If you have a What to wear craving for during the mystery, go to apocalypse pg2 pg5 PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY HUNTER THOMPSON BY ILLUSTRATION PHOTO Winter is coming! Now what should you drink? By Allison Sylte cocktails to fi ght the cold: cocktails that Mayor of Old Town has multiple winter responsibly enjoy an adult beverage. If the winter drink industry than a cara- e Rocky Mountain Collegian range from Manhattans to Christmas rum beers on tap, from Fort Collins staples that’s the case, Burnett’s has released mel brulee latte or caramel apple spice. punch to Negus, a holiday beverage pulled like Snow Day and Isolation Ale to vari- its candy cane and sugar cookie holiday Martha Stewart, the inmate and Well, the weather outside is fright- straight out of the land of Charles Dickens eties from all over the country. fl avors... Which is clearly what vodka is oracle, has a whole slideshow of nonal- ful, and the fi re is probably more de- (To clarify, it came from the best of times, “Old Rasputin is a really nice impe- supposed to taste like. coholic holiday drinks on her website. lightful than braving the cold (the un- not the worst of times). rial stout,” owner Kevin Bolin said of If you plan to call RamRide after a Some of the recommendations include seasonably warm 70-degree days we’ve Negus, according to Esquire, is his favorite winter beers. “... locally, I’ve night of revelry, remember that wait- non-alcoholic cherry bombs, delightful been having notwithstanding). comprised of one lemon, two table- been really enjoying New Belgium’s Co- times get longer once the threat of frost- grapefruit margaritas (minus the tequi- But that doesn’t mean that there’s spoons of sugar and one bottle of sweet coa Mole and their coff ee stout.” bite puts walking out of the question. la) and mulled cranberry cocktails. no place to go. red wine (although most evidence sug- Steakout Saloon has recently rolled RamRide is at it’s busiest when the weath- is isn’t powdered hot chocolate. You might be stuck inside this weekend gests Dickens didn’t make it with Fran- out a menu of hot drinks which, accord- er gets bad, according to ASCSU Chief of is is legit. (unless you’re lucky enough to go skiing), zia, you totally can). To make it, peel off ing to Philip Linkchorst, a bartender and Staff and Spokesman Robert Duran. In addition, multiple coff ee shops in but if you’re gonna be stuck inside, why not the yellow rind of a lemon and put it in manager, can run for about $4.50. e “As for reducing [your] wait time, town have rolled out winter drinks, from be stuck inside at one of your local bars or a double boiler with lemon juice, the most popular right now is the Irish creme. my suggestion would be to call in before Mugs with their classic oatmeal cookie coff ee shops? sugar and the wine, stirring it until the “It’s always nice when it’s cold out,” you need the ride and be ready when latte to the Alley Cat with their classic After all, even though the tempera- sugar is dissolved. Linkchorst said. they arrive for the ride,” Duran wrote in house chai. ture has dropped, it doesn’t mean Fort When that happens, heat it up, add Elisabeth McNattin, a bartender an email to the Collegian. Even though they sell it year-round, Collins’ fun factor has! one cup of boiling water, and strain it at Lucky Joe’s, said she prefers a more If RamRide’s out of the question, this is the season when sparkling cider You’re over 21? Cool! Enjoy some into a preheated pitcher. Pour it into classic approach when it comes to en- always have a designated driver. is socially permissible to drink. Buy winter cocktails. glasses (or coff ee mugs, if that’s how joying a winter drink. Speaking of which... some, chug it like a champion, and Let’s be real: Eggnog is indisputably you usually drink your wine) and enjoy. “When it’s cold, I love Guinness,” You’re under 21? Cool! Coff ee and make fun of your friends who are over delightful, but c’mon, there’s a reason is recipe serves 12 “light” drinkers. McNattin said. “It’s just so warm and tea rock! 21 and pretending to enjoy the taste of why you see it once a year. If you don’t have the motivation fuzzy, and it’s on special a lot.” You know that winter is in the air cheap champagne. e mixologists over at Esquire mag- to make your winter cocktail, the bars Maybe you don’t have the money when Starbucks releases its holiday Editor in Chief Allison Sylte can be azine have compiled a list of 27 winter in Fort Collins have you covered. e to go to Old Town, but you still want to cups. But shockingly, there’s more to reached at [email protected].
“Fellas, top your out t with Bizarre Bazaar: A strange shop a fedora and you’ll be the most By Marcus Moritz bookstore in the Northeast. of used records, shelves of used looking for it.” mysterious (read: attractive) e Rocky Mountain Collegian “When we were working at books and original old movie Browsing makes you fi nd the old store, which was mainly posters that decorate the walls. things that you would never be- guy in the joint.” Need something to get that used books, he had a bunch of ey are in the process of start- fore look for. picky hipster friend for the holi- old records in the basement of ing a coff ee shop as well and are hop- “When something piques days? Perhaps they’d like the new- the store,” said Jane Makarchuk. ing to open it before the new year. your interest, you have to look at How to look hot est indie vinyl album. What about “ en there was this comeback “My husband [Scott] is very it, then you fi nd something new,” something for your grandparent of records. Bands were releasing resourceful and creative, and he Scott declared. “You never know so they can reminisce about days on vinyl, and records became very just started making everything,” what you don't know.” when it’s cold of old? Maybe a movie poster popular and became about half she continued. “He hand-made e music industry is taking a from the 50s would do the trick. our business.” pretty much every shelf in the turn, from whole albums and re- By Emily Smith thing from a dangerously- “ ere isn't a store in Fort Col- e Bizarre will buy your old store, and the counters. We also cords to singles. e Rocky Mountain Collegian low back to an embellished lins where I can get these interesting records, books, movies and CDs started making our own record “People love the new records collar to an off -the-shoul- and unique items for the holidays,” as well as sell them. Everything cleaning solution.” because they have artwork and Holiday-themed der neckline that exposes you might lament to yourself, sigh- that they sell in the store is bought As the music over the loud- posters and lyrics and pullouts,” drinks are fantastic … but your oh-so-dainty lace bra ing over Target’s dismal CD section. from another customer (unless it is speakers plays gently into your Jane said. “Records are more like no matter how many of strap. Just put on your Fret no more, for you are mis- a new record, which they will order ears, you browse while the mom- eating a whole meal versus just them you choose to imbibe, best “come hither” face taken. every other week). and-pop essence starts to seep in. having a quick snack. It's a story.” you won’t have much luck and you’re set. Bizarre Bazaar is the store “We get people who come “We don't put anything up Indulge, fans. You never know picking up that cutie across For the gentlemen, that will help you with these and to our store from Wyoming and online or even use a database,” what you don't know. the bar if you look like a layers are your best friend. other exciting fi nds. e used Denver,” said Jane. “It's because said Scott. “Part of what keeps us Learn more at fortcollinsba- wooly mammoth wear- One look you could opt for book, movie, records and CD store … we pay pretty well when we buy afl oat is when people browse. For zaar.com ing sweatpants and snow is a classic pair of jeans was opened by Scott and Jane Ma- something.” instance, if someone asks if I have Entertainment writer Marcus boots. with a sturdy winter vest karchuk last October after they When you walk into the store, a book, I know it might be over in Moritz can be reached at entertain- e temperature may layered over a long-sleeve moved from their previously used you are greeted with hundreds that section, but you have to go [email protected]. be dropping below 30 de- tee or classy sweater. Also grees, but you don’t have to — give the “man scarf” a sacrifi ce your entire fash- try. You may be hesitant, WEIRD HOLIDAY GIFTS ion sense when going out but every girl I know ap- on the town this winter. preciates a guy who knows BOOKS For the promiscuous RECORDS Ladies, remember how to properly tie a scarf For the excessively and analytical For the pro-Amendment 64 voter that skin-tight, glittery around his neck. nosy: Why Do Men Fall Scientist – In the Kingdom Of Dub - $22 mini dress from your sum- My final tip? Acces- How To Do Psychic Asleep After Sex - $4 For the fans of Bad Religion mer nights at the club? It sorize! When you can’t Readings rough For the fan of adult e Queers – Punk Rock - $15 works just as well for win- show as much skin, you Touch - $4 graphic novels For the nostalgic ter when you pair it with must grab the opposite For those interested in Bottomless Bellybut- Captain Kangaroo – A Treasure House of black opaque tights, a fi erce sex’s attention in other Japanese satire ton - $15 Best-Loved Chil- leather jacket and heeled ways. We all know men Kappa - $5 For the collector (they are out of dren’s Songs - $? booties in a wintery tone are attracted to shiny For the middle school scientist in all print) For those willing to like dark red, purple or objects, so, pile on the of us: Space and Beyond: gamble with their $6 black. jewelry, female readers. How To Fossilize Your Choose Your Own Mountain – Go For If you’re going for a Fellas, top your outfit Hamster - $6 Adventure - $3 your Life - $6 slightly more casual look, with a fedora and you’ll For the dreamer. Read: For the satirical and For fans of funk and dress up a pair of black be the most mysterious Get your own the Anglophile natural highs skinny jeans with fabu- (read: attractive) guy in Star Wars poster - Not Monty Python and Bloodstone – lous heels and a sweater the joint. for sale Philosophy - $8 Natural High - $8 or long-sleeve top that has Collegian writer Emily For the introspective what I like to call a “sexy Smith can be reached at en- Being Dead - $6 factor.” is can mean any- [email protected]. 2 Friday, November 30, 2012 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian Get a fix for your craving for mystery Wine, dine and solve a muder with the cast of Midtown Art Center’s “The Dinner Detective”
By Emily Smith who the “killer” is and solve the framed, both knowingly and Tickets are available on “It’s a great place to go and Event Details The Rocky Mountain Collegian mystery. unknowingly, to help confuse www.dinnerdetective.com for see a show but still be able to “All of the different scripts things and keep the show going, $59. The price may seem fairly be social with the people you go Everyone is a suspect. No we use are based on actual cold Terrio said. steep, but it includes a four- with,” Terrio said. “Everybody at What: “The Dinner De- one is safe. Clues are bountiful. cases,” Terrio said. “We’re a lot “The Dinner Detective” just course meal and the show. the table pours over clues and tective” Interactive Murder The full bar is flowing. Dinner more of a contemporary murder began its second year of show- The dinner menu includes talks and there’s time for visit- Mystery Show plates keep arriving. mystery — no cheesy costumes, ings in Fort Collins and has lo- hors d’oeuvres, salad, a main ing during dinner.” Where: Midtown Arts Welcome to “The Dinner De- no melodrama, it all takes place cations in Denver and Colorado entrée choice of chicken confit, Terrio said he believes the Center, 3750 S. Mason St. tective.” This interactive murder modern day.” Springs as well. Other show pork tenderloin or tomato pasta, show lives and breathes by the When: 6:15 p.m., week- mystery dinner show is the larg- Terrio explained that the locations include Arizona, Cal- dessert and coffee. A full bar is younger generation and that the ends year-round est of its kind in all of America. premise of the show is that ev- ifornia, Illinois, Oregon, Texas, also available at the show. more people under 30 that at- Cost: $59, available at According to Executive eryone is a suspect, and not un- Washington and Wisconsin. Living Social and Groupon tend the show, the more fun and www.thedinnerdetective. Producer Kurt Terrio, the cast til the very end of the show do “It’s really a unique form of deals will be available for the wild it can get. com includes improv actors that in- people find out who the killer is, entertainment,” Terrio said. “It’s show, according to Terrio, and “Because it can get pretty termix with the rest of the audi- or even who the actors are. a little more hip than your stan- college student discounts are of- wild,” Terrio said. can be reached at entertainment@ ence. The objective is to root out Audience members are dard theater experience.” ten offered at the box office. Collegian writer Emily Smith collegian.com.
outdoor excusion guide Hike to Bridal Veil Falls BESTinSHOW By Kevin Bartz Aspen Canyon ahead of you. there this time of year. Maybe By Bailey Constas cord an album for the UK-based Cost: Free The Rocky Mountain Collegian The trail at the start is an old it’ll give you the clarity to de- The Rocky Mountain Collegian Urban Sound label, and has since If a matured musical sound 2-track road. But shortly after stress before finals. Or maybe it returned to the U.S. in 2007. He is what your ears are craving, The mountains haven’t got- you cut across the meadow, the will give you the space to think Things are winding down in now lives in Denver. then Eric Lambert and Friends ten a whole lot of snow … yet. trail narrows out. Don’t worry; of that perfect thesis statement Fort Collins this weekend as stu- is sure to be a go to this week- There certainly isn’t enough to it is a very well-marked trail the for that term paper you’re pro- dents bat down the hatches for Mama Lenny and The Rem- end. Lambert has been writing, start talking about snowshoeing whole way. This is good, just in crastinating on. finals, but that doesn’t mean the edy with Kris Lager Band performing and teaching music or backcountry skiing. Also, the case you get some snow on the To get there, take College Av- music scene is taking a break. Where: Road 34 Bike Bar in Chicago for over 40 years. His ski resorts are still barely open, trail anytime soon. enue, Shields Street or Taft Hill When: Nov. 30, 8 p.m. sound incorporates a traditional so I’m going to stick just a little After the meadow, you’ll Road down into Loveland. Turn Sean Renner Concert Cost: $5, 21+ Americana sound, flatpicking while longer to my favorite out- slip into the bottom of the can- right onto Eisenhower Boulevard Where: Film shot by soldiers With their most recent al- and a silky smooth voice from door activity. yon —hopefully not literally — (Highway 34) and continue up in Iraq bum, and fifth studio recorded Lambert himself. This week, you all should and follow Cow Creek. Along the the Big Thompson Canyon all the When: Dec. 1, 2 p.m. album, Swagadocious, there’s hike to Rocky Mountain Nation- trail, you’ll get close up views of way to Estes Park. At the inter- Cost: Free a high expectation for the Kris ReaLifeActual with Tech- al’s Bridal Veil Falls. It is a pretty jagged rock faces and a small, section of Highways 34, 36, and A traditional concert would Lager Band. The grooving en- nicolor Tone Factory relaxed, 3.2 mile hike just north bubbling waterfall. 7, turn right (Northwest) onto be too expected for artist Sean semble hails from Nebraska and Where: Hodi’s Half Note of Estes Park, and it ends at an The last quarter mile breaks Highway 34 (East Wonderview Renner, declared best in show features a piping organ in a few When: 8 p.m. impressive waterfall. However, away from the creek and shoots Ave). Pass the Stanley Hotel and this weekend. Saturday after- songs. If you’re inspired by pais- Cost: $15 do not expect to see a tumul- up a steep, narrow canyon. This then after about half a mile turn noon, at Film shot by soldiers in ley and funk trance, this band is “Ragecember” will be in tuous cascade of falling water; is the only real challenge of the right (north) on MacGregor Av- Iraq on Mason — a venue that for you. Mama Lenny and the full swing with RealLifeActual, those days are behind us. An hike, that is if you don’t run into enue. Go 3.4 miles and look for probably only five people in the Remedy is an eight piece R&B/ a jam/electro/rock group from early winter waterfall is a very any snow or ice. The trail ends at the brown sign for the Cow Creek Fort Collins area know about — soul/rock band with five ladies Fort Collins. The band has a pro- different and unique experience. Bridal Veil Falls. Trailhead. take the time to venture out and and four gents. Laniece Schle- gressive electronic sound that At the start of the trail, you’ll It gets its name from the Get there early; there are discover Renner’s unique sound. icher, dubbed Mama Lenny, is will coax some groovin’ out of cut across a large meadow littered tumbling spout of white water only 15 or so parking spaces, Renner is all over the place the rocking lead vocals. Don’t you on the dance floor. Techni- with red-barked ponderosa pines. in summer time. This time of and no parking on the roadside. genre-wise, spanning from elec- lie; you’ll want to see this. color Tone Factory is also a jam Their trunks stand out amongst year, it takes its name from the Don’t worry about an entrance tronic to acoustic to experimen- rock band that is reminiscent of the muted, winter mountain lacey streamers of ice spindling fee; this trail is free! tal. His sound is reminiscent of Eric Lambert and Friends String Cheese Incident. greenery and the yellow grasses. down the rock face as a gentle Entertainment writer Kevin Yeasayer, with upbeat pop side Where: Film shot by soldiers Entertainment writer Bailey From here you can see Long’s peak stream trickles down, between Bartz can be reached at entertain- and soft, almost classical music. in Iraq Constas can be reached at enter- behind you and the mouth of Wet the ice and the rock. It’s quiet up [email protected] Renner moved to the UK to re- When: Nov. 30, 6 p.m. [email protected]
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Compiled by Emily Kribs, Design by Corinne Winthrop WHAT’S UP THIS WEEKEND IN FOCO? Check in with the Collegian’s Weekender every Friday to see what’s going on in Fort Collins over the weekend.
Garden of Lights Job’s Daughters Holiday Bazaar Where: e Gardens on Spring Creek Where: Fort Collins Masonic Center When: Nov. 30 through Dec. 31, 5-9 p.m. When: Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Suggested $2 donation Cost: Free
e sun may be abandoning us earlier than usual, but Take advantage of the (relatively) warm weather this weekend at that doesn’t mean there can’t be light in your life. Head Job’s Daughters Holiday Market. Over 25 vendors such as Local over the the Gardens on Spring Creek for a light display, Artist and Crafters, Creative Memories, Cuto Cutlery, Silpada whether you’re looking for a festive way to spend the Jewelry, Mountain Man Nuts and more will be there this weekend, evening or just happen to enjoy LEDs. According to their so pull on your shopping pants or whatever and get some holiday website, “Weekends will off er visits with Santa, a variety shopping out of the way. of holiday music from local carolers and musicians,” as well as “Sugar Plum Furries (canine fairies),” the connotation of which went completely over our local government’s collective head. Learn more at www.fcgov.com
80s Skate Night Where: EPIC Ice Arena When: Saturday Dec. 1, 7 p.m. Cost: $5 (cash)
What else could you possibly want to do besides ice skating in leg warmers? Nothing, that’s what. You’re literally only going to be having fun for two hours this weekend, so you better make sure you’re there. Enjoy 80s tunes and teasing the H-E-double hockey sticks out of your hair. ( e joke there is hockey is played on ice skates.) Also, that $5 covers skate rental. Frozen in Time: Residence Hall Winter Ball Where: e Hilton on Prospect When: Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Cost: Free
e Resident Hall Association is putting on its usual winter ball at the Hilton this year. Sure, it’s meant for freshmen, but it’s not like they’re going to reverse-card you. Also, some of you readers probably are freshmen. Free transportation will be available from the LSC Transit Center, Newsom, Edwards and Westfall. e theme is Frozen in Time, so wear your most clock-themed outfi t and prepare for a night of fun. Horse and carriage rides Where: Downtown When: December, 5-9 p.m. MWF, 12-9 p.m. weekends Cost: Varies by number of people and route
Would you go for a ride on a horse-drawn carriage? Yay or neigh? Don’t lie, you would (horse allergies excepted, and maybe even then). Hook up a neat, festive date, or just impress your grandparents with a fun little excursion around downtown Fort Collins. Plus, everyone’s putting up their holiday decorations this time of year, so there’s a sight to behold. For more information, call 970-490-1958 Collegian OPINION Friday, November 30, 2012 | Page 4 your two cents Yesterday’s Question: What would you like your What Tubalr.com means for the music industry 5% ASCSU lobbyist to lobby for? ating the site was to eliminate much of The numbers suggest that just 16.5 Youtube’s bloated user interface, which percent of Spotify’s users opt for the 56% Amendment 64 really means that he wanted to get rid paid subscription, meaning that the 16% 23% Cheaper tuition 16% Eliminating U+2 rule of the bothersome advertising. overwhelming majority of users would 5% More state funding The result is a hit with its users. The prefer intrusive advertising to a sub- site managed to crash due to band- scription model. There’s no doubt, also, width issues after the Reddit post took that these same users would prefer no 23% off, and Google Trends shows that advertising at all. searches for the site have spiked this This is the niche that Tubalr.com 56% Today’s question: month. stands to fill, with the argument against Tubalr.com’s appeal is a byproduct the site being that services such as Spo- What’s your favorite local of Youtube’s success. Ads on Youtube tify and Pandora pay royalties to artists, beer? have become more unbearable during which is something that doesn’t seem the last year (thanks in large part to to be in Tubalr.com’s future. Log on to http://collegian.com By Nic Turiciano the 2012 election), which means two However, Damon Krukowski of the *98 people voted in this poll. to give us your two cents. things: Youtube has monetized, but at group Galaxie 500, recently wrote an ar- the expense of the user’s experience. ticle for Pitchfork in which he attempted This is an unscientific poll conducted at Collegian.com and reflects the opinions of the A couple days ago a Reddit poster Internet users who have chosen to participate. named Cody Stewart started a simple That’s acceptable in the environ- to clarify misperceptions about just how thread about a music app he’s been ments of TV and radio, but Tubalr’s much revenue these services create for developing for the past two years. The quick success once again illuminates the musicians’ whose music they host. web site is called Tubalr.com, and with- one of the Web’s many variables that According to Krukowski, Galaxie “After figuring out how to play Halo in the last two days, Stewart’s thread have created tepid enthusiasm for the 500 earned a total of $1.05 for the 5,960 has received more than 2,800 com- future of the music industry. times the group’s song “Tugboat” was once the Xbox was turned on, I ments — most of them glowing. There will always be a developer played during the first quarter of 2012 So what is Tubalr.com? It functions working on a side project somewhere (the song was played 13,760 times soon learned that I suck at all these similarly to music streaming services who’s looking not to make money (ini- during the same quarter on Pandora, such as Pandora, Spotify or Grooveshark. tially), but to improve the user experi- for which the band received an even fancy new video games.” The difference is that it pulls its content ence. And the best way to improve that more insignificant 21 cents). directly from Youtube, scrapes away the experience is by eliminating ads while So artists are barely being paid by advertisements, and allows its users to keeping the product free for its users/ the few services that pay them, users create completely personalized playlists. consumers. That’s not terribly difficult prefer services that are free to use and Life lessons learned There are a couple advantages to this, for a developer who approaches the free of advertising, and there will likely notably the unique content that finds its work as a pet project aside from their always be another Cody Stewart ready way to Youtube; unofficial live record- day job, which is what seems to be the to create a service once Tubalr.com is from playing Halo 4 ings, fan covers and artist interviews will case with Stewart. shut down (which many Redditors sug- never appear on a Pandora station. The music industry has put a lot of gest it will be for legal reasons too com- tempts at potty mouthing. Another advantage — and this is hope into paid services such as Spotify, plicated for me to understand). They always use the wrong the big one — is that Tubalr.com cur- which reported in late July of this year It’s a grim outlook for the music cuss words at the wrong rently doesn’t sell advertising as part of that it had reached four million paid business indeed, and one that suggests time and in the wrong or- its revenue model. In fact, based off of subscribers. That’s a pretty big number, the industry start searching for yet an- der. Luckily, this is where Stewart’s replies to commenters in the but a search for Spotify on Facebook other form of revenue. my roommates and I came Reddit thread, there doesn’t seem to be (users of Spotify must sign in with their in to teach them a thing any revenue model. At least not yet. Facebook account) shows that there are Content Managing Editor Nic Turi- or two about talking like a Stewart mentions in the Reddit currently more than 24 million month- ciano can be reached at letters@colle- sailor. thread that his motivation behind cre- ly users of the service. gian.com. However, my room- mates didn’t go online to play Halo with the intent of teaching little kids how to talk smack. Instead, the By quinn scahill Xbox Connect did all the work for us. Because I’m talking We initially thought about a video game, I that the Xbox didn’t have think I should admit that a microphone, but appar- I’m not much of a gamer. ently the Xbox Connect had I don’t own an Xbox or a one somewhere on it. We Playstation, and I don’t couldn’t hear all the other play games on my com- gamers chatting during the puter. For the most part online death matches, but I’m a non-gamer. apparently they could hear That’s not to say I don’t us loud and clear. play any videogames at The Xbox Connect all — I’m not one to back mounted on our TV sits down from a Super Smash very nonchalantly in the Bros. grudge match or a middle of our living room. I Grand Prix in Mario Kart. never gave it much thought Just recently my room- until I learned that it had mate bought Halo 4, and been broadcasting our it’s been hard for me to re- conversations to the online fuse his offer to play Team Halo community. As my Slayer as well. My kill-to- roommates and I lounged death ratio is rather unim- in our living room togeth- pressive, but the things I’ve er, sharing our hopes, learned from playing this fears, and dreams, all those first-person shooter are gamers were listening. quite insightful, but mostly We found out that we just embarrassing. had been eavesdropped For one, I’ve learned when my roommate’s gam- that I am totally incom- er profile got booted from petent when it comes to playing online because our electronics or computers. I behavior was reported to knew I had a problem with be “aggressive” and “un- this when I had to have an sportsmanlike.” Apparent- Spellcheck is making you dumb elderly lady assist me when ly 64 percent of the people I scanned some documents that we played with had green grammar lines is that they are Somebody will notice, and somebody will at the library. However, it tried to avoid our user pro- generated by a computer — not a hu- judge you — harshly. Learn how to spell really drove home with me file afterwards. man with cognitive abilities. The issue is “receive” without typing in “recieve” each when I couldn’t even figure I’m not exactly sure that the computer doesn’t detect when time because you know your spellcheck out how to play Halo once what we might have been you’re using “your” instead of “you’re,” will correct it — it’s simply a bad habit. I had turned on my room- saying to upset so many or “there” instead of “their” or “they’re.” If your grammar sucks, I can guar- mate’s Xbox. people, but we were ba- If you rely too intently on spellcheck antee you your resume sucks and you Up until this point I as- sically just conversing to save you, and if you think just because probably won’t get that dream job you sumed I was proficient with like we always do. I like to you have zero red lines on your docu- are “dieing” for. the technology of my gen- think that I’m mature be- ments that you’re all set and error-free, Kyle Wiens, the CEO of the online eration, but since when did cause I’m about to gradu- you’re entirely mistaken. world's largest repair community, iFixit, game consoles have access ate college next semester, Let’s move on to the issue of auto-cor- stated that he is a stickler when it comes to Netflix, web browsers but if the conversations I rect on our cell phones. Auto-correct pro- to grammar, and has a zero tolerance and radio stations? What have in my house are too vides for the same issue that spellcheck policy on the subject. He stated, "Every- By Lauren Stieritz happened to the good ol’ appalling for 64 percent does, that it can’t detect which version of one who applies for a position at either days when you just put the of the population, well, a word to use within the context of your of my companies, iFixit or Dozuki, takes game in the machine and I guess I’ll have to find As winner of my third-grade class text or email. Additionally, auto-correct a mandatory grammar test. If job hope- it started playing? Appar- some weird reality show spelling bee, I’d like to say I’m excep- provides for (admittedly, often hilarious) fuls can't distinguish between ‘to’ and ently I’ve been left behind like Jersey Shore where I tional when it comes to spelling and corrections of words that you never in- ‘too,’ their applications go into the bin." in the dirt, playing Super can entertain the masses grammar. Some might actually call tended to use — such as when my mom He goes on to discuss that gram- Nintendo. with my own piss-poor me psychotic and I often get called the types “Brian” into her phone, it quickly mar isn't unimportant — it gives peo- After figuring out behavior. “grammar police” as I troll around on autocorrects to “Asian”. ple credibility online. He states that his how to play Halo once By far, the most im- Facebook, correcting people’s grammar To all of you seniors out there, about rule is fair, because "If it takes some- the Xbox was turned on, portant thing I’ve learned mistakes on their various statuses. to graduate in a few weeks and to all one more than 20 years to notice how I soon learned that I suck from Halo 4 is that I’m not Often times when I call others out your underclassmen that will soon be to properly use "it's," then that's not a at all these fancy new vid- going to play Halo 4 any- for their errors, they reply with “I don’t on the path of searching for jobs — learn learning curve I'm comfortable with," eo games. I didn’t want more. care. It’s Facebook,” or “That’s why your basic spelling and grammar rules. and "sloppy is as sloppy does." to admit it to myself, but If I decide to waste my there’s spellcheck and auto-correct.” If you’re sending an email or cover letter Grow up, download a grammar app after getting knifed in time playing video games Upon hearing these responses, I cringe. to a future employer and you use “too” or Google any rules you don’t under- the back multiple times, at all, it might as well be It’s plain and simple: Spellcheck instead of “to,” I can guarantee that the stand. Turn off auto-correct for a week I kind of had to concede spent playing good ones. and auto-correct are making you dumb, majority of hiring teams will write you and test yourself. This is a skillset that the fact, because I was get- Instead of being monitored lazy and incompetent when it comes to off then and there (no, not their). will help you in any job area, on any es- ting schooled by kids who on Xbox Live, I’ll gladly play simple spelling and grammar. It’s fine to use either of these tools say, in any aspect of life. This isn’t some- probably didn’t even have Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater on Now I’m not saying spellcheck is provided to us, but it’s not fine to rely on thing you should simply learn and for- armpit hair yet. my Nintendo 64, where I’m entirely horrible and that it shouldn’t be them as always being entirely accurate. get — grammar isn’t going anywhere. One of my absolute free to spit, cuss and kick- used — it should be used, but it shouldn’t It’s not fine to be twenty-somethings I don’t care what your major is or most favorite things about flip my way to victory. be given the power that it currently has. and have the grammar competency of a what your age is, your spelling and Halo is the online play, We all know the unforgiving staggered sixth grader. Actually, I know some sixth grammar count. where you find a pletho- Quinn Scahill is a se- red lines that scatter our documents as we graders that have higher skill levels than ra of pre-pubescent kids nior English major. His col- write essays in Microsoft Word — the lines (not then) half my Facebook friends. Copy Editor Lauren Stieritz is a se- talking smack while their umns appear Fridays in the that for me at least, make me so overly frus- I don’t care if you’re posting a Face- nior communication studies major. Her mothers yell at them in the Collegian. Letters and feed- trated until I fix every error or “ignore” words/ book status, tweeting, sending a simple columns appear Fridays in the Collegian. background. I find great back can be sent to letters@ author names that I know are correct. quick text, or writing an email to a friend She can be reached at letters@collegian. humor in their horrible at- collegian.com. The problem with the red and the — your grammar and spelling matters. com or on Twitter @laurenstieritz.
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THE REST OF THE STORY Massive Attack – Tracy Thorn– “Tinsel “Blues Lines” and Lights” Canks Giving Released Nov. 19 Released Oct. 29 By Davis English Although students may ere’s a very large to-do about Blue Lines in the UK e Rocky Mountain Collegian have gotten out of shape, compared to America. We mostly know Massive Attack from I wrote about Su an Stevens’ Christmas album a cou- there is help around the cor- Based on the Ramtalk: “You “Teardropå,” as it’s the theme song to the TV show “House.” It ple weeks ago. “Tinsel and Lights” is a Christmas album too. ner. Lemme Burn Dem Cals is know you’re out of shape from makes sense though. In 1991, the Bristol duo had produced I assure you, we’re not just playing Christmas music at KCSU. a new exercise program o ered Thanksgiving when you break an album that took American hip hop (1991 would put it I put it in because it works exceedingly well with what’s in ro- through the CSU Rec Center. It a sweat walking from the park- squarely in the “golden age” of hip-hop) and blended it with tation now, namely “Blue Lines.” is similar to the Insanity Work- ing lot to Clark.” – Originally in UK underground music. Few had done that before. Now, 11 Between “Blue Lines” and “Mezzanine,” the album that out, but not quite as insane. 11/28 Collegian years later, we call what Massive Attack started “trip-hop” and has “Teardrop” on it, Massive Attack recorded an album called e goal of the program is sim- recognize them as one of the most unique and in uential mu- “Protection.” e title track was written and performed by ple: to get CSU students active sic acts to come out of 90s Britain. Tracy orn, a popular independent British singer. Michel anksgiving is that won- again after their gut-busting Virgin felt compelled to release a remastered edition last Gondry of “Around the World” and “Eternal Sunshine of the derful time of year when we ll anksgiving breaks. week, and I’m glad. e songs have aged well, and it gives peo- Spotless Mind” fame directed the music video. I instantly fell our bellies and hearts with good Sophomore Graphic Design ple my age and younger the opportunity to discover this band in love with it. food and fun. However, new major Maddie Mawriss is an in- if they hadn’t yet. Yeah, I’ve owned “Blue Lines” for a couple Now orn has a Christmas album out, and it’s an album data released by the FDA indi- structor of the program and a years now, but I won’t pretend to have directly experienced I wouldn’t mind playing in March, which is the main criterion cates that we may be lling our raving fan as well. the shock wave the album sent through the music scene. I do for any good Christmas album. It’s dark, it’s brooding, and it’s sweatbands and cankle (calf-an- “See these 20-inch biceps?” know it’s a good album, though, and that’s ne for me. lovely, so don’t give me any heat about the Christmas stu on kle) regions as well. Mawriss said, “I earned ‘em. KCSU now, because it’s good. In the calorie-consuming With my workout, you’ll see Originally released April 8, 1991; remastered edition re- binge that many American real results in 90 days or your leased Nov. 19, 2012 Features songs by Su an Stevens, Jack White, and Stephin citizens partake of every holi- money back. Do it!” Adrian aws and Geo Barrow both worked on the record Merritt day, most people are unaware So far, the Lemme Burn and would later form Tricky and Portishead respectively Kurt Cobain was a fan of orn’s band the Marine Girls, and that they are actually prepping Dem Cals program has been e Guardian named the album’s second single “Un nished allegedly wanted Nirvana to cover one of their songs before themselves for a sweaty and wildly successful. Cankles are Sympathy” as the 10th greatest song of all time he died uncomfortable couple of weeks. down a whopping 51 percent Also features guest spots by Neneh Cherry, Horace Andy, ough orn is 50 years old, this is only her fourth solo It is during these weeks that and mu n tops have declined and Shara Nelson album American citizens do most of almost 35 percent to boot. their heavy breathing and per- Students are also reporting spiring. e CSU campus is feel- less perspiration after taking ing the e ects. the stairs in Clark. e result: Senior Engineering major, a healthier and happier cam- Kev Bott, was out of town for pus with less sweating and less Top 10 albums for the week of Nov. 11 anksgiving, and returned to an heavy breathing. 1. Bat For Lashes — “ e Hauned Man” 6. Mean Creek — “Youth Companion” unfamiliar sight around campus. For more information, visit 2. Guided By Voices — “ e Bears For Lunch” 7. Flume — “Flume” “Man, people’s thighs have the Rec Center website, or go to 3. Su an Stevens — “Silver and Gold” 8. Savoir Adore — “Our Nature” more thunder than the un- one of the classes on weekdays 4. Maia Vidal — “God Is My Bike” 9. Diamond Rings — “Free Dimensional” dercats,” Bott said. “I saw a kid from 8 to 10 p.m. 5. A Fine Frenzy — “Pines” 10. Black Marble — “A Di erent Arrangement” break a sweat walking from Collegian Writer Davis En- his car to class! Bro, what hap- glish can be reached at entertain- pened?” [email protected].
“It’s not about you, it’s about what you’re promoting.” Payton Gifford | Promotion offi ce of FGI What will you wear when there’s nothing left? Fashion Group International hosts annual recyclable fashion show
By Bailey Constas fashion show that FGI creates. FASHION SHOW e Rocky Mountain Collegian “ ankfully, the fashion show always brings in a large e end of the world could revenue. We are able to go about What: e Last Runway come in many shapes and siz- our normal org duties on that Show es. All the ice caps could melt, revenue, and we also do a few When: Saturday, Dec. zombies could walk the Earth or fundraising activities through- 1 at 7 p.m. Doors open at major countries could instigate a out the year,” Esparaza said. 6:15 p.m. nuclear holocaust. However, the Esparaza showcased a per- Where: LSC Main Ball- most important question is this: sonal creation last year, her rst room What will you be wearing? time creating clothes. Cost: $7 for students, $10 Saturday in Lory Student “It gives all of those mer- general admission Center Main Ballroom at 7 p.m., chandising students an oppor- the CSU chapter of Fashion tunity to make something that materials, the 48 hour challenge Group International is hosting they wouldn’t necessarily have to create an out t on the theme “ e Last Runway: What Will made before,” Esparaza said. of “militia,” an oversized recy- You Wear When ere’s Nothing Local junkyards also got to cled general entry and the gen- Left?” a recycled and non-recy- join in on the apocalyptic cele- eral normal entry that doesn’t cled fashion show. bration. require recycled materials. Payton Gi ord, the promo- “ ey’re helping our stage “It was really fun putting tion o cer of FGI, and soph- and decor because we want the the out ts together,” Phillips omore apparel merchandising rubble to bring forth coming out said. “Half of the time I was be- major, believes in the theme of the junk and everything that ing a smart alec behind the de- “even though there is turmoil, we’re emphasizing what the end signs, but I was trying to make it you can turn it around to be of the world would be like,” Gif- fashionable but still utilitarian.” something good.” ford said. Phillips used materials like e clothes might be recy- e event has gained pres- old blind covers, old military cled, but the ideas are not. Ac- ence in the community with 10 fatigues, and an old 1950s wool cording to Gi ord, the purpose local businesses, including GG blanket. of the show is to promote re- Boutique, Hu Hut, e Cup- To create these garments, sponsible and recyclable fashion board and others, all who are Phillips set aside a weekend ded- that uses more than just the reg- donating gift cards and acting as icated to creation and sewing. ular types of fabric. Trash bags, sponsors. “I’ve been sewing my whole recycled spoons and aluminum Along with helping plan the life,” Phillips said. “ e way I got cans are among the wide variety show, which began in Septem- into fashion design was that I of odd materials used. ber, Gi ord is modeling in the used to model and act. I would Sarah Esparaza, FGI pres- show. Being a model in the show wear my own clothes; it was ident and sophomore appar- requires a lot of time, according hard to nd clothes that t.” el and merchandising major, to Gi ord. Being the second year that stresses that the show is an op- “It’s not about you, it’s Phillips has entered the fashion portunity for all students in the about what you’re promoting,” show, she holds recyclable fash- fashion department to showcase Gi ord said. “Take yourself out ion closely. their work. of it and be something that will “It makes one of a kind is year, the show will in- help them with what they’re try- clothing, and it makes you think corporate the largest number of ing to say.” to make you gure out how to designs in the history of the fash- Janae Phillips, junior appar- make one thing into another,” ion show. Eighty ve designs will el design and production major, Phillips said. “I really love that be showcased, and they won’t will be showcasing four out ts challenge.” only come from fashion design in the show, each one in a di er- Diversity beat and entertain- and production majors. ent category. ment reporter Bailey Constas (@ e money that is being e categories include gar- BaileyLiza) can be reached at en- fundraised will go to the next ments created out of recycled [email protected] 6 Friday, November 30, 2012 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian
Men’s basketball Rams host gritty, underrated Evansville team Saturday By Andrew Schaller their leading scorer, senior The Rocky Mountain Collegian guard Ned Cox, who has av- The Game eraged 10.8 points per game. Fresh off a 16-point Cox has filled some of Who: Evansville vs. CSU victory over in-state rival the scoring vacancy left When: Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Northern Colorado, CSU by guard Colt Ryan, who Where: Moby Arena basketball will face off missed significant minutes Coverage: collegian.com live against Evansville Saturday in three games this year be- game chat, CSU radio network afternoon in the Rams’ final fore returning to the lineup comes just four days before home game. Monday in a victory over Al- the showdown at No. 19 CSU coach Larry Eu- abama A&M. CU-Boulder next Wednes- stachy has lauded Evansville Evansville has tried to day, making it vital for the as one of the toughest and take a play out of CSU’s play- team to focus and avoid the well-coached teams the Rams book in reaching into some temptation of overlooking will face in their out-of-con- of its depth, while having Evansville on Saturday. ference schedule this year. role players step up in the “Evansville is probably “They don’t beat them- place of injured starters. one of the best teams that selves, they don’t take bad “I think he’s really done we’ve played yet to date,” CSU shots and they hold you to a good job stepping up center Colton Iverson said. one shot,” Eustachy said. while Colt was out,” Evans- “They’re a really good team, Evansville has developed ville coach Marty Simmons well coached, and they’ll a reputation early on in the said. “We need our guys to come in here and we’ll have season of being a team that be a lot like Colorado State. to be one hundred percent will grind out possessions, We need to be unselfish and ready for them.” as it has stayed close in every tough and physical, and Evansville says they will Esrin Mros | COLLEGIAN game this year, most nota- Ned’s a guy that has done a be ready too. Guard Jonathan Octeus (5) searches for an open player during practice Friday in Moby. The Rams play Evans- bly in a nine-point defeat in lot of great things through- The game on Saturday ville at home Saturday. week one on the road against out his career. And we feel gives Evansville the opportu- No. 22 Notre Dame. like he’s off to a good start nity to have a resume-build- long way in aiding the Pur- on the road, against a team Men’s Basketball Beat Re- They’ve done it by play- this year.” ing win over an NCAA Tour- ple Aces make the tourna- like Colorado State, would porter Andrew Schaller can ing smart and having consis- The matchup against nament team from last year, ment this year. be a really big boost,” Cox be reached at sports@colle- tent play, particularly from Evansville for the Rams something that would go a “Getting a win like this, said. gian.com.
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NICK LYON | COLLEGIAN Junior forward Erik Waring (16) chases down the puck during a win over CU-Boulder earlier this season. CSU will play D-I club hockey starting in 2013-14 By QUENTIN SICKAFOOSE long time coming, as the Rams ready by continually dominating the right thing to do, especially The Rocky Mountain Collegian THE ACHA have spent the last couple years Division II play year after year. for where we want to take this deciding when they would ulti- The Rams never cease to program.” The CSU hockey team fi - Established April 20, 1991 mately make it to the top level. be contenders in the Western The Rams will have to be on nally got the call up to the big Has fi ve divisions (Men’s D-I, D-II, “We weren’t sure if we had Conference, and have made an point next year because they’ll leagues of the American Colle- D-III; Women’s D-I, D-II) the talent before, but the crop appearance in every annual na- face the most diffi cult schedule Over 446 teams in 49 states they’ve ever seen. giate Hockey Association after Is a chartered non-profi t corporation of young players we have now is tional tournament dating back announcing that they will move the best I’ve ever seen in my four to the ACHA’s 1991 inception. CSU will face off against from the ACHA Division II level the highest division offered for years here,” captain Paul Jenkins “Everybody really wanted to four top-25 ranked teams in the they are currently in, to Division club hockey. Players still do not said. “I think those guys will be a give it one more run at winning 2013-14 season, including Arizo- I for the 2013-14 season. receive scholarships like NCAA great core to move the team for- nationals this year,” assistant na State University, the No. 1 CSU’s move is not within Division I athletes do. ward and turn it Division I.” coach Ryan Kenney said. “We all the NCAA Division I level, but The move up has been a CSU has proved that it is understood that moving up was See HOCKEY on Page 6
VOLLEYBALL Rams enter 18th straight NCAA tournament riding winning streak By KYLE GRABOWSKI Senior Ariel Turner dominant attacker, but the CSU enters this year’s play teams as good as us al- THE MATCH The Rocky Mountain Collegian spearheads the Boilermaker presence of other dynam- tournament having won its most every week in the Big 10. attack, averaging 4.43 kills ic athletes across the net last fi ve fi rst round match- Can we win the match? Abso- Few teams are entering per set, while getting triple for Purdue complicates the es, but this season’s game lutely we can. But we need to What: NCAA Tournament First the NCAA tournament hotter the attempts of anyone else Rams’ defensive focus. against Purdue will provide a play our absolute best.” Round unique challenge. than the CSU volleyball team. on her team. Two additional Boiler- The team achieved Who: CSU vs. Purdue The Rams are seeded Where: Tallahassee, Fla. The Rams (21-7, 13-3 “The reason she gets makers average more than that in recent seasons by in the “bottom third” of the When: Today, 2:30 p.m. Mountain West) have won those is that she under- two kills per set, and setter adopting a “nothing to lose” bracket according to Hilbert, mentality, and playing ag- Hear it: Live audio on KCSU eight straight games, and 14 of stands volleyball at a very Rachel Davis was named whereas they have had high- See it: Live video through their last 16 leading up to Fri- gressively within CSU’s tra- high level,” CSU coach Tom fi rst team All-Big 10. er seeds in recent seasons, ditionally low-error system. csurams.com day’s 2:30 p.m. matchup with which allowed for an easier Hilbert said. “She isn’t the “I feel like when we play “I feel like we’ve been ants Purdue in Tallahassee, Fla. fi rst round match. highest player we’ve ever bigger teams we block better,” under a magnifying glass the that freed up a lot of the anxi- But that doesn’t mean In order to advance to the played this year, but she’s senior middle blocker Megan last couple weeks just having ety and pressure on our team. CSU should extend its hotel second round this year, CSU the best attacker. She may be Plourde said. “When you look to win out,” senior outside hit- “And that’s exactly how stay to Saturday’s second will have to upset a higher- one of the best in the coun- at the Mountain West, we play a ter Dana Cranston said. “This this whole tournament is go- round game just yet. ranked team like they did last try if you think about using lot of shorter outsides that are a is defi nitely a different mind- ing to be.” Purdue (21-10, 12-8 season against Oregon. your head and shot range.” lot more scrappy and it’s hard- set. Tom talked about going Assistant Sports Editor Big 10) fi nished fi fth in the “We have to have a mon- Normally CSU’s scheme er to block those teams some- into the fi rst UNLV match that Kyle Grabowski can be reached Big 10, which placed seven umental effort to win these blocking system would tai- times. Their tempo isn’t any- we were the underdog, and at [email protected]. teams in the tournament. lor perfectly to stopping one thing that we’ll struggle with.” matches,” Hilbert said. “They