Monday, November 4, 2019 Vol. 129, No. 24

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Monday, November 4, 2019

Vol. 129, No. 24

Fort Collins accessibility not great, but not horrible From affordable housing to accessible bus stops, City has room to improve

By Serena Bettis @serenaroseb

Colorado State University’s Dante Wright (22) runs the ball while under pressure by University of Nevada, Las Vegas defensive backs Aaron Lewis (28) and Evan Austrie (17) Nov. 2. CSU beat UNLV 37-17. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

Rams flip the switch on season, ‘when I got the green light,’ UNLV had no chance

By Junior Guerrero @juniorg45

After two road victories against New Mexico and Fresno State, the Rams picked up right where they left off at home against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

The Rams came out firing on all cylinders, looking to make a statement in front of the Ram faithful. They got the crowd out of their seats early with a

99-yard kick return on the first play of the game by cornerback Anthony Hawkins.

This kick return gave the Rams early momentum that set the tone for the rest of the game. On the first defensive possession of the game, the Rams were flying all over the field and making plays.

Safety Logan Stewart completed his first sack of the season as the Rebels were forced to punt. After a great punt return

from freshman Dante Wright, the Rams were put in excellent field position at the Rebels’ 18yard line. It only took one play from Marcus McElroy to punch the ball in from the 18-yard line for a CSU touchdown.

“Loved how we started fast,” Head Coach Mike Bobo said. “It was good to see us fed up and take it to the field. That was something we haven’t done. It was a total team effort, and I’m proud of my guys.”

Special teams were the name of the game for the Rams.

The special teams unit had multiple returns throughout the first half that left the offense with great field position in Rebel territory. The Rams were perfect in the red zone in the first half; capitalizing on great field position played a big role in their 24-0 halftime lead.

see FOOTBALL on page 14 >>

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ensures that people with disabilities have equal opportunities with everyone else to participate in society.

However, despite there being several agencies in charge of enforcing the ADA, accessibility looks extremely different across the country.

Carol Thomas, the ADA coordinator for the City of Fort Collins, Terry Schlicting, an accommodations specialist with the Colorado State University Student Disability Center, and Alison Dawson, the director of programs for the non-profit Disabled Resource Services, all agree Fort Collins is not the most accessible place to live, but it is certainly not the least.

“I would say Fort Collins rates in the middle,” Dawson said. “We’re not super low, but I wouldn’t say we’re super high either.”

Schlicting said Fort Collins has done well in recent years with making sidewalks, streets and crosswalks more wheelchair accessible.

see ACCESSIBILITY on page 4 >>

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School of Public Health drops GRE from admission requirements

By Laura Studley @laurastudley_

Many students may feel compelled to apply to graduate school in the hopes of attaining their dream job until they are bogged down by an application process that is seemingly unfair.

But the Colorado School of Public Health is making that process easier for students. Effective immediately, the school has decided to drop the Graduate Record Examination from its requirements.

“We did not want it to be a barrier to people applying to our school,” said Jonathan Samet, dean of the Colorado School of Public Health. “For some, it is intimidating to take an exam.

We know that people from some groups in our population don’t score as well as others. We want to have a diverse school as possible, and we want to remove a barrier that we felt was there.”

The GRE didn’t provide admissions with enough information on applicants, said Lori Crane, associate dean for Academic Affairs. People who score low on the GRE have done well in graduate school while others who scored higher have not, Crane said.

“What we found in our school and what others have found across the country in graduate programs is that the test is keeping qualified people out,” Crane said. “People who would be successful in a graduate program are being denied admission because they have low test scores.”

There are many benefits to this change. The Colorado School of Public Health seeks to grow diversity within its student body. Eliminating the GRE requirement allows for people from different socioeconomic backgrounds to apply and not feel the financial weight the GRE places upon them, Crane said.

“Our student body is not as diverse as we would like it to be,” Crane said. “We’d like it to reflect the populations that are served by public health. What we believe is that people in communities, which are really where public health happens, … are best equipped to solve the problems within those communities.”

The cost of the GRE is $205 worldwide with the exclusion of Australia, China, Nigeria and Turkey. This test also requires intense studying, which some students spend hundreds to

thousands of dollars on to try to achieve a higher score. However, these scores don’t provide much useful information on the applicant.

The Colorado School of Public Health wants to look more at what students include in their applications, such as background and motivations for applying, rather than test scores. Many universities have used GRE scores as an initial judgment for the applicant as a whole. Someone who doesn’t score very well on the GRE is less likely to be considered a successful applicant, Samet said.

“I think (the GRE has) blocked just a little bit from taking the really broad view we want to take,” Samet said. “Many people come into the School of Public Health motivated, wanting to help their communities, and we don’t want a test to be a barrier to people who want to make things better.”

There has been a national shift in universities dropping the GRE requirement for applications, as they serve as a barrier for many students, according to an article published on SOURCE. Whether it is socioeconomic status, gender or race, the GRE can be unintentionally

Students going into the Colorado School of Public Health will no longer have to take the Graduate Record Examination after the exam was dropped from the list of requirements for entry. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

biased toward these groups.

Data from the Educational Testing Service reports that women who take the test score 80 points lower on average than their male counterparts. African Americans score 200 points lower than white test takers, according to SOURCE. “Historically, education has been more accessible for people who are from higher socioeconomic classes, and that sort of starts the beginning of educa-

tion across time,” Crane said.

“It’s been the more affluent, the more privileged people that have been able to have access to education.”

Eliminating the GRE requirement will open up more opportunities for applicants to apply, creating a space for more diversity, inclusion and success, according to SOURCE. Laura Studley can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Accessibility >> from page 1 But the City is still lacking in housing accessibility and public transportation.

“The bus stops need updating,” Schlicting said. “There’s a lot of bus stops that don’t have any sort of seat or platform, and that makes it difficult for the ramp to come out on the bus.

Sometimes you have to pick what stop you get off at.”

Fort Collins offers a DialA-Ride service, but the service range is not comprehensive throughout Fort Collins or neighboring cities. Dawson said many DRS clients living in Laporte, Colorado, have no way of reaching Fort Collins due to the location limitation.

Additionally, Dial-A-Ride requires passengers to wait within a 30 minute pick-up window and give at least an hour notice of a cancellation.

Dial-A-Ride requires an initial application, which cannot be completed online and reserves the right to suspend

service if a passenger has three cancellation policy violations, according to its website.

Issues such as these are only fixed when a civilian brings an official complaint to the City.

Thomas said the Department of Justice runs a program called Project Civic Access that will evaluate a city’s ADA compliance and requires the city to make changes within a set time.

“We try to stay on the side of proactive instead of reactive (in Fort Collins).”

CAROL THOMAS ADA COORDINATOR, CITY OF FORT COLLINS

“If you go through that process, you have a very short time to make changes that can cost millions and millions of dollars,” Thomas said. “They’re really good because they make you sit up straight and say, ‘Wow, we really need to (pick) our priorities here.’ We try to stay on the side of proactive

instead of reactive (in Fort Collins).”

Housing, in both price and physical accessibility, is another major issue for the Fort Collins community.

“In our community, one of the biggest needs and gaps for people with disabilities is subsidized housing,” Dawson said.

If someone is able to find affordable housing, finding physically accessible housing with ramps and roll-in showers is even more difficult, Schlicting said.

Schlicting is a member of the Commission on Disability for Fort Collins, which evaluates City projects for accessibility. The commission most recently worked on the Poudre River Whitewater Park, the Linden Street Project and New West Fest, looking at where accessibility issues may arise.

For instance, the commission implements audio buttons for people who are visually impaired to cross the street and considers the locations of disability spots and whether they are accessible for a van with a ramp that comes out, Schlicting said.

The MAX bus line runs from Harmony Road to Maple Street, allowing free and accessible transportation options for Colorado State University students. The line has wheelchair accessible bus stops and runs all days of the week. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

“(We) look for the accessibility of crosswalks, (and) we’ll look at what kind of pavers they’re using,” Schlicting said. “On Oak Street, they used the rounded cobblestone, and that’s been terrible for people in wheelchairs.”

Disability access and inclusion in Fort Collins and across the CSU campus is an ongoing enterprise that requires consistent education, awareness and evaluation.

Serena Bettis can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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The importance of Indigenous perspectives in land management

By Dorina Vida @simply_she_

A 380,000-gallon oil leak from the Keystone pipeline, which has been heavily contested by Native Americans and First Nations peoples in recent years, occurred Oct. 31, begging the question: Why are Indigenous people being ignored over environmental issues not just in North Dakota, but everywhere?

Colorado State University has made it a goal to recognize the Indigenous populations that first resided on the land the University currently sits on, shown in its land acknowledgement statement. But how does CSU work to integrate and include Indigenous perspectives in taking care of that land?

“There is a big difference between teaching about Native people as a topic and teaching from a position of recognizing Indigenous people as theorists,” said Lindsey Schneider, Ph.D., an assistant professor of Native American studies who is affiliated with the Turtle Mountain Chippewa. “Land management practices are part of a larger paradigm that has produced philosophies and ways of knowing and being that are very different than non-Indigenous societies.”

Doreen E. Martinez, Ph.D., an assistant professor of Native American studies who is affiliated with the Mescalero Apache Tribe, said that as a land-grant institution, CSU has tried to approach teaching land management in the classroom in a contemporary fashion, but there is still tension when working with the ground, potentially in

places where things can be done better.

“Having Indigenous scholars and how we produce knowledge as Indigenous people, as well as how that gets replicated, is a distinct specialty,” Martinez said. “One of the things that has happened is that (our knowledge) is added on later … rather than doing it at a foundational level in terms of how you are attending to the questions you are seeking to answer.”

“This is literally how we have, for some time, understood what it means to do the work and what it means to be in the spaces.”

DOREEN E. MARTINEZ PH.D., ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES

According to Martinez, environmental concerns are on the rise because of this lack of integration of knowledge. There is still a “go ask the Indigenous people” perspective that proves the value of having Indigenous knowledge and practices but continues to be sanctioned off as a specialty rather than being available as common knowledge.

Schneider said asking for help from Indigenous populations in regards to land management has always been seen and utilized as a last resort.

“They’ll say, ‘We’ve exhausted

all other options, and we’re really screwed. Would you help us?’”

Schneider said. “That tendency to wait until it’s almost too late speaks to how little credence is given to the deeply rooted, long-term and complex body of knowledge Indigenous people have about managing our landscapes.”

Indigenous populations occupied these places for thousands of years, closely observing the landscape and managing it well; now there is a “come help us consult on it” attitude held by non-Native experts toward Native experts, and the Indigenous connection to nature is often thought of as mystical and spiritual in nature, but that isn’t it, Schneider said.

“Who are the experts, and who is getting called upon?” Martinez asked. “You’ll hear students experience in our classroom, ‘Oh! This is how you all talk about it, and this is how you approach it’ because it’s fully integrated in the foundation (of what we teach). This isn’t an add-on to our space. This is literally the place it starts.”

Martinez and Schneider said higher education needs to focus on hiring more experts on this topic who identify within the Indigenous populations.

It’s a good idea to integrate people who are experienced in Indigenous studies, allowing for a broader perspective in already existing curriculums and encouraging Indigenous students to connect and participate as well, Martinez and Schneider said.

There are classes available for land management training at CSU, all concerning how to care for the

Fort Collins community member Francis Sherwood speaks to an assembled crowd at the fry bread sale, drum group and Pow Wow Dance Expo Oct. 25. The event was put on in preparation for Native American Heritage Month in November. Sherwood identifies as Arikara, Hidatsa and Navajo and wore traditional Northern regalia.

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land depending on its particular use.

“This land has been manipulated (and) contaminated,” Martinez said. “That’s the concern. We aren’t looking at this with the proper contacts. It’s giving back the land when it’s poisoned.”

Indigenous people are working to change the understanding of how a values system, a relationship and a responsibility to properly manage land and care for the landscape is implemented.

“This is literally how we have, for some time, understood what it means to do the work and what it means to be in the spaces,” Martinez said.

Schneider said it can’t be a oneand-done deal. Land management isn’t as simple as integrating an alternative curriculum and checking a box; it’s about building that relationship with the land, building that kinship and knowing how it’s associated with the world, Schneider said.

“It’s very important for the institution to remember that relationship piece of it,” Schneider said.

“This has to be something that’s ongoing, that’s collaborative and coming from both sides, not the reiteration of the extractive relationship that it has been in the past.”

Dorina Vida can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Is the Bird really the word? Students react to e-scooters

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By Kate Trulson @KateTrulson

Electronic scooter company Bird released a flock of 500 e-scooters around Fort Collins and Colorado State University last week as part of the company’s contract for the City’s one-year e-scooter pilot program.

The e-scooters have been popular among students since the launch, with some students expressing their excitement.

“I think they’re super awesome,” said Lena Bloszies, third-year human development and family studies major at CSU. The e-scooters, which can be driven off campus, offer a practical commute to class and are a “fun new thing” to do during free time, said Blozsies, who has driven e-scooters around her neighborhood and even to City Park.

Mitchell Panzarella, a firstyear communications major at CSU, said he likes how convenient and cheap the e-scooters are, as well not having to walk as much now.

“The Bird is relatively easy to ride,” said Shannon Kindelspire, third-year psychology major at CSU. “But it gets

a little tricky when you are in tighter spaces.”

Belle Girard, a third-year HDFS major at CSU, said she noticed that pedestrian traffic has lessened since the e-scooters have launched.

“It gives (students) a more efficient form of transportation,” Girard said.

The e-scooters reach speeds of up to 15 mph and reduce to 8 mph in slow zones.

To ride an e-scooter, users need to download the Bird app on their smartphones and register for an account. Users can find available scooters on the app.

Each e-scooter has a QR code that can be scanned in order to start a ride, and the e-scooters cost $1 to unlock, and users are charged between 25-30 cents per minute plus tax. Students can receive a 50 cent discount their first ride when they register on the app with a colostate.edu email address.

Bird has a series of rules and regulations that e-scooter riders must follow concerning riding, dismount and slow zones, parking, availability and moving scooters around.

Kate Trulson can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Special Olympics Club: A “Ramily,” “vital for the community”

By Gerson Flores Rojas @GersonFloresRo1

Earlier this year, Colorado State University became the only university in the nation to receive the distinction of a National Banner School.

Meanwhile, the Special Olympics Club at CSU received recognition in its own right for its efforts of inclusivity.

When Mallory Gustin, club president, and Lizzie Belecky, club vice president, found out about the nomination, they were expecting CSU to reach top 40 in the nation, but instead, CSU was recognized as one of the top five schools in the country for its inclusive efforts within the community.

“I was just over-the-moon excited to hear that all of our athletes were going to be recognized; our club was going to be recognized; all of the hard work we were putting in was making a difference, and this was just reinforcement,” said Belecky, a junior health and exercise science major at CSU. Though recognition is not what Gustin and Belecky said they are looking for, it is important for them to share the club’s values with the community.

Gustin, a senior human development and family studies major at CSU, and Belecky said they believe their message and CSU’s message of inclusion and respect are closely tied together.

“It goes along well with CSU’s principle values of inclusion and integrity and respect,” Belecky said.

Gustin said this award means a lot to the Special Olympics community, especially when “less than 5% of Unified Champion Schools are universities.”

“I never go home from an event or a meeting feeling anything but excited and happy and ready to work and do more.”

MALLORY GUSTIN VICE PRESIDENT, SPECIAL OLYMPICS CLUB

Unified Champion Schools provide athletes with disabilities an opportunity to be involved in sports. Although not many schools offer this program, CSU’s Special Olympics Club has taken measures to ensure that doesn’t happen here, Gustin and Belecky said.

It is one of the reasons for why Gustin and Belecky haven’t given up despite the challenges.

“It’s hard to run a club, but it’s possible,” Gustin said. “With the right community and the right helpers, it can really bring about change.”

Tyler Andersen, center, an athlete with the Special Olympics club at Colorado State University, participates in the coin toss before their evening flag football game on the Intramural Fields Oct. 8. The student-run club at CSU has recently been nationally recognized by ESPN for their leadership.

PHOTO BY ALYSSA UHL THE COLLEGIAN

To Gustin and Belecky, the award will hopefully serve as a boost to continue fighting for those the system doesn’t favor. While they agree society is doing a much better job to promote inclusion and opportunities, they said the system can still do more.

“In K to 12, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have so many resources, and obviously it’s still lacking; there could be so much more,” Belecky said. “But once they graduate high school, it’s like, ‘Okay, you’re in the real world now.’”

This award also means a lot because of the exponential growth the club has experienced, Gustin and Belecky said.

“A year ago today, we would have had four people,” Belecky said.

Today, there are 100-plus members and 20-40 active athletes participating in the club’s events.

The club took off with a couple of people playing ball together, and its athletes never stopped giving their all, Gustin and Belecky said.

“Kyle Emery would show up to every single flag football game when there was probably five or six people,” Belecky said. “Every week, positive attitude, ready to throw the ball around.”

Four years ago, the club was founded on the principle that students of all runs in life deserved a chance at making the most out of their college experience.

“A club like this is everything a college campus should have because it’s so vital for the community,” Belecky said.

Gustin and Belecky host monthly meetings at the Lory Student

Sebastien Bastille, left, an athlete with the Special Olympics Club at Colorado State University, talks to the club’s financial chair Kyle Baird, right, before a flag football game begins on the Intramural Fields Oct. 8.

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Center, and the club members compete anywhere from the Intramural Fields to the Indoor Practice Facility on campus.

Gustin and Belecky said they are very attentive to their athletes’ interests and concerns.

“Reach out to us, no matter how anyone would want to be involved,” Gustin said. “We’re very receptive to new ideas.”

Gustin and Belecky said spending time with the club makes even the worst days bearable, and at the end of the day, they are family, or in their own words, “Ramily.”

“I never go home from an event or a meeting feeling anything but

excited and happy and ready to work and do more,” Gustin said.

Although Gustin is graduating this year, she said she doesn’t plan on leaving the team alone and hopes the club can keep expanding and growing with the same core values it started with.

“I will always be someone to reach out to for this club, and I want to see how it gets bigger,” Gustin said. “I always want to be a part of Special Olympics in some way.”

And although the club has grown under Gustin and Belecky’s leadership, they said they can’t help but thank everyone who stuck by them since the beginning, includ-

ing Adam Walsh and Jeff Franklyn, who guided Gustin and Belecky as their advisers and helped them rise above the challenges.

Gustin and Belecky said they also thank everyone who attends their events and invests time and effort into making them happen, and they thank each other for leading with passion and letting the club become their passion.

“Every party involved — especially our athletes — I don’t even know where to start thanking them for sticking by our sides,” Gustin said.

Gerson Flores Rojas can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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News | Monday, November 4, 2019

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Power outages affect Boulder residents, campus buildings

By Lucy Haggard @The_CUI

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in The CU Independent, the student media publication at the University of Colorado Boulder. The Collegian is now partnering with student media outlets across the state to share content from other student writers and photographers.

Multiple buildings across Boulder experienced power outages on Monday. This included residential buildings, as well as some campus buildings. Xcel Energy, the local service provider, is currently working to restore power to areas affected.

Xcel Energy spokesperson Michelle Aguayo said that at the height of the outages, around 9:30 a.m., around 5,000 customers in the Boulder area lost power. As of this story’s publication, over half of those have had power restored.

Aguayo said that these outages were due to what’s called a transmission event. There are a number of possible causes for a transmission event, but Aguayo said that the cause is never provided. This type of power outage is different from a smaller-scale event, like a downed wire or blown transformer, as it usually affects more people.

On campus, buildings in the Grandview area experienced brief power outages in the moring. This included the Armory, Continuing Education and the Institute of Behavioral Sciences. The Lesser House, on Colorado Ave., also lost power. Josh Lindenstein, spokesperson for Facilities Management on campus, confirmed that some of the buildings are back online. Most of main campus, as well as east campus, was not affected by power outages.

Outages are continuing, with another wave occurring around 12:30 p.m.

Throughout the day, students

reported outages via the Wildfire app on the Hill, as well as in the residential area north of Pearl Street and the housing just east of 28th Street. The app allows for individuals to directly notify a geographic area of an issue, instead of waiting for authorities to release an alert.

Power outages also affected a few street intersections. Broadway and University Ave. briefly saw flashing red stoplights.

Xcel shows the reported power outages on its website. Customers can also report outages through a form there, or by calling Xcel directly.

The campus was on a delayed start schedule today due to winter weather conditions with classes starting before 9:45 a.m. canceled.

This story will be updated to reflect power outages throughout the day.

The CU Independent Copy Editor Lucy Haggard can be reached at lucy.haggard@colorado.edu.

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Opinion | Monday, November 4, 2019

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‘I couldn’t prove it wrong’: Fort Collins’ Flat Earth Society 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.

People often believe in conspiracies because of suspicion aimed at seemingly inexplicable events — probably instilled in us by our almost institutionalized mistrust of authority.

One of those conspiracies is the flat Earth theory, which has suddenly exploded over the past decade or so. For those who haven’t heard of it, it’s the theory that, despite ample scientific evidence, the Earth holds no curvature and is in fact flat.

It may also be surprising that Fort Collins is home to a decent-sized flat Earth community, which holds regular meetups to discuss the theory.

The issue is that this theory holds no water (pun intended).

A large part of the flat Earth community that makes them so disagreeable to most people is

that they present almost no solid evidence for believing the things they do. Actually, not believing in evidence is the basis for most of the argument that the Earth is flat.

There are several theories in this conspiracy, including not just how the Earth itself is shaped, but how the solar system surrounding it functions as well. Some argue that the system is not heliocentric — based on a revolution around the sun — but geocentric instead. Some believe that what we inhabit is actually a dome and that this “Maze Runner”-like cage was set up by a much higher power than ours.

The main reason flatearthers reject scientific data, like in a published study titled “Effects of the Earth’s Curvature and Lunar Revolution,” is because subscribers haven’t seen it for themselves.

Their argument is that any picture showing the curvature of the Earth from space is a photo illustration and can’t be trusted.

Samantha Peters, a stay-athome mom who attends the weekly flat Earth meetings in Fort Collins, referenced a passage from John 20:29: “Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed

because you have seen me?

Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’”

Flat-earthers make a lot of references from a biblical standpoint, not a scientific one, and this is a significant reason why they hold a lack of trust for academic research and fact.

“If all of these conspiracies had factual information to back the claims instead of other conspiracies, then we would be able to take it more seriously.”

It’s not shocking to find actual evidence that the Earth has a curve and that you can’t see it from just standing in one spot. If Eratosthenes in 200 B.C. could use geometric skills and shadows to calculate the circumference of the Earth, then the much more advanced technology we have today shouldn’t be an obstacle for any flat-earther to check the math for themselves.

However, many flat-earthers

use conspiratorial reasoning instead, hence the reason why flat Earth remains a conspiracy theory that isn’t present in academic curriculums.

“The next time you see something and you think you believe it, question it,” Peters said.

There isn’t any firm evidence that can prove the Earth is flat.

There is only evidence that it’s round, and this is often ignored.

The big question to ask is why people choose to believe in something that has been repeatedly proven to be false and why they argue that the science isn’t dependable. The answer isn’t a lack of education or even lower intelligence; it’s that the Flat Earth Society’s members commonly fall into a simple feedback loop.

When a person first explores the conspiracy, there’s a denial of the ideas that flat Earth offers.

The ideas disrupt what people have been taught most of their lives. Secondly, there’s a doubt of the present factual evidence when they try to disprove flat Earth.

Kevin Dunn, also present at the flat Earth meetings with Peters, explained that he joined after he had been doubtful too.

“I couldn’t prove it wrong,” Dunn said.

Newly-born skeptics go to the internet for help and then meet new persuasive friends on forum boards like the Official Flat Earth Discussion Group on Facebook. Their questions and curiosities are met with bogus answers backed up by flat Earth videos on YouTube and wiry personalities fueled by paranoia.

There’s no question of sources in those forums, only thumbs up and poor grammar. The suspicions that arise are snowballed, drawing back to the supposed “chemtrails” left by aircraft and the argument for anti-vaxxers. If all of these conspiracies had factual information to back up the claims instead of other conspiracies, then we would be able to take it more seriously.

The Earth is undoubtedly round, gravity exists and seasons are caused by the Earth’s tilt.

If the Flat Earth Society really wanted to discover once and for all that the ground we step on is truly a flat object, then there’s no reason why the members can’t collectively do the research to see it for themselves.

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

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Students should vote yes on Proposition CC

By Corinne Neustadter @CorinneN14

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.

From petitioners on The Plaza to voter registrants across campus, it’s easy to tell voting season is back once again at Colorado State University.

Of course, the most important thing for students to do this season is register to vote. If you haven’t yet, you can register to vote in Colorado via paper registration or online with your driver’s license.

With a range of issues on the ballot this year, one ballot initiative that students should pay attention to is Proposition CC. This initiative would modify Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, a state amendment passed in 1992, requiring voter approval for tax increases or changes in the state’s revenue policy.

The TABOR governed revenue is equal to the amount of taxes and fees collected by the state. Basically, TABOR creates

revenue caps of the amount of taxes the state of Colorado can keep each year based on a formula dictated by inflation and population growth, which are known as TABOR base limits.

While it’s heralded as an accountability measure that helps keep taxes low, critics argue that the money it has saved taxpayers could’ve been used in education and infrastructure, which Proposition CC aims to help.

Referendum C was the last modification to TABOR. Passed in 2005, this modification allows the state to spend a certain amount of revenue above the TABOR base limit. However, revenue that’s in excess of the Referendum C limit must be returned to taxpayers.

Proposition CC would increase state funding to education and transportation by allowing the state to retain the revenue above spending caps that is currently required to be returned to taxpayers under TABOR. According to the 2019 state ballot information booklet, of the revenue retained, a third would go toward K-12 public schools, another third would go toward public higher education and another third would go to-

ward transit projects at the state and local levels. For the 2020-21 year, it is projected that each of these sectors would receive $103 million.

Currently, Proposition CC is backed by CSU’s Board of Governors, who say it would “ensure CSU system schools can stay affordable and accessible for Colorado students.”

It’s true that Proposition CC may fluctuate in coming years based on the state of the economy. However, it represents a positive change in the funding of public education. Colorado’s education funding is below the national average and has been put on the back burner for other budget priorities.

While many school districts in the state have been granted the ability to increase education spending within their own districts, Proposition CC will be able to increase education funding at the state level, delivering funds on a per-student basis.

If passed, Proposition CC could help with one-time expenses for public education, defined by the state legislature as “nonrecurring expenses for the purpose of improving classrooms.” These could include

changes in curriculum or technology — it could also help retain teachers by providing bonuses or additional resources to improve teacher training.

While salary increases and ongoing infrastructure repairs aren’t addressed by the proposition, it does allow schools to invest in student success, and it represents a massive change in education funding statewide.

One argument against Proposition CC is the loss of individual tax returns at the state level.

In passing this proposition, taxpayers would no longer receive refunds from the state after the TABOR revenue cap is reached.

However, this refund has only been triggered eight times since TABOR was passed in 1992. This means that the benefits taxpayers have received have been far less than the budget restraints that have throttled education and infrastructure spending. This would be the only monetary detriment to taxpayers, as there are no additional tax increases inherent in the legislation.

The benefits afforded to transportation projects and education would be apparent and far-reaching, significantly

benefiting taxpayers across the state. The proposition ensures spending for these sectors without requiring it to be voted on or amended by the state legislature.

Although some insist that it’s simply a blank check, legislators in the Colorado State House recently passed a state law governing how the money can be spent, thereby limiting its priorities to education and transportation.

As the proposition requires an independent audit to be conducted for each fiscal year, taxpayers would be able to see exactly how their tax dollars would be spent, allowing for fiscal accountability and transparency.

Proposition CC is by no means a comprehensive solution for Colorado’s education and infrastructure systems.

However, it represents a significant change in TABOR law that would prioritize education and infrastructure in Colorado that has never been seen before at the state level.

This election season, consider voting yes on Proposition CC for the betterment of your education and for Colorado’s educational system as a whole.

Corinne Neustadter can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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Professors ask too much, accommodate too little

By Ethan Vassar @ethan_vassar

Editor’s note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read editor’s notes are subject to being offended.

FORT COLLINS – College is so much more than just attending classes. In addition to their studies, many students work one, two, sometimes three jobs to pay for school and the cost of living.

Many students also participate in extracurricular activities that demand significant amounts of their time. On top of all this, time must be found to have a social life, eat and sleep.

It’s time professors recognized this struggle and demand less of their students.

“One time my professor assigned this big essay the weekend that REZZ was at Red Rocks,” said Connor Cousins, a Colorado State University junior. “It was really inconsiderate of him to do that because I missed GRiZ there last year, and I need those good vibes.”

Senior Amanda Halloway shares this frustration regarding things professors have assigned conflicting with personal plans.

“I’ve had to miss dick appointments because of stuff my professors have assigned,” she said. “I’m still pissed about it all.”

Extending the events covered

by University excused absences could go a long way to make students feel more accommodated by their professors. While dick appointments may not be something the University is willing to sanction, there are a myriad of other activities students hope the University will give excused absences for.

“Kids in my class have gotten excused absences for big events

in their lives like a wedding, but what about the big events in my life?” said Turner Blevins, CSU sophomore. “Us gamers should get excused absences for release dates.”

In addition to video game release dates, there has been almost universal support for University excused absences extending to the release of a series from streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video among the student body.

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“Participation awards and trophies are a staple in many youth sports leagues, and they could be easily translated to a university learning level.”

Another possible solution to the apathy many professors have shown toward their students’ lives would be a higher weight on participation points.

“When I got to college, it was baffling that we actually got graded on the work we turned in,” junior Cassie McGovern said.

“Starting in youth soccer and all throughout school, we would get awarded for participation, not our actual work.”

Participation awards and trophies are a staple in many youth sports leagues, and they could be easily translated to a university learning level. If all classes were to just grade attendance and iClicker points like the College of Business, it would do a lot to quell the massive expectations many professors have for their students.

Ethan Vassar can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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How to get through an emotional breakdown Katrina Leibee @KatrinaLeibee

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.

If you have ever had an emotional or nervous breakdown, you know how overwhelming and uncontrollable they feel. You feel like your mind is racing and you cannot calm your emotions and thoughts.

It’s a pretty scary feeling, and as college students, there is a high likelihood that we will all experience at least one mental breakdown.

Mental breakdowns are usually attributed to an anxiety attack or associated with a high amount of anxiety.

The other week, I was on the phone with a friend because I was feeling emotional-

ly and mentally overwhelmed and needed someone to talk to. He asked me what I usually do when I am feeling high amounts of anxiety. I told him I usually like to be alone or try and distract myself by watching something or doing homework. He said I should add at least two more things to the list of things I do when I am feeling these emotions.

“No matter what your self-care regimen is, it’s important to not isolate yourself and to do something, whether it be a hobby or just going outside for a walk.”

To be clear, this is in no way professional advice and is based solely on my personal experiences dealing with overwhelming emotions.

While it’s helpful to do

things to prevent a mental breakdown, such as taking breaks from schoolwork and making time for ourselves, it’s also crucial that everyone has a process they follow when they feel emotionally overwhelmed and out of control.

Writing down steps and knowing what to do when this happens to you, whether you are in public or at home, could be extremely helpful in the process of calming down.

Everyone’s steps may look different depending on their own personal needs, but no matter what, you should have one — especially in an environment as stressful as college.

For me personally, the first thing I do when I feel like I am on the brink of a mental or emotional breakdown is to write down everything I am feeling. Instead of letting my thoughts run circles in my brain, I release them all onto paper in order to get those thoughts out.

Another important step for me is to not isolate myself. This

might be different depending on if you are introverted or extroverted, but as an introvert that likes to be alone a lot, it’s important for me to call someone or talk to a friend so I’m not alone in my head with my thoughts.

Another idea to add to your list might be to do something creative such as play music, draw something or even do makeup. This allows you to get your emotions and stress out and see or hear it. If being creative isn’t your thing, practicing another hobby might be helpful as well.

No matter what your selfcare regimen is, it’s important to not isolate yourself and to do something, whether it be a hobby or just going outside for a walk.

If you feel like you have overwhelming emotions frequently, it might be beneficial for you to see a counselor or therapist or to consider other resources for reducing anxiety; if you cannot access these resources, you might find it help-

ful to have your own self-care regimen. However, whether you are or are not getting help with your mental health, it’s important that you have your system for when you feel emotionally overwhelmed.

Further, if you have time, try and schedule 20-30 minutes of your day for mental health time. For me, this means writing down my thought processes and not looking at a phone or computer screen during this time.

This might look different for everyone, but if you schedule it into your day like you schedule time with friends, you might notice a shift in your thoughts.

I have found having steps to take when I am feeling this way extremely helpful in organizing and calming my thoughts and emotions. Remember that you don’t have to go through an emotional breakdown or spiral alone, no matter how isolated they make you feel.

Katrina Leibee can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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CSU SPORTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

LOGGING TEAM CSU’s Logging Team integrates traditional logging activities and techniques with a fun, competitive environment. They have competitions mainly in the Pacific Northwest, plus Montana and Idaho. Some of the schools they compete against include Oregon State, Montana State, University of Washington, Cal Poly, and many others. The events they compete in include pole climbing, axe throwing, crosscut sawing, chainsaw events, chopping, and water sports like log rolling. Their competitions are mainly in the spring and practice is held year-round on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. or until dark. Dues for the team are between $70 and $75 per semester.

MEN’S WATER POLO The CSU Men’s Water Polo Team works to build a closeknit unit that is both mentaly and physically strong. They wish to bring the culture of water polo back to CSU through continued growth. This team is a part of the Collegiate Water Polo Association and competes in about four tournaments each season. They compete against other collegiate teams from Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Travel team members will compete at CWPA tournaments during the fall and practice squad members are welcomed at all practices and will have the opportunity to participate in scrimmages and spring tournaments. They welcome any and all levels of experience to practice with the team, but tryouts will determine which players will travel to tournaments.

DISC GOLF CSU’s Disc Golf Club was the first collegiate disc golf club in the state.

They welcome all levels of players; from beginner, to advanced, to pro players. The goal of this club is to give people the opportunity to either try a new sport or to advance and hone their disc golf skills. Even though disc golf isn’t the most physically demanding sport, it does require a great deal of technique and mental focus in order to become a great player. Most competitions are performed individually, but individual scores do affect the team’s overall score. In 2012, the Disc Golf team took first place, out of 40 teams, at the National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships. The next year, a four-person team went to Nationals and tied for second place; they were one stroke away from winning the title.

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MEN’S ULTIMATE Colorado State University’s men’s ultimate frisbee team has winning on the brain. With two-hour practices being held three times a week, this team works hard for glory.

As a sports club, the team has the ability to play on a competitive level. The club has been a member of the Ultimate Players Association since the late 1980s and continues to grow its membership each year. Dues to join are $315 per year, with tryouts held in the fall.

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FIGURE SKATING As a co-ed, student-run organization, the CSU figure skating team strives to develop a successful collegiate figure skating club that places an importance on academic excellence. The team accepts skaters from various experience levels. Practices are twice a week at the Edora Pool Ice Center. The figure skating team has been ranked second in the Pacific Coast region, competing three times each season. Dues are $250 a semester with the main season beginning in September and ending in March.

RUGBY MEN’S RUGBY In 1970, Ram Rugby was established, beginning with less than 15 players. Since then, the team has continued to grow, implementing “no cuts,” and opening the team for anyone to join. This team is highly competitive, playing in one of the toughest collegiate leagues in the nation titled Eastern Rockies Rugby Football Union.

Practice happens three times a week with due costs at $350 per semester.

WOMEN’S RUGBY Running through both the fall and the spring, the women’s rugby team practices three times a week. They are a part of the Mountain West Rugby Conference. Like the men’s team there are no cuts and no experience needed. Dues are $375 per semester which includes coaching and referee costs and travel. Members will also receive a shirt and shorts.

The CSU Triathlon Club works hard to include everyone, regardless of experience level, and invites any student to join.

The club races olympic distance triathlons which includes a .9 mile swim, 24.8 mile bike and a 6.2 mile run.

Practicing one to two times every day except Sunday, the team swims, bikes and runs, along with strength training.

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EQUINE CLUBS CSU provides students with the opportunity to join a variety of different equine clubs; The Polo Club, Ranch Horse Club, English Riding Club, Mountain Riders Horse Club, and Rodeo Club.

THE CSU POLO CLUB has been operating since 1931. They welcome a group of beginners every year with no prior polo experience. The club is open to men and women of all experience levels. Their varsity team represents CSU in tournaments all over the country.

THE RANCH HORSE CLUB at CSU has a primary goal to have fun in the club. It also works to educate its members on various ranch work that the Stock Horse of Texas focuses on; ranch riding, ranch, trail, reining, and cowhorse. They encourage members of all abilities to see what ranch horse is all about.

CSU’S ENGLISH RIDING CLUB is available for anyone who has an interest in horses, specifically the English Disciplines. These include hunters, jumpers, eventers, and dressage. You must have your own horse in order to ride but you are welcome to still go to the ride nights to audit if you don’t have a horse. The club also participates in community service, the homecoming parades, potluck dinners, jump painting get-togethers, and more.

THE MOUNTAIN RIDERS HORSE CLUB is a social and recreational club at CSU. They focus on bringing people from all disciplines and experience levels together who have an interest in using horses recreationally.

Throughout the year, the club participates in trail rides, the homecoming parade, pack and camping trips, Ramride, and various other community events.

THE CSU RODEO CLUB provides members with the opportunity to develop leadership, communication, ethics, and business management skills. The club works to promote the sport of rodeo. It also sponsors and hosts the Skyline Stampede Rodeo, the country’s oldest collegiate rodeo. Club members can compete in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, but if members don’t compete, they still get to enjoy the sport, friendships, and activities of the club.

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Football >> from page 1 The Rebels found themselves in an unusual hole at halftime.

UNLV was down a massive 24 points while having more yards than the Rams and zero turnovers on the stat line.

The shocking point margin at halftime shows how great the Rams’ special teams played in the first half.

Coming out of halftime, the Rebels found a little rhythm to get themselves back into the game. They were able to put together a drive, marching down field to tack on a field goal, making the score 24-3. The Rams would soon respond with a field goal of their own to extend the lead 27-3.

“It was a total team effort, and I’m proud of my guys.”

MIKE BOBO HEAD COACH

To start the fourth quarter, the Rams went on a five minute drive downfield that ended in another field goal, making the score 30-3 Rams. This drive cemented the outcome of the game. During the five minute drive, Rams wide receiver Warren Jackson set the CSU record for most receiving yards through four games with 657.

Jackson has been spectacular through the past four weeks, tallying 657 yards and four touchdowns in this span.

He has been a focal point of the offense and needs to be for the rest of the season.

“When I got injured, it really made me feel down. I couldn’t help the team, and watching the offense struggle really hurt me,” Jackson said.

“When I got the green light to go, I wanted to make sure that I would never feel that way again.”

With seven minutes left in the game, the Rebels added to the scoreboard with a touchdown of their own, making the score 30-10. The Rams would answer, scoring another touchdown, making the score 37-10.

The Rebels added a garbage time touchdown with a minute left in the game, making the final score 37-17.

Great special teams play and taking care of the football led the Rams to their third straight victory of the season.

This third straight win marks a turning point for CSU football. Only a few weeks ago, Bobo seemed to be in the hot seat, but now he finds himself at the reigns of a team that’s

Colorado State University kicker Cayden Camper (95) kicks a field goal Nov. 2. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

not willing to give up.

With a bye week coming up, the Rams will need to use this week off to take advantage of their good form. All attention needs to be focused toward preparing for the road to the post season. They are coming up against three opponents at the top of the Mountain West.

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First, the Rams will take on Air Force at home, who, after beating Army this Saturday, have a commanding 7-2 record. Then comes the Border War against Wyoming, a series that CSU has lost the past three years. Finally is a game against Boise State, a team who currently holds the top spot in the Mountain West.

The road to the post season is not going to be easy. But if the Rams are able to keep their momentum, Bobo behind a team of green and gold could make a run into the post season.

Junior Guerrero can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

Warren Jackson (9) gets into the defender’s face after an incomplete pass during the game against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas at home. CSU won 37-17. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

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The Colorado State University football team runs out of the tunnel with members of the armed forces before their game against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Nov. 2. CSU won 37-17.

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Patrick O’Brien (12) passes the ball over the heads of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas defense. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

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Andre Neal (11) looks to the sideline before the start of a play.

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Jamal Hicks (7) deflects a pass in the end zone during Colorado State University’s game against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas at Canvas Stadium. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

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SOCCER

Rams soccer to experience 1st ever conference tournament

By Bailey Bassett @baileybassett_

This week is history in the making for the Colorado State women’s soccer team. The regular season has wrapped up for the Mountain West women’s soccer teams. The Rams are one of the six teams who will advance to the Mountain West Women’s Soccer Championship.

This will be CSU’s first-ever appearance in the conference tournament.

This season was the team’s best season in program history; the Rams finished the year 12-5-2.

They doubled their previous year’s total of six wins, which was their alltime best season at the time.

The Rams have shattered expectations this season and have proved themselves to be legitimate contenders in the upcoming Mountain West Championship tournament.

The Rams are the three seed and will face six-seeded Fresno State University. If the Rams can hold off Fresno State, which they did during the regular season, they will face two-seeded San Diego State University in the semifinals.

New Mexico University and San Jose State will also match up against each other, and the winner of that game will move on to face Boise State in Boise.

The Rams’ regular-season finale was a two-overtime scoreless tie

Taylor Steinke (4) takes a shot during the women’s soccer game on Friday, Nov. 1 against Wyoming. The game ended in a tie, 0-0, after two overtimes. PHOTO BY SKYLER PRADHAN THE COLLEGIAN

against Wyoming. The Rams hope to re-find their offense against Fresno State, who they play on Tuesday, Nov. 5. The Rams’ offense must look to push the pace early and dominate the time of possession if they look to win.

The previous matchup against Fresno State was one of the closest contests of the year. Gracie Armstrong’s goal, which was assisted by Caeley Lordemann, was the only goal of the game and came early at the seven minute mark. Both teams put up similar shots and shots on goal numbers, and the teams tied with three saves as well.

This time around, the Rams must key in on Ele Avery and Robyn McCarthy, Fresno State’s leaders in goals and assists respectively.

Seniors Maddie Lesjak, Sydney Hall, Alex Lanning, Maddie

Kessler, Danielle Laughrey, Halley Havlicek and Lordemann will all be playing their last couple of games in green and gold in the tournament.

The new players want to bring a championship home for the seniors who have spent years building this program up.

“We are going in to fight for respect every single game,” goalkeeper Gabi McDonald said. “We don’t think about anything besides what is right in front of us in that very moment, and right now, that is Tuesday.”

The tournament will be held in Boise, Idaho: the home of this year’s top-seeded Boise State Broncos.

The tournament is three rounds and will last from Nov. 5-9.

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

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Sports | Monday, November 4, 2019

VOLLEYBALL

Buffs volleyball can’t tame Huskies, drop to 0-10 in Pac-12

By Ellie Jeffries @The_CUI

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in The CU Independent, the student media publication at the University of Colorado Boulder. The Collegian is now partnering with student media outlets across the state to share content from other student writers and photographers.

The (8-12) University of Colorado volleyball team came up short again Sunday, losing 3-1 to the (16-4) No. 9 Washington Huskies and leaving CU 0-10 in Pac-12 play.

The Buffs came into Sunday’s game fresh off a loss to the Washington State Cougars on Thursday. It took the Cougars a quick three sets to finish off the Buffs 3-0.

Sunday proved to be a little more competitive, with the Buffs clinching one set. CU came out with energy in the first set and despite recording a service error in the first rally, eventually took a 7-6 lead. It was downhill from there for the Buffs as Washington rallied and pulled ahead. The Huskies went on to win the set 25-15.

“They are a really good team,” said CU head coach Jesse Mahoney.

“I thought they served exceptionally well.”

CU came out with energy at the start of the second set, leading early

on 7-3. The Buffs maintained their lead until Washington took over 1514. Similar to the first set, Colorado was unable to recover and never regained control. Washington won the set on a CU attack error by a score of 25-20.

The third set was a different story. Tight from the start and with eight tie balls, the Huskies and Buffs stayed neck and neck. CU pulled ahead 19-17 later in the set and managed to hold onto their lead. A kill by sophomore middle blocker Meegan Hart ended the set and the Buffs won their lone set, 25-22. The Buffs knew after the first two set losses they needed to pick it up, and it showed in the third set.

“I think we needed to make a change,” Hart said. “We passed really well that set and had some momentum and energy.”

Hart, along with freshman right side/middle blocker Sterling Parker, recorded 10 kills while senior outside hitter Justine Spann led with 14.

Washington rebounded in the fourth set, taking control from the beginning. CU fought hard but it soon became clear the Huskies had a handle on the game. Washington won the final set by their largest margin, 25-13.

Halfway through conference play, CU has now faced every school in the PAC 12 except Oregon State.

The University of Colorado women’s volleyball team stands together in defeat as they listen to their alma mater Oct. 27, 2019. PHOTO BY CASEY PAUL CU INDEPENDENT

While the Buffs’ conference record is more than bleak, the team is motivated and ready for the second half.

“In the second half it’s going to be incumbent that we show up every day and continue to work hard regardless of what our record is,” Mahoney said.

Passing is a big area the team is looking to improve on as they search for their first conference win.

“If we execute the game plan and start passing better I think not only will we be competitive and play better sets, I think we can start putting up some wins,” said senior libe-

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The Buffs will stay at home for their next two games, facing off against the Arizona Wildcats on Friday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. MST. The Independent staff writer Ellie Jeffries can be reached at elje9773@colorado.edu.

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Arts & Culture | Monday, November 4, 2019

MUSIC

Jimmy Eat World unites fans for a one-of-a-kind performance

By Matt Campbell @mcampnh

Jimmy Eat World, a staple in pop-punk music since the early 2000s, gave their fans a performance to remember this weekend, reminding audiences of the era we all remember so fondly.

For the first night of their “Surviving” tour, the band delivered a very special show for a sold-out crowd at Fort Collins’ Washington’s.

The band is touring in support of their 10th studio album of the same name, and fans were excited and surprised to see the band take the stage of one of Fort Collins’ newest venues.

Jimmy Eat World’s fanbase reaches across generations, evident by the diverse crowd of teenagers to 30-somethings and beyond. For over 25 years, Jimmy Eat World has established itself as a heavyweight in emo and alternative rock music, with their single “The Middle” being a staple in rock radio.

“It’s huge for them, and it’s huge for me because Jimmy Eat World (has) been a staple for a lot of young adults,” said Jared Diehl, a Fort Collins resident and a fan for nearly 20 years.

For fans of Jimmy Eat World, seeing the band at Washington’s was a truly special experience.

“I feel like whenever popular bands come to Fort Collins, I feel the need to come support them,” said Randi Freeman, a fan since college. “We want more here.”

“It’s huge for me because Jimmy Eat World (has) been a staple for a lot of young adults.”

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For the “Surviving” tour, Jimmy Eat World brought Brooklyn-based pronoun, the stage name of singer and songwriter Alyse Vellturo. Pronoun drives her catchy pop songs with heavy and atmospheric synthesizers to create a brand of indie pop that feels refreshing and calls back to bands like New Order and Beach House. Pronoun released her first full-length album, “i’ll show you stronger,” in May of this year.

Vellturo and her band took the stage, donning brightly colored jumpsuits, accompanied by a bright neon sign that brought authority and an interesting aesthetic to the performance. The band was energetic, showing no signs of slowing down throughout the whole set.

Thundering bass guitar paired with sharp percussion and dreamy guitars created an air of choreographed neon chaos that left fans surprised and thoroughly engaged.

Jimmy Eat World’s lead singer Jim Adkins singing on stage during the band’s “Surviving” tour, named after their latest album. The band performed at Washington’s on Saturday, Nov. 2. PHOTO BY SKYLER PRADHAN THE COLLEGIAN

The buzz between sets became overwhelming as fans conversed and shared mutual excitement for Jimmy Eat World’s performance.

Colleen McGuinty, accompanied by her soon-to-be stepdaughter, shared this excitement.

“We’re pumped; we’re ready,” McGuinty said with both fists in the air. “We’re ready to see Jimmy Eat World. It’s ... obviously an amazing venue, and I can’t wait for the show.”

The response to Jimmy Eat World’s new album was overwhelmingly positive as well. “Surviving” is a passionate and emotional record that demonstrates the band’s ability to incorporate personal lyricism with their signature blend of alternative rock and power-pop.

“It’s awesome,” McGuinty said.

“I’m ready for them to play (some newer stuff ).”

Jimmy Eat World took the stage to thunderous applause from the crowd. Opening with the title track to their new album, “Surviving,” the band immediately engaged the fans, who were singing along with the new material as well as older songs.

For this show, the band played a healthy mix of favorites from across their entire career. “Bleed American,” “Lucky Denver Mint” and “For Me This Is Heaven” followed “Surviving.”

In a decided shift from the set so far, lead singer Jim Adkins reached for his acoustic guitar to play “Hear You Me” off of their album “Bleed American.” It was a moment of bonding between the band and the crowd, as everyone in the venue came together to sing the powerful

Jimmy Eat World’s keyboardist and guitarist Robin Vining on stage during the band’s “Surviving” tour, named after their latest album. PHOTO BY SKYLER PRADHAN THE COLLEGIAN

and emotional ballad.

The song was written as a tribute to Mykel and Carli Allan, the founders of the Weezer Fan Club and fans of Jimmy Eat World. The two tragically passed away in 1997 after attending a Weezer show in Colorado.

The middle of the set saw songs from the album “Futures,” including the title track, “Pain,” and “Work.” It also featured a fan favorite, “Blister,” off of their 1999 album “Clarity,” sung by guitarist Tom Linton.

Jimmy Eat World closed their set with “A Praise Chorus,” “Sweet-

ness” and more favorites from “Bleed American.” The band exited the stage, leaving the audience in a deafening roar of cheers, and they returned to play a brief encore.

The band’s encore included “Criminal Energy” off of “Surviving” and “The Authority Song” from “Bleed American.”

The last song of the night was a passionate and exciting performance of “The Middle,” the song responsible for bringing the band from cult status to alternative rock heroes.

Jimmy Eat World’s performance at Washington’s was one not

just for the fans, but for the City as well. It demonstrated the power of community through music, something that Fort Collins is beginning to recognize as a staple of its culture, and it gave fans a truly special performance, the likes of which some haven’t seen in years.

The loyalty to Jimmy Eat World as seen through their fanbase was astonishing, and their music brings together generations of fans young and old to share the music of one of the most important bands of the last 25 years.

Matt Campbell can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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Arts & Culture | Monday, November 4, 2019

MOVIES & TV

The Lyric gears up for week of cinematic sensation

By Scott Powell @scottysseus

Two words: rainbow poodles. Not enough? Here’s two more: Edward Norton.

And it’s not just Norton; it’s Norton playing a twitching L.A. detective with Tourette syndrome, trying to solve the grisly assassination of his mob boss (Bruce Willis) in “Motherless Brooklyn.”

But wait, why are poodles being dyed to look like rainbows (and not just rainbows, but bighorn sheep, superheroes and even Buzz Lightyear of Star Command), and how on God’s green earth did Norton (or, should we say, Noir-ton) get caught up in such a shady plot?

The answer to these questions, and many more, can be found in the selection of films from the 42nd annual Denver Film Festival, being exhibited now through Nov. 10 at The Lyric.

The exhibition promises more than mere shocks and absurdity though, presenting a diverse and exciting lineup of films that range from the heartfelt to the thought-provoking to the exciting and adrenaline-pumping.

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Among the included films is Chinonye Chukwu’s “Clemency,” which tells the story of a troubled warden struggling to come to grips with their mishandling of a death row execution.

Another is Bob Byington’s “Frances Ferguson,” a mumblecore comedy (narrated by the king of the confident droll, Nick Offerman) about, of all things, a teacher dealing with a charge of sexual predation toward a student.

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do-born documentary “Classic,” which tells the story of a small Alaskan town with a peculiar local tradition: betting exorbitant amounts of money (sometimes up to $350,000) on how long it will take for the last of the snow in town to melt.

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ater’s bar).

And this isn’t even mentioning the rainbow-colored poodles. But we’ll save those for the festival itself. We don’t want to give away too many secrets, after all.

Scott Powell can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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Arts & Culture | Monday, November 4, 2019

CULTURE & COMMUNITY

‘The Full Monty’ delights with tongue-in-cheek hijinks

By Scotty Powell @scottysseus

Open Stage’s presentation of “The Full Monty,” playing now through Nov. 30 at the Lincoln Center, is a show jam-packed with D’s. No, not just that kind of D, pervert (this is a decent, family-friendly publication — or perhaps you haven’t read our piece on “how to properly hit a bong”).

I was talking about depth, drama, some killer dance moves and, yes, as the title would suggest, the ultimate, behemoth, big daddy D itself, which does make an appearance.

But the show is more than just schlongs and songs. As much as it capitalizes on the taboos of its star player, the nudity in the show is minimal and takes a backseat to the much soberer, more human story of a father trying to maintain custody of his son after losing his job at a steel mill. It’s a rare and surprisingly heartfelt foray into the world of blue-collar America and the struggles and insecurities of the modern working class.

“This is a real thing that happened,” said director Kate Austin-Gröen. “This is, in fact, a historical play. The Bethlehem steel mills all closed in ‘83, the Buffalo ones in ‘84, which is roughly when this play is set, (causing the men who worked there to be laid off ). It was a real thing that happened. …

It’s not just ‘Oh, did you see when their G-strings came off ? Wasn’t that awesome?’ There’s more to it than that.”

While the characters’ solution to their problems in the story may be a bit extreme and sensational, the problems themselves are genuine and relatable. This isn’t just a farce that slaps together a collection of stereotypes and caricatures to be gawked at by its audience. It’s

the story of real, struggling human beings facing real, human problems and trying to make sense out of real, human fears.

“Almost all of these characters have something to say (and) a point of view that is unique, and ... they end up (somewhere) different from where they started,” said Austin-Gröen.

The main character, Jerry Lukowski, portrayed by actor Bas Meindertsma, is a prime example of this. After losing his job, Jerry is faced with the threat of having his son, Nathan, taken away from him. It’s out of this desperation, this very real and terrifying prospect of losing the one person who matters to him, that he turns to stripping for the sake of making ends meet.

Whereas another show might simply go for shocks and chuckles, making Jerry’s motivations for his decision into something comical or absurd, “Monty” brings the character down to earth, rooting his actions and choices in problems that carry actual weight and meaning in our world.

“We’re not just focusing on funny,” Meindertsma said. “(These people) are whole characters. … Even though Jerry’s a jerk, you can see that he has some good traits and that he tries really hard.”

This isn’t to say that the show is some tragic, O’Neil sob-fest though. Despite its sobering undercurrent, the humor in the show still shines through in all its wacky, raunchy, full-frontal glory.

This is thanks to the extraordinary cast, each of whom embodies their eccentric 1980s working-class characters with a very distinct respect for who they are and what it is that matters to them. From the fellas’ highhaired, bedazzled, chain-smoking piano player Jeanette Burmeister,

played by Louise F. Thornton; to the hapless and hunky Ethan Girard, played by Luke Stephens; to Charles Ray King Jr.’s achy breaky backup dancer, Noah “Horse” T. Simmons, whose gerontological gyrations had the audience floored during his performance of the song “Big Black Man,” this oddball ensemble had no shortage of side-splitting quips, gags and laughs.

As far as the nudity, it’s there, but it’s not overpowering. Indeed, save for the opening scene, which showcases a corporate-style strip tease from an office worker, no one removes so much as a jacket until the second act of the show.

And even this is done in a very comical, self-aware manner, depleting its prurience. The show is not defined by the D. It’s just there to drum up the crowd a bit.

As Austin-Gröen said, “(Audiences will) come for the nudity, and they’ll stay for the story.”

But preparing for the little bit of birthday-suit-strutting that is featured in the show was still quite an adventure for the cast.

“It wasn’t real until the G-string straps were coming off,” said Jack Krause, who plays “fat bastard” Dave Bukantinsky in the show. In time though, he said, the self-awareness faded away as the actors, like their characters, became more comfortable in their own skin. “The worst thing that could happen is somebody could say ‘Oh look, it’s a penis.’”

“Which it is,” Austin-Gröen cut in.

And it’s the anticlimactic nature of this organ that the show seeks to highlight. After all, coming into a show called “The Full Monty” inevitably carries with it certain expectations: that you’ll see dudes and their bare dingles.

But what the show proves to be

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Who can you trust? It will always be difficult to tell. Accept that you will never know.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You will be attracted to a demon you once met. Stay away and remember your light.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Everything is so lovely and wonderful. It won’t last long- but what will?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Throw away everything that doesn’t serve you anymore. It’s not worth it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) It’s time to switch things up. Maybe it’s always the time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22) Everything is happening at once.

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Actors perform during a scene from “The Full Monty,” presented by OpenStage, Oct. 1. The show is currently playing at the Lincoln Center.

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is something much different and something more profound and more impactful than a mere tingaling. Thus, by the time the dingles finally make their grand entrance, it’s not as big a deal because the audience has learned that it’s the person behind the dingle that really matters.

“The play celebrates men find-

ing who they are, but not in (a way that’s) rooted in machismo or toxic masculinity,” Krause said. “It allows people to feel good about themselves without having to bring others down. ... It’s a conversation that doesn’t often happen.”

Scotty Powell can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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Arts & Culture | Monday, November 4, 2019

CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Workshop offers discussion on cultural appropriation

By Alx Lee @flcindependent

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in The Independent, the student media publication at Fort Lewis College in Durango. The Collegian is now partnering with student media outlets across the state to share content from other student writers and photographers.

Indigenous students and allies at Fort Lewis College discussed cultural appropriation on Oct. 24 in Jones Hall room 160.

The Latinx, an unofficial student run organization, organized the second annual workshop. The first workshop was hosted in El Centro de Muchos Colores, Shirena Trujillo, El Centro Coordinator said.

Trujillo said that she is very proud of the student body for giving students of any ethnicity the opportunity to ask questions and be educated on cultural appropriation.

Black Student Union and Wanbli Ota helped host the event and explained examples of how their culture is appropriated, as well as their own personal experiences.

Indigenous students and allies came to the agreement that cultural appropriation occurs when a person takes on the persona of a certain culture without education of and respect for the history behind that culture.

Wanbli Ota members spoke on the hyper sexualization of Inigenous women and it’s role in cultural appropriation.

The club used statistics from the Indian Law Resource Center, to shed light on the 1 in 2 American Indian and Alaskan Native women who experience sexual violence. It was also reported that the 96% of non-native offenders, with 57% being white men, were unable to be prosecuted by sovereign nations.

Jadyn Wangaard, member of Wanbli Ota, said it starts at a young age with children watch-

ing Disney’s Pocohontas and seeing a portrayal of an indigenous women seen as a romantic interest to John Smith.

Native women are portrayed as sexual beings in the media, not valued as people, said Wangaard.

Wanbli Ota displayed a Powerpoint slide with images of “native american” costumes for women. Costumes that exposed the midriff, thighs, and most of the breast area.

“When people like this wear these costumes. It just adds to that stigma, and you’re contributing to the rapes and the assaults of our women” said Wangaard.

Costumes in the Powerpoint slide also involved a war bonnet.

Noah Shadlow, member of Wanbli Ota, explained the sacredness of each feather found on a war bonnet. Wilson said that a person must earn each feather based on an act of valor.

“When you get turkey or duck feathers and just dye them

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and paint them, and throw them on a fake buckskin cap, it just trivializes the importance of that war bonnet,” Shadlow said.

Zhaida Wilbanks, FLC student, said when she practices her culture she is honoring her ancestors who have suffered from oppression for their culture.

When people mock a culture, they are disrespecting the spirits of ancestors who have died for wanting to keep their culture alive, Wilbanks said.

Kalina Cross, president of BSU, discussed how white people use African American culture for fun, but African Americans must deal with the struggle their culture brings.

Black people are judged in interviews for having dreadlocks, whereas a white person will be said to look fashionable, Cross said.

Blackface, a practice still relevant in the media today, started with white performers mimicking enslaved Africans,

according to the National Museum of African American History & Culture.

Iyahna Calton, member of BSU, said “It represents a lack of diversity in media, in theatre, as well as a lack of respect for other people of color.”

Blackface, seen as a joke to those who partake, is a serious issue that humiliates African Americans, Cross said.

People will go out on Halloween with their skin darkened, often, portraying a black character or celebrity. Those who wear blackface as a Hallween costume do not live with the treatment that comes with having dark skin.

“I can’t go home and take my black face off,” Calton said.

Many members of the community are often shot because of their skin color, Cross said.

There’s so much going on deeper than a costume.

The Independent staff writer Alx Lee can be reached at independent@fortlewis.edu.

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CULTURE & COMMUNITY

UNC tackles the world of Anton Chekhov in ‘The Cherry Orchard’ production

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By Olivia Tewksbury @UNCMirror

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in The Mirror, the student media publication at the University of Northern Colorado. The Collegian is now partnering with student media outlets across the state to share content from other student writers and photographers.

University of Northern Colorado’s School of Theatre Arts and Dance recently tackled the world of Anton Chekov in their production of “The Cherry Orchard.”

Anton Chekov is considered to be the greatest Russian playwright of all time, with 8 plays and over 400 short stories. The sense of style and inner life within his plays is a skill set that many professional actors study and is a part of the curriculum for students studying in the School of Theatre Arts and Dance at UNC. For senior acting major Claire Metusalem, playing a Chekov role was a wonderful experience.

“Being able to work with such a talented cast and crew was the most rewarding part about this process,” Metusalem said. “Putting up any show in a short amount of time is always a challenge, but it is especially so for a Chekhov play. Everyone involved worked so diligently to put this classic together.”

Anton Chekov’s plays have a very specific style, and therefore require some extra prepa-

ration to fully understand the world of the characters.

“Our director, Ken Womble, provided us with an incredible amount of research that really helped me understand what my character’s role in the family was,” Metusalem said. “We were given information on Russian history, which was helpful in understanding the time period the play takes place in. You have to be aware of what was happening politically, socially, and economically during the time period. People’s behavior was different then: there were very specific ways to stand, sit, greet someone, etc.”

As far as his own preparation as a director, Ken Womble, head of and professor of the acting program, conducted extensive research into the world of Chekov. Womble has a plethora of large rehearsal binders that are filled with notes and research for each UNC production that he directs.

“I read Anton Chekov’s Selected Plays as well as the commentary within, reread Chekov’s letters, Chekov’s Plays

by Richard Gilman, as well as online research,” Womble said.

“My research was focused on helping actors find insights to their characters, what makes them tick, and what they symbolize, etc. Doing this research deepened my knowledge of Chekov.”

Betty Taylor was the Dramaturg for “The Cherry Orchard” and conducted research in the political/historical as-

pect, such as what was happening in society and the shift between social classes that led into the revolution of 1817.

“I think it’s valuable for actors and audiences alike to learn about classics because we are still telling the same stories today,” said Metusalem when asked about the importance of Chekov productions being presented in a college setting. “These stories translate and impact people today as they did when they were first performed. They will continue to be relevant, just like Shakespeare’s works are.”

In his 15 year at UNC, Womble reflected on his favorite aspect of working with students.

“I love the interactions I get to have with our students because they’re all so eager to learn,” Womble said. “It’s rewarding to get to see people grow over time, especially because students teach teachers.”

Womble also discussed the audience’s reaction from viewing the production.

“I hope that people saw the human condition reflected in this production as well as allowed them to find parallels with their own lives,” Womble said. “It’s rich, entertaining work with so much depth.”

“The Cherry Orchard” ran October 17-20 in Langworthy Theatre.

The Mirror staff writer Olivia Tewksbury can be reached at editor@uncmirror.com.

11/4 – The Rialto Theatre is hosting The Dev Sessions at 7:30. This is an open mic event where all up-and-coming musicians can take the stage to get used to playing in front of a crowd. Open mics like these are a great way to get exposure and practice to further your musical talents.

11/5 – Hodi’s Half Note is hosting Re:Turn Tuesdays featuring Cofresi and Somatoast at 8:30 pm. With Mark Rubin, also known as Somatoast, honing his craft in the Austin electronic music scene and Cofresi creating unique, multidimensional electronic music, these two sharing the stage should provide a night of energetic tunes to kick your Tuesday into high gear.

11/6 – Surfside 7 is hosting John Calvin Abney at 9 pm. Over ten years in the

music business has allowed John Calvin Abney to hone his craft to create introspective, soft music that tugs at the heartstrings. Exploring the concepts of what it means to be happy, dealing with grief and on-going struggle of humanity, Abney simply creates music to deal with emotions. In an interview with The Oklahoman, he said, " As I create, I'm pulled or pushed in directions that are influenced by where I'm at, what I'm doing, who I’ve been playing with, records I've been spinning, where I've been touring, the general climate of where I'm at and who I'm around and what I'm doing. Everything."

FEATURED EVENT 10/26 –The Aggie Theatre is hosting New Found Glory with Hawthorne

Heights, Free Throw and Jetty Bones at 7 pm. With their roots in the early 2000’s pop punk scene, New Found Glory made a name for themselves with their album, Sticks and Stones, which reached number four on the U.S. top charts in 2002.

Known for having high-energy shows and working in the past with artists such as blink-182 and Paramore, New Found Glory should provide a nice throwback show, mixed with their current sound.

kcsufm.com/concertcalendar

Monday, November 4, 2019

Collegian.com

Puzzle Junction Crossword Puzzle

Across 1 “La Bohème,” e.g.

6 Bean counter, for short 9 Radio operators 13 Ledger entry 14 Dashed 15 Record company

16 Whimsical 17 Que. neighbor 18 Concert site 19 Tanning device 21 Swimmer’s aid 23 Atlanta-to-Miami dir.

24 Small whirlpool

25 Groceries holder 28 Faucets 30 Web connected 35 Burden 37 Delicate fabric 39 Arc lamp gas 40 State, in France 41 Shade of gray

Last edition’s solution

43 Brass instrument 44 Competitor 46 Rigging support 47 Sediment 48 Sacred beetle of ancient Egypt 50 Exuberance 52 Driver’s aid 53 Highway 55 Two-year-old sheep 57 City in Scotland 61 Humorous 65 Colonel’s insignia 66 Pie ___ mode 68 Miss America topper 69 More genuine 70 Reel’s partner 71 Jellied garnish 72 Warp 73 Summer abroad 74 Settle again Down 1 Chances 2 Llama land 3 Black, to poets 4 Streamlets 5 “Finally!”

6 Jockey’s whip 7 Goat god 8 Chipped in 9 Zither’s cousin

Last edition’s solution

10 Genesis brother 11 Computer list 12 Smelting waste 15 Voice box 20 Breakfast, lunch and dinner, e.g.

22 Big fuss 24 Broke out 25 Afrikaners 26 Prank 27 Tropical fruit 29 Cronies 31 Leases 32 Eskimo 33 Majestic 34 Related maternally 36 Top banana 38 Catchall abbr.

42 Poetry Muse 45 More colossal 49 Halloween cry 51 Ambrosia 54 Savvy 56 Pretense 57 Catches on 58 Songbird 59 Flu symptom 60 Bumped off 61 Nephrite 62 Finnic language 63 Diva’s delivery 64 Off-color 67 Fortune

Montucky $9.29 12pk cans

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THEFOGDOGS RYAN GREENE, @TFOGDOGS

“HE WAS NUMBER ONE” MIKAYLA RUST, @MIKAYLA_RUST

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