Volume 126, No. 88
Thursday, February 16, 2017
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OPINION
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Investigation of basketball coach reveals verbal, emotional abuse Head men’s basketball coach Larry Eustachy reacts towards the referees during the second half of the Ram’s 72-58 win over rival CU. JAVON HARRIS COLLEGIAN
By Chad Deutschman @ChadDeutschman
Colorado State men’s basketball head coach Larry Eustachy was found to have verbally and emotionally abused players during the 2013-14 season, according to documents obtained by the Coloradoan that were released publicly Wednesday. The University investigation, led by former CSU athletic director Jack Graham, recommended that Eustachy’s contract with the University be terminated with just cause. Eustachy has
coached CSU since 2012. Colorado State’s investigation involved interviewing 14 players and athletic department staff members. Colorado State President Tony Frank was aware of the investigation. According to the interviewed players and staff, Eustachy’s behavior included punching and breaking dry-erase boards in locker rooms and throwing unopened soda cans against walls. The investigation lasted 99 days during the 2013-14 season. “I believed Eustachy should be terminated and believed we
had the basis to terminate for cause,” Graham said in an interview with the Coloradoan. “I was advised by Tony Frank that we did not have the basis to terminate for cause, and that Eustachy was to be placed on a personal improvement plan.” Following the conclusion of the investigation, Eustachy was ordered by CSU to attend six anger management sessions and to apologize to his team, the Coloradoan reported. According to Eustachy’s contract, he can be terminated due to
· determination by the athletic director that Eustachy has “engaged in dishonest, fraudulent or unethical conduct that results, directly or indirectly, in demonstrable harm to the interests of CSU.” · Determination that Eustachy has “engaged in conduct seriously prejudicial to the best interests of CSU or the Program that casts CSU or the Program in an unreasonably negative public light and which constitutes a material violation of university policy.” see COACH on page 11 >>
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Fatal crash closes Mulberry Street for several hours By Haley Candelario & Ashley Potts @H_Caldelario98 @CSUCollegian
A driver involved in a collision near Mulberry Street and Frontage Road died after being transported to Medical Center of the Rockies around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. The crash on Mulberry and Frontage Road shut down traffic along eastbound and westbound Mulberry and southbound Frontage Road near I-25. The driver’s identity has not yet been released by the Larimer County Coroner’s Office. The driver was travelling westbound on Mulberry Street in a Tan Honda Accord while Zachary Marshall, 32, approached Frontage Road in his GMC pickup truck. Marshall and the driver of the Honda collided with each other after both vehicles entered
the intersection of Mulberry Street and Frontage Road when the traffic light changed. The vehicles rested on the southeast side of the intersection after the collison, according to Fort Collins Police Services. Marshall was treated for minor injuries at the scene before being released. Eastbound Mulberry Street was closed at I-25 for nearly four hours while investigators processed the scene, and traffic was backed up as far as Timberline Road Wednesday afternoon. Drivers were advised to find an alternate route. Drugs and alcohol are not suspected to have contributed to the collision. The investigation is ongoing. Haley Candelario and Ashley Potts can be reached at news@ collegian.com.
The crash scene on Mulberry Street. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN
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International students express concern over travel ban By Haley Candelario @H_Candelario98
International students at Colorado State University say they are still confused and disap-
Soran Shadman discusses how immigration has impacted students on campus. PHOTO BY CORY BERTELSEN COLLEGIAN
pointed about President Donald Trump’s executive order banning travel from seven predominantly Muslim nations, even though the United States Court of Appeals rejected to the administration’s attempt to reinstate the ban. Soran Shadman, a mechanical engineering Ph. D candidate, said the executive order has made it difficult for Iranians to receive their visas. Shadman says it was difficult for Iranians to receive visas since Iran does not have a U.S. embassy. “In order to get (a) visa, we get appointments from other countries around Iran and this makes it much more expensive compared to other international students because you have to travel to another country,” Shadman said. “The other country usually needs a visa as well, so you need to get a visa to get a visa. It’s a very complicated process.” Shadman said he and other international students did not expect the rallies in support of Muslims and immigrants to happen following Trump’s presidency and the executive order. “We found it very surprising how American people (were) supporting us,” Shadman said. “We really didn’t expect that.” Shadman said the rallies showing support for Muslim Americans and immigrants, such as the rally in Old Town Square and march down Shields Street, made Shadman and other international students feel supported. “We were asking ourselves,
‘Why are those people protesting?’ because (the executive order is) not against them,” Shadman said. “(But), we were so happy that people thought our problems were their problems.” Although the Shadman says the protests and rallies have made international students feel welcomed, the reality of the travel ban is still off-putting. “I don’t know why (this) is happening,” Shadman said. “We are legal here, we have never done anything against the law … nothing wrong has happened based on our presence here. That’s why I say we don’t deserve that.” Shadman said the executive order unfairly targets people from the countries. “How many people, how many students (from the banned countries) in the last few decades have made a problem in the United States? The answer is zero,” Shadman said. “I don’t think students (from the seven banned countries) are making a problem in this country.” The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit unanimously ruled against Trump’s travel ban and refused to reinstate it earlier this month, stating that the presidential administration did not have enough evidence to suggest that acts of terror were not committed by civilians of the banned countries. “The Government has
pointed to no evidence that any alien from any of the countries named in the Order has perpetrated a terrorist attack in the United States,” the decision read. The federal appeals court stated that the executive order did not strengthen national security and violates the Establishment and Equal Protection Clauses. “The States argue that the Executive Order violates the Establishment and Equal Protection Clauses because it was intended to disfavor Muslims,” the decision read. “In support of this argument, the States have offered evidence of numerous statements by the President about his intent to implement a ‘Muslim ban’ as well as evidence they claim suggests that the Executive Order was intended to be that ban.” The CSU community has offered support to international students on campus and trapped abroad. The Associated Students of Colorado State University passed a resolution showing support for the remaining students impacted and are increasing funds for Student Legal Services to get immigration lawyers. International Student and Scholar Services were not allowed to comment on the current situation apart from what is publicly on their website under their news and updates tab. Haley Candelario can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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Community members discuss “No Sit-Lie” ban By Rachel Telljohn @racheltelljohn
Fort Collins community members met to discuss a proposed city ordinance targeting disruptive behaviors on Wednesday. The ordinance has also been labeled a “No Sit-Lie Ban” and is viewed as specifically targeting the homeless population in Fort Collins. The proposed ordinance would allow any individuals in the downtown area - the same boundaries as the current smoke-free ordinance - to sit on a bench for only one hour at a time. It would prohibit lying or sitting on sidewalks or leaving personal items on benches, the ground, etc. The ordinance would be in effect from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day and would also apply to transit centers and restrooms owned by the city. Roughly 30 members met at
7:30 a.m. at the Downtown Artery for what was described as a casual chat over coffee with city representatives and Fort Collins police officers. “(This was) a better turnout than expected,” said Jeff Mihelich, deputy city manager for Fort Collins. There were local business owners, Poudre River Public Library District representatives and other concerned community members in attendance. Attendees arrived with questions and their opinions regarding the ordinance. People in attendance felt that the ordinance unfairly targets, or profiles the homeless population and that the ordinance is favoring business owners in Old Town. There were some that advocated for compassion towards the population and for alternative solutions to the ordinance.
One alternative solution could be an expansion of the Outreach Fort Collins initiative. Outreach Fort Collins helps to connect the homeless population, specifically downtown, to services needed and offer support. Others made a case for a distinction between homeless persons in Fort Collins - those who are considered “local” homeless people - and transients, sometimes known as persons that are temporary guests in a place. Some felt that help should only be given to those defined as homeless, and that transients are a problem facing the city. Disruptive behaviors described by those in favor of the ordinance were not always among the behaviors the ordinance would address, such as bodily fluids on the sidewalks. Concerns were raised about how the ordinance would be
Local business owners and community members met yesterday to discuss the “No Sit-Lie Ban” which would greatly affect the homeless population in Fort Collins. PHOTO BY JULIA TROWBRIDGE COLLEGIAN
enforced, particularly the onehour rule. One community member said that it would end up being no different than the current two-hour parking rule.
Police officers attributed behaviors, not homelessness, as the root cause of the proposed ordinance. Mihelich reiterated see DISCUSS on page 9 >>
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Housing and Dining makes switch to paper bags to promote sustainability By Erin Krigger @littleEkrig
In an effort to be more sustainable, Colorado State University’s Housing and Dining Services recently transitioned to using paper recycling bags as opposed to plastic, non-recyclable bags. The student-driven need for recyclable bags began about two years ago as a pilot in Summit Hall, and began its campus wide integration at the beginning of this semester. Timothy Broderick, the Assistant Director of Sustainability for CSU’s Housing and Dining Services described plastic bags as “our biggest contamination issue within our recycling was plastic bags.” Any time the recycling center in Denver or in Fort Collins see materials covered in a plastic bag, they throw it away. They do not rip it open and empty the
materials. “We audited the recycling during last year’s waste audit as an individual stream and audited by weight the amount of materials that were in plastic bags, so we know 20 percent of the recycling stream was covered with contaminants cause of plastic bags,” Broderick said. Based on research done by the eco leader piloting the program in Summit Hall, the executive boards of the Residence Hall Association and the National Residence Hall Honorary voted to support bringing paper bags to all the halls. According to Broderick, the student driven demand and having students voice their support, the endorsement was a tipping point and helped move it forward in Housing and Dining Services. Use of brown paper bags over plastic trash bags now spreads campus wide with the goal to re-
(LEFT) The recycling and waste baskets sit in Braiden Hall. (RIGHT) A paper bag sits in a recycling bin in Braiden Hall after CSU switched over to paper bags for recycling rather than plastic. PHOTO BY JOE OAKMAN COLLEGIAN
move the barrier so that students can directly throw their recycling away. The University of Colorado Boulder had implemented this system successfully, so CSU’s was modeled after them when they began developing the program,
according to Broderick. The waste audit on March 8 will give more insight to how well the program is actually working in terms of reducing waste that contaminates recycling. Waste from Parmelee and
Corbett halls will be dumped out in the Plaza to be sorted, counted and the recycling stream will be audited. “Our hope is that by implementing this program, that see PROMOTE on page 9 >>
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ASCSU discusses changes to election code, new executive position Haley Candelario @H_Candelario98
The Associated Students of Colorado State University discussed changes to the election code and ratified new members during a brief meeting Wednesday night. The resolution, which proposed new changes to the ASCSU Election Code due to the addition of the Speaker of the Senate position, was read on the floor. A majority of the changes to the resolution were to add and clarify the Speaker of the Senate position. The Speaker of the Senate is a new position to be created this year as a result of past issues. Currently, the Vice President chairs senate in addition to their other responsibility as the chair
of the Student Fee Review Board. Current and past vice presidents voiced the need to break the position into two due to time commitments of each job. Elections Manager Sam Barthel said the bill aims to clarify things before the start of the upcoming 2017 election cycle. One of the changes proposed to the senate was the use of the ASCSU name in campaigns. Barthel explained that in the past, campaigns have not been allowed to tell students that they are running for an ASCSU office. “Instead, they’ve had to use the terminology ‘student body president,’” Barthel said. “This can create a disconnect between the students who are hearing people on the plaza talk about ‘student body president’ rather
than being asked to vote for ASCSU president.” The new wording of the section of the new election code would allow candidates to unofficially use the ASCSU name when campaigning, but candidates will not be able to use ASCSU memorabilia. The use of the ASCSU materials in a campaign will be considered a major violation, according to the election code. “Candidates can refer to their campaigns by it’s proper name (such as saying), ‘I’m running for ASCSU president,’” Barthel said. “The wording in this rule will still not allow anyone to use the ASCSU logo, name tag, (or) polo while they are campaigning in their current position to gain favor with voters for future positions.” The proposed change to the
section would also prohibit candidates from using their current ASCSU position as a means to win the presidency. “On the Plaza, you still will not be able to say ‘I’m the Director of (this organization) within ASCSU, and I’m running for ASCSU President,’” Barthel said. “You will only be able to say ‘I’m running for ASCSU President’ because that’s not using your current office to run for a future office.” Other changes to the bill include orientation sessions and financial limits for Speaker of the Senate candidates. Candidates for Speaker of the Senate have a finance limit for their campaigns. Campaigns for President and Vice President and candidates running for senator do not have a financial limit
for their campaigns. “The total amount spent on or by any candidate running for Speaker of the Senate, whether personal, donated, contributed, or imposed, shall not exceed $750,” the resolution reads. Before candidates can run, senators are required to attend three orientation sessions, and candidates for President and Vice President are required to attend two orientation sessions. Sessions, according to the resolution, familiarize each candidate with the ASCSU Referenda and Elections Code, as well as the process and timeline of the general election. The bill will move to committee before being voted on by the senate. Haley Candelario can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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Students talk white supremacy at first SLiCE social justice conversation Jenn Yingling @jenn_yinglingt
The Colorado State University Intersectional Activism Network partnered with a number of CSU clubs to host the first Social Justice Conversation event of the semester on Wednesday from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the SLiCE office. The SLiCE Social Justice Conversations are a series of events continuing throughout the upcoming semester. These events are open to CSU students and will cover a variety of topics ranging from feminism to homelessness. The Social Justice Conversations Facebook page describes these discussions as “as safe space that empowers marginalized students.” Wednesday’s topic was about
white supremacy. The goal was to “empower ourselves to disrupt white supremacy in our daily lives,” according to their Facebook page. Within the two hours, around 20 guests, including both students and alumni, were separated into three groups. The hosts presented a series of questions involving white supremacy to be discussed in small groups. Guests discussed topics such as what they believed white supremacy is, as well as how they can perpetuate and resist it. One area of focus within the conversations was how ignoring the issues of white supremacy has helped perpetuate the problem. The speakers defined different terms within the topic. Racism was described as a culmination of prejudice, discrimination
and power. Many guests agreed that topics such as these need to be talked about, as often times students are not taught about them in school. “White supremacy is an unnamed political system that has made the modern world what it is today,” according to a writing by Charles W. Mills called the Racial Contract. Tom Cavanagh, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Ethnic Studies at Colorado State, was among these members. Cavanagh has previously worked with indigenous people from different regions. He has participated in a lot of fieldwork, however he now focuses most his attention on his teaching. “I think it’s good,” said Cavanagh regarding the effects the election has had on these types of discussions. “Conversations
have been more out there since the election.” Catherine Turner, a freshman triple majoring in Political Science, International Studies and French, agreed. “Our culture is one entirely built off of white supremacy in every aspect,” Turner said. “This election has made people undeniably face this fact.” When talking about important issues such as racism, Cavanagh believes the best thing people can do is to get out of their comfort zone. The leaders of the event pointed out at the beginning that there should be a feeling of discomfort during conversations like these. “Get out of your bubble,” Cavanagh said. “Have conversations with people you wouldn’t usually talk with.” While there were CSU stu-
dents and alumni from a variety of different majors, several guests were Ethnic Studies students “The Ethnic Studies department here at CSU is relatively new,” Cavanagh said. “We want to let people know that this department is here.” The CSU Ethnic Studies department is located on the second floor of Williard O. Eddy Hall in room 202. The Social Justice Conversations are held in room 212 of the Lory Student Center from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. Different topics will be discussed during each session, and they are open to anyone who is interested. For more information, visit their Facebook page. Jenn Yingling can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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LGBTQ Lobby Day to advocate for transgender rights By MQ Borocz @MQBorocz
LGBTQ Coloradoans and allies will meet with legislators at the state capitol to lobby for proposed bills on Feb. 27, during this year’s annual LGBTQ Lobby Day. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is organized by One Colorado, an advocacy organization for Colorado’s LGBTQ community. Participants will meet at the Central Presbyterian Church in Denver for a training detailing the proposed bills and how to discuss them. Afterward, everyone will form groups with others from their state district and meet with the state legislators of those districts.
Two bills proposed by One Colorado are this year’s focus. One is a state ban on conversion therapy for minors, and the other is a bill allowing those who are transgender to easily update the gender on their birth certificates. The first bill, HB17-1156, prohibits licensed psychiatrists and licensed or registered mental health care providers from engaging in conversion therapy with someone under the age of 18. Conversion therapy attempts to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity so that they become heterosexual or identify as their biological sex. It is widely discredited and recognized as a pseudoscience. However, some
practitioners continue to conduct it. According to the Human Rights Campaign, minors are especially vulnerable to the practice. California, Illinois, New Jersey, Oregon, Vermont and the District of Columbia have passed laws preventing licensed mental health providers from offering conversion therapy to minors, and over 20 states passed similar laws. The other proposed bill, the Birth Certificate Modernization Act or HB17-1122, aims to make the legal process of changing the sex on one’s birth certificate easier. Currently, in order to change the sex marked on a Colorado birth certificate, a person’s sex
has to be proved to have been changed by a surgical procedure. One has to obtain a court order of competent jurisdiction, a certified copy of the order, a completed birth certificate correction form, identification and a processing fee. This bill would eliminate the requirement of court order as well as require the government to issue a new birth certificate for someone with the sex changed instead of amending the old one. Rather than a court order, someone would need a written request from themselves or a legal representative for the change. They would also need a statement from a medical or mental health care provider confirming that the person’s sex has
been changed through surgical procedure. For those attending the event with children, there will be a table with activities for them during the training. For those with physical disabilities, the Central Presbyterian Church has an Americans with Disabilities Act accessible entrance and a van will be provided for transportation to the capitol building. Almost 250 people signed up, according to One Colorado. They encourage people to register for the event at one-co. co/2017LGBTQLobbyDay so they can organize people into state district groups. MQ Borocz can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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The first deadline for MURALS is March 1 By Maddie Wright @CSUCollegian
Colorado State University is gearing up for the third annual Multicultural Undergraduate Research, Art and Leadership Symposium. MURALS is aimed toward students of color is different fields of study, exposing them to undergraduate research op-
portunities. It was originally created and continues to be ran by Bridgette Johnson, director of the Black/African American Cultural Center. On Feb. 14, TILT Associate Director for Undergraduate Research and Artistry Melissa Edwards gave a presentation explaining MURALS and how to be a competitive applicant.
Edwards explained there are four categories a research project could be submitted under: creative arts, STEM, social science and service learning and leadership. Additionally, there is an enhancer element that could be added to any project under any field that would give the student the possibility in an additional award. This element
is adjusting their project to include a social justice element. The topic of this project could be on anything including a passion project, a current or previous school project, current or previous research, outline for research, a study abroad or service learning of community service project completed or to be completed. According to Edwards, there are three different steps to the symposium, the first being the abstract that is due March 1. The abstract itself should be limited to under 500 words. Edwards said there are examples of abstracts on TILT’s website
for students to read and get a better understanding of what is expected. Once the abstract is done, preparation for the actual symposium, which will happen in the Lory Student Center on March 31, takes place. Two things are expected on this day: a printed poster and a PowerPoint presentation. The poster should serve as a snapshot of the project and its entirety, including the abstract, key figures and a conclusion. On March 31, students will stand next to their poster and give a no longer than three-minute elevasee MURALS on page 9 >>
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Woman arrested on charges of arson night of Valentine’s Day By Stuart Smith
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A woman was arrested on charges of first-degree arson and domestic violence enhancement in Wellington Tuesday night. Deputy Kurt Solomon of the Larimer County Sheriff ’s Office responded to a call at the 3600-block of Pierce Drive in Wellington. Upon arrival, Solomon saw an orange glow coming out of the window of a residence and detected smoke. He decided to make an
emergency entry into the building, and found a fire in the kitchen of the residence. Solomon then began fighting the fire with a hand-held fire extinguisher. Soon after, the Poudre Fire Authority arrived and put the fire out. After investigation of the incident, deputies arrested Meghan Kee, taking her to the hospital for medical evaluation before booking her in the Larimer County Jail. Stuart Smith can be reached at news@collegian.com.
>> DISCUSS from page 4 that the ordinance focuses largely on behaviors. Fort Collins considered a similar ban in 2015. Similar conversations and meetings were held then too. During the month of February, the city will hold conversations about the proposed ordinance to find out what com-
>> MURALS from page 8 tor pitch. For the PowerPoint presentation, students will present to a small audience no longer than 10 minutes, which will include both the presentation and a Q&A session afterward. This presentation should cover key highlights from their project. Edwards urges students to practice presentations and utilize resources here at CSU, including reserving a study room at the Morgan Library, timing oneself and presenting in front of an audience first. There are 11 awards up for grabs worth up to $1,000 each. There is one overall winner, a first and second place winner for each category, a social justice and inclusion award and a rising star award. Maddie Wright can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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munity members like and do not like about the ordinance. The coffee chat was one of two city-hosted conversations. The next event will be an open house on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Northside Aztlan Center. A survey has been sent out to business owners, and all community members are encour-
>> PROMOTE from page 9 almost overnight, we have increased recycling by 20 percent,” Broderick said. One reason the implementation was rushed for spring semester was to increase the success of RecycleMania, a yearly sustainability initiative by Housing and Dining services. The competition is inter-university. However, CSU has a sub-competition where residence halls and departments compete against each other in terms of cumulative per capita recycling. This is another way to engage at this time period while blasting information to people about recycling. Additionally, the bags are a featured item to be sorted in the recycling game attached to RecycleMania. The game is one of the main education tools of the program and was played over 200 times during the first week
aged to participate. The survey asks a series of questions regarding disruptive behaviors in the downtown area. Earlier this year, protesters gathered outside City Council meetings in order to protest a “No Sit-Lie” ban, or in essence, the proposed ordinance. Rachel Telljohn can be reached at news@collegian.com.
of it being launched from Feb. 5 to April 1st. The residential community so far has responded well to the bags. “So far we have heard nothing but positive things feedback,” Broderick said. Kait Evensen, the student who brought supporting the bags up to RHA and NRHH and current RHA executive board member, has seen a positive impact of implementing the recyclable bags campus-wide. “As a student leader, and especially within the Community Desk Staff Member role, it has allowed for conversations about recycling practices to be opened up in the halls,” Evensen said. The bags themselves are made of recycled materials and are Rainforest Alliance Certified. Erin Krigger can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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THURSDAY 16 Aggie Theatre, Crywolf w/ Special Guests , $10-$15, 9pm Chipper’s Lanes, Tyler T, $2, 10pm Downtown Artery, Hello Dollface and Smooth Beethoven, $8-$10, 8pm Hodi’s Half Note, The Ragbirds w/ special guests, $10-$12, 9pm Lyric Cinema Cafe, Futurebirds w/ special guests, $12-$15, 9pm Surfside 7, Boner, $6, 2pm
FRIDAY 17 Aggie Theatre, Kyle Hollingsworth Band’s “BrewSki Tour 2017” w/ Special Guests , $18-$22, 9pm Avogadro’s Number, Just Jazz Qintet, Free, 5pm Honkey Tonk Happy Hour Review w/ John Magnie, $12-$15, 8:30pm Downtown Artery, Battle of the Bands, See venue for detail Equinox Brewing, Crescent City Connection, Free, 7pm Hodi’s Half Note, Post Paradise w/ Write Minded & more, $10-$15, 9pm Island Grill, Movers & Shakers, Free, 8:30pm Otterbox Dome Theatre, Discovery After Dark: Archer & Tripp and More than Physics, $15, 7pm & 8:30pm Swing Station, The Roomsounds w/ Kiel Grove, $5, 9pm The Whisk(e)y, Wood Belly w/ Chain Station, $7, 8pm
SATURDAY 18 Aggie Theatre, Sammy Adams, “The Senioritis Tour” w/ TYJA3 , $18-$22, 9pm Avogadro’s Number, Wendy Woo, $12-$15, 7pm Downtown Artery, Itchy-O, $20-$30, 10pm Equinox Brewing, Leaded, Free, 7pm Hodi’s Half Note, The Hip Abduction w/ Special Guests, $8-$12, 9pm Island Grill, Movers & Shakers, Free, 8:30pm Swing Station, New Ben Franklins & Jimbo Darville & The Truckadours, $6, 9pm The Whisk(e)y, Earth and Sky Album Release Show, $5, 8pm
SUNDAY 19 Aggie Theatre, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad w/ Na’an Stop, $12-$15, 9pm Avogadro’s Number, Swashbuckling Doctors, $5, 7pm Hodi’s Half Note, Cory Gunz, See venue for cost and time Swing Station, Lorna’s Swingset, Free, 4pm
MONDAY 20 Hodi’s Half Note, Funk Jam, Free, 10pm
TUESDAY 21 Aggie Theatre, Blind Pilot w/ Ryley Walker , $21-$25, 8pm Hodi’s Half Note, OTEP w/ Autumn Burn, Against Himself, & Saphyre Rain, $18-$20, 9pm
WEDNESDAY 22 Aggie Theatre, The California Honeydrops w/ Gipsy Moon , $5-$15, 9:30pm Avogadro’s Number, Mason Street Bluegrass w/ jam to follow, Free, 7pm Lucky Joe’s, Celtic Jam, Free, 7pm Mulligan’s Pub, Irish Session, Free, 7pm
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Where in the world is Hillary? Starbuck’s plan Leta McWilliams @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. Since Donald Trump’s nomination, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and other democratic officials have been fighting the new administration every step of the way. Sanders and Warren grilled Betsy DeVos about her qualifications to be the Secretary of Education, and Democratic members of congress, as well as republicans John McCain and Lindsey Graham, fought against Trump’s Muslim ban. Warren participated in the Women’s March around the United States, while Senator Sanders and Charles Schumer have been fighting for universal health care. There has been almost non-stop conflict since Trump took office. So in all of this fighting, where is Hillary? Since she lost the election, Hillary Clinton has almost completely avoided the public eye. After her concession speech, she hasn’t made any big public statements about anything that’s been happening within our government. The last time she was seen at a public event was at the inauguration, where she avoided the press. She tweeted about how she was inspired by the Women’s March, but failed to appear or publicly speak about it, even though, some would argue, the march was inspired by her attempted presidency. When Trump reinstated the global gag rule, and said he was going to sign for the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines
to be built, Clinton was silent. When Trump signed the Muslim ban, she tweeted about standing with the people to fight against him. When the Supreme Court shut down Trump’s Muslim ban, Clinton tweeted about his loss against the judicial system. Besides a couple of updates on twitter, Clinton has disappeared from the spotlight. One could argue that this disappearance is from the shame of losing the election. This claim is understandable, however, Bernie Sanders’ loss at the Democratic National Convention didn’t cause him to go into hiding. On the contrary, Senator Sanders arguably became more vocal about his political views. He went all over the United States to advocate for Clinton and did everything in his power to try and prevent Trump’s presidency. Even after Trump won, Sanders has been fighting against him in the Senate. Specifically, he fought against Betsy DeVos’ nomination as Secretary of Education and against Trump demolishing Obamacare. Sanders has done a significant amount since his loss at the DNC, which means Clinton’s loss is no excuse to go into hiding. For whatever reason Clinton is avoiding the public eye,
it proves that she wasn’t what America needed. It’s true that we need a female president, and it’s true in many people’s eyes that Clinton would have done a better job as our president than Trump. However, she was lacking the passion and the commitment to this country that we need as a president. People were so eager to see a woman in office that when she became an option, they jumped on her campaign without a second thought, even though a better option was standing right in front of them. Many people, especially liberals, think Clinton needs to take a stand against Trump’s presidency. Allie Ruckman, the publicity organizer of Colorado State University Democrats said “I think a brief recess from the public eye is warranted, though I’d like to see her taking more aggressive measures to combat Trump’s policies. While she is an unpopular political figure for many, I think it’s her duty to remain active and defiant in the face of the new administration.” Ruckman, like myself and many other Americans, is wondering why Clinton isn’t fighting alongside Sanders and Warren. Leta McWilliams can be reached at opinion@collegian.com.
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to hire refugees is more American than you think By Jayla Hodge @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 response to President Donald Trump’s controversial Immigration ban, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz pledged that the company would be hiring 10,000 refugees in the 75 countries they operate in over the course of the next five years; and conservative Americans once again found a reason to be outraged. There was immediate backlash towards this pledge as being anti-American, and angry tweets and calls of #BoycottStarbucks quickly arose. The main issue many Trump supporters and conservatives have with this job proposal is that they choose to see Starbucks’ efforts to help out refugees and keep up good global relations as an indication that they don’t care about American citizens. Many of these critics hide behind their “American lives first’ ideals and claim it is because Starbucks hasn’t done enough towards the employment of Americans. Before you toss out your favorite Frappuccino and jump on the “boycott Starbucks” bandwagon, educate yourselves to why this noble act is not only beneficial, but is in no way whatsoever taking jobs away from Americans. Contrary to our President’s loyal legion of followers that apparently don’t have access to google, not only has Starbucks already made pledges to hire veterans, they continue to expand their veteran and minority hiring efforts. In 2013, Starbucks committed to hire 10,000 veterans and military spouses before 2018. According to Starbucks, they currently have over 8,800 veterans and spouses employed, and plan on increasing that number since they will have hit their target number earlier than expected. The argument that Starbucks should do more to help veterans is ridiculous as they are leading in programs made to support our veterans and troops and provide wonderful benefits
to their veteran employees. Have any of Trump’s businesses done that much? If you are boycotting Starbucks you are hurting those veterans and military families that you are supposedly standing up for. The number one thing about the refugee hiring proposal, that is often ignored, is that it will begin by focusing all hiring efforts on the “individuals who have served with U.S. troops as interpreters, and support personnel in the various countries where our military has asked for support,” according to Starbucks’ chairman and CEO Howard Schultz in a statement released in January 2017. The refugees they want to help first are the ones that helped and supported our troops. American troops. American lives. They are probably fleeing their countries and home because of the support they gave us. So on top of them being turned away from the country they supported even though it probably cost them everything, people are now bitching about them getting jobs. Those claiming that this will take away employment opportunities from American citizens need to realize that majority of the jobs Starbucks plans to give refugees are not even in this country. Starbucks said that in the 75 countries they operate in, since refugees are not being allowed in America, this job proposal is in no way majorly jeopardizing employment opportunities in the U.S. It is boosting the global economy by cutting down the unemployment rate that countries taking in refugees might have and making these groups of people productive by incorporating them into these country’s working class. Starbucks is giving jobs and building opportunities to people who, in their words, are “fleeing war, violence, persecution, and discrimination.” If helping these refugees become productive citizens in their new countries truly upsets you, then you are not only lacking humanity, but also basic knowledge of the principles this country was built on. Luckily, companies like Starbucks can try to remember for the rest of us. Jayla Hodge can be reached at opinion@collegian.com.
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Rams pull away late to earn Border War win over Wyoming By Colin Barnard @ColinBarnard_
After Wyoming’s Liv Roberts left the game at the beginning of the fourth quarter with a knee injury, the Colorado State women’s basketball team pulled away to defeat their northern rival 61-54. The Swedish duo, Elin Gustavsson and Ellen Nystrom, once again paved the way for the Rams (19-6, 11-2 Mountain West). Gustavsson finished with 26 points and eight rebounds while Nystrom added 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists. No other Ram reached double-digits. After falling down early, Wyoming slowly chipped their way into the CSU lead, eventu-
ally gaining their first lead at the end of the third quarter. With momentum heading into the final frame and their best player firing on all cylinders, Wyoming seemed poised to pull away. But at the 9:32 mark of the fourth quarter, Liv Roberts, who had already scored 20 points and acted as a major matchup problem all evening long, exited the game with an injury. The Rams would go on to outscore the Cowgirls 18-9 the rest of the game and come away with the Border War victory. “I don’t know if we beat them if Liv Roberts doesn’t go down,” head coach Ryun Williams said. “That was a nip-and-tuck basketball game and she was driving
their team. She’s one of the most difficult matchups in the league.” Despite having nine healthy options, Williams opted for a six-player rotation for the entire game. Citing the Cowgirls’ offensive alignments, Williams believed this limited range of players defended their system best. “The way they were running their motion, they ran it so hard and so well,” Williams said. “We just put the kids out there that we felt could guard it the best. So that wasn’t the plan going in, to be honest with you. But the way they were running stuff, that’s how we went.” Although Gustavsson and Nystrom carried CSU for most of the evening, the Rams got
CLUB SPORTS
Club wrestling to host national qualifier tournament By Tyler Johnson The Colorado State club wrestling team will host the Great Plains Conference championships next week with the hopes of bringing home a team championship while qualifying as many wrestlers as possible to next month’s national tournament. With the season coming to a close, head wrestling coach Kendall DeJonge knows that managing his wrestlers is his top priority. “Right now we are focused on keeping conditioning up and trying to peak at the right time of the season because this could be the end for a lot of these guys,” Dejonge said. With the tournament right around the corner, DeJonge must make the final adjustments necessary in order for his team to be successful. The Rams’ season has been one racked with injury. Numer-
ous wrestlers had to miss significant time. “We’ve had several wrestlers experience season and even career ending injuries this season, which you always hate to see,” DeJonge said. Even with injuries, the season has not been short of standout performances. The Rams have built a core of middleweight wrestlers that are providing leadership for the team. It all starts with senior and club president Mike Brungardt, who will attempt to make it to nationals for the third time during his college career. Along with Brungardt, freshman Taylor Dawal and sophomore Ben Peterson have helped the Rams establish themselves in the competitive Great Plains Conference. The boys are not the only ones contributing to the Rams. Freshman Kendal Davis and sophomore Kamele Sanchez, a returning All-American, have both put together impressive
seasons. “They’re both fantastic wrestlers,” DeJonge said. “They wrestled at a tournament a couple weeks ago and they only lost one match between the two of them.” Both Sanchez and Davis will be automatic qualifiers for the national tournament next month. “We are going to try and qualify as many wrestlers to nationals as we can and have them get deep into the playoffs,” DeJonge said about the team’s goals for the rest of the year. “This is my fourth year coaching and we haven’t had any men’s all American, we’re close, but that’s always a goal for me to get them to that level.” The Great Plains Conference Conference championship will take place Saturday at the South College gym 9 a.m. Those who qualify for nationals will wrestle in Allen, Texas on March 9. Tyler Johnson can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
>> COACH from page 1 The president of the University would need to sign off on any termination of a CSU employee. Following the 2013-14 season, Eustachy received a $28,000 raise through his contract structure, and has seen a 2 percent salary increase every season since. Eustachy recently signed a contract extension through the 2021 season. His contract with Colorado State includes a $4.9 million
buyout should he be terminated without just cause. Eustachy’s current salary is $965,699. The Colorado State basketball team currently holds an 18-9 overall record, and are first in the Mountain West with a 10-4 record. Should CSU win the Mountain West regular season or tournament, Eustachy will receive up to an additional $100,000. If the team qualifies for the NCAA tournament, he is granted an ad-
ditional $200,000. Eustachy previously coached at Iowa State, where he resigned in May 2003 after the Des Moines Register uncovered and published photos of Eustachy’s behavior at a college party in Colombia, Missouri. Colorado State University declined the Collegian’s request to comment on the situation. Chad Deutschman can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
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some key scoring from its second options throughout the fourth quarter. Hannah Tvrdy scored seven of her nine points in the closing quarter and Stine Austgulen made her lone three-pointer of the evening. “It’s big. Obviously people are paying more attention to me and Ellie,” Gustavsson said. “So that gives other players more room. It’s perfect for us.” Just as important was the defensive intensity. A unit known for their prowess on the defensive side of the ball, the Rams did just that in the final quarter. Constant on-ball pressure led to hurried passes from Wyoming and resulted in costly turnovers down the stretch.
Myanne Hamm’s impact defensively was crucial for the Rams, as she recorded two steals in 26 minutes of action. “Myanne’s got golden hands, those things are magical,” Williams said. “She gets touches, pokes. She’s a nuisance, and she disrupts the ball. Myanne has been one of our MVPs down the stretch. She’s instinctively maybe one of the best defenders we have.” Now two games clear of the second place Cowgirls, CSU gets a week of rest before their next game. The Rams will host New Mexico on Wednesday Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. Colin Barnard can be reached by email at sports@collegian.com.
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TENNIS
Former CSU tennis coach Jon Messick leaves lasting impact By Austin White @ajwrules44
Impact: it is something that every coach hopes to have on every player they come across. An impact on not only their athletic ability and knowledge of their sport, but also on who they become as a person and the way they act off the field. Former Colorado State University tennis coach Jon Messick was able to do just that. Messick started his reign at CSU when he was hired as the men’s team head coach. He was working as a head pro at the old tennis center in Fort Collins and was looking into some graduate courses at CSU when he met with Fum McGraw, the athletic director at the time. The men’s position was open, McGraw offered him the job and Messick could not refuse. 31 years later, Messick would become one of four CSU coaches in the entire athletic department to coach for more than 30 years, a list that includes former football and track coach Harry Hughes. The program was in awful shape. Messick described how they had to make their own uniforms, which were just matching t-shirts, and all the players on the team were walk-ons. “If we are there and we are practicing,we are competing,”
Messick said of his start with coaching the men’s team. “We might as well do it right and do it at the best level we can.” The team would respond to his message, as the men were able to win 120 matches over his 11 seasons as their head coach. An impressive number for a program that had no scholarship players. One notable win was when the team was defeated Wichita State, who won the Missouri Valley Conference championship that season and was nationally ranked at the time. Messick would soon take on coaching the women’s team as well in 1989 and would coach both squads for six years until the men’s team was disbanded due to Title IX reasons. CSU had too many men’s sports and had to make cuts, but the sacrifice did provide more spending and opportunities for the women’s side. From that support, Messick would make the most of the women’s program. He has led them to the most successful era of tennis CSU has ever had. The Rams were able to reach an 11th regional ranking in the 2006-07 season, the highest ranking ever achieved by CSU, and were regionally ranked seven times. During the 2014-15 season, Messick would lead his team to what he recalls as the biggest
win of his career when the Rams took down a New Mexico team that was ranked 54th nationally and were the eventual Mountain West champions. “I was the last match on the court,” senior Celine Voss said of the match against New Mexico. “It was tied three all and I won and it was the best experience I’ve had with [Coach Messick] and the whole team.” “It was just fun to see because you always tell the team on any given day you can beat anybody,” Messick said. “And it happened that day, it was just really rewarding to have that happen and to tell them look, I wasn’t just lying to ya.” But Messick’s impact did not stop with his on court success. “They all have to understand that if they can’t stay in school, they can’t play,” Messick said. Coach Messick always emphasized school to his players, as seen by the team having a cumulative GPA over 3.20 for the seventh straight year last season. The International Tennis Association also honored four of the players as ITA Scholar-Athletes, meaning they had a 3.50 GPA or higher. “I would rather, ‘look we got a trip coming up but you got an exam and you’re struggling in this class, you’re going to stay home and get that taken care of,’”
Messick said. Messick also expected his players’ best effort and wanted them to be good people off the court as well. “I wouldn’t get upset if they lost, but I would get upset if they didn’t try,” Messick said. “The other thing was to just be solid people. Stay out of trouble, be responsible, be a good person and represent the university,” Messick said. The key to Messick’s 31 year success was being calm and collected with his players and never getting too loud or over the top with them. “Coach Messick was just really calm and would calm us down and keep us really relaxed so we wouldn’t freak out,” Voss said. “I never really believed in getting upset with a player, never believed in getting upset with officials,” Messick said. “If you win that’s great, if you lose and you tried hard and played the best you can, then we just have to learn how to fix it.” One way Messick liked to keep things light was playing practical jokes on his players. Messick recalls one of his past players being a practical joker and he thought to himself, “I want to do that and I can do it better.” Ever since then he has planned out ways to trick his players, most notably a couple
years ago when he dawned a new look. Voss recounts the story of how Messick came to practice dressed up as one would imagine a CSU super fan would, decked out in all kinds of green and gold material. He wore a ball cap and hoodie with the hood up and started to throw water balloons at the players. The players knew that this could not be the end of the joke and they were right once Messick took off his hood and cap and revealed a bright and shiny bald head. He had shaved off all of his hair. “We never thought that was going to happen,” Voss said. “Because he loved everything about [his hair].” His jokes had worked every time until his joke from last year. The team had finished playing New Mexico and he asked the hotel workers down in Albuquerque to make it so the players’ room keys would not work. From there, he would tell the players something went wrong with the booking and that they now had to leave for Colorado Springs that night to play Air Force the next day. It would have worked except the keys did end up working, Messick’s plan had failed. “What was my fault was leaving it up to the hotel,” Messick said. “If you want to make sure it works you got to have control over that.” see TENNIS on page 22 >>
LACROSSE
CSU lacrosse set for improved 2017 campaign By Brooke Dowell @brookedowell
With a roster consisting of mostly upperclassmen, Colorado State men’s lacrosse has it is sights set high for 2017. Entering his second year as head coach, Ted Fifield says that because the team holds so much experienced (15 seniors), he is expecting an improvement upon the 10-5 campaign in 2016. With a competitive schedule on deck and top-ranked players, CSU men’s Lacrosse is hungry for wins and a chance to compete in the Final Four. Several players are looking to step into more impactful roles for the team this year on the defensive and offensive sides. Sophomore defender Nick Pfeiffer and long-stick midfielder Perry Schwinger are two defensive players Fifield expects to make a big contribution to the team’s defensive line.
Colorado State finished the 2015-16 season with the fifth ranked defense in the MCLA division and return all but one defensive starter for the 2017 season. An experienced back line will be vital to the team’s success, considering that Fifield’s main strategy last season was building a strong defensive team. On the offensive side, senior attacker AJ Stewart, as well as Dom Santor, a transfer sophomore attacker from the University of Ohio, are also high on Fifield’s list of players that he is expecting big things from this season. With one of the biggest senior and junior classes the team has had in a while, Fifield is excited about the level of experience the team has with playing at the MCLA level and foresees CSU competing to a win the RMLC championship, something the Rams have not done in over 10 see LACROSSE on page 22 >>
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FOOD & DRINK
From Wolfgang Puck’s kitchen to Fort Collins: Local chef has impressive cooking career By Max Sundberg @jmaxsun
Chef Brian Shaner set his long and fruitful cooking career in motion with just a little white lie. “I told a chef at a restaurant up there that I knew how to cook, which I really didn’t,” Shaner said with a laugh. “She gave me the job, and the rest is history.” After a short stint in college, the Missouri native decided to move to Winter Park, Colorado, to ski and enjoy the mountains. Now the executive chef at Nick’s Italian in Fort Collins, Shaner looks back on his career fondly. He started working in restaurants at the age of 13, doing things like dishwashing, bussing tables and food prep work through high school. At the time, Shaner was an aspiring artist who never considered a career in food. Over the course of the last 30 years, his passion and skills developed, taking him to some of the most superlative restaurants in the country. “(Food) has kind of helped me fill my niche because it’s also a creative process,” Shaner said. “It
was never my plan, but it kind of worked out.” In February 2015, Shaner teamed up with Nick Doyle and Clay Conley to open Nick’s Italian at 1100 S. College Ave. after deciding it was time to plant his roots with his wife and child in Fort Collins. They were determined to start a classic, yet updated Italian-American restaurant. That, according to Doyle, was something the city needed. Shaner has worked under renowned chefs like Wolfgang Puck and Daniel Boulud in their Michelin-rated restaurants like Spago in Beaver Creek, Colorado, and Café Boulud in Palm Beach, Florida. His team at Nick’s agrees that Shaner has adopted the same intensity these celebrity chefs are known for as his own in the kitchen. “He’s very focused on making sure the dishes are clear and concise,” Sous Chef Nat Fickenwirth said. “There’s no complacency. It’s an honor to have somebody like that to work for.” Jake Coy, a cook at Nick’s said
he never had such an active manager as Shaner to ensure his work is executed perfectly. “He’s always watching over my shoulder making sure we’re on the same page.” Coy said. Shaner may run his kitchen with authority, but the pretentiousness that is often perceived in high-caliber chefs does not exist at Nick’s. He prefers to focus is on serving simple, honest food. “There are no bells and whistles,” Fickenwirth said. “But we do have to make sure we put out the best dishes for each guest.” The chef said the restaurant’s chicken parmesan is the dish that best represents what Nick’s is all about. It is a humble classic in terms of Eastcoast style Italian-American food, and he describes it as the “quintessential red sauce dish.” He attributes the success of the restaurant to hard work and emphasis on making high quality food from scratch. Aspiring chefs who are considering culinary school should maybe think again, he said. According to Shaner, when
Chef Brian Shaner stands outside Nick’s Italian. PHOTO BY MAX SUNDBERG COLLEGIAN
it comes to food, real experience trumps any certificate or degree. “Save your money,” Shaner said. “…go and work in a kitchen, get paid for it and learn that way.” At home, Shaner said his favorite thing to cook is roasted chicken. “It’s very satisfying but very simple at the same time,” Shaner
said. “It requires a little finesse to not mess up.” In the future, Shaner aspires to open his own restaurant. “Whether that’ll fabricate or not, I don’t know,” Shaner said. “But I’m still hanging onto that dream.” Max Sundberg can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
MUSIC
Trebuchet Wind Trio performs lively Valentines concert at UCA By Mckenzie Moore @mkenziemoore172
The University Center for the Arts welcomed the Trebuchet Wind Trio for a Valentine’s Day performance. The trio, comprised of Andra Bohnet, Kip Franklin and Rebecca Mindock, performed a diverse repertoire of musical pieces, including commissioned compositions from close friends, arranged Baroque selections and Irish dance tunes. The performance began with “Aubade” (1906) by Paul de Wailly. The piece presented quickly flowing runs and a melody line that jumped between individual instruments. After the brief introductory performance, the concert proceeded to the next piece: “Romanian Folk Dances” by Bela Bartok in six movements. “Stick Dance” showcased a syncopated yet smooth playing style, while “Sash Dance” allowed for a lively clarinet melody and lower harmonization. “In One Spot” presented skilled grace notes in a piccolo feature with a slower, more subdued accompaniment. The trio performed “Dance from Bucsum” in a major key and multiple harmonizations for a fluctuating melody. “Romanian
The Trebuchet Wind Trio prepares for their final piece of the night, the Cantina Song from “Star Wars.” PHOTO BY MCKENZIE MOORE COLLEGIAN
Polka” featured each instrument individually, and the piece closed with “Fast Dance,” a lively and jovial movement. Although clarinets were not yet invented during the composition of “Trio Sonata in D Minor, BWV 1036,” the trio arranged Johann Sebastian Bach’s piece to fit the reed instrument. Franklin stated before the performance that it allowed him to experience a Baroque music style despite a lack of music from the era for his
instrumentation. The piece itself presented sustained low notes and two graceful counter-melodies in the treble instruments. The next movement allowed for a clarinet melody and lively synchronized arpeggios. The third movement, although slow and peaceful, kept a steady tempo and resolved the haunting low notes at the conclusion. The final movement vastly quickened the pace and jumped from low to high notes in all instruments.
“Trio No. 1 -- Style Ancien, op. 30” by Charles Huguenin also showcased four movements. Throughout the piece, all three instruments passed the melody around and maintained a mildly syncopated but consistent tempo. Loud entrances led to bouncing, articulated notes that created a joyful aesthetic for the piece. The group settled down for a slower, more melancholy-sounding piece with “Trio in G Minor” by Alexander Borodin. The gliding, haunting melody created a chaotic but balanced sound, shifting tempos throughout the piece until returning to the original minor theme. The melody varied between occasional unison parts and different harmonizations for each voice. Bohnet, on flutes, introduced a set of traditional Irish tunes as “Seisium” by Turlough O’Carolan, arranged the wind trio herself. It began with a slow waltz with an oboe feature and a major key. The tempo gradually increased until soaring high notes emerged in unison from the melody line, leaping from one octave to another in a fast and jovial dance tune. Each musician flew over the complex runs with dexterity and skill.
The trio then introduced their finale: “Sonatina for flute (piccolo, penny whistle), oboe (English horn), and clarinet (bass clarinet)” by Philip Wharton, a piece they commissioned from Mindock’s fellow music instructor and friend. In three movements, the piece presented a discordant but satisfying sound with trills and intense entrances from each instrument. Each musician played in extreme octaves for fast falls and runs. The second movement, though still in minor and discordant, showcased individual features with ascending arpeggios in the harmony voices. To close, the trio played a staccato and upbeat movement with enormous dynamic contrast and short, emphasized notes in each counter-melody. However, the Trebuchet Wind Trio was not finished quite yet. To conclude their performance, the group played the “Cantina Song” from “Star Wars” to the audience’s endless delight. CDs were then available to purchase after the concert. The trio enjoyed interacting with audience members following their performance. Mckenzie Moore can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.
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‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ justifies actor Keanu Reeves’ return to the spotlight MOVIES & TV
By Samuel Perrine @brickzor
In the modern era of the Hollywood action blockbuster, sequels tend to end up being the same dish served to audiences once more. In trilogy’s and extended movie franchises that dish might be served many more times. Careful studio executives tend to be even more careful with their investments, and the sequel becomes a safe and formulaic way to make money. 100 million dollar budgets do not tend to lend themselves to risk taking. It would have been easy for “John Wick; Chapter 2” to fall into the same old sequel trap. Luckily for fans, it did the opposite. The stakes are higher, the enemies deadlier, the choreography more intricate and the gun battles more visceral. “John Wick; Chapter 2” is everything fans of the original could have hoped and more. The sequel is bigger and louder than before, without any sacrifices to the character building and quieter moments that set “John Wick Chapter 2” apart from so many other action-revenge films. This time around, Keanu Reeves’ John Wick is prompted to return to his past as an assassin by former associate Santino D’antonio. From here, John Wick embarks on a bloody adventure from Rome to New York City which pits him against fellow assassins Ares (Ruby Rose) and Cassian (Common). By the end, Wick is
at odds with the Continental and the shadowy secret organization he formerly worked for. The first film kept the organization’s motivations mostly secret, an unimportant background detail. “John Wick: Chapter 2” takes great pains to shed light on the inner workings of the vast criminal enterprise Wick was a part of. There is a great deal of world building to be had, though perhaps it was too much too fast. The organization is shown to have an enormous and sometimes a comical amount of influence on the world at large. However, this can be forgiven because of the colorful cast of characters that inhabit the underworld. There is a plethora of guns, a tailor specializing in suits and armor for assassins a central bank handling kills the organization’s bounty contracts and a network of homeless spies in New York City controlled by Lawrence Fishburn’s Bowery King. The reunion between Fishburn and Reeves will satisfy fans of the first film and “The Matrix.” Fishburn and Reeves seem to have never lost their on-screen chemistry. Both displayed their acting talent together and apart. The action in “John Wick” has a unique flair, and “Chapter 2” builds on the style established in the first film. Wick’s martial arts style remains consistent between films, and the film continues to put importance on the smallest details of every gunfight. Wick reloads when he has
Keanu Reeves gives a noteworthy performance as the character of John Wick in the movie. PHOTO BY NIKO TAVERNISE LIONSGATE
to, bullets are counted and every on-screen bad guy and character is always accounted for. The production team’s attention to detail in this regard is truly remarkable, especially considering how much more action there is in “Chapter 2.” “John Wick: Chapter 2” is not grim and gritty all the way through. Despite an increase in brutal violence (two men are stabbed to death by a pencil), there are subtle moments of dark humor tossed in, even in the midst of the film’s most violent sequences. Audiences will find themselves chuckling while gasping and recoiling at the action. Should you watch it? Yes. “John Wick; Chapter 2” is a pulse-pounding action flick with immaculate care and detail put into every frame that continues to justify Reeves’ return to the spotlight as an action star. It is a must see for any action movie fan. Samuel Perrine can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.
Keanu Reeves as John Wick in a scene from the movie “John Wick; Chapter 2” directed by Chad Stahelski. PHOTO BY NIKO TAVERNISE LIONSGATE
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ALEC REVIEWS MUSIC
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness takes risks and delivers with ‘Zombies On Broadway’ By Alec Erickson @CTV_ace
Fun, energetic and entertaining are all descriptors that do not describe a zombie, but they are suitable in describing Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness’ new album “Zombie on Broadway.” This is the second album released by Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, but he has been making music for a while now. In fact, McMahon has been around the indie-alternative rock scene for years. If you do not recognize his name, you might recognize a couple the bands he has been with like Something Corporate or Jack’s Mannequin. While he is a vocalist and pianist, he has had plenty of experience writing and composing songs, even contributing to the NBC series “Smash.” McMahon’s solo work really
took off when he released the track “Cecillia and the Satellite” in 2014 for his daughter. This is where we first got the use of the moniker “In the Wilderness,” and shortly after he released his self-titled album. Three years later, we finally have a follow up with “Zombies On Broadway.” “Zombies On Broadway” is an 11-track record that clocks in at around 39 minutes in length. Front to back, the album is full of energy. It is easy to lose yourself to the music and start moving along to the beat or even singing along to the songs. Either way, compared McMahon’s self-titled album, “Zombies On Broadway” is on a whole other level. We get a lot more synthetic elements and fast-paced tracks that are all well mixed. Musically, there is a lot to be admired here. McMahon took what worked well in his
self-titled album and made it better. Nothing feels out of place or repetitive. A few tracks like “So Close” or “Dead Man’s Dollar” sound like they belong in a club. As for the piano, while it is what leads some of the tracks, there are instances where it feels like it takes the backseat, and you forget that it is there. This is prominent in tracks “Walking In My Sleep” when the chorus kicks in and you have drums and clapping. However, when the piano does come in it really shines, and that is expected of McMahon. Lyrically, there are plenty of tracks where the message sticks with you. For example, “Dead Man’s Dollar” is about trying to build a life for the ones you love, and “Fire Escape” is about what we go through for love. Needless to say, there is a lot about the idea of love, and it does not feel cliché with how
grand the lyrics are. The record is then rounded out and finishes with “Birthday Song” which shows McMahon’s skills as a musician, and shows why this record could belong on the stage. In every way, this record is geared towards a performance, which could be attributed to his former theatre writing. It is important to note that this is not like the self-titled album. There is plenty here that keeps it fresh, and will keep you coming back again and again. With each listen, there is always a new line or something that really connects with you. Should you listen to it? Yes. Maybe you remember when “Cecillia and the Satellite” took over the airwaves years ago. Maybe you are noticing that “Fire Escape” is starting to do the same thing. You need to know that there is more with than just
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“Fire Escape” to enjoy on this record. It is just a small piece in this grand puzzle that puts together this entire show. Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness really delivered a great example of the perfect follow-up album with “Zombies on Broadway.” He shot for the moon and delivered. Alec Erickson can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
CAMPUS EVENTS
How to be a courteous audience member at UCA performances By Mckenzie Moore @mkenziemoore172
As a reporter who frequently covers the University Center for the Arts and a classical musician of over a decade, I have conducted and attended my fair share of musical performances. Whenever I am watching a performance at the UCA, I can always tell when an essay deadline for a entry level music class is approaching because the concert hall is filled with Colorado State students armed with notebooks and pens. The sight is usually encouraging. I know many of the students have never been exposed to classical music or formal recitals. However, excitement quickly fades to annoyance when I see the behavior many students exhibit while at the concert. Whether it is due to a lack of knowledge about proper etiquette at a classical performance or students simply not caring, here are some tips for how to be a good audience member at a UCA performance: 1. Be quiet. Even if you are sitting in a back corner, your whispers will carry, and it is not only distracting to the people around
you but it is irritating to the community members who actually paid for their tickets. If your conversation is that important, either go into the hall, or take the elementary school route and pass notes. Besides, you should be listening and analyzing the performance to begin with. It is an assignment after all. 2. Turn off your phone. At least silence it and stick it in your backpack or something. You would think the combination of the signs posted everywhere and common decency would make this an easy issue, but I was appalled to see the number of people using their phones during concerts, particularly in the upper level of the Organ Recital Hall where they do not think anyone can see them. They were not even using their devices to text their family members about an important medical emergency. They were browsing Instagram or scrolling through Facebook. I promise the Snapchat from your crush can wait. Not only is it extremely rude to the people around you, but the light is distracting to the musicians onstage. Yes, they can see you. Yes, even if you are in the balcony. Do not be that person. Turn it off. 3. Stay the whole time.
I cannot stress this enough. It’s heartbreaking to see big groups of students leaving three-fourths the way through the concert, and I know that not all of you have scheduled Skype calls with your moms at that particular moment. First off, your assignment requires that you stay for the whole performance, so at least do it to honor your Academic Integrity Code. More importantly, there is nothing more insulting to a musician than huge chunks of the audience leaving during the middle of their performance. They have practiced for hours upon hours ,and weeks upon weeks just for one night on stage performing for you. You are their reason to be there. UCA concerts are an hour and a half at the very longest. It is not difficult. Have some respect. Classical performances are unique experience that many people never have the chance to encounter. You might never attend something like it again, so appreciate the music performed for you. Just use common sense. Sit quietly, take notes and pay attention. Who knows? You might learn something. Mckenzie Moore can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.
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FOOD & DRINK
Find Fort Collins’ best chai tea lattes By Anna Nixon @anixon12
It is a cool February morning, and you have just gathered the strength to peel yourself from your warm bed. You knew that binge watching “Friends” until 3 a.m. was not a good idea, and now you are feeling the consequences of sleep deprivation. You could re-energize with a cup of coffee or an energy drink, but they both leave you shaky, restless and unsatisfied. That is when you remember tea. Not just any tea, chai tea. If you are like me and addicted to warmth and the spice of a good chai latte, you frequent local coffee shops in search for the perfect cup. You have tried to brew your own but just cannot do it like the pros. So I took to the streets of Fort Collins this week to find the best chai latte in town. It would take a superhuman to visit the dozens of unique coffee shops scattered throughout town, so I picked three of the most popular and got to work. 1 . Mugs Coffee Lounge Their slogan “community through coffee” is an understatement for this locally owned and operated shop. Groups of all
ages and backgrounds come together with a common love for the shop, creating its bustling atmosphere. Manager Steve Stallings suggested trying out his personal favorite, a blend of the sweet Pi Chai and spicy Bhakti concentrates from Boulder. I have had Bhakti before and was not a fan due to its inyour-face spice, but the sweetness from Pi Chai mellowed it out just enough for me, secret menu style. 2. Alleycat Coffee House The unique charm of this coffee house is what sets it apart from the others. The mismatched furniture, indie background music and brightly decorated ceiling tiles make this coffee shop worth a visit. I ordered the sweet chai, admittedly a favorite of mine. Its creamy texture is met with just the right balance between sweet and spicy. Manager Brooke Williams filled me in on their nightly house-made concentrates, mixed with spices sourced locally and from San Francisco. I appreciated the extra effort made by the staff to bring the freshest chai to their customers and will be returning the next time I need to cram for an exam. Did I mention it is open 24 hours? 3. Momo Lolo Coffee House
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This coffee house is a wonderful addition to the Fort Collins café scene. Owner Colin Gerety greeted me and whipped up both of his shop’s chai lattes, one with Bhakti concentrate, and the other with 3rd Street Honey Vanilla concentrate. Although we already saw Bhakti at Mugs,
3rd Street pleasantly surprised me. It was sweet but in a different way, not over the top but noticeable enough to make my head turn. The vanilla flavor profile was something I had not tasted in a chai before, and I will be back for more. So when you are in the
market for your next chai latte, know that you cannot go wrong in Fort Collins. In this town, you are surrounded by owners who care about the customer as much as the product they are selling. Go forth friends and drink tea. Anna Nixon can be reached at news@collegian.com.
DATING
Dinner dates being replaced with ‘just drinks’ By Lindsay Weber Chicago Tribune
The iconic scene from Disney’s “Lady and the Tramp” paints the picture of finding true love over a shared meal. Two lives meeting at the center of a spaghetti noodle, and that’s amore! But that was 1955. Fast forward to the Tinder age, when recent polls have shown that first dates over dinner are being replaced with simple public meetings over coffee. Dating coach Patti Feinstein said she has a seen a large shift in first-date trends. “You used to meet someone through friends or through someone from the neighborhood. Those were the days,” Feinstein said. “No matter where you go, everything now is like one big blind date, and no one likes that.” Feinstein said there is so much misrepresentation on online dating sites that people don’t want to invest much time
or money until they make sure the potential matches they are meeting are legitimate. Fellow matchmaker Stef Safran sees the same shift. “What’s disappointing to me is the casualness of dating in general,” said Safran. “I think that dinner on the first date is going to go away. I don’t think there’s a way around that. Nowadays, so many people are rejoining the dating market at different life stages. The expectation is just different.” Safran said one of her rules for male clients is to avoid Saturday night dinner dates in favor of a weekend brunch instead. “One thing I definitely notice is that, since people go on so many first dates that do not lead to second dates, it can be extremely costly,” Safran said. “I have also noticed that due to the nature of people always being connected to their friends or their job during the week, I have started suggesting weekend brunch dates that allow for clients to be more relaxed and less connected, with a more
structured timeline. Dates can always be extended, but it’s hard to shorten them.” Brittany Lee, 32, of Chicago, is no stranger to online dating. She takes a practical approach to her first dates: “Drinks! Dinner is certainly an option, but it’s likely you’ve met the person on a dating app, so I’d keep it simple,” said Lee. “If you’ve met them through a friend or in person somewhere before and had an actual conversation, dinner might stand a chance, but this is the world we live in. I say grab dinner on the second date.” Lee said technology has made dating more efficient. “You could probably see every movie playing in a theater by Saturday, but who has the time?” Lee said. “Clearly technology has changed the name of the game. We live in a fast-paced world, so coffee or drinks just work better.” Feinstein said quick, interview-like dates are more of the norm now. Content pulled from Tribune News Service.
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Animal Island: How to teach a guinea pig new tricks By Marc Morrone Newsday
Q: I got a female guinea pig named Skittles for Christmas and I want to know how to teach her tricks such as those the guinea pigs I see on YouTube do. She seems to be very smart, but she does not respond to me like my dog does. When she is in her cage she looks at me and squeaks when I come over to her, but when she is out of the cage and on the floor she acts like I do not even exist. A: Please do not think that everything on YouTube is how life really is _ and remember that a guinea pig is not a dog. Guinea pigs are actually a lot smarter than we give them credit for, but since they have so many enemies in the world, it takes a while for them to relax and let their guard down. Skittles does not see very well, so if you are far away and standing up while you call her name, it is hard for her to respond to you as a dog would. To get an idea of what the world looks like from a guinea pig’s point of view, you would have to lie down on the floor with your cheek against it so that your eyes are two inches off the floor. To teach her something such as how to come to you when she is outside the cage, you need to think about what is important to a guinea pig _ and that is food! Just sit on the floor with her about two feet away with a piece of lettuce tied to a string. Say her name in a clear, loud voice so that it sounds different from the way you usually talk and
then toss the lettuce to her. As she reaches for it, slowly tug it toward you so that she has to follow it _ all the while saying her name. When she can do this from only two feet away then move her four feet away and then farther and farther until she is following the lettuce to you from across the room. Then try it while you are sitting down on the floor just calling her name and holding the lettuce in your hand. Most likely she will get the idea right away and soon every time she hears the word “Skittles,” she will stop and look up and whistle to you as she has learned that this means her lettuce is forthcoming and good times are at hand. Q: We recently obtained a 12-month-old neutered hound mix who likes to mark one corner in our kitchen. His new trainer believes he is insecure and has suggested placing his own pet bed in the area he uses for his indoor toilet. It worked one time. He continues to leglift _ not a lot, just a tinkle _ there but never when we are in the kitchen. How do we stop this annoying habit? A: Why he chose that corner is obviously a secret that he chooses not to share, so try an “out-of-sight, out-of-mind” strategy. Put a baby gate or some similar type of barrier kitty-corner in that spot when you are not home. That way he is prevented from getting up against that wall to urinate in that spot. Keep the gate up for at least four weeks or so before you allow him free access to the whole kitchen again.
Q: Is it helpful to feed the backyard gray squirrels occasionally when the ground is frozen and inaccessible in winter? I thought it would be difficult for them to retrieve their buried storage of nuts. Do squirrels remember where they have hidden all of their food supply? A: When you are a little animal living outside in 20-degree temperatures, any help is appreciated, and squirrels are no exception. Although we admire the idea of an animal hiding food to take advantage of at a later date, the squirrels hiding nuts and acorns in the nice weather have no idea that they are doing it to help them through the winter. Squirrels born in May don’t know that the winter will be upon them six months later. Although squirrels are smart and do communicate among themselves, I doubt that they have enough folds in their brains to allow the older squirrels to impart the experience of living through winter to the younger ones. It is instinct that tells them to bury nuts, the same instinct that has a dog go through the motions of burying a bone or toy between the cushions of a couch. If there is an abundance of food, then the squirrels will bury the extra nuts here and there. Later on they will find them through chance and their keen sense of smell. Of course, they do not recover all their nuts. The ones they do not find by springtime help to grow new trees. Content Pulled from Tribune News Service.
Today: GO Abroad Regional Info Session: Africa and The Middle East 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Rockwell Hall – West Come learn about CSU’s programs in Spain, Latin/South American and the Middle East and why studying abroad in a non-traditional destination might be what you need to make your resume pop! Options vary from having the opportunity to combine your business studies with your Spanish studies or study in a location that teaches in English.
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Daily Horoscope Nancy Black
>> TENNIS from page 15 Nowadays, Messick is enjoying his retirement and enjoys the fact that he does not have somewhere to be every single day. His love for tennis has not been extinguished, as he is now an official for tennis matches and helps teach the game at the Boulder Country Club. Jarod Camerota has taken over as head coach after being Messick’s first paid assistant last season, something Messick did not have when he was coaching both men’s and women’s tennis. “I became the head coach and without him putting in a good word for me it probably doesn’t happen,” Camerota said. “The fact that he was very loyal to me after a short time of being his assistant kind of shows the guy he is.”
Camerota said how Messick still hangs around with the Rams and will call or text him before coming to practice to be polite and to not intrude on anything he is trying to do. “I yell at him at him and say you don’t have to ask permission just come whenever you want,” Camerota said. “He has an open invitation. Any match, any practice.” At the end of it, the tennis team will always remember the impact Messick had on his team and it is something that the organization wants to always do. That is why last fall they renamed the annual tournament the Jon Messick Invitational. “On some levels it’s embarrassing,” Messick said of the tournament being named in his honor, “I always thought that if
you had something named after you it was because you had died.” But Messick is humbled by the fact that he had a great opportunity to do something he was passionate about for so long and the way he was able to influence the lives of young students. “I’ve been grateful for the opportunity…to represent Colorado State and work for the university all these many years has been satisfying,” Messick said. “I think that is the most rewarding thing about the whole coaching [job] is to have an impact.” Most would call 31 years, 243 wins, an ITA award named after your leadership skills and a tournament named after you as having a lasting impact. Austin White can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
>> LACROSSE from page 15 years, last winning in 2006. Fifield says this team has the best defenses in the country, and with such a mature team and many players that have improved over the off season months, he is optimistic. “We have a lot of big games on our schedule this year, we purposely built a schedule this season that we think is probably the toughest schedule in the MCLA,” Fifield said. “Some of our biggest games that were
looking at are our games against CU which is the last game of the regular scheduled season, and all four of the teams that were in the final four last year.” These final four teams on schedule for CSU include reigning national champion Chapman University, Cal Poly, Georgia Tech and Grand Canyon University. This will be Fifield’s second year as head coach at CSU, where he has already made a positive impact within the program. The
season before Fifield was announced as head coach, the team hit a rough patch with a 9-8 season. In just one year, he turned the team into a top ranked defensive team with a 10-5 season, and has the team being a force to be reckoned with once again. The Rams will face off against Dominican on Feb. 19 in Loveland, Colorado for their first game of the season. Brooke Dowell can be reached at sports@collegian.com.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY
(02/16/17). This year is a journey of academic discovery and adventure. Strengthen your community connections to fly farther. Shift strategies with a collaborative effort this month, leading to a moneymaking boom. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) —
8 — Review family resources, and study the money flow. Your words inspire others to act. Make an excellent suggestion, and invite participation. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 9 — Get inspired from another’s insights. Strengthen partnerships and alliances. Share information, resources and results. Friends are happy to help. Support each other for common good. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 9 — Get moving. There’s plenty of action coming. Ratchet the tempo up a notch. Take breaks, rest deeply and nourish yourself well. Get farther than expected. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 7 — See the world through another’s eyes. You’re developing a new perspective. Give up something that no longer serves. Grasp a fleeting opportunity. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 7 — Family holds your attention. Domestic responsibilities call. Take advantage of an offer. Listen carefully for what’s
required. A spiritual lesson sinks in. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 8 — Research and writing flow easily. Ask probing questions and get the full story. Reveal interesting developments. Friends help you advance. Music is a wise investment. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 9 — Compute expenses and update financial accounts. Focus on making money. More work increases your sense of security. Be careful when practicing new skills. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 9 — Focus on personal matters. Keep your faith and your word. Listen for what’s most authentic. Dreams reveal your true feelings. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 6 — Slow down and think things over. Clean up from the last project. Envision your next direction in detail, and map out steps and milestones. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 7 — Talk things over with your team. Don’t take action without considering the impact on others. Promises made now are good. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 8 — Advance on a professional goal. Do your best work. The more you learn, the farther you go. Listen to your team. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 9 — What’s on the itinerary? Travel conditions suggest smooth sailing. A business trip or seminar quenches your thirst for learning with interesting professional connections.
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Craft Cave Feature of the Week New Belgium Brewing 22oz Bomber Btls
$14.99
Tart Lychee, Clutch, La Folie, Kriek, Le Terrior
While They Last!