Volume 126, No. 127, May 3, 2017

Volume 126, No. 127

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

NEWS

PARKING PERMIT PRICES TO INCREASE PAGE 5

‘Undie Run’ to occur Friday without University support

OPINION

COKES, CANDY AND CONTRACEPTIVES PAGE 6

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

By Ty Betts @TyBetts9

Unlike previous years, the Undie Run, set to take place Friday at Colorado State University, has not been coordinated with the school administration or a student organization.

The event was formerly known as the Body Acceptance Run Extravaganza, or BARE, will start at 8 p.m. outside the Student Recreation Center.

The Undie Run has become a CSU tradition where students shed their clothes and run around campus in their underwear before the start of finals

week, though the University has attempted to prevent students from participating.

In 2016, University officials advised students to not participate in the BARE Run because of the reputation it would give the University and the risks participating students would face.

Dell Rae Ciaravola, the senior public relations coordinator for the CSU Public Safety department, made it very clear that the school has no involvement in this year’s event.

“The Undie Run is not authorized or sponsored by the University,” Ciaravola wrote in an email to the Collegian. “Par-

ticipants are at risk of being negatively impacted by the actions of others. CSUPD will be at the event and will intervene if there is any criminal activity, which could include incidents of groping or inappropriate touching during, before and after the run.”

The president of BARE has since graduated and has posted on their Facebook page encouraging students to stop attending the run as it has become too chaotic.

“This event was once a great load of fun and had positive impact on those in need,” the former president of BARE wrote.

“I openly admit there are some

large issues associated with this event and the pros no longer outweigh the cons, if they really ever did.”

Though some oppose the Undie Run, students are still planning to participate on Friday.

Lauren Aschenbrenner, a senior sociology major, said she was eager to attend the event when she was a freshman and is considering going again.

“It’s an aspect of CSU that I have heard about since high school,” Aschenbrenner said. “It might get a little crazy, but it’s a good story to tell.” see UNDIE RUN on page 6>>

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JOBS TO HAVE INSTEAD OF COLLEGE PAGE 12

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NEWS Wednesday, May 3, 2017

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CSU to increase tuition for all students

By Erin Douglas @erinmdouglas23

Colorado State University will increase tuition for all students at the Fort Collins campus for fiscal year 2018, the CSU Board of Governors decided Tuesday.

The board approved a slate of tuition increases for students that ranged between 2 percent and 7 percent. Base tuition rates do not include student fees, which typically add about $2,000 to the overall cost of attendance. The largest increases fell on resident undergraduates and resident Veterinary Medical Program students, who will experience a 5 percent and 7 percent increase in tuition next year, respectively.

Base Tuition Rates Effective Fall 2017: Resident Undergraduate: $9,152 Non-Resident Undergraduate: $26,660 Resident Graduate: $9,917 Non-Resident Graduate: $24,312 Resident Veterinary Medical Program: $31,455 Non-Resident Veterinary Medical Program: $55,490

Tuition Percent increases: Resident Undergraduate: 5 percent increase ($436 change) Non-Resident Undergraduate: 2.5 percent increase ($650 change) Resident Graduate: 3 percent increase ($289 change) Non-Resident Graduate: 3 percent increase ($708 change) Resident Veterinary Medical Program: 7 percent increase ($2,058 change) Non-Resident Veterinary Medical Program: 2 percent increase ($1,088 change)

The board also approved the proposed student fee increases, which will cost all undergraduate and graduate students about $2,243 per year on top of their base tuition costs. This is a 1.4 percent increase compared to last year’s rate of $2,211. This rate is based off of a typical student with 12 credit hours. Student fees for veterinary medical program students will increase by 1.6 percent, bringing the total to $2,616.

General Fee increases for the 2017-2018 academic year, based off of 15 credit hours: Full-time, on-campus students: $31.20; total: $2,367 Full-time, off-campus students: $14.50; total: $958 Part-time, on-campus students: $16.40; total: $586 Part-time, off-campus students: $7.24; total: $439

Student fees provide budgets for a variety of programs and facilities on campus, including the campus recreational center, the health center and the athletic department fee. The student fee review board allocates money and proposes the total budget to the Board of Governors for approval. This year, the increase to student fees was one of the lowest the board has experienced in the last 10 years, according to reports by Mike Ellis and SFRB chair Mike Lensky.

Level I: $53 (last year $51) College of Agricultural Sciences College of Health and Human Sciences College of Liberal Arts Warner College of Natural Resources Intra-University

Level II: $70 (last year $68) College of Natural Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Level III: $93 (last year $91) College of Business College of Engineering

Room and Board will also increase for on-campus students by 2.9 percent, bringing the estimated total expense for room and board to $11,974. This is about a $340 change in the cost of living on campus, but it varies between halls and meal plans.

In addition, differential tuition will increase by $2 for all departments on campus. Differential tuition is a per credit hour fee that is charged to students according to the specific charges they take after see TUITION on page 6 >>

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NEWS Wednesday, May 3, 2017

CITY

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

By Gabriel Go @rgabrielgo

The Fort Collins City Council proclaimed May 2 as Hispanic Community Leadership Day on Tuesday night, praising the efforts of various Latino and Latina members who have claimed Fort Collins as their home for generations.

The council meeting began with a video narrated by councilmember Ray Martinez, who recounted the experiences of members of the city’s Hispanic community throughout its history.

“Most of these people had a direct impact on my life in Fort Collins,” Martinez said in the video, mentioning people such as Dr. Gil Carbajal and Lee Martinez.

Dr. Carbajal had coached councilmember Martinez in high school, whereas Lee Martinez served on the city’s Human Relations Commission years ago, improving the relationship between the Caucasian and Hispanic communities.

Dr. Guadalupe Salazar, director of Colorado State University’s El Centro diversity office, was among many other community members

recognized by the proclamation.

Members of the Hispanic community who were mentioned in the proclamation included Jerry, Art and Rudy Gallegos, Dr. Guadalupe Salazar, Dr. Gil Carbajal, Sam and Connie Trujillo, Philip and Carmen Martinez, Mary Ann Sanchez, Paul de la Garza and Patty Lopez.

“This is a remarkable conversation to have with members of our community,” Martinez said. “There’s a heart, there’s a sense of hope, there’s an ability to make that accomplishment.

We support all cultures in our community, but today we are particularly recognizing members of the community.”

Mayor Wade Troxell called the mentioned individuals to stand beside him as he thanked them for their contributions to the community.

Councilmember Martinez was also the first Hispanic police sergeant in the history of Fort Collins and served three terms as mayor from 1999 to 2005. He currently serves as the representative for District 2 and is up for re-election in the next city council election.

Gabriel Go can be reached at news@collegian.com.

Mayor Wade Troxell and Councilmember Ray Martinez declare May 2 Hispanic Community Leadership Day. PHOTO BY JULIA TROWBRIDGE COLLEGIAN

By Austin Fleskes @MrPacMan80

Kiloaulani Ka’awa-Gonzales, a third year fish, wildlife and conservation biology major, has been awarded the Udall Scholarship for the second year in a row.

Ka’awa-Gonzales, who was recently named a Truman scholar, first won the Udall scholarship in 2016.

Ka’awa-Gonzales hails from Molokai, Hawaii, a tiny island north of Maui. He went to a school with a graduating class of 86 students, with only a total of five attending college.

Ka’awa-Gonzales explained that he grew up with a love for the outdoors, hunting and fishing during a fair share of his childhood.

He started at Colorado State University after changing his initial plan to attend the University of Hawaii.

“I really wanted to get out of the state just because it’s so small,” Ka’awa Gonzales said.

“Because the education system wasn’t up to par in Hawaii, I wanted to see if I could go to a huge university with students that have gone to really great high schools and see if I could keep up with them and even excel. I’ve been able to do that.”

At CSU, Ka’awa-Gonzales said he spends a lot of time working on his academics to try and get ahead in his field. However, when he is not working in the library or in the lab in the Department of Biology, he said that he loves to play volleyball.

“Everything I do is extracurricular activities that are focused on focusing my success as a student,” Ka’awa-Gonzales said.

He is also the president of Minorities and Agriculture club, known as MANRRS, and is a resident assistant in Summit Hall.

The Udall Scholarship is awarded to sophomores and juniors for “leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment,” according to the Udall Foundation website.

In 2017, the Udall Foundation anticipates awarding 60 scholarships of up to $7,000 each.

“It’s a blessing to get (the scholarship), but it’s also an affirmation that everything that you do pays off, but it comes

with planning,” Ka’awa-Gonzales said. He encourages younger students that know him and congratulate him to strive to get the scholarship themselves.

Ka’awa-Gonzales said he would like to get a job in his field after he finishes graduate school.

He would like to work with fishing and wildlife agencies in areas such as South America, Asia, New Zealand or wherever tropical and wetland conservation efforts are happening so he can become a reputable scientist.

Once he finishes this work, he would like to return to the

United States and figure out how to start a non-profit organization that caters to students.

Ka’awa-Gonzales said that in order to get something like the Udall Scholarship, students have to take initiative.

“You have to be the person to initiate these conversations,” Ka’awa-Gonzales said. “You really need to seek out these people and seek out these resources. College classes are just the beginning. If you have the drive and the desire to do so, there are so many people on campus who are willing to help.”

Austin Fleskes can be reached at news@collegian.com.

Udall Scholarship winner Kiloaulani Ka’awa-Gonzales. PHOTO BY JULIA TROWBRIDGE COLLEGIAN

NEWS Wednesday, May 3, 2017

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CAMPUS

Board of Governors discuss game day operations for new on-campus stadium

By Stuart Smith @notstuartsmith

The Colorado State University Board of Governors discussed the structure of on-campus game days next academic year and how they will be run at their meeting on Tuesday.

With about 5,000 students expected to live on campus next year, only students who live in the dorms closest to the stadium will have to move their cars.

Students residing in the dorms on the north side of campus, who are parked in Westfall, Allison and Parmelee, will not be required to move their cars.

The parking lots students

will have to move their cars to include the lots of Westfall, Allison and Parmelee, the South College parking garage, the University Square parking lot and the Research Boulevard parking lot on Center Avenue. There will be a shuttle to transport students between the Research Boulevard parking lot and CSU. One of the topics discussed was making sure people know this information about game days if they decide to live on campus.

“Anybody who will elect to live on campus … will do so knowing what the re-park is,” CSU President Tony Frank said. “No one will have signed in to a park-

ing plan and then all of a sudden have that aspect changed.”

Frank also conceded that parking and traffic on game days will be a continuous process and will be amended as the season goes on and in future years.

“Despite all the work that’s gone in to this, we won’t get it right the first time,” he said. “(But) my guess is we’ll make a substantial improvement by game two … by next year we’ll have identified a fair number of things to be changed.”

The neighborhoods that surround the CSU campus will be converted into RP3 zones, which see OPERATIONS on page 6 >>

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Parking prices to increase in fall 2017

By Rachel Telljohn @racheltelljohn

Parking permit prices on campus will increase by 3 percent next school year for students and staff at Colorado State University. Students living in the residence halls will see a 32 percent increase in permit prices.

The Colorado State Board of Governors met Tuesday to approve the increases to parking prices. Tony Frank, president of

the University, said that parking fees and fines are something CSU is prohibited by law from updating on their own.

It has been two years since parking fees have gone before the Board. Although all permits will experience an increase, the change is facilitated with residence hall students specifically in mind.

“We’ll sort of stick with the current plan. Rates will go up,” Frank said.

The proposed parking changes, which were adopted by the Board officially on Tuesday, were the result of months of feedback gathered from students and faculty as well as partnering with the Associated Students of Colorado State University, Dell Rae Ciaravola, public relations coordinator for the University, wrote in an email to the Collegian.

Lynn Johnson, vice presisee PARKING on page 6 >>

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OPINION Wednesday, May 3, 2017

COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS

New contraceptive vending machines are a milestone in progressive health care

Reproductive healthcare has been a hot-button issue for some time now. We’ve seen rallies to support Planned Parenthood and 12-foot anti-abortion displays. While the pro-choice and anti-abortion debates have been the center of attention, the issue is bigger than that.

Young people who need access to reproductive health options

are finding it can be difficult to obtain. In the case of university students, the institutions that support them have a responsibility to ensure access to affordable and easily attainable healthcare options.

While healthcare costs are at historic highs and Vice President Mike Pence is continuing his personal battle to defund Planned Parenthood, the availability of contraceptives and other reproductive health options is suffering. Cue up UC Davis with a novel approach to the issue; the California college has recently installed what they call a “Wellness To Go” machine. The machine is no replacement for a visit to the doctor’s office, but it is providing students with access to overthe-counter (OTC) medical products in a discrete and affordable way. The machine offers condoms, pregnancy tests and even Plan B (or “morning

>> UNDIE RUN from page 1 Paige Johnson, a junior environmental health major, said she will be participating for the first time.

She said altercations with the police should be easily avoidable.

“I might be a little bit worried, but if there’s a lot of people there the police aren’t going to do anything unless you are causing a scene,” Johnson said.

Both Aschenbrenner and Johnson said they heard about this year’s event through Facebook and word of mouth as there is no formal organization in charge of this year’s run.

One source, who wishes to remain anonymous, said they worked with the police, administration, facilities and other entities last year to plan as safe of an event as possible. The source said the police were very willing to help. They constructed a route with the most light, security cameras, emergency call poles and police access points.

As far as the source knows, the position of student coordinator that they held was not refilled when they left. They remain confident, however, that this year will be an event that goes smoothly as long as students leave extra

clothes at home and keep their hands to themselves.

“I feel more safe at the Undie Run than driving on I-25 sometimes,” the source said. “Follow some simple human decency rules, stay accountable, keep others accountable, take action if necessary and don’t have a mob mentality.”

While some students may think that this is an event where abandoned clothes will be donated to charity, any clothes left over this year will be sent to a landfill, according to Ciaravola. Ciaravola wrote that damages and cleanup costs associated with this event have previously been around $15,000, which comes out of student tuition and fees.

Junior horticulture major, Spencer Lane, said he is unable to attend this year’s Undie Run because he is busy. He said people who attend should realize that what they do at the run reflects on themselves and the student organizations they are a part of.

“Alcohol and half-naked women and men may not be the best call for risk management,” Lane said.

Ty Betts can be reached at news@collegian.com.

>> TUITION from page 3 reaching 60 credit hours.

To determine differential tuition, each academic college is assigned a different level: Though these increases and budgets were approved today, the board was warned that bud-

get changes by the state legislature in June could change the University’s financial situation, and a special session may have to be held if the state budget is not finalized earlier in June.

Erin Douglas can be reached at editor@collegian.com.

Tyler Weston @CSUCollegian

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.

after” pills) among other OTC health and hygiene products.

The machine is a means of giving students more control over and privacy regarding their well-being.

Of course, this has caused a stir. Some people have stated that providing Plan B medication in this fashion is encouraging irresponsible sexual behavior, even though the medication has been available without a prescription since 2013.

Furthermore, the machine is providing the medication for $10 to $20 less than it costs at a drug store. In a time when the federal government is working to allow states to defund the group that provides 80 percent of its patients with care to prevent unintended pregnancy, it’s time for more universities to begin offering options like this.

I know it’s still going to be a controversial subject, but universities are supposed to be a

hub for progressive thoughts and actions. I’m not talking about political progressiveness here, but about setting an example for how we, as a society, are going to progress from where we are currently. Free-flowing ideas means the rights and freedoms of all people must be acknowledged and ensured in every way possible. While the autonomy of a woman’s body is perceptibly on the chopping block, the idea of the Wellness Machine puts colleges in a position to make steps in assuring the women on their campus have greater access to some of the tools that help them practice the rights that women across the country have been marching to defend.

I honestly don’t care if a person believes abortion—or, more specifically, Plan B—is right, wrong, justifiable or any other descriptor you can attach. The point here is that the

options and access provided by these machines are perfectly legal and well within the rights of every student here to have. To install one here at CSU could make great strides in improving the student population’s access to health care.

There’s one more thing this machine provides that I consider extremely important: conversation. While reproductive health and body autonomy may be uncomfortable topics for some, even rage-inducing for others, we must foster an open discourse for any real social progress to be made. So, if you find yourself faced with the prospect of something similar appearing on the CSU campus, please keep an open mind. Nobody can force you to use it, just like nobody should be able to tell young women they cannot.

Tyler Weston can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

>> OPERATIONS from page 5 will require vehicles to have parking permits. The parking permit requirement will strictly be enforced and cars illegally parking in RP3 neighborhoods will be towed, Frank said.

Not everyone is happy with the parking situation for next year, although Daniela Pineda

Soracá, the president of the Associated Students of Colorado State University, said that most of the people who are angry are those who will be living on campus.

In response to an article published by the Collegian last week outlining parking and tailgating on game days next

semester, Abigail Grothe, a biomedical engineering major and resident assistant for Ingersoll Hall, began a petition to stop the re-park program for CSU. In the week since, the petition has been signed more than 500 times.

Stuart Smith can be reached at news@collegan.com.

>> PARKING from page 5 dent for University Operations, said that rates are going up as part of the University’s efforts to increase sustainability on campus. For students living in the residence halls, there is an emphasis placed on first-year students not bringing a car to campus and utilizing alternative transportation.

“This is the (parking) plan that’s going to meet the majority of their needs,” Johnson said.

Frank said the long term context of the university parking plan is more about a pedestrian core and alternative transportation.

ASCSU has worked with the city of Fort Collins to bring more alternative transportation to campus, such as the bike

sharing program and the implementation of the MAX bus.

Daniela Pineda Soracá, ASCSU president, encouraged the university to invest in mass transit on campus for students if cars for first-year students, and otherwise, will continue to be discouraged.

Compared to other universities, CSU has historically had dramatically different, or lower, parking permit rates, Frank said.

Frank also said that students are conscious of parking—they are smart enough to park a block away for free and walk to campus rather than paying what the current permits run. Neighborhood permit parking is a city decision, not a university decision, but

students parking in neighborhoods without permits has an impact on both the city and the University.

While some students choose to park for free off campus, other students and faculty prefer the spots closest to their place of work or classroom, especially in the event that they are running late. Remote lots or garages do not fill up as quickly.

Governor Scott Johnson of the Board of Governors was concerned that if the remote locations are not being used, the university is already at its capacity for parking. Lynn Johnson said there is still a need for all of the lots CSU has currently.

Rachel Telljohn can be reached at news@collegian. com.

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COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS

Students need to speak up about the mental health of others Lauren Willson @LaurenKealani

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Trigger Warning: The Collegian would like to inform its readers that the content in this article may trigger those affected by mental health issues or eating disorders.

Several weeks ago, the Student Veteran Organization of Colorado State University held a suicide awareness fundraising event called “Operation Bear Hug.” The gathering aimed to increase knowledge on the subject of suicide, as well as initiate the conversation surrounding mental illness. The importance of Operation Bear Hug should not be ignored. Lack of direct action and communication can make those suffering from mental illness believe that their conditions are not real problems. 90 percent of those who commit suicide will have suffered from underlying mental health problems. It is crucial to speak up if you believe

someone is struggling with any kind of psychological disorder because it might just save a life.

Mental illness affects millions in the U.S., including students right here on campus.

Throughout the first semester of my freshman year, I was struggling with severe anorexia nervosa and was in the midst of the worst relapse of my life. Yet even when my 5’6” frame stood at a sickly 80 pounds, no one told me directly they were concerned about my behavior. Rather than keeping silent, I wish someone had spoken up and said, “I’m worried about you. If you’re ready, let me help you get help.”

Regardless of whether one is struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, depression or any other kind of mental illness, hearing words of concern from a trusted friend or loved one is often the most powerful catalyst for recovery and seeking treatment.

As an example: during my relapse, I worked out fiendishly at the Rec. On a few occasions, people approached me, but only to say things like, “wow, you’re really strong for your size!” I know these people meant well, but their “compliments” only fueled the disordered thoughts in my mind, which translated into repetition of destructive behaviors like excessive exercise. I figured if strangers can appreciate my physical strength, surely I must

not be ill, surely my BMI of 12.9 is healthy.

What I wish someone would have done sooner is interrupt my set to express concern and implore me to seek help. I was lucky enough to experience this.

A stranger in the gym pulled me aside and said in a calm, respectful tone, “hey, I don’t mean to be rude, but you don’t look very well. Are you okay? Are you eating enough?” I might not have opened up to him—I brushed off his comment with a laugh and an “I’m great!”—but once I learned that others saw abnormality in my appearance, I began to pay greater attention to my condition and consider the idea of getting professional treatment.

If you are worried about someone, it is crucial that you express that concern in a respectful manner. Do not accuse them of doing anything and try not to make assumptions. Just let them know you care and see if they are responsive to your words.

If you are afraid of what your friend or loved one might think, please remember that silence can be much more destructive than speaking out.

As another example: there were strong signs of my eating disorder in the dining hall, where I often ate with friends. I forced myself to eat small-portioned, high-protein vegetarian meals. While it’s important to eat enough protein, I was over-

doing it to a fault. And of course, I gorged on enormous salads, chewed endless packs of gum and guzzled water and coffee in an effort to ignore constant hunger.

Whenever I ate with friends, I saw the way they eyed my food choices. No one ever commented on it. I’m not saying we should criticize anyone’s diet, but that’s exactly what I saw others doing to themselves and sometimes others. Their silence convinced the disordered part of my mind that my “meals” were fine, so I shouldn’t change anything about the way I was eating. I continued to starve myself for months.

Perhaps if someone had gently pointed out the strangeness of my diet and suggested a more normal action like getting dessert, I would have been more cognizant of my abnormal eating behavior.

My reason for sharing all of this is not to criticize those who don’t reach out. I understand that people hold their tongues for fear of hurting loved ones.

What I want you, the reader, to know is that expressing concerning for someone else’s behavior does not make you nosy or disrespectful. Chances are the person will be glad someone noticed their struggles, as many with mental illness often feel their battle is an invisible one.

CSU has an excellent service called Tell Someone. The service helps connect these individuals with resources and professionals who can help them address their mental health and/or emotional difficulties. This is an ideal option for those who want to help, but don’t know how to verbalize their concerns.

Lauren Willson can be reached at letters@collegian.

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SPORTS Wednesday, May 3, 2017

BASEBALL

CSU baseball loses first conference game of season, bounces back to split series

By Luke Zahlmann @lukezahlmann

The CSU club baseball team suffered their first conference loss of the season to the University of Colorado on Monday night in their last series of the year.

After winning the first game of the series last Wednesday, the Rams were unable to win game two of the three-game set to complete the perfect season in conference play. Pitcher Jared Van Vark took the mound in game two and found himself in an early hole after allowing backto-back home runs in the first inning.

“I was throwing strikes,” Van Vark said. “(I) just wasn’t keeping the ball down. After the first inning, I started throwing my curve more and kept my fastballs low.”

Following a rough first inning, Van Vark settled down and allowed only one hit from the second to the fifth inning. Van Vark was able to throw strikes and trust that his defenders would make the play behind him.

“It’s always a huge help with lockdown defense like that,” Van Vark said. “Being able to just throw strikes and know that your defense will back you up and get outs takes a huge load off (my) shoulders.”

The Rams struggled to get anything going at the plate in the game, sans the fourth inning. In the fourth, the team drove in two runs with the help of a hit-bypitch and an error. Matt Davis and Matthew Hart drove in one run a piece and the Rams tied the game up at two going into the fifth inning.

“I think just having a latenight game Monday kind of threw us off mentally,” Hart said.

“But it’s unacceptable.”

Only one more run was scored by the visiting Rams while the host Buffaloes capitalized on Van Vark’s inability to hit the strike zone. After Van Vark loaded the bases with walks, pitcher Brad Johnson was unable to come in and stop the bleeding.

Johnson ended up allowing only a single earned run of his own while Van Vark’s three leftover runners all came into score en route to CU’s 6-3 victory.

“We really just need to eliminate walks,” Head Coach Troy Tolar said, “do a better job of getting ahead in counts.”

The loss shattered the Rams’ undefeated conference record and revealed some blemishes in an otherwise stellar season. Van Vark, the teams ace, has struggled in the latter half of the season after starting in dominant fashion. “(I’ve) been trying to really just get back to where I was in the beginning of the season,” Van Vark said. “I think when I fall behind, that’s when I end up struggling (and) fighting to get out of the hole I’ve dug myself into.”

With the sour taste of defeat still lingering, the team came out cold at the plate once again in the third and final game of the series that did not start until 9 p.m. In the first two innings, the Rams mustered a single run by way of an RBI single by Sam Hughes.

“The team was pretty disappointed losing that game as they really wanted to sweep conference,” Tolar said. “We talked about the areas we could improve and making a statement

Sophomore pitcher Jared Van Vark winds up against Wyoming at City Park Field. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN

the last game of conference and before we head to regionals.”

After a calm start, the prototypical Rams offense showed its true colors and began to fire on all cylinders. Courtesy of multiple errors and walks from CU, the Rams pushed their lead to 4-1 in the third inning with a two-run double by Trevor Bruton. In the bottom half of the inning, they maintained that lead thanks to an exhilarating double play.

“Our defense did really well,” Tolar said, “keeping us in the first game and allowing us to pull away in the second game.”

The Rams never looked back and tacked on nine more runs in the game. Meanwhile, Clint Watt limited constant Buff traffic to

only one earned run over five innings despite allowing seven hits and a walk.

“I think the key to our success is just our numbers and reliability throughout the lineup,” Hart said. “Everyone has the potential to be a major asset on any given day and we have a ton of faith in each other.”

The Rams pulled away to win 13-3 and the team ended the regular season on a victorious note, taking two of three from the Buffs in Boulder.

The team finished as the regular season leader in their conference (13-1, 24-7 overall).

The Rams’ regular season was marked by consistently sizzling bats and sound defense.

“I think the players are ready

BASKETBALL

CSU men’s basketball announces Logan Ryan as fourth signing of 2017-18 class

By Justin Michael @JustinTMichael

The Colorado State men’s basketball program has signed Logan Ryan to a national letter of intent, head coach Larry Eustachy announced Tuesday evening.

“We are extremely excited about Logan,” Eustachy said in a press release. “He has a tremen-

dous ceiling on how good he can get. He is a great student and adds even more youth to our program.”

The six-foot-nine-inch forward from Canton, Michigan played last season at the International Sports Academy in Naples, Florida.

Prior to that, Ryan played for Canton High School in his hometown (Canton, Michigan).

Ryan was a two-time all-conference player, averaging 14.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game.

As a senior (2015-16), Ryan’s team went 20-1 and he earned Detroit Free Press AllWest First Team honors. Ryan joins forward Alonzo Tyson and guards Kris Martin and Raquan Mitchell as part of this season’s signing class.

Earlier this offseason, sophomore forward Braden Koelliker was granted a release from the program. With the signing of Ryan, the program (14) is one scholarship over the NCAA’s approved limit for men’s basketball (13). More roster moves will likely be announced this offseason.

Justin Michael can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

for the postseason and we are excited about the opportunity to compete at regionals,” Tolar said.

Ranked third overall in the nation, the team will head to Kearney, Nebraska for the Mid-America Regional playoffs.

The tournament takes place from May 12-14.

“Overall, (the) key to winning playoffs is just putting it all together consistently,” Davis said. “Strong pitching, fielding and hitting in each and every playoff game will be the key. If we can put it all together in the coming weeks and be ready to go at regionals, I don’t see us losing.”

Luke Zahlmann can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

SPORTS Wednesday, May 3, 2017

COLUMN

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

By Luke Zahlmann @lukezahlmann

The NFL Draft brings about feelings of euphoria for the athletes who finally see a lifetime’s worth of work come to fruition and hear their names called.

Colorado State football has seen its players drafted as high as number one overall (Gary Glick, 1956). However, in the history of the program, only 93 players have heard their name called as part of the draft process. Even within the last seven years—a period in which the Rams have seen an increased presence in the NFL—Colorado State has only had six players drafted.

Despite running a pro-style offense, the Rams have been neglected offensively in the draft.

Pro-style offenses create NFLready talent, specifically along the offensive line and under center. Garret Grayson, a quarterback, was the last transcendent talent CSU boasted. The 2015 third-round pick has yet to accumulate a single regular season pass.

The talent at the top of the college football spectrum belongs to few. Schools like Alabama, Ohio State and the University of Southern California litter the draft with their alumni each spring. Alabama is in the national championship conversation nearly every year thanks to their top recruiting classes and highly paid coaching staff.

These powerhouse schools have been the pinnacle of college football for years and that figures to remain true in the near future.

However, the margin between good and average programs has become wider than ever, a troubling realization for Group of Five schools like Colorado State. This disparity in talent has led to the draft being dominated by the big schools.

Their games are on a bigger stage and televised to death by the major broadcasting companies.

“Gruden’s QB Camp,” which is televised on ESPN, is a prime example of the coverage media gives to the most successful schools. Aside from Carson Wentz of North Dakota State University, Gruden has hosted few quarterbacks from schools

that do not receive massive attention from the media.

Meanwhile, many of the quarterbacks from Power Five schools that he has hosted have been nonexistent after draft night. Texas A&M’s Johnny Manziel, Ohio State’s Cardale Jones and Oklahoma State’s Brandon Weeden are just some of the notable players to bust into the NFL. Garrett Grayson is the only Colorado State quarterback ever to be featured on the show.

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It seems heart and hard work will be the path to success for Rams that go undrafted and are forced to claw their way through the trenches of the NFL. publicity was a factor in boosting his draft stock into the front half of the 2015 draft. Grayson was given the coverage that he deserved, but other Colorado State players have not been as lucky.

Colorado State has ranked in the bottom half of the nation in total defense since 2012, indicative of the lack of superstar talent that crowds the defensive meeting rooms of top schools.

Though many Rams have shown defensive potential, even players like Kevin Davis go undrafted after stellar collegiate careers. Though Davis was a perfect fit for CSU’s defense, NFL scouts fear that his skill set may not translate to the next level.

Davis played in a system that allowed him to record an

abundance of tackles which was good for the stat junkies, but not for the scouts who saw an undersized linebacker that ran a 4.91 second 40-yard dash.

According to his NFL.com combine scouting report, Davis lacked “functional strength and interior grit.”

The Rams’ football team faces a fundamental problem in the way college football is currently run. Players are recruited to fit the systems of the school they attend.

Because some schools feature systems unfit for the next level, many players are unable to use college as a stepping stone to the NFL. The reason for the complication is the fact that college coaches are hired and fired based on their success. If a system garners more wins, the coach will rely on it regardless of its ability to prepare college athletes for the pros.

The flaw leads to coaches recruiting for the own program’s success rather than searching for players to be drafted. Alabama head coach Nick Saban has created a resume that rivals any college coach in the country despite relying on lackluster quarterback play.

The NFL is a quarterback-driven league, but the league is juxtaposed by the lay of the land in college football.

Quarterbacks who have the most success in college enter the league at the top of the draft, regardless of their experience level in the pro-style offense that the league advocates.

Many are unsuccessful in the NFL due to their lack of experience in the systems they are thrust into.

This would lead to the conclusion that more quarterbacks and players coming from systems that mirror those of the NFL would be noticed in the draft, but the system has not worked that way for Colorado State players as they continue to see their names fall off draft boards.

It seems heart and hard work will be the path to success for Rams that go undrafted and are forced to claw their way through the trenches of the NFL. Luke Zahlmann can be reached at sports@collegian. com.

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NATION

BASKETBALL

American Athletic Conference lays New Mexico State women’s basketball hires CSU out Power 6 initiative strategy

By Matt Murschel Orlando Sentinel

The American Athletic Conference has been pushing the narrative that the league should be considered as one of the so-called ‘power’ conferences for almost a year now.

The league has even gone so far as to push a Power 6 initiative, stating the AAC should be included among the other autonomous conferences like the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-12 and SEC. As part of that narrative, the American released a comprehensive strategic plan Monday, which outlines what the league believes it needs to do to achieve elite status in college athletics. The report was put together with the help of the Wasserman Media Group, which deals in sports marketing and management.

“This plan is designed to be

a dynamic, working document which identifies a core philosophy and which will guide us over the next several critical years, where opportunities await,” AAC commissioner Mike Aresco said in a statement attached to the plan. “This plan will support and inform our mission to be and to remain a respected Power 6 Conference whose student-athletes compete at the highest level.”

The plan cites five ‘pillars’ that the league will use as a model based on student health and well-being; academics; athletic excellence; branding and public relations and revenue generation.

In athletic excellence for example, the plan includes a 52-point strategy for various sports like football, basketball and Olympic sports.

Most of the strategies will take place within the confer-

ence or league schools specifically targeting things like branding and marketing.

Content from Tribune News Service.

Initiative Strategy Scheduling the ‘top teams’ in the country Average attendance of 70-80 percent stadium capacity College Football Playoff contender One top 10 team New Year’s Six bowl game 2-to-4 top 25 teams Television ratings in the area of autonomous conferences

VOLLEYBALL

Hillyer selected to compete on U.S. Collegiate National Team

By Colin Barnard @ColinBarnard_

Colorado State redshirt freshman Kirstie Hillyer has been selected to compete on one of the U.S. Collegiate National Teams that hosts the top collegiate volleyball players in the nation. Hillyer will participate in the Minneapolis program at the end of June, acting as a second tryout for the U.S. Women’s National Team.

This recognition is one of many honors the middle blocker earned in her first season of competition. Hillyer was

named Mountain West Newcomer of the Year and earned honorable mentions on the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-Pacific North Region Team. The 6-foot-6inch Hillyer led the Rams in blocks at a clip of 1.59 per set.

That average led all freshmen in the country and ranked fourth nationally. The Rams finished the season No. 2 nationally in blocking, trailing only national champion Stanford.

Hillyer’s selection adds to an impressive list of Rams who have competed in the event since 2010. She joins Evan

Sanders (2010), Brieon Paige (2012) and Deedra Foss (2013) as participants of the program.

Hillyer is the youngest of all previous Rams to be selected and one of five freshmen competing in the Minneapolis program.

The players will train for five days at the University of Minnesota before being assigned to one of three 12-player teams that will compete in a round-robin tournament from June 27-30.

Colin Barnard can be reached at sports@collegian. com.

Freshman Kirstie Hillyer marks up a kill against Nevada. CSU defeated Nevada in three sets. PHOTO BY

ELLIOTT JERGE COLLEGIAN

assistant as head coach

By Justin Michael @JustinTMichael

Heading into the summer, Colorado State women’s basketball will be down one assistant coach. Assistant Coach Brooke Atkinson has been hired to replace recently departed New Mexico State Head Coach Mark Trakh, according to a report by SB Nation’s swishappeal.com.

The deal was finalized Tuesday afternoon, according to the report. Colorado State could not confirm the move at this point in time, but Atkinson is expected to be introduced as head coach in an introductory press conference on Wednesday, May 3 in the Barbara Hubbard Room of the Pan American Center Annex. The event will be streamed on Facebook Live @NMSUAthletics.

Atkinson has served as an assistant under head coach Ryun Williams since 2014. In each of Atkinson’s three seasons at CSU, the Rams won at least a share of the regular season conference championship and reached a postseason tournament.

Prior to her time at CSU, Atkinson also worked on Ryun Williams’ staff at North Dakota.

In three seasons with the Coyotes, she helped lead them to three postseason berths, including the team’s first ever NCAA Division I tournament in 2014.

Before UND, Atkinson was an assistant coach at New Mexico State from 2003-2010. In 2005, Atkinson was promoted to second assistant in 2005 and later won the school’s Outstanding Coach Award in 2008.

A Colorado native, Atkinson attended Westminster High School before beginning her collegiate playing career at Western Nebraska Community College. She then moved on to Wichita State, where she played her final two seasons.

Atkinson graduated from Wichita State in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She later earned her master’s degree from New Mexico State in educational curriculum in 2008.

Justin Michael can be reached at sports@collegian. com.

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MOVIES & TV

COLLEGE

7 jobs to pursue if you feel Hulu’s ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ follows the book with added drama like dropping out this week

By Leta McWilliams @LetaMcWilliams

Hulu’s new series “The Handmaid’s Tale” has people buzzing since the first episodes were released on April 26. So far, there have been changes from book to screen, but they enhance the story without changing many major details.

This TV show encompasses the essence of the book with the traits of cinematic drama.

The biggest change from page to screen was learning Offred’s real name. In the book, Atwood left Offred’s real name a mystery—one of the many ambiguous plot points in the story. At the end of the pilot episode, Offred reveals her former name to be June in an inner monologue, answering one of the biggest questions readers had after closing the book. For years, there had been speculation that her name was June because of one of her descriptions in the Red Center: “We exchanged names from bed to bed: Alma. Janine.

Dolores. Moira. June.” All but one of these names show up as characters in the story, leaving the reader to believe that June is the main character.

Another big change is the point of view. Going from a first-person novel to a mostly third-person TV show has its advantages and disadvantages. A plus is that the viewer is now able to see what others are doing when Offred is not

around. Specifically, in the second episode after Janine has her baby, we can see the pain she is feeling by connecting with a baby who is going to be taken away from her in a couple of days. We are able to see how crippling the society is to those other than Offred, which is very powerful.

New episodes of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ air every Wednesday on Hulu.

Another advantage is that the viewer is able to see what happens to Offred’s friend, Ofglen, after she disappears. In the book, Ofglen is suddenly replaced and the only answer Offred receives is a rumor that a van had come for her and she killed herself before the Eyes got to her. In the TV show, the viewer gets a completely different story about what happens to her because of the third-person perspective. We are enlightened about Ofglen’s fate because the story is not limited to what Offred sees.

The disadvantage is that the viewer cannot always hear Offred’s inner monologue, specifically when the Commander asks her to come to his room. In the book, there was

constant anxiety building up, making the reader more and more afraid of what was going to happen to Offred. The surprise of the Commander asking Offred to play Scrabble was a lot more satisfying because there was that inner monologue. In the TV show, it seems to be forgotten about throughout the day’s activities, making it less satisfying for the viewer because there was no constant worrying.

Other plot points are slightly altered for cinematic effect and to show the reader the severity of the situation.

The flashback when a woman steals Offred’s baby is an example. In the book, Offred is in the store with her year-old baby girl, someone tries to steal her and fails. In the show, a woman steals the baby while they are still in the hospital and kills someone in the process, which is much more dramatic. This change was to compensate for the lack of descriptions coming from Offred. If the scene from the book had been put into the TV show, it would not have shown the severity of the situation as much and it would not have accurately depicted the lengths people were willing to go to steal babies.

Overall, the series is worth watching, especially if you are a fan of the book.

Leta McWilliams can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.

By Anna Nixon @anna_nixon12

For many, finals week is a time of stress, panic and existential crises. Cramming a whole semester’s worth of material into the last few days before the final exam and saving a 20-page paper for the night before it is due are never good ideas and yet here we are. If you happen to be one of the fortunate students who has a grip on their academic life, this article is not for you. But if you tend to procrastinate by daydreaming about what jobs you do not need a degree to pursue, read on. Here are seven jobs to consider just in case you do not show up to that 7:30 a.m. final or any final ever again.

Adult entertainment worker Just had to get this one out of the way. It is no secret that this line of work pays extremely well, possibly even more than that degree you are working towards ever will. But be warned, this industry requires certain skills that are not commonly taught in the classroom.

Entrepreneur Think about it. You would get to be your own boss, make your own schedule and call all the shots. Do not be fooled, being an entrepreneur is hard work. But at the end of the day, it all starts with an idea. People have made millions off a toothbrush that sings, a blanket with arms and a cat with perpetual RBF... I see you, Grumpy Cat. Mailman Do dogs feel uneasy around

you? Do you look great carrying a satchel? Do you still believe in the magic of a hand-written letter? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this might just be the career for you. Sign up for a life of public servitude today!

Explosives worker and earth digger There is no doubt that the thought of the time and money you wasted on your dead-end education has taken its toll.

Here is your chance to release some pent-up aggression! You already have job experience, just think of all that time spent in a sandbox as a toddler.

Creative writer If J.K. Rowling can brainstorm “Harry Potter” on an ordinary train ride and Lewis Carroll can write “Alice in Wonderland” while tripping, then surely you can come up with the next generation’s “Twilight” series. Plus, you will have lots of free time to work on the whole tortured artist thing.

Professional athlete It is never too late to wipe the Cheeto dust off your fingers and get a little too aggressive in your flag football IM league!

Marry rich If any of the above careers are plan b, this is plan z. You can make this happen if you are willing to put in the work. Start hanging around country clubs and brush up on your yacht humor. Do not think there is anything funny about a yacht? Better work on that fake laugh too!

Anna Nixon can be reached at entertainment@collegian. com.

MUSIC

Gorillaz provides a soundtrack for the apocalypse with ‘Humanz’

By Zach Bermejo @zach_bermejo

“What type of music is the Gorillaz?”

This question was asked of me about a week ago at a stranger’s apartment.

I first heard this question when “Demon Days” was released in 2005 and again when “Plastic Beach” came out in 2010.

Both times, I did not know how to adequately answer that question.

Well, now it is 2017, Gorillaz have released “Humanz” and I still do not know how to answer that question. Whatever answer I gave that night in the apartment probably was not the best.

Unique music is probably what I should have just said. How

else do you explain the sound that comes from a virtual band that collaborates with musicians across all genres?

“Humanz” is no exception to that uniqueness.

The 26-track album comes in at a little over one hour, which includes narrative interludes between many of the songs.

The theme of the album is a sort of end of the world dance party. At least, that is the idea Damon Albarn pitched to collaborators when working on the album. Albarn wanted “Humanz” to be a response to the Donald Trump presidential win and he wanted to see what that world looked like.

As fun and interesting as it is to listen to the album, it is debatable whether the music is truly

the political response that Albarn claims it is.

Buy it here: iTunes: $12.99 Amazon: $12.49 Target: $9.99 The musical content of the album certainly reflects uncertainty and confusion with many of the glitchy and dizzying instrumentals. This is perhaps a reflection of the world Albarn sees us to be living in. This is best exemplified in tracks like “Carnival” and “Saturnz Barz.” The latter of the two songs features

Jamaican artist Popcaan and it plays with traditional elements of Jamaican dancehall music.

For a broader audience here in the states, it will be wildly unfamiliar yet oddly inviting.

The pop tracks like “Submission” and “Momentz” are fast paced and dance heavy, whereas a track like “Ascension” invites anxiety to do as the name implies. Vince Staples’ lyrics on “Ascension” perhaps illustrate the album’s doomsday theme the best out of all the tracks. However, the haunting voice of Benjamin Clementine on “Hallelujah Money” comes in as a close second for spinning the doomsday narrative, yet overall the song feels a little bit too forced and exaggerated as if to make up for the rest of the album’s vague callouts

to America’s political climate.

Nonetheless, Clementine’s voice is reason enough to keep going back for a listen.

It could be argued that dark and haunting themes are what the Gorillaz are known for playing with. Choosing to mix those themes more with soulful vocals this time around instead of hiphop greatly enhances the creepy and powerful effect of the songs.

“Let Me Out” does this well with both gospel singer Mavis Staples and rapper Pusha T, but Rag’n’Bone Man is also a standout vocalist on “The Apprentice.”

With 16 featured artists, Albarn’s presence on the album is used appropriately, but is felt lightly. However, “Busted and Blue” belongs entirely to Albarn. see GORILLAZ on page 14 >>

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COLLEGE

7 easy steps to make small talk even when you’d rather not

By Susie Moore greatist.com

I had a very awkward encounter at a party recently.

I was chatting in a small circle, and a woman was lurking behind me, solo. It was kind of distracting. I wanted to be polite, so I invited her into the group to join our conversation. But I was met with an abrupt, “No thanks _ I don’t feel like talking.”

It was weird.

Her honesty was out of place.

But her frame of mind? I’m pretty sure it was a common one. Because who wants to make small talk, exactly? Almost no one.

But almost everyone has to, and pretty regularly too _ at a job interview (at least the opening of

one), a networking event, when meeting your S.O.’s parents, a corporate social gathering, in a long elevator ride with a colleague, during a meet-up.

So here’s how to tackle some of that inevitable small talk with ease (and like you mean it): 1. Smile!

Yep. The most important step is actually nonverbal. Nothing beats the power of a smile to make people warm up to you in an instant. Sometimes people are actually unaware of their very serious facial expressions.

Smiling also gives other people (and you!) a boost. It’s scientifically proven.

2. Find Common Ground Common ground doesn’t have to mean you and the other

person are both black belts in karate. Common ground can be based on anything at all: being from the same town, the people you both happen to know, a love of Serial or “The Leftovers.” Even an appreciation of the food/ drink/music present works well.

When in doubt, discuss the setting.

3. Ask Open-Ended Questions Engaging the other person always happens by asking questions, especially those that can’t be answered with a yes or no response. Questions like “How did you two meet?” “How do you know Sally?” and “What are you doing this summer?” all open up easy, light dialogue.

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4. Listen Sounds simple, right? But it’s an oddly underutilized and highly impactful communication tool. Pay attention to what the other person is saying. Don’t check your watch or phone.

Don’t let your gaze dart around the room, scoping out other people to talk to. And don’t just wait for the next opportunity to speak. Listen. Hey, you might even learn something!

5. Loosen Up Our body language is even more important than what comes out of our mouths. Studies show that up to 93 percent

of how we communicate is interpreted nonverbally. So pull back those shoulders, lift up your chin, uncross your arms and look your conversation partner in the eye.

6. Keep it Carefree Small talk is not the time to share our darkest moments or debate the most recent national budget proposal. The art of conversational flow is the art of keeping a conversation going with upbeat energy and an optimistic undertone.

The point is not to outsmart the other person, to win an argument or to prove a point. Negativity repels, so avoid any topic that can go south quickly.

If a conversation takes a see SMALL TALK on page 14 >>

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FOOD & DINING

Cranked Up Coffee serves up brews on the go in Fort Collins

By Matthew Smith @latvatalo

For four years, Frank Conley of Cranked Up Coffee has been researching and developing his own unique coffee system.

“I became interested in coffee about four years ago,” Conley said. “I built a coffee roaster of my own and it wasn’t to my liking so I spent a year researching coffee and gaining knowledge about it.”

What he has created is a 200-pound coffee shop rigged to the front end of a bicycle. Specialty gears and weight distribution allow it to run surprisingly smoothly, but there are limits.

“You’re definitely not getting over five miles an hour, but with that much weight on there is no need to,” Conley said.

When on the road, Conley may peddle to a number of stops on Laurel, Mountain and Mason, but he can usually be found at the intersection of Mountain and College, right next to Old Town Square. Whenever a big draw like a festival or event is in town, Conley is sure to be close by.

Cranked Up Coffee uses a cold brew process for most of their beverages.

“I steep it in natural spring water for 12 to 24 hours and then go through an extensive filtration process, put it inside of kegs and then pressurize it,” Conley said.

After that, “it is ready to be dispensed.”

Items on the menu include iced teas, matcha green tea, cream soda, root beer and, of course, coffee. Some days, specialty roasts

are available, such as ones with a Costa Rican honey process.

“Some of the outer mucilage is left on there, so when its roasted it creates more of a caramelized flavor,” Conley said. “I offer that bottled off the tap almost like you would get a growler fill.

For some drinks like the coffee and cream soda, Cranked Up applies a process called nitro brewing.

Unlike carbonation, the nitro process replaces carbon dioxide with elemental nitrogen, “which is similar but it has smaller bubbles and affects the liquid differently to improve the flavor rather than detract from it,” Conley said.

The resulting effect gives the coffee or soda a surprisingly creamy finish rather than the effervescent fizz of carbonation.

“Nitro is the best non-dairy option,” Conley said.

Cranked Up Coffee can be

found on campus for events every now and then, but for students craving a Nitro brew, the cart can operate like a pizza delivery car.

“Students can feel free to call and order coffee to campus,” Conley said.

Upcoming events Cranked Up Coffee will be serving at include Pop Up Art Carts in Old Town Square, which will be active all summer long, and Fort Collins food truck rallies, which have yet to be scheduled.

You might just be able to pick up Cranked Up Coffee at the store.

“Hopefully, soon we will be on shelves in local stores,” Conley said.

To find Cranked Up Coffee anytime, check out the Facebook page at facebook.com/CrankedUp-Coffee.

Matthew Smith can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.

>> GORILLAZ from page 12 There is no featured artist on the track whatsoever. It heavily echoes his solo album, “Everyday Robots,” with its somber and melodic vocals and it really stands out in comparison to the rest of “Humanz.”

Should you listen to it? Yes! To be honest, “Humanz” is not exactly an easy listen for someone unfamiliar with the

band. For someone going in completely cold, it will probably not make a whole lot of sense and will seem all over the place.

That is not to say that there are not inviting tracks on the album that you cannot help but dance to. “Andromeda” features the work of D.R.A.M. and it perfectly balances a spacey, yet energized electronic dance party. For more exciting dance fun, “Strobelight”

is an incredibly accessible track to groove to. The themes of a post-apocalyptic dance party are audible, yet it is not entirely accurate to say that this is a true political response to the election.

Regardless, play around with the album a few times and you are bound to find something that caters to your tastes.

Zach Bermejo can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

>> SMALL TALK from page 13 dive into religion, politics or anything divisive and/or unpleasant, redirect it as soon as you can.

A swift, “So crazy, isn’t it? Hey another interesting thing in the news this week was...”

7. EXIT WITH GRACE Many of us dread small talk because we worry we’ll get stuck talking to someone boring with no way out (except being rude). A solid strategy here is to use the phrase “I need” to excuse yourself _ “I need to

call my husband/say hi to the speaker/use the restroom/get a drink/food/fill in the blank.”

To sweeten your exit, mention something you enjoyed about your conversation: “I really enjoyed speaking with you about skiing, Paul. I hope we’ll chat again soon.”

Then off you go, guilt-free.

The next time the need for small talk arises, remember that the people around you probably aren’t crazy about it either. But it doesn’t have to be dull, awkward,

or peppered with uncomfortable silences. We humans have to connect. It’s how beautiful relationships can form, if you give them an opportunity. You might even have fun.

So take a deep breath, pocket a couple of these tips, and remember: In any anxiety-inducing social situation, you don’t have to dazzle or be brilliant and charming. You just have to be nice.

Content from Tribune news service.

Daily Horoscope Nancy Black

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY

(05/03/17). Energy animates your work, health and fitness this year. New professional directions this summer inspire domestic renewal. Reach new academic heights over a twoyear push phase beginning this winter.

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

Larry Conley and his coffee shop. PHOTO BY JULIA TROWBRIDGE COLLEGIAN

ARIES (March 21-April 19) — 7 — Someone attractive has your attention. You’re especially clever and charming.

Open a dialogue.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — 7 — Home and family have your focus. Words and traffic flow better with Mercury direct. Journal your plans and strategies. Articulate your feelings. Share experiences and memories.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — 8 — Communication barriers evaporate. Team coordination comes together naturally, now that Mercury is direct. The fog clears, and you can hear each other again.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) — 8 — Manage financial transactions. Brainstorming gets more productive and creative.

Negotiate, collaborate and network.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — 9 — Now you’re cooking. Traffic flows better. Long-distance connections come together.

Confirm reservations. Get

your message out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) —

6 — There’s less confusion now. Money, invoices and payments flow better with Mercury direct. Buy, sell and discuss financial transactions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — 8 — Teamwork thrives. Partnership misunderstandings diminish.

It’s easier to persuade, compromise and reach consensus. Send love letters and invitations.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — 8 — Focus on career goals.

It’s easier to concentrate and communicate with Mercury direct. Mechanical equipment powers on. Messes are fewer and farther between.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — 8 — Study and explore.

Practice the art of seduction with words. Communicate your feelings, especially with Mercury direct in Aries. Creative efforts flower. Express your passion.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — 7 — Discuss possible financial solutions. Express the future you want to create.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)— 8 — Collaboration percolates. Creative efforts take a leap forward. Sign papers, post and publish.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) — 8 — Physical action satisfies.

Practice your moves. Banking matters take a turn for the better with Mercury direct.

COLLEGIAN.COM Wednesday, May 3, 2017

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19 Iraq’s __ City 21 Western border lake 25 “The Purloined Letter” writer 27 Westernmost Mexican state, familiarly 28 Small deer 29 With allure 30 Bank statement listings: Abbr.

31 Japanese sash 35 Edinburgh native 36 Agree (with) 38 Eastern spiritual path 39 One may be fetching 40 __ of hands 41 Director De Sica 43 Spanish hero El __

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52 Wetland plant 53 Capri suffix 54 Bit of wordplay

55 Aviation stat.

56 “Flags of Our Fathers” setting 60 *Unobstructed view 63 Inn postings 64 Cosmopolitan rival 65 Gold diggers’ objectives 66 First in a line of Russian princes 67 River crossed by Charon 68 Old or Wild follower 69 Lacking, and what can go with each word in the answers to starred clues Down 1 Zest 2 Melville novel set on Tahiti 3 Really stink 4 Split fruit?

5 Mario who won IndyCar races in four different decades 6 Sussex stable area 7 Anka’s “__ Beso” 8 Common sports injury 9 Short sock 10 Rep. group 11 Tony-winning actress for “Miss Saigon” 12 Run up, as debts 13 Afrikaans speakers

46 Start to fall?

47 Soccer penalty card color 48 Make more time for hobbies, say 49 “Here we go again” feeling 50 Cathedral areas 51 Blanket that’s often hand-sewn 56 Superlative suffix 57 “Do __ once!”

58 Less, musically 59 “Not a chance!”

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