OPINION A&C RELAXATION PODS A FUTURISTIC CODDLE STUDENTS EXPERIENCE Volume 127, No. 32 Tuesday, September 26, 2017 PAGE 5 PAGE 11

A futuristic nap pod located in the new Health Center is available for reservations up to 24-hours in advance. An entire relaxation room has been added to the new Health Center. PHOTO BY ELLIOTT JERGE COLLEGIAN Relaxation pods draw students in new Health Center By Haley Candelario @H_Candelario98 building costs of the Health to have for students.” help students take a moment is and Medical Center, according “Students often have a Ephraimson-Abt said the really important.” to Viviane Ephraimson-Abt, lot of stress … Anything relaxation pods are intended The reflection space is an Students can find time for the manager of Resiliency and to help students reduce their area for relaxation, mediation rest and relaxation in the re- Well-being Initiatives for the we can do to help stress in addition to utilizing and prayer. The space is full of laxation pods located in the CSU Health Network. students take a moment the reflection space. chairs, yoga mats and blankets. Colorado State University “We started with the re- is really important.” “The relaxation pod is an According to Ephraim- Health and Medical Center. flection room and wanting a opportunity to add to what son-Abt, the Health Center The relaxation pods are an place for students to reduce VIVIANE EPHRAIMSON-ABT we have in the reflection has received positive feedback addition to the Still Point Re- their stress,” Ephraimson-Abt MANAGER OF RESILIENCY AND space,” Ephraimson-Abt said. on the pods, with a majority of flection room in the new build- said. “The relaxation pods was WELL-BEING INITIATIVES “Students often have a lot of ing and were paid for with the one of those things we wanted stress … Anything we can do to see NAPS on page 4 >>

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By Gabriel Go @gabrielgo spaces. complex issues of homelessness Hoffman and Kefalas said in as holistic of a way as possible,” that while the bill would have Kefalas said. “Clearly persons Colorado Senator John Ke- protected homeless persons who are homeless are vulnerable falas returned to Fort Collins to from obtaining criminal records, … but if you talk to these business urge members of the Rotaract it would not actually solve the people downtown, some of these Club of Colorado State Universi- overall issue. conflict situations are tough. ty to engage with the local com- “In the Right to Rest Act, One of the more effective policy munity regarding homelessness. (funding for) services and ser- responses … is the Outreach Sen. Kefalas spoke to vice providers would not be program.” members, also known as included in that bill,” Hoffman Dr. Jon Geller, founder of the Rotaractors, about homelessness said. “So, it is not a solution to non-profit Street Dog Coalition, during the organization’s third homelessness.” was also present. The Street meeting of the year Monday Hoffman also mentioned Dog Coalition is an organization night. Around 28 people Homeward 2020, a catalyst for dedicated to providing free attended the presentation, most Fort Collins’s Ten-Year Plan medical care and services for of them Rotaractors. to make homelessness “rare, pets belonging to the homeless. The Rotaract Club of CSU is short-lived and non-recurring.” Geller is a practicing veterinarian one of many community service Homeward 2020 is primarily at the Fort Collins Veterinary organizations affiliated with -Ro concerned with data-gathering Emergency and Rehabilitation Senator John Kefalas speaks at the Rotaract Club Meeting in the LSC tary International, an interna- as part of the City’s Housing Hospital. Monday night. “Housing is the solution, I can tell you that,” Kefalas said tional organization which focus- First Initiative which works with Geller explained how he about the solutions for homelessness in Fort Collins. es on humanitarian services. other homeless services and came with the idea of the Street PHOTO BY JENNA VAN LONE COLLEGIAN Renée Hoffman, a CSU stu- are thus not a service provider Dog Coalition and the impor- dent and legislative intern for themselves. tance of pets for those experienc- many of them had no friends Alexandra Orahovats said Kefalas, shared topics with Ke- Kefalas also gave the Fort ing homelessness. whatsoever, so it (pets) gave she learned more about falas and spoke about the state’s Collins city government credit “It was personal for me be- them purpose to their lives.” homelessness in Fort Collins approaches to homelessness for their efforts against home- cause I was kinda getting burned Kefalas ultimately urged the from the presentation. through policies. lessness, particularly praising out in my work, which deals with Rotaractors to get involved in “I think Senator Kefalas Hoffman spoke about Col- the Outreach Fort Collins pro- large sums of money … the eco- state and local government. did a good job focusing on orado House Bill 17-1314, pro- gram. Outreach Fort Collins is nomic struggles that I see in the “My take-home message is relationship-building first,” posed in April. The bill was a community driven outreach veterinary field made me realize if you don’t know who your state Orahovats said. “It makes sense postponed by the House in the tasked with addressing disrup- that people with no money at all legislators are, or who your city that by providing housing for same month. HB17-1314 would tive behaviors downtown. aren’t receiving veterinary ser- council people are,” Kefalas said. folks … they can have some sort have protected all members of “The City of Fort Collins vices,” Geller said. “The impor- “You really need to know who of foundation.” the public’s right to stand, sit, lie should get a lot of credit because tance of their pets became clear your folks are.” Gabriel Go can be reached at down and cover oneself in public they’ve really tried to look at the to me later when I realized that Rotaract Club co-advisor [email protected]. TacosExploring New

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NATIONAL Opponents vow to keep up fight Naps against Trump’s new travel ban >> from page 1 By Jaweed Kaleem, Melissa U.S. by nationals of the seven lamation includes North Korea students who have used them able for use during CSU busi- Etehad & Laura King countries, which include most and Venezuela, two non-Mus- saying that they enjoyed the ness hours. Tribune Washington Bureau that were targeted in Trump’s lim-majority countries. And the space where the pods are lo- Ephraimson-Abt said ses- initial ban issued after he took new travel ban does not bar ref- cated. Other students said that sions are limited to 20 min- Advocates for immigrants office. ugees from entering the United they find the pods relaxing utes because research suggests Monday condemned the latest The original order, which States,” he said. and restorative and the atmo- shorter naps can have better incarnation of President Donald also included a 120-day halt to all Opponents who have long sphere of the space calming, health benefits. According to Trump’s travel ban, calling it an refugee admissions, was blocked argued that the ban is a fulfill- according to Ephraimson-Abt. the National Sleep Founda- abuse of presidential authority in federal courts and revised, ment of the president’s cam- While walk-ins for the re- tion, napping for 20-30 min- and potentially unconstitution- and then was blocked again. The paign promise to stop all Muslim laxation pods are an option utes can improve mood, alert- al, as they vowed to continue Supreme Court is scheduled to immigration into the U.S. said for students, Ephraimson-Abt ness and performance. fighting the president’s travel hear arguments over that travel they would continue to chal- suggests booking a session in Exact data for how many restrictions. ban on Oct. 10. It’s unclear how lenge the travel restrictions as advance. students use the relaxation The new measure, which the newly revised ban affects anti-Muslim. pods is somewhat limited takes effect Oct. 18 and will ap- that case. On Sunday, the De- “This is still a Muslim ban since the CSU Health Network ply indefinitely, bans entry by partment of Justice on asked _ they simply added three ad- BOOKING A NAP POD opened in June, but the CSU most citizens of Syria, Libya, justices to order both sides to ditional countries,” said Becca ■ Students, staff and faculty can Health and Medical Center Iran, Yemen, Somalia, Chad and submit briefs on the new ban. Heller, director of the Interna- call 970-495-5246 to reserve a has seen more students since North Korea. It also imposes re- But while federal district tional Refugee Assistance Proj- 20 minute session classes began. Since the Health strictions on a small number of court and appellate judges ect, in a statement. The group is Network’s opening after reno- citizens of Iraq and Venezuela. across the country derided the among those scheduled to argue ■ Stop by the information desk vation, medical appointments Sudan, whose nationals first two travel bans as violat- against the ban in the Supreme in the lobby of CSU Health and increased 16 percent and were previously blocked from ing the Constitution and immi- Court. “Of those countries, Chad Medical Center to see if a pod is counseling appointments in- coming to the U.S. under a pri- gration law, legal experts said is majority Muslim, travel from available creased 20 percent, according or temporary ban that expired Trump’s new measure would be North Korea is already basically to Ephraimson-Abt. Sunday, has been dropped off harder to defeat. frozen and the restrictions on Ephraimson-Abt said the list. Chad, Venezuela and Federal courts would be Venezuela only affect govern- about 70 percent of people North Korea are new entries. “more likely to hold that this ment officials on certain visas. “One of the reasons we’re who come into the Health The National Iranian Amer- version of the travel ban is le- You can’t get any more transpar- asking people to book the pods Network’s reflection room are ican Council, decrying the gal,” said Stephen Yale-Loehr, an ent than that,” Heller said. (in advance) is so students students, and 60 percent of open-ended nature of the di- immigration attorney and law The National Immigration don’t have to walk across people who come to the reflec- rective, said the administration professor at Cornell University. Law Center, another litigant in campus and find it un- tion room are there to use the “has now taken steps to make Yale-Loehr said the new ban ad- the Supreme Court case, tweet- available (when they get relaxation pod. its Muslim ban ... permanent.” dressed some of the successful ed on Sunday that “the original here),” Ephraimson-Abt said. “We’re three months The new measure, it said in a legal challenges that brought intent behind this always was an According to Ephraim- in, so we’re still doing some statement, was “nothing but an down prior versions. attempt to ban Muslims.” son-Abt, CSU students, staff evaluation, but this data is extension of the same discrim- “The proclamation goes into “Inflicting even more harm and faculty can call 970-495- good,”Ephraimson-Abt said. “I inatory policy first rolled out in depth about how the adminis- will do nothing to change the 5246 to reserve a 20 min- have students bringing other January.” tration conducted its survey of discriminatory intent behind ute session in the relaxation students in.” The White House order, other countries’ identity man- this,” the organization wrote in pod or stop by the infor- Haley Candelario can be which cites national security agement and information-shar- another tweet. “It will simply mation desk in the lobby of reached at news@collegian. concerns and a global review of ing protocols. The proclamation cause more harm. #NoMuslim- CSU Health and Medical Cen- com vetting procedures for entry to bars only certain people from BanEver.” ter to see if a pod is available. the U.S., calls for an indefinite certain countries, not everyone Content pulled from Tribune Both the reflection space and ban on almost all travel to the from a given country. The proc- News Service. the relaxation pod are avail-

CRIME Police seek help with attempted kidnap case By Samantha Ye nappers, according to a press @samxye release from the Fort Collins Police Services. Police are seeking commu- The suspects were described nity help in identifying suspects as young adult males with long of an attempted kidnapping. hair, and the victim said they According to Fort Collins smelled of alcohol. According to Police Services, two unknown the press release, one of the men males pulled a 20-year-old fe- had gauges in his ears. male out of her car and down the Anyone with additional in- 2500 block of West Lake Street formation about the suspects or around 2 a.m on Sept. 12. The incident are advised to contact males released the victim and Detective Jason Curtis at 970- ran away when a nearby car ap- 416-2776 or Crime Stoppers proached. of Larimer County at 970-221- A crime scene investiga- 6868 or www.stopcriminals. tor and detective have already org. Reports can remain anony- conducted an investigation of mous, and tipsters may be eligi- the area, and they are now look- ble for a cash reward. President Trump speaks to reporters upon his return to the White House in Washington, Sept. 24, 2017. PHOTO ing to the community for help Samantha Ye can be reached COURTESY OF MANUEL BALCE CENETA AP identifying the attempted kid- at [email protected] OPINION Tuesday, September 26, 2017 5

COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS Colorado State coddles students with ‘nap pods’ Center are an issue because they According to my colleague’s to escape from responsibilities is a place of intellect and knowl- dismiss the reputation of a Uni- researched article, these relax- and partake in activities that we edge. It is a place where one goes Tianna versity being a place of pursuing ation rooms have an assortment should have outgrown by now. A in raw pursuit of dreams and Zachariah knowledge and education. Also, of items such as coloring pages, college campus is not the same as goals. Having it also be a place @TZachariah20 although naps can be beneficial, squishy chairs, and blankets. The a kindergarten classroom. that houses relaxation pods re- they are a temporary solution to purpose of these items is to pro- I fully support taking time lays the idea that Colorado State a more daunting lifestyle issue. vide further resources for one to for yourself to relax, feed your does not prioritize pursuit of the Naps are not just for chil- relax and de-stress, but I think soul and get back to center, but extraordinary at any costs. Editor’s Note: All opinion section dren. According to the Mayo they give the impression that it is there is a time and a place. A Tianna Zachariah can be content reflects the views of the in- Clinic, relaxation can cause okay to act younger than our age. university campus is not one of reached at letters@collegian. dividual author only and does not adults to be in a better mood, It is okay for us college students those places. A college campus com. represent a stance taken by the more relaxed and alert. Naps also Collegian or its editorial board. improve memory and reduce fa- College students are often tigue. Although naps are great, told to choose between getting they cannot replace a good night good grades, enough sleep or sleep, and too often we use them having a social life. There is not as a crutch. Especially as college enough time in the day to have students, we thrive on caffeine all three. Unfortunately, many and catnaps to get through the times sleep is the one that is hectic weeks. short changed, and it is the most It is not the University’s job essential. to mold and create better life- According to the American styles, it is up to us. However, if Phsychological Association, lack the Health Center really wanted of sleep can cause accidents, to “strengthen students’ ability fatigue, poor decision-making to be successful and deal with and difficulty learning. Because developmental and life challeng- sleep is so important, and be- es,” like their website entails, cause us college students do they would attack the bottom not get enough of it, the Health line of our constant fatigue, our and Medical Center at Colora- unhealthy sleep habits. Instead, do State University has found it they’ve chosen to provide a necessary to remedy this issue Band-Aid solution. with relaxation pods, commonly Although nobody can force known as ‘nap pods’. better sleep habits, knowledge, It is important to live a resources and guidance for how healthy, mindful, balanced life- to better manage our sleep pat- style, but it is not the Univer- terns in ways that are healthy sity’s place or responsibility to and balanced will lead us to be fund such a project. The relax- more academically and person- ation pods in the new Health ally successful. A futuristic nap pod located in the new Health Center is available for reservations up to 24-Hours in advance. An entire relaxation room has been added to the New Health Center. PHOTO BY ELLIOTT JERGE COLLEGIAN OPINION 6 Tuesday, September 26, 2017

COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS Quick college jobs are often pyramid schemes The College Works sum- hasty 15 minute spiel about the mer internship entails painting internship and why we should houses and assembling a crew feel lucky and thankful for such Ethan Vasser of workers to carry out the task an opportunity (remember it’s using a line of credit provided “highly selective”) we had to re- @CSUCollegian by the company. The company turn the pamphlets, presumably lures in potential interns with so we didn’t try and fact check corporate sounding statistics, their fantastical claims. That Editor’s Note: All opinion sec- a barrage of supposed awards was my last contact with the tion content reflects the views of and accolades, and the promise company, until recently when the individual author only and of good pay. They paint a pretty, a representative came into one does not represent a stance taken but wildly inaccurate picture of of my lectures to give the same by the Collegian or its editorial what the internship really is: a spiel I’d heard a year ago. board. pyramid scheme hiding behind A statement reads, “the The spiel given by College enticing, but false promises. more money an intern makes, Works summer internship pro- My first interactionthe more money we make.” gram representatives sounds with the company was first This means College Works too good to be true – and that’s semester of last year. Being an management higher ups make because it is. In short, the pro- impressionable, naïve, wide their money from taking cuts gram operates under the guise eyed freshman, I was their target of the grueling work done by its of being an ‘exciting and reward- perfect prey. I applied on a square interns. Interns are expected ing’ opportunity but is nothing piece of paper passed out in one to pay for supplies, paint, and more than a pyramid scheme of my lectures. The applications workers all with a line of credit taking advantage of students, process was dubious: there were supplied by the company. This and should not be allowed on no qualifications or restrictions line of credit must be paid back, campus, let alone in classrooms. on who could apply, and the and after a substantial amount College Works represents application process consisting of profits is taken away as well, a bigger problem: the preva- of passing out hastily cut up not much is left for the intern. How pyramid scemes work. PHOTO COURTESY OF INVESTOR.GOV lence of “multi-level marketing” squares of paper seemed quite Since there’s a correlation be- groups such as Herbalife, Cut- below a company with such tween recruits and profits (more pyramid scheme many times in must be more extensive than co, and Mary Kay. Like College accolades. interns means more money for the past and still is today. If it’s some rogue recruiters. Works, they don’t sell a product After receiving calls from higher ups), the company casts being confused for something Although these types of jobs you can buy on shelves, their the internship for two months, as big of a net as possible in or- that much, chances are there is are not a scam in the traditional products are purchased through I finally decided to answer the der to catch as many students in no confusion and it is a pyramid sense, there is no denying the representatives, and these rep- phone. I was treated to an im- their web of false promises and scheme. fact that their representatives resentatives are always looking promptu interview, told that the lies as possible. Via twitter, College Works misrepresent the company and for more people to join them. internship was “highly selec- College Works has a whole has admitted that some of their take advantage of students. Their message is attractive, but tive” and that they’d like to talk page on their website dedicated representatives have “misrep- Their continued presence on very inaccurate. A representa- to me in person. This seemed to explaining why their business resented” their business model campus and in classrooms tive for one of these MLMs, Ve- very hypocritical considering model is not a pyramid scheme. as a pyramid scheme and there- should no longer be tolerated mma, says the business model is the application process. I was The fact that this is needed on fore thought it was necessary to until they present an accurate not an “illegal pyramid scheme,” interviewed along with two oth- the website is a huge red flag. dedicate a page to the confusion. representation of their business and attests to the fact that the er guys, each handed a pamphlet Presumably, the page exists be- However, an entire page seems model. business model is shaped like a with a plethora of vague graphs cause the company’s business quite extensive for just some Ethan Vasser can be reached pyramid. and generic testimonies. After a model has been confused as a small mix-ups, and the problem at [email protected]

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FOOTBALL Rams use bye week to heal, recharge for conference play

By Colin Barnard West play with a fresh mindset. refused to fold against No. 1. for 60 minutes,” Bobo said. portion of its schedule on the @ColinBarnard_ While other teams in the Alabama. Despite the losses, “If we can clean up some of road against Hawai’i. Kickoff is MW enter conference play those types of performances the things fundamentally, the set for 10 p.m. MT on Sept. 30 at After playing to an even 2-2 having to transition directly encourage Bobo going forward. little things that can cost you Aloha Stadium. record through the first four from their non-conference “What I saw out of the first games…we’ll have a chance to Colin Barnard can be weeks of the football season, schedule, the Rams are one of four weeks from our football be in every football game.” reached at sports@collegian. Colorado State enjoyed an early the few teams who had an extra team is that we’re gonna play CSU begins the conference com bye week over the weekend. week to prepare. For the Rams, the break proved Playing on an essentially beneficial in more ways than clean slate is something that one. Bobo preached to his team Most notably, the time off throughout the bye week. allowed many players to tend “This is the second part of to their injuries and prepare for our season, it’s season two,” the rigors of conference play. Bobo said in regards to how he Right tackle Ben Knox, who addressed his team. “Three out missed games against Colorado of our first four games are on and Alabama, has progressed the road in conference, and one to the point where head coach of them in a short week against Mike Bobo believes he will play an option team.” against Hawai’i. “We’ve got a big stretch Defensive lineman Richard coming ahead of us,” Bobo King also figures to play this continued. “It’s got to be one week after missing all of last day at a time, but don’t take this week’s practices. In addition, rest you have for granted. Get defensive tackle Christian rested, get recharged and we Colon will return to practice ought to have the enthusiasm this week after dealing with a to attack this thing like what we foot injury since summer. want to be as champions.” “Overall, the team health is The bye week also provided getting better,” Bobo said. “Any Bobo and his staff time to time you get a week off from reflect on the first four games playing a game - the physicality of the young season. Facing of playing a game, two less arguably the most difficult non- days of practice as well - guys conference schedule of any are getting closer to being MW team, the Rams competed back where they were at the against some of the top talent beginning of the season.” in the nation. In addition to tending to CSU put itself in position certain ailments, the time off to beat last year’s Pac-12 South The Colorado State Football Team gets hyped up in the tunnel at Mile High Stadium prior to the Rocky allows CSU to enter Mountain champions in Colorado and Mountain Showdown. PHOTO BY ELLIOTT JERGE COLLEGIAN

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by Michael Berg When the temperature starts to drop and leaves start to change, many people across the country choose to move indoors. But here in Fort Collins, we do things differently. We embrace the change of seasons and stay outdoors. Choose to be Colorado The Bass Fishing Club prepares for a proud and enjoy the many activities that we are lucky to have tournament at Horsetooth Reservoir. at our doorstep. Ask local outdoorsmen and fishing would be Photo by Michael Berg at the top of their list of recommendations in the fall. Be it fly fishing or spin rod fishing, you have many choices to pick from 3. North Platte - Grey Reef: The North Platte in Wyoming in and around Northern Colorado. Jin Choi, owner of St. Peter’s offers some of the best fishing destinations in the region. Fly Shop located in Old Town Fort Collins, recommends the Grey Reef is one of the best sections of the river to fish in following four destinations nearby. the fall, producing huge rainbow and brown trout that are 1. Poudre Canyon: Located just 20 minutes north of campus worth the time and effort. is the only National Wild and Scenic River in Colorado. North Platte- Miracle Mile: Located southwest of Grey The Poudre River meanders through roughly 50 miles of 4. Reef, you will find arguably the best section of the North the canyon, all of which is easily accessible from the main Platte to fish. This is a popular destination that draws road. people from around the region because of the large rainbow South Platte - Dream Stream: Located northwest of and brown trout. 2. Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak is a stream notorious For more information about fishing conditions, gear and for its large rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. Beat the guide services, visit these local shops: St. Peter’s Fly Shop, Jax Denver traffic and crowds by waking up early to get there Outdoor Gear, Scheels or Betty’s Bait and Tackle. Get active and in time for the “morning bite.” get outside!

SPORTS 10 Tuesday, September 26, 2017 VOLLEYBALL CSU volleyball begins four-game road trip at Wyoming By Luke Zahlmann Hilbert said. “They are really their undefeated conference Cowgirls. freshness,” Hanna said. “We are @lukezahlmann talented and when you play a record this year. “We know they have a very not constantly pounding our team like that, what you do not “We prepare well,” Hilbert fast middle offense,” Poletto said. bodies, so we can come out feeling Colorado State volleyball want is for them to play their best said. “We know we are getting “And they always have so the past a little fresher and our legs are will take a trip to Laramie, Wyo. game, because that puts them on everyone’s A-game, so it is how three years we have really worked helping us; we are not aching (as Tuesday with a much more par (with anyone).” we approach each (conference) hard on making our block fast so much).” successful road behind them than Fortunately for the Rams, match. We cannot take nights that we are able to block them the rival Cowgirls. Kirstie Hillyer and Alexandra off. We cannot screw around and accurately.” CSU dropped one spot to Though Wyoming is only Poletto are slowly returning to the think we are going to beat these After the Border War on No. 24 in the coach’s poll despite one game behind the Rams in lineup to join Paulina Hougaard- guys.” Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., the Rams the perfect weekend. Regardless the Mountain West standings Jensen, allowing them to rotate The Rams will look to avoid will enjoy a short break before of the slight drop in rankings, after the opening weekend, the middles and stay fresh. The the middles of Wyoming and heading to Colorado Springs to Hilbert is focused on preparing Cowgirls have lost six of their Rams have the two best hitters rely on their outside hitters to take on Air Force on Saturday. his team for each match. last nine matches. Despite a less by percentage in the conference produce at the same level they The breaks in between matches “I look at the rankings,” than stellar start to the season in Hillyer and Hougaard-Jensen, have to this point. The Rams have have allowed the Rams to get Hilbert said. “But that is just the for Wyoming, the Cowgirls are enabling the Rams to counter a three-middle rotation that can rest, the opposite of their out of way things go, and our job is to tied for second in defense on Wyoming’s biggest strength be utilized, but the real work will conference schedule in which keep trying to win every match. hitting, limiting opponents to a and give room to outside hitters be done on the outside in hopes of they played several weekend That poll is really just for the .174 hitting percentage and sitting Sanja Cizmic, Jasmine Hanna playing to a Wyoming weakness tournaments and multiple games media.” atop the conference in blocks and Breana Runnels. Per usual, as the Rams’ middles look to in one day. Luke Zahlmann can be (147). They will be tasked with the offense will be orchestrated shut down the strength of the “(The breaks) help us with reached at [email protected] slowing down one of the best by setter Katie Oleksak who leads hitting teams in the MW in CSU. the conference in assists by a wide margin (604). RAMS’ ROAD TRIP Another story to watch is Hanna’s chase for the all-time ■ Wyoming record in kills for CSU. Hanna Tuesday, Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m. currently sits at 1,019 kills, only ■ Air Force 47 behind leader Megan Plourde Saturday, Sept. 30, 1 p.m. (1,066). Hanna has kept the milestone on the back burner, but ■ Boise State says her mom told her about it Thursday, Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m. and is sure to be keeping track as ■ Utah State the season goes on. Saturday, Oct. 7, 8 p.m. “It is very important (for our outside to have success),” Hanna said. “I think we are taking more The Cowgirls blocking force of a blocking perspective this is led by two middle blockers week. Since they have such strong in junior Reed Copeland and middles, we need to be as good redshirt freshman Jackie blockers as outside hitters.” McBride. Both players reside in Not to be discredited, the the top seven for total blocks in Rams boast a defense that just the conference. Defense is the limited UNLV to a -.042 hitting catalyst for Wyoming, and added percentage in three sets while intel on the Rams’ hitters will recording 11 blocks to go with allow them to devise a game plan it. To this point, the Rams have to utilize their strength. dominated on both sides of the “They are a physical team. spectrum and with new found The CSU women’s volleyball team waits for the Rebels to serve the ball and begin the game at the CSU vs. They are just young,” coach Tom health are looking to continue UNLV volleyball match in Moby Arena on Sept. 23. PHOTO BY JENNY LEE COLLEGIAN

CLUB SPORTS Colorado State club wrestling eager to begin 2017-18 season By Tyler Johnson fundraising events with a youth said. “But once I get into the Having graduated some key begin traveling to tournaments @TylerGjohnson20 wrestling tournament for kids first match I know that will go seniors from last year, the Rams across the country. Greeley, in kindergarten to eighth grade away.” boast a youthful roster. The first Colo., Las Vegas, Nev. and Pro- To combat the travel costs on Saturday, Oct. 29. Registra- Several of the Rams dealt match of the season will allow vo, Utah will all host the Rams that accrue throughout a sea- tion for the tournament is open with injuries in the 2016-17 several freshmen to get their in the 2017-18 season. They son, the Colorado State club now and can be found on the season. Saiz missed the first first taste of college wrestling, will wrap up the season on Feb. wrestling team is holding a se- wrestling team’s Facebook page. half of the season with a knee and DeJonge is excited about 24 with the NCWA Great Plains ries of fundraisers to prepare These events lead up to the injury but battled through and the prospects of growing and Conference Tournament and an for the 2017 season. kickoff of the 2017-18 season on was able to qualify for nationals developing a young team. opportunity to earn a spot in the The first event was held at Thursday, Nov. 2 as the Rams as a freshman. Saiz says that “We have a great group of National Championships in Al- Pour Brothers Community Tav- take on Air Force Prep Acade- his knee feels back to normal freshmen coming onto the team len, Texas. ern in Old Town last Wednesday, my. This will be a good early test and expects to stay healthy this this year,” DeJonge said. “They Wrestling will start at 7 p.m. Sept. 20. Head coach Kendall for the Rams as they are pitted season. are going to be able to help us on Nov. 2 and 9 a.m. on Nov. 4. DeJonge served as a guest bar- against a team that consistently The season will continue to compete at a high level.” Both events will be held in the tender for the event as friends, sends many wrestlers to nation- ramp up for the Rams as they Of the plethora of freshmen South College Gym. To field a family, alumni and fans showed al tournaments, said coach De- host their annual CSU Invita- on the team, Santana Salas has full dual squad, the wrestling their support. The team will also Jonge. After sending six wres- tional with teams coming in proven his worth. The freshman team is still looking for wres- hold three additional events, tlers to nationals in Texas last from all over the country, in- has shown maturity and abili- tlers to join the team. For more the first coming on Wednesday, season, the season cannot start cluding BYU, Arizona and Texas ty to wrestle smart in the first information, please contact Oct. 4 at the Chipotle on College soon enough for the Rams. Tech. The competition figures practices of the year, according head coach Kendall DeJonge at Ave. The second event will be “I’m a little nervous but to be fierce as many national to DeJonge. [email protected]. held at Illegal Pete’s on Oct. 17. that’s just because it’s still pre- qualifiers will participate in the After a busy first week of the Tyler Johnson can be reached The Rams will conclude their season,” sophomore Colin Saiz tournament. season at home, the Rams will at [email protected] ARTS & CULTURE Tuesday, September 26, 2017 11

FEATURES Teen Science Café provides interactive education for FoCo students

By Casey Setash “Tonight, the people that are hail and what to study if they the Department of Atmospheric Teen Science Cafés are open @caseylovesbirds helping have been here for the wanted to delve deeper into the Sciences and the education and to everyone and are meant to A group of starry-eyed stu- last four years, and one of the complexities of severe weather. diversity manager for the Col- instill curiosity and awe in more dents leans forward, focusing students, Tony, is now a fresh- The group attempts to bring lege of Engineering, created the than just teens. Burt encouraged their gaze on footage of a severe man studying biochemistry and in speakers from a diverse range Northern Colorado chapter and anyone interested in giving a talk storm taken by a drone. microbiology at CSU,” said Me- of fields. In 2016, they held sem- understands the importance of to contact her directly. “Almost all of the atmo- lissa Burt, the organizer of the inars on wildfires, the food an- getting young people involved in “If professors are interested, sphere we study is only about Northern Colorado chapter. “It’s cient humans ate, miniature science early. they can just send me an email 16 kilometers high,” said Dr. Sue cool just to see how they evolve robots and the psychology of nu- “(I like) giving people oppor- and say they want to talk at TSC,” van den Heever, a professor in over time.” trition labels. tunities to learn about other sci- Burt said. “Grad students are the Department of Atmospheric Lessons are meant to be in- ences that are out there because completely welcome, and people Science at CSU. “Where would NEXT TEEN SCIENCE CAFÉ teractive and simple, geared ex- you really don’t learn about outside of CSU are also great.” we be if we traveled 16 kilome- ■ Date plicitly towards young students. these things in (high) school,” Burt can be reached at melissa. ters south of Fort Collins?” Oct. 11 Heever used concrete examples Burt said. “You just have to come [email protected]. “China,” one of the students in her severe weather talk, com- upon it and then you’re like, ‘oh Casey Setash can be reached says, to a tumult of giggles from ■ Time paring the largest hail stone ever wow that’s cool.’” at [email protected] the audience. 5-7 p.m. recorded to the size of a shoe, The excitement in the room which prompted several gasps ■ was palpable as approximate- Location from the crowd. ly 15 middle and high school- Everyday Joe’s Coffee House Teresa Alexander, a parent of ers learned the basics of severe ■ Presenter one of the students at the event, weather. They were there as Dr. Mica Glantz from the CSU is a part of the Northern Colora- a part of Northern Colorado’s Department of Anthropology do Homeschool Association, and chapter of Teen Science Café, brought her kids to this event to an extracurricular program that ■ Title augment their education. allows teens to explore scientific Neandertals are us! Learn “It’s exciting information,” career options that may other- why some of us carry more Alexander said. “It’s current... wise remain unknown. Neandertal genes than others it’s things that are going on right These nationwide programs now. I think sometimes kids are occur about once a month during Heever gave September’s isolated in their games and their the school year, giving students seminar, bringing with her a own world, so it’s kind of fun unfiltered access to local re- large drone and a couple of grad- to get them out and help them searchers and fields of study. uate students to explain the in- connect with what’s going on in Teen helpers decide upon the tricacies of manning it. She gave the world that’s real and also get Dr. Sue van den Heever, professor of atmospheric science, speaks at the topics, introduce speakers and students permission to gently them thinking about future jobs, Front Range Teen Science Cafe event. With free pizza, kids at Everyday gain invaluable leadership expe- touch the drone and ask endless future interests and options.” Joe’s Coffee House learn about storms. PHOTO BY JENNA VAN LONE rience in the process. questions regarding tornadoes, Burt, a research scientist in COLLEGIAN

COLLEGE Health and Medical Center’s futuristic relaxation pod helps shed stress By Matt Smith the depressed robot from the the stresses of the previous week. is a little weird if I do say so appears to be becoming more @latvatalo “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the The concept may be myself,” Soracá said. and more sleep deprived.” It We’re in college; we take Galaxy” movie. strange on paper, but in Location is another recommends 20-30 minute naps naps. What looks like a repurposed practice the relaxation pod important factor. The nap pods “to improve mood, alertness and The New York Times did dentist’s chair is actually a very provides a surprisingly tranquil at Virginia’s James Madison performance.” the math: At Virginia’s James comfortable massager. Laying environment free of the stresses University are found in the Until CSU drops the tens of Madison University, students back in the chair, the sphere of school or home. It is a calming student center, while CSU’s pod thousands of dollars necessary take a total estimated 6,400 surrounds you. The visor cuts experience you would not is a few minutes south of campus. for more relaxation pods on naps per semester. Campuses off just about all light and sound. expect based solely on the pod’s Soracá could see relaxation campus, the pod at the Health from Wesleyan to the University The accompanying headphones jarring (dare I say, postmodern?) pods “in an area where people and Medical center is all we’ve of Miami are investing in dampen the sound further. exterior. Until it gets more can monitor the use of it, but got. Reservations can be made specialized relaxation spaces. Turning the machine on popular, the pod is almost always then also students can feel like at the front desk 24 hours in It is a trend at American from the right side control panel open to drop-in students in need they have some kind of privacy.” advance. universities, and CSU is keeping tilts the chair all the way back of some extra space. The website of the National Matt Smith can be reached at up with the times. while piping in soothing music Sleep Foundation says “as [email protected] The Still Point Reflection and nature sounds. For the next a nation, the United States Space in the new CSU Health 20 minutes, the relaxation pod It looks like Marvin the and Medical Center is a place to is yours to catch some Zs or just depressed robot from clear your head. The insulated kick back after a bad day. the “Hitchhiker’s Guide room offers couches, blankets, When I first visited the pod, yoga and meditation equipment, it was difficult to see how laying to the Galaxy” movie. art tools and variable lighting to on a curved bench mere feet match your needs. from the lobby of the Health “People are just barely getting As it says on the door, “the and Medical Center could be to know the center and what it has Reflection Space is a quiet relaxing. This impression was to offer,” Daniela Soracá, senior and spiritually nourishing quickly dropped. When I pulled business administration student, environment for the Colorado the heavy visor shut over me, said. “Not a lot of people know State University community, it was like entering a sensory about it. I imagine it will become from all background and deprivation tank. Most of the this like, almost exclusive thing, cultures. This is a space to pray, already dim light was blocked you have to schedule it months reflect, meditate and relax.” out, and all I could hear was my in advance.” Taking center stage is the own breathing. The moment Soracá is a frequent visitor to relaxation pod, a white plastic I put those headphones on, the Still Point Relaxation Space. A futuristic nap pod located in the new Health Center is available for sphere and recliner apparatus activated the massage chair and While a fan of the pod, she sees reservations up to 24-Hours in advance. An entire relaxation room set into a little alcove facing closed my eyes, I was in the mood some drawbacks. has been added to the New Health Center. PHOTO BY ELLIOTT JERGE the wall. It looks like Marvin for a nap. In minutes, I forgot all “The music selection COLLEGIAN ARTS & CULTURE 12 Tuesday, September 26, 2017 NATIONAL Trump’s NFL comments hike audience interest By Meg James Fox Broadcasting aired The pre-game chatter Los Angeles Times shots of NFL players, owners about the controversy boosted and coaches linking arms in ratings. Preliminary television solidarity as numerous players Fox’s pregame show, “Fox ratings show an increased knelt during the national NFL Kickoff,” delivered a 1.3 interest among viewers in anthem. The unity appeared rating, which was 30 percent how NFL players reacted to intended as a show-of-force higher than the show in Week 3 President Donald Trump’s protest against Trump’s of 2016. Its “Fox NFL Sunday” weekend criticism that comments and tweets, pregame program, which NFL owners should “fire or which reopened a festering runs immediately before the suspend” players who kneel controversy. regional games, generated a during the national anthem. Protests during the nation- 3.7 rating, which was 9 percent Television ratings for the al anthem began during the higher than last year’s 3.4 various Sunday games were summer of 2016 to draw atten- rating. mixed. CBS Corp. said Monday tion to racism, social injustice But overall, Fox’s region- that its overall Week 3 lineup and police shootings of black al action, which produced a generated 4 percent higher men. 10.3 rating, was lower than the ratings than games in the same The campaign began with comparable week in 2016. In- week in 2016. then-San Francisco quarter- dustrywide, the NFL ratings CBS benefited from hav- back Colin Kaepernick but have been down in the first ing this season’s highest-rated the protests had slowed con- three weeks of the season. game, the Green Bay Packers’ siderably this season with just NBC, which aired a lopsid- victory over the Cincinnati a handful of players “taking a ed contest between the Wash- Bengals in overtime. knee” when “The Star-Span- ington Redskins and the Oak- Pre-game shows drew sub- gled Banner” was played. land Raiders, also saw lower stantially larger audiences Trump reignited the con- ratings. Early results showed than comparable weeks. CBS troversy with inflammatory the contest averaged about an said its “The NFL Today” pro- comments on Friday at a po- 11.6 rating, which was about 11 gram Sunday scored its high- litical rally before a nearly percent lower than a year ago. est ratings since 2010. The all-white crowd in Alabama More accurate ratings will pregame show was up 33 per- in which he challenged NFL be released later in the day. cent to a household rating of owners to fire players who re- Nielsen will release compre- 3.2 compared with last year’s fuse to stand for the anthem. hensive ratings later in the 2.4 rating. CBS and other net- He encouraged Americans to week. A Detroit Lions fan shows his support after the statements made by works provided coverage of the boycott the NFL games. Most Content pulled from President Trump before action against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, protests while the national an- of the players who have main- Tribune News Service. Sept. 24, 2017, at Ford Field in Detroit. The Falcons won, 30-26. them was played. tained the protests are black. PHOTO COURTESY OF KIRTHMON F. DOZIER/DETROIT FREE PRESS

MOVIES & TV ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ reigns with humor and energy

By Mir-Yashar Seyedbagheri Because that is the logic of spy not died, as the original mov- to say the President has his own @dudesosad movies. ie implied. With assistance from schemes in mind. Naturally, the Trouble invariably follows. Statesmen they hunt down a KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN task of moral leadership falls Colin Firth is not dead. Juli- Unwin is accosted by Charlie terrorist agency called “The upon Unwin and the Kingsman. anne Moore puts a man through Hesketh, a former failed Kings- Golden Circle” headed by Poppy CIRCLE Should you see this movie? a mixer and turns his brains into man trainee turned criminal. A Adams, played superbly by Ju- ■ Director Absolutely. Especially if you hamburger. Literally. high-speed car chase ensues and lianne Moore. She is a chipper, Matthew Vaughn love blood-filled chases and El- These are just a few odd comedy abounds here. Unwin yet maniacal drug kingpin who ton John. twists that give “Kingsman: hangs out an open door. At one relishes a drug-addled version ■ Genre The movie has a strong The Golden Circle” the same point, he does a backflip onto of the American dream. Action/Comedy arc along with a first-rate cast, high-octane energy and dyna- the roof. He also fights his way In a delightful twist, Adams ■ Starring including a hilariously foul- mism of its 2014 predecessor, to victory using fists and hi-tech has a certain odd nostalgia for Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Taron mouthed Elton John. However, “Kingsman: The Secret Ser- gadgets. The movie delights in the 1950s. Her 1950s-themed Egerton, Mark Strong, Halle its one uneven moment stems vice.” Sequels have an immense this ridiculousness, but it works headquarters in the Cambodian Berry, Elton John, Channing from its commentary on the burden to bear by their very na- because we are in on the joke. jungle feature a movie theater, Tatum, Jeff Bridges War on Drugs. On one hand, ture. They often fail heinously Charlie has a cybernetic bowling alley and soda shop, Poppy Adams bemoans a coun- and retread old ground. Not in arm, which is severed in the me- which radiate a kind of ironic ■ Release Date try that worships alcohol but this case. lee, and proceeds to hack into wholesomeness. This is just Sept. 22, 2017 condemns drugs. On the other The story opens on our pro- Kingsman’s servers. Missiles one detail that gives the movie ■ Running Time hand, only by shutting down the tagonist Eggsy Unwin, played by subsequently destroy all King- strength and keeps things 2 hrs, 21 mins drug empire can equilibrium be Taron Egerton. He is an agent sman properties, killing every original. restored. In general, the mov- with the Kingsman, a British agent except for Unwin and his “My drugs are everywhere,” ■ Playing at ie is imbued with humor, energy underground intelligence op- trainer Merlin, played by Mark Adams says. “The only down- Cinemark Movie Bistro and XD, and the power to keep its char- eration, disguised as a tailor Strong. They proceed to hunt side is having to live in the mid- Cinemark Fort Collins 16 and AMC acters fighting. shop. The story takes place down the culprits. dle of nowhere.” Classic Fort Collins 10 “Just know that having a year after he and the King- The hunt leads Unwin and Adams has injected a lethal something to lose makes life sman vanquished Richmond Merlin to Kentucky, where toxin into various recreational ■ Fun Fact worth living,” Harry Hart pro- Valentine, a wealthy megalo- they discover their American drugs. She also conveniently has Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore claims. The stakes could not be maniac seeking world domi- intelligence counterpart, the an antidote, which she offers were also both in “The Big clearer. nation. Unwin has also saved a Statesmen. They also discov- the world. The catch: The Pres- Lebowski” Mir-Yashar Seyedbagheri Swedish princess. Of course, she er that Unwin’s mentor Harry ident of the United States must can be reached at is his present girlfriend. Why? Hart, played by Colin Firth, has end the war on drugs. Suffice it [email protected]. ARTS & CULTURE Tuesday, September 26, 2017 13

ALEC REVIEWS MUSIC Circa Survive scales back with “The Amulet” By Alec Erickson mainstream recognition. Ever ed listens, but a few tracks stand throughout the record, at times it side of the record that deals with @CTV_Ace since then, the band has always out and really sell this record. really does not seem like enough personal struggles and how to been making new and differ- Musically, there seems to be to carry the record on its own. overcome one’s demons. On the ent music, and you will be hard a more space-rock influence on There is a dream-like substance other end, there is a message Cracking “The Amulet” is a pressed to compare any album “The Amulet” than any of the that hangs around tracks like warning about the future. It al- challenge. to another. Their latest endeav- band’s other albums. Tracks like “The Hex” and “Never Tell a most seems like Circa Survive Circa Survive has just re- or and sixth studio album, “The “At Night It Gets Worse” and Soul.” “The Amulet” seems to could not fully commit to one leased one of their most artistic, Amulet,” continues along this “The Hex” almost seem distant cling to a theme but never quite theme on this record and in the elusive ventures yet. “The Amu- trend. and exploratory. Then you listen grasps what it wants to tell the end the only amulet they are let” serves as an ambiguous and to “Tunnel Vision” and “Stay” listener. wearing is this one of confusion deep metaphorical album with and things seem to be more stale. Should you listen to it? Maybe and grandeur. a darker meaning than what is BAND BIO Some tracks have deep pro- “The Amulet” is an interest- Alec Erickson can be reached there. When you really try to di- ■ Circa Survive formed in 2004 in gression and do a lot in a short ing record; it sits along precari- at [email protected]. gest “The Amulet,” you start to Philadelphia. The band has been amount of time, and others seem ously on a fence without fulling see some cracks along the sur- signed to four different labels to not do anything with how committing to one side or anoth- face. and released six studio albums. much time they are given. It is a er. There is this brief but serious Circa Survive has been give and take kind of world, and around for the better part of 13 ■ “The Amulet” was recorded Circa Survive are somewhere in years now. Based out of Phila- with Hopeless Records. the middle. delphia, Pennsylvania, the band ■ 2012’s “Violent Waves” was Lyrically, vocalist Anthony never had a hard time of making self-released by Circa Survive. Green’s lyrics are somewhere music with their unique blend between apocalyptic and of prog-rock and post hardcore personal. Tracks like “Rites of elements. Circa Survive can of- Investiture” and “Lustration” Alec ten be described as a more pro- “The Amulet” is a ten-track have a more personal side to gressive band as some of their record that clocks in at around them than at first listen. Then work tends to not follow any 43 minutes in length. There is as when you really start to dig in to Reviews pattern as a whole. Their first much atmosphere and ambiance this album and listen for what is two albums, “Juturna” and “On when listening to this record as there, you begin to hear a lot of Letting Go,” garnered a sub- any of the band’s prior releases. more general themes and not as stantial following for the band. What makes this stand out is much personal elements heard music It was not until the release of how much more mysterious it is. in tracks like “Premonition of their third studio album, “Blue There is not a whole lot that will the Hex” and “Flesh and Bone.” Sky Noise,” that they gained any have you coming back for repeat- While Green shows off his range ILLUSTRATION BY SAM SHEPARDSON COLLEGIAN

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NATIONAL Daily Horoscope Giving films the silent treatment Nancy Black TODAY’S BIRTHDAY al support. VIRGO By Steven Zeitchik (09/26/17). Push personal (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 8 Los Angeles Times boundaries and limitations —Abandon a preconception at this year. A profitable endeavor home and with family. Listen to initiated this autumn takes off all concerns. Counsel loved ones Some of the most notable over two years, with tight coor- to delay gratification. Wait to scenes of the recent summer dination. Get into a satisfying make important decisions. homebody phase this winter. movie season involved great LIBRA sights and spectacles and little to Group changes lead to new pas- (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 8 no talking. sion, blossoming romance and — Watch your words. Maintain In several of the biggest up- fun. Follow your heart. your own integrity. This is not coming fall releases, directors a good time to learn things the have crafted memorable charac- To get the advantage, check the hard way. Sometimes silence is ters out of a mute janitor, a deaf day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, the best policy. young girl and a near-silent vic- 0 the most challenging. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 8 tim of a Cambodian genocide. —Mistakes could get expensive. After a generation of scripts ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Slow down and double-check from the likes of Quentin Taran- 7 — Travel plans may not go the math. Pay bills before buying tino and Aaron Sorkin celebrat- as planned. Traffic jams could treats. Financial arguments ed the motor-mouthed and the cause significant delay. Find a can spark; stay respectful. Keep silver-tongued, many directors quiet spot to watch the world A scene from “First They Killed My Father.” things simple. are embracing a new moment. PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX go by. They’re making movies that in- SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. clude long stretches without word spoken; the film’s dialogue “The movie is in love with TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 8 21) — 9 — Self-control is re- speech or even sound. could probably fit on a corner of love and in love with cinema,” —ostpone financial discussions. quired with a personal matter. Modern moviemaking is rife Affleck’s signature sheet. Del Toro says of the decisions he Manage the basics. Pay bills and Do what worked before. Stick to with counter-trends, reactions to The trend continues this fall. made for “Shape of Water.” “And handle paperwork. Minimize your budget, even if it’s tough. once-novel ideas that have since Guillermo del Toro’s “The Shape when you fall in love, if it’s not costly risks. Don’t go along with Wait for developments. grown tired. A boomlet in practi- of Water,” an early Oscars-sea- through song, words are entirely a plan if you don’t agree. cal effects succeeded years of CG son front-runner after its warm useless.” CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. overkill. A pronounced lack of reception at festivals in Venice, Jonathan Dayton and Valerie GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 9 — 19) — 8 — Review and revise backstory followed a slew of ex- Telluride and Toronto, is notable Faris, who as longtime music-vid- Support your partner by avoid- your plans. Tempers are short; position-mad films. because it features a mute janitor eo directors relied on visuals for ing silly arguments. Discipline is employ the exact right words or Now another formerly hot played by Sally Hawkins who’s much of their careers, are back in required. Stay frugal and keep it stay silent. Peace and quiet suit cinema notion may be getting mainly given expression through the talking game with this week- simple. Forgive minor transgres- your mood. dragged to the rubbish pile: her eyes, hands and the film’s end’s tennis drama “Battle of the sions. Practice and it gets easier. talking. score. Sexes.” And they’re not sure how AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) “I’m a big fan of silent cine- This represents a major shift. they feel about it. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 8 — Anticipate some disagree- ma,” director Christopher Nolan For the past 25 years, after all, “We love great writing, but it’s — 8 — Stay light on your feet. ment between friends. Ignore says, “telling the story primarily many of the best English-lan- a little bit of a straitjacket some- Others demand quick action. criticism for now. Feelings can pictorially and through sound guage movies were defined by, times,” says Faris, who directed Slow to avoid accidents. Stay in change dramatically. Clean up a and music.” well, talking. Films that captivat- “Little Miss Sunshine” and “Ruby communication. Practice tricks mess with your team. Agree to Nolan would know. If this ed and won honors Tarantino’s Sparks” with Dayton. “What we and techniques. Self-discipline disagree. past summer was a time of peak “Pulp Fiction” and “Django Un- really love is interaction. And that pays off. silence in film, the Brit was a key chained,” the Sorkin-penned “A can come in many forms.” PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) reason why. His smash World War Few Good Men” and “The Social Many directors say that LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 6 — — 7 —Chaos at work requires II picture “Dunkirk” chronicled Network,” Richard Linklater’s while it seems tougher to write a Finish old projects to make patience. Career movement a heroic beach rescue by often “Before Sunrise” and “Boyhood,” great piece of dialogue than craft Misunderstandings spark easily. is possible. Keep your head using little more than the sharp to name just a few did so because some sharp mise-en-scene, in Patiently resolve tangles as they down. Rely on conventional images and unique sounds of con- of distinctive and even excessive fact, that’s a screenwriter-centric arise, especially with family. Let wisdom. Learn from your own flict. Quick, name “Dunkirk’s” five dialogue. view and doesn’t consider the full the little stuff go. Share emotion- experience. best lines. The movie’s most in- The quality of a film was often trickiness of cinematography and delible moments were sights, not judged by the crackle of its con- direction. speech. versation; the ambition of a script But even if they pull it off, Dialogue-free movies are a could be measured by the num- will audiences go for it? Movie- new and, many filmmakers say, ber of its pages. goers are accustomed to talking, welcome development in a me- But something is changing. to hearing their favorite charac- dium constantly seeking fresh Directors cite a number of expla- ters have a feeling they’re not in CLASSIFIEDS ideas. But the trend also raises nations for the switch. 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