Volume 126, No. 103
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
NEWS
Free speech on campus expands PAGE 4
OPINION Community members stand in line to comment on their perspective regarding the sit-lie ban in front of Fort Collins’ City Council. PHOTO BY DAVIS
City Council passes amended sit-lie ban
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By Seth Bodine @sbodine120
Fort Collins City Council voted to pass an amended version of the city ordinance originally termed the “sit-lie ban” on a 6-1 vote. The amended version of the ordinance does not prohibit lying or sitting on the sidewalk. Originally, the ordinance prohibited sitting, kneeling or lying on sidewalks, benches and plazas, leaving personal property unattended, and having more
personal property than one can carry in downtown Fort Collins. The amendments changed the prohibition of sitting or lying on sidewalks or plazas downtown. Now, the ordinance only prohibits leaving personal property unattended on a public sidewalk or bench and sitting, kneeling or lying within 10 feet of a public restroom. It also prohibits lying on things not designated as sitting areas within 20 feet of a transit facility, but this rule exempts areas at transit facilities
that do not offer seating areas. During the first reading at the last City Council meeting March 8, the ordinance was passed 6-1 with the amendments. According to the ordinance, the ban was proposed due to the City “experiencing difficulties over how public facilities are being used or misused.” The City is conducting research on additional options for personal item storage, such as lockers. The regulations made by the ordinance will be evaluated af-
ter one year, and City Council will make modifications if necessary. Over the past few months, the ordinance has been the cause of multiple protests hosted by the Fort Collins Homeless Coalition. Many opposed the ordinance because they believed it would unfairly favor business owners and would target the downtown area’s homeless population. The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado denounced the ordinance, writing see PASSES on page 5 >>
Apathy about car crashes is naive PAGE 6
A&C
Kids present on sustainability PAGE 12
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NEWS Wednesday, March 22, 2017
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ASCSU ELECTION
ASCSU campaign: Josh Silva and Michael Wells By Haley Candelario @H_Candelario98
As their campaign slogan, “enhancing our community’s future,” suggests, junior business administration majors Josh Silva and Michael Wells want to promote student success if elected as the president and vice president of the Associated Students of Colorado State University. Silva and his running mate Wells hope to promote more inclusiveness between students and members of ASCSU. “Every fee-paying student is a member of ASCSU by extension,” Silva said. “We care about students’ well being as a whole, so our platform really encompasses that through different initiatives like communication (and) communicating what ASCSU is. We really want to stress (that) we are here for you and work on meeting people where they are, not just promoting ourselves and waiting for people to come to us.” Wells describes the Silva-Wells campaign as “the millennial campaign” since their platforms encompass communication and technology.
Josh Silva, ASCSU presidential candidate. PHOTO BY BROOKE BUCHAN COLLEGIAN
“The goal of our platforms are essentially three-headed,” Wells said. “Communication ... is strictly open to bringing different parts of campus together. It’s not just communicating about ASCSU. It’s communicating by making sure that there’s (a) connection between different parts of campus that are off in other
sections of the campus that don’t have high foot traffic (such as the University Center for the Arts).” Silva and Wells hope to improve apps students use, such as modifying the RamRide app to operate like Uber or Lyft. They also hope to expand digital accessibility to students by offering services for class registration, textbook reservations or providing course feedback on a mobile device. Both Silva and Wells are in their first year at ASCSU in the executive branch, though they both have been involved with ASCSU in the past. Silva is completing his first term as the controller in the Department of Finance, but said his involvement in ASCSU started as early as his freshman year. Silva wanted to join the student government as a freshman, but said his initial experience upon entering the ASCSU office was discouraging. “I walked into the office kind of a shy freshman and came into a culture that felt sort of hostile towards outsiders and towards newcomers,” Silva said. “I remember walking in ... and feeling
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sort of alienated.” Silva said through his campaign he hopes to continue to improve the environment in ASCSU to be more welcoming. “We don’t want anyone to ever feel alienated again,” Silva said. “We want (students) to know, understand and really
internalize that we’re here for them. This is your student government. These are your student fee dollars. This is your campaign.” Silva said his role in the Department of Finance has brought perspective to his responsibility within ASCSU since he sits on the Board for Student Organization Funding, which allocates student fees to groups on campus for events. “It’s really brought home a sense of perspective to us of the importance of being responsible of student fee dollars and being good stewards to the students,” Silva said. “We’ve seen the other groups and their needs and their funding. We’ve seen all the student fee dollars go in.” Silva wants students to know that he and Wells are no different than other students at CSU. “The Silva-Wells campaign sounds really fancy, but it’s Michael and Josh. We’re just like you,” Silva said. “When we do this for the students, I mean, I know what it’s like to have to take out a student loan to continue going to school and having to see ASCSU on page 5 >>
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NEWS Wednesday, March 22, 2017
CAMPUS
Construction on natural resources addition to start in May By Jenn Yingling @jenn_yingling
An addition to the Michael Smith Natural Resources Building is set to open Fall 2018 with construction beginning mid-May. According to John Hayes, the dean of the Warner College of Natural Resources, the 40,000 square-foot addition will include new teaching laboratories, a new student services center, a classroom designed for cloud-based computing and instruction. “Enrollment in Warner College has expanded dramatically over the past several years,” Hayes wrote in an email to the Collegian. “High impact, high quality programs for our students creating new, modern education and advising facilities is a high priority.” Hayes wrote that the new addition will also feature a number
Construction on an addition to the Michael Smith Natural Resources Building will begin mid-May and the project is expected to be completed by Fall 2018. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO
of formal and informal gathering spaces as well as a large, dynamic classroom designed for state-ofthe-art teaching.
The $20 million project is largely funded by student fees through support from the University Fee Advisory Board along
with a group of donors, according to a Source article. Michael Smith, whom the building is named after, gave a $13 million gift to the University for the project and to create new scholarships in the Warner College and the College of Business. A gift from Ed Warner, the college’s namesake, kick-started the philanthropy. Smith, an energy entrepreneur, is a CSU alumnus with a degree in chemistry and a minor in mathematics. Construction will begin shortly after the spring semester ends and the architecture will reflect nature, include views to the outdoors and utilize natural lighting, according to Source. “While there will clearly be some inconveniences in the next year and a half as the construction moves forward, the outcome should be outstanding,” Hayes
wrote. “This is one more step in our college’s efforts to advance our philosophy of continuous improvement to do whatever we can to create the strongest educational environment possible for students at CSU.” Hayes believes the new addition will build on the climate of engagement and interactions between the students, faculty and staff within the college. The building will continue to show the college’s commitment to sustainability. The facility will be LEED-Certified, meaning less water and energy usage, which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The designs for the building are being finalized and students can expect the rest of the building to remain open throughout construction. Jenn Yingling can be reached at news@collegian.com.
POLITICS
Colorado to eliminate ‘free speech zones’ on college campuses By Stuart Smith @notstuartsmith
Free speech zones are dead in Colorado - they were recently voted out of existence almost unanimously by the Colorado State Legislature. A bill that will eliminate free speech zones on college campuses in Colorado passed the Colorado State House unanimously Tuesday morning. It was passed 64-0, with one representative, Lang Sias of Arvada, excused from the vote. Instead of campuses having designated free speech zones, such as the Plaza at CSU, there will not be specific zones for free speech. “The bill has been through some changes through the legislative process which have addressed issues balancing our full support of free speech while also needing to maintain an effective classroom and learning environment,” wrote Mike Hooker, the executive director of public affairs and communications for CSU, in an email to the Collegian. “We support the current version of the bill.” The bill, according to its own wording, would prohibit “public institutions of higher education from limiting or restricting student expression in a student forum.” According to the bill public institutions of education would
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not be able to subject a student to disciplinary action as a result of that expression, but that students would not be granted the right to disrupt previously scheduled activities in an area of the student forum at the scheduled time. However, “(a) student who has been denied access to a student forum for expressive purposes may bring a court action to recover reasonable court costs and attorney fees.” The bill has received strong support from legislators. When the Collegian covered the bill
in the past, it had just passed through the Senate’s education committee unanimously and has since passed the entire state senate 32-2. After it was introduced in the State, Veterans and Military Affairs committee it passed with only one “no” vote. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Tim Neville, R-Littleton, in January in response to the conflicts on college campuses around the nation. In particular, the bill was discussed and voted on in committee the day after the Berkeley riots that resulted from the arrival of Milo
Yiannapolous. Once the bill reached the House, it was sponsored by two representatives, Democrat Jeff Bridges from Greenwood Village and Republican Stephen Humphrey from Severance. The bill was supported by several organizations, including the ACLU, the University of Colorado and the Colorado Press Association. In an interview with the Colorado Statesman, Bridges cited conversation as the reason for the bill’s success. “Free speech is such a core
value, so anytime you address it folks are going to want to make sure you’re furthering and expanding expression and not restraining it,” he said. “From the progressive perspective there’s a feeling that, in the era we’re living in, we have to engage across the spectrum… We should always be fighting for free expression on college campuses. That’s just fundamental.” Juan Caro, a senior ecosystem science and sustainability major, is a large supporter of the bill and travelled to the Capitol twice to testify for the bill in the committees it was in. In an interview with the Collegian last time the bill was covered, Caro laid out his reasoning for supporting the bill. “What we realized,” he said, “is that these safe spaces don’t work and, if there’s going to be a riot like we saw at Berkeley, there’s going to be a riot whether there’s an imaginary line or a free-speech zone or there’s not.” “What we’re arguing is, because of the fear of these riots and of the retaliation, we’ve ended up surrendering our rights…” Caro said. “And we’ve been given these Free Speech zones, safe spaces, which are unconstitutional.” The bill will now go to the desk of Governor Hickenlooper for him to either approve or veto. Stuart Smith can be reached at news@collegian.com.
NEWS Wednesday, March 22, 2017
>> PASSES from page 1 that it was “outrageous, cruel and absurd,” and that it would criminalize the experience of being homeless. The Fort Collins community was divided on whether or not to support the ordinance. When Fort Collins City Council called for public comment on an amended city ordinance considered by many to be a sit-lie ban, people wearing bright neon yellow stickers that said “lockers not jail!” lined up to speak. Lynn Thompson, a member of the Fort Collins Homeless Coalition expressed concerns on how it would be enforced without discrimination. She also commented on the $250 penalty for leaving property unattended. “(What) I wanted to say on the subject of harsh penalties is that $250 might not seem like a lot of money to some people. It certainly can be a tremendous burden for someone else,” Thompson said. “We should take that into account, especially when we’re talking about a crime as petty as forgetting your purse on a bench or leaving a backpack somewhere while you go into a store.” Kwon Atlas, a Colorado State University alumnus and currently a mayoral candidate, said the council should throw out the ordinance. He said the council should start over with the ordinance-writing process because it pits business owners and the elderly against homeless people. “The business community needs solutions, but so does the homeless community,” Atlas said. “Sleeping downtown is not something that the homeless community wants, and is not something that the business community wants. So we need to create solutions.” Charlie Meserlian, owner of Fort Collins Truck Sales, urged
Council to pass the ordinance with the section prohibiting sitting and lying in the downtown area reinserted. “I’ve had these homeless in my face for 30 years, and this town has a reputation for being shangri-la for these people,” Meserlian said. “Passing this ordinance, I think, would be the right direction for it not to be a shangri-la.” Meserlian was against the introduction of lockers funded by the City. “I think building lockers at public expense is not your place to be doing this,” Meserlian said. “If someone wants to do it, that’s their business, but it’s not up to the City government.” The Council discussed the definition of unattended property and obstruction. Jeff Mihelich, City Manager, said they were using the common definition of the word. He said if someone is immediately absent from their property, such as a bag, it is considered unattended. Mihelich compared the part of the ordinance similar to airport safety measures of leaving a bag unattended. Multiple council members also asked for more clarification on the issue of obstruction. Council member Ray Martinez emphasized that the ordinance was not intended to target the homeless. “I’m going to support this for now, but I’m going to watch it,” Martinez said. “I’m going to monitor it.” Martinez said he would do this through a monthly report. The fees and maximum jail time for misdemeanors under this ordinance will be set by the court. Bob Overbeck said he would be on board with the ordinance if the part about jail time was ex-
>> ASCSU from page 3 choose between putting off paying for textbooks or rent. When it’s for the students, we really mean that. We’re just like everybody else.” Vice Presidential Candidate: Michael Wells Wells is the current director of finance, chair of the Board for Student Organization Funding and sits on the college council for the College of Business. Wells said his position in BSOF set him up to problem solve. “There’s a lot of special requirements on what we can or can’t pay for,” Wells said. “I think it gives us a really good perspective of how to problem solve and how to figure out ways that we can make events more successful, understanding what we can and can’t pay for (and) abiding by university guidelines.” Wells wants to push for a greater sense of community for
students. “I wanted to do this to push for students and student community,” Wells said. “Based off our platform of communication, you could say that’s a really broad brushstroke of what it actually is but, being business students, we understand the effectiveness of corporate culture and company culture and the culture we have on campus goes miles for students and for the community.” Wells said he wants to make sure members of ASCSU are also held accountable for student fees. “I hope to see (that) ASCSU is fully held accountable for being stewards of the student fees,” Wells said. “I really hope that we can make sure that student fee money is allocated and spent the way that students actually want it to be spent.” Haley Candelario can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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Kwon Atlas, a CSU grad running for mayor, shares views from his prospective housing initiative regarding the Old Town sit-lie ban in front of Fort Collins’ City Council. PHOTO BY DAVIS BONNER COLLEGIAN
cluded. He said he needed a community response to the problem. City Council member Ross Cunniff said doing nothing is not an option, and it would be a failure of the Council to not pass it. He said that the ordinance, as it is now, is a compromise. “I do think we need to move
forward on this ordinance and I agree also that there is more that we can do in respect to the separate issue of the vulnerable Fort Collins citizens who are homeless or nearly homeless,” Cunniff said. “We have other policy considerations that this council has taken on beyond I think what
Fort Collins has contemplated as its mission in fact, to the credit of this credit of this council and this community, that we have tried to step up and help with others in the faith and the charitable community.” Seth Bodine can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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OPINION Wednesday, March 22, 2017
SEX ED OP ED
Non-monogamy isn’t weird. Really. Allison Danish @allison_danish
Allison is majoring in Biomedical Sciences and minoring in Women’s Studies. She hopes to pursue a career in reproductive health. Editor’s Note: The views expressed in the following column are those of the writer only and do not necessarily represent the views of the Collegian or its editorial board. Monogamy, or the practice of shacking up with just one sweetheart, seems to be the golden standard for sexual/romantic relationships the world over, but it isn’t the only valid and ethical way to love, nor is monogamy a long-standing norm in all cultures. Non-monogamy has been performed all throughout history and across the globe, from the practice of men keeping wives and concubines in China and ancient Greece to plural marriage and assuming multiple sexual partners in Indigenous cultures. In more recent American history polygamy (the practice of marrying multiple people) remains illegal, while polygyny (the practice of one man marrying multiple women) is legal in many parts of Africa and the Middle East. Conversely, polyandry (the practice of one woman taking more than
one husband) is illegal almost everywhere. However, despite legal intervention, polygamy is still pretty widely practiced. If non-monogamy gives you the heebie jeebies, relax. If you don’t like it, don’t do it. But do understand that non-monogamy isn’t all that strange, and it’s certainly not just a thing of the past. Below are some examples of how non-monogamy exists today. Unethical Non-monogamy: What is often stored in the brain-file under non-monogamy is cheating, affairs, adultery, infidelity. This is an example of unethical non-monogamy because it’s not consensual. Non-monogamy simply isn’t kosher when one person is “being faithful,” while the other isn’t without discussing it first. However, cheating is more widely accepted and performed than other kinds of non-monogamy in the United States. While the majority of married persons believe that cheating is always wrong, around 10-15 percent of married women and 20-25 percent of married men do it. Ethical Non-Monogamy takes many seductive forms, here’s a few of them: Polygamy: As previously discussed, polygamy is a marriage involving more than two people. While in a moral grey area because it’s not always consensual and because polygyny is “more acceptable” than polyandry, it’s not all bad.
If everyone wants to be married, then party on, Wayne. Friendly note that polygamy, regardless of my opinions on the matter, is still illegal. Open: This kind of non-monogamy is the most visible form of non-monogamy in 21st century America. These are partnerships in which there is one primary relationship, and all other sexual and romantic relationships are secondary. Secondary relationships may include sexual contact, casual dating, etc. Open relationships may include multiple people who are all involved with each other, multiple people who are only involved with one partner or a combination of the two. Open relationships may also involve one non-monogamous partner and one monogamous partner. Swinging is another example of an open relationship that is pretty well known. Swinging often involves an “exchanging” of partners who then proceed to get jiggy with it. It’s typically just recreational and can occur between strangers to life-long friends. Polyamory: This occurs when people consensually have multiple sexual and/or romantic relationships at a time. Polyamory differs from an open relationship in that no relationship is secondary. All long-term relationships are just as important. Polyamory does
not have to be sexual, nor does it have to be romantic. Confused? Let me break it down: Just as in monogamous relationships, people can be in love, but not wanna have sex. People can be in a relationship with someone and have sex, but not want to be romantic. Sometimes folks don’t want to be romantic or sexual, but still want to spend the rest of their lives together. It’s a beautiful, beautiful spectrum. Polyamory also has a role in families. Multiple people can be involved in having and raising kids, forming family structures that are larger than the prototypical nuclear family. While this is difficult to navigate under the current legal system in which kids can only have two guardians and, to avoid bureaucratic obstacles, should have the same last name, these polyamorous family models are no less valid than monogamous ones. Relationship Anarchy: This one isn’t super wellknown, but it evolved from the critique that sexual/romantic relationships are valued more highly than others. Relationship anarchy can operate like traditional monogamy or polyamory, however it is unique in that values are not placed on relationships based on whether they are romantic, sexual, or platonic. Relationship anarchy operates under the belief that love is abundant and relationships should remain unnamed because they are all equally valuable, regardless of
their nature. While these constitute the primary ways in which non-monogamy is performed, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Non-monogamy has a long, rich history, and is enacted in many diverse and meaningful ways globally. Is Non-Monogamy Better? You make the decision for yourself. Non-monogamy may be the more “natural” thing to do for some people, as strict monogamy is rarely enacted in other parts of the animal kingdom. However, social mores and values are powerful and valid forces, and monogamy often feels like the right thing to do. Practicing non-monogamous relationships could also curb cheating in marriages and partnerships, but being openly non-monogamous might feel like cheating to some. Romantic and sexual relationships can be complicated. Confounded by loyalty, jealousy, religion, family expectations and notions of romantic and sexual exclusivity, choosing non-monogamy can be impossible for some. However, for a lot of people non-monogamy is what’s comfortable and is what feels best. Despite laws prohibiting plural marriage in the U.S., institutions that promote and reward monogamy and general public distaste for non-monogamy, it’s here to stay. And it’s not that weird. Really. Allison Danish can be reached at letters@collegian.com.
COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS
Car crashes are often deadly. Why does nobody care? By Zane Womeldoph @zwomeldo
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. My first brush with automotive disaster came in the summer between my sophomore and junior years of high school. One of my best friends just got his license and I sat shotgun as we followed my older brother on a short straight-away of a mountain road near my house. Like many 16-year-olds, our understanding of consequences didn’t last much longer than ten seconds into the future, and
I laughed as my friend floored it. We passed my brother going probably 70 mph and met a curve that responsible people take at 25. We were lucky in so many ways. We could have rolled. We could have shot off the steep drop on our right. There could have been a car coming in the opposite direction. Instead we ended up spinning around probably three times and lightly tapping into an embankment. The skid marks lasted for months. Thankfully, my luck held that day and has held several times since. Unfortunately, I know too many people who weren’t so lucky. Recently a friend from high school whom I played basketball with for three years and who was an absolute beast of a phys-
ical specimen - not to mention an incredibly kind person - was found, along with a passenger, flipped upside down in an icedover stream. A couple months before that I was delivering pizzas when our manager left on his only run for the night and never came back. Turns out he parked his car on the side of a dark county road, got out to check the address number on a mailbox and was struck and killed by a car. A couple months before that another friend from high school’s mother was driving on a highway and stopped to help someone retrieve a bike that had fallen off the rack on their car. As she was getting back in her car she was also hit and killed. Chances are, you also know
someone who has died in a car accident. In 2011, automotive accidents were the leading cause of death for every age between 16 and 25. Since then traffic fatalities have risen significantly nationally, in Colorado and in Larimer county. Over 40,000 people died nation-wide last year in car crashes. In Colorado that number was over 600, the largest death toll since 2005 and an increase of 11 percent from 2015. In Larimer County, 48 people died last year, a significant uptick from 37 in 2015. Many in law enforcement attribute this rise to distracted driving. “Ninety percent of crashes are a result of human error. That’s why we don’t call them accidents, we call them crashes,” Director of the Colorado Depart-
ment of Transportation Shailen Bhatt told the Denver Post. Other factors that attribute to fatalities are exactly the ones you’d think. Seatbelt use in the state, according to Bhatt, is only 84 percent. While it is illegal to drive without a seatbelt in Colorado, it is a secondary law, meaning that you cannot be pulled over simply for not wearing one but you can be ticketed for the infraction if you’ve already been pulled over for something else. Changing that law may have saved some of the 186 people killed in car accidents in our state last year who were not wearing seat belts. A final factor is speed. Speed limits around the country have steadily risen in the past few see CRASHES on page 5 >>
OPINION Wednesday, March 22, 2017
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COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS
Trump’s budget proposal has dangerous implications
The budget plan released last week by the White House is almost exactly what many people expected it to be. A quick summary: there were dramatic increases in defense, the Department of Homeland Security and nuclear management as well as school choice and veteran affairs. These increases are obviously met with dramatic cuts to the State, Labor, Agriculture, Commerce and Transportation Departments, the Environmental Protection Agency, the IRS and various independent agencies that are funded with tax dollars. I’m not here to berate Trump, but implementing these
kinds of policies has strong implications geopolitically, socially and environmentally. Something of large importance to many of the people who voted for the new administration is security. The White House responded with a 10% increase in defense spending, $52 billion dollars, but was also met with massive cuts in the State Department, which manages all of the United States foreign diplomacy. This ultimately means less money to discuss things and negotiate and more money towards building arms. To other foreign states this simply means aggression. Before Defense Secretary James Mattis was in his current position, he was Commander of the U.S. Central Command. During his time there he defended the State Department saying, “if you don’t fully fund the State Department, I have to buy more ammunition.” Personally, this is a frightening prospect. There have been several examples throughout history that show diplomacy solves problems much faster with fewer lives lost. With ten-
sions rising, the image we send to countries around the world is important and this route escalates the situation before there even is one. Back at home, a reduction in funding smaller arts and science agencies impacts us a little more directly. These are agencies that provide and support a channel to express the voices of people, often those of marginalized communities. It’s how we can support art from those who normally don’t have access to traditional means. It’s by these venues that we support scientific research opportunities for students to better prepare them for their careers, which many students here at CSU benefit from. Supporting these people in science and art is how we keep our identity. Though, above all else, the most frustrating proposal for me was the 31.4% cut to the EPA. While many people are concerned about their chances to regulate oil and gas companies in order to mitigate climate change, it will even limit their ability keep our water and air clean. Even if you don’t believe in climate change (though you
>> CRASHES from page 6 decades thanks to the repeal of the National Maximum Speed Limit in 1987, a law that required states to keep speed limits at 65 mph in order to get federal highway funding. A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety determined that raising speed limits on highways around the country resulted in over 33,000 deaths from 1993 to 2013. I drive like a grandpa. I am not ashamed of that fact whatsoever. People need to realize that the speed limit is a ceiling, not a floor. You’ve probably passed me on the highway, wondering why
the hell I’m going ten under the speed limit. You may have been stuck behind me on a county road, roaring in frustration while you are penned in by the double yellow and my excessive caution. But as anyone who has been in a car accident can attest, things can go from normal to potentially deadly in the blink of an eye. Driving is something we do everyday; it is as normal and banal an activity as there is. But it is dangerous and there is nothing wrong with defensive driving, both as a strategy to avoid anxiety and minimize the chances of crashing.
So, at the risk of sounding like a father berating his teenage children before they go out for the night, here is my driving credo: Slow down; it’s better to arrive late than never. Do not tailgate; there are obvious reasons for this, but mostly it just makes you an asshole. Wear your seatbelt; it’s so easy and it doesn’t make you cool for not doing it. It makes you stupid. And finally, keep your phone away from your face and your eyes on the road. Zane Womeldoph can be reached at letters@collegian.com.
Alexandra Stettner @alexstetts
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.
NOPE DOPE When your oatmeal overflows in the microwave and it takes you ten minutes to clean it up. Finding out you aren’t going to get as much on your tax return. Taxes. Missing out on fun. #FOMO Accidentally injuring people because you’re bad at sports.
Sharing battle stories from previous relationships. Lucid dreaming. #Superpower When your ex looks really bad now. #IWon Beer and bonfires.
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should), pollution causes approximately 200,000, 100 percent preventable, deaths per year. This issue runs much deeper than classic climate change denial and is why the EPA is so important. Water quality due to our infrastructure is an issue we need to worry about in the U.S. The EPA reports that 41 states had higher than acceptable levels of lead in the water supply over the last three years. While this budget plan is only a proposal and will eventually be decided by Congress, this is important in understanding what the Trump administration’s at-
titude will be regarding these important issues. We’ve heard him talk about these things vaguely during the campaign, but this is our first glimpse at to what extent these statements will be. And I’ll just mention, because the budget needs to be decided by Congress, we still have a voice expressing what we want. Seeing how hard Trump fights back against those changes, which I’m hoping there will be, will be a test of how much he is a representation of the people’s interest. Alexandra Stettner can be reached at letters@collegian.com.
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Return to field brings elation for Clyburn By Eric Wolf @Eric_Wolf5
On Tuesday, everything was right for Deonte Clyburn. Colorado State’s first practice of the spring marked the first time Clyburn stepped on the football field in over a year. It was only fitting that the senior linebacker led the team into practice - breaking down the team with an intensity fitting for somebody returning from a long hiatus.
Clyburn 2015 stats: Tackles: 69 Solo tackles: 35 Tackles for loss: 7 Sacks: .5
That hiatus officially began early last August when it was announced that Clyburn would miss the 2016 season due to blood clots. There were questions whether he would ever play again. “I have been playing since I
was five and I have never missed a season...until last year,” Clyburn said. “When it’s taken away from you out of the blue and they strip it from your it hands, it is hard to take in. It is hard to think about not ever playing again, but it gives you that much (more) appreciation.” Two weeks ago, Clyburn got the word from his doctor that he was cleared to return to football. On Monday, coach Mike Bobo officially announced that Clyburn would return to the team. “I am extremely excited for Deonte Clyburn,” Bobo said. “The thing about him is his faith and his determination throughout all of this has been remarkable and it’s been something a lot of our guys have drawn strength from.” On Tuesday, he was back out on the field. His first day back might not have been a perfect day and Clyburn made mistakes, but to him the important part is that he had the opportunity to make some mistakes on the football field again. “I got a chance, that’s all I want,” Clyburn said. “I got a chance to be out there, I got a
Senior linebacker Deonte Clyburn has been cleared to play after missing the 2016 season because of blood clots. PHOTO BY KEEGAN POPE COLLEGIAN
chance to run around. Today just really solidified the moment. It was really surreal. I got to run around a lot. I feel good. I feel lighter, I feel faster.”
When it was announced that Clyburn would miss the 2016 season, his teammates and the CSU coaching staff were quick to show their support for him.
But it was clear early on that Clyburn was the one rallying behind them. “He continued to work, he see CLYBURN on page 9 >>
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Colorado State baseball routs Metro State 21-2 By Christian Hedrick The Colorado State University club baseball team jumped all over the Metro State University Roadrunners under the City Park Field lights Tuesday night for a 21-2 blowout victory in their last game before heading into conference play. The Rams, who exploded for 78 runs, five wins and a championship during last week’s spring break tournament in Sunnyvale, California, brought that high-powered offense back to Fort Collins for their second matchup in two weeks against MSU. CSU narrowly defeated the Roadrunners 7-6 at City Park Field on March 7, but thanks to their hot bats, CSU
managed to avoid another tight game Tuesday. “We gained a lot of confidence last week in the tournament,” coach Troy Tolar said after the game. “I think we just knew that once the bats get going, they get going for the whole time.” Metro State sparked the offense Tuesday night with three hits and two runs against Rams’ starting pitcher Phil Miller in the first inning. The Rams answered by scoring on a first inning sacrifice fly to center by Matthew Hart and then tying the game on a Matthew Smith RBI single down the left field line in the bottom of the third. With two outs in the bottom of the third, the MSU left fielder misplayed a Hart single, allow-
ing him to take third and eventually score and take the lead before the inning was over. Right-handed pitcher Mack Morford took over for Miller in the top of the fourth inning, striking out the first three batters he faced. The Rams gave Morford a lot of room to work, putting up eight runs in the bottom of the fourth, largely thanks to doubles by Jake Walker, Matt Davis, Josh Karlin and Gage O’Neil. Davis, who had five hits in the game, is continuing to put together a stellar senior season, “Matt Davis is absolutely on fire,” catcher Jake Walker said. “He had 16 RBI in six games out there last week.” The Rams continued to push across runs in the fourth and
>> CLYBURN from page 8 continued to be involved with this football team,” Bobo said. “He continued to be a leader. He was in every meeting, he was at every game. He knew what the game plan was. He was a part of this football team.” “I don’t want to just go to school, I want to play football,” Clyburn said. “This was some-
thing that I was just blatantly removed from. Keeping myself involved as far as meetings go, still trying to work out a little bit (and) going on road trips, it just kept my mind level.” As the season went on Clyburn was constantly called on by coaches and players alike for his continued leadership and intensity that he brought to the
team everyday. Now Clyburn can bring those tools with him onto the field where he is already the unquestioned leader of the CSU defense heading into this season. “I am excited for him because of how much it means to him and how much this team means to him,” defensive coordinator Marty English said. “Now he gets to put his pads on back on and go out there and be a communicator and a leader.” Going into spring practice, Bobo said that Clyburn will not be limited in any capacity and that the linebacker is in the best shape he has been in since the coach got to CSU. Clyburn’s return comes at a time when the Rams have to replace do-everything linebacker Kevin Davis. In 2015, his junior season, Clyburn finished fourth on the team in tackles despite only starting the last seven games of the season. His emergence in the later part of that season built high hopes for the 2016 season. Those hopes return heading into this year. “It would have been great to have both (Davis and Clyburn) last year because of the maturity and communication and things like that,” English said. “Kevin was a good player. Deonte is a very good player and I think that is a role where Deonte is going to be able to step in there and kind of take back over some of the things that Kevin was doing and help move us forward.” Eric Wolf can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
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fifth innings while the Roadrunners’ offensive struggles continued. Left-hander Phelan Castellano stepped in for Morford in the sixth and picked up where the starting pitcher left off by keeping MSU off the board. “We have a lot of confidence in our bats right now and our pitchers are just throwing strikes and not letting them get too many free bases,” Walker said. With the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth, CSU sophomore Jared Van Vark sent a towering shot over the left field fence to put the Rams up 18-2. Van Vark’s grand slam was the biggest hit of the game for CSU, but it certainly was not the last. The Rams continued to hit through the order, making it a 21-2 game and erasing any hope
of a miracle comeback by MSU. The Rams’ next chance to show off their offensive prowess is this weekend against Wyoming at City Park Field, where they are 5-1 this season. The conference showdown also means the Rams can resume their quest for a third consecutive Mid-America-West conference championship, but do not expect the Rams to approach the games any differently. “Every person in our conference is a good opponent,” Walker said. “We don’t take any of them lightly. We are just going to go out there and do what we do, stick to ourselves and hopefully it keeps rolling.” Christian Hedrick can be reached at sports@ collegian.com.
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SPORTS Wednesday, March 22, 2017
FOOTBALL
On-campus stadium approaches completion By Chad Deutschman @ChadDeutschman
On the southern bank of Colorado State’s campus, a new home for Colorado State football is taking shape — $220 million worth of shape. A gold Rams logo highlights the north stands and windows grace the stadium’s outside walls, where the reflection of Hughes Stadium can still be seen. The scoreboard structure is beginning to take form above the south end zone as terrain levelers prepare to install turf below. The new home for Colorado State football will not open its gates to 41,000 fans until Aug. 26, when CSU hosts Oregon State to open the season. Nevertheless, the shell of the stadium has begun to cast its shadow upon CSU’s campus. As opening day approaches, the stadium remains on schedule and on budget, according to CSU athletic director Joe Parker. “There’s just so much that can be communicated in a rendering, so much that you can’t describe in words,” Parker said while leading a media tour through the stadium. “To see it actually functioning, and functioning with 40,000 people in the building will be when they finally, I think, understand why this project was needed.” Construction on the stadium began in September 2015, and upon completion, it will feature a complete state-of-the-art facility for CSU football. When CSU moves into the new facility in mid-June, they will be greeted with a plethora of amenities, including: a
9,100-square-foot weight room, a complete sports medicine office featuring four hydrotherapy pools, a home locker room with 120 36-inch lockers with built in
Remaining on-campus stadium timetable Mid-April: Turf installation Late April: Scoreboard panels installed Mid-June: Substantial completion, football program moves into stadium July: Substantial completion of alumni center, classroom space and CASA August 26: CSU vs. Oregon State Sept. 4: FORTitude 10k Construction crews have been busy at work installing the chairs and benches for seating at the new on-campus stadium. The first game at the new stadium is set to be played on August 26, 2017 against Oregon State.
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ventilation systems to help curtail odors, a 120-seat team meeting room, offices for football staff and a 3,700-square-foot player and recruiting lounge. A $3 million practice facility borders the stadium to the west. The practice fields will use the same Shaw Sports Turf as inside the stadium. The practice fields adjacent to Moby Arena will be utilized to house other CSU sports, specifically women’s soccer, Parker said. The players have walked through the stadium once, during Idaho Potato Bowl preparation, and will need to earn the approval of their head coach to
Colorado State University athletic director Joe Parker discusses the progress of the new on-campus stadium during a media walk-thru.
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officially move in. “Right now we’re trying to earn the right to get in this building,” CSU head coach Mike Bobo said. “So, I don’t know if I’m going to bring them over any time soon. Hopefully we’ll be at that point for the first ball game. We’ve got to earn the right to get into this stadium, so we are in the process of earning it right now.” Fans, however, will see some of the more impressive elements of the stadium. Attendees will be treated to the first field-level club in all of college football — rivaled only by the Dallas Cowboy’s field club at AT&T Stadium. The Orthopedic and Spine Center of the Rockies field club-level will put 600 fans behind the CSU bench pregame, postgame and in-game action.
The OCR field club can be accessed by season ticket-holders for the duration of the season for an additional $400. “If you’re a season ticket-holder, you can actually add this access onto your ticket,” Parker said while explaining who will be able to access the field club-level. “It’ll be used for pregame, halftime, end game, ingame … you can’t be in the team area, but you’ll be able to see it and experience the energy from right behind the team.” In addition to the close proximity to the team, fans will have a one-of-a-kind look at the team running onto the field from a side window to the south. Entrance into the club will guide fans through the Hall of Champions, a 5,800-square-foot room
The view from the south concourse looking at campus at the new on-campus football stadium. PHOTO BY ELLIOTT JERGE COLLEGIAN
highlighting the history and accomplishments of CSU football, while also showcasing the University’s relationship with Under Armour, according to Parker. A noticeable portion of the stadium still to be constructed is the New Belgium Porch above the north end zone. Similar to the OCR club, season ticket-holders can gain access to the porch though an additional $200 fee. New Belgium received rights to the porch via a $4.3 million donation in August 2016. The stadium has already been scheduled for 29 events. Weddings, retreats, receptions, banquets, fundraising events and holiday festivities have been booked beginning in July. “Everything is first-class,” Bobo said. “When you recruit a young man, you want to tell them that you’re ... going to help them develop in all areas, and the resources that we put into this stadium and every area of this stadium is proof in the pudding.” The University is actively seeking sponsorship for stadium naming rights. There is no timetable set for finding a sponsor and the University is content with entering the 2017 season without one, Parker said. The field, however, will stay true to Hughes Stadium, as an anonymous $20 million donation assured that Sonny Lubick Field would make the journey to campus. Chad Deutschman can be reached at sports@ collegian.com.
ARTS & CULTURE Wednesday, March 22, 2017
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Future Fort Collins Artspaces will offer affordable living and studio space for local artists By MQ Borocz @MQBorocz22
Artspace, a non-profit that creates affordable spaces for artists to live and work in all around the country, has turned its sights to the vibrant artistic community in Fort Collins. Via an office in Denver, Artspace has developed two properties in Colorado: one in Trinidad and one in Loveland. They are also working in 10 other Colorado communities, including Fort Collins, to create more Artspaces. Artists including writers, clothing designers, dancers, musicians and visual artists, can live and work together in Artspaces. Wendy Holmes, Artspace’s senior vice president for consulting and strategic partnerships, said that she loves working in Colorado. “A lot of people define themselves as creative people across the state,” Holmes said. “Colorado, I think, has the highest concentration of creative people of any state in the United States.” Holmes said Artspace only works by invitation from communities. Their work in Fort Collins is done in partnership with the City, the Downtown Development Authority and the Bohemian Foundation. Artspace conducted a preliminary feasibility study last October to access the technicalities of creating an Artspace in town and identify potential areas for development. In an email to the Collegian, Matt Robenalt, executive director of the DDA, said they will publish a review of the feasibility study later this month and share the next steps to creating a Fort Collins Artspace with the public. Bonnie Lebesch, a local artist who specializes in abstract painting, thinks an Artspace in Fort Collins is a great idea that would benefit the community. “I think that Artspace is a phenomenal organization and what they are doing is phenomenal,” Lebesch said. “(The people who run it) are so professional and they really, really know what they’re doing.” Lebesch said part of what an Artspace would do in Fort Collins is raise more community awareness for the arts and for artists by creating a destination where people can interact with local artists and their art. Even though there are several places for artists to show off their work
in town, there could definitely be more, Lebesch said. And, while there are several places where artists can rent studio space, there is still another problem: affordable housing. “I myself live in an apartment downtown,” Lebesch said. “I’ve had my studio here because it’s been a large space. But the rents have gone up so high that I have to move, and I’m moving into a much smaller space.” Lebesch said she has to reduce her living space and her studio space, and if that does not work out, she might have to consider trying to find a separate studio space. Many artists live and work in places they rent or buy, but others live with their families since housing is so expensive, Lebesch said. Sage Helperman, a local artist who creates ink drawings and paintings, said some artists live with others or couch surf. While a Fort Collins Artspace would provide affordable housing to artists, it is not for everyone because it can be very community-oriented, Lebesch said. However, she said that many people thrive in them, like artist Gigi Deal. Deal loves living and working in the Loveland Artspace where there are 30 spaces, including spaces with one, two and three bedrooms. She said that living in an Artspace is living in a community of people that support each other. “We eat together, we have outdoor events in the summer where we all gather together, we talk about things,” Deal said. “They’re more than neighbors now, they’re friends. We call each other our Artspace fam. We tend to inspire each other. Everybody wants to go a step further because they are inspired.” Deal said there is a misconception that Artspace holds artists’ hands and walks them into the community, but that this is not true. “You have to do it yourself, but (Artspace) gives you some tools,” Deal said. “They believe that the ambition and the innovation in artists will shine above if they give us subsidized housing and a place to show our artwork. We’re going to do the rest. You have to have the passion and the idea process of building something greater than yourself. That’s all you have to have.” MQ Borocz can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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ARTS & CULTURE Wednesday, March 22, 2017
FORT COLLINS LIFE
MUSIC
Fifth graders pitch natural resources Riot Fest will not be in plan to CSU’s mountain campus Denver in 2017 By Anna Nixon @anna_nixon12
Fifth graders at Shepardson Elementary teamed up with Colorado State University to brainstorm ways to decrease the amount of non-renewable energy use at the university’s Mountain Campus. They learned about environmental issues while visiting the campus in the fall for Eco Week as part of Poudre School District’s outdoor education program. Some solutions from the fifth graders included installing wind turbine trees, solar panels and Aqua-Therm wood boilers to generate energy for the dorms. One group suggested utilizing motion sensor lights and low-flow toilets to decrease the Mountain Campus’ overall energy use. Shepardson Elementary is in its first year incorporating the Problem-Based Learning model. With this model, students in kindergarten through fifth grade are presented with authentic problems from companies within the community and are encouraged to work together in groups to find solutions. Students participate in field trips and interact with guest speakers during their preparation for a final presentation of their ideas. “We adopted Problem Based Learning as our delivery model for STEM,” said Becky Woodcox, STEM coordinator at Shepardson Elementary. “You can see from the presentations that the kids have had to research and put their inquiring minds on. We feel like the Problem Based Learning model
is going to prepare our kids for the future.” Everyone involved with PBL can see what an impact the program has made on the students at Shepardson. “I love that it teaches kids at a young age that, if there’s a problem out there, they can find solutions and make a difference in their community and the world around them,” said Angela Mitchell, a counselor at Shepardson. “That’s really an empowering message to give kids.” The fifth graders also visited Rawhide Energy Station and CSU’s Powerhouse Energy Campus to meet with engineers and learn about alternative energy. “This is neat to see them thinking critically about some of the things they saw and experienced during their Eco Week experience,” said Seth Webb, CSU Mountain Campus’ assistant director. With these tools, the fifth graders were divided into small groups in the beginning of the year and tasked with finding solutions for the Mountain Campus. Their project culminated in a final presentation in front of a series of panelists. The elementary school brought in former principal Mary Kay Sommers, Joel Danforth from the Platte River Power Authority and Colorado State Forest Service Outreach Division Supervisor Kim Mueller to hear the students’ pitches. Panelists commended the students on their hard work and provided constructive feedback to the teams. The pan-
elists filled out a rubric for each group, giving points for presentation skills and content. “I think our presentation went great because we spoke clearly and we weren’t fidgeting,” said Everett, a fifth grader at Shepardson Elementary. Members of the class talked about their favorite parts of the project. “I think just finding out that wind trees actually exist and researching the whole project was my favorite part,” Everett said. “I liked putting together the (Powerpoint) slides,” said Nora, who filled the role of creative director on her team. After each group was done presenting, the adult panelists met to discuss the proposed plans and viable solutions with Webb. Beyond exposing the fifth graders to real problems within the community, another goal of the Problem-Based Learning program is for the companies involved to end up utilizing the students’ proposed solutions. If a group’s solution proves to be particularly viable, their presentation will be shared in hopes that their suggestions will be put in place at CSU’s Mountain Campus. “I think the presentations have been great,” Webb said. “Very creative and well thought out. They’ve shown a lot of enthusiasm for the Mountain Campus. I think there’s a possibility that we could seriously discuss some of these ideas.” Anna Nixon can be reached at entertainment@collegian. com.
Fifth graders Billy, Brayden and Emma pitch their ideas to Seth Webb, CSU Mountain Campus’ assistant director, Angela Mitchell, a Shepardson Elementary counselor, and Minidi Pryce. PHOTO BY ANNA NIXON COLLEGIAN
By Alec Erickson @CTV_Ace
After the passing of Riot Fest leader Sean McKeough last year, Riot Fest will not take place in Denver in 2017. Riot Fest Chicago is still scheduled for September 15 -17. Riot Fest has been bringing some of the best in punk, alternative, rock and hip-hop to Chicago for years. They eventually expanded to Denver, and for the last few years have brought together fans and musicians of various genres to a multi-day long festival. Here is the festival’s full statement to the public: “To all of our Fans and Patrons, First and foremost, thank you for your support, loyalty, and enthusiasm regarding Riot Fest’s endeavors – you are the lifeblood that keeps us going! As many of you know, the Riot Fest family lost one of its leaders late last year: our beloved Sean McKeough. Riot Mike’s partner, Sean, was a fearless leader who worked tirelessly to plan, organize and execute the production of our festivals each year. He was an integral part of our team and it has been difficult to
envision a Riot Fest without him. This September will see our 13th Riot Fest in Chicago and we are very excited to share another year here with you. It saddens us to say, however, that we will not be able to return to Denver in 2017. Without Sean’s massive contributions, taking on more than one festival this year is, unfortunately, simply not possible. That said, we hope our absence from Denver is only temporary. To all of our friends in Denver, we love you and we appreciate you making us feel at home in your amazing city. We can never thank you enough for embracing us as you did, and we hope to see as many of you as possible in Chicago this September! To our Chicago perennials and all who have or will travel to the fest – we owe it to Sean to throw the absolute best festival we can, and that’s exactly what we’re going to do. We appreciate your continued support & can’t wait to unveil the Riot Fest 2017 lineup, so stay tuned. Hope to see you in Chicago.” Alec Erickson can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.
ARTS & CULTURE Wednesday, March 22, 2017
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MOVIES & TV
Disney finds a renewed classic in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ By Nate Day @NateMDay
To put it simply, Disney’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast” is stunning. A true cinematic spectacle, the film breathes life into a Disney classic that many of us grew up with and is an addition to Disney’s catalog that retrospectively was both necessary and helpful. The film stars a knockdown-drag-out cast who all deliver powerful performances, especially those who are in the form of a reanimated candlestick or teapot for most of the film. Josh Gad, Luke Evans, Ewan McGregor and Emma Thompson all make appearances in roles they were obviously born to play. Dan Stevens fails to make much of an impression and Emma Watson is routinely outshined by her fellow vocalists, but she manages to capture the essence of Belle better than I imagine anyone else would have. The film is a sight to behold as each scene was obviously carefully crafted to be as beautiful as it could be. Even the
talking clocks and pianos look realistic—if I did not know any better, I would assume that the movie actually found a wardrobe with a fierce singing ability to co-star. Belle’s small provincial town looks like it was pulled straight out of a travel catalog and the castle is reminiscent of Emma Watson’s other famous adventure: her time in Hogwarts. It is not just the acting and the visuals that make this movie great, but the music is also exceptional. Numbers like “Belle” and “Be Our Guest” are nothing short of show stopping, the latter being such a spectacle that it blows the cartoon version out of the water. Casting stage talent like Audra McDonald and Josh Gad was certainly a large help, but Luke Evans and Emma Thompson prove that they have got chops as well. The movie’s diversity is something to note as well. Adding people of color to the cast is a welcome addition and a trend that I hope Disney will continue to follow for its future films. The movie also features Disney’s first gay charac-
ter, a milestone for the House of Mouse that adds to the movie’s lessons of acceptance. While the movie teaches the all-important lesson of tolerance, it also tells another tale, one of female empowerment. Watson is known for her political activism, so it was expected that Belle would be a positive figure for young girls to look up to, but she is so much more than that—she is the epitome of a strong and independent woman. Several times we find Belle subject to criticism by her neighbors for being well read and knowledgeable, but she is able to prove that such a quality is not a bad one but in fact a valuable one. Should you watch it? Absolutely. Bottom line, it is a great Disney tale. Beyond that, “Beauty and the Beast” is an epic story of tolerance and empowerment set to a stellar soundtrack and told by some of the best storytellers of the industry. If Disney follows suit with its upcoming live-action remakes—and I hope they do— we are all in for a treat. Nate Day can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
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ARTS & CULTURE Wednesday, March 22, 2017
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Milky Chance rides success with ‘Blossom’ By Alec Erickson @CTV_Ace
In the music industry there is always one fear: whether you will be a one hit wonder or not. You make a poppy track that dominates airwaves and suddenly all ears are tuned for your next big project. That is exactly the pressure that was facing the group Milky Chance. Their track “Stolen Dance” was infectious and catchy and the band took some of that energy and put it all towards their sophomore record “Blossom.” This record is helping to define the band’s style and place in the scene. Milky Chance, a German-based duo, are among the new kids on the block. Formed back in 2012, the group released their debut record “Sadnecessary” in 2013. The record went on to chart incredibly well all over the world in large part thanks to the lead single “Stolen Dance.” Their debut peaked at 17 here in United States on the Billboard 200 chart. The mix of folk, reggae, alternative-rock and electronic music has helped put the band on the map as a unique and very stylized band. While their sound is still fresh and developing, it has been a few years since the release of “Stolen Dance.” That is where “Blossom”
comes in to play and proves that Milky Chance is much more than a one hit wonder. “Blossom” is a 14-track record that clocks in at around an hour in length. From front to back it is teeming with genre fusion goodness. Taking after what made “Stolen Dance” and the rest of “Sadnecessary” so good, this record builds off the memorable acoustic riffs with beats that are easy to lose yourself to and some catchy melodies as well. That is the entire formula of the record. Every track feels new and is as fun to listen to as the last. There is a lot to be appreciated about “Blossom.” Musically, we should acknowledge the refined sound that Milky Chance have been working on. From the get go with title track “Blossom” you are treated to a wonderful ride, starting off slow before building up to a catchy track. This sets the tone that the rest of the album continues to follow and there are plenty of fresh takes on that. You get tracks that are layered with new and exciting instruments like “Clouds,” “Cocoon” or “Firebird.” Then you get tracks like “Doing Good” or “Bad Things” that resemble something you could find in a club. From top to bottom this record is infectious and keeps you coming back for
more each time. Lyrically, this is all about Clemens Rehbein’s vocals. The entire record is built around how methodical and enticing his delivery can be. Tracks like “Stay” that have a somber note or “Heartless” remind you how irreplaceable he is as a vocalist. There is not a whole lot to the lyrics of the record. They are surface level at best, but are relatable. The latter really works well for the entire record. You can suspend that when you get entranced when listening to tracks like “Losing You” and “Piano Song.” Overall, it is not as much about the lyrics with “Blossom” as it is the delivery and music. Should you listen to it? Yes! If you loved “Stolen Dance” then you will not have any trouble falling for “Blossom.” The entire record is built off the style and feeling that song gave listeners. But if you want a little bit more there is a deluxe version of this record that gives you an additional six tracks that are all acoustic versions, all of which prove why it is easy to fall in love with the acoustic guitar riffs that have helped shape Milky Chance’s sound. Either way you should take a chance and give this record a listen. Alec Erickson can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
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Knuckle Puck release first new music since debut By Alec Erickson @CTV_Ace
While the emo scene may seem overplayed and overdone since the mid-2000s, pop-punk is a genre that has helped usher emo music into a new age. At the forefront, we should always consider Knuckle Puck. With only one record under their belt the band has a lot of room to grow. That is exactly what we are starting to hear with their two new singles “Calendar Days / Indecisive.” Based out of Chicago, Illinois the band Knuckle Puck has been around for about seven years now. They released their debut record “Copacetic” in mid-2015. It went incredibly well as far as debut records go, charting as high as 61 on Billboards 200. While the pop-punk genre as a whole is starting to feel crowded and too formulaic, Knuckle Puck have been a breath of fresh air for the scene. Their one record had a good mix of punk with some
more slower paced elements, all of which contributed to a new and exciting sound that everyone has been wanting to hear. However, we have not had much since the release of “Copacetic,” at least that was until the release of their latest singles “Calendar Days / Indecisive.” While this is only two tracks, we have a lot to dissect here. Starting us off we should talk about “Calendar Days.” This track gives us a refreshing take on the sound we have gotten used to with Knuckle Puck. However, the main thing to take away with this track is just how much more clean and mature it sounds than anything from “Copacetic.” We do not get anything nearly as angry or as whiny as the past record and that is kind of a good thing. “Calendar Days” is a just a single step in a new direction that the band is heading in, but if this track is any indication of how much the band has grown in the last couple of years, we are in for a good time.
The only other track we have to talk about is “Indecisive,” which is the most different sounding track we have from Knuckle Puck as a whole. It is a much slower paced ballad and this is probably the stronger of the two tracks. “Indecisive” is full of one liners that will hit you right in the gut, with a catchy melody. Overall the rhythm has a much more chill and toned down approach. Should you listen to it?: Yes! “Calendar Days / Indecisive” are just a small sample of what is coming from Knuckle Puck in the near future. If you are fans of Knuckle Puck or just pop-punk in general, then you will really appreciate these singles. If this is the approach that the band is going for with their upcoming sophomore album, then you we are in for a very exciting record in the near future. Knuckle Puck should be on your radar if they are not already. Alec Erickson can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
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