Volume 126, No. 82 Tuesday, February 7, 2017
NEWS
Catch up on Fort Collins crime PAGE 4
Tony Helt stands next to his girlfriend Rebecca Abbott who has been especially supportive of Helt for the past year. PHOTO BY ZACH BERMEJO COLLEGIAN
CSU employee hopes to pursue an education despite obstacles By Zach Bermejo @zach_bermejo
For the past six years, Tony Helt has been at Colorado State University—but not as a student. Instead, Helt worked in the dining hall of Corbett, serving food to hundreds of students daily. Currently, he works at Spoons in the food court of the Lory Student Center. Aside from a tech certification from Front Range Community College, Helt has no formal university education. He does, however, have a strong desire to learn. Helt’s passion is in the field of computer technology. He honed his skills with computers since he was five, and he started to build his own machines at age 11. Now at 24-years-old, his projects have become more ambitious
the more he has taught himself about software and hardware capabilities. His pursuit has led him to experiment with virtual reality, which is emerging in popularity. His current virtual reality project is a heads-up display that presents the user with data they would find useful in their everyday life. Aside from his heads-updisplay project, Helt has pieced together salvaged hardware to make a portable computer that runs Windows 10 and is powered by a solar battery. Acquiring these skills has taken Helt some time, but overall it comes naturally to him. However, there is a skill that does not come so easily to Helt: social interaction. It is something he has trouble understanding on the same level as other
people. This is because Helt has autism spectrum disorder, ASD. Generally, Helt’s disorder does not interfere with his job. But there are days when he prefers to do only a specific task. Helt exhibits above average intelligence about computer technology. Though he considers himself to be on the high-functioning end of the spectrum, Helt still has difficulty understanding social cues and other forms of nonverbal communication. “I honestly feel like sometimes when people talk to me, I have to translate it into a language other than English that my brain operates on,” Helt said. Adopted as a baby, Helt showed signs of the disorder early on, but there was never an official diagnosis. When Helt was
5-years-old, his adoptive father died, leaving his adoptive mother to raise him. “It was kind of a struggle for mom and me, knowing what to do or how to solve some of the questions we had and other people might’ve had regarding me,” Helt said. It was during that time that Helt discovered his interest in computers. “[My father] left behind a computer after he passed away...I used it to base all my learning,” Helt said. “He was a teacher and he had a lot of cool programs on there [for kids] to learn.” Helt learned all the basics of reading, writing and mathematics on his father’s machine. Where traditional methods see OBSTACLES on page 12 >>
OPINION
Do I speak African? No. PAGE 6
SPORTS
CSU track and field hits top 10 PAGE 8
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NEWS Tuesday, February 7, 2017
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CAMPUS
Students, professors say election results changed classroom interactions By Haley Candelario @H_Candelario98
Following the inauguration of President Donald Trump, some conservative students have expressed concern about having professors whose political values differ from theirs. Classes were cancelled and counseling services were offered to students following the results of the election. One Colorado State University student expressed how having professors with liberal views is a cause for concern. “It’s just always a little off-putting when you’re in a class and your professor…(is) flat out mocking you (for your beliefs),” the student said, who wished to remain anonymous. “I just don’t think it’s a very appropriate thing to mock political ideologies in front of a 200-person class when it’s very possible that you’re going to have people in that class who agree with those (ideologies).” The student said that in her experience, professors have never outright mocked students individually for their conser-
vative beliefs, but small talk at the beginning of the class can be off-putting. “(The mocking) has never been in direct response to the student’s comments,” the student said. “When it is in class, it’s usually just at the very beginning of class…and they’re saying, ‘How was your weekend? Did you see that new bill that passed? I can’t believe people really believe in stuff like that.’ It’s just like, ‘You probably have people in this class who might have voted on it and believe in that. Maybe you shouldn’t be belittling people.’” The student said her reluctance to speak up about her conservative views have not impacted her academics, but she fears being ostracized by her peers. “I don’t want to be labeled as anything for one comment that I might make or have anybody misunderstand who I am and what I believe for a comment, so I stay quiet,” she said. “I think that’s really unfortunate that I feel like I have to do that. I wish I were brave enough to speak up about what I think and challenge other peoples’ views as they chal-
lenge mine, but when you’re in a minority situation, it’s a really scary thing to do.” The student said she is more concerned with the reactions of her peers than her professors. “What my professor thinks hopefully wouldn’t be reflected in my grade anyway, but that doesn’t make me as uncomfortable as being labeled as something that’s not who I am just because of one thing I say,” she said. “I think it’s definitely more fear of accidentally insulting or having a peer of mine misunderstand what I’m trying to communicate.” Professors, such as KuoRay Mao in the sociology department, have made the student feel more comfortable about speaking up because they value open communication between students. “I do have professors who say, ‘I don’t want to make anyone who feels this way (feel) bad, but I want to show you another side of it,’” the student said. “(Mao) said, ‘We’re going to be open, and if there’s something that somebody says that makes you uncomfortable, feel free to come and talk to me about it, but
… keep an open mind that there’s a lot of people in this room, and they’re all going to come from different backgrounds and have different opinions.’”
“I don’t want to be labeled as anything for one comment that I might make or have anybody misunderstand who I am and what I believe for a comment, so I stay quiet.” -ANONYMOUS CONSERVATIVE STUDENT
Other conservative students said they had engaging discussions in their classes. The students said professors allowed the class to have an open discussion about the results as long as they related their comments to a concept they discussed in class. The students said they did not
Associate Ethnic Studies Professor Joon Kim speaks about the conservative students that reside in his classroom on Feb. 2nd in Eddy Hall. PHOTO BY JAVON HARRIS COLLEGIAN
feel threatened for voicing their views because the discussion was academic. For some liberal students, classroom interactions have been more emotional, but said they did not feel targeted. Margot Rheinhardt, a junior psychology major with liberal values, said most professors try to educate students if their views are triggering to other students. “If someone tries to bring up something like that, it could be very triggering for them that’s why (professors) shut things down,” Rheinhardt said. “(They’re) not mean about it or anything. Sometimes she’ll explain why or explain to that person after class why, but sometimes she’ll say, ‘That’s not a conversation we should have right now.’” Joon Kim, a professor and the chair of the ethnic studies department, said conservative students in his classroom are willing to speak up about their views because they have an educated understanding. Kim tries to educate students on topics before they discuss their opinions on it. “What I try to do is provide students with as much accurate, evidence-based information, and then we engage in a discussion rather than, ‘What’s your opinion on (a certain law)?’ and then have people who have an impartial understanding of it go at it with each other,” Kim said. “That would not make it to be a productive conversation. I think students need to have the right information first in order to make sound, logical assessments on the topic rather than being succumbed to these sort of opinions that are not fact-based.” Kim said educating students first removes emotions from the discussions and improves discussion because students are focused on fact-based information. “By taking the emotion out (and) limiting our discussion to the legal and constitutional dimension of this particular executive order, we are able to have a more objective discussion,” Kim said. “The focus is really on the law and the legal discussion rather than how people may emotionally respond to what may appear to be discriminatory on the outside. From that vantage point, I think the students are able to grasp the historical significance as well as the legal variations or the legal ramifications of this particular case.” Haley Candelario can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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NEWS Tuesday, February 7, 2017
CRIME
Police investigate stabbing, shooting and hit-and-run By Haley Candelario @H_Candelario98
dead at the scene. The investigation is continuing.
Feb. 2: Police Investigate Automobile vs Pedestrian Collision An automobile vs pedestrian collision on South Taft Hill Road near the intersection of Clearview Avenue on Feb. 2 ended in a fatality. The driver, 38-year-old Kevin Darst, was traveling southbound on South Taft Hill Road nearing Clearview Avenue while the pedestrian was walking southbound on the sidewalk and entered the roadway. Police say the pedestrian may have slipped or fallen into the vehicle’s path before being struck. The pedestrian, 55-year-old John Ferris, was pronounced
Feb. 1: Police Investigate Stabbing on Dudley Way Two men were arrested after Fort Collins Police responded to a reported stabbing after 1 a.m. on Feb. 1. A physical altercation ensued between Benny Martinez and Keaneu Depe after Martinez offered to let Depe and Depe’s girlfriend stay at his home overnight. Depe reportedly stabbed Martinez during the altercation. Martinez was transported to Medical Center of the Rockies and, Depe was transported to Poudre Valley Hospital for his injuries. Both men were taken into
custody and booked into the Larimer County Jail. Martinez was arrested for possession of a weapon by a previous offender. Depe was arrested for second-degree assault. Jan. 31: Police Investigate Worthington Avenue Shooting Fort Collins responded to reports of a shooting on Worthington Avenue the evening of Jan. 31. Officers found Katlyn Mitchell and Cameron Salazar with gunshot wounds after arriving at the residence. Mitchell and Salazar were transported to area hospitals for treatment and later released. Mitchell and Salazar were reportedly in communication
with Able Maki and two juveniles earlier in the evening. A physical disturbance ensued after Maki and the juveniles came to the residence. Shots were fired by multiple parties. One of the juveniles arrived at Poudre Valley Hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound, police noted. Salazar was arrested for first degree assault. Maki was arrested for first-degree assault and attempted aggravated robbery. The case is currently under active investigation, and additional charges are pending. Jan. 31: Police Investigate Car vs Bike Hit-and-Run Collision A bicyclist was left with serious injuries after a bicycle hit-
and-run collision with a vehicle the evening of Jan. 31. Fort Collins Police Services was notified of a car versus bicycle hit-and-run collision on Lemay Avenue after 7 p.m. Officers found 23-year-old bicyclist Patrick Price in the roadway with serious injuries. Price was transported to the Medical Center of the Rockies for treatment and is currently in stable condition. Witnesses said Price was riding his bicycle south on Lemay Avenue when he was struck by an unknown vehicle. The vehicle failed to stop after the collision and was last seen driving south on Lemay Avenue. Haley Candelario can be reached at news@collegian.com.
CAMPUS
CITY
Graduate students to present thesis in three minutes or less
Old Town rally for Muslims, refugees to occur today
By Rachel Telljohn @racheltelljohn
Colorado State University graduate students will present their masters thesis in under three minutes as part of the Vice President for Research Fellows Three-Minute Challenge. “The format of the Challenge allows graduate students to present their work in a fast, fun and competitive manner, with an eye toward helping students learn the skills necessary to explain what they do to a general audience,” wrote Ellen Fisher, senior faculty adviser for the VPR, in an email to the Collegian. The challenge will run from 12-5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13 in the Long’s Peak room of the Lory Student Center.
Students will present to a panel of judges. The challenge helps select finalists for the VPR Graduate Fellowship program. Judges consist of six individuals from diverse backgrounds, with historically strong support for graduate programs, according to Fisher. Presentations will be scored on content, comprehension, engagement and communication skills. Those that are presenting are students representing seven out of eight of the university’s colleges, including two cross-college interdisciplinary graduate programs. There will be 39 students presenting. All students in attendance get a chance to see what is currently happening at CSU in terms of academics. Undergraduates
in attendance at the event have the opportunity to look at the best of what CSU has to offer in terms of research and scholarship, according to Fisher. “It is truly an inspiring experience and we hope that it will inspire students at all levels to find their passion and continue their education,” Fisher wrote. Fisher wrote that the event maintains a fastpaced agenda, which will keep those in attendance on their toes. “(The audience will be) potentially holding its collective breath as the clock counts down visibly during each three minute presentation,” Fisher wrote. Rachel Telljohn can be reached at news@ collegian.com.
By Erin Douglas @erinmdouglas23
Fort Collins For Progress will host a rally tonight in the Old Town Square as part of #ResistTrumpTuesday, following executive orders that left some stranded abroad, and others unsure of entry to the U.S. The rally will show support for Muslims, refugees and immigrants who the group say are targeted by President Donald Trump’s executive orders. The demonstration will also protest the border wall and the use of local police departments as immigration officers. The hashtag #ResistTrumpTuesday has shown up nationwide as liberal groups have organized weekly protests in response to Trump’s in-
auguration. This demonstration comes after several solidarity events for Muslim and immigrant communities in Fort Collins and Colorado – one last Tuesday hosted by Fort Collins For Progress attracted 2,000 participants, and another in Denver last Saturday had a crowd of nearly 10,000 people. Speakers at the rally Tuesday will discuss the “unconstitutional actions” by Trump’s administration, and will request that Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo) hosts a town hall meeting in Fort Collins during his upcoming recess. Gardner has recently been criticized by the group for insisting that the people calling his office to voice their concerns about Washington are out-of-state or paid
protesters. In addition to the demonstration in Old Town, Fort Collins For Progress has created a petition to ask local representatives to, “protect immigrants and Muslims,” by publicly denouncing and voting against efforts to restrict entry of immigrants based on Muslim faith. The petition also asks local representatives to vote for several different pieces of legislation that attempt to combat Trump’s executive orders regarding immigrants and undocumented students. “These unprecedented and unconstitutional actions violate the very essence of who we are as a nation of inclusion,” stated the Fort Collins For Progress press release. Erin Douglas can be reached at news@ collegian.com.
NEWS Tuesday, February 7, 2017
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NATION
What you need to know about the fight against Trump’s travel ban By Jaweed Kaleem Los Angeles Times
Since President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order that temporarily banned entry for refugees, as well as other immigrants from seven mostly Muslim countries, dozens of lawsuits were filed against him amid widespread confusion over the new immigration rules. Late Saturday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco denied the Trump administration’s request to immediately reinstate its travel ban after it was temporarily blocked by a federal judge in Seattle, but was considering the matter more thoroughly Monday. The circuit court set a rapid schedule for briefs on the case filed by the states of Washington and Minnesota, with major tech companies and former national
security officials entering filings in support. The White House argues that presidential power over national security and immigration puts the law on its side. The states say Trump’s order harms the economy and local residents who are from the listed countries, and also discriminates against Muslims. The fight over whether Trump’s travel ban should be left in place as lawsuits proceed is likely to end up in the U.S. Supreme Court, as is the broader challenge to the order. In the meantime, flights with passengers from the banned countries and refugees were landing at U.S. international airports. Q: What’s at stake? A: The Jan. 27 executive order included a 90-day ban on admission of nearly all citizens from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. It
also halted all refugee admissions for 120 days, indefinitely suspended admission of Syrian refugees and said the U.S. would give preference to refugees who are members of religious minorities. Immediately after that, hundreds of refugees, green card holders and visitors with valid visas were either detained at U.S. airports, deported upon landing or not allowed to board flights to the country. The Department of Justice later told a judge that Trump’s move had resulted in 100,000 visas that were canceled around the world. The Department of State clarified the number to be under 60,000. Q: Who’s fighting the president? A: The Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse at the University of Michigan has counted dozens of lawsuits against the Trump administration in connection with the executive order. Most see TRAVEL BAN on page 14 >>
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OPINION Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Africa is a continent, people. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
By Saro Umebyeyi @CSUCollegian
Editor’s Note: The views expressed in the following column are those of the writer only and do not necessarily represent the views of the Collegian or its editorial board. The moment someone finds out that you’re more foreign than you appear on the surface, usually marks as the beginning of an interesting conversation. I’ve had numerous conversations with CSU students about my experience growing up in Africa. Many have shared their experiences in certain African countries and some have asked me really good questions like, “What’s the relationship between Uganda and The States when it comes to foreign relations?” But then, there are other questions that are... well… not as good. My first day on campus, a student asked me if I spoke African. At first I thought it was a joke, but after seeing the look on
her face, I could tell that she was serious. I had to scratch my brain to find a proper way to answer her question without offending her intelligence. “Well...uhm… No, I do not, and neither do the one billion people on the continent.” For anybody else wondering, Africa is home to 54 different nations with an estimated 15002000 languages. One of my personal favorites, “Did you see *insert random wild safari animal here* in your backyard?” Oh yeah, I had a pet lion and a tiger, an elephant too! I used to ride it to school. I used to feed and play with them in my backyard, they were so cute. No, I saw them at the zoo, same as everybody else. I understand this is how some people were brought up and it’s how their media presents it, but c’mon... Here comes the not-so complimentary compliment. After learning that I was African, a student told me that I spoke “really good English, for an African”. I grew up in Ugan-
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da, the number one Englishspeaking country in Africa, according to a study conducted by the World Linguistic Agency, in 2015. My classmates and I suffered beatings for speaking English vernacular, so yes, you bet I speak English well. I know a huge part of the world receives a single story of Africa: a story of pain and suffering where the population is dying of starvation and AIDS. My intentions are not to make anybody feel bad or doubt their
intelligence. God knows how I would think of Africa were I not African. Who knows if I wouldn’t believe that Africa was full of half-clothed illiterates. I, too, would not fathom their ability to construct coherent sentences, let alone in English! Now I’m not implying that the ignorance of the Western world is excusable. Let me just say that they’re not entirely to blame. The media plays a rather big role in this. If you tell a story about a certain people over
OPINION
The life of a legislator is awesome By Taylor Tougaw @ttougaw
Editor’s Note: This column is satire. Sort of. I woke up this morning stretching my arms to the ceiling. The sun was streaming through the window of my million-dollar home. My alarm clock read 9:45. I should have been at work two hours ago, but there’s really no need. Last week at work, we all showed up in our suits and ties, ready to get a head start on the day, only to be faced with a new reality: There is no more work to be done. No, really, you wouldn’t believe me! Last week, when I showed up to the office, my assistant told me there were no more bills to write. I looked at her incredulously, but it was true. I came into the office planning on passing a few things, such as putting a federal hiring freeze in place, defunding Planned Parenthood, and man-
dating passage of the Dakota Access Pipeline, as well as banning all Muslims from the country. I get paid to do these things. But now, I get paid to do nothing! After walking in to work, I found Elizabeth Warren sipping a pina colada out of Harry Reid’s belly button. Paul Ryan had his tie wrapped around his forehead while doing a keg stand at the speakers podium. Cory Gardner had Michael Bennet in a headlock, and Dianne Feinstein was going headfirst down a whip cream slip ‘n slide. With Donald Trump issuing all these executives orders, life as a U.S. Congressman has been absolutely sweet! Normally, we’d have to do all these things like ‘deliberate,’ and ‘compromise to pass bills.’ But now, he’s doing our job for us, and we’re still getting paid! The life of a legislator sure is awesome right now. Taylor Tougaw can be reached at opinion@collegian.com.
and over again, that’s who they become. I urge everybody to do a little research and confirm the things you hear or see on TV before you make a statement that might offend somebody. Not all people from Africa will find the mentioned statements and questions to be as entertaining as I do. So, think about the things you’re going to say before we send our pet lions and elephants to attack you. Letters to the editor can be sent to letters@collegian.com.
NOPE DOPE Getting the hiccups right before going to sleep. Free beer for your birthday.
When your professor tells you you have a midterm next week.
When your department gives you food and takes suggestions. Getting blown off your bike.
Watching people get blown off their bikes. Working on your birthday. When someone really cool offers to come speak for your class or group. When your significant other goes to parties without you.
When you find out your professors are researching something really interesting and cool.
SPORTS Tuesday, February 7, 2017
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BASKETBALL
Michael: Williams’ emphasis on defense has led to a Mountain West dynasty Justin Michael @JustinTMichael
The term dynasty is used too loosely in the sports world, but after narrowly defeating University of Nevada, Las Vegas Saturday, moving to 18-5 on the season and 33-1 in their last 34 regular-season conference games overall, the Colorado State women’s basketball team is closing in on accomplishing exactly that. Under head coach Ryun Williams, the women’s program has become one of the nation’s most consistent winners, reaching heights never seen before by the mid-major program. Between running the table
in their conference last season at a perfect 18-0, winning the Mountain West regular season title in each of the last three seasons and currently sitting in first place atop the conference with a 10-1 record against the league, a four-peat would certainly erase any doubt that Colorado State is the Mountain West’s most dominant women’s hoops program. Winning that often is impressive at any level, but to consistently dominate the competition like the Rams have is a testament to Williams’ leadership. With 108 wins in just five seasons, Williams is already tied with Greg Williams for second most in program history, trailing only Tom Collen, who has 129. How has Williams been able to to create such consistent success for his program? Defense has been an emphasis
of Colorado State’s since Williams took over and the team has been wreaking the benefits
Remaining Schedule: Feb. 8 @ Utah St Feb. 11 @ Fresno St Feb. 15 vs Wyoming Feb. 22 vs New Mexico Feb. 25 @ San Diego St Feb. 28 @ Wyoming Mar. 3 vs Nevada
ever since. In their 2015-16 season, CSU ranked fifth in the nation in opponents field goal percentage, sixth in scoring de-
fense and eighth in three-point field goal defense. The Rams were the only program in the nation to finish the season in the top eight of all three. CSU would go on to beat Fresno State in the Mountain West Conference Tournament championship game and ultimately reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2002. While the Rams’ offense is nothing scoff at, it is the defense that deserves the credit. At 52.3 points per-game the Rams currently rank fourth in scoring defense and second in the country in field goal percentage defense, holding the opposition to a measly 32.4 percent. In their most recent victory over UNLV, the Rams were able to overcome a poor shooting performance by holding the Rebels to their lowest scoring total of the season at 41. It is nights like that
where CSU shows how good they can really be. They do not have to score 70 points per game to win. A stingy performance on the defensive end will serve just as well. Following the victory over UNLV, Williams talked about how crucial it was for his team to go all out on the defensive end. “Sometimes you are going to have these nights, and we could have easily lost,” Williams said. “We know that. We guarded like crazy. If you like offense, I apologize. If you like defense, we’ll pat ourselves on the back for that one.” They say that defense wins championships, and Williams must know that. Colorado State women’s basketball team is proving on a nightly basis that there is some truth to the old adage. Justin Michael can be reached at sports@ collegian.com.
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SPORTS Tuesday, February 7, 2017
TRACK AND FIELD
CSU men’s track and field garners national attention By Chad Deutschman @ChadDeutschman
For the third time this season the Colorado State men’s track and field team has cracked the nation’s top 10. The Rams are currently ranked No. 10 by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches’ Association (USTFCCCA) in their weekly edition of their NCAA DI Men’s Indoor National Team Rankings. Colorado State gained just over two points in this week’s
rankings, moving their total from 64.86 to 66.91 on the season. The rankings used by the USTFCCCA are calculated by a formula that utilizes the top marks recorded this season by athletes and top marks from athletes prior to the 2016-17 season. Athletes earn a greater point total towards their team’s total point total with higher marks in their respective events. The Colorado State men are the lone representatives of the Mountain West in the USTFCCCA’s top 25. The Rams were
ranked as high as No. 9 by the organization to begin the indoor season. All-American shot putter, Mostafa Hassan, continues his record-setting season as the top points producer for CSU. Hassan’s NCAA-best mark of 67-7.5 contributes 20.56 points to the team’s total. The Egypt native is one of three athletes in the nation to have a mark over 65 feet in the shot put this season. His mark of 67-7.5 leads the nation by two inches. Hunter Price is Colorado
State’s second highest point producer. Price, the Mountain West heptathlon record holder, earned 18.13 points for CSU in this week’s poll. His mark of 5,906 (adjusted to 5,945 for track size) ranks No. 3 in the nation. Nick Kravec’s heptathlon mark of 5,469 (adjusted to 5,508 for track size) is also a contributing factor to CSU’s total score. Sophomore Cole Rockhold provided CSU with a significant points bump in this week’s ranking. Rockhold recorded the 4th fastest time in the nation with
an altitude adjusted mile time of 3:57.19 (4:03.12 unadjusted), earning CSU 8.85 points in the USTFCCCA’s rankings. The Colorado State men’s track and field team will be back in action this weekend as the team will split time in the Don Kirby Classic in Albuquerque, New Mexico and at the Husky Classic in Seattle, Washington on Friday, Feb. 10 and Saturday, Feb. 11. Chad Deutschman can be reached at sports@collegian.com
SOFTBALL
Colorado State softball gearing up for 2017 season By Chad Deutschman @ChadDeutshman
Colorado State softball will head into the 2017 season with hopes of improving upon an upand-down 2016 season. A season ago the Rams finished 22-24, 8-12 in the Mountain West. The overall record will not jump off the page, but CSU had an 11-2 stretch in March, showing potential to compete in the Mountain West. With the first pitch of CSU’s season scheduled for Friday, Feb. 10 at 1:00 p.m. against the University of Maryland in Austin, Texas for the Texas Classic, CSU will be looking to get off to a faster start than last year, where the team went 5-10 in February. “The players are going to be excited,” Fisher said in a statement about the Texas Classic. “We had a tough time out of the gate last year, but we knew we were playing very high-quality opponents. I think the squad handled that well. I think they can handle going up against these teams mentally. It’s more about if our processes are working. I think we can surprise a couple teams.” A look at the team’s schedule shows 27 games at home with three tournaments hosted at Ram Field. The 27 games at Ram Field is 10 more than the team had scheduled last season. Ram Field will play host to seven non-conference teams across three home tournaments. Among the non-conference teams scheduled to play at CSU are Big Ten members Penn State and Wisconsin and Big 12 member Texas Tech. CSU will start the season on a 10-game road trip, returning to Ram Field Feb. 28 for a two week stretch where the farthest
Shortstop Haley Hutton slides safely into home during a conference game against New Mexico in 2016. PHOTO COURTESY OF ABBIE PARR / CSU ATH-
LETICS.
the team will travel is Greeley, Colorado. “It’s always a goal of ours to keep our students in classes as much as possible,” CSU head coach Jen Fisher said. “The traveling gets to be an ordeal when you’re away a lot more than you’re at home.” Colorado State will host their first tournament, the Colorado State Classic, on March 3-5 against Penn State, Buffalo and Idaho State. Maine
and Wisconsin will make their way to Fort Collins the following weekend for the Colorado State Classic II. “We get to play some quality teams this year,” Fisher said. “These are also teams that we have not played much recently or ever, so it’ll be exciting to see what they bring. Hopefully we will have a few weekends with good weather and our fans out there supporting us.”
The Rams will start the conference portion of their 2017 schedule March 17-19 on the road against Boise State. CSU will host Mountain West opponents San Diego State, Utah State and Fresno State throughout the course of the season. During CSU’s Mountain West bye week May 6-7, non-confernece opponents Texas Tech and South Dakota will visit Ram Field for a late season tournament and play two games apiece.
“I think we are going to be a little more offensive-minded than we have been in a while,” Fisher said. “We have more outfield depth than we have had the last couple years. I think we are going to continue to stay stable on the mound. If we can get the pitchers more run support, it will allow for more breathing room. That’s our goal.” Chad Deutschman can be reached at sports@collegian.com
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SEX
Important things no one taught you about vaginas By Miranda Moses @mirandasrad
Lately, our socio-political climate has been, to say the least, a little hectic. One subject that has been getting people a little more excited than usual is that of vaginas, specifically, vaginal health. Whether you are marching for them or shaking your head at the people marching for them, any person with a vagina should know as much as they can about them in the wake of new legislation, because modern sexual education can be a bit...patchy. Do not wash your vagina Vaginas are awesome for many reasons, but they were never meant to smell awesome. They are not supposed to smell bad, but you could eat all the pineapples in the world and your vagina will still not smell like pineapples. There is certainly a stigma surrounding vaginal smell. An especially bad, “fishy” smell. People with vaginas may feel the need to prevent this occurrence the way we are all taught how to keep parts our bodies from getting a little funky: soap. In the case of vaginas, soap can do way more harm than good, and couldn cause some unhappy vaginas. Vaginas are naturally acidic, and using anti-bacterial soap offsets the normal pH within vaginas by killing the bacteria that helps maintain it. “Through commercials and ads, our culture has taught women that they are dirty and smelly and need scented products,” said Laurie Borthwick, a nurse practitioner and health provider at Colorado State University Health Network Women’s Clinic. “But vaginas are designed to work well if we leave them alone and wash the vulva with water every day.” The best way for vagina owners to be nice to their vagina is by not douching, but rather cleaning the outside of it. This includes washing the vulva and labia with warm water, and by staying hydrated. In the case of penis-vagina sex, penises can throw off the pH in vaginas because penises have their own pH balance. Wearing a condom can help prevent this. Discharge is natural and healthy Perhaps you are a vagina owner yourself, and when you were 11 you experienced something that no one ever told you would happen. Sixth grade is hard enough, now something mysterious is happening in your pants. It was not your period, and also...it never stopped happening. Vaginas are self-cleaning machines, and require the simple aforementioned care to remain clean. Keeping this in mind, vaginal
self-cleaning results in everyday discharge. That’s right: Despite the stigma around discharge — including the silly and unsuccessful “Panty Challenge” that briefly circulated around the internet encouraging people with vaginas to show off their spotless undergarments — discharge is actually expected, healthy and completely normal. Many vagina owners may assume this discharge means they have a yeast infection and they should book a trip to the doctor. This is only the case if the discharge is abnormal, and those who are not experiencing discharge are the ones who really should be seeing a doctor. If your panties from Victoria’s Secret survive the day, it may be time to call up Borthwick. Pee after sex As discussed, bacteria is good for vaginal health, but only when that bacteria is supposed to be there. Bacteria from other parts of your body is not supposed to come in contact with your genitals. Unfortunately, sexual intercourse can transfer bacteria and cause Urinary Tract Infections, which are tragically more prevalent in people who have vaginas. Peeing before sex, and promptly afterwards, has been proven to prevent such instances. Unfortunately, every time vagina owners get down, they are somewhat at risk for infection. Nothing sucks more than crying in the King Soopers bathroom because it hurts to pee while waiting for your prescription to be filled that turns your pee orange. So love yourself, and go for a painless pee right after sex. All vaginas look different, and that is OK The inside of vaginas usually look about the same, though vaginal outsides, including the labia, clitoris and perineum, can have varying appearances. Just like penises, vagina owner’s genitals can vary in size, color and shape. Although they may not point in a certain direction like penises, the outside of the vagina is usually asymmetrical. Labia can be super there or barely there, clits can be big or small and all parts can be completely different colors. Basically it is a skin-toned rainbow in your pants. Despite porn’s portrayal of vaginas being tiny, hairless, one-toned and consistent from person to person, this is not the case. So why have you never heard these facts before? Why did no one tell your sixth grade you that you were not dying from mysterious whiteness in your underwear, or that your vagina did not actually have a super power because sometimes the whiteness even bleached your
“Blue and Green,” a 1921 painting by Georgia O’Keefe. PHOTO VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS
favorite black undies? Why do doctors tell vagina owners to eat yogurt when taking antibiotics to keep up with healthy bacteria, but no one told you during health class in middle school that peeing after intercourse could prevent you from having to take those antibiotics in the first place? Gender non-binary vagina owner and student employee at the Women and Gender Advocacy Center on campus, Connor McFarland, suggests that the subject of vaginas is taboo due to gaps in sexual education and
For Your Health: The CSU Women’s Clinic is located on the second floor of the Hartshorn Health Center at 600 South Drive
its focus on the vagina as solely a means for reproduction. “Women’s health is mainly taught as women’s reproductive system, as in this is what happens to your body when you have a baby and not anything about what a clitoris is,” McFarland said. “In an ideal world, you would have some combination of sex ed that talks about the complete human reproductive anatomy. Male reproductive anatomy, female reproductive anatomy, intersex people and how those conditions can affect your body and then at an age-appropriate level having some sort of pleasure-based sex ed, like how to take care of yourself during sex. I think if we just took the stigma off of sex and designated female at birth bodies, it would help us deconstruct so many of these barriers that we put up
around this idea that you can’t ever talk about vaginas but draw dicks on all of your notebooks.” Borthwick agrees that modern sexual education is often inadequate for vagina owners to learn about their vaginas, and encourages students to reach out to a women’s care provider to get their questions answered. Borthwick also suggests bedsider.org as an online resource. “The best way to learn more is to talk with a women’s clinic health provider for more information,” Borthwick said. “We are here to support you.” Appointments can be made at the CSU Women’s Clinic at CSU’s Hartshorn Health Center. The facility can be contacted at 970-491-7121. Miranda Moses can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.
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ALEC REVIEWS MUSIC
The Menzingers reflect on the past, take a chance with album ‘After the Party’ By Alec Erickson
Every once in a while, it is a good thing to take a look in the rear-view mirror, to take a chance and see just how far things have come. With punk music, this is something we traditionally do not get. Most the time, punk music has always been about living in the moment and capturing the energy that comes with it. For the most part, that is the formula that The Menzingers have followed. However, with the release of their fifth full-length album “After the Party” the band is taking their shot at aging gracefully. The Menzingers, who are based out of Scranton, Pennsylvania, have been around since 2006. For the most part, they have a wide variety of influences in their sound. They bringing to life the Springsteen-era
style of music with punk for a more modern age. The band has always been hardworking, on top of the now five studio albums, the band has released a number of extended plays, including one with The Bouncing Souls in 2013. There is a reason why the band is one of the most well-known. They do what they do best; they have fun with their music. That is exactly the case with “After the Party.” “After the Party” is a 13-track record that clocks in at around 45 minutes long. Front to back this record is full of a new and refreshed energy, which is a good thing when it mostly tackles the subject of getting older. We see that The Menzingers may have grown comfortable with their sound, it works well with this record. The sound is full of forward motion, while the tone and subject is in full reverse. Vocals are starting to sound a bit more
>> OBSTACLES from page 1 of learning failed for Helt, the computer succeeded. It was an immensely powerful teacher that aided Helt’s development through age 10. It was also at age 10 when Helt was enrolled into a program at CSU that was offered by the psychology department. After participating in the group for a short amount of time, Helt was officially diagnosed with ASD. “Most kids get diagnosed at age three, or earlier,” Helt said. “A lot of kids that are diagnosed later in life don’t have that success that most kids that are diagnosed early on have.” One of the things Helt found
was that being on the spectrum can be both a gift and a curse. On one hand, someone with ASD may have a higher academic intellect compared to others. But on the other hand, the lack of sociability in someone with ASD makes them susceptible to bullying. At school, Helt struggled with the feeling of being an outcast. “It was hard,” Helt said. “I was bullied severely in junior high. I wonder to this day how I made it through it. I thought maybe I was going to take my own life or someone else was going to do it for me.” Thankfully, it was different for Helt once he was transferred
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Helt built a portable computer using hardware. Helt also programmed the main CPU, which is powered by a portable solar battery. PHOTO BY ZACH BERMEJO COLLEGIAN
haggard so we hear something more reminiscent of an older Bruce Springsteen, or even The Gaslight Anthem.
Where To Buy Amazon: $9.49 iTunes: $9.99 Best Buy: $11.99 Musically, there is a lot of that classic-punk style. There are plenty of tracks that have some great, memorable riffs that contain the energy to have you bounce along to them, but they come in waves. The main thing is the band is still trying to have fun with the whole idea of age, so this record right from the beginning on “Tellin’ Lies” sets the tone for how the whole record is going to go. It is loud and in your
to an autism program at Fossil Ridge High School. The kids were generally more accepting of Helt, and he had another group he could relate to. “The whole idea behind social skills groups, and even just being able to be with people who are like you, is that you can feel acceptance and togetherness,” Helt said. One of the biggest things that was helpful to Helt was when people kept an open mind. “When people are willing to listen to what you have to say, that really does help a lot,” Helt said. “With autism, a lot of people don’t know how to communicate well...our understanding of the world is entirely different.” It took a lot on Helt’s part to also maintain an open mind and not be quick to anger. His mentors helped him to be more socially aware and flexible when something did not go as planned. Helt is able to find solace in his friends and family. Helt’s girlfriend Rebecca Abbott has been especially supportive over the past year. “With people on the autism spectrum, you have to be very patient with them,” said the CSU student studying development and family studies. “They’re great people. You shouldn’t turn them away.” Helt has a desire to study computer science at CSU and
face at times. There really is not nothing new for the band, at least how the music is composed, it is just a bit cleaner and concise with some tracks. There is still plenty of fun to be had with tracks like “Lookers” or “Charlie’s Army.” It is not hard to find a punk anthem to jam out to on this record. Lyrically, this is where The Menzingers are experimenting with something new. The band is reflecting on the past and the idea of growing older, but at times it seems like they are not fully committed to that idea. After listening to the record, there a few instances where it can come off as a bit whiny. Even then, there are a couple of tracks that I think really nail the aging punk feeling, with tracks like “Bad Catholics” or “Your Wild Years” basically reflect on age and past romances. These two tracks are probably the strongest lyrically on the entire re-
cord, with “Your Wild Years” being the most romantic record. The band tried to sound a little bit like their last record “Rented World” but it is hard when takingonthewholegettingoldand being in a band tone. Should you listen to it?: Yes At its core, “After the Party” is still a record made by The Menzingers. That alone makes it a record worth checking out. The main takeaway is that this is a record for aging punks, people who are starting to feel like they are getting too old. There really is not a track on this entire record that does not deal with that idea. It is not a record that is life changing in the way it looks back into the past, it also is not blatantly full of regret. This is a record that The Menzingers wanted to make that is more for them than it is for us. Alec Erickson can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
learn as much as he can, but he admits to having anxiety about how to start that process for someone like himself. “Everyone has potential,” Helt said. “I think everyone should be considered. I think
everyone has the potential to be successful and help other people out. Giving back to the world is my ultimate goal.” Zach Bermejo can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
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Students react to Trump’s first weeks as president By Nate Day @NateMDay
With social and news media being as prominent as they are, it is virtually impossible to avoid news surrounding the new president. With many Colorado State University students having participated in an election for the first time in 2016, it is no wonder that the students here have some strong opinions regarding President Donald Trump. It has been over two weeks since Trump was sworn into the office of the President of the United States of America, and much of what he has done so far has been highly controversial. Nearly every single action he has taken has garnered support from those loyal to his cause, but it has also drawn negative attention from those who oppose him. Here at CSU, the situation is no different. On campus, we have seen demonstrations in support of several communities— including students of color and immigrants and that have expressed discomfort about his actions. On the other side, we have students on campus who are quite fond of his actions and take to such demonstrations to share their opinions.
“My mom has Crohn’s disease and if Obamacare is repealed, [she] may never have health insurance again.” ANDREW VANDEN BROEKE SOPHOMORE ACCOUNTING MAJOR
During the campaign season, Trump was highly criticized for making outrageous promises, but students like Caspian Banki recognize that he has fulfilled almost all of his campaign promises already. “Every day is like Christmas,” said the fifth-year sociology major. Banki is not alone in his support for President Trump. Hannah Smith is fond of some Trump’s decisions—though she is not so sure about the President himself. One policy of Trump’s that she appreciates is his decision to repeal the Affordable Care Act. “It’s a hard issue because I want to have the best care possible, but national healthcare is not the best way to do it,” said the sophomore accounting major. Other students, like Andrew Vanden Broeke however, are upset about the repeal. “My mom has Crohn’s disease and if Obamacare is repealed, [she] may never have health insurance again,” said the junior human development and family studies major. President Trump’s infamous plan to build a wall along the border of the United States and Mexico receives a mixed reaction from students as well. “I strongly doubt that the wall will be an effective deterrent of immigration into our country,” said junior psychology student Mahira Ganster. “I want the wall,” said business administration student Michael McAlpine. “And I want it as big as possible!” Perhaps Trump’s most notable decision as of yet was the immigration ban, which caused immediate controversy, and even today, Trump and his team are fighting hard to maintain it. Student Gracie Singer agrees that it should be instated and believes that those who op-
“I want the wall... And I want it as big as possible!” MICHAEL MCALPINE BUISNESS ADMINISTRATION STUDENT
pose it should reconsider their viewpoint. “Obama did something similar,” said the sophomore apparel and design major. “And he came up with the list of seven countries.” On the other hand, Helen Abbey felt that the decision was foolish. “At this point, I would trade one Donald Trump for 10,000 refugees,” said the sophomore social work major. “This country was built off of immigrants.” Of course, Trump’s cabinet picks have stirred up some controversy as well. Students like McAlpine believe that they are all “solid picks.” “Trump and his board are crippling this country,” said senior biology major Karen Serrano, adding that she “can’t even begin to imagine the turmoil that will unfold for the next four years of his presidency.” While it may seem off-putting that President Trump has divided the student body of CSU so vastly, there is an upside: some campuses across the nation do not exhibit the political activism that we do here. Students having the will and ability to disagree is a symbol of our freedom, and despite much debate in recent weeks, it is essentially what makes us American. Nate Day can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com
Today: President’s Open Forum
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cherokee Park Ballroom President Frank will be hosting open forums this spring for faculty, staff and students to provide a chance for people to share their questions, comments, and ideas. The format will be open Q&A.
Tomorrow: Resume Rush
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. LSC room 120 Put your best foot forward at the All Campus Career Fair! Have your resume critiqued by a resume professional. This event is an excellent way for you to fine tune one of your best marketing tools - your resume. No appointment necessary, just drop by for a quick 15 minute critique.
Active Mic: Mental Health Through Music
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. LSC A Ballroom Join RamEvents and Active Minds at CSU Wednesday Feb. 8th in Lory Student Center (LSC) Ballroom A for an incredible FREE performance by Kai Roberts about mental health. Kai Roberts is a member of the Active Minds Speakers Bureau, the nation’s premier source for young adult mental health programming. Kai has a way with words. When he developed anxiety and panic disorder while a student at Carnegie Mellon, he discovered the healing power in writing about his feelings, and created a series of hip-hop lyrics to illustrate what he was going through. With the intention of inspiring fellow students to work through college tribulations, his album, “Carnegie Café” quickly became a resource for students dealing with mental health disorders and other stresses of life. As a previous suffer of anxiety, Kai Roberts is a motivated performer with a passion for uplifting his audience.
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Founders Day Feb. 11th, LSC
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14 Tuesday, February 7, 2017 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian >> TRAVEL BAN from page 5 were filed by legal permanent residents who were detained, deported or blocked from boarding flights to the U.S. They were filed in federal district courts in Virginia, Massachusetts, California, the District of Columbia and elsewhere. Several states have also taken the administration to court, saying the immigration order harms their economies and residents. They include Virginia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New York, Minnesota and Washington, and they have either joined onto already existing suits or launched their own. Q: Who’s winning? A: For the most part, it’s not Trump. But all wins have been temporary, and final results could change as suits proceed. One of the first legal wins was in a case by the American Civil Liberties Union, which requested an emergency halt to deportations of visa holders and won a stay from a federal judge in Brooklyn the night after the president’s order was signed. Another challenge was won that evening in Virginia, where a federal judge issued an order to block deportations of immigrants detained at Dulles International Airport. A Massachusetts judge followed with a similar temporary order on Jan. 29. While civil rights groups viewed many of these as applying nationally, they weren’t followed uniformly. In Los Angeles, a major national order came Wednesday when a federal judge said that any immigrant with a valid visa had to be let into the country. The suit, still proceeding, was filed on behalf of 28 Yemenis with visas who had been unable to travel to the U.S. But the biggest win for opponents of the order was on Friday, when U.S. District Judge James L. Robart in Seattle ordered that Trump’s ban be lifted nationwide while a suit from Washington state and Minnesota was litigated. Notably, his action applied not only to immigrants with visas but also to refugees. He also ordered a
stop to any religious preference on admissions. Robart said he thought the states had a good chance of winning the case. In all the above cases, judges said keeping Trump’s order intact would cause “irreparable harm,” a legal bar for immediately suspending it. Q: What is Trump’s case and what are the arguments against him? A: The White House says the president’s order stems from his responsibility to protect national security and is based on a 65-year-old part of the of the federal Immigration and Nationality Act. It says that “whenever the president finds that the entry of any aliens or of any class of aliens into the United States would be detrimental to the interests of the United States, he may by proclamation, and for such period as he shall deem necessary, suspend the entry of all aliens or any class of aliens as immigrants or non-immigrants, or impose on the entry of aliens any restrictions he may deem to be appropriate.” On the other hand, another part of it says there cannot be discrimination in regard to “the person’s race, sex, nationality, place of birth or place of residence” when it comes to “the issuance of an immigrant visa.” The arguments against the executive order have been multipronged, most alleging a violation of the due process and equal protection clauses of the Constitution, as well as the Constitution’s ban on government religion. The religion argument stems from the order’s preference for admission of religious minorities, and also a TV interview Trump gave in which he said Christians would get preference. Lawyers have also cited Trump associate and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, a Trump associate, who said the order was a version of his campaign promise to ban Muslims from entering the country. In the 9th Circuit proceedings, major officials from the Obama and George W. Bush
administrations filed a declaration Sunday night saying they see Trump’s order as harming national security. Major tech companies, including Twitter and Google, argued in a brief that the immigration order hurts the economy because of the number of skilled immigrants those companies employ. Q: Who has supported the president? A: One small win for the president came in Boston on Friday, when a federal judge refused to extend a temporary order blocking parts of Trump’s travel ban. The restraining order was initially in place after the plaintiffs, who included two Iranian college professors with valid visas, were prevented from coming back to the U.S. to go to work. “The rich immigrant history of the United States has long been a source of strength and pride in this country,” Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton wrote in his decision. “Conversely, the public interest in safety and security in this ever-more dangerous world is strong as well.” The judge said he would not extend the order because of a Homeland Security directive that had come out ensuring that people with green cards were exempt from the new immigration rules. The refusal from the court was largely moot because of the decision that came down in Seattle that lifted all major parts of the travel ban nationwide. But legal experts say it’s important that it’s on the record. Q: What’s next? A: The fight against the travel ban will be a long one, said Margo Schlanger, a law professor at the University of Michigan who was the head of civil rights for the Department of Homeland Security under President Barack Obama. Schlanger and other legal experts believe the Seattle case currently before the 9th Circuit could be the one to go to the Supreme Court because it has moved the fastest and is the most expansive. Content from Tribune News Service.
Daily Horoscope Nancy Black
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY
(02/07/17). Get out and explore! Teamwork proves victorious. A turning point arises in a partnership this month, before a cash flow surge. Collaborate for a shared dream. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — 6 — Household matters require attention. Group effort pays off, with Mercury in Aquarius. A new service project captures your attention. Make plans with your team. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 7 — Study and practice. Learn what you need to know. Take leadership over the next few weeks, with Mercury in Aquarius. Communication benefits your career. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 9 — Your efforts profit. Make travel plans. For about three weeks, with Mercury in Aquarius, you’re good at solving problems. Study, research and discuss philosophical ideas. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 9 — You’re especially sensitive. Personal matters need attention. For about three, weeks with Mercury in Aquarius, take care of family finances. Focus to grow accounts. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 6 — Get philosophical. For about three weeks, with Mercury in Aquarius, work with a partner. Brainstorm in creative collaboration. Seek tutoring from a master.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 7 — Talk about health and exercise with friends to learn new tricks. For three weeks, with Mercury in Aquarius, streamline routines. Your work gets more interesting. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 7 — You’re attracting the attention of someone important. For about three weeks, love and fun take priority. Learn new games and skills, with Mercury in Aquarius. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 7 — Expand your territory. For about three weeks, with Mercury in Aquarius, domestic harmony takes priority. List intended home improvements. Take one project at a time. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 7 — Send invoices. For about three weeks, you’re especially clever and analytical. Complexities fascinate. Communication and transport flow; get your message out. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 8 — Negotiate to refine the plan. There’s lots of money to be made over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Aquarius. It’s easy to spend, too. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 9 — The pace is picking up at work. You know what to say with Mercury in your sign. Learn, write and communicate with ease. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 7 — Take time for love. Peaceful contemplation beckons over the next three weeks, with Mercury in Aquarius. Your dreams are trying to tell you something. Take notes.
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Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle
Across 1 Gownlike Roman garment 6 Like teary eyes 11 Sculpted physique, briefly 14 Sky blue 15 Asteroids game company 16 Actor Vigoda 17 Zero or one 19 Japanese carp 20 Trunk of the body 21 Orchard rows 23 Internet destination 27 Good Housekeeping publisher since 1911 28 Pilot Earhart 29 Leaning-on-the-horn sounds 31 Hawk’s claw 32 Wintry temps 33 NYG rival in the NFC East 36 Pinball excess 37 Mountain bleaters 38 Ball-and-mallet game 39 Foxy 40 Business convention handouts 41 Clods 42 __ Wilson, who played Sam in “Casablanca” 44 Peaceful 45 Sports venues 47 Original star of “Star Trek” 48 Bedding
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23 Light bulb units 24 Online letters 25 Performer who shimmies and uses finger cymbals 26 “The __ thickens!” 27 Brinker on skates 29 Like little, glittering eyes ... and a phonetic hint to this puzzle’s four longest answers 30 “I’m game” 32 Ripped 34 Without assistance 35 Hard luck case 37 Big party 38 Shipping route terminus 40 Vending machine feature 41 Subordinate church officials 43 Poem of praise 44 “Where the Sidewalk Ends” poet Silverstein 45 Blind strips 46 Goodyear products 47 Ham go-with 49 Powerful engine 50 Oklahoma native 53 In the style of 54 Historical period 55 Pooch 56 Oral health org. 57 Japanese currency Yesterday’s solution
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