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Faculty members, students and community members proceed down the Oval during the Rams Remember Rams Ceremony. PHOTO BY JOE OAKMAN
Ceremony honors community members who died this year COLLEGIAN
By Jenn Yingling @jennyingling
Around 100 people attended Rams Remember Rams, a Colorado State University community remembrance ceremony, at the Oval Monday evening. The ceremony is an annual event that is held to honor CSU students, faculty, staff and retired employees who died
during this academic year. The event began on the north steps of the Administration Building at 5 p.m., where President Tony Frank stood to address the crowd. Participants were given candles and green ribbons as a symbol of remembrance. According to an article in SOURCE, the candles are “a symbol of hope and a way of
showing solidarity with one another and the people being remembered.” As Vice President Blanche Hughes and Provost and Executive Vice President Rick Miranda read the names of those who recently died, participants lit each others candles as a sign of solidarity. “They live on in our memory,” Frank said after the list had
been read and the Alma Mater was sung. The list included Courteney Seaman, a student who died in a car accident in February during an ice storm, as well as John Clark Pratt, former chairman of the CSU English Department. Those who died in the Armed Forces were remembered as well. see REMEMBER on page 4 >>
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Student Fee Review Board approves 2017-2018 fees By Haley Candelario @H_Candelario98
The Student Fee Review Board met Monday evening to review several proposed student fee changes for the 2017-2018 academic year. The board reviewed the 2017-2018 student fee package, and voted on a fee increase to the Alternative Transportation Fee Advisory Board, and approved the 2017-2018 Associated Students of Colorado State University’s budget. SFRB approves proposed “Long Bill” SFRB reviewed the student fee budget to make a recommendation to the CSU Board of Governors. The overall fee increase for the student fee budget is 1.34 percent, the lowest overall fee increase of a student fee budget.
General Fee increases for the 2017-2018 academic year are: Full-time, on-campus students: $15.60; total: $1,183.74 Full-time, off-campus students: $7.25; total: $478.95 Part-time, on-campus students: $8.20; total: $293.02 Part-time, off-campus students: $3.62; total: $219.35 The increases for the budget included a $9.71 fee increase for RamEvents and budget increases for operations within the Lory Student Center. It also includes
fees for the CSU Health Center at $424.53, the CSU athletics fee at $124.50 and the fee for the Campus Recreation Center at $507.87. The bill will be finalized at the next Board of Governors meeting on May 2 and May 3. Proposed ASCSU Budget for 20172018 Fiscal Year ASCSU President-elect Josh Silva and ASCSU Vice president-elect Michael Wells presented their budget for the upcoming academic year. Silva and Wells proposed no student fee increase for the ASCSU fee, which was a major platform for their campaign. The budget increased salaries for members of ASCSU and increased funding for Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation. Silva and Wells said they felt the salary increase was essential for members of the ASCSU executive branch and legislative branch to keep up with competitive pay, and to compensate for the mandatory Colorado minimum wage increase in January 2018. RMSMC received a $25,000 funding increase for the upcoming year. A portion of the ASCSU fee will be reallocated to the Alternative Transportation Fee Advisory Board, which was removed from the ASCSU budget and placed into the Parking and Transportation Services’ budget. The ASCSU student fee for the 2016-2017 Fiscal Year was $43.25, and the fee will not increase for the upcoming academic year. The ATFAB change would
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Suspect cited for storage unit fire in north Fort Collins By Piper Davis @Piperldavis
A suspect has been cited in connection to a storage unit fire that burned on April 10 on North College Avenue. According to a press release given by the Poudre Fire Authority, a PFA fire investigator examined burn patterns and collaborated with Fort Collins Police Services to cite 28-year-old Branden Hammond for fourth-degree arson, a class-2 misdemeanor. The incident occurred in a storage unit just south of Cottonwood Plaza strip mall at 1415 N. College Ave. There was an initial concern about possible occupants in the unit, yet firefighters confirmed that the storage unit was unoccupied during the fire. Hammond was taken to Pou-
dre Valley Hospital for medical treatment. No additional injuries were reported in connection to the fire. It is believed that the storage unit was occupied by the people who were renting the unit. Hammond was not the renter of the storage container. On April 10, emergency dispatchers received a call at 7:31 p.m. reporting the fire. The first members of the PFA crew were on scene six minutes later. When they arrived, the storage unit was entirely engulfed in flames. The fire was under control within minutes, preventing any significant damage to the seven-unit strip mall just north of the unit. Several other units sustained minor fire and smoke damage, and the flames damaged the building’s eaves. Piper Davis can be reached at news@collegian.com.
make the ASCSU student fee $24.45 and allocate the remaining $18.80 to ATFAB. SFRB passed the budget as many members favored a budget that increased salaries without requiring a student fee increase. The budget will be voted on during Wednesday night’s Senate meeting. ATFAB request for million-dollar funding increase denied The Alternative Transportation Fee Advisory Board requested about a $1.15 million increase to their budget for the 17-18 academic year, a 112 percent increase in their budget from this year. SFRB denied their request for this substantial increase in
funding, and instead approved a $417,226 increase for the year-old board, which included mandatory increases and $375,000 for the board to pursue some of its proposed projects. Hanna Johnson, the chair of ATFAB, presented to SFRB about the projects, which included adding more long board racks on campus and modifying streets on campus to make it easier for students to navigate campus by bicycle. Members of SFRB expressed concerns that the budget was too high for ATFAB’s proposed plans and questioned if ATFAB could initiate their plans with a smaller budget. Vice President Mike Lensky,
who chairs SFRB, said ATFAB previously worked with a budget of $100,000 but the budget was increased since some of the projects ATFAB proposed cost more that $100,000. Lensky said the concern with lowering the budget would extend the duration of projects ATFAB wants to pursue. Members of SFRB approved the increase of $417,226, but indicated that they would like to see the money allocated towards infrastructure projects and asked ATFAB to return next year with their accomplishments so SFRB can discuss increasing the budget again. Haley Candelario can be reached at news@collegian.com.
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University works to keep Platinum bike-friendly ranking By Stuart Smith @notstuartsmith
In 2011, the League of American Bicyclists began a system of ranking Bicycle Friendly Universities, from Bronze to Platinum. That year, the League gave Colorado State University a “Silver award.” Four years later, the League updated its list, re-ranking past members of the system, and adding 146 new universities to the list. “We started at silver … we jumped Gold to Platinum, which had never been done before,” said Aaron Fodge, CSU’s manager of alternative transportation. Since then, Parking and Transportation Services has made multiple improvements to the University to keep the platinum ranking when the list is redone in 2019. One of the improvements is the building of more bike racks on campus, Fodge said. CSU has pledged to build 18,000 parking spaces for bikes on campus. When the pledge was made, there were 15,000 rack spaces on campus. A total of 17,000 are expected to be on campus by the end of summer. Five-hundred of those spaces will be at the new stadium. They are also tracking and mapping all bike tickets, bike accidents and bike injuries.
>> REMEMBER from page 1 The following members of the CSU community were honored at the ceremony: Employees Gordon Niswender Marilyn “lyn” Karius Donald Piermattei Adele Howe Lowell Eugene Jenkins James Harris William Dean Kruse John Clark Pratt Russell “Rusty” Alan Scott George Dennison Cecilia Ann Martin Duane Leroy Blake Ralph Tedrow Will Christopher John Schmit James Robert Slusser Jann “Paula” Benson Joseph Maga Merle Dean McElwain Robert Lee Jones Auli Summerhays Paul Lucian Wedgewood Beverly Jane McQuinn Liang-Shing “LS” Fan James Harley Doyle Ronald A. Ryder Tom Sutherland Chuck Parker Jonathan Ored Carlson Elmar Rudolf Reiter
“We want to know where we can improve infrastructure on campus, or have better enforcement,” Fodge said. “That’s definitely a step up from what we were doing when we became Platinum.” The University is also working with the city of Fort Collins to make the entire area more bike-friendly. One addition this summer will be a low-stress bike network on Pitkin Street. At the intersection of Shields Street and Springfield Drive, a bike light will be constructed during the summer, similar to the one at Laurel and Sherwood Streets. The Pitkin Bikeway will connect Overland Trail to Riverside Avenue, going through neighborhood streets to reduce the number of cars, and will include wayfaring signs so that commuters know where they are. Another bike network, the Centre Bikeway, will stretch along Loomis Avenue from Lee Martinez Park, through campus, and south to Fossil Creek Drive. The various underpasses that have been built around the campus are also recent additions. When the Elizabeth underpass opens in mid-August, three of the four sides of campus will include underpasses, and the north side will be serviced by the bike light at Laurel and Sherwood Streets.
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In addition, the Aggie Trail that connects Laurel Street to Pitkin Street will be extended along the new stadium, and the city will match that to further extend it to Prospect Road. Between the new Chemistry and Biology buildings, there will be a new trail called the Prairie Loop that will allow students to travel south from the Monford Quad. This summer, all of Lake Street will be repaved. Afterward, cars will not be allowed to park between Whitcomb Street and College Avenue. The bike lanes will be widened and buffered, much like they are on Plum
love,” Frank said, quoting Queen Elizabeth II’s remarks after the 9/11 attacks. Participants turned towards the Oval for a moment of silence while two members of the Armed Forces played ceremonial music on trumpets. The song played, known as “Taps,” is a bugle call played during flag ceremonies and military funerals. “Colorado State is better because they were with us,” Hughes said. With a salute from the Armed Forces members, the candlelight processional was lead by Frank, Hughes and Miranda to the center of the Oval. Here, Frank gave his final remarks. “Let us leave here with a light that cannot be extinguished,” Frank said. “Let us keep it burning bright, delivering it to those in darkness.” After placing his candle on a table in the center of the Oval, Frank silently walked back up the steps of the Administration Building. Community members followed, placing their candles on the table while an a capella group sang “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” The ceremony concluded with the option for reflection in
Street. This past year, South Drive, also called Hughes Way, was changed into a one-way street with a contraflow bike lane, allowing bicyclists to travel either way without getting ticketed for going against the flow of traffic. This summer, more way-finding signs will be added to campus to facilitate navigation. To plan for future improvements, the University has installed bike counters in various spots around campus, and more will be installed in the new Elizabeth Street underpass. Fodge said that due to this, the Univer-
sity is a national leader when it comes to counting bikes. Parking and Transportation Services has also hired two new positions, called Alternative Transportation Officials, who work with students and employees to help them travel alternatively. “Their job is to help people overcome their barriers to ride their bike, take a transit, carpool or vanpool to CSU,” Fodge said. “One employee works with employees, one employee works with students. We’re really fortunate that we have the budget to bring those people in and inform the campus.” One of the barriers being taken down for bikers is the inclusion of commuter showers in the new buildings constructed on Pitkin Street. Sharing and rentals of bikes has been facilitated as well. Two bike share stations have been built on campus, and a new program with The Spoke, the bike store on campus, will allow departments to rent bikes for the entire year. The bikes will be maintained by The Spoke. Fodge is optimistic that with these improvements, CSU will be able to keep its Platinum award when the League releases its next list in two years. Stuart Smith can be reached at news@collegian.com.
Tony Frank speaks outside the Administration Buildling during the Rams Remember Rams Ceremony last night. PHOTO BY JOE OAKMAN COLLEGIAN
the non-denominational Danforth Chapel. Rams Remember Rams began in 2014 and it takes place every spring semester. The event is non-religious and is open to everyone in the community. “This event says something about our campus,” said John Henderson, the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Parent and Family Programs. “We are a Ram family. Once a Ram, always a Ram.” “It’s important to take the
time to reflect on those we have lost,” Henderson said. “Rams remember Rams, but Rams also support other Rams.” The ceremony is a single event that includes everyone as opposed to a series of events, according to Henderson. This, as well as the candles, were meant to represent a sense of solidarity within the community. “We are in this together,” Henderson said. Jenn Yingling can reached at news@collegian.com.
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Catholic college removes ‘yoga’ from name of classes, to erase any link to Hinduism By Eric Adler
The Kansas City Star
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Yoga is designed to help bring peace and wellness to body and mind. But at Benedictine College — a small and strongly Catholic liberal arts school in Atchison, Kan.—yoga classes per se will soon be yo-gone, out of apparent concern that use of the word “yoga” suggests advocacy for Hindu mysticism. College spokesman Stephen Johnson said that starting this fall, both recreational classes and for-credit exercise classes that once taught yoga will likely still be taught the same way, but instead will be rebranded as “lifestyle fitness.” “We’re changing the name,” Johnson said. The move to recast the practice of yoga, with positions like upward dog and downward dog, into classes of more generic stretching and breathing exercises has landed the college of 2,000 students in something of a doghouse. An online petition posted by students calls on Benedictine President Stephen D. Minnis to “bring back yoga!” So far, it has received 105 online signatures. The petition has also drawn the support of Rajan Zed, a wellknown Hindu cleric in Nevada, who urged the college to “relook into their reported yoga decision.” Johnson, the spokesman, said the decision to ditch the term yoga came soon after the college began offering recreational yoga classes (as opposed to the one-hour, for-credit yoga exercise class it has offered for years) at the school’s new recreation center, which opened last fall. Complaints, Johnson said, began to come in from alum-
ni, students, faculty and some administrators who argued that as a Hindu practice, yoga was not in keeping with Catholic-based education. Others, Johnson said, argued that the name yoga should no longer be used because in teaching just the exercise aspects of yoga — as opposed to both its physical and spiritual aspects — Benedictine wasn’t teaching true yoga. Thus it should not use the Hindu name. The college’s school newspaper, The Circuit, first reported on the move April 5 and noted that concern also was raised by Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, and Abbot James Albers of St. Benedict’s Abbey in Atchison. The paper quoted college President Minnis. “Yoga as created has some potential for eastern mysticism which has caused concern among members of the Catholic Church,” Minnis told the college paper. Archbishop Naumann “has expressed his concerns and the issues surrounding that. We asked ourselves if there was a way to bring those yoga benefits to our students and faculty without the possible effects of eastern mysticism.” Contacted by the Kansas City Star, the archdiocese sent the following statement from its chancellor, the Rev. John Riley. “Many people do not realize that yoga ... is intended to be more than a series of exercises coupled with deliberative breathing and meditation,” Riley said in an emailed statement. “It is a mind and body practice developed under Hinduism, the goal of which is spiritual purification that will lead to a higher level of understanding and eventually union with the divine. “Although the Catholic
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Church teaches that much good can be found in other religions, Catholics believe it is only brought to fullness in Christ. ... It is for these reasons that Catholics are alerted to the dangers of the practice of yoga and are encouraged to look for other exercise alternatives that do not incorporate a spiritual dimension.” Riley said if Catholics want exercises that include a spiritual dimension, they should consider Pietra Fitness, a set of exercises that includes Christian prayer and meditation. Benedictine yoga instructor Julie Romano, a yoga practitioner for 10 years, questioned the decision. “I have a moral objection to taking something that people spent thousands of years working on and calling it something else,” she told the school paper. “I don’t see a conflict in yoga and Catholicism and I don’t see why we should call it something else to appease others.” Content from Tribune News Service.
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Coachella festivalgoers use ‘Find my iPhone’ app to locate man with 100 stolen cellphones By Veronica Rocha Los Angeles Times
Leave it to a group of tech-savvy concert-goers to solve a case of stolen cellphones at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival over the weekend. At a scene like Coachella, where any music act, art installation and fashion or food trend is Instagrammable or Snapchatted, it’s no wonder several festival-goers noticed their cellphones had vanished during the event Friday. According to the Indio, Calif., Police Department, the music fans activated their “Find My iPhone” app and followed Reinaldo De Jesus Henao around the venue until he was detained by security workers. Officers later arrived and found more than 100 cellphones in Henao’s backpack, police said. Henao, 36, of New York was arrested on suspicion of grand theft and possession of stolen
Reinaldo De Jesus Henao is seen in a photo released by the Indio Police Department on April 17, 2017. PHOTO COURTESY OF INDIO
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property, police said. Several cellphones were returned to victims, and others were left at lost and found, according to police. Content from Tribune News Service.
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OPINION Tuesday, April 18, 2017
COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS
I’m a male feminist; here’s why that’s hard for me to say Mack Beaulieu @MackenzieBeaul1
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. I don’t disagree with most of the main arguments of feminism; when it comes down to it I’m a feminist myself. Men rape at an alarming rate, domestic violence is often kept in the dark, some men are paid more than some women simply because they’re men. And in general, men have more power in our society than
women. My argument here goes beyond the main points of feminism to the way conversations are conducted. My argument is that men are being talked about and being left out of conversations in many feminist circles in a way that feels accusatory. It feels that way because men are mostly spoken about as perpetrators or offenders. Typically, we focus on women as victims in these conversations. Woman are raped at alarming rates. One in four women on college campuses will be raped. However, the numbers of women should exclude that rape happens to men. Over the last few years the definition of rape has expanded to include men. Until 2012, the FBI literally left men out of their definition of rape. An article published in the
American Journal of Public Health found that 1.270 million women to 1.267 million men reported being victims of sexual violence. The 2013 National Crime Victimization Survey found that 38 percent of victims were male and an analysis of Bureau of Justice Statistics study found that 46 percent of the perpetrators were females. These studies suggest the gap is not as large as statistics from the 90’s or earlier might suggest. There’s so little data on the issue it’s hard to find a concrete figure according to the Avalon Center. Sexual violence against men has surely been under reported for reasons related to protecting your masculinity if it’s by a man. Some of that reasoning can be easily found online. It’s important to note that I
think men are more victimized by men when it comes to any violent crime, and that’s why men make up more victims of violence in general. I’m trying to stress the fact that for reasons unique to men, the amount of victimization received from either men or women is usually under reported. I know men that have had sexual violence attempted and/or completed on them by both men and women. I’ve seen my best friend get punched in the face upwards of 20 times by his girlfriend (along with her simultaneously saying don’t touch me as he tried to grab her wrist). Also as a man, I’ll probably never report another man for hitting me unless he also robs me. These things happen every day because men aren’t expected or supposed to be victims. A large part of the feminist movement is about eliminating
double standards. It must be understood that there are double standards at play against men as well when men are left out of the discussion. It feels as though only the double standards that negatively affect women are being addressed. According to the stereotype: men should be perpetrators, not victims. It’s hard to illustrate in such a short frame, but the main point here is that these conversations about women’s issues are conducted by offering reasoning and examining underlying societal expectations so the same should be done for men. We must stop alienating men. I believe discussing men’s issues would only help the feminist movement in gaining more traction towards real equality. Mack Beaulieu can be reached at letters@collegian.com.
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Companies need to be held accountable for ‘pink taxes’ Leta McWilliams @LetaMcWilliams
Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or its editorial board. Companies charge more money for women’s products just because they’re for women. Being a woman, I am completely against this because it is a microaggression; it is unfair to ask women to spend more money than men on the same product. Products like razors and deodorant that are obviously effected by the pink tax. Target charges $8.99 for their Up & Up brand of women’s razors, with five razors in each pack. For a pack of men’s Up & Up razors, the cost is $6.69 with 10 razors in each pack. There are no differences between the razors except for the fact they are intended for opposite genders. A twin pack of women’s Dove antiperspirant deodorant, 2.6 oz per stick, is $8.99. A twin pack of men’s Dove antiperspirant deodorant, 2.7 oz per stick, is $7.39. There is technically more deodorant in each stick of men’s, yet it’s still
cheaper. The only reason these products are more expensive is because they’re geared toward women. This is completely unjustified. It is unfair to women to pay more money for the exact same product just because it has ‘women’s’ on the product instead of ‘men’s.’ Haircuts are another big issue. Women are charged more than men for a simple hair cut. One would think this is because of length, since women typically have longer hair than men. So if a man with long hair went to a hair salon to get his hair cut, wouldn’t it be the same price as a woman getting her hair cut? Cole McCullough, a student at Colorado State University, brought to my attention that this was not the case. McCullough has hair close to my length, going to about his chest. We went to many hair salons and barbershops in Fort Collins, including James Campus Salon in the Lory Student Center. When we went in to ask for identical haircuts, the majority of places still said my haircut would be at least $10 more than his, even though our hair is similar in length, including the on campus salon. “Prices should be determined on length and complexity of the haircut,” McCullough said. “Gender shouldn’t have to play a role
in the cost of a hair style.” There were some salons and barbershops that charged us the same price, such as Namaste Salon and Brooke’s Two Bit Barbershop. Still, the majority in Old Town wanted to charge me more money, even when seeing us in person.
Unjustifiable pink taxes are everywhere, such as in pricings for dry cleaning services and shampoo. Women are paid 80 cents to a men’s dollar, yet women have to pay more for everyday essentials. It is unfair, and companies need to be held accountable for this bla-
tant act of sexism. “Everyone is trying to do the same thing,” said McCullough. “It’s absurd that women have to pay more for pretty much the exact same thing.” Leta McWilliams can be reached at letters@collegian.com
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Having the ability to tan.
When your group doesn’t do their work and you get half credit for the assignment.
Pastries. #Delicious
Hearing your skin sizzle in the sun when you’re outside. #Pasty
The tax deadline being pushed back to April 18th this year. #PSA
Spiders in the shower.
Not getting taxed because you work for a not for profit.
Canvas being generally the worst. #WhyCSU
Melissa McCarthy’s White House Easter bunny Sean Spicer from SNL.
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SPORTS Tuesday, April 18, 2017
SPORTS FOR DUMMIES
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How sports contributes Response: How masculinity to toxic masculinity contributes to sports positively Michelle Fredrickson @mfredrickson42
I was at the gym in my apartment complex the other day, and there was a guy lifting weights – 10 pounds in each hand. As I ran on the treadmill, I heard two girls on the machines next to me making fun of him pretty loudly for only lifting 20 pounds. “What kind of a guy can only lift 20 pounds?” one of the girls snickered. This bothered me for several reasons. First of all, getting started in fitness is not easy for people, and mocking them openly for not already being strong does not help anyone. Secondly, it is a reminder that while sexism against women is rampant, sexism also harms men with unrealistic expectations. The girls pointed to the screen, where a baseball game was on. “That’s a real man,” one of the girls said. This situation got me thinking about the idea of toxic masculinity, and how the ever-present sports industry tells men what it means to be a man. Toxic masculinity, for anyone who is unfamiliar with the term, refers critically to the way society has constructed ‘manhood’ to equate with aggression, dominance and a lack of emotion, and how men not possessing these specific qualities are dubbed ‘weak’ or ‘unmanly.’ It seems very clear that sports culture is both a symptom and a cause of this social issue. We see athletes on the field and on TV and they are celebrated as paragons of masculinity. Even on college campuses, local athletes are campus heroes. Male heroes are often people who are celebrated for
physical prowess. I do not have an emotional attachment to any of these athletes, and so when I look at these heroes I see them differently. I have no desire to emulate their behavior. That said, I do understand why people want to emulate their heroes. I have heroes of my own that I want to emulate – J.R. R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling and many, many characters in many, many books. Those are my heroes. Athletes are societal heroes, and there is a lot of pressure for men to imitate them. A study published in the Journal of Sports Behavior found a significant association between a college student self-identifying as a ‘jock’ and conforming to strict gender roles of masculinity. Another study on masculinity published in the Journal of American College Health found that college-aged men feel a great deal of pressure to conform to masculine gender roles and be ‘manly’ – that is, be unemotional, strong, muscular and aggressive. This puts men under what this study calls ‘gender strain’ – an emotional strain between a true identity and this idealized masculine identity. Furthermore, the study found that the sporting culture exacerbated this relationship, as sports showcase the masculine as the paragon. This is a pervasive problem in society. It is not a problem with men. As evidenced in my gym experience, women perpetuate these expectations of masculinity just as much as men do. It is not a problem that is going to go away until society begins to value other people —thinkers, scientists, philosophers—as much as it values athletes. Michelle Fredrickson can be reached at sports@ collegian.com.
Taylor Tougaw @TTougaw
Collegian sports columnist Michelle Fredrickson’s “How sports contribute to toxic masculinity” decries the standard to which men are held to in the world of sports and athleticism. The author is not a man, yet claims to be aware of what it is that men are feeling. Apparently, today’s American utopia is one in which men are no longer men. Instead, we are expected to be weak, skinny-jean wearing tea-drinkers who are expected to keep their manhood up in a jar sitting on a shelf where it can’t be reached, lest it offend someone. However, there are some of us left that like to punch trees, eat small, fluffy animals and pick up heavy things and put them back down. She says, “This situation got me thinking about the idea of toxic masculinity, and how the ever-present sports industry tells men what it means to be a man.” However, entertain the idea, for a moment, that it is the opposite. Instead of sports telling men that they should be strong, fast and physically superior in every way, what if many men naturally feel like that and use sports as an outlet for that feeling? On top of this, sports are a way for young children to look up to their role models; role models who do, more often than not, stand as amazing paragons and examples of what can be achieved. Here’s a shocking plot twist: sports are hard. It takes dedication, discipline and determination to succeed in them.
Not only does it take immense amounts of physical pain for years if not decades, but also an unbelievable amount of mental dedication to fight through that pain. We, as humans, have a certain level of physical prowess that we should hold ourselves to. Things like being able to do a pullup or run a mile are the bare minimum that we should be expected to do. Not being able to do that is weakness. And one would be correct in saying masculinity decries weakness. Keep that point in mind for a second while you consider this: masculinity, in the author’s words, is to be unemotional, strong, muscular and aggressive. A lot of social media users have decried this as being a negative thing, which it can absolutely be sometimes. But I would counter with this: masculinity, this definition coming from a male, means to speak softly, yet carry a big stick. When a man walks into a room, he should command respect without saying a word. This doesn’t mean always being the biggest guy in the room, and it certainly doesn’t mean being a jerk. However, that man does absolutely need to be a rock. A rock is tough, not easily broken mentally and serves as a place for others to rest when they get weary. To reach this level of confidence, one must have a tough mind. A tough mind is a surefire way to succeed in living a tough life. Those who can live a tough life will stop at nothing to be successful and will never complain when the chips are down. This is what it means to be masculine, and sports are an excellent way to achieve and exemplify that tough mind. For me personally, this is extremely personal and ex-
tremely poignant. In high school, I was 6 feet tall and 130 pounds. Which, if you can’t figure out the math, is severely underweight. I was bean-pole skinny. I had the option to sit back and cry about it, saying things like “men are held to unrealistic expectations. Wah wah wah.” However, the only people who say that certain expectations are unrealistic are those who are too scared or lazy to work for them. After gaining 30 pounds in the weight room, I now train to fight in a cage. This is what gets us to the crux of the issue. Sports aren’t about external achievement. Rather, they are about internal success. Masculinity drives people to be a better, stronger, more confident version of themselves, and sports are a physical exemplification of that drive. One last thing, at the beginning of this column, I made fun of men that drink tea and wear skinny jeans. The reality is, only boys who drink tea and wear skinny jeans will be offended by that. Masculine men won’t get offended by petty things because they know they can do whatever makes them happy. That’s what inner confidence means. If they want to drink tea and wear skinny jeans they are no less a man than the athletes in the gym. People don’t worship athletes because they can throw a ball or punch people in the face. They worship them because they are the paragon of drive and determination. The same sentiment is true for overtly masculine men. Masculinity is not toxic; rather, it is the people who feel intimidated by it who feel they need to speak out against it. Taylor Tougaw can be reached at sports@ collegian.com.
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REMEMBERING HUGHES
The inauguration of Hughes Stadium By Collegian Sports Desk
Rams drop stadium opener, 17-12 Originally published on Monday, Sept. 19, 1968 By Martin Lipkin The “Mean Green” of North Texas State University took advantage of a blocked punt, several key CSU errors and a host of Ram injuries to eke out a 17-12 victory over the Rams in CSU’s home opener in new Hughes Stadium before a crowd of 22,102. It was a blocked punt by massive All-American tackle Joe Greene that gave the Eagles their final margin of victo-
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ry over an inspired Ram team. NTSU defensive end Steve Atchley crashed in from the left side of the Ram offensive line to block Rod Downey’s punt attempt on the CSU 24-yard line. The ball bounced passed the goal line and the 275-pound Greene flattened the ball into the end zone turf for six points with 1:26 left in the third period. That gave Texas a 17-6 advantage that they never lost, despite a valiant fourth quarter effort by the Ram offense. The first half proved to be a bruising defensive battle as both teams had numerous scoring opportunities thwarted by crisp hitting and tight pass defense.
The Rams missed their first opportunYSTzgxo-768x1024. jpgity to cross the NTSU goal in when quarterback Jerry Montiel missed tight end Dick Morgan at the North Texas 5-yard line. CSU was forced to call in Tony Bugge to try a field goal form the NTS 10. Bugge’s kick went wide to the left and the Eagles took over. The Rams moved the ball to the Eagle’s 10 in six plays behind the power of mini-fullback Bill Schmitz and several key receptions by Morgan. A second Ram offensive drive was stymied late in the second quarter when tailback Charlie Piggee couldn’t find wingback see HUGHES on page 14 >>
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Record weekend leads to rise in rankings By Chad Deutschman @ChadDeutschman
Colorado State men’s track and field bumped themselves up to No. 16 after a record weekend in California in the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches’ Association NCAA Division-1 men’s outdoor rankings, the organization released Monday. It is the third consecutive week the Rams have been ranked by the USTFCCCA. CSU was originally ranked No. 21 in week one to start the season. The No. 16 spot is the highest the program has ever been ranked. CSU was featured as high as the No. 8 during the 2016-17 indoor season, which also was the highest in program history. The Rams are receiving 110.68 points in the USTFCCCA’s ranking system, more than a 50-point jump from
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With Colorado State’s return to campus football coming April 22, for the Green and Gold game, Hughes Stadium is officially in the past, leaving 48 years of memories three miles west of campus. The move back to campus brings a new culture, but it is important to remember how we got here. The Collegian sports desk will be sharing some of our archives of the more memorable moments in Hughes Stadium history to end the era and welcome Colorado State football back to campus. The first memory we will revisit is Hughes’ first memory. Joe Greene and North Texas State crashed the grand opening of Hughes Stadium, escaping with a 17-12 victory over CSU.
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week two (83.78). Colorado State is the highest ranked team outside of the Power Five conferences (No. 25 Houston) and the only Mountain West team, men’s or women’s, to be ranked in the top 25. Indoor shot put national champion Mostafa Hassan made his 2017 outdoor season debut over the weekend, tallying 35.5 points toward CSU’s ranking while winning the elite invitational of Mt. SAC Relays with a 69-11 mark (21.31 meters). Hassan’s mark ranks as the best in both MW and CSU history. His 35.5 points toward the team ranking are the most of any athlete in a single event in the nation. Hunter Price also helped boost the CSU ranking with his own record-breaking performance in the decathlon. Price broke the 35-year old program record with 7,801 points at
the Mt. SAC/California Invitational Combined Events. The Arvada, Colorado native’s score ranks second all-time in MW history. Distance runners Cole Rockhold and Jefferson Abbey also contributed to the team’s rise in the 1,500 meter runs at the Bryan Clay invitational. Rockhold set the third-best time in CSU history at 3:41.04; Abbey followed suit, setting the fourthbest time in program at 3:42.95. Grant Fischer and Jerrell Mock factored into the rankings in both the 5,000 and 10,000 meter runs. CSU will compete again when they host the Jack Christiansen Invitational on Saturday, April 22. The meet will start at 9 a.m. at Jack Christiansen Track on CSU’s campus. Chad Deutschman can be reached at sports@ collegian.com.
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Wolverine Farm Publishing Co. and Bookstore to announce poet laureate By Emma Turner @EmmaTurner1228
The Fort Collins 2017 Poet Laureate contest has narrowed down its candidates to just three individuals. Wolverine Farm Publishing Co. and Bookstore introduced the laureate program as a means to showcase local talent in writing. This is the fifth-annual contest. Poets must be local to Fort Collins and prepared to serve the community in some way in order to be eligible. The public narrowed a number of nominees down to three on April 10. The top three poets will be scored by last year’s winner, Aby Kaupang and the bookstore staff who will chose a single winner. Here are the nominees: Lindsay Murdock: Lindsay Murdock found her passion for writing as a first grader after a student teacher provided her support and inspiration. She spent the rest of her years in school writing letters with this teacher and now is a teacher herself. Murdock teaches at Monfort Elementary in Greeley. “I love trying to make the lives of my first graders as inspirational as my teachers made mine,” Murdock said. “I want to show others to not find the light at the end of the tunnel, but instead find it along the way.” Murdock has a self-published poetry book entitled, “This is Our Canvas.” Outside of writing she enjoys hiking, playing basketball and spending time with her dog and boyfriend. Felicia Zamora: Felicia Zamora is already a published and decorated author. One of her books, “Of Form and Gather” won the 2016 Andrés
Montoya Poetry Prize. Much of her start came from her mother, who wrote children’s books when Zamora was a child. She recreated her own stories by the age of five in response.
“I want to show others to not find the light at the end of the tunnel, but instead find it along the way.” LINDSAY MURDOCK LAUREATE NOMINEE
“I admired my mom’s creativity,” Zamora said. “My mom never got a book published, well, because it was the `80s. She was a single parent working in a factory, and children’s books have always been a tough genre. However, she planted the seed in me early.” She found her voice and decided she was officially a writer during her time as a student at Colorado State University. “I am humbled and honored that the Fort Collins community would consider me for their poet laureate selection,” Zamora said. “Todd Simmons and his team at Wolverine Farm continue to cultivate culture engagement with literature and poetry.”
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Natalie Giarratano: Natalie Giarratano studied with a number of poets throughout college, which was when she realized that she too was a writer. Originally from southeast Texas, Giarratano and her family moved to Colorado for the mountains and activities. “Over the last four years, I’ve been lucky enough for my first two books to find good homes, too: ‘Leaving Clean,’ which won the the 2013 Liam Rector Award for the first book of poetry, was published in 2013 by Briery Creek Press; and ‘Big Thicket Blues,’ which was a co-winner of Sundress Publications’ open-reading contest in 2015, was just released in February of this year,” Giarratano said. “Someone once asked how important it was for my poems to be so rooted in place. I thought, but they’re not really rooted in any one place or landscape; if anything, the poems of my first two books reveal an unrooting of sorts—from a person I could’ve become, from a history of violence, both familial and national.” The winner of this year’s contest will be announced Thursday, April 20. Emma Turner can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
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FORT COLLINS LIFE
ACT HUMAN RIGHTS FESTIVAL
How to celebrate Earth Day in Fort Collins
“This is Exile” delivers unwavering pathos
By Ashley Potts @11smashley
By Brody Coronelli @brody_coronelli
Earth Day, coming up on April 22, is the perfect way to enjoy the nice weather and celebrate the environment at the same time. Fort Collins offers many ways to enjoy the outdoors and celebrate Earth Day, whether that means attending an actual event or just getting outside to soak up the sun on your own. Earth Day Festival Colorado State University’s Warner College of Natural Resources will hold its annual Earth Day Festival on Friday, April 21. The event will take place in the Lory Student Center Sculpture Garden from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Many local organizations involved in sustainability will be featured at booths. There will also be opportunities to win a succulent by spinning the Wheel of Warner. Earth Day Fort Collins The Sustainable Living Association will be hosting Earth Day Fort Collins in Civic Center Park. The event will feature live music, a beer garden and many more family friendly activities. The event hopes to inspire guests to celebrate Earth Day every day in order to work toward conservation and preservation of our planet. Earth Day Tree Sale and Giveaway The Fort Collins Nursery will be holding an Earth Day Tree Sale and Giveaway. They will offer a 20 percent discount on all their trees on April 22 and 23. There will also be a potting activity from kids and drawings for a number of different prizes. You can also buy plants to keep the Earth Day celebration going. Arbor Day 5K While the Arbor Day 5K is not directly related to Earth Day, it is being held on April 22 and is a good way to celebrate two holidays in one. All profits from race entry fees will be donated to the Restoring Colorado’s Forests Fund, run through the Colorado State Forest Service. The funds will provide tree seedlings for planting on privately owned and state-managed lands throughout Colorado that have been most severely impacted by wildfire or other disasters. The event is put on by Alpha Gamma Omega, a Christian fraternity.
Catching a sunset over Horsetooth Reservoir is a great way to appreciate the Earth this Earth Day. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN
River Appreciation Day The River Appreciation Day, hosted by Odell Brewing Co., is also not directly related to Earth Day, but is a good way to celebrate the Earth by cleaning up the river. The event will take place on April 23. Afterward, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. there will be a river cleanup. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. there will be fly fishing tutorials, information about summer fun on the river and a fly tying competition. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. there will be live music, chances to win gear from Patagonia and Odell will be tapping their new Nail Knot Craft Lager. If you cannot make these events, or prefer to celebrate Earth Day on your own, Fort Collins has plenty to offer in that vein. Try one of the many Horsetooth hikes. There are plenty of options for all skill levels. The most popular are the Horsetooth Rock Trail and the Horsetooth Falls Trail. The Horsetooth Rock option is more for those at a moderate skill level and is about 2.1 miles long. Horsetooth Falls is a little easier and a little shorter at 1.2 miles long. Daily entrance permits are only $6 to $7 per vehicle, making for a super affordable day hike with friends. Adjacent to Horsetooth is
Lory State Park, which offers a number of outdoor actives as well. This area is popular for mountain biking, rock climbing, horseback riding and hiking to Arthur’s Rock. Arthur’s Rock is another moderately easy trail and runs at 1.7 miles each way. The views of Horsetooth Reservoir at the top are spectacular. The Cache La Poudre River Canyon and Red Feather Lakes are a bit farther from town, but has plenty of outdoor fun to offer. The river offers kayaking, rafting and fishing, while the lakes offer a more relaxed vibe. The scenic drive is worth it in itself. If all of this will not quite fit in your schedule, you can always picnic in City Park. The park is open to the public everyday from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. and offers plenty of open space for whatever activity your heart desires. You can also watch the ducks swim in the pond, play on the playground or even catch a baseball game. You can also celebrate Earth Day every day on your way to class by biking or walking through The Oval. The trees are currently blooming again, making for a pretty stroll to or from classes. Ashley Potts can be reached at entertainment@collegian. com.
Syria is a hard topic to get away from lately. From the chemical attack and our subsequent retaliation, to the split attitudes of Americans towards refugees and immigration from Middle Eastern countries, Syria currently plays a major role in political discourse. Mani Yassir Benchelah’s film “This Is Exile: Diaries of Child Refugees” looks at the political climate of Syria from a fresh angle: one of intimate, unwavering pathos through the eyes of a child. The film premiered at the ACT Human Rights Film Festival on April 16. This documentary made over the course of one year describes the Syrian refugee crisis from the perspective of multiple children forced to flee the country. Instead of focusing on the turbulent political climate in Syria, the film sees the children after they have escaped with their families and settled in neighboring countries, some of which include Switzerland and Lebanon. The focus specifically sits on these children, their parents and other adults are sent to the background, only making small, occasional appearances. Instead, the film seeks political perspective through the eyes of this youthful innocence. A powerful perspective is gained through Benchelah’s decision to focus predominantly on children. These children— most of which have firsthand exposure to the horrors of war— grant the film an intense emotional vulnerability. At that age, it is not common to possess the tools to properly deal with sig-
nificant trauma and turmoil, so looking into these kids’ eyes as they tell their stories reveals the true damage that the conflict in Syria is inflicting upon this generation. The stories these children tell are often harrowing and violent, but considering these events from a child’s perspective can expose the true magnitude of the conflict. The film reveals that more than half of all Syrian refugees—around 13.5 million according to the United Nations in 2016—are children, so, Mani’s focus on these kids feels like one of the most honest and poignant ways to narrate the refugee crisis. It is important to note that “This Is Exile” is not a politically-motivated film. It is not a sharp statement in favor of immigration, and it is not trying to get any bills passed. It is simply a personal, humanitarian look at how the conflict in Syria is affecting the country’s people firsthand. It is far less focused on the reasons behind the conflict, instead choosing to focus on its repercussions.
Should you see it? Yes. “This is Exile” is an unwavering, eye-opening film that takes Syrian refugees and transforms them from a statistic into emotionally-rich, affected individuals. An aggressively human look at a world far separated from our own, Mani’s film is unique and immensely valuable when it comes to truly understanding the magnitude of the refugee crisis in Syria. Brody Coronelli can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.
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9 best albums to listen to while celebrating 4/20 By James Wyatt @jaames2295
Does weed make music better or does music weed better? It is the modern chicken-or-the-egg question, but most people will probably agree that any good 4/20 needs good music. For those planning on hanging out with their buds (pun intended) this year, here is a list of the best albums to listen to on the nation’s highest holiday. “2001” - Dr. Dre I mean was there any doubt this album was not going to be on here? “2001” is pretty much the quintessential weed album in many respects, there is no denying a classic. Dre’s spaced-out and whistle-clean production has not aged a day since it was released in 1999. Loaded with features— even Tommy Chong makes an appearance—the Doctor utilizes his cast of characters to their fullest extent as Dre with the help of Snoop Dogg made “The Next Episode” a west-coast anthem. “Merriweather Post Pavilion” Animal Collective This Maryland musical group has played a huge part in the newer wave of psychedelic music for the better part of 20 years now. Animal Collective’s speciality has always been chamber pop and their 2009 album, “Merriweather
Post Pavilion” sounds like if the Beach Boys were mixed into a synth-filled sonic salad. It is overwhelming and beautiful. Moments like “Daily Routine” might just put a tear into your eye. It is an album that is meant to be played in one sitting, as every song leads seamlessly into the next. On 4/20 I am sure folks will have enough time and sit around for an entire album’s length. “Madvillainy” - Madvillain An underground masterpiece, rapper MF DOOM and producer Madlib’s seminal album is packed with obscure and weird samples in nearly every sonic inch. The songs here are brief and pretty much force your head to nod along to DOOM’s hypnotizing flow, as the tracks seem to fly by. On head phones, this album is an Odyssey into sound and being in an “elevated” state of mind will truly transport you to another world. The duo truly is “America’s Most Blunted.” “The Mollusk” - Ween Ween always will be weirdos in the music industry, and “The Mollusk” is no less stranger today than when it came out in 1997. This album is pretty much a stoner’s medieval tale. It is fantastical, odd and funny in all the right places. The title track feels euphoric as it takes you to the bottom of the sea. If the song
“Ocean Man” does not make you get up and dance, then you may need to re-evaluate what you want out of the 4/20 experience.
the next and each one drags the listener further and further into the scorched desert the album was recorded in.
“Venice” - Anderson .Paak Formerly known as Breezey Lovejoy, .Paak has begun to make big waves in the music industry and was signed to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath label in 2015. .Paak is an immensely talented multiinstrumentalist, singer and rapper. The dude can seriously rap and play drums at the same time. His 2014 album, “Venice” is like a cool California breeze and is guaranteed to get you in the summer mood. It has got its mix of songs you are gonna want to shuffle along with, or just sit back and relax to. It is diverse and fun the entire way through and a perfect blend of rap, R&B and even a little EDM.
“Salad Days” - Mac Demarco While the green-sounding title may give the impression that ol’ Mac is a toker, the singer/ songwriter insists to this day that he “doesn’t touch the stuff.” Whatever Mac’s habits are there is no denying this slouched out album makes the perfect soundtrack to a fog-induced afternoon. Goofy guitars and crunchy synths go together like peanut butter and chocolate, which may be a good snack for those with the munchies. Spaced out moments like “Chamber of Reflection” sound like when one spends too much time at the thrift store on a hazy day.
“Songs for the Deaf” - Queen of the Stone Age For rock historians, some may recall Queen of the Stone Age’s frontman Josh Homme getting his start in the band Kyuss. Along with Homme, Kyuss pretty much defined the stoner-rock genre and Homme’s own band is no different. “Songs for the Deaf” can be considered the band’s magnum opus and the album is a dark and sprawling descent into the psyche of Homme. Each track builds on
“ATLiens” - Outkast It was a toss up between this album and Outkast’s equally
amazing “Aquemini,” but the theme of aliens seemed more apt for 4/20 for some reason. Pretty much any 1990s southern-rap album would be fitting for this holiday, but I had to give it to Outkast. “ATLiens” is truly a journey from front to back, and Andre 3000’s and Big Boi’s flows are too smooth not to listen to while in an enhanced state. When this album came out, nothing sounded quite like it. The duo have always seemed like they were ahead of their time, let alone from another planet entirely. Anyone who listens to the song “Elevators (Me and You)” should be assured they are not actually being abducted. The song is just that good and will take you to another level. “Dark Side of the Moon” - Pink Floyd Duh. James Wyatt can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
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Pentatonix return to their roots with ‘Vol. 4 - Classics’ By Nate Day @NateMDay
Since their career began on an a cappella competition show called “The Sing-Off,” fans have been head-over-heels for their ability to renew and modernize a bonafide classic, often making the originals as well as their covers surge in popularity. As their career has developed, they have moved into composing original songs, but what we all really look forward to is their covers. “Vol. 4 - Classics” is a short album; there are only seven songs, but they reach as far back as the 1940s to bring a wide variety of genre ranging, talent-oozing numbers to their fans. The album kicks off with everyone’s favorite, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which they manage to pull off well —a feat many musicians are too afraid to even try. Their cover is reminiscent of “Glee,” but the fact that there is not a chorus backing them up makes it that much more impressive. Next, comes John Lennon’s “Imagine,” which at first seems like every other boring, copycat cover, but eventually transitions into a complete choral breakdown that gives it that Pentatonix quality. Following that is “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” a hit from the Andrews Sisters. This song not only proves that they can move beyond traditional decade jams, but that they take music history and their own influences very
>> HUGHES from page 9 Mac Brown on a double reverse and fumbled on the North Texas 17-yard line. North Texas had driven to the CSU 5-yard line where the tough Ram defense forced the Eagles to try a field goal. Mike Gattis made good on his attempt from the 12 and the score stood at 3-0 for North Texas at the half. In the third quarter, the Ram offense came alive-as it drove to the NTSU goal line and Montiel packed the leather across the chalk strip for the first CSU TD in the new stadium. The Ram drive went 32 yards in nine plays after a North Texas personal foul on a punt put the ball on the Eagle 32-yard line. After loosing four yards on the first play from scrimmage, Montiel proceeded to move the Rams down the field with a series of keepers and a 14-yard pass play to tight end Dick Morgan.
seriously, which is always pleasant to see from a band. “Over the Rainbow” comes next, and thankfully, they stray from the all too familiar ukulele version, giving us an emotional ballad instead.
Track listing: “Bohemian Rhapsody” (Queen cover) “Imagine” (John Lennon cover) “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” (The Andrews Sisters cover) “Over the Rainbow” (from The Wizard of Oz) “Take On Me” (A-ha cover) “Can’t Help Falling in Love” (Elvis Presley cover) “Jolene” (Dolly Parton cover)
The album is the perfect snapshot of what they are capable of, sounding almost like a vocal resume for those unsure of how talented they are. While their original songs can be fun from time to time, it is covers like the ones that fill this album that fans want to hear and keep coming back for, so seeing them recognize that is a huge plus. Vocal bassist Avi Kaplan and vocal percussionist Kevin Olusola are still the standouts of the group, but Mitch Grassi still as the ability to drop jaws with his unrealistic tenor. Kristin Maldonado and Scott Hoying remain consistent in their performances, which is noteworthy nonetheless. If there is anything to complain about in regard to this album, it is that there are too few songs. “Classics” is such a broad classifications of songs, narrowing it down to seven leaves listeners wanting more dramatically poppy renditions of our favorites.
Next, they take on “Take On Me,” which was tailored so perfectly for a cappella, it is a wonder that we have not heard it from them as of yet. “Can’t Help Falling in Love” proves that they can make a ballad from the 1960s and make it repeat-worthy again. The album is capped off with their Grammy-winning rendition of “Jolene” with Dolly Parton—who has still got it by the way.
Should you listen to it? Absolutely.
Tailback Charlie Piggee hit the “Mean Green” defensive line on the next three plays, moving the ball to the 2-yard line. Montiel then called his own number and ran it in for the Rams. Tony Bugge’s kick was wide to the left and the Rams were ahead by a 6-3 score. From then on, Ram injuries and errors plagued the CSU squad. Wingback Mac Brown, who has filled in for the injured Larry “Lemon Juice” Jackson, was racked up by the Eagle defense and was lost to the Rams for the entire third period. Earlier Thomas, who had a couple of brilliant punt returns, sustained an ankle injury and was lost for the rest of the game. Injuries also hit linebacker Wayne Williams and Mike Guthrie, who both left the game with injured knees. The Eagles then hit for two quick scores, one following a
fumble by CSU’s Charlie Piggee and the other on the blocked punt, to go ahead by a 17-6 score. A spirited Ram offense fought their way back for the final touchdown behind the passing of Montiel. Montiel completed 3-of-5 attempts in the drive, including a 16-yard scoring toss to Dick Morgan. The drive was highlighted by a 22-yard pass play from wingback Tim Labus to quarterback Jerry Montiel on what might be called the old “Here, you take it and pass to me” play. After that, the “Mean Green” defense tightened up and stopped CSU’s last bid for a win. North Texas’ Jolly Green Giant, Joe Greene, had a big hand in stopping CSU’s offense as he threw Montiel for a 13-yard loss on the Rams’ last offensive drive. The sports desk can be reached at sports@ collegian.com.
Hats off to anyone that can perform such rich and complex songs with only their voices, and there is no one better for that job than the Pentatonix. “Vol. 4 - Classics” is a smooth ride through music history with a contemporary flare that is not to be missed. Nate Day can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY
(04/18/17). June partnership thrives anew. A team challenge this August comes before a flowering phase for love, beauty and creative passion. October launches a profitable year for shared finances. A two-year community action phase dawns in December. Stand for love. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — 8
— A professional opportunity is within reach. Long-term financial benefit is possible, but may not be easy. All doesn’t go as expected. Messes can lead to improvements. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 9 — Extend your reach and broaden your horizons. Travel and studies flourish. Anticipate big changes. Discipline is required, and there’s plenty for all. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 8 — Collaborate with your partner on financial priorities. It’s smart to stay within budget. Don’t react blindly to revelations. Disagree respectfully, and focus on shared goals. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 9 — Act on a passionate impulse. Take your partner somewhere new. Get swept away by romance and spontaneity. Postpone chores and go. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 9 — You’re building strength and infrastructure now for longterm benefit, despite distrac-
tions. Keep improving your health and vitality. Put your heart into your work. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 8 — You’re sculpting something of long-term beauty. Take a creative tack to minimize expenses and risk. Flex your artistic muscles, and come up with an elegant solution. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 7 — Make domestic improvements. Keep what you love and give the rest away. You have more than you knew. Beautify your surroundings. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 8 — Dig and uncover surprises. The more you learn, the less you know. Don’t share your hand. You’re building a beautiful case. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 9 — Keep to your budget for satisfying results. Resist impulsive spending. Unexpected costs require adaptation. Streamline and simplify. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 9 — Enjoy power and confidence. Treat others with compassion and respect. Moderate expenses and waste. Do what you love, and step to the next level. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 7 — Transformation can spark unexpectedly. Remember what’s really important. Don’t worry about money, but don’t spend much either. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 7 — Listen to another’s view, especially if you don’t agree. Avoid risky business. Teamwork advances your cause. Admit impracticalities.
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