Undie Run’ to Occur Friday CONTRACEPTIVES PAGE 6 Without University Support

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NEWS PARKING PERMIT PRICES TO INCREASE PAGE 5

OPINION COKES, CANDY AND ‘Undie Run’ to occur Friday CONTRACEPTIVES PAGE 6 without University support

Students gather outside of the student recreation center for the B.A.R.E. run on May 6, 2016.PHOTO BY NATALIE DYER COLLEGIAN

By Ty Betts week, though the University has ticipants are at risk of being neg- large issues associated with this @TyBetts9 attempted to prevent students atively impacted by the actions event and the pros no longer out- from participating. of others. CSUPD will be at the weigh the cons, if they really ever Unlike previous years, the In 2016, University o cials event and will intervene if there did.” Undie Run, set to take place Fri- advised students to not partici- is any criminal activity, which Though some oppose the day at Colorado State University, pate in the BARE Run because of could include incidents of grop- Undie Run, students are still has not been coordinated with the reputation it would give the ing or inappropriate touching planning to participate on Fri- the school administration or a University and the risks partici- during, before and after the run.” day. student organization. pating students would face. The president of BARE has Lauren Aschenbrenner, a The event was formerly Dell Rae Ciaravola, the se- since graduated and has posted senior sociology major, said she known as the Body Acceptance nior public relations coordinator on their Facebook page encour- was eager to attend the event A&C Run Extravaganza, or BARE, will for the CSU Public Safety depart- aging students to stop attending when she was a freshman and is start at 8 p.m. outside the Stu- ment, made it very clear that the the run as it has become too cha- considering going again. JOBS TO HAVE dent Recreation Center. school has no involvement in otic. “It’s an aspect of CSU that The Undie Run has become this year’s event. “This event was once a great I have heard about since high INSTEAD OF COLLEGE a CSU tradition where stu- “The Undie Run is not au- load of fun and had positive im- school,” Aschenbrenner said. “It PAGE 12 dents shed their clothes and run thorized or sponsored by the pact on those in need,” the for- might get a little crazy, but it’s a around campus in their under- University,” Ciaravola wrote in mer president of BARE wrote. good story to tell.” wear before the start of ﬁ nals an email to the Collegian. “Par- “I openly admit there are some see UNDIE RUN on page 6>> COLLEGIAN.COM 2 Wednesday, May 3, 2017 FORT COLLINS FOCUS

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CAMPUS CSU to increase tuition for all students By Erin Douglas @erinmdouglas23 General Fee increases for Colorado State University will the 2017-2018 academic increase tuition for all students at the Fort Collins campus for ﬁ scal year, based off of 15 credit year 2018, the CSU Board of Gov- hours: ernors decided Tuesday. The board approved a slate Full-time, on-campus students: of tuition increases for students $31.20; total: $2,367 that ranged between 2 percent Full-time, off-campus students: and 7 percent. Base tuition $14.50; total: $958 rates do not include student fees, which typically add about Part-time, on-campus students: $2,000 to the overall cost of at- $16.40; total: $586 tendance. The largest increases Part-time, off-campus students: fell on resident undergraduates $7.24; total: $439 and resident Veterinary Medi- cal Program students, who will experience a 5 percent and 7 percent increase in tuition next year, respectively. Student fees provide budgets for a variety of programs and facilities on campus, including the cam- Base Tuition Rates Effective pus recreational center, the health center and the athletic department Fall 2017: fee. The student fee review board Resident Undergraduate: $9,152 allocates money and proposes the total budget to the Board of Gov- Non-Resident Undergraduate: ernors for approval. This year, the $26,660 increase to student fees was one of the lowest the board has experi- Resident Graduate: $9,917 enced in the last 10 years, according Non-Resident Graduate: $24,312 to reports by Mike Ellis and SFRB chair Mike Lensky. Resident Veterinary Medical Program: $31,455 Non-Resident Veterinary Medical Level I: $53 (last year $51) Program: $55,490 College of Agricultural Sciences Tuition Percent increases: College of Health and Human Sciences Resident Undergraduate: 5 percent increase ($436 change) College of Liberal Arts Non-Resident Undergraduate: Warner College of Natural Resources 2.5 percent increase ($650 Intra-University change) Resident Graduate: 3 percent Level II: $70 (last year $68) increase ($289 change) College of Natural Sciences Non-Resident Graduate: 3 per- College of Veterinary Medicine cent increase ($708 change) and Biomedical Sciences Resident Veterinary Medical Pro- gram: 7 percent increase ($2,058 Level III: $93 (last year $91) change) College of Business Non-Resident Veterinary Medical College of Engineering Program: 2 percent increase ($1,088 change)

Room and Board will also in- The board also approved the crease for on-campus students proposed student fee increases, by 2.9 percent, bringing the es- which will cost all undergradu- timated total expense for room ate and graduate students about and board to $11,974. This is $2,243 per year on top of their about a $340 change in the cost base tuition costs. This is a 1.4 of living on campus, but it varies percent increase compared to between halls and meal plans. last year’s rate of $2,211. This In addition, di erential tui- rate is based o of a typical stu- tion will increase by $2 for all de- dent with 12 credit hours. Stu- partments on campus. Di erential dent fees for veterinary medical tuition is a per credit hour fee that program students will increase is charged to students according to by 1.6 percent, bringing the total the speciﬁ c charges they take after to $2,616. see TUITION on page 6 >> NEWS 4 Wednesday, May 3, 2017

CITY CAMPUS Fort Collins honors Udall Foundation honors Hispanic Community student for the second time

By Gabriel Go recognized by the proclamation. By Austin Fleskes with planning,” Ka’awa-Gonza- United States and fi gure out @rgabrielgo Members of the Hispanic @MrPacMan80 les said. He encourages young- how to start a non-profi t orga- community who were men- er students that know him and nization that caters to students. The Fort Collins City Council tioned in the proclamation in- Kiloaulani Ka’awa-Gonza- congratulate him to strive to get Ka’awa-Gonzales said that proclaimed May 2 as Hispanic cluded Jerry, Art and Rudy Gal- les, a third year fi sh, wildlife and the scholarship themselves. in order to get something like Community Leadership Day legos, Dr. Guadalupe Salazar, conservation biology major, has Ka’awa-Gonzales said he the Udall Scholarship, students on Tuesday night, praising the Dr. Gil Carbajal, Sam and Con- been awarded the Udall Schol- would like to get a job in his have to take initiative. e orts of various Latino and nie Trujillo, Philip and Carmen arship for the second year in a fi eld after he fi nishes graduate “You have to be the person Latina members who have Martinez, Mary Ann Sanchez, row. school. to initiate these conversations,” claimed Fort Collins as their Paul de la Garza and Patty Lo- Ka’awa-Gonzales, who He would like to work Ka’awa-Gonzales said. “You re- home for generations. pez. was recently named a Truman with fi shing and wildlife ally need to seek out these peo- The council meeting “This is a remarkable con- scholar, fi rst won the Udall agencies in areas such as South ple and seek out these resourc- began with a video narrated by versation to have with members scholarship in 2016. America, Asia, New Zealand or es. College classes are just the councilmember Ray Martinez, of our community,” Martinez Ka’awa-Gonzales hails from wherever tropical and wetland beginning. If you have the drive who recounted the experiences said. “There’s a heart, there’s a Molokai, Hawaii, a tiny island conservation e orts are and the desire to do so, there are of members of the city’s Hispanic sense of hope, there’s an ability north of Maui. He went to a happening so he can become a so many people on campus who community throughout its to make that accomplishment. school with a graduating class of reputable scientist. are willing to help.” history. We support all cultures in our 86 students, with only a total of Once he fi nishes this work, Austin Fleskes can be “Most of these people had community, but today we are fi ve attending college. he would like to return to the reached at [email protected]. a direct impact on my life in particularly recognizing mem- Ka’awa-Gonzales explained Fort Collins,” Martinez said in bers of the community.” that he grew up with a love for the video, mentioning people Mayor Wade Troxell called the outdoors, hunting and fi sh- such as Dr. Gil Carbajal and Lee the mentioned individuals to ing during a fair share of his Martinez. stand beside him as he thanked childhood. Dr. Carbajal had coached them for their contributions to He started at Colorado State councilmember Martinez in high the community. University after changing his school, whereas Lee Martinez Councilmember Martinez initial plan to attend the Univer- served on the city’s Human was also the fi rst Hispanic po- sity of Hawaii. Relations Commission years lice sergeant in the history of “I really wanted to get out ago, improving the relationship Fort Collins and served three of the state just because it’s so between the Caucasian and terms as mayor from 1999 to small,” Ka’awa Gonzales said. Hispanic communities. 2005. He currently serves as “Because the education system Dr. Guadalupe Salazar, the representative for District wasn’t up to par in Hawaii, I director of Colorado State 2 and is up for re-election in the wanted to see if I could go to a University’s El Centro diversity next city council election. huge university with students o ce, was among many Gabriel Go can be reached at that have gone to really great other community members [email protected]. high schools and see if I could keep up with them and even ex- cel. I’ve been able to do that.” At CSU, Ka’awa-Gonza- les said he spends a lot of time working on his academics to try and get ahead in his fi eld. How- ever, when he is not working in the library or in the lab in the Department of Biology, he said that he loves to play volleyball. “Everything I do is extra- curricular activities that are focused on focusing my success as a student,” Ka’awa-Gonzales said. He is also the president of Minorities and Agriculture club, known as MANRRS, and is a resident assistant in Summit Hall. The Udall Scholarship is awarded to sophomores and juniors for “leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment,” according to the Udall Founda- tion website. In 2017, the Udall Founda- tion anticipates awarding 60 scholarships of up to $7,000 each. “It’s a blessing to get (the scholarship), but it’s also an af- Mayor Wade Troxell and Councilmember Ray Martinez declare May 2 fi rmation that everything that Udall Scholarship winner Kiloaulani Ka’awa-Gonzales. PHOTO BY JULIA Hispanic Community Leadership Day. PHOTO BY JULIA TROWBRIDGE TROWBRIDGE COLLEGIAN COLLEGIAN you do pays o , but it comes NEWS Wednesday, May 3, 2017 5

CAMPUS Board of Governors discuss game day operations for new on-campus stadium By Stuart Smith will have to move their cars to in- ing plan and then all of a sudden @notstuartsmith clude the lots of Westfall, Allison have that aspect changed.” and Parmelee, the South College Frank also conceded that The Colorado State Uni- parking garage, the University parking and tra c on game days versity Board of Governors dis- Square parking lot and the Re- will be a continuous process and cussed the structure of on-cam- search Boulevard parking lot on will be amended as the season pus game days next academic Center Avenue. There will be a goes on and in future years. year and how they will be run at shuttle to transport students be- “Despite all the work that’s their meeting on Tuesday. tween the Research Boulevard gone in to this, we won’t get it Bands Without Borders With about 5,000 students parking lot and CSU. right the fi rst time,” he said. expected to live on campus next One of the topics discussed “(But) my guess is we’ll make May 3rd, 7-11pm year, only students who live in was making sure people know a substantial improvement by the dorms closest to the stadi- this information about game game two … by next year we’ll The Colorado Room um will have to move their cars. days if they decide to live on have identifi ed a fair number of Students residing in the dorms campus. things to be changed.” We have three local bands playing: on the north side of campus, who “Anybody who will elect to The neighborhoods that sur- are parked in Westfall, Allison live on campus … will do so know- round the CSU campus will be The Great Salmon Famine and Parmelee, will not be re- ing what the re-park is,” CSU converted into RP3 zones, which Forgotten Roots quired to move their cars. President Tony Frank said. “No The parking lots students one will have signed in to a park- see OPERATIONS on page 6 >> Serpent Foot CAMPUS We’ll also be selling raffle tickets for great prizes including: Parking prices to increase in fall 2017 Headphones, Bike Jerseys, Kilwin’s Fudge, and more! By Rachel Telljohn the University, said that park- The proposed parking @racheltelljohn ing fees and fi nes are something changes, which were adopted CSU is prohibited by law from by the Board o cially on Tues- Parking permit prices on updating on their own. day, were the result of months Come join: campus will increase by 3 per- It has been two years since of feedback gathered from stu- cent next school year for stu- parking fees have gone before dents and faculty as well as Engingeers without Borders dents and sta at Colorado State the Board. Although all permits partnering with the Associated for one of our biggest fundraising sources for projects University. Students living in the will experience an increase, the Students of Colorado State Uni- residence halls will see a 32 per- change is facilitated with resi- versity, Dell Rae Ciaravola, pub- around the world. cent increase in permit prices. dence hall students specifi cally lic relations coordinator for the The Colorado State Board of in mind. University, wrote in an email to Governors met Tuesday to ap- “We’ll sort of stick with the the Collegian. Brought to you by: prove the increases to parking current plan. Rates will go up,” Lynn Johnson, vice presi- prices. Tony Frank, president of Frank said. see PARKING on page 6 >> Engineers Without Borders OPINION 6 Wednesday, May 3, 2017

COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS New contraceptive vending machines are a milestone in progressive health care

are fi nding it can be di cult to after” pills) among other OTC hub for progressive thoughts options and access provided obtain. In the case of university health and hygiene products. and actions. I’m not talking by these machines are per- students, the institutions that The machine is a means of giv- about political progressive- fectly legal and well within the support them have a respon- ing students more control over ness here, but about setting rights of every student here to Tyler sibility to ensure access to af- and privacy regarding their an example for how we, as a have. To install one here at CSU Weston fordable and easily attainable well-being. society, are going to progress could make great strides in @CSUCollegian healthcare options. Of course, this has caused from where we are current- improving the student popula- While healthcare costs are a stir. Some people have stated ly. Free-fl owing ideas means tion’s access to health care. at historic highs and Vice Pres- that providing Plan B medi- the rights and freedoms of all There’s one more thing ident Mike Pence is continuing cation in this fashion is en- people must be acknowledged this machine provides that I Editor’s Note: All opinion his personal battle to defund couraging irresponsible sexual and ensured in every way pos- consider extremely important: section content refl ects the views Planned Parenthood, the avail- behavior, even though the med- sible. While the autonomy of conversation. While reproduc- of the individual author only ability of contraceptives and ication has been available with- a woman’s body is perceptibly tive health and body autonomy and does not represent a stance other reproductive health op- out a prescription since 2013. on the chopping block, the idea may be uncomfortable topics taken by the Collegian or its edi- tions is su ering. Cue up UC Furthermore, the machine is of the Wellness Machine puts for some, even rage-inducing torial board. Davis with a novel approach to providing the medication for colleges in a position to make for others, we must foster an the issue; the California col- $10 to $20 less than it costs at steps in assuring the women open discourse for any real so- Reproductive healthcare lege has recently installed what a drug store. In a time when the on their campus have greater cial progress to be made. So, if has been a hot-button issue for they call a “Wellness To Go” federal government is working access to some of the tools that you fi nd yourself faced with the some time now. We’ve seen ral- machine. The machine is no re- to allow states to defund the help them practice the rights prospect of something similar lies to support Planned Parent- placement for a visit to the doc- group that provides 80 percent that women across the country appearing on the CSU campus, hood and 12-foot anti-abortion tor’s o ce, but it is providing of its patients with care to pre- have been marching to defend. please keep an open mind. No- displays. While the pro-choice students with access to over- vent unintended pregnancy, it’s I honestly don’t care if a body can force you to use it, just and anti-abortion debates have the-counter (OTC) medical time for more universities to person believes abortion—or, like nobody should be able to been the center of attention, products in a discrete and af- begin o ering options like this. more specifi cally, Plan B—is tell young women they cannot. the issue is bigger than that. fordable way. The machine of- I know it’s still going to be a right, wrong, justifi able or any Tyler Weston can be reached Young people who need access fers condoms, pregnancy tests controversial subject, but uni- other descriptor you can at- at [email protected]. to reproductive health options and even Plan B (or “morning versities are supposed to be a tach. The point here is that the

>> UNDIE RUN from page 1 clothes at home and keep their >> OPERATIONS from page 5 Soracá, the president of the As- semester, Abigail Grothe, a bio- Paige Johnson, a junior environ- hands to themselves. will require vehicles to have sociated Students of Colorado medical engineering major and mental health major, said she will “I feel more safe at the Undie parking permits. The parking State University, said that most resident assistant for Ingersoll be participating for the fi rst time. Run than driving on I-25 some- permit requirement will strict- of the people who are angry are Hall, began a petition to stop She said altercations with the po- times,” the source said. “Follow ly be enforced and cars illegally those who will be living on cam- the re-park program for CSU. lice should be easily avoidable. some simple human decency parking in RP3 neighborhoods pus. In the week since, the petition “I might be a little bit wor- rules, stay accountable, keep oth- will be towed, Frank said. In response to an article has been signed more than 500 ried, but if there’s a lot of people ers accountable, take action if Not everyone is happy with published by the Collegian last times. there the police aren’t going to do necessary and don’t have a mob the parking situation for next week outlining parking and Stuart Smith can be reached anything unless you are causing a mentality.” year, although Daniela Pineda tailgating on game days next at [email protected]. scene,” Johnson said. While some students may Both Aschenbrenner and think that this is an event where Johnson said they heard about abandoned clothes will be donat- >> PARKING from page 5 sharing program and the im- students parking in neighbor- this year’s event through Face- ed to charity, any clothes left over dent for University Operations, plementation of the MAX bus. hoods without permits has an book and word of mouth as there this year will be sent to a landfi ll, said that rates are going up as Daniela Pineda Soracá, impact on both the city and the is no formal organization in according to Ciaravola. Ciaravola part of the University’s e orts ASCSU president, encouraged University. charge of this year’s run. wrote that damages and cleanup to increase sustainability on the university to invest in mass While some students One source, who wishes to costs associated with this event campus. For students living in transit on campus for students choose to park for free o cam- remain anonymous, said they have previously been around the residence halls, there is an if cars for fi rst-year students, pus, other students and faculty worked with the police, admin- $15,000, which comes out of stu- emphasis placed on fi rst-year and otherwise, will continue to prefer the spots closest to their istration, facilities and other en- dent tuition and fees. students not bringing a car to be discouraged. place of work or classroom, es- tities last year to plan as safe of Junior horticulture major, campus and utilizing alterna- Compared to other univer- pecially in the event that they an event as possible. The source Spencer Lane, said he is unable tive transportation. sities, CSU has historically had are running late. Remote lots or said the police were very willing to attend this year’s Undie Run “This is the (parking) plan dramatically di erent, or low- garages do not fi ll up as quickly. to help. They constructed a route because he is busy. He said people that’s going to meet the majori- er, parking permit rates, Frank Governor Scott Johnson with the most light, security cam- who attend should realize that ty of their needs,” Johnson said. said. of the Board of Governors was eras, emergency call poles and po- what they do at the run refl ects on Frank said the long term Frank also said that stu- concerned that if the remote lo- lice access points. themselves and the student orga- context of the university park- dents are conscious of park- cations are not being used, the As far as the source knows, nizations they are a part of. ing plan is more about a pe- ing—they are smart enough to university is already at its ca- the position of student coordina- “Alcohol and half-naked destrian core and alternative park a block away for free and pacity for parking. Lynn John- tor that they held was not refi lled women and men may not be the transportation. walk to campus rather than son said there is still a need for when they left. They remain con- best call for risk management,” ASCSU has worked with paying what the current per- all of the lots CSU has currently. fi dent, however, that this year will Lane said. the city of Fort Collins to bring mits run. Neighborhood per- Rachel Telljohn can be be an event that goes smoothly Ty Betts can be reached at more alternative transporta- mit parking is a city decision, reached at news@collegian. as long as students leave extra [email protected]. tion to campus, such as the bike not a university decision, but com.

>> TUITION from page 3 get changes by the state legisla- reaching 60 credit hours. ture in June could change the To determine di erential University’s ﬁ nancial situation, tuition, each academic college is and a special session may have to assigned a di erent level: be held if the state budget is not Though these increases and ﬁ nalized earlier in June. budgets were approved today, Erin Douglas can be reached at the board was warned that bud- [email protected]. OPINION Wednesday, May 3, 2017 7

COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS Students need to speak up about the mental health of others

someone is struggling with any not be ill, surely my BMI of 12.9 doing it to a fault. And of course, My reason for sharing all of kind of psychological disorder is healthy. I gorged on enormous salads, this is not to criticize those who Lauren because it might just save a life. What I wish someone would chewed endless packs of gum don’t reach out. I understand Willson Mental illness a ects mil- have done sooner is interrupt and guzzled water and co ee in that people hold their tongues @LaurenKealani lions in the U.S., including stu- my set to express concern and an e ort to ignore constant hun- for fear of hurting loved ones. dents right here on campus. implore me to seek help. I was ger. What I want you, the reader, Throughout the fi rst semes- lucky enough to experience this. Whenever I ate with friends, to know is that expressing con- ter of my freshman year, I was A stranger in the gym pulled me I saw the way they eyed my food cerning for someone else’s be- Editor’s Note: All opinion struggling with severe anorexia aside and said in a calm, respect- choices. No one ever commented havior does not make you nosy section content refl ects the views nervosa and was in the midst of ful tone, “hey, I don’t mean to on it. I’m not saying we should or disrespectful. Chances are of the individual author only and the worst relapse of my life. Yet be rude, but you don’t look very criticize anyone’s diet, but that’s the person will be glad someone does not represent a stance taken even when my 5’6” frame stood well. Are you okay? Are you eat- exactly what I saw others doing noticed their struggles, as many by the Collegian or its editorial at a sickly 80 pounds, no one told ing enough?” I might not have to themselves and sometimes with mental illness often feel board. me directly they were concerned opened up to him—I brushed o others. Their silence convinced their battle is an invisible one. about my behavior. Rather than his comment with a laugh and an the disordered part of my mind CSU has an excellent service Trigger Warning: The Col- keeping silent, I wish someone “I’m great!”—but once I learned that my “meals” were fi ne, so I called Tell Someone. The service legian would like to inform its had spoken up and said, “I’m that others saw abnormality in shouldn’t change anything about helps connect these individuals readers that the content in this worried about you. If you’re my appearance, I began to pay the way I was eating. I continued with resources and professionals article may trigger those a ected ready, let me help you get help.” greater attention to my condi- to starve myself for months. who can help them address their by mental health issues or eating Regardless of whether one tion and consider the idea of get- Perhaps if someone had mental health and/or emotional disorders. is struggling with an eating dis- ting professional treatment. gently pointed out the strange- di culties. This is an ideal op- order, anxiety, depression or If you are worried about ness of my diet and suggested a tion for those who want to help, Several weeks ago, the Stu- any other kind of mental illness, someone, it is crucial that you ex- more normal action like getting but don’t know how to verbalize dent Veteran Organization of hearing words of concern from press that concern in a respect- dessert, I would have been more their concerns. Colorado State University held a trusted friend or loved one is ful manner. Do not accuse them cognizant of my abnormal eating Lauren Willson can be a suicide awareness fundraising often the most powerful catalyst of doing anything and try not to behavior. reached at letters@collegian. event called “Operation Bear for recovery and seeking treat- make assumptions. Just let them Hug.” The gathering aimed to in- ment. know you care and see if they are crease knowledge on the subject As an example: during my re- responsive to your words. of suicide, as well as initiate the lapse, I worked out fi endishly at If you are afraid of what your conversation surrounding men- the Rec. On a few occasions, peo- friend or loved one might think, Corona or Corona Light tal illness. The importance of ple approached me, but only to please remember that silence Operation Bear Hug should not say things like, “wow, you’re re- can be much more destructive be ignored. 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BASEBALL CSU baseball loses fi rst conference game of season, bounces back to split series By Luke Zahlmann @lukezahlmann “I think just having a late- night game Monday kind of threw us o mentally,” Hart said. The CSU club baseball team “But it’s unacceptable.” su ered their fi rst conference Only one more run was loss of the season to the Uni- scored by the visiting Rams while versity of Colorado on Monday the host Bu aloes capitalized on night in their last series of the Van Vark’s inability to hit the year. strike zone. After Van Vark load- After winning the fi rst game ed the bases with walks, pitcher of the series last Wednesday, Brad Johnson was unable to the Rams were unable to win come in and stop the bleeding. game two of the three-game set Johnson ended up allowing only to complete the perfect season a single earned run of his own in conference play. Pitcher Jar- while Van Vark’s three leftover ed Van Vark took the mound in runners all came into score en game two and found himself in route to CU’s 6-3 victory. an early hole after allowing back- “We really just need to elim- to-back home runs in the fi rst inate walks,” Head Coach Troy inning. Tolar said, “do a better job of get- “I was throwing strikes,” Van ting ahead in counts.” Vark said. “(I) just wasn’t keep- The loss shattered the Rams’ ing the ball down. After the fi rst undefeated conference record inning, I started throwing my and revealed some blemishes in curve more and kept my fastballs an otherwise stellar season. Van low.” Vark, the teams ace, has strug- Following a rough fi rst in- gled in the latter half of the sea- ning, Van Vark settled down and son after starting in dominant Sophomore pitcher Jared Van Vark winds up against Wyoming at City Park Field. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS allowed only one hit from the fashion. COLLEGIAN second to the fi fth inning. Van “(I’ve) been trying to really the last game of conference and only one earned run over fi ve in- for the postseason and we are Vark was able to throw strikes just get back to where I was in before we head to regionals.” nings despite allowing seven hits excited about the opportunity and trust that his defenders the beginning of the season,” After a calm start, the pro- and a walk. to compete at regionals,” Tolar would make the play behind Van Vark said. “I think when I totypical Rams o ense showed “I think the key to our suc- said. him. fall behind, that’s when I end up its true colors and began to fi re cess is just our numbers and re- Ranked third overall in “It’s always a huge help with struggling (and) fi ghting to get on all cylinders. Courtesy of liability throughout the lineup,” the nation, the team will head lockdown defense like that,” out of the hole I’ve dug myself multiple errors and walks from Hart said. “Everyone has the to Kearney, Nebraska for the Van Vark said. “Being able to into.” CU, the Rams pushed their lead potential to be a major asset on Mid-America Regional playo s. just throw strikes and know that With the sour taste of defeat to 4-1 in the third inning with a any given day and we have a ton The tournament takes place your defense will back you up still lingering, the team came out two-run double by Trevor Bru- of faith in each other.” from May 12-14. and get outs takes a huge load o cold at the plate once again in the ton. In the bottom half of the in- The Rams pulled away to “Overall, (the) key to win- (my) shoulders.” third and fi nal game of the series ning, they maintained that lead win 13-3 and the team ended the ning playo s is just putting it The Rams struggled to get that did not start until 9 p.m. In thanks to an exhilarating double regular season on a victorious all together consistently,” Davis anything going at the plate in the the fi rst two innings, the Rams play. note, taking two of three from said. “Strong pitching, fi elding game, sans the fourth inning. In mustered a single run by way of “Our defense did really well,” the Bu s in Boulder. and hitting in each and every the fourth, the team drove in two an RBI single by Sam Hughes. Tolar said, “keeping us in the The team fi nished as the playo game will be the key. If we runs with the help of a hit-by- “The team was pretty dis- fi rst game and allowing us to pull regular season leader in their can put it all together in the com- pitch and an error. Matt Davis appointed losing that game as away in the second game.” conference (13-1, 24-7 overall). ing weeks and be ready to go at and Matthew Hart drove in one they really wanted to sweep con- The Rams never looked back The Rams’ regular season was regionals, I don’t see us losing.” run a piece and the Rams tied ference,” Tolar said. “We talked and tacked on nine more runs in marked by consistently sizzling Luke Zahlmann can be the game up at two going into the about the areas we could im- the game. Meanwhile, Clint Watt bats and sound defense. reached at [email protected]. fi fth inning. prove and making a statement limited constant Bu tra c to “I think the players are ready

BASKETBALL CSU men’s basketball announces Logan Ryan as fourth signing of 2017-18 class By Justin Michael dous ceiling on how good he can Ryan was a two-time all-con- Earlier this o season, soph- @JustinTMichael get. He is a great student and ference player, averaging 14.5 omore forward Braden Koel- adds even more youth to our points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.5 liker was granted a release from The Colorado State men’s program.” blocks per game. the program. With the signing basketball program has signed The six-foot-nine-inch for- As a senior (2015-16), Ry- of Ryan, the program (14) is one Logan Ryan to a national let- ward from Canton, Michigan an’s team went 20-1 and he scholarship over the NCAA’s ter of intent, head coach Larry played last season at the Inter- earned Detroit Free Press All- approved limit for men’s bas- Eustachy announced Tuesday national Sports Academy in Na- West First Team honors. Ryan ketball (13). More roster moves evening. ples, Florida. joins forward Alonzo Tyson and will likely be announced this “We are extremely excited Prior to that, Ryan played guards Kris Martin and Raquan o season. about Logan,” Eustachy said in a for Canton High School in his Mitchell as part of this season’s Justin Michael can be press release. “He has a tremen- hometown (Canton, Michigan). signing class. reached at [email protected]. SPORTS Wednesday, May 3, 2017 9

COLUMN Pro-style system doesn’t equal NFL success for CSU football

By Luke Zahlmann @lukezahlmann that do not receive massive at- abundance of tackles which tention from the media. was good for the stat junkies, Meanwhile, many of the but not for the scouts who saw The NFL Draft brings about quarterbacks from Power Five an undersized linebacker that feelings of euphoria for the ath- schools that he has hosted have ran a 4.91 second 40-yard dash. letes who fi nally see a lifetime’s been nonexistent after draft According to his NFL.com com- worth of work come to fruition night. Texas A&M’s Johnny bine scouting report, Davis and hear their names called. Manziel, Ohio State’s Cardale lacked “functional strength and Colorado State football has Jones and Oklahoma State’s interior grit.” seen its players drafted as high Brandon Weeden are just some The Rams’ football team as number one overall (Gary of the notable players to bust faces a fundamental problem Glick, 1956). However, in the into the NFL. in the way college football is history of the program, only 93 Garrett Grayson is the only currently run. Players are re- players have heard their name Colorado State quarterback cruited to fi t the systems of the called as part of the draft pro- ever to be featured on the show. school they attend. cess. Even within the last seven In addition to his talent, this Because some schools fea- years—a period in which the ture systems unfi t for the next Rams have seen an increased level, many players are unable presence in the NFL—Colorado to use college as a stepping State has only had six players stone to the NFL. The reason drafted. It seems heart for the complication is the fact Despite running a pro-style that college coaches are hired o ense, the Rams have been ne- and hard work and fi red based on their suc- glected o ensively in the draft. cess. If a system garners more Pro-style o enses create NFL- will be the path wins, the coach will rely on it re- ready talent, specifi cally along gardless of its ability to prepare the o ensive line and under to success for college athletes for the pros. center. Garret Grayson, a quar- The fl aw leads to coaches re- terback, was the last transcen- Rams that go cruiting for the own program’s dent talent CSU boasted. The success rather than searching 2015 third-round pick has yet undrafted and for players to be drafted. Ala- to accumulate a single regular bama head coach Nick Saban season pass. are forced to has created a resume that rivals The talent at the top of the any college coach in the coun- college football spectrum be- claw their way try despite relying on lackluster longs to few. Schools like Ala- quarterback play. bama, Ohio State and the Uni- The NFL is a quarter- versity of Southern California through the back-driven league, but the litter the draft with their alum- league is juxtaposed by the lay ni each spring. Alabama is in the trenches of the of the land in college football. national championship conver- Quarterbacks who have sation nearly every year thanks NFL. the most success in college en- to their top recruiting classes ter the league at the top of the and highly paid coaching sta . draft, regardless of their expe- These powerhouse schools rience level in the pro-style of- have been the pinnacle of col- publicity was a factor in boost- fense that the league advocates. lege football for years and that ing his draft stock into the front Many are unsuccessful in the fi gures to remain true in the half of the 2015 draft. Grayson NFL due to their lack of expe- near future. was given the coverage that he rience in the systems they are However, the margin be- deserved, but other Colorado thrust into. tween good and average pro- State players have not been as This would lead to the con- grams has become wider than lucky. clusion that more quarterbacks ever, a troubling realization for Colorado State has ranked and players coming from sys- Group of Five schools like Col- in the bottom half of the nation tems that mirror those of the orado State. This disparity in in total defense since 2012, in- NFL would be noticed in the talent has led to the draft being dicative of the lack of superstar draft, but the system has not dominated by the big schools. talent that crowds the defensive worked that way for Colorado Their games are on a bigger meeting rooms of top schools. State players as they continue stage and televised to death by Though many Rams have to see their names fall o draft the major broadcasting compa- shown defensive potential, boards. nies. even players like Kevin Davis It seems heart and hard “Gruden’s QB Camp,” which go undrafted after stellar colle- work will be the path to suc- is televised on ESPN, is a prime giate careers. Though Davis was cess for Rams that go undraft- example of the coverage me- a perfect fi t for CSU’s defense, ed and are forced to claw their dia gives to the most success- NFL scouts fear that his skill set way through the trenches of the ful schools. Aside from Carson may not translate to the next NFL. Wentz of North Dakota State level. Luke Zahlmann can be University, Gruden has hosted Davis played in a system reached at sports@collegian. few quarterbacks from schools that allowed him to record an com. SPORTS 10 Wednesday, May 3, 2017

NATION BASKETBALL American Athletic Conference lays New Mexico State women’s out Power 6 initiative strategy basketball hires CSU By Matt Murschel Orlando Sentinel a dynamic, working document ence or league schools spe- assistant as head coach which identifi es a core philoso- cifi cally targeting things like The American Athletic phy and which will guide us over branding and marketing. By Justin Michael Prior to her time at CSU, @JustinTMichael Conference has been pushing the next several critical years, Content from Tribune News Atkinson also worked on Ryun the narrative that the league where opportunities await,” Service. Williams’ sta at North Dakota. should be considered as one of AAC commissioner Mike Ares- Heading into the summer, In three seasons with the Coy- the so-called ‘power’ confer- co said in a statement attached Colorado State women’s basket- otes, she helped lead them to ences for almost a year now. to the plan. “This plan will sup- ball will be down one assistant three postseason berths, includ- The league has even gone so port and inform our mission to Initiative Strategy coach. Assistant Coach Brooke ing the team’s fi rst ever NCAA far as to push a Power 6 initia- be and to remain a respected Atkinson has been hired to re- Division I tournament in 2014. tive, stating the AAC should be Power 6 Conference whose stu- Scheduling the ‘top teams’ in place recently departed New Before UND, Atkinson was included among the other au- dent-athletes compete at the the country Mexico State Head Coach Mark an assistant coach at New Mex- tonomous conferences like the highest level.” Average attendance of 70-80 Trakh, according to a report by ico State from 2003-2010. In ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-12 and The plan cites fi ve ‘pillars’ percent stadium capacity SB Nation’s swishappeal.com. 2005, Atkinson was promoted SEC. that the league will use as a The deal was fi nalized Tues- to second assistant in 2005 and As part of that narrative, model based on student health College Football Playoff day afternoon, according to the later won the school’s Outstand- the American released a com- and well-being; academics; ath- contender report. Colorado State could not ing Coach Award in 2008. prehensive strategic plan Mon- letic excellence; branding and confi rm the move at this point in A Colorado native, Atkin- day, which outlines what the public relations and revenue One top 10 team time, but Atkinson is expected son attended Westminster league believes it needs to do generation. New Year’s Six bowl game to be introduced as head coach High School before beginning to achieve elite status in college In athletic excellence for in an introductory press con- her collegiate playing career at athletics. The report was put to- example, the plan includes a 2-to-4 top 25 teams ference on Wednesday, May 3 Western Nebraska Community gether with the help of the Was- 52-point strategy for various Television ratings in the area in the Barbara Hubbard Room College. She then moved on to serman Media Group, which sports like football, basketball of autonomous conferences of the Pan American Center An- Wichita State, where she played deals in sports marketing and and Olympic sports. nex. The event will be streamed her fi nal two seasons. management. Most of the strategies will on Facebook Live @NMSUAth- Atkinson graduated from “This plan is designed to be take place within the confer- letics. Wichita State in 2003 with a Atkinson has served as an as- bachelor’s degree in elementary sistant under head coach Ryun education. She later earned her VOLLEYBALL Williams since 2014. In each of master’s degree from New Mex- Atkinson’s three seasons at CSU, ico State in educational curricu- the Rams won at least a share of lum in 2008. the regular season conference Justin Michael can be Hillyer selected to compete on U.S. championship and reached a reached at sports@collegian. Collegiate National Team postseason tournament. com. By Colin Barnard named Mountain West New- Sanders (2010), Brieon Paige @ColinBarnard_ comer of the Year and earned (2012) and Deedra Foss (2013) honorable mentions on the as participants of the program. Colorado State redshirt American Volleyball Coaches Hillyer is the youngest of all freshman Kirstie Hillyer has Association All-Pacifi c North previous Rams to be selected been selected to compete on Region Team. The 6-foot-6- and one of fi ve freshmen com- one of the U.S. Collegiate Na- inch Hillyer led the Rams in peting in the Minneapolis pro- tional Teams that hosts the top blocks at a clip of 1.59 per set. gram. collegiate volleyball players in That average led all freshmen in The players will train for the nation. Hillyer will partic- the country and ranked fourth fi ve days at the University of ipate in the Minneapolis pro- nationally. The Rams fi nished Minnesota before being as- gram at the end of June, acting the season No. 2 nationally in signed to one of three 12-play- as a second tryout for the U.S. blocking, trailing only national er teams that will compete in a Women’s National Team. champion Stanford. round-robin tournament from This recognition is one of Hillyer’s selection adds to June 27-30. many honors the middle block- an impressive list of Rams who Colin Barnard can be er earned in her fi rst season have competed in the event reached at sports@collegian. of competition. Hillyer was since 2010. She joins Evan com.

Freshman Kirstie Hillyer marks up a kill against Nevada. CSU defeated Nevada in three sets. PHOTO BY ELLIOTT JERGE COLLEGIAN The Rocky Mountain Collegian | Wednesday, May 3, 2017 11 ARTS & CULTURE 12 Wednesday, May 3, 2017 MOVIES & TV COLLEGE Hulu’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ 7 jobs to pursue if you feel follows the book with added drama like dropping out this week By Anna Nixon you? Do you look great carrying By Leta McWilliams @anna_nixon12 @LetaMcWilliams around. Specifi cally, in the sec- constant anxiety building up, a satchel? Do you still believe in ond episode after Janine has making the reader more and the magic of a hand-written let- her baby, we can see the pain more afraid of what was going For many, fi nals week is a ter? If you answered yes to any Hulu’s new series “The she is feeling by connecting to happen to O red. The sur- time of stress, panic and ex- of these questions, this might Handmaid’s Tale” has people with a baby who is going to be prise of the Commander ask- istential crises. Cramming a just be the career for you. Sign buzzing since the fi rst episodes taken away from her in a cou- ing O red to play Scrabble was whole semester’s worth of ma- up for a life of public servitude were released on April 26. So ple of days. We are able to see a lot more satisfying because terial into the last few days be- today! far, there have been changes how crippling the society is to there was that inner mono- fore the fi nal exam and saving Explosives worker and earth digger from book to screen, but they those other than O red, which logue. In the TV show, it seems a 20-page paper for the night There is no doubt that the enhance the story without is very powerful. to be forgotten about through- before it is due are never good thought of the time and money changing many major details. out the day’s activities, making ideas and yet here we are. If you wasted on your dead-end This TV show encompasses it less satisfying for the viewer you happen to be one of the education has taken its toll. the essence of the book with because there was no constant fortunate students who has a Here is your chance to release the traits of cinematic drama. worrying. grip on their academic life, this some pent-up aggression! You The biggest change from New episodes of ‘The Other plot points are article is not for you. But if you already have job experience, page to screen was learning Handmaid’s Tale’ air every slightly altered for cinematic tend to procrastinate by day- just think of all that time spent O red’s real name. 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MUSIC Gorillaz provides a soundtrack for the apocalypse with ‘Humanz’ By Zach Bermejo @zach_bermejo else do you explain the sound the political response that Al- Jamaican artist Popcaan and it to America’s political climate. that comes from a virtual band barn claims it is. plays with traditional elements Nonetheless, Clementine’s voice that collaborates with musicians of Jamaican dancehall music. is reason enough to keep going “What type of music is the across all genres? For a broader audience here in back for a listen. Gorillaz?” “Humanz” is no exception to the states, it will be wildly unfa- It could be argued that dark This question was asked of that uniqueness. Buy it here: miliar yet oddly inviting. and haunting themes are what me about a week ago at a strang- The 26-track album comes iTunes: $12.99 The pop tracks like “Submis- the Gorillaz are known for player’s apartment. in at a little over one hour, which sion” and “Momentz” are fast ing with. Choosing to mix those I fi rst heard this question includes narrative interludes be- Amazon: $12.49 paced and dance heavy, whereas themes more with soulful vocals when “Demon Days” was re- tween many of the songs. Target: $9.99 a track like “Ascension” invites this time around instead of hip- leased in 2005 and again when The theme of the album is anxiety to do as the name im- hop greatly enhances the creepy “Plastic Beach” came out in 2010. a sort of end of the world dance plies. Vince Staples’ lyrics on and powerful e ect of the songs. Both times, I did not know how party. At least, that is the idea “Ascension” perhaps illustrate “Let Me Out” does this well to adequately answer that ques- Damon Albarn pitched to collab- The musical content of the the album’s doomsday theme the with both gospel singer Mavis tion. orators when working on the al- album certainly refl ects uncer- best out of all the tracks. Howev- Staples and rapper Pusha T, but Well, now it is 2017, Gorillaz bum. Albarn wanted “Humanz” tainty and confusion with many er, the haunting voice of Benja- Rag’n’Bone Man is also a stand- have released “Humanz” and I to be a response to the Donald of the glitchy and dizzying in- min Clementine on “Hallelujah out vocalist on “The Apprentice.” still do not know how to answer Trump presidential win and he strumentals. This is perhaps a Money” comes in as a close sec- With 16 featured artists, Al- that question. Whatever answer wanted to see what that world refl ection of the world Albarn ond for spinning the doomsday barn’s presence on the album I gave that night in the apart- looked like. sees us to be living in. This is best narrative, yet overall the song is used appropriately, but is felt ment probably was not the best. As fun and interesting as it is exemplifi ed in tracks like “Car- feels a little bit too forced and ex- lightly. However, “Busted and Unique music is probably to listen to the album, it is debat- nival” and “Saturnz Barz.” The aggerated as if to make up for the Blue” belongs entirely to Albarn. what I should have just said. How able whether the music is truly latter of the two songs features rest of the album’s vague callouts see GORILLAZ on page 14 >> ARTS & CULTURE Wednesday, May 3, 2017 13

COLLEGE 7 easy steps to make small talk even when you’d rather not By Susie Moore greatist.com one), a networking event, when person are both black belts in ground should keep expanding: of how we communicate is in- meeting your S.O.’s parents, a karate. Common ground can be “Oh I love Florida,” “We met terpreted nonverbally. So pull corporate social gathering, in based on anything at all: being online also, funny story...” “Sally back those shoulders, lift up your I had a very awkward en- a long elevator ride with a col- from the same town, the people and I worked together too....” chin, uncross your arms and look counter at a party recently. league, during a meet-up. you both happen to know, a love 4. Listen your conversation partner in the I was chatting in a small cir- So here’s how to tackle some of Serial or “The Leftovers.” Even Sounds simple, right? But eye. cle, and a woman was lurking of that inevitable small talk with an appreciation of the food/ it’s an oddly underutilized and 6. Keep it Carefree behind me, solo. It was kind of ease (and like you mean it): drink/music present works well. highly impactful communica- Small talk is not the time to distracting. I wanted to be polite, 1. Smile! When in doubt, discuss the set- tion tool. Pay attention to what share our darkest moments or so I invited her into the group to Yep. The most important ting. the other person is saying. Don’t debate the most recent nation- join our conversation. But I was step is actually nonverbal. Noth- 3. Ask Open-Ended Questions check your watch or phone. al budget proposal. The art of met with an abrupt, “No thanks _ ing beats the power of a smile to Engaging the other person Don’t let your gaze dart around conversational ﬂ ow is the art of I don’t feel like talking.” make people warm up to you in always happens by asking ques- the room, scoping out other keeping a conversation going It was weird. an instant. Sometimes people tions, especially those that can’t people to talk to. And don’t just with upbeat energy and an opti- Her honesty was out of place. are actually unaware of their be answered with a yes or no wait for the next opportunity to mistic undertone. But her frame of mind? I’m pret- very serious facial expressions. response. Questions like “How speak. Listen. Hey, you might The point is not to outsmart ty sure it was a common one. Be- Smiling also gives other people did you two meet?” “How do you even learn something! the other person, to win an argu- cause who wants to make small (and you!) a boost. It’s scientiﬁ - know Sally?” and “What are you 5. Loosen Up ment or to prove a point. Nega- talk, exactly? Almost no one. cally proven. doing this summer?” all open up Our body language is even tivity repels, so avoid any topic But almost everyone has to, and 2. Find Common Ground easy, light dialogue. more important than what that can go south quickly. pretty regularly too _ at a job in- Common ground doesn’t With a little luck and some comes out of our mouths. Stud- If a conversation takes a terview (at least the opening of have to mean you and the other back and forth, the common ies show that up to 93 percent see SMALL TALK on page 14 >>

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Energy animates VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — your work, health and fi tness 6 — There’s less confusion brews on the go in Fort Collins this year. New professional now. Money, invoices and directions this summer inspire payments fl ow better with domestic renewal. Reach new Mercury direct. Buy, sell and By Matthew Smith academic heights over a two- @latvatalo discuss fi nancial transactions. year push phase beginning this LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. winter. For four years, Frank Conley 22) — 8 — Teamwork thrives. Partnership of Cranked Up Co ee has been To get the advantage, check the researching and developing his misunderstandings diminish. day’s rating: 10 is the easiest It’s easier to persuade, own unique co ee system. day, 0 the most challenging. “I became interested in cof- compromise and reach fee about four years ago,” Conley ARIES (March 21-April 19) consensus. Send love letters said. “I built a co ee roaster of my and invitations. — 7 — Someone attractive SCORPIO own and it wasn’t to my liking so has your attention. You’re es- (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) I spent a year researching co ee pecially clever and charming. — 8 — Focus on career goals. and gaining knowledge about it.” Open a dialogue. It’s easier to concentrate and What he has created is a TAURUS (April 20-May 20) communicate with Mercury 200-pound co ee shop rigged — 7 — Home and family have direct. Mechanical equipment to the front end of a bicycle. Spe- your focus. Words and tra¥ c powers on. Messes are fewer cialty gears and weight distribu- and farther between. fl ow better with Mercury SAGITTARIUS tion allow it to run surprisingly direct. Journal your plans and (Nov. 22-Dec. smoothly, but there are limits. 21) — 8 — Study and explore. Larry Conley and his coffee shop. PHOTO BY JULIA TROWBRIDGE COLLEGIAN strategies. Articulate your “You’re defi nitely not getting feelings. Share experiences Practice the art of seduction over fi ve miles an hour, but with are available, such as ones with a found on campus for events every and memories. with words. Communicate that much weight on there is no Costa Rican honey process. now and then, but for students GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — your feelings, especially with need to,” Conley said. “Some of the outer mucilage craving a Nitro brew, the cart can 8 — Communication barriers Mercury direct in Aries. Cre- When on the road, Conley is left on there, so when its roasted operate like a pizza delivery car. evaporate. Team coordination ative e orts fl ower. Express may peddle to a number of stops it creates more of a caramelized “Students can feel free to call your passion. comes together naturally, now CAPRICORN on Laurel, Mountain and Mason, fl avor,” Conley said. “I o er that and order co ee to campus,” Con- that Mercury is direct. The fog (Dec. 22-Jan. but he can usually be found at bottled o the tap almost like you ley said. clears, and you can hear each 19) — 7 — Discuss possible fi - the intersection of Mountain and would get a growler fi ll. Upcoming events Cranked other again. nancial solutions. Express the College, right next to Old Town For some drinks like the cof- Up Co ee will be serving at in- CANCER future you want to create. (June 21-July 22) — AQUARIUS Square. Whenever a big draw like fee and cream soda, Cranked clude Pop Up Art Carts in Old 8 — Manage fi nancial trans- (Jan. 20-Feb. a festival or event is in town, Con- Up applies a process called nitro Town Square, which will be active actions. Brainstorming gets 18)— 8 — Collaboration per- ley is sure to be close by. brewing. all summer long, and Fort Collins more productive and creative. colates. Creative e orts take a Cranked Up Co ee uses a Unlike carbonation, the nitro food truck rallies, which have yet Negotiate, collaborate and leap forward. Sign papers, post cold brew process for most of process replaces carbon dioxide to be scheduled. and publish. network. PISCES their beverages. with elemental nitrogen, “which You might just be able to pick LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 9 — (Feb. 19-March 20) — “I steep it in natural spring is similar but it has smaller bub- up Cranked Up Co ee at the store. Now you’re cooking. Tra¥ c 8 — Physical action satisfi es. water for 12 to 24 hours and then bles and a ects the liquid di er- “Hopefully, soon we will be fl ows better. Long-distance Practice your moves. Banking go through an extensive fi ltration ently to improve the fl avor rather on shelves in local stores,” Conley connections come together. matters take a turn for the process, put it inside of kegs and than detract from it,” Conley said. said. Confi rm reservations. Get better with Mercury direct. then pressurize it,” Conley said. The resulting e ect gives To fi nd Cranked Up Co ee After that, “it is ready to be dis- the co ee or soda a surprisingly anytime, check out the Facebook pensed.” creamy fi nish rather than the ef- page at facebook.com/Cranked- Items on the menu include fervescent fi zz of carbonation. Up-Co ee. iced teas, matcha green tea, cream “Nitro is the best non-dairy Matthew Smith can be soda, root beer and, of course, cof- option,” Conley said. reached at entertainment@ fee. Some days, specialty roasts Cranked Up Co ee can be collegian.com.

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