Tall, Talented, Tenacious: Meet CSU Volleyball's Kirstie Hillyer

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MONday, November 11, 2019 Collegian.com Vol. 129, No. 26 Challah, superheroes: 12th Shabbat celebrates Jewish pride Best-selling rabbi author talks Stan Lee and Jack Kirby at 4-course Shabbat dinner

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A group of people shared a meal together Friday night, par- taking in tradition, culture and prayer in a community setting and — maybe unexpectedly — learning Kirstie Hillyer (13) celebrates after scoring a point against the University of Oklahoma during the Aug. 31 White Out game. Hillyer went on to receive the a lot about Stan Lee and superhe- Mountain West Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week for the fi rst time for her performance Oct. 7-13. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN roes. Attracting a group of approximately 200 Colorado State Uni- versity students and Fort Collins community members, the 12th an- Tall, talented, tenacious: Meet nual Shabbat 200 event was held in the Main Ballroom of the Lory Student Center and featured guest speaker rabbi Simcha Weinstein, bestselling author and chair of CSU volleyball’s Kirstie Hillyer Pratt Institute’s Religious A airs Committee, and guest of honor By Angel Cooper the Rams on both sides of the ball, the net is crucial to her success. “One of the best things that Joyce McConnell, president of @angelcooper05 ranking in the top 10 in points Standing at 6 feet, 6 inches, she happened to her in this program CSU. scored and blocks in the confer- is the tallest player on the CSU is that she’s really embraced the “Shabbat is a time at the end of the week to pause, to breathe,” said A great team is no better than ence. volleyball team. To put her height weight room and the strength Hillyer has been stellar this in perspective, she is three inch- side of things,” Hilbert said in an Melissa Terry, president of Chabad the sum of its parts; Colorado Student Jewish Organization, who State University volleyball is no season for CSU, receiving Moun- es taller than the tallest player interview with volleyballmag. tain West Volleyball O ensive on the CSU women’s basketball com. “She has a great arm, and she helped with marketing, planning di erent. The Rams are national- and logistics for the event. “All ly ranked No. 13, and nobody can Player of the Week for the fi rst team: redshirt sophomore Lau- developed a lot more fl uidity as an time this season for her per- ren Brocke, who stands 6 feet, 3 athlete.” week, we’re human doings. Shab- fi nd a way to stop them. With a bat is a time to be a human being, 23-game win streak, both o ense formances from Oct. 7-13. CSU inches tall. Ever since Hillyer joined CSU, went 2-0 that weekend, with two Coach Tom Hilbert believes she has been inspiring fans and to spend time with our family and and defense have come easily for friends, to take a step back, refl ect, the Rams. But somebody has to be sweeps over conference foes San that a lot of Hillyer’s achieve- teammates with her abilities. working the middle, and Kirstie Diego State and Fresno State. ments come from her use of CSU’s see HILLYER on page 16 >> see SHABBAT on page 4 >> Hillyer has been a key piece for Hillyer’s ability to see over athletic training programs. Monday, November 11, 2019 2 | Collegian.com FORT COLLINS FOCUS

Freshman construction management major and geology minor John Gardner paints watercolors in a Newsom Hall study room with his pet mouse, Brenito Mouselini. Gardner got Mouselini on Oct. 31 from the Larimer County Humane Society. Since then, Gardner has “been spending nearly every waking moment with him” and taking his pet mouse to classes where he sleeps in Gardner’s pocket. Gardner did not expect to form such a close bond with the mouse, but he feels that Mouselini is “like a tiny little dog that can climb.” He says he receives mixed reactions when people know he has a pet mouse, but that Mouselini is still “the best wingman (he’s) ever had.” PHOTO BY LUCY MORANTZ THE COLLEGIAN

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CAMPUS CSU’s veteran program ranked No. 2 in the nation

By Joey Wagner munity,” Johnson said. was not in school for the six years @joeyleewagner “The single most important that I was in the military, and thing that we do here and the transitioning could be a very anx- Home to a plethora of re- biggest resource we provide is a iety-ridden process of ... trying to sources and opportunities for community for our student-vet- fi gure out what you’re going to do, veterans, Colorado State Univer- erans — a community that gets where you’re going to live and all sity’s student-veteran program them engaged on campus,” said these things, but you’re also try- was bumped up from a sixth place Marc Barker, the director of ing to fi gure out how you’re going standing last year to the sec- ALVS. to go back into school.” ond-best program in the United Johnson said there are many The University also o ers tra- States for four-year universities. other resources that set CSU ditional programming, such as According to Military Times, apart from other schools, such as tutoring, career services and peer university culture, student sup- the Student Veteran Organiza- advising. port, academic policies, academic tion, SALUTE Veterans National “You don’t become the sec- outcomes/quality, cost and fi nan- Honor Society and Elevate. ond-best program in the coun- cial aid were the primary catego- The SVO hosts events with try by just meeting somebody’s ries evaluated for this ranking. the focus of community building needs,” Barker said. “So we want “(Military Times has) a lot and aiding in a veteran’s transi- to elevate beyond just meeting of the metrics that they expect tion into university life. your needs. But then we don’t schools to track on the veteran SALUTE, the fi rst national want to stop there because once honors society for student-vet- we get you elevated into this The Adult Learner and Veteran Services offi ce is located on the second success measures,” said Josh fl oor of the Lory Student Center in room 288. ALVS provides adults Johnson, senior psychology ma- erans established at CSU, has community and into the campus its national headquarters in the life, then we want you to thrive.” and veterans resources for an academic and professional transition to jor, student-veteran and peer Colorado State University. PHOTO BY ADDIE KUETTNER THE COLLEGIAN adviser in the Adult Learner and ALVS, and Elevate, a summer This second place honor can program for veterans transi- be credited to the school’s admin- Veteran Services o ce at CSU. tributes to the new ALVS center see that the student-veterans In the approximately tioning into school, o ers intro- istration, the ALVS sta , ALVS ductory courses in mathematics partners, donors and the stu- set to open in the spring of 2021. here at CSU (are) really part of 150-question survey that thou- The ALVS center will increase the next greatest generation of sands of colleges and universities and English composition to help dents, Barker said. student-veterans transition back Millions of dollars over the from its approximately 1,800 veterans,” Barker said. “It is a were asked to complete, another square feet to 8,000 square feet great refl ection of how well the major criterion was whether or into the education system. last decade have poured in from “These veterans, while they’re private donors, and one donor due to the move, which will result University supports our veteran not the school had a center for in the ability for the o ce to have program. But, really, it’s a tes- veterans. active duty, spend years without alone supplies a $3,000 semes- going to school,” said Ryan Kro- terly scholarship for combat vet- capacity for hundreds more peo- tament to the students that are The ALVS o ce acts as a place ple than before. here.” where student-veterans and pp, sophomore social work ma- erans, Barker said. jor, student-veteran and peer ad- Last spring, traditional-aged “(The second place rating) Joey Wagner can be reached adult learners can come together means to me that other people at [email protected]. and create a “new form of com- viser in the ALVS. “I, for instance, students agreed to a tax that con- 4 | News | Monday, November 11, 2019

meet and discuss and really put out Stemming back to a childhood derstood. And it’s only when he’s guidance, their values, their spiri- new initiatives.” that revolved around comic books bothered that he gets angry. He tuality, their family … that creates a Shabbat McConnell, who rescheduled and superheroes, Weinstein said he doesn’t choose to engage, but he’s desire from the negative forces, but a fl ight to San Diego to be at the began discussing the synthesis of persecuted.” it doesn’t defi ne us. >> from page 1 event, called Shabbat 200 a gift and theology and popular culture in his And Weinstein jokingly con- Instead, Gorelik said the ability spoke about how energized she was classes, and he released his book, sidered Spider-Man “Seinfeld with to take any negative situation and by everyone in attendance and how “Up, Up and Oy Vey: How Jewish webbing.” turn it into something positive as breathe and just enjoy life a little thankful she was for that. History, Culture and Values Shaped “Stan Lee told me on the phone well as the ability to always laugh bit, to connect with the things that “I really wanted to be there to the Comic Book Superhero,” in he based the guilt of Spider-Man are what defi ne Jewish people. are most important to us. It’s a spe- share that Shabbat dinner because 2006. Subsequently, his classes be- on a notion of post-Holocaust guilt And these two values are part of cial event, and it amps you up about it included so many of our Jewish gan to grow in size. that his generation felt because what Shabbat 200 aimed to inspire life.” students and others, and it was so In his speech at Shabbat 200, they can’t change it; they can’t go from attendees. The approximately two hour important to the Jewish communi- Weinstein used that synthesis to back,” Weinstein said. “I know how amazing it is hav- long event, which was held in mem- ty,” McConnell said. “I just wanted refl ect on the history of American Then Lee and Kirby created ing a community and Shabbat din- ory of former CSU student Sascha to really make myself available to be superheroes, who created them X-Men. Weinstein said X-Men #1 ner every week and what it’s done Franzel and sponsored by Chabad there and to show my support.” and how they came to be. begins in Auschwitz concentration for my mental health, my wellbeing, Jewish Student Organization and She said many people in the “It’s a little known fact that re- camp, and Magneto, an X-Men my ultimate success in school,” Ter- co-sponsored by Chabad at CSU, room created a feeling of commu- ally all of the superheroes that have character and Holocaust survivor, ry said. “It lights my heart up know- the Associated Students of CSU, nity, inclusion and support she captured the imagination of the had to help the Nazis kill his own ing that what it’s done for me, I can the LSC and Coca-Cola, was kicked aims to develop at the highest level world for some 70, 80 years were family to stay alive. give it to other people. I found that a o by everyone singing “Shalom to make sure every student who largely the result of Jewish writers Kitty Pryde, another character big piece of my happiness is sharing Aleichem” and then incanting Kid- attends CSU feels like they belong, and Jewish illustrators,” Weinstein from X-Men, is depicted as being happiness with other people.” dush, a prayer of consecration and they’re included and they’re loved. said. “The question is: Why is the Jewish, and she says the Kaddish Julia Rosenwald, a fi rst-year distinction between the days of “You are truly extraordinary superhero a largely Jewish inven- prayer for the deceased in one epi- graduate student in the depart- the week and Shabbat recited over and make this place very, very spe- tion? And the answer is actually sode, Weinstein said. ment of soil and crop sciences at raised cups of wine, or in this case, cial for me,” McConnell said. “It just quite sad.” Lee and Kirby collaborated CSU, said everything that was dis- small cups of grape juice. feels like home. And just being here Weinstein said the 1930s were a again to create Black Panther in cussed throughout the night reso- After Netilat Yadayim, or wash- tonight, I love all the talking, I love particularly antisemitic period, and 1966, which Weinstein said par- nated with her as a Jewish person, ing of the hands, and the blessing the chaos. … One of the things I al- it was di cult for Jewish people to allels what was going on with the and as a Marvel fan, she appreciat- for washing the hands, Chabad ways say is ‘open heart, open mind,’ get into the fi eld of arts. Civil Rights Movement around the ed Weinstein’s speech. Student Jewish Organization Vice and if we can always keep an open But, “the comic book industry time when Abraham Joshua Hes- “I was really involved with President Matthew Zidbeck intro- heart and an open mind, we can was in its infancy; … the door was chel marched with Martin Luther Hilel in my undergrad, and this duced the challah bread on every- have nights like this together.” wide open,” o ering opportunity King Jr. and when the second wave just brought me right back to my one’s bread plates with a joke before Gorelik then introduced Wein- for Jewish writers and illustrators, of Ethiopian immigration to Israel other Hilel and Jewish family Hamotzi, the blessing on bread. stein, who he fi rst met when he Weinstein said. was underway. events,“ Rosenwald said. “It’s like “What do martial arts and chal- was teaching at a school near Pratt Weinstein said the fi rst super- “I think it’s very plausible that an automatic family. You get real- lah have in common?” Zidbeck Institute, calling him an amazing hero to appear in Action Comics Stan Lee (and) Jack Kirby would be ly comfortable, and I think that’s asked. “Jew-dough.” person. #1 in 1938 was Superman, the cre- taking these stories literally from something that’s very special about The four-course meal featured From the very beginning, Wein- ation of “two Jews from Cleveland, the headlines and really recreat- Judaism is that it’s so welcoming traditional Shabbat staples, such stein presented one joke after the Ohio” named Jerry Siegel and Jo- ing what was happening around that anyone can come.” as gefi lte fi sh served with chrain other. seph Shuster. The following year, the world through their art and Abby Ward, a CSU student in (ground horseradish and beets), “In my line of work, I’m meeting Batman was created by Bob Kane through their comic books,” Wein- the chemistry Ph.D. program, said various salads and matzah ball soup a lot of rabbis,” Weinstein said. “And and Bill Finger, both of whom were stein said. she was nervous entering the event along with other sides. Dinner con- I have to pretend to like a lot of rab- Jewish, and the Joker was the in- Weinstein concluded his super- as someone who is not Jewish and sisted of chicken, kugel, a rice dish bis. But ... Rabbi Gorelik is one of my vention of Jerry Robinson, a Jewish hero speech by including one fi nal has never been in a Jewish environ- and roasted vegetables, and di er- best friends. He is a mentor; he is a journalism student. thought on Jewish values. ment, but she felt very welcomed, ent types of rugelach were served brother; it is a bromance. He is the Captain America was created in “Superhero values are Jewish and experiencing the inclusivity of for dessert. Seth Rogan to my Jonah Hill.” 1941 by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, values, and superhero values are Shabbat 200 informed her of how Throughout the night, several Weinstein jokingly acknowl- both of whom were Jewish. universal values,” Weinstein said. “I she can include people herself. speakers spoke to the importance edged the fact that he and Gorelik “Can you imagine these cre- think it’s no coincidence that after “I really appreciate the reli- of Shabbat in general. are originally from England and ators who were getting … letters 9/11, the biggest movie of the year gious aspect of things,” Ward said. “I know how di cult it can be Australia respectively. home from their families in the old was Spider-Man. America takes so- “But it was really just like, ‘Can we to take time out of your week, to “I don’t know what’s going on country?” Weinstein asked. “What lace in popular culture. The Aveng- be superhumans? Can we live as take time to nourish yourselves and here by the way,” Weinstein said. a powerful portrayal of wish fulfi ll- ers have returned to the box o ce, superheroes in a way?’ We all have take care of yourselves,” Terry said. “You have an Australian rabbi, ment this must’ve been. And, really, and right now, we need them more something in us that, especially as “Especially as a vet student, I un- an English rabbi — the Queen is it’s impossible to see the superhero than ever.” minority populations, it’s really im- derstand this. I take anywhere from well-represented tonight.” as anything other than a Jewish as- In a time when antisemitism portant to understand we’re strong 22-26 credits, and the thing that has But Weinstein wasn’t only at similationist archetype.” still fi nds a place on campus, Gore- in every sense.” kept me centered and successful is Shabbat 200 to crack jokes. In the 1960s, Weinstein said as- lik said the Shabbat 200 event is Micah Goldstein, a Chabad taking time like this to be with my Weinstein spoke about his life similation was less of an issue, and also needed more than ever. Student Jewish Organization friends, my family, my community, experience with Judaism, saying he Stan Lee, who was also Jewish, cre- “It’s always been important be- board member and sophomore at to center myself and realize that I didn’t grow up religious, observant ated a di erent type of superhero cause it’s important to the Jewish CSU studying social work, said he have a bigger purpose in this world or Hasidic, and he was often bullied beginning with the Fantastic Four. community … to feel like you’re part thought Weinstein’s speech was to fi ll. We all have a bigger purpose by other school children during One character in the Fantastic of a community,” Gorelik said. “And fascinating and funny, especially in this world to fi ll.” his upbringing in Manchester, En- Four, the Thing, recites the Shema as a minority, that’s not always nec- since he didn’t know much about Prior to McConnell’s speech gland. Yisrael, a powerful Jewish prayer, essarily going to be the case. So hav- the history of how superheroes midway through the night, the To Weinstein, religion was in one issue, and he pulls out a Star ing these events are going to give came to be. assembly sang “Oseh Shalom,” synonymous with spiritual value of David necklace from the “4” of the students a sense of belonging “I think that (having Shabbat) and event host Rabbi Yerachmiel others needed to help fi nd answers the Fantastic Four belt buckle in and a feeling of being welcomed.” is really important because it’s a Gorelik, faculty advisor for Chabad to existential questions that really another issue, Weinstein said. On the eve of the 81st anniver- way that people who are Jewish but Jewish Student Organization and have no answers, he said. “And the Thing says in the com- sary of Kristallnacht, Gorelik said not super Jewish can be involved,” director of Rohr Chabad Jewish Weinstein later worked for a ics, ‘I fi gured there’s enough prob- it has been a di cult time for the Goldstein said. “It’s that one night Center of Northern Colorado, de- number of TV shows and movies lems in the world without people Jewish community, and antisemi- a year that someone who’s barely livered an introduction that elicited after studying fi lm and fi lm history thinking Jews are all monsters like tism and racism cannot be ignored Jewish can come to Shabbat and the response of “Yes, queen” from in college, and he became the loca- me,’” Weinstein said. and must be fought. see the fact that there are Jews several audience members. tion manager for the British Film Lee and Kirby collaborated on Concurrently, Gorelik said the here.” “President McConnell, in a very Commission, he said. the Incredible Hulk, and although Jewish identity must not be forgot- Ultimately, Terry said her hope short amount of time, has already After experiencing a major ca- the Hulk is a metaphor for many ten, and he used an example from for Shabbat 200 was that everyone developed an amazing reputation,” reer change, Weinstein became a things such as the Cuban Missile the Diversity Symposium during who was present could refl ect on Gorelik said. “And as many of you rabbi and has since appeared on Crisis and the fear of atomic energy, which someone asked him if Jews their week. know, the Jewish community and CNN and NPR; was featured in The Weinstein said Lee told him over are defi ned by antisemitism. “Even if things didn’t really go our community … really struggled New York Times, the Miami Herald the phone that the Hulk was based “It’s a very good question be- our way, … remember why you are right at the beginning of the year and The Guardian, among other on the notion of antisemitism and cause it seems to be that every time here and … know that you are exact- with incidents of racism and an- publications; and is a syndicated the Jewish diaspora. there’s a conversation, that’s where ly where you are supposed to be,” tisemitism, and it is just so com- columnist for The Jerusalem Post, “The Hulk’s not a bad guy,” it comes up,” Gorelik said. “And I Terry said. “So, Shabbat Shalom forting, I know, to the Jewish com- the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Weinstein said. “He just looks a lit- say no. On the contrary, it is what everybody.” munity, how quickly she stepped the Royal Shakespeare Company, tle di erent. But because he looks defi nes the Jews that causes an- Matt Bailey can be reached at up and brought together a group to Condé Nast and other agencies. di erent, he’s feared. He’s misun- tisemitism: their goodness, their [email protected]. News | Monday, November 11, 2019 | 5

CAMPUS Transferring to CSU? Some credits may not tag along

By Delaney Allen would not count toward their new for a course they took in the past, @DelaneyAllen0 business path. they can request an evaluation “We have done a lot of work and ask for a review. Oftentimes, Students may feel pressured to try to make sure that students the registrar requests the syllabus into taking AP, IB or concurrent are awarded credit where credit from the transfer course and de- enrollment courses in high school is earned,” said Katie Risheill, the termines if the material reviewed now more than ever, but that cred- associate registrar for Academic is similar enough to count as a it may not even count toward col- Services at CSU. “If we have a sub- direct equivalent rather than an lege graduation in the end. ject that is similar to another, the elective. Even transfers from as close as student should be able to get elec- To request an evaluation or Colorado State University-Pueblo tive credit.” reevaluation of past courses, stu- may not receive direct equivalent There are some exceptions to dents can visit the O ce of the credit at CSU in Fort Collins. the vocational credit policy. For Registrar in person. “CSU-Pueblo and CSU-Fort example, if a student has taken a Additionally, courses in which Collins are di erent institutions class similar to the one taught in students have earned a poor operating under the same system, a mechanical engineering course, grade may not count for credit at so they have di erent courses and that student may get credit for all. Most frequently, this can be requirements,” said D. Tobiassen their vocational course. This is up below a C, but some major paths Baitinger, the senior associate di- to the discretion of the college or don’t allow credit from courses in rector for the O ce of the Regis- the registrar’s o ce. which the student earns below a trar at CSU. Taking AP/IB and concurrent B. This varies through majors and There are multiple reasons enrollment courses in high school colleges, so students should check why credits may not transfer over. can be a good way to knock out with their advisers if they are not For one, credits must be from both high school and college cred- aware of the grade they need to get a regionally accredited university, its with the same course, but this is to receive credit. only useful if the student has taken There are many resources Some credits may not transfer to Colorado State University because and they cannot be vocational or they come from non-regionally accredited universities. technical course credits. courses that apply to the major available to transfer or prospective PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT THE COLLEGIAN There is a di erence between they already know they want to go students to evaluate whether cred- credits not transferring and cred- into. its can count toward their gradua- other institution and see how their your credits aren’t transferring the its not applying to a student’s cur- “If you’re not taking credits tion. courses can transfer over and com- way they would expect them to, we rent program. in the ﬁ eld of study that you plan The Degree Progress Audit, plete a degree audit before they are encourage them to self-advocate Credits that are not required on enrolling into, you’re going to which is available online, is espe- admitted, assuming the courses and explore other options.” toward that student’s major will be have to take more,” Risheill said. cially useful for transfer students. were passed. Anyone with any questions accepted, but they may not count “If you’re not planning for the With this tool, students can track “We would love for any stu- about transfer credits can contact toward graduation progress. For program you want to graduate in, their credits outside of advising dents who have questions to talk the O ce of the Registrar, located example, an art major who took 32 a lot of those credits may come in and see if they are eligible to get di- to their adviser or academic sup- in Centennial Hall, at 970-491- credits at CSU-Pueblo and attends as electives and may not be needed rect equivalent credit. port coordinator or come talk to 4860, or the online general catalog CSU in Fort Collins to switch to for your program.” For prospective students, their degree analyst in the O ce of can be viewed. business would have their credits In a case where a student be- Transferology allows students to the Registrar,” Baitinger said. “If it Delaney Allen can be reached at transfer over, but many of them lieves they should receive credit input coursework they took at an- is catching a student o -guard that [email protected]. 6 | News | Monday, November 11, 2019

CAMPUS ‘Then they break down’: CSU athletes talk mental health

By Dorina Vida @simply_she_

Win versus lose; strong versus weak; mental health versus athletics. You celebrate their victories, bemoan their losses and study their every play and move, but do you consider the college athlete when they aren’t playing? How athletes deal with their very human issues is a controver- sial topic that has forced them to defend their right to be vulnerable without feeling ashamed. Colorado State University athletes and faculty speak on the realities of mental health and the stigmas and stereo- types on mental health in athletics. “Athletes who walk through my door have no self-esteem,” said Jimmy Stewart, senior coordinator of counseling services for student athletes. “It’s based on doing something successful, which then means if they aren’t successful, ... then they’re worthless. That is the biggest threat to athletes’ mental health.” When a person is born, their parents don’t determine their worth based on whether or not they are a Division I athlete, but by the mere fact that they are alive and breathing, Stewart said. “To quote an associate of mine, your self-esteem is the inherent knowledge of your own preciousness in the midst of your human- ness,” Stewart said. “So, no matter what mistakes or what successes Jessica Jackson (21) celebrates a kill during a pink-out game against Fresno State at Moby Arena Oct. 27, 2018. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO you have, you always know of your inherent preciousness.” Then they break down, Stewart weakness more than others. These Ashley Michelena, leado batter on things get tough, she developed said. varying reactions to vulnerability the Rams softball team and junior methods of self-care. The stigma around mental are the result of historical injustices human development and family “When times get busy, I take “People don’t health, especially in athletics, can and the segregation of people in the studies major at CSU, wrote that one thing at a time, complete it to necessarily have be a defeating factor for many ath- nation’s history. the impact athletics has on her has the best of my ability and go on to letes as they consider how they This explains how individu- been positive, teaching her skills the next thing,” Michelena said. a stigma around should be concerned with self-care, als have shaped their cultures and that provide value to her profes- “I’m always giving it my all, and counseling. They have Stewart said. their approach to vulnerability as a sional, personal and athletic life. then some, while remaining posi- a stigma around being “People don’t necessarily have a result of this abuse. tive. This is essential in life.” stigma around counseling,” Stewart “If someone is afraid or in pain, CSU senior communication vulnerable. Being said. “They have a stigma around a coach will say, ‘It’s OK to be that “You have to fi nd your studies major Jessica Jackson, an being vulnerable. Being vulnerable way for two seconds, now get after outside hitter on the Rams volley- vulnerable means own support system. … putting yourself out means putting yourself out there to it,’” Stewart said. “If you can’t go to ball team, said losing a game isn’t go to places where you don’t have your people and can’t get support, You have to move on and a personal a ront to her and her there to go to places power or control. What I found is a lot of times people will isolate keep trekking through teammates or their abilities, but where you don’t have that people have stigma in our cul- themselves, leading them down a rather a learning experience re- ture around vulnerability because path of self-destruction.” life.” minding them they can always be power or control.” vulnerability means weakness.” Ellison Hubbard, defensive better than how they played. JESSICA JACKSON JIMMY STEWART Stewart said according to au- lineman for the Rams football “We are human; we lose games; team and junior journalism major OUTSIDE HITTER, NUMBER 21, SENIOR COORDINATOR, thor and expert Brené Brown, RAMS VOLLEYBALL we mess up,” Jackson said. “It took COUNSELING SERVICES FOR there is healthy shame and there is at CSU, said he sometimes has to me two years to realize I do need to STUDENT ATHLETES unhealthy shame. Healthy shame remember what really matters and take care of myself mentally. I real- understands the limits to a human that no matter what everyone else ized that being mindful and staying being in that there will be times says or does, he decides whether “I don’t necessarily think there present does help.” Stewart said a big issue for ath- when a person has no control and one failure among many successes is a stigma; it’s more that mental Every athlete wants to give up at letes is the way they determine that they are fallible and accepting will impact him. health tends to get overlooked with some point, Jackson said. Balanc- their value and worth through their of this rational weakness. “Sometimes after losing, you athletes,” Michelena wrote. “Try- ing athletics and grades and main- athletic and academic success. This “Our culture says it isn’t OK to can be into boo-hooing, saying ing to balance softball, school and taining a social life gets di£ cult. often leads to depression, anxiety be limited and that we must push things like ‘I’m tired’ and ‘Maybe everything else that is happening Even so, having a support system and other mental issues. through,” Stewart said. “That’s the I just want to leave’ or ‘This is too in life can be very stressful and can provides a safe space when things “Oftentimes, when people are American spirit. What we have much for me,’” Hubbard said. “This take a toll on you. I think it’s im- get tough. troubled in their personal lives, been told in our culture (is) when year was hurting our self-esteem portant to keep a positive mindset “You have to fi nd your own sup- their ability to play football be- you have a problem or are vulner- because we were losing, and we and always communicate with my port system,” Jackson said. “You comes better because it’s an es- able, they don’t say this is healthy were kind of just down. But now teammates if I need to talk.” can say ‘Yeah, I got a D on this test — cape,” Stewart said. “You get out limiting. They say, ‘Gosh, I’m we are seeing the light. Now people Michelena wrote that she feels not my greatest grade, but it’s over there and you are able to go and go, worthless if I have a problem.’” are getting healthy and where they everyone handles life and life’s situ- now.’ You have to move on and keep and there is a feeling of relief of get- Stewart said the cultures of dif- need to be so that we can be good on ations di erently, and athletes have trekking through life.” ting rid of that energy.” ferent races hold vulnerability to and o the fi eld.” a lot of support from teammates, Dorina Vida can be reached at di erent standards, some allowing In an email to The Collegian coaches and trainers. Even when [email protected]. News | Monday, November 11, 2019 | 7

CAMPUS End the Lies campaign alleges ‘fake clinics’ in Fort Collins

By Charlotte Lang Alpha Center is part of the testing services, which includes @chartrickwrites National Institute of Family and ultrasound screening. Life Advocates, a pro-life non- “Our goal is to be there as a Posters and chalk messages profi t with a mission of “achiev- support and as a strengthening from End the Lies have appeared ing an abortion-free America,” place for those who seek us out,” across Colorado State University, according to the NIFLA website. McLain said. warning people of crisis pregnan- A movement called Expose Though Alpha Center is a cy centers and other “fake clin- Fake Clinics has also listed Alpha Christian medical center, McLain ics.” Center as a CPC, said Jennifer said they have no expectations According to the End the Lies McLain, executive director of Al- for those they serve to follow the website, “fake clinics” are centers pha Center. faith. The belief system the cen- that are “intentionally mislead- McLain said these claims are ter follows is to not judge, shame ing women into believing they disheartening and challenging to or be a place of guilt, McLain said. are real healthcare facilities” their sta . Rather, McLain said it’s meant The website End the Lies brings to question the legitimacy of while hiding their true ideolo- “Within the pregnancy health to be a place where patients can emergency clinics such as the Alpha Center. gy. The site says that centers are organization, within that body of be heard and seen confi dentially PHOTO BY SKYLER PRADHAN THE COLLEGIAN sometimes referred to as crisis work, we have really transitioned with excellence and commitment pregnancy centers. away from crisis pregnancy lan- to medically accurate and reliable According to the Planned ute work.” “These are facilities that guage,” McLain said. “We feel care. Parenthood website, the organi- Local resident Eduardo Es- claim to o er pregnancy-related like that puts a label on people McLain said this isn’t the zation o ers STD testing, birth trada, however, said CPCs are healthcare and medical services as if they’re having a crisis, and fi rst time Alpha Center has been control, abortion, emergency wrong for being misleading. but prey on women at a vulner- they might not actually be having called a fake clinic. This year’s contraceptives and other sex ed- “There are people looking for able moment in their lives by a crisis. They might just need in- movement, however, feels di er- ucation. On the Keep Abortion help, but all they’re getting is pro- pushing medically inaccurate information.” ently organized than past experi- Safe website, Planned Parent- paganda,” Estrada said. formation,” according to the web- Alpha Center is a Christian ences. hood is listed as a positive re- Expose Fake Clinics said fake site. CPCs appear to be similar to medical clinic that seeks to pro- “For the work we’re doing and source for people seeking health- clinics can be spotted if their ads places like Planned Parenthood vide free services and education the commitment we have to our care. and fl yers emphasize the danger but really have an anti-choice related to sexual health, accord- community to be medically ac- “Planned Parenthood deliv- of abortion or if their website has agenda. ing to Alpha Center’s website. curate and medically-based, the ers vital reproductive healthcare, little information about abortion. End the Lies is a campaign “We really love serving our Expose Fake Clinics comments sex education and information to In a follow-up email to The demanding that fake women’s community,” McLain said. “We seek to undermine that, from our millions of people worldwide,” Collegian, McLain said Alpha health centers end the lies of de- really treasure the relationships perspective, because they often according to Keep Abortion Safe. Center does provide information ceptive advertising, misleading we have with the patients that talk about non-medical sta ,” Adrianna Miller, senior math- about women’s options. websites and other dishonest tac- we’ve cared for.” McLain said. ematics major at CSU, said clos- “Alpha Center nurses do pro- tics to “lure women seeking care McLain said the Alpha Center Patients are in the care of a ing down supposed “fake clinics” vide and share information about and information about their full sees approximately 600-650 peo- nurse while under medical care, may cause trouble for Planned the choices a woman has regard- range of healthcare options.” ple, with this year’s client count and there are fi ve nurses listed on Parenthood’s ability to service all ing her pregnancy, be that carry- According to End the Lies, edging closer to 700. sta , McLain said. clients. ing to term (adoption or parent- there are more than 2,700 fake Services provided by Alpha Another local provider of “Closing down other clinics ing) or abortion,” McLain said. women’s health centers across Center include STD screening, healthcare is Planned Parent- would create a hole in services Alpha Center’s website says the United States. relationship counseling, parent hood, an organization known for that Planned Parenthood might it “does not provide nor refer for On the website, Fort Collins’ mentoring and support, miscar- its abortion services, though it not have capacity for,” Miller said. abortions.” Alpha Center is listed as an exam- riage and loss groups, abortion also provides other information “Even if these clinics don’t have Charlotte Lang can be reached ple of a CPC. recovery groups and pregnancy and aid. abortion, they still help distrib- at [email protected].

CELEBRATING RESEARCH AND CREATIVITY GRADUATE STUDENT SHOWCASE

The campus community is invited to attend graduate student poster presentations, live performances, and visual arts presentations. Nov. 12 | LSC Grand Ballroom | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Keynote Address: Talk Nerdy to Me: Engaging Audiences in Your Research. LSC Theatre | 1:30 p.m.

Nov. 12 | gradshow.colostate.edu 8 | News | Monday, November 11, 2019

CAMPUS Students evaluate University support on First-Generation Day

By Gerson Flores Rojas eration students at CSU, said Ryan @GersonFloresRo1 P. Barone, vice president for Stu- dent A airs. Students from all across cam- Barone said that race, gender, pus came together Friday to cele- socioeconomic standing and the brate National First-Generation marginalization of groups can also Day at Colorado State University, play a role in students’ outcomes. sharing their struggles, celebrating Despite the opportunities the their triumphs and acknowledging school provides, Fields, an Associ- the headway the University still ated Students of CSU senator, said needs to make. she fi rmly believes in protecting The First-Generation Day cele- people who come from marginal- bration at The Plaza was fi lled with ized identities. Fields said the em- professors, faculty and fi rst-gener- phasis is on how the school looks ation students showing their pride rather than on the actual fi rst-gen- as they played games, participated eration students a lot of the time. in activities and shared their expe- “I don’t feel like fi rst-genera- riences at CSU. tion students are supported the President Joyce McConnell way that they need to (be) when in- also made an appearance to show cidents of bias a ect those who are solidarity and support for fi rst-gen- marginalized,” Fields said. “There’s eration students. a lot of reconstruction that needs to “I love these opportunities to be created, especially if fi rst-gener- interact with students and hear ation or marginalized students are their stories,” McConnell said. going to be the fi rst thing you see on First-generation students at a pamphlet.” CSU come from all di erent back- Some faculty believe CSU holds grounds and have many di erent responsibility for this. stories, but the one thing they all “There’s not enough resources share is being the fi rst in their fami- or even just support,” said Susana lies to attend college. Ruvalcaba, an adviser at CSU. “I have six brothers and sisters, But that doesn’t deter students (and) I’m the oldest,” said Jose from giving their all and succeeding Martinez, a fi rst-generation stu- despite the obstacles they face. Stu- dent and senior social work major dents invest time looking for com- at CSU. “I was the fi rst to join the munities that will help them thrive military. I’m going to be the fi rst to at CSU, and this could mean joining graduate college, and I take a lot of the Academic Advancement Cen- pride in that because my siblings ter, the Student Disability Center, look up to me.” ASCSU, Adult Learner and Veteran Like Martinez, many students Services and other organizations share the pride that comes with be- and communities. ing a fi rst-generation student in the “If I didn’t have my communi- Access Center member Susana Ruvalcaba gets ready to give students a prize based on a wheel spin at the family. This includes Jaquikeyah ty, the veterans and the adults and National First-Generation Day celebration on The Plaza Nov. 8. A fi rst-generation student herself, Ruvalcaba Fields, a junior political science that engagement part of it, I don’t helps similar students and said “We like to celebrate our students.” PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT THE COLLEGIAN major at CSU and fi rst-generation know if I would be as successful as I student, who said being the oldest am,” said Martinez, who fi nds him- of 10 siblings has pushed her to be self, a 27-year-old, surrounded by the best role model she can be for 18- to 21-year-olds. “It’s a support them. system that’s not just at home, not just in family. It’s something that’s here.” McConnell said the University “I don’t feel like fi rst- is working every day to fi gure out generation students more and more how to meet the needs of students at CSU so they are supported the way can succeed. that they need to (be) “It evolves,” McConnell said. when incidents of bias “We haven’t achieved perfection — we probably never will — but we’re a ect those who are constantly looking at it and try- marginalized.” ing to do better because the most important thing is that a student JAQUIKEYAH FIELDS comes here and then succeeds.” FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT, Barone said that although the ASCSU SENATOR University has been making e orts over the past decade to close opportunity gaps, progress has large- But being a fi rst-generation ly not been made. Nevertheless, student can come with its burdens. opportunities for fi rst-generation “They’re not as open and willing students are set to improve within to fully accept new ideas,” said Reed the next couple of years. Featherston, a fi rst-generation stu- “People who have been going dent and junior engineering major to school generation after gener- at CSU. “When I fi rst came home as ation after generation, it’s just like a freshman, there was the ‘there’s second nature to them; it’s a step my boy, the college student.’ Now, for them,” Martinez said. “Most of it’s this ‘person that has this sort of my peers are like ‘my dad went, my standing that’s more.’ So, it’s been mom went,’ but for us, you had to an interesting dynamic.” make it happen”. First-generation student Saulo Perez Balderas poses for a photo in celebration of National First-Generation Family dynamics can have a big Gerson Flores Rojas can be Day Nov. 8. Students noted that being fi rst-generation means a great work ethic and an appreciation for impact on the success of fi rst-gen- reached at [email protected]. education. PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT THE COLLEGIAN Opinion | Monday, November 11, 2019 | 9

LETTER TO THE EDITOR We all have business exercising our First Amendment rights

By Guest Author addition, the nature of medical stay that way. Also included with- @CSUCollegian procedures is a private one, but in the scope of the First Amend- the nature of protest is inherently ment is the right to freedom of Editor’s Note: All opinion section public. religion. To limit the exercise of content refl ects the views of the in- On Oct. 22, CSU hosted Char- religious liberty in any way, re- dividual author only and does not lie Kirk on campus for an event at gardless of one’s own opinion of represent a stance taken by The the University Center for the Arts. its veracity, is to ignore a major Collegian or its editorial board. Present were hundreds of pro- part about what makes America’s Letters to the Editor refl ect the testers and thousands of hopeful cultural dialogue and rights to view of a member of the campus attendees. From the eye of an such so unique and valuable. community and are submitted to onlooker, the beauty of Amer- At the end of the day, even COMIC ILLUSTRATION BY SCOTTY POWELL @SCOTTYSSEUS the publication for approval. ican free speech as it relates to though making up only about 3% To the Editor, the First Amendment was made of Planned Parenthood services, Last week, Katrina Leibee, manifest. 332,757 abortions were per- a Collegian columnist, wrote an Most would agree that the formed by Planned Parenthood article discussing the “inappro- protesters were doing nothing in the 2017-18 fi scal year. With priateness” of protesting/having wrong. Sure, the people attend- approximately 600 clinics nation- “Mass” outside of Planned Par- ing the event found their plight wide, that averages out to around enthoods around the country. contrived but nonetheless were 1.5 abortions per day, per clinic. The article asserts that because of glad to see active participation As a community organization the many other services Planned in the American political sphere. that remains a topic of consistent Parenthood provides, protesting Although contention was pres- contention, the Planned Parent- outside in opposition to abortion ent, many valuable conversations hood at Shields and Elizabeth is liable to drive away people who were had, and the perspectives of provides a valuable space to en- have no intention of getting one the other side were challenged. gage in conversation about a top- and making innocent people feel Many attendees were not ic that is extremely important to guilty. even supporters of Kirk but were have, regardless of whether or not Leibee then asserts that it simply interested in participat- you support abortion. would be equally inappropriate ing in the dialogue. The rhetoric Sincerely, to do STD testing and breast ex- of Charlie Kirk was opposed by Matt Weis, CSU junior, agricultural ams outside of a church, but we some and supported by others, business can envision a situation where but all had the right to either at- Lauren Flores CSU sophomore, some form of “mobile clinic” near tend or protest his presence at history a church on public property, as CSU. The Collegian’s opinion desk can be long as privacy of the patients was This is exactly what was in- reached at [email protected]. To maintained, would be a perfect- tended by our founding fathers submit a letter to the editor, please follow ly acceptable public service. In when they opened the doors for the guidelines at collegian.com. personal liberty, and it ought to

SERIOUSLY You failed No Nut November, what now?

By Ethan Vassar tions just like this. rickson said she went to a di¢ erent @ethan_vassar CSU students are a¢ orded a few college and we wouldn’t know her. free counseling sessions a semester, Stephen Mason, a junior, also Editor’s note: This is a satire something that can certainly come visited the Health Center with con- piece from The Collegian’s opinion in handy for those struggling with cerns about No Nut November. section. Real names may be used either participating in or failing No “They were great; they really lis- in fi ctitious/semi-fi ctitious ways. Nut November. tened to my concerns, and after the Those who do not read editor’s notes “Here at the University Health session, I felt confi dent I would be are subject to being o ended. Center, we are determined to af- OK if I failed,” Mason said. “I ended FORT COLLINS – We are al- fi rm, respect and show compassion up failing fi ve minutes later in one ready a week into November, which to anything that is currently trou- of the gender-neutral bathrooms in means three things: there has al- bling you in life,” said Reid Trotter, the Health Center.” ready been an absurd amount of the director of counseling services, Some professors are also mak- Christmas products and ads, the Ph.D. “If something like No Nut ing strides to accommodate their weather is getting colder and peo- November is important to you, it is students that are participating in ple are starting to fail No Nut No- important to us.” the challenge. vember. The counseling services pro- “I know many of my students The fi rst week of the No Nut vided by the CSU Health Network may rely on that post-nut clarity to November event, where partici- have already made a big di¢ erence do their best on their assignments pants try and go the entire month in the lives of several students who and turn in excellent work,” liberal of November without having an or- have been severely a¢ ected by No arts professor Peyton Harper said. gasm, is the hardest. Separating the Nut November. “I try to accommodate everyone’s men from the boys, the fi rst week of “I failed because my girlfriend learning styles equally, and this No Nut November usually sees the couldn’t go more than two days whole No Nut November thing is most failures. without me giving it to her,” said no di¢ erent.” Those who have already failed freshman Carter Fredrickson. “So I Well, there you have it. If you’ve — or have been contemplating tak- had to fail to satisfy her. The coun- already failed or are considering ing action that would result in fail- selor helped me realize failing No failing No Nut November, there are ing the objective — can take solace Nut November was in the best in- plenty of services here at CSU that in the fact that they aren’t alone, terest of my relationship.” can help with the decision. and Colorado State University of- When asked if The Collegian Ethan Vassar can be reached fers counseling services for situa- could interview her as well, Fred- at [email protected]. 10 | Opinion | Monday, November 11, 2019

COLLEGIAN COLUMNIST Food waste in Colorado needs more attention, plans of action

used food in American restau- it’s astounding to think about day at Braiden alone. It’s di cult to be mindful Nathan rants ends up being disposed of, how the United States Depart- Braiden’s dining hall already and combat food waste 100% of Sky where 14.3% is recycled and only ment of Agriculture estimated combats food waste by incor- the time, and while most of the 1.4% is donated. Many restau- in 2016 that at least 41.2 million porating multiple strategies to waste is out of our control, we @NathanSky97 rants are adopting a mission to people live in food-insecure reduce it, including compost- can still make an impact on the end food waste, and we can co- households. Food insecurity ing, donating to food banks and issue. On campus, CSU hosts an Editor’s Note: All opinion section operate with this e ort by being means these households lack giving back to CSU students annual food drive referred to as content refl ects the views of the mindful with how much food we reliable access to a su cient through a service called Ram “Cans Around The Oval.” This is individual author only and does order and doing our part in be- quantity of a ordable and nu- Recovery. Out of all of their a great opportunity to contrib- not represent a stance taken by ing green with composting. tritious food. Considering this strategies, composting is easily ute to the aid of those who are The Collegian or its editorial Last year, I was working in information, being able to lower their dominant one. su ering from food insecurity. board. the back of house for a restau- those numbers by taking into “Everything else like pre- Next time you are going to Food is the great unifi er that rant in Old Town. I had never account other options for food made sandwiches, leftover meat eat, be mindful of what you or- brings friends and family to- worked in the food industry waste is possible. It just needs to and beans are given away to the der and how much. The quickest gether for a meal and conversa- before, and the experience was be applied. local food bank,” Waite said. way to prevent food waste is to tion. Whether that be in a house, both new and exciting. While Here at Colorado State Uni- Waite estimated that they give eat all of your food, and if you around the kitchen table or at a I was there, I couldn’t help but versity, the Braiden dining hall away 45-70% of what isn’t eat- don’t, take it with you and have restaurant, it’s easy to be thank- notice how much of the food informed me that they feed an en by students to food banks. it for an easy lunch the next day. ful for the food in front of you. going out came back and was estimated 2,050 students — Everything else is up for grabs We can all do our part by fi nish- Yet it’s extremely common that dumped into the trash. It always roughly 100-300 for breakfast, through Ram Recovery, where ing our plate, being resourceful a lot of the food prepared goes left me wondering why more of 1,200 for lunch and 500-600 if enrolled in the program, a with donating extra food and straight into the trash. this food couldn’t be repurposed for dinner. With these num- student can send a text to the getting our green on with com- In a 2014 study done by the and distributed to people who bers, sta member Rachel Waite dining hall asking for aid, and a posting. Food Waste Reduction Alliance, need it. mentioned how they prepare at leftover meal will be provided to Nathan Sky can be reached it was found that 84.3% of un- With all of this food waste, least 3,000 portions for a whole the hungry student. at [email protected].

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Invisible hand with a visible ﬁ st: The myth of free markets

By Guest Author sures, which are invisible, shape imizing their own selfi sh in- for FPI make only 23 cents to in Ghana, while the wealthiest @CSUCollegian people’s market relations. terests in an otherwise “free” $1.15 per hour, which under- people in the world now own Free market enthusiasts of- market. mines fair competition from more than ever before. Editor’s Note: All opinion sec- ten distort Adam Smith (and Free markets are not synon- other companies who don’t A 2017 Oxfam report found tion content refl ects the views of others like Hume and Ricardo) ymous with freedom. Free mar- have access to such cheap labor that “eight men now own the the individual author only and by reducing the nuances of the kets are not led by some benev- in U.S. industries ranging from same amount of wealth as the does not represent a stance tak- political economy approach to olent god-like invisible hand textiles, electronics, metals and poorest half of the world.” The en by The Collegian or its edito- “pure” economics, devoid of the but have real negative impacts services like warehousing and rich continue to get richer at rial board. Letters to the Editor mention of social, structural on real people and on our envi- distribution. the expense of the poor. refl ect the view of a member of and class roles. ronment when left unchecked Neoliberals who claim to TPUSA is a privately funded the campus community and are Furthermore, such “pure” and unregulated. 2008 is but want free markets argue that student activist group that is submitted to the publication for economists have supplant- one example, when the loos- global free trade is a wave fi ghting for “freedom” and free approval. ed the labor theory of value ening of government fi nancial which raises all boats. In or- markets. Even though the orga- To the Editor, with the utility theory of value regulations and new forms of der for market exchange to be nization brought in more than According to Adam Smith, — suggesting that people are capital investment created the completely free, all of the com- $8.2 million dollars in 2017, “By preferring the support of “free” to sell their labor in an biggest fi nancial crisis since the ponents of exchange (factors of they host their events at public domestic to that of foreign in- amoral market led by the invis- Great Depression. production) must move freely. venues using public police se- dustry, he intends only his own ible hand. Another example is the pri- However, the current para- curity — at the expense of tax- security; and by directing that This negates the fact that vatization of prisons. Research digm frees capital fi nance and payers and students. industry in such a manner as some people only have their from the University of Wiscon- goods while constraining other Their loyalties lie with its produce may be of the great- labor to sell — which they must sin-Madison has found that pri- components. For example, la- wealthy elites. They are active est value, he intends only his sell in order to live — while oth- vate prisons hold inmates 7% borers are separated from mar- here at Colorado State Univer- own gain, and he is in this, as in ers have land, capital or other longer. The “First Step Act” is kets by constraints on immi- sity, despite being linked to the many other cases, led by an in- power. This also ignores the a bill passed by the Trump ad- gration and by literally erecting alt-right and far-right extrem- visible hand to promote an end class-based distribution of in- ministration in 2018 which au- walls — if you are truly in favor ists by the Anti-Defamation which was no part of his inten- come and fundamentally ne- thorizes new markets for Fed- of the free fl ow of labor, capital League and the Southern Pov- tion.” gates class antagonisms or the eral Prison Industries. and goods, then it’s theoretical- erty Law Center. Also puzzling This is Smith’s single men- disparity between the haves Charlie Kirk, the founder of ly inconsistent to be anti-immi- is the incongruity of their mes- tion of the “invisible hand” in and the have-nots, a disparity Turning Point USA, argued in gration. Period. sage: free markets don’t mean his “Wealth of Nations.” It’s a that is growing steadily in the favor of the “First Step Act” at Some people want free mar- freedom. referent to underlying social U.S. and elsewhere. his recent “Culture War” event. kets only in a certain sense: one Chayne Wild, and structural forces which This “pure” economics also Prison work is a form of slavery which preferences the owners MA student, Political Science encourage, in this example, a reduces all other social forces and involuntary servitude. of capital — the rich — while CSU domestic purchase preference. such as race, gender, location, The punishment and jus- disempowering people. That’s The Collegian’s opinion desk This holds “in many other cas- education, language, religion tice of our nation shouldn’t be why our clothing is made by can be reached at letters@collegian. es,” according to Smith, sug- and so on to unaccountable a business. Business owners women earning slave wages in com. 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Colorado weather that Good weekend weather. COMIC ILLUSTRATION BY RYAN GREENE @TFOGDOGS makes no sense. 16 | Sports | Monday, November 11, 2019 Hillyer >> from page 1

Hillyer reached an impressive milestone this year: 1000 career kills as a CSU Ram. Hillyer’s accomplish- ment came during a win against Fresno State, fi ve days after she recorded her 500th career block against the Air Force Academy. There are extra responsibilities that come with being a student-athlete, and Hillyer can attest to this. “There are a lot of di cult as- pects of being an athlete,” Hillyer said. “There is traveling, missing class, getting up early; we practice when normal people do not have practice. People in your classes or group projects or outside of it know that you are busy all of the time.” Hillyer is studying natural resource tourism with a business mi- nor. Her major is not a typical athlete concentration, but she wants to make it work. Hillyer does not know what her dream job is, just like most college students. But she plans to stick with natural resource tourism and graduate as a CSU Ram. “Honestly, I don’t know what to do with it,” Hillyer said. “I struggled a lot, fi nding what major I wanted to do. Nothing interests me, so I Kirstie Hillyer (13) spikes the ball against the University of Wyoming Oct. 29. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN took many quizzes through the Ca- other. We know when someone is reer Center, and (this major) was struggling or when we are serious; the only thing that interests me. I we know each other so well outside picked this major, but I still do not of it that it transitions so well on the know what I want to do. I want to court.” do something in athletics, so I do Katie Oleksak, a teammate and not know if tourism could tie into fellow senior, agrees with Hillyer that. I truly do not know what my that this team has a special bond. dream job is.” Oleksak thinks that Hillyer excites the team, leading other players to “Honestly, I had no leave all they have on the court. “She is very vocal,” Oleksak said. idea going into this “Many times, she knows what to season that I can even say, and she will say stu in the hud- dle, or she knows how to get people achieve that goal. Once (riled) up. Also, she does our cheers. it happened, it was quite After timeouts, she is the one to surreal. It was a surreal start the cheer, and that is just a routine. I think she is a good vocal feeling to know that I leader.” could do that. Knowing Jessica Jackson, also a redshirt that I am the fourth senior, admits that Hillyer has a special place in her heart. Jackson player at CSU ever to do considers her to be her best friend that.” and has nothing but great things to say about the Rams’ o ensive su- KIRSTIE HILLYER perstar. ON HER 1000TH KILL “She has been my roommate for fi ve years,” Jackson said. “We went to Europe together, and we roomed But for right now, Hillyer’s main there. Honestly, she is like my side focus is going pro after graduation. piece. Love her to death. I could not “The plan right now is to see if live without her. I am going to be the USA national team contacts me completely honest, and every time to come practice with them in the I talk about her, I start crying be- spring season,” Hillyer said. “That cause I don’t know what I’m going would be super cool. If that does to do without her. We are not going not work out, I would go overseas to live together, and I do not know and play half (of) a season.” how to live without Kirstie (Hilly- Hillyer credits her individual er).” success to her teammates and their Hillyer is the heartbeat of this bond that they share both on and senior-laden CSU squad and has o the court. been a key contributor for the “We work so well together be- Rams this season. The Rams are on cause we are so close outside of vol- pace to capture their third straight leyball,” Hillyer said. “All the girls Mountain West title and appear in on the team are my best friends. We their 25th consecutive NCAA tour- clicked so well outside of the court nament. that it has helped on the court be- Angel Cooper can be reached at Kirstie Hillyer (13) holds Madison Boles (1) before they took on the University of New Mexico Lobos Sept. 26. cause we can joke around with each [email protected]. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN Sports | Monday, November 11, 2019 | 17

PROM DRESS RUGBY Women’s rugby dresses up to celebrate end of season in style

On Nov. 8, the Colorado State University women’s rugby team got together to play “prom dress rugby.” This is a tradition the team does annually to celebrate the end of the season. Members of the women’s rugby team play a game in prom dresses on the Intramural Sports Fields Nov. 8. This The whole team gets dressed up in prom dresses and plays is common practice in collegiate rugby, but the Colorado State University team says that they are probably a friendly game of rugby. “It’s just a good team bonding having more fun. PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT THE COLLEGIAN experience to have for us to just goof around and have fun all together,” freshman Emily McGlone said.

Senior Tehani Grasso throws the ball to a teammate near the sideline of the Intramural Fields Nov. 8. PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT THE COLLEGIAN

Freshman Shea Slonkosky and Emily Jagerhorn help Head Coach Saf Weinberg put on a dress. PHOTO BY LUCY MORANTZ THE COLLEGIAN

Freshman Emily Jagerhorn runs down the sideline while senior Ruby Charney tries to tackle her from behind. PHOTO BY LUCY MORANTZ THE COLLEGIAN 18 | Sports | Monday, November 11, 2019

BASKETBALL Women’s basketball team secures 3rd win, remains undefeated

By Bailey Shepherd shot. However, that would acted as a catalyst in transition, @B_Sheps be the Rams’ last basket for fi nishing the game with a game- the next seven minutes while high seven steals and dishing Stalwart defense proved the Mountaineers mounted a out three assists, while center instrumental for the Rams nine-point scoring streak. This Davis poured in 10 second-half on Sunday in their match- streak cut the Rams’ lead to two points to secure the 56-47 win up against Western Colora- points with just under fi ve min- for Colorado State. do University. The Colorado utes to play in the fi rst half. While it’s always good to State women’s basketball team While the Rams were only pick up a win, Head Coach secured a 56-47 win against able to score eight points in Ryun Williams felt there was the Mountaineers, remaining the second quarter, the defense more than enough to improve undefeated after their away continued to work hard, only on. “It wasn’t a very good, disci- win against the University of allowing 12 points in the sec- plined game for the Rams,” Wil- Northern Colorado on Friday. ond quarter while forcing eight liams said. “We needed to have The Rams came out fast to turnovers. CSU was still able to better execution o ensively. start the game. Senior forward take a 28-23 lead into halftime … You can certainly credit our Annie Brady opened the scor- despite shooting 21.4% (3-14) defensive e ort for keeping us ing, making one out of the fi rst from the fi eld. afl oat.” two free throws in the game. This game counted as an ex- Brady also dominated the glass hibition for Western Colorado, early on, collecting four re- RAMS ARE ROLLIN’ as they haven’t started their bounds in the fi rst quarter. regular season yet. ■ CSU has outscored their “You have to give (Western The CSU defense came up opposition 233-156 through big in the fi rst quarter, forcing Colorado) credit; they were re- six turnovers and holding the their fi rst three games. ally scrappy and tough tonight,” Mountaineers to 22.2% shoot- Shooting 46.6% from the fi eld Williams said. “But these are ing from the fi eld. The Rams’ and 44.3% from beyond the arc. good games to learn some very o ense returned the favor by important basketball lessons, Montage Pack pouring in 20 fi rst quarter and we’ll surely use that to our points, with redshirt junior Shooting troubles contin- advantage going forward.” Megan Jacobs and guard Tori ued to bother the Rams in the The Rams improved to 3-0 From Odell’s Williams combining for 12 in second half, with Western Col- for the fi rst time since the 2015- the fi rst. The Rams took a 20-11 orado briefl y taking the lead 16 season, and they will hit the lead into the second quarter. twice in the third. But the Rams road for their next game against $14.99 The Rams looked to keep the were able to capitalize o of the University of Idaho on 12pk btls pressure up in the second quar- their defense’s e ort, with 29 Wednesday, Nov. 13. ter, with redshirt junior Liah of CSU’s total points coming Bailey Shepherd can be Davis scoring in the fi rst 10 sec- o turnovers. True freshman reached at [email protected]. Aggie Discount Liquor onds with a well-timed jump- guard Katia Stamatelopoulos 429 Canyon Ave. 482-1968 FALL SEMESTER DJ-A-THON THE ONLY LIVE FUNDRAISING MARATHON OF THE SEMESTER! MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 THROUGH FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15

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RACING Simulator to success: CSU’s Knee ﬁ nds NASCAR victory lane

By Ethan Lee ing fan, and his father started a ite part of building the simulator transferred over. Not sur- the NASCAR National SLM. @CSUCollegian project in their basement fueled lator was, Knee said, “the trial prisingly, Knee turned out to be “I am both proud and fearful by Knee’s love for both science and error of developing the a natural, and in 2018, he joined at the same time, making the A love for science and a and motorsports. Knee said the simulator with my dad. Dis- the Mod-Coupes professional emotions di cult to process, homemade simulator can make project was by no means your covering the fl aws and success racing division. mainly since I cannot relate to you a NASCAR winner; just ask run-of-the-mill pinewood der- with each prototype and how to In his fi rst year of racing, his skill and talent in the race Colorado State University stu- by father-son experience. This improve each design was a good Knee performed extremely well car,” Knee’s father said when dent Jonathan Knee. Knee’s project was on a whole other learning experience.” for his experience level, fi nish- asked how proud he is of his passion for science, specifi cally level. Upon fi nishing the simu- ing in the middle of the pack for son’s incredible start to his rac- electrical engineering, led him In just 18 months, Knee and lator, Knee used it to train his most races with his best fi nish ing career. to discover an unexpected tal- his father were able to con- racing skills by racing against being third place. At the end of While it is clear that Knee ent: racing. struct a motion seat simulator other online racers while also the season, Knee was awarded has a unique talent for racing, Knee, a second-year electri- that functions together with spending countless hours driv- the 2018 Rookie of the Year in he was quick to remind me cal engineering major, grew up iRacing simulation software. Or ing on the virtual tracks on his the Mod-Coupes. that engineering is his ultimate in Colorado and is a Fort Col- in layman’s terms, it’s a racing own. Less than two years since In 2019, Knee moved passion, and he hopes that the lins native. Science has always simulator that not only pro- the completion of the simula- up to the Super Late Model courses he is currently enrolled played a large role in the Knee duced seat jerks and motions tion, the Knee family started to division at Colorado National in at CSU will help propel him family, and he has always had similar to an actual race car, notice just how talented Knee is Speedway. During the 12-race into a successful career in the intense admiration for his fa- but also created a visual racing when it comes to racing. season, Knee won two races. technology fi eld, just like his ther’s work in the electrical en- experience through the power The next step was to take Upon completing the season, father. gineering industry. of VR. Knee out to an actual track and Knee was the runner up for Ethan Lee can be reached at At age 17, Knee, an avid rac- When asked what his favor- see if the talent from the simu- Rookie of the Year for 2019 in [email protected]

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CULTURE & COMMUNITY ‘Cabaret’ ushers in a new era for Fort Collins theater scene

By Scotty Powell so many ways,” said Aaron Gandy, enced. It’s a testament to what the Schultz in the show. Klub’s loose moral fi ber is a deep, @scottysseus aiding music director and noted department of music, theatre and “I’m actually a neuroscience dark reality: the question of what’s Broadway musician. “It’s a thrill- dance has in store for the coming major, but doing these shows is real and lasting in life, what’s mere- Have the mid-semester blues ing combination of not only dance, years. kind of a retreat,” Johnson said. “A ly a product of our own imagina- got you down? Forget it. This week, but drama, theatricality, spectacle “I like that (Fort Collins) has a lot of directors and professors that tions and what to do when our the Colorado State University and history. It is the example of real strong sense of community,” I know here have been like, ‘You imagined lives and our imagined theatre department invites you to the best that (musical) theater can said Director Noah Racey, a former have to leave everything that’s not worlds expose themselves as fraud- leave your troubles outside and give do, which is to speak to the human Broadway actor and choreographer theater outside here,’ and that’s ulent. in to the delicious vice of “Cabaret.” experience, point out our foibles who recently took over as the head kind of what I think the whole point This highlights a deeper kind It’s an evening of music, love, death, (and) entertain us at the same of the school’s musical theater pro- is. For me at least ... it’s an escape, of convergence that the booming drama, dancing and all the other time.” gram. “There’s growth here, growth and it’s ... more expressive than (my theater program hopes to foster. delightfully hedonistic pleasures Certainly, the show itself is to in size, but it’s not overstu ed.” other studies).” It’s the convergence not just of our of modern life, sure to lift even the thank for the magic exploding o In his time here, Racey has This focus on diversity is em- means of creative expression, but lowest of school-burdened spirits. the stage in the University The- spearheaded a grand, exciting blematic of a much deeper purpose the sacred, deeply-held beliefs they The electricity is fl owing from atre. The Joe Mastero penned makeover of the school’s per- that this growing program serves express. the fi rst sight of the emcee, played script tells the story of sunny jazz forming arts department, which — to instill students with a fuller “I’ve lived in the center of ... by Kaitlin Kennedy, popping her club singer Sally Bowles’ ill-fated includes an infl ux of faculty with understanding not just of their New York City, (where the energy) head through a pair of red curtains attempts to maintain her carefree Broadway backgrounds, an in- own academic and artistic disci- is so beautiful to be a part of,” Rac- with a mischievous, commanding Bohemian lifestyle amidst a Ber- crease in the fi nancial aid available plines, but how those disciplines ey said. “But I understand that we look on her face, inviting the audi- lin whose sanity and morality are to incoming theater students and converge with others and how that have an entire country that we’re ence into a wild night of entertain- crumbling to bits around her. more intense, professional-level convergence unearths a deeper un- starting to splinter o from, and ment, extravagance and emotion. This script is no doubt timeless. productions. derstanding of one’s own creative everyone’s starting to grab hold. I The audience, of course, ac- Add John Kander and Fred Ebb’s “We’ve been rehearsing since style — however that style mani- want to be in the middle of that. I cepts the invitation. How could lively score, and you’ve got all the September; we rehearse at night, fests itself. want to be in the middle of discus- they not? With the sparkling ingredients for a tasty piece of the- four hours a night,” Gandy said. “Everything is leaning toward sions that are hard, that we have to lights, the rousing orchestra and ater. “We’re pushing these students re- combining — it always has — com- have.” the line of fi sh-netted showgirls — But the real magic of theater is ally hard, and they are up for the bining music and dance and script From its stunning and glam- and showboys — posed alluringly created on the stage, not the page. challenge, and that’s really a thrill.” and acting,” Racey said. “(Shows orous aesthetics to its deep and along the perimeter of the set, who And it’s the passion and dedica- But the program doesn’t just like “Cabaret” exemplify) why mu- thought-provoking themes, “Cab- wouldn’t want to spend an evening tion of the cast and crew, many of cater to the students pursuing the- sical theater is so powerful; it can aret” is an impactful, not-soon-to- at the Kit Kat Klub? whom are members of the school’s ater as a career. It wants its talent harness all these di erent winds be-forgotten exhibition of every- And that’s just the beginning. burgeoning theater program, that to come from all the di erent parts and make this hurricane. ... That’s thing that makes theater so great. Add the dangerous, enticing pres- really bring this show to life. of the campus community, inviting what I’m excited about most, is It’s a spectacular showcase of what ence of Kennedy’s emcee; Daphne From the dynamite perfor- students of all majors, all interests that we’re not just training people the future holds for the swelling Orenstein’s fun-loving, free-wheel- mances given by the cast to the and all skill sets to be a part of this to go and become a chorus person CSU theater scene. ing nightclub singer Sally Bowles; masterfully designed costumes, blossoming department. on Broadway or become a lead on James Fagan’s confl icted novelist lighting and set — all created by “Considering it’s such a young Broadway. We’re training them for Cli ord Bradshaw; Taylor Broth- CSU students Laura Myers, Lach- program, we have folks in the show the entire scope of what it is to be MORE INFORMATION lan Fordyce and Whitney Roy, who are majoring in performance, an artist.” erton’s fi rm and feisty Fraulein ■ “Cabaret” will be playing at the Schneider; Ryan Wilke-Braun’s respectively — the sheer power of (but we also) have biochemical This convergence is on full dis- creativity on display in the show is engineers, we have brain surgeons play in “Cabaret,” which is a bril- University Center for the Arts cold, secretive, Hitler-saluting until Nov. 17. Ernst Ludwig; as well as a host of overwhelming. in the cast,” Gandy said. “It doesn’t liant, extravagant celebration of others and you’ve got an act as in- Orenstein’s raw, exasperated matter to us, of course, because if all things theatrical. It’s a rousing toxicating as the cocktails being rendition of “Life is a Cabaret” in they can deliver onstage, they’re symphony of mankind’s infi nite served up at the club’s bar. the show’s second act was perhaps welcome.” creative potential. Scotty Powell can be reached at “Cabaret is a masterpiece in one of the most gripping moments Among this outside talent But it isn’t all jazz, drink and [email protected]. of live theater I’ve ever experi- is Ben Johnson, who plays Herr sacrilege. Woven into the Kit Kat CONCERTS Alex G brings haunting indie-rock to the Marquis Theater

By Cameron Markuson lier this decade. Giannascoli rose Giannascoli’s songs take on a dif- comfortable tranquility, like an and the crowd hummed along to @The_CUI to relative stardom in online fan ferent dimension when played unspoken agreement between the nostalgic tune about child- spheres after releasing multiple live. “Mis,” which meanders and band and audience about when hood memories. The band took Editors Note: This article was albums on Bandcamp and You- wallows in its longing on the stu- to lose yourself in the music and the song past its normal runtime, originally published in The CU tube. Giannascoli later signed dio version was transformed into when to just goof around. The moving into a twangy, coun- Independent, the student media with Domino in 2015 and has a joyous sing along when played band’s drummer was tight and try-infl uenced jam, as audience publication at the University of since released three albums un- live. Giannascoli and crew also their guitar soundscapes were members danced with them- Colorado Boulder. The Collegian der their label. His latest e ort, took advantage of their full band incredible for a live performance; selves to the music. is now partnering with student “House of Sugar” sticks to the setup to build walls of noise that this was impressive production (Sandy) Alex G was able to media outlets across the state to sound he has become known for. punctuated more aggressive for a venue like the Marquis. conjure raw energy that is di¨ - share content from other student Beautiful lo-fi melodies, sonic songs like “Kicker” and “Ice- The group brought intense en- cult to attain on a studio album at writers and photographers. experimentation, and haunting head.” After pretending to have ergy and created an immersive Wednesday’s show. The walls of (Sandy) Alex G played to a emotional lyrics. a stomach-ache and leaving the concert experience without any sound that they built up around packed house at Denver’s Mar- The band began their set with stage towards the end of the set, lights or graphics behind them. these simple songs came in waves quis Theater Wednesday. The a popular single from the group’s Giannascoli quickly returned for The music spoke true to the cal- throughout the night, washing theater took on a basement or a latest album, “Gretel.” Band an unceremonious encore. iber of musicianship Giannascoli over the crowd and throughout garage aesthetic; appropriate for members took the stage as the There is a very personal el- possesses. the venue. The band ended their the group’s distinctly DIY sound. song’s pitch-shifted intro played, ement to his songs, something Even though he had previ- set with “Change,” another fan The venue was sold out well in and then came in all together, that is di¨ cult to put words to, ously joked that “We don’t do favorite, whose lyrics encapsu- advance — a common occurrence loud and forceful. It was imme- but which was evident in the requests anymore, there was an late the ethos of (Sandy) Alex for the lo-fi leaning indie-rock- diately clear that the Giannascoli crowd at Wednesday’s show. It accident last time” Giannascoli G—if he has one. Giannascoli led ers. and his three bandmates have was as if the band was playing a did make time for a few song re- fans through the song’s chorus, (Sandy) Alex G was once re- mastered these songs. They were show to each individual audience quests during the encore. One and the room wailed in unison: ferred to as indie-rock’s best kept tight and well-rehearsed. member, their heads swaying of these was “Gnaw” a track “I don’t like how things change.” secret. It is the project of Alex In between more popular back and forth, eyes closed, sing- only available on Bandcamp The Independent Sta Writer Giannascoli, who got his start in songs like “Bobby” and “Hope” ing along with the band. and Youtube. Shouts of joy went Cameron Markuson can be the Philadelphia DIY scene ear- were deep cuts from all across The mood of the evening was up in the crowd as Giannascoli reached at cameron.markuson@ the (Sandy) Alex G discography. mixed between intensity and strummed the fi rst few chords, colorado.edu. Arts & Culture | Monday, November 11, 2019 | 21

CULTURE & COMMUNITY Gregory Allicar Museum highlights Navajo art, jewelry

By Sam Sedoryk from New Mexico, and they want- The jewelry and textiles on dis- jewelry. also shared a message about colo- @samsedoryk ed to use this opportunity to share play highlighted the cultural mate- The exhibit was also focused nization of Indigenous people not their culture and educate the peo- rials of the Navajo people and how on educating people on the history just in Colorado, but everywhere in Native American art is com- ple on the symbolic representation they are represented in their work. of Navajo textiles and jewelry and the United States. monly misunderstood and appro- of Navajo clothing for non-Native One of the materials used was the how it changed over the course of The exhibit had a plaque ded- priated in today’s society. people. sacred material turquoise. Tur- pre- and post-colonial contact. icated to Colorado State Univer- However, the Gregory Allicar “Even non-Navajos wear our quoise has a long history in Navajo sity’s Land Acknowledgement, Museum is showcasing their new jewelry, and we want to educate culture, as it is one of the sacred which acknowledges and respects exhibit on Navajo clothing and jew- them on what it means,” said stones. “Turquoise comes from the land that the University is locat- elry through Dec. 14, which high- Emma Morgan, co-curator of the “Turquoise comes from one of one of the Navajo’s ed on today as the traditional and exhibit. “People buy our necklaces the Navajo’s sacred mountains in ancestral homeland of the Arapa- lights the historical background of sacred mountains in Indigenous arts. but never know what it represents.” New Mexico,” Emma Morgan said. ho, Cheyenne and Ute Nations and The exhibit was co-curated by In Navajo culture, it is believed “The turquoise I wear now was giv- New Mexico.” people. sisters in the Diné tribe, Emma that appropriate clothing is neces- en to me by my grandma, so I trea- “We wanted to point out that sary to be recognized by the Holy sure it.” the weaved dresses are what the Morgan and Beverly Morgan, as EMMA MORGAN well as Emily Moore. The exhibi- People, which are known as the Each work of art on display MEMBER OF THE DINÉ TRIBE Navajo traditionally wore before tion features a range of historical creators of the Earth and the beings explained the symbolic signs and being shipped o to Bosque Redon- Navajo jewelry and textiles from that guide the Navajo people. the crafting process to make the do,” said Moore, the co-curator of the southwest region of the United This is the ﬁ rst Native Ameri- jewelry and textiles. One particular “I thought it was nicely done the exhibit and associate professor States. The jewelry was brought by can art exhibit at the Gregory Al- piece of artwork showcased a tur- to see that it included the historic in CSU’s art history department. the Denver Museum of Nature and licar Museum that was curated by quoise bracelet that was crafted by time the Navajo jewelry was done “After they got back from Bosque Science, and some of the clothing Indigenous people. Their contribu- Diné silversmiths. It incorporates in,” said Tammra Johnson, a visitor Redondo, they adopted a di erent was brought by Emma and Beverly tion helped explain all the symbolic natural elements, like volcanic ash to the exhibit. style.” Morgan’s family. and spiritual meanings of Indige- found on the Navajo reservation, While the exhibit showcased Sam Sedoryk can be reached at Emma and Beverly Morgan are nous culture. to create a unique texture to the beautiful and historic artwork, it [email protected]. Snowmelt Spiked Seltzer Variety Save $3.00 per 12pk KCSUFM.COM Aggie Discount Liquor 429 Canyon Ave. 482-1968 22 | Arts & Culture | Monday, November 11, 2019

CONCERTS Daily Horoscope Dubbest and Policulture combine for a Alisa Otte Alisa Otte is a Gemini and a fourth-year English night of uplifting reggae at Fox Theatre major with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in philosophy.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (09/26/19). LIBRA (Sept. 23- Oct. 22) You love to watch people be their ARIES (March 21-April 19) fully realized selves, and so it is You’re looking everywhere except frustrating for you to be around for inside yourself. The only per- others who are still fi guring it all son you’ll ever have the agency to out, who are still people-pleasers. change is yourself. Encourage them to fi nd what they really want through those TAURUS (April 20-May 20) honest conversations you are so Sometimes it’s best to look at the good at instigating. bigger picture, as it’s too easy for you to get overwhelmed by the SCORPIO (Oct. 23- Nov. 21) You details. Allow other people to do often choose to do your laundry the hard work for you while you over seeing your friends. It is gaze ahead. important to remember that your friends can help you with GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You’ll the loads. never admit this, but you’re terri- fi ed of what others think of you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- Dec. It’s okay to leave a situation if you 21) You’re usually down for any- feel you’re not wanted instead thing, and you’re enjoying your of trying to change yourself to freedom so much lately. You have Policulture kicks off their set, led by a groovy horn section, Nov. 7, 2019. PHOTO BY BEN BERMAN CU INDEPENDANT please everyone else. great momentum right now with your enjoyment. CANCER By Ben Berman (June 21-July 22) You drummer Kyle Hancock. The temporary reggae sound with have so much that you want to CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19) heavy drum and basslines. @benfromsf rest of the ensemble often in- give. The more that you give, Don’t get too ahead of yourself. terlaced their songs with im- Several members of the six- the sweeter the air smells. You Think of how long a day is, let Editor’s Note: This article was provisational ri s on the bass piece band switched o singing alone a year. You have so much or guitar. During long instru- harmonies from their uplift- will never be content with just originally published in The CU receiving. more time than you feel like you Independent, the student media mental sections such as “Keep ing songs. Their latest album, Waiting,” the members danced “Mountain to Cross,” focuses do. publication at the University of LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You are Colorado Boulder. The Collegian and smiled amongst them- on music’s persevering ability AQUARIUS selves. Thaxter would switch to change the world positively. so fi xed in your ways. It’s time to (Jan. 20- Feb. 18) is now partnering with student stop daydreaming about the love- Everything that you need to media outlets across the state to the sound of his keyboard be- Policulture was clearly tween a higher synth lead and overjoyed with the opportu- liness of change and start putting know is already inside you. You’re share content from other student it into action. ready. writers and photographers. more warbly organ tones, often nity to perform a hometown in the middle of songs. It was show, beaming with happiness Rising reggae bands Dub- VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22) It can PISCES (Feb. 19- March 20) best and Policulture brought clear that Dubbest felt most throughout their entire set. comfortable when they deviat- “I know we can make a dif- be di¡ cult to parse through what Your abstract ideas about the fu- uplifting energy and infectious is real and what is illusory right ture are becoming more concrete grooves to the Fox Theatre ed from standard reggae norms ference, I know we can make and played o -script, allowing the change we wanna see,” sang now. Your own opinions can’t by the minute. It is exhilarating Thursday night. and terrifying. The California-based reg- each member of the band to lead vocalist Matt Niederhaus- always be trusted, and so it is gae collective Dubbest has been have their own moment in the er. The dancing crowd sang important to grasp onto what is making music since 2009, seek- lead and build o one another’s along to his words, fi lling the most real, if it is disagreeable. ing to pay homage to roots tra- talents. small room with an intimate ditionalism with a more impro- The band barely paused shared experience. visational jam-band vibe. High between songs. Instead, they Neither band needed to be school friends originally from laid down one steady groove loud or fl ashy. The night lent Boston, the band relocated to throughout their entire set, itself to a warm environment San Diego in 2015 to take ad- blending one song into the next. of like-minded people seek- vantage of the city’s rich mod- Towards the end of their set, ing to enjoy the simple joys of ern American reggae scene. the saxophonist and trumpeter reggae music, basking in funky Amid the theater’s inti- from Policulture joined Dub- baselines and the preaching of mate crowd, the group jumped best onstage to complete their peace, love and positivity. into one of their more popular set with a richly layered fi nale Dubbest and Policulture songs, “Daydream.” Lead singer of horns and synths. are continuing to tour together and keyboardist Ryan Thaxter Boulder-based band Policul- through the end of November. led the band with his rich vocals ture then began their buoyant Tickets and information can be and lyrics that touched on the set with more bouncy reggae found here. simple joys of love and kinship. tunes, using their horns section Contact CU Independent The crowd swayed rhyth- as their biggest strength. The Staff Writer Ben Berman at mically to beats laid down by group is known for their con- [email protected] KCSUFM.COM Monday, November 11, 2019 Collegian.com | 23 Puzzle Junction Crossword Puzzle

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“DETECTIVE MUMMY #3” MIKAYLA RUST, @MIKAYLA_RUST CELEBRATING 150 YEARS

Part of an ongoing series celebrating Colorado State University’s 150th anniversary. csu150.colostate.edu

SLiCE celebrates CSU’s history CSU LORE QUIZ with Service Challenge How much do you truly know about CSU’s lesser-known lore? Answer a few questions to see how you rank as a Ram Fan. SLiCE is encouraging the CSU community to take part in the Rams 150 Service Challenge. CSU was paid $100 from the railroad company so tracks As Colorado State University celebrates its sesquicentennial, 1 could continue to run through campus. T F SLiCE – Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community All ram statues on campus have their rumps pointed Engagement – has partnered with the University to launch a 2 south toward the University of Colorado in Boulder. T F large-scale, yearlong service initiative to commemorate the historic milestone. The Old Main Bell that rang the start of classes and celebrated football victories was stolen, buried in the T F The Rams 150 Challenge encourages the CSU community 3 ground, then sold for scrap during World War II. to compile 150,000 volunteer hours as well as 150 distinct service programs/volunteering opportunities within the sesquicentennial year, from August 2019 to June 2020.

“We have a strong culture of involvement here at CSU,” SLiCE Director Pamela Norris said. “Celebrating CSU’s 150th birthday by launching the Rams 150 Service Challenge is a fantastic way to bring our community together and showcase the positive impact Rams are making.”

Service can include departmental or student organization projects as well as campus-wide e orts, such as School is Cool, Fall Clean Up, and Ram Ride. Additionally, volunteer work with nonproﬁ ts and other community entities will be accepted.

SLiCE also will provide a variety of volunteer opportunities, including C.A.N.S. Around the Oval, Mobile Food Pantries, CSUnity, and Project Homeless Connect. Many volunteering opportunities can be found on SLiCE’s new Service Happenings site.

SLiCE provides an important connection between students and their surrounding communities by connecting student organizations, student leaders, and student volunteers, and making the campus a better community and a more involved place. To learn more, visit slice.colostate.edu.

RAMS 150 SERVICE CHALLENGE

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QUESTIONS: Sarah Stephens, [email protected] Visit csu150.colostate.edu for more fun CSU lore and information.