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NEWS Achoo! Why does looking at bright lights and plucking eyebrows make you sneeze? PAGE 4

SPORTS Rashard Higgins CSU receiver named all- conference 1st team PAGE 10

OPINION Caitlyn Jenner Columnist Megan Burnett writes about why Caitlyn Jenner is not STUDENTS SAY HONORS Woman of the Year PROGRAM LACKS DIVERSITY PAGE 6 Data shows ethnic minorities are underrepresented in the predominantly white program.PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ABBIE PARR COLLEGIAN PAGE 8 YourYour MomMom LikesLikes

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OFF THE OVAL KCSU SCHEDULE Early morning with finding temporary housing and Danny Steiner WEDNESDAY apartment fire resources for cleaning the damaged DJ Profile LISTEN ONLINE AT KCSUFM.COM damages three units, units. DJ Steiner Recliner Collegian Breaking News Editor 7 AM - 9 AM “Relaxing with the displaces three Sady Swanson can be reached at Steiner Recliner” [email protected] or on Twitter at Danny Steiner showcases emo mu- residents @sadyswan. sic in his 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesday show, 9 AM - 11 AM DJ Vega “Your Local Residents in an apartment unit “Kicking back and relaxing with the Universe” at 1050 Hobbit St. awoke early this Steiner recliner.” Steiner said listen- morning to discover a fire in their ers should expect bands like Modern attic. Baseball and Jaw Breaker on the show, 11 AM - 1 PM DJ Steez “The Plug” At around 5:10 a.m., residents though he says he switches up the were woken up by the sound of a music depending on his mood. “I love smoke detector. They found smoke picking the music,” Steiner said. “I have 1 PM - 3 PM DJ Nova “The Nebula” in the outside stairwell and noticed this huge playlist on my computer, and the wall was “hot to the touch,” I find music throughout the week.” according to a press release. DJ Slepperechaun Originally from Fort Collins, Col- 3 PM - 5 PM After calling 911, all 16 of the orado, the junior English major hopes “Spot of Gold” residents evacuated. Firefighters to pursue a career in the art field. He arrived about four minutes later and “The Quite Honestly News says he wants to introduce his audi- 5 PM - 7 PM brought the fire under control in 15 ence to music that they would not hear Show” minutes. The cause of the fire is still on mainstream radio. “I get a weird under investigation. high o• of playing bands that are kind DJ B-Rad “Mountain Jam” According to the press release, of underground,” Steiner said. “I play 7 PM - 9 PM damage was confined to the area music I love, and if somebody listens to around the fireplace. Three units it and finds a new band they love, that’s DJ Atlantic & Bruce “Deem suffered smoke damage and three all I hope for.” 9 PM - 11 PM the Theme” residents will be displaced while the damage is repaired and the apart- Firefighters responded to a fire a little after 5 a.m. Tuesday that Collegian A&E Editor Hannah DJ Squid “The ment is cleaned up. Ditzenberger can be reached at hditzen- 11 PM- 12 PM The Poudre Fire Authority’s caused damage to three units and Cephalopodcast” displaced three residents. PHOTO [email protected]. Customer Assistance Response COURTESY FORT COLLINS OFFICE OF Team helped the displaced residents EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

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20$ piercings 4 N NEWS SCIENCE WEDNESDAY Wednesday, December 2, 2015

“When you pull hair out of the eyebrow the pain receptors send signals to the trigeminal nerve, a nerve that is responsible for sensations in the face.” How it works: Weird causes for sneezing

By Madeline Bombardi like light or plucking your nals to the lungs to increase ox- es that reach the nerve endings the trigeminal nerve is ex- @madelinebombard eyebrows, and why other fac- ygen intake and hold it. While inside the nose and sparking posed to the signal and inter- tors inhibit sneezing, thinking these muscles tighten, there the sneezing reflex”, according prets it as a sneeze reflex. It’s that time of year again: about not sneezing or saying is a point of eventually release to Neeta Ogden, a health writer Sydney Thompson, a grad- cold and flu season. Being sick is something weird like ‘purple through the nose that cleanses for Bottom Line Health. uate student studying journal- no fun at all, and oddly enough elephant.’ the nasal pathways. The same case is true for ism and media communica- some activities can encourage The act of sneezing is rela- But why is it that when you bright light. This kind of sneez- tion, recommended drinking the reflex to sneeze. tively self-explanatory. There pluck your eyebrows or look at ing is called photic sneeze re- liquids to help relieve sneez- It’s common knowledge are nerve endings in the nasal a bright light, it can cause you flex and occurs when a rush of ing. that sneezing, or also known linings of the nose, and when to sneeze? light hits the pupil. The pupil “I drink a lot of tea with as sternutation in the medical these nerve endings are tickled When you pull hair out of will then send a signal to the honey to help clear out my si- field, is a cleaning and clearing or irritated in some way they the eyebrow the pain receptors optic nerve, the optic nerve nuses,” Thompson said. the nose of bacteria and irri- send signals to the lower por- send signals to the trigeminal sends a signal to the pupil to While you may not be able tants. tion of the brain stem, explains nerve, a nerve that is respon- constrict (protecting it from to control your sneezing, at However, it isn’t quite clear Adam Hadhazy, an online sible for sensations in the face. harmful damage). Sometimes, least you know how it works. to the general public why cer- health writer for Scienceline. Sometimes, the trigeminal when the optic nerve sends a Madeline Bombardi can be tain things make us sneeze, At this point, the brain sig- nerve will send “firing impuls- signal to the pupil to constrict reached at [email protected]

“I drink a lot of tea with honey to help clear out my sinuses.”

SYDNEY THOMPSON GRADUATE, JOURNALISM AND MEDIA COMMUNICATION MAJOR

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY KATE KNAPP COLLEGIAN collegian.com The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Wednesday, December 2, 2015 5 6 O OPINION Wednesday, December 2, 2015 NOPE Caitlyn Jenner: a DOPE When you forget your class was canceled and you show up anyway. Mark Zuckerberg donating 99 percent misguided choice for of his FB shares to charity. The snow blowing off the roof of the Woman of the Year LSC and chilling your soul. The MAX. #NoParking #Winning

has never truly experienced. Parking when it’s cold out. Logically, feminists should #It’sAWarZoneOutThere Secret Santa gifts. Megan be more upset about this than Burnett they seemingly are. Jenner has @megsb27 never known what it is like to give birth, or feel unsafe walking alone at night. She gained so much fame as an athlete back in Tattoos, piercings should not A few weeks ago, Glamour her Olympic days, even mak- magazine named Caitlyn Jenner ing an appearance on a box of one of their 25 “Women of the (no small feat for a Year.” On November 9th, Jenner woman athlete born biologically impact employment opportunities accepted the award for “Trans- female). gender Champion” at Glamour’s Because of this, Glamour’s significance. mentioning that tattoos — Women of the Year awards. nomination of Jenner for Wom- So why, when comparing and their criticisms — can be While I know there are an of the Year seems more like Laurel two job candidates with iden- extremely painful and require many more pressing issues in a publicity stunt than anything. Thompson tical credentials, is the person tough skin to handle, which is without visible tattoos and something that can be valuable the world, but as a woman I It reminds me of an episode of @laurelannel1996 couldn’t help but feel a tinge of Parks and Recreation in which piercings hired? I understand to know how to deal with in the o ense when Jenner was given Ron wins a woman’s award for that a law firm might not want workplace when professional these awards. the work that Leslie did—the an employee with facial tattoos criticism or conflict arises. organizer of the Pawnee Woman Throughout my life, I have seen or big gauges, but how about a I have known many tal- of the Year awards later admit- society’s perception of tattoos nose ring or a forearm tattoo? ented, inspiring and qualified ted that they nominated a man and piercings shift from curios- Do these symbols of artistic people with body art — most Based on feminist to receive the award because it ity and admiration to disgust, expression really negate the memorably one of my middle attracted more publicity. Kudos and back again. Perhaps it is value of a person’s ability and school English teachers. By ideology, this award to the writers of Parks and Rec- due to generational discrepan- intellect, or their higher-ed mere appearance, no one would should be outrageous; reation for predicting a media cies and their respective body degree? never know that beneath her event years in advance. art trends, but the concept Last June, Psychology and long, rainbow-dyed hair, color- an individual who has I would also argue that seems to have a very fine line Behavioral Sciences schol- ful sleeve tattoos, lip piercing enjoyed 65 years of Jenner is not the best advocate between creative and vulgar in ars Anette Cebula and Erich and nose ring is the brilliant for the commu- the eyes of older generations, Kasten conducted a quanti- mind of a master’s degree, being male in a “man’s nity, as she is known for some making it almost taboo in the tative study that examined a great singing voice, deep world,” suddenly hurtful comments against the professional world. For whatev- the creativity and intelligence Christian faith and the strength identifies with a new LGBTQQA community. Jenner er reason, people with body levels of both tattooed and of a kickboxing instructor. My told Ellen DeGeneres that he art are often mislabeled in the non-tattooed students. The se- middle school hired her regard- gender and receives believed “marriage is between workplace as less educated or ries of questionnaires involved less of her appearance, and she commendations one man and one woman” less capable than their non-tat- an evaluation of values and an was one of the best grade school -- ironic for someone who iden- tooed counterparts. IQ test — the results of which teachers I ever had. representing a tifies as a woman, but who has While I understand that showed that the creativity Like I said before, I under- lifestyle which Jenner had several marriages to other some careers require mod- of non-tattooed people was stand that some professions women. Her attitudes towards esty and conformity of their slightly higher than those with have certain aesthetic require- has never truly the LGBTQQA community are employees in order to achieve tattoos, but the IQ levels of ments, but until an association experienced. often confusing and contradic- a particular aesthetic, I do each population sample only can be made between body art tory, and I would not consider not agree that a person’s body varied by two levels at IQ 115.61 and intellect or ability, I see no her a strong supporter of the art has any correlation with (non-tattooed) and IQ 113.6 validity in turning people away cause for equality. intellectual ability and work (tattooed). Although this study based on their appearance. Although I wouldn’t con- ethic. was not exactly randomly sam- Tattooed people deserve equal sider the as As a millennial fully pled — given that only students consideration and respect in Caitlyn Jenner has publicly anything really prestigious, their surrounded and influenced were examined — the data is the workplace, just like those identified as a woman for about commendation of Caitlyn Jen- by modern trends in a college credible enough to reassure equal opportunity rights given half of a year now. In that time ner is a bit misguided. Perhaps town, I have come to under- me that there is little to no to di erent races and genders. she has received numerous a better choice would be the stand body art on a spectrum connection between body art In recent years, body commendations and praise first two females ever to make rather than a dichotomy. and intelligence. art has slowly become more from the media. Good for her it through the Army Ranger Geometric shapes, full-sleeve If I were looking to hire acceptable in society and in for in a world where training program—Capt. Kristen tattoos, nose piercings, gauges, employees, I would be inter- the workplace, although many transgender people aren’t as Griest and 1st Lt. Shaye Haver. small quotes and depictions of ested in the significance of the professions still require aes- welcomed as they should be. These two amazing women nature all vary in terms of color, candidates’ body art and po- thetic conformity or coverage. However, I have beef with the literally broke through the glass style, placement and meaning, tentially use it as an indicator It is my hope that stereotypes fact that she has just won an ceiling earlier this year, joining which leaves me to wonder of character, whereas people and dichotomous perceptions award for women when she has the ranks among a historically how anyone has managed to without tattoos and piercings of body art will continue to lived the vast majority of her male-dominated program. stigmatize tattoos and pierc- might be harder to read. Most fade and that professionals will life as a man. Until Caitlyn Jenner can ings as only either repulsive tattooed people, for example, begin to perceive tattoos and Based on feminist ideology, make a real impact on women’s or beautiful. Rather, they are have some kind of hidden or piercings on a case-by-case this award should be outra- progress, I won’t believe she is an artistic representation of metaphorical meaning behind basis that follows an evaluation geous; an individual who has deserving of an award made for a person’s — whether their ink, which is a good sign of of credibility, intelligence, work enjoyed 65 years of being male women who have lived their of a passion, the name of a lost creativity and thoughtfulness. ethic and character. in a “man’s world,” suddenly whole lives as so. one, an inspiring mantra, a On the other hand, an inspiring identifies with a new gender and nostalgic reminder or simply quote or a reminder of a lost Laurel Thompson can be receives commendations repre- Megan Burnett can be an expression of creativity — one can indicate strength and reached at letters@collegian. senting a lifestyle which Jenner reached at [email protected]. that holds unique and personal faith. I also think it is worth com. collegian.com The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Wednesday, December 2, 2015 7 Kansas colleges prepare for gun-toting students WICHITA, Kan. –– As Kan- the subject. Austin Gilpin, a Wichita State cealed carry takes e• ect, but she a gun,” and he thinks training and sas moves toward a time when Interviews at the system’s freshman from Pratt majoring in worries about her younger sister, a permit should be required. guns will be as welcome on uni- three major campuses – Univer- communications. Cassie, a sophomore. It probably won’t matter versity campuses as laptops, stu- sity of Kansas, Kansas State and “I’m very supportive of the A former intern for state Sen. much what students think. The dents are starting to take notice Wichita State – found a range of (concealed carry) legislation,” Oletha Faust-Goudeau of Wich- decision forcing universities to al- and talk about how they’ll handle opinions. Gilpin said. “I think it’s time the ita, Johnson contacted the sena- low guns on campus was made by that day when it comes. The biggest pushback against good guys can defend themselves tor and university administrators the state Legislature in Topeka. For many, it’s no big deal. For concealed carry so far has been on campus.” about how she can oppose con- The Board of Regents and univer- students who grew up in a largely at KU, where vocal student ac- “I’m pro-it,” said Robert cealed carry on campus. sity administrations are charged rural state, surrounded by guns, tivists have demanded a gun ban Himelrick, a sophomore in me- “I don’t think it’s fi xing the with writing policies to accom- having the student at the next on campus as part of a list of de- chanical engineering who com- problem (of campus shootings), modate the law. desk carrying one in pocket or mands for more diversity and mutes to Wichita State from Bel it’s just amplifying it,” she said. In 2012, the Kansas Legis- purse doesn’t feel particularly un- “safe spaces” for students, espe- Aire. “I don’t like regulations. “K-State is my home and I don’t lature passed the Personal and familiar or uncomfortable. cially minorities, to pursue their If somebody wants to do some- want that to be any part of it.” Family Protection Act, requir- Others are predicting disas- education. thing, they can do it.” ––Leaners: These students ing that concealed-carry permit ter when any student or employ- Students’ thoughts on guns ––Doomsayers: These stu- can go either way on the issue, holders be allowed to carry their ee over 21 can carry concealed appear to break down into three dents are convinced that guns on but worry that the devil’s in the weapons in almost all public on campus, without a permit or broad categories: campus will lead to more dead- details. They don’t necessarily buildings. This year, the Legisla- training in how and when to de- ––Hard-liners: The strongest ly violence and an escalation in oppose concealed carry per se, ture followed up with a bill revok- ploy a deadly weapon. supporters of concealed carry, danger to everybody. They echo but often express concern over ing the permit requirement and The Students Advisory Com- they say carrying a gun at the uni- the Brady Campaign Against Gun the lack of a training requirement allowing anyone who can lawfully mittee, made up of student-body versity is their inviolable consti- Violence and argue that more and worry that the rules on who own a gun to carry it loaded and presidents from all state universi- tutional right. They often channel weapons on campus won’t have can carry and where may be too hidden without a permit or train- ties, has invited all students in the the National Rifl e Association’s any e• ect on mass shooters, but lax. ing. system to take a survey to gauge assertions that guns on campus could lead to deadly escalations of Kevin Dice, 20, a computer To ban guns in any particular attitudes toward guns on cam- will make everyone safer from the ordinary college confl icts. science major at K-State, said he building, a public agency has to pus. Results aren’t expected until kinds of mass shootings seen at Testifying to that view is doesn’t have a problem with the provide “adequate security mea- sometime next month. colleges in recent years, because Madelyn Johnson, a psychology concept of concealed carry, but he sures to ensure that no weapons But it has stirred a new in- there will be more people on hand and Spanish major fi nishing her worries about “people who look are permitted to be carried into terest among students who, until to shoot back. degree this year at Kansas State. at this as an opportunity to carry such building.” now, have been mostly silent on That’s a view represented by She said she’ll be gone before con- a gun just for the sake of carrying seeKANSAS on page 12 >> KCSU Presents DJ-A-THONDJ-A-THON Four graduating seniors will lock themselves in the KCSU studio and DJ for 24 hours. 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LISTEN ONLINE AT KCSUFM.COM Saturday 8 N N 9 NEWS NEWS Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Data shows lack of diversity in the Honors Program By Hannah Hemperly line said. as racial and homophobic slurs. @kawanhannah The Honors Program for After writing the labels, stu- fall 2015 had less than one per- dents were then instructed to Looking around a CSU Hon- cent of Black, Latino and Native “It’s sad because all the courses that rip up the papers, symbolizing ors Program classroom, there American populations respec- I teach have di erent social groups, a breaking down of stereotypes. are over-achievers, academic tively. and you feel really stupid having a Palomino recognized that leaders, creative thinkers and “I want to make sure as a this exercise was an e‡ort to- innovators. Also, almost every- program we provide a welcome conversation about social groups when ward having a conversation one in the room is white. and nurturing environment and all you have in front of you are white about diversity, but wanted Out of the 391 freshmen in make sure that students from more diversity training to be fa- the CSU Honors Program in fall ethnic diversities are part of middle class kids.” cilitated with those leading the 2015, 317 students identify as the equation,” said Don Mykles, conversations. white, according to the new stu- the director of the Honors Pro- dent profile. gram. “Am I satisfied the repre- ANNE MARIE MERLINE RECRUITING FOR HONORS Selena Palomino, a junior sentation in ethnic diversity? PROFESSOR IN HONORS According to Burton, the studying ethnic studies and I’m never satisfied with that.” Honors Program sends invita- communication studies, said Diane Burton, the assistant tions to a pool of academically she has felt isolated and un- director of the Honors Pro- qualified students who have al- comfortable as one of the only gram, said there is a “diversity fully welcomed, acknowledged nomic status and cultural back- ready been accepted to the Uni- Latina students in the Honors of opinions,” even when there is and a˜rmed to avoid merely to- ground.” versity, and have a minimum Program. not a diversity of “color of skin” kenizing di‡erence.” Palomino said during at GPA of 3.7 or an ACT composite “It seems to me that the in honors classrooms. Mason Weiss, a junior in least one semester of the re- score of 30. Burton said anyone Honors Program is only o‡ered “They might all look white,” honors and a Latino said he quired honors seminars, she is welcome to apply, regardless to white students,” Palomino Burton said. “But when you felt “more Latino” than in oth- was the only person of color in of receiving an invitation. said. “Only certain people have start peeling that down, there’s er places on campus, because her classroom, something that A report from the Economic the opportunity to receive an all kinds of diversity.” of his “noticeably darker” skin was stigmatizing. Policy Institute in 2013 found outstanding education. I think Burton said that for some tone, compared to other stu- Palomino described one that American public schools it’s very clear in the numbers students, college is the first time dents. particular distressing experi- are more segregated today than who does and who doesn’t.” they meet someone who does “I could sort of just shift ence during Diversity Week in they were 40 years ago, before not look like them. into the whiteness,” Weiss said. the peer-mentoring component Brown v. Board of Education in RACIAL DIVERSITY Cori Wong, special assistant of her first-year seminar. 1954. Anne Marie Merline, a pro- to the President for A‡ord- WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? The class was meant to ad- Merline said that because fessor in honors for 13 years, able Housing Initiatives and One of the largest compo- dress and break down stereo- of the unequal distribution of said she could only fill one hand instructor in Ethnic Studies, nents of the program is the dis- types that people of di‡erent resources within today’s neigh- with the number of Black stu- worked in the Honors Program cussion-based honors seminar, identities face. Students were borhoods and schools, today’s dents she has seen in her class- from January 2014 to June 2015 and diversity adds unique per- instructed to write down “com- segregation is not by law, but de room, and perhaps only two and directed much of her time spectives to the conversation, mon stereotypes” on papers la- facto. hands when considering all eth- there toward creating a more according to Mykles. beled with di‡erent identities “Grades require supportive nic minority groups. inclusive environment. “The seminars are much including Asian American, Af- communities and supportive “It’s sad because all the “What is being done to make more e‡ective if we have stu- rican American, gay and honors schools, and you just don’t find courses that I teach have di‡er- sure that diversity of background dents from as many di‡er- student. that in inner city or rural areas ent social groups, and you feel is actually a˜rmed, engaged ent backgrounds as possible,” Latino Americans were left where more of our minorities really stupid having a conversa- and utilized for the educational Mykles said. “Not only from out of the examples, according are,” Merline said. tion about social groups when benefit of the students,” Wong ethnic backgrounds, but also to Palomino. Often times, middle class ademic requirements, the Hon- firmed and valued. gram for the sake of future stu- sions, which some said contrib- the program. all you have in front of you are said. “The di‡erences among international students, first She said she remembers white communities have re- ors Seminar does not seek out “When you come into a pre- dents. uted to dwindling minority en- “We’ve made great strides white middle class kids,” Mer- students needs to be meaning- generation students, socio eco- seeing stereotypes written such sources that foster an environ- students to apply to the pro- dominantly white University, “I didn’t want to be anoth- rollment. with how we’ve talked with stu- ment of success for students, gram. in a predominantly white town, er (Latina) student who gets Merline said declining di- dents about diversity,” Mykles where as minority communities Merline said recruitment where we have very little diver- intimidated and drops out,” versity inhibits a well-rounded said. might not have these advantag- can be hard because people of sity and representation in gen- Palomino said. “I want to show education. Kaitlyn Beaudet, a honors es, according to Merline. color are sometimes stigma- eral, it can be a very alienating them, despite whatever obsta- “If we’re not having mixed- sophomore studying sociol- To encourage diversity in tized for excelling in education experience, regardless of how cle they have … they have some- race classrooms anymore, how ogy and philosophy, said that the CSU honors, Palomino said in their minority groups. talking about diversity is only a better e‡ort could be made She recalled one Honors the first step. to inform people of color about student being called an “Oreo” “There’s a fine balance of the program. — black on the outside, white on “When you come into a predominantly white University, in a trying to promote diversity “If you’ve never been ex- the inside. This is an example without forcing it,” Beaudet posed to those types of oppor- of a euphemism used as a mi- predominantly white town, where we have very little diversity and said. “You don’t want to just tunities, how would you know cro-aggression, an unintended representation in general, it can be a very alienating experience, get a group of black people and how to apply (for the Pro- discrimination against minori- throw them in the Honors Pro- gram)?” Palomino said. ty populations. regardless of how skilled or talented or well-adjusted you are.” gram.” One of the e‡orts that Wong “How can you want to suc- Beaudet and Palomino made, with the help of honors ceed when people of your ethnic CORI WONG both called for the University students concerned with di- community are talking about SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVES to mandate diversity classes to versity, was revise the Honors you like that,” Merline said. “It’s address the perpetual cycles of Program application to miti- not pretty on any level, but it’s privilege and oppression within Number of students gate against opportunities for pretty indicative of what hap- society. implicit bias. Students did re- pens in the Honors Program.” “It’s important for peo- search to compile questions skilled or talented or well-ad- one to look and say, ‘If she can can we learn if we’re only look- ple of diverse backgrounds to that were more inclusive, and MOVING FORWARD justed you are,” Wong said. do it, I can do it.’” ing at ourselves in the mirror?” have their voice heard, even in submitted their revised appli- Palomino participated in a After her first year, Palomi- In 2013, the U.S. Supreme Merline said. a space that is predominantly cation to the program. biweekly group Wong started no wanted to quit the program Court upheld Michigan’s con- Mykles said the honors pro- white,” Palomino said. Other than sending invita- to foster an environment where because she felt alienated, but troversial ban on a˜rmative gram has improved with talking Hannah Hemperly can be GRAPHS BY HANNAH HEMPERLY COLLEGIAN tion letters to those meeting ac- students’ identities could be af- decided to continue in the pro- action in public college admis- about the issue of diversity in reached at [email protected]. 10 S SPORTS Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Women’s hoops seeking first win over rival CU Bus since 2009

By Sam Lounsberry @samlounz “It gives us motivation to beat Last year’s 87-81 dou- them more. (Last ble-overtime loss to the Univer- sity of Colorado hasn’t sat well year) stings a little with the Colorado State women’s bit still.” basketball team. “We let one slip away last ELLEN NYSTROM year,” head coach Ryun Williams FORWARD said. “Our kids, they remember that.” So when the Rams face the confidence. We should compete Bu€s on Wednesday night at 7 well again.” p.m. in Moby Arena, they will be Perhaps part of what held ready. Last season, the CSU foot- Williams’ teams back against ball, volleyball and men’s basket- the Bu€s before was some of his ball teams all triumphed over players not quite grasping the their in-state rivals. The wom- CSU-CU rivalry. An overwhelm- en’s team was the only major ing majority of the recruits Wil- sports program in Fort Collins to liams has brought in are from come up short against the Bu€s. foreign countries, mostly north- That makes this go-around with ern Europe. Currently, nine CU a game the Rams have been players on CSU’s roster are from waiting a year for. overseas. “It gives us motivation to “CU was no big deal, just an- beat them more,” forward Ellen other school up the road,” Wil- Nystrom said. “(Last year) stings liams joked. “Now if Sweden is a little bit still.” playing Denmark, that’s a big And last year’s loss is far from deal. But Colorado State-Colora- the only one the Rams hope to do, what’s this?” avenge on Wednesday. Rather, Now that Nystrom, who has CSU has lost to the Bu€s in six become a stalwart in her junior consecutive seasons, with its last season this year, has had a taste win in the series coming Dec. 11, of CU, she knows the stakes of 2009 in Moby Arena. the rivalry. She also knows it’s up A win on Wednesday would to her to get other foreign play- give Williams his first victory ers, especially newcomers such over CU in his fourth season at as Amanda Kantzy and Sofie the helm of the Rams’ women’s Tryggedsson, on board. hoops program. In his first bout “As a freshman, (the se- with the Bu€s in Dec. 2012, Wil- niors) Sam (Martin) and Hay- liams’ team was blown out 72-46 ley (Thompson) were really in Boulder. good at explaining everything “The first year we played and they were just like, ‘we them, it was pretty obvious we have to win, this is the rival- weren’t even close to their talent ry,’” Nystrom said. “We got it in level,” Williams said. our heads. Now we have to ex- But the Rams have steadily plain to all the new guys what it improved since then, losing to means to win.” CU 63-59 in the 2013-14 season One player who needs no before last year’s double-over- explanation of the in-state ri- valry from her European peers is in-state product Callie Kaiser, a freshman out of Broomfield NEXT GAME High School. The guard has av- eraged 3.5 points per game, a team-high among freshman, VS Colorado University along with 2.3 rebounds in 10.5 Wednesday at 7 p.m. minutes per game o€ the bench six games into her first NCAA in Moby Arena season. “It means a lot, just growing up watching it every year,” Kai- ser said. “I’m excited to finally be on one side for sure. So, yeah, it time thriller. will be a lot of fun.” “The second year, it grad- CU will come into Fort Col- ually got better, close basket- lins sporting a 3-2 record with its ball game,” Williams contin- only losses coming to Southeast- ued. “Last year, I think our kids ern Conference foes Kentucky felt like we belong on the same and Florida. The Bu€s have beat floor. Whether they’re Power 5, Loyola Marymount, Northern or whatever league they’re in, Colorado and Massachusetts. it doesn’t matter, we’re just as Sam Lounsberry can be CSU’s Keyora Wharry goes for a shot against Incarnate Word during the Rams’ 60-37 win.PHOTO BY ABBIE good. ... I feel like our kids have a reached at [email protected]. PARR COLLEGIAN 11 S SPORTS Wednesday, December 2, 2015

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Rashard Higgins headlines CSU players on All-MW teams By Keegan Pope the season splitting time with @ByKeeganPope redshirt freshman Coleman Key, but won the job outright af- Rashard “Hollywood” Hig- ter the Boise State game. gins, CSU’s last consensus-All James spent much of the American since 1994, was the season at middle linebacker, only Colorado State player on a position he was moved into the Mountain West first-team during fall camp, has racked up all-conference squad, which was 65 tackles, including 10 for loss, announced Monday. as well as two quarterback sacks. Redshirt sophomore quar- Zerblis has helped block for terback Nick Stevens, guard an o‰ense that ranks third in the Fred Zerblis, outside linebacker Mountain West with 417.0 yards Cory James and punter Hayden per game, and is among the na- Hunt were selected to the sec- tion’s leaders for tackles for loss ond team. allowed (4.58 per game; 12th), Higgins, who was one of sacks allowed (1.17 per game; three finalists last season for the 15th) and third-down conver- Biletniko‰ Award, has seen a sions (45.0 percent, 23rd). substantial drop in his numbers Hunt, one of three finalists this season, catching 66 passes for the Ray Guy Award, ranks for 933 yards and eight touch- second in the FBS in net aver- downs in 11 games this year. His age (42.4), while his gross aver- best game on Nov. 14 against age (46.3) ranks fourth. Among UNLV, where he reeled in seven finalists, Hunt has the highest catches for 102 yards and three percentage of punts inside the touchdowns. Higgins, a junior 20 (46.0) and fewest touchbacks from Mesquite, Texas, was (2.0). joined by Boise State’s Thomas Carlson, who is in his sec- Sperbeck as the two wide receiv- ond season starting on the line, ers on the the 13-member team. recently accepted an invitation No other Colorado State to play in the NFLPA Colle- players made the first-team giate Bowl. A year after missing o‰ensive or defensive teams, all but one game due to injury, though the Rams were promi- Cartwright has 18 receptions for nent on the second-team ros- 279 yards and two scores. Davis ter, placing four players on the leads all Rams with 95 tackles squad. Tackle Sam Carlson, tight and 14.0 tackles for loss – 10th end Kivon Cartwright, lineback- and fifth in the MW, respective- er Kevin Davis and safety Trent ly – in addition to an intercep- Matthews were given honorable tion and fumble recovery for a mention honors. touchdown. Matthews is CSU’s Stevens, a Murrieta, Califor- third-leading tackler (79) and nia native, has completed 189 of has forced four takeaways, in- 305 passes this season for 2,369 cluding three in a win at Wyo- yards, while throwing 21 touch- ming. downs and 12 interceptions. He Keegan Pope can be reached spent much of the early part of at [email protected]. 12 Wednesday, December 2, 2015 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian collegian.com

>> KANSAS from page 7 pus and don’t want to put their conceal and carry on campus.” Adequate security is defi ned guns in the secure storage would Rainey, who is studying psy- in the law as “use of electron- have to provide their own means chology and anthropology, said ic equipment and personnel at of locking up their weapons in bringing the demand to the uni- public entrances, “including, but their dorm rooms when they’re versity fi rst was a way to spur not limited to, metal detectors, not carrying them. university o cials to also take metal detector wands or any oth- ––Gun carriers wouldn’t be up the matter. er equipment used for similar allowed to display their fi rearms, Kennedi Grant, a junior purposes.” except while transferring them from St. Louis who also is in- The Legislature allowed uni- from storage to concealment on volved in the group, said mar- This is your... versities to keep banning guns on their person, except in those in- ginalized students feel danger their campuses until July 1, 2017, stances when it is necessary for on campus already without to give them time to adjust to the self-defense. concealed weapons and that new requirements. ––Attendees at sporting “adding that to the mix will only BEST BREAKFAST The regents have circulated a events, who now go through a cause more chaos.” draft policy that would ban open relatively light bag search at the Grant, a journalism student, carrying of fi rearms, which the entry gate, will probably have to said allowing concealed fi rearms regents are still allowed to do, go through a full metal-detector on campus increases the likeli- while allowing concealed carry, screening in the future to get hood of a shooting. “It’s not even SILVERSILVER GRILLGRILL CAFECAFE which they have no choice but to into the stadium or arena. A ban a matter of if anymore, it’s be- accept. on guns would have to be noted come a matter of when,” she said. October 1933 The policy will identify cam- on the event ticket. Some students una liated pus locations where guns won’t UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS with the group also raised con- As Northern Colorado's oldest restaurant, the Silver Grill Cafe has be allowed and the security Gun control is a front-and cerns about school shootings, offered Fort Collins' most exceptional breakfast, brunch and lunch measures necessary to ban guns center issue for the group Rock but o˜ ered a mix of opinions on experience for 82 years. Combine our long history, Old Town location while complying with the law. Chalk Invisible Hawk, campus whether allowing concealed fi re- and a menu featuring traditional and creative seasonal dishes, and you Among provisions in the activists at KU who recently pre- arms would put KU at greater get one of Fort Collins' top-rated restaurants. Busy weekends are no draft policy: sented a list of demands to the risk. problem. Our expanded Patio Lounge keeps waiting guests entertained ––Each university will have university administration that Sarah Lewis, a freshman year round (yep...even in the winter!) with music, full cocktail service, to provide secure storage for they say would make campuses studying applied behavioral sci- build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar, complimentary coffee, blankets, guns –– possibly at the univer- safer and more inclusive. ence originally from Texas, said heaters and a cozy fire pit. sity security o ce –– for when Katherine Rainey, a senior allowing concealed weapons on from Shawnee, said the group campus “kind of makes me un- students with guns have to enter Our award winning GIANT cinnamon rolls! 10,000 baked every month! a secured area where guns aren’t plans to speak to lawmakers comfortable.” Enjoy them alone or as an ingredient in a number of menu items, like allowed. “and letting them know that KU Briefs fromTribune News Cinnamon Roll French Toast, Monte Cristo Melt, CinnsationAle beer ––Students who live on cam- is pretty much in opposition to Service with Odells, and Walrus Ice Cream’s cinnamon roll ice cream.

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All Best of CSU 2015 results online at collegian.com AE& 13 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Easy recipes to stay warm this winter By Dallas Head @water4rams Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn move from oven and fill with Squash Bowls stuŠng mixture. Return for 2-4 servings about 20 minutes – adding Par- When the weather starts to Ingredients: mesan on top in final 5 minutes. turn cold and windy all you want 2 medium acorn squash (bet- Taken from Tasty on Face- is to stay warm. Using the oven ter larger than smaller) book. and testing out your “Iron Chef” 1 chopped onion skills are the best ways to beat 2 stalks of celery White Chicken Chili the chill. I’m no cook, so making 1 tbsp. olive oil 6-8 servings something from scratch can be 1 tsp. salt Ingredients: rather intimidating. But, here 1 tsp. pepper 2 medium onions are two fairly easy recipes that’ll 1 tsp. fresh rosemary 1 tbsp. cooking oil leave you plenty of leftovers for 3 chopped cloves of garlic 4 garlic cloves, minced later in the week and some cider ½ lb of sausage 2 cans (4 oz. each) green chil- that you’ll want to drink all night 1 chopped apple (Honeycrisp ies long. works best) 2 tbsp. ground cumin 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs 1 tsp. dried oregano ½ cup Parmesan cheese ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper Using a sharp knife cut o‡ ¼ tsp. ground cloves the very top and bottom of each 2 cans (14 ½ oz. each) chick- squash to create a flat base on en broth each side. Slice the squash in half 4 cups cubed cooked chicken and scrape out the seeds to create 3 cans (15 ½ oz. each) great Using the individual bowls for the stuŠng. northern beans, rinsed and dried Drizzle each squash with olive 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Mon- oven and oil, salt and pepper and roast in terey Jack cheese preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) Sour cream and sliced jalape- testing out for 40-50 minutes – or until fork no’s optional tender. In 3 qt. saucepan, saute on- on medium heat. your “Iron While squash is roasting – in ions in oil until tender. Stir in Lazy Apple Cider Add all other ingredients. a large fry pan over medium heat garlic, chilies, cumin, oregano, 2-4 servings Simmer for about 10-15 min- Chef” skills – heat oil and add onion, celery, cayenne and cloves; cook and stir Ingredients: utes. salt, pepper and rosemary. Cook 2-3 minutes more. 1 gallon apple cider Remove orange slices and are the best until onions begin to soften. Add Add broth, chicken and 1 apple, cored, peeled and cut cinnamon sticks (keep apple garlic and sausage until sausage is beans; simmer, uncovered for 15 into small pieces pieces if you want to eat them af- ways to beat browned all over. Add apple un- minutes. 1 small orange, unpeeled and ter your cider is done). til lightly softened. Finally, mix Remove from heat, stir in cut into ¼ in. slices Serve hot in mug. the chill. in bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese until melted. 2 cinnamon sticks Taken from A Sweet Pea cheese just until incorporated. Garnish with sour cream and ½ tsp. nutmeg Chef. Remove from heat. jalapeno’s if desired. ½ tsp. allspice Dallas Head can be reached at Once squash is finished re- Taken from my mother. Stir apple cider in a large pot [email protected] 14 Wednesday, December 2, 2015 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian collegian.com

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY The moon is in your sign today TODAY (12/02/15). Spread your wings and tomorrow for extra energy this year. Follow your studies and confidence. Take care of per- where they take you. Realize sonal practicalities. Don’t rush personal dreams. Pursue truth, into anything. Pamper yourself. goodness and beauty. Consider a new style. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 6 — IN HISTORY To get the advantage, check the Peace and quiet suit your mood. day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, Finish up old business today and 0 the most challenging. tomorrow. Productivity behind 1893: Monroe declares the Monroe Doctrine closed doors provides welcome During his annual address to Congress, President James Mon- ARIES (March 21-April 19) — respite from a recent flurry. roe proclaimed a new U.S. foreign policy initiative that becomes 9 — Just when you thought it SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 7 known as the “Monroe Doctrine.” Primarily the work of Secretary couldn’t get any busier, it does. — Friends come to your rescue. of State John Quincy Adams, the Monroe Doctrine forbade Euro- Your work is in demand today Team projects go well today pean interference in the American hemisphere, and also asserted and tomorrow. Choose stability and tomorrow. Stifle rebellious U.S. neutrality in regard to future European conflicts. The origins over illusion. Handle a structural tendencies, and align with a of the Monroe Doctrine stem from attempts by several Europe- problem. group vision. Keep the objective an powers to reassert their influence in the Americas in the early TAURUS (April 20-May in mind. 1820s. In North America, Russia had attempted to expand its in- 20) — 7 — The next two days SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. fluence in the Alaska territory, and in Central and South America get especially fun. Romance 21) — 7 — Work takes priority the U.S. government feared a Spanish colonial resurgence. Britain blossoms. Play with friends and for the next few days. A chal- too was actively seeking a major role in the political and economic family. Things don’t always go lenge or test requires focused future of the Americas, and Adams feared a subservient role for as planned. Work with someone attention. Pass it, and a profes- the in an Anglo-American alliance. who sees your blind spot. sional status rise is possible. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 6 — Recharge batteries. 1997: Good Will Hunting premieres Fix up your place today and to- CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. Good Will Hunting, a movie that would earn childhood friends morrow. Your home and family 19) — 8 — New opportunities Ben A’eck and Matt Damon a Best Screenplay Oscar and propel require more attention. Personal arise to study a subject you love. them to Hollywood stardom, premiered on this day in 1997, in Los comfort must be considered. Travel conditions improve today Angeles. The film opened in wide release across America on Jan- Don’t strain the budget. and tomorrow. Plan itineraries uary 9, 1998, featured Damon in the title role as a troubled math CANCER (June 21-July 22) in detail before setting o«. Re- genius from South Boston. Directed by Gus Van Sant (Drugstore — 7 — You’re especially clever plenish reserves, and resist the Cowboy, My Own Private Idaho), the film co-starred Robin Wil- today and tomorrow. Catch up temptation to overspend. liams as Will’s psychologist and Minnie Driver as Will’s girlfriend; on studies. Write your brilliant AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) A’eck played Will’s best friend, Chuckie. A big box-ožce success, ideas down. Keep things simple, — 7 — Revise plans to discover a Good Will Hunting received nine Academy Award nominations, despite enthusiasm for details. win-win financial situation over including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Damon) and Welcome contributions from the next few days. Review bud- Best Supporting Actress (Driver) and won a Best Supporting Ac- others. gets, send invoices and pay bills. tor Oscar (Williams) in addition to the gold statue for Best Orig- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 9 — Changes necessitate revisions. inal Screenplay. Lucrative opportunities abound PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 8 today and tomorrow. Your ideas — Provide support. Be more will- 2001: Enron files for bankruptcy are attracting attention. You ing to share the load for the next On this day in 2001, the Enron Corporation filed for Chap- may be learning more than you two days. You’re building for ter 11 bankruptcy protection in a New York court, igniting one of wanted to know. your future. Discover romance the largest corporate scandals in U.S. history. The energy-trading VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 9 — in the process. company based in Houston, Texas, Enron was formed in 1985 as the merger of two gas companies, Houston Natural Gas and In- ternorth. Under chairman and CEO Kenneth Lay, Enron rose as high as number seven on Fortune magazine’s list of the top 500 U.S. companies. In 2000, the company employed 21,000 people and posted revenue of $111 billion. Over the next year, however, Enron’s stock price began a dramatic slide, dropping from $90.75 in August 2000 to $0.26 by closing on November 30, 2001.

PLAN YOUR ROUTE plowed to make sure they are >> BIKING from page 3 Childress said to plan for easy for students and faculty to Bike to Work Day will be Dec. your commute to take extra time use. 9 from 7 to 9:30 a.m. The CSU since the roads may be slick or “The trails are always a great station will be on the west side of snowy. place to start for bicycling in the campus near Moby Arena. “If conditions are really icy winter as these are plowed early “Because it is darker much or extreme weather exists, peo- in the morning,” Greegor said. sooner in the winter, definite- ple may want to consider other Arterials, including the bike ly make sure you are using bike options for travel, or avoid travel lanes, are usually first priority lights and wearing reflective gear if possible,” Greegor said. “Com- in plowing, Greegor said. Second to insure you are visible to mo- bining transit with bicycling in priority is usually the low-stress torists,” Childress said. the winter is a great option – all bikeways, like Swallow or Rem- Make sure to wear clothing buses have capacity for bikes on ington St. that reflects and use a bike light board.” Sady Swanson can be reached after it gets dark. Bike lanes at CSU are always at [email protected] collegian.com The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Wednesday, December 2, 2015 15 Daily Crossword Puzzle 9 Canonized Mlle. 10 Feel the same way 11 *Title female “trying to make a devil out of me,” in a Santana hit 12 “¿__ está?” OPEN 13 Fix, as a pet 21 Blow one’s top 22 Cotillion honoree EVERYDAY 24 *One of two cold atmospheric cyclones 11A-2:30A 25 Ji y •Slices 26 Iron-rich meat 28 Miller’s “__ From the Bridge” •Calzones 29 First calendar pg. 31 Food court attraction •Whole Pizzas 32 Something to pick lox for •Breadsticks 34 ‘50s political monogram 36 Label •Salads 39 “__ so?” 44 Fish caught in pots 46 Author Buntline 47 Tennis great Andre 50 Studio piece 52 “Swan Lake” swan 53 Customer holding: Abbr. 54 Closed 55 Produced, as fruit FREE 56 Tel Aviv airline Across 48 Low or no follower 57 Smidgen 1 “Mamma Mia!” group 49 Insert for a 6-Down 58 Quiet yeses DELIVERY 5 Tunes 51 Shoot well under par, in golf 60 Celeb with a mansion 970-482-FAST (3278) 10 Fundamentals lingo Yesterday’s solution 14 Talking iPhone feature 53 Syria’s Bashar al-__ 1401 W. Elizabeth St • Ft. Collins • Pick-Up or Delivery 15 Destroyer destroyer 55 Focuses even harder ... and a 16 Messy stu hint to the starts of the answers to 17 __ smasher starred clues 18 “I’m innocent!” 59 Letters after phis 19 Hindu deity 60 “The Planets” composer 20 High-speed war plane maneu- 61 Texter’s “If you ask me” ver 62 Adorable SUDOKU 22 Hunter’s device 63 Wipe o 23 Gets close to 64 Dismissed, with “o ” 24 Cheat, in a way 65 “Until next time,” in texts 25 Seasonal malady 66 Oscar’s roommate 27 Find work 67 Tolkien’s Treebeard et al. 30 Shakespearean fairy queen Yesterday’s solution 33 Large-leafed tree Down 35 Batman portrayer Kilmer 1 PDQ 36 Skating commentator Lipinski 2 __-Honey 37 Passionate 3 *Rhode Island school 38 Dishes for company 4 Pop singer Mann 40 Eagerly excited 5 *Like Southern California 41 Golfer Ballesteros beaches 42 Furrow maker 6 Duck player in “Peter and the 43 Ruling period Wolf” 45 Charlemagne’s realm: Abbr. 7 Punishment with a grounding 46 Avant-garde 8 Risk, e.g. RAMMIES LUKE MEACHAM

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By Erik Petrovich @EAPetrovich

Since 1923, it has been a tradition for freshmen coming to Colorado State Uni- versity to repaint the ‘A’ in the foothills of Horsetooth every September. As the clock ticks down on the 99-year lease of the area, set to expire by 2023, the City of Fort Collins and the CSU Board of Governors are begin- ning to look at new options to continue al- lowing CSU students to access the Maxwell Natural Area, where the A is located. If the lease runs out without a plan to continue CSU’s access to the Maxwell Nat- ural Area, CSU may not be able to continue

The A was first painted in 1923, taking six hours to complete. It now measures 210 feet wide and 450 feet tall and is visible to pilots from as far as 60 miles away.

what has been a nearly 100-year tradition. One such option may be to get rid of the lease altogether and replace it with a plan to allow CSU to have permanent access to the A during certain times of the year. To do this, City Council must speak with the CSU Board of Governors about an easement plan. The proposed easement plan would grant CSU students the right to use the Maxwell Natural Area specifically for re- pairing and maintaining the A every year. It would not give the land to the Universi- ty, but would instead grant passage for the purpose of maintenance alone, as the land is owned by the city. If passed, the plan would also allow the University to carry out some other activi- ties in the area that currently require per- mission from the Department of Natural Areas each year. The easement plan will be discussed Dec. 15, at the second-to-last City Council meeting of the year. The A was first painted in 1923, taking six hours to complete. It now measures 210 feet wide and 450 feet tall and is visible to pi- lots from as far as 60 miles away, according to the University website. Every year since then students have hiked to the foothills to paint the letter white, keeping it visible in most weather conditions to the students of CSU and locals around the campus. The white paint used on the vegetation and rocks of the A is deemed to be “envi- ronmentally sound” by the Environmental Health Services department at CSU and Psychology junior Chris Amerman leaves his hand- poses little threat to the surrounding nat- print on one of the rocks across from the top of the A. ural area. Amerman was one of the many volunteer that helped Erik Petrovich can be reached at news@ paint the A last year. PHOTO BY MEGAN FISCHER collegian.com. COLLEGIAN