Thursday, April 21, 2022 Vol. 131, No. 29 by Rocky Mountain Collegian

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Vol. 131, No. 29

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TOP STORIES NEWS: Residence halls see bias incidents, property damage

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CANNABIS: Cannabis may be on its way to helping with epilepsy PAGE 8

OPINION: Seriously: Clarkchella? More like cloutchella. Get flexed on. PAGE 14

SPORTS: FoCo Roller Derby presents 11th annual Skate-a-thon PAGE 15

A&C: The Velveteers play Aggie Theatre in homecoming show PAGE 20

PHOTO: Authenticity takes center stage PAGES 16 & 17

FOCO EVENTS CSU Business Day in the Lory Student Center 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21

Fort Collins Music Experiment in Old Town April 22 at 3:30 p.m to April 23 at 11:59 p.m.

Africa & Ale 2022 at the University Center for the Arts 4-6:30 p.m. April 22

Freshman Connor Wright films Eli Whiting, who has been skating for three years. They skate local spots, such as the tunnel going under Elizabeth. “I can definitely express myself through skating,” Whiting said. “When I want to express myself, I want to do it to other people. Skating out in the open is something that is tricky to get used to. Skateboarding with other people watching you can be really intimidating. The more you do it, the more you’ll be able to actually put how you feel into what you’re doing. For me, I turn skateboarding into an output for how I feel. I let skateboarding anger me, and I let myself triumph with it because it’s a good output.” PHOTO BY REUEL INDURKAR THE COLLEGIAN

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CAMPUS

Residence halls see bias incidents, property damage

The northeast residential wing of Newsom Hall at Colorado State University in Fort Collins Sept. 24, 2021. PHOTO BY CONNOR MCHUGH THE COLLEGIAN

By Katrina Leibee @katrinaleibee

Colorado State University hall residents received an email April 8 regarding incidents of bias in the residence halls as well as multiple incidents of damage to the halls. The email, sent by Director of University Housing Helena Gardner and Director of Housing & Dining Facilities Carolyn Bell, stated, “Unfortunately, this year there have been multiple incidents of bias reported, and we are also tracking a steep increase in acts of vandalism and destruction throughout our halls. Regarding the latter, we have tracked roughly 150 incidents that have resulted in $60,000 worth of damages to residential facilities (this is in comparison to about 20 tracked incidents last academic year).” Gardner and Bell have since provided more information on the specifics of the bias and damage incidents. Gardner noted many incidents of bias in the residence halls tend to be interpersonal, such as a roommate conflict. In Summit Hall, posters in hallways with identity-based resources offering students support were removed, and in Corbett Hall, racist language was written on the property. Gardner said it is important to remember not all bias incidents are reported through the bias reporting form online, which explains why some of these incidents are not available to see online. “These incidents are shared with hall residents based upon the situation, and every incident that is reported is reviewed by the Bias Assessment Team,” Gardner

wrote in an email to The Collegian. “All reported incidents from the residential communities are internally reviewed by a small team within Housing & Dining Services. This review assesses impact to the individual, the community and resources for response. Interpersonal conflicts are often navigated between the involved parties only and are referred to the Student Resolution Center.”

“We sent (the April 8 email) in hopes that residents could help us deter this behavior and to encourage our residential community to end the year on a high note, as we know it’s had its ups and downs for everyone.” CAROLYN BELL DIRECTOR OF HOUSING & DINING FACILITIES

According to the fall 2021 bias report,“A bias incident is any conduct, speech or expression motivated in whole or in part by bias or prejudice that is meant to intimidate, demean, mock, degrade, marginalize or threaten individuals or groups based on that individual or group’s actual or perceived identities.” The fall 2021 semester saw 118 reports of bias incidents, a little under double what the fall 2020 semester

saw (63), according to the fall 2021 bias report. There were 77 reported bias incidents delivered through verbal or written speech, 21 through graffiti or vandalism and eight through social media. Residential spaces saw the most reports. All of these numbers come from the total reports submitted to the bias reporting system, and “one incident of bias may be reported several times.” Incidents of bias were not the only problem the residence halls saw this year. Bell wrote in an email to The Collegian that most of the incidents of damage involved signage or damage to property, like furniture or restrooms. “Other types of damage have included graffiti, intentional clogging of drains, wall damage, etc.,” Bell wrote to The Collegian. “Cameras monitor public spaces and in some instances have assisted in identifying those responsible, whO are subject to fines and referral to the Student Resolution Center. We are also considering closing some community spaces because they are in locations where cameras are not present and continue to be damaged.” Bell said the residence halls with the highest incidents of property destruction are Newsom Hall and Corbett Hall. Bell noted the incidents of damage cause great strain to the staff and residents in the halls, as the staff works hard to keep places clean. “We sent (the April 8 email) in hopes that residents could help us deter this behavior and to encourage our residential community to end the year on a high note, as we know it’s had its ups and downs for everyone,” Bell wrote. Reach Katrina Leibee at news@collegian.com.

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SCIENCE

Research finds anti-malaria drugs useful for pulmonary infections By Jordan Mahaffey @_mahaffeyjordan

A Colorado State University research team discovered a possible treatment for pulmonary infections, and the team’s findings were published in the Feb. 23 issue of Science Translational Medicine. Pulmonary infections have been difficult to treat due to side effects of current antibiotics, and current treatments are not always effective, CSU professor Mary Jackson said. Jackson, the principle investigator for the study and professor in the department of microbiology, immunology and pathology, said the discovery is significant because of the prevalence of nontuberculous mycobacterial infections. “There is a growing interest in mycobacterium pathogens, which are known as nontuberculous mycobacteria,” Jackson said. “And the reason for this is that we’re seeing more and more cases of pulmonary infections caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria, particularly in people who have predisposing conditions like cystic fibrosis or (chronic

obstructive pulmonary disease) or these kinds of things.” Jackson said this discovery started from work done in her lab on nontuberculous mycobacteria, known as NTM, which was aimed at developing tools to study them. During this research the team discovered, like tuberculosis, NTM is likely able to survive in the lungs long enough to develop into a chronic infection. This led the team to believe that if they could keep NTM from being persistent, it would likely be easier to kill them with antibiotics, thus clearing the infection, Jackson said. This is why the research team focused on a regulator, DosRS, in Mycobacterium abscessus, according to the team’s paper on the findings. DosRS is “a regulator that regulates the expression of genes in the bacterium” which, as scientists know from tuberculosis, is “important for persistence,” Jackson said. The team had the goal of determining whether this regulator is also important in NTM. Through their research, the team found the regulator is essential for

the persistence of NTM and that when mice are infected with NTM, scientists can use inhibitors of the regulator to “clear the infection just as well as if we were using any standard of care antibiotic that’s currently on the market,” Jackson said. According to a CSU SOURCE article about the team’s findings, “they found that in mice, two existing anti-malarial drugs were able to prevent DosRS from responding to stresses, meaning that the bacterium struggled to fight off antibiotics and the immune system’s natural disease response.” Jackson and her team are continuing their research to get a better understanding of why their treatment works. Jackson said the team is exploring a few different possibilities. “It might be inhibiting other proteins in the bacterium itself, ... and the second hypothesis that we are addressing right now is whether these molecules are not enhancing or boosting our immune system in a way that would make it more efficiently cure those nontuberculous mycobacteria,” Jackson said. Jackson and her team’s discovery

Mary Jackson in her lab in the Microbiology Building March 4, 2021. Jackson was leading a team researching a bacillus Calmette–Guérin vaccine for COVID-19. Now, Jackson is also involved with a study using anti-malaria drugs for pulmonary infections. PHOTO BY RYAN SCHMIDT THE COLLEGIAN

is significant considering the drug is already being used to treat malaria, has already been tested and confirmed to be safe in humans and would just need to be tested to confirm its efficiency in treating NTM infections. This is a step the team is hoping to take with National Jewish Health in Denver. The team is working to partner with National Jewish Health because “they have a lot of patients infected with nontuberculous mycobacteria that they are currently treating, including patients who typically don’t respond very well to

any standard of care antibiotics,” Jackson said. “And so they would be willing to test this new molecule to see if it improves the treatment outcome of these patients who are not responding well to other drugs.” If successful, the compound being tested by the research team would “bring another antibiotic with a completely different mechanism of action to the market,” Jackson said, aiding in the treatment of patients with NTM infections. Reach Jordan Mahaffey at news@collegian.com.

ESPAÑOL

Ramskeller es una celebración del activismo estudiantil, cerveza en CSU Por Samy Gentle @samy_gentle_

Traducción de Gizel Garcia A lo largo de la historia, los estudiantes han recurrido a la protesta pacífica como un método popular para tomar acción. Esto es el caso del 18 de octubre de 1968, cuando estudiantes de la Universidad Estatal de Colorado tuvieron una protesta en apoyo de la venta de bebidas alcohólicas en la cafetería de Ramskellar que está localizada en el sótano del centro estudiantil Lory (LSC). Fueron exitosos en sus esfuerzos, y con la aprobación del consejo municipal de Fort Collins, el LSC recibió la licencia para servir cerveza de 3.2%. El 2 de mayo de 1969, el pub de Ramskellar evolucionó más allá de una cafetería y comenzó a vender cerveza. Ramskellar ya está enteramente trabajada por estudiantes con la excepción del gerente general Pete Andrews, según un correo electrónico de Andrews. Andrews ha trabajado

en Ramskellar por más de 11 años. Andrews ha visto cambios en la Ramskellar durante su empleo, incluyendo las renovaciones del LSC que le han concedido al pub “instalaciones mejoradas, una expansión en el área de asiento, la tecnología audio-visual mejorada , y una cervecería,” escribió Andrews. La cervecería que se menciona es la cervecería Ramskellar, “ que provee (tecnología y ciencia de fermentación) a estudiantes con entrenamiento en persona,” según el correo electrónico de Jeffrey Callaway, el director asociado del programa de Ciencias y la Tecnología de Fermentación (FST) en la Universidad Estatal de Colorado. El programa de FST comenzó en el otoño del 2013. En su correo electrónico, Callaway compartió dos declaraciones de objetivos fundamentales: 1. “Proveer una educación de alta calidad que resulte en empleo en la industria de fermentación o acceso a programas académicos de nivel posgrado.”

2.“Trabajar colaborativamente a lo largo del campus de la Universidad Estatal de Colorado y la industria que provee servicios e investigación y oportunidades de desarrollo a la industria alimentaria y la fermentación de bebidas.” Según el correo electrónico de Callaway, varios cursos de nivel universitario de tercer y cuarto año en el programa son operados y desarrollados por expertos en la industria alimentaria y la fermentación de bebidas. “Los estudiantes aprenden a aplicar los principios científicos que aprenden en las clases de química, biología, física y otros cursos de CTIM (STEM) al mundo real de producción y fabricación,” escribe Callaway. “Aunque no somos un programa de cervecería, usamos los procesos de cervecería como un modelo para enseñar el razonamiento analitico, los procesos, etc. que vienen siendo habilidades trasladables a casi cualquier industria o esfuerzo que nuestros exalumnos puedan encontrar. “Es algo común tener un pub en

Una variedad de cerveza de barril en el pub de Ramskellar localizada en el sótano del centro estudiantil Lory 8 de abril. FOTO POR LUCY MORANTZ THE COLLEGIAN

el local en un centro estudiantil, pero la de nosotros es la única con una cervecería,” escribió Andrews. “Típicamente servimos algunas cervezas elaboradas con la ciencia y la tecnología aquí en el Ramskellar,” escribe Andrews. “Son creados por estudiantes y profesores del programa de FST. ... El ‘Skellar y la cervecería colaboran en qué estilos de cervezas escogemos para servir.” Además de servir las creaciones de la cervecería del Ramskellar, Andrews menciona que se sirven 20 cervezas y sidras de otras cervecerías y distribuidores en rotación en el menú del Ramskellar. “Para nuestros clientes que

todavía no cumplen con la edad legal para beber, (Ramskellar) tiene un menú entero de opciones no alcohólicas,” escribe Andrews. Cumpliendo con su misión de ‘Pub & Grub’ (Taberna y comida) el Ramskellar tiene un menú de comidas de bar tradicionales, incluyendo pizza, alitas, y palos de mozzarella. “Es posible que algunos miembros del campus no sepan que servimos comida aquí,” escribe Andrews. El Ramskellar está abierto en día laborales del mediodía hasta las 7 de la noche. Contacte a Samy Gentle por el sitio de web news@collegian.com.

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SEARCH AND RESCUE

A look at the volunteers who are there when needed

1 PHOTO STORY BY GARRETT MOGEL

Search and rescue teams across Colorado have seen an increase in the number of calls in recent years, and Larimer County Search and Rescue is no exception. In 2020, the team responded to 67 calls, and there were 73 in 2021. This year, 26 new trainees began the 11-week Basic Search and Rescue Training, working to be part of the LCSAR team. Eight weeks into training, the students, or BASARTs, have learned essential knots, CPR, basic first aid, geography, tracking, navigating, working around canines and have completed a mock search. The BASARTs will also learn anchors, rappelling, ascending, rescue systems, moving across scree and then

take a final that, if passed, will make them fully active LCSAR team members. The team has operated under the Larimer County Sheriff ’s Office with a memorandum of understanding since 1979, covering 2,640 square miles of land as a nonprofit and volunteerstaffed with graduates of the BASART program. As a charitable organization, LCSAR does not charge the subject of a search or the LCSO for their services, covering their $70,000 operating costs through fundraising events, grants and donations. Read the full version of this article at collegian.com. Reach Garrett Mogel at photo@collegian.com.

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1. Students participating in the Larimer County Search and Rescue Basic Search and Rescue Training course begin learning the necessary skills needed to become an LCSAR member April 6. 2. Scott Evans demonstrates the “wrap three, pull two” climbing anchor to students of the Larimer County Search and Rescue Basic Search and Rescue Training program March 30. 3. Students participating in the LCSAR Basic Search and Rescue Training course practice tying knots April 6. 4. Debbie Francis, medical officer for LCSAR, demonstrates how to pack a wound to students of LCSAR Basic Search and Rescue Training course March 5. 5. Tom Forbes, heavy equipment manager for LCSAR, gives an overview of the LCSAR team’s gear truck March 5. The truck is used on 98% of missions to haul gear, radios and managers. 6. Basic Search and Rescue Training students practice night navigation by locating and moving to coordinates on a map with a LCSAR member April 4. 7. Christopher Robertson and his tracking dog, Bohannan, follow a scent to a hidden member of the Basic Search and Rescue Training to demonstrate to students how dogs follow a scent April 3. Tracking dogs follow a trail from footfall to footfall, while trailing dogs follow a scent through the air.

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SMOKAL NEWS

Cannabis may be on its way to helping with epilepsy

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By Grayson Acri @guy1376

Nothing rocks the traditional drug treatment model quite like cannabis. Medical cannabis is often approved long before its recreational use. We are a far cry from fully understanding cannabis, but we do know people are using it to treat problems other drugs have failed to help. Meet Alec Vail, a man who has had epilepsy his whole life. Epilepsy is a neurological condition wherein the mind and body seize, sometimes many times a day.

“When you have epilepsy, it’s kind of hard to do normal day-to-day things like driving, going to school (and) just talking to people, stuff like that,” Vail said. But then his family became aware of an alternative medication that helped a young girl, Charlotte Figi, with her roughly 300 weekly seizures, according to CNN. “She was this child who had hundreds of seizures ..., started taking CBD oil (and) went down to about two or three series of seizures a day,” Vail said. “It was an inspiration to all of us epileptics.” Her success led to one of the first

CBD treatments entering mainstream conversations. They even named the strain of cannabis used after her: Charlotte’s Web. At this time, Vail was on dozens of medications, and none provided relief or clarity. “He was this kid that was overdosed by pharmaceuticals to the point where he was taking so many meds, so much medication,” said Suzanne Vail, his mom. “It filled his hands.” “I was taking medications that just made me zone out the entire day; I didn’t really know what was going on,” Alec Vail said. “And then once I started taking CBD, I was able to start having a normal life, in the sense of I can get up every day and not have to worry about cracking my head on something because I’m going to seize — or even just being able to think.” “It did save his life,” Suzanne Vail said. “I think he was at a point where he just didn’t want to live. I mean, he was having seizures. He was getting hurt all the time.” Alec Vail is on a regimen of cannabidiol oil and tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, both nonpsychoactive cannabinoids, though THCA turns into THC under some light and heat conditions. Before an epileptic seizure, the brain is overcharged with electricity, which stalls neurotransmitters and renders them unable to send messages. One

theory as to why CBD functions as an epilepsy treatment is because it slows down messages being sent within the brain without destroying coherence. The problem with THCA and CBD as medical treatments is options for buying them can be limited at dispensaries. When the Vails first found this treatment in 2012, Suzanne Vail decided to grow and prepare the CBD medication herself to ensure quality and safety. “I started with a hybrid of Charolette’s Web, which is the basis of the CBD industry,” Suzanne Vail said. “I had one of those clones, and I continued to grow it, and I just continued to clone it over and over again. I kept it for many, many years until my grow got infested with pests.” Suzanne Vail didn’t stop there. The more people the Vail family talked to, the more people they found who needed CBD. “At one point it was like a fulltime job,” Suzanne Vail said. She had patients who came to her with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, insomnia, eating issues and depression. “So it became a little overwhelming for me because I was also working full time. … It was a labor of love.” Making CBD oil is fairly simple — similar to making cannabis butter for edibles. THCA, on the other hand, is not so simple to distill into an acidic

form. Dispensaries carried THCA for a while, but it became increasingly rare as Colorado became a recreational state. Luckily, the Vail family found a chemist who was willing and able to distill the treatment. “We’ve customized my THCA to finally get to where I have that static relief in my head from my epilepsy without the psychoactive effect of feeling high,” Alec Vail said. Therein lies the problem and a potential benefit with cannabis as a treatment: It requires tweaking. Epilepsy is a complex disease, and CBD is not a blanket treatment. For those who do find relief in cannabis, treatment can be dialed in with different terpenes and cannabinoids to create a regimen that allows patients to live their lives how they see fit. This is but one story of the many who have found relief in cannabis. If cannabis research remains limited, treatments will remain difficult to find, legally dubious and highly personalized. However, the relief is real. “You will hear this justification (of limited research), and I think it’s B.S.,” Alec Vail said. “We don’t have enough research on it; that’s true. But we do have enough research on it to know that it works.” Reach Grayson Acri at cannabis@ collegian.com.

STONED SONGS

Embark on a listening journey with these blazed bops By Maddy Erskine @maddyerskine_

Happy 4/20! Wait, it’s not 4/20? Oh well. Either way, no one can judge you for lighting up in the morning and spending the whole day dazed, confused and, hopefully, giggly and happy. And of course, nothing pairs better with this holiday than some trippy and relaxing psychedelic tunes. So whip out some nice speakers or headphones, and embark on a listening experience for 4/20 or any day.

‘Ugo’ by The Dead Pirates

“Ugo” by The Dead Pirates is first on the playlist because not only is it an entire trip of a song but there is an old-timey black-and-white cartoon music video that goes along with it. If you are looking for bizarre things to watch during your holiday, I highly suggest falling down the rabbit hole of this song. In its near six-minute entirety, the song uses creeping basslines, trippy guitar distortions and bizarre sound effects, making you feel like you are slowly walking through the same spooky and psychedelic world as in the music video.

‘Everybody’s Birthday’ by Hana Vu Is 4/20 not everybody’s birthday? The lyrics in “Everybody’s Birthday” by Hana Vu are actually quite sad and are about how it must be everybody’s birthday because they are all crying. Nonetheless, this song is a beautiful listening experience for your holidaze. With a funky bassline and groovy intergalactic-feeling synths and effects, this song is not one to skip, especially if you’re in your feels.

‘Freckles’ by Hey Cowboy!

If the tempo didn’t speed up as fast as it does, “Freckles” would be the ultimate smoke session song. So fair warning, this song may get a little fast for the high mind, but it still makes the playlist because the perfect harmonies and moving tempo allow you to drift into another dimension. It was actually quite difficult to choose which Hey Cowboy! song made it on this playlist because they are all funky and trippy. Their entire discography is worth a listen on 4/20 or any fun sunny day.

‘Sports’ by Viagra Boys

I really enjoy “Sports” by Viagra Boys because it mainly just lists things

the entire time. It’s actually one of my all-time favorite songs simply because it’s hard not to smile while listening to it due to its bizarre nature. It makes a good 4/20 checklist of things to do, such as “getting high in the morning, not answering calls, volleyball.” If you are looking for a fun and carefree holiday, this song is for you.

‘Watching Cartoons’ by La Luz and Adrian Younge

This song is perfect for those of us who will spend part — if not all — of the holiday inside zoning out to cartoons. The “Watching Cartoons” music video is also worth the watch, following the story of a haunted television using a combination of different styles of animation and live-action. If you like funky psychedelic surfrock, La Luz may be your new favorite band. For their recent self-titled album, they worked with soul and jazz producer Adrian Younge to harness an earthy and organic psychedelic sound as heard in “Watching Cartoons.”

‘Seeds’ by Crumb

“Seeds” is another perfect song with which to float away into a world of smoke and bliss. As someone whose top artist on Spotify for three years in a row has been Crumb, I may be a bit

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biased, but Crumb does make some of the most beautiful songs in the world. The lyrics of “Seeds” move effortlessly with the instrumentals, making this a next-level listening experience. The way this song fades out with a soft, long wind effect is just one of the many examples of the attention to detail Crumb uses in their music.

‘Fire Starter’ by L.A. WITCH

This is one of my favorite songs to listen to when I just don’t want to

care about existing in this society. If I had a roofless car and could just drive around the desert for days, I would exclusively play L.A. WITCH. “Fire Starter” is a great example of the psychedelic desert-rock that L.A. WITCH creates. It’s a song that in its essence feels like it’s being played through a hazy cloud of smoke, making it a perfect addition to your 4/20 playlist. Reach Maddy Erskine at cannabis@collegian.com.

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STONED SCIENCE

Study researches the safety of secondhand bong smoke By Elizabeth White @lihhhhhz

Everyone knows about the dangers of secondhand tobacco smoke, but what about cannabis? In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found smoking cannabis with a bong in a house produced four times more fine particulate matter than cigarette or tobacco hookah smoking. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley studied the amount of fine particulate matter, called PM2.5, in a room where a social bong-smoking session had taken place. The concentration of PM2.5 was measured by an aerosol monitor that sat where a nonsmoker may sit before and after the bong smoking occurred. “There’s been extensive research looking at the effects of secondhand tobacco smoke,” said S. Katharine Hammond, Ph.D., co-author of the study and professor of environmental health sciences at UC Berkeley. “There’s also been extensive research looking at PM2.5 in the environment.

A photo illustration of marijuana packed in a bowl that sits in a bong Sept. 7, 2021. PHOTO BY TRI DUONG THE COLLEGIAN

Consistently, we see a wide array of adverse health effects caused by this particulate matter.” Researchers used a light scattering detector (an aerosol monitor) to measure the concentration of PM2.5 in the smoking environment. “We had a filter that was weighed very precisely to the level of the dust on the eyelash of a gnat,” Hammond said. “We drew air through that filter during the smoking session at a known flow rate and weighed the filter once again. By knowing the volume of air that was sampled and

the mass that was collected, we could get the air concentration.” The study is considered observational because conducting research on — or even including — cannabis in the first place is a challenge given its federally illegal status under the Controlled Substances Act. Given these restrictions,Hammond and co-author Patton Khuu Nguyen had to be mindful of the way they approached the data collection process, so much so that neither researcher could come in contact with anything cannabis-related. The observational

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nature of the study prevented researchers from administering cannabis to smokers. “We had no interaction with the smokers during the bong-smoking event,” Nguyen said in an email. The strains they smoked varied, as Hammond cited multiple studies wherein different brands of cigarettes’ PM2.5 levels were measured. “There might be a difference with different strains, but they are not likely to be vastly different results,” Hammond explained. Until cannabis is federally legalized, it’s unclear when

researchers will be able to dive more into the effects of smoking the substance, moreover the effects of secondhand smoke. One thing that’s sure is the lack of research has created a widely accepted misconception that cannabis smoke is better for you than tobacco or cigarette smoke. “Because you don’t hear about it, some people interpret the lack of information as meaning it’s safe,” Hammond said. “They assume it’s been studied and it’s safe, but the fact is, it just hasn’t been studied.” Reach Elizabeth White at cannabis @collegian.com.

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COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS

Working hard doesn’t have to mean burning out By Dillon Gross @dillongrosss

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. It’s almost the end of the semester for Colorado State University students. Plans for summer are underway, and the trees are starting to get green again, which also means finals are looming eerily in the distance.

“Taking care of your mental health is undoubtedly important to leading a functional life. But let’s be honest: It seems like no one has the time for that right now.” This point in the semester is rough for many students. Each Friday comes with a defeated sigh and a determined attitude that next week will be better. Around this time of the year, students are also prone to burning out. Burnout is caused by a prolonged period of stress that leads to a pessimistic outlook on one’s work or other aspects of life. Everyone is susceptible to burnout:

NOPE

So what can be teachers, parents and especially true. Having poor mental health is nothing to brag about, and it leads to done to maintain college students. College students have many worse performance in school. Fighting mental health and stressors that can often lead to through burnout is only going to lead keep on top of schoolwork? burning out. On top of classes, to it happening more intensely later. “Right now might not many students seem like the time for work a job or two, participate nights of elaborate in clubs and self-care, but little try to maintain a social life. All things can be done to of that sits in a make life a little more pretty delicate bearable.” balance, and often one area has to be sacrificed in more bearable. If it’s not windy, a order to keep 10-minute walk with good music In short: or a favorite podcast can really help the rest of them nothing. There you recharge. Maybe venture to a from sliding are not many local coffee shop one afternoon out of control. things that so you can both treat yourself to a H o w e v e r, can be done drink and simultaneously work on there isn’t the to manage assignments to keep up with school. option to do schoolwork and that when the This balance is always delicate, mental health and as finals approach, there is primary stressor when both are less time to treat your mental is school. Some intense. health while keeping up with p r o f e s s o r s A Colorado State University student buries their head in homework April 17. too PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN It’s impossible school. However, you don’t have to might allow for to prioritize completely neglect mental health extensions, but Taking care of your mental health everything, but you also can’t just to stay on top of schoolwork. everything has to get done eventually. Not caring about college simply isn’t is undoubtedly important to leading completely neglect one without it It comes down to ensuring you an option, especially when some a functional life. But let’s be honest: affecting the others. get the bare minimum. Get good Focus on school, but also know sleep. Eat healthy and fulfilling students are sinking themselves into It seems like no one has the time for where things can slip. Maybe one meals. Interact with your friends. that right now. debt for it. In a time as busy as finals season, professor is an easier grader than Get some fresh air. It may be the The other factor to consider is mental health, which plays a role it can be borderline impossible to another, so it’s OK to spend less time Band-Aid solution, but it can still in our lives whether we want it to manage schoolwork and mental on the essay for their class. Some help. Once finals are over, you can go or not. We can’t detach from our health. Time management is key things are going to be busywork, and back to actual, meaningful self-care. mental health; we can’t quit it like a here, but even then it’s sometimes others are going to be 25% of your While it’s still a few weeks away, bad job. It’s always going to be there. not enough. You can manage your grade, so prioritize accordingly. the end of the semester is in sight. Maintain mental health to the Everyone will make it to the end, It’s easy to think your mental health time all you want, but when it comes isn’t as important as school, as the down to it, you might feel like you’re best of your ability. Right now might and it’s important to remember we common yet concerning phrase “pain never going to have enough. There’s not seem like the time for nights of don’t have to burn out in the process. is temporary, GPA is forever” would never going to be more than 24 elaborate self-care, but little things Reach Dillon Gross at letters@ can be done to make life a little collegian.com. have us believe. However, this is not hours in a day.

Professors who talk too fast.

Freddy’s frozen custard.

DOPE

Starting new Professors projects two weeks adding their before finals. slides to Canvas. Asking for information you can’t find on Canvas, but your professor just keeps telling you to check Canvas.

Only three weeks left of these wack professors.

Rude skateboarders.

Securing a postgraduation job.

Long research papers.

Helpful feedback on assignments.

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Dear CSU students: Please stop breaking things By Adah McMillan @mcadahmillan

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. On April 8, Colorado State University students got an email from Housing & Dining Services notifying us of how much damage we’ve done to residential facilities: $60,000 worth. With around 150 reported incidents of this damage, that’s an average of $400 per incident. $60,000 is more than out-of-state tuition and board. $60,000 is more than the average American salary. $60,000 is ridiculous, and we’re not even done with this school year. Apparently, we have some pretty pathetic self-control when it comes to not breaking stuff. The email said the insane amount of damage is “likely due to only a few who are not doing their part in upholding the Principles of Community, and they impact everyone in our residential community — residents as well as staff.” For those who don’t read any signs on campus and need

a reminder, the Principles of Community are inclusion, integrity, respect, service and social justice. Notice that the Principles of Community do not include the value of taking your feelings out on campus services.

“Bystanders are always partially responsible for bad things that happen, so if you see someone vandalizing, try to stop them or report them to residential staff. We need to create a community in which vandalism isn’t tolerated.” We do pay a lot of money to go here, but that doesn’t justify ruining community resources. We

have not yet advanced to the stage of civilization when robots clean up everything for us. Real people — often our own classmates — are cleaning up the messes we make, and I bet they’d really appreciate it if we made fewer messes. “Our staff have had to dedicate more energy than ever on unplanned, high-intensity tasks like supporting residents through incidents of bias as well as cleanup and repair of physical destruction,” the email said. I get that this is most students’ first time away from home, and you want to exercise your freedom, but this is still college. We’re primarily here to study and learn. Have some class and self-control. One person’s act of vandalism might not be a ton of damage, but when that adds up, we start losing privileges. The email said, “We are … on the verge of having to close certain common areas that students frequent, like some study lounges, due to ongoing destruction within the space.” In addition to refraining from vandalizing ourselves, we need to encourage each other to not do it. Bystanders are always partially responsible for bad things that happen, so if you see someone

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vandalizing, try to stop them or report them to residential staff. We need to create a community in which vandalism isn’t tolerated. If you feel the irrepressible need to vandalize deep within your soul, visit a rage room. For the low price of $30 (much less than $400), you can buy 20 minutes of destruction at the Shatter Rage Room, a local gem found at 101 E. Stuart St. If you run with an especially disastrous crowd, you can purchase a group package and break things with your best friends.

If you don’t have $30 to spare and can’t afford a rage room session or normal therapy, try meditation — or if that’s not your vibe, punch a pillow. Anything is good as long as you don’t destroy the school and community property. It would also be nice if people would stop setting off car alarms in the middle of the night, but I guess I can’t be too picky. Reach Adah McMillan at letters@collegian.com.

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Clarkchella? More like clout-chella. Get flexed on.

Junior journalism and media communication student Zeya Highley laughs at a temporary tattoo being applied by senior Claire Roalson April 15. The temporary tattoos were part of Clarkchella, a celebration for faculty and students within the department of journalism and media communication at Colorado State University. PHOTO BY CONNOR MCHUGH THE COLLEGIAN

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Editor’s Note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names and the events surrounding them may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s notes are subject to being offended. In case you live under a rock and have no idea what is happening

on campus, the department of journalism and media communication at Colorado State University threw one of the greatest parties to have graced the Andrew G. Clark Building in its tenured history: Clarkchella. CSU is so old that “Colorado State University” is our third name. Back when we were founded in 1870, we were Colorado Agricultural College. This campus has seen every type of party in its 150-plus years of

operation, but all pale in comparison to Clarkchella. The department of journalism and media communication at CSU is often referred to as the coolest and most prestigious at CSU. It is only right the department would flex its superiority with the event to end all events. The pandemic dragged on far longer than anyone suspected, and this put an end to in-person events for roughly two years now. Clarkchella was a celebration of journalism and media communication and all of the work that its students produce. This celebration was two years in the making. This was one of the first events the department has been able to host in person, and for current juniors, this would be one of if not their first inperson event like this in their time at CSU. It is only fitting that it would be Clarkchella. After the hype of Clarkchella, it is easy to forget that Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival started last weekend, but with no-names like Harry Styles, Doja Cat and The Weeknd playing at Coachella, who cares? I would rather have the triedand-true Canvas Credit Union table

where they pass out the same free stuff every event.

“The department of journalism and media communication should always be searching for ways to flex on other departments. What better way than to host a party in the finest building on the grounds of Colorado State University?” Clarkchella was a charcuterie board of excitement that far exceeded the hype. The only downside was not being able to properly participate in the afterparty at Ramskeller Pub & Grub. It is a tough career to be a journalist, and it is daunting to enter a field that has been under considerable criticism in recent years.

As we enter into the modern age of information sharing, print is on the way out, and journalists are often underpaid and underappreciated, and recently, we have unfairly lost our credibility. With the realization that we are going into a profession responsible for the free flow of information necessary for democracy, we can rest easy knowing events like Clarkchella will be there to celebrate us. For all of the engineering majors who are probably not reading this article, you may have near-guaranteed employment post-graduation, but you will never have Clarkchella. Just remember that. The only question that remains now is will Clarkchella make a return next year? As an earnest attendee of the first-ever Clarkchella, I frankly believe it would be a crime against humanity if Clarkchella was a oneand-done event. The department of journalism and media communication should always be searching for ways to flex on other departments. What better way than to host a party in the finest building on the grounds of Colorado State University? Reach Michael Stella at letters@ collegian.com.

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TRACK & FIELD

Offerman breaks CSU record at Doug Max Invitational By Braidon Nourse @braidonnourse

The Colorado State University track and field team hosted their first of two outdoor home meets of the season this past weekend for the third annual Doug Max Invitational April 16, which honors the legendary CSU athlete and coach. The Rams distance squad was not in action for the home meet, as they took to Azusa, California, to compete at the Bryan Clay Invitational at Azusa Pacific University April 14-15. In California, Rams made history. Lauren Offerman, who broke the CSU record in the 5,000-meter run two weeks ago, decided two school records are better than one. In the invite section of the women’s 1,500-meter run, Offerman ran a time of 4 minutes, 21.76 seconds to take down the nearly 50-year-old CSU record time in the event. In Fort Collins, the Rams held a small successful meet of their own. The meet consisted of competitors from a few surrounding programs, and the competition for each event was mostly limited to one or two heats each.

On the track, the first event of the day was the 1,500-meter run. Although there were no school records in this competition, the Rams were able to sweep the competition with wins on the men’s and women’s sides. Lauren Turner’s huge last lap brought her home in first place with a new personal record of 4:43.34. In the men’s race, Michael Mooney ran away from the pack and was able to hold off the rest of the field, finishing in 3:59.05. The Rams broke three meet records in running events in the men’s 4x100-meter relay, men’s 110-meter high hurdles and the men’s 200-meter dash. The squad of Adam Stark, Kelley Stephens, Jack Cauble and Kyle Dempsey ran the baton around the track in 40.48 seconds. Then, in the hurdles, Andrew Doctor was able to win the competition in 14.23 seconds, another new meet record. Stephens ran an incredible 200-meter race, running a time of 20.92 seconds into a headwind, a time that is tied for third in the all-time rankings at CSU. The Rams also broke two field event meet records in the men’s and women’s shot put. Mariano

Colorado State University’s Elizabeth Lydon competes in the women’s pole vault finals at the Doug Max Invitational April 16. Lydon finished in second place. PHOTO BY SOPHIA STERN THE COLLEGIAN

Kis won the men’s shot put competition, breaking the meet record with a throw of 17.24 meters. Gabi McDonald won the women’s shot put and threw a

meet record of 15.73 meters. The Rams will host their second and final home meet of the season starting April 22 for the Jack Christiansen Invitational. The meet

will be open to high school and college competitors and will be held at Colorado State University. Reach Braidon Nourse at sports@collegian.com.

LOCAL FUNDRAISER

FoCo Roller Derby presents 11th annual Skate-a-thon By Taylor Paumen @taytaypau

“Some have raised flat donations, while others earn donations per lap, so speed will be of the essence.” COLEEN ELLIOTT FOCO ROLLER DERBY HEAD OFFICIAL

The FoCo Roller Derby, a nonprofit athletics organization, is having a private Skate-a-thon April 25 to raise money for scholarships and fund the team. For some background on the organization, FoCo Roller Derby was founded in 2006, becoming “the first roller derby league in Northern Colorado,” according to their website. There are currently 32 active members between skaters, officials and volunteers. This year, the team is hosting their 11th annual Skate-a-thon, and the skaters hope to reach a $7,500 goal. The team’s Givebutter fundraising page has raised $2,513 as of April 19, but there is still time to donate to the team or individual skaters. There will be about 25 league members contributing to the event ranging from 23-50 years

old, each skating laps for one hour. “Some have raised flat donations, while others earn donations per lap, so speed will be of the essence,” said Coleen Elliott, head official for FoCo Roller Derby. Most of the funds will go toward finding permanent practice space, operational expenses of the team and hardship scholarships, while the rest will be able to support members through allowing FoCo Roller Derby to recruit more skaters or better engage current members. Although the event is private, fans will be able to support their skaters by streaming the Skate-athon from the FoCo Roller Derby Facebook page April 25. On another note, the FoCo Roller Derby’s junior team is preparing for the female division of the Junior Roller Derby Association Playoffs, which is coming up on June 25. Reach Taylor Paumen at sports@collegian.com.

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Drag show brings back energy, representation to community

Monae Royalz performs at Colorado State University’s Drag Show: Resurrection April 16. PHOTO BY LUCY MORANTZ THE COLLEGIAN

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Performers brought glitz, glamour and energy to the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom April 16 for Drag Show: Resurrection. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, visitors finally packed the ballroom to cheer, dance and sing with professional, staff and student entertainers. Hosted by Jessica L’Whor, who calls herself the “biggest whore in all of Colorado,” and co-host Chocolat, who is a Colorado State University staff member, lots of drag kings and queens brought back the excitement that was missed for years. The CSU drag show is popular for being one of the largest in Colorado, and people outside the CSU and Fort Collins community come to see it. Sarah Gallegos, a visitor from Boulder, came to the show with her mom after finding out about it and already being fans of drag. “We watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ all the time,” Gallegos said. “We just found out about (the CSU drag show) this year.” As the show started, the entire ballroom had to be opened up to make room for all the guests at the show, as the back half of it was previously closed off. Drag queen Lulu Alnite began the show in a pink dress that made its way to the floor halfway through the performance. Alnite showcased a sparkly pink bra and danced

through the crowd, connecting with audience members. Coco Bardot came onstage with a larger-than-life blue boa and dazzled the audience with a sparkly blue and yellow aesthetic. L’Whor sported multiple outfits throughout the night, including a cherry dress that she eventually stripped down to just cherry pasties and underwear, as well as a western-inspired cowgirl look complete with sparkly fringe hanging from the hat. The outfits, dancing and energy did not disappoint CSU’s crowd. Although the drag show is a free event, a large part of the evening was fundraising. Students in feather boas holding buckets walked through the crowd throughout the event to collect money, and they also accepted donations through Venmo. Allison Clark, a junior ecosystem science and sustainability major and tip runner at the event, said fundraising is a crucial part of the show. “All money goes to CSU LGBTQ+ scholarships,” Clark said. “(The LGBTQ+ community) is a vulnerable population that doesn’t get the same experience or access.” Clark noted that when you’re part of the queer community, acceptance can be hard to find in friends and peers, so it’s important these students get as much support as possible.

The goal for the show was to raise $3,000, and by the end of the evening, they had raised over $4,000. The event wasn’t just important for bringing important donations to the LGBTQ+ community but also for providing LGBTQ+ representation to Fort Collins as a whole.

“Drag means embodying your most authentic self and sharing it with the world,” Chocolat said onstage during a question and answer period called, “Ask a L’Whor,” in which audience members were encouraged to ask the hosts questions about drag or anything else.

“It’s the only thing in my life that no one can take away from me,” L’Whor said. “It’s mine; it’s my creation.” Chocolat, L’Whor and the other performers emphasized the importance of drag at CSU and in the Northern Colorado community. “I think visibility is really important,” said Monae Royalz, a drag king who sported an orange bodysuit and wig with a gold corset. “I think (that) number “Whether it’s that of people tells me it’s somebody is aspiring to start performing in something that we are drag or even somebody all craving and it’s a who’s just on their community we own journey as far as sexual identity (or) all need.” gender identity, it’s so CHOCOLAT important for people to DRAG SHOW: see queer identity on so RESURRECTION many different levels, HOST whether it’s more in personal life or as a lot of us here at CSU for this show are, in our performer existence.” Royalz said it was difficult to not have the drag show during the pandemic, saying it was hard on mental health because of how cathartic of an experience it is. Chocolat said the large turnout at events like this shows how important they are to the community. “Girl, my life has been snatched, quaffed and polished because of all these people that During the opening act of the drag showed up,” Chocolat show, host Chocolat dances onstage in front of the crowd April 16. said backstage. “I think PHOTO BY LUCY MORANTZ THE COLLEGIAN

(that) number of people tells me it’s something that we are all craving and it’s a community we all need.” L’Whor expressed how vital it is for people to see members of the queer community being themselves, and that she herself used to dislike drag and turned her nose up to it until she first began performing. “A lot of where I was coming from was because my interpretation of my own sexual identity was very new and fresh, and so … being really insecure and figuring out what was gonna be my most authentic self was not something, at the time, I was aware of, and drag really opened up a door,” L’Whor said. “I used to get ready in my residence hall and wipe it all off before I would leave just for the sake of doing it sometimes, and it was something that completely changed my perspective on life and my acceptance of myself.” L’Whor said drag is for anybody who wants to try it, and she hopes that seeing a show where people are unapologetically themselves encourages others to do the same thing. Chocolat emphasized the importance of this tradition at CSU and how it is a crucial avenue for voices to be heard and seen. “This tradition will continue, and our students will continue to have their voices heard, and our community will continue to shine because there’s no other option but to shine,” Chocolat said. Reach Katrina Leibee at entertainment@collegian.com.

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PRESS PLAY

The Velveteers play Aggie Theatre in homecoming show

Demi Demitro, lead singer of The Velveteers, stands in the middle of the crowd while playing an original song April 16. PHOTO BY GRAYSON REED THE COLLEGIAN

By Max Hogan @macnogan

Last Saturday, April 16, Northern Colorado band The Velveteers played Aggie Theatre as one of two homecoming shows before they head back out on the road to open for big names in rock, like The Smashing Pumpkins and Greta Van Fleet. The Velveteers were joined by two local groups: Cody and Plasma Canvas. Members of all three acts have been active in the Fort Collins music scene for years, sharing bills at local house venues and music events, like the Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest. Each band came to the stage — one littered with amps, synthesizers and bedazzled pedalboards — with a distinct aesthetic and identity, showcasing

the eclectic but harmonious environment the Northern Colorado music scene provides. Beginning the show with delicate synth melodies contrasted by the harsh crackle of a drum machine, opener Cody gave a soft and intimate performance. Cody began as a solo project of local indie-pop group Slow Caves’ lead vocalist, Jakob Mueller, over the initial COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. “I needed to be productive … and also just to, like, keep myself sane,” Mueller said. “But it was this very low-pressure kind of productivity where I wasn’t doing a million takes on what I was recording. I was kind of like, ‘This is gonna be my homerecording solo record, and it’s just gonna be whatever it is.’” After a positive reaction from the community, Mueller decided to expand the project, putting on Cody’s

first-ever performance with a full band for Saturday’s show. “I really liked Cody’s new album (‘Lean Forward’) a lot,” said Demi Demitro, vocalist and guitarist for The Velveteers. “When that came out, I just listened to it all the time, especially on rainy days.” Throughout the performance, it was evident that Mueller, the primary songwriter, drew from a wide variety of influences to create the sweet and unimposing sound of Cody. “I’m still so infatuated by the TV show ‘Twin Peaks’ and the music from that show,” Mueller said. “I wanted to have that be an aspect that could shine through as well as Brian Eno’s ambient music. I was really obsessed with that at the time.” Mueller’s dreamy vocals paired with simple basslines echoing those found in country and doo-wop and a slide guitar that seemed to float through the air recalled bands like Mazzy Star, invoking the same sort of comfortable mysticism. “I just want to feel good in association with music because it used to be (associated with) negative emotions, ... and now I just want it to be a vehicle to feel good,” Mueller said. “I hope that transfers to the listener as well.” Adrienne Rae Ash, frontwoman for Plasma Canvas, seeks a similar response with her music. “At the end of the day, the reason that I wanted to make music is because I felt alone,” Ash said. “And I know that so many other people

feel alone, especially queer people and trans people — marginalized people in general. … I just wanted to, even for 30 minutes at a time, give everyone a space to belong.” In direct contrast to Cody’s slow build on the ambient synth drones and soft vocal harmonies, Plasma Canvas opened their set with a wall of sound, plunging the crowd straight into a high-energy pop-punk tune. “Our job as a band, when we’re not headlining, is to make the headliner sweat,” Ash said. “We’re not here to play a show, we’re here to steal one.” Over the years, Plasma Canvas has proven themself capable of balancing the polished, accessible nature of poppunk with the level of raw authenticity that allows a band to really connect with its audience. “I want to be as transgressive as possible, and I don’t really have time for rockstar bullshit,” Ash said. After playing with members of Cody and The Velveteers for years, Ash said being booked with The Velveteers again is proof the band has stayed true to their roots. “I think the last time we played together was at a garage show at a venue called Hotel Hillcrest, and that was in 2019. … That was one of the first things Demi (Demitro) and I talked about,” Ash said. “Like holy shit, y’all are killing it, and I’m so fucking proud of you. It’s amazing.” When The Velveteers took the stage for a rowdy audience, freshly energized by the loud, nostalgiadriven set of Plasma Canvas, they

were certainly ready to fulfill the expectations of longtime fans. While Demitro brought a gritty guitar tone and smooth, nonchalant vocals, drummers Baby Pottersmith and Jonny Fig worked ecstatically, laying into a tandem drum set with impressive synchronized accuracy. “I want to feel like the energy we’re putting out there is being bounced back out,” Pottersmith said. “We’re out there losing our minds. I want to see that reciprocated.” Onstage, each member was totally enthralled in the performance, bringing the audience along for the ride. “It can feel otherworldly sometimes,” Demitro said. “It’s one of those moments where you’re forced to be present.” Every aspect of The Velveteers’ performance was evidence of their meticulously curated aesthetic, even their microphone stands painted in the same teal as the rest of the set pieces and wrapped in delicate plastic flowers. “When Baby (Pottersmith) and I first started the band, we really wanted to … make (every show) like an event,” Demitro said. “Every little detail mattered.” Saturday’s lineup worked to illuminate each band’s qualities: the shared hazy, dreamlike aesthetic of Cody and The Velveteers and the raw, high-energy performances given by Plasma Canvas. Reach Max Hogan at entertainment@collegian.com.

FILM FOCUS

‘Watering the West’ brings awareness to FoCo community By Noah Pasley @pasleynoah

What draws many to Colorado is the abundance of snowcapped mountains for skiers and hikers, but for the other part of the year — and increasingly more often — Colorado is a dry and even arid place with very little rain or precipitation. But yet, as many would attest, the water still flows, especially in Fort Collins, where the Cache la Poudre River serves as a source of pride for many. Two Colorado filmmakers, Mona Maser and Shari Due, are working to demystify water processes with their documentary trilogy “Watering the West.” The series, which is told in three parts, is a deep dive — often literally — into the heart of water in Colorado as they explore how water is distributed and regulated throughout the state and how the storied history behind water rights has revolutionized the state, as well as much of the western United States. Due, co-producer for the film

series, said she started the project nine years ago out of curiosity about water issues in Colorado because she had heard that, at the time, it was illegal to collect rainwater. Even now, most rainwater collection in Colorado is prohibited, though homeowners have been allowed house water barrels to collect rainwater with some regulations since 2016. Though Due and Maser faced a lot of complications early in the filming process, such as trying to gain the trust of those in the water resource and water business communities, Due said it was important to inform audiences about water law because many people take water for granted. “Because we were trying to tell different perspectives and not make an advocacy film, it was challenging to raise money and get people to trust us,” Due said. “It took us two years to earn the trust of some of our sources. Eventually, we settled on moving toward the bigger story about people in the water world who have formed previously unlikely partnerships in an effort to cooperate and collaborate instead of fighting over water.”

The first film opens on a pack of beer-loving backpackers making a trek to the mecca of the beer world: the headwaters of the Cache La Poudre River in Rocky Mountain National Park. The escapade shows the Poudre from its humble beginnings, where gradually more and more streams empty out into the river, transforming it into the roaring river that fuels the beer production of companies like New Belgium Brewing, Odell Brewing Company and many more. But the film follows the water to every corner of Colorado, from small agricultural communities to breweries and even to the courts where water rights across the state are facing challenges. The first film expands on the concept of water rights with original songs about ditch riders and water appropriation. “I think it’s fascinating the way water law works in Colorado; (it’s) very different from back east and from anywhere else in the world,” Due said. “In fact, Western water law was developed in this state. ... I was surprised at what an important role historically Colorado played in (the)

The Brooklyn Bridge in Fort Collins located next to the Poudre Trail July 27, 2020. The bridge used to carry slurry from the Great Western Sugar Company across the river to a dumping ground on the other side. It is on the historic register in Fort Collins. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

development of water in the West.” Film one, “It All Starts Here,” already debuted at The Lyric and had another show April 19 in the Lory Student Center Theatre hosted by the Associated Students of Colorado State University. The second film, “Wanna Buy a Farm?” will show at The Lyric April 21 at 6 p.m. and again May 1 at 3 p.m. The final film, “Across the Divide,” will premiere May 15 at 3

p.m. at The Lyric. “We hope that when people turn on their faucets after they see these films, they will think of the farmers and the mountain snowpack ... and understand how precious that (water) is and what it takes to get it there,” Due said. Reach Noah Pasley at entertainment@collegian.com.

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VIRGO (AUG. 23 - SEPT. 22) Find your foundation, Virgo. Things can seem crazy right now, so ground down and look inward to balance in your morals.

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Fat Tire, Voodoo IPA, Variety Packs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.99 Voodoo Imperial IPA, Juicy Haze, Hoppy Variety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.99 12pk-12oz cans

Old Aggie Superior Lager

Tito’s

$19.99

Old Aggie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10.99 12pk-12oz cans ALL MONTH LONG!

$19.99

$23.99 Jim Beam

$18.99

Scoresby

Southern Comfort

Scotch

70 proof

Kegs

Gin

Sailor Jerry

Malibu

Espolon Tequila

Kegs 1/2 Barrels

Spiced Rum

Coconut Rums

Reposado, Blanco

1.75L

750ml

Labatt Blue .......................$84.99 Keystone Light ..................$93.99 Bud, Bud Light ..................$105.99 Old Aggie Lager ................$107.99 Pabst Blue Ribbon ............$107.99 Coors, Coors Light............$119.99 Odell Brewing ...................$134.99 New Belgium ....................$137.99 1/4 and 1/6 barrel kegs also available.

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Bombay Sapphire

Easy In and Out

$16.99

$11.99 Kendall Jackson Chardonnay Liberty School Cab Sauv 750ml

Black Box Wines, All Types 3.0L

$9.99 Starborough Sauv Blanc OZV Zinfandel 750ml

$8.99 Fronterra CK Mondavi Wines, All Types 1.5L

Close To Campus, Walk, Peddle or Jog

$10.99 Korbel

X-Dry, Brut Lunetta Prosecco 750ml