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NEWS OPINION A&C ASCSU BACK IN ELECTION TERMINOLOGY PUNK BAND EMPHASIZES SESSION EXPLAINED INCLUSIVITY Vol. 127, No. 82 Thursday, January 25, 2018 PAGE 5 PAGE 7 PAGE 20 Grace Colavailu (23) and teammates celebrate a basket late in the second half against San Diego State. The Rams defeated the Aztecs, 72-43. PHOTO BY ERICA GISENHAGEN COLLEGIAN Offensive explosion leads to statement win By Luke Zahlmann rhythm was virtually non-exis- period to go along with three re- plan.” Further aiding the Rams’ ef- @luckzahlmann tent. The opening proved to be bounds. Trailing by a pair going into fort was a clean-up of their mis- an anomaly, though, as the strug- A revival of tempo occurred the second, the Rams continued takes from their past two games After abundant offensive gles gave way to an offensive ex- late in the first quarter to steal their hot streak, changing a defi- with only seven turnovers and struggles for the Colorado plosion. the show for the Rams, highlight- cit to a lead quickly. A glimpse one foul in the half. The stat State women’s basketball team After their first matchup of ed by an and-one to end the quar- at the Rams’ lofty offensive po- proved to have inflated impor- throughout the year, the cold the year, the clear focus for the ter by senior Hannah Tvrdy. The tential was on full display in the tance given the Aztecs’ nine streaks were a thing of the past Rams was to limit Aztec (9-10, three points were just a portion first half following a slow start. turnovers and seven fouls. Wednesday night as the Rams 3-5 MW) senior McKynzie Fort. of her eight in the opening frame. Tvrdy finished the half as the The rejuvenation contin- routed San Diego State 72-43 in Following a 22-point perfor- Tvrdy also stood strong on the leading scorer between the two ued for the Rams coming out of Moby Arena. mance in the first of their two defensive end with two of the teams with 10. Seven other Rams the break, driving for two easy The opening minutes of the matchups, Fort began the game team’s four steals early. scored early and a 51.9 percent layups to begin the half. Proving first quarter were reminiscent of hot, exploiting sloppy defense “We always want to start clip from the field helped lead to be only the opening chapter of the entire year as the Rams’ (13- outside from the Rams and tal- on defense,” forward Veronika them to a 35-29 advantage going the third quarter story, the Rams 7, 5-4 Mountain West) offensive lying five points in the opening Mirkovic said. “We had a great into the locker room. see BASKETBALL on page 15 >> COLLEGIAN.COM 2 Thursday, January 25, 2018 FORT COLLINS FOCUS Ethan Solomon tune-up a snowboard at Gearage Outdoor Sports on Thursday, Jan. 18. Solomon has worked at Gearage Outdoor Sports for about a month. “I love learning about new equip- ment because something new and different always comes in,” Solomon said. 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Letters to Randi Mattox | A&C Director [email protected] Display Advertising | 970-491-7467 the editor should be sent to [email protected]. [email protected] Seth Bodine | Night Editor [email protected] NEWS Thursday, January 25, 2018 3 CAMPUS Overbeck listening session addresses City solar policy, community issues By Samantha Ye Power Authority on the way. @samxye4 However, Kirsch said the rebate program is unsustainable During an informal as rooftop solar becomes more community listening session popular, and that while solar can Wednesday night, Fort Collins be a money-saving option, it was residents expressed various only available to those who could concerns to City Councilmember, afford the upfront costs. Bob Overbeck, among them the According to EnergySage, proposal to have City utilities lease the average cost of a solar panel roof and parking lots for solar system in Fort Collins is $16,400 panel development, instead of before any rebates or incentives. using natural open land. “It’s a good deal,” Kirsch said, Fred Kirsch, director of the “if you have that capital.” Community for Sustainable CforSE proposed that the City Energy (CforSE), presented look beyond the rebate plan and Overbeck with a stack of letters have the municipal utilities buy from community members and own some solar panels so all supporting the proposed change residents might benefit. in City solar operations. The plan calls to install panels Currently, City Utilities on leased roof space and parking incentivizes solar programs for lots. Kirsch emphasized they home and business customers did not want renewable energy Fort Collins Councilmember Bob Overbeck hosts an informal community meeting to hear problems residents in the form of credits and developments to be put on open face in Fort Collins. PHOTO BY JON PRICE COLLEGIAN rebates. Those who install solar space or natural areas the City photovoltaic systems on their owns. reaching Council. fabrication model of installing Other concerns brought buildings are eligible for rebates “Putting solar panels on top of “It makes an interesting use of solar panels to significantly up during the session were the when enough solar energy is rooftops and parking lots is going space,” Overbeck said. installation lower costs. lack of infrastructure support produced to send back to the to be a lot more work, but I know Overbeck also asked how the “I’m hoping that (the) tariff in the rapidly developing north electric grid, based on the City’s that nobody wants to put solar new tariffs on imported solar cells will encourage someone to pick part of the city leading to traffic net metering system. panels on top of Coyote Ridge,” and modules set by President up (and fund) that RMI model, congestion and the general Utilities also has a community Kirsch said. Donald Trump on Monday might and then Fort Collins could step process of presenting new solar program partnership with Overbeck said any affect the proposal. in on the demand side of it and say evidence in council hearings. Clean Energy Collective at the development proposals would According to Kirsch, Rocky ‘Great, we want to put these solar Samantha Ye can be reached at Riverside Community Solar Array, have to go through several process Mountain Institute is looking panels all over parking lots, all over [email protected]. and a second one with Platte River steps and citizen boards before to develop essentially a pre- town,’” Kirsch said. NEWS 4 Thursday, January 25, 2018 NATIONAL Sanctuary cities threatened with subpoenas By Kate Irby McClatchy Washington Bureau of the threat to public safety or have cooperated with DOJ So-called sanctuary cities contract employees), whether represented by jurisdictions officials so far, the department frequently argue that Section formal or informal, that were that actively thwart the federal said.