SPORTS
A&E
PAGE 12
PAGE 18
Sports Recap Summer Volume 126, No. 10
Monday, August 22, 2016
Frank Ocean
New Aggie Village remains unfinished, residents report satisfaction despite issues By Julia Rentsch It was a rush this summer for workers to complete Colorado State’s largest-ever housing complex, the Aggie Village apartments, in time for the set resident move-in date of August 8. As fall semester classes begin August 22, final touches and troubleshooting are still occurring around and among the buildings’ new residents. “As with any new construction and a busy move in with hundreds of new residents, there are some spots that our crews will be touching up and some areas that are still receiving final touches,” Hosam Ahmad, assistant director of Apartment Life, wrote in an email to the Collegian. “We were very open with students about what to expect with new construction.” Several students have reported filing work orders with Housing and Dining Services for help fixing unresolved issues with their apartments, but some reported being satisfied with their Aggie Village experience thus far. Kristin Trainor, a sophomore student, said she has had multiple issues since moving in August 8. “While we were moving in, like bringing boxes in, the lady came in with a ladder and the curtains,” Trainor said. “So we were trying to move in and maneuver around her, and she was maneuvering around us. She was really nice, it was just kind of awkward.” Trainor listed several issues that came with her room, including missing window cranks, a
THE
STRIP Welcome Back stuff-Things to do in your first week at CSU
Be motivated! ...for the one week where you don’t actually do any work
Aggie Village opened for students Monday, August 7th, 2016. PHOTO BY NEALL DENMAN COLLEGIAN
thermostat that does not operate correctly and a blockage in the shower drain that caused water to build up in the bottom. “I guess a lot of people had this problem too, I was talking to all the people I saw,” Trainor said. Five-minute showers were the max, Trainor said, or else the water would go over the edge and
flood the bathroom. The shower drainage issue was not resolved for a week, she said. The biggest problem that Trainor encountered happened the day following the shower being fixed. “My washer broke, and it flooded a good part of my floor,” Trainor said. “It was pretty bad.” The washer was reportedly
off at the time, and the puddle on the carpet nearly reached her bed. Maintenance workers arrived by 9 a.m. the next morning to clean it up, Trainor said. According to Ahmad, a dishwasher also leaked in a staff apartment due to a bad pump, and there was a minor water leak in the apartment above that. see AGGIE VILLAGE on page 30 >>
Get as much sleep as you can! …it’s the only week you’ll be able to get decent rest But seriously - go explore Old Town, check out the campus, and go have fun with College!
2
COLLEGIAN.COM Monday, August 22, 2016
ON THE OVAL
FORT COLLINS FOCUS
A Letter from the Editor By Erik Petrovich @EAPetrovich
Heather Michalak, an astronomy professor at Colorado State University, plays with children during various activities, such as using a leaf blower to make a beach ball float, at the CSU ice cream social. PHOTO BY ABBIE PARR COLLEGAIN
Cody Moore Reporter
ollegian
Follow @CSUCollegian on Twitter
.com
Like CSUCollegian on Facebook
Q: What drew you to student media? A: Food! I started writing a food column with a friend last semester. It was a great deal of fun and piqued my interest in writing and investigating other local happenings. Q: What are your favorite hobbies? A: Running in the woods, cooking, eating, and climbing things. Q: What is something unusual about you? A: I was born with one kidney significantly larger than the other.
Follow CSU Collegian on Instagram
Q: Spirit animal? A: Duckbilled platypus Q: What is your best Joke? A: Its hard to explain puns to a kleptomaniac. They take things literally.
Lory Student Center Box 13 Fort Collins, CO 80523 This publication is not an official publication of Colorado State University, but is published by an independent corporation using the name ‘The Rocky Mountain Collegian’ pursuant to a license granted by CSU. The Rocky Mountain Collegian is a 6,500-circulation student-run newspaper intended as a public forum. It publishes four days a week during the regular fall and spring semesters. During the last eight weeks of summer Collegian distribution drops to 3,500 and is published weekly. During the first four weeks of summer the Collegian does not publish. Corrections may be submitted to the editor in chief and will be printed as necessary on page two. The Collegian is a complimentary publication for the Fort Collins community. The first copy is free. Additional copies are 25 cents each. Letters to the editor should be sent to letters@collegian.com.
EDITORIAL STAFF | 970-491-7513 Erik Petrovich | Editor-in-Chief editor@collegian.com Julia Rentsch | Managing Editor editor@collegian.com Hannah Ditzenberger | Engagement Editor editor@collegian.com Chapman Croskell | Social Media Editor socialmedia@collegian.com Erin Douglas | News Editor news@collegian.com
Follow CSU Collegian on Snapchat
Seth Bodine | News Editor news@collegian.com Taylor Tougaw | Opinion Editor letters@collegian.com Chad Deutschman | Sports Editor sports@collegian.com Randi Mattox | A&C Editor entertainment@collegian.com Sarah Ross | Blogs Editor blogs@collegian.com Jonathan Garbett | Design Editor design@collegian.com
One of the greatest things about Colorado State University is our vibrant community of students and campus clubs. Whereas many universities exhibit a rather lackluster ability to get students involved or railroad students into clubs based on their majors, the culture at CSU encourages trying new things and being unafraid of joining clubs that don’t align with your major. The official CSU count of on-campus organizations is over 400, spanning majors from mechanical engineering to anthropology, from computer science to political science. There is one on-campus organization that stands apart from the others, though, in both size and scope. That organization is the Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation, the 100 percent student-run media organization behind the only daily student paper in the entire state of Colorado that you hold in your hands, the renowned radio station you listen to on 90.5 FM, and the informative and entertaining shows you watch on Comcast Channel 11. We run independently from CSU as our own corporation, and as a result are able to report on whatever stories we come across, both on campus and in the Fort Collins community. While some universities control their student media programs, with professors and professional staff dictating rules and direction, there are about half a dozen professional staff members at RMSMC - and nearly all of them are responsible for advising our editors. In a lot of ways, the Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation is the best place to truly become involved with the local community, on campus and off, see LFTE on page 8>>
Natalie Dyer | Photo Editor photo@collegian.com
ADVISING STAFF
Jim Rodenbush | Student Media Adviser Kim Blumhardt | Advertising Manager Cale Rogers | CTV Adviser Hannah Copeland | KCSU Adviser
KEY PHONE NUMBERS
Distribution | 970-491-1146 Classifieds | 970-491-1683 Display Advertising | 970-491-7467 or 970-491-6834
NEWS Monday, August 22, 2016
4 new restaurants to Fort Collins By Mackenzie Eldred @KenzieEldred
Waltzing Kangaroo The Waltzing Kangaroo, located at 1109 W Elizabeth St, Fort Collins, CO 80521, is an Australian bakery that opened on March 14. Taking 10 months to open in Fort Collins after signing the lease in September, this restaurant makes everything from scratch and is entirely handmade, with no msg or high fructose corn syrup. The artisan meals are available like fast food restaurants, but all food is baked fresh throughout the day. According to owner Steve Phillips, the steak and gravy beef pie is the best place to start, while the other pies are more authentic. All pies range from $6 to $7. “The restaurant has done really well and is really busy,” Phillips said. “The town is very accepting of us and has been excellent. The people in Fort Collins have been really nice.” Longhorn Steakhouse Longhorn Steakhouse, located at 3450 S College Ave,
PHOTO BY MACKENZIE ELDRED COLLEGIAN
Fort Collins, CO 80525, opened March 28 and has joined the new Foothills Mall. The restaurant opens at 11 a.m. for lunch and close at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Dinner opens at 4 p.m. Longhorn Steakhouse is best known for their steak and Ribeye, while
also serving soups, salads and sandwiches. This season, the specials are Bison Meatballs, Smoked Gouda Green Beans, Loaded Potato Soup, Blue Ridge Wedge Salad, and Cinnamon Bourbon Bites. Meals can range anywhere from $4.99 to $28.49. “The restaurant has done
really well, just like we expected,” Richard Kerr, The Longhorn Steakhouse manager. “We have an excellent lunch special every time.” Loafing Shed Recently opened and located at 1939 Jessup Drive, the Loafing Shed took eight months for development. It’s a locally owned bakery that serves lunch and dinner, with light breakfast and bakery goods on the weekends. The Loafing Shed serves salads, sandwiches, soups and pizza, as well as adult beverages, such as wine and beer. Prices range from $3 to $10.95. The Loafing Shed opens at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday and at 8 a.m. on the weekends. They close at 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The Loafing Shed offers baked goods to select restaurants, coffee shops and other venues. On August 25, the Loafing Shed’s Chef, Joel, and baker, Preston, will host a hands-on pizza making class from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale here.
3
The Twisted Noodle Located at Campus West Fort Collins 1135 W. Elizabeth St. Suite 135 Fort Collins, CO 80521, the Twisted Noodle opened November 11 of last year. They serve all homemade and fresh pastas, salads, and sandwiches, with the option of being gluten free. Using locally grown produce, Longmont’s Sweet Escapes gluten free bread and pasta, Colorado Blue Moose products, Boulder sausage and whole grain pasta, the Twisted Noodle was voted in the top three best new restaurants and businesses in the Times Call 2015 Reader’s Choice Awards. From ravioli, to caesar salad, to club sandwiches, they are known for their cleanliness and quality of their food and business. “We really appreciate the student business as well as all the families that come to support us,” said Anthony Haddad, Twisted Noodle director of operations. “We’ve enjoyed catering several times for the CSU basketball as well as catering for other parts of the college. We look forward to being here a long time.” Mackenzie Eldred can be reached at news@collegian.com.
4
NEWS Monday, August 22, 2016
Tom Sutherland, former captive and emeritus professor, honored with celebration of life By Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick @tatianasophiapt
Tom Sutherland began his 26-year-long career as a CSU professor in 1957. He left Fort Collins to Lebanon in 1983 to become the Dean of Agriculture at the American University of Beirut. Two years later, Sutherland was captured by Hezbollah terrorists and held captive for six years along with 53 other civilians. On December 1, 1991, he returned to Fort Collins after 2,354 days in captivity. Sutherland passed away July 22 at 85 years old. “As we are here to celebrate, let this be a celebration not just for Tom’s life, but also of you all, everyone here and out there who cared and never forgot,” said Jean Sutherland, Tom Sutherland’s wife. “You were a life line for him when he really, really needed it.” Having been born and raised in Scotland, the service paid homage to Sutherland’s Scottish
roots as well as the trials he faced in his lifetime. Kelly Davis came from Wyoming to read Robert Burns’ poetry at the service. Burns’ poetry was said to have sustained Sutherland during his captivity. “How shall we remember him? What monuments should we build to his name? Can we do a better job of building monuments than Tom did himself,” asked Davis after reading a few of Burn’s pieces. Davis went on to describe the various organizations and groups Sutherland had supported such as the Veteran’s Plaza of Northern Colorado, Colorado Boys Ranch and Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting. Davis then explained to the crowd an old Scottish funeral custom in which a death in not viewed as a time for sorrow, but rather, a time celebrate the deceased’s life. “I think Tom would have wanted us to celebrate in that way and the monument that we build in his memory shall be in
how we live our lives — with optimism, kindness and humanity.” Notable members of the community present included University President Tony Frank. “Tom and Jean were both Founders Day medal recipients for the university and that’s one of the highest awards we give recognizing contributions that are symbolic of the founders of the university and the land grant mission,” Frank said. “Tom’s connection to his students and the role he played in the community and just the courage and grace he showed with his life in trying circumstances I think all of those are why he received that and that’s why we’re all here to remember him today.” Karl Brown, Sutherland’s Duty Piper, played bagpipes along The Northern Colorado Caledonia Pipe Band in the Sutherland Community Garden following the service. Tatiana Parafiniuk-Talesnick can be reached online at news@collegian.com.
Tony Frank claps for Jean Sutherland as she speaks about her late husband Tom Sutherland at the celebration of life for Tom Sutherland on Saturday, August 20th at the Lory Student Center. Sutherland passed away on July 22, 2016. PHOTO BY FORREST CZARNECKI COLLEGIAN
collegian.com
The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Monday, August 22, 2016
5
6
NEWS Monday, August 22, 2016
Moving up: Record numbers of students to live on campus By Seth Bodine @sbodine120
With a large freshman class and the inclusion of Aggie Village apartments, a record number of students are now living on campus at Colorado State University. For the 2016-17 academic year, an anticipated 7,850 students will be living on campus according to Tonie Miyamoto, director of communications and sustainability in Housing and Dining. Miyamoto said 2,000 students moved in on Wednesday, the largest early-arrival day ever. Miyamoto said that while early move-in days occurred in the past years, the large number could be attributed to students moving into living-learning communities such as Key Communities. For Amanda McDaniel, senior psychology major and ram welcome leader, helping freshmen move has been a lot easier due the balanced influx of people between the two days. “Actually, it’s not as hectic as it was last year,” McDaniel said. “Last year I think they had everyone moving in on the same day, and this year they kind of split it up. So it’s actually run pretty well. It has been a lot less stressful.” About 4,000 residents moved to campus on Thursday. A total of 973 upper-classmen students will live in the new Aggie Village Apartments. Kyle Howe, a freshman chemical engineering and music performance major said that he isn’t surprised by the number. “I feel like it is pretty typical,” Howe said. “Even at our high school, the freshman class was getting larger and larger.” Seth Bodine can be reached at news@collegian.com
INFOGRAPHIC BY DOUGLAS HAWKINS COLLEGIAN
Anticipated STUDENT MOVE in:
7,850 Students living on campus this semester.
4,000 2,000
Moved into residence halls on wednesday alone.
1st year students moved into residence halls this semester
973
Upperclassmen moved into Aggie Village apartments.
Members of Fraternity and Sorority Life helped around 6,000 students move to campus on Wednesday and Thursday. PHOTO BY SETH BODINE
COLLEGIAN
Hughes Stadium adopts clear bag policy for 2016 season By Erin Krigger @littleekrig
For the farewell season at Hughes Stadium, a clear bag policy will now be enforced at Gate 6. Like most other stadiums, Hughes is adopting the new system to provide more game day security for players
and spectators. The policy will be very similar to Sports Authority Field in Denver, which all spectators must follow to attend the Rocky Mountain Showdown. The Colorado State University Department of Athletics introduced the policy in late July, and plans to fully imple-
ment the clear bag policy for the opening of CSU’s on-campus stadium in 2017. Gate 6 is the only gate with this policy in place to expedite the entry process for fans into Hughes. Clear bags no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, will be allowed.
Small clutch bags and purses will be allowed, but may not be larger than 6.5 by 4.5 inches, with or without a strap. All other gates at Hughes allow the same bags as prior seasons, but the Department of Athletics encourages spectators to practice the new policy as it will be fully enforced at
all entrances of the on-campus stadium and is expected to allow fans to pass entry more efficiently. There will be no gate check for prohibited items, so items must either be stored in a car or disposed. Erin Krigger can be reached at news@collegian.com
collegian.com
The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Monday, August 22, 2016
7
8
NEWS Monday, August 22, 2016
Construction Update: on-campus stadium, health center and city streets By Erin Douglas @erinmdouglas23
Construction is concentrated during the summer months to avoid closures during the winter, according to the City of Fort Collins. Four major updates were made over the summer, and some projects continue into the fall semester. College Avenue maintenance Routine maintenance is being performed on sections of College Avenue. Over the summer, the city did an as-
phalt overlay on College Avenue from Drake Road until the Foothills Mall. Prospect Road project Over the next year, the city of Fort Collins will make major improvements to Prospect Road from Shields to I-25. The estimated completion for the project is August 2017. Improvements include an underpass at Prospect and Center, intersection improvements at Prospect and Timberline and Prospect and College. The bridge over Boxelder Creek
will also be replaced because it is structurally deficient, and the improvement will prevent flooding. According to the City of Fort Collins, major construction to the road will be completed during the summer months in order to avoid closures during the winter. Detours should end in August 2016. On-Campus Stadium halfway point The on-campus stadium reached its halfway point of construction on August 2. The
$220 million project is expected to be completed in time for the 2017 football season. As of August 2, construction partners have spent 410,000 hours on the project, according to the CSU Athletic Department. Health and Medical Center halfway point: The CSU Health and Medical Center reached its halfway point of construction on August 1, when the building crew placed the last steel beam. The new health center is anticipated to
open during the summer of 2017. Student fees, revenue from the CSU Health Network and private donations funded the $59 million project. The health center will provide full medical services for CSU students, including mental health. According to the CSU Health Network, more than half of all students use the health center and it is one of the most widely used services on campus. Erin Douglas can be reached at news@collegian.com
quarters are located in the basement of the LSC, right across from the main stairway, and someone will always be around to welcome you and talk about your interests. If none of that sounds in-
teresting to you, I probably won’t be able to say anything to convince you otherwise. But keep a look out for the Collegian on campus, listen to KCSU, and check out CTV - you won’t want to miss out on what
we will be bringing you this 2016/17 school year. Erik Petrovich can be reached at news@collegian.com
FILE PHOTO BY AENEAN LACINIA COLLEGIAN
>> LFTE from page 2 as we cover the other 400 clubs on campus as well as local businesses and issues that you might not have been privy to otherwise. If being published in an
award-winning paper, working for an energetic TV crew or sharing your favorite music with us for two hours at the radio station sounds at all interesting to you - come say Hi. Our newsroom and head-
collegian.com
The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Monday, August 22, 2016
CHECK OUT OUR BAR! - 16 BEERS ON TAP
MONDAY
beat the clock 5-8pm 1 topping
VOTED
BEST PIZZA
•
large pizza
the time you call is the price you pay
ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR
- NFL SUNDAY TICKETS - 11 TVS - OPEN TILL 3AM EVERYDAY
DELIVERS! 970-224-2000| 1124 West Elizabeth | www.krazykarlspizza.com
9
10
SPORTS Monday, August 22, 2016
New uniforms bring a modern look to CSU football By Justin Michael @JustinTMichael
PHOTO BY CSU ATHLETICS COLLEGIAN
1205 W. Elizabeth 970-581-5559
Go Rams!
Rammie Tuesday’s
$2.00 OFF For CSU Students
CSU football unveiled their new look Wednesday, releasing the team’s new Under Armour uniforms. The combos include green and white tops, plus green, white and gold pants - allowing for several combination possibilities and bringing a new and improved look to the football program. Along with the different color combos, the uniforms will all be custom fit for each player, which looks much sleeker than the previous generic uniforms. “I was excited we were able to get new uniforms,” head coach Mike Bobo said. “When I got here, I thought we looked a little sloppy in our uniforms. They didn’t fit right. (Now) I think we look great. They fit the guys. You know the old saying, look good, feel good, play good.” The highlight of the uniform is the Ram horn bone logo on the sleeve of the jerseys. The sleeve patch is hands down the best addition to the football uniforms. The previous uniforms had generic blank sleeves and honestly looked like something a high school team would wear. Adding the Ram horn to the sleeve highlights one of the unique aspects
of the CSU logo, while also bringing a more modern and updated look to the uniform. Along with the new custom-fit home and away uniforms, CSU will continue to have their “orange out” uniforms, which they will wear on Ag Day and will release new alternate uniforms with Under Armour in
“You know the old saying, look good, feel good, play good.” MIKE BOBO HEAD COACH
the near future. Uniforms play a vital role in the modern arms race for recruiting, so it is good to see CSU football getting a look that will match the new on-campus stadium. “If you act like it does not matter, you are the ones who will be left behind,” Bobo said, referencing how uniforms contribute to the success of a program. With the new look, CSU managed to stay true to the roots of the program, while bringing a much needed modern look. Bringing back the vegas gold
Welcome back Students! BREAKFAST BURRITOS Available at 7am Bacon, Chorizo, Sausage or Any Regular Meat
Hours 7:00am - 10:00pm everyday
PHAT TUESDAY SPECIAL
rito” r u B t s “Be years 13 row! in a
$4.25
+tax
Regular Potato Burrito & Medium Drink Every Tuesday! No Coupon Needed!
510 SOUTH COLLEGE AVENUE FORT COLLINS, CO (970) 482-3303
PHOTO COURTESY OF CSU ATHLETICS COLLEGIAN
pants reminds fans of the Sonny Lubick era when Colorado State football saw consistent success for over a decade. The all-green look is a classic CSU combo that the team has not worn since 2008 against BYU. The infamous game when Joey Porter ran into the endzone and chest bumped running back Gartrell Johnson. According to coach Bobo, the allgreen look is the player’s favorite new look. The horn helmet has been a part of the Colorado State look through essentially every era of CSU football. Some would say it is one of the iconic helmets in college football, like Michigan or Texas. That may be a bit of a leap, but it is definitely one of the more unique helmets in all of college football and it’s pleasing to see that element stay true to form. Colorado State has never been a national powerhouse in college football, but the program has seen success and has it’s own proud history to commemorate. With new uniforms, a new stadium and dreams of a new conference, CSU football is all around unrecognizable from where it was just five years ago. Justin Michael can be reached by email at sports@ collegian.com
collegian.com
The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Monday, August 22, 2016
11
12
SPORTS Monday August 22, 2016
Summer rundown: Everything you need to know about CSU Athletics By Justin Michael @JustinTMichael
The 2015-16 school year saw a lot of athletic success here at Colorado State, winning nine Mountain West Conference championships, more than any other member. The summer was filled with Big-12 expansion rumors, on-campus stadium info, and a variety of former Rams doing great things. Here is you need to know to get caught up: Rams in Rio: The world’s greatest athletes competed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this summer for the 29th summer olympic games, which included one current and a pair of former Rams. Ben Pinkelman, currently a senior at CSU, represented the Rams as a member of the American rugby team. Janay DeLoach competed in track and field in her second olympic games. Although DeLoach did not reach the medal round in 2016, her impressive career includes four All-America honors and four Mountain West long jump titles from her time at CSU, along with a 2008 bronze medal for long jump. Former CSU basketball standout Andy Ogide represented Nigeria in this year’s summer games. The former Ram power forward scored 549 points in his three seasons at CSU and is still
the ninth-highest-single-season total in school history. Rio marks the 22nd time, a former Colorado State student athlete has gone on to compete in the Olympics, including every summer olympics the U.S. has competed in since 1972. NBA Prospects: Antwan Scott played for the hometown Denver Nuggets in the NBA Summer League. In 33 games last season, Scott averaged 16.4 points per game, 4.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists. For his efforts, Scott earned second-team All-Mountain West honors, which is voted on by the league’s coaches and media. J.J. Avila also played in the summer league this summer, playing for the New York Knicks. Avila played for the Rams from 2013-2015. He played professionally in Belgium last season, averaging 11.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per game in 18 appearances. New Belgium shows some love: Colorado State and New Belgium Brewing Company announced that the iconic Fort Collins-based brewery was donating $4.3 million towards CSU’s on-campus stadium project. Along with the donation, New Belgium secured the naming rights to the “North endzone hospitality area”, which will be called the New
Antwan Scott (1) drives against Cullen Russo PHOTO BY STEVE NOWLAND NCAA PHOTOS
Belgium porch. The donation from New Belgium was the latest of a series of fundraising milestones, including $197.8 million in donations for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Next-level Rams: Former OL Sam Carlson signed with the Denver Broncos in early Aug. and will be
competing for a roster spot this Fall. Carlson joins former CSU teammates Shaquil Barrett, Kapri Bibbs and Ty Sambrailo. Hollywood meets “The Land” After sliding in the draft last spring, Rashard “Hollywood” Higgins is making a Colorado State wide receiver Rashard Higgins could have a
big day against Nevada’s secondary in the Arizona Bowl.name for himself in Cleveland this summer. Arguably the greatest wide receiver in Colorado State history, Higgins has impressed throughout training camp and caught a touchdown in his first NFL preseason game. Justin Michael can be reached at sports@collegian.com
g n i v a h We’re ty! a par The Rocky Mountain Collegian is turning 125 this year! We'll be celebrating during the CSU Media Festival, which will be held Sept. 28 - Oct. 1. All alumni of the Rocky Mountain Collegian, KCSU-FM, CSU-TV and College Avenue Magazine are invited. Stay tuned for more details. Are you interested in volunteering to help organize events to be held throughout the CSU Media Festival? Contact Student Media Adviser Jim Rodenbush at Jim.Rodenbush@colostate.edu.
collegian.com
collegian.com
The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Monday, August 22, 2016
13
14
SPORTS Monday, August 22, 2016
Colorado State women’s soccer splits match-ups with DU and CU to start season By Colton Strickler @coltonstrickler
The Colorado State women’s soccer team kicked off the fourth season in program history over the weekend. The Rams took to the pitch to face instate foes in the University of Denver on Friday August 19, and University of Colorado on Sunday August 21. The Rams split their matchups, coming out of the weekend with a 2-0 win against the Pioneers and a 2-1 loss to the Buffs. Despite the cold weather, two first half goals and a shutdown defensive performance provided all the heat the Rams needed to defeat DU 2-0 in the first game of the 2016 season. On a cold and rainy night that felt more like October 19 than August 19, a pair of first half goals and a valiant defensive effort provided the spark Colorado State needed to get their season off to a hot start. “Let’s boil tonight,” CSU coach Bill Hempen told his team prior to taking the field. It wasn’t long after that sophomore Kaija Ornes buried a cross she received from junior Janelle Stone in the back of the net to give the Rams an early 1-0 lead. The Rams second goal of the evening came from sophomore Beth Plentl, who turned a Pioneers turnover into a CSU goal with a rocket of a shot to the far post from 30 yards out. Despite the victory, turnovers proved to be a problem for the Rams throughout the match, something that Hempen knows they will have to clean up before they take on the University of Colorado on Sunday in the second leg of the Colorado Cup. “We had way too many turnovers in the second half,” Hempen said. “If we have to defend that long on Sunday, we could be in trouble.” The defense didn’t have much trouble tonight, though, helping the Rams’ redshirt freshman goalkeeper Sydney Hall to a shutout in her first NCAA game.
CSU starting lineup at the match vs. Fresno State University last season. PHOTO BY RYAN ARB COLLEGIAN
Following the Rams 2-0 win over DU, their attention switched over to the team from Boulder. After pitching a shutout in her first NCAA start, Colorado State (1-1-0) goalkeeper Sydney Hall gave up her first goal of the season to CU ( 2-0-0) forward Taylor Kornieck early in Sunday’s match. The Rams answered back with a goal of their own in the 27th minute when captain Amy Eckert finished a deflected ball off of the Rams’ third-consecutive corner kick. Hall had her hands full with
CU’s freshman forward Camilla Shymka, who came off the bench in the first half. Hall got just enough of Shymka’s first shot on goal, deflecting the ball into the post while falling backwards. The Rams headed into halftime with the score tied at one a piece, and they can thank redshirt senior Shelby Bowden for that. After Hall was caught off of her line, Bowden made a slide tackle on a CU attacker who was staring down an open net. Following the Rams’ 2-0 victory over the University of Denver on Friday, head coach Bill Hempen knew his team would
be in trouble if they had to play as much defense against CU as they did against DU, and he was right. The Rams spent most of the second half in their own territory, and ultimately paid the price. The Buffs second goal of the day came after junior CSU keeper Paige Brandt, who came in for Hall at the half, had her distributed ball stolen away just outside of the box. Senior forward Danica Evans buried the centering pass she received right in front of the net, giving CU a 2-1 lead. Despite splitting the games over the weekend, Hempen said after the DU game that some-
thing is different with 2016’s squad. “There is a different feeling around this group, they feel like they belong,” Hempen said. “That’s a testament to the kids before them who fought their butts off and have nothing to show for it.” The Rams look to bounce back Friday when they take on the University of Northern Colorado at Lagoon Field in Fort Collins for their first home game of the season. Colton Strickler can be reached by email at sports@ collegian.com
collegian.com
The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Monday, August 22, 2016
Ask about our $6 Zone of the Day! 2 Calzones, 2 cans of soda, 2 cookies for
$12
Order online and use coupon code“dough” at checkout. (to recieve discount) exp. 9/15/16
Welcome back!
15
D.P. Dough delivers ooey, gooey, cheesy happiness on and around CSU AS LATE AS 3 A.M.!
CALzones, wings, dunkers, tots, stix
ORDER ONLINE @ DPDOUGH.COM! FAST FREE DELIVERY 634 S. College Ave. 970.224.0202
16 Monday, August 22, 2016 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian
The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Monday, August 22, 2016
17
Welcome Back CSU Students & Faculty! Beer
Bud, Bud Light “Big 18’s”
New Belgium
18pk - 16oz cans............... $17.99
12pk - 12oz btls/cans Folly, Rampant.....................$13.99 Fat Tire, Citradelic, Snapshot, Slow Ride, Ranger, Heavy Melon, Sunshine, Shift........................................$12.99
Coors, Coors Light “Big 18’s” 18pk - 16oz cans............... $17.99 Miller Lite “Big 12’s” 12pk - 16oz cans............... $11.99 Pabst Blue Ribbon 30pk - 12oz cans ..............$16.99
1107 City Park Ave.
Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - Midnight Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m. - Midnight Sun. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Busch, Busch Light
(970) 484-1107
30pk - 12oz cans ..............$16.99
CSU’s #1 STOP FOR BEER, WINE, AND SPIRITS!
Keystone Light 30pk - 12oz cans ..............$13.99
Genesee 30pk - 12oz cans .............. $11.99
Bristol Brewery Shuffle 12pk - 12oz Btls................$12.99
Jack Daniels
Sauza Tequila
1.75 Black, Honey, Fire ....$35.99
1.75 Silver, Gold................$19.99
Jameson Irish
Svedka Vodka
1.75L Whiskey...................$35.99
1.75 Regular, Flavors ....... $17.99
Patron Silver
Bailey’s Irish Cream
750ml Tequila....................$33.99
750 ml................................. $17.99
Dewar’s Scotch
Finlandia Vodka
1.75L....................................$31.99
1.75L.................................... $17.99
Beefeater Gin
New Amsterdam Gin
Craft Beer of the Month
1.75L....................................$26.99
1.75L....................................$16.99
Sierra Nevada Brewing.........$8.29 Pale, Otra Vez, Torpedo, KellerWeis 6pk - 12oz btls
Jim Beam
Coyote Gold
1.75 Bourbon.....................$24.99
1.75 Margaritas.................$16.99
Absolut Vodka
Kahlua Liqueur
1.75L....................................$24.99
750ml Coffee.....................$14.99
Gentleman Jack
Fireball Whiskey
750ml..................................$23.99
750ml Hot Cinnamon......$12.99
Crown Royal
Admiral Nelson 1.75 Spiced Rum ...............$10.99
Corona, Corona Light
750ml Regular, Apple, Honey.....................$19.99
12pk - 12oz btls...................$13.99
Captain Morgan
1.75L Canadian....................$9.99
Odell Brewing
6pk - 12oz btls IPA, Oktoberfest....................$7.99 90, Easy, 5 Barrel, Levity, Porter..........................$7.39
Breckenridge Brewing
Porter, Avalanche, Mango, Wheat 6pk - 12oz btls/cans.............$7.99
C.B. Potts Big Horn Brewing
Buttface, Blonde, IPA 6pk - 12oz Btls.......................$6.99
Kegs 1/2 Barrels Bud, Bud Light ......... $99.99
Keystone Light......... $69.99
Coors, Coors Light... $93.99
Miller High Life ........ $69.99
Miller Lite.................. $89.99
Odell Brewing......... $119.99
Pabst Blue Ribbon... $79.99
New Belgium .......... $115.99
Stella Artois
6pk - 12oz btls.......................$5.99
Angry Orchard
Green Apple, Crisp, Seasonal 6pk - 12oz Btls$7.99
Not Your Father’s
Rootbeer, Cream Soda, Ginger Ale 6pk - 12oz btls ......................$6.99
Import Beer of the Month
Kegs 1/4 Barrels Odell Brewing........... $69.99
Odell IPA, St Lupulin....$82.99
Kegs 1/6 Barrels New Belgium....................$43.99
Fat Tire, Sun, Snap, Citradelic, and many more!
Wine
Liquor
Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo 6pk - 12oz btls.................... $7.59 Modelo Especial Cans 6pk - 12oz cans...................$6.99
Black Box Wine
Rex Goliath Wines
3.0L All Types .................... $17.99
1.5L All Types....................... $7.99
Seven Deadly Zins
Liberty Creek Wines
750ml Zinfandel ............... $11.99
1.5L All Types.......................$5.99
Kendall Jackson
Brancott Sauv Blanc
750ml Chardonnay ..........$10.99
750ml New Zealand........... $7.99
Liberty School Cab
Campo Viejo Crianza
750ml Cabernet................$10.99
750ml Rioja Spain ..............$6.99
Cavit Wines
Martini & Rossi Sparkling
1.5L All Types.....................$10.99
750ml Asti, Prosecco.......$10.99
Yellow Tail Wines
Freixenet Sparkling
1.5L All Types.......................$9.99
750ml Brut, X-Dry, Cuvee.$8.99
Northern Light
1.75 Spiced Rum .............. $19.99
Bulleit 750ml Bourbon, Rye ........$19.99
NEW!
Craft Cave Feature of the Week! New Belgium Brewing Lips of Faith Bombers La Foile, Trans Kreik, Tart Lychee 22oz btl. While They Last!
$13.99
$7.49
ity Park Ave. | campuswestliquors.com | @campuswliquors 1107 City Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - Midnight | Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m. - Midnight | Sun. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Prices Good Thru 08/24/16
18
ARTS & CULTURE Monday, August 22, , 2016
Alec Reviews Music: Frank Ocean releases two new albums in 48 hours, and they are on a whole new level By Alec Erikson @CTV_ACE
After four long years of waiting, we finally have some actual music from renown R&B artist Frank Ocean. In the course of just 48 hours, not only did Ocean drop one album, he dropped two, providing fans with some of his best work to date. Since the release of his hit debut album “channel ORANGE” in 2012, Ocean has been a complete mystery to the world. He has released cryptic images teasing the release of a new album on more than one occasion, but all of the puzzles led to another delay in the release date. Little communication from Ocean about when an album would actually be released led to a lot of frustration among his fans. Although many of them tried to convince themselves that they were not that interested in whatever was to come from Ocean, they all rushed to their computers and mobile devices in a fury when there was any word about Ocean’s long awaited new album. On Thursday, Ocean finally came through. The internet exploded into excitement when a visual album titled “Endless” was released on the streaming service Apple Music. But that wasn’t all Ocean had to offer. When Saturday afternoon rolled around, another album dropped, and it was “Boys Don’t Cry,” the long awaited new album that
Ocean originally announced four years ago, but it was renamed “Blonde.” First things first, we have to address “Endless.” On the surface, the visual album does not include any ground breaking cinematography and it is not story driven in the same way that Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” is, but what makes it special is the amount of symbolism that exists not only in the visuals, but in the music as well. Ocean had a lot of people lending their hand here. From Radiohead’s Johnny Greenwood to electronic musician James Blake and more. It’s clear from the first minute of “Endless” that it is completely different than any of Ocean’s previous works. “Endless” is a 45-minute-long video complete with 18 tracks. The video is focused on the idea of buildup. We are watching Ocean build a spiral staircase the entire time. During this process, the music starts out slow and keeps things at a low tempo. That is until around 36 minutes in when Ocean finishes the staircase and starts to climb it. That’s when the track “Higgs” starts to play, which is the only track on the album that resembles something you would hear in a club. It’s faster and has more of an actual rhythm. The most important part of “Endless” is the credits. At the very end, an image rolls up on screen and you see the words “Boys
Don’t Cry” accompanied by another word: “Blonde.” This hinted at the fact that Ocean would soon be releasing his long awaited album “Boys Don’t Cry.” Although, at the time, many were confused by the meaning behind the word “Blonde.” “Endless” Final Score: 4/5 While “Endless” includes a unique visual experience and some solid music, it’s not the strongest thing Ocean has ever put out. There is something oddly meditative about the whole experience that “Endless” provides. Although there are some enjoyable moments and thought provoking themes, it was all in an effort to build up to the release of “Blonde.” “Blonde” is a 17 track record that clocks out at just over an hour long. One of the biggest things about this album is the list of names in the credits. The late David Bowie, Kanye West, Jamie xx, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, the Beatles, André 3000 and more are featured. The main thing that Ocean manages to do with this entire album is set himself apart with the rest of the world, putting himself on a whole new creative level. When you listen to the lead track of the album, “Nikes,” it could easily seem like classic Ocean to some, but to others
PHOTO BY ITUNES COLLEGIAN
they will see someone who has taken the mold of pop music and mixed it with his own unique style of experimentation and created something that is actually genuine. Then you have tracks like “Ivy,” which shows off the full force of Ocean’s vocals. If you look at a later track like “Pink + White,” which featured Beyoncé as a backup vocalist,
Ocean’s masterful collaboration skills are made evident. To be able to have the confidence and ability to outshine Beyoncé is no easy feat, but Ocean does it. For those who want something a little different from Ocean’s normal style, don’t worry, there is plenty of that on “Blonde.” In tracks like “Skyline see Frank Ocean on page 20>>
INFOGRAPHIC BY DOUGLAS HAWKINS COLLEGIAN
All The Times Frank Ocean Lied About His Album’s Release Date:
October 15, 2013-
July 2, 2016-
Frank Ocean confirmed a summer release date for his new album.
Frank Ocean alluded to a July release date.
April 6, 2015-
December 15, 2012Frank Ocean said he is not making any more albums.
Frank Ocean announced a July release date.
April 9, 2014-
Frank Ocean confirmed that he was working on a new album. February 20, 2013-
Frank Ocean confirmed that he was working on a new album.
August 1, 2016-
March 29, 2016-
Frank Ocean’s producer said the album would be released in a month.
The New York Times confirmed an August 5 release date.
ARTS & CULTURE Monday August 22, 2016
Fort Collins Parks and Rec celebrates 50 years with Outdoor festival By Connor DeBlieck @CDeBlieck1995
Fort Collins Parks and Recreation kicked off their 50th anniversary by bringing the community together for live music and outdoor activities on Saturday, August 20. Sponsored by Fort Collins Parks and Recreation, The Bohemian Foundation, Spokesbuzz and Townswquare Media, the celebration included three outdoor concerts, food trucks from Kolaveri, Los Dos Paelleros, I-Scream and Kona Ice, recreational activities and prize giveaways. The festivities began at at 4 p.m. with Little Kids Rock, a ten person band of 4th and 5th graders from Tavelli Elementary. The band is supported by a non-profit organization of the same name that funds free music programs in U.S. public schools. Little Kids Rock attracted an estimated 200 people to their concert with more attendees trickling in as the show went on. Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Customer Service Representative, Raven Guererro, said he loved that the community came together to celebrate the anniversary. “It’s a milestone for us to have stayed purely recreation and community for 50 years,” said Guererro. The celebration continued at 5 p.m. when Izcalli took
the stage with a style ranging from classic rock to Mexican folk that visibly energized the crowd. The Denver-based band maintained the atmosphere of the event and celebrated the local community. Greeley-based band The Burroughs took the take at 6:30 with their crowd friendly soul music that also enforced community vibes. Ashley Ruffer, co-coordinator of the event, said she enjoyed seeing people come together to celebrate recreation and its impact on the community. “Creating events that put smiles on the faces of those in the community is the best part of my job and why it means so much to me to see this many people here,” Ruffer said. Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell gave a brief speech on the history of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation, explaining that it was established in January of 1966 and has expanded over the years to include ten recreation centers. The festivities came to a close at 8 p.m. with a word from the coordinator Jami McMannes. “We work so others can play, and this event was an opportunity for us to show the impact that recreation has on the community of Fort Collins,” McMannes said. “You dream and we make it happen.” Connor DeBlieck can be reached at news@collegian.com
An “I love Parks and Recreation” sticker lays in the grass. PHOTO BY CONNOR DEBLIECK COLLEGIAN
19
20
ARTS & CULTURE Monday, August 22, 2016
Fort Collins Peach Festival presents the endless possibilities of peaches By Nicole Towne @nicole_towne21 With summer coming to a close and the start of a new school year, the mood among students can be bitter sweet. Fort Collins’ sixth annual Peach Festival let attendees taste the sweetness of summer one last time. Presented by the Rotary Clubs of Fort Collins, the festival got people of all ages outside under clear blue skies to experience everything peaches. The free event took place Saturday, August 20 outside CSU’s Hughes Stadium. The festival featured seemingly endless peach themed foods and products, live music performances, kids activities and more. “An event like this starts out as a small concept, a small idea, at a local club,” said seven year Rotarian Ken Grack. “It’s an event that got bigger every year.” The annual event started in 2011 at the Gardens at Spring Creek and had a turnout of over 3,000 peach lovers. Looking for a larger venue, the event moved to Hughes and continued to grow every year. By the fifth annual festival, participant turnout surpassed 15,000 attendees. Numbers for this year’s event have not yet been released, but the Fort Collins Peach Festival Facebook page shared a post, which described this year’s successful turnout: “This was by far our BEST year yet, and it wouldn’t be possible without all of you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” The festival had over 60 sponsors including CSU, which helped the rotary raise money for service work. “We got more and more contributions from people and businesses in the community that wanted to help support us,” Grack said. “We’re just an instrument to do service around the world and service in the community.”
>> Frank Ocean from page 18 To” and “Solo (Reprise),” a lot of musical influence from Kendrick Lamar and André 3000 are present. For people who are looking for some solid rap songs that are of course supported by Ocean’s vocals, they don’t have to look far. A lot of that is present
Money raised went straight back to the community to ensure that all third graders in Fort Collins would receive a brand new dictionary. Peaches were sold by the bag ranging from $5 to $40 for a box. With every box sold, a dictionary could be given to children in the community. Popular peach treats included peach margaritas, beers, froyo and pie. “Everybody’s peach crazy,” said vendor Nikki Walton of Nikki’s Art Soaps. Walton, who made her first appearance at the festival this year, brought eight unique scented peach soaps, such as peach cobbler and peach lavender, as well as peach lotions, essential oils and lip balms. The festival also featured the Wolfpack from NBC’s America Ninja Warriors. Wolfpack members Ian Dory, Meagan Martin, Brian Arnold and Noah Kaufmann came out to meet and greet, as well as show off their skills on a miniature, yet challenging obstacle course. The group is making it their mission to reduce the growing childhood obesity and diabetes epidemic and encouraged everyone who came out to try out their course. The festival would not be complete without the peach and peach pie eating contests. With four contests throughout the day, raffled contestants were chosen to sink their teeth into fresh Palisade Peaches or devour an entire peach pie within five minutes, forks and knifes optional. All contestants walked away with their own commerative Palisade Peach and full bellies. The event, made possible by the Rotary Clubs of Fort Collins, encourages community members, including CSU students, to get involved with rotary work. Go to rotarycluboffortcollins.org for more information. Nicole Towne can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com
in “Blonde.” “Blonde” also includes impressive storytelling tracks. For example, “Facebook Story” features one of the record producers telling the story of how a girl dumped him just because he wouldn’t add her on Facebook. There are themes of intimacy, jealously and even a little bit of interconnectedness with the
PHOTO BY NICOLE TOWNE COLLEGIAN
PHOTO BY AENEAN LACINIA COLLEGIAN
real world. All of these themes play key roles in the record, and Ocean sings about them in a very genuine way that makes listeners consider how they are living their lives. “Blonde” Final Score: 5/5 With “Blonde,” Ocean has truly created a genuine and unique listening experience that you will have a hard time expe-
riencing anywhere else. From front to back, the album takes you on an emotional ride that provides plenty of self-reflective moments. It is easy to connect with the album, and it is even easier to lose yourself in the music, which brings you back again and again to keep listening. In the end, this long fouryear wait was well worth it.
Ocean has created something completely unique. We will likely see other artists trying to copy this style, but none of them will succeed the way Ocean has. That’s what makes this album so special. It is on a whole different level. Alec Erikson can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com
ARTS & CULTURE Monday, August 22, 2016
“Kubo and the Two Strings:” A modern masterpiece in animation and storytelling By Erik Petrovich @EAPetrovich
For the past ten years or so, there has been a severe lack of something that once made Hollywood and the mainstream movie industry so powerful and influential. The Golden Age of the mainstream American film industry has come and passed, and with every passing day, major movie studios seem to become more interested in making the most bang for their hundreds of millions of bucks. But at the theatres this week, hidden among reboots such as “Ben-Hur,” “Pete’s Dragon” and the critically-panned “Suicide Squad,” there is a movie that offers a glimpse of what film should be in a decade otherwise overshadowed by super hero movies and endless animated features from the company that brought us all “Minions.” “Kubo and the Two Strings” perfectly balances style and substance in the two hours it takes for Kubo to become a hero after washing up on shore as a baby near his bloodied and beaten mother. Laika Entertainment, the company behind other stop-motion movies such as “Coraline” and “ParaNorman,” is known for its distinctive style of animation that relies upon practical effects and real-life models. “Kubo” is no exception, although it differs itself from other Laika movies because the people in the movie are represented as they would be in real life. Proportions are mostly correct, at least relative to other characters, and there is less exaggeration in features than, say, the evil button-eyed mother of Coraline. This helps the movie develop a sense of realism in a colourful world where origami can be commanded with Kubo’s signature shamisen - a traditional threestringed lute - and where magic definitely exists and should be feared and respected. There are notable exceptions, but the exaggerations make sense for the character, such as the swords
embedded in the head of a giant skeleton, or Beetle’s four arms and samurai-like pincers atop his head. Rather impressively for a movie with such a diverse cast, every character feels important. There is no main or side character who does not have an important and influential role in the story of “Kubo.” Whether it be the old woman who helps Kubo make money with his storytelling skills or the Moon King himself, each character has something to add to the movie and takes nothing away from it. There is one major problem with “Kubo,” although it is a minor one and should not keep you from seeing this film - the story has been told a thousand times before. Just like in any typical tabletop role playing game, the movie follows a stereotypical hero’s journey by the dictionary - Kubo literally has to find three pieces of golden armor to defeat a big bad guy who wants to rule humanity. But what “Kubo” does with the template of the hero’s journey with its unparalleled-in-2016 characterization and breathtaking visuals is what sets it apart from other farmboy-to-greatest-warrior stories. It deals with the raw emotion of the loss of loved ones. It not only shows the possibilities of magic, it conveys the feeling of awe one would feel watching Origami come to life as if you were in the crowd hearing Kubo play his shamisen and tell the sometimes fictionalized stories of his samurai father. “Kubo” is an instant classic, in every definition of the word, and I am unafraid to call it my favorite movie of the past year - yes, even beating out “Finding Dory” and “The Hateful Eight.” If you must blink, do it before you enter the theatre to see “Kubo,” because you do not want to miss even a second of what may very well win the next Oscar for an animated film. Erik Petrovich can be reached at editor@collegian.com
PHOTO BY LAIKA ENTERTAINMENT COLLEGIAN
21
22
OPINION August 22, 2016
Being involved in politics is not only your right - its your duty By Taylor Chaffetz @CSUCollegian
Imagine yourself in five years. You are having lunch with your boss. During your conversation, you are asked about the upcoming election. He or she asks you what issues you are voting on and what candidates you like and why. Suddenly, you feel yourself become very hot and nervous. You realize you are incapable of answering such questions due to your lack of knowledge about the election. Your boss patiently waits for your response, but you are unable to come up with an answer. A plague of ignorance is penetrating American minds. According to a poll reported by the New York Times, 40% of Americans have no idea that the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is a law on the books. Additionally, the New York Times drew attention to the alarming fact that 65% of Americans are unable to name a single justice on the Supreme
Court. Fox News’ Jesse Watters, of “Watter’s World” illustrates how prevalent ignorance about political issues is in the United States. Questions such as “What year did the Founding Fathers sign the Declaration of Independence?” or “Why do we celebrate Memorial Day?” puzzle every day beach goers and concert attendees. So, many of you may be asking, well, big deal…other than when I have a conversation with someone like my boss, why is it necessary to know what Obamacare is or why it is important to know anyone on the Supreme Court? As a citizen in American society, you must be willing to engage in politics in order for our democracy to prosper. Democracy by definition demands our participation. An engaged citizenry spins the wheels of democracy. When the people invite ignorance, democracy loses a wheel that is vital for proper function. For example, as the 2016 presidential election inches nearer and nearer, many Americans
continue to express their disdain for the current candidates in both major political parties. Frustration from voters diag-
“The point is: the people elect government officials. Therefore, it is the people that must understand the importance of government’s role in our lives and, consequently, take action.” nosed with ignorance is wasted breath because they (unconsciously) put Clinton and Trump
at the top of their respective political parties. In contrast, those who actively voted for Trump or Clinton and participated in American democracy took it upon themselves to make a decision that will affect the future of the country. The point is: the people elect government officials. Therefore, it is the people that must understand the importance of government’s role in our lives and, consequently, take action. Government is woven into every part of every American’s life. You do not steal candy bars from gas stations because government laws punish you if you do. You attend a public university that government implemented. You eat at restaurants that follow government health codes. The list goes on and on. Furthermore, given the significant role government plays in our lives, you must understand your crucial role in American democracy in order to make your own political decisions that will greatly affect your livelihood.
When Americans fail to seek information on political topics they fail to see how precious their American citizenship is. American democracy is exceptional because Americans are able to decide which media to watch, listen, read or browse and formulate their own opinions and decisions on who to vote for. Accepting apathy and ignorance takes those special rights for granted. The consequence of those actions ultimately means that the next president of the United States will likely be decided based on which opposing party has the most disinterested, uninformed, non-voters who stay at home and ignore their right to vote. So, I encourage you (yes you!) to better inform yourself. Set aside twenty minutes a day to read the news. Become engaged and embrace the advantages of your American citizenship because it is one of the greatest blessings that anyone could ever receive. Collegian columnist Taylor Chaffetz can be reached at opin-
collegian.com
The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Monday, August 22, 2016
23
24
BLOGS Monday, August 22, 2016
Seriously: CSU announces on-campus housing to be decided by students in new “Lord of The Flies”-style policy By Sean Kennedy @seanskenn
Citing the increased difficulty of providing adequate food and housing to a rapidly growing student population, CSU Housing and Dining Services announced today a new “Lord of The Fliesstyle” open housing policy to begin immediately for all students seeking to live on campus during the 2016 school year. According to the administration, the new policy will let students decide housing and distribution of dining resources for themselves through autonomous, anarchial self-governance. Upon arrival to the dorms, incoming students may seek food and shelter independently, or form tribes with other students in order to compete for greater access to resources and enhance their trading capabilities in bartering for alcohol and sex. In order to retain a focus on academics, every student participating in honors programs will be given a hunting knife in their first lecture. Campus officials added that University regulations and the Geneva Conventions will be suspended in residential areas on campus to allow students the freedom to interact and compete for survival under their
own means. “We think it’s really important that students know that this university values expression above all,” Richard Lionel, Executive Director of Housing and Dining Services, said. “If you want to sell your friend into slavery for another night of sleep in an air-conditioned room, you know, more power to you. If you want to burn a kid’s face on a waffle iron until he gives you some decent weed, we’ve got your back.” Lionel emphasized that while he personally recommends feudalism as the most stable option for on-campus living, authorities at CSU will not push students to organize themselves in any particular way. “While oppressive, hierarchical power structures are generally best at providing people the security to survive, we want to see what innovative new ways students come up with to not have their heads cut off by their hungry, homeless peers,” Lionel said. “We’re not going to stop any lone wolves out there if they want to camp out to protect valuable resources like the vending machines or the sickass chocolate milk dispenser in Braiden.”
Braiden Hall. FILE PHOTO COLLEGIAN
While the University expects the new policy will result in “probably at least some” casualties among students, officials believe the experience will teach new students about the importance of teamwork, compromise and sacrifice as competition for dwindling resources intensifies during the winter
Classifieds find a job sell old gadgets send secret messages to friends buy a car find roomates
970.491.1683
www.collegian.com
months. “We love to emphasize community here on campus and the idea that every day provides a new opportunity to learn,” Student Engagement Officer Zee Jay said. “If a student were to come to me like, ‘Zee, there’s a blizzard coming and a gang from Allison just sacked my dorm and cut
my hands off because I wouldn’t share the passwords for the WiFi,’ well, that’s a great time for a teachable moment.” At press time, some students could already be seen constructing makeshift turrets on the roof of Westfall Hall. Sean Kennedy can be reached at blogs@collegian.com
ALWAYS FREE STUDENT MANAGED MONDAY—THURSDAY STARTING AUGUST 22ND AT A RACK NEAR YOU EVERY DAY ONLINE AT COLLEGIAN.COM
collegian.com
The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Monday, August 22, 2016
25
26
BLOGS Monday, August 22, 2016
Nightlife: A look at Fort Collins First Fridays By Anna Hoover @Hoovanna_Disny
First Fridays, which occur on the first Friday of every month, are where people gather to share artwork and ideas and enjoy each other’s company. It leads you to different galleries and displays around town, where you can interact with artists and see art on display. As an artist myself, I enjoy going out and seeing other’s ideas and creativity during First Fridays. With live performers playing music, reading poetry, and even performing the occasional skit, the atmosphere is lively as the crowds go through the shops and gather in the streets. The music, the art, the artistic people, and the excess of beer creates crowds that are always starting new conversations and bouncing ideas back and forth. Santa Fe Drive in Denver is just one place where First Friday gatherers can meet. It is always packed with art vendors and spectators, so consider carpooling and going early in order to get a parking spot. Santa Fe is also not far from the 16th Street Mall, which has more restaurants and a movie theater. If you want to go earlier in the day, visit 16th Street for pre-festivity fun and then enjoy the First Friday late into the night as artists mingle and celebrate.
PHOTO BY ANNA HOOVER COLLEGIAN
Old Town, Fort Collins also has a celebration where vendors and restaurants open for a night full of festivities. Although not as
big as Santa Fe Drive, there is still plenty to see and listen to as you mosey on by the different shops and restaurants along College
Scooters 2016 s u
only per 850x $1799 N plus t
ax o bog us fe es
!
CSU Student Special! $100 Rebate on all 50cc’s for students and faculty until september 15th!
6385 Byrd Dr Loveland, CO
MOTOADVENTURE.COM | 970-669-5377
Avenue. Take your time walking through the shops and bring a friend. Don’t worry about being 21+ years old, because it is entertaining enough for underaged drinkers. But beware, a large crowd plus intoxication can lead to some sticky situations (wear an over-the-shoulder bag, ladies and gents). As for the other artists out there, learn from the artists you see -- don’t be afraid to ask questions! Practice sketching and bring a notebook or sketch-
book to capture ideas as they pop in your head. If you feel bold enough, bring artwork that you could possibly sell or trade, or even show to get feedback from other artists. Above all, First Friday is a fun way to get out, experience new things, and meet interesting and different people. It’s a great way to get exposure, and a great way to spend an evening. So get out there and enjoy what First Friday has to offer!! Anna Hoover can be reached at blogs@collegian.com.
collegian.com
The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Monday, August 22, 2016
27
28
BLOGS Monday, August 22, 2016
Czech Abroad: Prague, A love letter By Nataleah Small
My dearest Prague, I miss you. I miss your winding streets and stained glass windows. I miss your history and charm. I miss your late nights and early mornings. I miss your rustic simplicity and grand, evolving complexity. You were a mystery when we first met. I had no frame of reference for our relationship. I didn’t know what to expect when I entered your borders. But you took me in, taught me your lessons, and loved me. During my time in Europe I learned how to love you as well. Now that I am back in the States, I realize how much I grew to appreciate you. I loved how I was able to hop on a tram and see the city. I loved how I could listen to conversations in twenty different languages without knowing what the speakers were saying. I would learn the context of the conversation by listening to the intonation of their voices. That was how I got to know you. When we were first introduced, I knew nothing of you or your language. I did not know how to interact with you. I did not know what you expected from me. But after I listened to how you spoke to me, I began to understand your true personality. I listened to the people walking your streets. They hurried from pace to place, unaware of my existence. It was exciting to be invisible, for as I did not register in their eyes, I registered in yours. I listed to the trams and trains rumble down the tracks. I could feel the nervous, expectant energy of the people at the tram stops. As they were waiting for their transportation to arrive, you were there with them. I could hear you in the quiet book store in the old town. I could hear you tender, knowing voice in the ruffling of soft pages, in the coos of store patrons. I could feel the gentle pull of your history as descriptions of the city came to life
on dusty book pages. Prague, I didn’t expect to fall in love with you. I knew that I would enjoy Europe. But I didn’t know that I would fall in love with you. Now that I am home, I want you back. I traveled to Prague in search of my family history and to gain business class credits. But what I gained from my European experience was more than I could have planned for. I learned how to appreciate life from the perspective of an outsider. I was able to understand how Europeans view Americans. I had expectations about what the people would be like, but I never considered that they would also have expectations of me. I learned to communicate in ways that I had never previously attempted. Although language barriers are frustrating, they are invaluable tools when learning how to empathize with someone from a different background. I loved the unique interactions in which you placed me, the people you forced me to meet, and the culture you helped me to understand. Now that I am back in the US I wish I could return to your borders. I wish I could find myself wandering through your countryside, down your elaborate pathways, and across your notable bridge. I was able to lose myself in you once, I would like to get lost in you once again. It will probably be some time before I can return to Europe. Soon the thought of college bills will be all-consuming. My time and finances will be exclusively dedicated to my education and I will have little left to travel with. Education makes the mind rich and the student poor. Yet, it is worth it, it is the reason I was able to visit you. It will have to wait to revisit you, but maybe, in the future we can be reunited. My dear Prague, I miss you. I will always love you. Nataleah Small can be reached at blogs@collegian.com.
Astronomical Clock, Prague. PHOTO BY NATALEAH SMALL COLLEGIAN
collegian.com
The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Monday, August 22, 2016
Odell Brewing Montage and all other 12 packs
$15.99
NOPE DOPE
12pk btls/cans
Aggie Discount Liquor 429 Canyon Ave. 482-1968
Gridlocked traffic...20 minutes to get across campus? No thanks.
Campus has people now! It’s aliiiiiiiive
Sexist signs that scare freshmen. And sophomores. And juniors. Aaaaand seniors…
The level of motivation that only can exist at the start of the semester
Freshmen who stand in the bike lanes. #HumanRoadblocks
The Collegian is back for its 125th year! And it’s free!
29
30 Monday, August 22, 2016 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY
(08/22/16). Invest wisely and with discipline, especially in home and family. Personal breakthroughs this autumn lead to a turning point in a partnership. New directions in your inner reflections next spring lead to unimagined sweetness in your relationship. Move to the next level.
collegian.com
Daily Horoscope Nancy Black TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
—8— You’re especially confident today and tomorrow. Love, fun and passion bubble up for the next month, with the Sun in Virgo. Get wildly creative, and expect messes. Slow to avoid accidents. Clean up after yourself.
unnecessary stuff. Discover a brilliant but unusual solution.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) —7— Accept leadership over the next two days in a whirl of career revelations. An unusual yet fascinating option appears. Expand your network.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) —8—
There’s plenty of work over this next month under the Virgo Sun. You’re in the mood for powerful productivity; it’s especially profitable today and tomorrow. Community surprises inspire action.
Rest and recuperate today and tomorrow. If emotions bubble up, release them. Get into a month of domestic renewal, with the Sun in Virgo. Stumble upon a rare treasure.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) —7— Accept leadership over the next two days in a whirl of career revelations. An unusual yet fascinating option appears. This next month could get quite profitable. Expand your network.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) —7— Teamwork wins, today and tomorrow. For the next month, you learn quickly. Write your discoveries. You’re especially gifted with words. Develop a
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) —7— Get practical with shared finances today and tomorrow. Peacefulness fosters productivity and creativity over the next month. Organize and give away
>> AGGIE VILLAGE from page 1 Both issues have been fixed, he wrote in an e-mail to the Collegian. Trainor said she was annoyed over the inconveniences, but also happy with the interactions she had with Aggie Village employees during the process of getting things fixed. “Right now, the bads overpower the goods of the apartment... but the people have been really nice about it,” Trainor said.
“You can tell they actually really want to help.” Sophomore student Maddie Johnson reported water damage to the ceiling of her room near a fire sprinkler. She said she was not very concerned, however, and said she would file a work order soon. “It’s not too bad,” Johnson said. “I’m not too worried about it.” Drake Bruner, a sophomore, said that he was slightly inconvenienced during his move-in
on August 13 when the water for his washing machine was not yet turned on. Jack Harrington, a sophomore, said his apartment had come without a set of shelves, but that he was satisfied overall. Harrington said that his only gripe was with the Aggie Village parking permit, which he said is the same price as a residence hall permit, but does not allow users to park at the University Center for the Arts. Harrington, who is
To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) —8—
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) —6—
new market. Invest in home and family.
Partnership makes a difference over the next two days. You’re more involved with friends, the public and community activities this month. Contribute to a good cause. Your quick action draws praise.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.
21) —8— Profit from excellent service over the next two days. A career opportunity unfolds over the next month, with the Virgo Sun. Anticipate a challenge. Important people are watching.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
revelations. Travel and study opportunities abound this month with the Virgo Sun. Prepare an excellent adventure. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
—8— Grow your shared accounts over the next month, with the Sun in Virgo. Raise the organization level. Collaborate with your partner. Make household decisions today and tomorrow.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) —8— Take a leap of faith. Your partnership flourishes over the next month under the Virgo Sun. Your communications flow with ease today and tomorrow. You’re especially persuasive.
—7— You’re especially lucky in love today and tomorrow. Listen for hidden elements and secret
majoring in music, said he received a “nasty ticket” in the past week due to the issue. “But the building, the facility, is amazing, and the construction has been construction,” Harrington said. Harrington added that he had not found the construction noise to have been loud during his stay. “Our interactions with residents have been very positive and students have been telling us they are really enjoying their
apartments and community spaces,” Ahmad wrote. The academic space in the first floor at Walnut is still being worked on and is scheduled to be ready for Spring 2017. “The feedback from students and their families during opening was very positive... We are pleased that such a large complex has opened so successfully,” Ahmad wrote. Julia Rentsch can be reached at news@collegian.com
CLASSIFIEDS www.collegian.com 970-491-1683
ADOPTION
FOR RENT
Infant Adoption in Los Angeles. Clean 3 bdrm, 1 bath, Old Town, Deadlinedential. to submit classified ads is 4pm thelevel, day prior publication. garden availtonow. August Legal/Confi Expenses paid free.“Classifieds’ $1425/mo 970-567-4866. Topermitted. place an ad call 970-491-1683 at Collegian.com. as Learn more at www. or click alexadoptionjourney.com. Call toll free 888-802-5614 or email FOR SALE schatzi07040@gmail.com Sleeping on the floor alone? a different mattress JOB OPPORTUNITIES Maybe will help? 970-221-2313 Part time Recreational Gymnastics Coach Needed Located in SE Loveland. Experience helpful. Premier Gymnastics. 970-663-3173 1760 Laporte Ave. / premiergym@msn.com Email nationalfurniturerentals@gmail.com jesssmk@msn.com Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 Sun 12-5
CLASSIFIEDS www.collegian.com 970-491-1683
Deadline to submit classified ads is 4pm the day prior to publication. To place an ad call 970-491-1683 or click “Classifieds’ at Collegian.com.
collegian.com
The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Monday, August 22, 2016
Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle
Across 1 D.C. fundraisers 5 Throat-clearing word 9 Square root of 64 14 Marathon aftermath 15 Singer Horne 16 Versailles send-off 17 Moscow : nyet :: Berlin : __ 18 Paper or plastic choice 20 Detective Pinkerton 22 Protest singer Phil 23 “Okay, __ do it!” 24 Waitstaff boss 27 Gravy container 28 Cocktail 31 Online company with many drivers 33 Tot’s piggies 37 Religious symbols 39 “__ culpa” 40 Misfortune 42 Tales of __: misfortunes 43 Bamboo eater 45 Watson of “Harry Potter” films 46 Learning by memorization 47 Carrier that added “ways” to its name in 1997 49 Butter toffee bar
51 Popular climb from Lone Pine, California 57 Car rental giant 60 Most of the Jolly Green Giant’s laugh 61 “Done!” 62 Fries, slaw, etc. ... and what this puzzle’s circles represent 65 “Terrible” tsar 66 Coral island 67 West Point initials 68 Take a break 69 Oater law group 70 Gas company with toy trucks 71 Neighborhood Down 1 Old TWA rival 2 High-speed Amtrak service 3 Legumes used in cook-offs 4 McCain or McConnell 5 Math subj. 6 King of Judea 7 Firstborn son of Cain 8 Ultra-manly 9 Corn piece 10 Peaceful 11 Barb
12 Furnace output 13 Harbor craft 19 Cornerstone abbr. 21 Gun lobby org. 25 Kett of old comics 26 Christine’s lover in “The Phantom of the Opera” 29 Ultimatum words 30 Tie the __: marry 31 Strike caller 32 Older brother of Jeff Bridges 34 “__ to Billie Joe” 35 Large shade tree 36 Total in math 38 “Understand?” 40 Scott of “Happy Days” 41 Flea market payment 44 Ones “in distress” in old films 46 Tax-sheltered nest egg 48 German coal valley 50 Modeler’s buy 52 “Obviously, Einstein!” 53 “__ are the times that try men’s souls”: Paine 54 Early-bird catches 55 Rub out 56 Gossipy sort 57 Without delay, in memos 58 Don Corleone’s first name 59 Nuptial vows 63 Barcelona cheer 64 Carrier to Copenhagen Yesterday’s solution
SUDOKU
Yesterday’s solution
APARTMENTVILLE BEN GOWEN
APARTMENTVILLE TYLER BENKE
Coors/Coors Light 12 pack bottles/cans
$10.99 12pk btls/cans
Aggie Discount Liquor 429 Canyon Ave. 482-1968
31
32 Monday, August 22, 2016 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian
collegian.com