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Glass Cases’ ‘Chemicals’ explores everyday struggles

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Colorado band uplifts with personal lyrics about mental health

By Maddy Erskine @maddyerskine

Skiers wait in a lift line at Eldora Mountain Resort Nov. 27, 2019. Eldora offers 680 acres of skiable terrain for visitors of all skill levels. Colorado State University in partnership with the Colorado Climate Center helps to prepare ski areas across the country for the impacts that climate change will have the industry. PHOTO BY SKYLER PRADHAN THE COLLEGIAN

CSU’s Ski Area Management helps industry combat climate change

By Molly O’Shea @Molly_O23 Partnered with the Colorado Climate Center, Colorado State University helps prepare ski areas around the country for the imminent impacts of climate change to the industry.

Instituted in 1974 with assistance from CSU’s Agricultural Experiment Station, the Colorado

Climate Center provides climate services and information to Colorado’s general public, research scientist Becky Bolinger said.

“With continued support from the Agricultural Experiment Station, we are tasked with providing climate services and information to the people of Colorado,” Bolinger said. “This includes climate monitoring, which we do through (Colorado Agri-

cultural Meterological Network), outreach, climate communication around the state and providing climate data.”

Along with supporting ski industry management, the center brings together everything from climate maps and access to climate data around Colorado to the normals and extremes of the Colorado climate and drought information.

Part of the work the center is in charge of is providing climate-related information to any Colorado entity, which includes the many ski resorts. With the data provided by the research team, ski mountain management may be able to make the best decisions to combat climate change going forward. see CLIMATE on page 6 >>

The message of local band Glass Cases’ music is a message we hear every day as we all try to simply get through what can be a really tough life, and it’s a message we don’t hear enough. Glass Cases’ music emphasizes the much-needed solidarity in the mental health challenges that many of us face on a daily basis.

Comprised of vocalist and bassist Alex Van Keulen, drummer Cameron Greene and vocalist Austin Seifert, who also plays ukulele and piano, Glass Cases has been making a name for themselves in their home state of Colorado since 2017.

The band has become known for speaking out about the mental health challenges faced by many young adults.

Their debut album “In Between,” released in March 2020, focused on the struggle to find true happiness in a world full of social media posts and financial stress.

Their new single “Chemicals,” along with their first professionally produced music video, showcases both the band’s talent and emotional depth while still being uplifting and danceable. Rather than sticking to their more common use of the ukulele, this song takes advantage of Seifert’s keys and synth skills to create a similar upbeat feel.

Van Keulen wrote the lyrics of this song based on his own struggles with mental health.

“It’s like everyday struggles, like everybody has,” Van Keulen said. “Definitely everyday mood swings, you know. I mean I have that all the time where I start the morning off great, and then something happens — you get an annoying email, and you’re just like, ‘oh, gosh.’” see GLASS CASES on page 20 >>

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This week in ASCSU: Payroll, COVID-19 relief, democracy

By Ceci Taylor @cecelia_twt

The 12th meeting of the 50th senate of the Associated Students of Colorado State University contained talks of a COVID-19 relief fund, a commitment to social justice and further debate around a payroll incident regarding the executive branch.

Payroll accountability bill The senate finalized discussions on a payroll bill presented the week prior, which will prevent future payroll increases without documented procedures.

Senator Kyle Hill said he believed the underlying nature of the bill was to give the senate a sense of power over the executive branch and gives the senate an excuse to delay the progress of ASCSU President Hannah Taylor and the executive branch.

“This bill indicates the inherent disregard for the executive branch and what they do,” Hill said. “Therefore, I cannot support this bill.”

Hill said the senate should focus on improving the lives of students, not attempt to micromanage the executive branch.

Tristan Reyez, the author of the bill, said the bill is not about oppressing the executive branch.

“Fundamentally, this is about student fees and how we use student fees in a transparent way,” Reyez said. “I think that is a fundamental misunderstanding of this legislation that people don’t necessarily have is that their student fees are being used in a way that they weren’t necessarily intended.”

Reyez said he wants to make sure they have a process and a collaboration between the branches to make sure ASCSU is using fees to better students’ lives, especially during a pandemic.

“I’m not going to say that these student fees should be used to be reallocated for more pay at the end of the semester,” Reyez said. “I’m not going to say that they shouldn’t. I think that’s all up to you, as students who vote in the senate, to decide.”

Reyez said he believes student leaders deserve a voice and vote on the allocation of student fees.

Chief of Staff Jasper Sloss said he thought the bill was an authoritative takeover to control the other branches.

Sloss said the processes the bill addresses are specific and minute ones that are set up to give autonomy to the executive branch to distribute funds in a proper manner.

“I see serious concern with this bill ... because our chief justice has expressed that this is directly an attempt of a bill to overturn a court opinion and that is unconstitutional in itself,” Sloss said.

Senator Ben Torres-Doxey advocated for the bill and said it adds a way for branches to sit down and have a conversation about the way the money should be allocated.

“I don’t think it’s an authoritative takeover of another branch,” Torres-Doxey said. “I just think it adds a process based on how senators will vote.”

Torres-Doxey pointed out that the money used for payroll is student fees, so it’s important to have a process for its allocation.

With a vote of 29-2-0, the bill was passed by the senate.

COVID-19 relief Alexandra Farias, chief financial officer for ASCSU, discussed a possible fund for COVID-19 relief for CSU students.

Farias said that there’s about $189,000 left over from event funds. Farias said clubs and organizations will usually ask to use that money to host events, but weren’t able to this year because of the pandemic.

Farias said they hope to use the money for a COVID-19 relief fund for CSU students, as organizations had no need for the money this year.

Farias said they will either donate the money to a fund that’s already established or manage the money on their own.

Commitment to democracy and social justice The senate addressed a resolution declaring that ASCSU does

not condone the actions taken at the United States Capitol Jan. 6.

“I’d like to applaud this bill and the authors for writing this amazing piece of legislation,” Hill said. “It just shows us how resilient, but at the same time (how) fragile, our democracy is.”

Hill said it’s important to show that ASCSU stands with democracy, not tyranny.

Senator Diego Tovar, an author of the resolution, said they did not write the resolution as performative activism.

“We want y’all to show up to the diversity inclusion caucus, engage in tough decisions and topics (and) engage in how we can communicate with students directly,” Tovar said. “We just want you to know that we are here to support you, and we understand that we also have bias, but we want to work to move forward to promote underrepresented students.”

The resolution was unanimously passed by the senate.

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

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B/AACC plans Black History Month events

By Ceci Taylor @cecelia_twt

February marks Black History Month in the United States, when many take to remembering important people and events in African American history.

Colorado State University’s Black/African American Cultural Center has planned multiple events to celebrate the month.

Real Talk series The B/AACC’s Real Talk series will take place every Tuesday at 4 p.m. throughout the month.

This February, the series includes “I’m Black & I’m Proud” on Feb. 2, “What is Love?: Black College Relationships” on Feb. 9, “Black Activism: Where are YOU?” on Feb. 16 and “We are ONE,” a collaboration with African’s United and Black Student Alliance, on Feb. 23.

All the talks will take place over Zoom.

Being Black & series The B/AACC has put together events every Thursday that will highlight the diversity of being Black, according to the B/AACC website.

The series includes “Being Black & Educated” on Feb. 4, “Being Black & Religious” on Feb. 11, “Being Black & a Young Adult/Professional” on Feb. 18 and “Being Black & African/Islander” on Feb. 25.

All events will take place over Zoom.

Keynote speaker The B/AACC has called Wesley Hamilton to give a speech on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. According to the B/AACC website, Hamilton will talk about his life after becoming paralyzed.

“He’s an award-winning athlete, entrepreneur, influencer and awesome father,” the website reads. “(Hamilton’s) story will not only inspire you but also will change your perspective on life and how everyone can find their passion.”

The speech will take place over Zoom, with a link stated to be available soon on the B/ AACC website.

Luncheon The B/AACC has also planned a luncheon at the Aspen Grille on Feb. 11 and 12. According to the B/AACC website, the menu will consist of corn bread and honey butter along with a choice of Carolina style pulled chicken sandwich or a fried catfish sandwich with remoulade, with sides and dessert.

Those interested can call 970-491-7006 for takeout and dine-in options.

Another luncheon with Black faculty, staff and students will take place on Feb. 3 at 11:30 a.m. over Zoom.

Additional events In addition to weekly events throughout February, the B/AACC has planned multiple other events to celebrate the month.

“From Generation to

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Generation — The Role of Spirituality in the Struggle for Justice with Arisson Stanfield and Pastor (David) Williams of Abyssinian Christian Church” will take place on Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. over Zoom.

Partnered with El Centro and the Pride Resource Center, the B/AACC will host Bachata Nights on Feb. 23 and 24 at 6:30 p.m. Those interested will register with B/AACC closer to the event.

“Africans United & Black

Student Alliance Present: Africa Night” is on Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. via Instagram Live. The live will take place through @africansunitedcsu.

“United Women of Color Presents: The Hair Show” is on Feb. 28 at 5 p.m.

For more information about the events, those interested can email the B/AACC at baacc_email@mail.colostate. edu or call 970-491-5781.

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

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ASCSU works to change Fort Collins’ U+2 policies

By Ceci Taylor @cecelia_twt

Over winter break, members of the Associated Students of Colorado State University, including President Hannah Taylor and Deputy Director of Governmental Affairs Jesse Scaccia, discussed the U+2 policy with the Fort Collins City Council.

According to the Fort Collins government website, the U+2 law limits occupancy in a residential dwelling. One person may not live with more than two other people they are not related to, and one family may not live with more than one additional person.

Scaccia said an initiative to change U+2 to Me+3 will not be on the ballot because of setbacks caused by COVID-19.

“We were going to do it,” Scaccia said. “We had everything lined up, from volunteer hours to resources, to make it happen. But then the (COVID-19) numbers spiked, and it just felt really irresponsible to go forward with it, so we pulled back on that. But we didn’t want to. We weren’t going to stop there.”

Scaccia said that rather than working on changing the U+2 law completely, they were going to focus on initiatives that would improve U+2 for everyone.

“The fight for U+2 isn’t just about U+2 policy,” Scaccia said.

“It’s about making Fort Collins a more renter-friendly city, a city that’s better for the working class, students, the Latinx population who often fall victim to bad affordable housing policies.”

Scaccia said that one initiative they are working on is getting a complimentary renter protection unit. The unit would help investigate when a renter has been victim of a negligent landlord.

“In what ways do we keep this on the top of the minds of the council members going out and the new council coming in — and how it’s changed over the years and has impacted several different groups of marginalized communities?”

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Scaccia said there is already an occupancy enforcement team that responds to reports and complaints from anything from noise to parking to U+2 violations.

“That’s all well and good, but there’s no similar unit to protect

renters,” Scaccia said.

Scaccia said a new initiative also includes making the extra occupancy process cheaper and easier.

“People are set up to fail from the outset,” Scaccia said. “It’s very expensive, it’s $200, which is prohibitive for a renter-class person. It can only be engaged by the landlord, which they’re disincentivized from bothering to do that. And then it’s really complicated.”

Scaccia said the document is almost unreadable and certainly isn’t at the level for an average Fort Collins resident to consume and understand. The new initiative would make the document more accessible.

The final policy ASCSU is working on, according to Scaccia, would lower the fine for noncompliance. According to the Fort Collins government website, the fine is up to $1,000 per person per day.

“We often have to choose between medicine and bills and rent, and sometimes having that fourth person or fifth person can make a huge difference,” Scaccia said. “So for someone to be breaking a law because they’re poor and then to be charged $1,000 a day because of it, it’s almost like the City, by this policy, wants to drive people deeper into poverty.”

Scaccia said that City Council has the opportunity to vote on the

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policies on Feb. 16.

Taylor said it’s important for these laws to change because of their anti-immigrant origin and continuous bias against marginalized and lower-class communities. Taylor said they want to raise that awareness for the new City Council coming in April.

“Fort Collins prides themselves on certain ideals yet refuses to make any movement on a policy that originated out of anti-immigrant sentiment,” Taylor said.

“In what ways do we keep this on the top of the minds of the council members going out and the new council coming in — and how it’s changed over the years and has impacted several different groups of marginalized communities?”

Taylor said that past ASCSU

administrations have attempted to change the U+2 policy, but City Council members were still unaware of the law’s origins.

Taylor said if students are looking to help change these policies, they can email City Council, the mayor, the city manager and several city stakeholder groups. Taylor also said students should register to vote in Fort Collins.

“I think, so often, we as students forget that we should be holding our City Council members accountable as well,” Taylor said.

“Even if a majority of us are only going to be here for four to five years, this is still a space (where) we deserve representation.”

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

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CLIMATE >> from page 1 Natalie Ooi, program director of the Ski Area Management program at CSU and assistant professor within the department of

human dimensions of natural resources, works closely with the ski industry on a wide range of issues that they are facing.

This work is done through the ski area management graduate certificate program. Ooi explained that it mainly relates to employee training and development and succession planning within the ski industry as the program seeks to develop

and train the next generation of industry leaders.

“This particular research project is the first that we have done that is specific to climate change with the ski industry,” Ooi said. “The purpose of this project was to really identify what sources of data different ski area managers use, if any, to help them make weather, climate and drought-related

decisions.”

The idea behind the research project was to help fill in any gaps that ski area managers may have and help them make more informed, data-driven planning decisions from season to season, Bolinger said.

Due to data privacy of the participating ski areas, the Climate Center is not at liberty to disclose specific ski areas that

were a part of this research project. Twenty-one ski area managers were interviewed from 11 ski areas ranging across Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Utah and Arizona. Seven of those ski areas were specifically from Colorado, Ooi said.

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>> What the Colorado Climate Center research shows is that people are broadly going to see increased average temperatures and resulting changes to precipitation, which will likely result in the shortening of the ski season over time. Winter sports enthusiasts should anticipate increased drought conditions as well, which will affect

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snowfall in these different regions, Ooi said.

“It is important to note that these impacts will not occur uniformly across the country, let alone the different mountain regions around the world,” Ooi said. “For example, the Rocky Mountain (Range), due to its higher elevation than other mountain ranges within the (U.S.), will likely be im-

pacted less by the above than resorts in the Pacific Southwest or the Southeast.”

The east coast is already experiencing more rain-onsnow events, which make snowmaking difficult throughout the season, while the Pacific Northwest is seeing more dramatic swings from very large snow and rainstorms to increased drought years, Ooi said. All of

these extreme swings are attributable to climate change.

“Our reason for starting this project with the ski areas was to establish relationships with the ski industry, which Natalie has facilitated for us, and to learn how we might be able to help them,” Bolinger said.

In the future, they hope to get more funding that can

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allow them to develop tools from climate data that can help inform a ski resort’s decision making, Bolinger said.

While there is not currently a specific team focused on this, Bolinger said she has led this project and hopes to continue collaborations with Ooi and her department in future efforts.

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PHOTOS BY RYAN SCHMIDT A tree alongside a road near a concrete supplier does not seem like the most exciting place, however, due to many bald eagles, it was the perfect spot for wildlife enthusiasts to gather. On Feb. 2, as many as 10 bald eagles were spotted where Drake Road turns into Ziegler Road. Their appearance drew birders, photographers and other wildlife lovers to observe these majestic birds. One birder, William Hoelzel, took this as an opportunity to spend some time with his son.

He said the birds are majestic and happily helped others spot them.

Some brought cameras and binoculars, while some just stopped by to see what was going on. Eagles were on the verge of extinction in the mid-20th century, but because of environmental regulations and the banning of the pesticide DDT, they have made a comeback. Thanks to these actions, they can be viewed and appreciated from a respectable distance by Fort Collins residents.

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SkiSU plans ski trips with COVID-19 restrictions

By Ceci Taylor @cecelia_twt

SkiSU has allowed Colorado State University students to explore the various ski mountains Colorado has to offer since 2017.

The program, which costs $20 for a round trip, packs students onto buses and drives them to the week’s designated ski resort.

COVID-19, however, has led to change in some aspects of the program. Erika Benti, active transportation professional, said that 24 tickets will be available for each trip instead of the usual 54.

“We went through a process to get a trip approved by the Pandemic Preparedness Team,” Benti said.

“You will have to wear a mask the whole time, and then, also, some of the seats will be blocked off, so you’ll have your own row.”

Benti also said SkiSU will be collecting contact information for students in case they need to conduct contact tracing afterward.

Brittney Paraiso, a CSU senior studying business administration, said that she would feel safe taking a trip with SkiSU. “I trust the Pandemic Preparedness Team,” Paraiso said. “It’s great that trips like these are still happening.”

Benti said that SkiSU has a flexible refund policy to make up for COVID-19 restrictions and weather.

“As students, you can go on and purchase trips that you’re interested in, and then, if something comes up — or certainly if you know you’re feeling ill — you can get a full refund,” Benti said. “If you’re asking for a refund for any kind of COVID(-19)-related reasons, we have a very open refund policy all the way through the time that the trip starts.”

Benti said that normally, refunds would only be given up until the Wednesday before the trip, but the pandemic calls for flexibility on that policy.

“We don’t want students to feel nervous about purchasing tickets in case something changes about their plans,” Benti said. “Then, of course, if we were to have to cancel a whole trip for (COVID-19) reasons, or even weather, which has happened before, you’d get a full refund for that too.”

According to the SkiSU website, the trips could be canceled at any moment, depending on guidance changes from the county or state.

“Ticket holders will be notified directly via email and text in case of cancelation, and all updates will be

posted to this page,” the website reads. “A full refund will be provided if trips are canceled due to public health concerns.”

SkiSU trips will take place most Saturdays until early April, including three Sunday trips. Ticket sales close the Friday before the trip at 4 p.m., according to the website.

“It could close earlier if they sell out, and with having fewer tickets available, it’s possible that they will sell out before that time,” Benti said.

SkiSU started as an Eco Leader project through the Housing and Dining Services Sustainability Fund.

“One of the student Eco Leaders put together a project to evaluate what it would take to start a bus from CSU up to ski resorts,” Benti said. “We were able through that project, to, in the academic year 2017-2018, start the program with five trips that season going up to different ski resorts.”

Benti said the program became popular after the pilot year, and SkiSU is now able to provide 12 trips for the 2021 ski season.

The purpose of the program is to let students know about the various forms of transportation CSU provides and that they won’t always need to bring a car to campus, Benti said.

Students pack their ski gear onto the SkiSU bus Feb. 9, 2019.

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“About two-thirds of our incoming students each year come without a car,” Benti said. “And so they really have a lot of options for getting around Fort Collins, for getting to the airport in Denver and using buses and bikes and scooters, but that connection to the mountains was something that we were missing.”

Benti said SkiSU was the first program to provide an alternative way of transportation for students who wanted to explore the ski mountains in the Front Range of Colorado.

“We wanted to be able to support students in making that choice to not have a car on campus but to not feel limited where they couldn’t also enjoy skiing and snowboarding, and so many students want to do that here in Colorado,” Benti said.

According to the SkiSU website, there are still 10 more trips students can sign up for, starting with a trip to Arapahoe Basin on Feb. 6.

Students can sign up and purchase tickets on the website.

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

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FoCo plastic bag ban approaching finalization for April ballot

By Samantha Ye @samxye4

Fort Collins voters will likely be looking at a locally tailored plastic bag ban and paper bag fee ordinance for the April 2021 municipal elections.

City Council approved the first reading of the referred ordinance designed to reduce plastic pollution by banning large grocers from providing plastic disposable bags to most customers.

The ordinance also creates a 12-cent fee on disposable paper bags, the proceeds from which will be split evenly between the grocers and the City. The City’s portion will be used entirely to fund a new plastic pollution mitigation and solid waste reduction program that will go hand-in-hand with supporting the bag ban.

If approved by voters, the ban would go into effect May 1, 2022.

Future councils will be able to adjust the ordinance as needed, such as expanding the banned items list or changing the associated fee.

Though Council held concerns about ensuring equitable impacts and the potential conflict with state law, the first reading

passed 5-2, with Mayor Wade Troxell and Councilmember Ken Summers voting against.

Here’s what to know about the plastic bag ordinance as it currently stands.

What does the ordinance say?

Large grocers, defined as retail stores in permanent buildings over 10,000 square feet, can no longer “provide a disposable plastic bag to a customer at the point of sale,” unless the customer is exempt under the low-income relief section of the ordinance.

City staff stressed the importance of the ban for supporting the City’s plastic pollution reduction priorities as well as the City’s 2030 zero waste goal.

About 10% of landfill municipal solid waste is plastic, according to the ordinance, and plastic bag recycling is difficult.

Disposable paper bags are still allowed, but they come with a 12-cent fee per bag. The grocer and City will split the fee revenue 50-50.

That would net in about $787,500 a year for the City, presuming a 75% decrease in disposable bag usage after the ordinance based on other bag fees from around Colorado.

The fee revenue would be used to cover costs associated with administering and supporting the ordinance. For the City, the proposed plan is for a new plastic pollution mitigation and solid waste reduction program.

According to City documents, that program would include: ■ Providing reusable bags to residents and guests ■ Collecting the bag fees ■ Community education and outreach on waste reduction, particularly as relating to single-use bags ■ Supporting other programs and activities that support waste reduction goals The fee revenue collected cannot exceed the costs of the program, and though City staff expect costs to be recovered once the fee starts, they do not expect to have to deal with excessive revenue.

The City’s Disposable Bag Fee Study estimates total costs between $795,000 and $1.38 million.

Won’t this have a disproportionate impact on low-income residents?

Equity remained a prime concern for council members who recognized many in the commu-

nity cannot easily adapt to using only reusable bags or paying the new bag fee, whether due to lack of transportation or disability.

“It’s just not feasible for everyone to carry a reusable bag and use them no matter if we give it to them, so we need options for people to fit their life,” Councilmember Emily Gorgol said.

One public commenter said the ban was “putting the burden on the working-class people of the community” and urged Council “to lead with equity.”

Currently, the low-income exemption to the fee applies to those who can present “a benefit card reflecting participation in a federal, state, county or City income-qualified aid program.”

Gorgol in particular has pushed for expanding the exemption beyond government qualification programs since those can be too narrow.

Bag fee programs from other cities typically use even narrower exemptions based solely on enrollment in government food assistance programs, according to Lucinda Smith, environmental services director.

As such, City staff are working on more creative approaches

to the exemption. The main one is keeping a stock of free “be our guest” reusable bags for grocers to provide at their discretion to anyone they see experiencing a barrier not covered in the ordinance, but council members still pushed for more expansive options.

“We do have populations where they do need to have a disposable option,” said Melanie Potyondy, the newest council member. “We have folks that wouldn’t be able to launder reusable bags (or) carry reusable bags.”

Council added a segment to the ordinance that mandates that the City will provide further assistance to those who need exemptions or access to free reusable bags, though exact solutions were left purposefully vague so staff could continue to work how best to do that. Details may be further discussed on second reading.

Troxell, who opposed the plastic bag ban for being “bad policy and bad timing,” said the most equitable option was to simply not implement the ban at all.

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Filipponi Ranch

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Fisch Cabernet Sauvignon Napa HALF PRICE!....................................... $14.99

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Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Save $10............................................. $22.99 Zombie Zinfandel............................ $9.99

Wilson

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Von Holt

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Shortbread Cellars

Zinfandel Sonoma ........................... $21.99 Zinfandel Old Vine .......................... $34.99

Seghesio

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San Joaquin

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Rockpile Vineyards

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Pin It

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Pezzi King

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Pamplemousse

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Mondavi Woodbridge

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Mazzocco

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Le Chanceaux

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Jettlynn Winery

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Hat’s Off

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Godspeed Vineyards

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Dark Horse

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Black Oak

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc...... $11.99 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot......... $14.99

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Paisley & Sage

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ITALIAN WINE

Amarone - Save $20! ..................... $34.99

Tenuta Novare

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San Leonino

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Monte del Lago

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Illuminati

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Fattoria Campoperi

Pinot Grigio........................................ $10.99 Pinot Nero.......................................... $12.99

Borgo Magredo

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Antale

Senorio del Sotillo Crianza..... $12.99

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Salcis

Tempranillo........................................... $8.99 Reserva................................................ $12.99 Gran Reserva ..................................... $22.99 Evodia Garnacha.............................. $8.99

Campo Viejo

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All Types, Except Sparkling ............... $7.99

Wild Pig

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Moulin de la Gravelle

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Montmassot

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Chateauneuf-du-Pape Save $20!............................................ $39.99

Maison la Berthaude

Beaujolais Villages............................... $9.99 Macon Villages ................................. $11.99 Chardonnay ....................................... $14.99 Pinot Noir........................................... $16.99 Pouilly Fuisse ..................................... $21.99

Louis Jadot

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Le Dragon de Quintus

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La Vieille Ferme

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La Perliere

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Esprit Sud

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Domaine Virginie Thunevin

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Domaine Saint Nabor

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Domaine de Sahari

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Cotes Blanches

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Chateau Vrai Caillou

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Chateau Tour de Mayne

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Bordeaux Rouge, Bordeaux Blanc Save $5........................................... $12.99

Chateau Gantonnet

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Chateau de Callac

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Chardonnay, Malbec Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, White Cabernet Sauvignon ................................ $19.99 Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coloradeaux...... $21.99

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Yellow Tail All Types 1.5 L .................................................... $9.99

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Blanc de Blancs - Save $5................. $9.99

Wild Pig Sparkling

Brut, Brut Rosé, Extra Dry ................. $9.99

Poema

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Oriol Russell Reserva

Brut, Pinot Brut Rosé, Prosecco ...... $9.99

Natale Verga

Blanc de Blanc, Blanc de Noir, Brut, Demi-Sec ................................. $13.99 Rosé ..................................................... $14.99 Lamarca Prosecco....................... $13.99 Mionetto Prosecco...................... $12.99

Gruet

Cordon Negro: Brut, Extra Dry, Rosado .................................................................. $9.99

Freixenet

Cuvee Rosé, Grand Cuvee Save $20! ....................................... $39.99

Devaux

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Chandon

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Cave Liberal

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White Blend .......................................... $9.99

The Gatekeeper

Red Blend, Sauvignon Blanc/ Semillon................................................. $8.99

Sixpence

The Left Bank Red Blend ................ $12.99

Neil Ellis

Jonty ’s Ducks Red Blend....... $17.99

Chenin Blnc, Shiraz/Merlot/Viognier Save $5 ............................................... $19.99

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Sauvignon Blanc............................... $10.99

Villa Maria

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Tora Bay

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Oyster Bay

Sauvignon Blanc............................... $12.99 Chardonnay, Rosé ............................ $13.99 Pinot Noir........................................... $15.99

Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc ............ $8.99 Jacobs Creek All Types.................. $5.99 Kim Crawford

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec Save $5 .................................................. $9.99

Spice Block

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Perro Callejero

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Painted Face

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La Espera

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Casillero del Diablo

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Amalaya

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Chianti Classico Riserva Save $10............................................. $14.99

Villa Montignana

Rosso di Montalcino Save $10 ......................................... $19.99 Vino Nobile di Montalcino Save $10 ......................................... $29.99

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Christian Brothers Brandy 1.75 L ................................................... $16.99 Hennessy VS Cognac 750 ml ................................................. $39.99 Remy Martin VSOP Cognac 750 ml ................................................. $42.99 Overbrook Pumpkin Egg Nog 750 ml .................................................... $7.99 Le Soreel Bianco or Rosso Vermouth 1.0 L......................................................... $7.99

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1800 Tequila

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Maestro Dobel

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Tierra Noble

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12 yr old Double Cut Single Malt Scotch 750 ml ................................................. $59.99 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch 750 ml ................................................. $69.99 Edition #5 Single Malt Scotch 750 ml ................................................. $99.99 18 yr old Single Malt Scotch 750 ml ............................................... $299.99

Macallan

12 yr old Single Malt Scotch 1.75 L ................................................... $69.99 Enigma Single Malt Scotch 1.75 L ................................................... $99.99

Glenlivet

12 yr old Single Malt Scotch 1.75 L ................................................... $54.99

Glenfiddich

10 yr old Single Malt Scotch 750 ml ................................................. $49.99

Laphroaig

12 yr old Single Malt Scotch 750 ml ................................................. $39.99 Magnus Single Malt Scotch 750 ml ................................................. $39.99

Highland Park

150th Anniversary Scotch 1.75 L ................................................... $39.99 Chivas Regal Scotch 1.75 L ................................................... $64.99

Grand Macinish

1.75 L ................................................... $13.99 Crawfords Scotch 1.75 L ................................................... $19.99 Dewars Scotch 1.75 L ................................................... $32.99

Clan McGregor Scotch

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1.75 L ................................................... $21.99 Kraken 94 Proof Rum 1.75 L ................................................... $24.99

Captain Morgan Spiced Rum

1.75 L ................................................... $19.99

Malibu Coconut Rum

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Tullamore Dew

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Canadian Whiskey 750 ml ................................................. $19.99 Salted Caramel Canadian Whiskey 750 ml ................................................. $19.99 Pendleton Canadian Whiskey 1.75 L ................................................... $29.99

Crown Royal

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Windsor Canadian

Canadian LTD Canadian Whiskey 1.75 L ...................................................... $8.99

CANADIAN WHISKEY

FoCo Collaboration Series Whiskey 750 ml ................................................. $54.99

Old Elk

Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey 750 ml ................................................. $39.99 Makers Mark Whiskey 1.75 L ................................................... $44.99 Few Single Barrel Bourbon 750 ml ................................................. $54.99

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Jack Daniels

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Bulleit

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Dogfish Head

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Breckenridge

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Maxline Brewing

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New Belgium

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Sweet Water Brewing Co.

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The definition of refugee needs to include climate migrants

By Bella Eckburg @yaycolor

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.

A refugee is defined as “a person who flees to a foreign country or power to escape danger or persecution,” and those who fall under this classification are protected under international law.

As college students, we have been introduced to the idea of refugees and the many reasons people are forced to leave their home country multiple times throughout our academic careers. There are currently 5.6 million Syrian refugees living mainly in Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan fleeing the Syrian conflict that has continued to tear across their country for the last decade.

The definition of refugee needs to be expanded to include those who are migrating due to the impacts of climate change on their homeland.

Although they are not fleeing their country to escape persecution or danger, they are being forced to leave due to the land becoming less inhabitable and therefore deserve protection under international law.

The Environmental Justice Foundation, founded in 2001, has

advocated for the rights of climate refugees for over two decades.

The EJF believes in the importance of environmental security and advocates for its consideration as a basic human right due to the fact that millions of people rely on the natural environment around them for their livelihoods. For some, the loss of the environment would lead to hunger, vulnerability and poverty — and those people deserve protection.

Climate change is an incredibly real issue plaguing our world.

From mainlands to tiny islands miles offshore, climate change will eventually affect every person directly, but for some, these effects are happening as you read this.

As Earth continues to get warmer, sea levels will rise and natural disasters will go from already catastrophic to a sci-fi thriller nightmare. Those who live in communities that are reliant on the natural environment (fishing communities, farming communities, etc.) will be affected greatly as climate change continues to slowly destroy the world around us.

According to npr.org, weather disasters displaced an average of 24 million people every year since 2008. Climate change will cause this number to skyrocket in the coming decades due to the warming of the planet, the ever-rising sea level and shifting weather patterns.

Many communities that are already extremely underrepresented will find themselves more vulnerable to poverty and a lack of protection.

The World Bank estimated that sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia alone will produce 143 million more climate migrants in the next 29 years.

By expanding the definition of refugee to include climate refugees, many could find solace in the fact that they are not being forgotten and will receive protection under international law if they are forced to leave their homelands due to climate change making them uninhabitable.

As college students, we represent the generation of people who have the opportunity to make a change in our habits to prevent climate change and the destruction of our natural environment. Many developing countries are at risk of having their economy deteriorate due to climate disasters affecting their livelihoods.

The definition of refugee needs to be expanded to include climate refugees, and environmental security should be a basic human right afforded to everyone.

Read the full version of this article at collegian.com.

Bella Eckburg can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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The issue of water usage in Colorado

By Corinne Neustadter @cneustad

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.

Looking back on the dumpster fire that was 2020, it’s shocking to realize the COVID-19 pandemic was only one of many catastrophes that occurred. The year saw continued environmental destruction around the world, including wildfires, flash floods, hurricanes and earthquakes.

In Colorado, three of the biggest wildfires in state history, including the Cameron Peak fire, blazed like never before across the state.

As the effects of climate change become more apparent in the years ahead, fires will continue being a serious concern.

In tandem with these blazes, Colorado experienced historic levels of drought last year. The entire state experienced“droughtorabnormally dry conditions” in August — the first time in eight years. Although some

municipalities regulate water use, significant residential water use continues in the Front Range due to COVID-19 restrictions keeping people home.

With some of the state’s biggest cities — notably Denver, Fort Collins, Aurora and Colorado Springs — relying on sources west of the Continental Divide for a significant portion of their water, officials at the state and local level should reconsider their water regulations to best support a large population living in a dry, high altitude environment.

In the coming years, the politics of water usage will only escalate, considering there is a limited supply that will only be drained as Colorado’s population grows. From 2010 to 2018 alone, Denver’s population saw an almost 20% increase; if this trend continues, it could have dire impacts on the Front Range’s water supply.

Current trends reported by The Colorado Sun indicate Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the nation’s largest reservoirs, supporting over 40 million people in the Colorado River Basin, are only at 42% and 40% capacity respectively, signaling

an exceptionally dry year and bleak drought forecasts for the West.

Living on the Front Range, however, bears no resemblance to the dire drought periods Colorado has experienced — much of it only in the past year. Greenery abounds in perfectly manicured lawns and city parks, bearing a striking contrast to the scalded hillsides of the Rocky Mountains or the torched remnants of family homes.

Reconsidering how water is used along the Front Range and within the state is imperative for municipalities to take on while Colorado is at the front lines of climate change. In a culture that still prides itself on proving its status through maintaining green lawns, we must reconsider the disastrous ramifications of ignoring the complexities of water usage and instead face the realities of what our climate demands.

That way, we can ensure everyone has access to clean water and can live comfortably.

Read the full version of this article at collegian.com.

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

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HAVING A SAFE DRINK CLOSE TO HOME By Christina Johnson Remote learning has created gaps in many students’ schedules to fill with exciting activities that adhere to public safety standards and precautions. Take advantage of Fort Collins many breweries by considering these companies for your next beer or drink.

Open for business Equinox Brewing

Equinox is open for seating outdoors with limited in-house seating available.

Seating is first come. Beer to-go is available. With 18 beers on tap that are continuously changing, this is a great option for a patio beer. Find more information at equinoxbrewing.com.

Crooked Stave Taproom This Colorado-inspired taproom uses fruit and floor-malted barley grown in state for their extensive tap list, which can be found at crookedstave.com/visit-us/foco-tap-list.

Maxline Brewing

This taproom is open for up to 40 people with a patio. To-go crowlers make it possible to take these beers home. In addition to the snacks they have available, food trucks are around every day but Monday. Find more information at maxlinebrewing.com.

Funkwerks Brewing They are able to offer limited indoor seating in their Barrel Room along with outdoor seating. They are not taking reservations. To-go beers are also available.

Find more information at funkwerks.com.

Guilded Goat Brewing Open for limited indoor seating every day of the week, the Guiled Goat has plenty of beers on tap ranging from a 5oz glass to a 64oz growler. Their current and upcoming beer list is available at gildedgoatbrewing.com/tap-list.

Odell Brewing Odell has listed all safety precautions being taken at their taproom at odellbrewing.com. Their wide selection of beers can be found across the country, but at their home taproom here in Fort Collins, you can enjoy a patio beer with spectacular mountain views.

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Hughes project provides solutions for environmental concerns in Fort Collins

By Cody Cooke

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Losing motivation to read.

Cats.

Stomach growls.

Wholesome TikTokers.

Discussion boards.

Reuseable straws.

COVID-19 fatigue.

Planners.

Expired ramen.

Takeout dinners.

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Students at Colorado State University have probably heard about the ongoing redevelopment project happening at the site of what used to be Hughes Stadium on the west side of Fort Collins. According to SOURCE, the redevelopment project aims to “provide much-needed affordable housing for Colorado State University employees,” who have consistently expressed anxiety about finding an affordable place to live in Fort Collins.

The proposed project, which is a collaboration between the University and private developer Lennar, would give CSU employees preference for housing before becoming available to the wider community. It would also include over 70 acres of open space as well as amenities such as child and health care resources and a transit station for residents to travel to campus.

Along with the transit station, “homes planned for the site include solar energy and water-saving technology options.” This demonstrates that the project is an important step in CSU’s goal of using only renewable electricity by 2030 and a conscious effort to adapt to a drier future.

The project is a fitting response to CSU employees’ housing concerns and a good example of sustainable development, but it brings to light some pressing concerns that Fort Collins and the state of Colorado need to keep in mind moving forward.

For starters, the Hughes site is advantageous in ways that future housing development sites might not be.

SOURCE writes that the project will connect to city infrastructure and utilities that were already at the site.

In 2018, The Denver Channel reported, “Greeley and Fort Collins are projected to double in size over the next 20 to 30 years.” A booming population will need a similar expansion in available housing for everyone, not just CSU employees.

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Colorado State University, in collaboration with a private development company, Lennar, have proposed the site be used to build affordable housing for CSU employees. PHOTO BY CAT BLOUCH | THE COLLEGIAN

As housing projects spring up in the most readily available locations in the City’s periphery, they’ll need to be connected to infrastructure and utilities that aren’t there yet. Fort Collins should anticipate this demand now to ensure that it can not only provide these essential connections but can do so with sustainability in mind.

“How much land we want to keep open and undeveloped has to be carefully balanced with how much land we need to set aside to satisfy human needs like housing.”

Hovering over this anticipated population growth is the reality that resources like food and water are very real concerns for the future of Northern Colorado. The Hughes redevelopment project’s decision to build water-saving technology into its homes is a reminder that water is precious but not at all abundant.

Alarming drought conditions have prompted cities up and down the Front Range to coordinate in warning their inhabitants of water shortages.

Cities like Windsor are buying agricultural water rights from farms in anticipation for future demand higher than what they can currently provide.

This isn’t a new technique for Colorado municipalities,

but it has a history of degrading the environment. Fort Collins should take this lesson seriously and consider how it will provide its residents with water without compromising the surrounding farms that could sustainably provide for it.

The Hughes redevelopment project also brings to light the issue of open space in a growing urban area. The citizens’ initiative Planning Action to Transform Hughes Sustainably has organized in opposition to the housing project.

PATHS hopes to persuade Fort Collins to set aside the Hughes property “for parks; recreation and open lands; natural areas; and wildlife rescue and education.”

Conflicting ideas over how to use available space naturally occur as population centers grow over time. How much land we want to keep open and undeveloped has to be carefully balanced with how much land we need to set aside to satisfy human needs like housing. Fort Collins should be mindful of the delicate balance between a growing population and a beautiful natural landscape as it plans for its future.

At the end of the day, the Hughes redevelopment project is a victory for both CSU and Fort Collins. But it’s not enough to only be relieved by this collaborative victory. We should see Hughes as an example of how we should move forward as well as a reminder of the challenges that lie ahead.

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

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United States representative of Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, Lauren Boebert, has embarrassed Colorado since early last year when she began her primary campaign against former U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton.

Boebert, 34, is a freshman congresswoman attempting to stir the pot in the House and continues gaining support under the ideologies and influence of former President Donald Trump.

If there is one thing Boebert is consistent with, it is her repeated disregard for government mandates and practices.

Boebert, the owner of Shooters Grill — where customers are encouraged to open carry — reopened her business in May 2020 despite a cease and desist order from Garfield County.

This demonstrates an open disregard for public health and safety, adhering to and succeeding in the Trump brand of Republican politics.

The ideologies and tactics of Trump have worked in our home state, despite the majority of Colorado residents leaning Democratic. A woman who led her campaign on the basis of gun rights and supporting Trump in his lies won her primary against a fairly conservative, “safe” opponent.

This is a clear demonstration that Trump and his specific brand of Republican politics won influence among Colorado voters.

Joe Neguse, representative of the 2nd Congressional District, where Fort Collins resides, is a far cry from Boebert. The congressman voted to impeach Trump while Boebert voted against the impeachment.

This represents some of the division between the ideologies of rural and urban America — it is like night and day between the two candidates and their platforms. Both rural and urban Colorado exist in an echo chamber, so the divide

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Boebert represents one of the many stubborn business owners contributing to the spread of COVID-19. This, however, was just the beginning of her foray into morally questionable politicals.

Prior to and in the days after the insurrection in Washington, D.C., Boebert posted several inflammatory tweets. Tweeting on the morning of the Jan. 6 insurrection, “Today is 1776,” implying that Jan. 6 was a sequel to the American Revolution, potentially aiding in the incitement of violent action.

In addition to this, in the days leading up to the lethal attack on the Capitol, Boebert was tweeting out fuel to the lies being spread by Trump and many Republican sympathizers. The congresswoman chose to object to the counting of the Electoral College votes from several states and double down on her lies. Despite the deadly event, she again voted to ignore the votes of hundreds of thousands of Americans and openly challenge our free and fair elections.

The congresswoman has long been an avid advocate of carrying a firearm. Recently this has become a consistent

problem. In several campaign videos prior to the election, Boebert stated that she would openly carry in the Capitol.

Boebert then proceeded to break heightened Capitol security protocol and do so anyways despite prior warnings.

Capitol police stopped Boebert after she refused to pass through and then set off a metal detector touting her supposed right to carry her handgun into the House Chamber. Security is a sensitive topic at the Capitol following the events of Jan. 6, and she has shown no remorse for her actions.

To curb this behavior, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi proposed a new rule recently that attempts to curb attempts by multiple representatives to carry weapons onto the floor of the House. The proposed rule would implement a $5,000 fine the first time a representative breaks security protocol, and a second offense would result in a $10,000 fine. Either fine would be deducted from their salaries.

While we often view Colorado as a blue state, Boebert along with her Republican supporters are still strong in Colorado.

Mason Holitza can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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SOFTBALL

Colorado State softball eager to prove themselves at Texas Classic

By Tyler Meguire @TMeguire

The Colorado State University softball team announced a difficult 2021 schedule last week which will see them take on five Power 5 opponents over 11 games in their first month of competition.

The Rams will open the season at the Texas Classic tournament against The University of Alabama, Sam Houston State University and The University of Texas at Austin.

CSU’s five games in the tournament will stretch from Feb. 12 to Feb. 14.

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“I think what’s happening right now is their sport is something (that) is really their only social opportunity, and they’re loving being around each other.”

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CSU’s next tournament, the Texas A&M Invitational, will take place the weekend after the Texas Classic. The Rams will face off against Texas Tech University and Texas A&M University twice each with one game against the University of Central Arkansas.

“The reason we have such a tough schedule is because of the circumstances,” head coach Jen Fisher said. “I think everybody was just scrambling for games (because) a big tournament was canceled. ... We picked up the Texas A&M Tournament, which led us to the (Wildcat Invitational).”

The Rams will kick off the Wildcat Invitational on Feb. 26 with games against Brigham Young University and Seattle University.

CSU will close out the tournament playing against Oregon State University and the University of Arizona on Feb. 28.

A joint tournament starting on March 5 and continuing through the weekend will see hosting responsibilities shared between the University of Northern Colorado and Colorado State. CSU will take on UNC in Greeley but will split their remaining games against OSU and South Dakota State University between Fort Collins and the Bears’ home ground.

The co-hosted tournament will give the Rams some final preparation games before conference play, which begins on March 20 at home against Utah State University.

“In 2019, we played some really tough competition going into

Ashley Michelena (4) hits the ball during the University’s game against Kennesaw State University at the Colorado State Classic softball tournament March 6, 2020. CSU lost 1-3. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

The Colorado State University softball team celebrates after Tara Shadowen hits a home run during CSU’s first game against Purdue University at the Colorado State Classic softball tournament March 6, 2020. CSU won 11-5. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

that conference season, and I think we were really well-prepared,” Fisher said. The Rams finished the 2019 season with an overall conference record of 18-6 and a Mountain West Conference championship.

With the team preparing to run through a gauntlet of difficult early games, a positive team mentality and consistent communication will help ready the Rams for their season.

“I think our team has just really stayed in close contact with each other,” Fisher said. “They’ve been working out really hard, and they had a long break from fall break un-

til Jan. 13. But they stayed in communication with each other, and I think what’s happening right now is their sport is something (that) is really their only social opportunity, and they’re loving being around each other.”

After making the NCAA tournament in 2019, their first bid since 2003, the Rams will try to dominate their conference play to have the opportunity to pit themselves against the best of the best at the end of May. Tyler Meguire can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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Women’s basketball looks to dominate Border War

By Scott Nies @scott_nies98

Atop the Mountain West Conference, the Colorado State University women’s basketball team will look to continue their winning ways in this year’s Border War. The Rams are on a fivegame win streak and have swept Utah State University and Boise State University in their two most recent series.

The University of Wyoming is on a two-game win streak after sweeping San Diego State University in their last series. With both teams coming in confident, the stakes will be high as the Cowgirls will look to topple the conference leaders.

This will be no easy task, as Colorado State has looked dominant in conference play and is currently undefeated at home.

It is easy to point to specific players on this CSU team and highlight some of the individual brilliance going on, but the most daunting element of CSU coach Ryun Williams’ squad is their ability to play together.

Three players on the Rams’ roster are averaging double-digit points a game, but nothing says “teamwork” like assists. CSU currently has a team total of 234 assists — the most in the Mountain West. Three dominant offensive players are hard to guard, but a team that is able to move the ball at will and trust each other’s offensive capability is a nightmare for defenses.

The green and gold offense will need to be firing on all cylinders, as they will be up against, statistically, the best defense in the conference.

The Cowgirls are holding opponents to an average of 59.5

points a game — four fewer points than the next best defensive team. Despite this, they are just 6-6 in conference play and currently sitting at sixth place in conference standings.

Wyoming may dominate on the defensive side of the ball, but it is quite another story looking at their offensive efficiency.

Wyoming ranks last in the Mountain West in average points scored per game with just 59.7. For context, the Rams are second in the conference in this category, putting up an average of 83.6 points a game. So what will be the deciding factor for this series as a hot offense is pitted against some lockdown defense? Look beyond the arc to see where dominance will be asserted.

In this category, the Rams will have the edge. Totaling 136 made 3-pointers this year, the most in the conference, and

only allowing opposing teams to shoot 28.4% from deep, CSU has shown that not only do they have the confidence to attack from deep, but they can fiercely defend it as well.

“While there may not be a rowdy crowd at Moby Arena to cheer on this Ram team, they will certainly have everything to play for as they look to continue their reign over the rest of the conference.”

Wyoming finds itself more toward the middle of the pack with 99 made 3-pointers this year, but what may be their downfall this weekend is their

lack of ability to defend the perimeter. Opponents are shooting 36.4% from beyond the arc when playing the Cowgirls, putting them at the bottom of Mountain West teams in this category.

This series will be a chance for the Rams to not only continue their win streak but distance themselves from their competition. The second-place team in the conference, California State University, Fresno, will be playing last-place Utah State.

Should the Rams split or lose this series, first place could be up for grabs for the Bulldogs.

While there may not be a rowdy crowd at Moby Arena to cheer on this Ram team, they will certainly have everything to play for as they look to continue their reign over the rest of the conference.

Scott Nies can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

BASKETBALL

Men’s basketball eyes two wins in Border War matchup

By Bailey Shepherd @B_Sheps

The Colorado State University men’s basketball team is hitting the road once again as they make the trek north to the University of Wyoming this week.

The story of the season this year for Colorado State and Wyoming has been very different. The Rams sit third in the conference and are only a game and a half behind the top of the conference after splitting their series with first-place Boise State University. A strong showing in their series against the Broncos has only helped to bolster the Rams’ March Madness resume.

Wyoming has not had it as good so far this season. After picking up six wins from their first seven games against non-conference opponents, it looked like the Pokes might be a force to be reckoned with when it came time for the Mountain West Conference to resume play.

So far, they have proven to be less dominant than many may have expected with the Cowboys boasting a below-average 4-6 record in conference play, which has seen this team slip to seventhplace in the Mountain West. With that being said, the Rams should be considered a strong favorite to take the two wins up for grabs in this

series, even if it is on Wyoming’s home floor.

The players who made an impact for the Rams against Wyoming last season are back and better than ever this time around. Last year, the lethal offensive trio of David Roddy, Kendle Moore and Isaiah Stevens ran the show against the Pokes.

“The Rams will be looking to avenge their surprising first-round loss to the Cowboys in last year’s Mountain West Conference tournament.”

These three stalwart Rams combined for 83 of the 149 points put up over the course of both games last season. As impressive as that scoring performance was, it doesn’t seem like an unrealistic feat to repeat and even build upon that for this upcoming series. The trio is currently combining for an average of 42.2 points per game this season, which puts them on course to pour in even more than they did in the last campaign should they keep up their scoring ability.

For a team struggling on the defensive front, this is not the kind

of news that you want to hear, especially if you are Wyoming head coach Jeff Linder. The Cowboys own the second-worst defensive record in the conference this season, allowing an average of 77.4 points per game and are struggling to force other teams to turn the ball over, averaging only 5.2 steals per game.

What Wyoming may lack in defensive competence, they certainly make up for in offensive prowess. Wyoming is just above Colorado State in terms of offensive efficiency, boasting the second-best offensive output in the conference, averaging 76.8 points per game. Wyoming’s explosive freshman guard Marcus Williams is coming off of an 18-point showing in their loss against San Diego State University last week.

In any case, this series is going to be a blast to watch with both of these top offenses poised to do some real damage in this series, only bolstered by the atmosphere and grittiness of a rivalry matchup.

The Rams will be looking to avenge their surprising first-round loss to the Cowboys in last year’s Mountain West Conference tournament.

Colorado State will play Wyoming on Thursday, Feb. 4 and on Saturday, Feb. 6.

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

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HOW TO ACCESSORIZE LONG HAIR

Your hair is just as much an accessory as the clothes you choose to match it with. On days when you want to dress it up, or on days you want to hide it, choosing the right accessory can make or break your outfit. Luckily there are a wide range of options you can choose from depending on how you plan to wear your hair for the day.

JORGE ESPINOZA HEADBAND: An easy go to option when you want your to wear your hair down, and when you want your hair out of your face. If you have bangs you can place it behind them to make your bangs stand out.

BASEBALL CAP: When you’re looking to cover your hair, go with the classic baseball cap.

They're sleek and you can pull the ends of your hair through the back for an elongated look.

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STYLEOVERVIEW SCARF: Scarfs are super versatile. You can use them to cover your hair, decorate the top of your head. You can also fold them and wear them like a headband. If you have curly hair use a scarf to wear your hair in a pineapple. For the best effect choose a scarf that matches your outfit.

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Christian background into >> By being both catchy like this,” Van Keulen said.

What also makes this that, is we are not meant to be and relatable, Van Keulen hopes the song “gives you single unique is the connection here on Earth,” Van Keulen something to sing in your head it has to Van Keulen’s Christian said. “It’s not our final resting ... and makes you feel a little bit beliefs. Van Keulen draws a lot place.”

Van Keulen wanted to of inspiration from author C.S. better about your day.” share that message in his In the music video, Lewis. music without being Greene and Seifert wear overbearing or making masks to represent Van the song unrelatable for Keulen’s duel with good “Something about the philosophy and people with different and bad thoughts as he walks to the gas station the spirituality behind that means a beliefs.

“Something about after his car runs out lot to me in this song.” the philosophy and the of gas, sticking to the spirituality behind that theme of everyday ALEX VAN KEULEN means a lot to me in this struggles and mood VOCALIST AND BASSIST song,” Van Keulen said. swings.

“It helps me just keep “It’s a new visual the wheels turning, like, side for people to relate to us, “The bridge is essentially ‘What is this all about?’” to really see what we look like, Maddy Erskine can be what our creative mindset is — asking why you aren’t happy just our overall vibe as a band where you are, and my personal reached at entertainment@ really develops with a video belief, … bringing some of my collegian.com.

DAILY HOROSCOPE By: Jorge Espinoza TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (02/04/21)

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Move on without looking back.

You’re starting a new chapter of your life, so free yourself of everything holding you back.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) It’s unclear whether or not things will work out in your favor.

You can only control so much, so sit back and let the universe take it from here.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Someone is playing mind games.

Whether it’s you or someone else, all parties involved are feeling the painful effects.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) The situation isn’t over yet.

Lingering loose ends will reveal themselves in the future. Expect the unexpected.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Selfdoubt is getting the best of you.

Today might not be your day, but be hopeful that tomorrow will be a better day.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Stop comparing yourself to others. You’re perfect in your own way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Even when you’re feeling pessimistic, trust that you are doing the work to envision a better tomorrow. In time you’ll be where you want to be.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You can resist change all you want, but that only holds you back from becoming who you want to be. Let the old parts of yourself die so you have room to grow into something better.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You’re in need of a new challenge. Challenge yourself to build more meaningful relationships

with people who care about you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You can plan for the future all you want, but that doesn’t mean it will be fulfilling. Accept the gifts you have in the current moment. The fountain of youth you seek is in the present.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You help everyone else see the bigger picture — too bad you can’t do that for yourself. Being too hard on yourself traps you in a cycle of self-deprecation.

Appreciate what you have to offer to the world.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Let go of fear, and stop preparing for the worst. Fear is lying to your face and preventing you from living your life to the fullest.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Which Austen adaptation is, most ardently, the best?

By Renee Ziel @reneeziel

From Colin Firth to Matthew Macfadyen; from great wardrobes to greater scores; from yearning stares to fumbling hands, I present the ultimate showdown between the most well-known adaptations of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.”

Older audiences tend to gravitate toward the 1995 miniseries starring the oh-so-dreamy Firth. But we would be remiss to ignore the Joe Wright film, starring silver screen icon Keira Knightley and a host of visually stunning and thoughtful scenes.

Austen’s 1813 work is considered one of the greatest romances penned, and main characters Elizabeth “Lizzy” Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy have set standards for romance even today.

The ‘90s series, directed by Simon Langton, was very faithful to the book — many lines were exact to Austen’s writing, the pace was appropriate for the time period and the costumes and furniture were historically accurate. I adored Jennifer Ehle’s Lizzy deeply. She stood out to me as the most emotionally animated actor in the series, and she captured her character the best by a landslide.

Firth’s Darcy, on the other hand, was a major disappointment.

Firth is a good actor — and the most handsome Darcy, in my

opinion — but he didn’t have the level of emotion in his eyes required for the brooding, wealthy protagonist we all love. There’s a difference between being taciturn in social situations and being awkward and excessively silent.

I had to pause an episode from laughing so hard at the way Darcy stares like he was the inspiration for Edward Cullen.

“‘Pride and Prejudice’ should be under the definition of ‘yearning’ itself, but at the end of the day, I didn’t get much chemistry between Ehle and Firth.”

Additionally, Firth was wooden. I think there’s a certain level of restraint that was natural for a 19th century setting, but the difference between Firth and Macfadyen is that the latter took old English etiquette and made it charming and resonant with the romantics in the audience.

As for the main Lizzy and Darcy relationship, it didn’t stir me. I expected to be stunned by the tension and slow burn of their longing for one another. “Pride and Prejudice” should be under the definition of “yearning” itself, but at the end of the day, I didn’t

get much chemistry between Ehle and Firth.

I’m also a huge fan of a good soundtrack, and the series didn’t have anything of the sort. On the other hand, the film’s dreamy score, produced by Dario Marianelli and Jean-Yves Thibaudet, caught my heart in the first scene alone, and it has massive range.

Knightley, one of my favorite actors, stood out too. Her delivery of the lines, while true to her distinct acting style, made the heroine more relatable. This is also true for the modern twist on all the relationships, as every sister is clearly made memorable and close with their family.

While I found Susannah Harker’s Jane Bennet a little stiff and forgettable in the series, Rosamund Pike claims a balance of shyness, compassion and prominent beauty perfect for Jane, complimenting Knightley’s more energetic, assertive presence.

The series’ Mr. Bennet of Benjamin Whitrow was rude and detached, but Donald Sutherland had a spark that made it clear Lizzy was his beloved daughter while maintaining his generally unsociable — albeit likeable — wit.

Something that’s consistent between the two adaptations are the stellar portrayals of Charles Bingley and William Collins. The Bingleys of Crispin Bonham-Carter and Simon Woods are as lovable as expected, capturing the aloof and friendly nature that

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makes Charles such a smiling, stark contrast to his best friend, Darcy. Collins makes for a reasonably dreaded cousin in both adaptations. David Bamber and Tom Hollander were frightening in their performances, whether eliciting a cringe from the way Collins smiles or inspiring a laugh during a dance laden with unrelenting stares and a pigeon-like posture.

The movie’s mood was rowdier, its wardrobe more modern and its romance more suited to a contemporary audience, which could all be considered downsides, but even the lighting and soft colors illicit a dreaminess that a viewer has no choice but to appreciate. There were some scenes added that Austen defi-

nitely didn’t conceive, but they were some of the most moving scenes in the film.

The “Pride and Prejudice” of British television did the best at remaining faithful to the novel and its time period. However, it goes without saying that Wright’s film made a greater impact and was generally more enjoyable.

I think the romantic impact is more important, therefore 2005’s “Pride & Prejudice” takes the cake here. The acting, soundtrack and cinematography were clearly superior. And the ever-iconic “you have bewitched me, body and soul” line has no equal in the world of cinema, and this is a hill I will happily die on.

Renee Ziel can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

MUSIC

Not so local: Canada’s finest tunes for fleeing the U.S.

By Maddie Erskine @maddyerskine

Living in America can feel like an endless stream of disappointment in trying to accomplish some unattainable concept of happiness in a country that prioritizes the financial success of few and collective misery for the rest.

While it’s tempting to run away to Canada, they have their problems up North too. A lack of good music, however, is not one of them. So whether you are plotting your escape to Canada or just hoping to visit in the future to try some skiing, hockey or authentic maple syrup, here are the musicians that should be on your radar. dad sports This three-piece band from the suburbs of Ottawa is perfect to listen to while daydreaming on the bus on your way across the border.

Their latest release, “gf haircut,” is a soft but upbeat indie pop song with catchy lyrics about the one you love needing a haircut — a very relatable

concept for many of us during these past months of quarantining and home-cut bangs.

Savannah Ré It is no wonder that this Toronto-based R&B singer-songwriter has been gaining popularity in and outside of Canada over the years, even signing with Grammy-winning producer Boi-1da in 2018. In November 2020, the artist released her first EP “Opia,” which beautifully showcases her emotionally vulnerable songwriting and unique use of ambient tracks.

Title track “Opia” begins with a beautiful spoken piece about intimacy and the fear of letting someone in. Savannah Ré’s angelic voice and the repeating the lyric “I’m scared,” along with a buildup of instruments over a soft beat, makes this a mesmerizing and emotion-evoking song.

Ada Lea The fact that this Quebec-based musical and artistic goddess currently has less than 10,000 followers on Spotify boggles my brain. This singer-songwriter

creates music with raw beauty, like in “woman, here - (demo).” The album’s title track “woman, here” is gorgeous, but the demo released alongside the song unlocks a deeper feeling with the stripped-down guitar and soothing layered vocals.

Bad Waitress Nothing excites me more than a femme punk rock band that releases primarily party bangers, and this group of four from Toronto makes music that is just screaming to be moshed too. Post-COVID-19, there is no place I’d rather be than in a Bad Waitress mosh pit — and yes, I am absolutely willing to make the trip to Canada for this exclusively.

Although it has been just over a year since their release “That Sedative,” Bad Waitress isn’t done making waves just yet. The band kicked off February with a music video for their new single, “Pre Post Period Blues,” which will be available to stream Feb. 4.

Yves Jarvis Yves Jarvis fuses elements of countless genres by combining

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rhythmic bass lines, layered vocals, acoustic guitar, synth tracks, ambient effects and jazz-inspired lines. Everything heard on his latest album, “Sundry Rock Song Stock,” was created by Jarvis, who not only played every instrument but mixed the tracks and painted the album cover.

This talented artist pulls listeners into this album with the

first track, “Epitome,” which uses a variety of sound effects to create a calming atmosphere. In addition to his instrumental skills, Jarvis also writes incredible lyrics that address social issues, such as in his song “Victim,” which examines intergenerational racism.

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

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The heat sits upon your cheekbones a smarmy, dishwater film.

The record of the skull flips B-side, Heralding a chew on the mothmeat of recycled nostalgia: Glittering, the dust of lunacy is a bitter chalk between your molars.

Dinner wasn’t very good.

There is a hum in the drywall.

A quiet, fervent energy, one that you’re sure you could tap into if you pressed your sun-fried shoulders to it long enough.

The yellowed pages of paperbacks distort in silent protest to your damp fingers.

This is what you live for, this is what you die for.

To shake out your easy-bake limbs, Or spit your tomato-pulp mind out in the bathroom sink the pincher bug and the horsefly your only pensive witnesses.

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