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Student Fee Breakdown for the 2017 - 2018 Academic Year per Semester

University Facility Fee Combined Total of 14 Advisory Board Other Categories $311.25 $187.83

Career Center: $31.22

Alternative Transportation Fee Advisory Board: $26.23 University Technology Fee Advisory Board: $25

ASCSU: $24.45

SLiCE: $18.16 Semester Total University Center for the Arts: $14.59 $1,183.74 Ram Events: $9.71 Adult Learner and Health Network Veteran Services: $7.49 $248.07 Conflict Resolution: $7.34

Student Legal Services: $7.30

RamRide: $6.07

Athletics Off Campus Life: $5.54 $114.92 Women and Gender Advocacy Center: $4.25 Lory Student Center Campus Recreation Resources for Disabled Students: $0.48 $182.52 $139.15 INFOGRAPHIC BY MEGAN METZGER-SEYMOUR COLLEGIAN Student fees to increase due to rising mandatory costs By Natalia Sperry present SFRB with two kinds of minimum wage, fringe benefits University’s Board of Governors. In all, it’s around (a) $62 million @Natalia_Sperry potential changes: mandatory or tuition. Proposed increases are By the end of the spring budget that we’re looking at,” costs and proposed increases. what the Board is able to vote on semester, the Board proposes a Wise said. “So, it’s up to these folks With an estimated budget of “I can speak in a general and can include new project and student fee-funded package that to decide where we invest our $61.3 million dollars in student sense that mandatory costs will initiative costs or new personnel they then present to the senate student fees, and what programs fees and the University projecting increase since minimum wage is for the various organizations. body of the Associated Students of and initiatives we really want to a three percent tuition increase increasing, so that definitely will As costs of higher education Colorado State University. After put our money towards.” for the ‘18-19 academic year, see some sort of increase,” Wise continue to rise, Colorado State that passes, the package then According to University the Student Fee Review Board said. “As far as the new initiatives University students have a say goes on to University President Provost Rick Miranda, CSU is and its chair, student body Vice and projects go, I’m not sure in their student fees through Tony Frank, who presents it to proud of their unique level of President Cole Wise, are at work because the vote hasn’t happened the SFRB, a body comprised of the Board of Governors for final shared governance with students this semester to determine what yet.” student members intended to approval, according to Wise. in the fee budgeting process. changes students can expect to SFRB cannot deny mandatory provide efficient, equitable and “As far as SFRB goes, their see to their student fees. costs, which are either due to consistent review of student fees role is really the students’ voice in Wise said that the fee areas increases in facility maintenance, and fee services, according to the where their money is being spent. see FEES on page 5 >> COLLEGIAN.COM 2 Tuesday, February 13, 2018 FORT COLLINS FOCUS

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CAMPUS Dreamers share their stories ahead of March 5 deadline By Yixuan Xie @YixanXie1 group has failed to introduce a proposal that both Democrats and Republicans can support. With the March 5 deadline Galvan encouraged people approaching, Dreamers are to rally, write letters and facing the risk of deportation if make calls to senators and Congress does not reach a deal. congressmen, and register to Five “Dreamers,” the vote in the upcoming midterm name given to people who elections. are recipients of the Deferred “All we have been Action for Childhood Arrivals hearing from Democrats program and based on the and Republicans is finger failed Development, Relief and pointing, (and) that they are Education for Alien Minors thinking about 2018 midterm Act, spoke out about their elections. That’s why they are American Dream and called not moving on the DREAM Act,” for action at the Lory Student Galvan said. “It is time for us as Center Thursday, Feb. 8 in constituents to call them out. connection with the Colorado This is our government. This is Immigrant Rights Coalition. our country. We deserve a better Victor Galvan, director of democracy.” membership and engagement of According to Galvan, every CIRC, was brought to America single day since President in 1991 when he was 8 months Donald Trump announced old with his parents and older the repeal of DACA, 122 people brother. have lost their status and after “I realized that immigration March 5, that number is Victor Galvan recounts his childhood in Mexico. He tells the story of how he grew up with his mother who sold was going to be a problem when expected to increase to 1,400 burritos to get by. PHOTO BY BRANDON MENDOZA COLLEGIAN one day my mom came home people per day. crying that she was fired for Galvan said he hopes to fourths of Coloradans ... support student, but the summer before said she went back to school, not having status,” Galvan said. change hearts and minds and creating a path for people like she entered high school, her but it was hard to pick up where “This is something that didn’t call on the community to step me to earn citizenship. We don’t father told her that she would she left off. Her DACA permit happen once, but multiple out and fight back. need a wasteful and ineffective not be able to go to college expired last month. times.” “We are the people building wall to get that done.” because she was undocumented. “Now I have nothing, but the American Dream and that Most of the audience “Instead of giving me a push, I’m still hopeful,” Beltran said. idea of creating opportunity identified as Dreamers and it really put me in a hole and I “I want to let people know that “It is time for us as out of nothing is born on the two of them, Betzy Valdez and started to be really depressed,” we are not criminals. We help backs and souls of immigrants,” Arrisa Beltran, shared their Beltran said. “I thought there contribute to the community constituents to call (our Galvan said. “That’s why we experience. was no point if I wasn’t going to and government. We have a elected officials) out. fight because we have that fire Beltran, who came to the college, then what was the voice just as much as others.” This is our government. and inspiration, that hope that America from Mexico at age point of trying?” Yixuan Xie can be reached at tomorrow will be a better day. “ 3, said she used to be a good After DACA passed, Beltran [email protected]. This is our country. Christian Solano, another We deserve a better speaker, walked across the border with his mom, one-year- democracy.” old sister and a group of people VICTOR GALVAN when he was 3 years old. DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP AND Solano said his mom bought ENGAGEMENT OF THE COLORADO him and his sister light-up IMMIGRANT RIGHTS COALITION shoes, so they would look nice when they saw their dad, who came to America a year earlier. However, Galvan said he Although the shoes were useful has hope. He’s been fighting in the tunnel, they became for the dream acto to pass a dead-giveaway when they since he was 16, though it never were out of tunnel and had to did, and fought for change and walk in front of a border patrol progress in Colorado and across vehicle. Solano’s mom did not the nation. want the kids to walk barefoot in “I felt that we made progress, the desert, so she carried them. but then this past year has been “At first I thought that she a huge step back,” Galvan said. was giving up because we would “For the repeal of DACA, it is surely be seen, but she stood tall worth that fight again. We do and walked with a defiant pep in what we need to do to move her step,” Solano said. “She had forward. I think that’s what the faith and resolve that we would American Dream is.” find somewhere our family The day before the could survive. She was a real ROOMMATE ISSUES? event, several immigration dreamer and told me that the Get mediation services and more from activists held a sit-in at the real meaning of courage was to office of Senator Michael take action.” CONFLICT RESOLUTION SERVICES Bennet (D-Colo.) for 44 hours, Solano said that not Conflict happens. according to Galvan. creating a path to citizenship Get solutions. According to CIRC, Senators for undocumented immigrants Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) does not fit peoples’ wills. 501 W Lake St, Aggie Village, Walnut snapchat.com/add/csuresolution and Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) “Under current law, there is resolutioncenter.colostate.edu facebook.com/ResolveCSU are members of “Gang of 6,” a no way for people like me ... to [email protected] twitter.com/CSUResolution group of bipartisan negotiator earn citizenship, and that’s the (970) 491-7165 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY UNIVERSITY #CSUresolution senators pushing for an whole issue at hand,” Solano immigration deal. But so far, this said. “That’s why almost three- NEWS 4 Tuesday, February 13, 2018

CAMPUS CSU projects 3 percent tuition increase for academic year ‘18-19 By Erin Douglas @erinmdouglas23 state CSU students will likely see CSU has raised in-state compared to the past 15 years. students, but the rate of increase an increase of about $172 to their undergraduate tuition at least In the 2000-2001 fiscal year, has slowed down in the past tuition bill next fall if enrolled in 5 percent for the past 10 years. the state covered 68 percent of two years. Fees rose 1.4 percent PUEBLO – Colorado State 15 credits—bringing the total base Last May, the board settled on a the cost and 32 percent fell to for academic year ‘17-18 and 3.5 University presented a 3 percent tuition to $5,902.83 per semester. 5 percent increase for resident students. By 2012, the proportions percent for ‘16-17, compared to a tuition increase as the most Out-of-state students will undergraduates and a 2.5 reversed in Colorado, according percent increase of 11.28 in ‘15-16. likely decision for next academic see a larger dollar increase if CSU percent increase for out-of-state to the 2016-2017 tuition and fees The Student Fee Review Board year’s tuition rates at the Board stays with this plan: an additional undergraduates for the 2018 report by the state’s department will propose a fee budget for ‘18- of Governors’ meeting Thursday $400 added to their base tuition fiscal year. of higher education. 19 to the CSU Board of Governors morning. of $13,330, bringing the total to The burden of higher Mandatory student fees for approval in May. Based on what CSU believes about $13,730 per semester, or education costs falls mostly on add about $2,300 to the cost Erin Douglas can be reached the state contribution will be, in- $27,460 per year. students and families now as of attendance each year for at [email protected].

CAMPUS SCIENCE Students compete for Experts discuss importance of bees By Audrey Weiss labels required for pesticides Specifically, Schraton is @Audkward available for purchase in stores are working for the City of Fort Collins scholarship in 3 minutes specific to honey bees and not local in order to help residents on all By Carson Lipe think about your research a little If you’re struggling to watch pollinators. spectrums of bee caregiving. @CarsonLipe more in depth because it makes what you eat, start by looking at The panelists agreed that “Wherever you live, think you think about not only easy-to- the bees. urban farmers actually have a about what kind of habitat you can Summarizing and presenting understand words, but also about Defend Our Future hosted the drastic impact on pollinators provide,” Schraton said. an entire research project in three the impact that your research Defend Our Bees event Monday at when using pesticides to a larger Schraton suggested minutes may sound daunting, but has on people,” Gutierrez said. “I Colorado State University. extent even than agricultural considering the four components for the Colorado State University love that, but it’s very challenging. Rachel Melton, a sophomore farmers. of habitat: space, food, water and graduate students competing There are only three minutes and English education major According to Conrey, the shelter. for scholarship money and a it takes a lot of preparation.” moderated the event, asked solution is for urban farmers and “There are always fellowship, it was exactly what they Some participants were panelists questions regarding bees growers to simply stop treating opportunities to get engaged signed up for. selected for an opportunity to and sustainability. their plants with pesticides all at any level, from right here on The Vice President for present at the VPR challenge by Panelists included Don together. campus, all the way up to the state Research’s three-minute challenge winning a previous event. Studinski, entrepreneur and and federal levels,” Conrey said. “I took place in the Lory Student “So last year, I participated in beekeeper; Beth Conrey, owner encourage you to look for those Center Monday afternoon. the graduate student showcase,” of Bee Squared Apiaries and co- opportunities because they’re Ellen Fisher, a faculty member Gutierrez said. “Those people founder of People and Pollinators “Wherever you live, out there and people want to hear in the office of the Vice President selected have the opportunity to Action Network; Josh Vaisman, a think about what kind of your voice.” for Research, kicked off the event participate in the challenge.” Northern Colorado Beekeepers Schranton recommended with a description of the event’s The circumstances were the Association representative; and habitat you can provide.” considering individual purpose. same for Li Puma. Justin Scharton, the Nature in the JUSTIN SCHRATON participation, whether by “The VPR fellows program “I just did the graduate student City project manager. NATURE IN THE CITY PROJECT planting flowers in a backyard or started two years ago and arose showcase,” Li Puma said. “I did well According to Conrey, MANAGER on a balcony, or even taking up from a desire by our VPR, Alan there and got right up to this one.” approximately one-third of all beekeeping. Rudolph, to create a program that Braden Beckstrom, a produce in the human diet is On this note, Studinski would positively impact graduate doctoral candidate in mechanical provided by bee-pollinated plants. noted his hopes for changing the student researchers at CSU,” engineering, heard about the event “Do you like to eat?” Conrey “Making a commitment to paradigm of beekeeping from Fisher said. “This challenge event from one of his professors. said. “Because, if you do, they’re yourself to not use pesticides a condensed and heavy load of provides a venue for students to “I got my assistantship very important.” and herbicides … is a huge step,” information, to an extensive and compete for our VPR fellowships through my professor, Dr. Jason Panelists listed pollination, Vaisman said. more immersive educational and to gain experience doing Quinn,” Beckstrom said. “I was honey, propolis and beeswax Climate change will experience. something a little out of their talking with him and he said, ‘Well as resources that bees provide additionally impact bees in “Bees collect honey not comfort zone.” if you want a funded project that and how they contribute to the several ways, such as survivability because they like us, (but) they The winners of the challenge, will pay for your schooling, and ecosystem. based on a number of available collect nectar to collect honey for whose presentations are ranked if this sounds interesting, it’s for “Basically everything in the resources, according to Vaisman. themselves,” Vaisman said. by a panel of judges, are eligible you.’” beehive is edible and has medicinal Honeybees are not the only With that being said, bees are for up to $4000 in scholarship Beckstrom was interested in properties,” Studinski said. pollinators that will be affected by an integral part of the ecosystem money and the opportunity to the opportunity for his research, What’s more, bees serve as a climate change. Studinski said that and climate change has a negative become a cohort of VPR fellows but had other reasons for “canary in a coal mine” in the sense native pollinators are going to be impact on them, according to the following year. competing as well. that when something is affecting the hardest hit by climate change. Studinski. “This was great, it’s really hard “It’s always nice to get a little native pollinators, it is evident in “A honey bee will visit many “The choice is up to us,” from a science perspective to really bit of extra money and it’s fun to the health of the bees, according to kinds of flowering plants,” Schranton said. “This choice is broaden your research,” said Lance present stuff like this,” Beckstrom Vaisman. Studinski said. “Native bees are up to us of how we respond to it, Li Puma, a PhD student studying said. Conrey discussed Colorado not so much generalists. They how we try to mitigate it, and how biomedical sciences. “So being able The winners are to be Pesticide Laws, which aim to have a much more limited set.” we try to turn this massive ship to find what’s necessary, what’s not announced at a later date within prevent and regulate pesticide The panelists stressed the that is climate change in the right and practicing performing and the month. usage. The laws are sidestepped importance of community direction.” getting it down is beneficial.” Aside from the scholarships, due to loopholes within their involvement in taking steps Audrey Weiss can be reached at The content of the entire the Vice President for Research, regulations. Additionally, the toward saving and caring for bees. [email protected]. program was presented in rapid Alan Rudolph, expressed his succession and with very little thoughts on the value of the three- downtime between speakers. minute challenge. Although the presentation was “It’s really an opportunity for challenging, Carolina Gutierrez, an us together to put a little shine on international doctoral candidate our graduate students and what from Colombia studying Ecology, they do,” Rudolph said. thought about it in a positive light. Carson Lipe can be reached at “It’s great and it forces you to [email protected]. NEWS Tuesday, February 13, 2018 5

According to the CSU 3.49 percent. Although SFRB SCIENCE Institutional Fee Plan and has not yet determined the Fees Policy, student fees are defined final budget for the 2018- as being any amount, other 2019 academic year, Wise >> from page 1 than tuition, that is assessed anticipates an increase due to to all individual students as a rising mandatory costs. Activist discusses “We have a philosophy here condition of enrollment in the “The only trend that we’re at Colorado State that I think University. seeing (in fee increases) is that we’re really proud of about Though it often appears as mandatory costs increase. The the student fee areas, and that one total cost of “tuition and cost of living is increasing, and labor, climate is that we have always gone fees” on the student’s end, as the cost of salary is increasing, as well as hourly student pay,” By Pat Conrey to the students and student with the Shopping Sheet on @Load_of_Crop “It was the same story,” government for approval and RAMweb, the current student Wise said. “With the minimum Guerrero said. “It was a bottom for oversight of how their fees fee total for full time students wage increase that was passed, up process within the labor are spent,” Miranda said at the per semester is $1,183.74. we’re going to continue to Avogadro’s Number invited movement that created the Feb. 5 SFRB meeting. “That’s According to Wise, student see those mandatory costs Michael Leon Guerrero to speak change.” not the case at all universities.” fee areas are created based continue to increase for the Monday evening about the impact During the panel, the North on what impacts students foreseeable future.” climate change will have on the American Free Trade Agreement, the most, such as Alternative This year, Miranda world’s work industries. which has made its way onto the STUDENT FEES Transportation Fee Advisory asked SFRB to consider the According to the United federal political scene, was used Board, which reviews the projected rise in tuition when Nations, the world population as an example of worker and The student fee is broken down accessibility of Transfort deliberating on any changes will reach 9.7 billion by 2050, 25 environmental rights. into 19 fee areas as follows: and the bus systems around to student fees, as there was years after current freshmen at On Jan. 1, 1989 the United previously a gap between ■ campus. Colorado State University will States entered NAFTA. ASCSU, $24.45 “Really, it’s where on tuition increases and fee enter the workforce. Guerrero worked closely with ■ Adult Learner and Veteran campus impacts the most increases. Guerrero, the executive organizations on NAFTA where Services, $7.49 students, and that’s what As the Board continues director of the Labor Network labor unions, faith-based groups creates a fee area,” Wise said. to determine the specific for Sustainability, addressed the and environmental groups came ■ Athletics, $114.92 “We’re getting a say in a lot of necessary and proposed audience about topics including together. ■ Alternative Transportation Fee things going on, on campus.” changes to student fees this progressive labor movements Between labor groups, Advisory Board, $26.23 This year, the two largest semester, Wise plans on and climate change policy at the organization has not always been fee areas are in University increasing transparency event co-sponsored by CSU’s easy. Guerrero said he believes the ■ Career Center, $31.22 Facility Fee Advisory Board, through the student fees Environmental Justice Working question “What would climate ■ Campus Recreation, $139.15 whose fees provide both new website and encourages Group and the Department of change mean to your industry?” facilities and improvement to students to get involved in the Political Science. opens the conversation. ■ Conflict Resolution,$7.34 current facilities that directly process by contacting SFRB “The whole issue about “Climate change is the real job ■ Health Network, $248.07 benefit the students, and the members. jobs and environment as a killer,” Guerrero said. “I found that new CSU Health Network, “Learn about where your dichotomy was always a false union people around the country ■ Lory Student Center, $182.52 which provides resources to money’s going, because if you dichotomy,”Guerrero said. “We really are thinking about this issue. ■ Off Campus Life, $5.54 all students, such as 5 free have the opportunity to learn felt we should never have to trade They just need some guidance.” counseling sessions. about where you’re spending off jobs for our health, our safety LNS hosted their first Labor ■ Ram Events, $9.71 For full-time on-campus money, you should take it,” and the environment.” Convergence on Climate in ■ students, fees increased by Wise said. “This is a process According to Guerrero, January 2016. At the convergence, Ram Ride, $6.07 about $15 for the 2017-2018 that any student on campus can the environmental justice the group approved a set of guiding ■ Resources for Disabled school year, a 1.34 percent be a part of.” communities have to live with principles. Students, $0.48 increase from the 2016-2017 Natalia Sperry can be both realities. Groups like LNS and EJWG academic year. The previous reached at [email protected]. Guerrero left the are actively working towards a ■ SLiCE, $18.16 year, the fee increased by environmental justice and more sustainable world. ■ Student Legal Services, $7.30 community organizing sphere to “This is one economic work with the labor unions. He transition that we cannot afford to ■ University Center of the Arts, praised the work of his peers and be reactive to,” Guerrero said. “We $14.59 their analysis of times when labor all have to be all in.” History of Student Fees from 2010 - 2017 unions changed their positions Pat Conrey can be reached at ■ University Facility Fee Advisory $2,367.48 Board, $311.25 $2,400 on major issues, like civil rights, [email protected]. $2,336.28 immigration and healthcare. ■ University Technology Fee Advisory Board, $25.00 $2,300 ■ The Women and Gender Advocacy Center, $4.25 $2,257.48

$2,200 Although formally student’s roles in SFRB are to give advice to the University $2,100 President, who in turn advises the final decision making of the $2,028.64 Board of Governors, Miranda said that in President Tony $2,000 Frank’s administration, SFRB has always had a valuable place in the decision making process. “It’s never been the case that $1,900 in our memory, and certainly not in our administration, $1,819.16 that we have taken a fee to $1,773.64 the board of governors that $1,800 (SFRB) has not approved of, $1,734.68 or that we’ve vetoed a fee that $1,728.80 (SFRB) was supportive of,” $1,700 Miranda said during the SFRB meeting. “We have a very 2/13 Showtimes LyricCinema.com 2014-15 2013-14 2015-16 2010-11 2016-17 2011-12 2012-13 2017-18 long history of a cooperative Call Me by Your Name 4:10 Oscar Animated Shorts 11:20 | 2:00 | 6:30 relationship with SFRB and The Shape of Water 11:30 | 4:00 Three Billboards 6:50 The Road Movie 9:30 with student government in Lady Bird 5:00 | 9:15 Darkest Hour 1:25 Phantom Thread 11:40 | 2:20 | 8:40 shepherding these resources.” INFOGRAPHIC BY MEGAN METZGER-SEYMOUR COLLEGIAN OPINION 6 Tuesday, February 13, 2018

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR GUEST COLUMNIST CSU’s lack of transparency reaches Warped Tour end may give Fort Collins a unique opportunity the highest level, but it’s a simple fix efforts seem to be paying off, as meetings. And, I would be less waiting to watch public business CSU hosted concerts on football inclined to make it an issue if my be discussed. But, as it currently Josh game days, known as “Stadium Erin publication and myself had not stands, if anyone did want to speak Silva Sessions,” that showcased various Douglas been requesting these very simple during public comment or watch @jsflix artists before kickoff. accommodations for (at least) the meeting in real time, they are Fort Collins has another @erinmdouglas23 three years. likely looking at a long drive and positive track record when it The lack of accessibility two days of work or class missed. comes to holding large-scale is hardly surprising. Public All of this might sound like a Editor’s Note: All opinion section cultural events. Fort Collins hosts Editor’s Note: Letters from the meetings, in any context or Journalist RantTM, inapplicable content reflects the views of the the annual Colorado Brewers’ editor do not represent a stance organization, are notoriously to the students I’m here to serve, individual author only and does Festival every summer, where taken by all Collegian employees, not very public. Often times but I promise this affects all of not represent a stance taken by the visitors gather to witness over 90 and are instead a stance taken by journalists go through training you, too. When my reporters Collegian or its editorial board. Colorado beers and 40 Colorado the Editor-in-Chief. Erin Douglas to navigate the obstacles. The and I are not able to have time to This past year, Vans Warped breweries. The City also hosts is the Editor-in-Chief of the much-coveted binder, full of look at information prior to the Tour founder Kevin Lyman Taste of Fort Collins, which has Collegian and has covered CSU important data, graphs, maps and meeting, it affects our ability to announced that the upcoming showcased rock bands such as the Board of Governors meetings since explanations of board decisions, is ask questions in the students’ 2018 tour would be the last, leaving Plain White T’s, the Wombats and 2015. only available for press use during interest. It affects our ability to fans and artists justifiably upset. Smash Mouth. Last year’s Tour A conversation about meetings because a Coloradoan write detailed and contextual Following in the footsteps of de Fat celebration in Fort Collins Colorado State University’s future reporter requested it (or, more stories. Thus, it affects your ability Grand Junction’s Loudwire Music featured the All-American Rejects at the highest university level accurately, demanded it with to know what the university is Festival in 2016 and Denver’s Riot and X Ambassadors, proving that happened this past weekend — annoying questions) a few years deciding to do with your $12,000- Fest in 2017, the farewell tour will such events can thrive with the 173 miles from Fort Collins. ago. But, we’re still not allowed $27,000 per year. pass through Denver on July 1 appetite for rock bands in Fort CSU’s Board of Governors to see the materials prior to the It doesn’t need to be like before shutting its doors on Aug. 5. Collins. convened Thursday and Friday meeting, and there is normally this. Fort Collins’ City Council, While music festivals such at the CSU Pueblo campus to only one binder on the press bless their hearts, live streams as Warped can be expensive and discuss, among other topics, the table to share. Could someone at meetings, makes meeting material cumbersome to implement, they Hughes Stadium property, the least digitalize it at the time of the available ahead of time and holds “We are trying to deliver present numerous benefits such on-campus stadium’s projected board meeting? meetings Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., [an affordable festival as opportunities for sponsorship, income statement, political Though CSU is not technically long after a normal workday. For experience] for the 95 philanthropy and activism. tension surrounding free speech breaking Colorado sunshine student reporters, not having to They also provide cash-strapped and a possible tuition increase. law rules that govern public miss class to do our jobs is a breath percent of people who fans with the opportunity to The board’s six yearly meetings, they are certainly of fresh air. can’t afford to go to experience several of their favorite meetings rotate locations between making it difficult for journalists I’ll be the first to admit that Bonnaroo or Coachella” artists in one central location. Denver, Fort Collins and Pueblo. to do their jobs. When I’ve asked The Collegian should make more Since the Vans Warped Tour While it’s reasonable to allow each for the materials, the typical of an effort to be an unwavering KEVIN LYMAN began in 1995, its mission has been campus part of the CSU System response is that board materials presence at the Board of VANS WARPED TOUR FOUNDER described as, “trying to deliver [an to have the spotlight, the location are not official until the board Governors’ meetings. But how affordable festival experience] changes only furthers an already votes to approve them after the can we? Meetings are scheduled for the 95 percent of people who frustrating lack of transparency meeting. Understandable, but from about 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Though all three events can’t afford to go to Bonnaroo or by CSU. Materials for these the University could easily make on weekdays, materials are not expressed interest in a revival at Coachella,” to see their favorite meetings are not available ahead these materials available under released physically or digitally some point in the future, they artists. By capping ticket prices of time, either for the public or embargo so that The Coloradoan ahead of time and meetings are have yet to take concrete steps around $50, Warped Tour has the press. Agendas and meeting and The Collegian aren’t trying to not recorded unless we’re there toward this goal. The end of the worked to fulfill its mission and announcements are posted online quietly sift through hundreds of to do the recording. Student nationwide Warped Tour further provide fans with shows they a few days prior, but definitely not pages of information in the same reporters have class and many exacerbates the void for punk rock otherwise may not have been able advertised – perhaps this is why binder at the same time while the don’t have cars. Last weekend, I enthusiasts in Colorado, since to experience. no one is ever present for public meeting is in session. took two days off school and drove none of the other Colorado music Additionally, the cultural comment. Meetings are not As for the location, it would a grand total of six hours and 346 festivals fit the profile of Warped impact of the Warped Tour cannot recorded, except by minutes that be quite simple to live stream miles to get information that Tour or Riot Fest. be overstated, as these festivals are only posted days afterward. meetings, therefore making them could have been obtained with a The City of Fort Collins is allow up-and-coming artists an So, the location wouldn’t be accessible to not just journalists, simple PDF and an iPhone. As a uniquely well-positioned to take opportunity to gain exposure. an issue if the University made but to CSU professors, alumni, land-grant institution responsible up the mantle by hosting a new According to Westword, “punk the on-average-400-page binder students or parents interested to the public, CSU can and should festival to replace Warped. While has ebbed and flowed in Denver’s of board materials public ahead in watching. It might be naïve do better. Colorado as a whole features a underground music world since of time. It wouldn’t be an issue if for me to claim that hundreds of Erin Douglas can be reached at hospitable musical climate and the mid-’70s. The current wave the university live-streamed the students would anxiously tune in, [email protected]. boasts artists such as OneRepublic of the genre is one of its most and The Fray, Fort Collins diverse, both demographically and specifically is the ideal location to musically.” establish a new music festival in Without a large venue to the spirit of Warped Tour. interact with other bands and NOPE Promoters have historically showcase their talent, many local struggled to set up music festivals artists risk their careers being in Denver, but Fort Collins may strangled before they have the Being a broke college kid. DOPE Instagram is still lit. prove more compatible under the chance to take off. Indeed, various right circumstances. Historically artists such as blink-182, Green speaking, Fort Collins enjoys a Day and even Katy Perry and the Car trouble. Field trips. track record of accommodating Black Eyed Peas have credited large crowds for musical events, as their appearances at Warped Ryun Williams offering to jump the Rolling Stones and the Beach with bolstering their, at the time, your car. Not all heroes wear The Snapchat update. #rip Boys both famously played at fledgling careers. Benefits such as capes. Hughes Stadium. these are why festivals like Warped The musical appetite in Fort are worth replacing, and Fort When it’s so cold your wet hair Collaborating with brilliant Collins persists, with CSU’s on- Collins has a golden opportunity freezes. people. campus stadium being floated as a to fill the void. potential future concert venue and Josh Silva can be reached CSU students working to make at [email protected]. Clickbait. People who walk you home <3 Colorado an artistic hotspot. 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TRACK AND FIELD Runners enjoy record-breaking weekend at Husky Invitational By Mamadou Balde @mamadoubalde62 much his one chance to get the 14:29, which ranks 13th on the meters, 18th on the all-time list. was going to run it until probably school record…he just executed. all-time list while Barton finished “We came in looking for some Thursday of that week. Then, in The pace was slow early but he with a time of 14:41, 18th all-time. big marks today, and we had a few his first 3k of the year with some Splitting between two events just stayed composed throughout “I was really proud of all of our in the weight throw,” head coach of the toughest competition in did not slow down Colorado the race and got it done.” guys in the 5k tonight,” Siemers Brian Bedard said. “To have four the country, he just moved up State track & field as the Rams Fischer was just the start for said. “Each of those guys made women reach the finals of the throughout the race and put continued action in two different the team as multiple Rams earned our top-20 list, which is exciting weight throw at the Don Kirby himself in a position to win in the invites last weekend. The Rams rankings on Colorado State because it means they’re all on was good to see as well. We had last turn.” sent most of their distance University’s top 20 all-time list and ran personal bests. They’re some areas that I thought we Three other Rams set runners to Seattle, Wash. for the in the 5,000 meters. Eric Hamer starting to come into form and underperformed in today, but I’m personal bests in the 3,000 meters. Husky Invitational while the finished second in his heat with a hopefully we’ll just keep rolling looking forward to seeing what we Carson Hume finished with a rest of the team competed in time of 14:15, the second-fastest until conference. We have some can get done tomorrow.” time of 8:05, ranking fifth on the Albuquerque, N.M. time for the Rams. Hamer’s time up-and-coming young guys that The Rams continued their all-time list. Following Hume was At the Husky Invitational, also ranks sixth on CSU’s all- have a chance to travel to sea-level record-breaking weekend on day Wayde Hall who finished with Grant Fischer scorched the time indoor list. Maximilliano competition and they’re taking two with Cole Rockhold breaking a time of 8:07, seventh all-time. competition in the 5,000 meters Martinez finished with a time advantage of their opportunities. the record for the 3,000 meters by Also finishing with a time of 8:07 where he also broke the program of 14:24 in his debut, a time that We’ll keep it rolling tomorrow.” just over a second with his time of was Trent Powell, his time ranks record. Fischer won the event ranks 14th in the program’s While the distance 7:50.10. The record time of 7:51.38 eighth on the all-time list. with a time of 13:44. The record records. runners highlighted the Husky was previously held by Jefferson Mostafa Hassan remained was previously held by Jerrell There were four other Rams Invitational, the women’s weight Abbey. Rockhold also set a PR. undefeated in the shot put event Mock who ran a 13:46 at the that set top-20 times including throw team registered multiple “Cole missed about four or this indoor season. Hassan won Husky Invitational in 2017. Luke Giugliano who finished personal bests. Aimee Larrabee five days of training a couple of the event with a mark of 19.59. “Grant really wanted that with a time of 14:25, which ranks set a personal record with a mark weeks ago and we were thinking The Rams will continue school record,” distance coach Art 11th on the all-time list. Justin of 19.44 meters, seventh on the all- he might not even run at the their indoor season at the Rocky Siemers said in a statement. “He’s Weinmeister’s time of 14:26 ranks time list. Linnea Jonsson also set meet (last week) at CU,” said Mountain Classic in Laramie, never had a school record before 12th. Rounding things out for the a PR with a mark of 19.02 meters, coach Siemers. “He’s just such a Wyo. on Feb. 16. – college, high school, middle Rams were sophomores Satchel ninth on the all-time list. In the composed runner. He went to CU Mamadou Balde can be school, he told me. For a former Caldwell and Forrest Barton. men’s weight throw, Alex Blaho and got a likely qualifying mark reached by email at sports@ walk-on to come out here in pretty Caldwell finished with a time of also set a PR with a mark of 19.04 in the mile, not even knowing he collegian.com

TENNIS CLUB SPORTS CSU unable to capitalize CSU picks up two wins, on fast start in loss to CU By Tyler Johnson @TylerGjohnson20 However, unlike the first, the Rams struggled to get any offense falls to UNLV in MW play The Colorado State club going. The Buffs would add to their By Michelle Gould opening point in doubles play, “We all kept each other up and hockey team got off to a fast start lead eight minutes into play with a @michellegouldd with Imaan Hassim and Sofia tried to recognize what we needed in the second game of a back-to- goal by George Gruber VII, then Macias besting Kolbow and to work on as a team,” Grijalva back series with rival Colorado the game was broken open with Colorado State tennis Luetschwager 7-6 (7-2) The Rams’ said. Saturday evening. The Rams got a Colorado scoring two more goals traveled to Las Vegas, Nev. last duo of Reeves and Corwin also With fatigue and frustration quick goal but were unable to keep in the period by Matt Anders and weekend where they picked up dropped their doubles match, 6-3. setting in, the UNLV Rebels up with the Buffaloes’ scoring and Jake Bauer. The Rams were shut two wins against UC Riverside With singles play to end the claimed victories in doubles to lost 6-2, falling to to 8-21-2 on the out and went into the third trailing and Youngstown State. In their day, Leutschwager began with best the Rams, 4-0. season. 5-1. final day of play, the Rams lost to intensity to even the match Despite the loss against the Rams’ forward Austin Ansay The Rams would get one goal the UNLV Rebels in the first game against Sofia Macias, 6-1, 6-3. Rebels, Camerota remained scored just fifty five seconds into seven minutes into the period, of Mountain West play. Improving her overall singles positive. play and was assisted by Elijah scored by Liam Millar, but it The Rams began the weekend record to 12-3, Grijalva claimed “Whenever you win more Aquilina. The Rams played was too little too late. Colorado facing off against UC Riverside. an additional singles victory over than you lose over a weekend, inspired defense in the first period, State was swept in the series with Priscilla Palermo started the Anastasiia Khokhlove, 6-3, 6-3. it’s a good thing,” Camerota said feeding off the crowd’s energy. Colorado by a combined score of tournament strong, picking up a Corwin and Reeves in a statement. “UNLV showed Colorado broke through with a 11-3. The Rams only have three win against Karla Dulay 6-0, 6-1. clinched winning team points us what we need to work on goal from Buffs defender Ben Hull games left in what has been a Emily Leutschwager followed with victories over Cassandra to get ready for our divisional seven minutes into the first on a season to forget but will look to behind Palermo as she defeated Moraleja, 7-6, 6-2, and Ana Stroe, opponents in conference and for power play. Penalties would come end on a high note. her UC Riverside opponent, Sara 3-6, 6-1, 6-3, respectively. the conference tournament.” back to hurt the Rams again before The Rams will be back in Khattab, 6-2, 6-4. Head coach Jarod Camerota With no competition set for the end of the first. With just four action Thursday, Feb. 15 and Alyssa Grijalva improved her said he was pleased with his this weekend, the Rams will utilize minutes left in the period, Trace Friday, Feb. 16 as they travel to take singles record with a win over players’ performances going into the extra training time to prepare Jablin scored for Colorado. on the University of Jamestown in Chloe Pham 6-4, 6-4. The first day the final day of the tournament. for play against Duke and Western Colorado State once again North Dakota. concluded with a sweep in doubles “We did a good job of getting Illinois in Des Moines, Iowa on came out and played good Tyler Johnson can be reached wins for duos Palermo/Grijalva, two wins today, and we did it in Feb. 23-24. defense to start the second period. at [email protected]. Emily Kolbow/ Leutschwager and different ways, with and without “I think the team can improve Riley Reeves/Emma Corwin. the doubles point,” Camerota said. for Iowa by simply hitting more “We were very proud of our With a back-to-back balls and getting more reps in,” competing and the energy we tournament the day prior, the Kolbow said. “A lot of us will be brought to the matches.” Grijalva Rams fell to UNLV Sunday in their playing extra this week and that said. “We brought that same first Mountain West Conference will be the key to our success. We energy into the second half of the opponent. also have a lot of workouts before day.” With three losses and three Iowa that will make us stronger With a quick turnaround, the unfinished matches in singles and better.” Rams faced the Youngstown State play, the Rams continued to stay Michelle Gould can be reached Penguins that afternoon. hopeful going into the doubles at [email protected]. The Penguins picked up the round. 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MOVIES AND TV FORT COLLINS LIFE Where to (probably) Movies for a night in find Girl Scout cookies By Nate Day @NateMDay scout means your locked in for at least a box of Thin Mints. with your Valentine Foothills Mall By Claire Oliver two are recruited by a private Movies of old Hollywood are Without fail, every year, the Girl They’re occasionally sprinkled @claire_oliver21 investigator and Marilyn’s a little more traditional when Scouts of America manage to snag around the mall, as well, ready to character is charged with being it comes to relationships. Girl dollar after dollar for their delicious catch folks in a money-spending This year, staying in and a gold digger. The case can be meets boy, they fall in love and cookies. mood. watching movies on Valentines easily solved considering on the rest is history, but in today’s It seems that regardless of Craft Stores Day is a cheap way to spend of Marilyn’s numbers is called society, love and the many forms where you are, there’s always a little It’s mostly parents that end time with those people who are “Diamonds are a Girls Best it takes are starting to get more girl nearby looking up at you with up shopping at places like JoAnn important in your life. However, Friend”. It is a great movie to attention. Recently Hollywood puppy-dog-eyes, sweetly requesting Fabrics and Hobby Lobby, and finding a good movie to watch watch with a group of girlfriends. has produced a wide range of that you invest in her future by the genius saleswomen that Girl though can be a ridiculous feat, Rating: 98% Rotten movies that cater to the LGBTQ purchasing a box of calories. That Scouts are, know that parents can and hours can be spent surfing Tomatoes community. Here are movies being said, most of us are more than never turn down an opportunity to through possible options. Here “West Side Story” (1961) that represent the LGBTQ willing to fork over the cash. support the cause. are ten classic romance movies A musical version of community can be possible If you’ve got a serious hankering Department Stores to consider before sitting down Shakespeare’s play “Romeo options to watch this Valentines for some baked deliciousness, here It’s not just craft stores where with the gal pals or that special and Juliet”, Steven Sondheim’s Day. are some spots around town that you’ll find adults with disposable someone: “West Side Story” takes place Love is love after all. you’ll likely find Girl Scouts doing income. Places like JCPenny’s and “Casablanca” (1942) on the west side of Manhattan. “Carol” (2015) their thing: Macy’s often have a cookie station This movie stands as one Maria and Tony are members of This movie takes place Flea Market parked out front, just waiting to nab of the most popular romance rival gangs and against all odds in the 1950s, where older If you haven’t seen the lines an unsuspecting shopper. movies ever. With an amazing they fall in love. The music is woman Carol, portrayed by forming just outside of the CSU Luckily, if you can’t manage to score and heart wrenching wonderful, the dance numbers Cate Blanchet, catches the Bookstore in the Lory Student track down a gaggle of girls to sell story, it is easy to see why this are fluid and fun to watch and eye of a young store employee Center, you must be blind. Visiting you the goods, the Girl Scouts of movie is so highly rated among the chemistry between the two Therese. Therese, portrayed by a college campus full of hungry America have a booth finder feature critics and audiences. The star-crossed lovers is heart Rooney Mara, and Carol begin a students is genius, so get to them on their website, www.girlscouts. story focuses on Rick Blaine warming. Not to mention it friendship which blossoms into while you can. org who owns a bar in Casablanca, doesn’t end the way the classic something more as the two take The Grocery Store Additionally, if you can’t figure Morrocco during World War play does so don’t write this a road trip together. Against all These girls know what they’re out what cookies to purchase, The II. His troubled past is what off as just a recreation of the odds and Carol’s ever present doing. Sitting at a table outside of Collegian has you covered in our brought him there but he must traditional story. Sondheim ex-husband, the two remain in the store in their patch-covered Cookie Ranking. face the music when his former keeps it interesting and love. uniforms is certain to draw eyes, Nate Day can be reached at lover, Ilsa Lund, walks into his represents minority groups Rated: 95% Rotten and making eye contact with a girl [email protected]. bar one night igniting a desire living in Hell’s Kitchen. Tomatoes between them. The movie is a Rated: 94% Rotten “Call Me by Your Name” (2018) great testament to a period of Tomatoes To shake things up this cinema that has been all but “The Graduate” (1967) movie is actually still in forgotten. For those who like to go theatres. Set in Northern Italy, against the grain and want to a young 17-year-old boy named watch a nontraditional love Elio, portrayed by Timothee “Here’s to looking at you kid” and story, “The Graduate” is an Chalamet, works with his father “Louie, I think this is a beginning option. Dustin Hoffman plays who is a professor of archeology. of a beautiful friendship” are both Ben, a recent college grad who Elio’s father hires an American famous quotes that came from is seduced by his neighbor, Mrs. graduate student named Oliver, “Casablanca” which celebrated its Robinson. The two become portrayed by Armie Hammer, 75th anniversary last year. lovers and Ben comes to find out to help with his research and that Mrs. Robinson’s daughter an immediate connection is Elaine, portrayed by Katharine formed between Elio and Oliver. Rated: 97% Rotten Ross, is the perfect girl for Rated: 96% (Rotten Tomatoes him. The movie is almost like Tomatoes) “Roman Holiday” (1953) a Wes Anderson film with “The Danish Girl” (2015) “Roman Holiday” earned long moments of silence and a Einar, portrayed by Eddie Audrey Hepburn her first Oscar strange and very memorable Redmayne, and his wife Gerda, and cemented her as one of ending. Plus, the film score was portrayed by Alicia Vikander, the great Hollywood actresses. written by Simon and Garfunkel are a married couple. Both are Hepburn will pop up a again on so the entire show has a very painters with Gerda preferring this list, but “Roman Holiday” zany feel to it. portraits and Einar landscapes. stands out because her charm Rated: 91% Rotten When Einar sits for a portrait in and wit as Princess Ann who Tomatoes a dress their world is flipped on leaves her confines and spends “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961) it’s head as Einar realizes that a night in Rome with a dashing Another Hepburn classic, she is a woman. Einar changes reporter, played by the great “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” takes her name to Lili and will Gregory Peck. The pair work place in Manhattan. Holly eventually undergo the first sex well together on screen and you Golightly is a broken young change operation. The movie can’t help but root for them as woman with a troubled past didn’t receive rave reviews but they dance the night away in who meets Paul Varjak, a new it does showcase one of the first Rome. tenant in her building. The pair ever documented cases of a sex Rated: 98% Rotten begin a budding romance and change operation that will pave Tomatoes the audience gets to watch the the way for the transgender “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (1953) twists and turns as Holly deals community. Perfect for Galentine’s Day, with her inner demons that Rated: 68% Rotten “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” prevent her from falling in love. Tomatoes stars Marilyn Monroe and Rated: 88% Rotten Claire Oliver can be reached Jane Russell as best friends Tomatoes at [email protected]. who are on a trip to Paris. The But wait..... ARTS & CULTURE Tuesday, February 13, 2018 13

CULTURE How to celebrate a solo Valentine’s Day By Nick Botkin 2. Share the love think about avoiding the most @dudesosad Do not get lost in paroxysms upbeat offerings. of self-pity. There are likely Valentine’s Day can plenty of other singles in your 5. Road trip bombard you with messages world. Why not try to alleviate Take a day trip if you are not geared towards couples. their sadness? Maybe bring gifts in class. Maybe go into Denver. Romantic chocolates. or cards to people at school or See a comedian. Go to a concert. Candlelight dinners. Gifts for at work. Especially people you Walk around and explore. Do that special someone. might not know well. The act not go into this with a set plan. If you are that exotic species of giving can fill others with a Let spontaneity and impulse known as the single person, it is sense of personal worth, a sense reign supreme. Carpe diem, as easy to feel left behind. of being wanted. You just might Robin Williams proclaims in But there are plenty of feel more self-esteem as well. “Dead Poets Society.” ways to take Valentine’s Day 3.Hang out with friends 6. Write. into your own hands. Here are When you think about Write something. some ways to make the day all Valentine’s Day and love, Anything. Go on a freewriting your own. If you have your own romantic love comes to mind. binge, even if it is rife with rituals in mind, embrace them But why not make it about all stream of consciousness as well. types of love? Period. You love rants. Pen lousy poetry, even if 1. Buy yourself something your friends. Perhaps some of Alfred Lord Tennyson’s ghost This might sound ludicrous. them are up the same singles picks a fight with you. Writing Egotistical, even. But why creek sans paddle. So help them is an inherently therapeutic not? Valentine’s Day is about out. Maybe throw an “anti- act, according to an article in love, so why not pay tribute to Valentine” party. Go out for “Psych Central.” According to yourself? Get something that some beers if you are over 21. the article, writing is a means reflects your own interests, 4. Watch movies of observing our thoughts no matter how quirky. Self- Movies offer a delightful and feelings. So write about esteem is important. Embrace escape. You can live vicariously your frustrations. Write about yourself, especially the quirky through others. The choice inadequacies, about breakups. facets. If you like vampires, get of viewing material is yours, Even write about your ideal yourself a copy of “Dracula.” If but why not avoid rom-coms? date. you are a music lover, buy the Watch a cynical comedy. Or Nick Botkin can be reached at latest album that can get you an action movie. If you do veer [email protected]. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO grooving on the floor. into the romantic fare, maybe

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MUSIC CULTURE ‘Black Panther: The Album’ hypes Forgot about Valentine’s listeners for movie, can stand alone Day? Here are some tips By Miles Parrish Panther: The Album” instead the song “Seasons” with Mozzy By Maddie Wright landmark? Pack some PB&Js, & Ty Davis experiments with fusions of and Reason. Sjava’s entire verse @maddierwright possibly cut into little heart shaped @ parrishm20 electronic music. in Zulu is as a tribute to South bites, some champagne (or some @TyDavisACW Luckily, the album does not Africa and its people, which adds Oh crap! Is it Valentine’s Day La Croix if that’s your speed), and a lean so far into experimentation great value to the sentiment tomorrow? couple blankets to stay cozy during Rarely has there ever been that it becomes inaccessible. being portrayed on the track. If you totally spaced and are the chilly February weather and an album based on a major film There is an elegance to the On the song “Opps” Yugen frantically trying to find a spot enjoy the romantic backdrop. whose excitement has not only composition that puts the album Blakrok comes in fierce after to take your partner to pretend Chocolate Cafe stood alongside the film itself, more in line with TPAB, than Kendrick and Vince Staples you’re on top of it, here’s a list of If your sweetheart has a sweet but in some ways stood separate with Lamar’s most recent album with comparisons to cyborgs some fun (and decently cheap) tooth, and that store bought box of from the film. “DAMN.” The electronic infusion and Batman villains while ideas: candies won’t do, take a trip to The The press coverage of the brings a type of rapid energy to threatening to dismantle Chocolate Cafe Desserts for some Marvel’s “Black Panther,” is filled the hard hitting beats of songs like anything that gets in her way. fancy chocolate treats. And if the with news of one good decision “X”, “Opps,” and “Paramedic.” While one may not expect these LAST MINUTE GIFTS word “chocolate” is keeping you after another, from design, cast The focus on electronic does not artists to perform at the same away, they still have lots of goodies ■ and the decision to commission leave it with only one sound. The level as some of the biggest A poem you wrote that are not chocolate based. Top Dog Entertainment, the album allows for many types of names in the music world today, ■ A mixtape (or Spotify playlist) Craft beer festival record company boasting the genres like R&B, with hints of they do so, seemingly with ease, If you are into beer and all likes of Kendrick Lamar, SZA, soul, rock and gospel sprinkled and arguably outshine them. ■ Candy and flowers the breweries FoCo has to offer, and Schoolboy Q, to create the throughout many songs in the Because of the initial mystery consider going to the Craft Beer film’s soundtrack. album. that comes with their feature on Festival by The Downtown After the wave of hype The album also makes the “Black Panther” album, their Hodi’s Half Note Business Association, which following his “DAMN” release, great use of South African performance is that much more Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal includes 17 breweries from within Lamar seems like the obvious instrumentals that are present exciting to bear witness to. with Rush Hour Train and special the area. Chat with other beer choice for making an album even in the most heavy bangers The “Black Panther” album guests are playing at Hodi’s Half enthusiasts and brewery staff for “Black Panther.” Not only on the album, giving a unique is a really solid project overall. Note for Valentine’s Day. This members for a unique event on does this album excel fitting in sound to each of the tracks, even With a feature list as strong and soul/funk band will be playing a this day of love. thematically with the “Black the most distinctly American regionally diverse as this one, high energy show and if that name At home couples cooking class Panther” movie, but it also ones. These instrumentals, along it is very hard to disappoint, sounds familiar, that is because If you are into cooking or just excels in standing on its own as a with the focus on electronic especially when your album is Josh Hoyer was a contestant on tired of always getting Spoons take celebration of the culture behind experimentation partners curated by Lamar. And while The Voice. So grab your music- out for dinner, you and your date the music. Kendrick also adds greatly with the film’s setting there may be low points on this loving babe and start dancing. may want to go to a cooking class. some lesser-known artists out and creates a sound that not only album, they aren’t necessarily Pizza Hut heart shaped pizza But, given that they can be a bit of of Africa to the celebration with encapsulates the film’s vision but low in quality, but instead just If you are a more pizza and a challenge to get into the day of, their addition to the feature list. creates such a vivid tone that you less impressive than the rest of Netflix couple, turn to Pizza Hut load up some Food Network on can visualize what the song would the album. to fulfill your Valentine’s Day your computer and have Ted Allen portray and where best to place Sonically, the production dreams with their classic heart inspire you to get chopping. “BLACK PANTHER: THE it. “Black Panther” has style, and of almost every song caters to shaped pizza. It can be topped Lunch hour date “Black Panther: The Album: has the artists performing on them with whatever you want (even For the couples with rushed ALBUM” REVIEW the sonic equivalent of style. in such a way that brings some pineapple). This is perfect for you schedules or who have tests to ■ ”Black Panther” has style, and The feature list serves as a of their best work out of them. to bring some Valentine’s flair into study for, consider the lunch hour major highlight for the “Black This can be heard on tracks like an otherwise ordinary night. date. Set aside a quick hour during “Black Panther: The Album” has Lyric Movies the sonic equivalent of style. Panther” album. Although it’s “X” and “Seasons.” The “Black the day and meet up at somewhere stacked with plenty of heavy Panther” album does a fantastic Did someone say movie close to campus for an hour date on hitters in the music world, such job of building up excitement for date? Instead of taking your date the day of love to be in the moment as Travis Scott, Future, Anderson the movie coming out on Feb. 16, to the AMC which you can go to and focused on each other. The instrumentals Paak., etc., the album also sports while also celebrating the culture anywhere in the nation, take your Art museum throughout the album are features from artists out of South that’s behind the music. Not sweetie to a Fort Collins staple, If you are an artsy couple that consistently superb. This is a Africa that bring just as much often does music geared towards The Lyric, for a couple romantic was not able to score tickets for the Kendrick Lamar album through to the table. The track “X” is marketing another product carry movies. They’re showing “Amelie” symphony, take a stroll through and through, and in many an absolute banger, and South such great meaning on its own. and “Call Me by Your Name.” the Fort Collins’ Art Museum ways, the album sounds like a African rapper Saudi comes in Miles Parrish and Ty Horsetooth picnic and appreciate some nice art at spiritual successor to “To Pimp hot; blending English and Zulu, Davis can be reached online at If you want something a reasonable price, while also A Butterfly.” Rather than pulling a language native to South Africa, [email protected]. outdoorsy and lowkey, might I supporting a local museum. from jazz or funkadelic like flawlessly with his verse. Sjava suggest a sunset picnic at one of Maddie Wright can be reached “To Pimp a Butterfly,” “Black also utilizes Zulu beautifully on Fort Collins’ most famous natural at [email protected].

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