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By Natalia Sperry @Natalia_Sperry

A lone gunman killed 59 peo- ple at a concert in Las Vegas late Sunday night and injuring more than 500 in the worst mass shoot- ing in modern American history. Colorado State University President Tony Frank addressed the shooting in a campus-wide email Monday morning, offering support and assistance for those who may have been personally impacted. The shooter, identified by law enforcement officials as Stephen Craig Paddock, 64, opened fire from a room in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the crowd of about 22,000 attending a coun- try music festival. Frank’s email listed on- campus resources for impacted Las Vegas mourns students, faculty and staff. Counseling services are available for students through the CSU Health Network and similar 59 dead, 527 injured in deadliest U.S. shooting resources are available for LAS VEGAS- Discarded personal items covered in blood sit on Kovaln Lane, in the aftermath of the mass shooting leaving 59 dead and 527 injured, employees through the Office in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Oct. 2. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARCUS YAM OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES of the Ombuds and Employee Assistance Program. By David Montero & Hospital and Medical Center 14 shut down parts of the Strip. A video posted on social me- Frank noted that further Alene Tchekmedyian patients died and more than 160 Police investigated reports of dia showed the open-air concert university updates of efforts to Los Angeles Times were injured. a “suspicious device” down the fully underway when bursts of support victims, first responders Police reported that the su- street, outside the Luxor Hotel, automatic gunfire rang out in and families will come through Editor’s note: This story has been pect, Stephen Craig Paddock, a but there were no reports that it rapid succession. Dozens of con- Source, and encouraged those edited to reflect casualty counts Nevada resident, was dead. was involved in an attack. certgoers dropped to the ground, who want to show support to from the Associated Press as of “Right now we believe it’s a A three-day Route 91 Harvest screaming, while others ran, some make blood donations through Monday night. solo act, a lone wolf attacker,” Las country music festival perfor- in pairs or in groups with their the Garth Englund Blood Cen- LAS VEGAS-59 people were Vegas Metropolitan Police Sheriff mance was underway across Las arms linked. ter in Fort Collins. On behalf of killed and 529 others injured af- Joe Lombardo said. Vegas Boulevard from the Man- The shooting went on for CSUPD, Frank urged the commu- ter a gunman opened fire Sunday He said authorities were seek- dalay Bay hotel when the shooting about more than 30 seconds be- nity to be mindful and report any- night at a country music festival ing to interview a woman who was erupted. Concertgoers reported a fore the music stopped, and anoth- thing if something does not feel or opposite the Mandalay Bay hotel believed to have been traveling burst of weapons fire as a Jason Al- er burst was heard later. seem right. and resort on the Las Vegas Strip, with the suspect, a resident of Las dean performance was underway. “Get down, stay down,” one “When immediately con- authorities said. Vegas whose name was not imme- The shots came from an up- woman shouted. “Let’s go,” an- fronted with such a senseless act Hospitals in Las Vegas were diately released. per floor of the hotel, where the other voice said. Another wave of of violence, it’s obviously diffi- overwhelmed with patients. Uni- Two of the dead may include a suspect set up rifles with scopes gunshots followed soon after. cult to find words to give rise to versity Medical Center admitted pair of off-duty police officers who on tripods according to two anon- Seth Bayles, of West Holly- the breadth of emotions we all 104 patients. Four died and 12 were attending the concert, Lom- ymous law enforcement officials. wood, Calif., said Aldean had been are struggling through,” Frank were in critical condition as of bardo said. Later, authorities found at least 23 performing for about 20 minutes wrote. “To some extent, as I’ve 5:50 p.m. ET, according to spokes- Authorities established a com- firearms and hundreds of rounds when he heard shots. done here, we turn our focus and woman Denita Cohen. At Sunrise mand post and triage center, and of ammunition in his room. see SHOOTING on page 4 >> see TONY FRANK on page 4 >>

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CAMPUS Two CSU professors become US citizens

By Piper Davis Originally I thought, ‘I’ll see skilled worker visa.” his life in Fort Collins and his good produce and good quality @piperldavis how it goes and get my degree Tavani was hired to teach at life in Rome. food, it is expensive.” and I might go back to Italy,’ but CSU immediately after receiv- “There’s two parts to my Despite the extensive and Salah Abdel-Ghany and we decided together that it was ing his doctorate degree and life in the U.S.,” Tavani said. consuming process for receiv- Daniele Tavani, two CSU probably good to apply for jobs moved to Fort Collins with his “One part is my life in New York ing citizenship, Tavani and his staff members, received US in the US.” wife. as a graduate student which wife applied for citizenship for citizenship in a ceremony at To transplant his life from “After that, almost immedi- was super exciting (and) very only one reason. Rocky Mountain National Park Rome to the United States, Ta- ately, CSU along with me filed busy, lots of commuting, lots “We wanted to be able to in August. vani had to go through a series applications for a green card, of subway rides. Then there vote in the country,” Tavani said. Abdel-Ghany, a professor of visas. which is a permanent resident is life in Fort Collins, which is “After living here for a while of biology, received citizenship card,” Tavani said. “So, I got my much quieter, more busy with ... we felt like we were missing along with Tavani, but was not green card in May of 2011. After work and family and friends. the active participation in the available for comment. five years of having a green card, Here in Fort Collins we found political life of the country, and Tavani, an associate profes- “Eventually I wanted you can apply for citizenship, so it to be more quiet and more I wouldn’t have minded too sor in economics and graduate my wife and I applied for citi- opportunities to go outdoors.” much staying in a work permit coordinator, grew up in Rome to be able to make zenship in August 2016, then we The most notable change or a green card if I were able to and attended the University decisions about politics.” became citizens in August 2017.” Tavani has experienced in vote in administrative elections, of Rome for his bachelor’s and The ceremony for his cit- the United States is the role at least locally, but you aren’t DANIELE TAVANI master’s degrees. He then ap- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN izenship took place in Rocky and expense of food and fresh allowed to. Eventually I think plied to schools in the United ECONOMICS AND GRADUATE Mountain National Park Aug. produce. I want to be able to make deci- States and was accepted to The COORDINATOR 9. Tavani received citizenship “Even though we have sions about politics.” New School for Social Research along with his wife, who he access to quality food, I think the Piper Davis can be reached at in New York City in 2005. had met back in Rome in 1999. type of food that I would get in [email protected] To his surprise, Tavani Eventually, Tavani and his wife Rome is so far superior,” Tavani would never end up leaving the “The way it works is I en- got married, and she followed said. “I think that food is part of United States. tered the United States with a him to the United States while culture, and I like to gather with “I was getting more excit- student visa, and so that last- he was studying for a doctorate friends and eat together, so I Check out the ed about graduate school and I ed for the whole time I was a degree. think what I’m missing most is video at collegian. wanted to kind of go study in the graduate student,” Tavani said. Apart from aging and ma- the availability of good quality com/videos United States,” Tavani said. “I “Then, by the time I got hired at turing, Tavani has noticed a sig- produce, especially for home didn’t know I was going to stay. CSU, my visa changed to a high- nificant change of pace between cooking meals. When you find NEWS 4 Tuesday, October 3, 2017 CAMPUS what’s happening.” Kevin Daly, 58, of Long Beach, Students help bring solar energy Shooting Calif., said he had been playing pai >> from page 1 gow at the MGM Grand hotel, down the street from the concert “I thought it was like bottle venue, and left to see if he could to low-income communities rockets going off,” Bayles said. play a Game of Thrones game “Then we saw people dropping. near the entry when chaos erupt- By Natalia Sperry We saw someone get hit and then ed. @Natalia_Sperry we started running.” “All these people started run- Bayles said he was probably ning and screaming, and then that Clean energy is coming to 50 feet from the stage when he stopped for about a minute, and low-income communities in heard the shots. “We saw people then more people started coming Larimer County with the vol- down all over the place.” in the other way and ran through unteer efforts of Colorado State Bayles said Aldean was quick- where I was,” he said. “There were University students. ly pulled off stage, and soon after, so many people walking and run- CSU’s Student Sustain- the band was brought off as well. ning and people crying and peo- ability Center and the Energy Two men near the casino ple saying there’s an active shoot- Club volunteered for two con- said they heard a helicopter with er on the street, so I finally asked secutive weekends at the Coy- a bullhorn yelling “Go! Go! Go!” one of the waitresses what’s going ote Ridge Community Solar as the incident unfolded. Others on and she said the shooter is out- Farm, a new solar grid located said they saw police and SWAT side of the casino.” near the Larimer County land- teams streaming into the Manda- Daly said the entire area was fill. The solar grid is dedicated to lay Bay casino. put on lockdown so he went up- providing energy to low-income Bernice Allard, who came to stairs to his room. “Out the win- communities and is the largest the concert with her husband, dows, we can see Mandalay Bay, in the country of its kind. Frank Allard, said there was we can see all the police cars and “This is a community solar screaming when the shooting all the lights and there are heli- project, and that idea is that if began. “Single shot. Single shot, copters all over the place.” people aren’t necessarily able then a lot of shots,” Frank Allard Officials at McCarran Inter- to install solar panels on their said. national Airport reported that homes themselves … they can Allard, 56, said he had come some flights have been diverted buy into this community solar to see Eric Church, Sam Hunt and in the wake of the shootings. “Ex- (farm) for a minimal or reduced In 2015, Fort Collins installed a 2,000-panel solar garden on the old Aldean, who was into his fourth pect delays,” the airport said on charge on their bills,” said Mi- location of the Dreher Pickle plant on the intersection of Riverside or fifth song when the shooting Twitter. chael Sommers, student am- Avenue and Mulberry Street. Residents of the city are able to purchase began. He said the crowd began to Hospital personnel across bassador at the CSU Energy In- individual panels in order to power their own homes. stampede, and he grabbed a near- Las Vegas have been paged to stitute and a co-founder of the FILE PHOTO COLLEGIAN by fence, stretched both arms work, local media reported. Energy Club. Club, but when we got there, 50 or 60 volunteers, and they wide and tried to shield his wife Parts of I-15 near the Strip The Coyote Ridge project there were people from all over: would install over 1,000 panels from the danger. Then they ran. were also shut down, and hotel started in August as a collabora- Boulder, Mines, energy and en- on our best day.” “We followed the crowd out,” guests across the Strip were or- tion between the Colorado En- vironmental activists, compa- The 1.95-megawatt solar Bernice Allard said. dered to shelter in place. ergy Office, GRID Alternatives nies and clubs here in town,” array stretches about 387,500 Alarm spread up and down Aldean was the final act of the and the Poudre Valley Rural Wood said. “It wasn’t just young square feet, over half of which the strip as news of the shootings Route 91 Harvest festival, while Electric Association. college people. It was every- will serve qualifying low-in- spread. dozens of others had played over It is the seventh project to body (from the community).” come households, affordable Alfonzo Ewing had arrived the course of the weekend, in- benefit from the $1.2 million The Energy Club, which is housing providers and nonprof- for the overnight shift as a cook cluding Church, Hunt and Mar- grant made by CEO to GRID new to campus this year, used it organizations. This makes it at the White Castle at the Best en Morris. In numerous tweets, Alternatives in 2015 as part of a this as one of their first activ- the largest community solar ar- Western Plus Casino Royale on artists communicated with fans statewide initiative to bring so- ities to introduce members to ray of its kind in the nation, fol- the northern side of the strip, a and followers, expressing their lar energy to low-income com- solar energy while giving back lowing the upward trend of the little more than two miles from sorrow and prayers for anyone in- munities and demonstrate how to the community, according to GRID projects’ growth. Mandalay Bay. jured and telling loved ones that the solar model can be used to Sommers. “There’s an environmental “We heard reports of gun- they were safe. cut energy costs for utilities’ “One of the pillars of our justice aspect because these shots and customers rushed to Jake Owen, who played the highest need customers, ac- mission statement in the club low-income communities jump the counter for safety. Ev- main stage before Aldean, tweet- cording to the state’s press re- is to provide opportunities for are inconvenienced with eryone just took off running from ed: “Praying for everyone here in lease. members to contribute to the high utility prices, and they the White Castle and the hotel,” Vegas. I witnessed the most un- GRID Alternatives was se- local and global community deserve a break,” Wood said. said Ewing, 37. “Employees and imaginable event tonight. We are lected by the Colorado Energy through volunteer projects and “Even if it wasn’t for low- customers went downstairs to okay. Others aren’t. Please pray.” Office due to its emphasis on activities,” Sommers said. “I income communities, solar hide in the break room. We’re Content Pulled from Tribune providing low-cost solar power think GRID Alternatives did makes sense. But, this is an here now, 15 of us, with custom- News Service. for low-income families. a really great job of providing act of environmental justice, ers. We’re safe but we don’t know “Part of our mission is to some training opportunities for because you’re serving those make solar technology acces- the membership as well, which marginalized communities.” sible to low-income commu- meets another pillar of our club: The remaining energy can be done to heal following nities, and the other part is to educate members.” generated by the array will go such acts of mass violence. making job training accessible The student volunteers at- to subscribers of the Poudre Tony Frank “But we know that time will, to some of those same folks,” tended a training session prior Valley Rural Electric Associa- >> from page 1 at least to some extent, heal.” said Allison Moe, the workforce to working on the grid to learn tion, a distribution cooperative Frank wrote. “And we know that development manager for the the basic engineering of the that covers 2,000 square miles attention to immediate action we will go on. And we know we community volunteer program panels, wires and electrical safe- of service territory in Larimer, where we can support those will support those directly af- for GRID Alternatives Colora- ty as well as the socio-political Weld and Boulder counties. around us. But what words will fected. And we know that in our do. aspects of the project. Wood and “It was the first project serve us in a few days or even common, ordinary, everyday ac- The company was found- Somers’ volunteers replaced we’ve done of that scale, (that) months? Can we find any words tions, we carry within ourselves ed following the 2001 Cali- and re-installed damaged pan- any GRID office in the country to give voice to our anger, fear, the ability to nurture, strength- fornia energy crisis and pro- els, assisted in wire-manage- has done,” Moe said. “We were and frustration? Do words even en, heal, and improve the lives of vides hands-on installation ment to ensure that there were so glad to be able to get so many exist that would soothe the deep all those around us. Indeed, per- experience for those seeking no loose or hanging cords for people from the community wounds of loss and grief that are haps these ordinary acts are the jobs within the environmental nearby wildlife to interfere with involved. Volunteers make this affecting so many?” only response to extraordinary sector and for community vol- and installed new panels. project possible in a fast way Frank’s email also addressed evil. Take care of each other, CSU unteers, like Madison Wood, as- “In a project like this, we that we wouldn’t be able to do the still prevalent devastation in — remember that Rams take care sociate director of engagement could save some cost as well otherwise if we were a company Puerto Rico, Florida and Texas, of Rams, and if you need support for the Student Sustainability as time, and engage people in with a more corporate model.” and stressed the need for healing today, just reach out.” Center. the community that this was Natalia Sperry can be and recovery in the wake of Hur- Natalia Sperry can be reached “We were working in con- impacting,” Moe said. “We had reached at [email protected]. ricanes Maria and Harvey. The at [email protected]. junction with the CSU Energy days out there where there were email went on to discuss what NEWS Tuesday, October 3, 2017 5

CAMPUS Panelists discuss DACA at second Dialogues Around Difference event

By Audrey Weiss @Audkward Education; and Joe Horther, in- the context that they work in.” tegration partnerships coordi- Muñoz attributed the past nator in the Division of Refugee acceptance of these issues to a With the repeal of DACA un- Services at the Colorado Office of historical legacy of cruelty to- derway, uncertainty among un- Economic Security. wards immigrants in the United documented and DACA-mented Horther discussed the im- States. citizens is rising. portance of acknowledging the “We’ve always lived under The School of Social Work contribution of immigrants and the cloud of deportation,” Muñoz took the task of tackling these refugees to provide to the com- said. issues at the second Dialogues munity. However, Muñoz sees this Around Difference discussion of “Re-framing the way we talk predisposition as an opportunity the academic year, ReFraming about refugees is talking about to push back against bounds. Perspectives of Immigrants and immigrants and refugees as con- Regarding initiative, the pan- Refugees. tributors to our community,” elists agreed that students should Horther said. build alliances with preexisting Moreover, Horther spoke communities on campus, such as on the most recent Health and Dreamers United, as opposed to “Re-framing the way Human Services report, which forging individual paths. we talk about refugees found that the net contribution Muñoz recalled her research back to the community as im- on immigrants comfortable with is talking about plemented through education of their status as inspirational to a immigrants and refugees immigrants is approximately $63 community shrouded by shame. as contributors to our billion over the course of a de- CSU has been granted the oppor- cade. Yet, the expenses these ini- tunity to contribute to this nar- community” tiatives require are more widely rative, and provide a community JOE HORTHER publicized than the benefits they in which students can exist un- INTEGRATION PARTNERSHIPS supply. documented, unapologetic, and COORDINATOR “It’s been interesting to see unafraid. that we’ve sort of positioned this Joe Horther speaks at the second Dialogues Around Differences event, “We shouldn’t stop trying (Re)Framing Perspectives of Immigrants and Refugees. narrative as good-immigrant, PHOTO BY JORDAN REYES COLLEGIAN to change xenophobia, racism bad-immigrant,” Muñoz said of (and) white supremacy, in this the on-going debate on overall to be of incredible support. the awareness is increasing country,” Muñoz said regarding Speakers included Collin contribution to the community. With the presidential deter- around those services, but as far the CSU community’s influence. Cannon, director of advocacy at “It’s either all of us, or none of mination at 45,000—the lowest as the extent to which those offic- “We may not be able to solve the Immigrant and Refugee Cen- us. We cannot just focus on the the U. S. has seen in a decade—the es are working is not changing,” it, but this is a space where we ter of Northern Colorado; Susana 800,000 that receive DACA ... we need for understanding is imper- said Jovan Rivera-Lovato, a se- should not stop trying to change Muñoz, assistant professor and really need to focus on the 11 mil- ative, and the CSU community nior social work and women and that narrative.” coordinator of the Higher Educa- lion (undocumented).” plays a great role in implement- gender studies major. “Offices, Audrey Weiss can be reached tion Leadership doctoral special- That being said, Muñoz ing support. people (and) professionals are at [email protected]. ization in the School of Higher found the response by the public “I think for a lot of students doing everything they can, given OPINION 6 Tuesday, October 3, 2017 COLLEGIAN COLUMNIST SERIOUSLY Universities overcharge students Fort Collins to remain school costs nearly twice of what costs of living through the roof. the average student makes a year, In addition, textbook costs under construction forever according to the National Center have also increased significantly. for Education Statistics. For out of According to the National Associ- By Savannah Hoag ell said. AJ Frankson state students, that number is four ation of College Stores, this is due @sav_hoag The new initiative is called @aj_frankson times what a student makes. to the textbook market being con- “Bigger, Better, Beautiful: Fort A university as large as CSU trolled by just five major publish- Editor’s note: This is a satire Collins.” Construction will needs a lot of revenue to ensure ers, giving them the opportunity piece from the Collegians opinion continue on major roadways that it can keep functioning. It has to drive up textbook costs without section. Real names may be used and parks throughout the city. Editor’s Note: All opinion section gotten to the point where the uni- fearing competition. in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Most of the construction will content reflects the views of the in- versity is charging way too much. And it’s all completely legal. Those who do not like reading be around the CSU campus, pri- dividual author only and does not According to CNN, the cost to go to So here we are, full-time stu- editors notes are subject to being marily on major roadways stu- represent a stance taken by the Colle- college has tripled since 1980, along dents with part-time jobs, living off offended. dents use to get to class. gian or its editorial board. with student fees, while minimum of ramen noodles and depression Fort Collins - Mayor Wade “At some point, I just want Ramen for every meal, thrift wage has stayed pretty much the naps, paying more money than we Troxell has found the best way to redo the entirety of campus shopping for clothes and buying same. have for a piece of paper. We are to keep the city’s ranking as one west,” said Troxell. “A ton of expensive textbooks are all staples Universities like to claim that slaves to greedy companies and of the top 10 college towns to live students live there and rely on of what it means to be in college. It’s the reason for high tuition is that universities who charge an arm and in. Troxell declared this week those paths, so we should make common knowledge that college public funding for universities has a leg for parking passes. We are be- that as of next month, Fort Col- them as beautiful as possible.” students are broke, and frankly, will been cut, and students now have to ing taken advantage of and drained lins will remain under construc- Troxell hopes this will probably be broke until their late pay the difference. But, New York of every cent, just because we can tion forever. inspire Colorado State twenties. Many organizations treat Times columnist Paul Kampos ar- be. Colleges and companies know University president, Dr. Tony college students unfairly, including gues that this is false, saying that that we need that stupid piece of Frank, to build another on CSU. public investment is vastly higher paper to get a job, and they exploit campus stadium. CSU likes to claim that they today than it was 30 years ago. us because of it. “Together we can make “Football shouldn’t be lim- are student-friendly. However, the Universities need to recognize I might not know how exactly a bigger, better, beautiful ited to one side of the CSU cam- university drains every cent out of that we cannot pay for all of these to fix this problem, but what I do Fort Colins.” pus,” Troxell said. “Football is their students, despite us being the outrageous expenses. At CSU, this know is that this is an immoral and for everyone.” only reason that the school exists. issue is manifested in our hectic unethical process, and needs to WADE TROXELL Students and community Colleges need to start recognizing parking plan. Whether or not you stop. The University needs to come FORT COLLINS MAYOR members alike are encouraged that the price of life for students is are paying for your college or not, to an understanding that the cost of to join in this continual process way too high, and it’s completely it is ridiculous to have to pay up to living is high enough for the aver- of beautification. avoidable. $700 for a parking pass that doesn’t age college student, and we need a “Together we can make a CSU’s average cost of in-state even guarantee a spot, let alone al- break. “Construction means bigger, better, beautiful Fort tuition might not seem like an im- low students to park on campus on AJ Frankson can be reached at growth, which means Fort Col- Collins,” Troxell said. possible number, but when you game days. School costs so much [email protected]. lins can only continue getting Savannah Hoag can be add in the cost of fees, one year of and unnecessarily drives students’ more and more beautiful,” Trox- reached at [email protected]

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FOOTBALL Utah State’s ball-hawking defense will test Nick Stevens, CSU offense By Colin Barnard necessary every week, Bobo receivers to focus on. In turn, performance in Week 1 affect of handling our business week @ColinBarnard_ recognizes that doing so against wide receivers coach Alvis their mindset going forward. 1.” Utah State is that much more Whitted plans to stress the “You control your own CSU will look to remain For the first time in his important. importance of ball security in destiny, but so does Utah State,” undefeated in conference play tenure as Colorado State’s “We work ball security the week of practice leading up Bobo said. “The goal is still the as they travel to Logan, Utah on head coach, Mike Bobo is 1-0 in every week, so it will be a to Utah State. same goal. We don’t need help Saturday, Oct. 7. The game will conference play. point of emphasis,” Bobo said. “Coach Whitted has added from anybody. We control our kick off at 2:30 p.m. and will be The Rams defeated Hawaii “They create havoc on defense to his individual (drills) this own destiny so our message televised on AT&T Sports Net. in emphatic fashion on Saturday because of the different looks. week of having more ball will be the same…The message Colin Barnard can be reached night to begin Mountain West Sometimes it causes a little bit security,” Bobo said. “That’s doesn’t have to change because at [email protected] play with a victory. This marks of confusion at quarterback, and a point of emphasis for them, the first time since 2011 that the if you’re a step slow throwing the that we have to protect the ball. Rams won their first conference ball, they’re making breaks in We’ve got to protect the ball on game of the season. the secondary and getting some the road. Cannot turn the ball CSU now turns its attention interceptions…And they’re over.” to a Utah State team that leads creating turnovers through The opening week win gives the nation in turnovers forced. fumbles because they’re getting CSU the ability to control its Following a dominating victory a lot of hits to the ball and own destiny in the Mountain over BYU in which they forced playing aggressive.” West. That is something that seven turnovers in the game, the Against Hawaii, CSU was cannot be said about the team Aggies pace all of college football lackadaisical with the ball in years past as they were forced with 16 turnovers on the season. on multiple occasions. Punt to claw their way back in the Meanwhile, tThe Rams returner and wide receiver conference after slow starts to have turned the ball over more Olabisi Johnson muffed a punt the conference slate. frequently than desired. After that he ended up recovering. However, the fact that they throwing for five interceptions Wide receiver Detrich Clark left Hawaii with a victory does all of last year, quarterback Nick nearly fumbled the ball before not change the game plan for Stevens has already thrown six crossing the goal line on his Bobo’s Rams in the slightest. in 2017. CSU has also coughed second touchdown. CSU is one of four teams in the up the ball an additional three While neither miscue ended Mountain Division who won Senior quarterback Nick Stevens calls a play during the second quarter times on the ground. Though up costing the Rams, those plays its first game of MW play. Bobo of CSU’s Orange Out game against ACU. PHOTO BY JOE OAKMAN taking care of the football is are something Bobo wants his realizes he cannot let the team’s COLLEGIAN FOOTBALL VOLLEYBALL Kickoff time, TV information Game time announced for CSU volleyball’s homecoming match released for CSU homecoming game By Luke Zahlmann the Rams will be set to extend @lukezahlmann their dominance in the Mountain By Justin Michael to previous seasons, CSU won tickets through the online Homecoming for CSU will be West conference in front of several @JustinTMichael 18 of their last 22 games. claim portal. A limited number a full day event athletically with parents and alumni that are on “We are excited to play the of standing-room-only tickets volleyball having their game set for campus for homecoming. The Mountain West first night game in our new may be purchased by calling the Oct. 14 at noon, with a live stream A revelation for CSU athletics, announced Monday that stadium and show a national TV Rams Sales Team at 800-491- being available for fans that will be volleyball has been ranked in the Colorado State’s homecoming audience the passion, energy RAMS. announced by the team’s official top 25 for a majority of the season football game against Nevada and pride of our fans,” Head Prior to the Homecoming twitter account prior to the game. and has upset multiple power five on Oct. 14 will kickoff at 8:15 Coach Mike Bobo said. “We contest, the Wolfpack (0-5) will The Rams will take on the schools such as Michigan and p.m. MT and will be televised for have already seen in our first be looking for their first win of Nevada Wolfpack, identical to Florida State, both ranked inside a national audience on ESPN 2. two home games the powerful the season on Saturday, Oct. 7 football’s foe. A day conference the top 16 at the time of their sweep The game against the effect our students have in when they host the University match for volleyball will allow at the hands of the Rams. Though Wolfpack will be CSU’s first creating a home-field advantage of Hawaii. The Rams are coming fans to file into Moby prior to the the Mountain West does not boast night game in the new on- for us, and we look forward to off of a 51-21 victory over the football game, and allow both any other top 25 teams, the Rams campus stadium and their seeing Ram Ruckus in full force Rainbow Warriors and will take teams to be supported throughout will face a road plagued with talent first home game since hosting for Homecoming.” on Utah State this Saturday. the day on their way to possibly hosting Abilene-Christian on Sept. Tickets for the general Justin Michael can be Having four of their five national tournament games. 9. The Rams are 2-0 in home public are no longer available, reached at sports@collegian. games on the road prior to their Luke Zahlmann can be reached games in 2017 and, dating back but students may still claim com showdown with the Wolfpack, at [email protected]

Students occupy the student section at the new on-campus stadium prior to the CSU Football game on August 26, 2017 against the Oregon Beavers. PHOTO BY ELLIOTT JERGE COLLEGIAN Get to Know the Outdoor Club ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT DON’T MISS THESE UPCOMING SPORT CLUB AND IM GAMES

10/3/2017 Soccer - Women’s Denver IM Fields 6:30 PM 10/7/2017 Swimming Invitational Meet Moby Pool 10:30 AM Flag Football and 10/7/2017 Rugby - Men’s Wyoming IM Fields 1:00 PM Volleyball Championships 10/7/2017 Soccer - Women’s CU Boulder B IM Fields 1:00 PM will be held Oct. 15th in 10/7/2017 Ice Hockey - Women’s University of Denver EPIC Green Rink 8:00 PM the IM Fields. 10/8/2017 Rugby - Women’s University of New Mexico IM Fields 11:00 AM RAMS OUTDOORS 10/8/2017 Soccer - Men’s Wyoming IM Fields 1:00 PM Climbing takes on new heights in 2017 by Michael Berg You feel a lot safer with a harness and a The Outdoor Club crosses the Poudre THE SURGE OF secure anchor system than a rope tied around River on their way to The Palace. With 53 mountains that rise more than Photo by Michael Berg 14,000 feet, those who crave to climb are your waist,” Gilbert said. drawn to Colorado and the Rocky Mountains. Human beings are competitive by nature. Climbing as a sport, and as a regular part So it is no surprise that the confl uence of by Michael Berg being wait listed. In return, the number of people interested in climbing, you get experienced, friendly of a fi tness routine, has exploded in the Let’s be honest. When deciding to go to CSU, the CLIMBING last decade. Participation in rock climbing, accessibility to climbing venues through Colorado scenery and outdoors played a role in your outdoorsman to guide you indoor gyms and the development of better along each trip. It is important including bouldering, sport climbing, decision. indoor climbing, traditional climbing and safety equipment has led to an increase in Arguably, the best way to note that all skill levels are competitive climbing teams and events. welcome too, so don’t let your mountaineering recently broke the 6-million to experience Colorado to participant mark, according to the non- Currently, there are over 120 collegiate its fullest is by exploring lack of experience deter you. climbing teams in the US Collegiate series. Their next planned trip profi t organization The Outdoor Foundation. with friends and like- More than four million people participated CSU’s Climbing Team ranked second minded people. Insert is to the Great Sand Dunes nationally in the 2016-17 school year and they National Park in southern in bouldering, sport climbing, and indoor the CSU Outdoor Club climbing, and 1.8 million in trad climbing and have over 60 participants this year. in your calendar and you Colorado, which takes place “The CSU Climbing Team was founded in Oct. 13-15. Keep an eye out mountaineering. will not regret it. There The dramatic uptick in climbing can 2012 as a place for climbers to train together is something to be said when you go into a trip with little on their Facebook page for a and form a community. Four years later, we sign-up sheet, because this trip be attributed to a few key factors. The to no expectations and the outcome is one of your fondest proliferation of indoor climbing gyms, safer have four podium fi nishes under our belt, memories here at CSU. There is no cost to be a part of this is one of their most popular including two national championships,” said to date. You will get to spend equipment, the competitive landscape and club or go on trips, and no planning months ahead to avoid the ability through technology to fi nd those Gilbert. two nights in one of the most More people are discovering the benefi ts of unique landscape features in remote climbing spots top the list. Twenty years ago, there were only a handful climbing. One session on a climbing wall at a the United States, surrounded gym like Ascent and you will quickly realize by people who ultimately live of indoor climbing gyms and those gyms were located in mountainous areas of the it is a full body workout. up to the saying: work hard to “Climbing works everything from play hard. U.S. Today, there are well over 400 indoor climbing facilities and the fl atlander states of your shoulders, to your forearms, to your This last weekend, we went abdominal muscles. The movement in up the Poudre Canyon and the midwest are leading this growth. “The newest gym in Fort Collins, Ascent climbing causes rock climbers to have lean had a blast rock climbing at a bodies, with particular emphasis on your destination called The Palace. Studio, opened up just last October. Ascent Studio is the fi rst climbing gym in Fort Collins upper-body,” said Gilbert. It is one of the local favorite You will also be challenged mentally as you spots to go top roping, and for to offer climbing-specifi c training classes and facilities,” said Karen Gilbert, coach of the think about how to get to the next handhold a reason. You get exclusive or how to use a foothold in the most effective and rewarding views of Poudre CSU Climbing Team. The sport of mountain climbing way. Your comfort zones will be pushed, and Canyon and Highway 14 the you will end up with more mental toughness higher you climb. It offers traditionally attracts those who not only appreciate the beauty of dramatic peaks and than you thought possible. You will gain a routes for most skill levels new perspective on the beauty and danger of too, so it should defi nitely be vistas but also those who are thrill seekers. The idea that one misstep could lead to a the great outdoors when you make that fi rst on your bucket list before the climb. snow starts to fl y. long, painful fall often dissuaded those who loved the outdoors from climbing. The onset As with any new physical activity, you Always remember to “Leave should start slow and increase your time on No Trace” when exploring of more durable, safer climbing equipment has opened up the sport to those who do not the mountain and diffi culty of your climbs the pristine environments that as your profi ciency increases. Locally, Lory we are lucky to have public necessarily consider themselves adrenalin junkies. State Park, Poudre Canyon and Horsetooth access to. This means leave Reservoir have climbs for all ability levels. the habitat like you found it, “When climbing was fi rst established as a sport, rock climbers used to tie ropes around The Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition and clean up after those who and the CSU Climbing Team are great places are disrespectful. For more their waist to reduce the risk of falling. Now there are numerous companies coming out to gather more information and start your new information about the CSU adventure. Outdoor Club, you can fi nd with newer and safer equipment every year. them on Facebook, or show up to their weekly meet-ups FIND OUT MORE ABOUT RAMPAGE: at Avagadro’s Number at 8:30 Are you an active outdoors person? Do you participate in outdoor sports and recreation? p.m. every Wednesday. We want to know more about you. Contact Michael Berg at [email protected] to be featured in an edition of the RamPage. Interested in advertising or helping produce NEXT WEEK: Brennan Dyehouse leads an 11a for this amazing page? Contact Doug Hay at [email protected] or at (970) 491-2126. Visit FALL HIKING the fi rst time outside of the gym. collegian.com/rampage to see exclusive videos, schedules, and other prime content about OCTOBER 10 Photo by Michael Berg Rams outdoors that can’t be found anywhere else! SPORTS 10 Tuesday, October 3, 2017

VOLLEYBALL CSU volleyball gaining national attention after strong start to season By Austin White final three frames to their in-state the RPI, with the best being a win last week of non-conference play season in Boise on Thursday. @ajwrules44 rival. over New Mexico who is ranked when they took the former No. CSU knows the benefit of a With a 14-2 record, the Rams right at No. 100. The other wins 1 Minnesota Golden Gophers to high RPI ranking. In 2016, a high A strong start to the 2017 currently have one of the best include sweeps over UNLV (198), five sets in Boise, ID. standing in the RPI rank allowed season and an unblemished marks in the country and they Wyoming (106) and Air Force Preseason polls suggested them to receive an at-large record in the early portion of have dominated conference play (244). that the Mountain West would be bid and qualify for the NCAA Mountain West play has landed as well with all four victories all The only other school in the a race between the Broncos and tournament to extend their Colorado State volleyball at No. coming via a sweep. However, Mountain West ranked in the top Rams, as CSU was favored with streak to 22 consecutive years of 31 in the first RPI rankings of the those four conference victories 100 is Boise State who came in at 98 points in the poll compared making the big dance. season. RPI, which stands for have come against squads all No. 50. The Broncos most notable to Boise State’s 93. The two will Austin White can be reached Ratings Power Index, is a quantity ranked outside of the top 100 in match this season came in the square off for the first time this at [email protected] used to rank sports teams based upon a team’s wins and losses and its strength of schedule. CSU also climbed one spot in the AVCA coaches poll Monday to No. 23. The Rams’ non-conference schedule featured matchups with seven teams ranked in the top 100 of the RPI. CSU went 5-2 against those teams. The biggest win of the non-conference season was at home against the Michigan Wolverines who are currently ranked 27th in RPI and 22nd in the coaches poll. Other wins include a sweep on the road against the 33rd ranked Florida State Seminoles and a five set comeback victory over the 56th ranked TCU Horned Frogs at a neutral site. The two losses came against a pair of top 50 teams in the RPI, No. 20 Colorado and No. 44 Duke. The loss against the Blue Devils was in the first match of the year where the Rams were one point away from defeating the ACC squad. CSU also held a 2-0 set lead against the Buffaloes before ultimately dropping the The Colorado State Ram Ruckus was in full attendance during CSU Volleyball’s season opener against Duke on August 25, 2017. The Rams played a hard fought battle but in the end the Blue Devils won in five sets. PHOTO BY ELLIOTT JERGE COLLEGIAN

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BRONCOS ROCKIES Broncos shutting down Rockies to set post-season roster top running backs for a wildcard matchup at Arizona By Nick Groke The Denver Post tra-innings scenarios, maximiz- burning through 11 in 2016. And By Mark Kiszla ing pinch-hitting possibilities, four were rookies. Freeland, Ger- The Denver Post of the season against the Denver how to spark speed on the bases man Marquez, Antonio Senzatela defense, he got stuck in traffic. At the top of manager Bud and defensive switches, he said. and Jeff Hoffman combined to What has been the mindset Black’s to-do list -- even before “For that one game, we’ll go 38-28 in 82 starts, with a 4.61 The slap was so hard it felt like of Denver’s defensive line against his Rockies closed out the regular have the flexibility to cover a lot ERA. slander, and the message stung: these great running backs? season Sunday with a 6-3 loss to of scenarios,” Black said. “There was a run there The Broncos are soft. They can’t “Whip their butt,” Harris said. the Dodgers at Coors Field -- is Anderson will be a pivot through May and June when we stop the run. Beating the Raiders was espe- constructing a roster for a one- point. His use on the wild-card really needed those guys,” Black Hey, who were the knuckle- cially sweet for Harris, a 26-year- game wild-card game at Arizona. roster covers a possible emergen- said. Dodgers win finale. In a heads that spewed that garbage? old defender who has been cut Colorado will face the Dia- cy situation in relief Wednesday, game that became meaningless Please. Remind the Broncos again. six times in his young career and mondbacks on Wednesday at 6 but he would also be in line for a in the final standings, Dodgers “We’ve played four straight came to Denver looking for a job p.m. and by Tuesday, Black must Game 1 start Friday in the NLDS shortstop Corey Seager finished games and we’ve played four all- after being told by Oakland, the turn in a postseason roster that if the Rockies defeat the Dia- with three hits, including two off pro running backs. And they’ve New York Jets and Dallas he was covers only the one-game playoff. mondbacks. Freeland. Seager’s 159 hits led all done nothing against us,” defen- not good enough to make a real Rockies right-hander Jon Gray “I can be ready for any situ- NL shortstops. Mike Tauchman, sive end Shelby Harris bellowed impact in the NFL. will start opposite Arizona’s Zack ation possible,” Anderson said. a September call-up from Tri- Sunday, after the Broncos knocked “Playing the old team, hitting Greinke. But Black is planning for “We’re at the point right now late ple-A, went 2-for-4 with a triple the stuffing out of Oakland in a 16- the old quarterback and getting contingencies. in the season where everybody is and an RBI to lead the Rockies. 10 victory that will leave a mark the old ‘W,’ that’s a pretty good “This is what we do. Not built up to where they need to be.” Footnotes. A crowd of 32,946 on their hated AFC West Division day,” said Harris, credited with very often do we take mental Rookies to the end. Freeland, took in Sunday’s finale, moving rivals. the sack in the third quarter that breaks,” Black said. “We’re always the 24-year-old Denver native, the Rockies’ attendance at Coors A work of art? No, this game sidelined Carr with a back injury. thinking.” finished his rookie season 11-11, Field to 2,953,650, their highest was more like a sweaty day’s work “The whole thing was not letting Black bumped left-hander tied for the team lead in victories. attendance since 2001, an aver- at the junkyard. It sounded like Marshawn get built up and break- Tyler Anderson from his sched- But he faded some over the final age of 36,465 per game. ... Hoff- broken glass and crushed metal. ing tackles and running over peo- uled start Sunday in order to month. Sunday’s loss was his first man pitched through 1 2/3 relief Raiders quarterback Derek Carr ple. So today was great. He had no make him available Wednesday, start since Sept. 11. innings but suffered a blister on fell and couldn’t get up during the room to run.” if needed, in relief of Gray. Rookie “Second half isn’t what I his pitching hand... The Rockies second half. The silver and black The Real Big D of the Broncos Kyle Freeland started Sunday in- wanted it to be,” Freeland said. finished 87-75, their third-best left Colorado all black and blue. caused Oakland coach Jack Del stead, likely removing him from “I’ve had some ups and downs. record in 25 years. But for the “Our run defense has been Rio to get desperate early. Down the wild-card roster. This was the longest season of my first time in club history, the stout the entire year,” Broncos 10-0 in the second quarter, the The rest of the Rockies roster life. And it shows it’s a true grind. Rockies did not play an extra-in- coach Vance Joseph said. Raiders faced fourth down at Den- will be heavy with bench players For me, it was more mentally nings game at Coors Field. ... The Not to suggest the Broncos ver’s 31-yard line. Instead of at- and relief pitchers. Wednesday’s than physically. These innings Dodgers finished 104-58, the best are keeping score, but here’s a tally tempting a long field goal, Del Rio roster will expire before the Na- in the big leagues are a lot tough- record in their Los Angeles histo- the members of Denver’s defense went for it, needing to gain only 3 tional League division series Fri- er than they are in the minor ry and the most wins in baseball, would be happy to recite by heart. feet to move the chains. day, so a starting rotation is not leagues. You have to be locked earning them home field advan- Through four games, Denver has The Broncos, however, re- necessary. into every game, whether you’re tage through the postseason. indeed faced four Pro Bowl run- fused to give an inch. When Lynch Black’s what-ifs will take pitching or not.” Content pulled from Tribune ning backs. was handed the football for a run into consideration a short start The Rockies used just eight News Service. Let’s do the math. up the gut, they punched back, from Gray, bullpen matchups, ex- starting pitchers this season after Melvin Gordon of the Los An- stuffing him from no gain. geles Chargers: 18 carries, 54 yards. “Had to get that stop,” said Ezekiel Elliott of Dallas: nine Will Parks, who darted in from his carries, 8 yards. safety position to meet Lynch in LeSean McCoy of Buffalo: 14 the hole and make the tackle. carries, 21 yards. “Going for it on fourth and Marshawn Lynch of Oakland: one? We kind of take that as an nine carries, 12 yards. insult. We pride ourselves as being That’s four running backs with the best defense in the league.” 12 combined trips to the Pro Bowl Yes, pro football is a job. It’s a to their credit. job, however, the guys in the front And here’s their total produc- seven of Denver’s defense have tion versus Denver: 50 carries, 95 taken very personally since being yards. cited for months as the soft un- The Broncos have faced a derbelly to the No-Fly Zone. True murderer’s row of NFL running confession: I might have been one backs, and killed their stats, to say of those knuckleheads who ques- nothing of their spirit. On 50 car- tioned if the Broncos were tough ries, the average gain of Lynch, enough to get it done against the McCoy, Elliott and Gordon has run. been 68 inches. The job of Wolfe, Harris and Wait ... what? A grown man the big D-linemen is to deliver should be able to fall forward 68 pain. It’s a pain that Lynch will feel inches. But Denver has made four in his bones. above-the-marquee backs looks As far the Denver defense is as if they couldn’t play dead in a concerned, it doesn’t matter how Western movie. slick is your game or how fancy is Let’s review. They call him your name. Money, Shady, Zeke or Money Lynch; he left Colorado Flash. It’s all the same. The Bron- bankrupt. At Buffalo, the Bron- cos will make you a promise: Get- cos threw shade at McCoy. Derek ting out of bed on Monday is going Wolfe and crew hit Elliott, the NFL to hurt. rushing champ a year ago, so hard Content pulled from Tribune that he quit. After Gordon flashed News Service. for 21 yards on the very first snap ARTS & CULTURE 12 Tuesday, October 3, 2017 FOOD & DINING CSU students explain how to be vegan in college By Gracie Ludens receiving enough protein or Savannah Ritchie, a sophomore After the farmers market confident in her choice. @gracieludens other nutrients, Datzko said accounting and computer season passes, shopping the “You should stick up for she is not at all concerned information systems major who perimeter of grocery stores is what you believe in,” Withrow Usually the subject of about getting enough protein. works at Garbanzo in the LSC. the cheapest and healthiest way said. “Essentially, that’s what memes and jokes, some vegans She knows that the foods she Off campus, Withrow and to shop, Datzko said. Colorado State promotes ... feel under attack. eats provide her with the same Datzko find plenty of vegan “A lot of people think vegans Everyone being themselves and But for two Colorado State amount of protein as non- options as well. In a blog post are privileged because it’s really finding who they are.” University students, college vegans. Withrow wrote about vegan expensive,” Datzko said. “It’s Gracie Ludens can be reached presented the perfect setting to “You can absolutely get restaurants in Old Town actually not.” at [email protected] learn about veganism and adopt all the nutrition you need,” Fort Collins, she mentions Despite the resistance the lifestyle change. Datzko said. “I do CrossFit and restaurants like The Gold Leaf, veganism sometimes receives, Kelsey Withrow is a senior people would think you can’t Tasty Harmony and Rainbow. Withrow does not plan on journalism and political science get enough protein—no, you In addition to vegan restaurants, reverting back to non-vegan major. Her roommate, Taylor absolutely can.” Withrow enjoys making her own foods. She said she feels better Datzko, is a senior psychology While protein is a major food. living a plant-based life and has major. They both became vegan concern of non-vegans, Datzko “There’s so many farmers saved money on doctor visits in college. Now, Withrow has said people should not disregard markets,” Withrow said. “Take and medication. been vegan for two years and veganism simply because they advantage of them. They’re “I definitely did it for Datzko for nine months. are unsure about how to get their really good, they’re really cheap, health reasons, but I do enjoy Vegan food tends to be nutrients. Several locations and it really makes it more fun and try to do anything that’s healthier and brings positive around CSU provide food to cook if you have something environmentally friendly or eco- changes for the body. Withrow options for those with dietary fresh that comes from the friendly outside of being vegan,” feels better and has more energy restrictions, including vegans. community.” Withrow said. since eating a plant-based diet, Vegan alternatives can Regardless of the reason for she said. be found in the Lory Student VEGAN TIPS choosing a vegan diet, Withrow She does not have to take the Center at Subway, Garbanzo, believes it is important to stay medication she previously had Spoons and Taco Bell, among ■ Don’t worry about getting strong in the decision. People to take. She also does not have to others. Coffee shops around enough protein are quick to question her have as many doctor checkups, campus have alternative milks ■ decision after learning that she Withrow said. and often offer vegan snacks. Order vegan at Taco Bell by does not eat meat or animal asking for your order “fresco” Taco Bell offers the “Go “It’s a lot easier for me,” At Garbanzo, an option byproducts. She was shy about Fresco Style” that allows for a Withrow said. for protein is falafel, which ■ Visit a vegan blog at medium. her vegan lifestyle at first. Since substitution of pico de gallo, for Despite some concern is one of the most popular com/@kbrianne/latest her decision to go vegan two mayo-based options. surrounding vegans not options at the restaurant, said years ago, she has grown more PHOTO BY JENNY LEE COLLEGIAN

CONCERTS Atlas Genius brings positive energy to Aggie Theatre By Sarah Ehrlich show to share a soul stare with a popular tracks. This set seemed three days ago and have been “They have fantastic energy, @SarahEhrlich96 considerable number of fans. to lean toward the feel-good side listening nonstop,” Banuelos said. and the musicality is just Half the Animal started the of this band’s sound, a transition “The atmosphere of Fort Collins is wonderful,” Smith said. “You can Adelaide, Australia based night off with catchy, pop driven from their usual moody songs. always great for concerts like this. tell that when they are having band Atlas Genius, consisting rock tunes that included their The band included many tracks Everyone was so excited, and it a good time, so is the audience. of brothers Michael and Keith hit single “Babylon.” The band off their sophomore album, was nice to see the unity between Since seeing them at Taste of Fort Jeffery, turned the Aggie Theater formed in 2016 and has since “Inanimate Objects.” Audience the band and the people.” Collins a couple years ago, they into a laser show filled with released an EP titled “Shapes” members also got the chance to The perfect cap off to the have killed it every time I have alternative rock and a message of and a single called “bad bad Love.” hear an unreleased song called night was an upbeat rendition seen them.” positivity. Half the Animal brought the “Operate,” a heartfelt love ballad of “You Spin Me Round (Like a It was refreshing to see a band Oct. 1 marked the ninth stop energy way up before welcoming layered with heavy guitar and Record)” by Dead or Alive and create community through their of Atlas Genius’ 63 Days of Love the next guest, Flor. catchy synth sounds. finally Atlas Genius’ newest single, sound and to do so with such ease. Tour. Included on the tour are Flor, hailing from Hood DeAnza Banuelos is a CSU “Molecules,” which has been in The audience’s ability to clap and bands Magic Giant, Flor and Half River, Oregon, brings indie rock junior theater major. He has heavy rotation on the Sirius XM dance along seemed effortless as the Animal. Prior to coming at to life with haunting melodies only been a fan a short time channel Alt Nation. their participation added even the Aggie, these bands performed and a unique and powerful voice but was blown away by the set Lela Smith, another junior more vibrancy to the set list. in Aspen and Colorado Springs. from lead vocalist Zach Grace. nonetheless. theater major has been an Atlas Sarah Ehrlich can be reached Red Rocks Amphitheater is Atlas This band has recently released “I heard of Atlas Genius only Genius fan for about three years. at [email protected] Genius’ next Colorado destination a ten-song album titled “come with legendary bands Incubus out. you’re hiding” with popular and Jimmy Eat World. singles such as “guarded” and “With the 63 Days of Love “hold on.” The connection tour, we want to show love and between band members compassion and kindness,” resonated with the audience, said Atlas Genius front man making the Aggie seem like even Keith Jeffery. “There’s a lot more of an intimate venue. of miscommunication and “I hadn’t even heard of these misunderstanding in society two opening bands, and now across the globe. I think we can all I think they are my favorites,” agree with that.” said McKenzie Wright, a senior Jeffery pulled an audience psychology major who attended member onstage to share a “soul the show. “The sound was so stare,” a gesture of respect and unique, and the energy was love that involves two people unreal.” pressing their foreheads together Atlas Genius started their set and staring into each other’s eyes. off with “The City We Grow” and Atlas Genius, who hails from Southern Australia stopped at the Aggie Theater for their “63 Days of Love This may sound silly to some, continued their dynamic set with Tour.” They were welcomed warmly as audience members had no problem singing and dancing along. but the band stayed after the “Trojans” and “If So,” their more PHOTO BY SARAH EHRLICH COLLEGIAN ARTS & CULTURE Tuesday, October 3, 2017 13

FEATURES CSU Lutheran Campus Ministries adapt to political climate By Emma Turner other Fort Collins Lutheran students of all faiths and sacrament of communion. with LuMin has allowed @EmmaTurner1228 churches to build a home affiliations in response to The other sacrament in the the organization to develop for Habitat for Humanity. current events both locally Lutheran faith is baptism. and grow. Other students There are many ways for Another small group revolves and nationally. Prayers and “Lutheran Theology and credit Pastor Paul with the student of faith to get involved around coffee houses.sermons have become more my own personal faith is firmly development and energy of on campus. LuMin takes extra Students assemble at different focused on mediating the centered in grace” von Bernuth LuMin. steps to connect its students. coffee shops and converse feeling of hatred that is often said. “So that is the grace of Lutheran Campus about life. Several other associated with the current God, which we receive even Ministries at Colorado groups allow students to find state of the country. though we don’t deserve it at The CSU Lutheran Campus Ministry State University, otherwise community and involvement “Lutherans are very open,” all, but God comes and gives us is located at 805 S. Shields Street known as LuMin, is a student opportunities within the von Bernuth said. “Nobody is this grace and this love, always, organization that aims to student organization. going to judge you, no matter no matter what. That’s what connect students of faith Another function of where you’re coming from or Martin Luther talked about in “His commitment and love with each other and with the LuMin is getting students who you are. We have especially his 95 theses.” of all the members is apparent community. LuMin belongs involved in the faith. LuMin been trying to emphasize that, The beginnings of the in every interaction,” said Peter to the Rocky Mountain synod coordinates with other Rocky especially for all the hatred Lutheran church are typically Meyer, a sophomore chemical of the Evangelical Lutheran Mountain campus ministries that is being perpetuated.” dated back to this event. In and biological engineering Church of America or ELCA. A to facilitate retreats. There After the Islamic Center the early 16th Century, Martin major and board member for synod is a smaller functioning are two ELCA Lutheran of Fort Collins was vandalized Luther was said to have nailed LuMin. “He is always willing region of the ELCA, which acts summer camps, according to in March, LuMin opened up a list of debatable questions to talk about life, share a cup as a sort of national body for von Bernuth. LuMin members many conversations between and propositions to the door of chai tea, play a game of the church. There are seven from the campus ministries students about the event. of a church in response to cribbage and simply be in the total campus ministries in the at University of Colorado Pastor Paul Judson of LuMin corruption occurring in community.” Rocky Mountain synod. Boulder and University of made it a priority to extend the the Catholic Church at that LuMin meets at 5:15 p.m. There are several functions Northern Colorado also attend. dialogues to students of other time. This list came to be Sunday evenings for worship of LuMin. Goals and activities Members from these group faiths and denominations in known as the “95 Theses” and a meal. are largely created by the will attend one of these camps order to learn more about and sparked a major schism “That meal time is a students involved in LuMin, called “Sky Ranch” in October. how events like that affect in the church resulting in wonderful opportunity to slow according to Kaari von This particular retreat is based student religious groups. Keith the Lutheran denomination down and have meaningful Bernuth, a senior English around the theme of conflict Evenson now sits on the CSU and event known as “The conversations with the people literature major who serves resolution. Von Bernuth Multi-faith and Belief Council Reformation.” This year marks in attendance,” said Kyra as one of the student board believes that this theme was and serves as the Lutheran the 500th anniversary of the Jensen, a sophomore chemical members for the group. chosen partially in response to representative. Reformation as well as the and biological engineer major There are seven small the currently volatile political Von Bernuth knows 50th anniversary of Lutheran at CSU. groups that arose from the climate. the Lutheran religion to be Campus Ministries. For members of the asserted interests of the Local events and the very open and accepting LuMin has grown since organization, LuMin is open members. Some of these groups political climate have shifted of all people. Unlike some von Bernuth entered. Her and welcoming to all students are more social in nature while the dialogue for many denominations, ELCA freshman year, the group had interested in the faith. others are service or activity students involved in LuMin. Lutherans have what is known no pastor. This made it difficult Emma Turner can be oriented. The service group LuMin works to facilitate as “open table,” meaning to improve involvement for reached at entertainment@ is currently working with conversations between that anyone can receive the students. Pastor Paul’s time collegian.com Voting ends Thsday! DON’T WAIT Students vote for your favorite place to eat, drink, shop and play! COLLEGIAN.COM/BESTOF ARTS & CULTURE 14 Tuesday, October 3, 2017

ART OpenStage’s ‘Ideation’ uses office meeting to examinehumanity

By Maddie Wright on a small stage, making it they are at a corporate office The ending leaves a lot and I mean, a lot. It leaves you @maddiewright an intimate experience. The meeting. It really gets to the open. There’s no conclusion to consider your place in the set was very minimalist. It core of the human condition for what happens to the world, which is both refreshing OpenStage Theater & included a table, some office and asks a lot of questions characters, not even the one and scary. Company’s production of chairs, legal pads and other without giving us answers. Do who mysteriously disappeared Maddie Wright can be “Ideation” examines the random office supplies. The we follow orders blindly? How halfway through the show. But reached at entertainment@ human existence in 90 show was like “12 Angry trusting are we supposed to that’s the point of the show. We collegian.com minutes. Men” in that it occurred at be of authority? How trusting never truly know anything. The local theater one table with high emotions is authority supposed to be of It combines harsh topics organization’s play is about throughout. us? Do we even have the right like viruses and death camps an office meeting gone awry. It The audience was pushed to question? How do we really with more relatable topics starts off slow and dreary with right up against the action. know anything? like business people and talk of kid’s soccer games, The arrangement provides a Starbucks. It also deals the boss’s demands and a “fly on the wall” experience MORE ABOUT ‘IDEATION’ with the topic of capitalism, borderline incompetent 22 for the audience, similar to ■ incorporating the idea of “big year-old-assistant. It’s just a other psychological shows like Genre brother” and how all we can do typical office meeting. But then Eugene O’Neill’s “Long Day’s Comedy, Drama, Suspense is set the world up for our best the whole show takes a sharp journey Into Night.” It was ■ When interests. In a lot of ways, it’s a turn, getting exponentially claustrophobic in a good way. Now - Oct. 14 think piece. more intense as the play The characters in Should you see it? Yes continues and the characters “Ideation” talks in depth ■ Where Overall, this show raises delve into important issues. about the idea of what is real ArtLab questions about society and Poster for “Ideation” by Open- Stage. The play was performed and what is not, all while our actions. A lot of questions, PHOTO COURTESY OF OPENSTAGE

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