OPINION SPORTS ARTS & CULTURE If you don’t like Eagles’ Czech players bond ACT Film Festival documenta- something, change it over shared connection ries advocate for equality Vol. 128, No. 117 Wednesday, April 10, 2019 page 10 page 13 page 14 Newspapers disappear from newsracks By Collegian Staff @CSUCollegian
The Collegian newsstands looked rather empty Tuesday morning. Most of the copies of The Colle- gian newspapers were taken off the stands and thrown away, accord- ing to multiple eyewitnesses, with many papers missing from the Lory Student Center. Witnesses claim copies of Tues- day’s edition were thrown away because the cover story addressed allegations that the campaign team for Associated Students of Colo- rado State University presidential candidate Ben Amundson and his running mate Alexandra Farias’ misreported their campaign fi- nances. Candidates vying for the pres- ident and vice president of ASC- SU said they saw members of the Associated Students of Colorado State University President candidate Ben Amundson and Vice President candidate Alexandria Farias answer Amundson-Farias campaign team questions during the ASCSU Lory Student Center Theatre debate April 3.PHOTO BY MATT TACKETT COLLEGIAN take copies of Tuesday’s edition of The Collegian, rip them up and throw them in recycling bins in and around the LSC. Dominick Quintana, ASCSU Amundson-Farias dispute alleged presidential candidate, said he saw people associated with the Amund- son-Farias campaign removing copies of The Collegian from the misreporting of financial documents stands. “It honestly makes me really By Collegian Staff Farias’ campaign finance docu- son said the campaign could not an investigation into the claim and upset just because it’s news, and @CSUCollegian ments have come into question afford to print colored flyers. found that transparency around the public deserves to hear what after a member of the organiza- But, that claim was questioned the amount of the donation was The Collegian has to say about Editor’s Note: This article originally tion filed a report alleging that the when ASCSU Controller Nick lacking. candidates,” Quintana said. “We ran as the cover story April 9. The campaign had misreported their Bohn filed a report against the Additionally, in his report shouldn’t hide the truth away from Collegian editorial board decided to finances and donations. Amundson-Farias campaign, alleg- against the campaign, Bohn not- the public, especially our student rerun it because a significant num- In an interview with The Colle- ing that the candidates misreport- ed discrepancies between the leadership.” ber of our April 9 print editions were gian and in a campaign video posted ed their campaign finances and are cost of items included on Amund- The Amundson-Farias cam- taken, thrown away or destroyed. to their Facebook page, Amundson in violation of the ASCSU Elections son-Farias’ campaign finance re- paign issued a statement to The Associated Students of Colo- said he and Farias donated most of Code. port. Collegian on the accusation that rado State University presidential their campaign money to the Food After the report was filed and their campaign threw away the pa- candidate Ben Amundson and vice Bank of Larimer County, due to delivered to the Rocky Mountain pers. presidential candidate Alexandria their platform on food insecurity. Student Media newsroom Monday see FUNDS on page 5 >> see NEWSPAPERS on page 6 >> Because of this donation, Amund- afternoon, The Collegian launched Abortion Rights: Bold & Without Shame Here at The Brazen Project, we’re wroking to create a Colorado where everyone has access to safe, affordable abortion care in a timely manner: without shame or stigma. We’re here on the CSU campus (as well as CU Boulder and Denver) because we know members of our generation will be the leaders on issues like this. Facebook.com/brazenproject Insta @boldandwithoutshame Wednesday, April 10, 2019 2 | Collegian.com FORT COLLINS FOCUS
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CAMPUS ‘Rams Remember Rams’ honors deceased CSU community members By Ceci Taylor to closing remarks from Atlas @cecelia_twt Tanudjaja from the CSU spiri- tual care team. Students, faculty, staff and “Notice the people around family members gathered you,” Tanudjaja said. “Know Tuesday to pay tribute to and that there is not an empty grieve for members of the Col- space between you and them. orado State University campus Every square inch of space is who passed away this past year filled with particles that are as a part of the annual event, connecting you; you are not Rams Remember Rams. alone.” The event lasted 30 min- The ceremony ended with utes and started with Main- Mainstreet A capella singing street Acapella singing the “Somewhere Over the Rain- CSU alma mater song. CSU bow.” Members of the spiritual President Tony Frank gave a care team were also available small speech before Blanche to talk to anyone who needed M. Hughes, Vice President for to after the ceremony. Student Affairs, and Rick Mi- Flowers, green ribbons and randa, Provost and Executive candles were provided for the Vice President, read the names grieving and Tanudjaja made of those who passed. sure to express the importance “The greatness of Colorado that nobody is alone in their State University resides in the grief. hearts and minds of its people “We are here to acknowl- and today we honor the mem- edge the continued impact bers of our campus communi- those we have lost have on our ty who have passed away this lives, in this moment and be- year,” Frank said. “Students, yond,” Tanudjaja said. “The faculty, staff, former employ- way they live their lives and ees and retirees. They graced the way they shape our lives us by their presence and they continue to make CSU and the live on in our memory.” wider community what it is. Hughes then asked the We are not alone; we are par- crowd to turn towards the Oval ticipants in each other’s lives.” for a moment of silence and the playing of Taps. “Colorado State Universi- MORE INFORMATION ty is better because they were ■ For a full list of names please with us and we will continue visit collegian.com to hold their memories close,” Hughes said. The crowd then walked to Atlas Tanudjaja, a spiritual care resident at Colorado State University, addresses the attendees at Rams the center of the oval to listen Ceci Taylor can be reached Remember Rams in front of Mainstreet Acapella, who performed at the event. at [email protected]. PHOTO BY JULIA TROWBRIDGE COLLEGIAN
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tions, Amundson said he had not day; you don’t have to spend all still following the precedent set valid campaign finances for cam- yet heard about Bohn’s report, your money,” Amundson said. during his campaign for Speak- paigns that emphasize charitable Funds but he hoped to resolve the issues “There’s even question of, ‘Should er of the Senate by the 2017-18 giving, are public information. As with Bohn in person. ASCSU give us some money to Elections Committee, when such, the Elections Committee >> from page 1 “I haven’t heard a word about spend on our campaign?’ We are Amundson reported that he do- did not tell Amundson not to dis- it, so I hope they do give me a word saying absolutely not. We are nated $100 of his campaign funds close the actual amount his cam- According to the donations as soon as possible,” Amundson sending a bigger, broader political to the Food Bank. If he were to paign donated. and expenditures (D&E) report said. “Honestly, I was just disap- message that we don’t need all of report the full donation in the “We did not tell him to not dis- received by The Collegian, cur- pointed they didn’t want to talk this. I wouldn’t say it is expressly a D&E, his campaign could risk be- close anything, we just told him rently, the Amundson-Farias about it in person. So, I tried to campaign tool.” ing disqualified from the election, he had to fill out the D&E proper- campaign has donated a total of talk to a couple of the team mem- On the issue of transparency, Amundson said. ly,” Graybeal said. $100 to the Larimer County Food bers in person, and they said they Amundson said it would be inac- “They could completely elim- Graybeal said that regardless Bank. didn’t want to talk.” curate to say that the campaign inate me, so I say no because of precedent, she has specified to The Collegian was not able to Amundson clarified that his lied about their donations. of precedent,” Amundson said. the 2019-20 candidates that do- confirm with the Food Bank how campaign has not claimed to “We are willing to show you “Last year, the Elections Com- nations used for campaign pur- much Amundson’s campaign donate all campaign funds, but receipts,” Amundson said. “We mittee looked at it — so not just poses must be reported in the fi- donated, nor were they able to rather a considerable amount are willing to go the distance to the elections manager, the whole nance reports. confirm that he made a donation. of personal money. However, he show you that this is all real, and committee looked at it. And they “If he has submitted more A representative from the Food specified that the campaign has we haven’t spent a single penny said, ‘You can’t disclose that num- than that ($100), then it has not Bank stated Tuesday that the do- donated more than what is re- on anything except our donation ber or you are eliminated.’” been recorded on his D&E, which nations were anonymous, and the ported on the D&E. and black and white print.” In regards to possible allega- is not alright, ‘cause he is sup- donation amount could not be He also added that the cam- Graybeal said Amundson tions of Elections Code violations, posed to be recording all of those,” disclosed. paign specifically made sure not would need to disclose donations Amundson said Graybeal’s deci- Graybeal said. “I have had a con- According to the Elections to claim the money donated to the if he made the donation with sion does not reflect the prece- versation with him about that, Code, all updates to campaign food bank came from campaign campaign funds or in connection dent set by last year’s committee. due to the fact that if he goes over finance reports are due Monday funds, as that could eliminate with his campaign. If he made do- “This isn’t one person’s say. budget and has any violations and Friday at 3 p.m. to the elec- them from the running, accord- nations with his personal money, Last year, it was eight people’s say, against him, it would disqualify tions manager. The Elections ing to Adriana Graybeal, ASCSU he would not need to disclose that and those eight people voted and him from the race.” Committee sent the financial re- elections manager. information, Graybeal said. said that I would be eliminated Graybeal said all campaign fi- ports for all of ASCSU’s current “We didn’t actually give away “If he is using it as a campaign if I disclosed it,” Amundson said. nance reports are available to the campaigns to The Collegian after necessarily that fund, but what strategy, it is no longer personal “I understand she is supposed to public, and people can contact the Monday deadline. The code we are saying is our money — our finance, meaning that he would advise the candidates, and if I was the Elections Committee if they specifies the D&E report should personal money — not a single have to record it on the D&E,” ever called into a hearing with the are interested in viewing a cam- include copies of all receipts and penny has been spent on any- Graybeal said. “When it comes to Elections Committee, I would say paign’s financial reports. invoices, as well as the sources thing except a campaign donation his own personal life outside of this is the exact precedent you set. “If students are concerned of all donated funds to the cam- and black and white printing,” his campaign, he can donate as That is the judicial precedent.” about campaign finances, they paign. Amundson said. much money to the Food Bank In an email to The Collegian, can come talk to the committee. In his statement against the In response to claims that as he wants to. But, if he is using current student body President We’re more than willing to discuss Amundson-Farias campaign, Amundson-Farias would need to it as a campaign strategy and is Tristan Syron wrote that the campaign finances. With it being Bohn wrote that the candidates report these donations as cam- donating campaign finances, that 2017-18 Elections Committee that public access piece, we’re violated ASCSU’s Code of Ethics paign funds due to their use as means it has to be recorded and decided that candidates did not not hiding anything from them,” by misreporting information on a campaigning tool, Amundson will eliminate him from the race if need to include donations they Graybeal said. “The committee’s their campaign finance docu- said the donations are meant to it is over the amount he is allowed made on their D&E reports. here to make sure that they have ments. send a message. to spend on his race.” “Last year, the issue arose of that ability to reach out and ask Under ASCSU’s current Elec- “We are not saying it explic- Graybeal said she would argue whether or not charity needed to those questions, because we can tions Code, presidential and vice itly to win votes, we are actually Amundson’s donation is a cam- be put on the D&E. The answer talk to the campaigns directly and presidential candidates have a saying it to send a bigger message paign strategy. came back as no, because it isn’t get those questions answered for budget of $1,250, which they are — that you don’t need to have the When explaining why he had a ‘campaign expense,’” Syron them.” prohibited from exceeding. most expensive campaign (or) not disclosed the total donation wrote. Collegian staff can be reached In response to Bohn’s allega- people handing out free stuff to- amount, Amundson said he was Graybeal said all donations, as at [email protected].
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person obtains or exerts unautho- CAMPUS rized control over more than five Newspapers copies of an edition of a newspaper >> from page 1 from a newspaper distribution container owned or leased by the Free period products to be available in newspaper publisher with the in- “We are aware that members tent to prevent other individuals of multiple campaigns redistrib- from reading that edition of the all-gender bathrooms across campus uted newspapers across campus,” newspaper.” By Dorina Vida Task Force in 2016 to spearhead to the program and develop recom- the campaign wrote. “Beyond that, The Collegian contacted CSU @simply_she this initiative. Colorado State Uni- mendations for the task force. we are focused on parking over Police Department and the Stu- versity students and staff asked Last semester, the task force politics and will remain dedicated dent Press Law Center about the “You Matter... Period” is a cam- Hughes and the Division of Student made recommendations to im- to expressing our vision for the fu- incident Tuesday afternoon. In Affairs to explore options on how prove the program, and they were ture of CSU.” an email to police, RMSMC CEO pus-wide initiative to provide free tampons and pads to all students in to make period products free and approved. These plans are project- Presidential candidate Samuel Peter Waack estimated the costs of accessible. ed to be implemented next August Braun and his running mate Mad- the theft. every all-gender bathroom on cam- pus and in surrounding facilities. “Dr. Hughes formed the PPC with the installation of this service ison Taylor said their campaign “We had booked about $1,000 Task Force to explore the need at in over 300 all-gender restrooms. team noticed that The Collegian in ad income from advertisers “The ‘You Matter… Period’ ser- vice is a way of supporting student CSU and develop recommenda- “I think it’s awesome, because newsracks were empty by 8:30 that we will have to make good tions for a sustainable model for it means CSU is thinking of girls in a.m. Tuesday, when many stu- on,” Waack wrote to CSUPD. “We and employee success,” said Neal Luján, chair of the Period Products our campus,” Luján said. terms of what they need,” said Shel- dents are not on campus. also pay $403.55 for the print- According to previous Collegian by Ostertag, CSU freshman and art “I know papers don’t have legs, ing of 4,000 papers. We pay our on Campus Task Force and director of technology and process support coverage, the program started with major. so they just didn’t get up and walk delivery manager $25 an hour of 33 pilot locations representing a Ostertag went on to explain away, and I know students aren’t which (three-quarters) of an hour for the Division of Student Affairs, in an email to The Collegian. range of spaces used by students, how nice it was that CSU was loud grabbing all the papers by 8:30, is spent delivering at the Lory Stu- employees and university guests. and proud of their support of wom- so some of them have been taken dent Center.” Luján said in previous years, both students and employees have Members of the task force en. She recalled a time when she away and that has happened in Waack stressed in his email include the Associated Students had to whisper to her friend to ask the past when candidates don’t statement not only the monetary reported leaving class or work as a result of unexpectedly starting of CSU, the Administrative Pro- for a tampon, but she found that like what’s published about them loss but also the symbolic meaning fessional Council, the Classified “You don’t have to do that here.” in the paper,” Braun said. “It’s not behind taking the papers off the their period in the middle of the day. The lack of resources available Personnel Council, Facilities Man- This movement for free period only wrong, it’s a waste of money. racks and disposing of them. agement, the Divisions of Student products is catching fire all around Those are paid for by student fees “The most significant injury to to support individuals in these cir- cumstances often results in the loss Affairs and External Relations and the nation, and many universities through ASCSU, so throwing those our company and the CSU com- the President’s Office. are considering similar programs away sacrifices everything these munity is the censorship of this of time. “Supplying free period prod- The task force began work in to the one here at CSU. candidates are saying about stu- information,” Waack wrote. November 2016; the pilot program Dorina Vida can be reached at dent fees in the first place.” If anyone has information ucts supports general health and well-being on campus like other started the following July. Accord- [email protected] In Colorado, this action is con- about this story and would like to ing to The Collegian, the task force sidered theft, according to the Stu- go on the record, reach out to ed- standard supplies offered free of charge in our campus restrooms — collected feedback from the pilot Check out dent Press Law Center. [email protected] or call (970) program through online surveys, Colorado law stipulates that: 491- 7513. toilet paper, paper towels and hand the video at soap,” Luján said. and the usage of products was col- “A person commits the offense of Collegian staff can be reached lected and recorded by the staff collegian.com interference with lawful distri- at [email protected] . Blanche Hughes, vice president for Student Affairs, created the PPC maintaining the bathrooms. This bution of newspapers when that data was used to make adjustments PASSOVER SEDER A Jewish Communal & Festival Celebration FRIDAY, APRIL 19 7PM CSU LORY STUDENT CENTER
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COLLEGIAN COLUMNIST Democracy is not a spectator sport the privilege of serving as the anything. the current Associated Stu- Jayla editor of the opinion section. Young adults, for the past dents of Colorado State Uni- Hodge My bold but small course of century, have been at the fore- versity elections, we have an action has yielded the broad- front of social movements. opportunity to give input and to select a representative that best @idon’tusetwitter est results. I am the only Black There have been numerous woman to serve as an editor in examples of youth challenging reflects our values as a commu- recent memory and possibly adult society and coming out nity and our values as Rams. the first for this section. I got to victorious. This is the legacy of This is a course of action that Editor’s Note: All opinion sec- help improve the faults I found; college students: a precedent goes widely unutilized. tion content reflects the views of I got to make the issues recog- that has defined our nation and In the past years, ASCSU the individual author only and nized. present lives. has had a voter turnout rate of does not represent a stance taken I am also now on the receiv- around 16-25%. by The Collegian or its editorial ing end of many complaints. I I hear the voices of students; board. Editor Jayla Hodge rep- am constantly monitoring all “I refuse to accept the I know there are issues we care resents the Black/African Amer- the comment sections of the about and see in our communi- ican Cultural Center as a sena- things I can not change, content produced by my desk, but change the things I ty. It’s on your Twitter accounts tor for the Associated Students so I get to gauge community re- and Facebook posts. Take it a of Colorado State University. sponses. Honestly, I ignore the can not accept.” step further, and take it to your Before I was a columnist at representatives. The results b*tching. This is the job. ANGELA DAVIS The Collegian, I was a hater. Not only do I read every will take you further. Like many students on cam- praise and every complaint, If you do not like something pus, I had opened the paper and every day I hear feedback from In a time of social media ac- in the world, in your life, or sim- read something I did not agree people who either disagree with tivism, when a like or share on a ply with your college newspa- with: an opinion that I found or who love an article. The most post equates with caring or tak- per or student government, the deeply offensive. Other times, productive feedback comes ing a stance, momentum in the best thing you can do is try to I felt that my community, the from those who take a few mo- issues is not always reflected in improve it. Black and African American ments to craft Letters to the our real, daily lives. It’s as simple as reaching community, had been misrep- Editor. A good Facebook post can out or logging onto RAMweb resented in the reporting. One thing has been made sometimes be the backbone on to vote. It’s as simple as show- I, like many students today, abundantly clear this year as I which we build our platforms ing up to a senate session. It’s complained on social media. I listened to the voices on cam- and movements, but with so as simple as crafting a Letter to complained in my classes and pus: we college students are many out there, this is becom- the Editor or an email. with my peers. One day, a pro- great at complaining. ing rare. Take it a step further. Change is not always march- fessor asked me frankly if I had We are the best at cancel If you do not like something, ing or boycotts. Change starts tried doing something about it. culture, pros at putting people change it. If you don’t feel rep- simply by caring. Change is As a young sophomore, walking on blast and we can craft clap- resented, sometimes you must about showing up. It takes one down to an environment full of backs faster than a Game of represent yourself. If there is person to make a difference, people different than myself, to Thrones teaser trailer. While not a person speaking about the and sometimes it takes one express my complaints in per- there is power in these skills, issues you care about, then start voice or vote. son, seemed terrifying. It was this can’t be all we are good at. speaking. Jayla Hodge can be reached exactly what I did. We are a generation capable of Sometimes, like now with at [email protected]. Two years later, I now have NOPE & DOPE Staying up all night to work on When your early-morning class is assignments. canceled.
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COLORADO EAGLES Pavel Francouz, Martin Kaut bonded over homeland connection By Ryan Loberger year playing in the AHL, adjusting one-year deal in May. The pair of @LobergerRyan to life in a new country can be dif- Czech hockey players are both play- ficult. It’s little things like speaking ing in North America for the first Colorado Eagles goaltender your native language that you miss time in their professional careers. Pavel Francouz and forward Mar- the most when you move across Part of the interesting dynam- tin Kaut have spent a lot of time the world, and Kaut and Francouz ic about their relationship is that together during their first season found that their friendship made Kaut is only 19 years old, the young- in the American Hockey League. the adjustment much easier to est on the roster, and Francouz is 28 They drive to the rink together, stomach. years old, only a few days off from stretch and warm up together, “It’s always good for you to being the oldest on the roster. pose for photos together, sign auto- know that you’re going to have a guy “I would say Francouz is a dad,” graphs together, and even drive to from your (home) country that you defenseman Sergei Boikov said. Denver to watch their teammates can hang out with and use the same “(Because of) the age difference, play together. The two are pretty language, so that was way easier for and the next is the way they talk much inseparable now, but it didn’t both of us,” Francouz said. (to each other), Martin will always start out that way. Francouz — who is in his fifth come up to (Francouz) and explain After first meeting at the Czech pro season outside of the Czech Re- something.” Republic national camp in 2018, public, having spent time playing “(Francouz is) basically my Francouz and Kaut didn’t hit it off in Russia’s premiere professional father right now,” Kaut said. “He right away, but their journey to hockey league the KHL, — has done helped me (at the) start with my car, Martin Kaut gives the game puck to Pavel Francouz after his first Loveland proved to be a bonding everything he can to help Kaut ad- with my apartment. He helps me shootout of the season. PHOTO COURTESY OF COLORADO EAGLES experience for both players. just to pro life as they both adjust to every time I need him, and that’s “We first met with the national the North American game. (helpful) for me that he’s here.” AHL with 1460 saves on the season. games. team at the end of last year,” Fran- “There’s not much I can help Kaut and Francouz don’t seem “They’ve meant a lot to us,” Boi- “Everybody feels pretty confi- couz said. “Obviously, we didn’t him with on the ice; it’s more off to mind their teammates’ jokes kov said. “Without them, I don’t dent (in our group), and we’re just know we were going to be playing the ice (stuff),” Francouz said. “I’m about their relationship, and it has think we’d be (where we are), be- gonna try our best, and we’ll see together next year.” (a) goalie, and I don’t really know been a source for keeping the team cause they are a big part of the (dy- what happens,” Boikov said. “I knew that,” Kaut said joking- much about the stuff he’s work- relaxed throughout the season. namic) in our group. They really The duo and the rest of the Ea- ly. ing on ice. Off the ice, I’m trying to Both players are enjoying produc- mean a lot to the team.” gles will return to the Budweiser “I didn’t know that,” Francouz help him with the normal life stuff, tive years. Kaut is seventh on the Francouz and Kaut have devel- Events Center for their final reg- said, smiling. “When we first met, mostly at the start of the season. team in scoring, with 23 points (11G, oped a special bond while helping ular season games April 12 and 13. I could see that he’s a good guy. He He’s (adapted) to it, real grown up; 12 A) in 61 games played. Francouz each other grow more accustomed The Eagles are still fighting for a scored some goals on me too in if he needs anything, we usually do has emerged as a top goaltender in to life in Loveland, and they solidi- spot in the Calder Cup playoffs. practice, and that’s when I knew he it together.” the American Hockey League, play- fied their place in the Eagles’ lock- This weekend will play a large part was a good hockey player too.” Kaut was the Colorado Ava- ing in 47 contests with a record of er room. They helped create good in determining if they continue into While the two have been key lanche’s first-round selection in the 26-16-3-3, posting a .918 save per- team chemistry that Colorado will the post season. to the Eagles’ success in their first 2018 NHL Entry Draft and Fran- centage with a 2.68 goals against av- need as they make their final push Ryan Loberger can be reached ay couz was signed by Colorado to a erage. He is currently second in the for the playoffs in the team’s final [email protected].
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MOVIES Daily Horoscope Nancy Black Female-centered ACT films deliver TODAY’S BIRTHDAY — Jupiter’s retrograde encour- (04/10/19. Benefit through ages domestic bliss. Plan for investigation, research and home improvements later this humor while advocating for equality education this year. Maintain summer. LIBRA By Julia Trowbridge The film transitions to a deeper performed multiple attacks on the rigorous practices for career (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 8 @chapin_jules message about Gassaway coming government, including seizing So- success. Stumble into a lucra- — Begin a four-month cre- out as a lesbian. Her collection of moza’s palace in 1978. tive situation. ative review process. Jupiter’s books about homosexuality have The film touches on the idea To get the advantage, check the retrograde favors planning given her mixed messages. Some that history is documented exclu- day’s rating: 10 is the easiest communications for greater of the messages even compared sively from the winner’s perspec- day, 0 the most challenging. effect. Publish or launch best lesbians to prostitutes. Gassaway tive. In this case, the winners were ARIES (March 21-April 19) — 7 after Aug. 11. said reading about homosexuali- not just the Sandinistas, but the — Reconsider your education- SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — ty allowed her to learn about her men as well. al plans, especially long-term. 8 — Revise financial matters identity. The documentary also utilized Refine the itinerary over the with Jupiter retrograde. Plug The Lyric Cinema’s theater was “As I got to know Jude, her news footage to enforce that this next four months, with Sagit- leaks. Invent new income almost completely packed for the personal story came out more and revolution was recognized as an in- tarius Jupiter retrograde. ideas. Review visions, ideals, more, and I was like, ‘Let’s make a fluential force in the country. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) and belief systems. 11 a.m. showing of the short film SAGITTARIUS “Western Collections,” as well as documentary about that,’” Burns As the revolution went on, the — 7 — For about four months, (Nov. 22-Dec. the documentary “¡Las Sandini- said. Sandinistas gained control of Nic- with Jupiter retrograde, re- 21) — 6 — Practice for mastery, stas!” for the fourth annual ACT Throughout the 10-minute aragua and implemented mass view and revise shared finan- with Jupiter retrograde in Human Rights Film Festival. film, the audience was laughing at improvements in health and cul- cial matters. Plot a profitable your sign. Inner growth and The annual festival takes place every quick-witted joke Gassaway ture. When Sandinista member summer launch. discovery allow new capacities. between April 5 to 13, showcasing made, and by the end of it they Daniel Ortega became president, GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 8 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) multiple documentaries. This is were appreciating her for who she The United States under President — Revise your collaboration. — 5 — Prioritize peaceful con- the first year the festival is present- was. Ronald Reagan began to fund an- Shift responsibilities. With templation and introspection ing short documentaries. ¡Las Sandinistas! ti-Sandinista rebels. Jupiter retrograde until Aug. during Jupiter’s retrograde Western Collections “¡Las Sandinistas!” focuses on The women in the film illus- 11, invent new possibilities in a over the next four months. “Western Collections” is a the Sandinista National Liberation trate that President Ortega, cur- partnership. Spirituality and ritual comfort. short film focused on retired geol- Front in Nicaragua and its take- rently serving a second term as CANCER (June 21-July 22) — AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ogist, Jude Gassaway from Edge- down of the Somoza dictatorship. president, has essentially turned 8 — Find solutions for greater — 7 — Reminisce with friends. water, Colorado. It was directed by The film mainly touches on the into Somoza through his abuse balance. Over four months, Savor photos and memories, Aaron Burns. female contribution to the revolu- of power and disrespect towards during Jupiter’s retrograde, with Jupiter retrograde. The film highlights Gassaway’s tion, which is being erased in Nica- women. Even his own step-daugh- review your work, health and Launch new team projects collection of various items she’s raguan history. ter has accused him of sexual service. after Aug. 11. picked up over the years, including The Sandinistas are a group abuse. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 8 — PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) barb wire and manhole covers. created to overthrow President Although the end of the story Practice your game during — 6 — Update career plans Gassaway has levity and humor Somoza, with the idea that the only closes with the opening quote on Jupiter’s retrograde. Give up with Jupiter retrograde until about the items she’s attained. She way to fight a repressive regime memory, the film shows the begin- outdated habits or ideas that Aug. 11. Prepare for upcoming sees the value in the materials oth- was through violence. Members nings of a new revolution. no longer serve. challenges. ers see as trash. of the organization went under- Julia Trowbridge can be reached VIRGO ground, trained with weapons and at [email protected] (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 7
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