Vol. 128, No. 103 Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Vol. 128, No. 103 Wednesday, March 6, 2019

OPINION

SPORTS

ARTS & CULTURE

You’re not depressed.

You’re just human.

Lauren Bachanan awarded MW Player of the Week

‘Arctic’ is an unsettling story about survival.

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Rams fall in overtime to MW’s best

By Eddie Herz @Eddie_Herz

resentative of the President’s Council on Culture.

The existence of this organization is unknown, even amongst cultural centers on campus. According to El Centro’s representative Diego Lopez-Duran, this was the first he had ever heard of the group.

However, he explained how he was happy to hear that CSU was taking more steps to becoming more inclusive and welcoming to all cultures. However, he also expressed apprehension.

The Utah State Aggies’ stroll to Moby Arena did not go as “merrily” as anticipated.

USU leading-scorer Sam Merrill and company headed to Fort Collins having won six consecutive games, including an upset win over No. 12 Nevada last Saturday. Given the elite level of play demonstrated by the Aggies recently, USU appeared to be in line for an easy victory against CSU. A stress-free night was far from the outcome, as five extra minutes were needed to decide the winner. The Rams scratched and clawed, and even led the game late, before losing 100-96 in overtime.

“We will never make excuses,” Head Coach Niko Medved said. “There is no such thing as moral victories, but I’m really proud of our guys ... some guys just absolutely gave us everything they had. As a coach, you can’t ask for more.”

The Aggies shot out of the gate with the same level of intensity and sharpshooting that led the program to a signature victory over the Wolf Pack last week.

USU converted five of its first six attempts from the floor, putting CSU in an early 10-2 hole. Though they were a little late to the party, the Rams made up ground in a competitive opening 20 minutes.

Freshman forward Adam Thistlewood capped a 17-9 run by knocking down a 3-pointer with around 11 minutes remaining in the frame, tying the score at 19. USU comfortably responded and accumulated an eight-point lead minutes later.

That was when the green and gold began to find their stroke from beyond the arc. J.D. Paige and Kendle Moore sunk triples on back-to-back possessions, trimming the deficit to 31-29.

Merrill was kept in check for the most part in the first half. The guard contributed 29-points in the win over the Wolf Pack but was held to only four through the first 17 minutes of action.

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The Colorado State University President’s Council on Culture is a leadership group that operates with the goal of diversifying CSU’s culture by promoting inclusivity on campus. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY FORREST CZARNECKI COLLEGIAN

CSU President’s Council on Culture aims for campus equality, diversity

By Dorina Vida @simply_she_

Editor’s note: One of the sources in this article asked to have his last name ommitted.

Colorado State University’s President’s Council on Culture operates for the sole purpose of diversifying CSU’s culture by promoting equity and inclusivity.

The President’s Council on Culture is a leadership group headed by CSU President Tony Frank with the goal of progressing and improving CSU’s cul-

ture both on and off campus.

This group was created in an effort to encourage diversification as well as promote equality amongst all identities here at CSU. Knowledge of this collaboration first came about in one of Frank’s emails sent November of 2018. In it, he explained that this new council is “a senior leadership group that will be responsible for guiding our ongoing efforts to evolve and advance the CSU culture to become more equitable, inclusive, and representative.”

According to the email, the

creation of the council came in response to the most recent employee campus climate survey conducted in 2016. In the survey, it was determined that, of the employees who participated in the study, 67 percent agree that CSU employs individuals from diverse backgrounds while 63 percent agree that their work environment is supportive of employees from diverse backgrounds.

Since the release of the email, there has been no other news about this collaboration.

The Collegian was not able to get into contact with any rep-

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CITY

Lawsuit emerges against Fort Collins after discrimination accusations

By Delaney Allen @DelaneyAllen0

Following accusations of gender and age discrimination, the City of Fort Collins, former Interim Police Chief Terrence Jones and former Deputy Chief Jerry Schiager are facing lawsuits in U.S. District Court.

Lori Frank, 51, filed the lawsuit Dec. 14 that implicated that the City, Jones and Schiager discriminated against her after she claimed she complained of unfair treatment of women in the department.

Frank, a crime analyst for the Fort Collins Police Services, has been an employee at FCPS for more than 20 years; she claims that she was given insufficient ratings

by Schiager after he became her superior, years after an alleged incident in which he attempted to take credit for a monthly management report that she wrote. The report was described as “instrumental in certain discussions and decisions related to Fort Collins Police Services,” according to the lawsuit.

Then-Police Chief John Hutto reportedly reprimanded Schiager for his treatment of Frank.

However, Schiager became Frank’s supervisor a year later, where he allegedly used his power and authority to give her insufficient ratings.

The lawsuit states that “Prior to becoming her direct supervisor, Schiager participated in and/

The City of Fort Collins, former Interim Police Chief Terrence Jones and former Deputy Chief Jerry Schiager are facing lawsuits following allegations of workplace discrimination by a former Fort Collins Police Services employee. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

or condoned conduct that was demeaning and disrespectful toward women.” Similarly, two officers had filed lawsuits alleging racial discrimination in the department.

Frank’s lawsuit alleges that along with poor evaluations and ratings, Schiager hired a younger man to perform Frank’s responsibilities and paid him more than Frank. He also allegedly provided Frank with a “performance improvement plan.”

Schiager and Jones deny any wrongdoing and allege that the charges are outside the 2-year statute of limitations for civil suits.

According to the Coloradoan, the City and Jones are represented

in court by Jenny Lopez Filkins, the senior assistant city attorney, and Wells, Anderson & Race of Denver.

Schiager is being represented by David DeMuro of Denver. Frank is represented by attorney Jennifer Robinson of Aurora.

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Council >> from page 1 “In the past, we’ve had people who don’t represent certain groups and communities try and represent them . . . it’s difficult to speak for the needs of someone else when you haven’t experienced them,” Lopez-Duran said.

“Something (that) has the stamp of the president that has that weight and seriousness to it is always good.”

VANI NARAYANA ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF THE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER

This apprehension is shared among others as well, including the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center’s Assistant Director Vani Narayana.

She explained that there are too many needs that must to be met and not necessarily enough people or resources to address

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them. However, she does still see the importance of the council.

“Something (that) has the stamp of the president that has that weight and seriousness to it is always good,” Narayana said.

To Nick, a theater and philosophy double major in his sophomore year and frequenter of the Black/African American Cultural Center, having a group that works only for the inclusion and representation of others is both needed and welcomed.

One thing Nick wishes to see from this council is the integration of collaboration.

“Being able to come together and (express) your own ideas without necessarily having a hostile backlash . . . let’s have a space where we can have these ideas and hash these ideas out and see how progressive we can get,” Nick said.

The President’s Council on Culture aims to serve as that kind of space, working to create a campus that encourages diversity and promotes equality.

“In our current climate, this is something that is really needed,” Nick said. “Especially here at CSU.” Dorina Vida can be reached at news@collegian.com.

CRIME

Fort Collins Police advise how to spot police impersonators

By Ceci Taylor @cecelia_twt

In response to a recent police impersonation case, Fort Collins Police Services advised citizens and community members on how to spot an impersonator and how to deal with the situation.

Last month, a woman reported a man impersonating a police officer in Fort Collins after she was pulled over by an unmarked vehicle. The man then approached her parked car and asked her to step outside.

The woman said she was suspicious because he was not in uniform so she asked to see his ID

“Always look for ID on the car first,” he said.

“If the person isn’t in uniform, or is acting uncomfortable and doesn’t know what they’re doing, it might be suspicious.”

MATT JOHNSON SGT, OF FORT COLLINS POLICE DEPARTMENT

When he refused to comply, she drove away and called 911. Officers searched the area but were unable to find the unmarked car or the man who pulled her over. Dispatchers were also able to confirm that no actual police officers stopped anyone’s vehicle in the area. “(Cases like this one) happen fairly infrequently.” Sgt. Matt Johnson of the Fort Collins Police Department said.

“But it is something we want people to be aware of.”

Johnson said there are certain things to look out for when being pulled over by a police officer.

“Always look for ID on the car first,” he said. “If the person isn’t in uniform, or is acting uncomfortable and doesn’t know what they’re doing, it might be suspicious.”

Johnson also said that it’s important to ask for credentials if you suspect someone is pretending to be a police officer, as every officer should be able to confirm their identity.

“Be sure to read up on safety tips as well,” he said.

FCPS posted information and safety tips on their Facebook page following the incident in Fort Collins. These tips advise citizens to call 911, turn on hazard lights and drive to a well-lit public area.

A Colorado State University police officer shows off their sleeve badge for the department. In response to a recent police impersonation case, Fort Collins Police Services advised citizens and community members on how to spot an impersonator and how to deal with the the situation.

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In a Facebook video posted by FCPS, Johnson said that turning on your hazards lets the person pulling you over know that you are aware of their presence and that you will comply once you drive to a more public place. He also said that it can alert other people about what’s happening.

Commenters on the FCPS Facebook page expressed concerns about undercover officers pulling citizens over.

“This is exactly why it should be illegal for cops to use undercover patrol,” Levi Riggs, a Fort Collins resident commented. “Undercover cars should be used for undercover work.”

FCPS responded to Riggs’s concerns.

“We do have some units that drive unmarked vehicles,” FCPS replied in the post. “However, if you’re stopped by an unmarked FCPS vehicle, the officer will clearly identify him/

herself and provide identification.”

Cases like these are specifically relevant to Fort Collins after 20-year-old Lacy Miller was pulled over by a man impersonating an officer and was murdered 16 years ago. Since then, measures have been taken to increase the punishment of those who impersonate officers.

Lacy’s Law made impersonating a police officer a felony and it criminalized the use and possession of police lights. This means there is now harsher punishments, and those who are caught must pay a higher fine and may serve longer jail time. Owning police lights now results in a misdemeanor.

Although it doesn’t happen often, FCPS reminds citizens it’s important to stay alert and take every safety measure when being pulled over by a police officer.

Ceci Taylor can be reached at news@collegian.com

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NATIONAL

Venezuela’s Guaido announces public sector strike against Maduro

By Sinikka Tarvainen dpa

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Tuesday announced a “gradual” strike in the public sector to pile up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro, even as the threat of being arrested still hung over him.

“Public sector employees, workers, trade unions will not continue cooperating with ... a regime that jails and persecutes them,” Guaido said at a meeting with unions in Caracas.

He told journalists there were plans for a “gradual” strike involving “all the sectors” and that it had been proposed by workers, who would announce its starting date and act as its spokespersons.

The opposition-dominated National Assembly, which Guaido heads, will meanwhile start meeting public sector employees Wednesday, he tweeted.

The plans include legislation to protect the employees from political pressure to back Maduro, local media reported.

Guaido, who has declared himself interim president, also promised union representatives that an “amnesty” would be granted to employees who turn against the president.

The opposition leader has made a similar offer to the army. Hundreds of soldiers have defected and crossed into neighboring Colombia.

Guaido returned to Caracas on Monday after a 10-day Latin America tour aimed at mustering support for his campaign to bring humanitarian aid to Venezuela; oust Maduro; and stage fresh elections.

Maduro had suggested that Guaido could be arrested for having violated a travel ban imposed by the Supreme Court, but the opposition leader was nevertheless allowed to pass through Caracas airport.

Guaido then went on to address an ecstatic rally of thousands of supporters, announcing a new round of anti-government protests for Saturday.

Opposition leader Juan Guaido addresses a rally in Caracas, Venezuela, March 4. PHOTO BY VALERY SHARIFULIN/TASS/ABACA PRESS

Maduro late on Tuesday advised his supporters “not to pay attention” to the opposition, which he referred to as “the crazy minority.”

“We cannot give in to provocations ... there they are with their child’s games,” Maduro said at an event paying tribute to his predecessor Hugo Chavez, according to broadcaster NTN24 and other media.

The president also called an “anti-imperialist” protest to coincide with the opposition rallies on Saturday. “We are on the right side of history,” Maduro said, using the same words previously used by Guaido to refer to the opposition.

The fact that Guaido was not arrested on arrival was seen as reflecting the international pressure Maduro is facing, with Vice President Mike Pence warning Monday that any action against the opposition leader would be met with a “swift response.”

The government’s initial decision not to detain Guaido “seems to indicate the beginning of a negotiation, local and international,” tweeted Luis Vicente Leon, head of the Caracas-based polling company Datanalisis.

But Maduro’s vice president,

Delcy Rodriguez, told Russian state media that Guaido is “trying to seize power” upon the “direct order” of Washington.

Venezuela intends to “examine his behavior, his activity” and “take measures accordingly” on a legal basis, Rodriguez told Russian state broadcaster Rossiya-24 in the interview that aired Monday.

Sen. Marco Rubio warned Monday that the risk of Guaido being detained “remains very real.”

Maduro, who has presided over an economic meltdown, won a second term in an election boycotted by most of the opposition last year.

Guaido declared himself interim president in January and received the backing of about 60 countries.

His attempt to bring humanitarian aid to Venezuelans suffering from food and medicine shortages was prevented by the army on the Colombian and Brazilian borders last month.

More than 3 million Venezuelans have emigrated to flee the economic crisis and political crackdowns.

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NATIONAL

Musk, facing contempt charges, says semi-secret meeting was mistake

By Russ Mitchell Los Angeles Times

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk, who is scheduled to defend himself Monday against contempt charges in a federal District Court, may find his defense complicated by a semi-secret teleconference Tesla held Thursday with a small number of investors and members of the media.

During the call, in which a cheaper version of the Model 3 electric sedan was announced, Musk said the company would be closing its retail stores and that it would not, as originally forecast, post a profit for the current quarter. Participants were told not to record the proceedings, and after the meeting Tesla said a recording or transcript of the meeting would not be made available to the media or the general public.

Short sellers and Tesla critics immediately claimed the meeting violated U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules governing disclosure of material information.

After a leaked transcript was made public online, even some of Tesla’s most ardent supporters began to complain.

“Yo,” vocal Tesla fan and shareholder Galileo Russell tweeted on Tuesday. “Why was there a press call about the $35K model 3 that was closed to the public (and shareholders!!) w/ no transcript released. super frustrating for long-term supporters.

Completely goes against democratization of information and financial markets.”

An analyst at Deutsche Bank said Tesla had shared information with him about Model 3 profit margins, even though Musk refused to answer a question about margins on the media conference call.

Musk responded with a tweet of his own: “Tesla comms is fixing. That was a mistake.”

Because the material information Musk released at the meeting was widely and quickly dispersed by the media, University of Delaware finance professor Charles Elson said, the event did not necessarily violate the SEC disclosure rules, also known as Regulation D. “I’m not saying whether it’s a violation or not, but any controversy on Reg D doesn’t help in a contempt hearing,” he said.

“I thought this would be my lifelong career.

There wasn’t any turning point. Tesla is a death-by-a-thousandcuts kind of company.”

ELON MUSK CEO OF TESLA

By Monday, Musk must file his defense against contempt charges leveled against him by the SEC. The agency said Musk violated terms of a fraud settlement reached in September that put restrictions on Musk’s use of Twitter to communication material information about Tesla

— information likely to affect the company’s stock price.

The SEC said Musk failed to have a Feb. 19 tweet approved by a company attorney as required.

The tweet claimed Tesla would make “around 500,000 cars this year.” The statement was not true, and the Bel-Air billionaire corrected it a few hours later, cutting his forecast by 100,000 cars.

The original fraud charges stemmed from Musk’s claim, delivered in August by tweet, that funding had been secured for an $80-billion deal to take Tesla private. No such deal had been struck.

Meantime, Tesla’s largest outside investor, asset management firm Baillie Gifford, told Barron’s it’s OK if Musk steps down as CEO. “We wouldn’t be against him having a different role,” said James Anderson, head of global equities for Baillie Gifford. “I don’t think he needs to be CEO.” Adding to the turmoil, Tesla retail stores are being closed and employees laid off as Musk moves to online-only car sales.

The San Jose Mercury News reported Tuesday that at least 81 workers will soon be laid off at the company’s Fremont, Calif., assembly plant.

A Tesla retail store manager in the Bay Area, who asked that his name not be used because he feared retaliation, said his store is still open while employees wait for more bad news.

“They’ve cut our commissions,” he said. “Everyone thinks the company wants us to quit so

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on April 30, 2015 during an event at Tesla’s plant in Hawthorne, California. Musk violated his agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission by tweeting inaccurate information about his electric car company and should be held in contempt, the federal agency said Monday in a court filing. PHOTO BY LUIS SINCO/LOS ANGELES TIMES

they don’t have to lay us off and pay severance.”

Once a huge fan of Tesla — “I thought this would be my lifelong career” — he said he began to sour on the company early last year. “There wasn’t any turning point. Tesla is a death-by-a-thousand-cuts kind of company.”

On the positive side, he said,

the job will look good on his resume. He can, he said, tell prospective employers, “You guys are not going to give me a harder time than Tesla gave me.”

Tesla’s stock price closed down 3.1 percent on Tuesday, at $276.54.

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NATIONAL

Authorities say man was stabbed, killed over Playstation theft

By Michael Williams Orlando Sentinel

Jake Bilotta was bloodied, barefoot and crying when police officers found him behind a gaming store near Maitland in November — shortly after authorities say he lured his former roommate to his house, stabbed him, then put his body in a trash bag with the plan of burying him.

Body-camera footage released Tuesday shows officers taking Bilotta into custody about a mile away from the South Boulevard home where he’s accused of stabbing Joshua Barnes, 24, to death. Authorities say Bilotta, angry that Barnes had stolen a smoking device, PlayStation and watch, coaxed Barnes to his home with the promise of going to a party.

Instead, Bilotta started stabbing Barnes as soon as he opened the door, deputies said.

His roommate, Ian McClurg, was

supposed to grab Barnes and prevent him from running away, but prosecutors say he backed out of the plan, though he still helped Bilotta place Barnes’ body in a trash bag.

The two were interrupted when another roommate opened the door after arriving home early from a Tinder date. Bilotta ran out of the home while McClurg hid in a bathroom.

Sitting on the ground in handcuffs, Bilotta described himself as “woozy” and “numb.”

He complained of a knife wound to his hand that he said he suffered in self-defense: “He tried to stab me. I grabbed the knife.”

However, he also appeared to refer to Barnes as “the victim.”

“I’m losing blood,” he said.

“He tried to stab me with a knife.”

Bilotta, 23, faces a first-degree murder charge. Prosecutors last month announced they were seeking the death penalty against him.

McClurg, 21, initially faced

the same charge, but the Seminole-Brevard State Attorney’s Office amended his charges after investigators determined he backed out of the plan to kill Barnes at the last minute. He faces charges of conspiracy to commit capital murder, tampering with evidence and accessory after the fact to first-degree murder.

Both are being held in the Seminole County Jail without bond.

Jeff Dowdy, Bilotta’s attorney, said in a text message Tuesday he was still reviewing the evidence “so it would be premature to discuss any potential self defense claims.”

Among the records released Tuesday were crime-scene photos showing what appears to be Barnes’ body wrapped in a ducttaped bundle of trash bags on a blood-soaked tile floor. A pot of water, a mop and a bloody knife wrapped in a paper towel are on the ground nearby. One picture

shows blood splattered on Bilotta’s bedroom door, which has a large hole from when Bilotta punched it in a fit of rage after learning his stuff was missing, McClurg told police.

Additional photos show Bilotta with bruising to his chest, blood on his hands and an injury to his toe.

Prosecutors also released a 25-minute audio interview of McClurg conducted by detectives shortly after the stabbing.

Detectives didn’t interview Bilotta because he invoked his right to remain silent, State Attorney’s Office spokesman Todd Brown said.

McClurg, who described himself as a music producer, told detectives he hoped to manage Barnes as a recording artist.

Barnes was a rapper who went by “Sosa,” McClurg told detectives.

Barnes moved into the home Bilotta and McClurg shared about a month before he was killed, McClurg said. He was

kicked out after two weeks because he wasn’t paying rent and left the door unlocked.

Weeks later, McClurg said Barnes sneaked in through a broken window and stole Bilotta’s PlayStation, smoking device and watch. McClurg said he also stole a pair of shoes that belonged to another roommate.

Bilotta was in Boston visiting family when the theft occurred, McClurg said. He came home the day Barnes was killed. Throughout the day, Bilotta became “progressively more pissed off” after learning his stuff was gone, McClurg said.

“He was talking about hitting (Barnes) with a katana ... a large ninja sword ... He would just talk about, like, basically stabbing ... “ McClurg said.

“He had plans for him,” he said.

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COLLEGIAN COLUMNIST

Maybe we’re not depressed — we’re just human 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.

It’s not a surprise that depression is a real and disheartening issue worldwide, especially among younger generations such as millennials.

Doctors have created a diagnosis for this condition that determines if you’re depressed or just going through a rough patch.

Worldwide, 300 million people are affected by depression, and that is just those who have been professionally diagnosed. If so many people suffer from this, then maybe exhib-

iting the symptoms associated with depression does not mean you’re depressed; it just means you’re human.

The symptoms of major depressive disorder include feelings of sadness, emptiness or hopelessness. One might also experience anxiety, agitation or regularly have a lack of energy.

These are just the basic symptoms, but most people may have felt them at some point or for a long period of time.

This might not necessarily be unusual. Life can be good, but it can also be genuinely horrible. Looking at the United States alone, if we consider the state our government is in right now and the way we treat people of different identities in this country, our political climate can be depressing.

Depression among millennials is up by 47 percent. We might blame the toxic work culture that demands exhaustion over peace of mind, as well as

social media that isolates and compares us to others every second. The day-to-day expectations of millennials can often be depressing.

“Maybe exhibiting the symptoms typically labeled as depression does not mean you’re depressed, it just means that you’re human.”

Depression and general sadness are glamorized on social media websites such as Tumblr, and often college students who feel they may be experiencing mental health problems laugh them off and joke about it.

There’s a lot to be grateful for, but the things that make us happy are generally a relief from the daily life hassles that make us unhappy. That’s why

SERIOUSLY

California students demand In-N-Out in LSC

By Ethan Vassar @ethan_vassar

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FORT COLLINS - It’s no secret that Colorado has been slowly invaded by Californians over the years. This surge of people with sun-kissed skin so hot it would melt your popsicle have brought some interesting byproducts with them.

Local Vans stock has skyrocketed and “health” food stores like Whole Foods and Sprouts have reported a growing customer base. Colorado’s transition from the mountain state to East California is now getting expedited, as Colorado State University students from California demand an In-NOut Burger be put in the Lory Student Center.

“I just need some place to help me feel more at home,” said Mateo Barkley, a sophomore who hails from the Thousand Oaks area. “I messed up my Vans walking to class in the snow the other day, I think CSU owes me an apology and an InN-Out.” This same sentiment is

shared by most other CSU students that consider California home. Junior Noah Leinart expressed wishes that these demands happened sooner.

“Whenever I’ve wanted a burger in my three years here, I’ve had to get Carls Jr.,” Leinart said with a shudder while wrinkling up his face. “I don’t know how you guys live without InN-Out.”

“Whenever I’ve wanted a burger in my three years here, I’ve had to get Carls Jr.” NOAH LEINART JUNIOR STUDENT

Many lifelong Colorado residents in the Fort Collins area find no issue with Carls Jr. and are happy to munch on a western bacon cheeseburger for dinner.

“The character of our community is changing. I feel it whenever I see someone roll through a stop sign and with proposals to charge for grocery bags. We can not cede this burger joint to them. Not only does it compromise our way of life, but the fries suck,” one Fort Collins native said regarding

the proposition.

“We can not cede this burger joint to them. Not only does it compromise our way of life, but the fries suck” -Fort Collins Native While In-N-Out fries may leave a bad taste in some people’s mouths, it’s the Californians themselves that some residents just can’t stomach.

This demand for a change of the LSC’s culinary scenery was the last straw for native 3rd year freshmen Miles Powell. An avid Trump supporter, he believes the border wall should extend through the California state borders.

“We should also try to stop the flow of the Colorado River to California,” Powell says.

“They don’t deserve our Rocky Mountain water.”

In-N-Out corporate has smartly remained quiet, yet tensions remain high between Colorado natives and California newcomers.

It’s crazy to think that a simple request can stir up so much controversy and so many accusations, but I guess that’s just the world we live in. A world where a fast food restaurant determines one’s value as a human being.

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

we, as students, hate Mondays and wait all year long for summer break. We wish our lives away in anticipation of a few moments of joy.

So when life gets hard, and we hate our jobs, and days start to look grayer and grayer, we label it as depression and pick up a prescription that same day.

But, maybe this isn’t depression, it is just what the human experience has turned into.

There is a scientific explanation to depression. Some people diagnosed actually have chemical imbalances in their brain. However, as far as the general population goes, it is not surprising that the majority of people have experienced depressive symptoms even if they don’t have this chemical imbalance.

This sounds pessimistic, but it might also be the truth.

There is no way to solve the human condition, and it would be foolish to say that anyone can

understand it. It’s not crazy to suggest that society may have developed into a place where depression is just a symptom of being alive.

As humans, we go through ups and downs. My colleague Arisson Stanfield wrote that we are the luckiest people to have ever lived, and it is not because our society is so amazing, but because it is not as bad as it used to be. However, as Stanfield said, we still live in a “racist, homophobic, misogynistic, ableist, lookist, bigoted society, and this is the greatest time to be alive.”

Depression is not something that should be invalidated, but it is something that might not be as rare and detrimental to us as it is perceived. There is a possibility that the world we live in is just depressing, but that doesn’t mean it has to be like this forever.

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

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Sports | Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Basketball >> from page 1 Merrill started to heat up at the end of the half, as he deserves credit for maintaining USU’s lead in the final few minutes. Merrill scored seven points in the last three minutes of the segment, including a mid-range jumper with only a few ticks remaining.

The brief spark was all the junior needed to play to the level indicated in his scouting report for the rest of the evening. Merrill created space and earned shooters’ rolls from all areas of the court during the second half.

“He is the player of the year in the league, he is going to get my vote,” Medved said. “He is just a terrific player. He is a great competitor, plays with so much poise... he is as good of a playmaker as there is in our league.”

“We went out there and fought until the end of it. We had them in regulation and we were up by two. I think we just have to keep battling.”

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CSU really had no answers to contain the guard. Merrill added 27 of his career-high 38 points in the second half. The guard converted 15-23 attempts from the floor.

If it weren’t for Paige playing cat-and-mouse with the talented scorer, USU would have pulled away much sooner. Merrill and Paige went back-and-forth until the final buzzer sounded. Paige notched a season-high with 29 points against the Aggies.

In his second to last home game as a Ram, the guard played with ice water in his veins. Paige put the Rams ahead with a layup in the closing minutes of regulation. He also tied the score at 82 with two clutch free throws late in the contest.

“We were right there at the end to win it,” Paige said. “Everybody gave a great effort; we just didn’t come away with it.”

Colorado State managed to stay within striking distance the entire game. But there wasn’t

much to lift the fans at Moby out of their seats until the end of regulation drew near.

Per usual, redshirt junior center Nico Carvacho carried CSU, in addition to Paige. Led by the big man, the Rams finally made a successful push for the lead after clawing at the Aggies for quite some time. After a Carvacho layup, Kris Martin sank two free throws with 5:18 left in the game. This gave CSU a 76-75 lead, its first of the evening.

“We went out there and we fought, that is what I am really proud about,” Carvacho said.

“We went out there and fought until the end of it. We had them in regulation and we were up by two. I think we just have to keep battling. We had Nevada close here, we had Utah State close here...we just have to keep working hard in practice to finish it out.”

The Aggies didn’t let up, but this time CSU found a way to extend its crucial run. After Paige tied the score at 82, Carvacho provided a go-ahead reverse layup. Following one of many answers from Merrill, the center came through again, this time giving the Rams the edge with less than one minute to go.

Paige then had an opportunity to slam the door on what would have been a remarkable upset in his second to last home game as a Ram. The guard controlled an inbound with 13.3 seconds left in a tie game. The guard held for the final shot, which ended up rimming out.

“We probably should have driven the ball with the paint open like that, we probably should have put it on the floor,” Medved said. “But you know what, J.D. had played really well—he felt confident, he was in rhythm. That shot goes down, no one is saying anything.”

Colorado State came out flat in the extra period. USU strung together a 9-0 run early in the frame, which was enough to earn the victory.

CSU exhibited admirable play in the matchup. However, no one wearing green and gold made excuses for not having five minutes left in the tank.

“We just have to lock in more, be more focused, be more determined,” Paige said.

Up next CSU will take on UNLV at home on Saturday at 2 p.m. in their final home game of the regular season.

Eddie Herz can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

Colorado State University’s Kris Martin watches his shot during the Ram’s 100-96 loss to Utah state March 5 at Moby Arena. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN

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SOFTBALL

Lauren Buchanan named MW Player of the Week after first home games

By Tyler Meguire @TMeguire

Colorado State softball earned another Mountain West weekly accolade after going 3-0 at the Colorado State Classic I. Over the weekend, CSU played their first home games of the season and continued their tear by demolishing Idaho State 16-0, beating Nebraska 12-9 and defeating Stony Brook 9-1 in front of their home crowd.

Senior catcher Lauren Buchanan could do no wrong, and earned her first weekly award, MW Player of the Week, for her key contributions in those wins.

Buchanan made the game look easy; finishing the Colora-

do State Classic I with a staggering .571 batting average, eight RBIs and smashing two home runs, including a grand slam. Buchanan finished with an outstanding 1.571 slugging percentage.

Buchanan had an explosive day at the plate against Idaho State. She knocked a single, a double and cleared the bases with the first grand slam of CSU’s season. She finished the game going 3-3, hitting an astonishing five RBIs and scoring two runs.

In the matchup against Nebraska, Buchanan was still on fire as she finished the game with a 1.000 batting average going 1-1 at the plate. In her first at-bat of the game, Buchanan

hit a two-run bomb. She made the pitchers nervous for the remainder of the game, drawing three walks.

CSU was unable to continue their hot streak on the field, due to incremental weather. The remainder of the classic was canceled due to snow.

NEXT SOFTBALL GAME ■ The Rams will return for the

Colorado State Classic this weekend, beginning play March 8 at 3 p.m. against Wagner College.

Tyler Meguire can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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DENVER NUGGETS

Good, bad, ugly: Spurs hand third-straight loss to Nuggets

By Duvalier Johnson Mile High Sports

The Denver Nuggets are coming off of one of their most disappointing games all season long. On Saturday evening, they fell 120-112 to the New Orleans Pelicans without Anthony Davis.

The Nuggets have played incredible basketball for most of the season while at the Pepsi Center but they have not that same luck recently after back to back losses to the Utah Jazz and the Pelicans without their disgruntled superstar. After those two losses, Denver came into San Antonio looking to get back on track.

With the 103-104 loss to the Spurs in a game that Denver never led, the Nuggets are now riding a three-game losing streak and are looking for answers. With that, I give you the good, bad and ugly.

Good – Denver’ resiliency The Nuggets were looking at a 14-point deficit with 4:27 remaining in the game, but after battling back, Den-

ver found themselves just a single shot away from tying up the game. While many teams would have thrown in the towel in the fourth quarter with the odds against them, the Nuggets fought back to make it a game as they went on a 17-4 run in the final 5:36 to and had three chances to win.

Jamal Murray came alive in the fourth quarter as he scored 14 of his 25 points in the final 12 minutes of regulation including going 4-of-5 from beyond the arc in the final eight minutes of the game.

Paul Millsap made some key plays that will not show up on the stat sheet in the second half. He came through with big plays, stops and rebounds while bringing energy to the game in the second half which was pivotal for the Nuggets push.

Nikola Jokic also had another solid game. He finished with 22 points, six assists and had 10 rebounds while going an efficient 10-of-14 from the field.

Denver did not get the type of game that they are accustomed to from their bench unit and also had a troublesome

first quarter in which they dug themselves a hole, but the Nuggets showed their resiliency as they fought back in the game they had no business winning.

They were only one shot away from winning in a place that has not been kind to them for the past few years.

Bad – Bench unit is not the same The Nuggets started out the season looking as if they had the deepest team in the NBA. Their bench unit was clicking and was one of the big reasons that they were winning games.

As of late they have not been that same bunch.

Nuggets head coach Michael Malone has been having to reconfigure his rotation with the Nuggets now healthy and things have not yet clicked for that bench unit.

Besides the play of Torrey Craig, the second unit was atrocious on Monday.

Mason Plumlee might possibly have had his worst game of the year. He finished with a plus/minus of -18 and did not score in the game. Malik Beasley scored 15 points, but was a -11 in the game. The point guard

duo of Isaiah Thomas and Monte Morris has been a nightmare to watch for the past couple of weeks.

Morris and Thomas have not found a way to mesh with each other. Morris’ role has shifted and his play has fallen off in a big way. In San Antonio, he finished with only four points and only shot went 2-8 from the field and only had one assist to go against one turnover.

Thomas had seven points and two assists, but went 3-of-11 in just 15 minutes. Morris has not been strong since the All-Star break. Him and Thomas need to figure out how to play with one another sometime soon or else Denver may have to choose between the two of them.

The Nuggets desperately need their bench production back and quickly.

Ugly — Awful first quarter Denver has not won in San Antonio since 2012 and that drought will continue after the Nuggets could not find a way to pull out a win on Monday. The Spurs were the hungrier team and played as if they desperately wanted the win from the

opening whistle.

There were plenty of moments to point at when explaining why the Nuggets could not secure the win, but their first quarter issues is where Denver struggled most.

It is going to be difficult to win a game when your defense gives up 36 points in the first quarter to a team as talented as the Spurs. To make matters worse, Denver could not score on the opposite end either.

Denver was down 17-36 at the end of the first quarter and shot an awful 7-of-23 from the field including going 1-of-9 from beyond the 3-point arc.

Denver cannot continue having rough beginnings to games. It is extremely difficult to win games in the NBA, but allowing the opposing team an upper hand at the end of the first quarter each and every night makes things that much more taxing for the rest of the game. Denver found that out the hard way on Monday night.

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Arts & Culture | Wednesday, March 6, 2019

MOVIES & TV

‘Arctic’ delivers complexity with simplicity

By Ty Davis @tydavisacw

“Arctic” undeniably deserves the praise it has received from press and viewers alike ever since it’s debut at the Cannes Film Festival last year.

Few could ask for a better feature film debut than what writer and director Joe Penna has received. Known more famously by his YouTube pseudonym MysteryGuitarMan, Penna has previously directed four short films and numerous tele-

vision series in addition to his extensive YouTube work.

The story follows a pilot named Overgård (Mads Mikkelsen) after becoming stranded somewhere in the arctic circle for an undisclosed, yet seemingly significant amount of time based on visual cues, attempting various methods of attracting help while also attempting to survive. When a helicopter attempting to save him crashes in a storm and leaves a survivor (Maria Thelma Smáradóttir), Overgård must decide if he’s going to try to nurse her back to health at the safety of his makeshift camp or make the trek to an outpost miles away.

What separates “Arctic” from other survival stories of man vs. nature like “Castaway” is that the film imagines the story in one of the most inhospitable parts of the world for human

beings. The film has a comfortable 90-minute runtime, to its benefit, as extending the story in such a barebones setting would likely stretch the material too far or have the script grasping for any piece of narrative tension it can concoct. Luckily, the film takes a very realistic approach to the premise of being stuck in the Arctic and avoids imagining outlandish scenarios meant to fill time.

The film relies heavily on the premise that once you’re already in the worst possible scenario, there is no need for creating impossibly bleak situations, as any small thing can make real impacts. Things like not storing your food properly, conserving your energy, resource planning, steep hills and wind resistance can have huge consequences in such a harsh environment.

Mads Mikkelsen really sells

the sheer depravity of the situation. It’s easy to understand how gratifying it would feel to receive small resources or how terrifying the environment can be, but Mikkelsen really hammers home the point when we see Overgård move from elated with the most earnest joy to wretched by utter fear and despair. Mikkelsen demonstrates once again why he is regarded as an accomplished actor as he completely sells the role of tired man in utter desperation and no options left but the most life-threatening one.

If I had to sum up the philosophy of this movie it would be that you can do a lot with a little.

Yes the story is very minimalist, but this approach extends to everything from the cinematography, the performances and even the music. Everything in this film is simple but effective at conveying what it wants to. Most

of the film is quiet except for when the music cues in to show Overgård’s thinking and desperation. The scenes in this movie dwarf Overgård compared to the environment to show the sheer power his environment has over him. The film finds every way it can to tell all the necessary information through small but significant visual communication.

With such a strong demonstration of the fundamentals of filmmaking, I am excited to see where Penna goes with more resources at his disposal.

NOW PLAYING ■ “Arctic” is playing at the Lyric

Cinema.

Ty Davis can be reached entertainment@collegian.com.

THE KCSU CONCERT CALENDAR TONIGHT Wednesday, 3/6/19 LUCKY JOE’S SIDEWALK SALOON is hosting a Celtic jam at 7 p.m. This jam is mic-less and unplugged allowing a traditional Celtic sound to facilitate the collaboration of local music talents.

MAGIC RAT is hosting blues and soul artist Quinn Deveaux at 8 p.m. Quinn’s classic sound transports any venue back to the 1950s with his smooth natural soul voice and humming guitar riffs and rhythms.

THIS WEEK Thursday, 3/7/19 THE MOXI Theater is hosting Ward Davis with Clint Park at 8:30 p.m. Country singer-songwriter Ward Davis has co-written songs with talents such as Willie Nelson and Sammy Kershaw. This show will be filled with strong drum kicks and flowing country rhythms.

THE ARMORY is hosting Steve Poltz with Daniel Rodriguez (from the band Elephant Revival) at 7 p.m. Folk singer-songwriter Steve Poltz’s live shows are different every time with extremely engaging and musical abilities to keep audiences on their toes.

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Friday, 3/9/19 KCSU PRESENTS THE DIY CONCERT GET LAUNCHED! AT LAUNCH SKATE PARK (at 7 p.m.). Featuring Fort Collins local talents Xavely, Bitter Suns, The Tight, and Taro. These artists encompass a wide range of musical genres such as R&B, surf punk, vintage rock, and electronic. With varying speeds, rythmes, and vibes, Get Launched! is the perfect celebration of the Fort Collins music scene.

THE MOXI THEATER is hosting Andy McKee and Ben Pu at 8 p.m. Andy McKee has gained his following from his incredible alternative folk fingerstyle picking ability he first showcased on YouTube. Paired with Greely artist Ben Pu who’s folk sound also incorporates a fingerpicking melody that drives his music. This show filled with folk sounds is good listening for any audience.

Saturday 3/10/19 ACE GILLETT’S is hosting The Subterraneans and Gabriel Mervine at 8 p.m. Jazz fusion rhythm powerhouses The Subterraneans use their enormous collection of jazz rhythms under their belt to highlight Gabriel Mervine’s trumpet instrumentation. Mervine bridges the gap between modern and old with his unique trumpet style allowing for a multitude of jazz styles for any audience.

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NATIONAL

Kylie Jenner jumps from reality star to youngest self-made billionaire

By Nardine Saad @Los Angeles Times

Kylie Jenner might be unlucky in friendship, but she sure is lucky in business. The Kylie Cosmetics makeup mogul has again proved her business acumen to become the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, according to a new Forbes report.

The 21-year-old “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star was given the title on Tuesday, when the financial magazine published its list of the world’s richest people. She’s worth an estimated $1 billion, Forbes said, and unseated the previous record holder, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, who hit the milestone when he was 23.

To compare fortunes, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos’ is still tops, by the way, at $131 billion, followed by Bill Gates and War-

ren Buffett, who checked out at $96.5 and $82.5 billion, respectively.

Jenner’s recent success is due in part to her makeup line’s expansion to cosmetics retailer Ulta. Her company is now estimated to be worth $900 million, and she owns all of it.

“I popped up at a few stores, I did my usual social media — I did what I usually do, and it just worked,” Jenner told Forbes.

“I didn’t expect anything. I did not foresee the future but [the recognition] feels really good.

That’s a nice pat on the back.”

Even among her wealthy family members, Jenner is still in rarefied company. Her older sister Kendall Jenner was named the world’s highest-paid supermodel of 2018 and made a meager $22.5 million during the magazine’s annual scoring period, compared with Kylie’s estimated $166.5

million for 2018, Forbes reported last December.

The news comes as Kylie Jenner, the younger sister of Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian, is embroiled in a cheating scandal that rocked the reality-TV family.

The Kardashian-Jenners have been making tabloid headlines for weeks after Jenner’s former best friend and business partner, Jordyn Woods, admitted to hooking up with Khloe Kardashian’s boyfriend, NBA star Tristan Thompson.

Though the family has severed ties with Woods — and Jenner swiftly slashed prices on their makeup collaboration — Khloe Kardashian accused her last week of breaking up the couple and then had a change of heart on Sunday.

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NATIONAL

Will Smith hit with ‘colorism’ backlash after new role announced

By Jami Ganz @New York Daily News

Will Smith is set to star as tennis superstars Serena and Venus Williams’ father, Richard, in the aptly titled “King Richard,” but the former “Fresh Prince” isn’t getting a very royal welcome.

The biopic centers on the athletes’ father, Richard Williams, and comes from a spec script by Zach Baylin. The script, NBC News reports, was runner-up on 2018’s Black List, a highly respected barometer for sought-after screenplays.

Despite his lack of a background in tennis, reported Deadline, which originally broke the news, Williams “overcame tremendous hardship, skepticism and his own troubled past to raise two of the game’s greatest players.” He even went so far as to create “a 78-page plan for (Serena and Venus’) professional tennis careers.”

Obviously, his efforts paid off, as Serena is widely regarded as the sport’s best female player in history, a result of her 23 Grand Slam tournament wins. Venus has seven Grand Slam wins to her name.

While Hollywood is clearly intrigued by the project — set to be produced by Tim White and Trevor White’s Star Thrower Entertainment — the public has a different view. The news elicited colorism-related backlash given that Smith has lighter skin than Williams.

The term “colorism” is used to describe “the privileging of light skin over dark,” something Hol-

Kylie Jenner attends the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center Feb. 10 in Los Angeles, California.

Daily Horoscope Nancy Black TODAY’S BIRTHDAY

(03/06/19). Your professional influence grows this year. A strong network of support leads your team to success. Discover fresh passion this summer, leading to shifting team priorities. Win your game together this winter, before resolving a romantic challenge.

Love is your magic key. Strengthen your heart connections.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

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lywood has been accused of more than once.

Clarence Hill Jr. said that while he considers himself a fan of Smith, “there are other black actors for this role.” Similarly, Valerie Complex tweeted about the film, “Colorism

at work,” while George M. Johnson reminded people, “Skin color matters in how folk were treated and navigated spaces.”

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Provide well for family.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 9 — Professional opportunities shine under this New Moon.

Accept new responsibilities as you prepare. Develop a project from an idea to reality. Your influence is rising.

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able initiative together. Strengthen bonds.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — 9 — Partnership blossoms under this New Moon. Start a new chapter together. Align toward your shared long-term interests and commitments. Collaboration sparks and kindles.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 8 — Nurture yourself before caring for others. Fresh energy floods your work, health and vitality under this Pisces New Moon. Power into physical routines.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 9 — A romantic relationship transforms. This New Moon sparks a family, fun and passion phase. It’s all for love, and love for all. Follow your heart.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 8 — Wrap your love around home and family. A new domestic phase arises with this New Moon.

A seed planted long ago flowers.

Tend your garden.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 8 — Adapt to the news. Connect and network. Profit through communication and creative expression. Breakthroughs arise in conversation under this New Moon.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — 9 — Step into expanding prosperity.

Another chapter begins. Silver slides into your pockets with the New Moon. Reap an abundant harvest. Grab the low-hanging fruit.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 9 —A personal phase dawns with this New Moon in your sign.

Take charge to realize a personal dream. Grow your talents, capacities and skills.

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Sudoku

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