it is time for the public to bring their so-called business somewhere else. Mikaela Rodenbaugh can be reached at letters@collegian. com.
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‘To the Bone’ offers a story that is more than skin-deep Lauren Willson @LaurenKWillson
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. In Netflix’s upcoming movie To the Bone, Lily Collins portrays Ellen, a young woman giving her final attempt at treatment for anorexia nervosa (AN). Having previously undergone 4 unsuccessful attempts at rehabilitation, she resorts to treatment in a group home and works with an unconventional therapist. Although the full movie will not be released until July 14th, the trailer for the film caused social media to explode as users critiqued its depiction of eating disorders. Internet users griped about continually seeing eating disorders symbolized by a middle-class, waifish white girl. Others were upset that film does not shed light on other kinds of eating disorders, such as bulimia nervosa and binge
eating disorder. Still more expressed concern over the movie romanticizing mental illness and giving excessive camera time to “triggering” material. As an individual who has lived and struggled with AN since age 9, I understand these frustrations. Unlike some, I have an optimistic attitude about how this film will depict the complex nature of eating disorders and their treatment. After watching the trailer, it seems to me that To the Bone does an excellent job of accurately portraying mental illness. To the Bone was written and directed by Marti Noxon, a woman who personally suffered from an eating disorder during her adolescence. Noxon took inspiration from her experiences to create the movie. And Lily Collins (Ellen) has been outspoken about her own successful recovery from AN. So at least two, if not more, persons who understand EDs on a fundamental level will be strong influences in the film’s execution. Therefore, I doubt it will be misrepresentative of anorexia’s realities. As for the movie trailer, it does not seem to romanticize eating disorders.
Whenever a medium, whether it be film, literature, or music, attempts to address a taboo subject, it is called out for doing it in the “wrong” way. For example, 13 Reasons Why, another Netflix production, received similar complaints for supposedly glamorizing suicide. But from what I can tell of To the Bone, there is no romanticizing of EDs. Rather there is a tasteful balance of the horrors and the humor that emerge from coping with mental illness. One scene of the trailer shows Ellen exercising compulsively, bruising her bony back from sit-ups, while mentally chanting “I am in control.” Although perturbing, this part is immediately preceded by a scene in which Ellen’s mother bakes her a cake in the shape of a hamburger. The confection broadcasts the frosting message: “Eat up, Ellen!” The latter scene actually reminded me of my first hospitalization, in which my older sister brought me a “Get Well” balloon in the shape of a Campbell’s soup can. From the two aforementioned scenes, the film seems to highlight both the dark and lighter sides of eating disorder
recovery, not romanticize it. Next, to address the claim that film does not represent all EDs or the populations affected. I absolutely agree that lesser-known conditions, like Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder or Orthorexia, deserve greater attention and awareness. And of course EDs don’t only affect the white population—these diseases do not discriminate, regardless of age, sex, race, or socioeconomic background. However, those who condemn this film for a lack of diversity must keep something in mind: it is a semi-autobiographical account of Noxon’s experiences, and she just so happens to be a white woman with anorexia nervosa. This is the disease she is most familiar with and can offer the most accurate depiction of. Furthermore, I believe Collins was cast as Ellen not because of her skin tone, but because she too could empathize with Noxon’s struggles. Lastly, concern has been expressed that the film is nothing more than a giant “Trigger Warning.” Some even fear that the behaviors depicted might serve as a how-to guide for developing an eating disorder. This is something that
needs to be cleared up: eating disorders do not develop overnight, and they are very rarely catalyzed by a single event. EDs are manifestations of a highly complex interaction between societal, personal, interpersonal, genetic, and environmental factors. This includes things like media influences, family dynamics, and innate personality traits. Through four treatment stays and countless hospitalizations, never have I once heard a fellow patient blame their illness on a movie. As for “trigger warnings,” any film that depicts a taxing illness is bound to feature material that some viewers might find disturbing. When you feel uncomfortable, you know its creator has reached you in a deep, meaningful way-- This is the beauty of good art and film. Perhaps that is what Noxon and crew are trying to achieve with To the Bone. They do not want to hinder anyone’s recovery or ‘thinspire’ others to become sick. They want to show the abysmal side of anorexia, and contrast it with the light that comes from recovery. The light that anyone suffering is capable of attaining. Lauren Willson can be reached at letters@collegian.com.
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Program announces CSU women’s basketball loses second assistant coach new recruiting director By Austin White @ajwrules44
Colorado State women’s basketball has now lost two assistant coaches this offseason as Rebecca Alvidrez is leaving the program to become the assistant coach at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Alvidrez spent three years with the Rams, helping guide the team to a record of 79-19 and multiple conference championships. Most recently, the CSU women’s basketball team won its fourth consecutive Mountain West Championship and ultimately advanced to the second round of the WNIT. “Obviously we’re extremely thrilled to get someone of Rebecca’s caliber here,” Stephen F. Austin head coach Mark Kellogg said in a release. “Not only is this a chance for her to gain more responsibility, she brings some great international recruiting ties, new ideas, new perspectives and a wealth of basketball knowledge to our program.”
Alvidrez was a standout college basketball herself, playing two years each at Otero Junior College and Montana State. After earning an All-Big Sky selection her senior year, she played professionally in Sweden for one season. That one season is all she needed to create a strong relationship with the Swedish and international recruiting trail. Alvidrez used that connection to help recruit international players to her first division one job in Omaha for two years (20122014) before coming to Fort Collins and helping the Rams in 2014. The former Rams assistant began her coaching career in 2002 at Otero, before moving on to Alaska Anchorage, where she was the associate head coach from 2006-2012 and helped guide them to an unprecedented record of 165-31. Alvidrez is not the only CSU coach to move on this offseason. Former assistant Brooke Atkinson also left Fort Collins to
become the head coach at New Mexico State back on May 3.
REBECCA ALVIDREZ’S CAREER ■ 2002-2006 Otero Junior College
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Anchorage Associate head coach ■ 2012-2014 University of Nebraska, Omaha First division 1 (D-1) coaching position ■ 2014-2017 Colorado State University Helped guide the Rams to three Mountain West Championships
With two coaches gone and the one of the best duos CSU has ever seen having graduated, the lady Rams will have quite a different look next season. Austin White can be reached by email at sports@collegian. com.
By Justin Michael @JustinTMichael
The Colorado State football program announced its newest addition to the staff Sunday with recently hired Director of Recruiting, Emily Laff. Laff comes to CSU after working as an undergraduate assistant in recruiting for Texas Christian University for the last three years. “I fell in love with athletics and the amazing relationships that you get to build with families,” Laff said in a release from the team. “You get to meet people from all walks of life and make an impact, and that’s why I’m excited to be at a place where my passion and purpose intersects and allows me to do what I love on a daily basis. I’m thrilled to be a new member of the Ram family.” Laff ’s responsibilities at CSU will include facilitating on-campus recruiting and overseeing interns, as well as other departmental duties, such as social media communications, department administration and NCAA
compliance. A Colorado native, Laff graduated with honors from TCU’s journalism program in May of 2017. While at TCU, the Horned Frogs had national top-30 recruiting classes and won a pair of bowl games – the 2014 Peach Bowl and the 2016 Alamo Bowl. Laff replaces Leah Knight, who served in the same role during the 2015 and 2016 seasons and recently accepted a similar position at the University of Alabama. Colorado State’s 2018 recruiting class currently has four commits. Defensive back Nick Martin-Morman (Covington, LA), athlete A’Jon Vivens (Denver, CO), linebacker Zach Schlager and long-snapper Ross Reiter (Phoenix, AZ). For the 2017 recruiting cycle, CSU yielded the No. 65 recruiting class in the nation according to Scout. In the Mountain West, only Boise State (No. 60) came in ahead of the Rams. Justin Michael can be reached by email at jmichael@ collegian.com
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Rams in the NBA also compete in Sin City, giving Ram fans their first opportunity to see the big man in a professional setting. After not hearing his name called in the NBA Draft and seeing his CSU teammate (Clavell) sign a professional deal a full week before him, the process took slightly longer than the big man would have hoped for. Through it all though, Omogbo remained patient and humble, and now he is now looking forward to the challenge of working with one of the league’s most elite franchises. “I’ve just been trying to take advantage of my opportunities,” Omogbo said. “ I’ve been working and it’s finally here… There was a moment where I broke down when I was talking to my sisters. I felt like I had put in all this work to set myself up to be in this position and it was not
going to be enough.” Now that Omogbo knows where he will be playing this summer, the Maryland native can enjoy the moment of seeing his childhood dreams of playing professional basketball come to fruition. He knows that the work is really just getting started though. “I just have to go out out there and prove myself. I cannot be too happy. Well, I can be a little bit happy,” Omogbo said. In only two seasons at Colorado State, Omogbo quickly worked his way through the history books, leaving as one of the most prolific rebounders in the program’s history. In 69 career games, Omogbo recorded 28 double-doubles, including a Mountain West record 13 double-doubles in conference play last season (201617). The power forward from
Hyattsville, Md. also set single-season school records with 273 defensive rebounds and 20 double-doubles. The Warriors will kick off summer league action against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m. (PDT) at the Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus. The league’s annual developmental league will run from July 7-17, with the Warriors looking to defend last year’s summer league championship. “Everybody has to come in and work,” Omogbo said. “You have to work for your playing time. You’re not guaranteed anything and I like that. You show what kind of playing time you want by going out there and working.” Justin Michael can be reached by email at jmichael@ collegian.com.
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Rams pick up 2018 commit By Justin Michael @JustinTMicahel
Head coach Mike Bobo and the CSU football program picked up another verbal commitment for the 2018 recruiting class Tuesday. Lionel Anderson II, a wide receiver and defensive back out of Moreau Catholic High School (CA) announced his decision on Twitter amid the Independence Day celebrations. Ranked a 2 star athlete by Scout and Rivals, Anderson also has received offers from Northern Colorado and Montana State and has interest from fellow Mountain West foes San Jose State and UNLV. Listed at 6’0”, 165 pounds,
Anderson is not exactly a bruiser, but the speedy athlete plays bigger than his size. With an official 40-yard dash time of 4.65 seconds and a 33.5 inch vertical, Anderson’s athleticism allows him to make an impact in a variety of ways on the field. In two seasons with Moreau Catholic, Anderson has recorded 50 total tackles, 32 of which were solo stops. The defensive back has also been effective against the pass with three interceptions and nine pass deflections. Rules prohibit coaches from commenting on specific players before they have signed their national letter of intent, but Bobo confirmed Anderson’s verbal
commitment with a tweet referencing a new commitment from California. With the commitment of Anderson, CSU’s 2018 recruiting class currently sits at five commits. Along with Anderson, the Rams have verbal commitments from Defensive back Nick Martin-Morman(Covington, LA), athlete A’Jon Vivens (Denver, CO), linebacker Zach Schlager and long-snapper Ross Reiter (Phoenix, AZ). CSU football also recently announced the addition of Emily Laff, who recently took over the role of director of recruiting. Justin Michael can be reached by email at jmichael@ collegian.com.
Rocky Mountain Showdown tickets to go on sale next week By Justin Michael @JustinTMichael
Tickets for the Rocky Mountain Showdown between in-state rivals Colorado and Colorado State will go on sale Wednesday, July 12. The annual game between the Rams and Buffaloes will take place on Friday, Sept. 1 at Sports Authority Field in Denver and will kickoff in front of a national TV audience on the PAC 12-Networks at 6 p.m. Single-game ticket pricing for the Rocky Mountain Showdown starts at $35 for the general public. Students may purchase their tickets online at the discounted student price of $20. Information on how students will be able to purchase tickets for the game against CU, as well as the rest of the home games in the on-campus stadium, will be sent out in early August. Student tickets for every regular season game besides the RMS will still be available free of cost for all full-time students in 2017. However the process will slightly change, as students will now be able to register for a ticket in advance online and swipe
their ID at the door. This is one of many changes students can expect in the gameday experience this season. 2017 will be the 17th Showdown to be played in Denver since the series began using the home of the Denver Broncos as the primary site for the game in 1998. Attendance for the RMS has increased in each of the past five seasons, peaking at 69,850 in 2016. The recorded attendance of nearly 70,000 marked the largest crowd since 2003 (76,219). With 34,167 tickets purchased by fans of the green and gold, the Rams have seen an increase in ticket sales in four consecutive seasons. Season tickets and threegame mini-plans for the 2017 season also remain on sale. The Rams will open the 2017 campaign against Oregon State on Saturday, Aug. 26. Season ticket holders and fans will have their first opportunity to check out the 41,000-capacity on-campus stadium during an open house event held by the team on Aug. 5. Justin Michael can be reached by email at jmichael@ collegian.com.
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Green and gold out the door: New Belgium’s Old Aggie By Erin Douglas @erindouglas23
Hundreds poured through New Belgium Brewing’s doors this weekend with one goal: to try a lager. Old Aggie Superior Lager is New Belgium’s latest concoction, released with and inspired by CSU. The beer will be offered year-round but distributed only in Colorado. While the Fort Collins community has a well-known love for beer, patrons were crowding the brewery on Saturday to show their love for another city pride: Colorado State University. New Belgium and CSU have been “kindred spirits” for a long time, according to New Belgium brand manager Adrian Glasenapp, so a beer was, naturally, the next step. “We started talking about the idea of making a beer together given the relationship,” said Glasenapp, who worked on developing the Old Aggie brand. “So, the idea floated around for a while, and it came to fruition here today.” The beer itself is a classic lager -- it’s easy enough to drink for a newly of age college student, yet tasteful enough for a beer enthusiast. Glasenapp said a lager was an easy choice. “We wanted something that was easy drinking on game day with a pretty approachable hop
profile, yet true to new Belgium’s core beers,” Glasenapp said. New Belgium accomplished their mission based on the crowd’s reaction Saturday. Many guests commented on how easy it was to drink – but even more took selfies with the can.
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“It looks like what the beer represents – the old Aggie,” said Christine Houdek, 1996 alumna, whose husband, Ryan, added that it, “takes people back to their roots.” A long anticipated game day was a major contributor to the partnership. With CSU’s new on-campus stadium opening this fall, which the brewer made a $4 million donation to in 2016, the beer revolves around a relationship with the athletic department. A portion of the proceeds will go towards the University –
2 percent for athletics, 2 percent to the fermentation science department and 2 percent towards alcohol education at CSU. The beer will be served at the new stadium – obviously at the New Belgium Porch – and even the posters have a rendering of the field in the backdrop. We’re excited to see this environment here today with people having a good time, sharing in community,” said Steve Cottingham, deputy director of CSU athletics. “And, hopefully, that’s what athletics does is bring people together and build that sense of belonging.” The logo uses a traditional CSU color – orange, with a modern mascot – the ram. It derives its name from the old name. Before the University changed its name and colors in 1957, it was called Colorado Agriculture and Mechanical College, or Colorado A&M, and the Aggies proudly sported pumpkin and alfalfa. A CSU alumnus at a long-time New Belgium partner design firm in Denver created the logo. “We wanted to give a nod to the history of the University and incorporate the ram mascot,” Glasenapp said. The brewer employs over 100 CSU alumni, according to their website and Glasenapp, and New Belgium has made significant contributions to the University in the past two years. In 2015, New Belgium Brewing
co-founder Kim Jordan gave a $1 million grant to CSU’s newly established fermentation science and technology program – and now, New Belgium brewers teach courses in it. “Being one of those (100 alumni), it’s an amazing opportunity to collaborate with CSU, and we’re really excited about the cool things to come this fall when the athletic season kicks off,” Glasenapp said. New Belgium’s yard is a destination for locals every weekend, but this Saturday it was a party. The band not only played, they danced. Lines didn’t just wrap around the bar they went
out the door. Kids, dogs, alumni, students and servers crowded the porch, draft room and yard. A New Orleans brass band, Guerrilla Fanfare, played the event and a free bike giveaway was hosted at the end. “I think it’s one of the best launches for a beer I’ve seen,” Christine Houdek said. “It got me here.” Old Aggie is available in Fort Collins as of Saturday, July 1, and will be available across the Front Range and in Denver on Aug. 15. It is available 12-ounce and 24-ounce cans. Erin Douglas can be reached at editor@collegian.com.
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Global Village Museum presents folk art in new exhibit By Julia Trowbridge @chapin_jules
You don’t have to travel the world to see original pieces of artwork from multiple different countries; thanks to the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, you can do that right here in Fort Collins. The museum opened a new gallery titled “A to Z, Global Folk Art” on July 1 that celebrates community, culture and creativity. The gallery topics are chosen by the museum’s Board of Directors, and this specific one was organized by board member Heidi Cross. “We are excited to showcase a variety of eclectic art from local cultures around the world,” Cross said in a press release for the gallery. “Unlike items that are mass produced, folk art conveys the personality of the craftsperson as well as the artist’s culture and community. It is the art of the everyday by people with a creative spirit.” LaVon Blaesi, director of the museum, is excited for the event and passionate about sharing the knowledge of folk art with the community. “Folk art is handmade from
natural materials and is colorful and unique,” Blaesi said. “At the same time, it’s so much more than that.” Folk art, as defined by the museum, expresses a cultural identity by conveying shared community values and aesthetics. It’s rooted in traditions that come from community and culture and normally has some useful or decorative purpose. To gather the art, the museum puts out a call to community members, who volunteer to lend their art to the museum for a few months. In this particular gallery, there is art from around 30 different community members. “It’s really a community museum,” Blaesi said. “The museum is run by community members and volunteers. It’s a real jewel to have this museum.” Among the items gathered, they have a Nkisi Nkondi, a spirit hunter power figure from the Congo Basin of Central Africa, various purses and pouches that make individual statements about the artist and the person it was named for, and a Hippo Drum from Botswana in the interactive children’s section. In addition to these, the gallery has a couple of other hidden trea-
sures sprinkled throughout the exhibit. “My favorite part of the exhibit is how everything here came from all over the world,” said Erica Sisneros, one of the volunteers helping set up the exhibit. To put the exhibit together, the volunteers and coordinators research the background of the donated items, which is then shared with the public through information cards, in order to allow themselves and the viewers of the gallery to have a greater appreciation for the art. “It’s been fun putting the gallery together,” Blaesi said. “It’s been a great experience. It’s very interesting and I felt like I’ve learned a lot about folk art.” The Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures is located on 200 W Mountain Ave, and the gallery will be open from July 1 to October 21. On Tuesday, July 4 and Friday, July 7, during the gallery walk that evening, the gallery is free. Otherwise, the admission fee is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students and $1 for children. Julia Trowbridge can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.
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Denver hosts Comic Con Cosplayers gather in the Buelle Theater to attempt breaking the Guinness World Record for most costumed people in the same place during Denver’s Comic Con. PHOTO BY DAVIS BONNER COLLEGIAN
Daily Horoscope Nancy Black TODAY’S BIRTHDAY
Today’s Birthday (07/06/17). Fortune blesses your house this year. Nurture yourself in body, mind and spirit. Family financial changes this summer lead to rising income. Surging shared accounts over winter balance shortfalls with personal cash flow. Collaborate and work in partnership for best results. Share your heart. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) —
7 —Take a journey. Travel and study. Write your discoveries. Conferences, seminars and professional events go well. Avoid illusions and trickery. Stick to basics and fundamentals.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 8
—Work together to pay the bills. Don’t get sidetracked. Reinforce structures and follow rules. The completion of a tricky project opens time for something more fun.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) —
9 —Steady attention to what your partner needs pays off. Disappointments or shattered illusions could interrupt a fantasy. Set a new course. Work it out together.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 8 — TMaintain basic practices and routines for your work and health. Practical action earns results. Don’t waste money on fantastical schemes. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 8 — Romantic fantasies may not materialize. Start over. Stay practical and patient. Mental and physical discipline pays nice dividends.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 87— Take one step toward a domestic goal. Don’t get overwhelmed by possible elaborations; keep things simple and elegant. Clear space. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 7 — Let a dream influence your creative work. Add illustrations and graphic elements. Keep promises and deadlines. Listen to others. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) —
9 —Profit nicely from steady efforts. Don’t lose what you’ve got to get more, though. If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.
21) — 9 — A personal dream could seem thwarted or delayed. Persistent efforts win results, even if they’re not obvious at first. Keep at it, patiently. Discover new horizons. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
— 8 — Consider pursuing an old dream. Make plans and budgets, and keep it simple. Don’t waste money on stuff you don’t need. Rely on another’s experience.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) —
8 — Teamwork gets the job done. Inspire others by your example. Show leadership and self-discipline. Determined efforts make a difference. Talk about what you see possible. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 9— Disciplined action gets professional results. Don’t get distracted by old fears. Shine light into shadows to dispel them. Bond with a colleague over romantic traditions.
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