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GIRLS NIGHT IN Start the celebration of love Friday with Galentine’s Day.

By Erica Grasmick entine’s Day War you’re on, I think why it’s the greatest day of the year. celebrate female friendship. The Rocky Mountain Collegian you may agree on a holiday that Leslie Knope, played by the wit- Did you hear that, ladies? A day can bring us all together. One that’s ty and wonderful Amy Poehler, is to focus on the gorgeous gal pals in Ah, Valentine’s Day is once worthwhile and doesn’t just play on a passionate and optimistic public your life. You know, the ones who again upon us. our desires to fl aunt our relation- servant in the fi ctional town of Paw- have seen you at your worst and let For people in relationships, the ships or feel lesser of a person when nee, Indiana. Not only is Knope an you lean on their shoulder as you holiday brings gifts of teddy bears, we don’t have a signifi cant other: organized and driven government cried about how your relationship chocolate and unnecessary, elabo- Galentine’s Day. employee, she is also a loyal and lov- just ended and you’ll end up alone rate fl oral arrangements. Those of you who are fans of ing friend. We see this throughout for the rest of your life. The ones For people who are not so lucky the popular television series “Parks the series, but particularly in sea- who celebrate with you when you in love at the moment, Single’s and Recreation” have undoubtedly son two in an episode appropriately land an interview for your dream Awareness Day is the perfect time heard about this amazing holiday titled “Galentine’s Day.” job and are honest with you about to curse Hollywood depictions of from the wonderful Leslie Knope. Knope explains during the Val- when you need to stop whining love while eating a pint-sized con- However, because I know not ev- entine’s-themed episode that Ga- about petty things in your life. tainer of delicious ice cream. eryone obsesses over this sitcom/ lentine’s Day is Feb. 13, the day be- We often take for granted our No matter which side of the Val- mockumentary like I do, I’ll explain fore Valentine’s Day, and is meant to See LADIES on PAGE 8

Theater department presents spring Freshmen Showcase: Exactly why to skip seeing ‘50 Shades of Grey’ this “Parodies and Pairs O’ Boxes” weekend Hunter Goddard | page 6 Caroline King | page 4

Colorado State President Tony Frank named interim Colorado State women’s basketball player Victoria Wells is chancellor of the CSU System one of the greats Caitlin Curley | page 9 Emmett McCarthy | page 9 2 Friday, February 13, 2015 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian collegian.com

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What: Behavioral Sciences Building Room 105 Open House KRAZY KARL’S The Institute for Learning and Teaching (TILT), in collaboration with the Committee on Teaching and Learning, the Classroom Review Board, CSU Facilities and others are pleased to announce the completion of BSB 105, the newest fl ipped classroom on campus! No registration is needed, just stop in! We will have staff available to discuss the technology features, room scheduling and the “fl ipped classroom” concept. Refreshments will be served. Where: Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 105 When: 3-5 p.m.

What: Free viewing of the Oscar-nominated short animated fi lms Where: Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 131 When: 7 p.m. Krazy in Love What: Men’s basketball game vs. San Diego State Where: San Diego, CA When: 6 p.m. MT What: Women’s basketball game vs. San Diego State Special Pizzas, for Where: Moby Arena When: 2 p.m. MT Special People! OPEN TIL 3AM EVERYDAY!

1124 West Elizabeth Street • Fort Collins (970) 224-2000 • www.krazykarlspizza.com Online ordering & look for us on Facebook! collegian.com The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Friday, February 13, 2015 3 OpinionFriday, February 13, 2015 | Page 4 Voters should decide downtown smoking ban What happens areas and a significant portion of additional smoking regulation carries real economic risk to it. been declining steadily since when one’s actions downtown, including Old Town stands to impact far more than The smoking ban expansion pro- 1965. Lawmakers’ efforts coupled have the potential Square. This move is a bit surpris- local users’ habits. posed by the city would complete- with increased health aware- to upset other ing, considering that current state For example, as reported by ly cover the most-traveled areas ness amongst the public have people? In these law already severely limits smok- the Collegian, Mayor Karen Weit- of Old Town. Instituting a full ban contributed to the smoking habit situations, we ing in public areas. City Council kunat was the only council mem- in this area might not be the best becoming less of an issue with are often told to should not be passing legislation ber to vote against the ordinance, idea, especially when proposals each passing year. be “considerate that makes judgment calls on citing concerns for businesses and for designated smoking areas have A smoking ban downtown of others” when “improving quality of life” without visitors’ needs. These are very real received support. seems excessive. This is not a our behavior has consulting voters. City Council concerns for our city, especially Furthermore, the health risks simple debate, and does not sean the potential to should be considerate of citizens’ considering how important a role City Council is seeking to act on deserve to be up to City Council kennedy disturb others. But opinions and the complexity of the tourism plays in our local econo- are not fully understood. It is ad- alone; there are multiple issues what about when issue, and let taxpayers vote on an my. Anti-smoking legislation can mirable that our leadership wants to consider, including business one’s actions have expansion of the city’s no-smoking have a real impact on businesses; to reduce secondhand smoke downtown, tourism and public the potential to upset a significant regulation. when the UK banned smoking exposure among citizens, but health. Honestly, if this were on minority of a community? The city’s motive to expand in bars in 2007, pubs suffered current state law already covers the ballot today, I don’t know how Fort Collins City Council this legislation is understandable. immensely, with some seeing a areas where SHS exposure stands I would vote. Regardless, citizens recently approved an expansion of As a non-smoker, I can empathize 10 percent decline in their drink to be a risk. In 2014, the Ameri- deserve the right to decide our municipal no-smoking regulations with some peoples’ disgust with sales. Granted, the nightlife of Fort can Heart Association reported priorities as a city. that will go into effect in Septem- the habit and their concern for the Collins is nothing like the pubs of that secondhand smoke has not ber if approved again on a second public’s health. However, we must England, and smoking has been been proven to be a risk to people Collegian Senior Columnist reading. If enacted, Fort Collins’ be considerate of these biases, banned in Colorado bars since outdoors. Moreover, reports from Sean Kennedy can be reached at let- smoking ban would expand to in- and not allow our perspective to 2006, but this does go to show that the Center for Disease Control [email protected] or on Twitter clude all municipal parks, natural oversimplify the issue at large; disenfranchisement of smokers show that smoking rates have @seanskenn.

‘50 Shades of Grey’: why you should spend your Valentine’s Day elsewhere If you’ve got noth- relationship between Christian healthy BDSM relationship. ­­— a compliment and testament fantasies of quite literally millions ing else to do on and Anastasia is fundamentally Furthermore, psychological to how desirable she is. At the risk of women, and perhaps men as Valentine’s Day, I’m coercive. Despite the fact that violence and control are promoted of stating the obvious, desire can well. It was written to be sexy — but sure it may have there is a contract (or, rather, and dangerously eroticized in exist independent of stalkers and sexy in the context of a culture that already occurred a laundry list of requirements this novel. He stalks her, mysteri- psychologically abusive relation- values male power and dominance to you to see the big around which Ana’s life as a ships. over women, and that repeatedly screen rendition of submissive must newly revolve), Yet despite all of this, Chris- misunderstands consent. More so, the book that curled walking into the relationship with tian Grey is just “so delicious” that I am pointing out the fundamental toes for some, and no sexual experience (with any- “I am pointing Anastasia simply cannot resist her problems with these interactions brought others to one, including herself) or under- out the own desire to please him. She is which have been marketed as the brink of nausea. standing of BDSM relationships, written into a traditional romantic cheap titillation. caroline “50 Shades how can our heroine possibly be fundamental female trope who has almost no It is imperative in our king of Grey,” the able to make an informed decision defining traits, low self-esteem society, as women are increas- unprecedented about whether or not this is actu- problems and little experience with sex, ingly empowered to own their literary hit of 2012 has now sold ally something she wants? which is just as problematic as sexual desires, that we are critical 100 million copies and has become Additionally, limits are not with these Christian being written into a vio- consumers, so as not to make the one of the most popular and hotly explained or explored. A partner interactions lently masculine one. All in all, she mistake of reproducing harmful debated books in publishing. But has the right to withdraw con- is the perfect blow-up doll whose gendered power dynamics that before you rush off to the theater, sent at any time, even if they’ve which have been only power and very existence fundamentally objectify and sub- there are several dangers that au- … ahem … signed a contract. requires the validation of Chris- ordinate women, eroticize male thor E. L. James has marketed as But in the case of “50 Shades,” marketed as tian’s desire. violence and ignore and belittle “sexy,” many of which have little to Christian continues to “punish” Now, here comes the tricky consent. It’s Valentine’s Day; find do with what happens in the “red Ana, even though it frightens cheap titillation.” part: “But it was women who something else to do. room of pain.” her. Our male protagonist con- made this book popular; if they For starters, consent is regu- tinually pressures, persuades ously knows her address, dictates like it, what’s so wrong?” This is Collegian Columnist Caroline larly ignored for the sake of “hot” and punishes Ana without her who she can spend time with and a question that has been floating King enjoys cats, long walks on the sex. Consent is crucial because it explicit consent which is a obsessively embarks on mak- around the internet in opposition beach and social justice, and can be constitutes the line between sex major turnoff, not to mention ing her his conquest. And what’s to critiques of the book. It is cer- reached at [email protected] and rape, BDSM and abuse. The an inaccurate portrayal of a worse, this is supposed to be sexy tainly not my intention to bash the or on Twitter @cgking7. collegian.com The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Friday, February 13, 2015 5 6 Friday, February 13, 2015 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian collegian.com Dave’s Marketplace: boy band back in action The union of the groups has By Davis English young fans and much creepier The Rocky Mountain Collegian older fans across the globe re- joicing. Senior popped-collar Note: This article is satirical. major and casual hair collector Kyler Lenan couldn’t be hap- Move over, Jonas Broth- pier with the new formation of ers and One Direction — the the supergroup. Optimus Prime of boy bands “Backstreet Boyz II Men has finally been formed. With are so hot right now,” Lenan soothing headset vocals that said as he shampooed his vari- could send any 12-year-old tee- ous wigs. “I’ve been dreaming nybopper into a joy coma, this about this moment for decades. ultra-band is ready to take over I gotta get my wigs ready for the shopping malls and Claire’s big show.” boutiques worldwide. Com- As they gear up for their My posed of two supergroups from Dad Could Beat Up Your Dad the 1990s, it’s no wonder these Tour, Backstreet Boyz II Men are young men are turning heads. seeking an opener. Backstreet Boyz II Men So far, Taking Nickelback gives off the unmistakable at- Sunday and Panic! At the Disco titude of nonchalant chill. Biscuits have contacted the boy Kevin Olson COLLEGIAN Their loosened ties, fedoras, band, but according to sources, Heather Salyer and Zack Rickert hilariously deliver their lines Tuesday night during dress rehearsal for Colorado faded jeans and stubble gives the opening act for their tour State’s Second Annual Freshmen Showcase Project. off the message: “We’re hip is most likely going to be Miley and cool to 12-year-olds and Cypress Hill due to the risqué that’s just the way we like it.” nature of their performances. Their EP single, “Science is For more information re- CSU presents second annual Harder in Middle School,” rose garding the upcoming tour, to the top of Billboard’s Hot Sin- check Limited Too’s website gles for Preteens chart late last for tour cities and dates and Freshmen Showcase project December. With new singles remember: Backstreet’s back coming out like “Does He Like (with Boyz II Men) alright. By Hunter Goddard The spirit of the whole thing is to ex- I had more of a say in what to do and The Rocky Mountain Collegian plore and try something new.” how to do it. I play a few roles and in- According to Langeberg, this clude some variety in them, so hope- They say that imitation is the showcase has cemented her pas- fully, I’ll act more in the future.” “The Optimus Prime of boy bands sincerest form of flattery. sion for stage management because Another actor is Charlotte In keeping with this spirit, the it all made her fall in love with being Clanton, a freshman theater major. has finally been formed. With CSU theater department presents a leader in the theatrical arts. She Clanton said that as funny and as soothing headset vocals that could its Second Annual Freshmen Show- plans on pursuing stage manage- silly as the show will be for specta- case Project, their first show of ment to whatever capacity she can tors, it is a product of hard work send any 12-year-old teenybopper 2015. Directed by Dr. Laura Jones, after graduation. from all the freshmen, and it helped this year’s theme is “Parodies and “Everybody, from the actor to these first-year students get to into a joy coma, this ultra-band is Pairs O’ Boxes,” which will lampoon the designers, had input,” Langeberg know each other better at their new the UCA’s most recent productions. said. “The director never came in school. ready to take over shopping malls These productions include “A and said, ‘This is what we’re doing.’” “Theater can move people in and Claire’s boutiques worldwide. ” Year with Frog and Toad,” “The One of those actors is Zack ways that other things can’t,” Clan- Glass Menagerie” and “The Com- Rickert, a freshman in theater. He ton said. “I always want theater to plete Works of William Shake- has done theater formally since his be in my life, maybe even to teach it, speare: Abridged.” It is a chance for freshman year of high school, but and the experience of putting this Like Me?” and “Mom Won’t Buy underclassmen, both in and outside when he was younger, he used to put thing together was good at show- Me an iPhone,” Backstreet Boyz of the department, to get involved on plays just for his family to watch. ing us how to incorporate different Dave’s Marketplace Con- and show off their talents. II Men is expected to dominate tributor Davis English can be “It’s fun, and I enjoy doing it,” ideas.” the “Female Age 11-13” music The stage manager is Molly Rickert said. “It makes me happy. I The project runs Feb. 13-15 at reached at entertainment@col- Langeberg, a sophomore majoring segment for years to come. legian.com. can’t imagine doing anything else.” the UCA Studio Theatre at 7:30 in theater with a stage management Audiences can expect to take p.m. each night. Admission is free, concentration. Langeberg said this away a lot of laughs and walk away but due to limited seating, tickets is her first stage management posi- feeling impressed with the freshmen, are recommended, and they can be tion at CSU, but she has experience according to Rickert. The depart- obtained in the UCA lobby, at www. working in the costume shop as well ment formed better relationships CSUArtsTickets.com or at (970) as volunteering in the paint shop. amongst themselves, Rickert said. 491-ARTS (2787). “This show is cool because it’s all “It was a good experience for Collegian A&E Writer Hunter about the freshmen and new people us to do the show from scratch as Goddard can be reached at enter- in the department,” Langeberg said. a group,” Rickert said. “It’s unlike [email protected] or on Twit- “There are a lot of non-majors, too. anything else I’ve ever done in that ter @hunter_gaga. collegian.com The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Friday, February 13, 2015 7 letter to the editor “Please join us in this moment where we can come together as human LTTE: Stop the Stadium beings and stand up for what’s right A new group called “Stop the Collins area residents who oppose each other. Many others have not regardless of our differences.” Stadium” will have its first meet- the on-campus stadium. The po- connected with each other. If you ing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 at litical action will be at the local and have expressed your frustration the Old Town Library, Community state levels, including work with with the plans for the stadium, Room 1. the state legislature and Fort Col- for example, in opinion pieces in The purpose of this group is to lins City Council. the Coloradoan, but haven’t seen Moment of silence for Chapel prevent the construction of a new We now see that CSU is on a way to act on your frustration, on-campus stadium at Colorado track to borrow $242 million this meeting provides a way for Hill shooting to be held Friday State University in Fort Collins. for the stadium project. This is you to connect with other like- minded community members. This is a special opportunity to By Caitlin Curley Chapel Hill and Razan Moham- bring people together and start The Rocky Mountain Collegian mad Abu-Salha, 19, of Raleigh, ac- “This is a grassroots effort opposing to build an effective communica- cording to the Daily Tar Heel, Uni- the stadium proposal, intended to tion network. The Muslim Student Asso- versity of North Carolina’s student We look forward to seeing you ciation has organized a moment of newspaper. bring diverse people together for a there. silence for the three victims of the “Please join us in this moment Sandy Lemberg, Fort Collins Chapel Hill shooting, to be held where we can come together as hu- common purpose. ” Resident,sandylemberg@juno. Friday on the Colorado State Uni- man beings and stand up for what’s com. versity Plaza at 1 p.m. right regardless of our differenc- Carl Patton, Professor, Colora- Three citizens in Chapel Hill, es,” states the Facebook page for do State University, carl.patton@ North Carolina, were shot dead the event. The focus will be direct action, a grassroots effort opposing the colostate.edu. Tuesday night in their apartment. Collegian News Editor Caitlin political action and possible legal stadium proposal, intended to Tyler Saxon, Student, Colora- The victims were Deah Shaddy Curley can be reached at news@col- action to stop the stadium. The di- bring diverse people together do State University, tymatsaxon@ Barakat, 23, of Chapel Hill; Yu- legian.com or on Twitter @caitlinj- rect action will include publicity, for a common purpose. Many gmail.com. sor Mohammad Abu-Salha, 21, of curley. networking and mobilization of people who oppose the stadium Letters to the editor can be sent the overwhelming majority of Fort have worked together and know to [email protected]. men’s basketball CSU men look to steal win at San Diego State By Emmett McCarthy 60 points. On the rare occasions pulled down 12 offensive boards. statistical rebounding categories. game-winning free throws in CSU’s The Rocky Mountain Collegian that opponents have scored 60 or Teams don’t normally post those Winston Shepard and J.J. O’Brien win over UC-Santa Barbara in the more points, SDSU is just 2-4. One combine to average 10.5 rebounds Great Alaska Shootout Champion- Colorado State men’s basket- of those games was the last meeting per game. J.J. Avila and Stanton ship, and then did so again in a win ball (21-4, 8-4 MW) needs a signa- between the teams when the Rams Kidd combine to average 12.9 re- over UNLV. ture road win. Saturday might be poured in 79 points. “CSU leads bounds per game. The Rams need his offense. the Rams’ best chance as they take SDSU plays at a slow pace, but Add SDSU’s Skylar Spencer Clavell takes an average of seven on the San Diego State Aztecs (19-6, not quite as slow as a team like Wyo- the conference and CSU’s Tiel Daniels to the mix, shots per game but in three of four 9-3) in a Mountain West rematch. ming. CSU will have their opportu- in scoring (73 and viewers will be in for a par- CSU losses, he has taken fewer than CSU won the previous meeting 79- nities and they must convert. The ticularly physical matchup in the five. In the 12 games he has scored 73, and SDSU would like to even Rams are 1-3 when scoring fewer points per front courts. Winning the battle in double digits, CSU is undefeated. things up. than 60 points. If they struggle to on the boards should tilt things in His scoring might not always be ef- Both teams are still in the race score, they are not going to have game) while either team’s favor. Out-rebound- ficient, but it is still needed, as is his for the MW regular season title. much success on the road against ing the Aztecs on their own court energy and fearlessness. The game tips off Saturday at 6 p.m. Steve Fisher’s team. SDSU ranks could be the difference for the CSU needs to hit shots against and will be broadcast on CBS Sports Control the glass third in the Rams. SDSU, and Clavell can do that. He Network. SDSU utilizes many of the same Get Clavell going is shooting 32 percent on three- Here are the keys for the Rams: rebounding principles that CSU nation in scoring Gian Clavell has made a strong point attempts but that is not at all Score, score, score head coach Larry Eustachy empha- case for conference Sixth Man of indicative of his shooting prowess Sounds obvious, right? The Az- sizes. The Rams, who rank 40th in defenses.” the Year, and must build on his al- or ability to space the floor. When tecs are great at taking away what the nation with 37.7 rebounds per ready impressive season against the ball leaves his hands, it looks the Rams do best: score the basket- game, have been able to dominate SDSU. like its going in every time. The ju- ball. CSU leads the conference in most opponents on the glass. They types of numbers against CSU, but The Puerto Rican-born guard nior college transfer can heat up in a scoring (73 points per game) while will not have that luxury against the with SDSU’s size it was not surpris- averages 9.5 points per game and is hurry, which could be the difference SDSU ranks third in the nation in Aztecs. ing. more than just another reserve. He against a strong Aztecs’ defense. scoring defenses. Steve Fisher’s team boasts the Both teams have two players plays 24.7 minutes per game despite Collegian Sports Reporter Em- The Aztecs allow just 53.1 best rebounding margin in the amongst the conference’s top-20 coming off of the bench, and con- mett McCarthy can be reached by points per game, and are 17-2 when conference at plus-7.1. In their last rebounders and find themselves in sistently finds himself on the floor email at [email protected] and holding opponents to fewer than meeting with the Rams, the Aztecs the top three of the MW for most during crunch time. Clavell hit the on Twitter @emccarthy22. 8 Friday, February 13, 2015 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian collegian.com FIS Alpine Ski Championships offer unique weekend festivities By Alex Lee you can take the shuttle bus. The Rocky Mountain Collegian “Beaver Creek has made it su- per simple to get to the races,” said The last time the FIS Alpine Ski Terri Martin, an Edwards local. “It’s Championships were held in Vail, a bus ride up and another bus to the Colorado was in 1999, and with Vail stands, and there isn’t a bad seat teaming up with Beaver Creek for once you’re up there.” the event this year, there is no bet- After the races, Beaver Creek ter time to attend an opportunity and Vail keep going with the festivi- that only comes around so often. ties, bringing life to all aspects of the This upcoming weekend will Valley. include the closing ceremonies and “After the competitions, the the last hurrah for the two-week night life in Vail comes to life with event, providing free concerts, give- free concerts, plenty of beer and a aways and an international pres- celebratory crowd,” Stone said. ence you do not want to miss. Friday evening, starting at 7 Mikaela Shiffrin, Eagle Vail lo- p.m., singer, rapper and activist cal, has been an athlete to watch, Matisyahu will be playing a free along with several others in the concert for locals and visitors to en- Championships this year. There joy in the heart of Vail Village at the are 700 athletes from 70 nations “Championships Plaza.” encompassing the most impressive For those 21 and up, you can ski racing talent in the world. then mingle and enjoy a night on Another Eagle Vail local, Jasper the town at the official Vail 2015 Stone, has witnessed the diverse Night Club, Samana Lounge, on crowd flowing in and out of the Val- Bridge Street. ley and expressed how it is “bring- Other events of the weekend in- ing exhilaration and excitement for clude Après and a bonfire in Avon, the whole world to see.” a beer camp in Vail, athlete signing, Locals have voiced that the Ski medals ceremonies and another Championships “are like the Super free concert on Saturday night fea- Photo credit Google Bowl of skiing.” turing singer-songwriter Cee Lo Free shuttles and complimen- Green. Foundation, it is “a great opportu- ceremonies, but said, “I think I’ll amazing excuse to disappear into tary parking lots located at the base “Everyone’s there to listen to nity to rally the nation together in go to the closing ceremonies after the mountains for a weekend to be a of Beaver Creek Resort make it easy some good music and watch some the sport of skiing and engage the hearing how cool the opening ones part of history, be adventurous and to accommodate as many fans as great skiing,” said Martin. “It’s been next generation to build upon the were.” experience all that the Vail Valley possible. The racing events are free fun and Vail’s done a great job with successes of the past toward greater Go for the festivities, giveaways, has to offer. and open to the public at the Red everything.” glory in the future.” international presence and a week- Check out vailbeavercreek2015. Tail Stadium. Signifying only the fourth Become a part of the history end that is worth the three-hour com or download the official app If you wish to ski or snowboard Championship ever to be held in and the future in the World Cham- commute from Fort Collins. There “Vail 2015” to find out more details to the viewing locations, make sure the United States, all of which have pionships as Vail and Beaver Creek are events that all ages can be in- on races and events throughout the you have a valid Vail or Beaver been in Colorado, it is an honor for “pass the torch” to Vail’s sister city, volved in, and since most of us stu- weekend. Creek lift ticket or Epic Pass, but the Vail Valley to be hosting such a St. Mortiz, Switzerland, as they will dents are on such a budget, it makes Collegian A&E Writer Alex Lee you can also snowshoe, which is ap- prestigious event. be next to host the World Champi- it nice to know that most of the fes- can be reached at entertainment@ proximately a 30-45 minute hike, or According to The Vail Valley onships in 2017. tivities will be free. collegian.com or on Twitter @ Martin did not attend the open Whether you ski or not, it is an aclee93.

>>ladies from Page 1 workers, family members, study and yummy. ry’s with your BFFs. You can prob- you care about. friends or get too wrapped up in buddies, old pals, new friends … Have an old-school sleepover ably even dip the chips in the ice Note: This is a scientific fact that our own lives to thank our friends whoever. Here are some ideas to get Remember in middle school cream and they won’t judge you. If I may or may not have just made up. for being so patient and thought- those ideas flowing: when you pulled all-nighters that they do, you’re hanging out with the Friends are the people you can ful. Therefore, I propose we all take “Treat yo self” to brunch were fun and not just necessary to wrong people. be your complete and honest self up the festivities of this wonderful Drinking mimosas and eating write that 10-page paper you pro- Go roller-skating, shopping, bowl- around. As cliché as it is, you re- holiday and celebrate the people French toast in a cozy diner while crastinated on the whole semester? ing or do any other team-bonding ac- ally are who your friends are. Your we wouldn’t make it without in our telling my closest friends how much If you’re like me, it’s probably been tivity friendships should be nurturing, day-to-day lives. I adore them sounds like the per- a while since you dedicated a night Because that’s what you and empowering and loving. As Ms. Knope herself proclaims, fect way to spend my morning/af- to just eating junk food and watch- your friends are — a team. Nothing So spend this Galentine’s Day “Ovaries before brovaries.” ternoon. Check out Snooze in Old ing scary movies with your ladies. is more enjoyable than doing liter- with the friends who respect, enrich How, you ask? It doesn’t have to Town, Fort Collins. Not only is this So why not find the cheesiest, worst ally anything with the people you and love you. be too elaborate. Or it can be super place hip and happening, but the movie on Netflix and laugh over it love. Bonus: You are 275 percent Collegian A&E Writer Erica elaborate. It can be a small gather- menu changes seasonally with de- together? more likely to laugh your way to Grasmick can be reached at enter- ing of your very best friends or even licious new dishes. Bonus for those Bonus: You can share the shame washboard abs when acting ridicu- [email protected] or on Twit- a huge party of all your female co- over 21: the beverages are creative of eating Doritos and Ben and Jer- lous and having a blast with people ter @E_Graz_. collegian.com The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Friday, February 13, 2015 9 Women’s Basketball Victoria Wells is an impact player for CSU women’s hoops By Sam Lounsberry But perhaps more important Boise State standout guard winning culture. Wells originally signed a letter of The Rocky Mountain Collegian than Wells’ hustle stats is the ardor Deanna Weaver looked unstop- “I hate to lose,” Wells stated. “I intent to play at Texas Southern, she plays with that seems to be- pable in the first half against the wasn’t surrounded by winners (at but when its head coach Cynthia Not every impact basketball come apparent in her teammates Rams on her way to 11 points in the Marshall), and I wanted to be sur- Cooper-Dyke left to take a job at player is a double-digit scorer. and coaches the moment she steps first 20 minutes, carrying her team rounded by a program that wins.” USC, the Los Angeles native sought In fact, almost every great bas- on the floor. to a comfortable 49-37 halftime The forward settled on trans- release from her commitment and ketball team has that one irreplace- “When Victoria comes in the lead. But the guard’s confidence ferring to Trinity Valley Commu- visited CSU. able player with electric energy that game, the scoreboard goes in the was erased in the second half by the nity College to play for the Lady “I met with Coach Williams and teammates and home crowds feed smothering defense of Wells, and Cardinals’ junior college team so saw the direction we were headed; off of. Often, that player cares not Weaver was held to just six second- she could avoid sitting out a year I knew that I was coming to a pro- about offense, scoring the ball or “Her energy half points—four of which came mandated by NCAA transfer rules. gram that was going to win,” Wells stats of any kind, but rather about at the free throw line—after her There, Wells helped Trinity Valley said. coming into a game and outwork- is extremely scorching offensive first half. win a NJCAA national title with a But just before the season start- ing, out-hustling and straight-up “She’s a pest,” Williams said of 36-1 record while putting up a line ed last year, Wells’ first year in CSU’s stopping opponents. infectious, and Wells’ defensive efforts. “Her hands of 7.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 program, she suffered a stress frac- Championship teams seem are everywhere, she’s so energetic, blocks per game. ture in her right foot that required to commonly feature one of these just brings a she’s long, she gets a lot of touches “Tori is a born winner,” Ryder surgery to repair and kept her out players on their rosters, guys like on the basketball, and that’s where said. “She knows what it takes to all of last season. She watched from Dennis Rodman and Bruce Bowen, tremendous we pride ourselves is on that end of win and does the small things.” the sideline as her team stormed to who lacked scoring ability, but with spark.” the floor.” If one of the small things is a a MW regular season title and fell defensive tenacity contributed to The junior takes her own pride in determination on the defensive end in the MW Tournament to Fresno eight NBA Finals titles between the showing off her defensive skills, espe- of the floor that consistently brings State in the championship. two of them. Ryun Williams cially against those talented players. her team wins, Wells certainly com- “Last year was probably one of For Colorado State’s women’s head coach “It’s fun when you have a good pletes it. the hardest times of my life,” Wells basketball team, that player is ju- player that can score,” Wells said. “There’s always going to be said. “I was happy for the team. We nior forward Victoria Wells. “It’s exciting getting under players’ someone bigger, smaller, quicker, did great, but still knowing in that Wells has become the first skin. Everyone thinks they’re the stronger, slower; you just have to championship game, knowing that player off the bench for head coach right direction,” Williams said. “Her best out there; I just want to be bet- have more heart and play hard,” I could have been out there to help Ryun Williams this season, and a energy is extremely infectious, and ter at my job than they are at theirs.” Wells said. them win was really difficult.” defensive stalwart for the Rams just brings a tremendous spark.” Wells gained her love for lock- “Whoever it is I’m guarding, I Wells endured another injury during their 17-6 start to the season Not only does she shock life ing down scorers out of necessity, know in my head that I can guard earlier this season — a concussion — that has set them up for a run at a into teammates, but home crowds as her love for winning supersedes them. Put Kobe in front of me and that kept her out seven games. But second consecutive Mountain West at Moby Arena find life after a Wells nearly any other player’s. After win- I’ll put him on lock — he might score the junior came back with the same regular season title. hustle play leads to a CSU basket. ning a CIF Southern Section Cham- a few points, but I’m gonna try,” the tenacity and drive to win she’s pos- While she may not show up of- “I think the crowd loves her and pionship at Sierra Canyon High junior only half-way joked. sessed her whole basketball career. ten in the box score or lists of the we love her, too,” senior guard Gritt School in Los Angeles, Wells took Her arrival on this season’s tal- “She’s had a college career full of conference’s stat leaders, Wells has Ryder said. a scholarship offer from Marshall ented CSU squad with potential some adverse moments,” Williams been integral to her team’s suc- Wells’ ability to defend at CSU University in Huntington, West for capturing the Mountain West said. “The fact that she’s come back cess with a defensive intensity un- became quite apparent in the Rams’ Virginia. As a freshman at Marshall, tournament and an NCAA Tourney from that playing as well as she has matched by just about any other key revenge-win over Boise State she led all freshmen in Conference berth has not come without a few — that says something about her.” player. She currently leads CSU in last month in Moby Arena that USA in steals with 1.9 per game, but bumps in the road, though. Collegian Sports Reporter steals with 1.9 per game and ranks came at a time when the Broncos the team’s mediocre 16-14 season First of all, CSU wasn’t even Sam Lounsberry can be reached at second in rebounding, snagging 6.0 were the only team to hand CSU a convinced Wells to transfer some- Wells’ first choice after her year [email protected] and on Twit- boards per contest. conference loss. where that she would be a part of a of junior college at Trinity Valley. ter @samlounz. CSU President Tony Frank to serve as interim chancellor

By Caitlin Curley cellor Mike Martin, who announced – including recent high school grad- mentum across the CSU System.” excellence and serving the state,” The Rocky Mountain Collegian he was stepping down Monday. uates, working professionals, veter- In an email to the student body said Dorothy Horrell, chair of the The chancellor manages gen- ans transitioning to civilian life and Thursday, Frank discussed how Fort CSU Board of Governors. “Over the Colorado State University Pres- eral operations of the CSU System, scholars pursuing advanced knowl- Collins campus presidents served as next few months, as we look to final- ident Tony Frank was named inter- legislative and governmental rela- edge at the highest levels,” Frank system chancellors until 2009. ize the permanent leadership struc- im chancellor of the CSU statewide tions, legal affairs, statewide advo- said in the press release. “All three “Tony Frank is one of the top ture, we’ll focus on improving an al- system Thursday, according to a cacy and coordination of projects of our institutions are doing very higher-education leaders in the ready strong system, and Tony will University press release. Beginning among the three campuses. well and making great progress, country, and we are confident that be central in helping to design that.” March 1, Frank will hold a dual role “Our statewide system is de- with a shared commitment to serv- in this role he will help provide the Collegian News Editor Caitlin and continue as the Fort Collins signed to provide an affordable, ing Colorado. I’m honored to take leadership and stability necessary Curley can be reached at news@col- campus president. high-quality education for a diverse on this new role and to work with to support all three universities in legian.com or on Twitter @caitlinj- Frank will replace current chan- range of learners at all stages of life our board to build on the great mo- upholding their missions, building curley. 10 Friday, February 13, 2015 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian collegian.com Get geeky for Valentine’s Day

By Dom Lopez The Rocky Mountain Collegian

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, people are starting to think of romantic date ideas. We geeks are no different — whether your idea of a perfect dessert is a cake shaped like Mario or you’d rather follow a trail of rose petals to a game of “Lords of Waterdeep” on a bed than anything else, here are some fun ways to spend your ro- mantic night together. Romantic Games to Play There are a slew of games for couples to play. The ones men- tioned here utilize teamwork over competition. A couple who plays CLASSIFIEDS together stays together. “Forbidden Island”: A table- www.collegian.com top game that focuses on team- work, players are dropped off on 970-491-1683 an island and must recover trea- Stephanie Mason COLLEGIAN sures while trying to stop the is- Joshua Bianchi and Kara Pounds play one of the many board games at the land from sinking. As the game Haunted Game Cafe Thursday. 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You’re the Mary Kate to my Ashley What did the boy bee say to the girl bee on Valentine’s Day? -Babe XOXO, Emma You are bee-utiful. -FarmHouse Fraternity S- From FoCo to Puget Sound, Mongolia and To: Michael, Pam, Dwight, Andy, Darryl, Jan, Creed, Kelly, Thanks for bringing so much to what you do and for having around. My love for you has yet to know Meredith, The Temp. Happy Valentine’s Day. -Corporate such a big, beautiful heart any real bounds. -Aaron To: Dear Victoria, You are beautiful. You smile a lot. What did the boy bat say to his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day? Fanning, my jaw dropped at the sight of you, love it when you Sometimes it’s weird. But I still like you. Let’s hang out! -FarmHouse Fraternity wear baby blue, the others failed so maybe you, will show Kind of a lot. Cool. Bye. them a thing or two, what to do or not to do, there’s only one, To: Ally one that’s true, the only one true to me is you. I love you -BAE I love you my Outlaw Gentleman! Thank you for all the wonderful moments and for tolerating my -Shady Lady goofy personality. Happy Valentine’s Day -Clark Gavin, You don’t even go here. But you’re pretty ne with me ;) Love, To: Sigma Alpha I love you ANDREA!!! BAE What do farmers give their valentines on Valentine’s day? To: Brooke Ladypal, Hogs & kisses! Happy Valentine’s Day! I miss you, your saco, Rocafort, tosta rica, & you I am for to lu you. Please read with accent. -Ralphie *fashion -FarmHouse Fraternity Love, Your overnight train partner in crime Calling ALL PLUMS To: Kappa Hey Girls, Plum Gang or Die -Cynthia Lynn What did the calculator say to the pencil on Valentine’s Day? You rock! Best roomies ever. Happy You can count on me! -FarmHouse Fraternity Valentine’s Day! 5girls1house To: PJ Seel -Your other roommate To: Pi Lambda Chi To: Sorority Inc. You are a beautiful person. Knock knock. Who’s there? What did the boy cat say to the girl cat? Michelle, Luke. Luke who? You’re purrrfect! -FarmHouse Fraternity I absolutely love every moment we spend Luke who got you a Valentine together! Looking forward to spending -FarmHouse Fraternity To: Ms. Holly Graham many more amazing moments with you. You are the Mardi Gras beads to my exposed breasts -Scott Walton To: From Ad Sta If I had a single ower for every time I think about you, I Happy love day shawty boo! To: Kimbo Slice & OG Bobby Johnson. Keep could walk forever in my garden. -FarmHouse Fraternity it real. We heart u. Alyssa Kelsc you mean the world to me! I got some plans for us tonight ;) Love, Your man Jamez To: To: Crawford You’re so sweet, you could put Hershey’s Are you Copper and Tellurium? Because you’re CuTe! out of business! Happy Valentine’s Day. -FarmHouse Fraternity Your hair looks great today! It glows like the sun -FarmHouse Fraternity -Dan Dear Professor Karen, To: I love (you)r class. -Me To: Owl be your friend forever. -FarmHouse What did the paper clip say to the magnet? I nd you very attractive. -FarmHouse Fraternity Fraternity Dalton Settles - I see you walk by on campus all the time and I think you To: To: Everybody are the cutest boy at this school. Don’t feel alone here because we’re all What did the stamp say to the envelope on family! No matter what color you are, valentines day? gender, we’re one big happy family! Love To: I’m stuck on you. -FarmHouse Fraternity you all! Cupid’s Arrows are nothing compared to yours! -FarmHouse Fraternity To my beautiful roommates, Dannah and To: Alpha Dorrian. Happy Valentine’s Day! To: What did the chocolate syrup say to the ice cream You ladies could be the “key” to our heart. -FarmHouse on valentines day ? To: Gamma Sorority Inc. Fraternity I’m sweet on you. Happy valentines day. What did the boy bear say to the girl bear -FarmHouse Fraternity on Valentine’s Day? To: Sugar Booger I love you beary much. Happy Valentine’s You da best. I love you. Hearts! Sam! Day Your smile makes me melt, and the way you’re -FarmHouse Fraternity Shout out to all CSU Rams for Valentine’s Day! Y’all are always so positive makes me smile. I liked you since ne as hell! we met. your (not so secret) admirer. p.s. Let’s go star gazing sometime Pst… Happy Valentine’s day kido ;) Hannah Tolson You are b-e-a-utiful! I love you and always will! To: Did we have class together, because I could’ve sworn we had chemistry! -FarmHouse Fraternity To: Do you know CPR? Because you took my breath away! -FarmHouse Fraternity To The Igloo, Do your best, be your best, because you are the best! Happy V-Day! <3 -Fellow Eskimo Brother 12 Friday, February 13, 2015 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian collegian.com Valentine Grams Jules G, Happy Valentine’s Day Grandma and You are beautiful and an amazing person. I To all of my beautiful Kappa Alpha Theta To Rebecca, Grandpa! We love you so much! love your vigar for life! sisters, I hope you’re having a great day! Can’t wait Snorts and licks. XXX Rocky and Chloe I LOVE YOU! TLAM -Lauren McCartney to spend tomorrow with you! Happy Happy Birthday G.P. Hope it’s great! Valentines Day! -Cody To my HoneyBear, J Falls, I love you :) Happy Valentine's Day, All my Love, Your Anna, thank you for being awesome roomie! Hi girl! HoneyBunny Let the crazy times continue! Happy A Haiku for Cam the Ram, You are my life!! I love you a lot. Hope you Valentine’s Day! Love, Lex You warm my heart so understand me. -Kavhick To Sarah Sandhu, Such a majestic big horn Happy Valentine's Day. Courtney, Better than the bu . I love you with all my heart. -LJ I would love if you would be my valentine. Wish you a happy birthday my love!! -Jess Dear Johanna, -Kavhick To Lauren- I love you & miss you! Happy Valentines Day! I can't wait to get Fifty Shades of Cray Dear me! Love, Sarah Hannah, as we celebrate your 22nd Birthday! Happy Valentine’s! You rock! Thanks for being the best sister ever!! 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Yay! exposed breasts go star gazing sometime To Bugaloo, -Alysun Happy Birthday G.P. Hope it’s great! -Scott Walton Let's "shred" this wkend! Love you! Pst… Happy Valentine’s day kido ;) -Googly Bear Tony Frank, Anna, thank you for being awesome roomie! Let the crazy Happy love day shawty boo! You make my world go around. Love, Cam times continue! Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, Lex Alyssa Kelsc you mean the world to Hannah Tolson Jocelyn, you're the love of my life. I love you me! I got some plans for us tonight ;) You are b-e-a-utiful! I love you and more today than I did yesterday and I will Hey Lovebutt, Courtney, Love, Your man Jamez Crawford always will! love you more tomorrow than I do today. After 12 years, I love you more than ever. I would love if you would be my valentine. -Jess Happy Valentine's Day babe! -Diondre Your hair looks great today! It glows To: Lambda Theta Nu Gooby pls. -Dolan Dear me! like the sun -Dan Did we have class together, because I To: Josh, Happy Valentine’s! You rock! could’ve sworn we had chemistry! You have my heart. Love, Morgan To the lovely ladies of Pi Beta Phi- To: Delta Delta Delta -FarmHouse Fraternity Y’ALL SO FINE I just wanna smooch you all PPL To that girl in my MGT420 class, What did the paper clip say to the To: Jaymes, -Annie You’re a sultry beauty, hope you have a good valentines magnet? To: Zeta Tau Alpha Happy Valentines to the man who is my day. I nd you very attractive. -FarmHouse Do you know CPR? Because you took everything. I love you to the moon and back! If I had a nickel I could buy you for valentines Fraternity my breath away! Love, Katie day. To Samantha Nye! -FarmHouse Fraternity Love you brotha. 1 more for Jesus! You’re the hottest, kindest, most beautiful girl at CSU. I To: Alpha Delta Chi To: Alpha , have been in love with you since freshman year! 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