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ASCSU president and vice presidential candidates Josh Silva and Michael Wells (top left), Hailey Morton and Yuval Rosenthal (top right), Edward Kendall and Kyrie Merline (bottom left) and Nick Bohn and Tristan Syron (bottom right) debate over CSU related topics Wednesday night in the LSC Theatre. PHOTO BY ABBIE PARR COLLEGIAN

Diversity and sustainability main topics at ASCSU election debate

By Rachel Telljohn @racheltelljohn

Issues candidates labeled as buzzwords, such as ‘diversity’ and ‘sustainability,’ took center stage at the Associated Students of Colorado State University debate Wednesday evening.

Four presidential platforms

debated for an hour and a half, following a debate between three candidates for the newly created speaker of the senate position.

Isabel Brown, Jennifer Murray and Bayler Shubert are running for speaker of the senate.

Each addressed how they wish to increase transparency in ASCSU, how they hope to make the most

of the new position and engage more with the student body.

Josh Silva and Michael Wells addressed the follow through on their campaign promises and the feasibility of getting things done, especially because both have prior experience with ASCSU finances.

“Everything on our platform

we’re confident we can do,” Silva said.

They said the biggest roadblock of their campaign is bringing people together over issues such as U+2.

Sustainability is not just a buzzword for their campaign, Silva said, and a highlight of their see DEBATE on page 4 >>

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CITY ELECTIONS

Ross Cunniff to re-run for Fort Collins City Council

campaigning on affordable housing

By Mason Force @masforce1

Ross Cunniff, incumbent council member for District 5 in the Fort Collins City Council, will be running for re-election against Duane Hansen.

Cunniff has been representing District 5 since his election in 2013. Now, he is running for re-election with a platform based largely on affordable housing.

Since Colorado State University is located within District 5, he is the voice for all 33,198 students.

A longtime resident of Fort Collins, Cunniff served on the Poudre School District Board of Education and currently works for the computer chip company Nvidia. Cunniff lists several of his political accomplishments since 2013 relating to climate change, recycling and bicycle transportation.

“We’ve done a lot of things.

Our climate action plan was adopted during that time frame,”

City council candidate Ross Cunniff. PHOTO BY JULIA TROWBRIDGE

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Cunniff said. “In transportation, we have created a low-stress bicycle network, which is a way for people to find less dangerous routes going from various places, some of the underpasses that we’re building now around CSU

are related to that.”

One of the aforementioned underpasses is currently under construction at the intersection of Shields and Elizabeth, which is expected to be completed in the fall.

Cunniff said he worked on the road to zero-waste program.

The program involves getting the city to increase recycling rates and extending the life of the city’s landfill, which is nearing capacity.

Cunniff anticipates the most relevant issues to students will be high cost of living in Fort Collins, and the U+2 law.

“The cost of housing is not acceptable in Fort Collins,” Cunniff said. “I sit on the Fort Collins Housing Authority Board, and after talking to Dr. Frank, the plan to dramatically increase students on campus needs to have a corresponding plan to dramatically increase the amount of housing that’s available to students, and CSU needs to take a leadership role in helping that to happen.”

Cunniff does not believe U+2 is significant contributor to the high costs of living

Cunniff’s Policy Goals: Reduce the cost of Fort Collins housing Increase available housing to correspond with increasing students at CSU Continue with successful zero-waste initiatives

off-campus. He said he believes the number of bedrooms that would open without U+2 is too small to make a difference in the cost of housing. Cunniff ’s approach would be to avoid subsidizing to encourage growth or high-wage jobs, which he claims drives housing cost up and increases wage gaps. According to

him, growth should “pay its own way” to have the best impact.

“There is an incorrect belief that the housing affordability problem is somehow caused

by U+2, due to the fact that a few extra bedrooms near CSU, if they opened up, would help housing affordability,” Cunniff said.

Cunniff said his campaign is set to raise over $12,000, funded mostly by small donors and his own personal contributions, which he hopes to gain back. He encourages students to contact him at his personal phone number through the city council’s website with any questions or feedback they may have.

“I really enjoy campaigning because I get to meet a lot more people,” Cunniff said. “I get to hear their stories, connect with them, learn about their hopes and dreams. I find it very rewarding and very useful in terms of helping to guide where I want to go, policy-wise.”

Mason Force can be reached at news@collegian.com

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CITY ELECTIONS

Troxell, Cunniff historically outspend opponents in City elections

By Gabriel Go @rgabrielgo

As city elections come to an end next Tuesday, mayoral and councilmember candidates have adopted varying degrees of spending and funding.

For candidates such as incumbent mayor Wade Troxell, money and a strong support base have been by his side since his first campaign in 2015. However, not all City election candidates have the same resources.

As of March 27, Troxell has received $4,250 in donations, putting his campaign at $21,000 and the most well-funded, according to 2017 campaign finance reports. Troxell said the donations signify a strong support from the people of Fort Collins.

“I lived here my entire life and I’ve received every endorsement I could possibly receive.

I think that’s a reflection of my leadership,” Troxell said.

Troxell is currently running for re-election against Kwon Atlas, Elizabeth Hudetz and Michael Pruznick.

Unlike his second-time opponent, Pruznick appears to finance large chunks of his campaign with his own funds. Pruz-

nick began his 2017 campaign with $10,160, $7,000 of which coming from donations made in his name. During that time, he spent $4,950 on advertising and

>> DEBATE from page 1 platform is a sustainable RamRide app.

“I think sustainability should be at the forefront of every decision you make. It’s every decision, not a one time decision,” Wells said.

Wells talked about intersectionality as being a huge part of what diversity stands for and that their campaign wishes to hit upon that intersection.

As a Middle Eastern cultural center is at the heart of their platform, Nick Bohn and Tristan Syron said it is important they ask the experts about issues of diversity.

“Everything we’re reaching for is achievable,” Bohn said.

Outreach and student engagement is everything to Bohn-Syron. Much of their platform has come from student feedback.

“I think it’s ridiculous to expect you to come to us. Under Bohn-Syron, (if elected) absolutely we will go to you,” Syron said.

Syron said that because they do not agree, everyone will have a voice under their campaign and used the stadium as an example. Bohn said he is invested in the interests of student tailgating, while Syron he said is willing to protect the students

who are at home sleeping on game day.

Sustainability is important to their campaign. Buttons for the Bohn-Syron campaign used soy based ink, no flyers have been handed out, and they have plans to expand composting to be campus wide.

Bohn emphasized their campaign really is a voice for the students, and that they will always work to find the best solution for student issues.

Hailey Morton and Yuval Rosenthal were in agreement, and said their role is to be an ambassador for students. “(We want to be) facilitators for inclusivity and diversity,” Morton said. “(My running mate is my strong suit as) he brings a background no one else can offer.”

Morton said they want to be careful stewards of student fees, costing the least amount of money to fellow students. Morton’s concern was about the over $100,000 surplus of student fees and paying for things such as a RamRide app.

U+2 was also something Morton said their platform tackles.

“We do owe it to our fellow Rams to do better than Boulder,” Morton said.

Morton said the Diversity

Elizabeth Wilson Hudetz, running for Mayor, Ross Cunniff, running for Council member in District 5, Kwon Atlas, running for Mayor, Duane Hansen, running for Mayor, Wade Troxell, re- running for Mayor, and Michael Pruznick, running for Mayor at a Connect with Candidates forum at CSU earlier this semester.

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logistics.

At the start of the second and most recent finance reporting period between March 13 and March 19, Pruznick had $6,609

which includes $1,200 coming from himself. By the end of the reporting period, he was left with $1,150 after spending $5,000 on advertising.

Troxell also considerably outspent his opponents in the first stage of the campaign in 2015. Between Feb. 10 and March 15 of 2015, 21 days before the 2015 election, Troxell spent $8,800. In particular, he purchased $4,000 worth of yard signs, banners and cards. At this stage, Pruznick and Luthi respectively spent $131 and $3,981 in total, also focusing on advertising.

The same trend of campaign financing can be seen when looking at Ross Cunniff ’s District 5 victory in 2013 when he ran against Patrick Edwards.

Cunniff is currently the incumbent District 5 representative, which means he is CSU’s representative on City Council. Like Troxell, Cunniff had a strong monetary base to support his 2013 campaign.

In 2013, Cunniff raised $6,775 during the first stage of the campaign. His opponent at the time, Patrick Edwards, raised only $361 that same time span. Cunniff consistently outspent and out-raised Edwards throughout the campaign.

However, the amount of money spent does not always correlate to winning the see CITY ELECTIONS on page 22 >>

Elections for the new ASCSU president and vice president will be held April 3rd.

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Bill did a good job and that their campaign wishes to be more a part of the organizations the Diversity Bill addresses.

“These are offices that need to be fought for,” Morton said.

Eddie Kendall and Kyrie Merline addressed diversity as one of their main campaign pieces. Diversity and social justice, or the “people” aspect, is one of three - people, economy and environment - the cam-

paign looks at when addressing issues of sustainability.

“I grew up and no one around me looked like me. Invite those people that have stories to come and tell it themselves,” Kendall said.

Kendall said the team understands ASCSU is only one part of a more complex picture, and that fighting food insecurity is not a job for solely two people.

Kendall emphasized the im-

portance of stories and allowing each person to tell their own to their campaign platform.

“I believe we can change the world, but we understand there will be roadblocks,” Kendall said. “(Running) is my story of being a CSU ram and what it has meant for me to come to this university - genuine interest in others’ stories.”

Rachel Telljohn can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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ASCSU budget cap, salary increase passes first vote, presidential election to conclude on April 5

By Haley Candelario @H_Candelario98

The Associated Students of Colorado State University held a special session Wednesday night due to the ASCSU presidential debate that occurred in the Lory Student Theater earlier in the evening.

The senate body adopted Bill #4618, which would change the payroll budget cap for the next presidential administration for ASCSU due to removing the Transfort contract and salary increases across campus in Article III Section 302.

The Internal Committee made no changes to the bill.

Vice President Mike Lensky, who authored the bill with President Daniela Pineda-Soracá, explained that the bill would increase the pay wage across all branches of ASCSU to stay more

competitive with the rising minimum wage.

“ASCSU, you do it for the student services and all that, but you still have to make a decent amount of money for your services,” Lensky said. “(If) I’m the director of marketing and ASCSU is paying me $5 an hour (whereas) someone else is paying $12 an hour, and that’s the minimum wage, ASCSU can’t really stay competitive.”

The bill would allocate 22 percent of budgeted expenditures to salaries for members of ASCSU. Lensky said the salary increase would not impair ASCSU’s ability to operate.

“If someone goes to that 22 percent, the 78 percent will still be able to do everything ASCSU wants to do,” Lensky said. “No programs should be cut. We can still operate at the same level, even with that salary increase.”

The bill unaninmously passed in the senate body with a vote of 21-0-0 and will be voted on again at the next senate meeting.

As candidates for the 47th presidential administration of ASCSU conclude their final week of campaigning, Senator Lawrence Horowitz urged other senators to remind their friends to vote.

“Voting is really important,” Horowitz said. “Last year, we only had 12 percent of the student body vote as well as the election was won by 22 votes.

Tell (people) that their votes do actually matter. This isn’t like an electoral college kind of system.”

Students can vote for presidential candidates and speaker of the senate candidates on RamWeb from April 3rd to April 5th at 4 p.m.

Haley Candelario can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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ASCSU ELECTIONS

Money and no prior experience may affect entry into ASCSU elections

By Rachel Telljohn @racheltelljohn

In the midst of election season for Associated Students of Colorado State University, factors such as money, time and being outside of the organization are reasons students might not run in the election, said Sam Barthel 2017 election manager.

Barthel said prior to elections, he tried to reach out to as many student groups as possible, especially those groups removed from the ASCSU sphere.

“Either people latch on (to ASCSU) or people don’t view it as something they want to commit time to,” Barthel said. “Obviously, we hope students who are interested (in running) come talk to us - but that is only so realistic.”

There is an idea that individuals not previously involved with ASCSU may not feel inclined to run or may not be able to get involved with ASCSU, presidential candidate Hailey Morton said.

“Despite some recent attempts at changing the culture, ASCSU is still very much a ‘good ole boy’s club,’” Morton wrote in an email to the Collegian.

“The culture and elitist stigma that surrounds (ASCSU has) to change in order to draw in more student voices.”

Morton cited the difficulty in passing the Diversity Bill, a controversial ASCSU bill which created senator seats for different campus diversity offices, as one example of how difficult it is for outside voices and communities to get involved within the ASCSU body.

Morton is a presidential candidate with no prior ASCSU ex-

perience.

“I think there are a lot of barriers within the institution itself,” vice presidential candidate Tristan Syron said.

Syron described parliament process, the means by which ASCSU runs their senate meetings, as intimidating, along with the idea that ASCSU is largely unfamiliar to students.

“No one really knows what (ASCSU) does on campus. I think it’s overwhelming with formality ... it’s scary.

If you mess up, you get yelled at. I think it needs to be a more friendly environment.”

TRISTAN SYRON VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE

“No one really knows what (ASCSU) does on campus,” Syron said. “I think it’s overwhelming with formality ... it’s scary. If you mess up, you get yelled at. I think it needs to be a more friendly environment.”

Nick Bohn, Syron’s running mate and presidential candidate, said not everyone knows ASCSU well enough to feel comfortable running for a position. Bohn said if a potential candidate wanted to change something big, they would need to know how.

Bohn said some students may not even be aware that elections are happening.

“Running for president and vice president is like applying for any other job,” Syron said. “You need to know what the job is in order to apply for it.”

Monetary cost Money is another important factor that might also dissuade a lot of students from running, Barthel said. “(A spending limit) still exists in attempt to allow campaigns to get their message out ... so that elections aren’t just boring,” Barthel said.

Individuals running for a seat in the senate may only spend up to $200, while those running for president and vice president may spend up to $1,250. Barthel said the senatorial spending limit is not always used to its maximum because those seats are largely, and historically uncontested.

Each campaign is strictly limited to the budget; even donations are counted as part of what the campaign has spent.

Bohn said the rules surrounding spending limits make sense. Bohn said he believes donations can help students who may not otherwise have the money to spend out of pocket and that campaigns have the ability to outspend others campaigns.

Barthel said the spending limit used to be $2,000 for the presidential campaigns and that, if a campaign does not receive donations, a student’s own money might be expected, especially if their competition is using their own money.

“I think into the future we’ll lower it a bit more as we try to make it less of a barrier for students to access the elections,” Barthel said.

CSU student hit by car, in critical condition

By Piper Davis @PiperLDavis

A Colorado State University student was struck by a car outside of Sundance Steak House & Saloon on Tuesday night. Fort Collins police were contacted around 11:30 p.m.

According to Fort Collins State Patrol, a 21-year-old male was laying in the middle of Col-

orado Highway 14 outside of Sundance when a 2003 Dodge Durango heading eastbound struck the pedestrian. The vehicle dragged him until it came to a complete stop. The vehicle was driven by a 19-year-old male from Greeley.

The student was transported to the Medical Center of the Rockies in critical condition sus-

taining numerous injuries.

State patrol is currently investigating suspicions of alcohol related to the pedestrian.

The Fort Collins State Patrol encourages anyone with information regarding the crash to contact the Fort Collins Troop Office at (970)-224-3027.

Piper Davis can be reached at news@collegian.com.

In addition to money potentially spent on campaigns, Morton wrote that the pay for positions within the executive branch is largely not a livable wage for students and may also deter students from running. Directors in the executive branch make $3,000 a semester, which breaks down to $2-$3 an hour, according to Morton.

Time commitment Time commitment is another factor, especially during the campaign season, according to Barthel. He said free time goes out the window, but it is part of what those running should expect, as they are essentially running for a full time job.

“It does put a toll on the campaign and might be factor for stu-

dents,” Barthel said.

Barthel said campaigns try to keep their tables on the plaza during the campaign season constantly staffed, recruiting friends or volunteers so that the candidates can still attend classes.

“We’re going to every single class,” Bohn said. “We’re here for an academic education first.

(ASCSU) is serious work, but academics do come first.”

Barthel said it falls on the campaigns to get their message out, as ASCSU strives to remain as impartial as possible. He said he hopes that by recruiting more candidates to run this year, more students will turn out to vote.

Rachel Telljohn can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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NATION

Infrastructure won’t be the big policy item Trump can check off as an early win for his administration

By Curtis Tate

McClatchy Washington Bureau

President Donald Trump’s infrastructure plan won’t be ready until later this year, delaying one of his signature campaign promises and depriving his administration of a big policy achievement in the first months of his presidency.

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said Wednesday at an event marking the Department of Transportation’s 50th anniversary that the package would be a “strategic, targeted program of investment” of $1 trillion over 10 years.

It would include more than just transportation, Chao said, encompassing energy, water, broadband and veterans hospitals. It will be announced later this year, she said. Chao offered nothing more specific.

When asked Wednesday whether the administration had a cost estimate on either an infrastructure plan or a tax overhaul, White House spokesman Sean Spicer said no.

“I think you need to have plans laid out first,” he said. “And I think part of this is that we’re in the beginning phases of both of those.”

Elaine Chao, left, after her swearing-in as the Transportation Secretary, in the Vice Presidential Ceremonial Office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building of the White House, on January 31, 2017. PHOTO VIA TRI-

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As McClatchy has reported since January, Trump’s infrastructure plan is expected to lean heavily on public-private partnerships rather than traditional federal spending. It also envisions policy changes to make the permitting process faster.

“Investors say there is ample capital available, waiting to invest in infrastructure projects,” Chao said. “So the problem is not money. It’s the delays caused by government permitting processes that hold up projects for years,

even decades, making them risky investments.”

Because of last week’s failure of Republican leaders in the House of Representatives to secure enough votes for Trump’s replacement bill for Obamacare, the administration appears to be headed toward the end of its first 100 days with no major legislative achievements. New presidents, particularly those whose parties control both houses of Congress, often get major initiatives approved within the first

months of their terms.

Trump’s infrastructure blueprint, meanwhile, has been delayed by the lack of staffing, White House disorganization and behind-the-scenes turf wars.

Dan Slane, a developer who had met with senior White House officials in January and presented them with a list of 50 “shovel-ready” projects, told McClatchy that the stumbles didn’t bode well for getting a deal done this year.

“I give them zero chance of getting this done in 2017,” he said.

Trump’s budget plan proposes $2.4 billion in cuts to Department of Transportation programs, including subsidies for Amtrak and rural air service,

as well as grant funding that’s proved popular with mayors and governors in many states.

The Trump administration hasn’t been able to devote the kind of manpower the Obama White House did to infrastructure in its first few months, said Ray LaHood, a Republican who was President Barack Obama’s first transportation secretary.

“The difference here is that this discussion started the day after President Obama was elected, not the day after he was sworn in,” LaHood said. “This administration has a lot of balls in the air.”

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OPINION Thursday, March 30, 2017

COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS

Privileged feminists need to refocus on what is really important Allec Brust @allecbrust

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or its editorial board.

I love my right to free speech. The fact that American feminists are able to use free speech to spread messages of equality is amazing in a world filled with such prejudice. As a feminist, I see the platform I have as an educated woman as a powerful thing; I take that power seriously.

It has been troubling to see that many modern feminists do not take this role so seriously.

I am sure we all remember the ‘pussy hats’ that made their debut at the Women’s March earlier this year. I was also troubled at the copious amount of news coverage Emma Watson’s Vanity Fair photo got in the conversation of feminism. Feminists are making their mark in the world and our voices are being heard, but on all the wrong levels. I believe that society is so worried about the feminist voice being heard, that everything we say must be made national, native

to our realm of feminism. This is a misguided goal. My fellow feminists, we are failing in our attempts.

As a feminist I see the point of arguing over the correctness of certain social issues when it comes to feminism. However, more serious problems exist in the world today that the modern first-world feminist often fails to recognize. One particular injustice that harms an innumerable amount of women worldwide is Female Genital Mutilation and Cutting (FGM/C). According to Unicef data, FGM/C refers to all procedures involving partial or total removal of female external genitalia or injury to female genital organs for non-medical reasons. More than 200 million women worldwide have undergone FGM. A perhaps more well known injustice is the practice of child marriage. 1 in 3 women in developing countries will be married before the age of 18 and 1 in 9 before the age of 15. This is injustice that should be recognized by intersectional feminists across the globe. Topics like the examples above should be at the epicenter of feminist efforts.

Out here in the States, I guess the right to show some under-boob and wear a pussy hat are more serious topics.

I do not underpin the rights of feminists, I just believe there are certain places we should focus our efforts. It is absolutely

amazing that women are able to speak their minds on a large scale. However, our country’s feminists are actively drawing attention to the wrong problems. Should we care about wage gaps? Absolutely.

“It is our responsibility to use our privilege to raise other women up, not ignore them while we build ourselves higher.”

marginalized does not indicate neglecting our own women. We have so much power as a nation of women. If we extend a hand to others it raises us up, only strengthening our own power back home. I am sorry if I offend anybody, but the pussy hats are incredibly stupid to put any effort into the movment whatsoever. Do not allow yourself to exhaust your efforts where they are needed least.

Although not widely advertised, there are programs and websites dedicates to helping these efforts. Girls Not Brides is an online effort that offers in-

formation and support for child brides. We should start focusing more on spreading news of these efforts.The U.S. is not completely indifferent to these issues, but the lack of coverage and widespread support hinders us. The only solution is focusing on what matters. Boasting “free the nipple” garb and growing out leg hair in the name of feminism is only a Band-Aid that helps at a low level.

Feminists in first-world countries have the tools to spark major change, we just need to learn how to use them.

Allec Brust can be reached at letters@collegian.com

Should we perhaps worry a little more that 200 million women have their genitals mutilated against their will? Absolutely. We have the privilege in America to pick and choose our fights, other women in developing countries do not. It is our responsibility to use our privilege to raise other women up, not ignore them while we build ourselves higher.

Focusing efforts on helping developing countries with women’s rights issues does not undermine the issues we have here at home. The way I see it, empowering other women around the world that we recognize as

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OPINION Thursday, March 30, 2017

COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS

‘Fast fashion’ has a multitude of ugly consequences Lauren Willson @LaurenKealani

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For those who follow clothing trends, wearing the latest styles can be of the utmost importance. As a result, “fast fashion” companies have gained massive consumer bases. Such corporations aim to provide customers with trendy articles of clothing as quickly and cheaply as possible. Although having inexpensive, stylish products available for purchase is great for the one wearing them, our obsession with trend-following may be making us turn a blind eye to its negative consequences.

Some fast fashion brands are probably already in your closet: Forever 21, H&M, Zara, etc... Virtually all these entities follow the same business model: determine what designers have deemed “in vogue,” then churn out a discounted copycat version for consumers.

Our current views on the value of material goods are drastically different from those of a century ago. Before and during the Great Depression, most Americans had adopted a wastenot-want-not mentality, espe-

cially when it came to clothes.

Circa World War II, industrialization boomed as war mobilization efforts increased.

Clothing production increased by 10 to 15 percent. Since this era the manufacturing industry has experienced immense success.

Today, in contrast to our Depression-era forebears, we are confronted with an endless supply of clothing. Consequently, the value we affix to our garments has decreased considerably. When an article of clothing is no longer in style, it is often thrown away or pushed to the back of one’s closet.

Fast fashion clothes are not made to last. Just as trends put forth by design experts fade quickly, so too does the color of a $10 sweater. Also, because customer demands are so capricious, fast fashion is quick to change.

Fast fashion has become a mega-industry. In order to keep up with consumer demands and provide new products as often as twice per week, companies must rely on efficient, inexpensive labor. This requires using lowcost manufacturers and outsourcing labor to foreign countries. Learning this may evoke memories of Nike’s Sweatshop Scandals of years past.

Forever 21 is one of many fast-fashion companies that does not make its own clothes.

Rather, it uses in-house designers to make fashion blueprints, then relies on manufacturers to carry out the clothing creation.

Interestingly, on Forever 21’s “Social Responsibility” Page, there is no information on

specific vendors with whom the chain does business with. The company does assert that they ensure their hundreds of suppliers follow local business practices (not necessarily American ones). They also claim vendors give employees fair wages and refuse to use child labor.

I recognize it may be infeasible shop elsewhere due to out-ofrange prices. However, if you do have the funds to purchase ethically made clothes, please do so. These higher quality garments have more honorable origins and are also longer lasting.

However, I’m still skeptical of F21’s claims. If the company does business with hundreds of different factories, I don’t see how it’s possible to ensure they are all using ethical labor practices.

The ambiguity of F21’s involvement with manufacturers makes me fearful of a second Rana Plaza disaster. In 2013, a Bangladeshi commercial tower called Rana Plaza collapsed, killing over 1100 workers, making it the worst industrial accident in history. The owner of the building—which contained five garment factories affiliated with companies including J.C. Penny

and Walmart—was aware of its structural shortcomings prior to its collapse. Yet employees were still required to work. Accusations followed that worker safety had been denied in favor of meeting production deadlines for the fashion industry. If companies are not keeping tabs on work conditions of their vendors, another horrific accident like this could occur.

Human rights aside, it is equally important to address the environmentally destructive impact of fast fashion.

Synthetic materials require large amounts of nonrenewable energy to make, are not biodegradable, and their production results in emission of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas.

Reliance upon synthetic treatments is already impacting certain regions. Uzbekistan has one of the largest cotton markets in the world. The country’s Aral Sea used to be filled to the brim, but after some of its freshwater tributaries were diverted to cotton cultivation in the 1950s, water levels decreased dramatically. The Aral Sea now contains over 90 percent less water than it did prior to diversion. Furthermore, the chemicals used in cotton production often contaminate water and surrounding fields. This causes such severe health problems for workers that it takes 350,000 lives annually.

In developing countries with large garment industries, there are generally few regulations on waste disposal. This can be seen in the horrific pollution of Indonesia’s Citarum River, where pollutants from dye

have endangered both aquatic species and surrounding human populations. Greenpeace described the river as “highly caustic” and capable of “[burning] human skin.” One type of run-off chemical, nonylphenol ethoxylate, was found to be so harmful to aquatic species’ hormonal development that the EU banned its use.

On the topic of environmental impact, we cannot forget fast fashion’s contribution to landfill waste. Although some companies like H&M have created programs to recycle unwanted clothing, and many consumers choose to donate old garments, the U.S. still throws out 12.8 million tons of textiles every year.

I recognize it may be infeasible shop elsewhere due to out-of-range prices. However, if you do have the funds to purchase ethically made clothes, please do so. These higher quality garments have more honorable origins and are also longer lasting.

I won’t ask you to stop supporting affordable clothing brands. Instead, I ask you to begin thinking more about where your clothes come from and whom/what they impact. Those who wish to make a change can stop buying clothes so frequently and appreciate more the value of material goods.

While keeping up with trends is tempting, it’s much better to sacrifice a new outfit for the sake of protecting the well-being of our planet and those who call it home.

Lauren Willson can be reached at letters@collegian. com.

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ASCSU ELECTION

Collegian editorial board endorses Kendall/Merline campaign for future ASCSU leadership Editor’s Note: Edward Kendall is a member of the Rocky Mountain Student Media Board of Directors.

With four campaigns vying for the titles of president and vice president of the Associated Students of Colorado State University, the 2017 ASCSU election season consists of more contenders for office than has been seen since 2014. Students will be able to vote for one of the four pairs of students April 3-5 on RamWeb. After considering the merits of all campaigns, the Collegian editorial board has decided to endorse the Kendall/ Merline campaign for next year’s ASCSU leadership. We are confident that Edward Kendall and his running mate, Kyrie Merline, are the best candidates for student body president and vice president for the 2017-18 school year.

Students will also have the opportunity to vote for Nick Bohn and Tristan Syron, Hailey Morton and Yuval Rosen-

thal, or Josh Silva and Michael Wells. Though the other three campaigns have articulated platforms that could really benefit the University, we as a board feel that the Kendall/ Merline campaign has the best ideas and most relevant experience required for a successful presidency.

Throughout his involvement in ASCSU, Edward Kendall has exhibited a talent for compromise. He had a strong role in creating an amendment to the controversial Diversity Bill that resulted in its passage despite senate gridlock, and he even resigned from ASCSU in protest when the Diversity Bill initially didn’t pass.

Kendall has also worked very hard in the past to change the Fort Collins “U+2” occupancy law, and may be able to again attempt student-friendly reform to this law as ASCSU president.

Kendall has set himself up for success by having deep institutional knowledge about the inter-workings of the Uni-

versity and a familiarity with the leadership of the City of Fort Collins. His ability to listen closely and react kindly, coupled with his extraordinary work ethic, have made him consistently stand out to those who work with him. Kendall clearly understands that in order to help the people he leads, he must first listen to them genuinely before acting. As ASCSU speaker pro tempore and director of community affairs, he demonstrated this strong leadership style consistently.

From a media standpoint, Kendall has shown an uncommon dedication to transparency with the press. He emphasizes that even if sharing honest and candid information may cast the student government in a bad light, transparency is for the greater good of the University. He is also an active member of the Rocky Mountain Student Media Board of Directors, where he seeks to foster a positive relationship between ASCSU and CSU student media.

When we reported last

year that ASCSU was accused of non-inclusive office culture, Kendall was one of few senators who did not turn his back on the issue. Instead, he encouraged discussion about how the organization could change in order to create a better office environment.

Additionally, the Kendall/ Merline campaign has a holistic approach to issues that shows attention to interconnected aspects of the issues they will address. Their “triple bottom line” incorporates environmental, social and economic sustainability, and they pay special attention to the issue of food insecurity among CSU students. By putting resources towards problems that plague students, but that get little attention, Kendall and Merline will do their part to better the University’s present and future.

Though Merline may be an outsider to ASCSU, she is dedicated to making student government opportunities more accessible to students who, like her, have not always been deep-

ly involved during their college careers. Student government operations often fly under the radar of the average Colorado State student, but they also serve to allocate the use of student fees -- last year, the ASCSU budget was $2.5 million.

Because of this, we support Merline’s goal of making it easier for students of all majors to participate in how this money is spent.

Campaigns will conclude April 5 at 4 p.m. Whether or not they win the election, Kendall and Merline have expressed that they will continue to work on the issues they care about; this, we think, says it all. Kendall and Merline are dedicated to the students of Colorado State University and the community of Fort Collins. If elected, they will go above and beyond in order to create positive change for CSU students.

The Collegian Editorial Board can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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SPORTS Thursday, March 30, 2017

FOOTBALL

Bennett and Golditch bring steady hand to young offensive line

By Eric Wolf @eric_wolf5

When the 2017 season open, the Colorado State offensive line will be a mix of change and continuity.

For some, the change might be the easiest thing to focus on.

Nick Callender and his 19 career starts at CSU has ended, and certainly just recognizable will be the absence of the flowing brown hair of first team All-Mountain West guard Fred Zerblis.

With the loss of Zerblis and his 39 career starts, the Rams are in the process of filling some big holes up front. During last Monday’s spring press conference, offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Will Friend said he was not yet comfortable with his group of big guys.

“We lost a guy that can finish with Fred,” Friend said. “We lost some toughness for our team with him, and somebody has got to get better with that role. Some guys that have not really played a lot are going to have to become those type of guys for us. They will get their chance right here to prove that they can play.”

That process starts this spring, and the continuity is there to make sure that process goes as smoothly as possible. “(The spring is,) just for the new guys and the older guys to just kind of gel together and start to learn how to play together,” senior Jake Bennett said. “For some of the the younger guys, it is definitely a process to learn the offense and it takes a little bit. I think the older guys and myself are just trying to bring those guys along.”

The unquestioned leader of

Spring football: Practices left: 8 Scrimmages left: 2 Green & Gold game: April 22, 1 p.m. the CSU offense, Bennett (29-career starts) stands as a pillar on the changing offensive line.

With him is senior Zack Golditch (24-career starts). Together, the two lineman bring the kind of experience it takes for an inexperienced offensive line to come together quickly.

Senior Trae Moxley and junior Colby Meeks — who have combined for 10 starts while at CSU — might be upperclassmen, but they lack the on-field presence of players like Bennett and Golditch. Sophomore Jeff Taylor, who saw limited action in nine games last season, is another player the coaches are hoping can help plug the offensive line holes.

Those three players, along with Bennett and Golditch, has made up CSU’s first group of offensive lineman so far this spring.

“Spring ball in general is taking a step back and taking the baby steps,” Golditch said. “(The younger guys) are coming along pretty good. Colby has experience, Jeff has minimal experience...but it’s just the little things we are working on, and they are working on, and the older guys are bringing them along.”

Mid-year enrollee and juco transfer Tyler Bjorklund and redshirt junior Nicho Garcia are

Colorado State University’s Izzy Matthews (35) and Jake Bennett (77) celebrate Matthews’ second quarter touchdown during the game against UTSA last season at Hughes Stadium. COLLEGIAN

working with the second-team in the spring, but they could also hear their names called this season. Juco transfer Ben Knox is also a mid-year enrollee, but has seen limited practice time because of injury. Along with Knox and Bjorklund, the Rams signed five more offensive lineman in the 2017 class.

Once fall camp opens, there will be plenty of bodies competing for positions and shifting is likely, but the constant remains in Bennett and Golditch, who are tasked with bringing that group along.

“Colby and Jeff have seen their share of playing, but I think just being the guy and knowing

that you are going to take every a single rep is just another level to it,” Bennett said. “I think the older guys just have to be there for advice and telling them what needs to be done and how to do. It it is our job to get them ready to play.”

Getting the offensive line ready for the 2017 season falls on leaders like Bennett and Golditch just as much as the coaching staff. After all, they are the ones leading the communication and cohesiveness so vital to the offensive front.

Golditch said that playing under people like Weston Richburg, Ty Sambrailo and even Fred Zerblis helped instill the

type of leadership needed from the seniors now that it is their time to show the younger players the way on the offensive line.

“We have had guys to look up to, and we have taken those parts that made them good leaders and good players, and now it is our turn to apply those,” Golditch said. “That’s where we are kind of fitting in—is being the model.

Being around the program for four years, we know the ins and outs and the do’s and don’ts. We can say, ‘Hey you should do this, or hey, this is the way to look at this,’ and stuff like that.”

Eric Wolf can be reached at sports@collegian.com..

CLUB SPORTS

Second baseman leading potent offense for Colorado State baseball

By Christian Hedrick @christianhCSU

The Colorado State University club baseball team has generated a flurry of runs in their 14 wins this season, but even on a team loaded with offensive talent, senior second baseman Matt Davis has hit his way above the rest in his final season as a Ram. According to the National Club Baseball Association, in Davis’ 46 at-bats this season, the senior leads the Rams with 26 hits, including six doubles and four homeruns, for a .565 batting average. Davis also leads all CSU hitters with a .644 on-base percentage and 29 runs batted in through 18 games. The next Ram closest to Davis, with at least 20 at-bats, is shortstop Matthew

Matt Davis (17) catches a ball from teammate Mathew Smith (1). PHOTO

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Smith who has racked up 22 hits

for a .440 batting average.

The Mill Valley, California native played shortstop and pitched for his high school baseball team before moving over to the second base position. Despite a successful high school baseball career, featuring an appearance in the California Division III state championship game at the Oakland Coliseum, Davis enrolled at CSU because of family connections and his fondness for the town and campus, not because of the baseball team.

“I knew I wanted to be on the baseball team, but I didn’t know anything about the team really,” Davis said. “I didn’t know if they were good or if they were bad, so I kind of got lucky with them taking it so seriously and winning and always making nationals.”

Davis jumped on the team

as a freshman and put together an exceptional sophomore season at the plate. He admits his third and fourth years weren’t as strong, but says this season is shaping up to be the best of his career.

Davis’ prolific season may come off as a surprise to those following the team from afar, but coach Troy Tolar knew Davis was able to put together a season like this after a strong tournament in Dallas at the end of the fall season.

“When we went to Dallas I saw that he had really kind of stepped up his game throughout the fall,” Tolar said. “Dallas was kind of a chance for him to really put it together and he ended up winning co-MVP with one of our see BASEBALL on page 15 >>

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Others on the team knew Davis was capable of putting up huge numbers and were just waiting to see the results.

“It was kind of a waiting game. When he showed up he was raking,” said Matt Hart, an outfielder for the Rams and one of Davis’ roommates. “And then he’s been through some hot streaks and slumps throughout the years, but nothing hotter than right now.”

Now in his fifth and final season as a Ram, Davis is using his experience to take on more of a leadership role and help guide CSU back to nationals.

“I didn’t play in the fall and coming around this spring, I really think he kind of changed his whole demeanor and mindset to really turn into a leadership role,” Hart said.

Davis’ biggest impact on the team has come from the batter’s box, but even when he’s not up to the plate, the leadership role Hart was talking about has made a noticeable impression on this year’s team.

“If we’re ever slumping or down…Matt will pick the team right back up and get everybody on the fence for the rest of the game,” said Phil Miller, a pitcher for the Rams and another one of Davis’ roommates. “He’s definitely a hype-man and people love it.

When he’s not there, or some days he’s late for practice and stuff, it’s definitely noticeable.”

Despite the energy he generates on the bench and his extraordinary numbers at the plate, you would never know he’s a leader on the team just by talking to him. Both Davis’ teammates and coach recognize how humble he has stayed during this hot hitting streak.

“He’s one of those quiet leaders and really just puts his head down and works hard,” Tolar said.

With games and tournaments sometimes separated by weeks at a time, it can be a challenge to carry momentum from one game to the next. Davis says that he has been able to keep up his torrid pace at the plate by taking every rep at practice seriously.

“Everyday at practice he works hard and wants to be better,” Tolar said. “He’s really good at taking feedback on where he can improve and how he can be a better leader.”

Davis’ ability to put up big numbers and carry the momentum from game-to-game this season is a testament to the hard work he has put in the last four-plus years. But Davis will ultimately only be satisfied if the team can take home a national championship at the end of the season.

“Personal goals are our personal goals, but team goals are more important,” Davis said.

“Nothing means anything without a ring.”

Davis and the Rams have put together almost a season’s worth of runs and hits in the 18 games

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they’ve played this season, but Davis insists that they are only getting started.

“I think we’re still warming up,” Davis said. “We’re in our prime, but there’s a lot more to

come.”

Christian Hedrick can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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SOFTBALL

Rams head to New Mexico one game back of first place

By Austin White @ajwrules44

Colorado State softball will travel to Albuquerque this weekend with first place in their sights.

The Rams (15-10, 3-3 MW) currently sit in a tie for fifth place in the Mountain West, but are only one game back of the four teams tied at the top. New Mexico (16-12, 2-1 MW) stands as one of the four teams above CSU after their series victory over the University of Las Vegas.

Last weekend, the Rams handed San Diego State their second straight conference series loss, the first time the Aztecs have lost their first two series in conference since 2005.

The Mountain West as a whole is deep with all nine schools in the top 150 in RPI, something only five other conferences can say. CSU currently sits at 77 while the Lobos sit at 143.

“I think we kind of took them lightly last year at home and they jumped all over us,” head coach Jen Fisher said. “They aren’t just going to roll over, they are going to fight.”

The Rams have earned the 77th rank due to their sporadic but explosive offense. The Aztecs felt that last week when CSU scored six runs in the first inning of their second matchup and then had two separate five run innings in the third game.

Sophomore Amber Nelson leads the way on offense as her .477 batting average, .611 on base percentage, .923 slugging percentage and nine home runs are the top marks in conference. She also leads the team in RBI with 27, with the next closest being fellow sophomore Lauren Buchanan with 19.

It helps to have the newly crowned CSU all-time career leader in runs scored, senior Haley Hutton, batting leadoff and reaching base every way she can.

Hutton passed Jennifer Buford last weekend by recording her 167th run. CSU is 80-38 in games where Hutton has scored at least one run since 2014.

Hutton’s 28 runs this season are tied for the third most in the Mountain West and looks to add to her total against a group of New Mexico pitchers posting an average season. The Lobos look to rely on their defense as they rank last in the Mountain West in strikeouts with 81, but do rank third in walks with only 64 free bases given up.

“When you get into a groove you are kind of right towards the end of all the work you have done,” Fisher said on her team’s offensive surge. “Everyone see it and you get all these accolades, but if you don’t keep working it goes to crap really fast.”

Senior Tess McPherson leads the Lobos in innings pitched and owns a 3.29 ERA which is 12th best in conference and her .249 batting average against is seventh best. She has given up 31 walks however, which plays into the hands of the Rams as they are second in the conference in drawing walks with 110 this season.

The main concern for CSU will be their pitching, as New Mexico brings seniors Shelbie Franc and Jasmine Casados to the plate. Franc is second in the Mountain West in batting average at .466 and Casados is tied for the most hits this season with 39.

“That Jasmine Casados is a pretty potent offensive kid,” Fisher said.

However, their offensive numbers have not translated into consistent offense as the Lobos are seventh in conference in runs scored — only four runs more than CSU, who is in last.

The threat of the Lobos is still nothing to be taken lightly for CSU pitchers. Sophomore Kaylynn Pierce found a groove last weekend when she picked up both wins for the Rams against San Diego State University. She pitched 12 innings and allowed only six earned runs over the weekend against a team picked to finish second in the conference.

CSU at New Mexico: Game 1: March 31 @ 5 p.m.

Game 2: April 1 @ 1 p.m.

Game 3: April 2 @ 12 p.m.

Outside of Pierce, junior Larisa Petakoff pitched two innings with two very different outcomes. She closed the second game victory after Pierce got into trouble, but struggled the third game where she allowed three runs in the second inning and was pulled before recording an out in the inning.

“We feel like we finally executed in some clutch situations...I feel like we are starting to get a little bit settled in with our pitching so I think that is something we can take advantage of,” Fisher said on what her team can utilize against the Lobos’ lack of experience so far this season after a bye week early in the season.

The pitchers will look to bounce back this weekend as the first game against the Lobos gets underway Friday at 5 p.m..

Games two and three will be Saturday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 12 p.m.

Austin White can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

Colorado State University’s Haley Hutton (23) attempts to tag out a Penn State runner at second base during a game against Penn State on Friday, March 3rd at Colorado State University. CSU beat Penn State 4-0.

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EVENTS

B/AACC highlights feminism, intersectionality at weekly ‘Real Talk’

By Miranda Moses @mirandasrad

The Black/African American Culture Center holds a student-facilitated discussion where students are encouraged to share their thoughts on topics such as social stratification, current events and intersections of identities.

These discussions, called ‘Real Talk’ are held on a weekly basis.

The topic this week was Black Feminism, and with it brought a room full of excited students with many different inputs and a mutual desire to make the topic known.

The discussion started by defining feminism, challenging modern feminism ideals and its questionable application to all identities. Much of the dialogue centered around the history of Black Feminism and how Black women are being erased from mainstream feminism.

“A lot of white feminists feel uncomfortable with Black Feminism because there is this idea if you adhere to feminism you can not be sexist, and if you have oppressed identities you can not be an oppressor,” said second-year CSU student Tricia Alexander who attended ‘Real Talk’ and also presented at facilitation this weekend at CSU’s Women’s Conference on Black Feminism. “A lot of white feminists find themselves in this void where they think, ‘How can I be sexist or oppressive to Black women when I am a woman who is oppressed?’

That’s why Black feminists came about because they felt left out of the feminist movement.”

Students talked about the true history of the term ‘intersectionality’ in regards to feminism. Kimberlé Crenshaw, a Black feminist, civil rights advocate and a leading scholar in critical race theory, coined the term intersectionality. She saw that Black women’s voices were being silenced in both the Civil Rights Movement and the feminist movement, an intersection of oppression. Attendees discussed that being a Black feminist is not simply the characteristics of being Black or and also a feminist, it is seeing things through a lens of multiplied oppression and acting on it.

Participants of ‘Real Talk’ agreed that intersectionality can and should be applied to other identities but should not

be seen as “oppression Olympics.” Instead, the intersecting of identities should be recognized and understood that these intersections bring about different experiences with different institutions.

Those who attended were given the opportunity to listen to other student’s perspectives, raise their hands and weigh in. While student facilitators had questions to guide the group discussion, participators broadened the discussion by bringing in perspectives on defining liberation, the feminine, individual experiences and intersectionality.

“I think the main themes that came in this talk were trying to highlight the urgency of the need to understand Black Feminist thought,” said senior ethnic studies and sociology student Kahlea Kahbir. “It was very clear that it was untouched territory for a lot of people. We are at a predominantly white institution that is working in a framework of white, hegemonic, patriarchal capitalism, where Black Feminist thought it erased. It was a clear that there was a need to go there.”

Third-year student and regular attendee of ‘Real Talk’ Jakya Bridges talked about how Black Feminism was made to create a space for Black women; ‘Real Talk’ provides a similar function on CSU’s campus.

“I feel like a lot the time as an African American woman I am not necessarily provided an outlet to feel comfortable enough discussing issues that are relevant to my life and issues that are not necessarily reflected on and verbalized,” Bridges said. “‘Real Talk’, depending on their topics, really provides that outlet to express myself and talk to other people and get their perspectives.”

During the talk, it was reiterated several times that the space was for learning. Not knowing something or using the right word was validated and considered OK. ‘Real Talk’ ended with the encouragement for students go out and learn by reading and taking ethnic studies and women’s studies courses. Go to baacc.colostate.edu to learn more about the weekly ‘Real Talk’s.

Miranda Moses can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.

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EVENTS

ACT Human Rights Film Festival begins at Odell Brewing with trailer screenings

By Ryan Greene @CSUCollegian

The ACT Human Rights Film Festival’s kickoff event at Odell Brewing was part pre-screening and part virtual reality cinema.

Walking into the tavern with the wind and driving rain at their backs, attendees found a room brimming with creative ideas.

Some came as organizers, as artists and as critics. Ultimately, all were there to show their support of the festival’s mission.

“The festival is about coming together and having conversations,” said Dr. Greg Dickinson, Colorado State University Department Chair of of Communication Studies and producer of the ACT Film Festival. “It’s an act of human flourishing.”

Dickinson stood at the front of the packed room, playing trailers for the festival, quipping with guests and commenting on the upcoming movies.

On the screen behind him was the projected image of a famous drag queen whose blonde curls spilt over her laughing face.

“This is Rory, who is from a small village in Ireland,” Dickinson said. “‘The Queen of Ireland’ is showing April 14 at LSC Theater, and it’s about Rory’s almost accidental involvement in an effort to grant gays and lesbians the right to marry. If you show up wearing drag, we’ll give you tickets for a free film.”

While the main room crackled with conversation and tales of world cinema, a stillness fell over a small corner of the tavern. This section was reserved for screenings of a virtual reality documentary titled “Who I Am.”

Kyle Rasmussen is the film’s director and Brandon Woolridge is its producer. Both are CSU alumni. Rasmussen earned his master’s in public communications & technology, and Woolridge graduated from the College of Liberal Arts. Behind them, seated guests were wearing virtual reality headsets. The viewers tilted their heads from side to side, unable to suppress an occasional grin.

Woolridge and Rasmussen both work for Blue Shoe Media, a production company specializing in virtual reality storytelling.

“Who I Am” follows first generation CSU students and their working relationship with refugee students at Fort Morgan High School.

“We wanted to film our documentary in VR because we wanted to tell a story that puts you in the shoes of these migrant students,” Woolridge said. “Virtual reality has been called ‘the empathy machine’ because it’s exceptionally powerful in humanizing people. If you feel like you’re standing next to a refugee, maybe you’ll feel compelled to help in some way.”

Rasmussen said he was inspired to work on virtual reality films when he saw a demo in which the viewer floats down a river in Cambodia.

“It brought me to tears,” Rasmussen said. “I had always wanted to travel and meet people from all over the world. VR doesn’t connect people directly, but it creates an impact.”

Although Rasmussen has recently been filming at locations throughout India, Woolridge re-

called a time when both filmmakers were still struggling to find a creative direction.

“Kyle and I met at church one day when we were sweeping out the building,” Woolridge said. “He was mostly shooting wedding videos at the time, but I could tell he was very passionate about making movies. I’d been involved with some start-ups before, so I wanted to help Kyle refine his passion and turn it into a business.”

Following this story, Dickinson played another ACT movie trailer. This was “They Will Have to Kill Us First,” a story about musicians in Mali, a country in West Africa. Due to a music ban that affects most of the country, artists can no longer play or record their music.

An angry staccato filled the air, the sound of a voice shouting in Bombasa, a widely spoken language in Mali. The subtitles translated this to “We, the mujahideen, prohibit anyone from playing Satan’s music.” A soldier’s boot kicked a severed head across the sand. It was followed by a narration of multiple musician’s reactions.

These trailers displayed something that is a characteristic of the ACT films, which will screen from April 14 - 21; their stories offer nuanced viewpoints that are designed to be thought provoking and bridge social divides with human storytelling.

Go to actfilmfest.colostate. edu for more information about the upcoming ACT Human Rights Film Festival.

Ryan Greene can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

The trailer for “They Will Have to Kill Us First” screened at Odell Brewing’s kick-off party for ACT Human Rights Film Festival. PHOTO COURTESY OF ACT HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL.

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MOVIES & TV

CSU alum stars in independent film ‘Ice the Movie’ to be released next year

By Emma Turner @EmmaTurner1228

A Colorado State University alum will be starring in a new independent film called “Ice the Movie.”

Michael Monks, a graduate from the CSU class of 1980, was cast for Maddison Bullock’s film about two young women who have a passion for ice-skating.

After graduating from CSU with a degree in industrial construction management, Monks moved to New York City to pursue his interest in theater.

Monks has lived in Los Angeles for 27 years and is now a fulltime actor.

Though he has over 100 acting credits, Monks said smaller independent films like “Ice the Movie” remain close to his heart.

“I always like working on those,” Monks said. “It’s a smaller cast and crew, and it always feels like a family. Everybody is

there because they love making movies.”

Bullock said the idea for “Ice the Movie” was one she had been planning for a while. After finishing the final draft of the script last May, her next step was finding a director. According to Bullock, it was important that she found someone who could “pull the words off the page.” She chose Peter Paul Basler due to his background with ice hockey.

When it came time to cast roles, Basler contacted Monks about playing the character Gavin Veerak, a Russian skating coach. After accepting the role, Monks had to work on learning to produce a Russian accent.

Monks said he studied YouTube videos and linguistics CDs. “It was a challenge, but it was interesting,” Monks said.

The movie crew spent just over two weeks filming in Winter Park, Colorado, and finished in Kearny, Nebraska.

Bullock said her own experience with the sport inspired her to create the movie, and she hopes others also feel inspired.

“I hope that it makes them want to get up and try skating,” Bullock said.

She describes the film as “a very strong female-driven piece.”

Monks said that “Ice the Movie” delivers an important message.

“It’s a really great story about people pursuing their dreams and their passions despite the obstacles that stand in their way,” Monks said. “There are always things that stand in their way. This is a universal movie that will connect with anyone who watches it.”

“Ice the Movie” is expected to release next winter for digital download. A teaser trailer for the film was released earlier this week.

Emma Turner can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

EVENTS

Arc of Larimer County holds fifth annual Reframe Disability Film Festival

By Emma Turner

A Little Night Music by Stephen Sondheim Presented by the Ralph Opera Program Mar. 30, 31, Apr 1, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Apr 2 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm University Center for the Arts Join the Ralph Opera Program in a deliciously intriguing romp in turn of the century Sweden. Romantic trysts, confusion, and delight abound in the Stephen Sondheim hit that includes the famous "Send in the Clowns".

Broadway performer, Patty Goble, and new voice faculty member, Dr. John Pierce, will join our student cast.

Tomorrow: CSU Fashion Show ‘Ascent’ Mar. 31 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Lincoln Center The annual CSU Fashion Show showcases design and merchandising students' work and creativity come to life. The show features the senior collections of students in the apparel design concentration. It is fully directed and executed by students who are a part of the apparel and merchandising program.

The show includes a special VIP reception and seating prior to the event for $50, or reserved seats without the reception ranging from $10 - $25. The show brings in a large varying audience from alumni, to professionals, students, and locals. It's surely a "don't miss it" event! Tickets: www.lctix.com…

Upcoming:

CSU Relay for Life

Apr. 1, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Lory Student Center Join us for the annual CSU Relay For Life! With games, food, prizes, and guest speakers, this year is sure to be the best one yet! Join a team or make your own and raise money to support the fight against cancer!

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March is National Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Month. The Arc of Larimer County celebrated the stories and experiences of individuals in the community who are affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities at their fifth annual Reframe Disability Film Festival Tuesday night.

“An awareness month is an opportunity to try to educate the general public,” said Cari Brown, Arc of Larimer County communications coordinator.

Arc of Larimer County is a nonprofit organization that focuses on advocating for people with disabilities and their families.

“We work a lot on education,” Brown said. “There are a lot of stereotypes out there. A lot of those are just blatantly false. I really hope it (the film festival) breaks down stereotypes.”

Marilee Boylan, Arc of Larimer County executive director, said the festival works to eliminate stereotypes.

“Not everyone knows someone with a disability,” Boylan said.

“This festival is aimed at reframing disability not only for those who are affected by it but for the general public as well.”

This is the second year the festival has included a film contest. This year’s contest winner was Jake McCartney, a recent

Today:

The Arc of Larimer County’s fifth annual Film Festival was put on Tuesday in the Lory Student Center, featuring a winning film by Jack McCartney, shown here with parents Matt and Dana.

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graduate of Fossil Ridge High School. McCartney’s film “Special Talents” focuses on the students at Cooper Home, a transition program for young adults in the Poudre School District.

When he heard about the film festival, McCartney said he decided it would be an excellent opportunity to showcase the talents and lives of his friends as well as take a step toward his ultimate career goals in entertainment.

“I enjoyed interacting with the students and letting them show their personality,” McCartney said. “They’re very special to me. They’ve all made an impact on me.”

McCartney said his next steps

are going to college and getting the education he needs to pursue a career in entertainment, preferably animation. He has already started classes at Front Range Community College.

All 10 films, including McCartney’s, were well received by the audience. Several received standing ovations.

“I just believe that people with disabilities are so much more than what they appear,” McCartney said. “I support a great noble cause for a group of people that don’t get much attention these days.”

Go to arclc.org to get involved with Arc of Larimer County.

Emma Turner can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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MUSIC

RuPaul’s newest album makes America fierce again

By James Wyatt @jwwyatt2295

In a year that has needed Rupaul’s presence the most, the Glamazon is officially back with the premiere of the ninth season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and the release of “American,” Ru’s latest album.

Of course, for the uninitiated, I am referring to the legendary drag queen and Emmy winner RuPaul Charles. Although, RuPaul has been quoted many times saying he would rather have an enema than an Emmy.

An outsider since day one, RuPaul began his career as a drag queen, performer and musician in New York in the early 1980s. It was a time where the city was very dangerous but was also blossoming in drag culture.

RuPaul remarked that this period was open-minded and progressive but shortly followed by a period of stern regression and conservatism during the Reagan Presidency, a commentary that draws striking resemblance to today’s current political climate.

Through it all, Ru still performed, even becoming a dancer in the music video for “Love Shack” by the B-52’s and then went to become famous in the Georgia club scene in the 1990s. It was not long after when RuPaul found himself achieving more mainstream success, which was uncommon for openly gay performers.

In 1993, RuPaul released his first album “Supermodel of the

World” and has been prolific in the time that followed. Lucky for fans, very few years pass between album releases from Queen Ru. With an album title like “American” in the year 2017, RuPaul has something to say and has a damn good time doing so.

The first song and title track “American” wastes no time getting started as RuPaul comes right in chanting “I am American, American” as a pulsing beat fades into the track. In this song, RuPaul does not shy away from who he is and how he and his friends are just as American as anybody else is in this country.

Here, Ru embraces his identity and acknowledges those who have always made our country great by being their true selves and wanting to always be free. It is a moment that challenges the hegemonic view of who we consider truly American.

Anyone who has watched “Drag Race” will probably immediately recognize the song title “Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent,” as the mantra of any great drag queen. As a song on “American,” RuPaul notes these as being the “virtues of rhythm” that lies within us all.

The songs “Broke Me Down” and “Getaway” are slower in pace and somber as RuPaul reflects on lost love and wishing to be in another time and place. It is the only place the album pauses in tempo before going full steam ahead.

On the song “Call Me Moth-

er,” Ru embraces the Mama Ru title fans and other queens have given to him over the course of the nine seasons of “Drag Race.” It is sweet and very assertive, typical of RuPaul fashion.

From there, the rest of the tracks are similar in pace, each one more fierce than the last. My personal favorite being “Mighty Love” a song that features heavy synths and a funky beat that invites everyone to dance.

For those fans wishing to hear RuPaul’s classic sayings, they will not be disappointed. The word “Glamazon” is, of course, brought up as well as the iconic Ru-ism, “She-done-already-done-hadherses,” makes an appearance as well. “Drag Race” fans will know what I am saying.

Overall, the album is short and sweet with a total of 11 songs and not one going over the four-minute mark. Packed with club sensibilities, “American” is one good time.

Should you listen? Yes! Mama Ru is truly the light America needs, and “American” reminds us of that wholeheartedly. It is an album that embodies so much of the charm that is RuPaul and the world of drag in an underan-hour experience. Fans of Ru will love this, and anyone new to “Drag Race” should give it a listen.

There is something here for everybody.

James Wyatt can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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A personal story: Coping with the Club Penguin shut down

By Anna Nixon @anna_nixon12t

As of yesterday, the Disney-owned online multiplayer game Club Penguin ceased to exist. For some, this day came and went like any other. For others, such as myself, that day marked the end of an era.

I have many fond memories of growing up in the early 2000s.

Driving my Barbie Jeep around the block, playing in the park by my house and collecting Tamagotchis were some of my favorite pastimes. I can remember feeling the pain of 1,000 deaths when my Razor scooter hit me in the ankle and chasing down the ice cream man whenever I heard the iconic song off in the distance.

These memories of a simpler time include many happy days playing Club Penguin. Racing friends on the sledding hill, making pizzas in the pizza parlor and solving mysteries as a secret agent were just some of the things I loved about the game.

I must have drifted away from Club Penguin as I grew up, when I became too cool to play games with my puffles and decorate my igloo.

While reminiscing during the game’s final days, I decided to log on one last time. I had lost

>> CITY ELECTIONS from page 4 election. In 2011, Cunniff ran for City mayor, facing Eric Sutherland and Karen Weitkunat. Although Cunniff managed to raise the most money among the candidates during the campaign, he ultimately lost to Weitkunat.

Based on 2011 financial reports, large portions of Cunniff ’s mayoral bid were also funded by himself, with donations in his name reaching up to $22,000.

Weitkunat on the other hand, received donations from private individuals and entities up to the $100 limit.

In 2013, Cunniff also funded portions of his campaign with his own funds.

Today, Cunniff is facing Duane Hansen for the District 5 seat. Cunniff still has a greater financial lead than Hansen, and holds almost $2,000 to Hansen’s $421 after their most recent campaign spending, according to the latest 2017 campaign finance report.

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my childhood penguin to years of neglect and password changes, so I created a new one. I named my penguin Sir Eggwin and was free to explore the world of Club Penguin, with my parent’s permission of course.

My first stop was at the Pet Store to adopt a puffle. Back in the day, I would not leave the igloo without my fluffy blue companion, and this day was no different. I named my new puffle Roger, and the two of us hit the town after checking out my very own igloo.

The plaza was just as busy as I remember it, with dozens of penguins chatting, throwing snowballs and dancing. What I did not expect, however, was the politics.

Several penguins were directing others to join a new online game, Virtual Penguin. I moved to the snow forts for some fresh air, only to find penguins proclaiming “NOT MY DISNEY!” These penguins were more advanced than I remember.

I started exploring, visiting the places I used to frequent back in Club Penguin’s prime.

The Coffee Shop, Dojo and lighthouse looked just as they did all those years ago, with some subtle tweaks here and there. New places like the Puffle Wild and Skate Park had popped up over time, making the map look much more

cluttered. I played Cart Surfer in the Mine, went fishing at the Dock and played Aqua Grabber just off the Iceberg for old times sake.

Before ending my time with Club Penguin once and for all, I decided to get some other penguins’ perspectives on the end of days. I made my way to the plaza and began asking about the shutdown.

Wodler25 stated, “I started playing this years ago, I haven’t played for so long. I’m so sad.”

I knew just how Wodler25 felt, having come back to the game during its last days.

“Friendships will be broken,” said Amazingman, to which Neopet32 responded, “Disney will not divide us.”

“My dreams, crushed,” said Maddyfairy. “It will always be a part of me. Waddle on my penguin friends, waddle on.”

With that, I logged out for last time. Before beginning the five stages of grief, I did a little research. The developers of Club Penguin plan to launch a new online game, Club Penguin Island, as the original game is removed.

The replacement will carry on the Club Penguin legacy on desktop and mobile devices. As for me, I have made my peace.

Anna Nixon can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

las and Hansen, their campaigns have adopted an exposure-based approach rather than one based on advertising.

Both Hansen and Atlas said they are also still paying off their student loans. Atlas is a Wells Fargo banker and Hansen is a courtesy manager at the State on Campus student housing complex.

“I’m definitely focusing on meeting with people, (meeting with) groups ... even just one conversation with someone new, that’s the stuff I pay more attention to,” Atlas said. “I’m not necessarily trying (to reach $20,000) ... but I’m trying to speak for the people, and every dollar I can get (from them) is more important.”

According to an article in the Coloradoan, Hansen has received support from the Fort Collins Board of Realtors. He has received $7,571 from the organization in independent funding.

Troxell has also received their support.

Hansen compared his fundraising efforts to a guerrilla cam-

paign.

“My campaign is focusing more on how we can get the word out without spending much in terms of money,” Hansen said.

According to an article in the Coloradoan, Hansen has received support from the Fort Collins Board of Realtors. He has received $7,571 from the organization in independent funding.

Troxell has also received their support.

At the beginning of his 2015 mayoral campaign, Wade Troxell started with $31,000. In comparison, fellow candidates Michael Pruznick and Ward Luthi started their campaigns with $320 and $8,600 respectively.

Rita Knoll, chief deputy of the City Clerk, wrote in an email to the Collegian that candidates for mayor can only receive $100 per individual donation. Candidates running for City Council may receive up to $75. Candidates may also receive itemized contributions in excess of $20, but they must declare them.

Gabriel Go can be reached at news@collegian.com.

Daily Horoscope Nancy Black

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY

(03/30/17). Strengthen partnerships. Academic discipline wins. A team effort regroups before new passion sparks.

Collect a fat harvest, with two years of professional opportunity. Celebrate love.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) —

9 — Take action on a profitable opportunity for long-term benefits (perhaps not immediately apparent). Extra assignments could delay fun or travel.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 9 — You’re more confident and less patient; moderate your temper and your speed with turns and obstacles. Chill out when overheated.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 7 — Keep a low profile. Slow to avoid costly mistakes.

Recharge batteries and make preparations. Strengthen the infrastructure that will support you when things get busy.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 9 — Advance a team project together. Come up with a backup plan to work around breakdowns. Something unlucky has a silver lining. Collaborate for long-term benefit.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 7 — Let go of old business, as a new professional opportunity requires your full attention.

Study the situation. Do the homework you’ve been avoiding.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 7 — Plan your itinerary before dashing off. Rely on the experience of someone trusted.

Follow the rules and be obsessive with details. Use your own good judgment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 9 — Money flows in, along with a possible career advance.

Consider the long haul. Share advice and ideas. Allow your partner temporary veto power.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 9 — Support your partner and be supported. Your communications are getting through.

If you hit a roadblock, wait for obstacles to clear.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 8 — Advance to the next level with your work, health or physical efforts. Adapt for developing news. Listen to someone who’s been where you’re going.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 7 — Slow down and relax.

Postpone travel, and enjoy the scenery. Let someone else manage the shop. Romantic action has your interest; focus on here and now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 7 — Domestic projects have your attention. Don’t spend impulsively. Check with family before investing in something that may not be what they want. Use what you have.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 8 — Share with your networks. A beautiful moment arises through connecting with someone. Phone home if you’re away. Conflicting orders require clarification.

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