Thursday, August 25, 2022 Vol. 132, No. 2 by Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Thursday, August 25, 2022Collegian.com2 Brent Boardman, a sales representative from Vaughan’s Horticulture, evaluates a bed of Sunbeckia Maya at the Colorado State University Annual Flower Trial Garden Aug. 9. He has 14 years of experience within the horticulture and landscape architecture industries. Boardman came to Fort Collins from Naperville, Illinois, to judge the performance of various plants grown in the Rocky Mountain environmental conditions. PHOTO BY TRI DUONG THE COLLEGIAN TOP STORIESTOP STORIES FOCO EVENTSFOCO EVENTS NEWS: A look inside living at the Best Western University Inn PAGE 4 CANNABIS: Strain Review: LivWell’s Artsy Berkel: A simple bliss PAGE 8 SPORTS: CSU volleyball looks to impress once again in 2022 PAGE 18 A&E: Netflix’s ‘Purple Hearts’ proves love shouldn’t conquer all PAGE 20 PHOTO: Ram Welcome Carnival PAGES 14 & 15 Welcome Back Queer-BQ in the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s backyard 5 p.m. August 26 Blast N Thrash at Launch: Community Through Skateboarding 1 p.m. August 27 Virtuoso Series Concert at the UCA Organ Recital Hall 7:30 p.m. August 29 Thursday Night Live at Old Town Square 7 p.m. August 25 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Letters to the Editor reflect the view of a member of the campus community and are submitted to the publication for approval. Readers may submit letters to letters@collegian.com. Please follow the guidelines listed at collegian.com before submitting. OPINION: Seriously: CSU partners with Best Western as agents of chaos PAGE 11 ADVISING STAFF KEY PHONE NUMBERS DISTRIBUTION 970-538-1186 EDITORIAL STAFF 970-538-1189 CLASSIFIEDS 970-538-1183 ADVERTISING 970-538-7186 JAKE SHERLOCK STUDENTADVISERMEDIA KIM BLUMHARDT ADVERTISINGMANAGER ASHER KORN KCSU ADVISER CHRISTA REED SENIORTRAINERMEDIA CORRECTIONS Everybody makes mistakes, including us. If you encounter something in the paper you believe to be an error, please contact us at: copy@collegian.com. Lory Student Center, Suite 118 Fort Collins, CO 80523 This publication is not an official publication of Colorado State University, but is published by an independent corporation using the name ‘The Rocky Mountain Collegian’ pursuant to a license granted by CSU. Approximately 59% of Rocky Mountain Student Media Corp’s income is provided by the Associated Students of Colorado State University (ASCSU) for the purpose of fostering student careers post-college and greater campus awareness and engagement. The Rocky Mountain Collegian is a 4,000-circulation student-run newspaper intended as a public forum and is printed on paper made of 30% post-consumer waste. It publishes every Thursday during the regular fall and spring semesters. The Collegian publishes online Monday through Thursday. Corrections may be submitted to the editor in chief and will be printed as necessary on page two. The Collegian is a complimentary publication for the Fort Collins community. The first copy is free. Additional copies are 25 cents each. EDITORIAL STAFF Serena Bettis | Editor in Chief editor@collegian.com Taylor Paumen | Content Managing Editor managingeditor@collegian.com Falyn Sebastian | Digital & Design Managing Editor managingeditor@collegian.com Rachel Baschnagel | Night Editor copy@collegian.com Lauren Pallemaerts | Copy Chief copy@collegian.com Chloe Leline | Print Editor design@collegian.com Trin Bonner | Illustration Editor design@collegian.com Tri Duong | Photo Director photo@collegian.com Lucy Morantz | Photo Director photo@collegian.com Piper Russell | News Editor news@collegian.com Allie Seibel | News Editor news@collegian.com Ivy Secrest | L&C Director news@collegian.com Paul Brull | Cannabis Director cannabis@collegian.com Bella Eckburg | Opinion Director letters@collegian.com Karsyn Lane | Sports Director sports@collegian.com Braidon Nourse | Sports Editor sports@collegian.com Alex Hasenkamp | A&E Director entertainment@collegian.com Sam Medley | Social Media Coordinator socialmedia@collegian.com L&C: The benefits of local: Taking a look at the farmers market PAGE 6 MOUNTAINROCKYTHE FORT COLLINS FOCUS

Colorado State University Interim President Rick Miranda prepares to give a speech at the CSU Annual Flower Trial Garden Aug. 9. Prior to becoming interim president, Miranda was the CSU System’s chief academic officer.

With former Colorado State University President Joyce McConnell leaving her position, CSU’s Office of the President has experienced significant change. Rick Miranda is CSU’s interim president and as such has the same authority as a president. Miranda made changes to the president’s office, including hiring new leadership. “I’m committed to the institution,” Miranda said. “I’ve been here 40 years — I want it to succeed.” Miranda told The Collegian he wants to create a flat organizational structure in the president’s office to give CSU’s next president flexibility. In accordance with the new structure, all vice presidents will report to the president, and the executive vice president title will not be used. “It’s easier to build structure than it is to take it apart,” Miranda said. “I wanted to give the next president the opportunity to rebuild however theyMirandawant.” said that in past years, some vice presidents reported to the provost. Miranda said six or seven vice presidents reported to him when he was CSU’s provost and executive vice president, which then went down to two or three by the end of Miranda’s tenure in that role. This year, all vice presidents will report to the president. Additionally, because there is no vice president for enrollment, Miranda will be taking on that position’s responsibilities, which he also did before as provost and executive vice president. “In this interim year, there’s sort of a little bit of a tension between staffing up and making sure we’re able to get the job done and preserving some flexibility for the next president and enabling the next president to hire their own team,” Miranda said. “Slowing down some of that activity, I thought, was the wise path to take.”

According to an email sent by Miranda, former Provost & Executive Vice President Mary Pedersen stepped down from her position and will serve as special assistant to the provost. Janice Nerger, dean of the College of Natural Sciences, is CSU’s interim provost. According to the same email from Miranda, Nerger is CSU’s “most senior dean, has led CNS with great success for 13 years and has great depth of knowledge and experience in academic leadership at CSU.” “I know the institution really well, and I felt like when Rick (Miranda) asked me if I would consider stepping into this role, I felt almost an obligation in a sense,” Nerger said. “I felt like I was the right person to have a smooth transition for the students and the faculty. So there was a lot to be done, but I think both of us have such a great love and a great knowledge of the institution that we’re the right people to do this.”

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“We will have a capable team of leaders heading up each of our divisions as we head into the fall,” Miranda wrote in his email, “along with some flexibility for a new president coming in to identify key members of their leadership team and officeAccordingstaff.” to CSU SOURCE, the CSU System created a search committee to find three presidential candidates to recommend to the Board of Governors by the end of the calendar year.

Vice President for Strategy Jenelle Beavers will focus on planning for and implementing CSU’s strategic plan and forgo the chief of staff responsibilities she was filling, Miranda’s email said. Albert Bimper, associate dean and executive director of professional master’s programs and associate professor in the College of Liberal Arts, is now interim chief of staff for the president’s office. Kathay Rennels is the interim vice president for engagement and extension. Miranda and Nerger both spoke about the importance of communication, approachability and transparency in creating a smooth transition in leadership.

“The major impact will happen later when we get a new president and they really start getting their feet on the ground and charting a direction for the campus and putting in place their team and making more significant changes,” Miranda said. “I don’t think the changes I’m making will have a very long term impact; I think I want to make sure that the university keeps moving in the right directions.” Reach Piper Russell at news@ collegian.com.

CAMPUS

CSU leadership changes are meant to create a flexible future

“There’sWestern. amenu of programs that will occur for those students that are designed to help them get to know each other, keep them connected to campus and provide them with a great experience,” SweetonWhat’ssaid.noton the menu, however, is the ability for students to use the hotel pool or weight room. In the end, rather than looking at the high demand for oncampus housing as a negative, Sweeton said, “I think it’s a really good indication that we have such interest in coming to CSU this year and living on campus. It means that we’re providing an experience that students want. We’re so grateful that so many people are interested and that so many people want to be a Ram.” Reach Portia Cook at news@collegian.com. look inside living at the Best Western University Inn

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The Fort Collins Best Western University Inn on the corner of Elizabeth Street and College Avenue has been converted into dorm rooms for 150 first-year Colorado State University students, Aug. 23.

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Sweeton said as rooms become available, they will follow a process of doing their best to match students with the room preferences cited on their housing applications as they become available. Students like Grace Hartnett and Julian Gordon will be housed alongside peers in the hotel, but living in an off-campus temporary space doesn’t offer the same experience one would expect from living in a residence hall.

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Aside from the inability to personalize her space, Hartnett said her biggest concern is how long it will take to get from the hotel to the food locations her classmates on campus have easy access“Mostto. of the dining halls are in or close to the dorm areas, but we’re kind of far away,” she said. “If I’m studying and I want dinner, it’s a trip. It’s not like I can just go and quickly get something.”

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Hundreds of remaining students were assigned to emergency housing and converted lounge spaces within facilities across campus.

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Julian Gordon, a first-year engineering student, is just one of the roughly 150 students living in theUponhotel. learning of his temporary housing assignment, Gordon said, “It was kind of a shock, but I was happy at the same time.” Gordon said his biggest concern is being uprooted to a permanent space in the future, but for now, he is happy to receive the hotel’s weekly linen cleaning service in addition to the inroom amenities. “I like it; I feel pretty lucky,” Gordon said. “A lot of the other students don’t have AC, a fridge or a microwave in their dorm, so I’mSherrylucky.”and Michael Gordon, parents of Julian Gordon, said while their experience moving their son to college was different than what they expected, “the hotel experience has been relatively“Everythinggood.” went very smoothly as far as checking in and getting him in there,” Sherry Gordon said. “We had a nice welcome; they had a nice gift bag and everything — so right now, we are very happy and very pleased.” As Sherry and Michael Gordon prepared to leave their son to begin his college journey, Michael Gordon said, “He’s happy; mom is happy; I’m happy, and that’s what matters most right now. I think we’re all in a good situation.” First-year health and exercise science major Grace Hartnett is also one of the students living in the Best Hartnett,Western.like Julian Gordon, was assigned to a double occupancy room that provides typical in-room hotel amenities, including two double beds, one shared nightstand, one shared desk, one shared three-drawer dresser, one shared closet, a private bathroom with a bathtub, two sinks, an air-conditioning unit, a mini refrigerator and a microwave.

Grace Hartnett’s mother, Kristy Hartnett, said while the housing situation is unfortunate, “the university has been good and transparent as we talk to them — willing to answer questions — and they don’t seem to be hiding anything.”However, Kristy Hartnett said she hopes her daughter’s housing situation gets resolved quickly.

Associate Executive Director of Housing & Dining Services and Interim Director of University Housing Nick Sweeton said there is no guarantee on when students will move to a permanent space onSweetoncampus. said there are several variables, like no-shows and attrition, to consider when gauging the timeline of moving students back on campus.

Julian Gordon stands in the doorway to his dorm room in the Best West ern University Inn Aug. 23. The hotel rooms, unlike some residence halls, have AC. “For my orientation at Braidon Hall, I had to sleep in there, and it was pretty hot and sticky, and I did not like it at all,” Gordon said.

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Last week, around 150 students moved into Fort Collins’ Best Western University Inn.

Julian Gordon sits on his dorm room bed inside the Fort Collins Best Western University Inn Aug. 23. “I feel like I am lucky I get a lot of ac cess to AC,” Gordon said. “It’s cold when I sleep; I got a TV, a nice micro wave and fridge. I got my own bathroom. I feel pretty lucky — I like it.”

According to CSU Housing & Dining Services, Colorado State University is experiencing record attendance this fall, which made the campus housing demand higher than usual.

Personalizing a dorm room can be a fun and exciting step in creating an environment that showcases individuality and creativity, and Harnett was disappointed to learn she won’t be hanging the lights, mirror or any other decor she purchased any time soon.

Sweeton said while most students in temporary spaces can expect to be placed in permanent spaces by the middle to end of October, “given a large number of students in temp housing this year, it’s quite possible that some percentage of those students will be in a temp space for the entire fall semester and maybe the entire academic year.”

To combat students feeling isolated, Sweeton said CSU, with the help of its staff, is implementing a unique community development model for students staying in the Best

Every year, residence halls like Braiden Hall and Corbett Hall are filled with the exhilarating buzz of parents and students personalizing dorm spaces and settling in for the semester ahead. For some Colorado State University students, however, the move to college this fall looks somewhat different.

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1. Get a mile high (at least) The highest elevation in Col orado is Mount Elbert at 14,440 feet, and Denver is famously a mile high. That means as soon as you arrive in colorful Colorado, you’ll notice the lack of oxygen. If you’re here long enough, you’ll adapt, but initially, you may be susceptible to altitudeWhilesickness.extreme sports and chasing higher elevations are absolutely the norm out here, it’s important to remember to take care of yourself. Hydrate, and allow yourself time to adjust. Eventually you’ll get to brag about not struggling to breathe at such heights, but for now, you’ll have to acknowledge Colorado exists in a harsh climate, and you may not be an exception to its impact.

2. Be a sucker for Subarus

So you want to be a Coloradan: 5 ways to blend in

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By Ivy Secrest @ivysecrest Sunday morning chatter fills the Fort Collins Farmers Market. Like buzzing bees, patrons dart between booths and around produce. They pick over cucumbers and discuss cuts of meat and their best uses. The boom of Joe Miller’s voice echoes over the crowd, thanking them for being there. “Fifteen dollars a bag and a free melon on your way out — thank you for being here,” Miller repeats. Head of Miller Farms, Miller has been attending markets for more than 40 years. “Normally, we have three generations here,” Miller said, gesturing to his daughter and grandchildren. “I’ve been doing this my whole life.” A busy place, the Fort Collins Farmers Market has regained its former popularity after the pandemic, and now more than ever, it represents a cultural hub in Colorado. Sometimes perceived as expensive hipster hubs full of overpriced goods, farmers markets can be misunderstood.

Thilmany said this doesn’t mean local businesses aren’t being affected at all; however, they may be able to maintain their prices longer than largerLookingcorporations. atthe rising cost of food, Miller’s $15 bag of produce could be very appealing.

The benefits of local: Taking a look at the farmers market

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3. Adopt a weather complex Speaking of all-weather: Yes, Colorado does have it all, and yes, it is now your official duty to talk about it all the time. Raining? We needed this. Snowing? A powder day is basically a state holiday. Sunny out? That’s right, you should get 300 days of doing everything outside. Don’t like the weather? Wait 20 minutes — it’ll change. The mark of a true Coloradan is making weather an integral part of your personality. You’ve seen it all before, and you’ll love it all (except wind, obviously — no one likes wind).

“Some people don’t care if they pay $5 for a cucumber, and others fill the bag to get the full value, so it works,” MillerEvensaid. on a college budget, farmers markets can be good options. “If you’re eating in the dorms or cooking from home, sometimes it’s hard to be eating healthy as a college student,” Thilmany said. “The farmers will always sit there and give you great ideas on how to cook it — some of which don’t even require a kitchen.”

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“There are places you can do this (type of market) and places you can’t,” Bristow said. “The population has to have an appreciation for this kind of Typically,food.” terms like “local,” “organic” or even “grass fed” trigger financial stress, so an appreciation for these products keeps businesses like Bristow’s afloat. Dawn Thilmany, a Colorado State University professor of agricultural economics, said not all products at farmers markets are overlySomeexpensive. oftheeconomic strains on businesses — like the price of gas and raising minimum wage — may not affect local farmers to the extent they affect larger businesses, Thilmany said. Local farmers potentially don’t have to travel as far to sell and can benefit from maintaining family businesses.

Those new to Fort Collins should consider visiting the local farmers markets to experience Colorado through its products and Fort Collins through its staple community: members like the fun and lively Miller family. Reach Ivy Secrest at news@ collegian.com.

5. Get on the rocks

Concertgoers dance in the stands of Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre during a Bob Weir concert June 8, 2021.

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Thilmany said local businesses tend to invest their profits back into the community by getting machinery fixed by local mechanics or hiring locals. While this isn’t always the case, there are benefits beyond the economics for both vendors and customers. The community farmers markets build is irreplaceable, and the quality of the products is high.

“For a while, we kind of lost that in the United States: 40-50 years ago, it was harder to find local options, and now we’re kind of back to the place where regions even have things they like to brag about, like Palisade peaches or Colorado beef,” Thilmany said. “It’s a great way to get to know the state through what we can produce.”

COMMUNITY

In order to chase those highs, you’ll need transportation, and the only acceptable car to drive through the Rockies is a Subaru. The staple car of Colorado, Subarus are built for the outdoors and somehow have been adopted as low-key official Colorado cars. You’re probably seeing more of them than you ever have before, and that’s likely because Colorado is truly an all-weather state, which Subaru markets well.

With all that sunshine, it’s more than necessary to have some solid outdoor shoes, and for those, the official Colorado recommendations are Tevas or Chacos. Whichever you choose, choose wisely, and you must commit. Whichever brand you pick, you’ll have to be fiercely loyal to because as a Coloradan, you know best about outdoor gear (but seriously, hiking in sandals just cannot be beaten).

CULTURE

“I think I’m much healthier than I was before I started eating this stuff,” Bristow said, referring to her microgreens. “I just feel strong, and I feel good — plus I’m eating all of (the other vendors’) stuff too.”

Josh Hillhouse, owner of Golden Poppy Herbal Apothecary, showcases a jar of Alaea salt at the Larimer County Farmers’ Market in Fort Collins 2021.

For vendors like Miller, the market is essential for business. They rely on loyal customers and show their appreciation by giving deals, like the free melons Miller offered Sunday. “We don’t sell to grocery stores; there’s only so many farms they’ll even buy from,” Miller said. “You sell all your product direct — there’s no middleBeingman.” able to have face-to-face interactions with customers is also a huge benefit for vendors, and even if they could sell to stores, many likely wouldn’t have enough to keep up with the “We’redemand. justasmall family farm; it’s pretty much just me and my husband, and we have a 3-year-old,” said Jessica Wagner, owner of Wagner Land & Cattle. “We’re not big enough to sell in grocery stores, but we have enough to go to farmers markets.” Wagner cares greatly about her cows and ensures they live good lives. She also tries to keep her pricing in line with grocery stores so her products are affordable as well as grass fed and “We’refinished. providing quality beef for the community, which is definitely not something you can get in the grocery store as easily,” Wagner said. The support of the community brings the market to life. Ellen Bristow, founder and co-owner of EP Greens, based in Estes Park, is happy to chat with anyone about her microgreens and will even help people grow them at home.

Two words: Red Rocks. A destination spot for concerts, day hikes, yoga, movies and comedy shows — any time of day, any activity — it all happens at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. It’s hard not to instantly fall in love with this marker of Colorado pride. Your first Red Rocks experience is life-changing. Even if you’re just visiting to experience the complete homogenization of all Colorado culture, you’ve got to go. Now that you know what all the hype is about and how to blend in, go experience it all. Even if you stand out like a sore thumb, Coloradans are relatively kind and welcoming people. Just do your best to have fun, and you’ll do just fine. Reach Ivy Secrest at news@ collegian.com.

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Vendors like Bristow, Wagner and Miller take pride in their products and work very hard to provide the best they can for their customers, keeping that local focus at the forefront of all they do.

Welcome to Colorado: sun, snow and the great outdoors. It certainly is a paradise seen in about every “van life” TikTok and outdoor influencer Instagram account that exists. Over the past decade, the popularity of Colorado has increased, but that hasn’t changed the culture of the state. If anything, once you arrive, you’ll want to dive right into Whetherit. you’re here for the snow, the mountain biking, the music scene or even legalized cannabis, you likely immediately noticed the quintessential Colorado things. From a local’s perspective, here are five things that make up a true Coloradan.

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“Smoking anything into your lungs is not healthy, but neither is breathing in the polluted air of a city like Los Angeles. This argument really comes down to your individual preference and what health looks like to you.”

By Taylor Paumen @taytaypau

I still genuinely believed smoking weed made you unpredictable and potentially aggressive. Some education and being around a culture that doesn’t demonize cannabis can really change attitudes about the drug. Health issues are another big topic among those who dislike cannabis, and there is some truth to theSmokingargument. anything into your lungs is not healthy, but neither is breathing in the polluted air of a city like Los Angeles. This argument really comes down to your individual preference and what health looks like to you. For some, the potential damage that could be caused by smoke inhalation is thwarted by the relief they feel after consuming medical cannabis. And if you don’t want to smoke, there are tons of ways to get the effects of smoking without lighting anything — like Lastlyedibles. —and in a more outdated notion — some people against cannabis legalization worry about its effects on the economy. What would a world look like wherein you can tax things like drugs, which people are going to grow and distribute regardless of laws? Well, now we know. And so far, it’s going pretty well. If you, like me, grew up in an environment in which weed was considered just as scary as its other Schedule I counterparts, a little education goes a long way. It doesn’t mean you have to go out tomorrow and smoke your body weight in flower, but taking action could mean as little as passing less judgment on those you know who do choose to partake in cannabis consumption every once in a while. Reach Bella Eckburg at cannabis@collegian.com. BY CHARLIE COHEN THE COLLEGIAN BY SOPHIA SIROKMAN THE COLLEGIAN

The indica-dominant strain has a nice balance between a dry and sticky consistency, and I was pleasantly surprised when I got a hint of fruitiness on the exhale. I’m always a fan of sweettasting THC that doesn’t stick under your nails. Nonetheless, I’d compare Berkel to one glass of wine to decompress from the day, not a shot of vodka on a Friday night. Reach Taylor Paumen at cannabis@collegian.com.

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A relaxing indica that doesn’t put you to bed right away is a tough thing to find. As I am an avid indica fan who struggles with the power of sativa strains, this week’s strain — the Artsy assorted prepacked indica-dominant Berkel from LivWell Enlightened Health — hit just the right spot. Artsy was an unfamiliar brand to me, but the Denver-based company strives to produce “the highest quality cannabis” while contributing to local organizations and promoting creative mindsets, according to their about page. Artsy’s growing process doesn’t include pesticides and practices “strict cleanliness protocols … and heavy pure-water flushes,” according to the product page.

So what are the reasons to be anti-cannabis? Well, for one: systemic racism. Cannabis is historically linked to racism in this country, and some of the initial reasoning for criminalizing the possession, consumption and distribution of cannabis was it would disproportionally and negatively affect people of color and their communities. Additionally, cannabis was (and still is in some areas in the country) considered a gateway drug that would lead people down the path of violence and addiction. With all things considered, the fear of cannabis in this country and its association with the culture of drugs and violence made it easy for people to agree to the laws laid against it. Yes, weed has a bad reputation, but open communication and transparency about cannabis and its effects and purposes allow space for change. I grew up in Illinois, and after living in Colorado for seven years, the same parents who told me smoking weed is just as bad as shooting heroin are now the ones buying joints when they come to visit.Even when we moved to Colorado when I was in high school,

CRITIQUE LivWell’s Artsy Berkel: A simple bliss

The laws that allow Coloradans to light up a joint don’t discriminate against those just visiting the state, so as long as you’re in Colorado, you’re allowed to consume cannabis.

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By Bella Eckburg @yaycolor If you’ve lived in Colorado for the majority of your life, it might be hard to imagine many cities without a plethora of beloved dispensaries. We talk a lot about the medicinal benefits of cannabis and the creative ways to package and distribute it recreationally, but today we’re doing something different. We’re talking about those who have a strong distaste for our strong-smelling friend: cannabis. Although Colorado is a known weed-loving state, there are several counties that make the distribution of cannabis complicated or illegal. These counties include Gunnison, Cheyenne, Bent and Weld, among others. The eastern part of Colorado tends to have the most difficulty with the legalization of cannabis, according to Westword. The laws in each of these counties differ, and while some of them prohibit the sale of cannabis, they abide by the state law that possession and consumption of cannabis are allowed.

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While the high checks the boxes of a calm indica, I was warned by my LivWell budtender the flower itself may be slightly dry. He was right, but Berkel had a solid ratio between sticky and dry; however, it did tend to dry out faster than I was used to. Therefore, prepare to cough just a tadInpost-puff. FortCollins there’s an assortment of options for where to get your weed fill, and while LivWell has been one of my most frequently visited dispensaries, I wouldn’t seek out this strain again. Berkel is for a casual, inconsistent smoker who needs a nice start to the day. If you’re looking for something more than that, I’d suggest a hybrid type around the same potency.

The Berkel indica strain, a “top-shelf flower with vivid ‘curb’ appeal,” was easy on the wallet at $15 plus tax for an eighth of an ounce, according to the product page. In spite of the price, as a frequent weed connoisseur, I was to some degree disappointed in the longevity of the high. While it could just be a high tolerance, this strain is sufficient for a quick, chillAlthoughhigh. the orange-tinted indica flower hangs at the higher end of potency at 22.1%, it created a gentle buzz across the body. If you’re looking for a comfortable wake-and-bake Sunday morning vibe, I’d highly recommend Berkel.

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LivWell has a small-to-average assortment of loose flower and holds options for indica, hybrid and sativa pursuers. However, if you want Artsy weed from LivWell, you’ll be limited to Berkel for now unless you head elsewhere. For myself, I have never bought loose flower at LivWell, as I normally go there for concentrates, but I wouldn’t put this natural high from Artsy too low in the ranks. Artsy itself seems to have an exceeding standard of their product, and Berkel is one of many, so I would be eager to try their higher-priced strains to examine their entire collection.

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The process of making and selling New Belgium beer has been structured to be more environmentally friendly. This includes sustainable packaging and encouraging the use of reusable drinking cups, reducing emissions and pursuing clean energy and promoting biking instead of driving for both environmental and personal health.

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The New Belgium Brewing company is not only environmentally friendly, it takes care of its employees as well. Employees receive a bike and stock in the company after a year of employment. Additionally, they get free health care, which is a massive win in America’s ever-competitive — and sometimes predatory — health care environment. With so many positives in a company ultimately working to make a profit, there has to be some dirt on these guys, right? You may be wondering if there are any skeletons hiding in the New Belgium closet. The answer is no: They’re right there on the Voodoo Ranger IPA cans for everyone to see. Imagine if more companies adopted a business model like New Belgium wherein employees are treated with respect and compassion instead of like worker bees forced to do the company’s bidding. Imagine a world in which, instead of businesses smashing us into the ground with no remorse, they lifted us up and did what they could to help us thrive. Seeing New Belgium support its people makes me hopeful for a better future, especially in the food service industry. Although it is probably a stretch, perhaps more businesses will adopt a similar model of caring about their employees and incentivizing individuals to make their jobs into careers. All I can say right now is New Belgium is undermining societal institutions that are failing many people, and it is awesome. Next time you have a day to yourself, think about stopping by the New Belgium brewery and taking a tour. Maybe even snag a New Belgium beer at a local bar. Just remember you’ll be supporting an amazing company. Reach Brendan Henry at letters@ collegian.com.

By Brendan Henry @brendanhenryrmc

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Jordan and Lebesch went on to install brewing equipment in their home in Fort Collins in 1991, and their beer grew in popularity, not only becoming a local favorite but also being put on the shelves of stores all around the country. If you are ever thinking of picking up some of New Belgium’s beer, you’d be supporting a company that sprouted right here in Fort Collins and that prides itself on eco-friendly production and taking care of its employees. The beer is damn good too.

Quickly becoming known as the “Uber of the staffing industry,” Laborjack has quadrupled its growth over the last three years, despite the ongoing pandemic and labor shortages. Empowering students to find flexible work wherever they are, Laborjack enables users — known as “Laborjacks” — to make an average of $25 per hour and recruit friends to do quick jobs with them. Some of these jobs include assisting businesses in need of manual labor, moving and landscaping services, construction work, yard projects, and event setup and teardown. To get started, simply download the app and submit an application within minutes. For more information on becoming a Laborjack, please visit laborjack.com/apply.

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. Colorado State University students over 21 years old should take some time to check out Fort Collins’ New Belgium Brewing. If somehow you have not yet ventured to the locally beloved brewery, you will be pleasantly surprised by the upbeat culture of both the employees and the local beer drinkers. The brewery’s story begins in 1988, when Kim Jordan and Jeff Lebesch went on a bike trip through Belgium, taking note of the different brewing processes the Belgians used.

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“Next year, CSU should either accept fewer students or have more housing ready by move-in week. College isn’t just about getting a degree; it’s also about connecting with other students and finding out who you are, and it’s hard to do that when you can’t live on campus.”

The University of Utah is also using its university hotel to house students, as well as monetarily incentivizing a program “asking alumni to lease scarce living space to students,” according to The Salt Lake Tribune. It seems CSU is doing a pretty good job considering the circumstances.

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Due to a combination of on-campus housing shortages and a record number of first-year students, the Fort Collins Best Western University Inn has been converted into dorm rooms for 150 first-year Colorado State University students, Aug. 23. PHOTO BY GARRETT MOGEL THE COLLEGIAN

Let’s make the best of CSU’s housing problems

By Adah McMillan @mcadahmillan

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has problems and solutions similar to CSU’s. “As of Aug. 15, 179 students were identified and assigned to expanded university housing,” a Charlotte, North Carolina, news channel said. “Of those students, 67 were placed in hotels, 92 were placed at The Edge apartment complex and 20 were moved to campus. Officials say this number is fluid and expected to change.”

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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. Last semester, I weighed all of the housing options available to me at Colorado State University and chose to live in a community-style triple dorm room because it would be affordable but also offer more privacy than the equally priced communitystyleButdouble. inJune, after I’d already selected my room and thought housing decisions were behind me, I was notified the triple was no longer a possibility because of an influx of newThestudents.ideaof the triple had been a beautiful thing to me and a main factor in my excitement for the upcoming school year. The community-style triple arrangement placed three students in three separated rooms right next to each other with a shared door to the community hallway. You live with two other people, but you still have a room to yourself most of theButtime. CSU converted all triples into community-style towers quads to save space: four students doubled up in two rooms with the third room as a shared living space. This style means you have to live with more people and don’t get a room to yourself. I was devastated that I could only achieve my dream of sleeping in solitude by paying $860 more per semester for a communitystyle designed single, and that price tag just doesn’t swing for a thrifty person like me. After summer vacation, I arrived in Colorado full of fury and contempt for CSU Housing & Dining Services. Why didn’t they predict the excess students? And why must I suffer because of their faulty predictions? Now, my suffering is nothing compared to that of the 150 first-year students at Best Western University Inn. In total, “about 400-500 students will start the year in temporary housing,” according to a 9News article. It turns out this isn’t just a CSU problem. Schools across the country are struggling to house their students. According to an article in The Chronicle of Higher Education, “because rental prices in neighboring towns have ‘skyrocketed,’ campus housing in some places is the more affordable option — which also drives upAccordingdemand.” to a Tallahassee, Florida, news channel, in mid-July Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University had “nearly 600 students … without a place to live with classes starting in less than six weeks.”

“CSU says the hotel will serve only students during this time, with no public guests,” the 9News article said. “They’ll have on-site staff and partner with hotel staff and campus police to ensure campus safety policies and procedures still apply. And students temporarily living at the hotel will have access to on-campus amenities.” However, the hotel situation is still not ideal, and CSU should learn from this year and keep it from happening again. Next year, CSU should either accept fewer students or have more housing ready by move-in week. College isn’t just about getting a degree; it’s also about connecting with other students and finding out who you are, and it’s hard to do that when you can’t live on campus. For now, students should make the best of the situation. Instead of lamenting my lost triple, I’m going to accompany my new roommate to football games. Instead of sending angry emails to Housing & Dining Services, I’m going to recognize they did their best and take a chill pill. Instead of staying in my social bubble, I’m going to branch out and help people feel welcome at CSU. Reach Adah McMillan at letters@ collegian.com.

Free HouseholdHazardousWaste Collection Event Saturday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. City of Fort Collins Streets Facility, 625 Ninth St. Can’t Make It? Recycle year-round at the City’s Timberline Recycling Center and the Larimer County Landﬁll. Details @CSUCollegianThursday, August 25, 2022 11 SERIOUSLY CSU partners with Best Western as agents of chaos

those cash-cow first-years. I’m no business major, but it seems like a pretty sweet gig. If you thought the COVID-19 pandemic made your first year unpredictable, try living in a hotel. Who needs a dorm experience, right? It’s not like it’s an integral part of your college life. I’m sure the Best Western has great water pressure, and you don’t have to share a communal bathroom with 20 other 18-year-olds. It might be awkward to stack all of your cute, Pinterest-inspired dorm decors in the corner amid a cookie-cutter hotel room, but it’s college, dude. Ever heard of inserting a little chaos into an already stressful experience and just going with the vibes? Who needs to feel settled in a new and foreign place? I know I don’t. If you want to feel more at home, take your lanyard, put your hotel key in the little sleeve that holds your RamCard and, of course, wear it around your neck constantly. It’s a first-year rite of passage.

If you’re one of the wax-covered first-years experiencing hotel life and college life at the same time, just know you’re not alone. There are literally 150 people in the same boat. Just sit back and enjoy “The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” adventure CSU has so generously put you on. Reach Bella Eckburg at letters@collegian.com.

If living in a makeshift

thethathousingmaythesimplymadetemporarysomeBestareenough,withcommon-room-turned-bedroomdorm-pilesofbunkbedswasn’tnearly150studentsbeingshippedtothenearbyWesternUniversityInn forcontinentalbreakfastandhousing. Althoughtheuniversityhasitclearthesestudentsarenotfendingforthemselvesamidregularguests,it’sclearCSUhavegreatlyoverestimateditscapabilitiesinthefaceofblindingtuitionmoney. Firstandforemost,shoutouttoBestWesternforgettinginon

By Bella Eckburg

@yaycolor 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. Well, Colorado State University has done it again! Throwing curveballs is a talent possessed by both those in the athletic department and apparently CSU Housing & DiningEverybodyServices! knows CSU is the obvious choice for any first-year student looking for a fabulous college education (that’s right — I worked a University of Colorado Boulder dig into this), and CSU capitalizes on that sexy reputation year after year. This year, our school flew a little too close to the sun, and guess who’s being pelted with the wax of those melting Icarus wings? First-years.

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7. Myah Luther scores while playing pin bowling at the Colorado State University Ram Welcome Carnival Aug. 18. PHOTO BY SARA SHAVER THE COLLEGIAN

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4. Isabella Chan and Lauren Bennett eat Revolution Artisan Pops popsicles on the lawn at the Ram Welcome Carnival Aug. 18. PHOTO BY SARA SHAVER THE COLLEGIAN

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Colorado State University students participate in the annual Ram Welcome Carnival Aug. 18 and Street Fair Aug. 19. Just before the start of each fall semester, CSU hosts a variety of games, activities, musicians and events to welcome new students to the campus community.

5. Two Colorado State University students duel with padded staffs during the Ram Welcome Carnival on the Intramural Fields Aug. 18. PHOTO BY GARRETT MOGEL THE COLLEGIAN

6. Colorado State University students and Ram Welcome leaders jump to music during the Ram Welcome Carnival Aug. 18. PHOTO BY GARRETT MOGEL THE COLLEGIAN

2. Students gather outside the Andrew G. Clark Building for the Ram Welcome Street Fair Aug. 19. The event featured tables run by several departments and student organizations at Colorado State University.

3. A Colorado State University student dances in the center of a group during the Ram Welcome Carnival Aug. 18. The carnival is hosted to help students engage with and participate in the college community, providing a transition between high school and higher education.

1. Ashley Danner jumps on a bungee trampoline on the Colorado State University Intramural Fields during the Ram Welcome Carnival Aug. 18. PHOTO BY GARRETT MOGEL THE COLLEGIAN

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The long wait for NFL football is finally over. While Denver Broncos fans will not yet get their longawaited appearance from All-Pro quarterback Russell Wilson, their two preseason games thus far have proven interesting.

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The boys in blue and orange started the preseason with a home game against the Dallas Cowboys — only a few days after the two teams held a joint practice at the Dove Valley training facility. The Broncos won that game by a comfortable 17-7.

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One of the most fun days of the basketball year comes during the offseason — not with the draft or free agency but the release of the NBA schedule. When the schedule comes out, fans are able to see the marquee matchups of the coming year and block out days on their own calendars to make time to watch. The Denver Nuggets will begin their five-game preseason Oct. 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena. The regular season starts Oct. 19 against the Utah Jazz, and the home opener comes three days later when they host the Thunder. Nuggets fans, mark your calendars for Oct. 22. The regular season home opener will likely include the Ball Arena returns of star point guard Jamal Murray, who is set to finally conclude a lengthy ACL rehab, and star small forward Michael Porter Jr., who had surgery for his lumbar spine back in November. Along with twotime reigning MVP Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon and new acquisition Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, the Nuggets will finally be able to boast their championship contender label and prove to the league just how scary they can be when fully healthy.

“Broncos country will have to wait for Wilson to ride onto the field until the regular season, which opens Sept. 12 against the Seattle Seahawks.”

While some teams around the league are inciting competition for the starting QB job, the competition in Denver is to see who will best fit the backup role to Wilson. The two main competitors for the job are third-year Brett Rypien and experienced eighthyear Josh JohnsonJohnson.puton a clinic against Dallas, completing 16 of his 23 passes for 172 yards and two touchdowns. The Broncos’ next game against the Buffalo Bills was Rypien’s time to shine. The Broncos did not show out in that game overall, losing in a 42-15 blowout to much of the Bills’ starting squad. Despite the embarrassing score line, Rypien showed he could be a capable backup, completing an impressive 22 out of his 26 passes for 191 yards and a touchdown. What made this performance all the more impressive was the fact that Buffalo’s starting pass rushers made appearances in the game. Broncos country will have to wait for Wilson to ride onto the field until the regular season, which opens Sept. 12 against the Seattle Seahawks. In the meantime, there will be one last preseason game Aug. 27 at Empower Field at Mile High against the Minnesota Vikings.

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Another point to note on the schedule is the first Christmas Day game held in Denver since 2020 — a matchup against the Phoenix Suns, who swept the Nuggets out of the playoffs in 2021. The game will air on ESPN. Reach Braidon Nourse at sports@collegian.com.

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With less than two weeks remaining before Colorado State University football kicks off the season on the road against the University of Michigan, the team is focused on improving not only their play on the field but also their relationships with one“Ianother.think the team dynamic has changed,” fifth-year linebacker and defensive leader Dequan Jackson said. “I think we’re playing together more, and I think guys are even cooperating more off the field and leaning on each other. The coaches have done a great job of coming in and bringing energy.”

“As a freshman, I just want to get in where I fit in — get the ball here and there and make plays, win games,” Fox said. “They just have to give me the opportunity for me to show my ability.”

In order to unify as a team, relationship building goes beyond the field, and multiple players emphasized how important the surrounding community is to the football team. “I just want to thank everybody behind the scenes,” tight end Tanner Arkin said. “Those people — the support staff — they do a lot for us.” Jackson also acknowledged the importance of the team’s support staff and added how important the whole CSU community is to the team.

Fellow freshman wide receiver Mekhi Fox echoed RossSimmons’ sentiment.

“When someone lines up against me, I’m always going to think that I’m better than them, even if it might not be the case,” freshman wide receiver Justus Ross-Simmons said. “I’m always going to give 110% and give it my all out there.”

“Hopefully we can do this together this year; I don’t want it to be a football team and a fan base,” he said. “I want it to be all one Ram country.” Arkin and Jackson were both named to the Mountain West Conference preseason top five lists at their respective positions — Arkin was named the top tight end in the conference while Jackson came in fourth on the linebackers list. Despite this, neither athlete is focused on their current ranking. “There’s no point in me worrying about what I’m ranked at right now when I expect to have a great season and come out on top,” Jackson said. As the offseason and fall camp progressed, members of head coach Jay Norvell’s inaugural recruiting class also showed they’re confident and ready to contribute.

Looking toward the Sept. 3 Michigan matchup against The Associated Press’ eighthranked team, CSU’s players aren’t letting their upcoming opponent intimidate them.

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Colorado State University wide receiver Justus Ross-Simmons (85) inside Canvas Stadium Aug. 18. Ross-Simmons is a freshman from Rochester, New York, who will get his first chance to represent the Rams against the University of Michigan Sept. 3.

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Colorado State University linebacker Dequan Jackson (5) in Canvas Stadium Aug. 18. Jackson, a fifthyear senior, will be the only returning captain from the 2021 season.

StateColoradoUniversity tight end Tanner Arkin (89) inside Canvas Stadium Aug. 18. Arkin, who joined the team during their truncated season in 2020, played his first minutes at the end of the 2021 season.

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“It’s always an opportunity to play a big team like that to get the exposure, but I’m not too worried about the name,” Jackson said. “I just know that I don’t think there’s any fear in our guys, and we’ll go out there and give it our all.”

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The Colorado State University Rams volleyball team opens their 2022 season at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Rams have history with the Tar Heels, as they traveled to Chapel Hill and lost in a reverse sweep last season. Head coach Tom Hilbert and company are looking to start the year off with a win and use the momentum to make it into the postseason. The odds are in the Rams’ favor, as they topped the Mountain West Conference Preseason Coaches Poll. The head coaches in the Mountain West voted in the yearly rankings poll, which had the Rams in first place. They were followed by Utah State University, and Boise State University and San Jose State University tied for third.

Along with that honor, the Rams had two players make the preseason all-conference team: outside hitter Kennedy Stanford and setter Ciera Pritchard. CSU is looking good for back-to-back Mountain West regular season titles, which would give them their fifth in six years. They begin the season with a six-game nonconference home stand that starts against North Carolina and ends Sept. 3 against Alabama State University. They follow that with a three-game tournament in Texas and close out nonconference play with a two-game Rocky Mountain Showdown against the University of Colorado Boulder Buffaloes at Moby Arena Sept. 15 and in Boulder the next day. In nonconference play, the Rams do have some tough competition to get through, with Baylor University and Florida Gulf Coast University going 22-6 and 27-6 last season, respectively. The University of Northern Colorado also cannot be overlooked, as they were picked in the coaches’ poll to win the Big Sky Conference for the second year in a row. In conference play, the Rams could have an opportunity to go undefeated. If the Rams can get past a talented Utah State team, the odds are heavily in their favor against other teams in the conference. After a disappointing Mountain West championship tournament last season, in which they lost in the semifinals to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the Rams will look to dominate in conference play and potentially make it back to the NCAA tournament. Reach Cameron Evig at sports@ collegian.com.

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“It’s our first game all together, so there’s going to be a lot of things that go right, and there’s going to be some things that we have to work on, but I think we all realize that,” associate head coach and quarterbacks coach Matt Mumme said. “If we feed off each other — offense feeds off defense and special teams and vice versa — and we limit mistakes, we’ve got a chance to go in there and do some Beyondthings.”Michigan, the team is excited for the matchups they’ll see this season, especially hosting the annual Border War rivalry game against the University of Wyoming.

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Colorado State University outside hitter Kennedy Stanford (17) prepares to bump the ball as defensive specialist Ruby Kayser (49) watches during the CSU volleyball team’s open practice Aug. 10

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“I’m from Fort Collins, so I’ve understood the rivalry for a long time,” Arkin said. “It’s just a new level of pride when you’re playing for CSU, and you come to learn that rivalry and the dislike for them.” Despite the excitement for the season, the team is taking it one game at a“Itime.think all of us would love to look forward and say that we’d like to be in a bowl game, but really our focus right now is just to get through Michigan,” Mumme said. Reach Kaden Porter at sports@ collegian.com.

Wide receivers coach Chad Savage said freshmen may indeed get that opportunity this season despite being part of a roster full of wide receivers packed with talent. “Now that they’ve had some success in practice and in scrimmage situations, their mindsets are shifting in the right direction,” Savage said. “They know we’re going to rely on them this year to play.”

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While the concept of two opposites finding a way to navigate their seemingly insurmountable differences is older than “Romeo and Juliet,” the part when they completely abandon their morals and disrespect each other’s mere existence is certainly new. This film establishes early on that Cassie Salazar (Sofia Carson) is struggling to make ends meet. Even with her several jobs and income from gigs with her band, she can barely afford rent and can’t get access to her Reflectinginsulin. the common issues many Americans face, Carson’s character is meant to represent the liberal side of the political spectrum. And lucky for her, a solution walks into her bar in the form of U.S. Marine Luke Morrow (NicholasGalitzine’sGalitzine). character is a stand-up guy with strict morals that heavily center around the importance of the U.S. military. However, he has outstanding debts from when he was a drug addict and needs money to pay them off fast. This unlikely pair decides to fool the government and form a fake marriage for the extended financial and health care benefits. With their clear hatred for what the other represents unresolved, the two are married just days before Morrow is deployed. This plot had potential. If Carson’s and Galitzine’s characters were able to discuss their views and show some sort of moral growth in either direction, then maybe their end romance would’ve been believable.

Instead, Carson’s character is portrayed as an unreasonable, intolerable social justice warrior rather than a young woman with real concerns about the government she lives under. Galitzine plays the good guy, savior Republican who comes to pluck her out of her “snowflake” delusions. Heavily skewed in favor of right-leaning values, immigration, military and health care are just a few of the issues the two never actually work through.

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Netflix’s ‘Purple Hearts’ proves love shouldn’t conquer all

The only benefit Carson’s character seems to receive is health care and a thriving music career. Unfortunately, having a hot Marine husband for a muse is not a good enough reason for dropping your values. There is nothing romantic about abandoning your beliefs, especially just because someone’s cute or your muse. Painting this film as a standard for modern romance is an incredible disservice to the young people who are susceptible to its underlying message. This film had the potential to demonstrate some real conflict resolution — even just basic character development. Instead, it introduces issues never to be resolved and plays into underdeveloped stereotypes of both the right and left political parties. Reach Ivy Secrest at entertainment@ collegian.com. BY DYLAN TUSINSKI THE COLLEGIAN

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One offensive, jarring moment is just before deployment, when one of Morrow’s buddies hollers about “hunting down some goddamn Arabs!” Carson’s character stands up and argues with him only to be told to sit down and stop it by her now-husband. Insteadoflistening to her, her husband embarrasses her in front of his buddies. He then leads a fake conversation so it looks like they resolved the issue, while they actually discuss how to make it look like they love each other. About half way through the movie, Salazar simply stops standing up for her beliefs at all and starts to fall in love with Galitzine’s character after he returns injured. What ensues is a sickeningly sweet plot twist that’s meant to make viewers forget all of the bigotry from the firstWhilehalf. there are several steamy or even caring scenes written in, it is hard to watch the couple and ignore the broader context: A liberal woman caters to the needs of a conservative Marine and drops all of her beliefs, while he sacrifices none of his own.

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Netflix’s new romance “Purple Hearts” starts with the promise of health care and increased income from a fake military marriage. It ends with one of the more concerning messages you could project to impressionable young people: If you love someone, sacrifice all your values and become submissive to their beliefs.

Following the “fake it till you make it” trend of many recent romances — such as “Holidate” and “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” — this movie appeared to be attempting to call for a countrywide embrace of differences. And honestly, it couldn’t have been done worse.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 - DEC. 21) Pat yourself on the back, Sagittarius — you’ve earned it after a long week. As you head into the weekend, go out, explore and push your boundaries, and you might find a new passion.

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“So, I got drunk and bought a puppy.”

While you try to maintain some balance in your relationships, evaluate if you’re getting what you need this week, Libra. Giving too much to create peace might be blurring what you need from others.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 - JAN. 19) Give yourself a breather, Capricorn, but don’t lose your dedication just yet. Keep rolling with your high energy this week, and your ambitions will reward you for your hard work.

VIRGO (AUG. 23 - SEPT. 22) Challenge yourself this week, Virgo. Steer away from your structured routines, and try something spontaneous like Gemini. It may spark a new light for you.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 - FEB. 18) With all your efforts, take a step back, Aquarius, and find some belonging within yourself. Put aside world peace, and do some charity work for yourself this week.

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GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20) Feed into your curiosity urges this week, and see if a friend wants to tag along, Gemini. Indulge in your sharing abilities, and enjoy an adventure this week.

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CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22) Continue to succeed at balancing all that is thrown at you, Cancer, but if you find yourself struggling, remember your close relationships and lean on them. It’s OK to have a bad day — your friends and family will be there.

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PISCES (FEB. 19 - MARCH 20) Get in touch with your thoughts this week because your gut feelings will steer you the right way, Pisces. Learn from your adventures, as they might heal some of your retreating thoughts.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20) Take this week to value yourself, Taurus. With summer over, life is expected to get crazy, so treat yourself with a spa day to prepare for all that’s coming for you.

“I don’t advertise this on my resume, but I make a really good human tripod.”

ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19) Head into this week running, Aries. Utilize yourself as a resource when problems arise. If you take initiative and be bold, your current issues may be resolved.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23 - NOV. 21) Scorpio, take a moment for yourself. Tap into that aura of yours in this time of change. Whatever judgment and confusion you’ve put upon yourself, reanalyze and focus with your pure instincts.

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LEO (JULY 23 - AUG. 22) Leo, your limits might be tested this week, but pull out all your fiery spunk to overcome any confrontation that might come up. Your loyalty to your friendships will be appreciated because of it.

“I need a pony to get me through the day.”

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