Volume 126, No. 86
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
OPINION
Who are the real snowflakes? PAGE 5
Interior of the Islamic Center on Lake Street. Ahmad encourges students to learn about the religion by visiting the Islamic Center or asking friends.
CSU student explains Islamic faith, gives tour of Islamic Center
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By Cory Bertelsen @Becoryp
With the words and actions of many Americans that followed President Trump’s travel ban, it is evident that our society often misunderstands what it means to practice the Islamic faith. Muhammad Hamza Ahmad, a junior at Colorado State University studying accounting and finance, worships at the Islamic Center here on campus and is passionate about educating people about what it really means to be Muslim. He showed me around the Islamic Center and taught me some basic facts about the Muslim faith. We met outside of the mosque. As we entered, Ahmad
told me that we needed to take off our shoes. “We take off our shoes as a sign of respect and to keep the mosque clean,” Ahmad said. Ahmad showed me around the mosque. There were classrooms where children learn the Quran and rooms for washing hands, mouths, nostrils, arms, heads and feet with water. This important purification practice is called Wudu, according to Ahmad. Before we entered the room where prayers are offered, Ahmad showed me a large wooden donation box. According to Ahmad, giving is a big part of Islamic culture. “Zakat is a form of charity,”
Ahmad said. “It is one of the pillars of Islam, and all of the funds allocated in Zakat are given to the needy.” Ahmad said Zakat is used as a way to keep the flow of money equal in society. “This is so the rich people do not become richer, and the poor people remain poor,” Ahmad said. “This is a way for them to get help.” Ahmad said there are other charitable expenses in the mosque. For example, the Islamic Center is currently raising money for a new basement project. According to Ahmad, during Ramadan, which is a month of fasting in the Islamic faith, peo-
ple donate hundreds of thousands of dollars all over the world. “Zakat happens on a personal basis,” Ahmad said. “No one is going to ask you whether you paid your Zakat this month. It is a matter between you and God.” Once in the central room of the mosque, I saw a plushy red carpet and bookshelves filled with Qurans. “This is where people offer their prayers five times a day,” Ahmad said. “When the prayer is offered, the Imam, a worship leader, will stand alone and people will start forming lines behind him or her to fill up the room.” see ISLAMIC on page 10 >>
SPORTS
Ex Ram leading Syracuse team PAGE 6
A&C
An alternative Valentine’s Day PAGE 13
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NEWS Tuesday, February 14, 2017
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CAMPUS
Stadium 80 percent complete, to be finished in August By Austin Flekes @MrPacMan80.
The new Colorado State University on-campus football stadium is now 80 percent complete, according to Doug Wilson, project field manager for ICON Venue Group. The stadium now has the majority of the wall system, concrete, precast, roofing, interior framing, drywall and major utilities finished. Wilson said the stadium has a planned substantial completion on June 9, and final completion is planned to occur on Aug. 10 after the stadium has been put through a few operational tests. Construction began in fall 2015, and is expected to be completed and ready to be used for the first game of the 2017 football season, Colorado State vs.
Abilene Christian, on Sept. 9, 2017. The last 20 percent consists of smaller tasks such as painting, lighting and plumbing and other smaller items. Wilson also explained that this final 20 percent is also focused on finishing the field itself as well as the scoreboard. The stadium has a total of a 20-month construction schedule, and so far roughly 16 months of construction have been completed. Wilson said there have been no real setbacks in the construction process. He said that while every construction project has challenges, there have been no big issues that would set back the completion of the stadium. The stadium website states when completed, the center
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will be able to hold over 41,000 fans, have 78,000 square feet of covered concourse, a video board four times the size of Hughes Stadium’s, an exterior made of Colorado sandstone, metal panels and glass - all of which is funded by donors and investors rather than by state or tuition funding. Wilson explained that the countdown made by the CSU Athletics team is a countdown to kickoff, while the construction team has a countdown clock of their own. Icon Venues, a company that specializes in managing the construction of sports and en-
tertainment venues, was hired by CSU to hire the construction team, who then hire the construction workers. “We’re here to try and make sure the right people are brought to the table,” said Wilson. Kevin Waida, ASCSU Director of University Affairs, said the construction of the new stadium will bring a new and unique element for Rams to enjoy. “Having the stadium here will bring the excitement of gameday to campus, while helping add new elements to our rich gameday culture,” wrote Waida in an email to the Collegian. “Students and alumni can expect tail-
gating, student focused gameday programming, new traditions and the excitement of Ram football.” Senior Associate Athletic director at CSU, Doug Max, said he believes the stadium, as it is looking right now, should be done on time. Max said every week the construction team has an update meeting and confirmed that they are still on budget and on time. Max said he believes the stadium will service patrons far better than that of Hughes Stadium had in the years it was used. Austin Fleskes can be reached at news@collegian.com.
CITY
Crash at Shields and Prospect results in temporary road closure, drug arrest By Logan Crizer @logloc19
A crash closed down the intersection of Shields Street and Prospect Road the morning of Feb. 13. According the Kate Kimble, public relations manager for Fort Collins Police, the accident occurred when Brain Dowell, 26, headed west on Prospect Road
and ran a red light. He collided with gray truck that hit the passenger side of his car. Dowell’s passenger was taken to Poudre Valley Hospital with serious, but non-life threatening injuries and was discharged today, Kimble said. Powell refused medical treatment at the scene, and received a citation for running the red light. He was also arrested for
drug possession with intent to distribute, Kimble said. The accident caused the south-bound Shields route and the east-bound Prospect route to close for about an hour. The Fort Collins Police tweeted about the accident urging citizens to find an alternative route. Logan Crizer can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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NEWS Tuesday, February 14, 2017
CAMPUS
Human trafficking speaker encourages students to take action By Julia Curriert @juliadawn965
On Monday, a group of Colorado State University students and staff members were addressed by Jeremey Vallerand, President and CEO of Freedom International, to discuss his work of fighting human trafficking. Vallerand was invited to speak by the College of Business, and the talk was sponsored by the CSU Ethics Colloquium, Richardson Foundation and the College of Business. “It’s one of those issues that unites us regardless of your background, your politics, your religion,” Vallerand said. According to Vallerand, human trafficking is the second largest and fastest growing criminal enterprise. Vallerand said that in Seattle alone 6,847 men search to buy sex online in a 24-hour period. He attributes much of this growth to an increasing demand. He theorized much of this demand is related to the increase of violence displayed in pornography; 88 percent on online pornography displays violence towards women. Vallerand explains that pornography can desensitize people and separates them from the realities of sex trafficking. “Human trafficking is one of those issues where you
would all say, ‘Yeah, we are not on board with sexual exploitation of woman and children,’ and yet, there’s this disconnect that every day thousands and thousands of men in every city are purchasing,” Vallerand said. Vallerand said he was first exposed to human trafficking on a trip to India. He visited one of the largest red light districts, urban areas concentrated with prostitution and sex-oriented businesses, in the world. There were roughly 50,000 sexually exploited women and children per six square blocks. Vallenrand said he knew he had to become involved with the issue after he visited a safe house where rescued women and children were brought. Vallerand first started raising money for rescued sex-trafficking victims by creating a fundraiser involving rock climbing called Climb for Captives. This fundraising effort grew and was able to raise $750,000 in five years. Vallerand also started a non-profit organization called Rescue: Freedom International that focuses on the rescue and restoration of human trafficking victims. This organization has been able to work with a number of businesses to help raise money for this cause. Since Vallerand was speaking to business students and faculty, he encouraged
Jeremey Vallerand speaks about human rights issues and the problems of human trafficking while giving a presentation at Rockwell Hall on Monday afternoon. PHOTO BY FORREST CZARNECKI COLLEGIAN
them to consider philanthropy as part of their career. Vallerand said this is a time where it is now profitable for businesses to be involved with philanthropy, and that some companies are starting to compensate employees for volunteering. Vallenrand also said that few people who volunteer use their professional skills while
helping out. He explained if people really want to make an impact for a cause, they should help with something they are talented at. Vallerand said it is important for people to put their skills into a cause and to help issues like human trafficking. “Every single one of you is sitting on passions, skills and
interests and will be going into sectors where many of you will be incentivized by your employers to give back,” Vallerand said. “Meanwhile, the non-profit industry is struggling to innovate and is struggling to find ways to take on creative problems.” Julia Currier can be reached at news@collegian.com.
CAMPUS
CSU faculty worried Trump Administration will affect environmental research jobs after graduation By Tony Villalobos May @TheTonyVM
With Trump’s order to halt on all contracts, grants and inter-agency agreements on government agencies such as Environmental Protection Agency and the National Park services, professors at Colorado State University are worried about how it will affect CSU and its students. CSU has a number of faculty who are affected by this ban, and some who oppose the changes made by the Trump Administration. “Our of our biggest concerns is how proposed reductions in the federal conservation workforce and the reduction in budgets proposed for federal environmental agencies might affect career opportunities for our students,” wrote James Barborak, co-director of the center
for protected area management in Warner College, in an email to the Collegian. “CSU has long been known as the ranger factory for its role in producing field staff for federal natural resources agencies. Even today many of our students might have hoped for a federal career as a ranger, interpreter, forester, wildlife or range manager or environmental scientist.” CSU has worked alongside the EPA in a variety of projects over the years, including sustainability effort, methane research and hazardous waste studies. Barborak said he has noticed a shift towards career opportunities to CSU graduates in environmental non-profits, tourism environmental consulting companies and for private businesses. “This trend will probably continue with the announced policy direction of the Trump administration,” Barborak wrote.
“Proposed major investments in infrastructure, if they included helping address the multi-billion dollar maintenance backlog of federal protected areas, could actually provide some new employment options, as could jobs related to environmental planning and mitigation to offset impacts of expanded resource extraction on federal lands.” In an email to CSU faculty on Jan. 24, Vice President of Research Alan Rudolph wrote a response to Trump’s orders. “CSU currently conducts significant and impactful research under the sponsorship of the EPA,” Rudolph wrote. “These awards generate important discovery and translational impacts against real world environmental problems of significance to Colorado and the nation.” The Trump Administration ban halted any posting of scientific facts and limits posting to
hours and scheduling. The ban also extends to interaction with reporters, preventing them from speaking with the media until further notice. The EPA and the National Park Services have been directed not to talk about “national policy” in the wake of the new administration until a system can be derived that bests represents the new Trump Administration. The social media halt inspired a number of “Alternative Parks” accounts to show up in it’s wake, posting and tweeting environmental facts and speaking out against the media shut down. While the future of CSU graduates might be uncertain as the Trump Administration continues to change its environmental policies, Barborak said federal conservation agency staff are well trained and have been through similar changes in administration before. Among these federal
agency staff are graduates from the Warner College of Natural Resources. Many students are worried about the uncertainty of their research and the state of jobs in environmental fields under the new administration. “I think it is really unfair to the people trying to do their research and better the world that they live in,” said Quinn Milligan, business and ecosystem major. Trump has previously stated his wishes to cut funding to the EPA, how this would affect CSU remains to be seen. “We are a diverse research community of strength and resilience,” Rudolph wrote. “We recognize our commitment to executing cutting edge research that is a pillar of our Land Grant mission, even in the face of uncertainty about federal funding and priorities.” Tony Villalobos May can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS
A message to generation ‘snowflake:’ be less divisive By Zane Womeldorph @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. In the alt-universe of the alt-right, where caps-lock reigns supreme and half-literate neanderthals in red Make America Great Again hats trade memes because sentences are too hard, there exists a term that is guaranteed to elicit guffaws all around. Snowflake is the current insultdu-jour, surpassing lib-tard as the new catch-all for anyone who has yet to swallow Trumpism hook, line and sinker. Certain people, including exemplary human beings like blonde rage-dragon Tomi Lahren of the Blaze, psychotic conspiracy peddler Alex Jones of InfoWars and the incomprehensible clash
of characteristics that is Milo Yiannopoulos of Breitbart, seem to be especially enamored with this term. Anytime there is a protest or someone publicly takes exception to the new administration’s newest travesty, right-wing meta-outrage erupts and anyone who disagrees is a flaccid weakling. While the absurdity of using such a term when our president exemplifies all the qualities that these people love to malign is clear, there is one thing they have got right, although certainly not for the reasons they espouse. Thus far, the reaction to the Trump presidency has been misguided. The Women’s March was an impressive out pouring of dissatisfaction, that, as my colleague recently pointed out, was more an act of diffuse catharsis than a step towards actual resistance. Snarky signs and a giant gathering does little in
the way of long-term resistance to the Trump agenda. The backlash against Trump, while extensive, lacks both a unified purpose and a clear direction. A social movement without a disciplined message, realistic goals and a well-defined strategy is destined to fail. Liberal protests tend to encompass an insane variety of causes and often fail because they cannot clearly elucidate a viable outcome. Occupy Wall Street is a prime example. What began as a movement with a message that could have appealed to a wide swath of Americans from both sides of the political divide offered little in the way of tangible, realistic change, was pilloried by right-leaning media and eventually petered out with little lasting success beyond a long Wikipedia page and perhaps a slight emphasis on economic equality in the Democratic party platform.
The left must instead look towards the Tea Party for an example of success. As much as I hate to admit it, the Tea Party was extremely successful in reaching their endgame goals. They focused on electing members of the House bent on obstructionism and the defeat of Obamacare at all costs. Their goals were concrete and consistent, and their messaging was continually on-point. Liberals must engage in similar tactics if we are to succeed. The first step should be refining the message and distancing themselves from those who deviate from the proper strategy. The Trump administration wants to discard American traditions and principles under the guise of “national security.” They want to make America great again, and we must exemplify why America is already great. Above all else, this requires discipline. Don’t burn the flag. Instead, co-opt it as a symbol of the movement. Liberals do not tend to display overt patriotism, but there can be nothing more patriotic than standing up for the ideas that this country was founded on against a president who wishes to destroy them. Resist the urge to meet hate with hate. While the students at Berkeley who recently prevented Yiannopoulos from speaking at the university by essentially rioting may have thought they achieved a victory, in reality they played right into the hand of how Trump and his supporters want things to play out. They did nothing but reinforced the image of liberal protestors as spoiled,
overly-sensitive snowflakes, as enemies of free speech and hypocrites. The damage Yiannopoulos could have potentially done by speaking to a room of people who already think like him is dwarfed by the damage done by these protestors to the image of liberal resistance. And finally, do not stop paying attention. It is exhausting keeping up on a constant stream of scandals, and it is not necessary - not to mention healthy - to continually stoke a sense of outrage. But is it of importance that we as citizens do not become apathetic. Silence is akin to acquiescence, and while there is only so much we can do to stop with Trump agenda with a Republican controlled Congress, a large enough swing in public opinion can influence policy, as seen already in growing Republican hesitance to gut Obamacare without a viable replacement. Every single member of the House is up for reelection in 2018, and those who choose to go against the will of their constituents can be shown the door in the most American way possible. In the end, the snowflake moniker may actually be an apt description. An individual snowflake is weak. It can be destroyed easily in many ways. A small flurry of snowflakes can be easily weathered. But a mass of snowflakes, all concentrated and blowing in the same direction, is known as a blizzard. And that is something that cannot be ignored. Zane Womeldorph can be reached at opinion@collegian. com.
NOPE DOPE Not being able to build credit because you don’t qualify for credit. Getting brunch with your bestie for Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day Beignets. Talking about your dreams with a mentor and them being like, “Don’t” Conversation hearts Whenyourspacebarbreaks McNuggets #WeAreHungry Realizing you forgot to pay a bill on time and incurring the late fee. When an old crush calls you on FaceTime out of the blue.
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SPORTS Tuesday, February 14, 2017
SOFTBALL
Missed opportunities plague Rams at Texas Classic By Austin White @ajwrules44
When the dust settled on Colorado State softball’s opening series of games at the Texas Classic, the Rams came away with a 2-3 record. CSU picked up both wins against Maryland, but struggled against Minnesota and Texas. The Rams scored five runs in their first inning of the year against Maryland. Sophomore Lauren Buchanan was hitting in the clean-up spot of the lineup and hit a home run on the third pitch she saw. The ball traveled over the left field fence and put the Rams up 4-0 before an out was recorded. CSU went on to win 14-5 in six innings. Next on the docket was the hosting Texas Longhorns, who shut-out CSU 8-0 in five innings. CSU sophomore pitcher Bridgette Hutton walked six batters, gave up six hits and had eight earned runs against in the game. The offense struggled to bring home runs as they left seven runners on base and were only able to get three hits. Day two started with another quick start for CSU against Maryland, as they put up three runs in the first inning. “That was a big focus of ours from the fall,” said CSU head coach Jen Fisher about the team’s quick starts. “We want to score early and often and put pressure on the other team.” McCorkhill smashed another home run to give the Rams those three runs. It was her second home run in as many days, tying her season total of home runs last season. “Hannah (McCorkhill) looks really good and she’s really understanding the system,” Fisher said. “She looks strong and confident and that’s the hitter we envision her being moving forward.” Next for the Rams was the biggest challenge they would
face in No. 14 (USA Softball ranking) Minnesota. Buchanan played her role to perfection once again to start out the game, roping a double to bring home Nelson and put the Rams up 1-0. The Gophers responded in the top of the second by putting up two runs. On the mound, Hutton held one of the nation’s top teams scoreless for three straight innings. However, the offense once again could not close the deal as they left nine runners on base for the game, including a moment in the bottom of the third with the bases loaded. CSU went on to lose 5-1, Gophers. The final day featured another match-up with Texas in which the Rams would show improvement, but not enough to get the win. Down 5-0 in the fifth inning and with two outs, junior Hayleigh Evans notched a single and senior Haley Hutton followed suit with a single of her own. A wild pitch, a single from senior Taryn Arcarese and walk to Nelson later, CSU was down 5-2 and had Buchanan at the plate representing the tying run. It was three strikes, Buchanan was out and the inning was over. Texas responded with two runs of their own in the bottom of the fifth, cementing a 7-2 Texas victory. “We see it as an opportunity,” Fisher said about playing high ranked teams. “We are trying to make that turn where we can matchup with these teams…it is time for us to start getting those kind of wins for the program.” Colorado State (2-3) will head to Las Vegas for the DeMarini Desert Classic, Feb. 1719. Coach Fisher will remind her team to “keep working the process,” as they take on Idaho State, Northern Iowa, Southern Utah, Hawaii and Weber State. Austin White can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
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BASKETBALL
Gillon embracing pressure of Syracuse By Mack Beaulieu @CSUCollegian
Since transferring away from the Colorado State basketball program last spring, John Gillon has found home at Syracuse. In his year being a member of the Orange, Gillon got just what he desired and a little bit more than he expected. Why go to Syracuse? “I just wanted to play in the highest basketball conference in college,” Gillon said. “(Syracuse) is a lot more intense about basketball than I expected.” Syracuse (16-11, 8-6 ACC) is in the midst of one of an up-anddown season. After struggling in non-conference play, the Orange have played well in conference, and Gillon is probably the biggest reason why. Gillon is hitting all the big shots and leading comebacks almost every game for the Orange. Monday night was no different, as Gillon did everything
he could to keep Syracuse in the game against No. 8 Louisville. At the end of regulation, the former Ram hit two threes to tie the game, but the Orange lost a heartbreaker in overtime. Gillon has stepped up in the leadership role that Syracuse’s coach, Jim Boeheim, has provided. He struggled adjusting to his new role early, but Gillon said that after being sat down by Boeheim and being told he did not have to worry about coming out of games, the elevation in play came natural. “Just the familiarity and the confidence that I’m going to stay in the game,” Gillon said after referencing Boeheim sitting him down. Averaging 19 points and just under seven assists over the last six games, including a 43-point explosion in a win over North Carolina State, Gillon has found a niche where he can excel. Since leaving Colorado
State Gillon has enjoyed his time in the limelight of Syracuse, but he does miss Fort Collins and Colorado State. “I had a great experience in Colorado,” Gillon said. “But I had to make the best move for me.” He misses his teammates, coaches and friends, and says he keeps in touch with many of them. Gillon may be missing some of the camaraderie, but becoming the starting pint guard at one of the biggest programs in the country has its perks. Gillon said his favorite part about Syracuse is how much the fans embrace the team, in good times and bad. The people of Syracuse live and die by basketball, Gillon understands that. The same fans who cheer him on are going to start to get restless as Syracuse has lost
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ARTS & CULTURE Tuesday, February 14, 2017
>> ISLAMIC from page 1 According to Ahmad, the Imam is selected at the community level. Members of the community choose someone who is considered knowledgeable and wise. Ahmad said that during prayers, everyone faces in the direction of the Kaaba, which is located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. “We stand in forms of lines, shoulder to shoulder next to each other, we have to be shoulder to shoulder,” Ahmad said. Ahmad said this demonstrates brotherhood and sisterhood. “Basically, what God wants you to do is ask him for things,” Ahmad said. “After the prayer, you can ask anything from God. I need better grades. I need a car. I need a house. I need a wife. Whatever your needs are.” Ahmad said praying helps him address problems in his life. “One thing that is really good for me as a Muslim is to pray,” Ahmad said. “When I am stressed out or in a difficult situation, it calms me down and the problem gets solved.” Ahmad said Friday prayers are called Jummah, where the Imam stands on a short flight of steps called a minbar to offer the prayers. “On Fridays, you can sit in any position,” Ahmad said. “You are relaxed and listening. The worship leader is basically telling you to do good deeds and to be a better human being and to stay away from sins.” Examples of these good deeds could be acting more respectfully or being more truthful, anything that God asks, according to Ahmad. Ahmad said Jummah is open to all people. Once this is done, the Khutba begins. “The Khutba is in English
because people come from all around the world,” Ahmad said. “Although, the prayers are offered in Arabic. Anyone is welcome; no one is going to judge you or ask what are you doing here.” Ahmad said it is good for people to learn about the Islamic faith because there are many misconceptions about being a Muslim in America. “One day I was asked if I was scared to live in Pakistan,” Ahmad said. “The person went on to ask, ‘Are you scared to be a Muslim with what is going on around the world?’” Ahmad said these misconceptions derive from other misconceptions about the Islamic faith. “Some people think that Islam is a rude and pretty strict religion” Ahmad said. “People are generally scared of the religion, coming to a mosque and talking to Muslim people because of their religion.” Ahmad said there are Colorado State University students from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, India and Pakistan that visit the mosque. If you are curious about Islamic Center, Ahmad encourages you to learn more about it by asking a friend who may be familiar with the center to show you around, or by calling the Islamic Center and asking when a good time to come by would be. Ahmad said there are many benefits to having the Islamic Center in Fort Collins. “Coming to a mosque and being in a Muslim community is a beautiful thing,” Ahmad said. “No one judges you, asks you when you last came to a mosque; it is your thing with God.” Cory Bertelsen can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
Qurans fill a bookshelf in the Islamic Center. PHOTO BY CORY BERTELSEN COLLEGIAN
Ahmad in front of some flowers at a desk. PHOTO BY CORY BERTELSEN COLLEGIAN
This is where men will cleanse themselves. This reminds them of cleanliness and occurs five times a day. PHOTO BY CORY BERTELSEN COLLEGIANT
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VALENTINE’S DAY
Chatting with Chapman: The myth of the friendzone By Chapman W. Croskell @Nescwick
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I want to talk about one of the more frustrating aspects of romance, the friendzone. If you have been fortunate enough to never experience the friendzone, let me explain it to you. The friendzone is a situation when a person finds them self deeply infatuated with someone who does not reciprocate the other’s feelings but still wants a friendship. The friendzone can occur between people of all genders and sexual orientations, but more often than not you hear about “nice guys” who are upset because they have been “friendzoned” by a girl who they like. Being interested in someone who does not feel the same way is a common feeling for all of us. It is pretty hard to deny that unrequited love really sucks. You
know what else sucks? Treating somebody poorly just because they do not share the same feelings you have. According to Wikipedia, the term “friendzone” was popularized by the “Friends” episode “The One with the Blackout,” when the character Ross is described as being the mayor of the friendzone. Even if this was not the first use of the term, I think it sums up the phenomenon really well because Ross is probably the quintessential “nice guy” in popular culture. If you are curious enough to see some hyperbolic examples of “nice guys,” you can head over to reddit.com/r/ niceguys to see for yourself. If you are still unsure about what kind of guy I am talking about, allow me to give you some personality traits and see if they jog your memory: The sort of guy that equates a girl being nice
“By saying that someone has friendzoned you, you are essentially saying that their friendship is not enough for you, which is a much worse feeling than being friendzoned.”
to him as a sign of romantic or sexual interest. The sort of guy that claims that all women just want to date douchebags. The sort of guy that claims chivalry is an important part of why romance is dead. Most importantly, the sort of guy that willingly calls himself a “nice
guy” on his dating profile. If I had to guess, the perpetuation of the friendzone in pop culture is probably due to a lot of writers being guys who have identified with the trope at some point in their lives, but I still blame Ross from “Friends” for being the most annoying character who still managed to get the girl. If at this point you are wondering ‘Chapman, why are you so upset about this?’ the answer is pretty straightforward: I have put many women into the ‘girlfriendzone.’ The biggest issue with the friendzone is not the unrequited feelings. Pretty much everyone has a right to be upset about feeling unwanted, no matter how douchey they are. The problem is the inability to see the person you are interested in as anything except that. By saying that someone has friendzoned you, you are essentially saying that
their friendship is not enough for you, which is a much worse feeling than being friendzoned. I promise. When talking about the friendzone, there is really just one simple fact that it comes down to. Nobody owes anyone anything just for being nice. Not sex, not a relationship, not even niceness in response. Relationships are rough, and for the guys claiming to be trapped in the friendzone, Valentine’s Day is probably full of reminders of just how terrible their life is. But hey, maybe this is the day that they finally have their romantic comedy moment and the girl they like brings them a box of chocolates and pronounces her love. Or maybe it is a box of angry bees. That is always an option. Chapman W. Croskell can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.
MOVIES & TV
‘Fifty Shades Darker,’ but not much better By Zach Bermejo @zach_bermejo
The sequel to 2015’s “Fifty Shades of Grey” delivers soon to be classic quotes such as, “Here I am being romantic, and you ruin it with your kinky f*ckery,” and “Are you going to put that in my butt?” I may have paraphrased those, but you get the idea. The film’s stars Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan reprise their roles as Bella and Edwar— Oh wait, sorry. I forgot that the names got changed in this “Twilight” alternate universe. Anyway, “Darker” picks up the story at some ambiguous amount of time after the events of the first film’s dramatic, cliffhanger finale in which Anastasia, played by Johnson, left Christian, played by Dornan. However, the viewer is not given enough time to feel the intended impact of that ending. A mere 10 minutes into “Darker,” Anastasia and Christian are already back at it
again. From that, the movie sets itself up to explain the more nuanced side of Christian Grey, and how he wants to change his medieval sex dungeon ways. However, the writing talent is not there to develop a character that maybe does have potential to be dramatically engaging. When Christian was literally asked about his traumatic past, he just said that his mother was addicted to drugs and the rest is “pretty self-explanatory.” Well, no, it is actually not self-explanatory. That is kind of why we have this sequel. But whatever, the vague answers given to Anastasia from Christian do not matter because most every conflict between the two are solved through sex or luxurious distractions. But I will admit, some of the cinematography was pretty. The opening title sequence displays creative shots of a white rose that
made me think I was watching an episode “Chef’s Table.” The costume design for the masquerade ball scene was very fun to look at before it got cut short by Grey’s wanton desire to have sex at that very moment. If you are looking for kinky sex scenes just watch the first film again, or even porn for that matter. “Darker” does not try to get too freaky, as per the narrative, but it means that they settled for boring and unimaginative. I think more clothing was actually added than removed as the scenes progressed. Yeah, now that I think about it, go with porn. It is free and you will probably like it more. When the film is not going back and forth between poor exposition and shadowy sex, it tries to fit some lazy subplots. Most of them rely on Christian’s past trying to come back to haunt him, but they all involve ancillary
characters doing odd shit without any clearly defined motive. In fact, Anastasia’s John Constantine-looking boss, played by Eric Johnson, manages to get his own villain origin story by the film’s end. But there is really no rational or normal people in the movie. If they appear to be that way, they are just sort of there in the scene not really doing anything. That, or they are the victim of an awkward stare-down. Those happen pretty frequently in the film.
Showtimes for Cinemark Fort Collins 16: 4 p.m, 5:30pm, 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 10:40 p.m.
Should you watch it? No. Much like a hormone-charged teenager, “Fifty Shades Darker” is confused about what kind of movie it wants to be. The film mixes elements of romance, mystery and even thriller, but can never settle on one or pull it off well. If anything, the film excels in comedy, but I do not think any of it was intentional. What you end up with is two hours of a visually enhanced soap opera spliced with mediocre soft-core pornography and less money in your bank account. There is nothing memorable and even the soundtrack fails to be a saving grace, but I guess that is what happens without The Weeknd. Hell, as I am writing this, all I can remember is the line “kinky f*ckery.” I think that alone speaks volumes. Zach Bermejo can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.
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Alternative Valentine’s Day activities in Fort Collins By Adelayde Dahlin @addsss_
Overpriced Italian and fondue are everyone’s romantic go to. It is overdone, boring and
needs to go. Your significant other, your ride or die, your person, whoever they are, deserves something a little more out of the ordinary, so here are a few
Today: Real Talk: Black Love
4:00 p.m. LSC Rm. 355 A long needed and much awaited discussion of romance and commitment in the black community. This discussion will be directed towards discussing what love means and what “Black Love” is. The conversation will include the high single parent rates in the Black Community.
Spoken Word Artist: Rudy Francisco 6:00 p.m. LSC North Ballroom
Tomorrow: All-Campus Fair - Communications, Business, Social Services, Liberal Arts, Hospitality/Tourism, Health/Wellness 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. LSC Grand Ballroom The CSU Career Center hosts a variety of career fairs, workshops and events each year. These events are an excellent opportunity for employers to engage with students and speak about career trends, potential employment opportunities and brand their organizations. It’s a fact that those employers who engage on campus have the MOST success in hiring our students!
This Week: Aspen Grille Special Menu for Black History Month Feb. 16th, 11:00 a.m. LSC Aspen Grille
Engineering Exploration Day Feb. 18th LSC
Upcoming: Real Talk: Cultural Appropriation Feb. 21st, 4:00 p.m. LSC Rm. 335
Evening with A Holocaust Survivor Feb. 22nd, 6:30 p.m. LSC Main Ballroom
Engineering Career Fair
Feb. 23rd, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fort Collins Hilton - 425 W Prospect Rd.
options for you to toy with. Chocolates and Twinkling Lights When: Tuesday, Feb. 14 Where: Old Town, Fort Collins Time: Best before 7 p.m. Price: Determined by how much chocolate you buy We all know the best part of Valentine’s Day is the chocolate and having someone special to share it with. So why not do both? Walk from chocolate shop to chocolate shop having your own little dessert tour, try it all. Feb. 14, aka Valentine’s Day, is the last day to see Old Town magically lit up in lights so this would be a perfect AND romantic way to appreciate them before the season is over. Shops in Old Town tend to close early on weekdays, so the earlier the better.
Picnic at Horsetooth When: Tuesday, Feb. 14 Where: Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins Time: Day or Night Price: around $30 The weather is supposed to be sunny and in the high 50s, so grab a jacket, your date and head up to the reservoir. Get pizza, Chinese or whatever your favorite takeout is to make it simple. Just you two, the views and some good food. If you choose to make it a night picnic I recommend lots of blankets and some warm drinks. Make sure not to put a damper on your date by getting a ticket, buy a day pass for just $7 when you get up there. Feeling more spontaneous and thinking about grabbing a year-round site to have a campfire at? Look into campsite and fire information online.
Website: www.co.larimer.co.us/ parks/horsetooth.cfm Valentine’s Day: Moulin Rouge When: Tuesday, Feb. 14 Where: Lyric Cinema Café, Fort Collins Time: 7 p.m. Price: $10 a ticket See the extravagant and out of the ordinary romance that is “Moulin Rouge” on Valentine’s Day. This cult classic is a music lover’s dream. Its intense energy makes it impossible to look away, and you will not want to. It is all about forbidden love, which is perfect for this holiday. See it with your date, and grab drinks and dinner after. Website: lyriccinemacafe.com/valentines-day-moulin-rouge Adelayde Dahlin can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.
TECHNOLOGY
New dating app brings people together based on what they hate By Zach Bermejo @zach_bermejo
Maybe you have a hard time bonding over what you like. Maybe you really just want to find that special someone who hates socks and sandals just as much as you do. Hater matches its users based on what they mutually hate. It may sound like an unappealing concept, but studies and school rivalries have shown that people bond more over things they do not like rather than what they do like. Because where is the fun in talking about positive shit when there are things you can passionately get pissed off about? That is much more fun for us kids these days. 1. How hating works After you sign up for Hater through Facebook, you will find that it works much like other dating apps of its kind. You swipe right or left just like you would on Tinder, Bumble or the road when you are late for an exam. But instead of immediately showing you other users, the app displays a card stack of topics for you to hate on. The topics can range from anything as trivial as Pepsi, to hot-button issues like building a wall. Contrary to the app’s main appeal, you do not actually have to be a spiteful bastard on every topic you are given. Swiping up means that you love the thing on the screen, compared to swiping down for hate. If you do not hold extremely passionate views
about, for instance, dead gorillas, you can swipe left to dislike it, or you can swipe right to like it. Or, if you do not hold any opinion at all and dead memes are not relevant to you, you can tap the topic to move onto the next one. As a bonus, you can display the percentages of what other people chose on any given topic. However, I am not entirely sure if the percentages come from the entire Hater user base, or only the users around you. But I am sure that Harambe is in a better place now. 2. Your profile Because the app relies heavily on how you swipe on topics, there is minimal customization for your own profile. Bios are almost non-existent aside from being able to add a caption to an uploaded photo. You can choose a gender, either male or female, and you can choose your sexual preference, either men, women or both. The age range can be set anywhere from 18 to 80, but as of now you cannot set your preferred distance. It says it finds the people nearest to you, but because the app is new the user base is scattered. A lot of people I saw on the app were between 25 to 50 miles away. 3. Other people’s profiles The profiles on Hater can display up to five photos of varying quality, depending on your tastes as an individual. To look through each person’s photo, you tap it to get to the next one. Dis-
played at the bottom is a minibio consisting of the person’s first name, age, distance away from you and match strength. The app compares yours and the other person’s list of hates and loves and sees how similar they are. A Hater profile, which tells you right away how strong of a match they are for you based on what you hate. Photo credit: Zach Bermejo You can also tap their minibio to get an in-depth look at what they hate. When you and another user have a stark disagreement on a topic, it will be prominently displayed in the mini-bio. For example, if I said I loved black licorice, but the person I am looking at said they hated it, not only would I be seen as a vile human being but their mini-bio would say ‘HATES BLACK LICORICE.’ 4. Actually matching with someone So if you and another person both swipe right on each other, then congratulations! The app notifies you that “someone doesn’t hate you,” and you can start chatting with that person, and maybe start imagining your future together as well. In the event where you find yourself lacking a killer opening line, you can settle for using a Hater Card. Hater Cards are conversation starters. A prompt gets displayed on-screen, and below it see DATING on page 14 >>
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VALENTINE’S DAY
How to treat yourself on Valentine’s Day By Alaysha Powell @alaysha_powell
Valentine’s Day: some love it some hate it. The idea of spending one day to show someone your love and affection is an age-old cliche that has been exhausted. It does not really matter what your preference is, it is a fun excuse to eat chocolate and buy stuffed animals for yourself. If you are celebrating this Valentine’s Day solo, then keep reading. Here are the top ways you can show yourself a little TLC this holiday. Hikes “Hikes are always the best,” says Colorado State University student Christina Peacock. We live in a state that is known for some of the most beautiful hiking locations in the United States. Instead of staring at your Facebook page watching what everyone else is doing, unplug and reconnect with nature. You have been working hard since the holidays, relaxing in a peaceful environment can be the best thing you have done for yourself all year. Movies All kinds of movies premiere this week. Call up some friends or family and head down to the theater. You can make some memories and potentially find a new favorite film at the same time. If your friends or family are busy, it is 100 percent OK to go alone. Alone time is a great way to decompress and learn more about yourself.
not feel like talking, you can read or listen to music. This is also a great way to meet new people. Just make sure you are not crashing someone’s date. “I like to make a distinction between solitude and being alone,” said alternative medicine public speaker Deepak Chopra in an interview with NPR. “Alone signifies loneliness, whereas solitude means really connecting with yourself.”
are not everything, sometimes changing things up can make you feel great.
Bathe Baths are so relaxing. Fill your tub with warm water and dump your favorite bubble bath or bath bombs into the water for something extra. During this time watch your favorite shows or catch up on a book you have been putting off.
Parties There are a lot of parties and social gatherings on Valentine’s Day. CSU hosts small get togethers where students can eat free food and take dancing lessons. You can also make your own crafts or decorate cookies. If you do not want to go to these events you can check places like your church or a group you are part of. Most of the time something is being held just to give everyone a chance to interact with eachother. While Valentine’s Day has a huge focus on couples, do not forget about yourself. One of the keys to living a happy life is loving yourself. There is nothing wrong with going alone from time to time. It does not mean anything terrible about you, it is healthy to learn how to be alone. Everyone needs time to themselves, so take advantage of being able to do whatever you want to do for yourself. Alaysha Powell can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.
Massage “Spoiling yourself is always fun if no one else is there to spoil you,” says CSU student Maddy Mcginty. “Treat yourself to a box of chocolates and some pampering!” Messages can help to relax your muscles and even detoxify your body. Tight muscles can be very uncomfortable and could cause a ton of problems later in life. Places that offer these services usually give out deals for Valentine’s Day along with other spa services. Students can go to the rec center and pay for a message at an affordable price.
Dinner Eating alone can be one of the best things. You can take your time and eat at your own pace. There is no pressure to keep up on conversation either. If you do
Beauty Day Getting a haircut can make you feel like a whole new person. Most salons will wash your hair while giving you a scalp massage. There is nothing more satisfying than watching all those old split ends be cut off. While looks
>> DATING from page 13 a list of responses you can choose from. The other person gets the prompt as well, and they get to choose their own answer. Once both people choose their response, they get displayed in the chat. It is like a mini “Cards Against Humanity,” but with two people and less moral corruption.
Or if you feel like your digital wit is on point, you can just send a message yourself. So maybe Hater is what you have been missing out on in the world of dating apps. Who knows? Maybe there is a fellow Ram out there waiting to hate on the exact same things as you. Zach Bermejo can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.
>> GILLON from page 6 back-to-back games after having won five straight. The Orange have only four games left in the regular season in addition to the ACC tournament to try and stamp their ticket for March Madness, with another game against Louisville and Duke sandwiched between two games against Georgia Tech. Syracuse just recently celebrated Boeheim reaching his 1000th win, something that Gillon said meant a lot to him, being
a part of all the history and tradition. While all the success he has seen was unprecedented at Colorado State, Gillon’s new role at Syracuse holds more pressure than he ever had at Colorado State. If his recent play is any indicator of how he will handle that pressure, it looks like Gillon is not going to fret. It is safe to say that the former Ram has two fan bases pulling for him. Mack beaulieu can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
Clubbing This is another great way to meet people and gain some new experiences. Fort Collins is home to a few interesting clubs such as Sundance. You can either mingle with other people or show off your impressive dance moves on the floor.
Daily Horoscope Nancy Black
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY
(02/14/17). Education, travels and adventure flourish. Community efforts go further. Put in a course correction with a partnership this month, before a flood of work and income. Together, you’re invincible. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19)
— 7 — Pay attention to what you’re partner’s saying. Value experience over fantasy. Share responsibilities to get ahead. Express your appreciation in word and deed. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 9 — There’s plenty to keep you busy today and tomorrow. Keep exercise routines. Build core strength. Eat and rest well. Do what’s best for your heart. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 8 — Relax and have fun. Practice your favorite arts and skills. Create works of beauty, flavor and humor. Let the small stuff go. Keep your own score. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 7 — Home and family take priority. Clean, organize and beautify your place. Give something under-utilized a new purpose. Avoid impulsive behavior. Plan your moves. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 8 — You’re especially clever. Write down your ideas before they evaporate. Write poetry, love letters and stories. Motivate another to play. Communicate from the heart.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 9 — There’s money to be made. Keep track of what’s coming in and going out. Rely on trusted allies. Dress for success, and get into communication. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 8 — Step into leadership for a passion. Contribute your talents for a good cause. Clarify intentions and expectations before beginning. Invest time and money strategically. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 7 — Learn from the competition. Review and consider upcoming plans. Study your options. Relax and let your imagination wander. Share private moments with someone special. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 8 — Socialize and mingle with interesting people. Friends open unconsidered possibilities. Brilliant ideas come in playful interactions. Share what you’re learning. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 8 — Someone important is paying attention to your performance. Watch out for bizarre requests. Consult an all-knowing friend whose expertise comes in very useful. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 8 — Make an investment in your own comfort along the road. Find something to remind you of the trip. Capture images and stories as you go. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 8 — Find ways to grow family accounts. Deal with legal affairs and insurance. Play things strictly by the book. Guard against technical glitches.
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Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle
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