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SEE STORY AND GALLERY ON PAGES 7, 8 & 9 Flames tower over surrounding trees as the Cameron Peak fire burns above Glen Haven Oct. 16.

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Colorado State University Korean dance club member Corinne Wilson dances at the front of the line in a filmed performance at a Ram’s Pointe tennis court Oct. 18. “It’s a community for everyone of all levels of dance,” Wilson said. “So you couldn’t know how to bend your knees and you could do a dance, or you could be the best dancer in the world and do a dance.” PHOTO BY ANNA VON PECHMANN THE COLLEGIAN

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Alumni emphasize political conversations in polarized climate

By Serena Bettis @serenaroseb

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As early voters turn out in record numbers, it is clear that citizens are continually interested in engaging in political conversations and education.

Friday evening, seven Colorado State University graduates engaged in a webinar series as part of the “Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Rights.” initiative started by the CSU System.

Hosted by CSU Fort Collins, the department of journalism and media communication and the Straayer Center for Public Service Leadership, CSU alumni shared their professional experience working around politics in Washington, D.C. The panelists — six of whom studied journalism at CSU — discussed their careers that range from positions as editors, local news anchors, investigative reporters, lobbyists and legal counsels and their views

“To me, getting that inforon the current political climate their stories and feel heard, then they’re going to do better, mation out there always goes and journalism industry. back to that personal story,” Two aspects of this includ- and we owe it to them.”

Kennedy said. “If you can ed the way people can get the person it affects connect with others in and tell their story, then their communities and “Even though our political system suddenly it’s a much more how to navigate political interesting story.” polarization. right now seems almost paralyzing, Communications Kelly Kennedy, the we are not bound to repeat those Manager for the McCain managing editor at The mistakes and injustices of the past if Institute for InternationWar Horse News, spoke al Leadership Staci Mcon the importance of we all just speak up and do our part Dermott said part of her giving people a voice toward a brighter future.” mission at the McCain Inwhen they need it the stitute is to promote the most.

STACI MCDERMOTT idea that disagreement in “When we send COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, politics is not a bad thing. people to war, when MCCAIN INSTITUTE FOR “Our world is facing we vote, we’re making INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP challenges like we’ve nevdecisions about people’s er seen before, besides lives, and when they Kennedy said that, with the drastic political polarizacome back, we should be willing to listen to those stories,” the COVID-19 pandemic, get- tion in America,” McDermott Kennedy said. “It’s hugely ting information out into the said. “Basic human rights not important to pay attention world that people can connect only have been continually vioto the repercussions of our with on a personal level is more lated abroad ... but here at home decisions, but for the veterans challenging because reporters with racial injustices, and (the) themselves, … people who are cannot interview their sources freedom of the press has been dealing with combat stress, if face-to-face and make those im- jeopardized, the spread of misinformation seems to have hit they can come back and tell portant connections.

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McDermott said these challenges highlight the importance of character-driven leadership, with people in positions of power who aim to serve causes bigger than themselves.

“The best thing about American democracy is that it provides an opportunity for change, to evolve and improve itself as time goes on, because it isn’t perfect; it’s all about the voice and the will of the people,” McDermott said. “Even though our political system right now seems almost paralyzing, we are not bound to repeat those mistakes and injustices of the past if we all just speak up and do our part toward a brighter future.”

The full panel will be available to watch on the CSU System website by Monday afternoon.

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

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Cathy Kipp: State House Donna Walter: State House candidate for District 52 candidate for District 52

By Serena Bettis @serenaroseb

“I’m all about getting the funding, and I’m also not over-mandating what we do in our schools,” Kipp said.

“I know I’m a Democrat and supposed to be all about big government, but that’s not really what it’s all about. ... (We) like to make sure that our districts and municipalities and our counties have the authority to do what they need to do because usually they know their communities best.”

For environmental policies, Kipp says on her website that she stands behind Gov. Jared Polis’ goal of 100% renewable energy by 2040.

Kipp described a bill she is working on that would require buildings to adopt a recent International Energy Conservation Code, which gets updated every three years and addresses energy efficiency throughout buildings.

2012, you see that code go from (high) to (low) in terms of carbon emissions, so it really does have a big impact.”

On relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kipp said the most important thing people can do is continue to follow safety guidelines to stay healthy.

“If we want to get our life back to normal, it’s not just taking off

By Serena Bettis @serenaroseb

Cathy Kipp is the Donna Walter is the Democratic candidate Republican candidate for for the Colorado House the Colorado House of of Representatives, Representatives, District District 52, in the Nov. 3 52, in the Nov. 3 election. election.

Walter has worked Kipp has lived in the natural wellness in Fort Collins since field for 35 years and has 1985 and served on the 29 years of experience Poudre School District working at the Capitol, Board of Education for according to her website. seven years before being elected by a committee as a state representative in January 2019 to fill a vacancy, according to her website.

On her website, Kipp’s focus points include education, health care, environment and transportation. In the Colorado General Assembly, Kipp currently serves on the House Education Committee and the House Energy & Environment Committee.

“When I was on the school board, I did a lot of advocacy for public education, and it became clear to me that what we have in our GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY ALLIE WATKINSON state are huge problems by having a lot of unnecyour mask and going and “Colorado has been essary stuff in our state hugging your friends, the wonderful place I call constitution, some of that’s not how it’s going home,” Walter’s website which is preventing us to happen, it’s going to reads. “As a legislator, I from being able to adehappen by us practicing will ensure that Colorado quately fund proper social remains the wonderful the things distancing place that brought my that we value, and doing family here in the first like public the things we “If we want to get our life back to place.” e d u c a t i o n ,” need to do to normal, ... it’s going to happen by us The issues Walter’s Kipp said. get through campaign highlights Kipp said practicing proper social distancing this pandemon her website include one bill she ic,” Kipp said. and doing the things we need to do to health care, education, is working K i p p economy, environment on would get through this pandemic.” said those and transportation. give public struggling CATHY KIPP For health care, colleges and with mental STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 52 CANDIDATE Walter writes that she universities health during “can offer experience, in the state the pandemic insights and serious the option can call a solutions instead to no longer free emotion of endless political make a nationalized “Jurisdictions with support line at 970-221fighting.” test score, like those the cities and counties 5551.

On her website, from the SAT or ACT, Colorado ballots throughout the state, Walter states that a requirement for they also review their mailed out Oct. 9 and Colorado lawmakers admission. building codes, typically can be dropped off at claim to have reduced As a former school every three years,” Kipp ballot locations around health care costs by 20% board member, Kipp said said. “For every area the state through 7 p.m. but there is no proof she wants to ensure that with a building code, on election day. Ballots that bills went down for public schools receive every time they review that are mailed in must state residents. Instead, the funding they need to them, they’re going to be sent in time to be Walter says, lawmakers serve their students but be required to adopt one received by 7 p.m. on raised hospital costs. would leave many other of the most three recent election day.

In regards to decisions up to the local Serena Bettis can levels of the IECC codes, education, choice for districts, of which there and that’s really cool be reached at news@ parents and students are 178 in Colorado. because (since) about collegian.com.

is important to Walter, because “education is not one size fits all.”

Walter’s website says that Colorado needs to provide vocational and job skills training along with “affordable quality higher education.”

“Education must work for families in urban areas, rural areas and our suburbs,” Walter’s website says. “It must work for girls and boys alike. It must work for the gifted and talented, those with special needs and all children in between.”

On her e c o n o my page, Walter says that she has experience running a business and that state lawmakers should not decide which businesses and jobs matter and which don’t.

Walter advocates for common sense environmental policies, according to her website. Walter claims that Gov. Jared Polis’ growth policies worsen air quality and create more traffic congestion which in turn worsens air quality.

“Education must work for families in urban areas, rural areas and our suburbs. It must work for girls and boys alike. It must work for the gifted and talented, those with special needs and all children in between.”

STATE HOUSE CANDIDATE DONNA WALTER’S WEBSITE

For transportation, Walter wants to put transportation infrastructure first and fix roads instead of creating mass transit options like

high-speed rail.

In July, Walter sued Larimer and Boulder counties, Fort Collins and the state of Colorado over their mask mandates, according to The Coloradoan.

On Walter’s website, she says mask orders are harmful and ineffective. Her website says that masks restrict oxygen and can increase respiratory infections.

The Digital MEdiC program at Stanford University says that neither surgical nor cloth masks reduce oxygen, but “some masks mean you have to put more effort into breathing if you wear them for a long time.”

Walter’s website says that, according to science, “healthy uninfected people don’t need masks because they’re not infected; healthy asymptomatic people don’t need masks because masks are ineffective at filtering the particles associated with a negligible risk.”

However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone two years old and older wear a mask when around people who do not live in the same household, in public and in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained.

“Masks are recommended as a simple barrier to help prevent respiratory droplets from traveling into the air and onto other people when the person wearing the mask coughs, sneezes, talks or raises their voice,” the CDC website says. “This is called source control.”

Walter declined to be interviewed by The Collegian for this story.

Colorado ballots mailed out Oct. 9 and can be dropped off at ballot locations around the state through 7 p.m. on election day. Ballots that are mailed in must be sent in time to be received by 7 p.m. on election day.

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

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Continue to engage with the SDPS offices

By Joslyn Orji @lazy_svndae_

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by The Collegian or its editorial board.

With so many things following a virtual format for the rest of the semester, Colorado State University is exhausting all possible options in ensuring that students are engaged this semester. Yet no other student service is doing it quite like the Student Diversity Programs and Services (SDPS) offices on campus.

While nobody really expected a traditional fall semester, complete with football games and freshman orientation activities, the SDPS offices have worked overtime to ensure that students have as close to a traditional experience as possible. Therefore, it is extremely important that we acknowledge the work that SDPS staff and faculty have done to make sure that students feel welcomed during these remote times.

“While they cater to specific communities on campus, such as the African American community or the Latinx/ Hispanic community, the SDPS offices are here to support everyone in an effort to promote and enhance diversity on campus.”

The SDPS offices are designed for all students at CSU. They are here to provide support, create connections and provide a space for students who might need them. The SDPS offices are a part of CSU’s efforts to promote a sense of belonging among specific segments of the student population and cater to students that may be of a minority identity.

While they cater to specific communities on campus, such as the African American community or the Latinx/ Hispanic community, the SDPS offices are here to support everyone in an effort to promote and enhance diversity on campus.

This semester, most things have to be done virtually, either over Zoom or, in some cases, Instagram live. Since transitioning online, the SDPS offices have made the most of their online abilities while still allowing a certain number of students to come into the physical office following social distancing measures.

However, as expected in compliance

with social distancing measures, most offices are only allowing limited hours with in-person staff still available for specific student needs.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the SDPS offices were some of the liveliest places on campus; places to chill between classes, hang out with friends, meet new people and bond over shared experiences during their academic journey. The SDPS offices are a community for students to learn from while gaining memorable experiences.

Now that we have made the transition to an online learning environment, it is important to note the effort that the faculty and staff within those spaces are doing remotely to encourage new students to engage with them. As students, we need to promote the SDPS offices because they are still a lively space.

While it is definitely a challenge to make things engaging or to conduct bonding activities through a screen, it means a lot when students log onto the virtual program that is put together for the benefit of the community. Coming from someone that works in one of these offices, specifically the Black/ African American Cultural Center (B/ AACC), it really makes my day to see people tune into a weekly program or log on to have critical conversations because, let’s face it, there is really nothing more awkward than an empty zoom call or IG live.

Since the beginning of the fall semester, the SDPS offices have been in full swing with online activities. Kicking off September with Latinx Heritage Month 2020, El Centro hosted a whole months’ worth of virtual activities for new and current students to engage in. They hosted a range of hot topic conversations, cultural enlightenment segments that centered on music and food and special keynote speaker Julissa Calderon, an actress and activist known for challenging stereotypes in the film industry.

This is just a glimpse at what the SDPS offices have put together to engage with students. Since then, the Asian/ Pacific American Cultural Center, the Black/African American Cultural Center, El Centro, the Native American Cultural Center, the Student Disability Center, the Pride Resource Center and the Women and Gender Advocacy Center have had many other activities and notable speakers engage with the community over a virtual platform.

The SDPS offices are open to the public and are a great place to learn more about the different communities and identities that you can find on CSU’s campus.

Despite the challenges that come with online learning and organizing, it’s very important to note the cultural significance of these spaces. These are special communities that offer a lot to the student body and exist to support us throughout our time at CSU. Joslyn Orji can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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Reduce is the most important environmental habit to develop

By Cody Cooke @CodyCooke17

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We’ve probably all heard of the three Rs — reduce, reuse and recycle. Each of these words are important habits that everyone can develop to make their own lives less wasteful and more environmentally mindful.

However, that first habit, reduce, is probably the most important for people to learn. In the words of the Environmental Protection Agency, “The most effective way to reduce waste is to not create it in the first place.”

The EPA’s advice is especially sound because it addresses the actual processes of modern society more than the secondary products of it. Similarly, “reduce” is the most powerful of the three Rs because, unlike “reuse” and “recycle,” it aims to limit those processes of production before they even begin.

Reduction can be more than a single action you perform. It can become your lifestyle, influencing your relationship with the entire world around you. The first and most effective step you can take to shrink your carbon footprint is a simple one — simply do less.

I know that this may seem overly simplistic or naïve, but we should seriously ask ourselves why the phrase “do less” seems incompatible with modern life. Why are

we expected (and often encouraged) to buy, travel and work so much, especially when we know how exhausting these energy-intensive habits can be for our mental health?

Reduction is probably the most important environmentally-conscious habit to develop precisely because it is directly related to the everyday functions (buying, traveling, working, etc.) of our unsustainable society.

“Reduce” means taking our foot off the pedal of the economic vehicle driving climate change today. Once we slow down, we can do a better job of steering toward sustainable alternatives.

If you’re like me and you don’t want to feel perpetually overwhelmed with grocery lists, workloads and utility bills, then a reduction mindset could be your best tool for ensuring life stays manageable.

It could also help you save money.

Driving less means spending less money on gasoline. Only buying clothes when you absolutely need them saves a pretty penny and reduces your contribution to the carbon-intensive industry of fast fashion. When it comes to food, HuffPost advises us to “only buy groceries that you know (you) will eat,” which cuts down on food waste and also saves you money at the grocery store.

Reduction is especially important when the matter at hand relates to critical resources like water. Students in Fort Collins don’t need to be reminded of the ongoing wildfires, but we do need to constantly be conscious of how much water we use in a context of ongoing drought conditions and potential water shortage.

The City of Fort Collins’ website lays out a Water Shortage Ac-

tion Plan, a “comprehensive list of tactics and restrictions to be implemented in the event of a water shortage.” As of May, this plan has been in-effect, and the ongoing Horsetooth Outlet Project only adds further strain to our water supply.

This City-mandated reduction of water usage might strike some as authoritarian or overdramatic, but we should first call into question our own habits and whether or not these habits were responsible in the first place.

Although I’ve been outlining individual habits of reduction, it is important to keep in mind that the individual can only do so much. The real work to be done continues to be on the macro scale with government policies, big institutions and global corporations.

My colleague Corinne Neustadter expresses this wonderfully when she writes, “Focusing on how individuals can reduce their own carbon emissions negates the systemic nature of our environmental problem.”

But if individuals collectively develop habits of not buying more food than they’ll eat or more clothes than they’ll wear — if individuals habitually use less water and energy than they currently do — then those systemic sources of the climate crisis have received less input.

Reduce is the most important of the three Rs because its power is inherent in the person who practices it. You don’t need to rely on recycling plants, and you don’t need to find a new use for that big empty milk carton since you decided to not buy milk this week in the first place.

Cody Cooke can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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CAMERON PEAK FIRE >> from page 1

By Laura Studley @laurastudley_

Colorado continues to burn as new and old fires flare up across the state.

Over the weekend, the Cameron Peak fire has grown to approximately 317 square miles with 62% containment, according to the Incident Information System.

The Mullen fire has reached 55% containment and expanded to about 276 square miles.

Additionally, on Saturday, Oct. 17, the CalWood fire sparked just two miles northwest of Jamestown.

“Moderate to heavy smoke from the Cameron Peak, CalWood and Lefthand Canyon wildfires will mainly be confined to locations near those three fires in Larimer and Boulder counties ... including Estes Park and Jamestown,” according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Cameron Peak fire On Oct. 17, firefighters placed emphasis on structure protection for the Cameron Peak fire, according to Saturday’s release.

“The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office is conducting structure assessments in areas affected by the fire,” according to an Oct. 18 release. “Information on structure damage will be released once it is safe for teams to enter the burn area and make their assessments.”

Winds were expected to remain at 50 miles per hour throughout the day on Saturday, with gusts reaching 70-75 mph

in the morning, leading officials to expect “continued active fire behavior.”

A shift in weather on Saturday evening allowed for teams to “utilize aircraft and employ aggressive fire suppression actions,” according to the Oct. 18 release.

ations, including evacuations in Rist Canyon and South Bay, both being within 11 miles of the Colorado State University main campus.

“My biggest fear was that winds would launch embers across those lines, igniting fast-spreading new spot fires

These spot fires are “ignited outside the perimeter of the main fire by flying sparks or embers,” according to the USDA Forest Service.

An email from the CSU Public Safety team was sent out to the University community on Oct. 17 with a statement issued

Smoke from the CalWood fire rises southeast of Estes Park, Colorado, Oct. 17. PHOTO BY MATT TACKETT THE COLLEGIAN

The size of the fire on Saturday was about 293 square miles with a containment of 57%.

On Sunday, Oct. 18, containment reached 62%, with the cause of the fire still yet to be determined.

According to NoCo Alert, there have been multiple mandatory and voluntary evacu-

(that) would establish under conditions that would support fast growth,” Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith wrote in a Facebook post. “I am relieved neither of those situations came to be. If they had, we would have been in a whole new world — and not a good one.”

There have been spot fires reported around the main fire.

by Poudre Fire Authority Fire Chief Tom DeMint.

The statement explained that “the fire is being driven by high winds, fuels of heavy timber that include dead and down trees and is in terrain that is impossible to access and conducive to fire spread.”

On the Cameron Peak fire alone, there are over

The Cameron Peak fire burns north of Estes Park, Colorado, on the ridge above Glen Haven Oct. 16. PHOTO BY MATT TACKETT THE COLLEGIAN

1,100 personnel working on relief efforts, according to the statement.

“Although some rural parts of PFA’s jurisdiction are under mandatory and voluntary evacuations, it is highly unlikely that there will be evacuations in Fort Collins,” the statement reads.

DeMint explained that there is not enough fire fuel at the fire’s edge to ignite spot fires that would spread to the City.

“The fire would have to cross Horsetooth Reservoir or go around it through mostly grasslands,” the statement reads. “This area provides a buffer where firefighting forces could directly attack the fire or create a solid fire line.”

American Red Cross of Colorado will be assisting mandatory evacuees at Embassy Suites Loveland at 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland, CO 80538.

Mullen and CalWood fires The CalWood fire is at about 14 square miles with concerns of spread due to weather conditions, given dry conditions and high winds, according to InciWeb. This fire is just shy of being 17 miles from Longmont.

Since its origin, the Mullen fire has damaged 66 structures, according to the Incident Information System.

“Interior burning with visible flame and smoke is expected to continue until significant snowfall,” according to the Mullen fire fact sheet.

Laura Studley can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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CAMERON PEAK FIRE >> from pages 1 & 7

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TOP CENTER: Smoke from the Cameron Peak fire is seen from Estes Park, Colorado, as the fire progresses east Oct. 16.

CENTER: The Cameron Peak fire burns across the ridge above Glen Haven, Colorado, Oct. 16.

BOTTOM LEFT: The Cameron Peak fire burns in the distance with the Devils Gulch roadblock in the foreground Oct. 16.

BOTTOM MIDDLE: The Cameron Peak fire burns at dusk as it nears Glen Haven, Colorado, Oct. 16.

BOTTOM RIGHT: The Cameron Peak fire burns up a mountainside north of Estes Park, Colorado, Oct 16.

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COMMUNITY

FoCo parks offer opportunities for community activities

By Bailey Shepherd @B_Sheps

As brisk fall weather descends upon Fort Collins, ushering in seasonal change, residents’ opportunities for comfortable outside activity are increasingly numbered.

As many of us may be aware, Fort Collins is home to some incredible parks and outside spaces. That being said, I’ve elected to take a look at some of these parks and highlight some of my favorites that provide great opportunities for Fort Collins residents to get outside and engage in some community sports before the Colorado cold sets in.

City Park This park has been a go-to for Fort Collins residents and a staple of the City for over 100 years. Not only that, but its proximity to CSU and student housing west of Shields Street makes it a location with a plethora of outside entertainment possibilities for students as well.

However, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on the popular City Park Pool, forcing a halt of operations. Despite this closure, the park still has so much to offer.

Anyone who has been to City Park will surely tell you about its rolling hills and sprawling green fields. These large open spaces are perfect for games of football and ultimate frisbee, favorites among college students, while also providing enough space for participants to keep their distance from each other and promote adherence to local health guidelines.

What sets City Park apart from other spaces in the City has to be Sheldon Lake. This small but endearing body of water is bordered with long stretches of boardwalk that make an excellent avenue for a stroll or run. If you have access to a fishing pole, this lake also presents fishing opportunities for those looking for more individualistic sporting outlets.

Twin Silo Park The youngest park on this list is not without its own uniqueness and avenues for community sport.

While the primary attraction of this park is the City’s tallest slide, the park also boasts large, flat swaths of beautifully maintained grass fields perfect for setting up anything from spikeball nets to spread-out games of catch. Twin Silo Park also offers soccer nets located just east of the main playground structures that are perfect for smaller games or if you’re looking to get some practice in for your intramural team.

This park also contributes to Fort Collins’ bike-friendly culture with an impressive bike park in the northeast corner of the property.

Complete with paved and dirt portions of the track, this park offers opportunities for bikers to catch some air if they feel so inclined to take advantage of the dips and curves of the track.

Rather uniquely, this park also provides pickleball courts, which I highly recommend trying out if you haven’t had the chance yet. Broaden your horizons and have fun with it!

Spring Canyon Park Spring Canyon Park is located at the western end of Horsetooth Road and is my personal favorite park on this list. This 100-acre recreational masterpiece has something for everyone, and I mean that 100% literally.

Starting with the westernmost part of the park, visitors will find the skate park and hockey rink where any skateboarder, rollerblader or roller-hockey enthusiast is sure to be impressed with its high quality.

The opportunities for sport are endless here. If you’re looking to hoop with some friends, this park offers well-maintained basketball courts to the northwest. If volleyball is more your style, this park offers nets for that as well. If you’re looking for a public place to play a little baseball, this park’s baseball diamonds are perfectly spaced for some good old-fashioned games of catch or even a full game if you have enough friends. Even if you’re looking to pick up a racket and channel your inner Roger Federer, this park has got your back with fully-lighted tennis courts.

To all our pet parents out there, your furry friends are sure to enjoy this park just as much as you will with a state-of-the-art dog park located in the southwest corner of the space, complete with a dog-friendly pond for your pawed pals to get their paddle on.

Rolland Moore Park The final mention on my list has been a Fort Collins classic since 1984. Complete with a variety of sporting facilities and neighboring natural areas, there’s no shortage of opportunities for activity here.

For those looking for some fun in the sun, the westernmost area of the park is home to sand volleyball courts complete with nets. Much like the other parks on this list, Rolland Moore also offers basketball courts and lighted tennis courts.

The park is also home to a variety of grassed sports fields that play host to many a youth soccer and football programs. On off days, these fields are perfect for members of the public to get their frisbee, football, soccer or baseball fix.

As mentioned before, Rolland Moore is adjacent to two of Fort Collins’ natural areas, with Fischer Natural Area located to the north of the park and Ross Natural Area to the south. Fischer Natural Area provides access to the 7.8 mile Spring Creek trail which spans a great length of the City and is a dream for joggers and dog walkers.

Get out and enjoy these wonderful spaces before it’s too cold.

As always, have fun, stay safe, stay healthy and get active!

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

Austin Boone kicks the ball back to the other side of the net in a game of soccer tennis at Lee Martinez Community Park Oct. 17. PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN

Dawson Pennington laughs as his younger brother, Easton, as he shows him a baby bluegill he caught at Sheldon Lake Oct. 17. PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN

Colorado State University freshman Roger Richardson dribbles the ball toward the hoop against freshman Spencer Gill in a game of pickup basketball at City Park Oct. 17. PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN

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Colorado State women’s basketball returns with roster revamp

By Bailey Bassett @baileybassett_

Junior guard Tori Williams passes the ball during a game against San Diego State University Feb. 24. The Rams lost to the Aztecs 64-61. PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT THE COLLEGIAN

Last year’s Colorado State University women’s basketball team had its fair share of struggles. They ended the season 1218 overall and 6-12 in Mountain West play. Now the team led by Ryun Williams has seven new faces, all of which seek to drastically improve the roster.

The massive roster overturn sees six players leaving CSU, four freshman signees and three incoming transfers. Fans can expect lots of new faces to see game action and become significant contributors in 2020-2021.

CSU has had success with graduate transfers. Myanne Hamm, Makenzie Ellis and Roichelle Marble were all significant pieces last season as graduate transfers. Karly Murphy is this year’s graduate transfer from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. The 6-foot-1-inch forward averaged 8.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game last season, both of which were fourth on her team, demonstrating her versatility.

“I love the toughness and competitiveness that Karly (Murphy) plays with,” Coach Williams said. “She understands what it takes to win and has been a solid scorer and contributor in a championship program. It is also exciting that as a graduate transfer, she will have two years of eligibility with the Rams.”

Petra Farkas and McKenna Hofschild are the other two newcomers with college experience. The former is a junior who is coming from College of Southern Idaho and the latter is a sophomore from Seton Hall University.

Farkas is another player that strongly cares about winning, something Williams has seemed to emphasize in his new players this year. Hofschild is undersized at 5 feet and 5 inches, but she makes up for it with heart and grit and is a great driver with speed and finishing ability.

Two of the freshmen are from Colorado and two are from out of state. Cali Clark is from Centennial, Colorado, and went to Cherry Creek High School. The 6-foot-3-inch player is the Rams’ tallest athlete and brings some much-needed size. Makayla Hemingway went to Cherokee Trail High School in Aurora, Colorado.

Both freshmen were dominant in high school, and they even played each other in the playoffs, where Clark and Cherry Creek beat Hemingway’s squad.

Maria Torres continues

CSU’s trend of recruiting international prospects. From Madrid, Torres is a triple-double machine and averaged a triple-double during her final season. Ellie Boni is from Spokane Valley, Washington. Boni is one of CSU’s top recruits and a master at putting the ball in the basket.

CSU is also returning nine players who are expected not only to teach the newcomers but to also thrive in the system they know and develop individually. CSU’s two highest scorers from last year are gone, meaning Jamie Bonnarens will have to increase her scoring totals. She was third on the team last season with 9.4 per game.

Bonnarens is CSU’s sniper, as she led the team in 3-point attempts and makes last season.

Tori Williams averaged a comparable 9.2 points per game to Bonnarens but had more assists and rebounds and a slightly higher 3-point percentage.

Williams may be called upon to be the Rams’ star player this season.

Lore Devos and Liah Davis both had a big impact on the team last year as well. Devos is now a senior and averaged 7.1 points per game last season.

She has great length for a shooting threat. Her 4.1 average rebounds and 10 total blocks last season were also among the best numbers on the team. Davis is the only returning center and should see big minutes anchoring the paint.

“CSU is also returning nine players who are expected not only to teach the newcomers but to also thrive in the system they know and develop individually.”

Katia Stamatelopoulos and Alexis Eberhardt are both sophomore guards who didn’t see a lot of action last season. They are both expected to see significant leaps in production this year and may even find themselves battling for minutes.

Two sophomores redshirted last season due to transfer rules. Sydney Mech and Bengisu Alper are both back for their redshirt sophomore seasons. Lauren Brocke is another player with size that will be asked to step up next season.

CSU has the pieces on paper to improve. The question now is will they put the product down on the court?

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

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Colorado State University Korean dance club members turn to pose at the end of their filmed performance at a Ram’s Pointe tennis court Oct. 18. PHOTO BY ANNA VON PECHMANN THE COLLEGIAN

Colorado State University Korean dance club members watch their filmed performance at a Ram’s Pointe tennis court Oct. 18. PHOTO BY ANNA VON PECHMANN THE COLLEGIAN

Colorado State University Korean dance club members step in unison as they perform a dance cover of Blackpink’s “Ice Cream” Oct. 18. PHOTO BY ANNA VON PECHMANN THE COLLEGIAN

Colorado State University Korean dance club members dance to the song “Ice Cream” by Blackpink in front of a camera Oct. 18. Each week, a club member chooses a K-pop song to cover, and any members who are interested in performing the chosen dance will meet three times that week for about two hours to practice the choreography. PHOTO BY ANNA VON PECHMANN THE COLLEGIAN

Colorado State University Korean dance club stage crew member Serena Sutherland films club members performing a dance as crew member Jennifer Nguyen plays the song on a laptop. PHOTO BY ANNA VON PECHMANN THE COLLEGIAN

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MUSIC

Album Review: ‘Maniac’ by Hannah Richardson

By Jeremiah Janzen @JeremiahJanzen

The COVID-19 pandemic has decimated local art and music scenes across the country. Facing a lack of cohesion and clarity on a day-to-day basis, one can certainly empathize with the struggling artist.

While a lack of in-person events may provide a challenge to some, other artists are working from home and embracing the challenge of creating during a pandemic. On her upcoming album, “Maniac,” University of Colorado Boulder student Hannah Richardson puts forth a powerfully cohesive and tightly woven musical effort.

“Maniac” provides listeners with a sense of transparency and consistency that has been lacking in communities these last several months. Originally set to record in Nashville, Tennessee, with producer Jason Garner, Richardson found herself having to adjust to recording during a pandemic.

“Most of these songs were written, produced and recorded in my bedroom closet,” Richardson explained. “Because we didn’t know how everything was going to last, we decided I’d just record and produce tracks to the best of my ability in my bedroom and then send these songs to him online. From there, Jason (Garner) would further produce, mix and perfect my tracks until we got our song.”

The first song on the upcoming album is the title track, “Maniac.” Upon listening, I find myself transported to a New York City jazz club in the 1950s. One can practically smell the thick layer of cigarette smoke and taste the gin and tonic.

In short, “Maniac” is an elegant, well-blended time capsule of a tune that combines rhythmic patterns of old school jazz and swing drumming with a more modern approach to production elements (sampling keyboard, horns, etc.). For the sake of comparison, imagine Frank Sinatra meets Lana Del Rey with undertones of Van Morrison; jazzy, smooth and mysterious.

After a strong and captivating opening track, the singer from Pennsylvania transports us from a 1950s jazz club to a Sunday morning walk in the park with her song, “Call it Love.” If “Call it Love” was a painting, the strong

production serves as the canvas for Richardson while her beautiful vocal harmonies and synthesized undertones serve as thick, dignified brush strokes.

The noticeable absence of drums during the chorus provides for a unique change of textures while Richardson’s flawless vocal transitions over the chord changes of the verses, bridge and chorus really highlight her singing ability.

Moving ahead on the album, we arrive at “Trippin Out” and “Already Mine.” Each has “radio” written all over it, albeit in different ways. “Trippin Out” delivers an upbeat, pop-oriented tune with a strong chorus that practically begs listeners to sing along.

“Already Mine,” written by Michael McGee and Michael Kachani, strikes a recognizable chord of nostalgic jubilance. “Already Mine” might serve as the best example of Richardson’s impressive vocal range, and one can’t help but think that Whitney Houston would be impressed by Richardson’s vocal stamina as well as her ability to hit melodic notes on a syllable.

Furthermore, the powerful vocals over classical-style chord changes are reminiscent of something out of a Broadway musical or even a song from a classic Disney movie. By embracing the theatrical elements of this song, combined with an ability to sing quietly while still remaining exquisitely detailed (Hozier’s “Work Song” or “Like Real People Do” come to mind for comparison), Richardson demonstrates a control and vocal maturity in “Already Mine” that is far beyond her years.

Despite being titled “Invisible Man,” it is quite easy to see and hear what makes this song such a success. Blending elements found in all four previous tracks, “Invisible Man” is highlighted by its synthetic orchestration, serene vocals and firm yet subtle drumming. This is a song that songwriters across all genres can learn from, as Richardson absolutely nailed this one.

“Most of these songs were written, produced and recorded in my bedroom closet.”

HANNAH RICHARDSON LOCAL ARTIST

Richardson once again demonstrates her wide array of influence and knowledge of different styles with her song “Annmarie.” Not only did I find myself replaying “Annmarie” several

Local singer-songwriter Hannah Richardson on the wooden bridge over the Cache la Poudre River at Lee Martinez Community Park Oct. 15. Richardson is releasing her fourth studio album, “Maniac,” on Oct. 23.

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times before finishing the album, but I started the song over only about halfway into it.

I was floored by what I was hearing, and I am certain that you will be too. The vocal stylings reminiscent of ‘50s and ‘60s jazz singers, exceptional production and aggressive harmonies have me sitting here convinced that this is my favorite song on the album. Styled similarly to an Alma Cogan piece, with vocal elasticity reminiscent of Adele and Amy Winehouse, “Annmarie” packs a brilliantly powerful punch.

To close out the album, we are left with “Crystal Ball” and “Cheers.”

“Crystal Ball” stands out in the sense that it is our first taste of country from Richardson, at least on this album. Listeners familiar with Richardson may recognize the folk/country sound

that defined her first album, “Chasing Rainbows”. While certainly not a classic country song, Richardson’s use of synthetic fiddle, rhythmic tambourine and acoustic strumming all stand out on this tune, particularly in the chorus.

Bringing it all home, “Cheers” is fittingly named and appropriately positioned on this album. “Cheers” is a sort of celebration or culmination of all the songs prior. “Cheers” provides an uplifting and positive pop experience, reminiscent of Sky Ferreira, while also providing a tight and precise ending to an album that could truthfully include even more songs.

Despite the challenges presented over the last few months, Richardson’s fourth album “Maniac” is an elegant display of grit, tenacity and emotion. Richard-

son’s singing on the album is as captivating as it is calming, as mighty as it is soothing and as consistent as it is dynamic.

While her vocals will immediately stick out to anyone listening, her talents go much deeper than singing and this deserves recognition as well. Richardson’s top tier production, progressive lyrics and clear understanding of songwriting components all help to provide a unique and enjoyable listening experience for music fans of across all genres.

“Maniac” will be available on Oct. 23 across several platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Google Play. You can also follow her career progression on Facebook or Instagram.

Jeremiah Janzen can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.

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Love transcends human-made borders in Xiuhtezcatl’s “El Cielo”

By Maddy Erskine @maddyerskine_

It’s not often that you hear about a young rapper who has spoken at the United Nations and sued the United States government. At only 20 years old, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez has made a name for himself as an Indigenous climate change activist and artist.

Xiuhtezcatl’s music is shaped by his commitment to what he believes in and has always fought for and weaving those beliefs into the stories his songs tell. His passion stems from his father’s Indigenous Mexica heritage and his mother’s work in social justice.

Recently, Xiuhtezcatl released a new single called “El Cielo.” Including lyrics in both Spanish and English, the song tells a deep and heartfelt story about the fear surrounding human-made borders.

“At the end of the day, the music is written for my community, for my people, and as global as the audience and as the opportunities get, we will always come home to cut the records.”

XIUHTEZCATL MARTINEZ INDIGENOUS ARTIST AND YOUTH DIRECTOR OF EARTH GUARDIANS

“It’s a very personal reflection and a story that outlines and explores some of my different experiences around family sepa-

rations,” Xiuhtezcatl said. “(It’s) looking at the kind of violence ... that surrounds and is perpetuated by the United States immigration system. It’s looking at the fear around that and also just the love I’ve always witnessed transcend human-made borders.”

While Xiuhtezcatl has grown a large audience as an activist and rapper, he still produces his music with his friends and family.

“At the end of the day, the music is written for my community, for my people, and as global as the audience and as the opportunities get, we will always come home to cut the records,” Xiuhtezcatl said.

The backing vocals in “El Cielo” are done by Xiuhtezcatl’s sister, Isa Roske. She performed the song live with him on previous tours and helps bring the track to life by adding an ethereal layer with her vocals.

“If you listen closely to the track you can hear her voice throughout the whole piece, not saying any words, the sounds and background vocals are really almost one of the main instruments that you can hear that gives it a lot of texture,” Xiuhtezcatl said.

Working on his music is not the only thing Xiuhtezcatl has been up to during the pandemic. He has taken this break from touring and public speaking to further educate himself and others on climate justice.

“The stillness has really facilitated a beautiful opportunity for me” Xiuhtezcatl said. “Like, okay, what value am I really adding to this moment? What do I really have to bring to this? ... (It’s about) really questioning and looking at a lot of the flaws in the

20-year-old rapper Xiuhtezcatl Martinez uses his commitment to social and climate activism and his Indigenous Mexica heritage as inspiration for his music. PHOTO COURTESY OF XIUHTEZCATL

climate conversation.”

The last year has been incredibly transformative for Xiuhtezcatl’s activism. He has been inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement and is aiming to refocus the climate conversation on intersectionality.

Xiuhtezcatl said that he feels there has been a “failure of the climate crisis as a whole to be a justice-oriented space” and that he’s grown since challenging his initial ideas about the crisis.

Many of these organizations that Xiuhtezcatl works with focus on youth activism and education. He is a youth director of Earth Guardians, an organization

training youth in environmental, climate and social justice. Earth Guardians originally began as an accredited high school in Hawaii co-founded in 1992 by his mother, Tamara Roske.

Xiuhtezcatl said that a lot of people are mobilizing around the election, but he believes the real work begins following the election, no matter who may be in office.

“There are the resources, and there is the wealth to enact these projects and do the work that needs to be done,” Xiuhtezcatl said. “Fundamentally, at the end of the day, it’s gonna come from the bottom up.”

Xiuhtezcatl started speaking at local climate rallies at age six and now inspires youth to use their voices to fight for their future. One of the crucial things that youth activism and these organizations do is apply pressure to political systems to act on climate change.

“Youth are the spearheads of transformative change that happens in different generations and different time periods, and I think young people have been pivotal as an organizing force and (in) transforming the conversation,” Xiuhtezcatl said.

Maddy Erskine can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Slow and steady may win the race, but be real with yourself. Are you making progress or just wasting time?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Things aren’t going your way because you’re not looking at the bigger picture. You’re in need of something new but aren’t ready to accept it.

affection you want someone else to give you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Bad habits die hard. You’re the only sign that wakes up and chooses chaos. Please love yourself by cultivating inner peace and a harmonious environment.

DAILY HOROSCOPE By: Jorge Espinoza

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (10/19/20)

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Remind yourself of how far you’ve come. You’re here for a reason, so step up to the plate. Your time to shine is closer than you think.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) The only person who is going to remind you of your worth is you. Step into your strengths, and others will be inspired by your confidence.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You get so much more credit than you deserve for being authentic. Your authenticity is more of a facade when you think too hard about what others think of you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Steps you’ve taken to become more comfortable with yourself are starting to show.

You still have a long way to go. Celebrate the small wins.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Every day can’t be self-care day. Be more mindful of how you treat your mind, body and spirit on a routine basis rather than trying to fit it all in one day.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21) You’re looking for love and affection in the wrong places. You must give to receive. Give that project or homework the love and

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) People don’t see you for who you are because you don’t let them. How can others get to know the real you when you keep them locked out? Today is a good day to let your guard down.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Your time is coming. If your intentions have been pure, you’ll reap the rewards.

If they’ve been malicious, you’ll suffer the consequences. You still have time to change for the better before karma comes knocking on your door.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You’ve been avoiding the changes happening in your life. Step into discomfort and embrace a new direction.

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