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Wrong coach or wrong era for CSU football?

Mike Bobo and the Rams have lost another rivalry game. Is CSU football as bad as the fans think?

By Jack Taylor @j_taylr

that although the research she and Jones conducted was based in the United States, they were still able to hold an informative workshop and gain new insight for their study.

Jones said one of the main focuses of their research — and what they subsequently presented at the workshop — was the struggles women face as conservation leaders.

Once again, Colorado State football has fallen in another rivalry game. This past Saturday, CSU was defeated by Air Force 38-21.

Every year, CSU fans are treated with three rivalries: the Rocky Mountain Showdown (non-conference), the Border War and the battle for the Ram-Falcon Trophy.

These three rivalry football games give fans of both football teams the opportunity to have bragging rights until the next matchup.

In recent CSU football memory, the Rams have ended up on the wrong side of the record book.

Since 2015, CSU football has a combined rivalry record of 2-12.

The most recent rivalry victory was Nov. 7, 2015, when the Rams were able take the Bronze Boot back from the Cowboys with a 26-7 win in the Border War. Since the 2015 season, CSU has had a combined record of 28-33: a bad record, especially for the green and gold. Over this same time period, CSU has a bowl record of 0-3.

This poor stretch of performance for CSU football has one unifying factor: it all started with the introduction of the Mike Bobo coaching era.

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Human dimensions of natural resources assistant professor Jennifer Solomon (left) and human dimensions of natural resources doctoral student Megan Jones (right) are both involved in the “Challenges and supports for women conservation leaders” study. Solomon got the funding for the study and helped lead the research while Jones did the research as part of her doctorate work. PHOTO BY ASIA KALCEVIC THE COLLEGIAN

Unequal pay, harassment: Study dissects challenges of women in conservation

By Ceci Taylor @cecelia_twt

As climate change and other environmental issues become necessary to talk about, two members of the Colorado State University community have put together a study to recruit more diverse backgrounds in conservation leadership.

Jennifer Solomon, assistant professor within the department of human dimensions of natu-

ral resources at CSU, and Megan Jones, who is pursuing a doctoral degree in the department, are behind the research study they started in early 2019, titled “Challenges and supports for women conservation leaders,” which talks about women in conservation leadership roles and the struggles they may face to get and remain in their positions.

Solomon said that while the term “conservation leader” can describe a number of individuals,

the term generally refers to someone in a leadership role with a focus on biodiversity.

“Leaders, in general, are people who are striving to motivate others towards goals related to conservation, both inspiring people and giving other(s) the skillsets and opportunities to be most effective towards conservation,” Jones said.

In October, Jones and Solomon attended a seminar at CSU for female conservation leaders in Latin America. Solomon said

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CSU professor awarded with prestigious President’s Medal

By Ceci Taylor @cecelia_twt

Since its establishment by the British Ecological Society in 1987, the President’s Medal has only been awarded to a little more than a dozen recipients. This year, a Colorado State University professor joined that total.

Diana Wall, a CSU distinguished professor, received the honor this year and said she was humbled by the presentation.

“It’s absolutely shocking and stunning,” Wall said. “It’s something I didn’t expect because I don’t see myself as doing that much to be recognized in that way by that society. That’s a very prestigious group.”

According to the BES website, this honor was established in 1987 and is awarded as a personal gift from the society’s president at the end of every term of office — every two years.

Wall said the society’s president, Richard Bardgett, presented her with the award for a couple of reasons, one of which involved Wall’s expeditions to Antarctica and the study of the organisms in the soil there.

“The largest animal in those valleys is a very tiny nematode, about the size of an eyelash,” Wall said. “They’re transparent, so you can just look and see what’s happening with them.”

Wall pointed out that a person could easily tell whether a nema-

tode was a predator or not simply by looking to see if it had a tooth.

“Sometimes, when I go to the doctor, I wish I was like that,” Wall said.

Wall said another reason why she was awarded the medal was because of the work she has done through the Global Soil Biodiversity Initiative.

The initiative brought together a group of scientists who study microorganisms, such as earthworms, millipedes, centipedes, ants, termites and nematodes, which is what Wall focuses on.

Wall said that by bringing scientists who work on life underground together, they have been able to understand and even help save life that happens above ground.

“The soil does so many things for us,” Wall said. “It’s our food; it’s our landscapes; it supports buildings; it helps clean water. … We’re trying to bring all the scientists together to work on that, and we’ve been pretty successful in getting people to recognize that this is important life.”

Wall said life in the soil is a big source of biodiversity and that people need to include it when they are thinking about land and our future in sustainability.

Through the initiative, Wall and about 100 other scientists put together an atlas.

Wall said the atlas was made with the European Union and talks about the diversity of soil organ-

isms and what a person could expect to find in different ecosystems, as well as what each organism does for the soil and the atmosphere.

“When we put this out, it was amazing because it was presented to the king of Holland,” Wall said.

“The Australian scientists who contributed showed it to their Australian parliament, and so this atlas has become a thing not only for school teachers, but also for policymakers to say that life in soil is really important.”

Wall said in the future, she plans to continue working in Antarctica.

She is also working on an assessment of soil biodiversity globally, which includes the status of potentially lost species and why it may matter and how to possibly take better care of soil in the future.

“CSU is absolutely packed with the best scientists who work on microbes in soils or carbon in soils,” Wall said. “This is a hotbed; people come from all around the world to talk to them. It’s really a wonderful place to be to think about the life in soil.”

André Franco, a fellow soil ecologist, wrote in an email to The Collegian that the award Wall received is well deserved and fits the terrific career Wall built over the years. “(Wall’s) work and dedication to bring science into action for the conservation of soils and soil biodiversity will have a long-standing positive impact and (will) benefit our children’s and grandchildren’s

Diana Wall, director of the School of Global Environmental Sustainability, collects a soil sample near Marr Pond in Taylor Valley, Antarctica, Jan. 20, 2016. Wall has been traveling to Antarctica to conduct research for more than 25 years. PHOTO COURTESY OF ASHLEY SHAW

generations,” Franco wrote. “At a personal level, I feel incredibly fortunate for having Diana (Wall) as a mentor and colleague.”

Franco wrote that Wall has inspired young scientists like himself to work ethically with passion, to push more diversity in academia and to work toward better communication with the public.

“I applaud the BES for awarding her the prestigious President’s Medal, a well-deserved honor for

a truly incredible person,” Franco wrote.

Wall said she wouldn’t be where she is now without the help of her colleagues and coworkers.

“This award is just something that came because I have so many really great colleagues who work in soil, as well as in my lab, and all the students that have helped,” Wall said. “It’s really been a lot of people worldwide working hard on this.”

Ceci Taylor can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Women >> from page 1 “We also wanted to hear from the women themselves about what experiences they’ve had,” Jones said. “Conservation leadership looks different depending on what context you’re in.”

“We especially need women from diverse backgrounds and people in general from diverse backgrounds. They’re underrepresented in the conservation field.

We need that type of diverse knowledge base to sustain the planet.”

JENNIFER SOLOMON ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF NATURAL RESOURCES, CSU

Jones said she and Solomon were interested if there were patterns between what they found in the U.S. and what women experienced in Latin America.

In their study, Jones and

Solomon found that women in conservation leadership roles are generally paid less than male colleagues at the same level, women don’t receive promotions and women are uninvited, or not present, in decision-making spaces. The study also talks about the harassment women face in the workspace and the assumptions of their inadequacy, such as men tending to disbelieve in or being surprised by a woman’s success.

“We found that the women at this workshop were describing a lot of the same kinds of things,” Jones said. “A lot of it centered, in my memory, around challenges which are to do with whether others perceive you as credible or legitimate ... or whether you need to supplement that with extra scientific training to be seen as a conservation leader.”

Solomon said it’s really important for women to step up as conservation leaders because diverse input is necessary in conservation.

“We especially need women from diverse backgrounds and people in general from diverse backgrounds,” Solomon said.

“They’re underrepresented in the conservation field. We need that type of diverse knowledge base to sustain the planet.”

Solomon said that, in the U.S., it’s typically white men who hold positions of leadership in this field.

“We know, from research, that women don’t strive to be in leadership positions unless they see someone similar to themselves at the top,” Solomon said. “So, we need to move women into those places.”

“The more people involved in conservation, the more likely we will have healthy, sustainable ecosystems.”

MEGAN JONES DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF NATURAL RESOURCES DOCTORAL STUDENT

Jones said once women are in those places, however, it’s also important they stay there.

“We found that harassment exists for women,” Solomon said. ”From other research, not our research, we know that from women that experience harassment in the workplace, 80% will leave that organization in two years.”

Jones said it’s really important now for more people to be interested in biodiversity and planet conservation.

“The more people involved in conservation, the more likely we will have healthy, sustainable ecosystems,” Jones said.

Human dimensions of natural resources assistant professor Jennifer Solomon (left) and human dimensions of natural resources doctoral student Megan Jones (right) stand in Sherwood Forest next to the Michael Smith Natural Resources Building.

PHOTO BY ASIA KALCEVIC THE COLLEGIAN

“There are more and more women coming up in conservation at younger levels, so there is a change happening, and there’s knowledge about how to help themselves and each other be effective in the field.”

Jones and Solomon said that, in the future, they hope to continue their research with women in conservation leadership roles.

Solomon said she was surprised to discover no one else had conducted a study like this before, which leaves many angles that need to be followed up

on.

Jones also mentioned the possibility of a similar study in Latin America.

“I think it’s really timely ... (with) what’s happening politically in our country,” Solomon said. “We started before the ‘Me Too’ movement became really big, so it’d be interesting to follow up with some of these women. It’s the only study I’ve ever been involved in where I’ve had women come back or call me to share something else.”

Ceci Taylor can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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City Parks Department becomes nationally accredited

By Corbin Reiter @CorbinReiter

In a year that saw the highly-anticipated opening of the Poudre River Whitewater Park, the Fort Collins Parks Department managed to quantify the quality of its parks in receiving national accreditation for its spaces, services and programming.

The Fort Collins Parks Department received recognition from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies to attest to the high standards met, wrote Valerie Van Ryn, lead marketing specialist for the Parks and Recreation Department, in an email to The Collegian.

CAPRA is the only national accreditation for the quality of operations conducted by a parks department. It is meant to measure the quality of operation, management and service to the community, according to the CAPRA website. Currently, there are 176 accredited parks departments.

“This (is) a prestigious award that is well-deserved, thanks to the thoughtful, intentional guidance of our leaders

and valuable input from staff throughout the organization, particularly in the Parks, Recreation and Park Planning Departments,” Van Ryn wrote.

The Parks Department has worked on receiving this accreditation for two years, Van Ryn wrote.

“We learned a lot going through this process and realize that we can and will improve.”

STEVE LUKOWSKI PARKS MANAGER, FORT COLLINS

The process to receive the accreditation takes five steps from submitting a preliminary application to participating in an in-person hearing at the National Parks and Recreation Association’s annual conference.

In 2017, the Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Department received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, another award related to parks department management, Van Ryn wrote. After re-

ceiving this award, the CAPRA accreditation was the natural next step.

Receiving this accreditation is flattering, but receiving recognition was not the goal of being accredited, wrote Steve Lukowski, the manager for parks in Fort Collins. This accreditation was part of a journey to achieve and continue excellence within the department.

CAPRA accreditation uses 151 standards to determine whether or not an agency is able to provide quality services.

Thirty-seven of these standards are fundamental and must be met in order to receive the accreditation. Fort Collins Parks and Recreation met all 37 of the fundamental standards and met 111 out of the 114 remaining standards, Van Ryn wrote.

“By going through these processes, we are evaluated on what we do well and what we can improve on, and it’s the latter (that) we zoom in on,” Lukowski wrote. “We learned a lot going through this process and realize that we can and will improve.”

This accreditation demonstrates that an agency and its staff provide the highest possible levels of service to a

community, according to the CAPRA website.

Many people in Fort Collins make use of the parks provided by the City. For instance, there is a group of Ph.D. students that come to City Park and play frisbee when the weather is good, said Jenna Parker, a Ph.D. ecology student at Colorado State University.

“It was a large process, but well worth the efforts and outcomes.

We’ve used it as an opportunity to continue to grow and improve.”

VALERIE VAN RYN MARKETING SPECIALIST, FORT COLLINS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

People who visit parks tend to do so on a regular basis in order to unwind, said Nelson Mwangi, a park visitor.

“Parks are a good area for decompression, a place to separate from the City and get a breath of fresh air,” said Danielle Ignacio, a park visitor.

After receiving this accred-

itation, the Parks Department is beginning to update its master plan, which will serve as a guide for ongoing development and growth in the next eight to 10 years, Van Ryn wrote. One of the fundamental standards required to achieve the CAPRA accreditation is to have such a plan, but it is also important for continued management and growth, Van Ryn wrote.

The process of CAPRA allowed for the parks department to focus on park planning, Van Ryn wrote. The department was able to use national management practices as a guide in order to make changes.

Earning this accreditation is part of an ongoing journey, and it’s not just an award to be displayed, Lukowski wrote. Every year moving forward, the Fort Collins Parks Department will need to submit an annual report to the NPRA, as well as complete the process to get reaccredited every five years.

“It was a large process, but well worth the efforts and outcomes,” Van Ryn wrote. “We’ve used it as an opportunity to continue to grow and improve.”

Corbin Reiter can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Fort Collins celebrates 20 years of climate action

By Marshall Dunham @gnarshallfunham

With a party featuring a panel of multiple generations, as well as roughly 25 booths hosted by various community groups, Fort Collins celebrated 20 years of climate action in the community Thursday.

The City partnered with Colorado State University’s School of Global Environmental Sustainability to put on the event, which garnered nearly 300 RSVPs, at the Lincoln Center.

The multi-generational panel consisted of six individuals, ranging from Fort Collins Environmental Services Director Lucinda Smith to Dunn Elementary School first-grader Charlotte Kirkpatrick.

Abby Miller, a sophomore at Rocky Mountain High School, and Zahra Al-Saloom, a graduate student in the department of political science at CSU, also sat on the panel, and Javier Echeverria, sustainability specialist at Motherlove Herbal Company, and Aaron Fodge, alternative transportation manager at CSU, rounded out the panel.

The panel kicked off with the younger panel members talking about ways an individual could help the environment.

“Ride your bike to school,” Kirkpatrick said. “If you see trash out on the ground, pick it up.”

Miller added that it’s im-

portant individuals get involved wherever and whenever possible.

“There are so many amazing organizations here today,” Miller said. “Find one that interests you, one that you’re passionate about, and get involved.”

Al-Saloom and Echeverria talked about what they think whenever they hear someone mention a sustainable Fort Collins.

“The broader picture for a sustainable Fort Collins involves meeting all of our goals,” Echeverria said. “We need clean air, clean water and enough water.”

Echeverria also added that a sustainable city is a place with diversity, inclusion and equity.

He pointed out that it is important to reach people that may not be as involved in the sustainability community.

“It’s going to take everyone’s point of view,” Echeverria said.

“If we’re all together, we’ll go much further.”

Al-Saloom pointed out that, as Fort Collins continues to lead the charge in climate change action and sustainability, it’s important not to leave other communities and individuals behind.

“Oftentimes, we’re so forward-thinking in the process of being greener, we sometimes forget about those that can’t keep up with the process of those transitions,” Al-Saloom

said.

Smith and Fodge discussed what they were most proud of when it comes to Fort Collins and sustainability.

“I’m really proud to be sitting next to Lucinda (Smith),” Fodge said. “Twenty years later, seeing this climate action plan, you made this happen, and we’re all really proud of it. Twenty years later, it’s still hard to believe it.”

He went on to say that he was also extremely proud of the City as a whole.

The panel closed by receiving questions from the audience, followed by a section in which children in the audience explained how they and their families are practicing sustainability.

“My dad throws dead plants in the ground to help the soil,” said one child referencing composting.

Many children pointed out that they often ride their bikes to school and recycle.

“My family has an electric car,” another child said. “It doesn’t use gas, so the Earth doesn’t get hotter.”

Toward the end of the event, one audience member asked if the City intends to do anything about plastic bags.

“You’ll be pleased to know that looking at plastics is a priority for the City Council,” Smith said. “We’re looking at a range of policy options, and we have a work session scheduled for our City Council to talk about it in

A multi-generational panel discusses their thoughts and attitudes toward Fort Collins’ climate future at the Lincoln Center on Thursday, Nov. 14. The City of Fort Collins partnered with CSU’s School of Global Environmental Sustainability to celebrate 20 years of action toward climate change. PHOTO BY SKYLER PRADHAN THE COLLEGIAN

February of next year.”

Another audience member asked if the City plans to have any car-free days in the future, suggesting they be held once a month and those that have to drive fill their cars to capacity with carpoolers.

“From a transportation perspective, as much as I’d love for everyone to ride their bikes, I think a key tenant of sustainability is trying to meet people where they are,” Fodge said.

“Hopefully they’re traveling in a conscientious way, and there are certainly actions that the City will have to take to on the transportation side to reduce greenhouse gases.”

With this, Fodge said the City needs to figure out what is unique to everyone in terms of how they travel. This could mean riding a bike, hopping on a bus or even supporting the City’s public transit system.

In any case, everyone’s unique needs cannot resolve to a onesize-fits-all solution.

“I love this City because we say, ‘What’s next?’ and from a climate action standpoint, we have one of the most aggressive climate action plans in the country,” Fodge said. “I credit the City of Fort Collins for getting involved early.”

Marshall Dunham can be reached at news@collegian.com.

CAMPUS

Student fees go toward new transportation projects

By Corbin Reiter @CorbinReiter

Getting around Colorado State University has continually been made easier, safer and more eco-friendly thanks to student fees given to the Alternative Transportation Fee Advisory Board.

ATFAB has been a separate organization from the Associated Students of CSU for three years.

ATFAB manages the $2 million Transfort contract and holds Transfort accountable through annual meetings to discuss performance, and this contract makes up a bulk of ATFAB’s expenses and a majority of the student fees paid, said Aaron Fodge, manager of alternative transportation at CSU. Through the contract with Transfort, students are able to ride any public transportation within Fort Collins, as well as have access to the FLEX bus, which travels from the Fort Col-

lins transit center to Boulder. The FLEX bus will begin new routes of operation, including a bus that travels to Greeley, Fodge said.

“Three academic years ago, the Student Fee Review Board elected to give this committee an annual allotment of $250,000 for the purpose of awarding transportation-related projects,” Fodge said.

This investment has been partnered with an investment from the University, Parking and Transportation Services and CSU Housing and Dining Services, Fodge said.

Fees totaling $33.65 are paid by students each semester in order to provide ATFAB with the funds they need. The cost of the Transfort contract and the $250,000 of investment money is added together and divided by the anticipated number of enrolled students to determine how much each person must pay, Fodge said.

ATFAB awards money to projects in the spring, the fee is

collected in the first semester and the second part is collected in the second semester. As money is given to ATFAB through student fees, the projects that they have chosen to fund can start, Fodge said.

In the past, ATFAB has also used its allotment of student fees to fund The Spoke, SkiSU, Rams Ride Right and e-bikes for campus police officers, said Kalyn O’Byrne, a member of ATFAB. The funding provided to ATFAB has been used to continue recurring projects, as well as larger developmental ones, said Jacob Sappwood, a member of ATFAB. ATFAB manages two pools of money, one for the Transfort contract and the other for awarding to projects every year, Fodge said.

ATFAB has opened applications for its 2019-20 transportation project proposals. These proposals can use funds provided by ATFAB to make improvements to the alternate transportation sys-

tems around campus, Fodge said.

The $250,000 is awarded to proposals that meet the expectations of ATFAB’s scoring criteria, and the criteria are designed to allow ATFAB to be transparent and fair with how the awarded money is spent for students, Fodge said.

Changes are made each year at ATFAB’s discretion in order to ensure the criteria better reflects what is best for ATFAB and for students, said Noah Fishman, a member of ATFAB. This year, a change was made to the criteria to place more emphasis on the environmental benefit of new projects.

“We believe it is part of our mission as ATFAB to contribute to the environmental benefit, so we rank that equal to the safety of students and how money is being used within the scoring criteria,” Fishman said.

Recently, the Green Trail expansion was paid using this allotment. This project separated the walking and biking paths that go

from the Shields Street underpass to the Recreation Center, allowing for safer paths for pedestrians and bikers alike, Fodge said.

A new trail meant to add space to keep bikers out of the road was approved to be added to Hughes Way, spanning Shields Street to the Morgan Library. This project is scheduled to begin in spring 2020 and is anticipated to be completed and ready for student use in fall 2020, Fodge said.

Ultimately, ATFAB is sustainability-focused in its initiatives.

“We have a sustainability focus,” said Gina McCrackin, a member of ATFAB. “Other boards on campus can choose projects that are related to sustainability, but, inherently working with alternative transportation, we are trying to keep cars off of the road and get people to campus through reduced carbon avenues.”

Corbin Reiter can be reached at new@collegian.com.

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We need to reduce the stigma about taking nudes Madison Thompson @heyymadison

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board.

The demographics of Capitol Hill are beginning to shift as incumbents are being unseated by younger politicians.

Millennials and Gen Z are becoming eligible to run for office.

With that, a slew of candidates whose whole lives have paralleled the rise of the internet will be susceptible to unflattering posts and exchanges resurfacing from their past, including nudes.

Most of the people I know have taken nudes at some point in their life. Most people probably will do this in the future if they haven’t yet. That’s just the world we live in, and we shouldn’t demonize people for doing so.

What we should do is shame the people who share someone’s nude photos as a revenge porn tactic.

Katie Hill, a former congressperson in California’s 25th district, recently resigned after

allegations of an inappropriate relationship with one of her staffers and intimate photos of her surfaced online, including one where she was nude.

Regardless of whether or not Hill was wrong in her actions, revenge porn is an act of cowardice and unnecessary shaming. It’s like if you were arguing with someone and they used your trauma against you. It’s abusive and unproductive, and we can’t stand for it.

“This situation exposes them to workplace discrimination, cyberstalking or physical attack.”

Revenge porn is the distribution of sexually explicit images or videos of an individual without their permission. These photos are usually in the hands of someone they trust, which makes it even more infuriating when someone takes advantage of that trust.

Posting someone else’s nudes is usually done in order to intimidate and humiliate the person in the explicit material. This behavior is unacceptable, and the only

person who should be shamed is the one violating the other person’s trust.

These photos can also put people — especially women — in danger. These images are usually accompanied by enough information to identify the individual.

Linking them to names and locations can include links to social media profiles, home addresses and workplaces.

As a result, victims can have their lives ruined. This situation exposes them to workplace discrimination, cyberstalking or physical attack. Many victims of revenge porn have lost their jobs and found themselves effectively unhireable.

Given the seriousness of the repercussions from spreading another person’s nude photos, some scholars even argue that the term “revenge porn” should not be used, and it should instead be referred to as “image-based sexual abuse.”

Young people who run for political positions, and really anyone in the spotlight for their work or activism, are susceptible to this situation. We have to create a culture that supports survivors and shames abusers for engaging in this behavior in the first place.

Madison Thompson can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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HOT SPRINGS TO VISIT IN COLORADO

BY RACHEL RASMUSSEN Fall and Winter Break are the perfect times for students to de-stress after all their hard work. A great way to relax and let your worries and stress melt away is to visit one of Colorado’s many hot springs. Because there are tons of hot springs available in Colorado, here are three of the closest to Fort Collins.

INDIAN HOT SPRINGS • Located 92.6 miles away • The drive is roughly 1 hour and 52 minutes Located only 30 miles west of Denver, Indian Hot Springs has pure mineral water flow from its springs directly into the pool and baths. The pool sits at an average temperature of 90 to 100 degrees and is a favorite of both adults and children. Along with the pool, there are Geo-Thermal Caves that are located directly into the side of the mountain.

The temperatures in the caves range from 104 to 112 degrees and the caves are gender specific and bathing suit optional. Therefore, children 16 and

under aren’t permitted in the caves.

There are also outdoor jacuzzis that sit at 108 degrees, hot mineral water and indoor private baths that are equipped with a shower and a bench filled with hot mineral water at a temperature of about 106 degrees.

SARATOGA HOT SPRINGS RESORT • Located 163 miles away • The drive is roughly 2 hours and 35 minutes Saratoga Hot Springs Resort boasts a 70-foot-long mineral hot springs pool along with many teepee-covered hot pools. Located in Saratoga, Wyoming, the hot springs are said to have natural healing benefits for certain skin disorders and arthritis. It is also said to rejuvenate and detoxify the skin. The approximate temperature of the teepee hot pools is 100 to 112 degrees and the 70-foot mineral pool is around 96 to 98 degrees. But because the heating of the pool is 100 percent natural, the temperatures can vary based on Mother Nature.

HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS RESORT AND SPA • Located 157 miles away • The drive is roughly 3 hours and 7 minutes Hot Sulphur Springs Resort and Spa has seven natural springs that sit at temperatures between 104 and 126 degrees. Born from these springs are 21 natural pools and baths that have controlled temperatures of 95 to 112 degrees. The water contains minerals that are good for both inside and outside the body and it has no abrasive or harmful elements. Because of its location in Grand County, Colorado, Hot Sulphur Springs can be enjoyed by skiers and snowboarders looking for a nice place to relax after hitting the slopes in the neighboring ski resorts of Winter Park and Grandby.

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HOW TO SURVIVE YOUR FAMILY DURING THE HOLIDAYS This is a satirical piece and should not be taken seriously.

Unless you do have these problems, in which case, you’re welcome.

Winter Break is always such a welcoming time in the school year. Finals are over and you have five weeks to relax before Spring semester starts. There is one catch though, you must survive the customary holiday family gatherings. No worries though, here are some tips on how to make it through the family dinner.

1. Take your own car so you can escape when you want to and not get stuck waiting for your mom to take 30 minutes saying goodbye.

2. Just wear the itchy sweater your grandma made you, it will make her

happy and may get you more money from her. Just be sure to wear another shirt underneath to minimize the itchiness.

3. Bring your own tupperware to bring leftovers back and enjoy in the comfort of your room.

4. Help out in the kitchen, this can get your bonus points with your mom and you may get to snag some food before dinner.

5. Don’t wear ripped jeans, you’re just asking for your grandparents to comment on them and the fashion trends of your generation.

6. Hide or delete anything on your phone that you don’t want your little cousins to see, you know they’re gonna ask to play games on your phone and who knows what else they may open when

you’re not looking.

7. Be prepared for the standard questions from all your relatives: How’s college? How are your grades? Are you eating enough in college? Do you have a significant other yet?

Do you have a job?

8. Ask your favorite cousin what time they are planning to show up to the dinner.

This ensures that you won’t have to wait long for them to show up, or better yet, they are already there by the time you arrive.

9. Chew some gum when talking with your uncle that smells weird.

The stronger the gum, the harder it will be to smell him.

10. Scope out your spot at the dining table ahead of time. If done correctly, you can avoid the food splatter from your baby cousin, your weird-smelling uncle, and sitting between your dad and grandpa when they start debating politics.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS WINTER:

SNOW REMOVAL: Get that salt and shovel ready. Fort Collins requires all residents to shovel and remove snow and ice from the sidewalk adjacent to their property as well as the sidewalk across from the driveway. Code Compliance Inspectors enforce this regulation and hire snow removal contractors to shovel for you at your own expense. You are required to shovel within 24 hours of the end of a storm.

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The Streets Department will make an effort to clear sidewalks that have been covered by city plows at no cost to the property owner.

Fort Collins does not plow all streets unless they are a direct threat to traffic patterns within that Priority class of street. There are 4 Priority streets. Priorities 1-3 are routinely plowed and de-iced, however Priority 4 are residential streets. To provide service for these would be costly and considering the low traffic volume, the city will typically hold off on clearing these streets.

PARKS OPEN DURING THE WINTER: • City Park • Edora Park • Fossil Creek • Lee Martinez • Rolland Moore • Spring Canyon • Twin Silo • Warren

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You can park your car on a snow route, but when the snow begins to collect, the city encourages you to move your car so the snow plows have an easier path to clear.

THINGS YOU SHOULD PROBABLY WEAR WHILE BIKING DURING THE WINTER: • A hat or earmuffs and a scarf to protect the head and neck area from the cold • Proper shoes • Warm gloves • Layers • Lights and reflectors on your bike

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Opinion | Monday, November 18, 2019

COLLEGIAN COLUMNIST

CSU students shouldn’t compete in whining Olympics Alexandra MacDonald @alexandramacc

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board.

In 2019, we have a culture of being overwhelmed. It’s not something we can call out or cancel, and it’s not something we as students do because we want to be constantly stressed or exhausted.

Sometimes we exaggerate it though, and we use our pain to try and empathize with our peers. We try and show off how our day was worse than the next person’s, but we know it all comes down to perspective.

There isn’t much to be gained from the comparative suffering — a term used in Brené Brown’s “Rising Strong” — of somebody else’s bad day.

Comparative suffering only serves to make someone bitter and reserved. As impressionable young adults, we should be trying to urge ourselves and each other to be better and make better choices.

Obviously, it isn’t fun to have the least energy or motivation out of the group, so we certainly shouldn’t be adver-

tising that it makes us better than someone else. Arguing that you are having it worse doesn’t make people want to hang out with you.

We refuse to recognize that everybody has problems. If you have the privilege of owning a car when another person must take the bus to get to the same place, there are issues with either option.

“There isn’t much to be gained from the comparative suffering — a term used in Brené Brown’s “Rising Strong” — of somebody else’s bad day.”

Without the car, you need extra time to make it to the bus, and there isn’t as much freedom to go wherever you want, which is a problem for somebody who has a job or goes to school. With a car, the owner has to make the payments that owning the car requires — like insurance, maintenance and obtaining a driver’s license.

While these problems aren’t perfectly equal — because some problems truly are worse than others — they are still problems that everybody has.

Many people complain without giving a second thought about whether the person they are talking to might be going through something worse.

That’s not how anything gets solved.

To play the devil’s advocate, how would it play out if your day was actually worse? Both you and the friend who came to you to complain are now in sour moods, and at best, you can just sulk about it. From a larger perspective, negativity isn’t usually helpful.

With such busy and stressful lives, college students do this all the time. Showing off how little you slept or how much coffee you’re running on isn’t a sign of healthy behavior and shouldn’t be promoted.

We shouldn’t be celebrating that kind of thing because it won’t help anyone in the long run.

Encouraging ourselves and our friends to make better choices and supporting them instead of competing will make them feel more relieved. Maybe you did have a bad day, but you should wait for your turn to talk. We should be practicing the art of listening instead of waiting for the next chance to speak. Better listeners are better friends.

Alexandra MacDonald can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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Sports | Monday, November 18, 2019

Football >> from page 1 This season, Bobo has come under a lot of scrutiny for the underwhelming success of the team this year.

CSU football fans are running out of patience for Bobo, and understandably so. Every year, fans are promised a change from their multi-million dollar coach. Unfortunately, nothing changes. CSU has been caught in a substantial financial debacle.

Before the 2015 season, the CSU football team was coached under Jim McElwain. During the McElwain era (2012-14), CSU had a combined regular season record of 22-16, a rivalry record of 5-4 and one bowl win.

That era of CSU football seems like a dream to a current-day CSU football fan. From 2012-14, Rams football held their own; CSU competed well in rivalry games, and they had a bowl game win to their name.

But even more importantly, during the McElwain era, the Rams had a chance to take the conference title. For two years during McElwain’s head coaching period, CSU finished in the top quarter of the Mountain West.

That era of Colorado State football passes the eye test, but the reality is that McElwain coached in an era of Mountain West football that was weak relative to every other college football conference.

During the 2014 season, McElwain’s most successful season as the CSU football head coach, the Rams had an overall record of 10-3.

Mountain West teams during the 2014 season had an outside conference win percentage of .318. That means over the duration of the 2014 college football season, Mountain West teams won a total of 31.8% of their out-of-conference games.

Bobo has been raked over the coals for the team’s performance under his coaching. His era of Colorado State football doesn’t pass the eye test. However, the Mountain West conference he coaches in would humiliate the Mountain West McElwain coached.

Last season, the Rams finished going 2-6 in conference play. But those six losses in the Mountain West shouldn’t hurt as bad as they seem. Last year, Mountain West teams had an outside conference win percentage of .462.

During the Bobo era, Mountain West teams have become better.

Mountain West teams have held a near .500 win percentage against out-of-conference opponents every year. The Rams play in a tougher conference now than they did in the McElwain era.

Rams football fans owe Bobo the recognition that he is coaching in a significantly tougher Mountain West Conference than the coach before him. However, losing games in a tougher conference doesn’t excuse the lackluster performance, but it does offer some perspective into why the Rams have been struggling under Bobo.

Jack Taylor can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

Colorado State University quarterback Patrick O’Brien (12) throws downfield against the Air Force Academy. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

Colorado State University corner back Marshaun Cameron (26) stands on the field between plays against the Air Force Academy. The Rams lost 38-21. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

Colorado State University defensive end Manny Jones (33) stands over Air Force full back Timothy Jackson (34) in the Rams’ 38-21 loss to Air Force on Nov. 16 at Canvas Stadium.

PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN

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BASKETBALL

Colorado State Rams men’s basketball prediction recap

By Tyler Meguire & Bailey Bassett @CSUCollegian

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Bailey: Overall, I like the direction this program is going in. They can leave non-conference play with a really good record if they continue on the path they have been playing on. I can see this team potentially getting double-digit wins before conference play starts. The Rams are by no means without flaws.

They have dominated lower competition but were obviously blown out by Duke. The shooting has been streaky, and they need to get better at finishing around the rim. The talent is clearly there, and the Rams are a much-improved program since last year.

Tyler: Through the first four games, the Rams are already showing the potential of a solid season.

The young core is mixing well with the veterans, and their enthusiasm on the court shows great chemistry.

Of course, chemistry can always be improved. Most notably, the Rams will need to start shooting more consistently to keep their winning ways. The previous predictions were pretty spot on. The overall predictions for non-conference play are looking more likely now that the Rams have shown their capability.

Nov. 5 vs. University of Denver Tyler: This matchup went as predicted for the Rams. They were able to win this with one without much effort. The Rams shot 46% from the field and 30.4% from three.

While they did not shoot well, it was the first glimpse of the young Rams, and they did not disappoint.

Previous prediction: Win. Bailey: This was not a great win for Colorado State. It wasn’t the prettiest game I have ever seen. I expected the game to be more of a blowout than it was, due strictly to the opponent they were facing. The struggles can perhaps be attributed to early-season jitters. This was, in fact, the first game of the season for a completely new team that has never played together. However, the team still won by a margin big enough to give them confidence going forward.

Previous prediction: Win. Result: Win Nov. 8 vs. Duke Tyler: We all know how this game went. Unlike the outmode, the game provided a great experience for CSU. It allowed the Rams to experience a ridiculously loud arena and will serve the Rams well in future close games and rivalries.

Previous prediction: Loss.

Bailey: Everyone knew this was going to be a tough game to grab. Even though the Rams lost by over 30 points, there was still a lot of positives to bring out from the

game. Playing in an atmosphere like that and experiencing the brand of ball Duke plays can perhaps be something CSU tries to emulate and learn from. The Rams actually didn’t play all that bad in the first half either, showing they can stick with prestigious teams if they play their best brand of basketball.

Previous prediction: Loss Result: Loss Nov. 13 vs. Omaha Tyler: The Rams dominated Omaha on both ends of the floor.

They only allowed 65 points on 35.4% shooting from the field. CSU improved its shooting to 47.5% from the field and 45.5% from behind the arc. The Rams simply dominated this game.

Previous prediction: Win. Bailey: I was wrong on the result of this prediction but right on a few of the things that happened within the game. I thought that coming off a blowout loss to Duke could spell early-game trouble for the Rams.

CSU got down 3-10 early but was able to bounce back and secure a double-digit win. CSU’s shooting slumps ended this game, as multiple players connected on multiple attempts from deep.

Previous prediction: Loss Result: Win Nov. 16 vs. Loyola Marymount Tyler: The Rams kept the momentum rolling against Loyola Marymount. They were down 2835 at halftime but outscored LMU 46-29 in the second half to win the game 74-64. Freshman guard Isaiah Stevens is proving he deserves the starting job, as he led the Rams offensively, scoring 21 points on 5-8 from the field, 2-4 from three and 9-10 from the charity stripe.

Previous prediction: Loss Bailey: CSU is now 3-1 in the season, with their only loss coming to Duke. This is better than most people may have predicted and better than what CSU has been doing in recent seasons. CSU is definitely on the come up, and they highlighted that in another double-digit win against LMU. All of the Rams’ wins have been double-digit wins, and although they haven’t been against the best talent in the nation, CSU has come out of every win looking pretty dominant.

Previous prediction: Win Result: Win Nov. 20 vs. Arkansas State Tyler: Arkansas State struggled on the road. The Red Wolves are currently 3-1, and each win has come with a large margin of victory. The one loss, to no surprise, was when Arkansas State traveled to Ole Miss (71-43). If CSU was on the road in this matchup, it would be a different story. Since the Red Wolves continuously struggle on the road, it looks good for CSU. With the Rams rolling and confidence soaring, they will come out of this

matchup victorious.

Prediction: Win Bailey: The Rams are on a roll, and I foresee that continuing against Arkansas State. Arkansas State actually only has one loss so far, but that was against the only real competition they faced in Ole Miss, and the Red Wolves lost that one by 28 points.

Prediction: Win Nov. 25 vs. New Mexico State Tyler: The Rams will head to the Cayman Islands to play in a competitive tournament. Their first matchup will be against the New Mexico State Aggies. The Aggies are a very good team who were two points away from advancing to the second round of the NCAA tournament last year (78-77 against Auburn). The Rams will be able to keep their composure against the Aggies thanks to the experience from Duke. Still, CSU will struggle against this very good New Mexico State team.

Prediction: Loss Bailey: This is the biggest test to date for CSU. It is their first winnable game against a big-name school.

The result of this game can be very telling for how the rest of the season will go because the teams CSU beat so far were all games they should have easily won. I originally predicted a loss against New Mexico State, but I now believe the Rams will make a statement and win in the Grand Caymans.

Prediction: Win Nov. 26 vs. Loyola University Chicago/ University of South Florida (in Grand Cayman) Tyler: Loyola Chicago currently sits at 2-2 and has only played one game decided by less than 10 points (a loss to Coppin State 76-72). After the probable loss to New Mexico State, the Rams will want to prove themselves in this star-studded tournament. CSU is playing solid basketball and can win this game if they play how they have been playing. If CSU takes on South Florida, the Rams might be able to steal a win. South Florida is 1-2 and averaging 61 points a game. USF is shooting 36.7% from the field and 25.4% from three. If the Rams perform similar to the Omaha game, they can surprise the fans at the Cayman Islands.

Prediction: Win/Loss Bailey: Back-to-back wins in the Grand Caymans would be very impressive, and I think the Rams will pull it off. Both Loyola Chicago and South Florida have been up and down this year, with some blowout wins and blowout losses. The Rams, who have been steadily improving, can make a name for themselves with what would be their fifth win in a row according to my predictions.

Prediction: Win/Win Tyler Meguire and Bailey Bassett can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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BASKETBALL

Women’s basketball suffers loss against Northern Illinois

By Bailey Shepherd @B_Sheps

The Colorado State women’s basketball team looked to defend their perfect 3-0 home start at Moby Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17 against the visiting University of Northern Illinois. The Rams fought hard, but offensive struggles and a resurgent Huskies effort in the second half would lead to a 80-75 loss for CSU. The Rams had a cold start to the game, failing to score on their first three attempts before sophomore guard Tori Williams drained her first shot from deep to open the scoring for CSU. The Huskies managed to string together some impressive offensive possessions to take an early 12-5 lead in the first.

The Rams quickly found their feet again, led by Makenzie Ellis’ team-high six first quarter points, while Tori Williams facilitated the offense, creating good chances for her teammates. Tori Williams collected three assists in the first quarter to give the Rams a 16-14 lead going into the second quarter.

CSU played with intent during the second quarter. In the first possession of the quarter, junior center Liah Davis defended the rim with a commanding block to deny the Huskies’ A’Jah Davis, which released Tori Williams. Tori Williams was able to find Megan Jacobs for three points.

The Rams kept finding ways to score in the second, scoring 18

points in the quarter, while keeping the Huskies to only 10 points off of 5-19 (26.3%) shooting from the field to take a 34-24 lead into halftime.

Notable performances in the first half included CSU’s Ellis and fellow forward Jamie Bonnarens, who combined for 18 first-half points with nine each, while Ellis also collected a team-high seven rebounds in the half. Tori Williams was pulling the strings, contributing six first-half assists and six points of her own. Northern Illinois junior forward Riley Blackwell led the visiting team in firsthalf scoring with eight points off an impressive 4-5 (80%) shooting.

CSU almost looked like a completely different team once the second half was underway. The offense couldn’t get anything going, shooting 2-12 (16.7%) from the field in the third, scoring only eight points in the quarter. The Huskies took advantage of the poor offensive performance and poured in 23 third quarter points of their own off of 8-19 (42.1%) shooting, including an impressive conversion rate from 3-point range, sinking 4-7 (57.1%) of their deep shots to recapture the lead 47-42.

Offensive struggles would continue to trouble the Rams in the final quarter of play. Tori Williams remained reliable, scoring nine points in the fourth quarter, while Blackwell continued to lead the Huskies’ resistance, finishing with 16 points off of 7-10 (70%) shooting. Her individual performance

would keep the scores level at 6161, sending the game to overtime.

CSU took an early 63-61 lead in OT after Tori Williams opened the scoring by making both of her free throws. Both teams worked hard to produce chances, but Northern Illinois guards Gabby Nikitinaite and Courtney Woods combined for 13 points in overtime to force the Rams’ second loss of the season, with a final score of 75-80.

You can attribute this loss to the Rams’ lack of attention to the small but crucial details. Northern Illinois out-rebounded the Rams 60-41 in the game while CSU shot an extremely disappointing 8-16 (50%) from the foul line.

“The little things come back to haunt you,” Head Coach Ryun Williams said after the game. “We made too many mistakes in those areas tonight.”

However, that doesn’t mean this team can’t or hasn’t been improving.

“We didn’t shoot the ball well but still put ourselves in a position to win,” Ryun Williams said. “Our kids have fight; they’re tough. But now we need to start doing things that help you win games.”

After their first home loss of the season, the Rams’ record falls to 3-2. The Rams will have five days to prepare for their next game on Friday, Nov. 22 against rival school the University of Colorado Boulder for what is sure to be a rowdy night at Moby.

Bailey Shepherd can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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Arts & Culture | Monday, November 18, 2019

CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Junior League chili cook-off brings autumnal bonding

By Graham Shapley @shapleygraham

As the weather gets chilly in the late months of the year, Fort Collins residents were able to come together over big pots of chili.

On Nov. 16, the Junior League of Fort Collins hosted a chili cook-off and celebration of the harvest season, allowing attendees to help themselves to unlimited samples of chili. At the end of the day, there was a vote on which chilis the tasters felt were the best or most creative takes on the staple stew.

“I think people get excited about a little competition,” said Morgan Vanek, the organizer of the event and the chair of the Junior League’s Fund Development Committee. “It’s a point of pride to be able to say that you have the best chili at a chili competition, even though people have different tastes. I think it inspires people to put their best foot forward.”

The cook-off took place at Wolverine Farm Letterpress and Publick House, a local bar, cafe and publisher tucked away just north of Old Town.

In a time when the term “harvest” has lost much of its meaning due to produce being available year-round from a grocery store no more than a few blocks away, the fall season still

encourages people to get together as a community.

“I think the meaning of harvest is warm, comfy and cozy,” said Morgan Colwell, executive vice president of the Junior League. “As the weather starts to change, everybody starts to crave those classics.”

Although Thanksgiving and other family-and-friend gathering traditions come up toward the end of November, the Junior League saw an opportunity for gatherings earlier in the month.

“I think it just warms your soul and fills your belly.”

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“We really wanted to put an event together that celebrates the season,” Vanek said. “We noticed a lot of people weren’t really doing events celebrating autumn, the harvest season, in that traditional way of warming up as the weather cools down.”

The selection of chilis on trial was diverse. Classic meat, tomato and bean red chilis con carne bubbled away in the cookers, and a couple of green chilis made their presence known.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19)

You’re finding everything so romantic and fun. It’s because you’re finally allowing yourself to see the softness within you.

It’s a wonderful feeling.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You find yourself smiling as you walk toward home. There is a warmth there that calls you back into yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You’re thinking and talking about everything in your mind.

No more pushing things down and temporarily away. It’s all out

to be dealt with now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

You’re wanting to spice things up a bit. Try something you’ve always been afraid to try.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) No one knows you better than yourself.

You know this full well. So why are you taking advice that won’t work for you?

VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22) You’re brimming with ideas.

There are a million directions you could go in your life. You only have to follow one. In this case, you can’t go wrong.

LIBRA (Sept. 23- Oct. 22) You have some decisions to make.

But you have time to make them.

Some more experimental chilis also were available: vegan butternut squash chili, spicy Italian sausage chili, chorizo and pumpkin chipotle chili and several more takes on the same concept. Everyone has their own idea of what makes a good chili.

“For me, a good chili is spicy and chunky,” Vanek said.

Some felt that chili isn’t about the ingredients or style but about the way that it makes you feel, regardless of its flavor.

“I think it just warms your soul and fills your belly,” Colwell said. “I think it’s about spreading your horizons and trying new things.”

“It’s hearty and super warm and filling,” said Jonathan Baker, an attendee of the event. “It reminds me of winter.”

The cook-off ’s purpose wasn’t only to bring the community together over delicious chili; it was also to raise funds and awareness for the Junior League’s outreach programs.

The volunteer organization aims to support women and children through career opportunities and resources. They help women access professional clothing for the workplace with their Career Closet program, and they partner with the Food Bank for Larimer County to provide snacks for kids in need.

Graham Shapley can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23- Nov. 21) You deserve so much recognition.

And even more, you deserve to let yourself see how amazing you are.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- Dec. 21) Open your heart to happy surprises. You have so much life to live, and you’ll never experience it all if you’re afraid to step out of your comfort zone.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19) You can’t shy away from the pain. The longer you ignore it, the longer it will linger in all that you do. Face it head on so that you can move on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 18) All you want right now is to have a good laugh. And dance until your feet hurt. Go out and do it all. Let yourself enjoy your youth.

PISCES (Feb. 19- March 20) Your desk may be messy right now. But it’s because of how many beautiful things you hold inside of you. It’s difficult to organize so much!

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THIS WEEK 11/18: The Fox Theatre - is hosting The Grouch with Murs, DJ Fresh, DJ Abilities and Voz 11 at 8 pm.The Grouch is one of the founding members of the internationally infamous underground rap crew, The Living Legends. You may also recognize the Grouch from groups like the Grouch & Eligh, Zion I & The Grouch, and The CMA, which he participates in outside of his solo rap career.

11/19: Hodi’s Half Note - is hosting Re:Turn Tuesday featuring Dj Wadada, Bee Virus, QRLZ and HYZENBORG at 9 pm. Serving as their annual food drive, you can bring canned goods and non-perishables to this show, which will be given to the Fort Collins Rescue Mission. As for the music, it’s positive vibes all around. Wadada means love in Aharmic and Dj Wadada plans to spread the message of love through his “conscious dubstep” music.

11/20: The Music District - is hosting Groove Theory with John Broaddus at 7 pm. serving as a producer meetup, John Broaddus, a Berklee College of Music professor, offers up his expertise to up-and-coming music producers. You can bring in your finished or semi-finished music to get thorough critiques, all in the spirit of improvement and growth.

11/21: Chipper’s Lanes - is hosting Live on the Lanes with The Catcalls at 9 pm.

11/21: Pinball Jones Campus West - is hosting The Sickly Hecks, The Patient Zeros and King Crawdad at 8 pm.

FEATURED EVENT 11/20: The Aggie Theatre - is hosting Elephante with PLS&TY and Austin James at 9 pm. Tim Wu, better known as Elephante, is a classically-trained pianist who has now shifted his music to a more dance-centered groove. A graduate from Harvard, Elephante uses his sharp mind to craft innovative, creative music. Receiving high acclaim for his last two EPs, Elephante is continuing to up his game with every song created and every show played.

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Puzzle Junction Crossword Puzzle 56 Seinfeld regular 23 Round Table title 57 Quickly, in memos 24 Hot springs 59 Giant slugger Mel 26 Old French coin 28 Four-time 60 Preceded Japanese prime 61 Level minister 63 Firewood, e.g.

29 Yellow, for one 66 Up to 69 Mine entrance 30 N.Y. minutes?

32 First lady 73 Table scraps 34 Major-leaguers 74 Compote fruit 36 Burger meat 75 Seat of Allen 39 Accelerate County, 41 Brownish gray Kan. 42 Blunder 76 Compass dir.

43 Fruit drink 77 Wife of Saturn 78 Sandwich shop 44 Funnyman Brooks 45 Attorneys’ org.

Down 47 Botanist Gray 1 Heavens 49 Tabloid topic 2 Dead heat 50 Put on the line 3 Possess 51 It may be framed 4 Judicious 53 Small streams 5 Kind of bar 6 Down Under bird 54 Chemical suffi x 55 Cruises 7 Clean air org.

58 Mixes up 8 Pouch 62 Police action 9 Spoonbender 37 Feedbag morsel 18 Apiece Across 63 Antagonist Geller 38 Gaelic tongue 20 Mouse catcher 1 Stash away 64 Still-life subject 10 Resting place 40 Bone (Prefi x) 5 Bishop’s jurisdiction 22 Road curve 65 Summer in Nice 12 Indiana Jones 25 Speaker’s platform 43 Physicians’ org.

8 Nautilus, for one 67 The Matrix hero 46 Potpie ingredients producer 27 Overnight bag 11 Fuzzy fruit 68 Pub fi xture 48 Caribbean cruise 13 Unkempt folks 31 Humans, e.g.

12 Nodules 70 Female antelope 14 Kind of lily stop 33 Makes like a 14 Kind of package 71 In poor health 52 Questions after a 19 Viper surgeon 15 Hankerings 72 Clavell’s ___-Pan 21 Confl ict space fl ight 16 Like some suspects 35 Courageous 22 Subside 55 Wave runner 36 Incinerate 17 Battery fl uid Last edition’s solution

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