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Volume 126, No. 67 Wednesday, December 7, 2016 CSU researchers CSU professors to study recreational identify mosquito marijuana impact on college campuses By Savannah Hoag their use of recreational marijua- @sav_hoag na. with deadly bite “The main purpose of this A group of Colorado State study is that we’re not using new University professors recently data,” Conner said. “We have received a $186,500 grant from data that really described the the Colorado Department of impact (of recreational marijua- Public Health and Environment na) on college students and their to study the impact of legalized, participation in the use of recre- recreational marijuana on young ational marijuana.” adults. Colorado was one of the fi rst Brad Conner, associate pro- states to legalize and implement fessor in the Department of marijuana in 2012 and 2014. Psychology, is the principal in- Conner believes that this new vestigator and one of the people study will provide information to responsible for executing the other states that have or wish to study on the impact of legalizing legalize recreational or medical recreational marijuana on young marijuana in the future. adults and adolescents. “It will provide a road map to “It is designed to look at other states,” Conner said. “Five existing data to determine the states just voted to either legalize impact of legalizing recreation- or loosen the laws on marijuana. al marijuana on marijuana use We can help tell them ... what will among adolescents and young happen (if) they change their adults,” Conner said. legislation on marijuana.” The study is funded by the “It will provide a road map taxation of medical marijuana to other states.” -Brad Conner, from April 1, 2017 until March principal investigator for the Postdoctoral student Claudia Rückert prepares vials to collect samples on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the Infec- 30, 2019. Conner, as well as CSU study on the impact of legalized, tious Diseases Laboratory at Colorado State University. PHOTO BY LUKE WALKER COLLEGIAN professors from Human De- recreational marijuana on young velopment and Family Studies, adults. By Nataleah Small Central and South America and identifi ed the mosquito as the School of Social Work and Psy- Conner hopes to enlighten @NataleahJoy the southern coastal regions of Aedes aegypti mosquito that chology backgrounds, are a part college freshmen about what the United States. spreads this virus. of the Cannabis Research Group recreational marijuana use will Researchers at Colorado The Summer Olympics in Claudia Rückert, postdoc- spearheading the study. be like on a college campus, and State University recently dis- Rio brought the Zika virus to toral fellow in the department “We have a strong research to break the stereotype that peo- covered that one specifi c type the forefront of the global con- of microbiology, immunolo- team,” Conner said. “(The team ple will be smoking marijuana of mosquito can spread up to scious. Yet, before the world gy and pathology, learned this is) made up of myself, Nathaniel more often than they actually do. three di­ erent viruses with one turned its eyes toward Brazil, mosquito is capable of being Riggs, Audrey Shillington, Melis- “The thing is that (most) bite, including Zika and Dengue researchers were concerned infected and infecting people sa George and Mark Prince.” incoming freshmen have no fever. about this arbovirus, a virus with multiple arboviruses. Re- Within the last year, about real idea about is how much al- CSU was among one of sev- spread by mosquitoes, that search under her adviser Greg- 5,000 undergraduate students at cohol is being consumed on a eral institutions that received caused an outbreak in April ory Ebel, an associate professor CSU and about 8,000 undergrad- college campus,” Conner said. grants to study the Zika virus 2015. in her department, has led her uates from 11 universities around “People have those ideas about after the epidemic began in CSU’s researchers have see MOSQUITO on page 3 >> the country were surveyed about see MARIJUANA on page 4 >> COLLEGIAN.COM 2 Wednesday, December 7, 2016 FORT COLLINS FOCUS OFF THE OVAL December declared Student Media Celebration Month with mayoral proclamation

By Julia Rentsch @julia_rentscht

Editor’s note: The author of this article, Julia Rentsch, is the Editor in Chief of the Rocky Mountain Collegian. To mark the Rocky Mountain Collegian’s 125th year of publica- tion, Fort Collins’ mayor Wade Troxell proclaimed December 2016 as Student Media Celebration Month at the regularly scheduled City Council meeting Dec. 6. It was presented to Julia Rent- sch, the Collegian’s editor in chief, and Edward Kendall, speaker pro tempore for the Associated Stu- dents of Colorado State University. The Collegian is primarily funded through student fees allocated to student media by ASCSU. The Collegian was founded in Photo Image Making 1 class reviews photos from students Lincoln Eli in the final critique of Fall 2016. PHOTO BY CJ JOHNSON COLLEGIAN 1891 by seven students at what was then Colorado Agricultural Col- lege. It is one of the oldest student newspapers west of the Missis- sippi, and it is the longest-serving Follow student newspaper in Colorado, SCHEDULE @CSUCollegian on Twitter the proclamation states. Mayor Troxell read the procla- KCSUFM.COM WEDNESDAY mation aloud, which summarizes the Collegian’s history and the expectation that the newspaper “will continue to help inform and 9 A.M. - 11 A.M. DJ Salt Indie & Questioning engage its readers in the Fort Col- Like CSUCollegian lins community for the foreseeable on Facebook future while producing top-tier journalists who bring pride to our 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. DJ MD2 The Hong Kong Fu Book of Tricks: Volume 2 community.” The proclamation also recog- nizes some of the accolades the 1 P.M. - 3 P.M. DJ JJ Beat Down Time Collegian has received. “Whereas, during the course of its publication, the Rocky Moun- Follow tain Collegian has been ranked 3 P.M. - 4 P.M. DJ Emz Indie Rock at 3 O’Clock CSU Collegian one of the top-three daily student on Instagram newspapers by the Society of Professional Journalists and nu- 4 P.M. - 7 P.M. DJ Sapphire FCC Training Show merous accolades on the national level,” the document reads. Following the reading, Rentsch said that it was an honor to receive 7 P.M. - 8 P.M. DJ Fantastik DJ Fantastik’s House of Fun the recognition on behalf of 125 years’ worth of student journalists. Follow “Here’s to 125 years, and may- CSU Collegian be even 125 more,” Rentsch said. 9 P.M. - 11 P.M. DJ Squid The Cephalopodcast on Snapchat Julia Rentsch can be reached at [email protected].

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CITY ASCSU holds forum to discuss sustainability By Austin Flasks @MrPacMan80 She went on to explain that even receiving perfect scores in seperate their trash. He also to cut o‹ questions so they could di‹ erent buildings across cam- research and innovation. hopes to have a foothills cam- keep on time. On Tuesday December 6, pus utilize solar energy and The third speaker was Tim pus compost expansion with the One member of the crowd Associated Students of Colorado provide a fair share of electrici- Broderick, who is the Housing capacity to handle all of the food was Nogah Seidemann, the ASC- State University Environmental ty throughout the campus. For and Dining Services Assistant waste for the university. SU deputy director of environ- A‹ airs and Sustainability held a example, the Engineering build- Director of Sustainability Coor- The fi nal speaker was Aaron mental a‹ airs and a junior ap- forum in the LSC to talk about ing’s solar panels create 18.9 kilo- dinator. Broderick’s focus was Fodge, Alternative Transporta- parel and merchandising major. the sustainability process and watts of energy. Other buildings on that of composting on and tion Manager at CSU. “All these sustainability ini- the plans for sustainability at around campus also generate. around campus. “We have a pretty rich his- tiatives directly impact lives... a CSU. Dollard explained that if so- He stated that CSU’s climate tory of transportation at CSU,” lot of it is related to social justice The event included presen- lar panels wanted to be built on action plan is to reduce 80 per- Fodge said. issues and the types of products tations on di‹ erent aspects of the foothills campus, they would cent of greenhouse gasses by Fodge said transportation we buy,” Seidemann said. campus sustainability from dif- require 60 acres of land, but 2030, as Fort Collins puts out around CSU has become more Another member of the audi- ferent CSU faculty members. would raise the total megawatts around 2,500,000 metric tons of green with the introduction of ence included Stacey Baumgarn, The fi rst presentation was of energy to around 8. Carbon Dioxide. things such as the Max bus-line campus energy coordinator. given by Carol Dollard, a utility The next speaker was Tonie In terms of composting, and increased bike lanes. “We all will now and in the engineer in facility management Miyamoto, a member of Housing Broderick said composting has “It’s the quality of your life future will make decisions about at CSU. Her presentation fo- and Dining Services Administra- occurred on and around cam- and your free time, ultimately how we want to live our lives and cused on the solar energy pres- tion. Her focus during her pre- pus from around 2004 and still that is what transportation is,” di‹ erent things we want to be ence on campus. sentation was CSU’s scoring in continues today. In many of the Fodge said. He said green trans- engaged in, Baumgarn said. “So I Dollard explained that one of Sustainability Tracking, Assess- dinning halls including Braiden portation helps people because it think when we understand those the largest aspects of CSU’s car- ment and Rating System. and Durrell, food pulpers were saves time, money and it reduces trade-o‹ s and the context of the bon footprints comes from the Miyamoto explained that implemented to cut down on wa- stress. decision, we understand the im- usage of electricity. Dollard said CSU is the fi rst and only school ter waste when cleaning dishes. The crowd there asked many pact.” this is because most of the time, to receive a platinum grade for Broderick also explained questions to the presenters, so Austin Flasks can be reached the electricity that CSU uses sustainability. Miyamoto said that around campus are new many so that the presenters had at news@collegian. comes from burning coal, which CSU has received almost perfect waste disposal systems that raises emissions. ratings in each STARS section, make it easier for students to Duchesse

de versity of California, Berkeley, think we have a magic bullet. I Bourgogne >> MOSQUITO from page 1 found that 20 percent of individ- think it’s going to take… real dil- to conclude that this mosquito uals who were infected with one igent, integrated management. can spread multiple viruses with arbovirus were coinfected with We’re going to have to fi nd good one bite: Zika, Dengue and Chi- another. ways to deal with them to mini- $11.49 kungunya. Spreading multiple “These dual and triple infec- mize the burden.” 750ml btls viruses is referred to as coinfec- tions happen in people way more Nataleah Small can be tion. than you would think,” Ebel said. reached at [email protected]. Aggie Discount Liquor Rueckert said female mos- To mitigate this problem, 429 Canyon Ave. 482-1968 quitoes can be exposed to these Ebel said steps should be taken viruses after taking their fi rst to go after the source. blood meal, or fi rst bite of a hu- “You’ve really got to go after man. Male mosquitoes are not the mosquito,” Ebel said. “If you typically capable of spreading can control the mosquitoes, you these viruses because they only can do a huge favor.” mate with females and do not In the tropics, insecticides take a blood meal. Because hu- are used to combat mosquito mans can have multiple viruses populations. However, Ebel said in their blood stream at one time, mosquitoes can become resis- mosquitoes can contract these tant to certain types of pesti- viruses and spread them to mul- cides. To stay ahead of this, dif- tiple people over their lifetime. ferent pesticides can be rotated Mosquitoes can begin trans- throughout the year so mosqui- mitting these diseases anywhere toes are unable to build up a re- from three days to two weeks sistance as easily. after they are initially infected Ebel said researchers are with the virus. The time it takes also exploring the idea of releas- to begin spreading the virus ing sterile males into the fi eld varies based on the incubation to compete with wild male pop- time of the virus in the body of ulations. Because a female that the mosquito. However, because mates with a sterile male will not the lifespan of a mosquito is only have any o‹ spring, this process three to four weeks long in the would decrease the number of fi eld, and the fi rst blood meal mosquitoes capable of coinfect- is taken when the mosquito is ing people. at least three to four days old, Drug developers are also the mosquito is only capable of working to create a Zika vaccine transmitting the disease for a few that should be on the market in weeks before it dies. the next few years, Ebel said. Rüueckert said these fi nd- Overall, Ebel said in order to ings were surprising because solve this problem, people have researchers originally thought to work together to fi nd mean- the rate of coinfection might be ingful solutions. lower because one virus could “It’s a big problem and it’s out compete the other during going to be an even bigger prob- the incubation phase. However, lem,” Ebel said. “I don’t think the a study conducted by the Uni- problem is going away, I don’t NEWS 4 Wednesday, December 7, 2016

CITY City Council denies appeals against apartment construction

By Hailey Deaver ning and Zoning Board did not safety, environmental impact The provisions will become property in order to install the @autumn_hail properly interpret and apply and storm drainage. The Board e ective January 1, 2017. Local “free right” turn from eastbound Land Use Code Section 1.2.2(C). also failed to have a fair hearing businesses will submit a sample Prospect Road to southbound The Fort Collins City Coun- The proposed access that Brick by considering misleading evi- of retail marijuana, without no- Timberline Road. cil met on Dec. 6 and held a Stone and Harmony Road apart- dence. tice, to be tested for potency and The Timberline Road project hearing about the appeals of the ments share will create safety is- The Council spent a large contaminants. Currently, retail is currently being constructed Planning and Zoning Board’s sues for residents of the Harmo- amount of time on the hearing marijuana businesses are re- on the property and the project approval of the Brick Stone ny Road Apartments. for the two appeals and coun- quired to submit individual sam- budget totals up to $4.5 million. Apartments and passed ordi- Harmony Road Apartments cil members decided to decline ples for local and state potency This Ordinance o§ cially nances for the retail marijuana is home to residents with physi- both appeals. The construction and contaminants testing. This established this portion needed provisions and further expan- cal and neurological disabilities. will proceed with cooperation will eliminate duplication and for Timberline Road on the city’s sion on the Timberline Road The construction of Brick Stone from both parties. confl ict with state law. property as public road right-of- construction. Apartments would take away the Retail Marijuana Provisions Timberline Road Project way. Appeals of the P&Z Board’s outdoor space that the residents The state has modifi ed its The property is located at the Timnath Main Street/CR5 Approval of Brick Stone Apart- of Harmony Road Apartments marijuana testing provisions southwest corner of Timberline Construction ments can safely enjoy. since the city adopted its local Road and Prospect Road. Tract The mayor, Gary Troxell, Two appeals were fi led with The second appeal from ordinance. City Council Sta B of Community Recycle Cen- executed an Intergovernmen- the Planning and Zoning Board David Agee and David Ramsey heard from local businesses that ter Subdivision, which is owned tal Agreement with the Town of about the approval of the Brick asserted that the Planning and wished to clarify and bring con- by the City, as road right-of-way. Timnath defi ning the responsi- Stone Apartments on the Har- Zoning Board did not proper- sistency to these regulations. By The property is managed by the bility for the future construction mony Project Development ly interpret and use Land Use repealing these sections of the Engineering Department. of Main Street/CR5 adjacent to Plan. Code Sections 1.2.2 (C), (E), (I), City Code, all testing require- The Engineering Depart- Serratoga Falls Subdivision. The fi rst appeal from Aman- (M) and (N). These sections ments will conform and be regu- ment’s plans require the road Hailey Deaver can be reached da Morgan asserts that the Plan- cover tra§ c safety, pedestrian lated by state law. to be widened across the City’s at [email protected].

CAMPUS >> MARIJUANA from page 1 marijuana use as well, and they come to campus thinking How CSU decides on snow days there will be a lot of marijuana use, when most of the time those ideas are much more infl ated.” Students di er in what they thought marijuana use was By Stuart Smith lic Safety Team collects paper, clothing, bedding, going to be like on a college campus. Sophomore business @notstuartsmith information and then curtains or rugs. administration major, Jean Worth, believed that less people makes a recommenda- The Public Safety Don’t catch fi re: would smoke in college when compared to her hometown. As cold fronts move tion to the President Team takes the fol- If you are using a fi re- into Fort Collins and based on their decision, place, use a glass or bring snow after a dry according to a November lowing factors into metal fi re screen large Undergaduates surveyed for season, Colorado State CSU press release. consideration: enough to catch sparks recreational marijuana study: University will make The University says and rolling logs. Turn calls on whether to hold that even if it does not Whether local public o space heaters and class. call for a snow day, “In- schools are closed. make sure fi replace em- undergraduate students at CSU In the event of severe dividual students or However, the safety of bers are out before leav- weather, a closure will be employees who cannot K-12 students is held to a ing the room or going to announced through so- travel safely should use different standard than bed. cial media, email, text, sound judgment and that of college students Protect your pipes: the CSU Status Line at make arrangements and employees. Run water, even at a 970-491-7669 and post- with their professors and If City of Fort Collins and trickle, to help prevent ed on the Collegian’s supervisors.” Larimer County offi ces your pipes from freezing. 5,000 website. Regardless of a are still operating, includ- Open the kitchen and In the case of over- school closure, there are ing the bus system. bathroom cabinet doors 8,000 night storms, the Pub- several safety measures to allow warmer air to lic Safety Team tries to that should be taken for Recommendations of circulate around the make a decision by 5:30 extreme cold weather, City of Fort Collins Emer- plumbing. a.m. according to the Ameri- gency Management. Set the thermostat at However, it is unlike- can Red Cross: the same temperature: ly that CSU students will Layer up: Wear lay- Road conditions to and Your heating bill may be from campus. a little higher, but you get much time o as a ers of lightweight cloth- undergraduates from 11 univer- result of the weather this ing to stay warm. Gloves Road conditions on could avoid a more cost- sities around the country. season. The University and a hat will help pre- campus. ly repair job if your pipes has only had three snow vent losing your body freeze and burst. INFOGRAPHIC BY DOUGLAS HAWKINS COLLEGIAN days since 2009, with the heat Assessments by the CSU Use generators out- most recent on Feb. 3 of Don’t forget your Police Department and side: Never operate a this year. pets: Bring pets indoors. CSU Facilities Manage- generator inside the “I thought there’d be more ways to get to it,” Worth said. The University does If they can’t come inside, ment on the safety of the home, including in the “Like there’d be more resources (or dealers), and I thought less have some guidelines make sure they have campus and its features. basement or garage. people would smoke in college compared to my hometown.” for when shuts down, enough shelter to keep Individual members of Also, do not hook a gen- In Colorado, marijuana is only legal for those 21 years of though according to pol- them warm and that the Public Safety Team’s erator up to the home’s age and older. It is a constitutional right to possess and con- icy, it aims “to remain they can get to unfrozen opinions based survey- wiring. The safest thing sume marijuana in Colorado as long as the person is 21 years open when possible, in water ing the city in the early to do is to connect the old or above. consideration of tuition Remember the three morning. equipment you want to “It’s still illegal for those under the ages of 21 and (you are) already paid by students feet rule: If you are using power directly to the not able to smoke in public places,” Conner said. “We hope to and the University’s mis- a space heater, place it outlets on the generator. show with this study, ultimately, what recreational marijuana sion.” on a level, hard surface Stuart Smith can use is like on college campuses.” In the case of a pos- and keep anything fl am- be reached at news@ Savannah Hoag can be reached online at news@ sible snow day, the Pub- mable at least three feet away – things such as collegian.com. collegian.com. NEWS Wednesday, December 7, 2016 5 NATION NATION $5.5 million: Wilmington college Swarthmore is latest president best-paid in US college to declare By Joseph N. DiStefano ment under the retention and sumers--the students, parents The Philadelphia Inquirer retirement plan,” triggered when and employers who pay for col- itself a sanctuary the 30-year Wilmington U em- lege, often with government By Joseph N. DiStefano The highest-paid college ployee hit age 65, spokesman Jo- loans. The Philadelphia Inquirer women, and immigrants, president in the U.S. in 2014-15 seph P. Aviola said. The school says it consistent- among others, we aœ rm our was Jack P. Varsalona, who col- Varsalona was paid $1.5 mil- ly boosts its annual enrollment, Swarthmore College has protection of these groups, lected $5.4 million for 2014-15, lion in salary and deferred comp while many other private schools become a sanctuary campus, and we aœ rm our intention his last full year at the helm of the year before. Aviola wouldn’t in the Northeast have found it deciding against voluntarily to support all students in their Wilmington University, a private, say what Varsalona’s successor, tough to fi ll classes. According to sharing student information quest to pursue their educa- non-profi t Delaware-based in- La Verne Harmon, will collect Aviola, enrollment has doubled with immigration oœ cials or tion without government in- stitution, with more than 21,000 this year. since Varsalona became president willingly giving them access to terference,” the email said. mostly part-time students and no Wilmington U, backed by Du- in 2005-06, after nearly 20 years college property. The decision followed stu- tenured faculty. Pont Co. heir Irenee du Pont and on sta— . The endowment is $78 The announcement came dent protests and a petition That’s according to the Chron- other prominent Delawareans, million, up from $13 million when from college President Valerie favoring making the school a icle of Higher Education’s yearly embraces a service-company-like he took the top job. Smith and board of managers sanctuary campus. The school review of presidents’ pay, which business model, in which the top Wilmington University has Chairman Thomas Spock. enrolls just over 1,500 stu- nonprofi t schools post in publicly administrator is paid like the CEO a campus, oœ ces and athletic In an email to Swarthmore dents. Swarthmore supports available IRS tax documents. of a medium-sized private corpo- team facilities near New Castle, community members, Smith the Deferred Action for Child- The University of Pennsylva- ration, while most of the school’s Delaware, and other permanent also said college public-safety hood Arrivals program, and nia’s Amy Gutmann, a prodigious 1,000-plus teaching sta— consists and temporary classroom sites oœ cers will continue to not admits undocumented stu- half-billion-a-year fundraiser of part-time adjunct faculty, who around Delaware and at high ask about immigration status, dents without regard to their who last week agreed to stay on collect a few thousand dollars per schools in South Jersey, plus on- and will not participate in the fi nancial status. as head of the West Philadel- course per semester. line courses. E-Verify program, an internet Earlier, the University phia-based school until 2022, was Varsalona has said this frees Last year Wilmington said it database that enables busi- of Pennsylvania, with over the fourth-best-paid U.S. college him to hire experienced nurses, en- will build another campus west nesses to determine the eli- 21,000 full-time students, de- president, at $3 million, trailing gineers and other professionals as of U.S. 202 near the Pennsylvania gibility of their employees to clared itself a sanctuary cam- Varsalona and top administrators instructors, by the course, including state line, between Wilmington work in the United States. pus. Students across the coun- at Washington University in St. people he knows in Delaware state and West Chester. Aviola said the “When there is a rising na- try have been staging walkouts Louis and Southern Methodist government and companies. school expects to break ground on tional rhetoric of intolerance to encourage more campuses University. He says his instructors are that project in the spring. and acts of hate that threat- to make the switch. Varsalona’s compensation enthusiastic to teach what they Content from Tribune News en people of color, Muslims, Content from Tribune was swollen by a “one-time pay- know, satisfying education con- Service. LGBTQ individuals, Jews, News Service. OPINION 6 Wednesday, December 7, 2016 EDITORIAL NATION Politically correct culture Housing pick could set back climate policy breeds intolerance By the Editors at age. HUD has also proposed Bloomberg View two essential requirements having a conversation about The entire country is so - that any new construction these topics. I have changed my concerned with being sensi- Donald Trump wants a backed by the Federal Housing perspective on many things after tive towards other’s feelings person who has expressly re- Administration meet tougher Holly talking to other women. If I only that they are scared to share fused to believe in climate fl ood-proofi ng standards, and Spease talked to people who I knew their personal beliefs. Anyone change to run a federal agency that cities and states applying @CSUCollegian had the same political beliefs, who says Merry Christmas is that plays a big part in U.S. cli- for HUD grants plan for the than I would be living in an disrespectful towards other mate policy. It’s not the Envi- e ects of climate change on echo chamber. Although talking religions; if you wear a Donald ronmental Protection Agency low-income households. about these controversial topics Trump shirt you are automati- or the Department of Energy; What’s more, HUD is di- One of the fi rst things we are can become heated; discussing cally a racist, etc. People are so it’s the Department of Housing rectly responsible for the coun- taught before attending a these matters will only bring scared that the PC police will and Urban Development. try’s 1.1 million public housing social event is to never bring up more patience and understand- judge them that they completely Trump’s choice to lead units, which are disproportion- politics or religion. Whenever ing. Coming into college I was refrain from sharing anything HUD is former presidential ately exposed to the e ects of my friends and I go out on the very intolerant and thought that about politics or religion. On hopeful Ben Carson, who says climate change. An increasing weekends, they ban me from anyone who didn’t think the the fl ip side, if you do talk about there’s no good evidence that number of those units are be- talking about anything that same way as I did was stupid. Yet these controversial topics, you global temperatures are rising ing lost to extreme weather, could become a debate. I under- after challenging myself to raise are labeled as a political freak or - a view that just 14 percent of exacerbating the already se- stand that constantly fi ghting my hand in class and spark con- a bible thumper. People with dif- Americans share. vere lack of a ordable housing over which political party sucks versations among people with ferent views on topics like abor- While much of the climate nationwide. This is something more is unproductive; but never opposite views, I found myself tion, gay marriage, and illegal debate has been about how to the next HUD secretary will ur- talking about these important becoming more open-minded. immigration grow silent when reduce greenhouse gas emis- gently need to address. topics will produce intolerance I no longer vote based on the these topics are brought up, for sions, a separate e ort, led by That was already going to and superfi cial relationships. “R” or “D” next to a candidate, fear of making enemies. How HUD, is under way to protect be challenging; the appoint- I listen to my friend’s views, do will anyone expand their under- Americans from the conse- ment of a climate-change de- my own research, and then vote standing on an issue if they are quences of those emissions: nier would make it harder. based on what I believe in. too afraid to talk about it? It is more frequent and extreme Democrats in Congress should There are so many There are so many benefi ts no wonder that this country is hurricanes, fl oods and other use Carson’s confi rmation that come from talking about increasingly polarized. severe weather events. hearings to air his views on cli- benefi ts that religion and politics, so why is it In addition, if we are too After Superstorm Sandy, mate science and make sure he come from talking discouraged? afraid to talk about what we be- Congress gave the agency $1 appreciates the importance of Because talking about top- lieve in, how are we supposed to billion for grants to cities and HUD’s climate policies. about religion and ics, that could potentially cause build meaningful relationships? states to carry out innovative Content from Tribune News an argument, is not politically I want to be able to talk about ideas for reducing storm dam- Service. politics, so why is correct. In today’s society it is my religious and political views better for everyone to agree openly with my friends. I don’t it discouraged? rather than potentially o end want to discuss the Kardashian’s someone by speaking his or her latest scandal; I want to share mind. Rather than discussing my passions and dreams, and at Believing in God or register- the e ects of fracking or gun the end of the day politics and ing as a Republican should not control and potentially disagree- religion is intertwined with who be something that people are ing, friends will discuss their we are. Avoiding these topics ashamed of. I am in a sorority favorite TV show. This entire because of political correctness with 200 other women, and we country was built upon religious is detrimental to relationships obviously do not share the same and political arguments, but for and the future of this country. political and religious views. Yet, some reason, no one is supposed Holly Spease can be reached this has never stopped me from to talk about it. at [email protected]

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Sorority drama on Facebook. DOPE #YikesLadies

Professors that give you candy when There’s never any parking on campus you least expect it. during #DeadWeek and #FinalsWeek

Professors that give you extensions Hat hair. #DidNotWakeUpLikeThis when you least expect it. #ThanksProf

Snow. Cold weather = less people When your stomach growls in a quiet stopping you on the plaza. area, and everyone stares at you.

Feeding a puppy a cup of whipped There’s only 2 papers left after today. cream. #FreePuppichinos

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WHITE CSU should be supporting CU’s success

Austin the boys of Boulder if they want This remarkable season for tory of their well-known failure did say that the matter was not White to enhance their chances of mak- the Bu s all started with a blow- o their feet, this game can now closed. ing it into a power fi ve confer- out of their “little brothers,” the have more importance than ever After a fourth straight year @ajwrules44 ence and helping out their sports CSU Rams down at Sports Au- for the Rams. of making a bowl game and a department in general. thority Field at Mile High. Rams If CU were to win the Ala- team that is on the rise, the Rams The fi nal College Football fans need no reminder, but the mo Bowl, they would more than could use a game against a po- Sko Bu s. Playo rankings were released fi nal for this one was 44-7. likely fi nish in the fi nal top-10 of tential top-15 team to start their The two words, or should and CU fi nished at number 10 However, the point here is every poll and since pre-season season. A win could demonstrate I say one word and a made up and earned an invitation to play that CSU gets to play this team polls are pretty much just copied to every Power 5 conference that word, that every single Colorado in the Alamo Bowl against the every single season (for the most and pasted from the end of the the Rams have a system to build State fan hates. Years of taunt- No. 12 Oklahoma State Cowboys. part). For a team and university last season, there is no reason to a team year after year and that ing between the two and highly This is the highest CU has been like CSU that is looking to join a think that coming into the fi rst they can be competitive with emotional rivalry games in every ranked in what seems like most power fi ve conference, these are game of the year against CSU some of the best. sport has created a rift between current college students life- the types of games they have to that the Bu s would be in the Pair this showcase game with the two that will always live as times. This season was the fi rst play. These conferences want to top-15 or at least ranked. This is CU with a road trip to Alabama one of the best rivalries in Colo- time in 11 years that they had see a team that can come in and the chance the Rams need. and CSU could have a program rado. even cracked the top 25, which compete right away instead of That chance took a hit this changing type of season if they But I am here to say that in 2005 they were ranked No. being a doormat for the rest of season when the Big 12 con- were to do well in both games. right now, CSU needs to dawn 22 and lost the next week and the teams to wipe their feet on. ference announced that they It is not just football either. the black and gold and cheer for dropped from the polls. But after CU wiped the his- will not be expanding. But they The Rams’ men’s basketball team went down to Boulder a couple weeks ago and stormed out of there with a 72-58 beat BASKETBALL down of the Bu s. This CU team was coming o of a week in which they hung around against current No. 23 and undefeated Notre Dame and also took down O ense clicks as Rams Texas who was ranked at the time. A road win against a team with those kinds of quality op- ponents and wins is huge for blowout Arkansas-Fort Smith the Rams. CU has been on the rise in basketball over the past few years and once again it is the By Eddie Herz from the fl oor overall. Bonner same argument made for foot- @Eddie_Herz fi nished the night with a career ball, a school has to play other high 17 points. great schools if they want to get In the second game of a “It’s a good feeling but all up higher in national recogni- three-game home-stand at credit to my teammates for just tion. Moby Arena, Colorado State fi nding me in rhythm,” Bonner If CU continues their early (7-2) defeated DII opponent said. “Yesterday in practice we season success to Pac-12 play Arkansas-Fort Smith in con- worked a lot on moving for each and compete for conference vincing fashion. The 24-point other, looking for each other, championship or an at-large bid 93-69 win was the largest mar- getting double-ball reversals. in the tournament, this can only gin of victory for the Rams so I think our team chemistry help CSU’s case come March. A far this season. CSU’s 93 points played a big part in it. I’m just road win against a conference also eclipsed their previous sea- trying to fi t in wherever I can champion or an at-large team is a son-high of 84. and help anyway I can.” huge resume builder and with no “We worked on our o ense Devocio Butler also bad losses so far, CSU’s resume a lot the last couple of days and matched a career high in points, is looking better and better, but I thought it showed up,” Head scoring 13 o the bench. He has it hangs on whether or not CU Coach Larry Eustachy said. reached double-fi gures in fi ve of continues to play well. Making The story of the game for CSU’s last six games, including March Madness before the Big CSU was di erent guys stepping three straight. 12 committee reviews expansion up to score points and lead CSU The Rams had fi ve scorers in Che Bob (10) scored a career high 21 points in his fi rst career start for again can only be a positive for to a win. double digits against the Lions, Colorado State. PHOTO BY JACK FORD COLLEGIAN the Rams. Che Bob earned his fi rst ca- the most they’ve had through Not only are CSU’s men’s reer start and made the most of nine games this season. Omog- much harder to guard and play each other in the huddle, bring sports on the rise, the women’s it, converting 8-9 fi eld goals and bo added 11 and had seven re- against.” the energy in the second half.” sports programs have already scoring a career-high 21 points. bounds. Prentiss Nixon also had The Rams shot 62.7 percent An early 9-0 run in the sec- been excelling. The volleyball The South Plains transfer added 10 points fresh o a 20-point in the game and went 5-14 from ond half to give the Rams a 52- team just competed in their fi ve rebounds as well. outing against Wichita State on three-point range. However, de- 37 lead with 14:25 remaining in 22nd consecutive NCAA tourna- “I felt good,” Bob said. “My Saturday. spite their dominant o ensive the contest put the game out of ment and the women’s basket- game comes o of missed shots “With this team we always e ort, the Rams didn’t pull away reach. CSU’s largest lead in the ball team is coming o a season and attacking the glass. When have someone who can step until the second half. game was 27. With the victory, in which they lost one regular I’m doing that, it’s hard to stop.” up,” Bonner said. “Like coach Bob extended the Rams lead the Rams move to 7-2 on the season game by a point and went Bob was one of a handful says, being a team together you to 13 with 5:31 left in the opening season. undefeated in conference play. of Rams to have a career game don’t really need that go to guy. half. This would be CSU’s largest Up next Colorado State will These girls need some tougher against Fort Smith. Redshirt Someone’s going to step up no lead of the half, as a late rally by be looking for revenge against competition. freshman guard Anthony Bon- matter what. “We have a very di- the Lions put them within six at the University of Northern Finally, fans see these ri- ner proved he can be an asset verse team, everyone can score, the break, 40-34. Colorado on Saturday Dec. 10 valries like Ohio State against o of the bench. Similar to Bob, everyone can defend, rebound. “We came out kind of slow in Fort Collins. UNC upset the Michigan or Texas against Okla- the rim was wide for Bonner, as Not knowing who is going to be in that fi rst half, clearly, only up Rams last season 73-64. homa and it is because of prox- he made three of his four three- the leading scorer, who is going six,” Bonner said. “Coach put it Eddie Herz can be reached by imity. There was a plethora of point attempts and going 4-of-5 to have the hot hand, makes us on us to come together, talk to email at [email protected]. see SUCCESS on page 9 >> SPORTS Wednesday, December 7, 2016 9

BASKETBALL Rams eying back-to-back wins over CU By Eddie Herz @Eddie_Herz “Leonard and Robinson, when we played them early last year Fresh o of three convincing they were freshmen. They look wins in only fi ve days, the CSU like seniors now.” women’s basketball team has Despite losing 11 out of their another signifi cant challenge last 15 to their rivals, the Rams awaiting them. snuck away with a 64-63 win On Thursday night the Rams over the Bu aloes at Moby last will take on the No. 18 Colorado season. Bu aloes in Boulder. “Our kids believe,” Williams Through eight games, CU said. “We can control a basket- has yet to su er a loss. They also ball game. I think we learned a picked up a quality seven-point lot from that game last year. I victory over Kentucky, who was think we grew from that game, ranked No. 15 at the time. The but so did they. Now we’re go- Bu aloes have cruised through ing to Boulder. It’s going to be a their non-conference schedule, whole di erent animal. We’ve winning by an average margin of got to be ready for physicality 25.4 points. that we haven’t seen yet and A trio of sophomores have energy that they haven’t played led the way so far for CU in the against yet. CU is going to bring scoring department. Kennedy a lot of juice, we’ve got to be Leonard, Alexis Robinson, and ready to match it.” Ariana Freeman are each averag- Though the Rams are with- ing doubt-digit points per game. out three of their starters from Leonard has scored 16.3 points last year’s contest, their lead- per game, while Robinson and ing scorers from the game are Freeman are close behind with looking to give the Rams back- Senior Elin Gustavsson (22) and Senior Ellen Nystrom (13) clap along with the pep band to the CSU Fight Song 12.4 and 12, respectively. Haley to-back wins over CU. Elin Gus- after defeating Denver. PHOTO BY ELLIOTT JERGE COLLEGIAN Smith, CU’s senior leader, has tavsson scored 22 against the also scored 11.8 points per game Bu aloes last season and Ellen it’s been the last four years. It’s er this season, No. 11 Washing- The game will be held at the respectively. Nystrom cashed in 14. going to be really fun.” ton defeated CSU 101-68 in the Coors Event Center at 7 p.m MT. “I think their heartbeat is “It’s always fun playing CU, it CSU is hoping that the third second round of the Preseason Tune into Pac-12.com to view a Hailey Smith, that kid is an unbe- doesn’t matter if they’re ranked time will be the charm when it WNIT in Seattle. No. 19 Oklaho- live video feed of the contest. lievable basketball player,” CSU or not,” Nystrom said. “I know comes to facing ranked teams ma also outlasted the Rams 70-55 Eddie Herz can be reached by Head Coach Ryun Williams said. it’s going to be a tight game like away from Fort Collins. Earli- two weeks later in Oklahoma. email at [email protected].

>> SUCCESS from page 8 want some revenge. players on Ohio State from As the saying goes, Rome Michigan and vice versa. These was not built in a day, but CSU players went to the enemy already has the foundation and school because their hometown now needs to add the pillars team more than likely looked and statement wins that can get past them. The Bu aloes success them to the next level. allows them to move on from So as painful as it might Colorado recruits and look to- sound for Rams fans, CU’s suc- wards the “better” recruiting lo- cess is your success. It is more cations like Texas or Florida. than alright to still boo and post Since the Bu s will not be funny memes about how much looking in-state as much, CSU you dislike CU when the Rams can now gobble up all the tal- play them, but after that, it is ented players here in Colorado. time to believe in The Rise. These players could also play Austin White can be reached with a chip on their shoulder af- by email at sports@collegian. ter being looked over by CU and com. SPORTS 10 Wednesday, December 7, 2016 FOOTBALL FOOTBALL It could be another Freshman QB might be the answer wild fi nish to the for Jim McElwain’s Gators By Edgar Thompson Orlando Sentinal season ago. Yet with little else would put the decision their AFC playo€ race left to play for this season, the coaches’ hands. Jim McElwain needs a Gators might turn toward the “To be honest with you, ha- quarterback. future and begin to develop ei- ven’t talked to Coach Mac and I By Ray Fittipaldo wild-card spots to the second- He might be hiding in plain ther Franks or Trask with the haven’t talked to Coach Nuss (of- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and third-place teams from sight. hope he would become the 2017 fensive coordinator Doug Nuss- the AFC West, but the Steelers’ It remains to been seen starter. meier),” Franks said. “That’s one The Oakland Raiders are the three-game winning streak has whether McElwain turns his at- Appleby has one game re- thing I leave up to them.” No. 1 seed in the AFC Monday reinvigorated the race for the tention to fi rst-year freshman maining in his college career and Trask said he would be will- morning. By late Thursday, they No.6 seed. Feleipe Franks or Kyle Trask likely gives UF its best chance ing to give up a season of eligibil- could be the No. 5 seed. The second-place team leading up to the Jan. 2 Outback against Iowa. While talented, ity for one game if it would help One year ago, eventual Su- from the AFC North remains Bowl against Iowa. Appleby makes too many bad the Gators. per Bowl champion Denver did a long shot to earn a wild-card But McElwain did leave decisions and have three inter- “It’s never about the red- not secure a playoŒ berth until berth, but they’re only one game open the door a QB change could ceptions against Alabama’s top- shirt,” he said. “It’s about what- the second-to-last week of the behind Denver in the race for coming when the Gators return ranked defense. ever the coaches want. It’s about regular season and did not wrap the No. 6 seed. The Dolphins to practice fi eld. Del Rio has two years of eli- whatever the team needs.” up home-fi eld advantage until also are 7-5 and own the tie- Stating the obvious after a gibility remaining but based on Franks was a high school star the fi nal week of the season. breaker over the Steelers based 54-16 loss Saturday to Alabama, his body work does not appear out of Crawfordville and a four- There are four games re- on their head-to-head victory. the second-year coach said de- to be the answer for the Gators. star recruit while Trask was a maining in the 2016 regular However, they lose the head-to- veloping a quarterback for the Praised for his leadership and backup in the Houston area and season, and it’s shaping up as head tiebreaker to the Ravens. future is critical for the Gators his football IQ, the 6-foot-1, did not receive any big-time of- another crazy fi nish to the AFC Denver has a di‘ cult re- going forward. 211-pound Del Rio showed he fers other than UF. playoŒ race. maining schedule: at the Titans, “That’s something we’ve got lacks the arm strength to beat Both enrolled early last The Raiders must travel to at home against the Patriots, at to do,” McElwain said. “We’ve the better SEC teams. January and Trask impressed Kansas City and play the Chiefs the Chiefs and at home against got to make sure that happens The 6-foot-6, 219-pound during spring practices and the on Thursday night. If the Chiefs the Raiders. sooner or later, and that’s my re- Franks, who served as Appleby’s spring game. Frank threw three win they’ll be tied with the Raid- Given that schedule, get- sponsibility, and it will get done.” back-up the past four games, interceptions during the spring ers with 10-3 records, and the ting to 10-6 would be a nice ac- Leaning on a pair of transfer has a big arm. The 6-foot-4, game, but has made marked im- Chiefs win the tiebreaker based complishment for the Broncos. quarterbacks, Luke Del Rio 238-pound Trask is the team’s provement, McElwain said last on a series sweep of the Raiders. Since the Steelers and Broncos and Austin Appleby, the 2016 best pure passer. month. The Patriots would then don’t play during the regular Gators (8-4) won the SEC East Either freshman would What McElwain decides, jump up to the No. 1 seed and the season the fi rst wild card tie- but lost to rivals Tennessee and have to burn his redshirt season the two freshman quarterbacks Chiefs would be the No. 2 seed. breaker would be conference re- Florida State, failed to score to play Jan. 2. McElwain said will have 15 bowl practices to The Ravens are currently the cord. Both teams are 5-3 in con- a touchdown during a loss at he would speak with each develop. No. 3 seed based on their head- ference games with four games Arkansas and fell by 38 points player and his family about the “We’re still trying to fi nish to-head victory against the to go. The next tiebreaker after during the conference title game possibility. the season,” Trask said. “I’ll defi - Steelers and Houston the No. 4 that is record against common to Alabama. “I’m not sure it’s fair, but at nitely have the mindset of fi nish- seed, also based on a tiebreaker. opponents. The Steelers would The Gators enter the bowl the same time, I know they want ing the season and will work as The Steelers, of course, win that as long as the Broncos game with back-to-back losses to play,” McElwain said. “We’ll hard as I can for every practice.” would be the No. 3 seed if they lose to the Patriots. and do not want to end the sea- see.” Content from Tribune News win the AFC North. They’re 7-5 The Steelers would need to son on a three-game skid like a Franks and Trask said they Service. and tied with the Ravens, who fi nish one game better than the must come to Pittsburgh for a Dolphins to earn a wild card rematch on Christmas Day. over them because the Dolphins The Steelers aren’t just gun- beat the Steelers head-to-head. FOOTBALL ning hard for the AFC North. Assuming the Steelers fi nish They should be gunning hard with a 10-6 record, the Dolphins to stay ahead of the fi rst-place would have to go 2-2 at worst Former Heisman Trophy winner team from the AFC South be- over their fi nal four games. cause it would mean avoiding The Dolphins’ schedule the Raiders, or Chiefs, in a wild- isn’t nearly as di‘ cult as Den- Rashaan Salaam is dead at age 42 card game. ver’s, but it’s not easy by any The Chiefs, if they beat the stretch. They have the Cardinals Raiders on Thursday, would at home this week followed by By Tod Leonard have a decent chance to win out. road games at the Jets and Bills San Diego Union Tribune yards that season. He also won heartbroken for Rashaan and After the Raiders, they have the before the fi nal game at home the Doak Walker Award as the his family and our thoughts and Titans and Broncos at home be- against the Patriots, which may nation’s top running back. prayers are with them at this fore fi nishing up in San Diego. or may not mean something Former Heisman Trophy “He was very coachable,” very di‘ cult time.” In that scenario, the Raid- to the Patriots. Getting to 10-6 winner and Southern Califor- said his college coach, Bill Mc- Salaam turned pro after his ers likely would be the No. 5 seems like a 50-50 proposition nia native Rashaan Salaam was Cartney, on the Colorado web- Heisman season and was a fi rst- seed and play the No. 4 seed in with that schedule. found dead Monday night in a site. “He had a happy heart. I round draft choice of the Chica- the fi rst round of the playoŒ s. The Steelers, meanwhile, park in Boulder, Colo., the Uni- loved being around him. He go Bears. He gained 1,074 yards Even though the game would play at BuŒ alo (6-6), at versity of Colorado reported on didn’t take himself too serious- and scored 10 touchdowns in his be played at home, drawing Cincinnati (4-7-1) and then play its website. He was 42. ly, and he always credited those fi rst year and was named NFC the Raiders in a wild card game host to the Ravens (7-5) and The university said Boulder around him, especially his of- Rookie of the Year in 1995. But would be brutal for a division the Browns (0-12) to fi nish the police indicated there were no fensive line. What I liked about he wound up playing just three winner. The Raiders might have regular season. signs of foul play. him is that he had a sparkle in seasons for the Bears. the best oŒ ense in the NFL. Three weeks ago, playoŒ Salaam starred at Colorado his eye. He was upbeat and pos- Salaam is on the ballot for Now, let’s play out a diŒ erent scenarios were a distant thought in the early 1990s after a stand- itive.” the College Football Hall of scenario. Let’s say the Steelers for the Steelers. Now they’re out career at La Jolla Country “The BuŒ family has lost an Fame. The 2017 class will be an- lose the division to the Ravens distinct possibilities. Day School near San Diego. outstanding young man and a nounced Jan. 6. but fi nish with a 10-6 record. Content from Tribune News He won the Heisman Trophy great BuŒ today,” Athletic Di- Content from Tribune News Everyone is handing the two Service in 1994 after rushing for 2,055 rector Rick George said. “We are Service. ARTS & CULTURE Wednesday, December 7, 2016 11

CULTURE & COMMUNITY Freshman theatre students create their own play

By Maddie Wright ways some slant to it, but this is the answers to the question will ers from this benchmark to their bonding experience for those @maddierwright as close as it can get.” be the fi rst thing performed. future performances at CSU. entering the fi eld together. The topic of study for this Jones said the question holds The Freshman Theater Maddie Wright can be The annual Freshman The- specifi c production was the some weight, which contributes Project is one that will continue reached at entertainment@ ater Project is set to be per- question, “If you could change to the bonding experience. at CSU, and it continues to be a collegian.com formed on Dec. 9 and 10 at the one thing about your life, what It can be challenging to per- Colorado State University Cen- would it be?” The students in form something so personal in ter for the Arts. This is a tradition the class asked 70 people this front of a lot of people, but Jones of the freshman seminar class question and used the answers said this also contributes to the which consists of 27 fi rst year to create a play. fi rst year bonding experience and transfer students studying Because there were so because it is something every- theater. many interviewees, there is a body in the class has to do. Jones The production is intended fair chance you know someone even joked that it is like hazing to solidify these new students whose answer is being portrayed because of this aspect. as members of the program, but in the production. There are Student actors are not the this year the production is a little no names being used, and all only ones taking part in the di‚ erent; the students have cre- answers have been kept anony- actual play; all of the students ated their own production rath- mous, but there is sure to be an involved with the theater pro- er than performing an already answer that you relate to. duction including actors, stage written play. Jones said all the answers managers, designers, play- The idea is one that dates are current ones. wrights, directors and costume back to 1974 in the Royal Court “They are all ideas from the designers are a part of the the of England, according to fresh- past month or so,” Jones said. performance as well. man seminar professor Walt The interviewees range Jones encourages people to Jones. It is the idea of an entire from CSU students and come see the performances. If crew working and studying a sin- faculty to people outside of the you follow the performances put gle topic. They learn everything community. on by theater students at CSU, they can about the topic and Jones said creating this play Jones said this play will give you create a performance using their is especially helpful for fi rst year an opportunity to see the begin- research. students. nings of these student’s careers “There is no such thing as “It builds a bond with 26 oth- at CSU so that you will be able a documentary theater perfor- er students,” Jones said. to witness their growth as per- Students work on their play together in groups during class Monday mance,” Jones said. “There’s al- At the beginning of the show, formers, designers and manag- morning. PHOTO BY NATALIE DYER COLLEGIAN

CULTURE & COMMUNITY Trilingual Santa makes the holidays inclusive

By Nicole Towne “what is on their Christmas word and song. ly renovated Old Town Square Although when the little kids @nicole_towne21 list this year?” With the white Claus is fl uent in Spanish, and did not provide the best come by in Fort Collins, I say beard, red suit and deep-bel- English and Portuguese. He wheelchair accessibility. Claus chocolate chip.” Santa Claus has taken a lied laugh, he easily passes the knows some sign language and appeared to be quite content in For college students unsure break from the busy work at the Santa test, but the Santa visit- is able to sing some songs in his cottage. if they will land on the nice list North Pole to come and meet ing in Old Town Square is able French, Italian and German “It just accommodates what this year, Claus encourages with Fort Collins children and to communicate in a variety of “You know I travel a lot, all we need,” Claus said. them not to fret. answer the pressing question languages through both spoken around the world regularly,” While visiting with chil- “Unless you’re into outra- Claus said. “Just by exposure I dren, Claus and his helpers geous mayhem and nastiness, learn languages…I’m fascinated have noticed popular trends in you’re going to be all right be- by language.” toy requests. Bikes are common cause even somewhat naughty Claus reported using year to year, and for kids in the children get something from Spanish heavily during his time bike platinum town he believes Santa,” Claus said. “For exam- here, along with English. He they are a must. ple if you leave your clothes even found the opportunity to “In Fort Collins, every child in a big heap on the fl oor, you speak in Portuguese. should have a bike,” Claus said. get a nice packet of pretty coat I spoke with kids from Spain Other popular requests this hangers. You might get an iron and Mexico the other day, Claus year are Elsa dolls from the for Christmas, so you don’t look said. movie “Frozen,” drones, heli- rumpled, especially if you’re a “The people are so won- copters and toy trolls from the business major.” derful and get in the Christmas new DreamWorks movie of the Santa is available for visits spirit,” Claus said. “I have a fun same name. Wednesday through Sunday time talking to the kids.” Hoping to treat Santa this from noon to 6 p.m. Beginning Claus has been visiting in year? Try leaving out a few Leb- December 14, he will be there Old Town since the Saturday kuchen cookies, a spiced Ger- seven days a week from noon to before Thanksgiving and does man treat often including nuts. 6 p.m. leading up to Christmas his meet and greets in a little “They have lots of beaten Eve. For a detailed list of times 12 by 16 foot cottage. This is the egg whites and hickory nuts,” and events visit downtownfort- second year the cottage is be- Claus said. “They’re absolute- collins.com. During December, Old Town Fort Collins is home to a Santa Clause who ing used. Prior to the cottage, a ly delicious. They are one of Nicole Towne can be reached is trilangual. His languages include English, Spanish, Portuguese, and he larger log cabin was used. The my favorite favorite cookies. at entertainment@collegian. is working on French. PHOTO BY RYAN ARB COLLEGIAN cabin was too large for the new- They remind me of Christmas. com ARTS & CULTURE 12 Wednesday, December 7, 2016

COMMUNITY Don’t “bee” a hater: Save the bees By Camila Nadalet prospects of them being taken entirely,” Studinski said. only goes for large-scale agri- di erence. @camnadalet o anytime soon. The popula- According to Studinski, cultural farming, but in our own Though the endangerment tion of bees has been declining many people may not think that backyards as well. of bees may not seem like a ma- Bees play a crucial role in since 2006 with 30 to 40% of there is anything we can do to Grow plants for bees to pollinate. jor problem right now, it is an the sustainability of our world. them dying o every year. stop this problem; a big part of We can grow fl owers and issue that has been growing and They are one of the major con- Why should we care? that could be because we do not other plants that bees are natu- will continue to grow in the fu- tributors to the pollination “In many cases, a specifi c know much of the issue, or any rally attracted to for pollination. ture if we do not do our part to of countless species of plants insect is solely responsible for environmental issues, for that Some of these plants include help stop it. We coexist on this around the globe, making the the sexual reproduction of a matter. lavender, sunfl owers, thyme planet with all other living or- nature we live with more invit- plant,” said Donald Studinski, “Our mother culture is woe- and even cilantro. The bees will ganisms and must do what we ing and beautiful to be around. president of Northern Colorado fully ignorant about nature, its love it, and your garden will look can to help each other thrive. Though bee’s buzzing is an- Beekeepers Association.” cycles and the delicate balance beautiful. In this case, if the bees are noying, they build their hives “Eliminate the insect, and, required by all the creatures Support local beekeepers. not thriving, we cannot thrive in our chimneys and the pain of by defi nition, the plant is that make up a healthy habitat,” Another good and possibly with the same intensity as be- their stings is no fun to endure, eliminated.” Studinski said. more uncommonly known way fore. So, if not for the bees, but we coexist in this world with This means that humans, in Eliminate use of poisons. to help save the bees is to sup- for yourself, plant some cilan- them and must do our part in time, could lose a large amount It is never too late to be- port local beekeepers just as one tro, make some awesome tacos making sure that they live full of crops. According to Studinski, gin learning and helping. Some might support their favorite lo- and save the bees. and happy lives. having scarcer bee and overall ways in which we can contrib- cal businesses. Beekeepers try Currently, there are seven insect populations on the Earth ute to the hopeful increase in to do everything they can to help Camila Nadalet can be bee species that have been put could be detrimental. the future of the population of the bees fulfi ll their purposes, reached at entertainment@ onto the United State’s Endan- “(It) will reduce crop yields bees is by eliminating the use of and having the support of their collegian.com. gered Species List, with few and may eliminate certain crops poisons in agriculture. This not communities can make a great

LYRIC MOVIE REVIEW ‘Loving’ delivers true story about the crime of marriage

By Sarah Ehrlich @CSUCollegian Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga. America to marry someone of a acters. Richard is a hard working watching television with Rich- The Lovings were the two plain- di erent race. and soft spoken man who wasn’t ard’s head in his beloved wife’s ti s in the landmark civil rights ‘Loving’ portrays Richard a fan of all the publicity the case lap. This candid shot gives the Imagine being drug from decision of Loving v. Virginia and Mildred, a quiet and humble was receiving. Mildred, being audience even more reason to your bed in the middle of the that invalidated state laws pro- couple that were proud of their just as shy, knew the importance love the couple who fi nds time night and being incarcerated hibiting interracial marriage. relationship and the few people of the case and knew that it could for each other in even the most by police because they say your ‘Loving’ was not very dia- that supported it. Even through help many people in the future stressful situation of their lives. marriage is against the law. logue heavy, nor was there any the most intense times of this if they won, and she welcomed Should you watch it? Yes! That’s exactly what one white overwhelming emotion dis- civil rights case, the couple re- publicity. The simplicity of “Loving” man and his black wife experi- played from characters, but it de- mained hopeful and just as dedi- One such case of publicity replaces the aggressive angle enced in Virginia in 1958. livered a strong message none- cated to each other as ever. When came from a sequence of the fi lm media usually puts on reen- “Loving,” written and direct- theless. Considering slavery was Richard wasn’t supporting his where “Life Magazine” photog- actments of civil rights issues ed by Je Nichols, tells the true abolished in 1865, it’s still a hard family by working in construc- rapher Gray Villet comes to the during the 60s. This fi lm encom- story of Richard and Mildred concept to know that in the 60s tion, he tended to his passion of couple’s farmhouse to observe passes the importance of fi ghting Loving, played beautifully by it was still illegal in some areas in automobile racing with Mildred the intimate moments of their for human rights, such as mar- right by his side. lives, putting a more gentle face riage, while still putting a some- When the couple decided to on such an unfair trial. Becoming what tranquil face on the issue marry, they took a road trip to one of the most iconic images of through Richard and Mildred’s Washington DC, knowing there the 60s, Villet manages to get a triumph. would be less red fl ags about shot, without looking through Sarah Ehrlich can be reached their “unconstitutional” mar- the viewfi nder, of the couple at [email protected] riage there unlike their home- town of Caroline County, Vir- ginia. Unfortunately, when the couple moved back, the police found out and had both Richard and Mildred arrested and then banished from VIrginia for 25 CLASSIFIEDS years. The couple was confused www.collegian.com and broken at the inequity their government showed them. 970-491-1683 Knowing she didn’t want to raise her children anywhere else, Mildred wrote a letter to Attor- ney General Robert F. Kennedy asking for help. Surprisingly, he FOODCLASSIFIEDSFOR RENT responded, leading the couple to Thursday Nightwww.collegian.com (COLLEGE NIGHT) Walk to the Max! 3 bedroom receive help from lawyers rep- Deadline to submit classi ed ads is 4pm the day prior to publication. resenting the ACLU, taking the at La Luz $5 pint MARGARITA970-491-1683 and 2.5 bath house, $1600/mo, in case all the way to the Supreme 2To for place $5 BIG an TACOS.ad call 970-491-1683 or clickmidtown “Classi eds’ for sublease at Collegian.com. to 6/30, can Court. renew. No smoking/pets. 720-934- The quiet and sweet de- 3083. meanor of the couple is what Deadline to submit classi ed ads is 4pm the day prior to publication. PHOTO COURTESY OF LYRICCINEMACAFE.COM. makes them such likeable char- To place an ad call 970-491-1683 or click “Classi eds’ at Collegian.com. ARTS & CULTURE Wednesday, December 7, 2016 13 MUSIC Grammy FAQ: What’s the eligibility period and the di erence between record and song of the year?

By Sarah Rodman Los Angeles Times Who votes on the Grammys? Will the Grammys air live on the West The roughly 13,000 mem- Coast? bers of the Recording Academy Yes, in 2016, for the fi rst time, What was this year’s eligibility peri- who represent all facets of the CBS decided it was time to do as Tomorrow Dec. 7: od? industry, including recording most of the other major awards Oct. 1, 2015, to Sept. 30, 2016. artists, songwriters, producers shows do and air live across the Holiday Sales to Support Kenyan Women and Youth So if your favorite artist, album and engineers. country. or song wasn’t nominated, check What’s the deal with best new artist? When does it air? December 7th, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., LSC their release date. Sometimes an artist who The Grammys will air live What is the difference between song already has released singles, from the Staples Center on CBS and record of the year? or even multiple full albums, at 5 p.m. PT on Feb. 12, 2017. Tomorrow Dec. 8: Both honor a single re- is nominated in this category. Who’s hosting? De-stress With Dogs at Morgan Library cording, but song of the year is The latest guidelines are that “Late Late Show” host James awarded to the songwriter(s) an artist “must have achieved Corden is taking over the emcee December 8th, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Morgan Library and record of the year is given to a breakthrough into the public duties from network-mate LL the recording artist, producer(s), consciousness and impacted the Cool J. recording engineer(s) and/or musical landscape during the eli- Content from Tribune News CineRam: Bad Moms mixer(s). gibility period.” Service. December 8th, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., LSC Theatre LIFE Classes End December 9th 8 times when being mediocre LSC Late Nite December 11th 7:00 p.m. – 11:55 p.m., LSC is more than just OK

By Sarah Rodman won’t make you feel sleepy or downloading Venmo so you can Finals Begin Los Angeles Times bloated. Even better is devouring split rent. That’s the good stu¢ . December 12th it at your desk while you surf the 6. DRINKING CHEAP COFFEE INSTEAD In a world where we’re con- web and respond to your conser- OF FANCY POUR-OVER stantly told to “Give 110 per- vative aunt’s FB posts with the No one will ever say that Upcoming: cent!” and “Take it to the limit!” dankest memes. drive-thru co¢ ee is tastier than it’s no wonder people have such a 3. BEING TOTALLY OK WITH NEVER Hawaiian beans lovingly brewed HAVING SIX-PACK ABS Commencement hard time accepting mediocrity. with a French press, but who has But by the time you’ve reached You went to the gym but did time for that? Mediocre co¢ ee is December 16th adulthood, you’ve probably not crush it, get swole or leave like mediocre pizza: better than learned to accept mediocrity in it all on the fl oor, bruh. But you nothing. Plus, a lukewarm cup at least some aspects of your life. showed up, and sometimes, of Dunkin’ Donuts is way more Because, hey, you’re never go- that’s good enough. Stop sweat- nostalgic than single-origin, ing to be perfect at everything. ing it and celebrate the body you froth-topped joe served out of a (Unless you’re Bradley Cooper have - man boobs, belly jelly, cel- soup bowl. - man, that guy is handsome.) lulite, stretch marks and all. 7. ENJOYING TOTALLY FORGETTABLE Here are some moments where 4. HAVING A NON-INSTAGRAM-WOR- NIGHTS WITH FRIENDS it’s totally OK to be just OK. THY DAY And not because you mixed 1. STAYING IN BED UNTIL THE LAST Today’s agenda: Wake up. boxed wine with Fireball. Re- SECOND Put on pants. Go to work. Return member that time you and your Some mornings, you’re up home. Repeat. bestie watched that movie (wait, at the crack of dawn working on 5. BEING IN A TOTALLY PREDICTABLE which movie?) while chilling on that side hustle, hitting the gym RELATIONSHIP your couch (wait, whose couch?) or journaling like a freakin’ pro. Did you meet in college? and ordered from that amazing Other mornings? You hit the Hit it o¢ after a couple of dates take-out place (wait, what was snooze button until it breaks, and move in together after two that dish you always got?). Ex- staying in that warm, womb-like or three years? Don’t worry if actly. bed until you’re forced to race your relationship is more “Jane 8. NOT BEING THE LIFE OF THE PARTY around your room and dash out the Virgin” than “Scandal.” Not Some people are happier the door without brushing your everyone needs to spontaneous- hanging in a cozy corner and hair. It’s called balance, people. ly fall in love while tripping at chatting with the same crew 2. EATING THE SAME SAD DESK Burning Man, get married by an they’ve had since fourth grade. LUNCH EVERY DAY Elvis impersonator during an No need to force yourself to be Lunch is perhaps one of the anti-Wall Street protest and hon- an extrovert. Plus, you don’t fi nest mediocre meals. Sure, eymoon in a remote region of want that dip on the snack table you could prepare an elaborate, Myanmar. It’s all about the small, to get cold. Oh, it’s supposed to be healthy dish to bring to work, but boring things - eating pizza to- served cold? there’s nothing wrong with pick- gether in bed, having a quickie Content from Tribune News ing up a semi-edible salad that so you don’t miss “Westworld,” Service. ARTS & CULTURE 14 Wednesday, December 7, 2016 Daily Horoscope ENVIRONMENT Nancy Black TODAY’S BIRTHDAY coming over the next month, (12/07/16). Apply your talents with Venus in Aquarius, and and infl uence for a larger it’s the fun kind that you like. group purpose. Your academic Creativity and beauty fl ourish Earth Talk: How to ramblings take a new turn with love. after spring, when domestic LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — comforts fl ower. Play with 8 — You’re especially lucky in people you love. love over the next month, with reduce parking emissions Venus in Aquarius. Artistic To get the advantage, check the e— orts sparkle. Practice skills, day’s rating: 10 is the easiest talents and hobbies. Give in to four trips to the moon,” says Of course, another way to day, 0 the most challenging. romance. By E/The Environmental Shoup. This excess mileage in reduce the need to park is to SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Magazine just one small business district embrace public transit and ARIES (March 21-April 19) — 9 — 9 — Nurture your home Emagazine.com waste some 47,000 gallons of ridesharing. If you ride the bus — You’re especially popular for and family this month. Repair gasoline while producing 730 or train _ or walk or bike _ you the next month, with Venus in structural problems. Fill your Dear EarthTalk: Driving around tons of CO2 emissions annual- won’t have to waste time or fuel Aquarius. Group activities go house with love and beauty, and around city blocks looking ly. Shoup thinks crowded metro looking to park. Another way to well. Get out in public. Social with Venus in Aquarius. Cook, for parking seems like a colossal areas should increase the price avoid parking hassles is by using activities benefi t your career. clean and feast together. waste of fuel (and time). Is any- of street parking to make it cost Uber or Lyft, or by joining a car- TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. one working on ways to reduce as much or more than commer- share service like Zipcar which 8 — Watch for career advances 21) — 8 — Speak from the this extra traŸ c and emissions cial or private parking garages so provides dedicated parking spots in a direction you love. Take heart. Your creative muses sing burden? as to discourage all this waste- all around town for its vehicles. on more responsibility this to you, with Venus in Aquarius. _ Bernice Mickelson, New ful cruising and force drivers At the meta level, American month, with Venus in Aquar- You’re especially clever and York into dedicated parking facilities cities could follow the lead of ius. creative with communications. It’s true that we waste lots of where they won’t slow down oth- some of their forward-thinking GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Write, record and express gas and time _ and create lots of er motorists. European counterparts like An- 7 — Travel and discover new yourself. stress for ourselves _ in the con- Luckily there’s a slew of new twerp and Zurich which have beauty over the coming month. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. stant search for parking spaces. services that make it easier than signifi cantly reduced the overall It’s easier to venture forth now 19) — 9 — Gather new income UCLA urban planning profes- ever to park responsibly. Best- number of (private and public) that Venus is in Aquarius. Set over the next month, with sor Donald Shoup and his stu- Parking, Parking Panda, Parker, parking spaces available, in turn study goals. Explore. Venus in Aquarius. It can be a dents observed hundreds of cars ParkWhiz and ParkMe each pro- leading to a measurable down- CANCER (June 21-July 22) quite profi table phase. You fi nd driving around four sites in Los vide users with access to hun- turn in vehicle miles travelled — 9 — Go over the numbers your professional performance Angeles’s bustling Westwood dreds of garages and lots in ma- within city limits. If people have now that Venus is in Aquarius. zone. Village, a commercial district jor cities across the U.S. through nowhere to park, they won’t The next month is good for AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. next to the UCLA campus, and easy-to-use Smartphone inter- bother driving their own car into saving money. Increase your 18) — 8 — You feel especially found about one in three driv- faces. SpotHero works on a sim- the city. assets with organization and beloved this month, with Ve- ers was “cruising” in search of a ilar model but also o— ers up its While encouraging people attention. nus in your sign. Your charm spot. On average, each cruising own dedicated discounted spots to use public transit, car shar- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 8 — and charisma shine. Try a new driver spent only 3.3 minutes on in select parking facilities. ing or at least parking apps is a Partnerships fl ow with greater style or look. Step onstage and the hunt over about a half-mile Meanwhile, SpotOn Parking step in the right direction, policy ease over the next month, with smile. in distance _ but the numbers is using San Francisco as a test- changes that reduce the num- Venus in Aquarius. Com- PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) add up quickly, given that some ing ground for its new service ber of spots altogether might promise comes easier. Share — 9 — Find the beauty in the 8,000 cars park in Westwood Vil- connecting drivers with proper- be our best bet in reducing gas beauty and love. Turn up your silence between notes. Finish lage each day. ty owners looking to monetize consumption, carbon emissions feminine magnetism. old jobs and rest, with Venus in “Over a year, cruising in under-utilized parking spots. and the waste of time we all ex- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Aquarius for a month. Fanta- Westwood Village creates Users of the free SpotOn app can perience hunting for that next 9 — There’s profi table work size and invent. 950,000 excess VMT (vehicle search for available spaces near- parking spot. miles traveled) _ equivalent to by _ and reserve and pay with the Content from Tribune News 38 trips around the earth, or click of a virtual button. Service.

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