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Volume 126, No. 54 Monday, November 7, 2016 CSU volleyball makes statement on racial inequality By Austin White @ajwrules44
The Colorado State volleyball team is tired, and not because of their draining fi ve- set victory over New Mexico. They are tired of seeing a country divided by issues surrounding race, which they vocal- ized during their match Saturday against the Lobos by making posters to hold during the national anthem. A couple of the signs read, “If I love you, I have to make you conscious of things you do not see,” and “There comes a time when silence is betrayal.” Other signs honored the 50th anniver- sary of the Selma March on Nov. 5 of 1965, where Martin Luther King Jr.’s Southern CSU blanks Fresno State 37-0 Christian Leadership Conference marched round the clock for three days from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery, Alabama, in an ef- for fi rst shutout since 1997 fort to secure rights for black voters. SHUTOUT! “When we turn on the television or even look at our latest Facebook feed, we are con- CSU runningback Izzy Matthews and other players celebrate their shutout win against Fresno State after the game. stantly bombarded with incidents that refl ect PHOTO BY JAVON HARRIS COLLEGIAN the brokenness of this country,” senior Cassi- By Eric Wolf dy Denny said after the match. “We can no @Eric_Wolf5 in halves and quarters and of football it’s hard to shut the second half. “We empha- longer accept that random incidents leading what not, but to come out people out.” sized that we needed to start to deaths of people of color are isolated and Not since a 63-0 win over and play all four quarters In a dominant fi rst half quick and we did exactly surely not random.” the University of Hawaii on and have a shutout, that defensive performance, that. In previous games we The entire team attended the post-game Oct. 4, 1997 had the Colora- speaks for itself and speaks a reminiscent of the Rams ef- have that shutout in the fi rst press conference as an act of solidarity, and do State Rams held an oppo- lot about this team.” fort on that side of the ball half and you come out and an e ort to spark a conversation surrounding nent scoreless over an entire The Bulldogs had not in their last game against give up a big play on the fi rst the issue. Denny read a statement that the football game. done a lot of things right up UNLV when CSU lead 35-0 drive and everything kind of team put together about the issues facing Af- That all changed on Sat- to Saturday’s matchup with at half. Fresno State went starts to settle down.” rican-Americans today. urday when the Rams shut the Colorado State Rams, three-and-out on their fi rst The shutout was com- “Today the CSU volleyball team would down and shut out the Fres- but they had shown the abili- three possessions, and It pletely a collective e ort. like to take a moment to refl ect upon the so- no State Bulldogs en route ty to move the ball, especially took the bulldogs until 11:45 Plenty of Rams made plays cial injustices happening in today’s society,” to a 37-0 victory at Hughes through the air. On Saturday, left in the second quarter to when they had the chance Denny read. “This moment isn’t for us to talk Stadium. the CSU defense kept that gain their fi rst fi rst-down of to make them. Like fresh- about this volleyball or perpetuate a pity-par- Though CSU has fl irted Bulldog o ense almost com- the game. man Arjay Jean, who picked ty on any particular person or community, with shutouts this season, pletely lifeless and listless. Unlike against UNLV up 1.5 sacks on the day but for us to talk more about more promi- playing four shutout halves “I can’t say enough about when the Rams gave up 23 and put consistent pres- nent issues in society that are real for people heading into Saturday’s our football team today and second-half points, there sure on fresno quarterback in this country whose voices have been ren- game, for the fi rst time this how they played, especially would be no post-half let- Zach Kline, or linebacker dered silent.” season, the defense put two our defense,” coach Mike down this time around. Deshon Mayes who set the Denny has been a vocal advocate for the halves together. Bobo said. “A shutout is un- “There was no excuse defensive tone with a clutch issue both in person and on social media. “I knew it had been for believable. I think that’s six to come not out feeling fourth-down forcing tackle She has been at the forefront of CSU athletes awhile,” safety Jake Schlager halves of football this year good, feeling fresh and hot,” on Fresno’s fi rst drive of the trying to speak out about racial inequality. A said of the shutout streak. when we have played shut- Schlager said about the de- game. meeting in Moby Arena two weeks ago dis “We had gotten shutouts out football. In today’s time fense’s mindset going into see SHUTOUT on page 12 >> see VOLLEYBALL on page 12 >> COLLEGIAN.COM 2 Tuesday, November 7, 2016 FORT COLLINS FOCUS OFF THE OVAL Students evacuate Yates after smelling gas Thursday
By Haley Candelario @H_Candelario98
Students and instructors evacuated Yates Hall Thurs- day night after smelling gas in the classrooms. Risk and Public Safety Communications Manager Dell Rae Ciaravola said the Colorado State University Po- lice Department responded to a report that the smell of gas was present in the building. Jenna Taylor, a freshman Health and Exercise Science major, said the instructor of her biology lab class believed a student accidentally bumped into one of the gas levers. “We were sitting in our biology lab class and started smelling gas,” Taylor said. “Our lab instructor thought Young CSU Football fans watch and cheer on the Rams during their 1st shutout win since 1997. PHOTO BY JAVON HARRIS COLLEGIAN someone had just bumped one of the gas levers, but then all the lab rooms were smelling it.” Taylor said all the stu- Follow dents were evacuated around @CSUCollegian on Twitter 6:20 p.m. and waited outside Hayley Blackburn ollegian the Yates building for 40 Blogger .com minutes until firefighters told them it was safe to go back inside. Jerilyn Laws, a freshman Health and Exercise Science Q: What drew you to student media? Like CSUCollegian major, said students were still A: I wanted a platform to help show people how easy, fun, and rewarding liv- on Facebook uninformed about what the ing an active lifestyle can be. Plus, student media is a great way to practice my cause of the smell was after writing skills for the real-world. the lab ended. “They don’t know (what Q: What are your favorite hobbies? happened) yet,” Laws said. A: As the active lifestyles blogger, I feel inclined to say working out and eating “They haven’t told us. A bunch right. But I also LOVE watching movies (popcorn included). of firefighters came and cleared the building, and then Q: What is something unusual about you? Follow said it was okay to go back in.” A: I frequently down 4-6 cups of hot coee a day--even in July; caeine is my CSU Collegian Ciaravola said Poudre Fire crutch. #NoShame on Instagram Authority found no evidence of a gas leak after checking the Q: Spirit animal? building. Students were al- A: The majestic Corgi. Duh. lowed to re-enter the building after Poudre Fire Authority Q: Best joke you know? searched for the leak. Accord- A: Mr. Avocado to an angry Mrs. Avocado: But honey, I said you were the good ing to Ciaravola, there were kind of fat! no reports of an ambulance Follow present. CSU Collegian Collegian reporter Haley on Snapchat Candelario can be reached at [email protected].
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Chad Deutschman | Sports Editor Mikaela Rodenbaugh | Webmaster [email protected] [email protected] NEWS Monday, November 7, 2016 3 Student volunteers help out Fort Collins community at annual Fall Clean Up By Allec Brust @Brustyyy in one of the communities that was helping to supervise the activities, believes it’s a mutual Colorado State University benefi t between students and students trimmed bushes and the community. raked leaves over the weekend as “Students will someday have part O -Campus Life’s annual Fall a home and have to do (these Clean Up. The event aims to help tasks),” Ellerman said. “For us, it is Fort Collins community members a blessing because a lot of us can- with yard work and other tasks not do it. It’s a mutual admiration.” they are unable to do themselves. Student Mackie Copp believes Fall Cleanup started in 2005 Fall Cleanup is a great time for with 50 student volunteers. In college kids to realize how much 2015, volunteers had grown to more there is to Fort Collins. over 1,200, according to the o “It’s nice to get outside the campus life website. circle of Fort Collins and realize The goal of the event is to get how many people support CSU,” (TOP) Zeta Tau Alpha students out in the community Copp said. “They are here for us Sorority members Mar- to help the elderly or physically all year, so it’s time for us to be gret Doody and Maddie impaired. On Saturday, students there for them.” Kuzik pick up leaves and trimmed bushes, raked leaves and Many volunteer oppor- place them in garbage did yard work. Students also picked tunities are available at CSU bags during Fall Clean up bags of leaves the next day. throughout the year in addition Up on Saturday. Volunteers are comprised of to Fall Clean Up. CSUnity, alter- students, sta , faith based orga- native spring break and Project (BOTTOM) Zeta Tau nizations and other CSU a liat- Homeless Connect are all events Alpha Sorority mem- ed groups. centered around helping the bers help each other Residents being helped by community that will take place while cleaning windows the students were happy to have later in the academic year. during Fall Clean Up on November 5. students who were eager to help Allec Brust can be reached at PHOTOS BY ELLIOTT out. Gladys Ellerman, a resident [email protected]. JERGE COLLEGIAN NEWS 4 Monday, November 7, 2016 Bill Clinton rallies crowd of 2,500 to vote at New Belgium Brewery By Allec Brust mission the government needs @Brustyyy to pursue. “We must maximize the Former President Bill Clin- promise and minimize the prob- ton spoke to roughly 2,500 Hil- lems of the world we live in,” lary Clinton supporters at a “Get Clinton said. Out the Vote” rally in Fort Col- Clinton went on to discuss lins Friday. numerous points of Hillary Clin- The outdoor rally was hosted ton’s policy agenda. One promi- by New Belgium Brewery. nent topic discussed throughout Crowds cheered in agree- the rally was economic changes. ment at Clinton’s opening words Clinton put emphasis on for his “Get Out the Vote” rally. the importance of a ‘bottom up’ “This has been kind of a cra- economy, small businesses, de- zy election, would you agree with veloping a ‘main street’ econo- that?” Clinton asked. my, and steps towards new loan The former president made plans for college students. Al- a stop in Fort Collins after stop- though he discussed the econo- ping in Pueblo and Denver ear- my and money allocation widely, lier in the day to discuss Hillary all points described the impor- Clinton’s policies as well to en- tance of addressing and fi xing courage voter participation. infrastructure within society. Across the street from Although Clinton discussed the outdoor venue, around 10 infrastructure as a whole, the job Trump supporters and a group of force and small businesses were 20 anti-Dakota Access Pipeline also major themes during the protesters yelled and held signs. rally. A small plane circled overhead “This is a country that works with the words ‘Go Trump’ on best when everyone has experi- Representative Jared Polis introduces former president Bill Clinton for a Hillary Clinton rallly at New Belgium the wings. enced the middle class, when the on Nov. 4. PHOTO BY LUKE WALKER COLLEGIAN Devin Parker, a Dakota Ac- middle class means something, cess Pipeline protester, said and when the poor have an hon- inent the past couple of years minimal healthcare system.” been present throughout the those protesting were interested orable way to to move up,” Clin- such as police brutality and Although Hillary Clinton’s campaign. in communicating the impor- ton said. healthcare. future presidency plans were “If you haven’t voted, vote,” tance of the DAPL decision. The subject of the second “What we need to recog- thoroughly discussed, the point Clinton said. “If you have voted, “We are hoping that (Hillary half of the rally shifted to edu- nize is the fact that there are of the rally was to encourage get someone else to the polls. Clinton) will put a stop to the cation. Clinton touched on the viable people in our community people to vote since the elec- These next four days, don’t give pipeline,” Parker said. “If she is agenda for loan refi nancing and in homes that cannot support tions are only four days away. up and get anybody to vote.” elected, she will be responsible.” making college a ordable to all them who do not have access He ended his speech by telling Collegian reporter Allec The former president began students. He also spoke on so- to comprehensive health treat- the crowd to ignore the negative Brust can be reached at news@ the rally by talking about the cial issues that have been prom- ment,” Clinton said. “We need a comments and ‘poison’ that has collegian.com.
Darryl Glenn campaigns on CSU stump before election, urges students to vote By Haley Candelario Elbert County, Colorado, where stands (Fort Collins issues), that @H_Candelario98 he discussed his conservative is not going to forget us and bring policies and views. our issues forward there and put Darryl Glenn, the Colora- Glenn said he visited the Col- laws into e ect,” Campana said. do Republican nominee for the orado State University campus “I want to be able to pick up my United States Senate, spoke on because he felt it was crucial for phone and text or call our next the stump about voting in the young voters to have the oppor- senator and say, ‘Here’s what’s Lory Student Center Plaza Fri- tunity to meet with someone happening in Fort Collins. What day afternoon. running for an o cial govern- are you going to do about it?’” Glenn visited the campus to ment position. Glenn discussed the impor- speak to students about the im- “I think it’s important for us tance of having a member in the portance of voting during this to get out there and talk to ev- U.S. Senate who accurately rep- election season and about his erybody that’s interested in this resents the people of their state. conservative values. election,” Glenn said. “I believe “If you go look at my back- “I am personally here to ask you deserve an opportunity to ground and history, when we tell you for your vote, and if you’ve al- meet somebody who wants to be you were going to do something, ready voted, go out and fi nd some your next senator.” we’re going to do it,” Glenn said more people to turn in their bal- Fort Collins City Council to the crowd. “Your generation is lots,” Glenn said. “This is the members Ray Martinez and in charge. You should have a say most important election of your Gino Campana were also in at- in what’s going on.” lifetime.” tendance to introduce Glenn to a Glenn said he feels very con- Glenn previously did an in- crowd of nearly 60 people. fi dent competing against the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, Darryl Glenn, speaks in the terview with CTV News in Sep- “I want somebody represent- Democratic nominee for Senate, Plaza on Friday, November 4th. PHOTO BY FORREST CZARNECKI tember at a Republican event in ing us in Washington that under- see GLENN on page 12 >> COLLEGIAN NEWS Monday, November 7, 2016 5 FBI report probably halts Trump surge but comes too late for big Clinton boost
By David Lightman, Anita ing women nearly evaporated. Kumar and David Goldstein Republicans vowed to keep Washington Bureau pushing the idea that Clinton can’t be trusted. “The FBI’s fi nd- FBI Director James Com- ings from its criminal investiga- ey’s November surprise Sun- tion of Hillary Clinton’s secret day likely halted any late surge email server were a damning by Donald Trump, but it’s also and unprecedented indictment highly likely it came too late to of her judgment,” said party provide much help to Hillary Chairman Reince Priebus. “The Clinton. FBI found evidence Clinton “Comey’s most recent up- broke the law, that she placed date is likely too little, too late to highly classifi ed national se- blunt the bulk of damage to the curity information at risk and Clinton campaign in most swing repeatedly lied to the American states,” said Jason Husser, di- people about her reckless con- rector of the Elon University duct.” Poll in North Carolina, one of He knows Clinton is dogged the nation’s key battlegrounds. by an image fi xed in voters’ More than 41 million people minds long ago. A total of 83 per- have already voted nationwide, cent told the McClatchy-Marist according to data complied by Poll released Friday that Clinton the U.S. Elections Project. In did something wrong. Fifty-one North Carolina, 44 percent of percent said she did something registered voters have already illegal and 32 percent saying she cast ballots, and similar heavy something unethical but not il- turnouts have been reported in legal. Just 14 percent said she’s other pivotal states. done nothing wrong. At this point, the Comey Comey’s initial announce- news “will likely only impact ment reshaped the race, and Re- the decisions of the largely un- publicans analysts Sunday were decided voters who both follow wary that Clinton had time to news very closely and have yet gain signifi cantly. to early vote. This is a very small “Millions of voters have cast group,” Husser said. their ballots in the interim, and Comey jolted the presiden- this latest letter can’t turn that tial race Sunday for the sec- around,” said GOP pollster Neil ond time in 10 days when he Newhouse. told congressional leaders that Democratic pollster Mark the FBI stands by its position Mellman called Comey’s letter against recommending charges “welcome news,” but said the against Clinton in connection Sunday announcement “re- with her private email server. mains a classic instance of ‘ too The chief political impact little too late.’” is likely to be stopping Trump’s Trump supporters waiting momentum. The Republicans to see him in Loudon Coun- will have a di cult time pivot- ty, Virginia, were both furious ing and making Comey a villain at Comey and skeptical that again, said Spencer Kimball, the FBI had actually read the adviser to the Emerson College emails. The news only solidifi ed Polling Society in Boston, which their belief that Clinton and the surveys several battleground federal government are corrupt. states. They were standing outside “Trump will have di culty chanting “Lock her up” more spinning this as a positive for his than three hours before Trump campaign,” Kimball said. was scheduled to arrive. “He’s Trump had charged a spineless, gutless,” Jimmy Lew- “rigged system” after Comey’s is, a Loudon county business original recommendation that owner, said of Comey. “I think Clinton not be charged. Then somebody probably got to him. after Comey announced Oct. You don’t open up 650,000 28 that the FBI was taking “ad- emails and not fi nd anything ditional investigative steps” in- new.” volving the emails, Trump said “We have seen Director Comey had “guts.” Comey’s latest letter to the Momentum was building Hill,” Clinton campaign spokes- against Clinton, as conservative woman Jennifer Palmieri said. commentators and websites “We are glad to see that he has then suggested that indictments found, as we were confi dent that were possible. The benefi t she he would, that he has confi rmed received earlier last month the conclusion that he reached when multiple women accused in July, and we’re glad that this Trump of sexual assault after matter is resolved.” the release of a decade-old video Brief from Tribune News in which he bragged about grop- Service. NEWS 6 Monday, November 7, 2016 Native American activist to speak on racism, cultural appropriation Thursday
By MQ Borocz @MQBorocz22 cation. She is an assistant pro- earned and given to well-re- mainstream media outlets. The Duhesa art gallery fessor in the American studies spected and trusted leaders. In 2012, Keene wrote an opening reception, called Scholar, writer, blogger and department at Brown Univer- She believes the headdresses open letter to newly admitted #Handso myheritage, will activist Adrienne Keene will sity. Her studies include college have become a cheap commod- Native American college stu- occur from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 speak at Colorado State Univer- access for Native American ity. dents. In her letter, she talked p.m. on Nov. 10 at the LSC. The sity about indigenous peoples students and representations “(The) headdress has been about how students face judge- gallery will feature 10 Native in social media, responding to of native peoples in popular ‘borrowed’ so many times and ment about whether or not they American artists who address racism on college campuses culture. in so many ways that its origi- get admitted because of their in- native cultural appropriation. and cultural appropriation. “Cultural appropriation nal power and sacred meaning tellectual capability, or because On Nov. 30, the 24th an- She will be speaking at the is not about a simple ‘borrow- have been all but lost to the they are native. She told them nual American Indian Science Lory Student Center in Ball- ing’ of cultural elements or an non-native public,” Keene said they were qualifi ed for school and Engineering Society’s Pow room D on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. as equal cultural exchange — it’s a in the article. and that college is a way to give Wow will be occurring through- part of Native American Her- much more insidious, harmful Keene is also the author of back to native communities. out the day in the LSC grand itage month. The event is free act that reinforces existing sys- the website nativeappropria- Keene presents at colleges, ballrooms. It is an e ort to in- and doors open at 6:30 p.m. tems of power,” Keene said in a tions.com, which is a forum for universities and conferences crease awareness of native cul- Keene is a member of the New York Times article. discussing cultural representa- all over the United States. She tures at CSU. Cherokee Nation and has ded- According to Keene, when tions of Native peoples, includ- was the keynote speaker at the For a full list of events and icated herself to changing the items from Native American ing stereotypes, cultural appro- 2015 National Conference on more information visit the CSU way people view Native Amer- cultures are used by non-na- priation, news, activism and Race and Ethnicity in Ameri- Native American Cultural Cen- ican cultures. tive popular culture, their more according to the website can Higher Education. ter’s website at www.nacc.co- Adrienne Keene holds a meanings becomes erased and description. She was nominat- Native American Heritage lostate.edu. Ph.D. in culture, communities disrespected. An example are ed for the Women’s Media Cen- Month at CSU also contains nu- Collegian reporter MQ Bo- and education from the Har- headdresses, which in Native ter Social Media Award in 2011 merous other events through- rocz can be reached at news@ vard Graduate School of Edu- American cultures, have to be and has been featured in many out the month. collegian.com.
Michael Bennet campaigns on CSU campus
By Stuart Smith Colorado,” Bennet said of his op- @notstuartsmith ponent’s style. Senator Michael Bennet The rally attracted a crowd (D-Colo.) was on the plaza of about 60 people. The Larim- Thursday to talk to students and er County Democrats hosted encourage them to vote. a booth to hand out campaign “I am underscoring how im- stickers and make campaign t portant it is for people to vote... shirts. at the Presidential level and in Several protesters were also the Senate race and other races in attendance, wearing Donald as well,” he said. “CSU, the stu- Trump shirts and holding up dent body, it really could make a signs that said “Darryl Glenn for di erence in the outcome of the Colorado.” While Bennet was election in Colorado.” being interviewed by CTV, the Along with the issues that he protesters stood with support- wants to work on if re-elected, ers, hoping to be picked up by the such as education, health care, camera. Bennet supporters held immigration, veteran’s rights ‘Bennet for Colorado’ signs be- and national security. Bennet hind the interview. wants to help lead the Senate out Darryl Glenn, the Republi- of the dysfunction its in that has can Senate nominee for Colora- led to Congress currently having do, will be on campus on Friday a 15 percent approval rating. to speak to students about the Known for working across upcoming election. the aisle, Bennet said that he The race between Bennet hopes to continue doing so in and Glenn will conclude on Elec- order to move legislation that is tion Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8. Ballots important to the country and to can be dropped o in the Lory Colorado. Student Center Ballroom be- The Republican nominee tween the following times: for Bennet’s seat, Darryl Glenn, Monday, Nov. 7 from 8 a.m. to has the opposite stance, having 5 p.m. said that he is tired of Republi- Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 8 cans complaining and wanting to from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. reach across the aisle. Collegian reporter Stuart “It’s exactly the opposite of Smith can be reached at news@ my approach, and I don’t think collegian.com. Michael Bennet speaks to supporters and possible constituents of his in the Plaza on Thursday, November 3rd. that’s the right way to represent PHOTO BY FORREST CZARNECKI COLLEGIAN OPINION Monday, November 7, 2016 7 Basketball is the future of American sports By Mack Beaulieu Wednesday night. It was a beau- Like one bartender put it to me down about 830,000 from 2010 told Dr. Bennet Omalu, the man @CSUCollegian tiful series, and Game 7 was one this weekend,“It’s going to be like to now. That represents 27 per- who discovered chronic trau- of the best baseball games I’ve 2004 with the Red Sox, everyone cent of the three million partic- matic encephalopathy. With the Fall Classic wrap- ever seen, returning a 25.2 Niel- will go crazy, and then nobody ipants there were in 2010. High Even if ratings are high right ping up in epic fashion this past sen rating. Even so, some basket- cares.” The point is undeniable, school participation is down a now for the NFL, if people come week and the NFL in another ball games have scored higher, 2007 and 2013 were just ho-hum much less drastic 2.5%, but some to adopt Bennet’s word as gospel, debate on player safety, particu- like LeBron’s return to Miami championships for the Red Sox, small schools have cut their pro- then it’s inevitable that the qual- larly Cam Newton’s, it is time to which earned a 25.4 rating. That except for Sox fans like myself. grams all together in relation to ity and participation at higher face an inconvenient truth. Bas- was the most interesting game Around the early 2000’s, injury concerns. levels will go down. If 14 was the ketball is the sport of our future. baseball is likely to produce people seemed to start realizing “If 10 percent of mothers standard starting age, then that’s Think about it; we just staged again. that football was what the U.S. in this country would begin to at least eight years of a head start a world series battle that can’t There’s no nationally inter- preferred most. Youth football perceive football as a dangerous other sports will have to own a be topped. It was a series of epic esting World Series left. Every- participation, however, is now on sport, that is the end of football,” proportions. The Cubs had not one knew the Cubs curse, but the decline. Participation went is what an NFL doctor famously see BASKETBALL on page 12 >> won in 108 years and the Indi- without that 108 years, interest ans are in a 69-year drought as of in even the Cubs will be gone.
False idols and narrow media coverage have ruined this election season
I don’t care about Madonna or what she did, I really don’t. Allec What I do care about is the pop- Brust ularity of news that is so un-cor- @Brustyyy related to the election. The un- educated voter is more likely to care about the hot gossip sur- rounding the election then they If you haven’t heard, the lat- are the policies discussed. est news to plague the reality This is not the fi rst time en- TV show that is our presidential tertainment TV has made its election was delivered by no one way into the election, stealing other than Madonna. headlines while more import- The queen of pop was intro- ant news is shoved aside. Lets ducing Amy Schumer at her com- not forget when Miley Cyrus edy event at Madison Square Gar- went door-knocking for Hilary den when she told attendees she Clinton, or when Jay-Z said the would give them a blow job if they N-word multiple times at a Hil- would vote for Hillary Clinton. lary Clinton concert-- none of I respect that Madonna can which had to do with the cam- say and do what she wishes with paign. her body, but where do we draw Madonna’s outburst also had the line in bringing these she- absolutely nothing to do with nanigans into politics? This sto- Clinton’s campaign, yet the un- ry has popped up more on my educated feminist calls her an Facebook timeline than any real icon? She is nothing more than a election news. Why do we as a walking publicity stunt. country care so much about fl at The election is tomorrow. We out stupid things? are still worried about the person- Why do we care about what ality, jargon and appearance of the Madonna said? First of all, she candidates and campaign, which is literally Madonna. Did we ex- is so unrelated to the election pro- pect anything less from someone cess. In what has been one of the with such a gaudy reputation? most unconventional elections of Second, just because she said all time, it’s time to step back into something doesn’t mean it has the traditional footsteps of poli- anything to do with feminism, tics and stop listening to what the women’s empowerment, or Hil- media deems as most important. lary Clinton. What she said was It is out of individual discernment a stupid throwaway line used to that we must distance ourselves. gain popularity o£ of the elec- It shouldn’t be that hard to dis- tion. The fact that people are cern politically correct content blowing up about it (yes, pun in- from useless information and tended) is absolutely absurd. false representation by the media. Madonna is no feminist icon, She is no female empow- she is no voice for the Clinton erment icon. She is no model campaign, and her statement for the Clinton campaign. The should be the last thing people “Madonna-like” instances that are worried about in this elec- plague this election have made a tion. Of course she’s not going to fool of us all. give a blow job to everyone who Allec Brust can be reached at votes for Hillary Clinton. [email protected]. OPINION 8 Monday, November 7, 2016 An ode to the campus megaphone man: What would we do without you? the very tippy-top of Clark B. As while they’re in class! I’m so glad Today: Nov. 7 I was walking there, I thought that you don’t have any classes Why Black Lives Matter Taylor to myself “Gee, I haven’t voted of your own, because then who 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., LSC Ballroom A Tougaw yet. I hope someone incessantly would be out yelling at people to @TTougaw shouts at me, telling me how to vote? Come be apart of an important nation wide conversation led by vote while I’m in a meeting with I also want to congratulate Jumoke Emery discussing why BLACK LIVES MATTER and the my professor.” you on your voter intimidation negative implications of All Lives Matter. The presentation will be Lo and behold, my wish came tactics. As I was standing by from 12 - 1 p.m. and then there will be an open question and Please note that this article true; for the entire hour that your supposedly neutral booth, answer portion from 1 - 2 p.m. contains sarcasm. I was in his o ce, I heard you somebody came up and asked Native American Heritage Month Event: Open I would like to take this through your megaphone loud you where to drop ballots o . moment to call out one of our and clear: You replied “If you aren’t with House hosted by NACC North Star Peer Mentors campus heroes: The mega- “If you don’t vote today, Hillary, I can’t help you.” It was 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., LSC phone-holding, Bernie-wor- you’ll never get to vote again!” everything I could do to not shiping, man-bun wearing dude “If Donald Trump gets applaud you right then and there. screaming about voting. elected, the world will burn up Again, a phenomenal response. The fi rst time I saw you, you and die!” Way to keep those opposing Tomorrow: Nov. 8 were carrying around a Don- (At least, that’s what I heard.) viewpoints in check. After all, ald Trump pinata with a rope Maybe the fact that your you didn’t shout at people to vote Native American Heritage Month Event: CSU hanging around the neck. At megaphone is covered with ‘I’m for hours and hours just to have Dining Halls Native American Heritage Month this moment, I knew you were with her’ stickers distorts what them actually go vote, did you? Lunch Specials the hero we needed. I tried to people hear coming out of it, When Hillary wins, you 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., On Campus Dining Halls confront you about it and ask but who knows. Thankfully, ev- should pat yourself on the back why you thought that was okay, ery professor that has an o ce long and hard. After all, you pret- Please join us at the CSU Dining Halls on campus to celebrate but all you could manage was to anywhere near you heard your ty much single-handedly swayed foods Indigenous to the Americas. Each dining hall will feature a tuck your tail between your legs message at least once-- or 75 times. Colorado in her direction. Native American inspired dish to celebrate Native American and whimper away, nary giving I just wish people had more So, keep that man-bun tight Heritage Month. This year’s dish will feature a butternut squash me a word in retort. It was then classes in the day so they can and those jeans awkwardly pumpkin bisque. that I learned that not only were hear your incessant blabbering. rolled up at the bottoms. Don’t you tolerant and righteous in Most people only have to hear let anyone tell you to stop, your beliefs, but I realized you you in between every. single. because no one can do you better also had a spine to back them up! one. of their classes, but this than you, boo. This Week: Just yesterday, I had a clearly isn’t enough-- people Taylor Tougaw can be reached Native American Heritage Month Keynote meeting with my professor at should have to listen to you even at [email protected]. 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a good job taking care of the ball, times this past week I can hear the ball, he’s the one telling at that point, corrections and and that’s the biggest thing.” him call a guy out for what he’s everyone where to go, and like stu like that, holding people ac- Chad In the three games since supposed to do, or call Michael today there was one route I countable to when I got back out Deutschman returning to the starting role, Gallup out, (saying) that’s not had and I had clearly ran the on the fi eld, I think it’s helped out Stevens is completing 68 per- what I’m expecting here, this wrong route and he jumped a lot.” @ChadDeutschman cent of his passes for 663 yards what I want. That’s what you’ve on me real quick and after Bobo has said it all year: and six touchdowns. The most got to have. It’s got to come from that we didn’t have anymore Leadership needs to come from impressive part? No turnovers. the players and Nick’s doing a mess-ups,” wide receiver Mi- the players and not the coach. Colorado State is one win Stevens has this CSU football great job of that.” chael Gallup said on Stevens’ Since returning as the starter, away from a bowl game for the team playing the best it has all Stevens was handed the leadership. “It is good to know Stevens has accepted that role. fourth straight year. A lot of that season and run an o ense that keys to the o ense to start the that he is back there almost “You better be ready when has to do with Nick Stevens. has averaged 39.5 points the past season and quickly drove it into a being a coach on the fi eld.” you come to the ball park to play Stevens threw for 237 yards two games, all while not turning ditch. Fast-forward eight weeks, Having to sit out for four us because we’re going to be a and two touchdowns on 18- the ball over. and it’s like week one never hap- games was the best thing to that physical brand,” Bobo said. “And 23 passing in Saturday’s 37-0 Coming back from a pened. Credit No. 7 for that. could have happened for Stevens then it all goes through Nick romping over Fresno State. He benching and performing the Stevens looks and acts like a this season. Stevens… he’s done a great job of got the o ense rolling early, end- way he has epitomizes the char- di erent quarterback than week He used that time to re-in- that the last two weeks.” ing drives with points in all but acter that is under the helmet. one. The games against Boise vent his role on the team. No Nick Stevens is not a fl ashy two possessions before being On a list of things responsible State and UNLV were glimpses longer is he just the quarter- player. He won’t dazzle you with replaced by Faton Bauta, when for the way the team has played of a di erent Stevens, the Fresno back; he is now the unquestioned incredible arm strength. He the game was out of hand late in since the second half against State game proved it. leader holding people account- won’t make your jaw drop with the third quarter. Utah State, Stevens’ leadership The numbers for Stevens able, making sure things get done athleticism. He doesn’t need to. “I think it was defi nitely belongs at the top. don’t jump o the page. He isn’t the way they need to. What Nick Stevens needs to e cient for me, this game,” “I’ve seen Nick grow in the throwing for 400 yards and fi ve “Not playing gave me the be for Colorado State is exactly Stevens said. “I’m happy again leadership role of holding guys touchdowns every game, but opportunity to kind of take over what he is, a leader. to have no turnovers… I made a accountable,” Head Coach Mike what he is doing has been e ec- a di erent role and that kind Collegian sports editor Chad couple of mistakes, but for the Bobo said after Saturday’s win tive and just what CSU needed. of carried over,” Stevens said. Deutschman can be reached at most part it was pretty good. I did over Fresno State. “At certain “He’s the one dishing “Some of the stu I was doing [email protected] Rapids eliminate Galaxy from MLS playo s in a shootout By Kevin Baxter the fact that their season came sub, pulled a groin early in over- Los Angeles Times down to that. After winning the time yet had to stay on because opening game of the two-leg the Galaxy had no substitutions The Los Angeles Galaxy playo , 1-0, and with aggregate left. didn’t so much lose Sunday as goals determining the winner, So they limped into the they were beaten. they needed only a tie Sunday to shootout, which Steven Ger- Physically, mentally and advance. rard _ going fi rst in place of emotionally, the Galaxy’s In 120 minutes, including a Keane _ burying his attempt. season seemed to come to an 30-minute overtime, they man- The Galaxy wouldn’t fi nd the end before their playoff se- aged just one shot on goal. So back of the net again, howev- ries with the Colorado Rap- when the Rapids countered with er, with Giovani dos Santos ids did. And fittingly it was a a fi rst-half strike from Shkelzen air-mailing his shot over the series that ended in the most Gashi, a left-footed shot from 40 crossbar before Colorado keep- frustrating way possible, with yards that knuckled o the left er Tim Howard stopped con- the Rapids winning Sunday’s goalpost and ricocheted into the secutive shots by Ashley Cole game, 1-0, then taking the se- net, it allowed Colorado to hold and Je Larentowicz. ries on penalty kicks when the serve and force extra time, then For his part, Galaxy keeper Galaxy missed three of their penalty kicks. Brian Rowe barely got a hand four tries. It was, Donovan said, “prob- on penalty shots from the Rap- Combined, the two results ably a one-in-a-hundred-thou- ids’ trio of Kevin Doyle, Sebas- send Colorado on to the MLS sand-type of shot.” tian Le Toux and Marco Pappa, Western Conference fi nals while Added Captain Jelle Van sending the Rapids, a last-place the Galaxy are left to contem- Damme: “Out of the blue. Out of team a year ago, o to the con- plate an uncertain future. nowhere.” ference fi nals for the fi rst time “Penalties are a lottery,” said It left the Galaxy with a huge since 2010. Robbie Keane, the Galaxy’s fi fth hill to climb against a team that Van Damme, meanwhile, Los Angeles Galaxy forward Robbie Rogers (14) and Colorado Rapids shooter, who never got to the hadn’t lost at home, allowing hobbled o in tears. forward Dominique Badji (14) fi ght for a lose ball in the fi rst half of a penalty spot. “We’ve seen over just seven goals in 18 games in its “It’s hard to accept,” he said. MLS Western Conference semifi nal leg one game on Sunday, Oct. 30, the years it doesn’t matter how mile-high stadium this season. “I wanted to go all the way and 2016 at the StubHub Center, in Carson, Calif. PHOTO BY GARY CORONADO good you are, how good of a play- And things quickly went down- it ends here. I will need a few LOS ANGELES TIMES er you are, how good of a team hill from there. more days to accept it and to you are. Once it comes to penal- Donovan had to come out at move on.” the team. Ditto Gerrard, who else, I’ll 100 percent be playing.” ties it’s di erent.” halftime with a hamstring strain. His team will need to fi nd fi nished a frustrating and inju- Donovan demurred. Added Landon Donovan: Van Damme, the team’s hulk- a way to move on as well. Van ry-riddled season with a strong “This is not the time to talk “PKs are always hard to watch. ing center back, twisted a knee Damme is signed for next sea- game Sunday. about that,” he said softly. And it’s a hard way to lose.” late in the second half and had son but Donovan and Keane, “I’ll be playing next year. “It was a tough way to lose. However, the Galaxy have to be helped o the fi eld before whose contracts are up, may Somewhere,” Keane said. That’s all there is to it.” only themselves to blame for returning. Keane, a second-half have played their fi nal game for “Whether it’s here or somewhere Briefs from Mclatchy Tribune The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Monday, November 7, 2016 11 12 Monday, November 7, 2016 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian
>> VOLLEYBALL from page 1 “For me, I knew what was “Get something started.” cussed athlete activism and so- happening in society, and I A conversation is what the cial justice, and is where Denny knew what was happening in team believes is needed to start and freshman teammate Jessi- the nation, but the meeting moving in a direction towards ca Jackson were moved to per- helped me fi gure out ways that change. They hope that their sonally continue the discussion we can do something about team conversations can reach in a positive manner. it,” Jackson said. “Before that, out to the CSU community and This meeting was hosted Colin Kaepernick took a knee, push people towards having by Albert Bimper, the senior he made statements to the me- conversations of their own. associate athletic director for dia and the news press, but we “We are asking you, as diversity at CSU, and started a wanted to do something that people who have continued to team conversation around the was benefi cial, that could help support our volleyball team, to issue. Denny said that prior people.” commit yourself to supporting to the meeting, conversation The team said they recog- the person behind the jersey surrounding issues of racial nize that, as athletes, they have and their everyday struggles on inequality amongst the team a special platform they can use this campus and in this town,” were sparse. to send out this message be- Denny said. “It starts with one But, after six or seven of cause of the media attention person. If one person does it, Denny’s teammates attended they get, and because of what then 10 people will do it, then the meeting, several players they were able to learn from 100 people will do it, and even- have approached her and Jack- that meeting. tually conversations will turn son to ask them about what it “Our big thing with the into actions, which will turn is like being black in this coun- signs and this speech is to just into change.” Cassidy Denny rallyies her teammates prior to their game against try, and asking what they can start the conversation, and Austin White can be reached Wichita State University earlier this season. PHOTO BY ELLIOTT JERGE do to help. bring awareness” Denny said. by email at [email protected]. COLLEGIAN
three di erent fourth-down string players who played high >> GLENN from page 4 are important to Colorado. >> SHUTOUT from page 1 stops throughout the half to snap counts in the second half Michael Bennet, who visited “People are very angry and For Kline, who came in for maintain the goose egg. with CSU holding the big lead. the CSU campus the Thurs- frustrated about (the A ord- starter Chason Virgil after the The second fourth-down “It was great that we got day afternoon before Glenn’s able Care Act) so we need to Bulldog’s fi rst drive, it was a stop came with Fresno facing some young guys in there de- appearance. have a system that encourages tough day in the pocket. fourth-and-four from the CSU fensively who haven’t played a “I think that what people more competition,” Glenn said. CSU’s young secondary 41 in the fourth quarter, when lot and to go out there and play,” are really frustrated about is “(And then) all forms of energy, played lights out for much of cornerback and former wide Bobo said. “For them to get the they want more of a say in what I think, are important to Colo- the game, as Kline was often receiver Jordon Vaden caught shutout, not our starters, says a their o cial is doing,” Glenn rado, but we need to allow the left searching for an open target his fi rst pass of the year for lot about our coaching sta get- said. “They want that o cial to market to kind of dictate that as the pocket collapsed around CSU, when he picked o Kline ting everybody ready to play.” come back and get feedback on versus having the government him. In that pocket, Kline nev- to end the drive. Schlager admitted that he what they’re doing, and that’s pick winners and losers be- er looked comfortable. He was The fi nal attempt came on got a little nervous with the one of the big weaknesses I be- cause we’re losing sight of who under duress early and often, as Fresno’s last drive of the game, backups out on the fi eld and lieve that Mr. Bennet has.” has to pay the bill, and we can’t the CSU defensive front camped when roughing the passer and the Bulldogs driving, but in the Glenn said if he is elected, do that because the people are out in the Fresno backfi eld. The pass interference penalties end, he had faith in his guys to he will look to change policies struggling out there.” Rams fi nished the game with fi ve helped move the ball all the fi nish what the starters began. surrounding the A ordable Collegian reporter Haley sacks, 10 tackles-for-loss and six way down to the CSU 10-yard “It was good to see that they Care Act and energy usage in Candelario can be reached at quarterback hurries. line. But a Toby McBride sack were able to bow their necks Colorado, two issues he feels [email protected]. The defense had to bow backed up the Bulldogs, and and stop them on fourth down,” their neck three di erent times three stops later, the shutout Schlager said. “That was awe- in the second half as the Bull- was sealed. some.” dogs threatened the shutout, The sealing e ort came Eric Wolf can be reached by but the Rams came up with mostly from second and third email at [email protected]. CLASSIFIEDS >> BASKETBALL from page 7 growing faster than any others. the ball quickly and injury isn’t www.collegian.com kid’s attention. There are leagues in the U.S., nearly as much a concern, es- So, if baseball is withering China, France, Turkey, Israel, pecially when it comes to the 970-491-1683 away (and it is) and football Spain, Germany, Argentina, brain. 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Call Human Resources at 970- Call Legacy Volleyball970-491-1683 Academy: 226- 2345 or see our website for 970-223-6563. details: www.foothillsgateway.org Deadline to submit classi ed ads is 4pm the day prior to publication. To place an ad call 970-491-1683 or click “Classi eds’ at Collegian.com. ARTS & CULTURE Monday, November 7, 2016 13 Downtown Lighting Ceremony illuminates Old Town for the holidays By Camila Nadalet everyone has one thing in com- for the lights to be fl icked on, it of whom addressed the crowd lights were turned on. Carriage @CSUCollegian mon: they were all radiating a was an especially exciting time briefl y, and then the countdown rides were being o ered for fi ve positive energy. for those who have never been began. dollars throughout the night, dif- The uncharacteristically The general feeling in the to this well-known ceremony The lights were fl icked on at ferent retail shops around town warm fall Colorado has been air was cheerful. Joy fi lled the before. the end of the countdown, and were giving previews of their experiencing this year made plaza as everyone stood around “It’s really special to see so the mood changed from being holiday items, allowing people Friday night the perfect evening engaging in conversation with many people coming together for simply positive and cheerful to to get a head start on holiday for the Annual Holiday Lighting one another and enjoying this one event. I love the holidays charmed and magical. As soon shopping, and art galleries in Old Ceremony that occurs in Oak complimentary hot chocolate and I remember Fort Collins last as the darkness became illumi- Town were opening their doors Street Plaza in Old Town Fort fudge from Kilwin’s Choco- year with all the gorgeous lights, nated by the lights that ran up for anyone who wished to walk Collins. The event takes place late and cookies from Mary’s so I am very excited to see them the trunks of the trees and into around and have a look at all the every year in the beginning of Mountain Cookies. turned on,” said Sarah Supplee, a their branches, there was a brief beautiful art in Fort Collins. November to kick o the start of The ceremonial festivi- fi rst-time attendee of the event. moment of silence and awe from The Fort Collins Annual the holiday season. Thousands of ties were kick-started by CSU’s First-timers are not the only the crowd. After that brief pause, Holiday Lighting Ceremony lights were spread across seven University Center for the Arts ones who anticipate and love the however, the crowd began to was a beautiful event put on by blocks of Old Town, illuminating Choir. They gave the crowd a moment the lights are turned on. cheer and their faces were lit up the city. Its community-based its streets and adding to its beau- preview of their holiday music. When asked what her almost as brightly as the lights. environment and positive at- ty. The festive tone set by the favorite part of the ceremony Cameron Lalor, the volun- mosphere are a few of the many Hundreds of people gather choir was followed by saxo- is, third-time attendee Gayle teer sta ng coordinator for the things that make this event so for this ceremony every year. It phone and brass quartets. Both Brakefi eld responded “when lighting ceremony, commented special. For members of the com- is a community-wide event that groups gave heart-warming they turn the lights on actually, on how extraordinary this mo- munity, whether they have been attracts people of all ages. There performances that added to the so I hope it gets dark fast.” ment is for everyone, saying that around for a short or long while, were children running around serenity of the night. When the time came, the “it brings the community togeth- this ceremony is looked at as one and playing games, adults stand- After the brass quartet event coordinator got up on the er and it kicks o the holiday of the many things that makes ing around chatting, couples fi nished up their set, the mo- steps of the Fort Collins Mu- season in a uniquely Fort Collins Fort Collins so great. enjoying a beautiful date night ment that everyone came to seum of Art introduced mem- style.” Camila Nadalet can be and even students having a night witness was fi nally about to bers of the Downtown Business However, the festivities were reached at entertainment@ out with friends. Despite the happen. Association and Downtown not limited to the Lighting Cere- collegian.com di erences within the crowd, There was great anticipation Development Authority, some mony, nor did they end once the
Oak Street Plaza was illuminated with thousands of LED lights this past weekend. PHOTO BY SARAH EHRLICH COLLEGIAN ARTS & CULTURE 14 Monday, November 7, 2016 Daily Horoscope UCA’s ‘Die Fledermaus’ Nancy Black TODAY’S BIRTHDAY food, exercise and rest. There’s (11/07/16). Acknowledge ground plenty of work, and it will go taken toward fulfi lling dreams easier after recharging batteries. and visions, and plan for what’s Trust your own good sense. operetta is historically missing. True your course by LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 6 — your heart. Slow down and enjoy the view. Avoid mistakes by clarifying To get the advantage, check the instructions. Take a break, and hilarious day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, go play. Celebrate and have fun 0 the most challenging. with people you love. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — By McKenzie Moore this is certainly an opera you will o of “Le Reveillon,” a French ARIES (March 21-April 19) — 6 — Pay attention to household @CSUCollegian want to see unfold before your play. They translated the plot 7 — Watch your feet. Missteps matters. Clean, organize and own eyes.” to German and changed many could be costly. Avoid something beautify your space. Rediscover The University Center The singers of the opera character names in addition to that doesn’t smell right. Sus- something of value you hid in a for the Arts presented “Die had incredible vocal ranges that fi xing a few minor plot issues. picions get confi rmed. Choose “safe place.” Enjoy family time. Fledermaus,” an operetta in demonstrated extreme control; When they gave the libretto what’s best for family. Coordi- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. three acts by Johann Strauss a skill only acquired through to Johann Strauss II to com- nate e orts. Teamwork pays o . 21) — 7 — Take charge of a proj- II, this weekend. It began its years of practice and vocal pose, he loved the plot so much TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 7 ect. Communication unlocks opening night on Thursday, training. When large groups sang that he shut himself away and — Your work is under scrutiny. doors that seemed permanently Nov. 3, performing for a huge together, they harmonized composed the entire opera in 42 Work with someone who sees stuck. Talk with your team. audience in Gri¢ n Concert Hall perfectly with each other and the days. The opera premiered at the your blind spot. Follow rules Listen and put in corrections. with a versatile and beautiful orchestra. Theatre an der Wien in April carefully. Research the fi ne Remain open to new ideas. set on stage. The show lasted In addition to unmatched 1874 and served as a happy print. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) approximately two hours and musical skill that captured the reminder of more carefree times, GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 7 — 9 — Get cooking, and custom- featured a wide assortment of audience’s attention, the plot of as it occurred the year after a — Slow to navigate a roadblock. ers fl ock to your kitchen. Your opera songs to fi t the mood of the opera presented a complex stock market crash that elicited Make sure your reservations are past work speaks well for you. each scene. An orchestra also comedy that developed with an economic depression. in order. Resist the temptation Use the grapevine to fi nd con- accompanied the plot and the music and caused the hall to Now, over a hundred years to impulsively dash o . Get your nections. Positivity persuades. singers, hidden below the stage. burst into laughter over and over. later, “Die Fledermaus” con- ducks in a row. Pay bills with gratitude. A press release from the Buckets were thrown on heads, tinues to be performed across CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 6 AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — University Center for the Arts enemies were threatened with the country. Its dry humor — Changes necessitate budget 9 — Prepare to launch a personal reads, “It is New Year’s Eve in wooden stools and far too much and farce-like drama holds the revisions. In a confl ict between project. Friends help you see 1899 Vienna, and a man stands champagne was drunk. audience’s attention while the love and money, collaborate with farther. Share and invite them outside an apartment sere- Two casts performed the musical complexity allows for a partner to fi nd solutions. Es- into your game. Turn objections nading the love of his life. She, opera, one for Nov. 3 and 5 and actors and musicians to develop tablish guidelines and controls. into agreement through gentle however, is married to another the other for Nov. 4 and 6. Many and showcase their skills. Colora- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 7 — persuasion. man who fl irts often with other additional members made up the do State University put on a highly Listen to your partner’s sugges- PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — women. An elegant masked ball chorus and orchestra, while even entertaining opening night for tions. They see something that 5 — You’ve been under pressure is being hosted this very night, more worked backstage as crew both campus and community. you don’t. Get persuaded to a with deadlines. Don’t take on setting the perfect scene for peo- members and designers. “Die Fledermaus” ran from new view, and share what you’re any new challenges yet. De- ple to spy, uncover truths, recon- The opera’s program notes Nov. 3-5. learning. It could get romantic. crease stress with rest, loving nect with old fl ames, and maybe describe the background of the McKenzie Moore can be VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 8 — pets, peace and exercise. Envi- even get thrown in jail. We do not opera. 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