Thursday, September 23, 2021 Vol. 131, No. 6

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Vol. 131, No. 6

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ENVIRONMENT

The Nancy Richardson Design Center Aug. 23, 2020. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

Fort Collins ranks 17th-worst in nationwide ozone levels

By Noelle Mason

@noellemaso

Fort Collins residents are no strangers to waking up with scratchy throats from poor air quality. Fort Collins was recently ranked the 17th-worst city in terms of high ozone days, according to a new report from the American Lung Association, bypassing its 2020 placement of 19th-worst.

“The primary sources contributing to ground-level ozone pollution are oil and gas and transportation,” Lea Schneider, Larimer County environmental health planner, wrote in an email to The Collegian.

Jeffrey Pierce, a professor at Colorado State University’s department of atmospheric science, explained that nitrogen oxide from car pollution mixes with volatile organic compounds leaked from the oil and gas industry in Colorado

on hot days, creating the ozone we experience in Fort Collins.

“In the wintertime, we can have high particulate matter concentrations due to NOx emissions and ammonia emissions in the area,” especially on cold mornings when these chemicals settle near the Earth’s surface, Pierce said.

Fort Collins has had particulate matter pollution due to nationwide wildfire smoke, Schneider wrote.

“Last year, it was both local from the Cameron Peak fire and longrange transport from the West Coast,” Pierce said. “This year, it has been entirely California and the West Coast.

The amount of particles in the air is about five or six times worse than it normally is.”

Pierce said the air has “lost that campfire smell,” so citizens are often unaware of smoke conditions day-to-day. Residents can check air quality through AirNow.gov

or IQAir.com. However, pollution from ozone and wildfire smoke is having an effect on polluted-city residents’ health nationwide.

“Fort Collins’ future pollution ranking may not be going down any time soon. According to Pierce, this is due to wildfires.”

“Though we do not have the current local data on incidents of health outcomes related to air quality, it is scientifically proven that elevated levels of ozone and particulate matter can

cause respiratory issues and exacerbate existing respiratory and cardiovascular health conditions,” Schneider wrote.

“Through detailed epidemiological studies, we do know that when wildfire smoke hits, hospitalizations for asthma go up; inhaler refills for asthma go up,” Pierce said.

He recommended staying inside, especially to exercise, and using air filters or purifiers, especially MERV 13 filters, which help remove more particulates than other filters. Pierce said these actions can help reduce smoke pollution at home, and wearing masks with filters can also help reduce irritation from smoke inhalation outside, according to Pierce.

Fort Collins’ future pollution ranking may not be going down any time soon. According to Pierce, this is due to wildfires. He said earlier snowmelt gives wood more time to dry out during hot, dry summers, and it becomes fuel for wildfire. Wildfires

are expected to become more severe and frequent in Colorado due to decreased snowpack and increased drought conditions, according to Colorado Public Radio.

Decreasing carbon emissions can help offset the effects of these conditions, the article says. Pierce and Schneider agreed that driving less will help reduce ozone pollution in Fort Collins.

A recent article from The Denver Post suggested pollution due to smoke and ozone levels in the state is currently the lowest it will be in coming years, even though it is at an all-time high.

“I’m cautiously optimistic that cars will continue to get cleaner; maybe the oil and gas industry will leak less,” Pierce said. “Although with climate change, things are getting hotter, and that gives a tendency for things to get worse.”

Noelle Mason can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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CITY

Hughes Land Back responds to sweat lodge deconstruction

By Austria Cohn

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On Sept. 18, the Hughes Land Back initiative held a gathering and press conference to address the deconstruction of a sweat lodge that was used by Native American people.

“Our fires have been put out and our drums have been silenced,” said David Young, an Apache Tribe of Colorado with Genízaro Affiliated Nations spokesperson.

“This is just not OK.” A sweat lodge is a sacred place for Native people to practice their spiritual beliefs.

The sweat lodge was located on the Hughes Public Open Land and was made on July 24.

“This is not a surprise to the Native community, but it is still an insult,” Young said. “It is a level of disregard and disrespect for those of us who have always been.”

“We put our heart, soul and spirit within those sacred areas,” said Kenny Frost, a private Native American consultant in the protection of sacred places and identification of sacred land. “Because of what happened and the destruction of that sacred place, part of your spirit is also destroyed.”

The Native people who led the gathering said they did not know who deconstructed the lodge.

“So how can you not be angry? How can you not feel sad?”

Frost asked. “How can you not have feelings?”

Young said they ask whoever is responsible to take accountability.

The American Indian Religious Freedom Act protects the rights of Native Americans to exercise their religious beliefs and ensures access to sites as well as the ability to use and possess sacred objects.

“We need these spaces where we can come unfettered — where we don’t have to ask for permission.”

DAVID YOUNG APACHE TRIBE OF COLORADO WITH GENÍZARO AFFILIATED NATIONS SPOKESPERSON

The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act also protects cultural items.

It states that “federal agencies must follow a process for Native American human remains or cultural items removed from or discovered on federal or tribal lands,” according to the National Park Service.

“The NAGPRA was passed in 1990, which gives us the right to have worship and pray anywhere we want on federal lands,” Frost said.

The gathering also discussed the Native peoples’ involvement in the Hughes Land Back movement. Frost and Young want the land returned back to the Native people in Colorado, so they continue to pray and worship.

On Aug. 20, Colorado State University, the City of Fort Collins and the third-party Cottonwood Lands and Farms came to an understanding that CSU will sell the former Hughes Stadium land to the City for $12.5 million.

In the agreement, CSU agreed to sell the land in exchange for 24 acres so they would be able to build faculty and student housing.

According to a letter delivered earlier this month to CSU’s Board of Governors and Gov. Jared Polis, the land was illegally given to CSU in 1957 under the Land Grant Designation.

“We need these spaces where we can come unfettered — where we don’t have to ask for permission,” Young said. “Where we can just come and hold our ceremonies.”

“This is our land,” Young said.

“There were villages all along this Front Range.”

The gathering took place at the “Twin Cottonwoods” located on the Hughes land, and there were

At a press conference in Fort Collins Sept. 18, Kenny Frost addresses the destruction of a sweat lodge west of the Aggie Greens Disc Golf Course.

Organized by the Hughes Land Back initiative, the press conference replaced a sweat ceremony that was previously planned.

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prayer flags set up around the two tribal spokesmen.

“We set (flags) up in a particular way,” said Christinia Eala, an activist for Native American rights. “We do that because then it creates order in our mind.”

During the gathering, Frost also passed around smudge (burning herbs) so everyone in attendance could bless themselves.

Native peoples that are part of the Land Back movement want the land so they can freely worship.

“We’re not asking for the land back so that we can build casinos,” Young said. “We’re not asking for

the land back so we can build our own cities. ... We need access to the land, to our ancestral home, so we can hold ceremonies. Step up and do the work that needs to be done. Help us achieve these objectives that we set up.”

For more information on future gatherings and press conferences, people can go to the Hughes Land Back webpage.

Editor’s Note: This article has been corrected to reflect the proper title of Kenny Frost.

Austria Cohn can be reached at news@collegian.com

COVID-19

Larimer County intensive care units reach full capacity

By Austria Cohn @austriacohn

The intensive care units in Larimer County are at full capacity as we move toward flu season and the COVID-19 delta variant continues to thrive among the unvaccinated.

In the last three weeks, ICUs in Larimer County have been at or over 100% capacity, and the majority of people in the ICU who tested positive for COVID-19 are unvaccinated residents, said Kori Wilford, a health educator and communications specialist at Larimer County Department of Health and Environment.

Wilford said 38% of people in the ICU are sick with COVID-19.

“So about 40% are COVID(-19), and no one condition should ever take up that much of an ICU,” Wilford said.

“It should be a mix of things.”

“I believe that 99.1% of all the COVID(-19) variants in the United States that are being reported are the delta variant,” said Dr. Marjorie Bessel, chief clinical officer at

Banner Health, during a press conference Sept. 15.

The delta variant is more than twice as contagious as the other variants. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some data point to the delta variant causing more severe symptoms than previous variants.

Amid the rise in cases of the delta variant of the coronavirus, there have been cases of people taking ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19, but many have been hospitalized as the drug is meant to treat animals with parasites.

“For humans, ivermectin tablets are approved at very specific doses to treat some parasitic worms,” the Food and Drug Administration said on their website.

“I want to make it very clear that ivermectin is not an FDA-approved treatment for COVID(-19),” Bessel said. “Clinical trials are ongoing to assess ivermectin for COVID(-19), but no clear findings have been released that confirm this drug is safe or is an effective form of treatment.”

Ivermectin being used as a vaccine alternative shows there are still levels

of distrust with Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. In Larimer County, 60.2% of residents are vaccinated.

“With the delta wave, because it is so much more contagious, wearing a mask indoors regardless of vaccination status is also really, really important,” Wilford said.

Even though ICUs are at capacity in Larimer County, they are able to put patients in the progressive care unit, Wilford said.

“I know it has been a long and frustrating journey for many of you,” Bessel said. “Vaccination is the best way for us to put an end to the pandemic.”

For more statistics about the infection rate of COVID-19, people can go to

the Larimer County COVID-19 Dashboard webpage.

Austria Cohn can be reached at news@collegian.com

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Social equity at the forefront of Colorado cannabis industry

By Lindsay Barker @lindsaybarkerj

Gov. Jared Polis made social equity in the cannabis industry a top priority this year through the creation of a cannabis “Wildly Important Goal.”

This Wildly Important Goal is to “promote equity, diversity and inclusion in the marijuana industry.”

A statewide cannabis cabinet meets monthly to discuss this goal and how to continue working toward achieving it, according to Marijuana Enforcement Division communication specialist Shannon Gray.

“One of our priorities is to create a more equitable marijuana industry,” Gray said. She went on to explain that the MED is aware of the negative racial connotations behind the word “marijuana” but uses the word solely because it is the legal term used in statute.

“Whenever we can use the word cannabis, we do,” she said.

The cannabis cabinet also has a list of other Wildly Important Goals, including increasing hemp processing capacity, increasing

energy efficiency in grow operations and decreasing the prevalence of dabbing among high school students.

Social equity initiatives aim to repair harm done to groups historically disadvantaged by the war on drugs. These initiatives come in the form of social equity licenses and the creation of the Cannabis Business Office. Social equity licenses are issued along with cannabis business licenses.

“The social equity program is a start — it’s a small step forward,” Gray said. “We’re committed to doing whatever we can do to get the program rolled out effectively and continue to improve as we get feedback from participants.”

In order to qualify for a social equity license, an applicant must fit certain criteria. They must be a Colorado resident and cannot have previously owned a revoked cannabis business. The applicant must also fall under one of the three following categories: lived in an Opportunity Zone or “Disproportionate Impacted Area” for at least 15 years, applicant or their relative has been arrested

or convicted of a marijuana offense or has forfeited assets due to a marijuana investigation or applicant’s household income cannot exceed 50% of the state median income.

Once an applicant has qualified and been approved for a social equity license, they are given the option to participate in the Accelerator Program — the applicant can choose to partner with a cannabis business that is already established.

“They can enter into this business relationship through the social equity Accelerator Program and share best business practices and have that mentor-mentee relationship,” Gray said.

Once an applicant receives their license, they may end up needing assistance with capital and further advice on how to best run their business. This is where the CBO comes in.

The CBO was created through bill SB21-111, or the “Program to Support Marijuana Entrepreneurs,” in March. The purpose of the office is to create “equitable opportunity to start and build a

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business in the cannabis industry itself,” said Tristan Watkins, CBO program manager. “Beyond that, though, we’re working to undo some long-term effects caused by policies that really historically benefitted some communities while potentially harming others.”

The CBO will offer various opportunities to social equity licensees, including business consulting, funding assistance and technical

assistance. The office is new this year and has been working to launch these programs in order to provide the necessary assistance.

“We really want to ensure that those impacted have the opportunity to actually grow with the industry,” Watkins said. “Our goal is to ensure that this path is open to all (Coloradans).”

Lindsay Barker can be reached at cannabis@collegian.com.

EVENTS

#StopDabbing Walk raises funds for cannabis risk education

By Hayden Hawley @hateonhawley

Johnny’s Ambassadors, a grassroots cannabis reform and risk education organization, held its second #StopDabbing Walk fundraiser Sept. 19. The event took place in Central Park in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Pro-reform advocates such as state Sen. Kevin Priola and Smart Approaches to Marijuana’s Luke Niforatos spoke at the event hosted by Denver7 News reporters.

Johnny’s Ambassadors seeks to “educate parents and teens about the dangers of today’s high-THC marijuana products,” in the words of founder Laura Stack.

Laura Stack became a vocal proponent of cannabis risk education after her son, Johnny Stack, a former Colorado State University student, died by suicide at the age of 19 after multiple years of problematic mental illness. Shortly before his death, he told his mother that cannabis — specifically “dabbing,” the act of vaporizing high doses of THC concentrate — was essentially to blame for these issues.

“I would say I have an unstoppable drive,” Laura Stack said. “I’m very passionate about

education around this topic of youth marijuana prevention.”

About 60 people showed up to walk around the park in order to raise money for the organization.

Many participants had stories that mirrored that of the Stacks.

One speaker even recounted his firsthand experience.

“For about two or three years I would sneak out, take the parents’ cars in the middle of the night, spend all the money I got from whatever I did,” said Turin Priola, a recent high school graduate and Kevin Priola’s son. “It made me depressed, unambitious and just kind of angry at the world. … I just feel normal for the first time in a long time.”

It’s stories like Johnny Stack’s and Turin Priola’s, the research around the effects of high-potency THC on young people and the work of organizations like these that drove sweeping cannabis reform through the state legislature last summer in House Bill 1317. Despite this event’s inherently somber roots, this afternoon took on a hopeful tone due to this recent political victory and the momentum building around this message.

This law will severely limit the amount of medical THC distillate that any single person

can buy in a single day to just eight grams — or two grams for those under 21. It also requires those under 21 to consult multiple physicians in order to receive a medical recommendation.

Laura Stack stood beside Gov. Jared Polis when he signed HB1317 into law, an experience she said she felt “vindicated” by.

The next step is about “collaborating and figuring out other ways to increase the knowledge for kids and parents,” said Kevin Priola, who originally sponsored HB-1317. “We’re gonna have to see if it slows down looping and gets kids in high school to realize not to mess with it.”

“Looping” is the practice of going to multiple dispensaries to skirt legally imposed limits for a single one. The new law seeks to prevent this through a statewide registry. “(The law) really started with parents and ended with parents,” said Niforatos, executive vice president of political advocacy group Smart Approaches to Marijuana. “You had multiple different moms who had either lost their loved ones or had seen their children go through horrible experiences with marijuana addiction and high-potency marijuana products.”

From left to right: Laura Stack, Luke Niforatos and John Stack discuss the ambassadors for Jonny’s Ambassadors at Central Park in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Sept. 19. The parents of Jonny Stack created a community event to help spread awareness of the dangers of marijuana concentrates.

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Like others at the event, Niforatos said he first became interested in cannabis reform through his concerns about his own children.

His organization’s next quest is a potency cap on cannabis in general, with 15% THC as their target.

“For me, I think families need to come first when it comes to policy,” Niforatos said. “This was a misguided policy — to legalize it. I think we should have decriminalized possession, which I think is what most Coloradans wanted.”

The event raised over $42,000 for Johnny’s Ambassadors and was sponsored by Barbee’s Freeway Ford and Stone Bridge Recovery.

“It’s not like we love this because it’s difficult,” said John Stack, Laura Stack’s husband.

“I’m just still trying to cope with what happened and educate people. … I like to think ( Johnny) would be proud of us, too.”

Hayden Hawley can be reached at cannabis@collegian.com.

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LAWS AND REGULATIONS

City Council approves extended dispensary hours

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By Hayden Hawley @hateonhawley

Fort Collins City Council approved small changes to the local cannabis market at their regular meeting Sept. 21.

Beginning in January 2022, all dispensaries will legally be able to extend their hours until midnight, increased from 8 p.m.

Additionally, in a move that is no doubt a response to increasing calls for social equity in the cannabis industry, anyone who has previously been convicted of a felony can apply for a cannabis business license three years after the completion of their sentence. This will also go into effect in 2022.

Smaller changes were made as well — the City has changed its

limits on the amount of medical cannabis any single patient can buy from two ounces of flower over one week to just one day.”

“In November 2017, voters approved an amendment to the voter-approved provisions of the City Code that allows council to adopt amendments to or add provisions … pertaining to medical marijuana licensing,” the agenda

read by way of clarifying precedent. “The City sought the 2017 amendment in anticipation of the need for changes due to evolution of state law.”

Smaller changes were made as well — the City has changed its limits on the amount of medical cannabis any single patient can buy from two ounces of flower over one week to just one day. This

change aligns Fort Collins with current Colorado state law.

Cannabis business licensing is now in the hands of Jill Hueser, Fort Collins’ chief judge. Restrictions on any dust or smoke emitting from any cannabis business have been tightened.

Hayden Hawley can be reached at cannabis@collegian.com.

ESPAÑOL

Votantes en Colorado decidirán en un aumento a los impuestos del cannabis

By Hayden Hawley @hateonhawley

Nota del editor: Puedes leer la versión en ingles de este artículo en Collegian.com.

Traducción de Florentino Aguilera Los votantes en Colorado tendrán que decidir sí o no aumentar los impuestos un 5% para el cannabis recreacional este noviembre.

Esto sería además del impuesto estatal del 15% para el cannabis recreacional y el impuesto general del 2.9% para el cannabis. El dinero proveerá oportunidades de aprendizaje para los estudiantes en escuelas públicas de Colorado.

La iniciativa El Enriquecimiento del Aprendizaje y el Avance Académico o por sus siglas LEAP en inglés entregará cheques anuales de al menos $1,500 para los padres de niños que necesitan programas educativos extracurriculares que de otra manera no podrían pagar, las personas debajo de la línea de pobreza.

“Las oportunidades extracurriculares son cruciales para todos los niños y jóvenes de Colorado,” está escrito en la medida. “La intención de los votantes en promulgar esta medida es crear programas educativos a lo largo del estado que proveerán acceso consistente y confiable a oportunidades educativas para todos los niños y jóvenes de Colorado fuera de los horarios escolares.”

La medida específica que estos programas incluyen la tutoría, los servicios de asesoramiento y el apoyo dirigido a estudiantes con necesidades especiales.

Este tipo de trabajo ya se ha implementado muchas organizaciones sin fines de lucro, tales como ReSchool Colorado, la cual creó La Iniciativa de Dólares la cual ha proveído ayuda financiera para niños que la necesitaban.

“Mucho de nuestro trabajo a lo largo de los años en ReSchool ha sido influyente en términos de informar lo que un programa como LEAP podría ser capaz de proporcionar y en cómo puede funcionar para las

familias a lo largo del estado,” dijo Amy Anderson, directora ejecutiva de ReSchool. “Respaldamos plenamente la Iniciativa LEAP y estamos entusiasmados y esperanzados de que se apruebe este noviembre.”

Anderson vio el valor de estos programas por sí misma cuando los niños con Learning Dollars pudieron recibir tutoría durante el verano para compensar la pérdida de aprendizaje debido al COVID-19 y pagar por las herramientas que necesitaban para gestionar las discapacidades del aprendizaje.

“Esperaría que esto fuera una expansión de algunas de las cosas que hemos visto,” dijo Anderson.

“Vemos a niños participando en actividades que promueven nuevos intereses que los empujan a querer tratar cosas nuevas.”

Los proveedores de estos servicios se someten a una junta de partes interesadas designadas por el gobernador, los cuales incluye educadores, expertos en negocios y padres.

Muchos están disconformes con

la propuesta. La Asociación de Educación de Colorado, el sindicato más grande de maestros en el estado, llegó a los titulares al retirar su apoyo a principios de este año, mencionando preocupaciones acerca de cómo se implementará el programa.

Les preocupa que los estudiantes en las áreas rurales no tendrán acceso al programa de la misma manera que los demás, haciéndolo intrínsecamente desigual. Se presentan oficialmente neutrales en el asunto.

Por supuesto, las partes interesadas en la industria del cannabis también tienen algo que decir.

“Aunque la industria del cannabis apoya firmemente la financiación adicional y más asignaciones de los impuestos existentes del cannabis para la educación y la salud mental en Colorado, creemos firmemente que nuestros consumidores no apoyan los impuestos propuestos,” el Marijuana Industry Group le mencionó a The Collegian en un correo electrónico.

“Si esta medida pasa, los compradores de cannabis en Colorado podrían

pagar cerca de o aún más del 30% en impuestos — ésta no es una tasa sostenible y es dramáticamente más de lo que los consumidores pagan por cualquier otro producto en el estado.”

Colorado NORML, un grupo sin fines de lucro en defensa del cannabis, también se ha opuesto a la medida. Llamaron a la iniciativa “una carga innecesaria.”

“La iniciativa carece de medidas preventivas que aseguren que el dinero financiará los programas educativos locales y que en realidad se usará de una manera igualitaria por el estado,” dijo Ashley Weber, la directora ejecutiva de la organización. “Colorado NORML definitivamente apoya la educación. … Quién está a cargo de este dinero es una de nuestras preocupaciones principales.”

Depende de los votantes en Colorado, incluyendo a los estudiantes de Colorado State University. La fecha límite para votar es Nov. 2.

Puede contactar a Hayden Hawley por medio del correo electrónico cannabis@collegian.com.

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Returning to the classroom has been confusing – that’s OK

On March 11, Colorado State University decided to extend Spring Break until March 24 and move classes online until April 10 due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

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By JD Meltzner @jd_meltzner

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.

When schools across the nation shut down in the spring of 2020, students faced a new world — one that had never been dealt with by any of their predecessors. Students would now have to continue their education remotely, attend class via video calls and complete tests from their bedrooms.

That March, many students believed this new reality to be an interim fix and that they would soon be back in class, but this could not have been further from the truth.

Now, we have finally witnessed the rebirth of traditional, inperson schooling. The Lory Student Center that was a ghost town for the better part of last year is now bustling with activity; The Plaza is once again packed with pedestrians.

For many, this return to normalcy — albeit with a few caveats — is a breath of fresh air.

However, many students did not

take into account just how much their mindset toward school had changed during the nearly yearand-a-half break from classrooms.

Being forced into adaptation by the situational constraints of the pandemic is something that has had quite an impact on students, especially in ways that are often subconscious and unnoticed.

In 2020, we were all told to change everything about the way we approach education, including the social aspect, immediately and with no chance to acclimate. Now we are told the exact same thing — that we must suddenly snap back to the way we did things before our compulsory adaptation. This back-andforth has consequences, and yet they are seemingly both positive and negative.

In a recent exploration of this phenomenon by The New York Times, this indecision between the joys of returning to normalcy and realizing how out of practice we are at existing within that normalcy was reported on a national scale.

Many students reported being anxious at the pace at which classes were resuming, with the

enormous differences between the more lax Zoom classes of last year and the often rigorous inperson lectures of the post-Zoom era. Beyond this, many students also reported feeling as if they had almost forgotten how to take tests in person.

“I believe this is the true takeaway from examining the pros and cons of this school year: that it is both positive and negative, and that means it is confusing, but that is OK.”

Talking with students enrolled at Colorado State University, I found many of these concerns to be held by some of Fort Collins’ own.

“Tests have definitely been the hardest thing to get used to,” said Naia Vermeulen, a sports

management and journalism major. “I just feel like so many of my teachers replaced traditional test-taking last year with other types of assignments that the return to studying with flashcards … has been (really) hard.”

I was also introduced to some new struggles, like the difficulties of readjusting to an in-person schedule, as outlined to me by business major Trevor Young.

“When classes were all online, a lot of my teachers didn’t even have daily Zoom calls, ... so it just felt like there was so much more time to do homework during the day,” Young said. “Now though, I spend most of my day in class or working, and I’ve been struggling to stay caught up.”

However, both students agreed that being back to classes is best.

“Either way it’s better, I think, because I just feel like I’m actually learning again,” Young said.

Vermeulen agreed, “I feel so much more engaged with life this year now that I’m back, surrounded by students that are going through the same kind of stuff as I am.”

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This, outside of mere opinion, is the truth. I don’t think it was that mentally healthy for us to be cooped up inside. Of course, it was completely necessary in order to combat the pandemic; however, I agree with the students I spoke with — that it is, at the end of the day, better for us as a student body to be back in the classroom.

With that said, it is important to note that it is not going to be an easy road to reacclimation, and the struggles outlined in both The New York Times report and my own findings are very much real. The mental toll and anxiety that can come from such a forcible change in lifestyle are not to be ignored.

But I believe this is the true takeaway from examining the pros and cons of this school year: that it is both positive and negative, and that means it is confusing, but that is OK. It is more than OK to be overwhelmed — scared, even — about the prospect of completing this school year and what lies beyond it because, as one of our own students put it, we’re all going through the same stuff, and we should find solace in that camaraderie.

JD Meltzner can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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SERIOUSLY

How to hide your pet from your landlord

By Cody Cooke @codycooke17

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.

If you’re anything more than a cold-blooded sociopath, you likely have some sort of pet living with you. Some of you might be lucky enough to live in a place that is welcoming to your animal companion.

(Be honest: Does it help pay the rent? Mine is a freeloader.)

The rest of you, however, probably live under the despotic watch of a landlord that does not allow pets of any kind in their building — probably because their mommy ran over their hamster right in front of them in second grade. If you live somewhere like that now or are about to move into a place like that, then here’s some advice for how to hide your pet from that traumastunted landlord.

If your pet is small (birds, mice, chipmunks abducted from Rocky Mountain National Park, etc.), then you have it the easiest. Tiny

pets can be stuffed into pillows, under couch cushions or even into your purse, right under the emergency White Claw Hard Seltzer and keychain mace. When the landlord shows up for your payment, your pocket-sized friend can remain safely out of sight — just slip them some melatonin if they tend to be noisy.

If potentially suffocating or overdosing your tiny pet goes against your own morals, then you can either reevaluate your beliefs or place them safely in the wall, where they can move around sober and safe.

If your landlord hears something, suggest your place is haunted and you might get a discount.

Bigger pets such as dogs, deer or cousins of CAM the Ram will require a little more work. These guys not only take up more space but also leave a more noticeable footprint in your apartment, which, if you’re a college student, is probably as spacious as Joe Biden is lucid — just enough to function but not enough for comfort.

The surest but most difficult way to slip your big pets past your landlord is to put them on the lease as your sibling. You’ll need to train them to wear clothes, walk on two legs and, preferably, hold a conversation.

If your landlord questions anything, train your “sibling” to run away in tears, and then threaten to sue your landlord for emotional damages.

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This is the hardest method, since I know most of you are too lazy to even teach yourselves how to hold a conversation. So an alternative method could be to cover up your pet’s footprint. Poop where they poop and pee where they pee. Your landlord won’t be able to smell the animal and will limit interaction with you as much as possible, so it’s a win-win.

Another way to hide your pet that is less prone to unforgivable

stains would be to blend them in with your apartment furniture. The easiest choice might be to disguise your pet as taxidermy. Invent a detailed story of how you killed it, and keep the weapon you did it with nearby as proof.

If that also disagrees with your personal beliefs (work with me, you pathetic moralist), then you can explain how it’s the body of your pet that you had stuffed after it died.

You’ll need to shed a tear for this one, so practice your performance beforehand. Thinking about the assignments you haven’t turned in yet can be a good catalyst.

If your pet is any bigger than the average deer, then I can’t help you.

Go back to the zoo where you and your beast belong, you irresponsible Steve Irwin wannabe.

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

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The Collegian is happy to transition to an alt-weekly

By Anna Jelden Plants can be a great way to decorate your home, apartment, or give life and vibrance to a dull space. Being a plant parent may seem intimidating if you don’t know where to start. However, there are many houseplants that require little maintenance and can thrive in a variety of conditions.

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By Katrina Leibee,

Serena Bettis and Devin Cornelius @csucollegian

Dear Readers, We are so happy to be starting out the 2021-22 school year so strong.

Already, we have reported on campus dining halls closing, discussed protests around hateful anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric on The Plaza, brought you the most up-to-date sports, music and arts coverage and even taught you about fun cannabis products.

If you don’t keep up with the trials and tribulations of being a journalist in this day and age, you might not know that print journalism is dying. The number of newspapers that print a daily paper has fallen by 28% in the last 50 years. Over 300 newspapers in the United States closed in 2020, taking away the jobs of journalists, editors, photographers and designers everywhere.

“We ask that you, the readers, remember we are doing this not just for the love of community journalism but also to continue providing readers with relevant content all week long while giving students the educational opportunity of getting to create a print paper.”

As The Collegian attempts to stay afloat in a print news world that is sinking, we have to change the way we do journalism to better suit an audience that is digital-first. We tailor our content to online, as we know most of our readers are students walking to class and pulling up our website on a

mobile device. But we also recognize the importance of a print paper that you can pick up and flip through the pages of, and we’re refocusing our content to better serve a weekly audience.

For this reason, The Collegian is now an alternative-weekly, that is, a newspaper that only prints once a week. This changes the way we write our content. We search for stories that will be fresh and interesting for an entire week while the paper sits on stands. It is why we made the tough decision to take weekly coverage of City Council and Associated Students of Colorado State University meetings out of print and replace them with more evergreen stories.

It changes the way we design our paper, as we recognize the visuals and cover have to be even more interesting and attention-grabbing. Internally, it changes the way we produce our newspaper and how our staff runs. It’s an exciting time but also a scary one.

We ask that you, the readers, remember we are doing this not just for the love of community journalism but also to continue providing readers with relevant content all week long while giving students the educational opportunity of getting to create a print paper. Having the opportunity to write a story for print, design a page, place a photo, create the cover, copy edit a page or plan a special edition are all invaluable experiences. Plus, nothing bonds friends more than sending a paper to print together, knowing you’ll never get it back and thousands of copies of your work will be distributed the next day.

We ask for the support of readers in this transition, and we hope to see more readership and engagement with this change.

Katrina Leibee, editor in chief Serena Bettis, content managing editor Devin Cornelius, digital managing editor The editorial board can be reached at editor@collegian.com.

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Peperomia are tropical plants native to Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean and there are over 1,000 known species! This plant is also referred to as the “baby rubber plant”.

Peperomia have thick, glossy leaves that store water inside of them. Most peperomia have dark, green leaves but some species can have white or yellow variegation. Variegated peperomia species will need a bit more light.

This plant is great for beginners because it’s very low maintenance. Peperomia should be potted in well-draining soil. Try to incorporate ingredients such as orchid bark, coco coir, and perlite into your soil mix. This plant is not known to be toxic, which makes it pet friendly!

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Sweat lodge deconstruction stresses need for action

A sign sits along a fence on the Hughes Public Open Lands space just west of the Aggie Greens Disc Golf Course in Fort Collins at a press conference held by members of the Hughes Land Back initiative Sept. 18.

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By Cody Cooke @codycooke17

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.

Sometime late last week, a sweat lodge was deconstructed on the Hughes Public Open Land.The sweat lodge had been erected during a July 24 event organized by the Hughes Land Back initiative and was used for spiritual ceremonies.

Amber Lane, a descendant of the Seneca Nation, worked to track down where the sweat lodge was taken and why it was deconstructed in the first place.

According to Lane, an unknown person or people deconstructed and moved the sweat lodge off of the Hughes site. While the precise details are unclear, the sweat lodge ended up in the possession of the City of Fort Collins’ Natural Areas department.

Lane emphasized City officials did a good job of helping her track it down and were very supportive and added that the sweat lodge has since been returned to members of the Apache Tribe of Colorado.

The deconstruction of this ceremonial site highlights the disconnect between the City and its Indigenous community members. It also demonstrates that turning the Hughes land over to Native stewardship is more than justified at this point. After this, it should be obligatory.

Readers shouldn’t have to be reminded of the historical argument for giving land back to Native peoples.

We all live, walk, work and play on stolen land every single day, no matter where we are.

This obvious fact, however, should underscore the significance of what happened at the Hughes Public Open Land last week. The intentional removal of any group’s religious space should make all Americans cringe, but such a removal becomes especially disgraceful when that group has been separated from their places of worship over centuries of violence and theft.

“It would be like tearing down a church,” Lane said. “Why do we have to fight this hard?”

Kenny Frost, a private Native American consultant in the protection of sacred places and identification of sacred land, spoke at the Hughes Land Back event last Saturday about the history of Native relations with state and federal governments.

“We’re not looking to put a fence around and keep people out.

That’s not the intent of Indigenous people.

We just want access to the land.”

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According to Frost, Native Americans throughout history “didn’t have the luxury of practicing our religion to worship. … We didn’t even become citizens and have the right to vote until 1924.”

Frost referenced the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, which made all Native Americans born in this country citizens, according to the Library of Congress. Frost also referenced the American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978, which protects Native peoples’ access to sites for worship.

It’s important to note the dates here. The original inhabitants of this continent have only been legally considered citizens for less than a century, and their right to practice their religions has only been explicitly protected for 43 years.

These facts might explain why, even in Fort Collins, our Native neighbors still struggle to exercise this basic human right — but these facts do not excuse it.

Whoever deconstructed that sweat lodge was either not aware of this history — for which there is no credible

excuse — or they lacked the basic empathy required to understand what that structure meant in its physical context. Either explanation implies the same thing: We have serious work to do in bridging this cultural gap.

David Young, an Apache Tribe of Colorado with Genízaro Affiliated Nations spokesperson, also spoke about the sweat lodge’s deconstruction at the Hughes Land Back event Saturday.

“While this comes as no surprise to us, we can’t be discouraged because the struggle hasn’t ended,” Young said. Young also emphasized the need for Native communities to have access to the land in order to continue their ceremonies and build their communities.

What’s at stake here is the basic human right to freely practice one’s spiritual beliefs. If current jurisdictions can’t guarantee that basic right, then it is time to change those jurisdictions.

“We’re not looking for a deed on this,” Young said. “We’re not looking to put a fence around and keep people out. That’s not the intent of Indigenous people. We just want access to the land.”

Sovereign Indigenous stewardship of this land would in no way infringe on anybody’s rights in Fort Collins.

On the other hand, failing to listen to Native community members on this issue blatantly violates their rights of religious practice in favor of upholding colonialist systems of ownership.

Lane stressed a distinction between “rights” in the political sense and “sovereign inherent rights” — ones that all humans share, such as the right of access to land and of religious practice. Lane said even though the sweat lodge wasn’t destroyed, the fact of its removal made it “feel like it was bulldozed.”

We can be thankful this sweat lodge was carefully handled and returned to the right people, but ending the discussion there does a huge disservice to our Native neighbors. This incident demonstrates that right relations with Indigenous peoples must start with giving the land back.

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

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CSU volleyball rivalry week ends with a victory for CU fans

By Tyler Meguire

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After winning four straight games, Colorado State University volleyball did not get the desired outcomes during rivalry week.

No matter what sport it is, Colorado State University versus University of Colorado Boulder is always a heated rivalry. The Rams played the Buffaloes twice on two days — one match in Boulder and one in Fort Collins.

CSU has the advantage in the overall record in the rivalry with a 25-14 record. CSU has dominated at home, with a 16-5 record in Moby Arena and 9-9 in Boulder.

Prior to 2019, whoever won between CSU and CU volleyball didn’t receive anything. Now, the rivals play for something a little more tangible.

CSU and CU now play for the Golden Spike, a golden train spike featuring both schools’ logos on it.

The winner of the second match gets to take home the spike until the teams meet again.

“What it also does is show respect for the rivalry, and both schools identify that as an important match,” coach Tom Hilbert said.

“It’s good for volleyball in the state

of Colorado. CU invented the trophy, and I think they want bragging rights, but I think it’s good.”

On Thursday, CSU traveled to Boulder for the first match of the home-and-home series. The Rams got on top early, grabbing the first set 25-22. In the first set, CSU had more kills (16-13), errors (8-6) and a higher hitting percentage (0.22-0.19).

However, the Buffs stepped on the gas in set two and never looked back.

CU won the next three sets 25-18, 2519 and 25-20. CSU did not have many answers for CU in the second and third sets. The Buffs strung along consecutive points while the Rams were only able to score a consecutive high of three points throughout the game.

CU was better statistically in points, kills, blocks, assists and digs.

The Buffs ended with 72 points from their 56 kills, two aces and 14 blocks.

The Rams got 60 points from 51 kills, four aces and five blocks. CU finished with 54 assists to CSU’s 49 and 66 digs to CSU’s 59.

CSU’s leaders included: Kills: Jacqi Van Liefde (15).

Aces: Alexa Roumeliotis, Brooke Hudson and Kennedy Stanford (all with one).

Blocks: Karina Leber (3).

Assists: Ciera Pritchard (39).

Digs: Roumeliotis (22).

Hoping to bring the Golden Spike home with them, the Buffs headed to Fort Collins on Saturday.

Unfortunately for the Rams and the home fans in Moby Arena, the first set they won in Boulder on Thursday was their last of the series.

CU won the match in three sets.

Each set was close, but the Rams could not find their way to a lead.

After dropping the first set 25-23, the Rams could linger around in the second set. CSU and CU traded blows most of the time. Then CSU found itself down 22-19.

CSU grabbed four straight points to go up 23-22. Just like the rest of the match, the rivals went back and forth for the rest of the set.

Ultimately, CU prevailed after going down 25-24 then scoring three straight points to close it out.

The Buffs won 27-25 and put the nail in the coffin in the third set, winning 25-22. CSU made it interesting by sticking around again, but there was too much to overcome, and the Buffs finished strong.

Even though the Rams fell short, they still had more points (56-53),

Colorado State University Defensive Specialist Ruby Kayser (49) prepares to hit the ball during the volleyball game against the University of Colorado Boulder Sept. 18. CU won 3-0.

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kills (45-40), aces (5-3), assists (42-39) and digs (50-47). The Buffs had four more blocks than the Rams (10-6).

The Buffs completed the series sweep and will host the Golden Spike in Boulder.

CSU leaders included: Kills: Annie Sullivan (16).

Aces: Roumeliotis (2).

Blocks: Leber (4).

Assists: Pritchard (36).

Digs: Roumeliotis (12).

The Rams are back in action for the start of Mountain West play on Thursday in Fort Collins against Boise State University. CSU will enter conference play with a 4-5 record.

Tyler Meguire can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

FOOTBALL

Colorado State gets first win of the season against Toledo

By Jeremiah Janzen

@jeremiahjanzen

The Colorado State University Rams defense wreaked havoc upon The University of Toledo Rockets on Saturday, leading the Rams to a 22-6 victory and their first win of the 2021 season.

Offensively, Todd Centeio went 11-27 through the air for 110 yards but despite the poor passing numbers, honorable mention All-American tight end Trey McBride secured his third straight 100 yard receiving game, hauling in nine catches for 109 yards.

Defensively, the Rams held the Rockets to 270 yards passing, 28 yards rushing and a 4-18 conversion rate on third down. While offensive success proved scarce at times throughout the game for both teams, the Rams efforts on defense and special teams stole the show.

A team total of six sacks, one fumble recovery and one punt-return touchdown paved the way for the Rams’ victory. Mohamed Kamara, Cam’ron Carter and Dequan Jackson combined for the sacks, while Jackson and Kamara were also consistent in providing big stops for the Rams on third and fourth down.

Both teams started off the game

slowly, with each side struggling to produce on the offensive end. Toledo, who came into the matchup as the third-most penalized team in the Football Bowl Subdivision, were hit early with a costly 15-yard pass interference penalty deep in their own territory. The Rams capitalized on the penalty, ending their second possession of the game with a 31-yard field goal by Cayden Camper.

The Rams’ defensive front dominated early on, holding the Rockets to a 2-10 on third-down conversions in the first half. Building off of two first quarter sacks, three total in the first half, the Rams defense would again come up big to start the second quarter. After the Rockets’ best drive of the game, a fourth-down stop by senior linebacker Dequan Jackson while deep in Rams territory helped kill all Toledo momentum.

However, after stopping Toledo on another third down, Rams return man Gerick Robinson muffed a punt that would be recovered by Toledo.

Luckily for the Rams, immediately following the muffed punt, Toledo had their touchdown negated by yet another costly penalty. The Rockets ended their possession by tying the game up on a 43-yard field goal by Thomas Cluckey. After a couple more uneventful possessions by both sides,

the offensively starved teams headed into the halftime break tied at 3-3.

Toledo came out aggressively in the second half, looking to move the ball through the air right away. The Rockets opened up their first drive of the half with a 42-yard reception by receiver Bryce Mitchell. However, solid pressure from the Rams front seven combined with more penalties

by Toledo allowed the Rams defense to once again come up big on fourth down, forcing a turnover on downs.

In the wake of a first half where only four of 13 passes were completed for 29 yards, Rams quarterback Centeio looked to get his super-star tight end more involved in the second half.

While a 29-yard reception by McBride put the Rams in Toledo territory, a subsequent 23-yard touchdown run by Bailey was called back due to an illegal blocking penalty by McBride. Despite the mishap, the Rams were still able to take the lead when Camper drilled a 42-yard field goal, his second of the contest.

Looking for a quick response, Toledo quarterback Carter Bradley led his team down to the Rams’ 20-yard line after back-to-back passing gains of 19 and 26 yards. After another impressive display of pressure and run defense from the Rams front, Toledo was

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forced to settle for a 38-yard field goal

by Cluckey, tying the game at 6-6.

Following some early special teams struggles by Colorado State, the Rams wound up scoring the first touchdown of the game with 3:03 left in the third quarter. The score came off a 70-yard punt return by Thomas Pannunzio, putting the Rams up 13-6 headed into the final quarter of the game.

Penalty struggles would still plague Toledo late, as they started their first drive of the fourth quarter with a costly false start penalty on a fourth down attempt. This was

followed by yet another penalty for them on the defensive end.

After stopping the Rams on fourth down in Toledo territory, Toledo fumbled the ball back to the Rams late in the fourth quarter. Camper successfully kicked his third field goal of the day, increasing their lead to 166. Camper would go on to add his fourth and fifth field goals of the day shortly after, extending their lead to 22-6 and securing the much-needed road victory for the Rams.

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

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Week three of NFL action was an exciting one. Only seven out of 32 teams remain undefeated, but we also saw a lot of key injuries happen.

Tua Tagovailoa, Darrell Henderson, Andy Dalton, Elijah Mitchell, Carson Wentz, Tyrod Taylor, Baker Mayfield and many more key players went down this weekend.

You can throw them in your injured reserve spot if your leagues allow it, but you still need some more depth for your roster. That is where the waiver wire comes in. I have three players that are barely owned in a lot of leagues and can instantly make an impact for your team.

If you’re in search of a quarterback, look no further than Las Vegas Raiders signal-caller Derek Carr. The Raiders currently have the top total offense in the NFL, putting up 458 yards per game while averaging 29.5 points over their first two matchups.

Carr has completed 62 of 93 passes for 817 yards and four touchdowns with only one interception. He’s also scored 24 fantasy points in both contests.

He did this all against the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers, both having playoff defenses. He has arguably the best tight end in the league as well, Darren Waller. Henry Ruggs III is a legitimate deep threat, while Hunter Renfrow and Bryan Edwards have shown they are reliable security blankets as well. Carr won’t be on waivers for long, so I would pick him up as soon as possible for some depth and insurance. He can also be your QB1 if need be.

You usually don’t see rookie wide receivers on many fantasy teams, but Rondale Moore is the exception.

The second-round pick from Purdue University is already making an impact on the Arizona Cardinals. I know their receiving room already has

DeAndre Hopkins, Adriel Jeremiah “A.J.” Green and Christian Kirk, but last week against the Minnesota Vikings, Moore led the team in targets and yards while only playing 46% of their offensive snaps.

In week one, he had 11 fantasy points and in week two, he had 24.

I truly believe Moore can be a solid flex option in all leagues since his quarterback, Kyler Murray, is playing phenomenal football.

Antonio Gibson fantasy owners are not going to want to read this, but I truly think Joshua Dobbie “J.D.” McKissic has more fantasy value than him as of now. McKissic, the Washington Football Team number two running back, is the clear pass-catching back with six targets and 83 yards receiving against the New York Giants. McKissic doesn’t get many touches but was still able to get a rushing touchdown and about 20 fantasy points last week.

Gibson will continue to get the majority of carries going forward, but McKissic isn’t going away and he’s likely going to continue to see far more targets in the passing game than Gibson. Last year, McKissic had almost triple the number of targets in the passing game compared to Gibson.

Fantasy owners in need of running backs or flex help in deep leagues should make a claim for McKissic off the waiver wire this week. He has a tough matchup against the Buffalo Bills in week three, but he plays one of the worst defenses in the league against the Atlanta Falcons in week four.

As the weeks go on and more injuries happen, there will be more players due for big roles and performances. I will be here weekly to keep you updated on those players to help your team win the championship in January.

Brendon Fairbairn can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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Colorado State University community members gather outside the Administration Building for the Call Out CSU protest Sept. 17. The protest was in response to debates about free speech on campus during the fall 2021 semester. PHOTO BY MICHAEL MARQUARDT THE COLLEGIAN

A person holds a rosary with Pride flags in the background at a Call Out CSU protest Sept. 17. PHOTO BY GARRETT MOGEL THE COLLEGIAN

Colorado State University students protest for the removal of hate speech on campus Sept. 17. Before dispersing, protesters took a collective photo. PHOTO BY GRAYSON REED THE COLLEGIAN

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Sophie Orsund talks about her experiences with hate speech throughout her life Sept. 17. PHOTO BY GARRETT MOGEL THE COLLEGIAN

Ty Smith leads Call Out CSU protesters across the Colorado State University Plaza toward The Oval Sept. 17.

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Jasper, who wishes to only be identified by their first name, embraces fellow Call Out CSU protester after speaking publicly about personal experiences with controversial discussions on and off campus Sept. 17.

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Jasper cheers during the Call Out CSU protest Sept. 17. “It’s ridiculous that we’re being verbally assaulted by preachers when those same preachers are being kept safe by CSU policy,” Jasper said.

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MEET THE EDITOR

Katrina Leibee

EDITOR IN CHIEF

Katrina Leibee is serving as The Rocky Mountain Collegian’s editor in chief for the 2021-22 academic year.

Leibee started at The Collegian during the fall of her freshman year writing for the opinion desk. She then moved up to assistant opinion editor and served as the opinion director for the 2020-21 academic year.

Leibee is a journalism and political science double major, but her heart lies in journalism. She enjoys writing, editing and working with a team of people to create the paper more than anything. Ask anyone, Leibee loves her job at The Collegian and believes in the great privilege and opportunity that comes with holding a job like this. The biggest privilege is getting to work with a team of such smart, talented editors, writers, photographers and designers.

The most important goal Leibee has for her time as editor in chief is to create change, and she hopes her and her staff will break the status quo for how The Collegian has previously done things and for what a college newspaper can be. From creating a desk dedicated entirely to cannabis coverage to transitioning the paper into an alt-weekly, Leibee hopes she can push the boundaries of The Collegian and make it a better paper for its readers and its staff.

Leibee is not one to accept a broken system, sit comfortably inside the limits or repeat the words, “That’s the way we’ve always done things.” She is a forward-thinker with a knack for leadership, and she has put together the best staff imaginable to bring The Collegian to new heights.

Katrina Leibee can be reached at editor@collegian.com or on Twitter @KatrinaLeibee.

Serena Bettis

CONTENT MANAGING EDITOR

Serena Bettis is The Collegian’s content managing editor for the 2021-22 academic year. Bettis uses she/ her/hers pronouns and served as The Collegian’s news editor for the 2020-21 academic year and was a news reporter and copy editor before that. Going into her third year at Colorado State University, Bettis is a transfer student double majoring in journalism and political science and minoring in Spanish.

As content managing editor, Bettis oversees all written content produced by The Collegian’s desks, which include arts and culture, cannabis, news, opinion and sports, as well as the copy desk — but Bettis will never know as much about grammar and AP Style as The Collegian’s incredible copy editing team. She loves her job at the newspaper and is extremely passionate about supporting the management staff and creating a positive work environment, especially when that involves creating color-coded calendars.

Bettis’ favorite aspect of journalism and the work The Collegian does is connecting with the community. Having grown up in Fort Collins, Bettis loves seeing CSU students engage in the City’s culture and discovering the way everything in a community links together.

This year, Bettis is committed to The Collegian’s new view as an alt-weekly and the constant mission to produce stories that help readers stay well-informed and feel a little less alone in the world.

Serena Bettis can be reached at managingeditor@collegian.com or on Twitter @serenaroseb.

Devin Cornelius

DIGITAL MANAGING EDITOR

Devin Cornelius is the digital and design managing editor for The Collegian. He is a fifth-year computer science major from Austin, Texas. He came to Colorado State University and started working for The Collegian in 2017 as a photographer. His passion for photography began in high school, so finding a photography job in college was one of his top priorities.

He primarily takes sports photos, volleyball being his favorite to shoot. Having been on The Collegian staff for 4 1/2 years, he’s watched the paper evolve from a daily to an alt-weekly paper, and being involved in this transition is interesting and exciting.

Although Cornelius is a computer science major, his time at The Collegian has been the most fulfilling experience in his college career — he has loved every second. From working 12-hour days to taking photos in Las Vegas for the Mountain West Conference, he cannot think of a better place to work.

Working as a photographer for The Collegian pushed him outside of his comfort zone, taking him places that he never expected and making him the photographer he is today. Working on the editorial staff with Katrina Leibee and Serena Bettis has been super fun and extremely rewarding, and together they have been pushing The Collegian toward being an alt-weekly. Outside of The Collegian, he enjoys playing volleyball, rugby, tumbling and a variety of video games. When in Austin, you can find him out on the lake, wake surfing, wake boarding and tubing.

You can expect that Cornelius and the rest of The Collegian staff will do their best to provide you with interesting and exciting content.

Devin Cornelius can be reached at managingeditor@collegian.com or on Twitter @devlythings.

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MEET THE EDITOR

Renee Ziel

NIGHT EDITOR

Renee Ziel is the night editor for The Collegian this fall. With one year of the position under her belt, she is prepared to tackle her last semester at Colorado State University and to place the copy desk in the capable hands of friend and partner-in-production Copy Chief Rachel Baschnagel.

Ziel is studying journalism and currently writes for the arts and culture desk, specializing in features and community-based reviews. She has been on the copy desk for over two years and also has experience writing for opinion.

Ziel writes novels and poetry in her free time, as her greatest passion is storytelling. If she cannot lovingly craft words to deliver others into the arms of escapism, she turns to being the irreplaceable editing force behind the success of any piece.

Being an editor is a tough job with a lot of fact-checking, AP Style memorizations and knowing countless micro English rules, and taking on copy management comes with long nights and little praise (beyond The Collegian’s caring and supportive editorial team). However, being on such a driven, hardworking copy desk is one of Ziel’s greatest achievements thus far — it is, after all, a second home.

With that, Ziel aims to finish her college career strong, working with who she believes to be some of the best journalists to grace her lifetime.

Renee Ziel can be reached at copy@collegian.com or on Twitter @reneeziel.

Rachel Baschnagel

COPY CHIEF

Rachel Baschnagel is the current copy chief at The Rocky Mountain Collegian. She enjoys working with friend and Night Editor Renee Ziel as Ziel teaches her everything she’ll ever need to know (and a whole lot she probably never will) about copy editing.

Baschnagel understands the sometimes faulty nature of news in the current age, and at The Collegian, she strives to ensure no bias, misinformation or misleading comments weasel their way past the copy desk.

Baschnagel is a third-year journalism and media communication major pursuing a business minor. She wasn’t always sure she wanted to build a career in journalism, but she’s always had an eye for detail and enjoyed writing, especially news-style. She’s particularly fond of copy editing and hopes to continue doing it after she graduates. At Colorado State University, she’s discovered an interest in web design as well and has built a portfolio website, a multimedia storytelling site and hand-coded a sustainable lifestyle site fully populated with her own research and ideas. She is currently working on a total website overhaul for an author and professor at CSU. Outside of work, Baschnagel likes to read — a trait passed down from her mother — and work on sudoku puzzles. She also enjoys dabbling in small home improvement and construction projects, a skill learned from working with her father. Her favorite pastime, though, is hanging out with her sweet black lab, Tres, who has been by her side since she was 11 years old.

Rachel Baschnagel can be reached at copy@collegian.com or on Twitter @CSUCollegian.

Isaiah Dennings

NEWS DIRECTOR

Isaiah Dennings is a first-generation, third-year student from Colorado Springs, Colorado, who studies political science with a minor in biomedical sciences.

Dennings’ job as news director is to set the agenda for what news gets coverage in The Collegian, lead a fleet of student journalists by sending them out on assignments and edit their stories before they go to print. Dennings hopes to localize the big issues that are affecting Rams here on campus and to ask the tough questions needed to provide the CSU community with access to the truth.

Dennings joined The Collegian his freshman year in November 2019 when he was struggling to fit in and wanted to get involved on campus, and he enjoyed writing and interviewing people from different backgrounds and communities on campus but took a hiatus at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dennings came back to The Collegian last spring and feels that by spending the spring semester and all summer conducting countless interviews with Rams and Fort Collins community members, The Collegian has allowed him to grow into a well-rounded leader with a passion for seeking knowledge and understanding.

After his undergrad, Dennings hopes to get into a dual degree MD/JD program and study the intersection of law and medicine, equipped with all the storytelling and interpersonal skills gained from The Collegian.

Isaiah Dennings can be reached at news@collegian.com or on Twitter @isaiah_dennings.

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MEET THE EDITOR

Natalie Weiland

NEWS EDITOR

Natalie Weiland is a sophomore political science student with a minor in legal studies and a fierce love of the Oxford comma.

Weiland grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and served as an editor for her high school’s yearbook during her senior year. She credits the absolute chaos of the 2016 presidential election for introducing her to — and getting her hooked on — the world of politics and journalism. Her journey with The Collegian started in the fall of her freshman year when she began writing for the news desk.

In her spare time, Weiland enjoys reading and attempting to not have a heart attack every time The New York Times sends a breaking news update to her phone. She has two incredibly adorable dogs (that she will gladly show pictures of if asked) and three less-adorable siblings.

As news editor, Weiland’s main goal is to ensure that students trust The Collegian to cover stories that are important to and affect them, and she hopes that students are never afraid to reach out and start a conversation.

Weiland is excited to see what The Collegian has in store this year and hopes to explore the campus community through reporting.

Natalie Weiland can be reached at news@collegian.com or on Twitter @natgweiland.

Noah Pasley

BREAKING NEWS ASSISTANT

Noah Pasley is a senior journalism and media communication major with a minor in English. He is excited to continue his career with The Collegian and spend more time focused on reporting on social issues as well as reporting on breaking news in the Colorado State University and Fort Collins communities.

As breaking news assistant, Noah is hoping to spend more time in the community following stories and uplifting student voices.

When he isn’t writing, he’s usually hunkered down with a video game and a good playlist.

As a senior, Noah is very excited to get underway with the rest of his college experience. He is most interested in learning more about the world of film and video, which he also explores daily as the Tuesday night entertainment anchor over at CTV 11.

Noah Pasley can be reached at news@collegian.com or on Twitter @PasleyNoah.

Kota Babcock

A&C DIRECTOR

Kota Babcock is the 2021-22 arts & culture director for The Collegian and began the role in summer 2021.

He’s a fourth-year at Colorado State University studying journalism and media communication.

Babcock grew up in Denver and immersed himself in the local alternative rock scene in middle and high school, looking up to writers at Westword. Additionally, he participated in marching band and won fifth place in the Museum of Contemporary Arts Denver’s Failure Awards after creating a sculpture out of a book. While he originally planned to study creative writing at art school, Babcock found his home in student media at CSU. Currently, he serves as a mentor with All The TEA (teach, empower, advocate), an HIV-focused group within a Denver LGBTQ+ space. He works with KCSU as the news director. In his free time, he takes fun pictures of his bearded dragon, Sunshine, and makes dioramas of movie and video game scenes.

In his work as arts & culture director, he hopes to feature CSU’s cultural centers and lesser-known local artists and musicians in ways they haven’t been previously. He looks forward to a year of writing and working with the local community to express their stories accurately.

Kota Babcock can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com or on Twitter @kotababcock.

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MEET THE EDITOR

Maddy Erskine

A&C EDITOR

Maddy Erskine has been the arts & culture editor for The Collegian since January. They began writing for The Collegian in August 2020 and quickly found their passion for journalism, prompting them to switch their major from anthropology to journalism and media communication that year.

Currently, Erskine works with reporters to find events, musicians, artists, restaurants, movies and other stories that should be shared with our community. Additionally, they edit articles for grammatical errors and accurate information before handing it off to the incredible copy team that catches any missed mistakes.

Born and raised in Fort Collins, Erskine was originally not looking forward to attending college in their hometown. However, that attitude changed immediately when they joined Rocky Mountain Student Media and started getting involved with both the radio station, KCSU, and The Collegian.

Erskine’s favorite part about Fort Collins is the variety of local music and art here. Growing up, their favorite subjects, and often the only classes they attended, were art and band. In the future, they hope to have their own publication that focuses on uplifting underrepresented voices in art and music.

Maddy Erskine can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com or on Twitter @maddyerskine_.

Cody Cooke

OPINION DIRECTOR

Cody Cooke is the director of the opinion desk for The Collegian and has worked for the newspaper since December 2019. He is a senior studying English and history with a concentration in creative writing.

Cooke joined the opinion desk as a consistent way to sharpen his writing and to get involved with other student writers. He began as a columnist and remained a regular writer for more than a year before moving into his director position.

He sees opinion writing as a rich and important combination of argumentation and journalism — a way to present facts that goes beyond objective reporting and makes a point. He also sees it as one of the most accessible platforms for any writer to start building a career.

Working at The Collegian has taught him to be accountable and responsible for his own work while being proud of creating something worth sharing to a large audience. While not always easy, Cooke’s time at The Collegian has been one of the most constructive and satisfying experiences of his collegiate career.

Cody Cooke can be reached at letters@collegian.com or on Twitter @CodyCooke17.

Bella Eckburg

OPINION EDITOR

Bella Eckburg is a third-year journalism student with a minor in criminal justice and the insatiable need to jump headfirst into any situation deemed wholly embarrassing.

Eckburg grew up in Rockford, Illinois, but went to high school in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where her family now lives. She has always wanted to be a writer, and journalism — coupled with her never-ending stream-of-consciousness word vomit — allows her to ask important questions, tell impactful stories and talk to strangers.

Eckburg enjoys writing openly about her experiences with sex and relationships and examining feminist topics and the impact that media has on young women. In her free time, she loves bingeing trash TV and painting with watercolors — she’s a big believer in balancing work and school with mindless brain activities.

As opinion editor, Eckburg hopes to encourage students to explore their voices and opinions while also learning AP Style and strengthening their journalistic skills. No matter what your opinion is, it has a place on the opinion desk, and Eckburg promises to cultivate a safe space to bounce ideas around.

Her favorite part about working at The Collegian is being surrounded by so many passionate and interesting people who want to tell important stories about our community.

Eckburg is so excited to continue growing with and learning about The Collegian, and she hopes you’ll consider coming to the newsroom to inquire about becoming a reporter or to strike up a conversation.

Bella Eckburg can be reached at letters@collegian.com or on Twitter @yaycolor.

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Hayden Hawley

CANNABIS DIRECTOR

Hayden Hawley is the cannabis director for The Rocky Mountain Collegian. He is a fourth-year journalism major from El Cajon, California. He is also minoring in film studies and history. This is his first year working with The Collegian.

Hawley hopes that through the cannabis section he can help remove the taboo surrounding the cannabis industry and promote safe and informed cannabis use throughout the Colorado State University campus. He strives to provide honest and unbiased content that reports both on the joys of cannabis as well as its ever-growing social and environmental impacts.

In his spare time, Hawley can be found doom-scrolling Twitter or watching A24 movies. His favorite way to enjoy cannabis is a bowl of freshly ground indica in a pipe or joint accompanied by a cold LaCroix and a box of Cheez-Its (not sponsored).

Hawley has been interested in writing for his entire life. He enjoys baseball and birdwatching with his girlfriend. Before entering CSU, he was involved in standup and improv comedy, and he now hopes to continue writing for whoever wants to pay him after college ends. His experience of directing a section for The Collegian thus far has been rewarding and gratifying.

Hayden Hawley can be reached at cannabis@collegian.com or on Twitter @hateonhawley.

Taylor Paumen

SPORTS DIRECTOR

Taylor Paumen is the 2021-22 sports director for The Collegian and has been with the newspaper since February. She started out as a volleyball recap reporter and was promoted three months later. Now going into her third year, she is working toward a major in journalism and minor in sports management.

As The Collegian sports director, Paumen takes care of finding content for the week, pitching the ideas to her reporters and working with the sports editor to get the articles ready for the pros at the copy desk.

When joining the team eight months ago, Paumen was excited to go to the games, but like you’ve heard before, COVID-19 had other plans. While attending home games was possible, the lack of fans made it a hard environment to be motivated in.

Now fans are back and the excitement is higher than ever in the sports arenas, and the ability for the whole sports desk to go to games is the best feeling. Paumen is most grateful for the memories created with the entire Collegian team and their work together to create the best content.

When coming to Colorado State University, Paumen started as a health and exercise science major but quickly tried to find something new. She found writing and sports were her passions, and The Collegian welcomed her with open arms, reassuring her that this is where she was meant to be.

Taylor Paumen can be reached at sports@collegian.com or on Twitter @TayTayPau.

Karsyn Lane

SPORTS EDITOR

Karsyn Lane is the 2021-22 sports editor for The Collegian and has been since August. She began working at The Collegian during summer 2021 as a sports reporter but embraced the sports editor position this fall. As she continues onto her third year at Colorado State University, she continues to be passionate about completing her journalism and media communication major, minoring in sports management.

Joining the team only a handful of months ago, Lane was excited to finally be going to games and understanding the process behind The Collegian. Since then, she has had the opportunity to meet new friends, attend season-opening games and contribute to the content created.

Lane began her studies at Colorado State University as a health and exercise science student, but immediately changed her mind, soon discovering she was ready to write for what she was passionate about: sports.

As the sports editor, Lane oversees all sports articles before they reach the copy desk. It is her job to find grammatical errors, fact-check statistics and work alongside the sports director to produce and publish CSU’s sports content. Occasionally, she gets to go back to her roots and report on CSU’s sports and include her work on the sports desk.

With sports starting up again and fan attendance allowed, Lane’s position has only recently begun to flourish.

She enjoys transferring the high energy from sports events to paper and can’t wait for what the upcoming season has for the sports desk.

Karsyn Lane can be reached at sports@collegian.com or on Twitter @KarsynLane1.

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Katrina Clasen

DESIGN DIRECTOR

Katrina Clasen is the current design director for The Collegian and is a third-year honors student pursuing a degree in fine arts with a concentration in graphic design and a minor in creative writing. This will be her third year working on the design desk at The Collegian after starting as a page designer in 2019 and design editor in 2020.

As design director, Clasen oversees and aids the operations of The Collegian’s print publication and design production team. She is eager to be leading her desk as the director alongside her incredible new team of designers. As a committed advocate for providing students with opportunities to share their voices, Clasen found her love for design when creating layouts and graphic art for her high school literary and visual arts magazine, The Looking Glass. Now she volunteers her knowledge of design to multiple on-campus magazines with her most recent position being graphic designer and managing editor for CSU’s Honors Program Spiritus Mundi.

Working alongside industry trailblazers within The Collegian has strengthened Clasen’s ambition for innovation and creativity. She works to capture the expression of complex human thought by focusing on creating meaningful experiences through design. She dreams of one day founding her own design firm for creatives to consult and create all in one place.

Growing up in Fort Collins, Clasen fell in love with the outdoors and connecting with others outside. She is happiest with her life-long friend and sister Natalya Clasen, cooking and chatting the hours away.

Katrina Clasen can be reached at design@collegian.com or on Instagram @katrinasart.

Falyn Sebastian

PRINT EDITOR

Starting as a page designer during her sophomore spring 2021 semester, Falyn Sebastian officially began her new position as print editor at the beginning of her junior year in the fall 2021 semester.

Originally from the Big Island of Hawaii, she chose to attend Colorado State University to pursue a bachelor’s of fine arts with a concentration in graphic design along with a minor in entrepreneurship.

When it comes to arranging content in The Collegian’s newsprint, Sebastian formats and arranges each page for readers that love a physical copy. After attending content and budget meetings with the editors of each desk, she manages how each week’s content fits into the paper by clicking through Adobe InDesign. With a combination of original photos, illustrative graphics and advertisements, Sebastian organizes and delegates tasks to her talented design team.

As a graphic design major, journalism was not a field Sebastian intended to work in during college, but she instantly fell in love with the world of publication design. As graphic design focuses on the importance of effective communication, she realized she was truly designing for a fulfilling purpose.

Working with other students who are passionate about what is happening in their community drives her to continue working on impactful design. Sebastian looks forward to what is yet to come as print editor while gaining new experience and memories with her staff.

Falyn Sebastian can be reached at design@collegian.com or on Instagram @falyns.art.

Trin Bonner

ILLUSTRATION EDITOR

Trin Bonner, The Collegian’s illustration editor this year, is a second-year student studying graphic design and minoring in religious philosophy. She finds inspiration in unique ideas and perspectives and is intrigued and driven by themes of the unknown and the existential.

As an artist, she seeks to create works that spark humor and joy in her audience, and she sees it important to utilize her art as a means to make people laugh and smile, inspiring her to create comics and illustrations for anyone to enjoy.

When she’s not busy drawing, she enjoys playing and listening to music. To Bonner, music carries a sense of happiness, peace and tranquility she values having in her daily life.

In the future, she hopes to create her own music that can be a source of peace, tranquility and happiness to someone else. Overall, she feels it is important to spread as much positive energy in the world as she can. Studying philosophy has guided her to value the good in life, and with the importance of that in mind, she goes through life attempting to spark a bit of positivity wherever she can.

As illustration editor, Bonner hopes to direct the illustrations found in The Collegian toward having a sense of joy the readers can experience.

Trin Bonner can be reached at design@collegian.com or on Instagram @_trin.i.tea_.

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Luke Bourland

PHOTO DIRECTOR

Luke Bourland is a history major from Durham, Connecticut. Bourland is studying history in hopes of going to law school in the fall 2022 semester after graduation. In terms of which law school Bourland wants to go to, he likes to joke, “I will attend anywhere that’ll have me!”

Bourland has been taking pictures recreationally for most of his life but did not officially join The Collegian until the beginning of his sophomore year in 2019. Bourland originally joined The Collegian to develop his skills and to photograph out of his comfort zone.

During his time at The Collegian, Bourland has held positions such as freelance photographer, media archivist, assistant photo editor, photo editor and finally, photo director. As the photo director, it is Bourland’s job to make sure the paper is accompanied with beautiful pictures alongside the photo editor. Bourland has photographed events ranging from speeches and galas to football and basketball games.

In his free time, Bourland is an avid golfer, fly-fisherman and still loves to take pictures recreationally. Differing from the style of photography at The Collegian, Bourland enjoys slowing down and shooting landscapes and portraits on film. Bourland first learned how to develop film with a friend in the bathrooms of Corbett Hall, stuffing towels under the doors to avoid any light leaking in.

No matter where life takes Bourland, he hopes that photography will always be there along the ride.

Luke Bourland can be reached at photo@collegian.com or on Twitter @magungo44.

Tri Duong

PHOTO EDITOR

Tri Duong is a fourth-year journalism student with a minor in chemistry and is profoundly intrigued by the art of documenting life one frame at a time.

Duong was born and raised in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where reunification would one day bring about his family move to Loveland, Colorado, in 2007. For 14 years, his family was separated due to the aftermath of the Vietnam war.

In fifth grade, Duong discovered photography through an afterschool class, which led to his journey to becoming a photojournalist today. Whether it is photographing the ordinary walks of daily life or the harsh rambles of the world, Duong will always adhere to a certain philosophy: The product must preserve the liveliness of a worthy moment in the truest and most authentic way possible, or else it is not life.

As photo editor, Duong aspires to bring storytellers or journalists to develop their inspiration of visual communication through an ethical scope. Documentation of the fragile and vulnerable reality is fascinating evidence for existence; therefore, it is critical to respect the nature of its realness.

Duong hopes to learn more about the storytellers that he comes by at work or school. Everyone carries with them a unique tale of experience, and it would be lovely to hear who they are and how they ended up here.

Tri Duong can be reached at photo@collegian.com or on Twitter @Insy_ntive.

Cat Blouch

SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR

Cat Blouch is the social media editor at The Collegian. They are a fourth-year student at Colorado State University studying business administration with a concentration in marketing and a minor in statistics from Delta, Colorado. They have been on The Collegian’s team since the summer of 2020, starting on the opinion desk and later joining the photo team.

Blouch began their social media interest by working on the @colostatememes page on Instagram and looked at the social media editor position as a way to further engage with the CSU community.

They are excited to find new ways to hear the voice of the student body and engage more with readers through their positions at The Collegian. Blouch enjoys the flexibility of being able to pursue creativity in multiple mediums at The Collegian.

When Blouch is off the clock, you can find them engaging in other creative areas such as creating music, writing poetry or filming a video. They hope to continue their creative pursuits after college through work in marketing analytics and content creation.

Cat Blouch can be reached at socialmedia@collegian.com or on Twitter @BlouchCat.

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The Crooked Rugs on forging their own path

The members of The Crooked Rugs pose for a picture during band practice Sept. 22. Their album “THAT!” releases Sept.

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By Max Hogan @macnogan

Local indie-rock group The Crooked Rugs is set to release their sophomore album “THAT!” Sept.

24. The album combines a diverse set of influences from the jazz classics of the ‘60s to bluegrass and surf-rock, creating an explosive psychedelic-rock record filled to the brim with spacey effects and layers of melodic instrumentation.

“The sense of space is touched upon in a few of the songs (lyrically) as well; we tried to present that motif through different means — through the lyrics and then through the music itself.”

JAYCE HALEY THE CROOKED RUGS’ VOCALIST AND GUITARIST

“THAT!” is the second fulllength album the band has released so far, a follow-up to their January release “IT!,” which featured similar tones but more heavily employed the punk-adjacent attitude common in modern indie-rock.

“‘IT!’ was a reflection of the whole lockdown year, so (‘THAT!’) was a continuation of accepting the new normal and settling into the unknown,” said Jayce Haley, vocalist and guitarist for the group.

Although the two albums don’t revolve around a specific narrative or concept as of now, drummer for The Crooked Rugs Nolan Brumbach alluded to an enigmatic story the band has started to connect to their work.

“You can think of these first two albums as the first two chapters in an unwritten story,” Brumbach said.

Brumbach said he sees the songs as separate entities that don’t depend on each other for context.

“Every song is different. ... We put them on albums, but they could really be their own thing,” Brumbach said. “It was hard to pick a single because they all worked so well (alone).”

In the end, the group chose to release two singles off the album, “Proprioception” and “Slugface,” each with an accompanying music video. The two songs not only represent the variety that exists within the band’s music but that the songs play off a kind of duality with each other. “‘Slugface’ is super fast and in your face, and ‘Proprioception’ is one of the more laid-back songs on the album,” Brumbach said.

This duality is also reflected in the cover art for each of the singles, with “Proprioception” showing a scene in the day and “Slugface” featuring the same scene at night.

“They’re two sides of the same coin,” Brumbach said.

Haley said the major connection between the group’s

seemingly separate aesthetic themes of the desert and outer space is the common property of vastness.

“The sense of space is touched upon in a few of the songs (lyrically) as well; we tried to present that motif through different means —› through the lyrics and then through the music itself,” Haley said.

Haley said this idea is particularly present in the accompanying artwork for The Crooked Rugs’ singles and albums, each featuring a cactus surrounded by an empty, expansive background.

“We chose this aesthetic and then wrote this music, and now they’re playing off each other in ways we didn’t expect,” Brumbach said.

From its first few seconds, their song “Everything You See” stands very clearly as an homage to The Doors, employing the tones and dynamics between keys, bass and guitar signature to the group.

“We’re really chasing that psych sound, and obviously The Doors were early psych pioneers,” Haley said.

Similar to “Everything You See,” “Say It Again” pays tribute to The Crooked Rugs’ classic influences, this time to the jazz of the ‘60s and ‘70s.

“Say It Again” presents its jazz influence in a tasteful, modern way that keeps the character of the band from getting lost in an effort to diversify. According to the band, it was originally titled “Uptown F*ck,” referring to its 5/4 time signature, which “f*cked us up when we played it.”

The sixth track of “THAT!,” “Jams To Fall Asleep To,” is a short but sweet interlude between the two halves of the

The Crooked Rugs practice Sept. 20. Their new album “THAT!” will be released Sept. 24. PHOTO BY LENNON BROOKS THE COLLEGIAN

album. The song features a classic country bassline, twinkling guitars, a playful synth line and simple but well-placed percussion, all of which work together to create an endearing song true to its lullaby name.

The second single the band has released off of “THAT!,” “Proprioception,” follows in the tone set by “Jams To Fall Asleep To,” opening with a soft, distant guitar riff that leads into a light psychedelic jam. The song’s false ending a little more than halfway through its runtime is an interesting choice, especially since the second section of the song doesn’t depart far enough from the first to demand such a distinct change.

The delicate fluttering guitars, jazzy keyboard riffs and soft percussion of “Subversion” certainly gives the listener another taste of The Crooked Rugs’ jazz influence, although the guitar solo of its second half draws from the classic psychedelic-rock of the early ‘70s.

When compared to their previous album “IT!,” “THAT!” feels ultimately overcrowded and lacking the negative space that gives individual elements the room to breathe.

While the style of production was definitely intentional, it seems the band was caught up in the excitement of filling the mix with interesting melodies and unique

sounds that they overlooked the power of simplicity.

Many artists have used layering and reverb in an attempt to achieve an ethereal, psychedelic sense of space with varying levels of success. There is a thin line between a complex and otherworldly sound and overproduction, a balance The Crooked Rugs seem to struggle with in the more chaotic songs of “THAT!” Throughout its runtime, “THAT!” explores a wide range of tones, moods and dynamics between instruments to create an interesting and engaging work. The prominence of the keyboard on “THAT!” shows a clear progression in exploring the dynamic of the band since “IT!” was released, working in the band’s favor to distinguish them from a generic, guitar-heavy psychedelic sound.

“THAT!” is an excellent example of the independent artists in the Northern Colorado scene who are forging their own paths, fueled by a genuine passion for the work they’re creating.

You can find “THAT!” on major streaming platforms starting Sept.

24. The Crooked Rugs will be playing an album release show at The Lyric Sept. 25.

Max Hogan can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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Kipo: The most well-rounded cartoon of our time will benefit both parties involved.

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (09/23/21) VIRGO (AUG. 23 - SEPT. 22) You feel an odd sense of relief this week, Virgo. Lean into it, and don’t stress yourself out trying to get stuff done because you feel unproductive — accept it.

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DreamWorks Animation Television outdid themselves with 2020’s “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts,” a post-apocalyptic, groundbreaking cartoon full of complex characters, representation and an incredible soundtrack.

In my review of the third and final season, I cover the events that wrap up this revolutionary piece of art and discuss why it continues its unmatched representation, deep and meaningful writing, emphasis on mental health issues and unique visuals and music.

Be sure to check out my first and second reviews on Kipo before continuing, and, as always, beware of spoilers.

Episodes 1-3 After Scarlemagne, the intelligent mute villain of the first two seasons, enters a position where he cannot further his agenda to oppress humans, Dr. Emilia becomes the new Kipo antagonist and is kidnapping mutes. Kipo Oak, our lovable protagonist, creates what she calls HMUFA — the Human Mute Ultimate Friendship Alliance.

Kipo, with loyal friends Wolf, Benson Mekler, Dave, Mandu and many others, searches for Emilia and spreads word about their mission.

These are the episodes in which we fully realize what I call “The Kipo Effect.” This is also true for the first two seasons, but we see mutes unite in goodness, with each one advocating for Kipo and her friends. Even when they disagree with the idea of HMUFA, they are still kind about it and allow Kipo to stay.

The Kipo Effect is that Kipo always sees the best in others and has a positive impact on everyone she

meets, turning them kinder and more open. Even Scarlemagne, who once seemed irredeemable, softens in episode three.

As for the thickening plot, Emilia finds the cure for mutes, which means their larger talking forms will tragically revert to how they were pre-mutation if she gives it to them.

Episodes 4-6 In episode four, Emilia sends word that she wants to meet Kipo to cure her because she’s taken Wolf, Benson and Dave as prisoners.

In several ensuing battles, Kipo saves her friends but eventually gets hit with a cure dart. However, she’s not cured because her DNA was used for it, giving Kipo and her friends a much-needed leg up in the fight.

Most importantly, these episodes make the series feel well rounded with plotlines coming to close and important events setting us up for the inevitable end. Questions remain unanswered, but we can feel the finale approaching.

Episodes 7-10 In episode seven, Kipo has a crisis, which Dave eases by finally telling his story. HMUFA doesn’t become what Kipo wants it to be, and she blames herself for tragedies suffered so far.

It is a due reminder that “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts” is a cartoon made for children, and while it would take too long to cover every moral lesson valuable to impressionable youth, this is a big one. Kipo is the ever-positive protagonist who always looks on the bright side, but here, we actually see her lose hope.

She gets angry, sad and guilty — and this show makes clear these feelings are OK. With renewed hope, Kipo moves forward with HMUFA again and speaks to the humans who are still on Emilia’s anti-mute side.

She invites them to what she calls Prahm, or “a Party Reconciling All Humans and Mutes.”

Kipo’s friend-forward plan moves ahead, albeit with a few hiccups, and Wolf and Scarlemagne, realists with a lot of trauma and fighting in their pasts, disagree with her methods and aim to confront Emilia because Kipo is endangering herself. They run off with their own plan to deal with things, ultimately uniting in their deep care for Kipo.

In episode nine, we finally get Emilia’s story, which, for sake of a massive spoiler, I won’t get into.

However, after all this time building her up, we learn her true motives. In my opinion, it was an original and clever move to reveal the main villain’s tale right before the finale — it creates tension in the best way. Also, Emilia’s a terrible person.

Despite my hope that people are already familiar with the show since I’ve revealed a good deal, I’ll refrain from revealing what is an unbelievably emotional ending (at least, I cried). In fact, since I’ve droned on about how good this show is over three articles now, I’ll put it succinctly for anyone who’s familiar with other fantastic cartoons.

“Avatar: The Last Airbender” is considered one of the greatest shows out there, and it received quite a celebratory revival when it was released on Netflix in May 2020. ATLA, too, has developed characters, an astonishingly written and moving story and was ahead of its time in many ways.

“Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts” effortlessly rivals the cultural gem that is ATLA. Therefore, your next course of action is, if you haven’t seen it, to hop on Netflix and take this ride for yourself — you won’t regret it.

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

LIBRA (SEPT. 23 - OCT. 22) Libra, are you feeling unfocused this week? Totally lines up. Try to focus on your top priorities rather than everything at once for the best results.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23 - NOV. 21) You’re at peace this week, Scorpio. Find it in yourself to take some time for yourself, reflecting on past weeks in order to enjoy this tranquil one.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 - DEC. 21) Sagittarius, if you’ve been feeling lost lately, this is your week to find stability. Make a routine in your life, even if it’s simple, and you’ll find a sense of inner serenity with your situation.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 - JAN. 19) Listen in this week, Capricorn.

Take a moment to consider others’ situations and ask your friends how they’re doing — it

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 - FEB. 18) Aquarius, take a bubble bath this week. Let your brain relax, take time to unwind and chill out in whatever way you find helps you most.

PISCES (FEB. 19 - MARCH 20) Your world may feel upside down this week, Pisces, but it’s coming back around. Go with the flow and let the universe shed its skin so you can work within it.

ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19) Aries, this week is time given to you to heal. Let it all out, scream into the void, dance like nobody’s watching; whatever you have to do to fix your inner self.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20) Lean on your friends this week, Taurus. Make time to see them because the presence of another human being in your life is key to your upcoming successes.

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20) Gemini, you’re grinding this week. Just remember that putting in long, hard hours can eventually hurt rather than help, so let yourself take a break here and there.

CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22) You’re overcome by clarity this week, Cancer. It may be scary to reckon with this new world, but find a way to work within it rather than standing still.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUG. 22) Leo, you’re focused on your love life this week. Whether you have a boo or not, use this loving energy to embrace those around you, including yourself.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Representation creates better storytelling in ‘Shang-Chi’

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“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, is the perfect Marvel Studios movie for a new Marvel fan. With no ties to previous series or films, this movie brings audiences into the world of Marvel in a new and unexplored way.

Focusing on Shang-Chi, or Shaun, this story follows his journey to becoming the master of the 10 rings. The actor, Simu Liu, does an excellent job playing trained assassin-turned-valet. With his quick wit and nonchalance about his abilities, Liu’s portrayal of Shang-Chi is sure to make audiences laugh and feel connected to the character’s experiences.

Like with “Black Panther” and “Black Widow,” Marvel has taken yet another stab at the family dynamic and nailed it. Though their experiences of abandonment and loss may not be relatable for everyone, many will be able to see a bit of their own families in this film.

Shang-Chi’s sister Xialing, played by Meng’er Zhang, is the epitome of a girlboss badass who had to cut off her family to make it. In an intimate moment between her and Shang-Chi’s best friend Katy (Awkwafina), the two recognize how hard it is to make it as a woman, particularly in the cultures the two were brought up in.

This scene allows Xialing’s accomplishments to be brought to light.

It reveals that, while it was hard for Shang-Chi to leave, it was a thousand times harder for Xialing to stay.

This movie was not only well executed in regards to plot and character development but also representation. It seems Marvel is learning its lesson with representing women on screen and continuing that practice beyond female-starring films.

The inclusion of several strong Asian female characters gave this plot so much more depth. The

contrast between Xialing and her aunt, Ying Nan (Michelle Yeoh), is the perfect example of this.

Xialing was raised without formal training and had to teach herself to fight to compete with the warriors around her. She was pushed into typical gender norms and had to quite literally fight for her place as a warrior. Ying Nan is from the village of Ta Lo, where Xialing and Shang-Chi’s mother grew up. In this village, women train side by side with men and all are trained in different types of combat.

Upon their entrance into the village, Katy and Xialing are immediately welcome to train and uncover their own talents. It’s in this moment that these women aren’t only badasses but supported badasses with a network of women to lean on.

Shang-Chi also goes through his own kind of inner growth in Ta Lo. While he has spent his whole adult life fighting off the influences of his heritage, his aunt shows him that he is doing himself a disservice by avoiding his past.

“You are a product of all who came before you,” Ying Nan tells him. “The legacy of your family, the good and the bad — it is all a part of who you are.”

This theme of accepting one’s self and coming to terms with the good and bad that we all can find within is truly moving. Often it seems we live in a world that wishes to paint people in the stark black and white of right and wrong, but we are all much more complex than that, aren’t we?

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” creates characters we both love and hate, and it plays well with the duality of human personality. It’s a sign of not only better representation in the Marvel franchise for people of Asian descent but a sign of better storytelling as a whole.

Ivy Secrest can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

Timnath Fall Festival

The Timnath Community Park will be hosting their annual fall festival on Saturday, September 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will feature live music from Titonic and Steve Manshel, an artisan market, local Colorado beer, food trucks, a photo booth, a variety of free activities and crafts and more. They will also be raising money for the Children’s Speech & Reading Center. Check out the list of activities, food trucks, and artisan market vendors at timnath. org/timnath-fall-festival-2021.

Greely OktoBrewfest

The 2021 Greely OktoBrewfest will be hosted in Lincoln Park in downtown Greeley on September 24 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, September 25 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be over a dozen of northern Colorado breweries, distilleries and more. Also, enjoy food from 12 different vendors. Entertainment will include polka bands, The UNC Jazz Lab 1 Band, Randy Eckhart and the Dutch Hop Makers, the Greeley Children’s Chorale, The Colorado Conservatory of Dance, The Jurrassicastors and more to be announced. Find out more at facebook. com/GreeleyOktobrewfest.

Autumn Gold Brats and Beer

The annual Estes Park festival will include bratwurst, beet and live music on Saturday, September 25 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, September 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be hosted at Bond Park and feature activities like rides in antique cars and corn bag toss. Music will be playing all day by five different front range bands. Find out more at estesparkautumngold.com.

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